Imaginative office flooring improves productivity

In Dubai alone, there are nearly 30 million square feet of office space under construction - virtually doubling the available office space of recent years.

European studies suggest that greens and blues create the most productive workforce, while, perhaps surprisingly, reds and blacks also received positive results.

"Our clients across the Middle East are coming to us with instruction to create 'productive work places' which means the use of colors, in addition to the very highest quality materials," said Erno Nemeth with German wooden flooring maker, Parador.

Parador is one of hundreds of companies taking part in Domotex next week, the Dubai exhibition showcasing the world's best flooring.

The German floor maker - together with its exclusive Middle East agent, OFIS - will be providing the paneling for the Creative Flooring demonstration area, where professionals from Europe will be demonstrating the ease and functionality with which Parador floors can be assembled.

Parador manufactures and sells three main types of flooring: laminate, engineered wood, and solid wood flooring, with laminate flooring being the region's top selling product for both commercial and domestic use, according to Vaneesh Malhotra, sales manager- flooring at Dubai-based OFIS.

"Parador is the best wooden flooring available on the market for offices wanting to create a productive yet professional work environment. The Parador surfaces are as handsome as they are durable, and we expect our sales to increase significantly as the Parador brand becomes more widely known," said Malhotra.

Parador floor coverings - of all kinds and colors - can be found at the OFIS exhibition stand at the Domotex exhibition taking place at the Dubai International Conference and Convention Centre 25-27 May 2008.