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NEW ‘MEMORY’ KNEEPADS GET OFF THE GROUND
After 4 years of research and development, a completely new, non-foam based safety kneepad which ‘memorises’ its original form without reducing its cushioning effect from consecutive or prolonged use, is now being marketed to all trade and industries. In comparison to most foam materials which provide cushioning by air pockets…
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COBA has the Perfect Plan for Entrance Matting
COBA Europe has introduced an impressive selection of competitively priced aluminium systems to its specialist entrance matting range aimed at flooring contractors and specifiers. Known as the ‘plan range’, the very stylish, high quality entrance systems provide an extensive choice of primary and secondary matting designs that are custom-made to…
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Tarkett National Sales Manager makes herself at home
Tarkett is pleased to announce that Samantha Boyd has been appointed to the role of National Sales Manager for Housing. Since joining the company in 2006, Samantha quickly established herself as a key member of the sales team, most recently working as Business Development Manager for Housing. Samantha has significant…
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High gloss and glamour with Kährs new Shine Collection
Kährs has introduced its glamorous new Shine Collection. A stunning range of eight one-strip wood floors, the new collection features a high gloss, reflective lacquer sheen. Metallic infused wood grain adds further distinction to the surface, with colour options spanning from pearly white to copper toned black. Crafted for sustainable…
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DOMOTEX Middle East attracts leading companies
DOMOTEX Middle East is on its way to becoming the most important fair for carpets and floor coverings in Turkey and the Middle East. Many leading companies, including Oriental Weavers, Balta, Talis, Tisca, Flamingo Parquet, Serfloor and Küberit have already confirmed their participation. Now also EGGER, one of the world’s leading…
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The Furniture Ombudsman at the annual Trading Standards Conference
The Furniture Ombudsman will again be present at the national Trading Standards Institute (TSI) Conference, which this year will be held in Manchester from 26 -28 June. The annual conference brings hundreds of local and central government professionals together who have an interest in Trading Standards and consumer affairs in…
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HMRC cleared of ‘sweetheart deals’ with big businesses
The accusations of ‘sweetheart deals’, including five high profile cases with corporations including Goldman Sachs and Vodaphone, have been cleared following an investigation by the NAO. However, the examination by former High Court judge Sir Andrew Park said there were major concerns over the ways in which HMRC handled the…
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Super-Click International signs New Zealand deal with Jacobsen
Super-Click International has signed an agreement to distribute Super-Click, the world’s most versatile click flooring system, in New Zealand. The deal to distribute Super-Click is with Auckland-based Jacobsen. One of New Zealand’s leading flooring specialists and will involve using a variety of outlets to launch the range to the wholesale…
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The Flooring Show is powering ahead!
The Flooring Show (Harrogate, 2 – 4 September 2012) – for many, the AGM of the retail and commercial flooring industry – is very definitely on, notwithstanding tough economic conditions across the board. Already, some 100 leading companies have signed up for the 2012 exhibition, representing all areas of floor…
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Välinge introduces an upgraded version of 2G locking systems
The new “2G plus” is a very cost efficient one piece locking system for long edges that may reduce the material waste with more than 50%. A new one piece angling locking system for the long edges – 2G plus – has been developed that is possible to produce with…
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SURFACES and StonExpo/Marmomacc 2012 Award Masters
The SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Education Program solidified itself as a leading provider of top-quality education by awarding more than 300 Masters Certificates to attendees who completed more than eight hours of course work during the 2012 show. “We were extremely pleased by the number of participants in this year’s…
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The best quality cutting and rolling machines – Accu-Cut
Since 1990, Accu-Cut has been providing customers with the best quality cutting and rolling machines that can be produced, while ensuring that we can give the back up service and support that we would expect ourselves. Accu-Cut’s models Q9 and X33 are featured on cutting synthetic turf material. The 5”…
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More benefits, more quality, more applications
SwitchTec, the high-performance dry adhesive technology was invented in Switzerland over 40 years ago. This started the first chapter of a long and successful story. Today, SwitchTec from Uzin stands for quality, a complete product range as well as dependability and confidence when it comes to laying floors. All SwitchTec…
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HTC Superprep™
Grinding floors is nothing new; people have been doing it for thousands of years. Nevertheless, few people know that the trend in grinding machines and diamond tools over the last 20 years means that you can now save time and money by using grinding machines for surface levelling and floor…
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Superfloor™ – it’s brilliant!
Concrete floors deserve better treatment than just being walked on. A HTC Superfloor™ will really make you appreciate the advantages of having concrete as an exposed floor surface. Dirty, grey floors are transformed into brilliant, easy-clean, environmentally-friendly and durable floors. HTC Superfloor™ is the revolutionary flooring technique that makes concrete…
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HTC Greyline™ – Easy floor grinding!
HTC Greyline, world leading technology in a powerful and cost effective package! Simplicity added! HTC Greyline™ consists today of four different floor grinders, two vacuum cleaners and specially designed diamond tools for removal of floor coverings and leveling of concrete floors. The series smallest machine, HTC Greyline™ 270 with a…
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Twister™ is a revolutionary cleaning system
Twister™ is a revolutionary cleaning system consisting of floor pads prepared with billions of microscopic diamonds which clean and polish the floor mechanically instead of using chemicals. Twister™ can be used on the most common floor surfaces such as terrazzo, natural stone, concrete, vinyl and epoxy. Twister™ is the tool…
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Publication: UK Trade Statistics – April 2012
UK Trade Report Key points The UK’s deficit on seasonally adjusted trade in goods and services was £4.4 billion in April compared with a deficit of £3.0 billion in March. The deficit on seasonally adjusted trade in goods was £10.1 billion in April, compared with a deficit of £8.7 billion…
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Publication: Consumer Price Indices, May 2012 – Report
View Release Details Released: 19 June 2012 Contents Key points Headlines for the May 2012 Consumer Price Indices CPI: Percentage change over 12 months CPI indices, 1-month change and 12-month change: May 2011 to May 2012 Briefing on the CPI monthly movement between April and…
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