Page 18 - Designing Ways 266

KSA

KSA Update

May 2023

he KSA Gauteng industry Unipanel this was their first showcase.
showcase has grown each year New to the event was collaboration
Tchanging the face of how we, with other associations like IID, GIFA and
as an industry association, and our SACAP. GIFA were able to join us on the
members interact with one another and day. To make the event truly engaging for
with industry professionals. The 2023 industry professionals we offered, for the
showcase continued in this vein. first time, five CPD talks during the course
This year’s event was held at Mark’s of the day. This was a fantastic draw card
Park in Emmarentia. We were blessed for architects and interior designers who
with great weather and being out in took the opportunity to maximise their
the beautiful setting only added to the points and stay most of the day. The
event. This year we showcased the first talk was by Novodecor discussing
following KSA supplier members: developments in laminates. This included
Kayreed, Rehau, Niemann SA, Union showcasing their new fabric laminate,
Tiles, Roco, Unipanel, Novodecor, Sonae Kevlar laminate and anti-bacterial
Arauco, Nukor, Blum, Articad, PG Bison, laminate. Sonae Arauco’s talk was on
Morrells, Neolith, FIT, Boardmart, Vogue board product trends as well as looking at
Doors, Grass, SA Stone Studio, Max on the global industry. Blum then gave a talk
Top, Upper Edge Products and Franke. that links beautifully to the KSA’s student
Each supplier took the opportunity to kitchen design project – designing for
showcase either new product or to update a handicapped or disabled person. This
people on their existing ranges and share was followed by Union Tile’s talk on stone
plans for the future. For members like and sintered surfaces. The talks came to a
Union Tiles, SA Stone Studio, Neolith and close with Franke’s engaging presentation

18 Issue 266 • dw