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Gerflor Mipolam Cosmo offers low potential for slip
Ideal for heavy traffic areas in healthcare, education and other busy environments, Mipolam Cosmo offers low potential for slip (≥36 wet) when tested to BS 79762:2002. It’s also easy to maintain and provides outstanding stain resistance. By combining the renowned hard-wearing Mipolam Cosmo with its revolutionary, patented Evercare™ surface treatment, international…
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Gerflor plays its part in the creation of family firm’s superstore
Independent electrical goods retailer HBH Woolacotts specified international vinyl flooring specialist Gerflor’s Creation Luxury Vinyl Tile & Plank (LVT) range for its new 18,000ft2 store. Working with design, shopfitting and management consultancy AM System Ltd, the client chose four styles from the Creation range to define spaces, without obvious walkways, which…
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Designer Contracts launches carpet recycling scheme
Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor has introduced a carpet recycling scheme in conjunction with Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK). The scheme works by diverting 90% of Designer Contracts fitter’s unfitted carpet into felt underlay. What isn’t turned into underlay is used in the equestrian sector for arena flooring. The…
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Louis de Poortere weaves a colourful impression at Interiors UK
The Louis de Poortere stand was a hive of activity throughout Interiors UK, as visitors headed to the stand to catch a glimpse of the newest releases and existing ranges of elegant rugs and broadloom products from the well-known manufacturer. Both new rug collections were met with much enthusiasm as…
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A close look at nature with Antron® Carpet fibre
Drawing inspiration from organic biology and the health giving properties of nature, Magnified Cosmos is the third colour trend predicted for commercial interiors by INVISTA’s Antron® carpet fibre and Global Colour Research collaboration. Magnified Cosmos explores our relationship with flora, transcending purely decorative needs and reminding us of how the…
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Sign-up on the up for Floorwise Aware
Retailers across the country are beginning to receive their Floorwise Aware marketing packs as interest in the pink underlay in support of Breast Cancer Care continues to grow. “We are enjoying excellent sign-up to the campaign from retailers keen to become part of this charitable incentive,” says Richard Bailey, managing…
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Beauty and comfort underfoot from Luxury Woods
Designed to offer a totally comprehensive range of looks inspired by nature, the exciting new Luxury Woods collection brings an assortment of beautiful wood species and colours to the Leoline vinyl flooring product portfolio alongside superb underfoot comfort and long lasting wear. With a wide range of colours, tones and…
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UK Flooring Direct introduce new tiers for most competitive prices yet
UK Flooring Direct have just announced a radical restructure to its pricing tiers, with huge discounts on bulk purchases now available making prices from the leading online flooring supplier arguably the most competitive in the country for trade buyers. Not just ensuring a fast and reliable source of quality product,…
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Mapei paves the way at Birmingham New Street
A complete system of Mapei products has been specified in the flooring build up of new public concourses within Birmingham’s New Street Station. The £600m redevelopment scheme will include a new concourse, exterior façade and entrances. On behalf of principal contractor – Mace – Grants of Shoreditch and UKS Group…
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Carpet Recycling UK beats landfill diversion target two years early
Latest figures released by Carpet Recycling UK reveal a record-breaking 107,000 tonnes of waste carpet were reused, recycled and recovered in the UK during 2013 – up 21% (22,000 tonnes) on the previous year. This landfill diversion rate of 27% means that CRUK has exceeded its original target of 25%…
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Retailers Propose Business Rates Reform
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published a set of ideas to reform the business rates system. The Road to Reform proposes incentives for businesses to invest in property, as well as support for the regeneration of high streets and job creation. Potential options for further discussion: Replacing the current…
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Government Support For Flood-Hit Businesses
Businesses affected by recent flooding can get Government support to help them recover. Announcing the package of measures David Cameron said that “money is no object to help this flood relief effort”. Eligible flood-hit businesses can receive: A £5,000 ‘repair and renew’ grant to build flood protection into businesses as…
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Annuities Market ‘Not Working’, Says FCA
The annuities market is “not working” for the majority of customers, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The FCA found that 60 per cent of consumers do not switch provider when they buy their annuity. But 80 per cent of those who purchase an annuity from their existing pension…
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Welsh bespoke carpet Dragons blaze proudly at the Mercure Cardiff
Complete with dragon heads and intertwined Celtic medallions, Lano Flooring Solutions has produced a gold and red bespoke carpet stretching across the 700m2 of the elegant ballroom for the Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa at the vibrant centre of Wales’ capital city. Named the “Owain Glyndwr Suite”, in…
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Tiler wins brand new van with BAL
Professional tiler Mark Ellam has enjoyed the best possible start to 2014, as the lucky winner of a brand new van from BAL. Tilers using BAL Micromax2, BAL Max-Flex Fibre and BAL White Star plus, and logging their purchases online, had earned free entries into the draw during 2013. Mark’s name…
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Innovative BAL Rapid-Mat cuts project costs, saves time
Contractors and tilers will reduce project costs and duration significantly with new BAL Rapid-Mat, which can be seen at www.see-it-for-yourself.com. The innovative uncoupling solution from the market leader requires around 20% less adhesive than cavity uncoupling mats, which need almost ‘an extra layer of adhesive’ to fill the surface cavities or dimples.…
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Review Of Scottish Workplace Policies
Businesses, academics and trade unions will work with the Scottish Government to improve working environments. Entitled ‘Working together: progressive workplace policies in Scotland’, the independent review aims to reform workplace policies to boost innovation and enhance employer-employee relations. The group will be chaired by former Enterprise Minister Jim Mather and…
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Joint Accounts Less Attractive To Couples
A third of couples don’t have a joint bank account, according to research by Thinkmoney. The survey of 2,000 adults found that 31 per cent of respondents in a relationship use their own accounts rather than sharing with their partner. The research also found that: 64 per cent of couples…
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Interface Europe achieves 90% carbon reduction
World’s largest carpet tile manufacturer achieves 100% renewable energy, virtually zero water in manufacturing and zero waste to landfill at its European manufacturing facility in The Netherlands In pursuit of its pledge to eliminate any negative impact it has on the environment by 2020, Interface, a leading carpet tile manufacturer…
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Chequerboard chic for the Express by Holiday Inn, Redditch
Playing on the modern trend for graphic designs and sharp shapes, an eye-catching bespoke black and linen chequerboard carpet has been installed at the Express by Holiday Inn, Redditch, injecting a crisp and contemporary look to the hotel’s interior to the delight of guests and staff alike. Supplying travellers on…
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Wilton Carpets above par at The Gleneagles Hotel
Bedrooms and meeting rooms within Scotland’s five-star The Gleneagles Hotel, home to 2014’s prestigious Ryder Cup golf tournament, are now adorned with bespoke woven carpet from Wilton Carpets Commercial. Selecting a nine-row axminster for a combination of durability and luxurious underfoot feel, Greyline Design worked with Wilton Carpets to conceive…
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Axion consultant gains CIWM award for presentation success
Axion Consulting’s Jane Gardner has been presented with the 2013 Ben Heath Certificate for Outstanding Presentations from the Chartered Institute of Waste Management. Jane received her accolade for a presentation on ‘Plastic Carpet and Vinyl Flooring Recycling’, covering innovation and progress in flooring recycling and re-use initiatives, which was delivered…
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Online Sales Growth Continues
Online retailers have reported their strongest January sales of non-food products since 2009, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Online sales of non-food products increased by 19.2 per cent in January 2014, compared with January 2013. The BRC research found: Online purchases represented 17.4 per cent of total non-food…
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One In Four Not Ready To Retire
One in four people planning to retire this year don’t feel ready to stop working, according to research by Prudential. The Class of 2014 study tracked the aspirations of people who plan to retire and found a changing attitude towards retirement. Key findings from the research: 13 per cent of…
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Corporate Insolvencies At Six Year Low
The number of corporate insolvencies fell in 2013 to its lowest level since 2007, according to Government figures. Last year 14,982 firms went into liquidation, a 7.3 per cent decrease compared to 2012. The level of individual insolvency dropped to 101,049, the lowest level since 2005. Key Government figures: There…
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