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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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Output in the Construction Industry, September and Q3 2012
Released: 09 November 2012 Download PDF Contents Headline Figures (constant (2005) prices, seasonally adjusted) Introduction Changes since the forecast used in Q3 2012 Gross Domestic Product Preliminary Estimate Output in the Construction Industry Background notes Statistical contacts Headline Figures (constant (2005) prices, seasonally adjusted) The estimated total volume of construction output in…
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EU gender ruling – could your insurance premiums rise?
A quarter of Britons are unaware of the upcoming EU gender ruling banning insurers from taking gender into account when calculating premiums, according to research from the AA. The ruling from the European Court of Justice comes into effect on 21 December and is likely to affect car insurance premiums,…
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Quick-Step wins gold at the House Beautiful Awards
Quick-Step is celebrating after beating the competition and winning the top accolade in the Best Flooring category at the House Beautiful awards 2012, held at London’s prestigious Science Museum. Winning the gold award for the sophisticated range of Eligna and Perspective Wide laminate planks that have inspired designers and homeowners…
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Wagner Meters Adds New Infrared Thermometer
Wagner Meters Adds New Infrared Thermometer to Rapid RH® Line-Up The new Infrared Thermometer from Wagner Meters provides one more vital piece of information for flooring installers working over concrete slabs. As every professional flooring installer knows, accuracy is critical for durable flooring installation. While ideal conditions cannot always be…
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Unaware Of The PAYE Shake-Up?
Quarter Of Small Businesses Unaware Of PAYE Shake-Up A quarter of small firms are oblivious to major upcoming changes to the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) system which will alter their payroll reporting duties to HMRC, a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found. Designed to simplify and modernise the…
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Confidence Knocked In Third Quarter
SME Confidence Knocked In Third Quarter Falling domestic and export orders and contracting production levels for SMEs in the three months to October knocked business confidence in the UK, a report by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has found. Its Quarterly SME Trends Survey shows that domestic orders fell…
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Scottish Angel Investments Increase By 26 Per Cent For Start-Ups
Early stage companies in Scotland have benefited from a 26 per cent increase in business angel investments in the first nine months of 2012, figures from Linc Scotland have revealed. Private investors channelled £15.6 million to firms during this period, a jump from £12.4 million in the previous year. Linc…
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The Floor Inspectors Educational Guild
The Flooring Inspectors’ Educational Guild is a Non-Profit Corporation registered in the State of South Carolina subject to all laws and tax codes. Each year thousands of dollars are spent on claims. Some are justified, and some are not justified. Many claims are not diagnosed correctly or there is confusion…
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Get the walnut look with UK Flooring Direct – walnut laminate flooring
The beautiful and expensive look of real walnut flooring is a lot more achievable thanks to Series Elite 10mm American Black Walnut laminate planks from UK Flooring Direct. Homeowners and fitters alike will appreciate the stunning aesthetics and attractive price point of this laminate flooring, which features elegant colour variations…
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Reap the rewards of becoming a Quick-Step Master Installer
Quick-Step Master Installer Fitters who have completed the comprehensive courses offered by the Quick-Step Academy are reaping the rewards of being registered with one of the premier flooring companies in the world at a time when homeowners are demanding only the best tradesmen. Places on the Academy’s courses are filling…
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