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The Flooring Fashion Show! Bigger event adds new features and more exhibitors It’s all happening in Harrogate in September as the The Flooring Show takes centre stage with a bigger-than-ever line up of exhibitors and events to start the Autumn selling season in style. Building on last year’s successful visitor support, more than 170 exhibitors will be attending the show across all flooring sectors – and for the first time this year the event is staged alongside the new Tiling Show. Quality features mark out The Flooring Show as a flagship event for the industry including the Trends Hub of future fashions and innovations and the Wool Trends Centre which showcases some of the best in natural fibres. New features for 2016 include an Ask the Experts panel, presentations by the market leading interiors website Houzz, the revived Carpet Fitter of the Year event and the ‘Street Party’ – a networking event for exhibitors and visitors. The show opens on Sunday, September 18th, until Tuesday at the Harrogate International Exhibition Centre. Visitors are encouraged to registered to speed up their access to the event at www.theflooring show.com See ‘Highlights’ panel for more details.
The line-up of leading flooring companies The Flooring Show, Harrogate, is the only national flooring event which is open to all and represents an unrivalled networking opportunity for the trade.
• A&A Carpets • Abingdon Flooring • Adam Carpets • AGT • Alsapan • Ardex • Asiatic Carpets • Associated Carpet Group Limited • AT Industries • ATP Adhesive Systems • Avena Carpets Ltd • Axminster Carpets • Aym Syntex Ltd • Bajong • Ball & Young • Balterio • Beaulieu International Group • Benott Ltd • Betap Tufting BV • BMK Flooring • Brintons • British Wool Marketing Board • Brockway Carpets • Bronte Carpets • Campen Machinery • Canadia Wood • Carpet Line Direct • Carpet Recycling • Cavalier Carpets • Central Flooring • Classis Carpets & Rugs • Computers For Flooring • Condor Carpets • Contempo Carpets Ltd • Contract Flooring Association • Contract Flooring Journal • Coralie Flooring UK • Cormar Carpets • Crown Floors • Cybergold • Darekaou Industry Co Ltd • Distinctive Flooring
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• DS Supplies • DSI Industrial Sewing Machines • Earthwerks • Edel Telenzo Carpets • Edge Equipment Hire Ltd • Egger • ETC Rugs • Everbuild Building Products Ltd - A Sika Company • F&X Carpets • F.Ball & Co Ltd • Factory Flooring Outlet • Fells Carpets • Fiberlane GMBH • Flair Rugs • Flexible Reinforcements Limited • Flexorand GMBH • Flooring Sales Ltd • Footfall Flooring • Foshan Zhongkejigang Technoloy Co • Furlong Flooring • Furlong Flooring Wood Division • Gaskell Wool Rich • Gemini Adhesives • General Finishes • Gooch Oriental Carpets • Granorte • Greenacres Artificial Grass • H & V Carpets • Hadfields • Hall’s • Hangzhou Karino Imp&Exp. Co. Ltd. • Hanson Plywood Ltd • Havwoods Accessories • Hugh Mackay • Interfloor • Interiors Monthly • J2 Flooring • Janser • Jason Carpets Co Ltd, Shijiazhuang • Jaymart Rubber & Plastics Limited • Jewel Blade Limited
• Jiangsu Beier Decoration Materials Co. Ltd • Jiangsu Seesun Building Material Co. Ltd • Jumpax • Karndean DesignFlooring Ltd • Karpet King • Kenburn Carpet Crusher • Kenton Floors • Kersaint Cobb & Company • Kingsmead Carpets • KJC Floorcoverings • Lano • Lifestyle Floors • Lovelin of London • MagiGLIDE UK • Mahestan Carpet • Manx Carpets • MasterPiece Systems Ltd • Maxzara • Mayne Computer Technology Limited • Mercado • Merryfield Group • Metro Group • Millennium Weavers • Moduleo • Mr Tomkinson • Novostrat • Oriental Weavers • Ornate Rugs • Packexe • Penthouse Carpets • Plastic Extruders • Ponceblanc • Quick-Step • Rama Carpets • RFMS UK • Rol-lite Blinds • Rylands Flooring • Sebo (UK) • Simplay Rugs • Smart Direct (Europe)
• Spotnails • Stairrods (UK) • Stauf Adhesive UK • Steinel (UK) Limited • Storacon • Stroolmount UK ltd • Supreme Rugs • TCS - The Carpet Specialists • The Reclaimed Flooring Company • The Stocklists Magazine • The Ultimate Rug Company Co • The Vintage and Modern Rug Company Ltd • Thomas Witter • Tilemaster Adhesives • Timbertherm Flooring Ltd • Tomorrow's Contract Floors • Tramex Meters • Tribal Rugs • Tuskbond Flooring Products - Sanglier • Ulster Carpets • Unifloor • V4 Wood Flooring • Victoria Carpets • Vorwerk Carpets • Welspun UK • Westco Flooring • Western Cork • Wharncliffe Business Systems • Whitestone Weavers • Wilkies All Floors • Wolff Tools (Uzin Ltd) • Woodpecker Flooring • WoolSafe • Workwear Your Way Ltd • WTC Workwear • YTD Limited • Zhejiang Kingdom Plastics Industry Co. Ltd • Zhejiang Shiyou Timber Co Ltd
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Opening times Sunday 18th September: 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday 19th September: 9.30am – 5.30pm Tuesday 20th September: 9.30am – 4.00pm
Show Highlights for 2016 Speakers’ Corner This year’s free of charge seminars will be taking place at ‘Speakers Corner’ and will focus on helping visitors and exhibitors alike market products and businesses: how to price products, make social media work for your company, carpet recycling, caring for wool & trends. Top interiors website Houzz will be speaking together with leading designer Vanessa Brady of Scarlet Opus. Social Media marketing is well covered with several expert speakers and Alan Best of the Flooring Sustainability Partnership and Jane Gardner of Carpet Recycling UK will explore environmental issues. A full seminar programme will feature in our September issue. The Wool Trends Centre The Campaign for Wool and British Wool will present an exciting, design-led installation in the centre of the Wool Trends area, which is the hub for http://www.woolretailer.com, providing all wool retailers free sign-up to the industry’s latest educational and interactive online promotion. The fully styled central display area will show off the latest trends while being surrounded by industry leading names. The Demo Zones Continuing on from the success of last year, the free demonstrations will take place in the Kings Suite of the exhibition halls, alongside the popular Trends Hub and Seminar Theatre. Set across two Halls, Hall B and Hall M; the demonstrations have been split into Subfloor & Tool Demonstrations and Floor Finishes Demonstrations and are run for another year, by CFA/FITA/NICF. The full programme of demonstrations will feature in our September issue. Carpet Fitter of The Year 2016 The National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers (NCIF) have re-launched the Carpet Fitter of the Year Competition after a fifteen year hiatus. The grand final will take place over the first two days of The Flooring Show on 18 and 19 September at the Harrogate International Centre. Wool Carpet Focus Group The Wool Carpet Focus Group / Curtis Wool Direct stand have come up with something a little different. Members of the WCFG will have some great new wool carpet ranges on display and the Smiling Sheep in Pink Shades will be featured in many ways around the show - looking cool #naturally. Ask The Experts A new feature to the 2016 Show, Consult Yorkshire is hosting a live panel of experts to cover the widest range of business issues such as legal, marketing, financial, pensions and energy saving. “There was a real buzz in 2015 and this year’s event is getting bigger and better,” says event director Wendy Adams. “The success of the show now attracts top quality presentations by exhibitors and key contributors from across the interiors and flooring industry. The content in this year’s show is superb – making it a must-not-miss occasion for everyone in the industry.”
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Rol-lite Blinds positive partnerships
Following the positive new partnerships created as a result of exhibiting at last year’s Flooring Show, Rol-lite Blinds are delighted to return again this September. This time around they have a slightly larger floor space allowing us to show a more diverse range of products. The decision to exhibit at The Flooring Show was partly based on the findings of a customer survey undertaken which identified that existing carpets/ flooring specialist customers sell more blinds than their soft furnishing customers. This was an intriguing finding and led them to pursue new partnerships within the carpet and flooring sector. At the upcoming exhibition they will be showing how straight forward window blinds are to install. There will also be a daily prize for the person who can install their no drill Perfect Fit blinds in the quickest time. Hall B Stand 12 • 0161 338 2681 • www.rol-lite.co.uk
Adam celebrating in colour
In May 1991 an iconic range of carpets was launched by Adam Carpets. 25 years on they will be celebrating the anniversary of Fine Worcester Twist. From an initial range of 20 colours, Fine Worcester Twist has become synonymous for its colour, its quality and its style. For the show Adam will be marking the landmark with a stunning stand carpet made up from current Fine Worcester colours. They will also be showcasing the colours that have made up the range over the 25 years and give an insight into how the range morphed from the original 20 colours into the 65 that is in the range today. Hall C Stand 68 • 01562 822247 • www.adamcarpets.com
Cormar showcase sensations
At this year’s Flooring Show in Harrogate, Cormar Carpets will showcase the latest additions to its portfolio of successful carpet collections, as well as unveiling new collections for the autumn. This year saw Cormar launch new range Sensation Supreme – the fifth member of the easy clean Sensation portfolio. Made from 100% two ply Luxelle soft polypropylene, it is the combination of a deep pile in a heavier pile weight and the extra twist in the yarn which gives the range a unique, distinctive, luxurious look and feel. Three classic collections – Malabar Two Fold, Avebury and Oaklands - have also undergone revamps, with new colours and textures, and will be on display throughout the show. Visitors to the stand will also get the chance to see the recent updates to Cormar’s successful online web portal. Hall A Stand 17/18 • 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk
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F.Ball & Co Ltd putting on performance
F. Ball and Co. Ltd, will be showcasing their most popular high performance flooring products at the Flooring Show in Harrogate, along with a selection of recently launched products. This year will also see F. Ball unveiling a completely new stand design at the show. A range of F. Ball products, including contractor favourite Fast Track 30 smoothing underlayment, will also be demonstrated in the CFA/FITA/NICF Demo Zone, in Hall B, throughout the exhibition. Flooring contractors will also have the opportunity to sign up for the F. Ball Loyalty Card scheme on the stand, which rewards contractors every time they buy F. Ball products and is free to join for contractors. Loyalty card members gain access to a wide range of exclusive benefits, including cashback on purchases and access to F. Ball’s monthly newsletter, F. Talk. Richard Harris, F. Ball Marketing Manager, said: “We always look forward to coming along to The Flooring Show, but this year we are particularly looking forward to meeting and thanking the contractors who voted us number one adhesive and smoothing underlayment supplier in the 2016 CFJ/CFA awards.” Hall B Stand 1 • 01538 361 633 • www.f-ball.co.uk
Karndean Designflooring goes large Karndean Designflooring will debut its new LooseLay Longboard at the show, unveiling its largest plank design to date for residential and commercial spaces. LooseLay Longboard by Karndean Designflooring will feature 12 contemporary wood designs, all inspired by a wide mix of authentic European, American and Australian woods. Enhancing its already established and popular Karndean LooseLay flooring range, this new collection introduces the UK¹s largest loose lay vinyl plank design in a 1500mm x 250mm format. “With demand increasing for our Karndean LooseLay in residential and commercial interiors alike, we¹re delighted to enhance our offering with new designs and in a unique plank format,” commented Scott Cochrane, UK sales director of Karndean Designflooring. “It means our retailers have a new format to offer when customers are looking for extra impact in larger spaces and require less time for installation. Available to order from September, LooseLay Longboard by Karndean Designflooring offers a 0.55mm wear layer and lifetime residential guarantee. Hall C Stand 13/29 • 01386 820100 • www.karndean.com
Ball and Young warm welcome
A warm welcome is waiting for you when you walk on the Ball & Young stand and feel Cloud 9 Caviar & Crystal beneath your feet. which is pure luxury under the carpet. Every new carpet deserves a new Cloud 9 Underlay. Come celebrate the Queen’s birthday and enjoy this year’s theme of the city of London, with Beefeaters, Guardsmen and not forgetting the Royal Corgi, guaranteed to make you smile and help promote Cloud 9 proudly made in the UK. If you are looking for an underlay that has a high specification, look no further than the New Cast Iron, HC, DS, IMO rated also stretch fit application. The Floorline range of accessories now includes stick down metals proudly made in the UK. Samples boards on the stand
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Harrogate show preview
RFMS-UK made to measure RFMS-UK will be demonstrating the latest versions of their market leading Estimating software available on both desktop and mobile. Measure handles complex blueprint requirements as well as simple plans with 3 different products on offer. In addition to the Measure Estimating software RFMS-UK will be showing their back office Stock Control and Accounting software which integrates with the Measure software to help take you from estimate right through to order, stock requisition and fitting. Come and see us on stands M29/M29a Hall M Stand 29/29A • 01695 716555 • www.rfms-uk.com
WoolSafe cleaning up After last year’s successful ‘It’s Cool To Buy Wool #Naturally’ campaign, The WoolSafe Organisation finds itself back in Harrogate and back in front of retailers demonstrating just how easy wool is to clean and maintain. WoolSafe will be supporting the Wool Carpet Focus Group’s core messages promoting wool carpet’s amazing bounce-back-ability and clean-ability. Red wine and coffee will be carelessly thrown over wool carpet samples and the team will demonstrate, in front of a live audience of retailers, successful stain removal technique using just a WoolSafe Approved general spotter and paper towels. “If we want retailers to be convinced in the abilities of wool carpets then there is no better way of getting the message across than live demonstrations,” said Steve Bakker, WoolSafe Marketing Manager. “Seeing is believing, so look out for lots of demonstrations showing the many attributes of wool carpet at this year’s show!” “From product certification to education, training and the promotion of professional services, The WoolSafe Organisation endorses the wonder of wool like few others can and we are very much looking forward to playing an integral part in The Flooring Show once again” concludes Steve. Hall C Stand 1/2 • 01943 850 817 • www.woolsafe.org
Manx open the box Manx Carpets have announced the relaunch of Pandora Plains their flagship twist range with a new modern colour palette and the added addition of mothproofing. It comes in four pile weights, 32oz, 40oz, 50oz and a luxury 60oz in 4 and 5 metre wide giving a comprehensive choice of options and price points for the home. With a palette of plain carpet shades, Pandora Plains is made from 80% wool, 15% polypropylene and 5% meltbond . Donegal is a new 60oz wool carpet range made using course gauge machinery to create two textures - chunky 1/4 gauge cable loop and 1/2 gauge chunky knot design in six natural heather shades made from 100% undyed 3 ply wool. The latest addition to its Easy Living family of easy clean carpets is Luxury Comfort – a classic harmony of a soft touch carpet combined with excellent performance. Luxury Comfort is a 100% 2 ply polypropylene carpet where the subtle shades and de-lustred fibre give an instant look of refinement and comfort. Hall C Stand 12 • 01827 831434 • www.manxcarpets.co.uk
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Thomas Witter innovation on show Welcome to the World of Thomas Witter Carpets where you can look forward to some real innovation on their stand at Harrogate this year. Thomas Witter Carpets will launch two innovative collections at the exhibition, both designed to increase sales and margins in the independent retail sector. These ranges will be available on a semi exclusive basis, so please ensure you visit the stand to sign up for an opportunity you just can't afford to miss!!! Thomas Witter Carpets are a British company and support the British Carpet Industry, and thrive on the support of their independent network of retailers. New customers are always welcome to the World of Thomas Witter Carpets.
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Distinctive natural inspiration Distinctive Flooring takes its inspiration from natural products and then re-designs them for modern living. There are 7 fantastic collections to choose from like the traditional Vintage Parquet or the register embossed ranges like Signature and Italian or the new Heritage that’s available in 6 colours with random board widths giving more of a bespoke finish. This year is a fantastic opportunity for retailers and suppliers to see how floor design has moved on. You will find creative ideas with mono chrome, inspirational designs with chevrons and distinctive half bond oaks. Visitors to Distinctive Flooring will also be able to see the new designs in the ever popular Revolution carpet tile along with the latest creation from their UK manufacturing plant Sky Line collection. Hall A Stand 5 • 01274 655694 • www.distinctiveflooring.co.uk
ACG profit protectors The primary function of ACG is to enhance the profitability and competitiveness exclusively for all its members. Their approach is one of non interference as they respect all members who remain fiercely independent. ACG is a non-profit making organisation with a collective strength of over 280 stores who between them own the group. This gives them extra integrity as ACG is self funding from annual subscription and remain highly respected with the main industry suppliers. The priority is to negotiate the best discounted prices along with over 3 months promotional activity. In addition to this as a collective group ACG has negotiated annual percentage rebates which are all paid directly from preferred suppliers to members. Prices are important but members also want protection from Internet and Home sellers as they are increasingly feeling more threatened. ACG can help as they have invested in creating an exclusive number of own label options for over 100 of the most popular selling ranges. This fantastic collection covering all styles and price points are backed by exclusive class leading point of sale. Hall C Stand 64 • 01942 825520 • www.smartercarpets.com
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Millstek master machines
Millstek now represents Titan Baratto Cornely and their range of the renown Titan sewing machines for carpet edging, tape binding and fringing. Hofmann Handtuft-Technik GmbH, who in addition to their famous hand tufting gun have hand and table shearing, bevelling and carving machines, will be at the show. Flexorand GmbH offer their affordable portable tape Speedbinder machine and ranges of 22mm and 120 mm binding tapes which will be demonstrated at the show. Fiberlane GmbH have a range of primary and secondary backings for all kinds of tufting processes using cotton, jute, polypropylene, polyester and acrylic filament and spun yarns. Hitex from Sweden offer their highly successful Robotic Tufting machine which they operate and continually develop themselves. This machine can change the pile height and cutting on the fly on an individual tuft basis creating 3D and textured designs. Hall C Stand 20 01616208563 www.millstek.com
Ulster oozing style The Flooring Show is one of Ulster's favourite weeks of the year, and the team are eager to unveil some brand new ranges. Alongside five contemporary additions to the Ulster Velvet range, Ulster will be previewing a stunning new collection named "Watercolours". These textural designs ooze a cool, ethereal style and will be an exciting addition to the Ulster portfolio. Launching at Harrogate for the first time will be "Fusion". As the name suggests, the inspiration for this range is a fusion of re-discovered classic designs that have a resonance in many different areas of interior design. The designs maintain their familiarity but have been revisited to have a completely modern feel. Ulster are also pleased to be expanding their Bespoke Rug Binding service in Autumn 2016. Hall C Stand 33 • 028 3833 4433 • www.ulstercarpets.com
Packexe onward and upward Packexe is once again excited to be attending The Flooring Show and is looking forward to another successful weekend meeting new and existing customers alike. They will have a suite of products available to try, with the Carpet and Hardfloor Protection films taking centre stage, accompanied by their smaller but equally important counterparts, The Edge for Carpet and The Edge for Hardfloor. They will also be showcasing the Fleece protector which gives extra padded protection for wooden or laminate flooring plus other delicate interior surfaces. Packexe continues to lead the field in protection films featuring in many shows on television such as House Doctor and DIY SOS. Come and chat with them as it always great to hear about your new product developments and experiences. Hall B Stand 53 • 01392 438191 • www.packexe.co.uk
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Laser Measure dream tool MeasureSquare iPad mobile estimation App and FloorLink Cloud based CRM and Job Management software, has changed the way thousands of flooring companies big and small across the globe, manage customer leads, provide fast, accurate, and professional quotations in the customer’s home. “M2 is the tool you have been dreaming of,” says Nigel Welsh of Laser Measure. “It is an affordable estimation solution that will pay for itself time and time again.” M2 mobile handles measure estimating and layout of carpet, tile, vinyl, wood, laminate and line items such as underlay, transitions, floor preparation, welding, labour charges for retail and small to medium commercial jobs. You can measure floor and stairways accurately using Leica Disto laser measuring tools and specify and estimate flooring products, add-ons, line and labour items by “drag and drop” with instant seam layout; optimised to avoid waste. Nigel Welsh pictured third from the right with Steven Wang CEO of MeasureSquare Corp and the MeasureSquare team at Surface’s Flooring show 2016 Las Vegas. Hall Q Stand 7 • 03302 233946 • www.measuresquare.co.uk
Axminster updates Devonia Hot on the heels of Myth and Moor and the award winning Royal Borough collections the Axminster team will be showcasing updated Devonia colours, a new stocked contract collection and their latest woven collections. Supporting the Campaign for Wool’s Trends Centre at the show, Axminster remain committed to producing only the finest wool carpets – responding to the consumer desire for sustainable, safe and high performance carpets for both residential and commercial installations. Hall C Stand 17 • 01297 32244 • www.axminster-carpets.co.uk
Brintons custom design to a deadline Don’t miss Brintons new QuickWeave collection at The Flooring Show. Targeted at the contract market this woven 80/20 axminster range offers a short turnaround time of just 6 weeks, whilst still delivering all of the quality, expertise and passion you would expect from Brintons. A huge range of designs are available in a selection of colourways and once you have selected the one you like you also have a choice of five quality specifications from 7 to 11 row. Brintons design team have created a variety of styles to reflect today’s trends with contemporary patterns complementing transitional styles such as plaids, stripes, geometric, abstract and layered design themes. QuickWeave is ideal for installers and hospitality clients who are working on assignments with tight deadlines. Andrew Wilcock, Group Marketing Manager, comments: “The interiors industry can often be a fast paced environment as many of our clients are working on large scale projects under tight timeframes. That’s why QuickWeave was a natural step for Brintons as it allows for the creation of the high quality carpets that we are renowned but within a fraction of the time associated with custom projects.” Hall C Stand 23/51 • T 0800 505055 • www.brintons.net/quickweave
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Campaign for Wool trend setters The Campaign for Wool will once again host the industry’s leading names in wool carpets set around an innovative wool display at the centre of the Wool Trends area in Hall C. Additionally, it will showcase the latest Homes & Gardens Wool supplement which will launch the first consumer promotion of WoolRetailer.com - promoting the UK’s accredited wool flooring retailers to consumers. There will be seminars on WoolRetailer.com at the event. Retailers sign up for WoolRetailer.com at Stand C69. Hall C Wool trends Centre • www.WoolRetailer.com
Stairrods black to the future Stairrods UK are excited to introduce a textured black finish to their Premier Trim solid brass Range. The additional black finish brings the total to 10 high quality finishes available in 4 sizes: 90cm, 100cm, 180cm and 270cm. The Premier Trim Range is supplied in any colour, profile or size combination with no split tube charge. This allows the retailer or flooring contractor to price trims on a job to job basis and up sell when a quality installation is required. Stairrods are also introducing additional profiles to their Premier Trim range. Hall B Stand 34 • 01207 591176 • www.stairrods.co.uk
Kersaint Cobb pod POS Kersaint Cobb are looking forward to returning to Harrogate this year and showcasing new products. The company will be launching their latest in-store product displays - a set of three funky pods in the vibrant brand colours, which present their extensive offering of carpets and naturals in a unique and compact design. Visitors will be able to see newly launched Seasilk in all its glory laid on the stand – with a commercial rating it is a great choice for environments with heavy footfall. Visitors will also see Kersaint Cobb’s new hospitality collection of FSC certified, commercially finished Oak flooring on display for the first time. Available in various widths, thicknesses and a herringbone design - the on-trend palette for this collection was inspired by London’s architectural highlights. Hall A Stand 13/21 • 01675 430 430 • www.kersaintcobb.co.uk
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Interfloor one-stop-shop Visitors will be able to see Interfloor¹s best in class underlays sporting clean new looks and upgraded technical specifications, plus some new additions to the portfolio designed to support retailers by providing an exceptional ‘one-stop-shop’ supplying everything needed for the installation of floor coverings from one professional supplier. Interfloor has refreshed its heritage underlay brand Duralay to position it as the contractors’ brand of choice and for more technical applications in the home such as under wood flooring and with underfloor heating. The best-selling luxury underlay in the UK, Tredaire has also been updated and more contemporary-styled POS materials, include a new foot tester. The Interfloor stand will also include the Duralay Durafit System, trusted for heavy-wear areas, which has new exclusive Bacloc backing and higher bonding achieved with new Durafit double-stick adhesives to give the system greater dimensional stability. Hall B Stand 16/31 • 01706 213131 • www.interfloor.com
British Wool going for gold The British Wool Marketing Board will introduce the new British Wool Gold Label this year as part of its Premium Label Partnership programme. The Gold Label will represent carpets and products that have more than 70% British Wool within the wool content. This will join the existing Blue Shepherd’s Crook label and the Platinum label. British Wool will also host the retailer sign-up for the Campaign for Wool’s WoolRetailer.com Accreditation. Hall C Stand 40 • 01274 688666 • www.britishwool.org.uk
Victoria portfolio of performance Victoria Carpets will show the full breadth of its portfolio of performance carpets with the presentation of the ‘new’ 80/20 Tudor Twist, a significant synthetic offer as well as other smart natural textured ranges with a new design and colours.. Tudor Twist oozes quality and luxury - full details are given on page 17 of this issue. To meet the continued and increasing demand for natural and richly textured products, Victoria are also introducing two ranges by the Autumn. Sisal Weave (pictured right) is being refreshed with a colour palette of 8 utterly beautiful new shades and new Rustic Jewels is retaining the existing Harmony design and a fantastic new Herringbone, sharing a sophisticated, on-trend colour palette of 8 colours. The demand for synthetic carpets continues to grow and Victoria meets the challenge with Aura in 100% Colourloc PP, in 50oz which has 20 gorgeous shades and Shimmer in 45 & 65oz weights with a palette of 8 neutral shades with subtle lustre. Shimmer’s superior 100% tex-LOC polyester 2ply yarn creates understated opulence and a contemporary twist with excellent appearance retention. Victoria’s final surprise is their posh new Wilton Collection. What a little gem this is… it’s delicious, unique and absolutely stunning. Hall C Stand 28 • 01562 749300 • www.victoriacarpets.com
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Crown Floors displays at the double With a stand double the size of last year there is no doubt that Crown Floors is becoming one of the UK’s most prolific carpet brands and on show will be two of its most popular collections in Greystoke and Kent House. Both ranges have been showing strong sales figures of late, homeowners appreciating the combination of style and value possessed by both ranges. The 1/8th cutpile Kent House features a range of sophisticated neutral colours including four modern greys, making a great choice for a wide range of properties in 100% Easy Clean two-ply yarn. Greystoke’s refined 1/10th cutpile brings assured elegance, once again crafted from 100% Easy Clean two-ply yarn. In a palette awash with neutral tones versatility is maintained, while four greys bring on-trend appeal making Greystoke a carpet with all-round appeal. Yet these exciting ranges are not the only story for Crown Floors at this year’s show, as the brand is bringing all of its display options to the halls of the Harrogate International Centre. From the established wall unit to new style range waterfall lecterns and the Familyproof Comfort 74-strong tombola, the selection is an impressive one. Hall A Stand 1 • 0800 0773301 • www.crownfloors.co.uk
F&X Carpets extending expectations Armed with three powerful concepts in carpet, F&X Carpets will show a total of 23 different carpet ranges now available across its Aevita, Suretex and Himalaya brands. “We’re coming to The Flooring Show with plenty to offer UK carpet retailers and look forward to demonstrating just how far we’ve come since we entered the market,” comments Gordon Hugo, national sales manager, F&X Carpets. “We are committed to providing independent UK retailers with a wide range of carpets that meet the expectations of homeowners and backed by the service expected of the industry’s leading brands.” For retailers looking for innovative solutions that will appeal to modern homes, the manufacturer will present Aevita carpets Ara and Lyra. These ontrend modern styles are made from 100% recycled PET fibre, bringing softness and stain-resistance and have been engineered to deliver a more natural appearance. Presented on an impressive branded two-sided waterfall lectern, Aevita is one of the hottest properties in residential carpet today. Hall M Stand 14/28 • 07976 607657 • www.fuxingcn.com
Flair Rugs super-stylish success Following its success at the January Furniture Show and Manchester Furniture Show, Flair Rugs brings its impressive rug portfolio to the halls of The Flooring Show this September. With SS16 launches already making their mark in retailers up and down the country, The Flooring Show will spearhead the launch of the company’s AW16 collection, with new collections and designs set to wow visitors at the three-day event. Stand C52 will be brimming with colour and texture, as Flair Rugs cements its position as a supplier of super-stylish rugs to suit all tastes and budgets. From the super shaggy Athena Collection to the intricate designs of Persia and Venice, recent and as yet unseen collections will be on view, proving that Flair Rugs is a must visit destination for visiting flooring, furniture and interior retailers looking for creativity and choice to enhance their stores. Gareth Davies, Sales and Marketing Director, comments: “The Flooring Show is a fitting way to conclude our exhibition calendar for 2016 as it provides the ideal platform to launch our AW16 introductions to leading retailers. We have not exhibited at the show for a few years now, but in recent times we have seen it go from strength to strength and are pleased to return to play a part in its revival. Hall C Stand 52 • 01457 850660 • www.flairrugs.com
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Edel Telenzo fast runners and rugs Famed for beautiful broadloom wool carpets, Edel Telenzo is coming to The Flooring Show with a brand new service, the Rugs & Runners concept. Turning any of the manufacturer’s wool wall-to-wall collections into a bespoke size area rug or runner, Rugs & Runners gives homeowners freedom to create the perfect addition to their home. Every rug or runner can be edged in one of 87 different options covering leather, felt, cotton and linen; each in a choice of colours that can complement or contrast the chosen style. Edges are five-cm wide for leather, felt and linen for a balanced and elegant look; while cotton comes in a one-cm width for an understated finish. “We’re really delighted to be introducing the Rugs & Runners concept to our UK retailers at The Flooring Show,” comments Annemarie Hadders, marketing manager, Edel Telenzo. “Bringing another quality service and with just a four-week lead time, the concept broadens our appeal and ability to provide retailers with a service that capitalises on the Edel Telenzo brand and our reputation for beautiful wool carpets.” All rugs and runners feature Edel Telenzo’s proprietary Ceneva backing that provides improved fire resistance and emits no odour, along with a unique anti-slip finish that keeps the rug firm footed on the glossiest of hard floors. Presented in a striking box, initially available in limited supply, retailers need to be quick to be the first to offer this service to customers. Hall C Stand 67 • 01422 374417 • www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk
Quick-Step bigger and better The new Majestic laminate and Massimo engineered wood collections will be a focal point for trade visitors looking for the latest in interior design with the presention of the largest and widest planks in their category. Majestic improves on the famed Largo collection, delivering an impressive 24 x 205cm plank with water-resistance, unparalleled authentic looks and unique bevel technology. Using the same groundbreaking technology first revealed in the innovative Impressive collection, Majestic provides an extra-wide and extra-long laminate floor that delivers incredible realism and superb toughness in 10 breathtaking decors – a world-exclusive for The Flooring Show. Quick-Step will also underline the big and bold trend with the launch of Massimo, this time showcasing extra-wide and extra-long planks in the manufacturer’s premium Hardwood construction. These hugely impressive wood floors will be on show in select decors, all with the ability to add a truly luxurious finish to interiors. Hall B Stand 5 • www.quick-step.co.uk
Cavalier colourful Cosmo Cavalier will be returning to Harrogate this year on stand C41 as part of the British Pavillion. With a new stand, ten new products and developments of existing ranges, this year is going to be their busiest yet. Harrogate will see the launch of Cosmopolitan, their brand new 1/8th gauge twist, completely re-coloured with a pallete of twenty four sophisticated plain tones to suit all styles of decor which is available in three qualities and two widths. Also on display will be Cavalier’s new Stain-less Serenity polypropylene range, in two luxurious qualities. Visitors will also get a preview of Silken the latest addition to the easy clean collection with a unique, super deep, ultra fine, multi-ply polyester pile, which is sure to turn heads. Hall C Stand 41 • 01254 268 000 • www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk
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Lano leading the way Lano will be leading the way with the X Concept, a recent addition to the Lano stable, and one taking the market by storm. With exquisite wool, polyamide, bamboo and Smartstrand styles, the eye catching wall units will showcase the very best in premium luxury carpets at the UK’s largest flooring show. Comprising beautiful carpets that demonstrate how the use of different fibres produce diversity in look, colour and texture, the X Concept will welcome two new additions at this year’s show. Soft Reflections will be the latest arrival to the SmartStrand stable. Beautifully soft and enjoying the durability and stain-resistance of this innovative fibre, the new collection comes in 12 colours from oatmeal and natural wicker through to ocean wave and snowfall; even the lightest shades seeing stains simply removed with water. The second development for X Concept to be launched at The Flooring Show comes with the introduction of Casanova, a new luxurious polyamide style. A wonderful thick pile carpet, this range is ideally suited for rugs, an option available across all X Concept ranges. In addition to these developments, Lano will also reveal updates to established favourites including updated colours in the entry-level polypropylene Essenz brand, for both Startwist and Heathertwist and the latest syles in the popular Touchdown Collection including Oblique Ultimate and Oblique Superior, Fascination, Imagination and Genius. Hall M Stand 19 • 00800 5266 5266 • www.lano.com
Plastex making an entrance On display from Plastic Extruders will be the Frontrunner Entrance Matting system. Manufactured from extruded open grid PVC, the system offers a fully adaptable product for scraping, drying and brushing footwear when entering a building. The latest additions to the range – Frontrunner SB and SB plus – offer an engineered entrance mat on a roll, ready to cut as required. Hall B Stand 49 • 01268 571116 • www.plastexmatting.com
Granorte stocking up on service Granorte will present a dedicated UK stock collection of its floor and wall finishes for the first time, revealing a brand new POS unit. With natural cork aesthetic options for glue-down (Original and Original+) and click-together installation (GFix), wood-effect vinyl floors with the acoustic, comfort and thermal benefits of cork (Vinyl); as well as a range of cork wall tiles and the unique Leather, there is an option for any requirment. Paulo Rocha, Granorte, comments: “The Flooring Show will be the first time we’ve presented our brand new stock collection to retailers from across the country. We’re really confident that the new-found service levels will encourage an even wider selection of retailers to try the wonders of cork, a sustainable surface that is increasingly highly regarded by the interior design community.” A total of 46 different products are available within the UK Stock Collection, with an additional eight Leather decors to order. The Granorte UK Stock Collection is available from stock for delivery from just 48-hours. Hall B Stand 44 • 01785 711131 • www.granorte.co.uk
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Earthwerks inspired by nature and style The evolution of this worldwide brand, with over 25 years of experience in LVT, is a brilliant portfolio of the latest trends in design and colour. Earthwerks’ motto 'We are LVT' confirms this status. The Harrogate Floor Show will showcase their latest Styl’It range; a trendy collection of herringbone that encapsulates traditional elegance, and contemporary form. You can visit Earthwerks on stand B55 to discuss partnership opportunities in all their ranges, from dry-back to loose lay to Clic. And also ask the team about Earthwerks’ accessories such as underlayment, skirtings and feature strips to help round up your offer. Hall B Stand 55 • T + 1 361 883 1706 • www.earthwerks.co.uk
Masterpiece taking the tablet Customers will be impressed in their home by the professional presentation of this new technology MasterPiece. There is a clear attraction here for those who have already invested in an ipad or Android tablet. However, the new version has a further benefit by saving to the cloud, so jobs are backed up and immediately available to colleagues back in the store. The new version has many of the usability benefits of traditional PC based MasterPiece. For example, the drawing and measuring of rooms is done the same way as when using paper and pencil. In addition, the new stairway builder provides a significantly faster way of defining the components of a stairway. The main joy, however, will be not having to spend the evening wading through a backlog of plans. Hall C Stand 75 • 01737 355831 • www.masterpiece-system.com
CRUK seminars to recycle Retailers can gain practical advice and tips on how to recycle carpets that can generate significant savings on disposal costs in two seminar sessions hosted by Carpet Recycling UK at the Harrogate Flooring Show. CRUK, the industry’s association for recycling and reusing carpet, will also be exhibiting at stand M35 during the three-day event. Both seminar sessions will begin with a talk from Jane Gardner of CRUK and will provide an overview of the latest developments in carpet recycling and updates on its progress towards its 60% landfill diversion target by 2020. Landfill diversion of carpets has increased from 2% to 31% over the past eight years. The first seminar at 3pm on Sunday will incorporate a talk from Simon Wells of Kenburn Waste Management, a CRUK member, who will explain how compacting waste can help to bulk up carpet volumes for onward transport to recyclers and ultimately save money on waste disposal costs. On Tuesday at 10.45am following Jane’s update, Peter Steel of Linney Cooper, another CRUK member, will unveil ‘The Secret of Carpet Recycling’ and outline the thought processes and steps that retailers should consider to make recycling work for them. Commenting on the achievements of Carpet Recycling UK, Director Laurance Bird said: “Thanks to on-going support from our core funders who are leading the way for sustainability within the carpet value chain, the reuse and recycling of waste carpet across the UK continues to rise year on year. This is very encouraging, yet there is still much that we can do. Our seminar was the best-attended in 2015, so we’re delighted to have been allocated two seminar slots at this year’s show.” Hall M Stand 35 • 0161 440 8325 • www.carpetrecyclinguk.com
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Academy positive professionals Featuring at the show as part of partner Quick-Step’s exhibition space, The Academy for Excellence in Flooring will demonstrate to visitors the many advantages of accreditation to the Quick-Step Master Installer Scheme, as well as other courses available at the state-of-the-art facility. The Quick-Step Master Installer programme is regarded as one of the UK’s foremost professional flooring certification schemes, offering installers a manufacturer-backed workmanship warranty alongside a suite of advantages including a listing on the www.quick-step.co.uk website. After an intensive three-day course, passing installers are then able to enjoy a close association with the Quick-Step brand. “For many homeowners, Quick-Step is regarded as the brand leader in laminate and wood flooring and is quickly growing in stature for its LIVYN vinyl flooring too,” comments Lee Thompson, technical manager, Academy for Excellence. “Qualified Master Installers have cited this as a reason for embarking on the course and have reported very positively on the return in business from being associated with the Quick-Step name.” With over 1,000 requests per month for Master Installers received through the www.quick-step.co.uk website alone, it is clear that consumers are increasingly opting for the very best professionals to fit their floor. Hall B Stand 5 • www.quick-step-academy.co.uk
Merryfield a cut above DS Supplies lots 4 all DS Supplies Ltd will be launching their new “One 4 All” Trojan CombiOne profile, one profile for all floor types at The Flooring Show. This profile transitions floor heights from 7-21mm and is suitable for laminate, semi-solid, engineered and solid wood floors. It is available in 1m & 2m lengths in a realwood veneer, which is a natural product and available in Oak, Smoked Oak, Steamed Beech, Limed Oak and Walnut. The company will also be showcasing some of their DIY products like the new ‘Trojan Soft Wax repair Kit’ and ‘Trojan Professional Floor Repair Kit’ which are both also suitable for furniture repairs along with a ‘Rotary Display’ concept which includes their Magi Mop, Magi Floor Spray Cleaner and Floor Gloss. Hall M Stand 10 +353 (0)1 4011666 www.dssupplies.com
Merryfield, the UK manufacturer of roll cutting and slitting machines for the flooring industry, are ready to tailor their technology to your exact needs. Many leading retailers and wholesale distributors take advantage of their UK based service and sales facility for their daily roll cutting requirements Merryfield’s in-house design team and technicians work closely with you, the client, to give you exactly the machines required. Always seeking to push the boundaries of innovation they enjoy the challenge of new concepts and technology to develop products or processes. In today’s modern industries Merryfield are pleased to have been at the forefront of many such ventures. Hall B Stand 51 01422 373799 www.carpetcuttingmachines.co.uk
Next month: Seminar and event schedules plus hall-by-hall floor plans and more previews of new products and innovations...
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It’s Magic
Cyb Cybergold
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Mastercraft Rugs
Importers and distributors of European and Oriental rugs since 1982
Kashqai Kashqai is a five-star quality rug made from 100% worsted wool with a dense yarn of 670,000 points per square metre so it will stand up to heavy wear anywhere in the home. Inspired by the nomadic Qashqai tribes, these are classic, authentic oriental designs in both full rug, runner and patchwork options.
MATERIAL 100% worsted wool yarn PILE HEIGHT Approx 8mm
SIZES AVAILABLE Runner: 67x275 Rugs: 80x160 / 135x200 / 160x240 200x300 / 240 x 340 / 300x420
T 01282 694565 sales@mastercraftrugs.co.uk www.mastercraftrugs.co.uk
19 Kenyon Road, Lomeshaye Industrial Estate, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 5SP. from The The Stocklists Stocklists
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