2022 HCD Conference Preview: Product And Exhibitor Spotlight
Posted by Tracey Walker, Managing Editor | September 28, 2022iQ Granit & iQ Eminent homogeneous vinyl flooring from Tarkett provide durability as well as wear, stain, and abrasion resistance for heavy traffic areas. The flooring is available in four complementary patterns in a range of colors, including soft yellows, warm beiges, and cool blues/greens. The flooring doesn’t require refinishing and is Certified Asthma and Allergy Friendly. Booth #519
Draeger Inc. introduces Ambia, a configurable and flexible ceiling-mounted supply system for intensive care units, operating rooms, or emergency departments. Ambia’s frame rail and clamping system supports virtually unlimited positioning of devices and accessories on four sides. The frame rails are available in 13 RAL colors and drawers are available in a variety of colors and finishes, including wood options. Booth #130
Patcraft expands its high-performance AdMix resilient tile collection with eight new colorways, including single and two-tone primary colors and neutral options. AdMix is virtually seamless when installed, and its 100 percent homogeneous construction allows for scratches, scuffs, and stains to be easily buffed. The flooring can be heat welded and/or flash coved. Booth #843
Designed by Mike Shields, Rühe from Allseating is a minimal, sleek collection of guest, patient, and tandem seating, as well as lounge chairs and tables. The lounge and guest pieces come in single-, double-, and triple-seat sizes while patient seating is available in single, rocker, and easy-access models. Standard seat, plus, or love seat options for single guest seating are designed to accommodate a broad range of body types. Booth #112
Fresco Valley luxury vinyl flooring (LVT) collection from Interface offers three nature-inspired styles, including Cliff (flowing layers of stone, stippled with organic texture), Ridge (shimmering seams of water, angling across rocky minerals), and Great Heights (rich woodgrain textures). The 4.5mm LVT line features a sound-absorbing backing and is part of the manufacturer’s Carbon Neutral Floors program. Booth #1019
Krug presents Faeron Metal Behavioral Health Guest and Patient Seating chair collection, available in multiple sizes and configurations. The line is designed with durable steel frames, spring seat construction, and security features including tamper-resistant hardware, staple covers, rounded edges, and plywood seat shields. Optional supplemental weight and floor brackets to minimize risk of weaponization also are available. Booth #605
LDI Interiors introduces The Debut Collection of woven upholstery fabric. The line’s three fabrics—Toile, Tuft, and Tweed—are made with a woven and coated technology that creates a liquid-barrier textile. Debut Collection is suited for high-traffic environments, bleach cleanable, and PFC- and perfluorooctanoic acid-free. Booth #244
Plot Twist from OM Seating by Achella Design starts as a mobile, swiveling pouf and can option up to include an attached tablet that further orbits around the seat for ambidextrous use. Plot Twist features an attached, height-adjustable writing surface, which can be lifted without paddles or levers. A flush-set button lowers the surface. Booth #729
Featuring a slender profile and gently curved frame, Arcadia’s Pirra Lounge is available in mid- and high-back models with a solid wood frame engineered from white ash lumber. Design features include a relaxed seated pitch and suspension support in both seat and back cushions for optimal seating. Booth #329
ARCH Design introduces Patient Communication Boards, which allow care teams to convey information, such as care goals and pain management plans, to patients and family members. The double-sided inserts are fully customizable to accommodate multiple languages or care options, and a premium tempered glass surface ensures easy-to-read text and vibrant graphics. Booth #245
C.F. Stinson LLC expands its line of digitally printed coated fabrics with two new options. Lunaria (shown on right) features a modern botanical design and Bandwidth (left) features a geometric design. Both patterns exceed 100,000 double rubs and are bleach cleanable. Booth #713
Ideal for behavioral health environments, Cove by BestCare from Whitehall Manufacturing is a configurable, multiunit alcove basin. The ligature-resistant unit is ADA compliant and easy to install and maintain. Booth #518
Open Range by Mannington Commercial offers rustic wood visuals in a rubber 6.25-by-42-inch plank flooring format. Available in 12 neutral tones, the flooring is designed to retain its color, resist indentation, and provide acoustical and safety features and doesn’t require waxing. Open Range contains 4 percent rapidly renewable resource content by total product weight and is FloorScore Certified and Declare Red List Free. Booth #613
Ace Wallsaver Recliner from Trinity Furniture features a completely sealed seat cushion system. The removable seat cushion and sculptured back cushion have Velcro-attached upholstery and are protected with an antimicrobial moisture barrier. Base options include tapered wooden and aluminum legs and locking swivel casters. Booth #319
Acco Brands expands its TruSens Air Purifier line with Performance Series Air Purifiers, which are designed to improve indoor air quality in spaces up to 2,000 square feet. Remote SensorPod Technology gives real-time air quality readings from across the room to ensure air quality is improving throughout a space and not just around the unit. True HEPA and activated carbon filters help capture air pollutants and VOCs. Booth #111
Zandur presents Sophros Rubber Flooring made from the manufacturer’s proprietary polyvinyl chloride- and styrene butadiene-free rubber. The flooring features slip and stain resistance, ease of maintenance, and durability, and is Declare Red List Free. Sophros is available in roll, tile, and plank formats in 2.5mm, 6mm, and 9mm thicknesses. Booth #118
Erin seating collection by Global Furniture Group features a sculpted back for an integrated cleanout and wood or metal legs in a range of finishes. Glide options include non-marking, rubber, and felt. Erin can be specified with sealed seams, moisture barrier, and a wide range of performance textiles. Booth #825
Safehinge Primera worked with the Office of Mental Health New York to bring its Ligature-resistant Bathroom Door to behavioral health care environments. The door’s pivot design releases at a weight of less than 11 pounds in any direction. A partial visual screen in the door enables staff to observe patients without impacting privacy or dignity. Booth #129
Ruvo Lounge chair by Kwalu features a sleek, modern, and rounded design with a gently curved back and cushioned seat. The chair includes a tapered plinth base design as well as a concealed cleanout. Ideal for lobbies and reception areas, Ruvo Lounge comes with a USB charging grommet. Booth #619
MCT linoleum flooring collection from Forbo Flooring Systems is free from phthalates, pesticides, and chemical agents. MCT is available in 40 colors and features pops of bright color, including orange and blue, combined with a neutral base. Forbo’s EZvations adhesive solutions can be used with the line and do not require moisture testing, allowing for immediate occupancy. Booth #237
Hoom Collection by Encore, designed by Gower + Woolf, includes a mix of stools, guest seating, and lounge chairs. The collection features sculpted seat cushions to provide longer seated comfort and an array of wood and metal base options in durable finish selections, such as ash wood, chrome, and polished aluminum. Hoom can be used for a variety of spaces, including lobbies, waiting rooms, multiuse spaces, and staff breakrooms. Booth #329
Mockett’s Antimicrobial Tab Drawer Pulls can be installed onto all types of furniture to give a flush fit with the top of the drawer. Available in satin nickel, satin chrome, and black matte finishes, the drawer pulls feature an antimicrobial coating that kills 99.9 percent of germs. Booth #1055
Herman Miller offers the Nemschoff Easton Family line of contemporary-designed seating and furniture, including side and patient chairs and coffee tables. Ideal for waiting areas, the seating features durable metal construction, wall-saver legs, and cleanout design as well as optional integrated power. Booth #305
Behr Copper Force by Behr Paint Company is an EPA-registered virucidal and antibacterial interior paint and primer. The line derives its antimicrobial potency from copper, enabling it to kill 99.9 percent of viruses and bacteria on the painted surface within two hours of exposure. Finish options include eggshell and semi-gloss. Booth #963
Stance Healthcare’s Clover lounge seating collection features sculpted backs and open seats. The collection includes a concealed cleanout space and nylon glides to protect flooring. The seating is available in metal finishes including black, nickel, and silver or wood finishes such as maple, cherry, and mahogany. Optional features include wood or metal legs, a power/USB outlet, and moisture barrier. Booth #427
Avila seating system from Plural Studios, designed by Brian Graham, includes chairs, tables, benches, and ottomans in a variety of shapes and components. Chairs are available in low- or high-back options and armless or with molded upholstered arms; tables and benches are available in single- and double-wide widths. The collection features integrated cleanouts and tables have wood, laminate, or solid-surface finishes. Booth #1013
Silentia’s freestanding Mobile Double Folding Screen has two folding sides mounted back-to-back on a trolley base. The privacy screen can be configured into an L- or U-shaped configuration and can be wiped clean. Booth #463
American Biltrite’s ABPure Nfuse Infinity – Carbon Neutral is a 3mm gauge, 5-foot-wide rubber sheet flooring that features a tone-on-tone chip dispersion. The carbon-neutral collection uses a patented Nfuse technology that penetrates and seals the flooring, making it an occupancy-ready product. The flooring comes with a 10-year colorfastness warranty on all its colors including whites, blues, and beiges. Booth #537
Sorta guest/multiuse chair by Carolina offers a 360-degree swivel seat with an upholstered or thermoformed laminate backrest/tablet. Sorta’s steel-tube base and legs are powder coated in a variety of colors. The base is available with hard or soft wheel casters, as well as stationary high glides. Booth #905
The Sound Design Guide, 2022 Edition from PABCO Gypsum is a comprehensive and transparent guide to sound and fire testing. The new 2022 edition features more than 175 sound and fire-tested assemblies, including the most common steel and wood frame configurations, as well as an educational section. Booth #225
Synthesis Wall-Hung Cabinetry by Midmark Corp. features base and tall cabinets. The lower upper height and thinner depth of the cabinets improve access to storage with less reach and lean required, while gravity-fed, angled-flow shelving helps improve visibility and access to supplies. Booth #1027
Acrovyn Dimensional Moldings from Construction Specialties include feature rails and components to create a millwork-style design. Moldings are available in solid colors and woodgrains as well as a range of styles and sizes. Booth #437
The Healthcare Design Conference + Expo, held Oct. 8-11 in San Antonio, will feature an expo hall where attendees can browse the latest in products and services for healthcare environments, from lighting, flooring, textiles, and furnishings to building products, artwork, and more.
Exhibitors will be on hand to share features about their goods and offerings as well as answer questions.
In the slideshow above, we preview some of the products and exhibitors that will be on display at this year’s show. For the full list of exhibitors, expo hours, and registration details, visit hcdexpo.com.