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Diespeker is expanding the range
Diespeker is delighted to announce the addition of almost 50 new standard terrazzo options to our range. From just over 30 standard choices, the London-based terrazzo specialist now offers 80 different designs, from neutrals to statement yellows, greens and blues. “This extended range greatly widens the choice for our customers…
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Instarmac are committed to protecting vulnerable road users
Every year there are a large number of road traffic incidents involving HGV’s and this has led to construction related initiatives such as FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) which is designed to support vulnerable road users by developing standards for construction logistics. FORS is a voluntary national accreditation scheme designed…
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What Knot providing instore demos at Screwfix branches as sales soar
With sales of What Knot, the unique device that enables anybody to use ropes without tying knots, and working on ropes of 3 mm to 15 mm thick, doubling weekly at Screwfix, the company behind it in the UK is supporting branches with in-store demonstrations. Steven Daniels, owner of Just…
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Rinos looks at the commercial side of entrance mats at Domotex 2017
Rinos shows at the Domotex exhibition 2017 how to create more value with entrance mats. This can be realised through new initiatives in the area s of functional performance, logistic service and training. The improved functional performance is reflected in two new products for commercial use. The new products link…
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A sad farewell to David Hume
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Hume. After nearly 30 years in the flooring industry, Dave retired at the end of March. Dave started at Gripperrods in 1987 before joining Stikatak in 1997 and then in 2008 joined the Interfloor team when Stikatak was…
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Garden State Hotel, Melbourne installing by Ege
Technē Architecture + Interior Design has completely rebuilt this four-storey bar and hospitality venue while preserving its distinctive exterior, a heritage Victorian era building that began life as a textile mill in 1896. The hugely ambitious 2,000 square-metre project preserves much of the original factory’s saw tooth roof while opening…
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New Trailer Restraint System a Win-Win for Interfloor and XPO Logistics
The team behind a new trailer restraint system – the first of its kind in the UK – has been recognised for its innovative invention which allows larger loose loads to be carried more safely. Flooring and accessories manufacturer Interfloor, based in Haslingden Lancashire, and its supply chain partner XPO…
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Resin Flooring Specialists meter commercial kitchen brief for Hilton Hotel
Leading manufacturers Resin Surfaces Limited (RSL) and expert installers Resintek Services Ltd have teamed up to supply commercial flooring to one of the Hilton group’s newest London hotels. The Hilton London Bankside is based on Great Suffolk Street, SE1 and is popular with tourists keen to be close to the…
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Cundall London office becomes first project in Europe to achieve WELL Certification
Cundall’s new London office at One Carter Lane is the first building in the UK and Europe to achieve WELL Certification through the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL). Cundall seized the opportunity to pursue WELL for the fit-out of its new 15,400ft2 CAT A London office, which became WELL Certified™ at the…
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Fila focus turns to Support Division for SDS 2017
Surface care specialist, Fila is set to focus on its growing support division – FILASERVICE – at the Surface Design Show 2017. Set up to provide continual assistance to manufacturers, planners, contractors and builders, the division offers services spanning from advice on daily cleaning regimes to extraordinary maintenance. Recent global…
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Kährs’ Chevron wins ‘Best Flooring’ in FX International Interior Design Awards
Kährs new Chevron Collection has received the ‘Best Flooring’ award in the prestigious FX International Interior Design Awards 2016. The awards recognize the very best interior products and projects from around the world. Kährs’ beat off stiff competition from eight other short-listed manufacturers to win the award with Chevron; a…
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In-crease your green credentials at Recofloor’s 2017 Awards Event
Put a spin on your waste vinyl flooring recycling achievements and celebrate the winners’ runs of success at the cricket-themed 2017 Recofloor Awards Event to be held at London’s world-famous Oval cricket ground on March 29th 2017. Don’t get caught out – submit your entries online at www.recofloor.org by Friday…
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Only the best from Gerflor at Highgate School London
Tradition is a great thing. It gives us all a sense of who we are and where we came from. Keeping up decent customs and delivering longevity in terms of standards in most of our educational establishments is still seen as a key factor in their overall success. The crème…
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FILA protects Stone & Ceramic installation at glamorous Devonshire Club
Surface care and protection treatments, from FILA’s Green Line, have been specified by Stone & Ceramic at the Devonshire Club – London’s most glamorous Private Members destination. The exclusive new venue, in the City of London, occupies six floors of a Listed Regency warehouse, which has undergone a £25 million…
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Insight into Ball and Young Ltd
History Founded in 1983 by Martin Ball and Jim Young sited at Corby Enterprise Zone after the failure of the Steelworks and was quickly accepted as Top Quality Carpet Underlay Products and Reliable Service. In 1989 Ball and Young was purchased by British Vita – A worldwide foam and fibre…
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BAL products used for tiling renovation at West One, Leeds
Project Name: West One, Leeds City Centre Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Description: Installation of approximately 50m2 of floor tiles in high specification office building in the heart of Leeds City Centre. BAL products used: ADHESIVES: BAL Rapidset Flexible (Grey) GROUT: BAL Micromax2 Smoke OTHER: BAL Rapid-Mat, BAL Prime APD, BAL…
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Heritage brands are the cornerstones of Interfloor’s one-stop-shop – Furniture Show 2017
Europe’s largest manufacturer of underlay and flooring accessories Interfloor will be showcasing its market-leading heritage brands including Tredaire and Duralay at the January Furniture Show 2017. “Providing better looking and better performing flooring products that genuinely help our customers to profitably grow their business is our priority, and we’re looking…
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Milliken further expands product range to include functional hard-back carpet tile collection: INITIO
Milliken launches INITIO, the company’s first collection to be supplied with a hard-backed system. Milliken, currently best known for its cushion-backed premium collections, launches INITIO to broaden its offering. This innovative new range is made possible by the development of Function Plus™ hard-back technology which offers a lower cost alternative…
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Solus Ceramics set to showcase its extensive tile ranges at Scotland Build 2016
Solus Ceramics, a leading supplier of innovative and inspiring architectural wall and floor tiles, will be exhibiting its latest trendsetting tile ranges at this years Scotland Build Expo, at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC). The leading construction event in Scotland is set to welcome over 6,000 industry professionals…
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Gerflor to wow visitors at Architecture Expo, Ireland
The Royal Dublin Society’s (RDS) main hall in the leafy and elegant suburb of Dublin that is Ballsbridge is set once again to provide the backdrop for architects, designers and specifiers to get to grips with the latest trends in their industries. Architecture Expo, Ireland is a two-day showcase of…
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Construction barometer shows signs of industry slow down
Sales expectations in the construction sector over the next 6 months are at their lowest level since 2011 as the market shows signs of slowing down, although new build housing and the London market remain relatively healthy. The October 2016 Construction Industry Barometer, completed by senior executives from across the…
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50 Warhol Wigs – Ege Carpets
Alex Da Corte is a rising star on the international art scene. Working with large scale installations often including wall based works, floor pieces, sculptures, lights and works from other artists, the pop-art rooted artist has an incredible love and feeling for colours and aesthetics with a sense of humour.…
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Brintons introduces art-inspired ‘Altered Gravity’ collection by Stacy Garcia
Brintons, the world-renowned designer and manufacturer of woven Axminster carpet, has collaborated with dynamic designer Stacy Garcia once again to launch Altered Gravity, a collection of contemporary art-inspired carpet designs for the commercial sector. Altered Gravity, the eighth collaborative collection from Brintons and Stacy Garcia, includes 14 patterns and draws…
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Diespeker invests in state of the art floor grinder
Natural stone and terrazzo expert Diespeker & Co is investing over £40K in a high spec Duratiq floor grinding and polishing machine. The model, which is made by Swedish specialist company HTC, has a digital control panel and remote control that improve operator control and handling. Diespeker only recently purchased…
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CCF brings modern flooring solution to the historic Imperial War Museum
When London’s Imperial War Museum (IWM) planned its £35 million refurbishment transformation in commemoration of the centenary of the First World War, the museum turned to Mapei, Polished Concrete Designs and CCF – a leading interior building products distributor – to provide a sound flooring solution fit for the prestigious…
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