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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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New interlocking 100% recycled PVC tiles for large areas
New interlocking 100% recycled PVC tiles for large areas Plastex Lok and Plastex Chex are two new PVC tiles introduced by Plastic Extruders Ltd to extend their range of multi-purpose floor coverings. Manufactured in the UK from 100% REACH compliant recycled PVC, they are used for permanent or temporary…
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PPC STORMS IN WITH A SOLUTION FOR CLEANING VINYL
After carrying out extensive trials, The Preparation Group has added a new application for its environmentally friendly Storm Diamond Pads. The finer 1500 and 3000 grade pads from the range can now be used for daily maintenance on vinyl floors; deep cleaning and producing a high shine polish, without the…
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Scarab’s – 5 Head Design
The Scarab’s unique patented 5 Head Design delivers results that conventional planetary countertop grinder’s cannot achieve. The Scarab can polish Wet or Dry and works with Flex, Metabo, DeWalt, Alpha and Makita variable speed hand grinders. Better still – the Scarab polishes Right to The Wall. See the results of…
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F-Dole: architectural and related services – Architectural Tender
F-Dole: architectural and related services Official EU reference: 301599-2012 Published on: 25/09/2012 Deadline date:05/10/2012 Name of the buying organisation: COMMUNAUTÉ D’AGGLOMÉRATION DU GRAND DOLE Full contract details Communauté d’agglomération du Grand Dole, 54 rue André Lebon, BP 458, attn: M. le président – Claude Chalon, FRANCE-39109Dole Cedex. E-mail: [email protected]. (Supplement…
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Ball and Young reveal the results of recycling one million Red Noses!
May you always be on Cloud 9 as Ball and Young reveal the results of recycling one million Red Noses! Ball and Young are delighted to announce the results of an exclusive partnership with Comic Relief and Sainsbury’s. They joined together after Red Nose Day 2011 with the aim of…
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Quick-Step delights at Decorex
“Stunning laminate flooring from the Elite collection from Quick-Step is adorning the stand of leading interiors lifestyle magazine, ‘Homes & Gardens’ as the publication showcases the winners of its Fabric Awards at this year’s Decorex” said Philiep Caryn, International Communication & Sponsorship Quick-Step. The Drama of Black Varnished Oak planks…
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Draft Scottish Budget 2013/14 For ‘Jobs And Growth’
Draft Scottish Budget 2013/14 For ‘Jobs And Growth’ Scottish finance secretary John Swinney has pledged £180 million over the next two years to drive construction, skills and the green economy in the country. Laying out the 2013/14 draft Scottish Budget he said the focus was on ‘jobs and growth’. The…
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Is Your Data Protected?
Social Media Insurance Launched In The UK – Is Your Data Protected? Individuals and businesses are being reminded to think twice about the personal data they upload onto social media sites in order to protect themselves from hackers and ID fraud. The warning comes alongside the launch of the UK’s…
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Start-Up Loan Scheme To Help Young Entrepreneurs
A new Government start-up scheme is set to launch up to 30,000 young entrepreneurs towards starting their own companies. The Start-Up Loans scheme is offering business finance and support from experienced mentors to young people in a bid to ‘inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs’. The first wave of money…
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Polyflor Scores
The home team changing rooms at The Cardiff Millennium Stadium, the home of Welsh rugby, have been kitted out with Polysafe Standard Silver Birch flooring and they have had their logo waterjet cut into the floor for added effect. Polyflor Marketing Manager Simon James says, ‘The waterjet cut logo in…
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WACKER BUILDS NEW DISPERSIONS PLANT IN SOUTH KOREA
Wacker Chemie AG is expanding its production capacity in South Korea for vinyl acetateethylene copolymer (VAE) dispersions. The Munich-based chemical group is constructing a new plant with an annual capacity of 40,000 metric tons at its site in Ulsan. This measure will almost double Ulsan’s VAE…
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