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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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Statistics: Index of Services, March 2014
Released: 22 May 2014 – Download PDF Contents Key points Key information Economic background GDP Impact and Components Component analysis Background notes Statistical contacts Abstract The Index of Services increased by 3.1% in March 2014 compared with March 2013. All of the four main components of the services industries increased in…
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Tessera Contour: Softening the square
With interior designers persistently striving to create the most effective workspace environment, Forbo Flooring Systems offers a flooring solution that not only responds to ergonomic changes, but also evolves within the architectural space. Tessera Contour is a practical new carpet tile collection of 10 contemporary muted colourways inspired by both…
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Muddy footprints no more!
With the UK’s changeable weather it is hard to avoid wet and mud indoors so keeping wood flooring in top condition is a priority. Osmo is answering the need for a good floor cleaner and protector with its environmentally friendly range of quality products. Osmo’s cleaning and maintenance wax-oils help…
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Designer Contracts Signs an exclusive deal with Bellway Homes
Designer Contracts has signed an exclusive deal with Bellway Homes to provide floorcoverings for all their new sites in the UK. Commercially the deal means that Bellway can access a wide portfolio of floorcoverings from one source, allowing for a more streamlined and efficient process and approach. Said Designer Contracts…
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Bostik – Refurbishment project at University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton-based Premier Carpets & Flooring Ltd selected a system of Bostik professional flooring products for a refurbishment project at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park. The Science Park provides serviced office accommodation and access to business support resources for both established and start-up technology/knowledge based businesses in the West Midlands…
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Saint-Gobain Weber helps to prepare new ceramic tile displays
Tiling products by Saint-Gobain Weber have been used at the Ceramic Tile Distributors (CTD) new trade centre in the established Carlisle branch, one of the company’s 60 tile showrooms and trade centres in the UK. Wall and floor tiles in CTD’s bathroom and kitchen room sets illustrate an exceptional product…
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Unemployment Continues To Fall In Northern Ireland
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland has fallen for the 15th consecutive month. The number of claimants fell by 800 in April 2014 and 8,200 over the last 12 months, the Northern Ireland Labour Force Survey reveals. Key figures for January-March 2014: the unemployment rate was…
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Single-Tier State Pension Legislation Becomes Law
Legislation to introduce a single-tier state pension has become law with the introduction of the Pensions Act 2014. The new rules will replace the current system of a basic state pension plus additional top ups for people who reach state pension age on or after 6 April 2016. The Government…
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Interface Sponsors first pan-Europeon Virtual Trade Show 14th-15th May
Global carpet tile manufacturer, Interface, will be encouraging visitors to the Construction21EXPO to view the latest sustainable innovations and possibilities, while experiencing the greenest building exhibition ever. The event, which is the first virtual tradeshow for sustainable construction for Europe, is open between 14th-15th May 2014, and gives architects, designers,…
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Growth And Interest Rate Rises Forecast For 2015
The economy will grow 3% in 2014, up from a previous forecast of 2.6%, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). This higher growth means that the business group has brought forward its estimate of an interest rate rise. It now expects interest rates to increase from 0.5% to…
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Grosvenor Wilton combines retro designs and contemporary colour in first retail carpet collection
It has been a very interesting time for Grosvenor Wilton. Last year they were commissioned to produce the carpets for the sets of ITV series Downton Abbey and April 2014 sees Kidderminster-based carpet manufacturer Grosvenor Wilton, one of the UK’s finest and oldest carpet manufacturers, launch its first retail range. The…
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Twist again with updated Heathertwist
Lano Carpets has revealed a fresh point-of-sale identity and new on-trend shades for its popular Heathertwist collection. In both 40oz Supreme and 50oz Elite qualities, Heathertwist is part of the Easy Care Premium collection that brings the performance of 100% Lanoset® two-ply yarn to provide better appearance retention and stain…
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Leoline updates housebuilder favourite
Comfytex is the new name for the revamped Comfylux Xtra from Leoline that’s been given a makeover to bring it inline with the latest interior trends. Updated sample books and cards will feature the collection’s fresh new looks, including a dramatic black tile in Barcelona and the mineral inspired Sand…
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Supremely soft Sensit Supreme
Incredibly soft, exceptionally durable and with a beautiful silk-like sheen, Balta Broadloom’s Sensit Supreme is the latest carpet to bring the innovative fibre to homes across the country. The 12 natural shades of the new collection, including on-trend greys and a delicate lilac, benefit from the 15-year Stain Safe warranty…
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The first choice in safety flooring from Itec Contract Floors
With an even more competitive price, the Isafe First collection from Itec Contract Floors makes safety flooring the first choice in a range of environments. Joining the existing Isafe One and Isafe Apex ranges, Isafe First provides an alternative for projects needing the slip-restraint of safety flooring in a more…
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Quick-Step Academy proving a benchmark in training excellence
Established to improve installation standards within the floor coverings industry, the Quick-Step Academy for Excellence in Flooring has now become a benchmark of training for others to follow. Now providing a growing number of Master Installers with the benefits of complete support from Quick-Step including a two-year warranty on all…
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Crown Floors Launches Consumer PR Campaign
Targeting homeowners across the UK, Crown Floors has begun a consumer PR campaign that will see its carpets grace home interest magazines, national newspaper supplements, websites and blogs. With the aim of driving carpet purchasers to Crown Floors stockists throughout the country, the PR campaign will use lifestyle photography, product…
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Inspiration adds to the experience at UK Flooring Direct
Improving service for its customers is a continual ambition of UK Flooring Direct and the addition of Inspiration Packs to safely transport samples from the online retailer is the latest evidence of this. Providing additional protection for up to three samples, the Inspiration Packs ensures that wood, laminate, cork and…
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Vorwerk maps the wishes of Brighton’s future generation
As part of Brighton and Hove’s Hijack Children’s Festival, Slovenia’s ProstoRož collective of young architects and designers formed of Maša Cvetko, Ana Grk and Alenka Korenjak, discovered the wishes of the city’s children through the Map of Wishes, a live installation featuring Vorwerk Carpets. Over the Easter period, Brighton’s Jubilee…
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Captivating collections captured in new suitcase presenter
Belgian manufacturer of exquisite woven carpets and rugs, Louis de Poortere, has launched a new suitcase cataloguing its entire portfolio of wool broadloom styles. Ideal for retailers looking to capitalise on the exclusive Wilton qualities from Louis de Poortere, the suitcase features collections encompassing plain and velour styles, vintage effects,…
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Designing for the community with Forbo
A combination of Forbo Flooring System’s Eternal project vinyl and Surestep safety vinyl products have been installed at a £6m Neighbourhood Health Centre in Anfield, Liverpool, as part of a community engagement project. Situated in a more deprived area of the City, the design team (consisting of LSHP, Galliford Try…
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New high pile range from Heuga
As it turns cold and dark outside, we tend to snuggle up in our comfortable and cosy home environments. And what could be cosier than sitting on your sofa and sinking your toes into the soft, warm carpet? With the new high pile Twisted Texture collection from Heuga, you can…
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Ultra-luxurious ships cruise with Estillion underlay
‘Estillon is supplying two new truly impressive, ultra-luxurious cruise ships with Fenix Base’ Estillon is extremely proud to be supplying two new cruise ships, both of which will be making their maiden voyages in 2015, with its Fenix Base underlay. What do skydiving at sea, revolving inside a capsule 100…
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FREE bit box with selected fein cordless drill/driver
Feeling generous, FEIN Power Tools is giving away a free Impact Bit Box in selected promotional sets of cordless drill/drivers for a limited time only. The FEIN Impact Bit Box, worth £38.75 excl. VAT, contains bits developed especially for use with impact drivers and challenging torque-rate joints, ensuring maximum tool…
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