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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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Keeping Your Business ‘With IT’
Technology and social media have taken all industries by storm, and is becoming a vital element to any business move. Steve Grimwood, Managing Director of Osmo UK, looks at the importance of embracing this change… Think back a mere twenty years and technology was not a word that slipped into…
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Quick, Quality Subfloor Prep – Bostik
Bostik has introduced a new formula for its Screedmaster Ultimate smoothing compound, increasing its flow rate for improved workability. Katharine Egerton, Category Manager for Bostik professional flooring products, commented: “We know that getting a quality job completed within a tight timeframe is one of the main challenges faced by flooring…
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Dyson’s smallest, quietest Ball vacuum cleaner yet!
Retailers know homes are getting smaller. The average new-build one-bedroom home in the UK is just 46 square metres (the size of a tube carriage on the Jubilee Line); and 57% of people say there is not enough storage in their homes for their possessions. Compromising on space shouldn’t mean…
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Go greener with Itec Contract Floors
Designers and specifiers requiring high-performing resilient sheet flooring for eco-conscious projects need to look no further than the comprehensive range available from leading manufacturer Itec Contract Floors. Priding itself on a policy of transparency and openness, Itec Contract Floors makes it simple for specifiers working in a variety of locations…
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Itec revs up for Harley Davidson
Some 350m2 of contemporary resilient flooring from Itec Contract Floors now covers the floors of the Harley Davidson section at the specialist M & P Motorcycle parts and accessories showroom in Swansea, setting off the world-famous bikes to perfection and acting as an integral part of the venue’s industrial-inspired interior…
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20 years of reaching for the stars with Lano Carpets
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Startwist collection by Lano Carpets has been relaunched to include a brand new quality that is set to appeal to homeowners looking for luxurious and practical carpet. The new Startwist Elite carpet combines great performance with a plush texture thanks to its improved…
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WoolSafe to forge exciting new partnership
The WoolSafe Organisation has recently begun collaborating with British carpet manufacturers to better promote the natural qualities and inherent performance benefits of wool carpets. Following a meeting at the British Wool Marketing Board, WoolSafe has made plans to come together with wool manufacturers to convey to consumers the advantages of…
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Jaymart’s Multi-Directional Grime-Rail Firefighter at King’s Cross Station
King’s Cross Station, St Pancras, an underground station and major London railway terminus, has recently installed Jaymart’s Multi-Directional Grime-Rail Firefighter heavy duty entrance matting system. Jaymart Rubber & Plastics Ltd, established in 1967, has been supplying London Underground for over 25 years, since the King’s Cross fire disaster in 1987. …
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Sika’s setting standards at Glee 2013
Sika will be taking the floor once again this September to showcase its full landscaping range at this year’s Glee exhibition at the NEC in, Birmingham. Along with the rest of the landscaping range, Sika will be displaying two new products that have been launched this year – Sika CemClean,…
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Coordinate your stripes with Balta Broadloom
Balta Broadloom is proving its continued commitment to design development and diversity by introducing a striped version of its much-loved flagship carpet, Gala. Due to launch in September, Gala & Stripes has been reconfigured and now presents two designs in one collection, with a selection of plains and complementary stripes…
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Sika sets standards
Sika’s technical know-how is behind its new release, Sika Setting Sand a ready to use moisture-curing jointing compound that gives perfect pointing for all types of paving. Available in a new 20kg paper sack, Sika Setting Sand is a quick and easy alternative to traditional pointing. Much stronger than traditional…
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Heuga introduces two new products
This summer Heuga adds a new stylish collection to its range called smart sense. This exciting collection creates a harmonious and modern look in any room. The colour palette ranges from natural tones to the latest in colour trends. Heuga is also launching an underlay to the market called Interlay.…
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Hands Up for Snickers’ NEW Work Gloves
There’s one thing that Professional Tradesmen and women can’t do without if they want to get their jobs on site done properly – Healthy Hands! They know how difficult it is to work with hands that are chapped and bruised, cut and scratched. Conditions they’ve taken for granted for years…
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Hi-Tech designs for Alsop High School with Forbo Flooring Systems
A development project at Alsop High School in Liverpool has incorporated products from Forbo Flooring Systems Marmoleum and Sarlon acoustic vinyl ranges, contributing to a contemporary finish in keeping with the specialist technology college’s modern ethos. The project included the construction of a state-of-the-art new facility housing classrooms, a sixth…
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Gorgeous natural style with Linocork by Granorte
The Linocork collection from Granorte is made entirely from natural ingredients to create a floor covering that breathes life into the home and feels truly unique. Ideal for retailers that want to cater to homeowners looking for environmentally friendly products, Linocork planks feature a 2mm Linoleum surface atop a cork…
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