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Revolutionary Rosario from Vorwerk Carpets
Revolutionary Rosario from Vorwerk Carpets Vorwerk is renowned for combining cutting-edge technology with beautiful aesthetics to create unusual and trend-inspiring carpet, and the new Rosario design from the revamped Fascination Collection certainly does not disappoint. Using advanced one-of-a-kind printing techniques that leave only the tips of the pile thread…
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Breathe with Leoline and Avenue
A quality you can breathe with Leoline and Avenue Not only do Leoline and Avenue cushion floors bring style and quality to the home, they are now rated as having very low VOC emissions, contributing to a healthier home. Tested under rigorous German and French standards, both Leoline and…
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FreeSCALE style from Vorwerk – Carpet Tile News
Architectural FreeSCALE style from Vorwerk Striking shaped carpet tiles from the FreeSCALE concept by Hadi Teherani for Vorwerk Carpets now create a bold style statement in the public areas of the KPMG offices in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Specified by Russian architecture practice ARKAIM М and supplied by Vorwerk’s official Russian partner, Smart Company, 120m2 of…
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TacFast® appoints stellar sales force
TacFast® appoints stellar sales force TacFast® Systems International has continued its commitment to cementing its reputation in the European flooring industry and beyond with the appointment of two first-class sales professionals with 40 years of combined experience in the specification, design and flooring sectors between them. Graham Fellows assumes responsibility…
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Get inspired with new UK Flooring Direct blog
UK Flooring Direct has launched www.flooringinspiration.net, a dedicated blog site designed to offer homeowners up-to-the-minute style news, trends and tips from the worlds of flooring and interior decoration. Covering a range of topics spanning solid wood, engineered, vinyl, laminate, bamboo and cork flooring, www.flooringinspiration.net will bring consumers interior design inspiration that…
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Training flexibility with the WoolSafe Academy
Professional cleaners and carpet care specialists who want to further their knowledge without sacrificing precious time are encouraged to enroll with the brand new online training centre from the WoolSafe Organisation. Launched in October, the cutting-edge WoolSafe Academy provides comprehensive training courses that offer the ultimate in flexibility. As Steve…
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Award winning Kährs floor specified at Edinburgh’s Hotel of the Year
Award winning Kährs floor specified at Edinburgh’s Hotel of the Year Kährs award-winning wood flooring has been specified as part of an extensive renovation of the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa. Recently named Edinburgh’s Hotel of the Year, in the Scottish Hotel Awards, the flagship Sheraton has undergone a multi-million…
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Elgin – a new houndstooth Venetian flatweave
Moving on from signature Roger Oates has made a natural evolution to checkerboard designs – the first of which is a new houndstooth. The balance of colour and tone within the graphic design forms a border to create a uniquely smart look that is perfect for stairs and can also…
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SIX OF THE BEST UK WORKERS IMPRESS JUDGING PANEL
SIX OF THE BEST UK WORKERS IMPRESS JUDGING PANEL Today (5th October) at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, the six finalists for the title of UK Worker of the Year came face-to-face with the judging panel to do battle for the prestigious title and ultimately, win a car. The finalists, who…
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CornerTape launches SiliconeXP
Sealant and sealant-taming brand, CornerTape has introduced a brand new product to its award-winning portfolio with the launch of SiliconeXP – a competitively priced two in one waterproof sealant and super strong adhesive. SiliconeXP – the Xtreme Performance Sealant & Adhesive available in black and white and SiliconeXC, the clear…
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PARIS CERAMICS branches into hardwood
Famous for its stone, mosaics and ceramics, PARIS CERAMICS branches into hardwood flooring, bringing the brand’s renowned quality of design and installation to yet another material. With its hand-finished bespoke colouring, this beautiful herringbone solid wood floor has the patina of age but not the challenges of using reclaimed timber.…
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Forbo Help Combat Work Fever
Forbo Flooring Systems has partnered with Allergy UK to produce a comprehensive report, ‘Work Fever’, focusing on the prevalence of indoor allergies within the work environment, to support the charity’s promotion of healthy indoor environments. Allergy UK carried out the research amongst office workers – primarily allergy sufferers – to…
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“New flooring tools from Estillon”
“New flooring tools from Estillon” Just recently Estillon has introduced the new Roberts catalogue and likes to draw special attention to some new products from this flooring tool range. New in the line of products are electric adhesive/grout/compound Power Mixers and a complete set of tools for the installation of…
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Clean sweep for Stone Federation competitors
Clean sweep for Stone Federation competitors Apprentices from Stone Federation GB member companies have swept the board at the annual SkillBuild championships in Preston. The top three in the stonemasonry section finished in the same order as they had in the Federation’s own UK Masonry Skills Challenge earlier this…
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Economic Review, September 2012
Released: 27 September 2012 Download PDF Contents Abstract Summary Quarterly National Accounts reveal a less marked contraction in GDP growth in the second quarter of 2012 Financial balances of households and corporations Industrial production Construction output Retail Sales Trade Labour Market Producer prices Consumer Prices Public sector finances Background notes Abstract This…
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Hendrik Deruyck appointed as new CEO of Balta Group
Hendrik Deruyck appointed as new CEO of Balta Group On 1 October 2012, Mr. Hendrik Deruyck will take over management of Balta Group, a major European producer of floor coverings. He replaces former CEO Jules Noten, who left the company in August to pursue new challenges. With a 25 year…
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Edinburgh tiler named as leading professional – ‘Tiler of the Month’
Edinburgh tiler named as leading professional Martin Tyrie, of Edinburgh-based MPT Tiling Services, has won the national ‘Tiler of the Month’ accolade from TilerWorld, the leading free web site for tilers and their customers. He was chosen for his tiling quality and high standards of customer service, shown by reviews…
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DON’T REPLACE – RECYCLE, REPAIR AND RENOVATE
DON’T REPLACE – RECYCLE, REPAIR AND RENOVATE Steve Grimwood, Managing Director of Osmo UK, looks at the ease of repair and renovation of wood flooring. Unlike many of the traditional lacquers, damaged areas on floors treated with hardwax oils can be sanded and re-treated with the same products without…
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UK WORKER OF THE YEAR 2012 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
BREAKING NEWS: UK WORKER OF THE YEAR 2012 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED The six finalists for the title of UK Worker of the Year have now been announced, as competition organisers, along with sponsors Dickies and SEAT, move a significant step closer to selecting Britain’s number one worker for 2012 –…
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Used Commercial Vehicle Values fell in December 2011
Used Commercial Vehicle Values fell in December 2011 British Car Auctions Commercial Pulse The latest data from British Car Auctions (BCA) Pulse Report shows that average commercial vehicle used values fell slightly in December 2011. BCA believes this is largely due to the combination of reduced demand in the…
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Strategic Five Marketing achieve success by understanding failure
Strategic Five Marketing achieve success by understanding failure In today’s economical climate, everyone wants to know how they can be successful in business and in life. Ben Lambert at Strategic Five Marketing explains that it is important to look at what creates failure in order to achieve success With 4.8…
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Ford transit drivers are more likely to be a victim of van theft
According to a recent report by vehicle data company HPI, Fort Transit’s are a high target for van thieves. This is indicative of a large issue for company van owners Ford Transits are a more popular target for van thieves according to vehicle data company HPI. However many company van…
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Sir Mervyn King encourages further reforms to bank regulation
Sir Mervyn King encourages further reforms to bank regulation As banks tighten purse strings, venture capitalists seek opportunities to help SMEs grow and expand London, England – September 25, 2012 – During a live interview, Bank of England Governor, Sir Mervyn King, expressed his belief that further reforms to bank…
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Jack Badger Wide Board Oak Flooring
Jack Badger Wide Board Oak Flooring – McKay Flooring News Current interior design trends have seen a sharp demand for dark coloured rustic oak flooring increase sharply over the last year. For those looking for character oak in extra wide boards we’ve sourced a beautiful range of hand made oak…
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Topps Tiles Plc : Q4 pre-close trading update
Topps Tiles Plc, reports on trading for the 52 week period ending 29 September 2012, prior to entering its close period. The Group has traded positively in the final quarter, with revenues estimated to have increased by 3.7% on a like for like basis. Revenues for the 52 week period…
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