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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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Northern Ireland: Late Payment And Debt Tops Local Business Concerns
Two in five businesses in Northern Ireland have no system in place to protect themselves from debt and poor cashflow issues, the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce (NICC) has found. In its latest quarterly economic survey, nearly a third (31 per cent) of businesses said that their level of debt…
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Single-Tier State Pension Shake Up
Plans for a ‘simple’ single-tier state pension unveiled by the Government could leave younger people worse off in the long run, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has said. The Government’s white paper lays out plans to replace the £107.45 a week basic pension, and various means tested top-ups worth…
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Incentives Boost For Start-Up Business Investors
Angel investors are being urged to take advantage of tax breaks when investing in start-up companies after additional incentives were highlighted by tax officials. The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) offers generous tax incentives for backers of qualifying start-up companies, including 50 per cent income tax relief on investments up…
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New SPE Grinding Equipment Rental
Specialist rental company W H Surface Preparation has expanded its range of SPE equipment available for hire to include the DFG700 TRIPLE HEAD PLANETARY GRINDER & SPE 316-3 PHASE DUST CONTROL UNIT, These units when used together only need one power source from a suitable 32amp 3 phase supply, the…
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Quick-Step Parquet Novelties 2013
Today, it is impossible to imagine everyday life without wood: an iPad cover in woodprint, a wood design Vespa, handbags and shoes in a wood look…Wood is sexy. And it just so happens that wood designs are the very thing Quick-Step is passionate about! This year Quick-Step is introducing 3…
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Ciranova Apple Promotion 2013
Ciranova Finishes are pleased to be bringing a new depth of high quality wood finishes to the UK flooring market for 2013. As an introductory offer, Ciranova are giving away a great selection of Apple i-products with qualifying purchases until the end of March 2013.The latest technology in wood preparations,…
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The icing on the cake with Itec Contract Floors
200m2 of Concept Wood Bretagne 744 resilient flooring from Itec Contract Floors now covers the floors of La-Di-Da Cupcakes café and cake shop in Camberley, Surrey, enhancing the venue’s homely décor and providing exceptional performance benefits. I am confident that the new floor will stay looking good, and it is…
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A golden break with Wilton Carpets Commercial
Visitors to the Golden Coast Holiday Park in Woolacombe, Devon, are now greeted by striking and vibrant Axminster carpet by Wilton Carpets Commercial upon stepping into the venue’s lively entertainment area. Covering a total of just over 400 square metres, the bespoke axminster carpet displays a lively space-themed design, featuring…
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Wacker – Novel Polymer Binders for Concrete and Construction Applications
Wacker at The European Coatings Show 2013, in Nuremberg from March 19 to 21, 2013. Munich-based WACKER Group is showcasing its latest polymer binders for concrete modification and environmentally sound construction applications. The new ETONIS® 260 makes drainage concrete for road surfacing in railway tunnels durable yet water-permeable. This enables rescue…
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Gerflor provides flooring solution for Bargain Booze Chain
A major off-licence and convenience store chain, Bargain Booze, comprises 670 stores across the UK, including those under the Thorougoods name. When it comes to fitting out and refurbishing stores, the Bargain Booze development team turns to Gerflor’s GTI and Creation Clic vinyl flooring ranges to provide a fast and…
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