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IVC Group leads the way
The IVC Group is continuing to establish itself as a force to be reckoned with following the recent announcement that the company has finalised the acquisition of Trinterio, including the Balterio laminate flooring division and MDF panel manufacturer Spanolux. This achievement means that the IVC Group is well on its…
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Eco Resin Bound Surfacing ‘graces’ Lord’s entrance
Visitors to Lord’s Cricket Ground approaching from St John’s Wood will enter via the ornamental Grace Gate which was built in 1923 in honour of the great cricketer W G Grace. Heavy footfall and years of wear and tear had caused the paved area close to the gate to deteriorate,…
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Sika has the complete tile adhesive range
Providing a comprehensive range of tile adhesives that are suitable for jobs big and small, Sika can provide the tradesman with a whole host of products that will help achieve a professional finish. For a fast setting, water resistant tile adhesive that is suitable for both internal and external locations,…
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NL-Amsterdam: Floor-laying and covering tender
NL-Amsterdam: Floor-laying and covering tender Official EU reference: 169646-2013 Published on: 24/05/2013 Deadline date:02/07/2013 Name of the buying organisation: UWV Summary of the contract CPV: 45432000, 98394000, 39515410. Floor-laying and covering, wall-covering and wall-papering work. Upholstering services. Interior blinds. Full contract details Contract notice Services Directive 2004/18/EC Section I: Contracting…
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BE ADVENTUROUS THIS SUMMER WITH SAINT-GOBAIN WEBER
Saint-Gobain Weber, the leading UK formulator and manufacturer of innovative construction materials, announces the latest summer adventure and sports gifts available from the Love Weber Rewards loyalty scheme. A wide variety of venturesome and courageous Virgin Experience Days, offering Aqua Zorbing, Land Yachting, Ice Climbing and Tandem Bungee Jumps, can…
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Keeping on top of things – Crossgrip
At this year’s Roofex Show, UK matting manufacturer Plastic Extruders exhibited its latest rooftop safety walkway mats – Crossgrip PVC and Crossgrip TPO. Crossgrip PVC is manufactured from 100% PVC and is compatible with EPDM, PVC and modified bitumen roofs, while Crossgrip TPO, the latest product in the Crossgrip range,…
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ICOPAL MEETS WITH DESIGN TEAM TO ACHIEVE LEVEL 3
The transformation of Walsall’s waterfront into a vibrant canal-side comprises 319 apartments and 22 houses, forming an integral part of the regeneration programme for the Walsall area. The scheme, which set a target for all units to achieve Level 3 under the Code for Sustainable Homes, utilised Icopal’s range of…
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Homes receive a stylish refurb thanks to Forbo’s Novilon
To ensure its 20-property social housing scheme was in line with the Decent Homes Standard, Yorkshire Housing has recently embarked on a refurbishment project to make the homes fit for purpose. When it came to the specification of the flooring for the kitchen and bathroom areas, the housing provider chose…
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Designer contracts official flooring supplier to national charity
Designer Contracts, the UK’s leading supplier of floor coverings to the new-build sector, has been named as one of the official flooring contractors for the charity, Advance. A charitable organisation which works across 42 local authority areas in England, Advance owns and manages more than 1,500 properties. It also provides…
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New Area Sales Manager for Bostik
Bostik, a leading provider of professional flooring products, has announced the appointment of David Wheeler as Area Sales Manager for the Midlands. Report to National Sales Manager Stewart Lacey, David will be focussed on continuing to grow sales for the company’s successful range of adhesive and subfloor preparation products across…
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Lano to embrace the May Design Series
Visitors to the Interiors LDN exhibition, part of the May Design Series, will have the opportunity to view a variety of top end residential carpet collections and hospitality flooring concepts from Lano that will inspire luxurious design schemes in areas large and small. The sumptuous Ultimo collection of residential carpets…
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Kährs joins top spec at Hartlepool’s transformational school
Two wood flooring products, from Kährs award-winning range, have been installed at Jesmond Gardens Primary School. Designed by ADP for Hartlepool Borough Council, Jesmond Gardens is a new 2,055m² school designed around principles of transformational learning. Kährs Oak Siena and Reflex Oak Activity Floor, by Kährs were specified and installed,…
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Recommendation from top architect for Schlüter Bekotec-Therm
A self-build project on a unique family home has seen the installation of the state-of-the-art underfloor heating system, Schlüter®-BEKOTEC-THERM, after being recommended by architect firm MPC Partnership. Close to Crackley Wood and overlooking Green Belt, the unique property of Crackley Hill Grange near Kenilworth has seen a major redevelopment with…
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Tweeting tilers travel far and wide for workshops
Based in Coalville, Schlüter-Systems’ Innovation Workshops have proved so popular that one group of tilers arranged their very own roadtrip via Twitter, with some travelling from as far as Orkney to complete all four workshops in just two days. Arranging their trip via #Tilersontour on the popular social networking site,…
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A system of success – Bostik Screedmaster
The modern flooring contractor is able to choose from a wide range of different products for all elements of their job, and this is certainly true for floor preparation. So with getting the job done to a high standard in the most efficient timescale possible the priority, how do you…
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AT-Graz: Floor-laying work – tender
AT-Graz: Floor-laying work – tender Official EU reference: 81434-2013 Published on: 12/03/2013 Deadline date:05/04/2013 Name of the buying organisation: BUNDESIMMOBILIENGESELLSCHAFT M.B.H. Summary of the contract CPV: 45432110. Floor-laying work. Full contract details Contract notice Works Directive 2004/18/EC Section I: Contracting authority I.1) Name, addresses and contact point(s) Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft m.b.H. Anzengrubergasse…
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New Antimicrobial Workwear Kneepads fight off infection
A multi-award winning, non-foam, workwear safety kneepad, constructed from flexible antimicrobial thermoplastic elastomers, is believed to be the first workwear kneepad which attacks micro-organisms at the source, helping to protect the wearer from knee infection and prevent the spread of disease within the workplace. Having to kneel in any work…
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NEW FEELING FROM CORMAR
Bring on that brand ‘New Feeling’ with Cormar Carpets’ lighter weight version of its hugely successful Sensation ‘Original’ range. Sensation ‘New Feeling’, like ‘Original’, is made from 100% Luxelle polypropylene and has the same super soft handle and lustrous pile, but comes in a lighter weight which provides retailers with…
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Le Mark Floors shine at the BAFTA’s
Le Mark’s Harmony Gloss portable stage floor glistened and shimmered last night with the BBC’s broadcast of the BAFTA Awards 2013. Watched by an estimated 5.5million viewers and hosted by the eloquent Stephen Fry, the ceremony production was visually stunning from start to finish. Offering a high-gloss floor with a…
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F-Metz: Floor laying and covering work
F-Metz: Floor laying and covering work Official EU reference: 50444-2013 Published on: 14/02/2013 Deadline date:25/03/2013 Name of the buying organisation: ESID DE METZ Summary of the contract CPV: 45432100, 45442100. Floor laying and covering work. Painting work. Full contract details Contract notice Supplies Directive 2004/18/EC Section I: Contracting authority I.1)…
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Public Art Tile Murals for Schools
Craven Dunnill Jackfield and British contemporary artist Clare Woods have created large scale tile murals for two schools, following the successful installation of Woods’ two epic tile murals in the Olympic Park, London. Commissions for Hereford Cathedral Junior School and the Much Wenlock Public Art Trail sited at William Brookes…
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The FeRFA website redesigned for 2013
FeRFA e-news january 2013 FeRFA starts the New Year with a brand new look. The FeRFA website www.ferfa.org.uk has been completely redesigned to give a fresh new look for 2013. As before, the website provides the most comprehensive source of information on everything to do with resin flooring and the companies involved…
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New web site by The Stone Federation Great Britain!
A comprehensive new web site has just been launched by Stone Federation Great Britain. The Federation is the official trade association for the natural stone industry and the site is packed with information of value to members and non-members. A “members only” area provides access to a wealth of material…
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D-Munich: Floor and wall covering work – flooring tender
D-Munich: Floor and wall covering work – flooring tender Official EU reference: 30466-2013 Published on: 29/01/2013 Deadline date:05/03/2013 Name of the buying organisation: LANDESHAUPTSTADT MÜNCHEN, BAUREFERAT Summary of the contract CPV: 45430000. Floor and wall covering work. Full contract details Contract notice Works Directive 2004/18/EC Section I: Contracting authority I.1)…
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Howe Green Launches E-Commerce Website
Howe Green, the leading UK developer and manufacturer of access cover solutions has announced the launch of its e-commerce site. Builders, contractors and many other trades have used Howe Green’s premium quality access covers for over 25 years to provide a reliable route to essential services housed in floors, walls…
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