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New Stone separates B1 MFB and A2 SWF flooring claims in factory specs

Aug. 27, 2026
By AI, Created 07:30 UTC, Aug 27, 2026, AGP -

Shandong New Stone New Material Co., Ltd. says buyers must match fire ratings, surface treatments and test records to the correct flooring family before ordering. The company is drawing a harder line between its SWF line, which carries the A2 fireproof evidence, and its MFB line, which is documented separately as B1.

Why it matters: - Commercial flooring buyers rely on exact technical matches for fire ratings, surface durability and installation systems. - Mixing documents from different product families can create procurement errors, compliance issues and project delays. - New Stone is trying to make product-scoped documentation the baseline for wholesale and contractor approvals.

What happened: - Shandong New Stone New Material Co., Ltd. said its SWF product line is the only line tied to its A2 fireproof evidence. - The company said its MFB category is separately identified as B1 in official comparison data. - New Stone released guidance for procurement teams evaluating commercial flooring projects and technical submittals. - The company directed buyers to its official website for more factory details and specification checks.

The details: - The SWF line uses an inorganic mineral composite substrate designed for stringent fire classification requirements. - The MFB line remains within its own product scope and is not presented with SWF fireproof evidence. - New Stone said the SWF A2 rating, material composition and final product name should align in procurement files. - The AC5 SWF products use an aluminum oxide wear-resistant treatment. - New Stone said that surface treatment is meant to address scratch, pressure and abrasion resistance. - The AC5 MFB line uses a nano wear-resistant UV coating, an authentic embossed texture and an anti-glare matte surface. - The factory said MFB surface protection should be reviewed on its own terms rather than through SWF data. - The quality control team runs raw material sampling inspection, in-process patrol inspection and final finished product inspection before shipment. - The inspection process checks for color difference, scratches and dimensional deviations. - The company said dimensional control helps locking systems engage correctly during installation. - The company said color consistency helps maintain visual uniformity across large commercial projects. - The MFB line includes indoor air quality low VOC emission certification. - Separate third-party abrasion resistance testing supports the MFB line’s durability claims. - Climate chamber testing for MFB showed no formaldehyde detected in the actual tests. - The MFB portfolio includes 8 mm to 12 mm click-lock designs and AC5 mineral fiber click-lock options. - The SWF products use a precision click-lock, glue-free installation method.

Between the lines: - New Stone is positioning documentation discipline as a sales and compliance tool, not just a technical detail. - The split between SWF and MFB suggests the company wants buyers to treat fire rating, coating type and installation method as separate decisions. - That approach can reduce confusion in bid packages, but it also raises the burden on buyers to verify every spec against the correct substrate.

What's next: - Project managers and distributors will need to confirm the product name, material family, click-lock configuration, fire classification and test documents before purchase. - Buyers will likely use the inquiry stage to check whether a document applies to SWF or MFB. - New Stone says the next step is matching the right certification set to the right flooring system before commercial orders move forward.

The bottom line: - New Stone is drawing a strict line between its A2 SWF flooring claims and its B1 MFB flooring data to limit specification errors and support cleaner procurement reviews.

Disclaimer: This article was produced by AGP Wire with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on original source content and has been refined to improve clarity, structure, and readability. This content is provided on an “as is” basis. While care has been taken in its preparation, it may contain inaccuracies or omissions, and readers should consult the original source and independently verify key information where appropriate. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or other professional advice.

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