2008
DESSO Designer Wins Prize at International Interiors Competition
Marloes Jongen, a designer for leading European carpet manufacturer DESSO, has scooped a top prize in the design competition at Interieur 08 (www.interieur.be) - a biennale rewarding the best of interior design. Read more
DESSO receives BRE global certification
Leading European carpet manufacturer DESSO is pleased to announce completion of product testing for all its carpet tile ranges under standards set by BRE (Building Research Establishment) Global Limited. Read more
Living the Cradle to Cradle, by DESSO
Leading European carpet manufacturer, DESSO has announced earlier this year that they are going beyond sustainability to a far more radical environmental programme: 'Cradle to Cradle'. The company is the first carpet manufacturer in EMEA to implement the idea that everything in the manufacturing cycle should be based on Cradle to Cradle principles. Read more
DESSO Appears at NUTEC- 12-14 November, Frankfurt Messe, Germany, Stand No. 1.2C23
DESSO, leading European carpet manufacturer, is appearing at NUTEC - the first conference on the 'Cradle to Cradle' approach to sustainability - taking place on 12-14 November, 2008, at the Messe Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Read more
DESSO Shows True Colours with New Carpetecture Collections
The latest Carpetecture® collections from leading European carpet manufacturer DESSO signals a bold direction in the use of colour in contemporary contract carpets. Read more
DESSO Rolls Out "Pure Lines Additions"
Leading European carpet manufacturer DESSO is introducing two new products in its "Pure Lines Additions" collection. Read more
From London's largest living room to London's indoor living rooms
Following on from the stunning success of the London's Largest Living Room installation during this year's London Festival of Architecture, comes another success story. Read more
DESSO to sponsor Interior Design Award category at prestigious Emirates Glass LEAF Awards 2008
DESSO, a leading European manufacturer of carpet and carpet tiles, is supporting the Emirates Glass LEAF Awards 2008 by sponsoring the Interior Design category of the Awards which will be presented at a spectacular dinner at the Dorchester Hotel, London on 23 October. Read more
WANTED: Ambitious students who want to participate in the DESSO 2008 Cradle to Cradle Design Award
REWARD: 3,500 EUR DESSO in cooperation with EPEA announce the "DESSO Cradle to Cradle Design Award" to reward new carpet concepts inspired by the philosophy of cradle to cradle design principles. Read more
DESSO Launches Toolkit for Carpets in Education
DESSO, one of Europe's carpet giants, is launching a toolkit that lays out the advantages of carpets within the Education sector and shows why high quality comfort gets full marks in a classroom environment. Read more
DESSO at EXPO Zaragoza 2008
DESSO is sponsoring the Dutch pavilion at the EXPO in Zaragoza, Spain. Read more
DESSO delivers carpet for cruiseship Eurodam
22.000 square meters of carpet in new HAL ship Read more
DESSO Carpet Cruises the High Seas
Passengers setting sail aboard the new luxury liner from cruise operator Royal Caribbean may be at sea but their feet will be treading the best carpet to be found on dry land. 70,000 square metres of the ship, ?Independence of the Seas?, have been carpeted by DESSO, the market leader in floorings for ferries and cruise liners. Read more
DESSO Website Offers Interactive Experience for Contract Carpets
European carpet giant DESSO is making it even easier for commercial clients to find the right high quality, durable carpets and carpet tiles for offices, schools, shops and hospitals with the launch of a specialist segment website for contract flooring at www.desso.com/businesscarpets. Read more
DESSO takes part in London Festival of Architecture 2008
London Festival of Architecture 2008 London's Largest Living Room takes up residence in Somerset House Somerset House, WC2, 20 - 22 June Read more
DESSO at Design PRIMA 08 ( 3rd to 5th June 2008)
DESSO Limited is showcasing its Carpetecture Pure Lines Collection on Stand B7 at this year?s Design Prima 08 exhibition. The Pure Lines design theme takes, as its starting point, the strata and parallel forms that run throughout a building and its very fabric. Read more
UEFA Cup Final on special pitch
Technically advanced football possible thanks to Desso?s artificial grass fibres Read more
DESSO launches London showroom and work space
Leading broadloom carpet and carpet tile manufacturer DESSO has firmly established itself in the heart of London?s design community with the opening of a new showroom in Clerkenwell. Read more
DESSO Moves to Rabobank
One of Europe's top carpet manufacturers, DESSO is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to socially responsible business Read more
Michael Braungart and DESSO in "Cradle to Cradle carpet collection" Quest
European carpet manufacturer DESSO is looking for environmentally friendly new ways of sourcing yarn, material and colours after linking up with a prominent scientist who will help the company underline and enhance its green credentials. Read more
DESSO Launches Greenest Tile ever
Leading European carpet manufacturer, DESSO goes the extra green mile in communicating the company's commitment to sustainability. Bypassing rhetoric in favour of real action, the 'Green Book' is made of recycled waste, is fully biodegradable, and can be planted after reading to decompose and grow into wild flowers. Read more
DESSO Takes the Floor at Seatrade, Florida
The global market leader in floorings for cruise liners and ferries, DESSO will again be exhibiting its outstanding range of marine carpeting at the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention in Miami, Florida this March. Read more
Desso Takes the Floor at Seatrade, Florida
DESSO expertise for Travel and Leisure segment
DESSO Leisure and Travel boasts a global reputation for the superb custom-made field design and stockfloor coverings we supply to prestigious hotels worldwide, with ranges including Axminster & Wilton woven, tufted and printed wall-to-wall carpets. Read more
Top Nestlé Executive Joins DESSO Board
Former Nestlé regional director, Alexander Collot d'Escury, has been appointed chief commercial officer of leading european carpet manufacturer DESSO. Read more
Travel light with the newest carpets from DESSO Aviation
Weight saving is currently becoming a top priority within the aviation industry due to the ever increasing oil prices. With this in mind and without compromising on our high quality standards, DESSO has developed a woollen carpet with a 25% (400 g/m²) weight saving in comparison to the standard carpet weight currently available in the market. Intensive internal and on board trials have proved the high quality characteristics of this new carpet. Read more
DESSO is taking its carpets to new heights
As a leading European manufacturer of contract carpet and carpet tiles, DESSO offers a comprehensive range of products for commercial applications, and is known for supplying quality and durability, as well as offering exciting, colourful designs. In May 2007, after having been part of Amstrong World Industries, DESSO began operating independently once again. Today, Desso products are produced at three locations in Europe, employing a dedicated workforce of about 1,000 people. DESSO has always been fully committed to its customers and employees, and it will continue to assess and evaluate every aspect of what it does, in order to develop its business even further. Utilising a wealth of experience and employing the latest technologies safeguards the business by ensuring DESSO products consistently meet the very highest standards. Read more
