2025 HCD Conference + Expo Preview: Expo Products
The 2025 Healthcare Design Conference + Expo in Kansas City, Mo., is bigger than ever with an expo hall housing more than 250 exhibitors. Attendees can check out the latest products and services for healthcare environments, including lighting, furniture, materials, flooring, and more. Here’s a preview of some of the offerings that will be on display over three days of the conference.
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Styx aluminum architectural extrusions, Construction Specialties
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Styx aluminum architectural extrusions from Construction Specialties can be installed on walls or ceilings to add visual interest to interior spaces. The lightweight line is available in 10-feet lengths and standard profiles of 2 by 2 inches, 2 by 4 inches, and 2 by 6 inches.
Booth #905
TOOthePOINT lounge pod, Arcadia
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Arcadia’s TOOthePOINT lounge pod features a sculpted form to offer a sense of enclosure without isolation, while a built-in swivel seat encourages natural movement. The tabletop comes with integrated power and is available with durable surface options including laminate and wood veneers.
Booth #1633
ABDEFENDER rubber floor tiles, American Biltrite
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ABDEFENDER rubber floor tiles and stair treads by American Biltrite are designed for hospital emergency exit stairways and meet the highest standards of low smoke and flame development. The floor tiles come in 18-by-18-inch or 36-by-36-inch sizes and stair treads are available in 48-inch or 72-inch options.
Booth #1333
HIMACS Moondust, LX Hausys America
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HIMACS Moondust acrylic solid surface from LX Hausys America features an off-white tone speckled with medium-gray particles for a contemporary look. The line is designed to withstand high traffic and can be fabricated for integrated sinks, wall cladding, and nurses’ stations. Nonporous, seamless, and Greenguard Gold-certified, HIMACS Moondust resists moisture, stains, and pathogens.
Booth #339
Creative Terrain II, Mohawk Group
Image credit: Rendering courtesy of Mohawk Group
Featuring the look of terrazzo flooring, Creative Terrain II from Mohawk Group is a 3.0mm homogeneous resilient tile that’s available in 30 colorways. The line’s 2,500-psi static load limit withstands heavy rolling loads including hospital beds and equipment. Microsquared edges create a virtually seamless floor, while heat welding and flash coving support infection prevention.
Booth #1839
Flo Rocker, Stance Healthcare
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Stance Healthcare presents Flo Rocker for behavioral health environments. The seating features a seamless design, with corners and edges rounded for increased safety and ligature resistance, and optional padded seats and backs. Flo has a gentle rocking motion and wide seat to facilitate a comfortable posture.
Booth #913
Camo high-performance upholstery fabric, Concertex
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Camo, a high-performance upholstery fabric from Concertex, comprises a corn-based polyurethane foundation, silicone finish, and post-consumer recycled backing. The line uses a patented printing technology to enhance clarity and depth. Camo is bleach cleanability and designed to withstand 500,000 double rubs.
Booth #609
CompleteCare Door Surround Series, New Star Lighting
Image credit: New Star Lighting
New Star Lighting’s CompleteCare Door Surround Series is an architectural lighting solution designed to aid fall prevention in healthcare settings. The system uses thin amber lines of low-luminance light to outline doorways. The series includes durable surface-mount extrusions and antimicrobial finishes.
Booth #1003
MD-ALTO, Leviton Certolux Visioneering
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Leviton Certolux Visioneering unveils MD-ALTO, a multifunction patient room luminaire. The smooth single aperture can be used to deliver ambient, reading, and exam lighting and a regressed feature adds visual depth and a soft glow. Designed to meet ANSI/IES RP-29 guidelines for patient rooms, MD-ALTO is available as a standard single-function luminaire or in a behavioral health configuration.
Booth #1145
Littler Kids Chair, Encore
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Encore expands its Sunny Kids collection with the introduction of the Littler Kids Chair—a smaller model designed for younger children. The chair features a tapered wood frame, plush cushions, and a 275-pound weight capacity. The entire collection is scaled for pediatric waiting rooms, family lounges, and play areas.
Booth #1633
Ellie Sleeper Sofa, Kwalu
Image credit: Rendering by Jonathan Nicholson
Designed by Von Robinson for Kwalu, the Ellie Sleeper Sofa complements the Ellie Recliner with a soft curvilinear form and surfaces in Protea—a solid, non-porous material. The sofa offers up to a 75-inch sleep surface (fold-down cushion) and comes in multiple configurations, including integrated left- or right-hand tables, no table, and a high-arm design.
Booth #1921
Image credit: Courtesy of Skyline Glass
Murals on Glass, a collaboration with Skyline Glass and New York designer Jill Malek, now includes a design inspired by Sedona canyons (shown here in the Spring colorway). Supported by Skyline’s state-of-the art digital processes, the designs align seamlessly across panels for large-scale installations. The line is made to order in glass panel sizes up to 72 by 144 inches.
Booth # 743
Origin-Semi-Recessed Behavioral Health Locking Cabinet-Steel-Beige
Image credit: Origin Dispensing Solutions
Origin-Semi-Recessed Behavioral Health Locking Cabinet-Steel-Beige from Origin Dispensing Solutions provides safe, secure storage for personal protective equipment, medications, or valuables. Featuring curved antiligature edges, two keyed locks, and three internal shelves, the cabinet can be retrofitted to existing wall structures or used in new-build construction.
Booth #313
Kaleido Color Lab, AHF Products-Armstrong Flooring
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AHF Products-Armstrong Flooring presents Kaleido Color Lab, an online design program that enables interior designers to create custom flooring solutions with luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) in three steps. The system features more than 500 remixable combinations.
Booth #1439
ColorLink resilient LVT, Shaw Contract
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ColorLink resilient LVT from Shaw Contract is available in 2.5mm and 5mm planks and can be installed seamlessly alongside carpet tiles. Applicable for high-traffic areas such as patient rooms, lobbies, and corridors, ColorLink is scratch-resistant and has an expansive color palette.
Booth #1527
Atmus Wall Desk, Clarus
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Clarus introduces Atmus Wall Desk, a wall-mounted glassboard featuring a pop-up desk and built-in charging station. Users can push a button and pull the desk up to use, then fold it back into the wall when done. The desk adjusts to any angle and supports up to 50 pounds. The glass can be customized to any color or print, and the steel frame comes in 13 powder-coated finishes.
Booth #1202
Comprise, Global Furniture Group
Image credit: Paul Kijewski, Global Design Center
Global Furniture Group presents the Comprise series of chairs and benches featuring gently contoured injection-molded nylon arms and legs. The line is available in five frame colors, two back heights, and freestanding and modular configurations. Matching tables in laminate and solid-surface tops are also offered.
Booth #2212
Sequoia Series, Cortech
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Cortech presents Sequoia Series, wood-grain beds and nightstands for behavioral health environments with a ligature-resistant, one-piece molded construction. Finish options include Coastal Driftwood, Heritage Oak, Natural Oak, and Walnut. A smooth bed pan simplifies cleaning and promotes infection control.
Booth #221
Solid Grate Drain, Infinity Drain
Image credit: Courtesy of Infinity Drain
Infinity Drain’s newly redesigned Solid Grate Drain features a sleek, modern style while ensuring water flow and preventing clogs. Applicable for barrier-free bathrooms or outdoor areas, such as walkways and driveways, the unit is made from 16-gauge 304L stainless steel and is available in lengths up to 96 inches.
Booth #601
Tetrad Table, Symbiote
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Symbiote’s Tetrad Table features an all-steel base construction and an 880-pound load capacity. The process table has an integrated modesty panel that can support up to six sliding tote holders. An optional lower shelf increases storage capacity, and a trough for a plug strip is available to supply power.
Booth #335
Offshore lounge and tandem seating collection, Carolina
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Offshore is a lounge and tandem seating collection from Carolina, created in collaboration with San Diego-based Achella Design studio. The collection is offered in multiple configurations, including single-, double-, or three-seat options with intervening arms and tables. Available in a variety of finishes, Offshore comes with a cast-aluminum frame, arm caps, and wall-saver bumpers.
Booth #1901
Healthcare Air Massage System, Raffel System
Image credit: Courtesy of Raffel Systems
Raffel System’s Healthcare Air Massage System integrates two heat pads and two air bladders into furniture including medical recliners, procedure chairs, and dialysis recliners. The heat pads provide warmth, while the air bladders rhythmically inflate and deflate to create a therapeutic massage.
Booth #1241
Dual Glazed LiteSpace Interior Aluminum Framing, Special-Lite
Image credit: Courtesy of Special-Lite
Special-Lite’s Dual Glazed LiteSpace Interior Aluminum Framing accommodates framed glass walls and is engineered to maximize natural light while providing acoustic separation. The system offers enhanced privacy and noise transmission reduction, making it applicable for office fronts, conference rooms, and other shared spaces.
Booth #428
Material Impressions carpet tile collection, Interface
Image credit: Interface, Inc.
Interface showcases its Material Impressions carpet tile collection in three cohesive styles ranging from angular and bold geometries to diffused and speckled patterning. The collection uses Interface’s i2 design approach that explores subtle variations in color and pattern. Each tile scales seamlessly without repetition, supporting selective replacement.
Booth #2121
Shower Flex Door System, Kingsway Group
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Shower Flex Door System from Kingsway Group is a ligature-resistant, double-action ensuite door system designed for behavioral health environments. The line is constructed with the manufacturer’s shatterproof 1/8-inch EnduraFlex polycarbonate core for safety and durability. Available as a complete door set or retrofit, the door system fits standard and custom openings up to 48 by 84 inches.
Booth #835
Kindle Collection, SitOnIt Seating
Image credit: Rendering by SitOnIt Seating
SitOnIt Seating presents a new hip chair and patient chair to its Kindl Collection, which includes guest, bariatric, and tandem options. Applicable for lobbies and patient rooms, the collection features a steel frame, discreet clean-out, glass-filled nylon arm cap, and underside splash guard.
Booth #1301
Dartex Endurance END464-E, Trelleborg
Image credit: Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics
Dartex Endurance END464-E from Trelleborg is a high-performance upholstery fabric. Made from 100 percent recycled yarn, the fabric features advanced breathability and four-way stretch, is free of halogen and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and meets flame retardant standards. Available in six colors, the coated textiles are waterproof, antimicrobial, UV printable, and fungistatic.
Booth #638
Ekoa, Lingrove
Image credit: Courtesy of Ekoa
Lingrove’s Ekoa material is made from rapidly renewable flax fibers and can be used on walls, ceilings, and millwork. Now offered in five new colors, including Dune (shown), the low-VOC biocomposite surface material is free of Red List chemicals and comes in seamless sheets.
Booth #324
Saros Duo patient overbed luminaire, Focal Point
Image credit: Courtesy of Focal Point LLC
Focal Point unveils its Saros Duo patient overbed luminaire to support circadian entrainment. The lighting has multifunctional capabilities, including ambient, exam, reading, and nightlight functions. The reading and ambient light options can be controlled by the patient with a compatible pillow speaker.
Booth #309
iNStride Versa, Toli North America
Image credit: Photo Courtesy of Toli Corporation
Toli North America’s iNStride Versa slip-resistant sheet flooring collection can be used in bathrooms, therapy spaces, common areas, and commercial kitchens. The flooring is Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point-certified for hygiene and food safety that resists mold and withstands spills.
Booth #1539
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