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Optimise your options with Itec Contract Floors
Available in two specifications, the new Optimise collection from Itec Contract Floors delivers outstanding acoustic performance and great value in a range of stylish looks. Optimise is also the first collection from Itec to feature Sanitec antibacterial treatment that maintains a more hygienic floor surface. Combined with Hyperguard+ PUR reinforcement…
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Leoline roars its way to Irish shores
Under a new look, Leoline enters Southern Ireland for the first time, bringing its cushion flooring collections to homes across the country. With a dedicated website for Ireland, homeowners across the country can browse the collections and gallery as well as download installation and maintenance guidelines. The introduction of Leoline…
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Avenue expands its horizons to the Emerald Isle
Avenue is now set to provide homes in Ireland with the style, value and great performance of its cushion flooring collections. With a dedicated website for Ireland, homeowners across the country can explore the collections of on-trend cushion flooring that add comfort to the home, browse the gallery of inspiring…
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Jaymart gets even better!
Many flooring businesses boast that they are the “biggest and best” but Jaymart’s claim to have the UK’s widest range of specialist floorings, mats and mattings has yet to be truly challenged. Jaymart’s ranges are ever evolving and the company has just moved to much bigger, better premises at Crusader…
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NI Lending figures released for first time
Figures on how much Northern Ireland banks are lending to businesses and households have been published for the first time. The data was released by the British Bankers Association (BBA) and covers the lending activity of major British banks in Northern Ireland during Q3 and Q4 2013. BBA figures reveal…
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The true heir to the velvet carpet crown
The stunning Richelieu Velours collection from Louis de Poortere is the true heir to the velvet carpet crown, offering beautiful colour clarity and underfoot luxury in a quality woven wilton construction for over 50 years. The flagship of the Louis de Poortere collection, Richelieu is woven from 100% pure new…
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UK Flooring Direct launches exclusive offers and services for Trade Customers
Already a major supplier to the domestic market, UK Flooring Direct has launched a new range of offers and services exclusively for Trade Customers to meet growing demand from the industry. UK Flooring Direct has the largest on site stock holding of flooring products in the UK. This allows them…
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ISA reforms encourage saving
Four in 10 people who are aware of the ISA changes say they will help them to save more, research by Which? has found. From 1 July 2014, ISAs were reformed into the New ISA with a £15,000 annual limit for cash and stocks and shares. The survey of over…
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Statistics: Retail Sales, May 2014
Part of Retail Sales, May 2014 Release Released: 19 June 2014 – Download PDF Contents Key Points Additional Information Key Figures At a Glance Economic Context Contributions to Growth Distribution Analysis Sector Summary Internet Sales in Detail Background notes Statistical contacts Key Points Year-on-year estimates of the quantity bought in the…
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Statistics: UK Trade, April 2014
Part of UK Trade, April 2014 Release Released: 26 June 2014 – Download PDF Contents Correction Key Points Key Figures Summary Longer-Term Perspective Value of UK Trade in Goods Trade in Goods – EU Analysis Trade in Goods – Non-EU Analysis Trade in Goods – One-Month Geographical Analysis Trade in Goods –…
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Statistics: Index of Services, April 201
Part of Index of Services, April 2014 Release Released: 27 June 2014 – Download PDF Contents Key points Key information Economic background GDP impact and components Component analysis Background notes Statistical contacts Key Points The Index of Services increased by 3.1% in April 2014 compared with April 2013. All of the four…
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Statistics: Consumer Trends, Q1 2014
Part of Consumer Trends, Q1 2014 Release Released: 27 June 2014 – Download PDF Contents Key Points Summary of Household Expenditure in Q1 2014 Trends in Household Expenditure Household Spending by Product Focus on Prices in Household Expenditure Household Final Consumption Expenditure Revisions Q1 2014 Background notes Statistical contacts Key Points…
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Economic Review, July 2014
Released: 02 July 2014 – Download PDF Contents Abstract Key Points Introduction Quarterly National Accounts House prices, household debt and interest payments Trade and the European Union Changes to the National Accounts Labour market Capital stocks and productivity Reference Tables Background notes Abstract The key economic stories from National Statistics…
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Fixers applaud BAL Rapid-Mat cost savings
Tilers nationwide are leaving feedback on new BAL Rapid-Mat at www.see-it-for-yourself.com and are unanimous in their praise for the tiling market leader’s latest innovation. They are singling out the ease and speed of use, but are especially pleased with the amount of adhesive saved when using BAL Rapid-Mat. Shaun Hayes was specific:…
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Award-winning tiling fixed with BAL
The stunning redevelopment of Tate Britain, with extensive use of BAL tile adhesives, has won The Tile Association Award 2014 for “Best use of tile in the leisure or hospitality sector.” Stonework specialists Szerelmey completed two packages in the Grade II listed building’s south-eastern quadrant, on staircases and flooring, involving…
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Jaymart looking to recruit – Sales Managers
Jaymart Rubber & Plastics Ltd, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of specialist floorings, mats and mattings are a family firm in business since the heady days of the sixties. We are based in Warminster, Wiltshire and are currently looking for new Area Sales Managers in the following areas: •…
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Jaymart Tough and Fit for Purpose
Jaymart’s new Sports & Leisure Division is already making an impact in the world of fitness. Tottenham Hotspur FC training centre and St George’s Park National Football Centre in Burton-on-Trent are joined by the following establishments in having opted for Jaymart’s renowned, robust rubber Bladerunner as the optimum eco-friendly choice…
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The Flooring Show 2014 – Updates
The Curtis Wool feature area in Hall C is called ‘The Wool Story’ and will show the process of turning fleeces into carpets, with demonstrations and explanations from scientists extolling the benefits of using wool. It will feature an installation consisting of two huge hanks of wool: one will be…
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Latest Collection by Interface Human Nature
Global carpet tile manufacturer, Interface has launched its latest collection, Human Nature™, designed by David Oakey longtime Interface collaborator and world leader in sustainable design practices. Available globally, the collection is built on the premise that designing spaces which evoke the senses through light, colour, texture and detail spark the…
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New complete flooring kit for flooring installers
Wagner Meters will offer a new complete flooring kit for flooring installers and building inspectors who require accurate moisture measurement tools for wood, as well as accurate testing capabilities for concrete slabs. The WFP400 Professional Flooring Installer Package from Wagner Meters’ Flooring Division provides everything you need for accurate moisture testing…
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Lano lights up the Buying Groups National Flooring Show
With carpets to cater for every household, Lano presented visiting retailers to the Buying Groups National Flooring Show with an exceptional array of choice. From the more sustainable Mohawk SmartStrand Revelations range of lifetime stain resistant carpet to the luxury and beauty of Ultimo and the practicality and value of…
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Flagship showroom gets new life with BAL
When the December flooding hit Lowestoft, one of its first victims was the major car and motorcycle showroom of Lings Honda. The premises disappeared under three feet of water and Lings had to scrap more than 150 vehicles. Once the floodwaters subsided, it became clear that some parts of the…
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Free Retirement Guidance Should Be Independent
There is widespread support for government proposals to provide free retirement guidance but more than half of over-55s think it should come from an independent, consumer body. Chancellor George Osborne announced plans at the 2014 Budget to guarantee all retirees with a defined contribution pension “free, impartial, face-to-face advice”. Retirement…
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Crown Floors lecterns rolling out across UK
With three new ranges for 2014 keeping Crown Floors at the forefront of interior style, there has never been a better time to become a stockist, particularly with the roll-out of new lecterns for these and three of the brand’s existing ranges. Appearing in retailers across the UK right now,…
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Crown Floors moves at the Buying Groups National Flooring Show
Crown Floors has furthered its penetration of the UK carpet retail sector by exhibiting at the Buying Groups National Flooring Show for the first time. Showcasing three new product introductions for 2014, as well as new lecterns and the stunning wall display, Crown Floors demonstrated how its strong image, striking…
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