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Mapei contributes to green credentials at school campus
A complete system of eco-friendly Mapei products has contributed to a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ at Highfields and Penn Fields School. Located in Penn, Wolverhampton, the dual facility occupies a single site joined by a ‘campus core’. The £42m rebuild project included installation of approximately 15,000m2 of vinyl flooring and…
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Keeping fast food workers safe
Vynagrip anti-slip matting, manufactured by Plastic Extruders Ltd, is a very durable and hardwearing mating widely used in all types of working environments to provide a permanent slip resistant surface in temperatures down to -26°C. Vynagrip’s very durable, extra aggressive and deep etched surface provides an excellent slip resistant…
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Making water sculpture safe – Matting
Heronrib barefoot matting from Plastic Extruders Ltd is keeping visitors safe as they experience the innovative ‘Appearing Rooms’ water fountain sculpture by Danish artist Jeppe Hein outside the Southbank Centre in London. This innovative mix of architecture and sculpture, which creates rooms via thin jets of water, is a…
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POOL MATTING PROMOTES SAFETY
As part of an ongoing refurbishment programme, Heronrib matting has been replaced in the changing rooms and showers at Wickford Pool in Essex. The pool is owned by Basildon Borough Council and operated by Sports and Leisure Management Ltd. Manufactured in the UK by Plastic Extruders Ltd, the matting…
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Growth In Online Retail Searches
The volume of searches for online retail goods increased by 12 per cent in the third quarter of 2013 when compared like-for-like with Q3 2012, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Google. The significant rise demonstrates that consumers are increasingly turning to the internet to…
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Win a van with BAL White Star plus
Tilers using BAL White Star plus can win a brand new van in a free draw open to users of BAL’s newest products. BAL White Star plus is the first ready-mix in a family of adhesives to be based on pioneering Fibre Strand Technology — FST – unlike anything seen…
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Floorwise Network Grows
Floorwise has announced that four new distributors have become the latest members to join the unique national network offering Floorwise market leading underlays and high quality accessories. Floorwise is well established as a leading brand of choice for many retailers, contractors and fitters and the four new Floorwise distributors will…
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STYLISH DESIGN WITH HELP FROM SIKA
Set in a tight space in the heart of Kentish Town, North London, a recent house build – which was also featured on popular home renovation show Grand Designs – has been brought to life with the help of Sika’s SikaBond -52 Wood Floor elastic flooring adhesive. The 3,700 sq.…
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IVC Group puts residential flooring under the environmental spotlight
The IVC Group has announced that it is seeking BRE approval for the Quartz Pro collection from its leading residential Leoline brand. Featuring the same specification as the BRE rated Planet collection from sister brand Itec Contract Floors, Quartz Pro provides private and commercial environments with a high performance, durable…
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£20m EU Funding Boost For Scotland
The Scottish Government is to invest a total of £60 million into businesses supporting economic growth and employment, bolstered by European funding, First Minister Alex Salmond has announced. The investment is leveraged by £20 million of European Regional Development Funding to support projects focusing on youth employment. The total £60…
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Retail Sales, September 2013
Statistical bulletin: Retail Sales, September 2013 Released: 17 October 2013 Download PDF Contents Key Points Additional Information Key Figures At a Glance Internet Sales Sector Summary Distribution Analysis Background notes Statistical contacts Key Points ONS estimates of retail sales continue to show growth in the retail industry. In September 2013 the quantity bought…
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Consumer Price Inflation, September 2013
Statistical bulletin: Consumer Price Inflation, September 2013 Released: 15 October 2013 Download PDF Contents Key points A brief description of Consumer Price Inflation Consumer Prices Index (CPI) Consumer Prices Index (CPI): What are the main movements? Other measures of Consumer Price Inflation Retail Prices Index (RPI) and RPIJ Guide to Data Background notes…
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Construction Output, August 2013
Statistical bulletin: Construction Output, August 2013 Released: 11 October 2013 Download PDF Contents Key Points Introduction Economic Context Output in the Construction Industry, August 2013 Construction Estimates in Gross Domestic Product Background notes Statistical contacts Key Points In recent periods construction output has been volatile, rising by 1.9% in Q2 2013 after a…
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Bostik Subfloor System for High Profile London Development
A system of subfloor preparation products from Bostik has been used at a prestigious new residential development in central London. The Cheval Three Quays contains 159 luxury apartments and penthouses, situated next to the Tower of London alongside the River Thames. As you would expect from a high-end development in…
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UK Pensions Labelled ‘Unfit For Purpose’
The UK pension system is ‘not fit for the future’ and in urgent need of reform, a former Government adviser has said. Commenting on a report titled ‘Pensions – Time for change’, pensions expert Ros Altmann said that the idea of retirement is changing as many people continue to work…
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National Minimum Wage Rates Increased
From 1 October 2013, the National Minimum Wage rates will increase as follows: Until 31/10/2012 From 01/10/2013 Adult workers (Aged 21 years and over) £6.19/hr £6.31/hr Development rate (Aged 18-20 years) £4.98/hr £5.03/hr Young workers (Ages 16 and 17 years) £3.68/hr £3.72/hr Apprentices £2.65/hr £2.68/hr The apprentice rate…
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Retailers Face Higher Business Rates Bill
Retailers are facing a £242 million annual increase in business rates after official figures showed that the retail price index (RPI) measure of inflation grew by 3.2 per cent in the year to September. RPI fell slightly from 3.3 per cent in August but grew by 3.2 per cent when…
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Special offers for Britain’s best builders
Britain’s best builders can take advantage of three special offers from the Federation of Master Builders. Each can receive, free, a top-quality 22” Draper Supercut handsaw just for meeting their local FMB representative by the end of October. Then, if they apply for FMB membership by October 31st, they can…
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Time to Shine for Women Entrepreneurs – Last chance to Vote!
Time to Shine for Women Entrepreneurs Gold, silver and bronze medal awards will be given to top women entrepreneurs at the Time to Shine Conference that will be held in London on 9th November 2013. The award ceremony, which is open to the press, is part of the Diamond Business Club…
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Index of Production, August 2013
Statistical bulletin: Index of Production, August 2013 Released: 09 October 2013 – Download PDF Contents Key points Key figures Economic context GDP Impact and Components Production and sectors supplementary analysis Background notes Statistical contacts Key Points Users are reminded that all figures contained within this release are seasonally adjusted estimates. Production output decreased by…
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Statistical bulletin: UK Trade, August 2013
Statistical bulletin: UK Trade, August 2013 Released: 09 October 2013 – Download PDF Contents 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 – Three-Monthly…
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Sweden-Stockholm: Tender – Floor-laying
Sweden-Stockholm: Tender – Floor-laying Official EU reference: 339737-2013 Published on: 10/10/2013 Deadline date:31/10/2013 Name of the buying organisation: AB STOCKHOLMSHEM Summary of the contract CPV: 45432110, 44112230, 45262321, 45432111, 45432113, 45432114, 45432130. Floor-laying work. Linoleum. Floor-screed works. Laying work of flexible floor coverings. Parquet flooring. Wood flooring work. Floor-covering work. Full contract…
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Vorwerk RE/COVER wins low emission award
RE/COVER green, the new ecological elastic-design flooring collection from Vorwerk has been awarded the highest ranking M1 classification for low emissions from one of the leading information services in the Finnish building and construction industry. The RE/COVER green collection was issued the highest grade Emissions Class M1, a seal of…
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Family flooring business rewards initiative for apprentice
A growing family business named after one of Newcastle’s most famous landmarks is proving that a can-do attitude still pays off, after appointing a customer’s son as its new apprentice. Monument Flooring recruited 20-year-old Don Graham due to his initiative in offering to help out when the team was a…
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Funding Boost For Innovative Small Businesses
A fund to support investment in small and innovative businesses will receive a £25 million boost from the Government, the Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced. Enterprise Capital Funds are a Government initiative and were first launched in 2006. The latest fund will be known as Episode 1 and will…
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