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Lano Carpets dazzle at Harrogate 2013
Belgian carpet manufacturer Lano Carpets once again returned to the Harrogate Flooring Show to launch exciting new additions to its carpet collections as well as showcase the existing impressive and diverse range of residential carpet styles. Startwist Elite, designed as a celebration of the carpet’s 20th anniversary was welcomed as…
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New WoolSafe App a clean success at Harrogate 2013
The WoolSafe Organisation once again enjoyed success at the Flooring Show where the newly launched Carpet Stain Cleaning Guide App gained praise and recognition amongst retailers and manufacturers alike as one of the most innovative and useful new resources for expert carpet care advice. Passionate to promote the very best…
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With this floor you are spoiling us Ambassador
Ambassador marble effect cork flooring from Granorte Vinylcork collection makes for a bold and dramatic design statement with the warmth and underfoot feel that only cork can bring. With a seductive dark appeal, the intense colour of Ambassador coupled with a gently marbled effect gives a rich and elegant look…
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Cushion vinyl from IVC Group
IVC Group has announced an update to one of its most popular collections of cushion vinyl flooring rolling out across the UK this autumn. With over 5000 sample books rolling out to distributors across the country, this updated collection includes some of the Belgian manufacturer’s most popular decors given a…
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Crown Floors leaves a royal impression on Harrogate
For the third year running, Crown Floors returned to the halls of Harrogate to impress and delight visitors with its on-trend carpet creations and the benefits and rewards offered through the Crown Floors Loyalty Club. Retailers at the show discovered the delightful brand new Penrose and Roseland collections available from…
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It’s all in a days work with Schluter
Cutting installation time by up to 70%, boasting an extremely low assembly height (5.5mm) and providing one unique underfloor heating system all available from a market leading innovative manufacturer – Schlüter®-DITRA-HEAT-E has arrived! Schlüter-Systems has developed a unique electrical underfloor heating system that eradicates sticky situations, measuring mistakes and self…
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LIVYN Courses well underway at the Quick-Step Academy
Flooring installers are already benefitting from the experience and knowledge gained from new LIVYN Foundation and Master Installer courses at the Quick-Step Academy. Since the announcement of the new LIVYN luxury vinyl addition to the Quick Step family, installers have been flocking to sign up for the course that offers…
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Construction Statistics 14
Construction Statistics – No. 14, 2013 Edition Released: 23 August 2013 – Download PDF Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Chapter 1 – New Orders Chapter 2 – Output Chapter 3 – Structure of the Industry Chapter 4 – Price Indices Chapter 5 – Cost Indices Chapter 6 – Investment Chapter 7 – Government Departments’…
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Statistical bulletin: Retail Sales, July 2013
Part of Retail Sales, July 2013 Release Released: 15 August 2013 – Download PDF Contents Key Points Key Figures At a Glance Internet Sales Sector Summary Distribution Analysis Background notes Statistical contacts Key Points Estimates of retail sales for July showed continued growth in the quantity bought (or sales volumes) in the…
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UK Trade – June 2013
Statistical bulletin: UK Trade, June 2013 Released: 09 August 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 – Quarterly…
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Economic Review, August 2013
Part of Economic Review, August 2013 Release Released: 09 August 2013 – Download PDF Contents Abstract Summary Preliminary estimate of GDP Monthly output data Demand side indicators Real household disposable income GFCF and Business Investment Supply side indicators Reference tables Background notes Key Points – This note draws together key economic stories…
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Output in the Construction Industry, June 2013
Part of Output in the Construction Industry, June and Q2 2013 Release Released: 09 August 2013 Download PDF Contents Key Points Introduction Economic Background Output in the Construction Industry, June and Q2 2013 GDP Impact and Components Background notes Statistical contacts Key Points The seasonally adjusted chained volume measure of construction output…
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CCF MANAGING DIRECTOR JOINS AIS BOARD
Howard Luft, Managing Director of leading interior building products distributor CCF, has been appointed to the Board of the Association of Interior Specialists (AIS). The AIS Board of Directors is an elected group of industry leaders who are responsible for the association’s policies and direction. Elections are held annually with…
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Carpet tile recycling – opportunities for FM
Increasing the reuse or recycling of the estimated 58 million individual carpet tiles uplifted each year in the UK is a key focus for Carpet Recycling UK as it strives to divert more material from landfill and to help organisations achieve zero to landfill targets. In 2011, an estimated 750,000…
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SIKA BONDS WITH SUFFOLK FOOD HALL
Integral to the installation of the 415m2 wooden floor at the Cookhouse restaurant in Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich, Sika’s trusted Rapid DPM and SikaBond-52 adhesive have been used to ensure an incredibly strong bond. Offering views of the River Orwell, the new Cookhouse restaurant is a unique place to eat…
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Employee ‘Shares For Rights’ Scheme Comes Into Force
A new employment status that allows workers to waive certain rights – such as the ability to claim for unfair dismissal – in exchange for shares has come into effect. The introduction of ’employee shareholder’ contracts on 1 September follows the 2012 Nuttall review, which found employee-owned companies enjoyed higher…
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WoolSafe training in Las Vegas
The WoolSafe Organisation is supporting the Experience trade show in America for the second time this year. “The American market is very important for us”, explains Dr Agnes Zsednai, WoolSafe MD, “about half of our chemical licensees are based there and we have WoolSafe approved Service Providers in every state.…
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Resin bound brings cheer to school playground
Gillshill Primary School in Hull has had its playground resurfaced and enhanced with the application of RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing by Route One Highways. Architect Adrian Richmond of the NPS Group chose three shades of aggregate to create an inviting entrance to the school. Sesame Gold was laid to 20m2,…
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C.A.T. goes to school
Over 150 metres of Feline 2, BC38 and Feline Edge Antique Brass have been installed into the famous school for girls, Roedean Independent Day School for Girls, in Brighton. The school started in early 1800’s with only ten pupils. The school that has been educating young women for over 200…
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UZIN Turbolight system = Level floors
Q: How do you easily create a substrate up to 300 mm? A: UZIN Turbolight system: lightweight, flexible and fast! The UZIN Turbolight system combines mutually compatible materials that rapidly create lightweight and flexible floors. The unique combination of individual components, comprising of UZIN NC 194 Turbo, UZIN RR 201…
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UK Economic Growth Estimate Revised Up For Q2
The second estimate of UK economic growth for the three months to June has been revised up by 0.1 per cent to 0.7 per cent, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed. The upward revision to GDP growth is attributed to stronger performances across all four main industrial groups.…
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Mohawk announce exciting changes
Mohawk is pleased to announce exciting changes that will provide better service to our contract carpet specifiers, end users, and dealers, while increasing the availability of our products in the marketplace. Mohawk International and Marlings Ltd have signed a distribution agreement in the United Kingdom. Marlings will now distribute Mohawk Group commercial broadloom…
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Fisco Tapes – Precision in a Handy Package!
Accurate, Precise Measuring from the UK’s long-standing favourite brand of Tapes. There’s a whole new level of technology in these new Tapes from Fisco – all of them stamped with the ‘Hultafors Tools’ Hallmarks of quality and reliability. You’ll experience a whole new dimension of precision and ease of use…
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Home building industry looking to the future to ensure it has the skills to build more homes
Home building report shows sector investing more in skills and training as new build demand reaches highest level since 2008 A new Home Building Skills report has found that 50% of all home builders and 80% of housing associations are taking on an apprentice in 2013, as latest figures show…
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Moving on up with Sika
Sika has recently appointed Mike Waller as the new Area Sales Manager for North London, Essex, Suffolk, Norwich, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire and Karen Campbell as Area Sales Manager for Scotland, Cumbria and Northumberland. Mike has previously held roles in customer services and technical advice for Sika and therefore brings a…
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