LAWRENCE, MA 2000 - Freudenberg Building Systems, manufacturers of nora® Rubber Flooring, announces the introduction nora® Rubber Flooring Program 2001. norament® system and noraplan® system feature new color ranges and designs that are both "fascinating and functional". The extremely successful "hammered" surface option, a non-directional texture available in the norament® system, has been expanded to include more colors in tiles and color matching one-piece nosing-tread-riser stairtreads. Each system is thoughtfully color coordinated from warm to cool shades and includes up-to-date earthtones to facilitate easy specification throughout the many applications within a commercial project. The bold and exciting offerings of nora® Rubber Flooring 2001 allow design concept consistency throughout school and university settings, hospital and operating rooms, arenas, ice rinks, and all commercial facilities as well as industrial, corporate and high-tech applications for ESD protection.