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Bostik Launches Screedmaster Speed – the 30 Minute Smoothing Compound
Bostik UK, a leading provider of professional flooring products, has announced the launch of Screedmaster Speed – a self-levelling smoothing compound that sets in as little as thirty minutes. Specifically designed for projects where tight deadlines must be met without compromising on quality, the high strength formulation of Bostik Screedmaster…
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PL-Zabrze: Building construction work – Flooring Tender
PL-Zabrze: Building construction work – Flooring Tender Official EU reference:404308-2012 Published on:21/12/2012 Deadline date:29/01/2013 Name of the buying organisation:ZABYTKOWA KOPALNIA WĘGLA KAMIENNEGO „GUIDO” W ZABRZU Summary of the contract CPV: 45210000, 45331210, 45300000, 45330000, 45331200, 45332000, 45231300, 45232140, 45331110, 45112710, 45333000, 45332200, 45100000, 45110000, 45111000, 45200000, 45214000, 45400000, 45410000, 45420000,…
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SIKA HELPS MAYFAIR HOTEL COMPLETE ITS NEW CIGAR LOUNGE
Used with real wood flooring to bring a high-end finish to the Mayfair Hotel’s partially covered cigar lounge, SikaBond AT-80 and Sikaflex EBT adhesive products were selected to ensure a professional flooring finish. Helping to install up to 30 square metres of luxury wooden flooring, SikaBond AT-80 was selected due…
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Safety Heronrib matting protects Mosque prayers – Plastic Extruders
Heronrib matting, manufactured by Plastic Extruders Ltd, is helping keep prayers safe at the Karama Mosque in Dubai. The slip resistant matting has been specified by Intercare Ltd, Plastex distributor in the UAE, and was installed over the tiled floors in the Mosque’s several ablution areas. Here the ablution, ‘Wudu’,…
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DIY accolade for CornerTape’s SiliconeXP
CornerTape’s SiliconeXP, the Xtreme Performance two-in-one waterproof sealant and super strong adhesive, has been crowned Decorating Product of the Year in the DIY Week Awards 2012. DIY Week magazine has been an essential read in the DIY and hardware industry for more than 130 years and has been organising prestigious…
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Gerflor provides protection in healthcare and care homes environments
Gerflor’s flooring and surface protection solutions provide a unique and comprehensive offer for both new build and refurbishment projects. The Gerflor product range includes SPM wall protection and handrails that are ideal for healthcare and care home environments. The products enable pleasing aesthetics to be matched with high levels of…
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Tracking Safety – slip resistant matting
Dynatrack is a new slip resistant matting specially designed and manufactured in the UK for use in London Underground’s maintenance depots. Developed from its existing proven range of slip resistant flooring, the product was initially trialled at the Cockfosters depot. Now, proven to be very effective in this demanding environment,…
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Used car values set new industry high in December 2012
British Car Auctions Pulse reveals impact of shortfall in used cars for sale As the SMMT reports a 3.7% increase in new car sales in December 2012, leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA) has released its data for the same month for used car sales. BCA’s latest Pulse…
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Snickers New Product Catalogue and Price List
This full colour brochure is now available FREE to discerning professional tradesmen and women. The new Snickers Product and Price Catalogue is now available with loads of new garments and accessories for working effectively wherever you are on site – whatever your trade. The proof of Snickers’ quality and innovation…
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Välinge upgrading it’s production line for Nadura
Välinge is together with Dieffenbacher upgrading it’s production line for Nadura and other powder applications. The installation work started early December and is running according to schedule. The plan is to run the first boards through the line by the end of February. The upgrade consists of adding in-line powder…
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Wagner Meters’ DataMaster Nominated for Upcoming Products Award
Wagner Meters is very proud to announce that their new DataMaster ™ designed to protect data integrity for RH testing and reporting – has been nominated for the 2013 Most Innovative Products (MIP) Award at World Of Concrete. Wagner Meters has been built on a history of combining proven technology…
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Interface and the Zoological Society of London pilot in the Philippines hailed a success
Innovative cross-disciplinary partnership establishes community-based supply chain for discarded fishing nets. Global carpet tile manufacturer Interface, Inc. and conservation charity the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) are celebrating the successful completion of a pilot project and the start of a commercial venture with both conservation and socio-economic benefits. The innovative…
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New BetaEdge AR provides durable concrete floor joint repairs
A new concrete floor repair system is offering a once-and-for-all solution to damaged construction joints in industrial and warehouse floors. BetaEdge AR, from leading armoured joint manufacturer Permaban, is designed to replace damaged concrete joint arrises. Once installed, the product protects the construction joint from future damage – saving building…
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JAYMART’S BIG 5 LOGO MAT – Entrance Matting Systems
Family-owned Jaymart Rubber & Plastics produces specialised aluminium entrance matting systems for commercial projects worldwide and were recently showcasing their prestigious ranges in Dubai at the Big 5 exhibition. A very special logo mat was produced for display. Sales Director, Paul Macfarlane, said “We offer bespoke matting systems that are…
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CAT flooring profiles – Three new aluminium finishes.
New for 2013 – Three new aluminium finishes – aluminium flooring profiles • Brushed Graphite • Pearl Grey • Noir Suitable for light to medium traffic environments these new contemporary finishes are available on profiles Feline A/9/2, Feline A/10, ANF, CAP IT and AC38. An aluminium flooring profile data sheet and samples are…
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Distribution Agreement announced – Plastex matting
Plastic Extruders Ltd (Plastex) is pleased to announce the appointment of Langley Design as its exclusive distributor for the Frontrunner Entrance Flooring System in England and Wales. Plastex sales director Peter O’Sullivan comments, “We are a UK based manufacturer geared to working with distributors throughout the world with export sales accounting…
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Endlessly stylish patterns from Lano Carpets
The new Sumatra collection from Lano Carpets offers both classical and contemporary patterned styles in a sophisticated neutral colour palette. Now available with a brand new updated lectern POS unit, this collection is guaranteed to capture the attention of customers and provide inspiration for interiors. Offering 16 options across seven…
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SEASONS CHANGE – Wood
Wood is an organic product and will respond to the changing weather and seasons by expanding and contracting. It is crucial for flooring contractors to understand this and to pass their knowledge onto their customers. As a seasoned professional, I have learnt that instead of arranging an installation, fitting it,…
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WoolSafe cements relationship with NCCA
The WoolSafe Organisation has always had strong links with the National Carpet Cleaners Association, but now it has formalised this relationship and is embarking on an exciting new journey by joining the NCCA’s corporate membership programme. “WoolSafe and the NCCA are two of the leading carpet cleaning organisations, and historically…
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DICKIES LAUNCH ITS NEW RANGE OF GO/RT WORKWEAR CLOTHING
Dickies – the internationally renowned workwear brand has launched it new expanding range of GO/RT clothing. Dickies new range of GO/RT safety clothing is manufactured to meet Railway Group GO/RT 3279 and BS EN471: 2003 standards. Designed for high visibility, and constructed with hardwearing fabric to ensure durability and performance,…
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A cascading beauty from Mohawk carpets
Offering a striking and unusual look combined with supreme underfoot comfort, the brand new Cascade Forest carpet is the latest product from Mohawk Carpets that utilises the unrivalled characteristics of SmartStrand fibre to their full potential. Available in a neutral colour palette that includes soft greys and creams, Cascade Forest…
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Natural stone awards for Buckingham Palace and York Minster
Natural stone projects at Buckingham Palace and York Minister are among those to win top honours in the 2012 Natural Stone Awards organised by Stone Federation Great Britain. The awards are held every two years and are “a celebration of the use of natural stone as a traditional, yet vitally…
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Tread quietly with acoustic underlays from Floorwise
No wood or laminate flooring installation is complete without acoustic underlays, and Floorwise is once again silencing the competition with its range of specialist underlays that deliver proven sound-deadening results. Eye-catching redesigned packaging allows for easy comparison across the ranges, and it is simple for fitters and installers to quickly…
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Dickies successful open day for new look Midsomer Norton store
Dickies the internationally renowned workwear brand celebrated a successful turnout as Rupert Cox, the Chief Executive of Somerset Chamber of Commerce officially opened the refurbished store on Saturday 24th November in Second Avenue, Westfield Trading Estate in Midsomer Norton. Maurice Morton, Sales & Marketing Director at Dickies commented: “We had…
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Tredaire launches flame retardant underlay
Tredaire has launched FR7, its first flame retardant underlay. This 145kg density underlay, with a 7mm thickness, is specially designed for both domestic and contract installations where flame retardancy is specified. FR7’s unique construction includes a polyester reinforcing mesh which provides excellent dimensional stability. The underlay is classified for Heavy…
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