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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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Vorwerk Carpet impresses at buying groups national show
Vorwerk Carpet highlighted its stunning range of residential carpet to Buying Group retailers at the Buying Groups National Flooring Show in Solihull. With new point of sale displays for Ameo, Amiru, Viola, Nimo and its Frame rugs, as well as showcasing the outstanding Re/Cover Green Parts elastic flooring collection, the…
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Award winning knee pads save injury, time money
For those who spend any amount of time kneeling in their work, an award winning, non-foam based, work-trouser pocketed safety kneepad which maintains its maximum cushioning effect throughout consecutive or prolonged use, can help avoid osteoarthritis or even knee replacement. Cliff Lockyer, CEO of CL-7 Limited, the Daventry, Northamptonshire based…
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Airport grows with the help of BAL
Major tiling work at London Southend Airport is being completed with the exclusive use of BAL adhesives and grouts. The tiling is being carried out within a signification expansion project, which has included a new control tower, new railway station, extended runway and new departure terminal. The tiling is being…
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BAL’s unique support network strengthened
Building Adhesives Limited has appointed Hucknall-based Martin Pouncey as its Product Support Technician for the Midlands, strengthening its unmatched nationwide technical support capability. The PST concept is unique to BAL, which has placed strong emphasis on support throughout its history. Martin Pouncey’s role encompasses personal interaction with fixers, contractors and…
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BAL wins prestigious award thanks to fixers
The participation of professional tilers in a pioneering marketing campaign has resulted in a prestigious national award for BAL. The groundbreaking “Tilers Demand” campaign to encourage trial of new BAL products, built around fixer interaction, won The Tile Association Award 2014 for “Excellence in marketing.” The campaign exceeded all targets…
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The masterstroke of being a Master Installer
Gaining a competitive advantage and realising a new customer base are ambitions for any company and with the Quick-Step Master Installer badge these become a reality. Having passed the intensive three-day Master Installer course in either hardwood and laminate, or LIVYN luxury vinyl, installers unlock a range of advantages that…
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Look Cool – Stay Cool When the Heat Is On
Snickers Workwear’s working clothes for summer will keep you looking good and working comfortably. It’s great working outside in the summer months, but being hot and sweaty is almost as uncomfortable as being cold. So when the going gets hot on site, staying well ventilated is crucial. It helps you…
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Making sense of carpet with Sensit® from Balta Broadloom
Balta Broadloom’s Sensit® fibre delivers on all the demands of modern living and is enjoying growing success in retailers right across the UK. Now with the latest carpet range to feature the fibre, Sensit® Twist, even more homes can benefit from outstanding performance and softness in a range of 12…
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A STAR-TLING result for Orion Primary School
The stars are shining at the new Orion Primary School in the London Borough of Barnet thanks to its exciting new Supacord carpet, supplied by UK-based fibre bonded carpet manufacturer Heckmondwike FB. As its motto is ‘recognising the star in everyone’, the Ofsted Outstanding school required the carpet to be…
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Colour features at Clerkenwell Design Week with Antron
INVISTA’s Antron® carpet fibre caused standing room only at Desso’s London showroom as it presented Color Trends 2014/2015, forming part of a packed Clerkenwell Design Week schedule. Sally Davies, colour trend consultant, Global Color Research, presented the four themes revealed by the company’s research, looking at influences such as nature,…
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