Large-format, ultra-thin, with a refined finish and excellent laying properties – this perfect combination of material, design and ease of use has impressed the professionals in the field: "Nexos", the new 1 x 1 m format from Gepadi, was named the "Product of the Year 2018" by readers of FLIESEN & PLATTEN. At the 10th FLIESEN & PLATTEN FORUM in Cologne last Thursday, the winners of the renowned product competition were announced. The large format of the Gepadi architecture concept "Nexos", which was presented for the first time six months ago, is a hit with readers of Germany's leading tile trade journal.
"We are really pleased with this result, which is clear evidence that we have our finger on the pulse of contemporary design with our products. And with our 'Nexos' XL upgrade to the 1 x 1 m format, we have once again demonstrated good instincts," says Patrick Schneider about the award. "It is a clear vote of confidence by the market in our recent corporate and brand development," adds the Managing Director of Gepadi Fliesen GmbH.
In this year's "Product of the Year" competition, readers of FLIESEN & PLATTEN nominated and voted for the best products in the six product categories tiles, tile adhesives and grouts, substrates and sealants, tools, accessories and software. In a special supplement at the end of November 2018, the participating products were presented, along with the launch of the online voting at fliesenundplatten.de. Readers then had until 18 January to vote for their favourites.
In response to market signals, Gepadi further expanded its successful residential and architectural concept "Nexos" in August last year, adding the new large format to the portfolio. The minimalist exposed concrete look of "Nexos" is now also available in the large-size format of 1 x 1 m. But it was not only the move into a "new dimension" that impressed the readers of FLIESEN & PLATTEN. "Nexos" is the first XL format introduced by the interior experts from Dillenburg with an ultra-thin thickness of only six millimetres. Introduced three years ago, the statement of urban minimalism embodied by this range of tiles, which are intended for both indoor and outdoor use, is still right on trend.
