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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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NI Chamber Calls For Export Action Plan
The Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce has called for further Government measures to boost exports. Chamber president Mark Nodder told the Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee that more needed to be done in order to see an improvement. Speaking to the Committee, Mr Nodder said that the current strategy target…
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Two Thirds Have Unsecured Debts
UK adults owe a total of £139 billion in unsecured borrowing on credit cards, personal loans, overdrafts and other credit facilities, according to research by MoneySupermarket.com. The price comparison site found that two thirds of adults are straddled with some form of unsecured borrowing, owing an average of £4,412 each.…
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Economic Review, February 2014
Part of Economic Review, February 2014 Release Released: 05 February 2014 – Download PDF Contents Abstract Key points Introduction Preliminary Estimate of GDP Consumer Price Inflation Labour Market Productivity Reference Tables Background notes Abstract This note draws together key economic stories from National Statistics produced over the latest month. This is in…
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Index of Services, November 2013
Part of Index of Services, November 2013 Release Released: 28 January 2014 – Download PDF Contents Index of Services November 2013 Key information Economic background GDP Impact and Components Component analysis Background notes Statistical contacts Index of Services November 2013 The Index of Services increased by 2.6% in November 2013 compared with…
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Statistical bulletin: Retail Sales, December 2013
Part of Retail Sales, December 2013 Release Released: 17 January 2014 – Download PDF Contents Key Points Additional Information Key Figures At a Glance Distribution Analysis Sector Summary Internet Sales Background notes Statistical contacts Key Points Year-on-year estimates of the quantity bought in the retail industry showed strong growth in December 2013,…
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Business Groups Call For Prompt Payment Reform
Business groups have called for reform of the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) after data showed that more than half of Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) members were not paid by the agreed date. Set up in December 2008, the PPC is a Government-backed scheme designed to encourage businesses to pay…
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Gradus is Leading Light at New Guy’s Hospital MediCinema
The newly opened facility is the sixth of its kind in the UK. Installed and operated by registered charity MediCinema, and funded by ICAP and the Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Charity, with the support of the health sector and the film industry, it offers a fully digital, 3D cinema experience,…
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Challenging the senses with help from Forbo Flooring
A variety of Forbo Flooring System’s products have been specified for a futuristic interior, designed to challenge and stimulate the senses, at the new European headquarters of EON Reality, a world leading interactive 3D software provider. Located in Manchester, the 10,000 square foot space consists of a showroom for the…
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Hype surrounding Floorwise aware underlay builds
As the hype surrounding floorwise aware underlay builds, we spoke to Richard Bailey of floorwise, about the reasoning behind the launch and his hopes for the future of the initiative. When consumers enter a store it is generally to purchase flooring, rarely is it to look at available underlay options…
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Ronacrete – Screeds at the Shard
The skyline of London has changed a lot over the last few decades; starting in 1991 with the appearance of One Canada Square and its neighbouring Canary Wharf tower blocks. In 1999 the London Eye appeared on the horizon at the South Bank; then in a project lasting from 2009…
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Recofloor to honour its flooring recycling champions
Recofloor will be honouring its vinyl flooring recycling champions at its 2014 annual awards event at Aston Villa Football Club in Birmingham on March 12th. This third event, highly valued by the flooring supply chain, will be hosted by BBC Sport’s football pundit Mark Lawrenson, a defender in the Liverpool…
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COBA Europe launches specialist Flooring Division
COBA Europe Ltd is pleased to introduce a specialist division to meet the demands of its expanding entrance matting business, which now includes both PVC/carpet tiles available ex-stock and custom-made aluminium systems. ‘COBA flooring’ launched this month (January 2014) will trade as a brand of COBA Europe Ltd and focus…
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James and the giant box
When you work at C.A.T. with all that brass it can have it’s benefits. A very well liked member of the C.A.T. production team James Ward has moved on from producing flooring profiles to becoming Britain’s Strongest Man u90KG 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, Europe’s Strongest Man u90kg 2013 and competes…
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300,000 Retailers Could Benefit From Rates Discount
A raft of measures designed to boost high streets and local economies has been announced by Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles. A number of measures to support businesses were announced by the Chancellor George Osborne in December’s Autumn Statement. These included: capping business rate rises at two per…
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Record Rise For Annuities In 2013
The average annuity rate increased by a record 13 per cent in 2013, according to research from MGM Advantage. The MGM Advantage Annuity Index found that an average annuity bought in December 2013 will generate £7,560 more over retirement compared to an equivalent bought in December 2012. The index looked…
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