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Sad day as Rapide Dry Lining is forced into administration
Building and flooring firm Rapide Dry Lining Limited has been placed into administration and ceased to trade. The Hull-based firm could not overcome its financial burdens and is now in the hands of FRP Advisory. Many of its creditors had taken recovery action, leading to a winding-up petition being filed against Rapide Dry Lining,…
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Fabulous fabric flooring from Quick-Step
Brand new for 2012, Crafted Textile Exquisa laminate tiles from Quick-Step have a striking fabric aesthetic that will instantly add a dash of unique contemporary style to any interior. The natural hessian colour of these innovative tiles enhances their incredibly authentic fabric look and complements all interior design schemes. Suiting…
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Get distressed with extra wide Reclaimed Chestnut Natural laminate planks from Quick-Step
If the distressed look is your thing, extra wide Reclaimed Chestnut Natural laminate planks from Quick-Step offer an impressive array of natural looking weathered features that create a bold look in any home. Full of grain marks, nail holes and cracks, these planks are ideal for stripped-back industrial style interiors.…
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New appointments at Vorwerk Carpets UK
Vorwerk has announced the appointments of two new sales agents covering the South West and the North West of England and bringing a combination of 27 years experience to the table. Joanna Fletcher will take responsibility for the South West, including South Wales. Working as an agent for two years,…
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Axminster woven broadloom Carpet Beautifies Brockencote Hall Hotel
An array of woven broadloom carpet from Axminster Carpets Commercial now graces the floors of the magnificent Brockencote Hall Hotel in the Worcestershire countryside, giving the hotel’s interior a subtle and classical feel combined with sophisticated contemporary styling. A mixture of almost 1000m2 of bespoke, Ready to Weave and stock…
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Itec inspires at ican Dublin
Delivering an injection of modern flair, high-performance contemporary flooring from Itec Contract Floors now graces the premises of the creative agency ican and brings modern architectural style to this artistic office setting. A total refurbishment project engineered by Dublin-based Arcology Design Ltd, ican explicitly desired a boutique-style look to suit…
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WoolSafe to wow at Harrogate
Visitors at this year’s Harrogate Flooring Show are encouraged to visit the WoolSafe stand to see how the exceptional services that the organisation offers can help to increase their levels of customer service. “At the Flooring Show we will be explaining to retailers the benefits of recommending to customers WoolSafe-approved…
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Vorwerk fascinates at Shakespeare’s Globe
Those invited to the exclusive launch of the restyled Fascination Collection of carpets by renowned German carpet manufacturer Vorwerk on Monday 18th June in London were treated to a stunning array of designs in a perfectly picturesque setting. The Swan at Shakespeare’s Globe theatre in central London provided the ideal…
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Rooftop relaxation with Antron® carpet fibre
Set 100ft into the London skyline, the prestigious Roof Gardens above Kensington High Street is now home to striking broadloom carpet comprised of 100% Antron® Legacy carpet fibre. 285m2 of contemporary Anatolia carpet from the contract collection by Christy Carpets now adorns the main Clubhouse and its private ‘Moo Room’…
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See cold welding in action at Harrogate with Itec Contract Floors
Visitors to the Harrogate Flooring Show in September will see an array of cleverly designed acoustic flooring with superb sound-deadening properties on display at the Itec Contract Floors stand, and will even get the chance to witness a cold welding installation in action. Renowned for its high-performance range of commercial…
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Crown Floors set to impress at Harrogate
Visiting retailers will be treated to the sight of a brand new lectern POS unit, featuring the exquisite Dapdune Wharf and patterned Crown Wilton as well as two brand new designs only available on this innovative space-saving display. These two new ranges, Dunnotter Castle, a heavy saxony available in an…
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Picture-perfect patterns from Balta Broadloom
The new Wiltax collection of patterned carpets from Balta Broadloom comprises a magnificent array of five woven wilton designs, perfect for adding a dash of traditional style to any interior. Inspired by decorative Middle-Eastern, Asian and Oriental rugs, Balta Broadloom worked with renowned British designers to create the five different…
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Trade body supports new technology launch from TrustMark
UKtrade body the Property Care Association (PCA) is backing a new initiative, developed by TrustMark to help signpost consumers to trusted tradesmen and help tackle rogue traders. The association has welcomed the new smartphone app – developed by TrustMark, the Government endorsed quality mark for tradesmen – which was launched…
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The EcoSmart Surface Technologies to Provide Flooring for VA Medical Centers and Military Facilities
EcoSmart Surface Technologies (EST) secured a contract today with VSGI LLC Building Solutions of Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The agreement with EcoSmart Surface Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Renewable Corporation (OTC-PINK: RNWB) opens the way for installation on VSGI’S existing task order contracts and future contracts with the VA.…
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Higher rate taxpayers urged to settle tax returns
Higher rate taxpayers are being given the opportunity to come forward and submit any outstanding tax returns with HMRC as it launches a new time-limited campaign. This time around, HMRC is specifically targeting those who pay higher tax rates of 40 per cent and above who have failed to submit…
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Economic growth ‘too weak’ despite increased exporting
Growth in the UK economy is ‘too weak’ for a sustainable recovery, says a report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). According to its second quarterly economic survey for 2012, UK GDP has shown little overall change. However, exporting activity in both the service sector and manufacturing firms showed…
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Välinge and Lauzon in Partnership Agreement
Välinge Photocat AB (VPAB), a joint venture between Välinge Innovation AB of Sweden and Photocat AS of Denmark, has signed an exclusive license agreement with Lauzon Hardwood Flooring Group of Canada consisting of Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood Flooring Inc. and Parquets Dubeau Ltd. The license agreement gives Lauzon the exclusive manufacturing…
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DOUBLE CELEBRATIONS for Cormar Carpets
Cormar Carpets has continued its run of industry accolades by winning two independent retail buying group awards in quick succession – Flooring One’s ‘Supplier of the Year’, followed by the Metro Group ‘Flooring Supplier of the Year’. Recognising the company’s high quality products, quality and service, Cormar won the Metro…
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Get Funky with Balta Broadloom
The Funky Stripes collection by Balta Broadloom gets a style injection with three bright new colour combinations, including a rather apt Union Jack inspired pattern sure to be a hit this summer. A topical and bright design in red, white and blue, this carpet is vibrant, bold and features stripes…
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The new Snickers workwear Website
To compliment its new App which is available through the iPhone marketplace, Snickers Workwear has just launched its new website. Check out www.snickersworkwear.co.uk for the latest information on the complete and extensive range of working clothes and accessories for discerning tradesmen and women. It’s a really user-friendly site with all…
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DICKIES 2012 CATALOGUE – AN ESSENTIAL READ
The new Dickies 2012 catalogue with nearly 200 pages is packed with the latest clothing and product ranges as well as old favourites for on the job comfort, protection and functionality- all underpinned by Dickies quality, service and value. With over 90 years’ experience in workwear manufacturing, generations of workers…
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New affordable Solus Tile collection launched
Solus Ceramics, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of ceramic and porcelain tiles, introduces affordable quality with Contract Sixty, a brand new collection of more than 150 tiles, most priced at 20m2 or less. Aimed at commercial, retail and hospitality projects, this expansive selection of hardwearing, robust yet contemporary tiles is…
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Designing rooms at the touch of a button – FN Neuhofer Holz
Accessories News You do not need to be a clairvoyant to see how the comic profile looks in children’s rooms, the leather look profile in the living room or the piano keys on the profiles for music rooms. With the new FN application you can bring the profiles virtually into…
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Retail warehouse market shows improvement but remains polarised
London, UK – Notwithstanding the current economic uncertainty, the retail warehouse occupier market is in better health than two-three years ago. A combination of steady demand and limited new development has helped to erode the vacant space left by store closures as a result of the downturn. Indeed, the latest…
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Carpet Recycling UK Annual Conference 2012
Carpet Recycling UK Annual Conference 2012 Growing Diversion, Increasing Value, Redesigning for the Future – 1 Week to go! Hello Emma,Have you seen our wide ranging programme for Carpet Recycling UK’s fourth annual conference covering the following key areas? Design for recycling including case studies from the sector Outlet Development –…
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