DURABLE. ECOLOGICAL. SAFE.

SYSTEXX _WALL COVERINGSWITH A WARRANTY

INNOVATION“What motivates me most are the challenges of the construction industry, encountered every day by architects, planners and technicians. In SYSTEXX by Vitrulan we have developed a system of functional and ecological wall coverings which set new standards for walls and ceilings.”FRIEDHELM SCHWENDER / GENERAL MANAGER, SALES & MARKETING

Over the years, Vitrulan has established an excellent reputation as a manufacturer of textile glass products. Its workforce all share in the company’s ambitions to manufacture quality products that meet construction and industry’s demand for modern solutions. Its work with leading research & developer institutes are proof of how this family-owned company has focussed on research and innovation, ensuring that its products always meet the same benchmark: highest quality, made in Germany.

APPLICATIONS“For me, innovative interior design is always combined with sustainability. With their material, SYSTEXX wall coverings create an ambience of great emotional quality. And they are made of exclusively natural materials, which ensures a healthy room climate.”HADI TEHERANI / ARCHITECT & DESIGNER

Today’s architects and planners are caught between aesthetic trends, practical requirements and, ultimately, the project budget. Systexx by Vitrulan offers the right solution, whether the focus is on functional, ecological, design or economic aspects. ©

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Architects only use building materials they can rely on, so it’s a good thing that TÜV-tested wall coverings are now available. There are no better places to test how much a wall covering can withstand than stairwells, hallways or corridors, where constant impact, from transporting items for example, is the order of day.

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FROM SCHOOLS TO KINDERGARTENS

Wherever walls need to be durable, Systexx is

the most economical solution, thanks to its long

life and low maintenance costs.

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FROM COMPANY BUILDINGS TO AIRPORTS

Combined with the appropriate coating systems,

Systexx complies with the most stringent fi re

protection standards and sets new standards in

the design of company buildings, airports or

football stadiums.

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FROM OFFICES TO CITY HALLS

Systexx wall and ceiling coverings give rooms a

pleasant feel and serve many different functions

– such as stabilising lightweight partition walls.

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Environmental awareness is extremely important in interior design. After all, our environment starts right where we work, eat, play and sleep. Systexx wall and ceiling coverings are proven to be as harmless to our health as baby clothing is to our skin, having undergone 5 health-related tests run by the TÜV NORD and the Öko-Tex-Institut. They are ideal for decorating areas subject to high demands on hygiene, where a covering which is easy to clean will out-perform standard wall coverings.

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FROM DOCTORS’ SURGERIES TO OPERATING THEATRES

Even in highly sensitive areas, the joins in tiled walls can be exploited by bacteria,

but Systexx has a completely sealed surface which, when combined with 2k coatings,

can withstand repeated scrubbing and wiping with strong disinfectants.

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FROM BAKERIES TO ABATTOIRS

As a food-safe and particularly easy-clean* wall covering, Systexx is an economical

compromise between tiles and bare walls.

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FROM HOSPITALS TO RETIREMENT HOMES

Since it contains no hazardous agents and is even suitable for allergy sufferers,

Systexx ensures more than just a cosy design in hospitals and retirement homes.

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EXAMPLE: HOTEL

Health facilities in the basement, board meetings on the ground fl oor or luxurious nights spent in the penthouse suite: hotels serve many needs. Now architects can meet them all with one single wall covering.

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FROM SPAS TO BATHROOMS

Wherever there are high levels of humidity, Systexx by Vitrulan

is elegant, water-repellent and easy to clean when combined

with an appropriate coating.

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FROM KITCHENS TO STOREROOMS

Systexx by Vitrulan is certifi ed for use in food-processing

areas, making it ideal for hotel and industrial kitchens alike.

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FROM RESTAURANTS TO RECEPTION AREAS

Durable and aesthetic, Systexx can be interwoven with

bespoke designs and logos to bring a touch of exclusivity

to hotels, restaurants and trendy bars.

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Stylish and elegant with timeless designs, distinctive and cheerful with large-format patterns or simple and subtle with a smooth surface: our innovative Jacquard weaving technique guarantees variety of design and a high-quality look. Yet because rooms and their functions must never be overlooked, Systexx’s outstanding characteristics mean that it can be used for an extraordinary range of applications. This allows architects designing major hotels to use the same wall covering from the basement right up to the penthouse.

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THE IDEAL COMPROMISE

In food-processing businesses such as abattoirs or bakeries, tiles are often the only – albeit expensive – alternative to bare walls. This is where Systexx wall coverings represent a feasible compromise.

Even when it is being applied to the wall, Systexx by Vitrulan ensures savings of up to 30% in time and money by dispensing with several steps. But the real cost benefi t is provided in the long term: although lining fabric and PVC wallpaper are cheaper at the outset, they need to be renewed every 2–5 years if exposed to high levels of stress. With a long lifespan, lengthy renovation intervals and low maintenance costs, Systexx pays off in the long term. This is what makes this innovative wall covering system such an ideal solution for schools and other public buildings, for example.

WHAT COSTS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH WALL COVERINGS IN THE LONG TERM?

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FEASIBILITYThere are plenty of wall coverings available for commercial buildings. But only one that truly pays off in the long term.

LINING FABRIC

SYSTEXX

WALLPAPER

PVC WALLPAPER

SYSTEXX wall coverings need only to be moistened with water for them to adhere fully to the wall. For painters and decorators, this means they can work faster, benefi tting from higher added value and an improved fi nancial result.Innovative aqua technology makes it possible to cover an area of up to 25 sqm an hour, while Vitrulan’s Aqua Quick device has been specially developed to ensure that Systexx wall coverings are moistened swiftly and easily. Since the paste is pre-applied consistently and in the right quantities, there is no longer a danger of bubbles or lumps forming under the wall covering because of incorrect or inconsistent application.

EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT

The coverings come coated with water-activated paste, saving an entire working step as well as preparation time and potential quality problems.

AQUA QUICK DEVICE

This specially-developed water

application device swiftly and easily

activates the integrated glue:

1. Pour tap water into the tray.

2. Pull the lengths through the machine.

PRODUCTSThree product lines, 23 designs and infi nite colour combinations: SYSTEXX ensures maximum variety of design. By combining various structures and coatings, Systexx permits an infinite number of variations. Furthermore, it is also possible to change wall covering colours again and again over their extensive life cycles. More information and real samples are available at www.systexx.com, in the Systexx painter’s book and in the Systexx architect’s kit.

1 _ SYSTEXX PREMIUM Systexx Premium wall coverings are manufactured using

the innovative Jacquard weaving technique, which guarantees maximum stability and variety of design. All Systexx Premium products are TÜV-tested and feature a lifetime warranty.

2 _ SYSTEXX COMFORT Subtle yet robust, Systexx Comfort wall coverings are the

perfect choice, whether you’re looking for classically attractive patterns or an entirely smooth finish. What’s more, pre-pigmented Comfort wall coverings also ensure that one coating generally suffi ces.

3 _ SYSTEXX ACTIVE Systexx Active wall coverings combine the same outstand-

ing characteristics enjoyed by all Systexx products with an additional functional or aesthetic benefi t, bringing Vitrulan’s world-leading innovation to bear on your project.

SYSTEXX ACTIVE S38Systexx Active S38 is specially developed for renovating damaged interior walls, which dispenses with extensive preparation such as levelling.

SYSTEXX ACTIVE M39Systexx Active M39 swiftly and easily transforms walls into magnetic presentation areas – without rails, panels or magnetic paint.

SYSTEXX ACTIVE L65By offering individual designs for wall coverings with corporate logos or individual patterns – courtesy of our Jacquard weaving techniques – Systexx Active L65 means anything is possible.

COMPANYAt Vitrulan, “Made in Germany” means “Made for the World”. After all, our innovative and high-tech glass textile products comply with every demand from construction and industry world-wide.Befi tting an ambitious, family-owned company, Vitrulan has spent the fi rst decade of the 21st century continually investing in the development of new innovative products, as well as international distribution. Our location in the heart of Germany and the middle of Europe, not only represents a gateway for our growing markets in Eastern Europe but also acts an ideal hub for international distribution.

1958

The Hamburg businessman Hans F.C. Cordts establishes a glass fi bre factory of the same name in Marktschorgast. It represents the new start after losing his production plant in Thuringia due to the German division after World War II.

1971

Founder Hans F.C. Cordts hands over general management of the company to his son, Hans F. Cordts. Over the next few years, new markets are also developed abroad for glass reinforcement, glass bitumen, glass insulation products and glass fi bre wall coverings.

1978

The company is renamed Vitrulan Textilglas GmbH and production is augmented.

1992

Following German reunification, Glaswerk Haselbach in Thuringia is taken over and expanded as a high-capacity production plant for glass bitumen webbing, reinforcement fabric and other technical glass fi bre products.

1996

Peter Cordts, son of Hans F. Cordts, joins the executive board, along with Karl-Heinz Will and Friedhelm Schwender. The company is certifi ed according to DIN EN ISO 9001.

2002

Vitrulan acquires a 33 % stake in Valmiera Glasfaser AG in Latvia.

2006

Establishment of Vitrulan OOO Moscow as a 100 % subsidiary. Vitrulan International GmbH is founded as the holding company of the Vitrulan Group, with executive director Peter Cordts as sole shareholder.

2008

Establishment of Vitrulan Technical Textiles with integration of reinforcement and strengthening products. Michael Gebhardt joins the executive board of Vitrulan Textilglas GmbH

2010

Market launch of Systexx by Vitrulan: the fi rst wall covering with a warranty. The Vitrulan Group supplies its products worldwide. The most important markets are in Europe and Asia.

VITRULAN TEXTILGLAS GMBHBERNECKER STR. 895509 MARKTSCHORGASTGERMANYTELEPHONE +49 (0) 9227 77-0TELEFAX +49 (0) 9227 77-700WWW.SYSTEXX.COM