Hospitality Design - December 2013 - 16

advertorial

Q&A
Q&A

with

murray & tripp sanford
of Móz Designs

with Murray & Tripp Sandford of Móz Designs
How would you describe your business in
one sentence?

Móz is a designer and manufacturer of metal
surface materials and architectural products,
including column covers, walls, ceilings,
fixtures, art and custom products.
How different does your company look
today from five years ago?

Our outgoing product has gone from 80%
custom/20% standard products to the reverse
of that. With the introduction of our new ETA
('Easy to Assemble') line of standard products, a
majority of our business now comes from these
easy to specify and install products that still offer
our signature 3D affects and dimensionality, but
in a more accessible, streamlined capacity.
Briefly describe a product/innovation
you've introduced recently.

In 2013, we introduced a line called GRAPHIX,
which brings a new complexity to our designs
- on top of our unique grains and colors,
we've added a graphic pattern. Using digital
technology, our new GRAPHIX line enables
seamless repeats across large spans of linear
space, such as walls and column covers. Our
8 new GRAPHIX patterns have been received
with tremendous excitement by the design
community, which we couldn't be happier about.

Basket Weave Wall Art in GRAPHIX / Cosmos
(color: Supernova)

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Additionally, in early 2014 we'll introduce our
new ENGRAVINGS line, which adds even more
dimensionality with engraved patterns in the
metal surface. Inspired by motifs ranging from
technology to nature, this new machined process
allows for a texture and depth that is new to Móz
- and opens up possibilities for cost-effective
branding and seamless repeats across spaces as
large as monumental feature walls and as small
as backsplashes.
How is technology playing a role in your
product development?

We utilize the latest computer and CNC
technology to design, engineer and manufacture
our products. As technology continues to add
to the possibility of greater complexity and

Column covers specified in our Classic/Neutrals
color collection on Clouds grain.
nuance in design, you'll see our products push
the boundaries of where they've been before.
Where do you stand on sustainability?

Sustainability is one of our core values, from
our solar-powered manufacturing facilities to
the use of recycled aluminum in our products.
Móz products qualify for LEED points due to
our recycled materials, but may also qualify for
local manufacturing and low-carbon footprint
manufacturing facilities. Our products are also
100% recyclable at the end of their useful life.
What differentiates your company from its
competitors in the marketplace?

The diversity of surface materials that the
specifier can choose from - a multitude of gage
thicknesses, coatings for interiors and exteriors,
and both standard and custom product lines. We
pride ourselves on staying very accessible to
our customers, with low sheet minimums, quick
turnaround on samples, and excellent customer
service. Give us a call and you'll actually get a
live - and friendly - person on the phone!
Additionally, we're 100% USA made - sourced,
designed, manufactured, finished and shipped
from our Oakland, California location - allowing
for a refreshingly turnkey experience from start
to finish. n
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