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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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FERFA AWARD WINNERS CELEBRATE AT THE BELFRY
This year marks FeRFA’s 42nd year of representing the specialist resin flooring sector. The excellent quality of all the award submissions and the diversity of resin flooring applications, across different sectors from designer studios, retail and prestigious new build projects, to traditional industrial flooring, gives clear evidence of the growing…
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Interface Named Most Sustainable Large Corporate at International Green Awards
Global carpet tile manufacturer Interface has been named the ‘Most Sustainable Large Corporate’ at this year’s International Green Awards. Interface also took away the ‘Grand Prix’ prize at the glittering awards ceremony, held last night at Battersea Power Station in London, UK. The International Green Awards, now in their 7th…
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PPC QUALIFIES MORE APPRENTICES
At the FeRFA Awards Dinner on the 9th November, three members of The Preparation Group’s contracting team had their NVQ level 2 diplomas in Surface Preparation and Profiling presented to them by guest speakers Ray Stubbs and Mark Lawrenson. David Priestley, Adrian Kisby and Paul Howard bring the total number…
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More high performance products join the Saint-Gobain Weber range!
Saint-Gobain Weber, the leading UK formulator and manufacturer of innovative materials for the construction sector, has extended their commercial flooring range with more high performance commercial products for professional applicators. weber.floor sealer primer, a new water-based primer for use on cementitious floors, offers excellent penetration properties and gives an even…
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EU drops plans for gender quotas
EU drops plans for gender quotas on company boards Proposals to impose mandatory quotas to get more women into executive boardroom positions have been dropped by the European Commission (EC) following concerns from business groups. The EC has however set objectives to see women represent 40 per cent of boardroom…
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Unemployment falls
Unemployment falls by 49,000 The number of Britons in work jumped to 29.58 per cent of the population in the three months to September, taking employment to highs not seen since the recession, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. It means that 71.2 per cent of…
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Fuel duty and ‘unfair’ petrol prices
Fuel duty and ‘unfair’ petrol prices hitting economy, say motoring groups ‘Unfair’ fuel taxes and wholesale petrol prices are hitting drivers and causing lasting damage to the UK economy, business and motoring groups have warned. The report by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) argues that ‘destructive’ fuel duty prices…
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Helping to keep flying feet grounded – Plastic Extruders Matting
Tuff Spun Plus anti-fatigue matting, from Plastic Extruders Ltd, is highlighting trip hazards and providing comfort underfoot at Anglo Normandy Aeroengineering in Guernsey. Anglo Normandy Aeroengineering is an aircraft maintenance and repair facility which provides services to private and air taxi operators. Due to the large areas of open space…
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Mohawk SmartStrand Silk to soften up Domotex
The brand new and supremely soft Mohawk SmartStrand Silk carpet will take centre stage at the Mohawk stand at Domotex this year, and it is set to enthral visitors with its innovative construction and luxurious feel. Offering a level of softness never experienced before, Mohawk SmartStrand Silk is the latest in…
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IVC Group to excite at Domotex 2013
IVC Group brands Leoline, Avenue and Itec Contract Floors will showcase an array of exciting new products at Domotex 2013 that will demonstrate the group’s commitment to producing innovative, stylish and practical floors for both residential and commercial markets. Avenue is set to continue its success in creating design-led and…
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Avenue scoops top honour at the House Beautiful awards
Avenue Floors’ exciting, design-led range of cushion flooring scooped the silver award in the Best Flooring category at the esteemed House Beautiful awards 2012 in London on the 8th November. Winning the second to top prize for its eye-catching Bubblegum & Liquorice collection, Avenue was highly commended by the House…
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NSCC Announces Fair Payment Champions
As part of the five-year anniversary of the Fair Payment Campaign, NSCC is delighted to reveal its Fair Payment Champions who are recognised for their outstanding contribution to improving payment practices in the construction industry. The 14 Fair Payment Champions are drawn from across the industry and include Minister for…
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Lano’s range of delights for Domotex 2013
Visitors to Domotex will be captivated by the array of products that will be on display at the Lano Carpets stand. With new ranges alongside updated products, there will be something to suit every retailer. Sitting proudly on the stand will be the brand new Grandeur carpet, featuring in the…
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Economic Review, October 2012
Released: 25 October 2012 Download PDF Contents Abstract Summary UK economy grows by 1 per cent in 2012Q3 Industrial production Construction output Services sector output Retail sales Trade Labour market Producer prices Consumer prices Public sector finances Background notes Abstract This note provides some wider economic analysis to support the Statistical Bulletin…
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Index of Production, September 2012 – Statistical bulletin
Released: 06 November 2012 Download PDF Contents Key points Key figures Supplementary analysis Production in detail Sector Analysis Summary statistics Background notes Statistical contacts Key points The seasonally adjusted Index of Production fell by 2.6 per cent in September 2012 compared with September 2011 The seasonally adjusted Index of Manufacturing fell by…
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