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38th Annual Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo Offers Products and Services from 100+ Exhibitors

SAN DIEGO, CA- (July 1, 2025) — Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo (HFSE), one of the country’s largest shows dedicated to healthcare design and facilities will features an expansive Exhibit Hall with 100+ Exhibitors from across the globe boasting the best products and services in the healthcare design industry including: furnishings, lighting, flooring, wall coverings, solution providers, technology, and so much more.

As a dynamic gathering of industry leaders, architects, designers, and healthcare professionals, HFSE offers a unique platform to share ideas, discover cutting-edge solutions, and shape the future of patient-centered environments. From modular design and behavioral health integration to sustainable building and digital infrastructure, this event is where the industry comes together to inspire, connect, and lead the transformation of healthcare spaces. Below are some of the latest trends and a selection of exhibitor highlights from the HFSE 2025 Expo Hall.

1. Flexible and Modular Design

Hospitals and healthcare facilities are being built with adaptability in mind. This includes Universal rooms that can shift from ICU to standard care, Modular furniture and Temporary walls and reconfigurable zones for emergency response or multi-use rooms.

Exhibitor Highlights:

Kimball International (Booth 509) delivers innovative, multipurpose functional product solutions that foster better outcomes. Their holistic product portfolio is designed to meet a variety of needs. The Embra Sleep Sofa offers a holistic, human-centered

approach for healthcare environments. It is designed to make people feel more at home with an easy to fold down back cushion, visible clean-out, and various end cap tables including storage, lighting, and coat racks. Shore is a versatile lounge chair for patients and in-room guests. It easily converts to a sleeper, providing a comfortable and thoughtful option for overnight stays.

A solution in times of need, Altro (Booth 523) adhesive-free flooring and wall coverings guarantee a quick installation without compromising on safety, durability or hygiene. Their adhesive-free flooring was created with time-sensitive projects in mind. Capable of being installed and walked on immediately, this allows construction crews to complete the installation overnight as opposed to using traditional adhesives that require 72 hours to cure. This is ideal when building temporary units in a time of crisis or for fast-track projects with tight deadlines.

Skyline Glass (Booth 413) provides glass solutions for healthcare environments. Skyline’s decorated tempered glass is an artful and pathogen-resistant alternative to resins, drywall, laminates, and curtains. Privately owned and operated out of Chicago since 1983. In addition to traditional glass decorative methods of digital printing, etch, and lamination, Skyline will feature switchable Smart Glass, a clean alternative for patient room viewing windows, and the Vector System, a patented extrusion that reliably secures glass to walls and ceilings.

Modular Services Company (Booth 210) has been manufacturing prefabricated healthcare products for over half a century. Their solutions range from headwalls to booms to complete patient room collections. With thousands of installations in all types of hospitals, of every acuity level, they are experts in helping facilities prefab the perfect patient space!

Odulair (Booth 201) is the world’s leading manufacturer of mobile and modular medical facilities for temporary or permanent use. These include USP 800 Pharmacies, Sterile Processing Service, Surgery Centers, Endoscopy Suites, ER’s and more for lease or purchase.

2. Integration of Technology into Physical Space

Hospitals are embedding digital health tools into the infrastructure from remote monitoring, and real-time data access, technology is enhancing both the patient and provider experience. Innovations like touchless interfaces, automated workflows, and AI-powered analytics are streamlining operations while improving outcomes.

Exhibitor Highlights:

AkitaBox (Booth 228) delivers powerful, location-based facility management software that puts building data to work, transforming how organizations assess, plan for, and manage their facilities. The visual, cloud-based platform provides real-time data that helps teams work smarter—from boiler room to boardroom. AkitaBox empowers organizations to know exactly what’s happening in their facilities through easy-to-navigate connected interfaces. The comprehensive suite includes Facility Condition

Assessment, Capital Management, CMMS, and Inspections—everything needed to optimize building operations.

IN-DAPT (Booth 431) is a manufacturer and general contractor that provides a complete wall to wall pre-fabricated OR ceiling system. We help our customers:

· Improve the construction schedule with a turnkey installation process
· Reduce the work required by the trades for MEP, Electrical, Structural
· Provide flexibility to the design team during planning and the clinical team post-occupancy to move boom/light locations in days
· Eliminate drywall in the perimeter of the OR ceilings with a panel based access system

For over 45 years, Essex Electronics (Booth 108) Heavy Duty Keypads, Ruggedized Card Readers, Touchless Door Access Switches and Keyless Entry® Access Control Systems have become the choice of security professionals worldwide. Aesthetically designed, Essex touchless solutions are ideal for healthcare facilities to protect patients, visitors and staff by reducing the spread of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI’s). Essex iRox LR™ Smart Card readers are specified for behavioral healthcare applications. They feature Genuine HID Technology™ and a low profile, vandal and ligature resistant design. Hand-E-Wave™ touchless door access switches utilize Doppler Radar technology to provide reliable and consistent switch operation.

3. Healing Environments: Behavioral Health Integration

Designing healthcare facilities for behavioral health requires a thoughtful, patient-centered approach that prioritizes safety, dignity, and healing. These spaces must balance security with a calming, therapeutic environment—incorporating natural light, soothing colors, clear sightlines, and flexible layouts to reduce stress and support recovery.

Exhibitor Highlights:

Sky Factory (Booth 101) creates biophilic illusions of nature, Luminous SkyCeilings, including the 2024 GOOD Design tunable virtual skylight (IRIS), and the 2023 Nightingale Awards GOLD Winner, OpenView Luminous Virtual Windows, which yield significant positive outcomes for occupant wellness. The company’s design framework is the only one backed by peer-reviewed research documenting over 50% reduction in patient distress.

La-Z-Boy® Healthcare | Knú Comfort® (Booth 202) features the Koncert Behavioral Health Series, a line of furniture designed for behavioral health settings, combining elements from the Koncert Metal Visitor and Koncert Upholstered Lounge collections. This series prioritizes patient and visitor safety through features like tamper-proof hardware, increased weight, and other measures while ensuring comfort and functionality in a challenging environment.

Cortech (Booth 331) just launched the Sequoia Series – molded woodgrain bed and nightstand that is a standout offering in the behavioral health space. Intentionally

designed to look like hand-crafted, assembled wood, but with the strength and durability of Cortech’s molded construction. We are offering 4 standard colors/wood tones – coastal driftwood, Heritage Oak, Natural Oak, and Walnut. They can customize to any wood tone/color an owner or designer would want.

Kingsway Group (Booth 414) is a specialist manufacturer of ligature-resistant products designed to improve safety and enhance the healing environment in behavioral healthcare. Our globally trusted solutions have been the preferred choice in over 10,000 projects worldwide, selected for their robust yet non-institutional design and proven performance in challenging environments.

For more information about this year’s exhibitors, please visit www.hcarefacilities.com

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