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01. 10. 2018

Samples, tests and environment

The disposal of samples and packaging: our call for a more sustainable environment.

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26. 07. 2018

The abrasion resistance test

It is among the most requested tests to evaluate the performance of wood floorings. What information does it provide and when is it important to apply it?

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27. 07. 2018

A new book: "Gli adesivi nell’industria del mobile" (The adhesives in the furniture industry)

Available the new publication that analyzes and describes the world of adhesives for furniture.

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26. 07. 2018

Catas accredited for "EPA Certification"

Approved the accreditation according to EN ISO/IEC 17065 for Catas "EPA Certification" concerning low formaldehyde emission panels

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21. 06. 2018

Catas even more active on indoor pollution

Catas signed a partnership for the Friuli Venezia Giulia working group "Indoor air quality" to define reference standards for home comfort.

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21. 06. 2018

Can art and science get along?

The "Last Supper" in the years of technical standardization....

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01. 06. 2018

The first “Made in Italy” certificate awarded to Fantoni SpA furniture.

In the past few days the first “Italian furniture origin” certification has been officially granted according to the new product certification joint scheme of Catas and Cosmob.

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31. 05. 2018

Floors and environment: what a Babel…

When we talk about the environmental aspects that affect the world of parquet, we often find a rather varied if not "confusing" terminology...

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26. 03. 2018

Tensile test of free coating films

Results of a study on the method for the determination of the tensile properties of free coating films, useful to assess the coatings for exterior wood.

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24. 04. 2018

IOS-MAT surface resistance tests: FAQs

We thought of doing a useful thing, by making a list of the most frequently asked questions on surface resistance tests according to IOS-MAT specifications, and of the relative answers.

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24. 04. 2018

A good 2017 is the basis for a further growth in 2018

The reaction to the huge fire of end 2016 made us record a very positive 2017, in terms of turnover, number of tests and side activities. Our 2018 starts under the best auspices.

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23. 03. 2018

The hardness of coated furniture surfaces.

How to assess the surface hardness of a paint film: the point on the standardization work in progress.