Company Profile
Gerflor is a manufacturer of innovative, high-performance, design-led, sustainable solutions for flooring, wall protection and interior finishes. Our hygienic and infection control products are treated with patented surface treatments for an unrivalled level of chemical and stain resistance. Our resilient collections are suited for hardworking spaces, including intensive movement of beds, trolleys, wheelchairs, and heavy medical equipment.
Gradus is the leading UK manufacturer of contract interior solutions, including stair edgings, floor trims, barrier matting and wall protection. Our sustainable innovations create attractive and functional environments and enhance and protect healthcare interiors. Gradus solutions are proven to enhance the longevity of a building whilst reducing long term maintenance costs.
Approach to Healthcare
With over 100 years’ of combined experience in the healthcare sector, together we have built an unrivalled reputation for quality and service. The Gerflor group is well known as a credible and valued supplier of complete flooring solutions designed specifically for the healthcare market. The constraints of hygiene, slip resistance and acoustic qualities are part of mandatory characteristics for this sector. Our expertise allows us to offer numerous flooring products suitable for all areas of a healthcare facility. Whilst maintaining the technical performance and the design aspect of our floorcoverings, we manufacture our ranges with the environment in mind, as well as the health and wellbeing of end users. We have recognised brands ideal for healthcare facilities, including our Mipolam, DLW, Taralay, Taraflex® and Tarasafe flooring ranges.
Gradus is a UK manufacturer of contract interior solutions, these include wall protection, stair edgings, floor trims, barrier matting and LED lighting. As the largest UK Manufacturer of Wall Protection we are able to offer a comprehensive range which includes textured wall cladding, hygienic cladding, handrails, dual rails, combination rails, wall guards, corner guards, bed protectors and door protection. Gradus control the design of profiles from initial concept through to finished products including specialist CAD design and the manufacture of tooling. This ensures that quality is maintained and provides customers with an efficient, flexible, and fast service. We also offer a project management and installation service for our wall protection systems.
Impact of Products/Services on Healthcare:
Gerflor’s products and services significantly enhance the healthcare industry by addressing critical needs for hygiene, safety, and comfort. Their flooring and wall protection solutions are designed to be easy to clean, stain-resistant, and inhibit bacterial and viral growth, which is crucial for infection control. These surfaces also offer durability and resistance to heavy traffic and loads, ensuring long-lasting performance in demanding environments. Additionally, Gerflor’s products contribute to a quieter, more comfortable atmosphere, aiding patient recovery and relaxation1. Their solutions are environmentally responsible, with low-emitting materials that promote a healthier indoor environment. Overall, Gerflor meets the healthcare sector’s needs by providing hygienic, durable, and comfortable solutions that support both patient well-being and efficient facility maintenance.
Gradus products and services significantly enhance healthcare environments by addressing key needs for safety, hygiene, and durability. Their comprehensive range includes wall protection, stair edgings, floor trims, barrier matting, and LED lighting. These solutions help protect walls, corners, and doors from damage caused by high volumes of wheeled and pedestrian traffic, ensuring long-term maintenance savings. Gradus also offers slip-resistant flooring and stair edgings to reduce the risk of falls, enhancing safety for patients and staff. Their barrier matting systems ensure safe, easy access to healthcare facilities, while their hygienic wall cladding and impervious-backed carpets support infection control by being easy to clean. Overall, Gradus products create functional, attractive, and safe environments that promote patient well-being and efficient facility management.
Innovation
Gerflor has several groundbreaking innovations tailored for the healthcare sector, enhancing both patient care and facility management. Their Clean Corner System is designed to eliminate hard-to-clean areas, ensuring thorough disinfection and reducing the risk of infection. This system, combined with advanced surface treatments on their flooring solutions, provides superior resistance to stains and microbial growth, crucial for infection prevention and control. Gerflor’s ergonomic flooring solutions, recognized with the prestigious Ergonomics Innovation Award, also significantly reduce fatigue and improve comfort for healthcare workers. The company’s commitment to sustainability is evident in their use of low-emitting materials and recycled content, promoting a healthier indoor environment. Gerflor’s comprehensive approach, combining innovative products with dedicated technical support, ensures that healthcare facilities can maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and comfort, ultimately contributing to better patient outcomes and more efficient operations.
Gradus innovative solutions for the healthcare sector focus on infection prevention and control. Their hygienic wall cladding systems are designed to withstand rigorous cleaning protocols, ensuring long-term durability and reducing the risk of infection. Their barrier matting systems effectively trap dirt and moisture at entry points, further enhancing hygiene within healthcare facilities. Gradus also offers slip-resistant stair edgings to improve safety for patients and staff. Gradus’s comprehensive approach supports better patient outcomes and building longevity.
Future Direction
Gerflor is committed to driving sustainability and inclusive design within the healthcare industry. Our future direction focuses on reducing environmental impact through innovative product development and eco-friendly practices. By the end of 2025, Gerflor aims to achieve a 20% reduction in carbon footprint per square meter of product and increase the use of recycled materials to 30%. Our products, such as the DLW linoleum and Mipolam Symbioz flooring, incorporate bio-sourced and recycled content, promoting a healthier indoor environment.
As well as this, Gerflor is dedicated to creating environments that cater to all users, including those with dementia and other disabilities. Our flooring solutions are designed to enhance comfort, safety, and accessibility, ensuring that healthcare facilities are welcoming and functional for everyone. By integrating sustainability and inclusive design, Gerflor is setting new standards for the healthcare industry, prioritising both environmental responsibility and user well-being.
Gradus is dedicated to advancing sustainability and inclusive design within the healthcare industry. This includes a strong commitment to reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices and innovative product development. By the end of 2025, Gradus aims to significantly increase the use of recycled materials in their products and achieve a substantial reduction in carbon emissions. Our products, such as wall protection and flooring solutions, are designed with longevity and recyclability in mind, promoting a healthier environment.
Gradus too is focused on inclusive design, and creating healthcare environments that cater to all users, including those with dementia and other disabilities. We work closely with the Dementia Services Development Centre to ensure our products meet the highest standards for dementia-inclusive environments. By integrating sustainability and inclusive design, Gradus is setting new benchmarks in the healthcare industry, prioritising both environmental responsibility and user well-being.