Proudly independent SMG

SMG are the largest flooring group in the UK with over 430 retail outlets. SMG Members proudly retain their complete independence while enjoying the most profitable and comprehensive benefits package around.

Established retailers with existing direct accounts will still benefit from SMG’s special pricing, rebates and promotions to improve their profitability and competitiveness. In addition to these financial advantages, members without direct accounts can still access products from any Approved Supplier via the unique central purchasing scheme.

At this year’s Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show, SMG will be showcasing the latest additions to their supplier portfolio and offers for members. There will be all the latest in show offers and updates on initiatives from the Group. SMG look forward to seeing Members at the Show and discussing all the new advantages exclusive to SMG Members.

Stand D300 • T 0118 932 3832 • www.smg-group.co.uk

Know your waste Carpet Recycling UK

Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) is urging visitors to BGNFS to bring knowledge and information of their current waste and recycling contracts with them if they want help in finding sustainable solutions for their carpet and textile flooring wastes.

The not-for-profit association will be offering advice on latest outlets for carpet and textile flooring wastes with retailers and manufacturers alike.

CRUK Manager Adnan Zeb-Khan says: “We’re encouraging people to come equipped with knowing their existing waste and recycling contracts, such as how much they spend, which contractors they use, and to have some knowledge about their different waste streams and where they are going.

“With this preparation and by understanding your waste streams and all associated costs, we can then see if we’re able to help them further.”

Latest CRUK figures reveal that the industry is diverting approximately 70% of textile flooring waste from landfill. Around 470,000 tonnes of carpet and textile flooring waste arises annually in the UK.

Stand P260 • T 0161 440 8325 • www.carpetrecyclinguk.com