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Long Term Youth Unemployment Needs Addressing
New data from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has found that the number of young people out of work for at least a year has increased by 800 per cent in the last decade, a shocking statistic that needs to be addressed, according to individual learning plan provider Perspective. The…
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CIPHR Mobile now available in App Store
CIPHR, a leading supplier of HR Software, Payroll, Absence and Recruitment Solutions, announces the availability of CIPHR Mobile in the App Store. This new addition to the CIPHR range of products enables managers to access their people data remotely using their iPhones and iPads. This will enhance HR productivity, improve…
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Established building contractor Philip James closes with 23 job losses
Springfields Business Recovery & Insolvency Ltd Situl Raithatha of Springfields Business Recovery & Insolvency has been appointed Liquidator of Philip James Ltd. The Company a Leicester based building contractor was incorporated in 1970 but the business was established in 1946. The business employed 23 staff and carried out a wide…
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New card payment managed service provides a turnkey solution for retailers
Anderson Zaks gains approval to provide a ‘transaction ready’ payment service with next generation PIN pads for UK and Irish payment acquirers New card payment managed service provides a turnkey solution for retailers and merchants faced with replacing end of life PIN pads Anderson Zaks has announced its new payment…
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Tarkett introduces fabulous five
Tarkett has further strengthened its range of flooring solutions with the introduction of 5 new products specially selected to address the needs of the UK market. These stunning floorcoverings present significant competitive advantages in the key areas of performance and design, offering solutions with enhanced slip resistance, acoustic properties and…
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BAL new training course marks 20 years of tiling training
Building Adhesives Limited has marked its 20th anniversary of training professional tilers with the launch of a new course on tiling with natural stone. The one-day masterclass is aimed at experienced fixers needing more specialised knowledge and skills, or a refresher course, in this increasingly popular area. BAL training has…
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New lock-together flooring solution from Gerflor
Seamless locking and loose-lay fitting are key features of Gerflor’s new environmentally-sustainable, Senso Lock range of wood-effect, vinyl laminate plank flooring for residential housing. Lock and click system floorings are the new, straightforward and glue-less way of installing a wood plank flooring. By interlocking securely on both sides and forming…
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Gradus New Matting Catalogue for Contractors and Specifiers
Contract interiors specialist Gradus has introduced a new barrier matting systems catalogue, which includes full details of Gradus’ matting portfolio, as well as product recommendations for specific applications. The new user-friendly matting catalogue has been increased to 48 pages and contains full product information for Gradus’ extensive matting portfolio. As…
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Välinge – New wood licensee granted on Välinge’s 5G Fold Down system
Välinge is pleased to announce to have entered into a global non-exclusive license agreement with the Chinese company Dalian Jiayang Wood Product Co., Ltd. for the use of the 5G-C system on the short sides of their engineered wood flooring. Dalian Jiayang Wood Products Co., Ltd is a company located in…
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The UK’s first 24/7 Tile Suppliers
‘Helping to keep London’s Tile Industry moving During the Olympics’ Universal attention will be focused on the capital city this summer as we count down the days until the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympics Games commence. London is anticipating extra congestion, traffic and road restrictions with public transport expected to…
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City of Coventry Health Centre given the Mapei treatment
A full system of Mapei products have provided a quality platform at the City of Coventry Health Centre in preparation for the 7,700m2 of resilient floor coverings and 1,500m2 of ceramic tiling. Mapei’s Mapeproof ESM surface applied damp proof membrane, Eco Prim T primer, Latexplan Trade levelling & smoothing compound,…
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Deutsche Messe investing in growth in Germany and abroad
– 2011 ends with best results in 10 years – Rebuilding of halls 19 and 20 – Contracts renewed with two members of the Managing Board Hannover, Germany. Building on success achieved in 2011, Deutsche Messe will invest in further growth and in the development of the Hannover Exhibition Center. During its meeting…
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Incentivising your employees
An independent review has said that involving employees fully in the future of their firms will help businesses to innovate, develop and grow. The MacLeod Review of employee engagement proposed that the relationship between employees and employers should be placed at the centre of business plans. How employers can make…
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Automatic pension enrolment: Employer duties outlined in guidance
The Pensions Regulator has published guidance for businesses that will be subject to automatic pension enrolment duties which are being phased in from this October. The document outlines its policy for employers who must comply with the automatic enrolment duties, and also details its enforcement strategy for those who fail…
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3p rise in fuel duty is postponed
The Government has announced the 3p rise in fuel duty, planned for August, will not go ahead this year. Chancellor George Osborne told MPs in the House of Commons that fuel duty would now be frozen until January 2013 to help families and businesses. The move follows campaigns from road…
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Reforms to allow shareholders a say on executive pay
Reforms affecting the way top executives are paid are to be brought forward, the Government has announced. Business secretary, Vince Cable is to pass power to company shareholders allowing them binding votes on executive pay, remuneration packages and exit payments to ensure transparency between payments and performance. It is hoped…
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Retailers Urged to Make Final Checks to Maximise Olympic Trade
With just a months to go before the Olympics, retailers are being urged to review their in store and online offering, to ensure they are ready to maximise potential increases in sales brought by Olympic visitors. There has certainly been mixed feelings in the retail sector about the benefits versus…
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New Trademark Standard for non-certificate holders published
FSC today announced the approval of the “Requirements for promotional use of the FSC trademarks by non-certificate holders” (FSC-STD-50-002). The standard indicates who may become a trademark licensed Non-Certificate Holder in order to promote certified products or FSC as a system. In order to unify the FSC Trademark regulations for…
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FeRFA WELCOMES ITS 100TH MEMBER
FeRFA has just welcomed its 100th company into membership, a real milestone for the association which was formed in 1969 to represent the specialist resin flooring industry. The 100th member is Euro Resin Solutions Ltd (ERS) based in Dorset and with offices in South Wales. The company supplies and installs…
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LONGER LASTING ULTRA MICROFIBRE MOPS
The new TASKI JM Ultra range of ultra microfibre mops from Sealed Air’s Diversey business combines superior floor cleaning performance with extended lifetime and improved ergonomics compared with traditional tools. The mops are guaranteed for 800 washes and offer excellent microbial removal to promote high-performance daily cleaning and hygiene with…
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Carpetright profit drops 76 pct on weak UK Sales
* FY underlying pretax profit 4 mln stg vs 16.9 mln stg last year * Total rev down 3 pct to 471.5 mln stg * UK sales fall 4 pct to 381.6 mln stg Britain’s biggest floor coverings retailer Carpetright Plc’s full-year underlying profit fell by 76 percent, weighed down…
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Ciranova dealer in the UK: Ciranova finishes Ltd
Since arriving in the UK from South Africa in 2001, Tim Denholm has worked in and around the wood coatings and wood flooring industry and has worked in the UK and Europe for a number of manufacturers across various aspects of wood flooring related products and manufacture. Tim has now…
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CSSA Launches new Management Training
Today, the Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA) launched its new Diploma in Cleaning Management, powered by Cleanwise Training and delivered in association with Drury PSM. This training provides new managers in the industry with the skills and knowledge required to deliver good customer service, manage their staff well and…
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On World Oceans Day, Interface and ZSL announce partnership
Innovative cross-disciplinary partnership aims to establish community-based supply chain for discarded fishing nets Global carpet tile manufacturer Interface is partnering with conservation charity the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) to tackle the growing problem of discarded fishing nets in some of the world’s poorest coastal communities. The Net-Works partnership, which…
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ADAS grow environmental services by offering tailored archaeological assessments
Agricultural and environmental consultancy ADAS has established an archaeology team to help developers assess the impact of their proposed schemes on heritage assets across the UK. With local authorities requesting considerations to be made for heritage sites, ADAS has assembled a team of consultants with experience in archaeological plans, strategies,…
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