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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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Sika ehouse has all the answers!
The innovative new eHouse feature from Sika allows professionals and DIYers to find the solution to a whole host of building, repairing, decorating and maintenance issues at the simple click of a button. Recently launched on the Sika Distribution website, the 3D eHouse provides a virtual ‘walk through’ view of…
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UK WORKER OF THE YEAR BY DICKIES
UK Worker of the Year, Dickies’ initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the UK’s workforce is well underway for 2012 – with the entry period having now reached the halfway stage. The world-renowned workwear brand – celebrating its 90th birthday in 2012 – is joined in this year’s nationwide…
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FRIDAY DESIGN BREAK – Design News
In need of some interiors inspiration? Can’t find the right fabric or wallpaper? Confused by colour – time for Friday Design Break! Tangletree would like to introduce Design Break – offering informal interior design advice every Friday at our Newcastle showroom. Why not come along for a coffee and a…
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Redweb launches new Karndean Designflooring sites – Flooring News
Award-winning digital agency Redweb has seamlessly completed the latest phase of a major contract to redesign and re-launch all of Karndean Designflooring’s websites across the world. Global flooring giant Karndean now has new sites for its customers in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Asia. This follows the successful launches of…
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RETAILERS: Growing retailer interest in recycling at Solihull Show
CRUK’s exhibit at the 2012 National Buying Group Flooring Show in May generated evidence that retailer interest in recycling waste carpet is growing due to consumer demand. Project Co-ordinator Jane Gardner described the response from retailers over the two days as “very positive”. She went on to explain; “with more…
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GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION ON BANNING CARPET TO LANDFILL
The Coalition has promised to consult on banning carpets to landfill during the course of this parliament says Simon Macaulay, Chairman of the Flooring Sustainability Partnership (FSP). Simon Macaulay, from Anglo Recycling, has recently taken over as Chairman of the FSP. The FSP was set up in 2009 by the Construction Products Association (CPA) at the behest…
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EVENT: 2012 Carpet Recycling Conference – Flooring News
The fourth Carpet Recycling UK Conference opens on 11th July in Birmingham with a wide ranging and inspiring programme for all sectors of the carpet supply chain. US-based organisations Sustainable Material Solutions LLC and Carpet Cycle will present on the latest developments from across the Atlantic. A series of sessions…
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Stonegate C43 floor sander saves time and money
Preparing floors for a perfect finish has traditionally been a time consuming and labour intensive process. Slight undulations and imperfections needed to be removed using heavy sanding machines manoeuvred by at least two operatives. The C43 flooring machine from Stonegate changes all of that. At just 45kg, the machine is…
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NSCC Seeks Fair Payment Champions
The NSCC Fair Payment Campaign will be celebrating its 5-year anniversary in September 2012 and NSCC is looking to recognise those individuals that have made a difference to payment practices in their businesses or the construction industry as a whole. Despite the impact of the recession, the Fair Payment Campaign…
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The new sanding machine TIMBA is able to do any type of wood floor!
The new sanding machine TIMBA is able to do, on any type of wood floor, jobs that traditionally are made with 3 different machines: • Smooth like a traditional belt sanding machine. • Finishes the floors like a monobrush. • Sands up to the skirting boards of the walls like…
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Carpetright on the floor again amid profit warning rumours
Mention the name of carpet and floor coverings retailer Carpetright to any dealer in the City and he or she would respond with two words: profit warning. The Essex-based company has issued no fewer than seven consecutive profit warnings over the past year or so and, guess what, another one…
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PPC team qualifies in PAT testing and Asbestos Surface Removal – flooring news
The Preparation Group ( PPC ) has further qualified its workforce. With an emphasis on health & safety, members of its team are now fully trained to carry out PAT (portable appliance) testing and Asbestos surface removal. Says Tracey Glew, PPC – Group Managing Director; ‘The PAT testing service offered…
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GKS 65 G and GKS 65 GCE Professional Circular Saws – the perfect partners to the FSN Guide Rail System
– Hand-held circular saw models that are designed specifically for use with the FSN guide rail system. – Precise guidance and problem-free sawing at all cutting angles Hand-held circular saws designed to suit the guide rail system perfectly The GKS 65 G and GCE Professional hand-held circular saws are designed for optimum…
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Waste carpet recycling outlets grow throughout the UK
With more than 35 outlets in the UK accepting all types of waste carpet for re-use or recycling, retailers can make useful savings in disposal costs by diverting their fitting waste and uplifted old carpets from landfill, says Carpet Recycling UK. In Yorkshire and Lancashire, retailers have the opportunity to…
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Tax avoidance: Consultation on general anti-abuse rule launched
The Government has launched a consultation on a new general anti-abuse rule (GAAR) designed to tackle what it terms ‘artificial and abusive tax avoidance schemes’. It follows an independent review by Graham Aaronson QC in 2010 that concluded such a rule would deter avoidance, create a ‘more level playing field…
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Inflation falls to 2.8 per cent
Inflation in the UK fell to its lowest level for two and a half years in May, latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. The drop in the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) to 2.8 per cent, from three per cent in April, mainly came from falling oil…
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Click from Moduleo: connecting luxury with simplicity
LVT specialist Moduleo Design Floors is proud to announce the launch of its innovative new product, Click. Moduleo’s unique innovation offers a simple yet cost-effective way to create a fantastic, long-lasting luxury vinyl floors. With a range of finishes available, including those with the appearance of wooden planks and stone…
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