The Stocklists - May 2009

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FlooringNews

BRITAIN’S No. 1 FLOORCOVERING MAGAZINE FOR THE RETAIL AND CONTRACT MARKET

Stain resistant | Secondary backing | Affordable luxury | Heavy domestic

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Ticks all the right boxes!

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STAIN RESISTANT HIGH QUALITY LUXURIOUS URIOUS PILE DESIGNED FOR MODERN MODER LIFE

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100% CAREFREE Polypropylene Fibres

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Manufactured using

2-PLY

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Set to be the Summer’s hottest seller!

Manufactured by Regency Carpets A LEADING UK MANUFACTURER OF QUALITY CARPETS Distributed by Furlong Flooring - ask your representative for details - see page 25.

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Stocklists

Have your say on flooring issues.

The new service from The Stocklists to give retailers more influence in their industry.

This month: Flooring Company Reps - how hard are they working for you? See page 39.

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Index

Monthly ‘Stocklisters’ shown in BOLD

s AFS ...............................................................................................................15.......020

Price list date

8805 8620 ..........September 2008 .......

= BRITISH WOOL ....................................................................................49.......01274 688 666 ..........—................................

H BROCKWAY

CARPETS LTD. ..................................................36,16.......01562 828200............December 2008 ......

H BRONTE

...................................................................................................17.......01282 862736............—................................

H CARPETS

OF KIDDERMINSTER. ..........................................20,21.......01299 827477............August 2008 .............

o CARPENTER ..........................................................................18,40,41,45.......01457 s COLUMBIA

861141............—................................

FLOORING .................................................................19.......0208 443 3322 ..........—................................

H CONTEMPORARY

LIFE ...........................................................................—.......01254 296829............—................................

H EDEL TELENZO

NEW LISTING ...................................................22.......01422 374417............—................................

n EASYLAY H FELLS

SYSTEMS....................................................................................39.......01423 887219............—................................

CARPETS ...................................................................................—.......01977 662211............—................................

n FITA................................................................................................................53.......01159

506836............—................................

n FLOORTRAIN.............................................................................................35.......01709

780505............—................................

u FLOORING UK........................................................................................47.......01704 536404............—................................ n FLOORWISE ..........................................................................................BC.......01509 H FURLONG s LITTNER H LOUIS

673974............—................................

FLOORING ................................................................24,25.......01772 696787............January 2009

HAMPTON.........................................................................23.......0208 520 8474 ..........—................................

DE POORTERE ......................................................................—.......0032 56 393 316.......—................................

H MOHAWK .................................................................................................26.......01282 n NICF ..............................................................................................................37.......0115

606992............—................................

958 3077 ..........—................................

s RACKHAMS.............................................................................................27.......02085319225 .............May/June n SELECT

s SOLENT WHOLESALE s STS

2009............

FLOORING ................................................................................34.......01945 420222............—................................

CARPET CO. LTD.......................28,43.......01243 774623............May/June 2009............

FLOORING DISTRIBUTORS NEW LISTING ..............29.......0845 341000 ..............—................................

n STAIRRODS

UK LIMITED................................................................46.......01207 591176............—................................

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FlooringNews

Flooring Company Reps: Are they working to boost your business?

Flooring forum: Retailers respond on industry issues...........39

Truly the best at Brintons

True Velvet wins top award ................................................31

A spring in the step at Carpenter

Profile: Underlay challenger goes for top position........40

Solent celebrates with service

Profile: 40th anniversary with sustained growth............43

Recognition for Ryalux

Design team scoops product award.................................38

Victoria victorious at Greendale

Buying group announces major contract renewal ........45

New UK laminate launch

Kronospan shows off high grade wood grain ................47

Flower on Flooring

Feature: Vinyl suppliers maintain momentum.................50

Clued-up retailers can drive new business

Voice of the Trade: Brockway’s Charles Annable ...........36

British Wool Column ..............................................49 Classified ..................................................................54, IBC

FlooringFactsheets

Woolsafe: the carpet care guide............................4-5

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SUPERTEX FURNISHING LTD ....................................................—.......01772 457070............—................................

Carpet trouble-shooter.............................................6-7

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THE ESTIMATORS ....................................................................................37.......01782 566626............—................................

Wholesaler Distribution Directory NEW....10-11

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u THE NATURAL FLOOR CO.................................................................45.......01737 823666............—................................ n THE WOOLSAFE n TRIPLE

ORGANISATION .........................................4,5.......01943 850817............—................................

KING.................................................................................................3.......01274 582056............—................................

H carpets/rugs/tiles © woods/laminates/smooths n accessories/services/organisations = fibres o underlay s wholesalers/distributors l adhesives

Pattern book..................................................................8 Carpet Company Directory NEW.................12-13

Carpet types ..................................................................9

Underlay........................................................................14 ISSN 0950-5024  Mayville Publishing Co. Ltd. 2009 Issue: 409 Every care is taken in compiling this magazine, but the proprietors assume no responsibility in the effects arising therefrom.

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Flooring factsheet Carpet care guide from WOOLSAFE The WOOLSAFE Mark has gone Green!

The WOOLSAFE Organisation has teamed up with ecolabelling authorities Green Seal and EcoLogo in North America, to enable those WOOLSAFE approved products that are ecologically responsible to be recognised and promoted as such.

Regular Maintenance

Regular cleaning will extend the life of a carpet and maintain its appearance.Vacuum clean regularly and thoroughly, which removes gritty dirt that can damage the fibres.

Deal with spillages as soon as possible, preferably the moment they occur.

Periodic Cleaning

When the carpet or rug reaches a stage where it could do with a really good clean, you can either do the job yourself, or you can call in a specialist carpet cleaning company.

If you are considering cleaning the carpet or rug yourself make sure to use only WOOLSAFE-approved products. Look for this mark on the bottle or package:

The Green WOOLSAFE Mark identifies those products that not only are the most suitable for wool and other quality carpets, but also have the right environmental characteristics.

WOOLSAFE-approved carpet care products have been independently and scientifically tested and are safe and effective for cleaning and maintaining all types of carpets and rugs.

General Rules for Spot Removal • Soak up liquids with white kitchen roll, tissues, toilet roll or clean cloth • Scoop up or scrape off solids

Chemspec Europe is one of the first WOOLSAFE Licensees in the UK to have a ‘green’ product certified. It is expected that other products will follow shortly.

For the widest range of WOOLSAFE approved products www.chemspec-europe.com

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• Try to identify unknown spots prior to treatment – if unsure, use solvent first • Always work from the edge of the spot inwards • BLOT, do NOT rub

• Use small quantities of spot remover at a time, applied to a cloth, NOT directly to the spot; work into the spot with a small, soft brush or sponge

• Take care with applying solvents to bitumen-backed carpet tiles • When using solvents always ensure there is plenty of fresh air ventilation • Always thoroughly rinse out water-based spotters with clean water • Dry the spot, if possible, with a hair dryer

Housekeeping Tips for Carpets and Rugs Entrance or walk-off mats

The use of entrance mats at all outside entrances to the house is highly recommended, as they will significantly reduce the rate at which the carpet will soil.They should be of adequate size to allow street dirt to be removed from shoe soles and must be cleaned regularly themselves.

Protective treatments Many carpets come with a protective fibre treatment to reduce problems with staining and soiling.These treatments, while effective in many ways, are not bullet-proof and will eventually wear off. Quick response to spills and regular cleaning is still required.

Carpets that have no protector applied by the manufacturer can be treated after installation on the floor by a WOOLSAFE accredited carpet cleaning company. (To find the nearest WOOLSAFE Certified Operator in your area visit our website: www.woolsafe.org and go to the PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDER section.)

Beware of products claiming to be safe on all fibres, including wool. It might be true, but if it does not have the WOOLSAFE mark, it is not endorsed by most carpet manufacturers!

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Blot with white kitchen roll or paper tissues Vacuum clean

Cold water

Warm water

WOOLSAFE-approved carpet shampoo solution (diluted) WOOLSAFE-approved spot remover for water-based stains

WOOLSAFE-approved spot remover for greasy/oily stains

Absorbent paper or paper tissue and hot iron

Chewing gum remover (solvent or freeze type)

10. Nail varnish remover or acetone

11. White spirit or turpentine substitute

12. Surgical spirit (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) 13. Rub with a coin

14. Rub gently with coarse sand paper

15. WOOLSAFE-approved disinfectant or deodorizer 16. Rust remover

17. Carpet re-colouring kit

(Treatments used by professional carpet cleaners)

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maintenance • cleaning • spot removal • protection • inspection Never use any detergents such as dishwashing liquids, soaps or other cleaners recommended for general household use. Although they may clean the carpet satisfactorily they will almost certainly cause problems such as rapid re-soiling, colour bleeding or other damage to the pile or backing of the carpet.

They are fully qualified to investigate carpet and rug complaints on-site on behalf of carpet manufacturers, retailers, cleaning companies and carpet owners.They can carry out or commission tests where required, and will provide comprehensive reports.

To contact an inspector in your area call 0800 731 5688, email: inspector@woolsafe.org, or visit: www.woolsafe.org It is best to engage the services of a professional carpet & upholstery cleaning / Private Householder / Registered Inspectors company.To get a really expert job done entrust the work to a WOOLSAFE accredited carpet cleaning company.

For information These companies are fully trained, have On a WOOLSAFE Certified Carpet Cleaning been in business for a considerable Company nearest to you, length of time, are members of one or more recognised A free copy of the Directory of WOOLSAFE Certified professional trade associations related to the cleaning Professional Carpet Cleaners, industry and have a reputation for top quality service. And A free copy of the Directory of Registered Carpet they use only WOOLSAFE-approved cleaning agents on Inspectors, your wool carpets and rugs!

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WOOLSAFE Approved Carpet Cleaning Products www.prochem.co.uk

Home of the Legendary Cleaning Product - Carpet Power www.ozkleen.co.uk

Life inspired cleaning innovations www.bissell.com

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If you have a problem with a carpet or rug that requires an independent inspector, a network of carpet complaint investigators, trained and registered by The WOOLSAFE Organisation is available throughout the UK and Ireland.

WOOLSAFE Registered Inspectors have extensive experience in investigating the causes for carpet complaints based on their practical involvement with carpets and rugs over many years.

contact:

The WOOLSAFE Organisation 49 Boroughgate, Otley, LS21 1AG, Tel: 01943 850 817 E-mail: info@woolsafe.org or visit: www.woolsafe.org

Difficult Spots Spot or stain

Spot or stain

Try 1st Try 2nd Try 3rd

Burn/scorch marks

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Butter

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Candle wax

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Chewing gum

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Chocolate/cocoa

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Egg

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Fruit juice

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Herbal tea

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Artificially coloured drinks 3 Bleach

Easy Spots Blood

• Or just advice on anything to do with carpet care,

C/heating radiator fluid

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Milk

7 5

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Paint (oil)

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Urine (fresh stain)

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Vomit

Coffee

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Glue/adhesive (plastic base)10 Ink (fountain)

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The Clean Carpet you Expect... the Service you Deserve www.servicemaster.co.uk

Environmentally Aware for Superior Carpet Care www.envirodri.com

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Lipstick

12

Nail varnish

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Rust

11

Tar (asphalt)

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Urine (old stain)

3

5

6

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Red wine

5

6

1

6

15

These may require repeated attempts with stronger spot removers. Some stains you may find impossible to remove completely in which case the assistance of a professional carpet cleaner is required.

Vacuum Cleaners the Choice of Cleaning Professionals www.sebo.co.uk

British Wool makes a Better Carpet... Naturally www.britishwool.org.uk This information is provided with the support of WOOLSAFE members for the benefit of all carpet retailers and fitters.

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Flooring factsheet Carpet trouble-shooter COLOUR MATCHING

Carpets are produced in batches - known as creels - and usually each batch produces between 500m2 - 3000m2 in a single width, depending on the creel size. Whilst the recipe used by the dyer remains constant, and is followed to the letter, in each separate production the colour reproduction will vary from batch to batch. However production is matched back to the original or master sample to ensure that the colour remains ‘within a commercial tolerance’.

This process if not an exact science and a commercial tolerance is subjective but nevertheless is usually the professional judgement of the head dyer based on his/her experience.

A greater level of tolerance is required on blended colours (Heathers etc). To ensure perfect colour matching it is advisable that a single width be used in any installation requiring exact colour matching.

N.B. Carpets which are laid with the pile travelling in different directions, even though they be from the same batch will appear not to match.

For further information please check with the manufacturers recommendations.

SAMPLES

The samples held by individual retailers may not be from the same batch as current production and therefore should be used as a guide and not an exact colour match.

The original carpet tile

SHEDDING

All cut pile carpets will lose short fibre, which is created during production when spun yarn is cut for tuft formation. These fibres fall onto the surface of the pile and appear as ‘fluff’.

The effect varies with yarn type and may be removed without detrimental effect upon the carpet by vacuum cleaning. This excess fibre is only a small fraction of the total fibre contained in the carpet.

PULLED LOOPS

This information is given by responsible manufacturers to help you help your customer to make an informed choice.

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Pulled loops occur only in looped pile carpet where one or more loops in the continuous pile is pulled through the primary backing of the carpet. This is usually due to some local condition, possibly some sharp object which has caught in a loop in situ and has resulted in a pull. Pulled loops are easily dealt with by trimming the offending end level with the rest of the pile. They should not be left as this could result in further loops being pulled and developing into a ladder.

• shedding • pulled loops

SPROUTING

Occasionally an odd tuft or two can work its way to the surface and stand proud of the rest of the pile. This is probably due to one end of the tuft being longer than the other i.e. J shaped tuft instead of V shaped. Remedial action merely requires that the offending tufts be scissor trimmed level with the rest of the pile. They should never be pulled out.

SHADING

Shading occurs because the pile of the carpet has become crushed, flattened or brushed in a different direction to the natural lie of the pile whilst in situ. This causes light reflection at differing angles resulting in the creation of light and dark patches on the carpet. This will occur on all pile fabrics but can be more noticeable on plainer carpets because the shadows created by pile pressure will not be disguised by a heavy pattern or design.

STATIC

Carpets do not produce static but like other household fabrics and objects have the capacity to store it. Static is caused by the build up of static electricity upon personnel in a dry environment and is discharged when a person makes contact with an object which can conduct electricity (i.e. door handle or filing cabinets, etc).

The static charges will vary in intensity depending upon the individual, air humidity and the contact materials. Static is more usually associated with synthetic materials as they do not retain moisture very well but it can and does occur with wool in very dry room conditions.

Preventative measures include the introduction of moisture into the room or in situ carpet treatment.

FADING ON WOOL

Carpets made from wool can and do fade in use. The degree of fade can vary depending on the colour chosen and the local conditions to which the carpet is subjected.

Fading can be caused by exposure to ultra violet light which is found in daylight, but is accelerated when sunlight shines directly onto the carpet. This has the effect of lightening or “Bleaching” the colour just as exposure to sunlight will lighten human hair.

Wool is after all animal hair.

Protection should be given to carpets exposed to such conditions just as you would protect other furniture or fabrics.

A complaint on fading would be considered justified if it failed to meet the required shade standard when tested to the British Standard BS1006 (1990).

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• sprouting • shading • static • fading • pile reversal • shedding • flattening • soiling

PILE REVERSAL (SEE SHADING)

Like shading, this occurs when the pile or nap of the carpet changes direction and thus reflects light at different angles showing the effects of shading which can become permanent. It is also described as ‘watermarking’. This can happen to every carpet construction be it Axminster, Wilton, Tufted, Hand Woven, Persian, Chinese, Indian or even Coir Matting. Like shading it can be more apparent on plain carpet because heavy patterns can disguise the effects. It can occur quite quickly after installation. A tremendous amount of research has been carried out over many years by many institutes to determine the cause of this phenomenon but none of it has proved conclusive. There is no commonly known manufacturing process which can cause or cure this phenomenon and therefore it is not a manufacturing fault. For further information please check with individual manufacturers recommendations.

INDENTATIONS

When a carpet is subjected to a heavy point load, such as under the legs of furniture, it is unreasonable to expect the carpet not to indent. Usually, the longer the load is in place, the longer will be the time for the pile to recover. In the case of very heavy loads in place for a considerable time, the recovery time can be very considerable.

It must be remembered that it is not only the pile of the carpet that becomes indented. the underlay will also indent and the backing of the carpet may also distort into the indentation in the underlay. Some underlay’s will recover well and some less well depending upon their composition, thickness, density etc.

The use of cups below furniture legs can spread the load and the net result is a larger area of less deeply indented carpet.

The ability of a carpet to recover from a heavy static load can be measured in the laboratory, using the test method described in BS 4939 and many manufacturers will have data on this aspect of carpet performance. In this test the carpet is loaded for 24 hours and the degree of recovery is measured after 1 hour and 24 hours. Since there are so many different underlay’s however, it is very rare for the recovery from a heavy static load to be evaluated on carpet and underlay.

Often normal maintenance (vacuum cleaning with a rotating brush machine) will speed up recovery but in the case of serious indentations the use of an iron and damp cloth or a steam iron together with a blunt darning needle to carefully tease up the pile can be beneficial. Care must be take not to over wet the carpet, of course.

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FLATTENING

Flattening will occur as a result of traffic which eventually flattens the pile particularly in the main areas of use. All pile fabrics will flatten to greater or lesser degree dependant on the amount of traffic to which it is subjected and the construction (tuft density/pile fibre/height/weight) of the product concerned.

SOILING

Soiling is usually the result of some local condition to which the carpet has been subjected to, or maintenance, or lack of maintenance programme. There is nothing we as manufacturers can do to prevent soiling in use. There are several types of soiling which are quite common:

Spillages

- Liquids such as soft drinks, cordials or any drink which contains sugar, particularly hot drinks, is likely to leave a stain. In such instances, professional help should be sought.

Shampoo - if incorrectly applied, can leave

sticky soap residues in the fibres which can result in the soiling reappearing quite rapidly.

Dust - which is carried on draughts can soil

carpets in various ways, apart from the obvious soiled edges, at gaping skirting boards for instance, dark lines appearing on surface might suggest airborne dust vacuumdrawn through poorly fitted floorboards.

Sometimes the shape of floorboards can be seen quite clearly. Air borne dust sometimes shows itself as spots on the carpet, this is due to the air carried on a draught under the carpet escaping through minute holes both in the underlay and the carpet, leaving dust deposited on the pile much like a filter action.

In such installations, the use of a lining paper is essential as a preventative measure.

T HE R EGENCY

Collection

It is the responsibility of the retailer to advise the consumer when the carpet is measured of any poorly fitting doors, skirtings, or floorboards and the consumers responsibility to ensure any remedial work to seal draughts, is carried out before the carpet is fitted, if a resulting complaint is to be avoided.

INSTALLATIONS

Telephone National Institute of Carpet Fitters (NICF) for further information – 0115 958 3077.

This information is given by responsible manufacturers to help you help your customer to make an informed choice.

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The Stocklists Pattern book changes The month’s changes are brought together on one page so that pattern books can be quickly up-dated.

4 New ranges/designs

Manufacturer

6 Withdrawn ranges/designs

AFS BROCKWAY

4 MODENA, VERONA in E&WE

CARPETS OF KIDDERMINSTER

6 F00003 in BUCKINGHAM

CAVALIER DRURY LANE FELLS FURLONG GENERAL LITTNER HAMPTON LTD LOUIS DE POORTERE MOHAWK RACKHAMS 6 PRIMA in BALTA 4 DIVA in BROCKWAY 4 OAKLANDS 50 in CORMAR 4 GRASS

SOLENT

COLLECTION in BERRY GROUP 4 BLENHEIM TWIST 40, MEDICARE, RAVENSBURY TWIST 32/40/50 in GOLDLINE

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4 NEW OAKLANDS 32/42/50 in CORMAR 4 NEW HORIZONS, SATURN PLUS in CARPET TILES SUPERTEX

Wholesaler index Wholesaler

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Telephone

Price list date

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0208 805 8620

September 2008

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0208 443 3322

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01977 662211

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0208 520 8474

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02085 319225

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s SOLENT

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01243 774623

May-June 2009

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0845 341000

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01772 457070

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s AFS s COLUMBIA s FELLS

CARPETS

s LITTNER

s STS

FLOORING

HAMPTON

WHOLESALE CARPET CO. LTD

FLOORING DISTRIBUTORS

s SUPERTEX

FURNISHING

Regional Wholesale Distributors Directory See pages 10 & 11 for the Directory and page 48 to apply for a listing 8

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Flooring factsheet Carpet types TUFTED

With advances in manufacturing technology, 95% of all carpet produced today is tufted. It takes about an hour to make a roll of carpet that might take eight hours to weave.To make tufted carpet, hundreds of yarn-threaded needles are pushed through the primary backing fabric to form loops or tufts, which may be left as is or cut. A heavy adhesive coating is applied to hold the tufts in place and a secondary backing is usually glued on for strength and stability. A wide variety of styles and textures can then be created using various techniques.

LOOP PILE Berber • Berber carpets look like and are named after a handmade, bulky wool carpet made by the Berber tribes of North Africa and Asia.

The loops are made from thick or bulky yarns of wool, nylon, polypropylene or a blend of these fibres to give a cushioned effect underfoot.These carpets are available in an assortment of colours and may be flecked and can be either level loop or multilevel loop.

Level Loop • When all the loops are of the same height, a highly flexible and durable carpet is created which has a natural, casual appearance even when (commonly) it is made from synthetic fibres.

The tight loop texture tends to hide marks so it’s a good blend between luxury and practicality.

Multi-level loop • The loops vary to two or sometimes three loop heights to create informal, random textures which are very forgiving for marks and stains and therefore very suitable for high traffic areas and busy family rooms.

CUT PILE Freize • Frieze (pronounced free-say) carpets are similar to saxony, but the yarns are more tightly twisted and should always be heat set.

They have a dense, low pile surface which creates a coarse, pebbly texture. Frieze carpets are very durable and hide footprints, dust and dirt, which makes them suitable for heavy traffic areas.

Saxony • Saxony textures are made of twisted yarns, which should be heat set.The tips remain very distinct, rather than blending together to form a very elegant finish. Saxony textures show footprints and vacuum marks so are suitable for more occasional rooms in the home.

More textured variations improve the practicality of saxonies.

WOVEN

Woven carpet may be in a tiny minority of today’s production but still produces some of the finest carpets which are used for prestigious installations.

Axminster • The pile of the carpet is inserted into the backing as it is woven and cut to length, creating U-shaped tufts to give a velvety surface.The process locks in the fibre to create a carpet of high durability and performance retention as well as a luxury feel.

The process allows for intricate designs and colours to be used – although modern trends mean that the traditional patterned axminster has given way to current fashion trends for plain carpets.

Wilton • Wilton woven carpets are produced in a similar way to axminsters – the principal difference being that a continuous fibre is woven all the way through.The carpet can be sheared to create a range of cut and loop textured effects.The result is a high quality carpet of unrivalled durability.

Flat weave • Manufactured in the same way as wilton, flat weave is a loop pile which allows the yarn to be woven across a wider area to created a flatter, more textured effect.

ends blend together which then further enhances the overall finish.

These carpets tend to ‘shade’ with heavy use. Footprints show easily and the colour looks different from place to place because fibres lying in different directions reflect the light differently. A luxury for occasional rooms.

CUT AND LOOP When some of the pile is cut and other left as loop, a variety of surface textures and patterns can be created (in a variety of colours).The multi-level surface is excellent for hiding footprints and stains so cut and loop is good for high traffic areas and general purpose rooms in the home.

Shag pile • Shag pile has varied in popularity.The pile is up to 50mm long and the texture is casual and loose but the surface flattens easily and lacks durability.

Twist • The popular twist carpet is the cut-pile standard.The yarn is tightly twisted and often heatset to retain this feature and the result is BONDED Tip Sheared Level Loop Tip Sheared Level Loop Sheared Level Loop plain colours. a versatile, textured finish that is idealTipfor Bonded carpets (sometimes called ‘fibre-bonded’ or ‘fusion bonded’) are created by firing fibres into an adhesive material – the fibres are Velvet • Velvet textures (sometimes called ‘velour’ or ‘plush’) all have a not stitched into the backing in any way. The technique is principally level surface pile of approx 5mm to 10mm height, which is then used for commercial carpet tiles. sheared to give a smooth finish. With very little twist in the yarn, the Random Sheared Random Sheared

Random Sheared Multi-Level Multi-Level Loop Loop

Multi-Level Loop

Tip Sheared

Velvet/Plush Velvet/Plush Level Loop

Velvet/Plush Frieze Frieze

Frieze

Random Sheared

Twist TwistLoop Multi-Level

Twist BerberBerber

Berber

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Saxony Shag Shag

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The Stocklists Wholesale Distribution Directory

National Fells Carpets Goole 01977 662211

fellscarpets@aol.com www.fellscarpets.co.uk

Scotland

Bathgate & Co. Ltd Edinburgh Tel: 0131 554 5485 Email: bathgateco@aol.com Jeden Ltd Glasgow Tel: 0141 892 2500 floors@jeden.co.uk www.jeden.co.uk

Fyfe & McGrouther Glasgow Tel: 0141 552 4966 Email: glasgow.029@decco.co.uk

North East

Adamms Wholesale Carpets North Shields Tel: 0191 296 0074 Barnsley Flooring Barnsley Tel: 01226 321316

Delta Carpet Distributors Leeds Tel: 0113 240 4144 sales@deltacarpets.com www.deltacarpets.com Fells Carpets Goole Tel: 01977 662211 fellscarpets@aol.com www.fellscarpets.co.uk

JFS 2000 Ltd Tyne & Wear Tel: 0191 419 0086 info@jfs2000.freeserve.co.uk www.jfs2000.co.uk

M S Contract Carpets & Carpet Tiles Shelf Tel: 01274 691511 Supertex Furnishings Lancashire Tel: 01772 457070 sales@supertexfurnishings.co.uk www.supertexfurnishings.co.uk See page 15 for details

York Carpet & Flooring Centre York Tel: 01904 479900 yorkflooringcentre@fsmail.net 10

North West A & A Carpets Ltd Manchester Tel: 01204 701188

A & S Carpets Bolton Tel: 01204 706401 Email: ascarpet@talk21.com

Carpet Fitters Supplies Blackburn Tel: 01254 51661 DM Miller Ltd Manchester Tel: 0161 205 9949

Gardiner & Collis Ltd Lincoln Tel: 01522 533416 gardinercollis@surfree.co.uk John Evans Ltd Manchester 0161 368 2563 Fax: 0161 368 3039 Mobile: 07850 935301 Kellars Ltd Stockport 0161 443 0970 sales@kellars.co.uk

Haldon Thompsons Stockport Tel: 0161 430 1420 Email: haldonthompson@headlam.com John Talbot Wholesale Flooring Blackpool Tel: 01253 751777 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk

Ovation Interior Flooring Design Ltd Oldham Tel: 01457 810987 sales@ovationflooring.com www.ovationflooring.com Preston Underlay Centre Preston Tel: 01772 556345 prestonunderlaycentre@fsmail.net

R G N Flooring Supplies Stockport Tel: 0161 406 7557 Email: sales@rgn.net Web: www.rgnflooringsupplies.co.uk

Sundream Enterprises Ltd Manchester Tel: 0161 236 1020 Email: info@sundreamenterprises.co.uk

Sweeney Todd Blades Ltd Worsley Tel: 0161 790 7850 enquiries@sweeneytoddblades.co.uk

Supertex Furnishing Lancashire 01772 457070

sales@supertexfurnishing.co.uk www.supertexfurnishing.co.uk See page 28 for details

Midlands Betrex Flooring Birmingham Tel: 0121 333 3432 sales@betrex.co.uk

Carpet & Flooring Birmingham Tel: 0121 421 9131 salesorders@cfbirmingham.co.uk www.cfcarpets.co.uk Garrard Waters Ltd Northampton Tel: 01604 669000 garrardwaters@headlam.com www.garrardwaters.co.uk

J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham 0121 765 4994 jjwholesale@gmx.com

Joseph Hamilton & Seaton Ltd Tamworth Tel: 01827 831400 sandra.meek@jhscarpets.com www.jhscarpets.co.uk KJC Carpets Birmingham Tel: 01675 462000 enquiries@kjc-sales.co.uk www.kjc-sales.co.uk

Sheffield Wholesale Lino & Carpet Sheffield Tel: 0114 272 8116 Email: sales:swlltd@btconnect.com St.Ann’s Warehouse Ltd Stoke on Trent Tel: 01782 717200 Email: st.annes@totalise.co.uk

STS Flooring Distributors Watford 08454 342000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com see page 27 for details

Supertex Furnishing Leyland Tel: 01772 457070

T&R Floor Covering Distributors Ltd Nottingham Tel: 0115 925 7711 sales@trflooring.com Trade Carpet & Flooring Supplies Ltd Stoke Tel: 01782 279015 Westfold Products Ltd Sheffield Tel: 0114 287 9638 Email: westfoldinfo@aol.com

Woodfloor Trade Supplies Rugby Tel: 0870 241 8847 sales@woodfloortradesupplies.co.uk www.woodfloortradesupplies.co.uk

East

All In One Supplies Hatfield Tel: 0845 260 7044 sales@allinonesupplies.co.uk www.allinonesupplies.co.uk

Anderson Grant & Co Ltd Essex Tel: 01245 473927 andersongrant@headlam.com www.andersongrant.co.uk

Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 Email:sales@bedsflooring.co.uk Web: www.bedsflooring.co.uk

Flooring Supplies Anglia Ltd Norwich Tel: 01603 427247 Web: www.flooringsuppliesanglia.co.uk Myton Flooring Norwich Tel: 01603 624387

STS Flooring Distributors Ltd Cambridge Tel: 0845 342000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com See page 27 for details Solid Floor London Tel: 020 7221 9166 info@solidfloor.co.uk www.solidfloor.co.uk

The Essential Flooring Company Middlesex Tel: 01895 274436 essential@flooring-co.freeserve.co.uk

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South East AFS Middlesex 020 8805 8620

info@afsenfield.co.uk See page 15 for details

Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk

Columbia Flooring Middlesex 020 8443 3322

sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooring.co.uk See page 18 for details

Contemporary Trade Flooring Ltd Aylesford 01622 717666 mark.ctf@btinternet.com J De Bruyn Ltd Leyton Tel: 020 8558 4725 Email: enquiries@de-bruyn.co.uk Web: www.de-bruyn.co.uk

Littner Hampton London 020 8520 8474 littnerhampton@aol.com www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk see page 22 for details P F C Flooring Supplies Ltd Romford Tel: 01708 378801 Email: sales@pfcflooring.co.uk

Potts & Ward,Woodcocks Ltd Brighton 01273 557211 pwwflooring@fastnet.co.uk www.pwwflooring.co.uk

Rackhams London 020 8531 9225

sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk www.rackhamsltd.co.uk See page 25 for details

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk See page 26 for details

STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon 0845 434 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com see page 27 for details

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The Wood Floor Centre UK Leigh on Sea Tel: 01702 479493 thewoodfloorcentreukltd@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.thewoodfloorcentreukltd.co.uk CF Anderson & Son Ltd Colchester Tel: 01206 211666 Email: sales@cfanderson.co.uk Web: www.cfanderson.co.uk G J Flooring Wholesale Battle Tel: 01424 892411

South West

Balley Carpets of Bristol Keynsham 0117 986 8431 Email: baileybristol@mcd.co.uk Web: www.baileybristol.co.uk Clarks Wood Company Bristol Tel: 0117 971 6316 Email: stag@clarkswood.com Web: www.clarkswood.com

Nutland Carpet Accessories Poole Tel: 01202 681929 Email: enquiries@nutlandcarpets.co.uk Web: www.nutlandscarpets.co.uk

Ireland

Wales

E C O Wood Ltd Co. Wicklow Tel: 353 4046 2620 Email: eco@dol.ie

3 D Flooring Supplies Ltd Cardiff Tel: 029 2070 6706 Email: cardiffsales@3dflooringsupplies.co.uk

Brooks Belfast Belfast Tel: 028 9074 4201 Email: brooks.belfast@brooksgroup.ie Web: www.brooksgroup.co.uk

Marketall Trading Ltd Dublin 11 Tel: 00 353 1 8308244 Email: joe@marketall.ie Web: www.marketall.ie

M C D Belfast Belfast Tel: 028 9035 1624 Email: mcdbelfast@mcd.co.uk Web: www.merbelfast.co.uk

3 D Flooring Supplies Ltd Swansea Tel: 01792 797970 Email: swanseasales@3dflooringsupplies.co.uk

Keepfers Flooring Accessories Cwmbran Tel: 01633 871162 Rhyl Flooring Supplies Ltd Rhyl Tel: 01745 354555

Are you a Wholesaler?

If you’re not listed here and would like to be, please call Diane Martin on 01482 659396 – see page 48.

Nutland Carpet Accessories Chandlers Ford Tel: 023 8026 7322 Email: enquiries@nutlandcarpets.co.uk Web: www.nutlandcarpets.co.uk Pat Hayes Ltd Gloucestershire Tel: 01684 296812 sales@pathayes.co.uk www.pathayes.co.uk

R&M Wholesale Devon Tel: 01884 258266 rmwhole@aol.com www.rmwholesale.co.uk

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk See page 26 for details

STS Flooring Distributors Thame (Oxford) 01844 213555 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com see page 27 for details

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The Stocklists Carpet Company Directory Abingdon Flooring

01274 655694

Adam Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W Ww

01562 829966

Associated Weavers Rw Tu

01422 431100

Avena Carpets Ltd Tu Ww

01422 330261

Axwoven Carpets Ltd Be Axminster Carpets Ltd Ax Be Tw

0121 550 5788

+32 56783250

Balta Industries NV Tu Tw W Ww

+32 56 62 2211

BIC Carpets Be Tw W Bizspoke Custom Carpets Be Tw W

+31 383 861 060 +32 56 23 54 10 01924 488882

Blenheim Carpets Ax Be Tw W Ww

020 7823 3040

BMK

0113 380 5333

Bond Worth Ltd Ax

01562 745000

Brintons Ax Ww

01562 635665

Brockway Carpets Ltd Tw W sales@brockway.co.uk

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Bronte Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W office@brontecarpets.co.uk www.brontecarpets.co.uk

01282 862 736

Burmatex Tu

01924 262525

Cadogan Carpet Co W

01562 733610

01297 32244

Bajong Carpets NV Tu Tw W

Betap Tufting BV Tu Tw W

Couristan Carpets Ax Tu W Ww

Carpets of Kidderminster Ax Tu sales@carpetsofkidderminster.com www.carpetsofkidderminster.com Cavalier Carpets Ltd Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww Christy Carpets Tu

Clarendon Carpets Tw Classis Carpets Tu W Ww

Condor Carpets BV Tu

01254 268000 019078 308777 01675 433046 0870 020 1725 +31 38 4778911

Contemporary Life & Textiles Be Tw www.contemporarylife.co.uk

Cormar Carpets Ltd 01562 828200 www.brockway.co.uk

01299 827477

Tu Tw W info@cormarcarpets.co.uk www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Mohawk’s Cherbourg Check

Craigie Carpets Be

Creative Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W Creatuft Carpets Tu W

Custom Carpet Company Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww Dan-Floor UK W

Domo International Be Pr Tu Tw W

Drury Lane Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W Dutton Carpets Be

800 223 6186 01294 558400 0116 284 1455 +32 56 35 4444 01737 830301 015454 858014 +32 92 41 4511 01484 550380 01254 672672

E & WE Carpets W

01562 825952

Edel Telenzo Carpets Ltd Tu Tw W sales@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk Enterprise Weaving Co Be Ww

01422 374 417

01562 745030

01254 296829

Fells Carpets 01204 881 234

Ww cummings@btinternet.com www.fellscarpets.co.uk

Fetcham Furnishings Ltd Tw

01977 662211

020 8944 6220

Brockway’s Vogue

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If you would like to be included in this section or upgrade your listing, please contact Diane Martin on +44 (0)1482 659396 or email diane@mayvillepublishing.co.uk

Every time you see a web or email address in The Stocklists, you can click straight to it from our online edition at www.thestocklists.com

KEY TO CODES: Be: Bespoke • Pr: Printed • Tu:Tufted • Tw:Twist • W: Wool • Ww: Woven Wilton Fletco Taepper A/S Tu W

Furlong Flooring

Tw W enquiries@furlongcentral.co.uk www.furlongflooring.co.uk Gaskell Tu Tw W

Gaskell Mackay Carpets Ltd Ax Tu Tw W Georgian Carpets Tu Tw W

Godfrey Hirst (GB) Ltd Tw

Halbmond Teppichwerke Be Pr Tu Heckmondwike FB

John Lanham Watts Carpets Ax Tw Ww John Evans Ltd Ax Tu Tw W

Joseph Hamilton & Seaton W Kingsmead Carpets Tu Tw W

Lano NV

Ax Pr Tu Tw W Ww marketing@lano.be www.lano.com

Le Tissage d'Arcade Ax Ww

+45 96 60 3000

Lecaflor Ltd Ax Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

0800 78 33 712

Leigh Spinners Ltd Tw

01942 673232

Louis de Poortere W 01772 696 787

01827 831525 01642 242 423 01827 831430 01562 755 112 +49 037 421 420

01924 410544

01937 588511 0161 368 2563 01827 831400 01827 831 424

Lusotufo Tu

+32 05685 4747

01388 664101

Manx Carpets Tw W

01827 831 434

Mayfield Carpets W

01706 639 866

MID NL Be

Mohawk Europe

+31 38 851 8700

marinagooch@mohawkeurope.com www.mohawkinternational.com Mr Tomkinson Tw Ww Ossfloor UK

Penthouse Carpets Tu Tw W Phoenox Textiles Pr Tu

Roger Vanden Berghe.NV Tu Ww Ryalux Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

+32 56 65 4300

+32 56 393 386

Sans Frontieres Ltd Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

Shaw Home Foundations Tu Tapibel NV Pr Tu Tw

01480 479830 01480 471304 01827 831 450

01675 433031

01706 341231 01484 863227 +32 56 73 57 11 0845 652 881 0844 5611977 01675 433 501

Tasibel NV Tw

The Alternative Flooring Co The Grosvenor Wilton Co W Ww The Sultana Carpet Co Ax The Wilton Carpet Co Ax W Ww

Thomas Witter UK Ltd Tu Tw

Timzo Tufting Industry BV Tu Tisca Tiara Tu Ww

Ulster Carpets Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

United Carpets & Beds Tw W Ww Victoria Carpets Tu Tw W Ww Vorwerk

Westex Carpets Tu

Whitestone Weavers Ltd Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww Wilkies Carpets Tw

William Pownall Tw W

Woodward Grosvenor Ax Tu Tw W Ww Wool Classics Ax Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

+32 52 499600 01264 335111

01562 701456 01299 822300 0845 296 8850 0870 1128318 +31 38 385 4477 +41 71 791 0111 02838 334433 01709 732 666 01562 749300

08700 104484 01274 861334

01642 242423 0113 307 9955 0845 652881 0800 526696 0207 349 0090

01623 481 221

Bronte’s stand

Carpets of Kidderminster’s Beaufort Court

Cormar’s Berwick

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Flooring factsheet Underlay In a tight market for margins, underlay for carpet and laminate flooring offers retailers one of the best opportunities to add value to every sale - with good profitability, trade-up potential once benefits are understood and high satisfaction levels with customers.

www.interfloor.com

But 50% of carpet is still sold without new underlay!

Retailers should create an assumption that new underlay is always required, the only decision is which type. It’s also a good target-setter for sales staff.

www.interfloor.com

Setting up in-store demonstrations so customers can walk on samples with different grades of underlay and feel the difference has shown excellent results - some manufacturers offer point-of-sale units.

Benefits

Good underlay will...

• Improve underfoot comfort • Increase appearance retention, reducing flattening • Absorb the pressure of foot traffic and reduce wear • Improve thermal insulation and warmth • Increase sound insulation • Smooth out sub-floor imperfections • Last the lifetime of the carpet Poor or old underlay will...

• Feel hard and unwelcoming • Reduce carpet life • Cause wrinkling and premature wear spots • Cause carpet fibres to break down more quickly • Not meet British Standards

How thick?

A maximum of 12mm is recommended (working with gripper will be difficult thereafter) but rooms with heavy traffic will need a thinner, denser pad.The combination of thickness and density is all important as a thick underlay with low density may not perform well.

Typically, the thicker the underlay, the better quality it will need to be - 11mm is often used for luxury installations with 9mm and 7mm the common domestic thickness.

Sponge rubber

Combination

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Crumb

PU foam

Types

www.floorwise.co.uk

Sponge rubber The market’s most popular underlay is available in flat or waffle patterns in a wide range of weights for different applications. It performs well for comfort and has a durable spring retention.

PU (polyurethane) foam PU foam is a relative newcomer to the market, typically made from recycled foam offcuts.The foam provides excellent comfort and performance levels with lots of thickness options - and its light weight helps handling.

The product can be re-cycled again after use.

Crumb rubber Flat and dense, crumb rubber is good for heavy footfall - offering maximum protection but a little less comfort (and very good over stair nosings).

Laminate underlay There’s still an opportunity to sell underlay with laminate flooring, improving the acoustic performance of the floor and helping the boards float above any imperfections in the sub-surface.

Combination A rubber crumb base with a felt top layer offers a good combination of protection, durability and comfort. It also allows carpet with seaming to bed into the top felt.

Underfloor heating underlay Always ask if there is underfloor heating. Most manufacturers offer specialised products. Underlay and carpet with a combined tog rating up to 2.5 can be used - which means the underlay would normally have a tog rating of 1.0.

Felt This traditional (but environmentally friendly) underlay is made from recycled fibres - wool, jute and synthetic - to create a firm, dense pad with excellent thermal insulation.

Still a very popular choice among contractors when stretch fitting woven carpets Pre-tackified underlay A self-adhesive single stick underlay in both needlefelt and PU. A removable system for heavy use when comfort is desired

www.carpenter.limited.uk

www.underlay.com

www.texfelt.co.uk

Specialists in pre-tacked underlays, soft fibre boards & Roberts Tools. www.estillon.co.uk

www.numa-online.co.uk

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STOCK CARPET RANGES AEGEAN (50/50 berber loop) ALASKA (manmade 44oz saxony) ASPEN TWIST (80/20 Twist 38oz) AUTUMN LEAVES (100% Polyprop Twist) BOUDOIR ELITE (Bedroom Saxony) BOUDOIR BATHROOM (Bathroom Saxony) CAMELIA (Cut pile print) CASABLANCA (50/50 Natural Loop) CHARTER COLLECTION (80/20 Twist) CONCERTO (40oz Saxony) CORAL COVE (20/80 Natural Loop) DELUXE (Polyprop Saxony) DESERT TWIST (polyprop cutpile natural colours) DOMINO (100% polyprop twist) ENTERPRISE TWIST (80/20 Twist) FREEWAY (ribbed entrance matting) GALA CORD (Loop Pile Cord) HERITAGE (100% Nylon Graphic cut pile) HOMESTEAD (100% Sysoltex) INSTAMAT (17mm Coir) ISABELLE TWIST (80/10/10 twist) KINGSTON (100% Wool Natural) LOTUS (10/90 natural loop) MATCH (100% poly twist) MONTEREY (Polyprop Loop) NATURAL PASTURES (Luxury Bathroom) NEW HAMPSHIRE 32 (80/20 Twist) NEW HAMPSHIRE 42 (80/20 Twist) NEW MAJESTIC (50/50 Twist) NOMAD (50/50 Loop Pile) OASIS ROYALE (100% Natural Wool Loop) PALACE (100% Nylon Graphic cut pile) PUNCH (Foam back Needlepunch Cord) PUNCH PLUS (Felt back Needlepunch Cord) RAMBO (100% Nylon Low Level Loop) REEDS (100% Sysoltex Natural Loop) SALSA/TEMPO (100% Polyprop Loop) SPICY TWIST (Polyprop cutpile strong colours) STAINFREE SUPREME (Nylon Saxony) STAINFREE ULTRA (Nylon Saxony) SULTAN BERBER (100% Wool Berber) TOSCANA (Man made loop - impervious back) TWILIGHT BATH (Bathroom) TWILIGHT (Bedroom Saxony) VEGAS TWIST (100% Polyprop twist felt back) WHITSTABLE TWIST (80/20 Twist) X-TRA TWIST (Frise Cut Pile)

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CARPETS IN STOCK HEAVENLY HIGHLANDER (50oz Natural Twist) BERWICK 40 BERWICK 50 HOME COUNTIES 42 HOME COUNTIES 50 BUCHANAN (40oz Natural Twist) MALABAR (100% Wool Natural) PRIMO PLUS (100% Excellon Twist) PRIMO SAXONY (100% Excellon Saxony) PRIMO TWEED NEW HAMPSHIRE 32 (80/20 Twist) NEW HAMPSHIRE 42 (80/20 Twist) STONEHAVEN (20/80 Natural) CORMAR CARPETS delivery 5/7 days COUNTRY TEXTURES(100% Wool Loop Pile) OAKLANDS (80/20 Twist) OAKLANDS 42 (80/20 Twist) PENNINE TWIST (80/20 Twist) SALISBURY (60oz 80/20 Twist) TOWN AND COUNTRY (80/20 Twist) WARWICK TWIST (80/20 Twist) STOCK UNDERLAY RANGES Interfloor underlays BOARDWALK CARNIVAL COLOURS CRUSADER SUPREME DEFENDER DUO DURAFIT DYNAMICS ELITE FIESTA HEATFLOW JUBILEE PARAMOUNT POWER SIGNATURE STERLING SUPER DURALAY SUPERIOR SUPREME SYSTEM 10 TECHNICS 5 TECHNICS 6 TREADMORE WILLOW GREEN CARPENTERS LUXURY PU UNDERLAYS DEEPSTEP FIRMSTEP GREENSTEP POWERSTEP RICHSTEP SUPER GREENSTEP UNDERLAYS FROM AIRSTEP (MK) AND TEXFELT AQUA EMERALD ENVIROLAY 42 ENVIROLAY 48 HEART ‘N’ SOUL SPRINGBACK 800

VINYL RANGES BEAUTY SONIC SAFESTEP PLUS

AFS Unit 4 Baird Road, Enfield, Middlesex EN1 1SJ Tel: 020 8805 8620 Fax: 020 8805 6840 Email: info@afsenfield.co.uk

PLUS A VAST RANGE OF ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS FOR CARPETS AND LAMINATES Contact our sales office or your area representative for prices on any of the above ranges.

We also offer a fast service on non stock items. Phone our showroom manager for prices and samples. Our latest price list is dated September 2008

REP DETAILS: Peter Lawrence Nick Hart Tony Cook Karl Goult

Tel: 07802 422810 Tel: 07771 967609 Tel: 07860 205377 Tel: 07957 685428

Berks, Bucks, Beds, Herts Essex, Suffolk, East London Kent, Surrey, South West London, South East London North London, West London, North West London, Middlesex

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Kidderminster Trading Estate Spennells Valley Road Kidderminster Worcs DY10 1XS

Telephones:

Sales (01562) 828200 Admin (01562) 824737 Fax: (01562) 752010

New trade price list effective 1st December 2008

ASPEN 35/50 HEAVY/ EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT 35oz PILE WEIGHT (ASPEN 35) + 50 oz PILE WEIGHT (ASPEN 50)

AMORE

80% WOOL/20% POLYPROPYLENE 4 & 5 METRE WIDTHS

New Colours Coming Soon

EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/CONTRACT 45oz PILE WEIGHT

80% WOOL/10% NYLON/10% POLYESTER 4 & 5 METRE WIDTHS

BERBER TWIST CLASSIC EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT

80% WOOL/10% NYLON/10% POLYESTER 4 & 5 METRE WIDTHS

CRAFTSMAN ELITE EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/CONTRACT 50oz PILE WEIGHT

80% WOOL/20% NYLON 4 & 5 METRE WIDTHS

MASTER CRAFTSMAN FORTE EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/CONTRACT 40oz PILE WEIGHT

CRESTA SUPREME

80% WOOL/20% NYLON 4 & 5 METRE WIDTHS

New Colours Coming Soon 80% WOOL/10% NYLON/10% POLYESTER 4 & 5 METRE WIDTH

EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/CONTRACT 50oz PILE WEIGHT

CRESTA

New Colours Coming Soon

EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/CONTRACT 40oz PILE WEIGHT

80% WOOL/10% NYLON/10% POLYESTER 4 & 5 METRE WIDTH

Vogue

E&WE CARPETS BY BROCKWAY Ranges include: Lakeland Herdwick Flatweave Collection Modena Verona

A stunning range of co-ordinated stripe and plain carpets available in four eye-catching colour palettes.

FAIRFIELD TWIST EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT 40oz PILE WEIGHT

FLORIAN

80% WOOL/10% NYLON/10% POLYESTER 4 & 5 METRE WIDTH

New Colours Coming Soon

EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT 60oz PILE WEIGHT

80% WOOL/10% NYLON/10% POLYESTER 4 & 5 METRE WIDTH

CAVENDISH New Range HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT Choice of 18 Stylish Shades

ORION TWIST/MAJOR 60oz/ALPHA 32oz

SHETLAND New Range

EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT 42oz PILE WEIGHT (ORION TWIST) + 60 oz (ORION MAJOR) + 32 oz PILE WEIGHT (ORION ALPHA)

EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT Made with a natural mix of undyed Shetland & Norwegian Wool

80% WOOL/10% ACRYLIC/7% POLYESTER/ 3% POLYPROPYLENE 4 & 5 METRE WIDTH

100% TWO PLY PURE NEW WOOL 4 METRE WIDTHS

VOGUE New Range

TWINFOLD FINE TWIST EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/CONTRACT 50oz PILE WEIGHT

100% PURE NEW WOOL 4 & 5 METRE WIDTHS

80% WOOL/10% NYLON/10% POLYESTER 4 & 5 METRE WIDTH

EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT 80% PURE NEW WOOL, 20% NYLON TWO FOLD YARN PLAIN 4 & 5 METRE WIDTHS, STRIPED 4 & 0.66 METRE WHIPPED RUNNER

REPRESENTATIVES: Mr. T. Bradley Tel: 07968 835201 S. Humberside, Lincs., Notts, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Cambridgeshire, North Hertfordshire.

Mr. S. Perks Tel: 07968 835205 W. Midlands, Northants., Beds, Warwickshire, Worcs, Herefordshire, Shropshire Mr. S. Stead Tel: 07968 835204. North Humberside, Yorkshire, The North East

Mr. R.I. Hart Tel: 07968 835202.

Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, S.E London Mr. M. Humphreys Tel: 07968 835203 Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Isle of Wight, Channel Isles, parts of Surrey Mr. R. Venn Tel: 07968 835206.

South Wales, Bristol, South West, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall

Mr L. Little Tel: 07918 081782 Mr. A. Finch Tel: 07970 693752. Sussex, parts of Surrey, South Lancashire, Cheshire, North Wales, Cumbria, North Staffs Central & South West London

Mr D. Milstead Tel: 07841 565349 Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, South Beds, South Herts, North London

AGENTS: Mr. T. Tindal, Helensburgh. Tel: 01436 671421, mobile: 07836 705620, fax: 01436 671939 Scotland Mr. D. Moran Tel: 07710 882421 N. Ireland & Eire

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Tel:01282 862736 Fax:01282 868307 Email: office@brontecarpets.co.uk

Bankfield Mill Greenfield Rd, Colne Lancs. BB8 9PD

Celebrating 25 years of bespoke manufacturing 100% Wool Saxonies Boulsworth Moorland Lowood Pendle Ferndene

All available in any colour, any width up to 12m

1/8 th gauge 1/8 th gauge 1/8 th gauge 1/10 th gauge 1/8 th gauge

42 45 55 60 68

oz oz oz oz oz

Super Ferndene Patrick Emily Charlotte

1/8 th gauge 1/10 th gauge 1/10 th gauge 1/10 th gauge

78 70 85 96

oz oz oz oz

100% Wool Shag Pile

All available in any colour, any width up to 12m Haworth Thornton

58 oz 62 oz

1/4 gauge 1/4 gauge

Wycoller Withens

1/4 gauge 1/4 gauge

96 oz 120 oz

80% Wool / 20% Nylon Classic Twist Standard 1400 Contract 1700

Available in any colour, any width up to 12m

1/8 th gauge 1/10 th gauge

41 oz 50 oz

Super 2000 Deluxe 2400

1/10 th gauge 1/10 th gauge

Sales and bespoke enquiries: 01282 862736

Sales Agents.

James Hall Area: Scotland.

Mobile: 07787 140136, Fax: 0131 343 3353 E-mail: jameshall195@btinternet.com

John Rostron Area: North West/Cumbria/North Wales Mobile: 07973 733208, Fax: 01254 876548 E-mail: johnrostron@aol.com Brendan Hart Area: South West England Mobile: 07850 130221, Fax: 01626 360942

Niall Martin Area: Central London/Oxon/Berks/Bucks/Essex Mobile: 07866 735772, Fax: 01628 541497 E-mail: niallmartin@msn.com Keith Leslie Area: Northern & Southern Ireland Mobile: 07860 873838, Fax: 02894 468005

Aldo Berettoni Area:Yorkshire/North East/Humberside Mobile: 07971 173560, Fax: 01484 666703 E-mail: aldo@berettoni.freeserve.co.uk

Ian Millward Area: East Midlands/Notts/Staffs/Lincs/Derbyshire/Cambs/ Norfolk/Suffolk Mobile: 07939 319385, Fax: 0121 430 3682 E-mail: ian.millward@onetel.net Steve Acton Area: South East/South London Mobile: 07957 836207, Fax: 01323 872415 E-mail: actonsta@aol.com

James Thomas Area:West Midlands (west of M1) & South Wales Mobile 07932 458032,Tel/Fax: 01656 784514 E-mail: juncture2002@aol.com

New stand now available.

Please contact your local representative.

59 oz 70 oz

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The Leading Country Wide Carpet & Flooring Suppliers We can supply you with virtually any make of carpet and flooring at GUARANTEED maker’s list price.......

Delivered direct to business premises FREE OF CHARGE. For a Speedy and Efficient Service

CALL US NOW!!!

020 8443 3322 Columbia Flooring plc

Trade Show Rooms Available *Specialist advice and terms available on contract enquiries*

TRAFALGAR TRADING ESTATE JEFFREYS ROAD ENFIELD MIDDLESEX EN3 7TY

Tel: 0208 443 3322 Fax: 0208 805 2346

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Registered office: Wilden Lane, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. DY13 9LW Tel: 01299 827 477 Fax: 01299 827 052 sales@carpetsofkidderminster.com

Visit our website on: www.carpetsofkidderminster.com

CLASSIC AXMINSTER COLLECTION

SARAKHAN BERBER COLLECTION 80% WOOL, 20% NYLON Grade 5, Very Heavy Wear,

The Axminsters

supplied in 3.66m and 91cm

Distinctive Design Classic Saxony Luxury Saxony

SM - Sarakhan Maroc SM - Sarakhan Saxony SM - Sarakhan Royale

All three styles made in the same 13 colourways

The Tufteds SS - Sarakhan Shingle

80% WOOL, 10% NYLON, 10% POLYESTER Grade 5, Very Heavy Wear

supplied in 3.66m and 91cm Design No. 41/2822 44/2822 66/2822

Buckingham Colour KIRMAN ISPHAHAN BOUQUET ROCOCCO

Design No. F00001 F00002 F00007 F00008

Repeat 36” 36” 36”

Match H/D H/D H/D

supplied in 3.66m and 91cm Repeat

Match

34”

H/D

34”

H/D

34”

H/D

34”

S/M

supplied in 4m and 5m

Heavy 50oz-sq.yd 2ply twist Available in 19 colourways

100% WOOL Grade 5, Very Heavy Wear, Loop pile

Sarakhan Rustique

supplied in 4m and 5m

Heavy 52oz-sq.yd 4ply loop pile 6 colourways all made in 3 styles RD - Rustique Diamente RL - Rustique Linear RB - Rustique Boucle

80% WOOL, 20% NYLON Grade 5, Very Heavy Wear

Natural Elegance Extra Heavy Luxury twist 65oz-psyd In 14 colourways, 7 Heather Berber & 7 Classic Plain Shades

Tweedsdale

KASHMAR Colour BEIGE BERBER BROWN BERBER GOLD BERBER

supplied in 4m and 5m

NEW

80% WOOL, 20% SYNTHETIC with Meltbond Heavy Domestic

A 40oz-sq.yd FIne Twist at an attractively modest nett price in 12 subtle natural heather shades

supplied in 4m and 5m

NEW

FLORENCE

Colour RED PERSIAN DAMSON SAMARKAND BLUE SAMARKAND KIRMEN PANEL GREEN QUADRILLE

supplied in 3.66m and 91cm Design No. 11/4398 10/5281 3/5281 2/403 2/4647

GRENABY Design No. 16/8950 14/8018 23/8036 26/803 10/8207

Colour PERSIAN JEWEL GREEN CHINTZ CLEOPATRA

Design No. 10/8127 25/627 60/8745

Match set

36”

set

43”

set

36”

self

36”

self

Repeat

Match

41 1/4”

H/D

41 1/4”

H/D

41 1/4”

H/D

supplied in 3.66m and 91cm Design No. 72/746 48/763 23/759 23/9036

TARTANS Colour MURRAY OF ATHOLL LINDSEY McKELLAR BLACKWATCH (sm) BLACKWATCH (lg) ANCIENT HUNTING ROSS MACPHERSON MACLEOD OF MACLEOD

Repeat 36”

supplied in 3.66m and 91cm

L a xey Colour GREEN ISPHAHAN FAWN ELIZABETHAN PERSIAN GARDEN EMIR TURKEY

Match H/D H/D H/D S/M H/D

supplied in 3.66m and 91cm

Colour SHAH ABBASS JACOBEAN RED TURKEY RED KASHAN NATURAL KASHAN

Royalty

Repeat 34” 34” 34” 34” 34”

Repeat

Match

27”

H/D

36”

H/D

36”

H/D

36”

self

supplied in 3.66m and 91cm Design No. 5626 360/7 5555 5487S 5487L 5527 5173 5609

Repeat 12” 12” 18” 18” 36” 12” 18” 18”

Match self self self self self self self self

ALL AXMINSTERS WOVEN IN KIDDERMINSTER

ROWE company

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Registered office: Wilden Lane, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. DY13 9LW Tel: 01299 827 477 Fax: 01299 827 052 sales@carpetsofkidderminster.com

Visit our website on: www.carpetsofkidderminster.com

CONTEMPORARY AND TONAL AXMINSTERS

Chateau Royale

80% WOOL, 20% NYLON Grade 5, Heavy Wear,

supplied in 3.66m

3 ply well established pindot in 12 colours with 2 border options

Beaufort Court

80% WOOL, 20% NYLON Grade 5, Heavy Wear,

supplied in 3.66m

3 ply modern simple designs on pindot ground available in 12 colourways, 2 designs Mazarin & Crystal

Florenza

NEW 80% WOOL, 20% NYLON Grade 5, Heavy Wear,

supplied in 3.66m

3 ply subtle natural tonal textured yarns

NEW

AGENTS & REPRESENTATIVES Rodger Adams mobile: 07970 023 159

Scotland North East /Cumbria Lancashire, Yorkshire & North Wales Lincolnshire, East Midlands East Anglia, Essex & Hampshire

John Reid mobile: 07973 741 445

Martin Lees mobile: 07974 413 992

Natural Elegance

Mario Sorano mobile: 07989 589 124

The Ultimate in style and luxury Robin Rowberr y mobile: 07831 434 244

West Midlands North & West London, Home Counties & Bedfordshire South West/South Wales South London/Surrey/ Sussex & Kent

Lee Palmer mobile: 07774 101640 Andrew Jefferies mobile: 07831 457 102

Tony Cook mobile: 07860 205 377

Contract and bespoke service available.

For all commercial enquiries please refer to sales reps/agents.

For information or visit our new user friendly website www.carpetsofkidderminster.com

We would like to remind all customers that we have our own DEDICATED TRANSPORT FLEET offering a timely and efficient delivery service.

CURRENT PRICE LIST DATED: AUGUST 2008

Beaufort Court

Mazarine Crystal • Available in two designs

a ROWE company

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WATCH THIS SPOT Look out for the following new and exciting qualities, coming soon...

New Caesar 87% PP 13% PA, 4m, rolls only. 8 new colourways.

New Hercules 66% PP 34% PA, 4m, rolls only. 8 new colourways.

New Greenwich 50% wool 50% PP, 4m and 5m, Scotchgarded rolls and cut lengths, medium contract. 7 new colourways.

New Hamilton 100% wool, 4m and 5m, Scotchgarded, rolls and cut lengths, medium contract. 7 new colourways.

New Sydney 100% wool, 4m and 5m, Scotchgarded, rolls and cut lengths, medium contract. 7 new colourways.

New Windsor 50% wool 50% PP, 4m and 5m, Scotchgarded rolls and cut lengths, medium contract. 5 new colourways.

SPECIAL OFFER: TAKE ONE… GET ONE FREE! Take one of our beautiful new lecterns and you’ll get a second one completely free.

These modular units (which can sit side by side or back to back) are in a light oak finish, attractively branded for Telenzo wool collections, and house up to 14 good size samples (45sq cm), with shelving for further sample books below.

Ring our Head Office for details.

OUR SALES TEAM Greater London as far as N. Circular on north side of Thames and as far as M25 on south side, Surrey, some of Bucks & Middlesex John A Constable T: 01622 685397 M: 07836 734322 Kent, Sussex, Hampshire Robin Croughton T: 01892 669699 M: 07710 393966

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: CENTREPOINT We are delighted to announce that Centrepoint is now available nationally as part of both our cut length and roll programmes. Centrepoint is a fine loop pile 100% wool quality, designed to co-ordinate with our best selling Tube Collection of striped designs – Mainline, Jubilee and Piccadilly. Suitable for heavy domestic and heavy contract applications, Centrepoint is also Scotchgarded, anti-static and anti-flam. It’s available in four and five metre widths and in seven colourways: ivory, celadon, mushroom, molasses, pebbles (shown here), clay, biscuit and onyx.

COMING SOON Look out for our new price list and newsletter, due out shortly.

Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire (part of), Somerset, Wiltshire Doug Gilmour T: 01373 462503 M: 07970 950276 West Midlands, South Wales Paul Brewer T: 0121 4277117 M: 07798 745181 East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Norfolk, Suffolk Jonathan Hart T: 01621 817992 M: 07889 264466

YOUR HEAD OFFICE TEAM CONTACTS Sales Director Philip Hopkins M: 07738 813734 Operations Manager Lesley Inman M: 07703 337989

Lincs, Leics, Northants, Notts, Derbyshire Jim Osborne M: 07738 642934 Lancashire, Cheshire, North Wales Philip Hambleton T: 01925 740050 M: 07966 397676 Yorkshire & North Lincs John Alsop T: 01904 762471 M: 07860 572220

Cumbria and North East Jimmy Thomson T: 01835 863180 M: 07767 702928 Scotland Tim Tindal T: 01436 671421 M: 07836 705620 Channel Islands, Isle of Wight John Eastlake T: 01323 896141 M: 07885 398858

Tel: 01422 374417 or 01422 371226 Fax: 01422 377452 Email: sales@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk Edel Telenzo Carpets, 2- 4 Southgate, Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 0BW

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Littner Hampton Limited UNIT 30 FOREST BUSINESS PARK, ARGALL AVENUE, LONDON E10 7FB Telephone: 020 8520 8474 Fax: 020 8520 4464

email: littnerhampton@aol.com

THE ARTLOOM COLLECTION COUNTRY SQUARE (MADISON)

100% wool, 4m

FLORIDA FELT BACK

100% polypropylene, 4m

LINZ BERBER

100% wool, 4m & 5m

MEMPHIS FELT BACK

100% polypropylene, 4m

NEW PARK AVENUE

100% polypropylene, 4m

PERTH BERBER

100% wool, 4m

REGATTA ACTION BACK

100% polypropylene, 4m

REGATTA GEL BACK

100% polypropylene, 4m

RUSTIC LOOP

100% wool, 4m & 5m

TAILORED BEAUTY

100% polypropylene, 4m

THE ARTLOOM DESIGNERS COLLECTION COLOURPOINT

100% wool, 4m

CONTRACT CORD

100% wool, 4m

CROFTER

100% wool, 4m & 5m

JAIPUR CORD (WOOL CORD)

100% wool, 4m & 5m

KNOSSOS

100% wool, 4m

LINEA BROADLOOM

100% wool, 4m

MIRAGE

100% wool, 4m

MONIQUE

100% wool, 4m & 5m

NATURAL INSPIRATIONS (SISAL V)

100% wool, 4m

NEW BOUCLE

100% wool, 4m

RUSTIC BASKET

100% wool, 4m & 5m

RUSTIC WEAVE

100% wool, 4m & 5m

RUSTIC TWIST

80% wool 20% nylon, 4m

SALES EXECUTIVES & AGENTS KEITH BADHAM (Birmingham, W. Midlands, Staffs, Shrops, Warwickshire, Glos, Northants)

07976 677048

PETER BALDWIN (North West England, N. Wales, Derbyshire and Yorkshire)

07973 410688

MARK BROSTER (South London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex and part Middlesex)

07766 255222

GARY FOSTER (Cambrigeshire, Bedfordshire, Bucks, Herts and Oxon)

07515 283872

GARY KENDALL (North London, part Middlesex and Essex)

07802 661944

LEE MARRINER (Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire & part Buckinghamshire)

07778 238667

PATTERN BOOKS AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT LONDON OFFICE

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We tick all the boxes!

Best-selling products at every price point As a UK manufacturer and distributor, Furlong’s objective is simply to offer its customers the best of all worlds in terms of price, service and quality - a partnership that retailers can rely on and a comprehensive product range that consumers will respond to.

Furlong’s nationwide distribution network operates across three depots – London, Preston and Newport – using a dedicated fleet to carry rolls and cut lengths to our customers usually within 24 hours.

A long-term programme of substantial investment has created a major production facility for both 4m and 5m wide carpet and the new backing plant commissioned last year is now fully on line.

Furlong’s product development team has created a portfolio of products matched to the diverse needs of different customer groups, rooms styles and performance requirements. Regency’s stain-resistant ranges use their own ‘Carefree’ fibre which is bleach cleanable and offered with a warranty for absolute confidence. New ranges are introduced several times a year to keep the offering fresh and interesting and respond to consumer trends and colour shifts.

As a result, the company can produce hundreds of thousands of square metres of carpet every week, covering all the key sectors – stain resistant polypropylene, wool twist, wool natural and many others.

the aim is simply to offer customers the best of all worlds in terms of price, service and quality

Being in control of its manufacturing means Furlong can control the cost base and the quality to provide a range of products that is competitive at each of the price points. Manufacturing also means they can manage stock more closely and respond to changes in demand so that the right carpet is always ready for dispatch.

Furlong have paid particular attention to the presentation of the product range to consumers with a market-leading modular POS system which they will deliver and design to suit your store.

Furlong’s wholly-owned manufacturing company, Regency Carpets, is one of the UK’s top three tufters with a modern plant located in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

Furlong believes in working in partnership with their customers to provide products and services that ticks all the boxes.

Investing in quality and service

Extensive tufting expertise

Effective service systems

Large group stock-holding

Fast delivery fleet

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!

Here are the people who try harder London & Home Counties SIMON BRENNER M: 07791 891024 S.W LONDON, SURREY (INS. M25) IAN COLLACOTT M: 07816 217550 MIDDLESEX, W. LONDON

High impact POS

DARREN SPENDIFF M: 07791 890861 KENT

Furlong’s innovative new modular displays have been launched with the top 10 Regency stain-resistant carpet ranges to suit every style and consumer budget.

RAY SMITH M: 07816 217565 ESSEX ADAM HOLLYOAKE M: 07816 217548 N, N W & E LONDON

Wales ALLAN MCDONALD M: 07872 941036 SALES MANAGER

• Mix and match up to10 units.

• Islands, triangles, corners and walls.

• Unique, stylish, interlocking design.

• Total service - design, delivery and installation.

The Regency range of stain-resistant carpets ticks all the boxes:

SAMANTHA EVANS M: 07973 389799 S./MID & W. WALES JASON BRIMBLE M: 07912 879796 AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE

3 quality 3 choice 3 availability 3 service 3 price

TIM BAILEY M: 07841 204657 S.E. WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE STEWART WAITHMAN M: 07854 968144 DEVON & CORNWALL

London Sales tel: 01322 628707 fax: 01322 698733

South East

North West

PAUL LOVELL M: 07816 217549 NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS

GEOFF ABERNETHY M: 07970 229717 POTTERIES, CHESHIRE, SHROPSHIRE & FYLDE COAST

TBA HAMPSHIRE & BERKSHIRE KRIS KOBYLKA M: 07816 217563 E & WEST SUSSEX TONY CONWAY M: 07791 891025 BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS

MIKE HATFUL M: 07966 263571 GREATER MANCHESTER BOB CHRISTIE M: 07980 786264 MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & N. WALES

Yorkshire & North East DES BEST M: 07968 828516 NORTH EAST

Scotland GEORGE WISELY M: 07967 148665 SCOTTISH SALES DIRECTOR COLIN RICHFORD M: 07970 163372 WEST SCOTLAND & CUMBRIA ALAN CAIRNIE M: 07976 311434 EAST SCOTLAND

Wood Floor Specialists JOHN POWERS SALES MANAGER M: 07792 477312 RICHARD RICHMAN AREA SALES MANAGER M: 07791 891044

Preston Sales tel: 01772 696787 fax: 01772 311921

Email: enquiries@furlongflooring.co.uk

RAY ANDREW M: 07973 719801 EAST LANCS/W.YORKS REG SYKES M: 07973 403450 SOUTH YORKSHIRE

Midlands MARTIN MORRIS M: 07980 786265 NOTTS & DERBYSHIRE MIKE SHUTT M: 07970 158594 BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE MARTYN REA M: 07968 324598 LEICESTER/ WARWICKSHIRE/LINCS

Newport Sales tel: 01633 283959 fax: 01633 275454

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100% recycled carpet Mohawk International takes old plastic bottles and turns them into beautiful, luxurious carpet...

Hard to believe we know, but a plastic bottle you drink from today could one day become fibres in Mohawk’s carpet.

Make the most of the consumer’s love of all things green with the new Environmental Tombola featuring carpet manufactured from 100% recycled material

Polyethylene terephthalate (P.E.T) is the top quality resin required in the production of plastic drinks bottles. When recycled, it can be extruded into fibres that are far superior to lower-grade synthetic virgin fibres used in making other brands of carpet yarns.

Mohawk recycles over 3 billion plastic bottles each year. By controlling every aspect of “Mohawk recycles over 3 billion the recycling plastic bottles each year.” process, Mohawk guarantees the highest standards of performance in its luxurious and beautiful carpet.

From bottle to floor - that’s how we do it.

EUROPEAN STOCK RANGES American Velvet

3.66m I 65oz

New Century

4.0m I 100oz

True Winner*

3.66 & 4.57m I 62oz

100% StainmasterTactesse Nylon

100% Polyester with Scotchgard

100% PET Polyester with Scotchgard

Butter Pecan*

Paint Box*

Tula Rosa

3.66m I 52oz

3.66 & 4.57m I 65oz

3.66m I 65oz

100% PET Polyester with Scotchgard

100% PET Polyester with Scotchgard

100% StainmasterTactesse BCF Nylon

Casual Allure

Park Avenue II*

Vivid Luxury

3.66m I 48oz

3.66 & 4.57m I 80oz

3.66m I 70oz

100% Ultrastrand Nylon with Scotchgard

100% PET Polyester with Scotchgard

100% Ultrastrand Lissé with Advanced Repel

Certain Success*

Rainbow Sherbert*

Weston Hill*

3.66 & 4.57m I 42oz

100% PET Polyester with Scotchgard

Coastal Charm*

3.66 I 52oz

100% Mohawk Everset PET with Scotchgard

3.66m I 29oz

Carpets marked * on Environmental Tombola

100% Everstrand PET Polyester with Scotchgard

Royal Palace II

Colour Cachet

Sera Bella

3.66m I 55oz

4.0m I 95oz

100% Polyester with Scotchgard

UK Sales Office 3.66m I 91oz

100% StainmasterTactesse Nylon

100% Ultrastrand Lissé with Advanced Repel

Eloquence

Shag-A-Delic

3.66m I 86oz

100% ANSO Caress

Knightsbridge

3.66m I 50oz

100% Ultrasrand BCF Nylon 3.66m I 65oz

100% Wear-dated Durasoft Nylon

3.66m I 30oz

100% PET Polyester with Scotchgard

Shimmering Sands

Mohawk United Kingdom 1 Chester Road Colmworth Business Park Eaton Socon, St. Neots Cambridge

PE19 8YT 3.66m I 46oz

100% Ultrastrand Lissé with Advanced Repel

Tel: 01480 479830 Fax: 01480 471304

MOHAWK ALSO MANUFACTURE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS UNDER THESE BRANDS

MOHAWK INTERNATIONAL

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Rackhams Limited Unit 6 Jubilee Avenue, Highams Park Ind. Est., London E4 9JD

Tel: (020) 8531 9225 Fax: (020) 8531 0426 E-mail: sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk

CARPETS • VINYLS • TILES • UNDERLAYS Have you met Ralph? He’s a mine of information & you can catch up with him in the latest Rackhams Price Guide! Check out his slender curves?!!

GRAPHICS / CONTRACT GELS Arena Cherokee Sapphire Senator Sentinel Statesman

NATURAL EFFECT

CORD & NEEDLEPUNCH

The Arabica & Ceylon Wilton Collection 4&5M New Heritage Collection Renaissance

TWISTS - SYNTHETIC

Arte Della Ceramica Avalon Casino Celtic Stone Eclipse Econoflex Geno Masterpiece Medley Mojo Sherwood Oak

Agadir Craftwork Berber 4&5M Harvester Ivory Coast Khartoum 4&5M Marrakesh Metropolitan Natures Writing Planet Earth 4&5M Sahara 4&5M San Salvador 4&5M The Naturals Collection 4&5M Worsted Weave 4&5M

Chislehurst Clyde Easy Twist Heathertwist / Heathertwist Supreme Herdsman Twist Montana Twist 4&5M Park Lane Portman Premier Harvest Twist 4&5M Shepherd Twist Stainsafe Touch 4&5M Startwist / Startwist Supreme Summer Skies Supatwist

SAXONY / SHAG PILE

TWISTS - WOOL

Berber Trail 4&5M Big Softie Chamonix Midas Touch 4&5M Mont Blanc Montana 4&5M Half Century Monaco New Century Nobility Stainblock Berber 4&5M Stainfree Saxony 4&5M Stainblock Supreme 4&5M Tennessee Ventura 4&5M

WILTON / PATTERNED CUT PILE

Gala Gala Gel Rackcord Scorpio Supacord

Dundee Twist Eden Twist 30/40/50 4&5M High Life 4&5M Iconic Twist 40/50 4&5M Inspirations 40/50 4&5M The Berber Twist Collection 40/50 4&5M Ultimate Textures 4&5M Ultimate Berber Twist 4&5M Ultimate Twist 40/50 4&5M Ultimate Tweed

VELOUR / VELVET Urban Life

VINYL / SMOOTH FLOORING

CARPET TILES Capital Plus Capital Primo Electron Magnesium Neutron Oxygen Positron Proton Quark Titanium We also stock Ball & Young Underlays, Rugs, Accessories, Entrance Matting and offer a Special Order Service on products from virtually every flooring manufacturer in existence!

Have you experienced the joy of COSI? Perhaps the fastest selling underlay in history!

6mm/8mm/10mm thicknesses in stock. It’s lightweight and it’s flying! Why not check it out!

Area Sales Managers

16:28:27

North, East & Central . London, Essex & Middx (within M25) Paul Henson 07881 502506

Sales Office Antony Stapleton 0208 498 2845 M. 07881 502505

Essex (outside M25), Cambridgeshire, Suffolk Richard Chappell 07837 295379

Kent, Surrey, Sussex, S.E. London Chris Walker 07881 502507

Herts, Bedfordshire, Essex (west of M11), Pt Middx James White 07881 502508

SW, W & NW London, South Middx, West Surrey, Berks, Bucks John Imbrey 07875 714269

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Solent Wholesale Carpet Company Ltd CARPET, FLOORCOVERING & ACCESSORY WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS Telephone: 01243 774623 Fax: 01243 533636 E -mail: sales@solentwholesale.co.uk Website: www.solentwholesale.co.uk Zola Park, Barnfield Drive, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6UX Oxford, Berks, Bucks, Beds, Hants, Middlesex & Herts . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Cardrick Tel: 01235 535070, mobile 07973 406329 Sussex E & W, Surrey, South London & Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Robson Tel: 01323 504798, mobile: 07973 898453 Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucs, & I.O.W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Ayling Tel: 01202 683257, mobile 07973 406799

Now stocking EleEase Woods/Tile and Signature - please phone for details VICTORIA Baronet Castillion Celtic Heathers Crown Twist Duchess Elite Gaelic Heathers Kelso Natural Companions (Sisal, Chenille, Ridge) Regal Twist Rustic Jewels Suede Tudor Twist Coll Tudor Manor Wool Tweed LANO Bolero Campus X-treme Greenfield Havana Heathertwist Coll Inspiration 40/50oz Pembridge Twist Rustic Berber Rustic Sensations Scala Scala Tonals Sentinel Startwist Coll Twilight Coll Wilton Naturals Xtra Twist BALTA Autumn Leaves Berga Birnam Twist Cobblestone Desert Twist Fiesta Fusion High Flyers Gala Cord-all options in stock Rustic Twist Supreme Shepherd Twist Spicy Twist Stainsafe Tweed Stainsafe Comfort Stainsafe Favourite Stainsafe Heathers Stainsafe Olympic Super Wiltax Tempo/Salsa Twisty Versailles BROCKWAY Amore Cavendish Craftsman Collection (Elite/Forte) Diva Orion/Orion Major

CORMAR Berwick 40/50 Buchanan Home Counties 42/50 Malabar Oaklands 32 Oaklands 42 Oaklands 50 Pennine Twist Primo Plus Warwick

TARKETT Salsa 14mm Combi-loc - limited stocks Viva 8.5mm Ultra-loc - limited stocks

DOMO Absolut Luxury Alpina Auvergne Limelight Twist Collection Merino Metropolitan Ocean Breeze Orlando Planet Playground Portofino Scorpio Traditionals Weavers Twist

BERRY GROUP Adventure Twist Celtic Stone Vinyl Comfort Grip Vinyl Dublin Durham Twist Fashion/Gallery Grass Collection Heavy Tread I-Twist Isis/Mentu Majestic - limited stocks Mirage Natural Life Pronto Selections Sherwood Oak Vinyl Studio Vinyl Sonata Vinyl Supreme Twist 3m/4m Sweet Homes Texalino Sup Vinyl Urban Vinyl laminates Essentials (previously Casa) Cottage - new range

VINYLS Living New Optic Oasis Prestige Rustic Living So Tropical

ITC Check Checkmate Concerto Consul Heritage Collection Jaguar - new colours Kreta New Dimensions Palace Sophistication Stainblock Berber Stainblock Heathers Stainblock Tweed TAPIBEL Cachet Chiltern Galaxy Melody Nevada Reeds Sysoltex Homested/Aran/Crofter Toscana HALO CARPET MILLS Barbados Genua Halifax Padua Panama Salamanca Sydney

We carry other products not listed above, and can also provide a swift special order service on non stock lines. Our reps and sales office would be pleased to answer all enquiries. Our last Price List is dated May/June 2009.

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STS GOLDLINE STOCK CARPETS Arundel Twist Aston Twist Bernwood Twist Bernwood Supreme Bernwood Forest Bernwood Heather Bernwood Heather Supreme Blenheim Twist 40 Blenheim Twist 50 New Cavendish Cherwell Cord Dorchester Gladiator Harrier Felt Harrier Gel Heathdale Hillcroft Karetwist Magnum Gel Meadowbrook Medicare Milton Collection Multicare Impervious Multicare Classic Opus Twist Radley Twist Ravensbury Twist 32/40/50 Ruskin Twist Shaftesbury Twist Supersava Twist Valley Twist

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FlooringNews Brintons at its best Brintons True Velvet range has been voted Best Carpet Range

by House Beautiful magazine.The House Beautiful Awards bring together experts from across the home interest industry to put entries through a rigorous judging process.

Simply chic, Brintons True Velvet range gives an understated feeling of luxury.The range is available in 20 elegant colours from rich, deep hues to natural earthy tones.

The True Velvet colour palette has been carefully selected to maximise choice and variety within the plains collection, whilst encouraging co-ordination with Brintons patterned carpet.

A woven wilton made in 80% wool, 20% nylon,True Velvet is covered by Brintons Brinset guarantee against permanent random shading effects which may be seen in other plain carpets.

Brintons is aiming for an overall feel of pure elegance and luxurious comfort underfoot in a carpet that is suitable for extra heavy residential use and available in 4.57m, 3.66m and 0.91m.

T 01562 748000

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Academy inspires first retailers Following the launch of its Premier Retailer concept at Interiors Birmingham in January, dynamic modular flooring company FLOR by heuga has held the first of its Academy Training sessions for the first group of UK retailers to have entered into the company’s innovative and rewarding partnership programme.

The two-day training session, held at the company’s UK factory in Shelf, West Yorks, forms part of FLOR by heuga’s commitment to its Premier Retailers to provide ongoing professional training on all aspects of their brand, business and products. Another key benefit to Premier Retail partners is the installation of a unique 20m2 Inspiration Studio in their showroom. In response to customers’ demands to the industry for more help when choosing flooring products, this specially-developed suite showcases the extensive range of FLOR by heuga colours, designs and textures within a welcoming and inspirational display and consultation area.

Intended to demonstrate why FLOR by heuga is suitable for every home, in every style and in any location, the Inspiration Studio allows customers to ‘experience’ the product and the brand first hand. Easy-to-handle samples hang side-by-side with attractive visuals and photographic materials that help to demonstrate the myriad creative possibilities – and practical benefits – of FLOR by heuga’s product range.

T 01274 698503

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News Mats are making an entrance The Royal Northern College of Music can now create a great first impression thanks to five new bespoke logo mats.The striking loose lay mats were created in Diamond, one of Heckmondwike FB’s specialist entrance range of products.

It is over eight years since the college first had Heckmondwike’s logo mats installed in their entrance and it is testament to their durability that they have performed so well and lasted for so long despite the heavy volumes of traffic from students, staff and visitors to the building. Amazingly, the only reason for changing the mats is due to the College revealing a new logo, which meant they wanted their mats to be updated.

Heckmondwike FB created five bespoke logo mat designs for the college, using 6 colours from the Diamond range in 3 multilingual designs. As the College has been a Heckmondwike FB customer for over 10 years, the company has also supplied over 600 of its student bedrooms with Supacord, Heckmondwike FB’s well known fibre bonded range along with popular Broadrib which is used for the corridors, office areas and halls of residence. .

Martin Angell, Purchasing Manager for The Royal Northern College of Music explains: “We are extremely impressed with the quality of the Heckmondwike products used throughout the college. They really do create a fantastic first impression.”

T 01924 406 161

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Bigging up Amtico If the latest collection of vinyl flooring from Amtico International is anything to go by, then big is most certainly better when it comes to interior design.

Introducing large size tile formats that are available in some or all of the following sizes – 7.2” x 48”, 18” x 24”, 18” x 36”, 18” x 48” – the new XL range of flooring adds a touch of elegance and richness to any room setting.

Sian Lewis, UK Marketing Manager for Amtico said: “The development of the XL range shows that Amtico is responding to the consumer demand for larger flooring solutions. Larger size tiles are perfect for open plan living lifestyles.

“Our team of creative designers look at global design trends as they update our collections to provide an unrivalled choice for your customers. With this new addition, I’m sure our collections will appeal to even more customers in the future.”

XL, taken from the Amtico woods, stones and abstract ranges, features strong lines, dark tones and sleek designs to provide a dramatic platform on which to build and create a unique interior space.

“In developing its new products our design team recognised a gap in the current market and identified an interior trend for large format flooring with realistic stone, wood and ceramic effects” T 0121 745 0800

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OF THE TRADE

Charles Annable - Brockway carpets

Age: 38 Job Title: Managing Director Years with present company: 15 Years in flooring industry: 15 Previous roles in different companies: North London Regional Sales Manager, Esso Petroleum UK Main non-work interests: Playing and watching sport – increasingly with my children. If I'm not kicking a ball round I'm usually to be found cooking which is very therapeutic after a challenging day in the carpet industry!

This time last year we were beginning to see a decline in the market and as we all know the economy has been in decline ever since. It is worth remembering though that whilst traditionally the interior design industry is always one of the first to suffer, by the same token it is always one of the first to recover. It is arguable that as more and more people turn to spending more time in their home, they chose to invest in new improvements such as carpets to make their living space as nice as possible.

When do you expect an upturn in the economy generally?

For the economy generally, we should start to see things pick up in early 2010, although we may see the housing market start its recovery in the autumn, which will obviously be beneficial.

Any company that’s still successfully and profitably manufacturing in the UK deserves great credit.

What's the key market issue/challenge today?

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It can seem like an uphill challenge but companies must face the economic downturn head-on. It’s imperative to be forward-thinking and to continue making wise investments through the downturn to ensure you are in a strong position when the market recovers.

What’s the single most important key to success in flooring?

Employing the best people is undoubtedly the key to success in flooring. At Brockway Carpets our people are our best asset and we ensure we invest in them accordingly. From our carpet manufacturers to our sales representatives Brockway’s production line is first class, ensuring customers can be confident our carpets are of first-class quality and our service is impeccably reliable.

Which companies in the trade most impress you?

Any company that is still successfully and profitably manufacturing carpet in the UK deserves great credit.

What’s your favourite flooring product (yours or someone elses?)

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I can’t reveal exactly but at the moment it's a brand new, soon-to be-launched development sitting in a box under my desk – watch this space! I'm immensely proud of everything we produce.

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If you could ask retailers to change one thing, what would it be?

We need to try and move away from selling products by pile weight and price as much as possible. It doesn't help profitability for anyone and they are not necessarily indicators of value for money for the customer. Manufacturers and distributors have a role to play in this, through training and education but clued-up retailers can make changes themselves in the way they promote and display product.

What has changed most in the last 5-10 years?

The increase in the rise of distributors.The most successful are truly switched-on and offer excellent service combined with a broad product base which puts them in a strong position in the marketplace.

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How would you describe current markets conditions now, compared to a year ago?

In all your time in the trade, what has most surprised you?

Probably that the industry hasn't changed more, and that there are still as many players in the market as there are; with little diversification in carpet styles manufactured in the UK.

And most disappointed you?

That as an industry we have still not managed to successfully promote the quality and benefits of carpet to the end-user.

Who has been your biggest influence in business?

I think you draw influences from all sorts of areas. Commercially, my father (Roy Annable, Brockway Carpets Chairman) has been an influence throughout my life.

What was your first job in flooring?

Patching up the backing of our axminster carpets with a paint brush and a tin of latex on our old backing plant – which was very hot and very smelly! Thankfully we've come a long way from then and our Envirobac plant – that produces carpet with minimised impact on the environment - is an incredibly clean and efficient piece of machinery.

Would you advise a member of your family to come into the flooring industry?

No - my children are individuals and must make up their own minds as to what they want to do.

If you didn’t work in this industry, what would have been your second choice career?

(Should it have been!?) England cricket captain - and I'm still available for selection!

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News Ryalux earns design recognition The design team at domestic carpet manufacturer Ryalux, is celebrating a triumphant start to 2009, after scooping a Wools of New Zealand (WoNZ) Product Innovation Award at this year’s Domotex.

An appointed jury of more than thirty high-profile representatives from the world’s carpet media, retail businesses and buying groups awarded Ryalux’s creative director, Darren Clanford, with the award for ‘Best Colour Range’ in the carpet innovations category as a result of his team’s colour work on the V&A Twist collection. Ryalux V&A Twist was officially launched at The National Floor Show in September 2008, and has a stunning colour palette inspired by the jewels on display at the V&A museum’s famed jewellery gallery.Their 70 opulent colour names, such as Madeira Topaz and Imperial Onyx, are evocative of the gems that inspired them.

Speaking about the Ryalux award win, Darren Clanford said: “Ryalux has been a pioneer in the carpet industry for decades, both in terms of product innovation and colour trending. It is fantastic to have gained recognition for the V&A Twist collection, which achieves an eclectic feel while retaining a strong sense of heritage, and the award is further testimony that Ryalux is leading the field in anticipating and setting domestic colour trends. The colour category itself demonstrates that the industry at large acknowledges the vital importance of colour, and is prepared to reward those that push the boundaries.”

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Crumbs of comfort and durability Combining the bedding properties of felt with the comfort and durability of rubber crumb, Floorwise’s Duet and Duet Supreme underlays bring concern for the environment and excellent performance in the busiest of hospitality and leisure locations.

Made from recycled materials, 10mm thick Duet and 12mm thick Duet Supreme are a natural choice for specifiers and contractors looking to obtain a high level of impact absorption, while accommodating some subfloor irregularity, making the products ideal for hotel and leisure projects, or indeed anywhere where user comfort and durability is a priority.

Utilising two underlay materials in one product, helps Duet and Duet Supreme to maximise performance and versatility and rated for Heavy Contract Use in accordance with BS5808, these underlays are more than capable of withstanding high levels of footfall and wheeled traffic.

“Duet and Duet Supreme are a popular choice among contractors looking for a versatile and high performance underlay that provides a high level of user comfort,” comments Richard Bailey, Managing Director, Floorwise. “Yet the underlays are increasingly being selected by specifiers because their recycled content makes them a wise choice for buildings looking to consider the environment.”

T 01509 673974

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Carpet Recycling ‘gathering momentum’ Carpet Recycling UK have announced details of their first annual conference taking place on June 23rd at the NSPCC Training Centre in Leicester under the title of “ Carpet Recycling – Gathering Momentum “ This full day conference will enable delegates to hear about the latest developments in carpet recycling : • Mass Balance and capacity expansion • Factors driving growth • Collection logistics • Recycler experiences • Specific end use developments • Path forward for Carpet Recycling UK 38

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This conference will appeal to everyone in the carpet value chain who want to see carpets diverted from landfill and best value recovery for the raw materials in them. It will also appeal to recyclers who want to extend their business opportunities.

Local authority personnel involved in waste management will hear about new opportunities for reducing landfill burdens and increasing recycling rates.

The conference is free for members of Carpet Recycling UK, whilst non-members will pay a nominal cost of £60 which includes refreshments and lunch as well as the entrance fee.The venue has accommodation available if required.

T 07787 160169

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W E N retailers respond to industry issues Flooring Forum our new service for retailers

The Stocklists has launched a new platform for retailers to respond to trade issues and inform the industry about the problems and opportunities they face on the High Street and retail parks across the UK.

Every two months,The Stocklists will present a topic for debate linked to an online survey.The survey is anonymous and will takes no more than four minutes to complete. A full report and analysis of the results will feature in each month’s magazine.

The survey aims to be provocative and, as well as a series of questions, there’s a Soapbox feature where retailers can sound off about the subject – The Stocklists will print as many responses as are fit to publish.

If you have a topic you would like debated, let us know.

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Company reps and agents...

Do you see too much of them? Or too little?

Are they making you money or costing you time?

Representatives and agents are key players in the carpet business - often the unsung heroes who travel miles to keep flooring fresh and interesting across our national network of thousands of retailers.

Many of the best reps get rave reviews for their knowledge and enthusiasm and can really help retailers boost their business.They know what makes the business tick and are up-to-date with trends and new products.

The worst of them may waste your time and would rather talk about their golf handicap than your margins!

Tell us what you think so that we can help the industry further improve its approach. Are reps getting smarter? Are they meeting the challenge of these competitive times? What would help to improve their service? Does product knowledge or display and merchandising need a lift?

Tell us what you really think - it’s anonymous, of course, and can help make a real contribution.

Join the debate. Inform the industry.

It’s anonymous and takes just 4 minutes of your time.

Visit www.thestocklists.com and click the Forum panel.

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Company feature by David Spragg

A spring in the step of underlay challengers Who’s the biggest name in underlay? It’s understandable if Carpenter wasn’t the first brand you thought of. But if we ask you again in a couple of years, the answer may be different.

Very different – according to Carpenter’s new sales head Helen Rowberry...

Helen has just joined the PU underlay company as UK national sales manager, a role she takes over from Bob Lawton – the man who launched Carpenter at the Harrogate Show just two years ago. In that two years, Carpenter has already captured more than 15% of the PU market in the UK and seen steady growth with its ‘Step’ range of products.

‘My job is to increase the pace of that growth and I’m committed to making Carpenter the number one brand in the market,’ says Helen who has a sales career with Associated Weavers and Balta Broadloom under her belt after ten years in the trade.

Carpenter is benefiting from the rebound from rubber where the heavy handling is finally starting to cause serious issues for selling the product in the UK. ‘Rubber will be overtaken by PU in the next year or two,’ says Bob Lawton. ‘There is a rapid change in the market place and Carpenter is well placed to capitalise on the situation.

‘We have real product excellence and the company is very strong – it’s cash rich and doesn’t owe anybody anything. We have everything we need to succeed’ he says. And Bob knows what he’s talking about after almost 50 years in the trade!

His career covers major shifts with underlay leaders such as Ball & Young’s Cloud 9 and Interfloor, as well as Riding Hall Carpets and Gripperrods. And for the record, he started in carpet retailing in Birmingham in 1960.

Bob’s launch of Carpenter’s UK underlay business is a successful swansong. Now he’s slipping into semi-retirement as a consultant to Carpenter - and part-time cartoonist (see bottom left!)

Underpinning Carpenter’s performance in the UK is a major USbased organisation which has 35% of the market in North America, manufacturing 200 million square yards of underlay from recycled foam each year.There are more than 20 furnishing foam plants across Europe and four in the UK. Carpenter launched in the UK in 2007 with a state-of-the-art new plant at Glossop, Derbyshire, alongside the company’s furniture and bedding foam business – turning trim and off-cuts into underlay.

Already there is a product range of 13 options – all for carpet – which include the best-selling luxury ranges of Deep-Step and RichStep. Carpenter are more interested in competing on quality than discounting on budget brands.This year’s product launches will concentrate on high-end qualities for the hospitality and contract sectors where thinner, denser constructions are required.

The other new focus will be on recycled and recyclable production with the launch of a programme for fitters to encourage the return of off-cuts and trim from installations which will then return to Carpenter for recycling on the next delivery truck.

Ultimately, Carpenter hopes that uplifted underlay – including those of its competititors - will find its way back to Glossop to be turned into new underlay – a happy blend of environmental responsibility and, with commodity foam prices riding high, a smart business move.

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SALES AGENTS Can we introduce you to some new business?

Bob Lawton and Helen Rowberry

“Rubber will be overtaken by PU there is a rapid change in the market and Carpenter is well placed to capitalise on the situation” Unfortunately for fitters there are no plans to reward recyclers other than with a nice warm, green feeling but the scheme will save on skips and disposal costs.

But for all the schemes and product launches, there’s still a more fundamental driver for growth in the underlay market. ‘We want retailers to sell more underlay,’ says Helen. ‘It’s still the case that half of all carpet sales go out without underlay and yet when consumers are shown the difference in quality underfoot, they are keen to be persuaded to replace and trade up,’ she says.

‘We’ll be spending a lot of time motivating sales this way,’ says Helen - and, at 34, she has plenty of time – another 30 years or so to match Bob’s commitment to the cause!

Carpenter best-seller Rich-Step comes off the production line in Derbyshire

We’ve been asked to publish a Directory of Agents - to help introduce you to new retail and contract customers in your area and to help manufactuers find new people to cover the ground.

Interested? Turn to page 54 now for more details of this opportunity.

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News Cool and creative for café culture

Coolly elegant slate effect luxury vinyl tiles from Polyflor Expona Design collection provide the perfect complement to the decor of the refurbished seating area at the Rijo 42 Cafe at Bolton Arena – where Polysafe Corona low maintenance sheet vinyl safety floor has also been installed in the kitchen/server.

Combining stunning designs with quality materials and proven functionality, the Expona Design collection has been specially developed to widen the horizons of creative interior design, offering a balanced choice of timber and stone/design effects.

Suitable for very heavy commercial use and ideal for a variety of leisure, education, retail and specific healthcare installations, Expona features a polyurethane surface treatment, aiding maintenance and removing traditional restrictions on freedom of design choice.

Slip resistant Polysafe Corona, combining the latest advanced performance and maintenance technology with a superbly fresh colour palette, incorporates Supratec, the second generation of the Polyflor’s unique soil releasing polymer system, now including polyurethane for reduced dirt pick up and even easier maintenance.

This means that Corona can offer cleaning cost savings of up to 60% over traditional safety flooring over a 15 year period and is ideally suited to commercial areas with risks of contaminant spillages.

The Corona range also features an advanced formulation, providing enhanced flexibility for even easier fitting and welding. As well as meeting the performance requirements of EN13845 and being BBA Agrement certified as G5ws, Corona provides sustainable slip resistance throughout its guaranteed life.

T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

Have your say on flooring issues.

This month: Flooring Company Reps - how hard are they working for you?

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Company feature by David Spragg

Solent… …a celebration of service Looking forward is the focus for a business that celebrates its fortieth anniversary this year. Solent Wholesale has built its success on sustained investment in service – and the recession has only made them re-double their efforts.

‘The business has always been run with an eye on the future,’ says Simon McHale, who took over the business with his sister, Claire Crooks, when their father retired in December 1997.

Tom McHale was a well known figure in the industry, starting the Solent wholesale company in 1969 in Havant, Hampshire. ‘Dad wanted to see the business succeed into his second and third generations and beyond – and he instilled in us a culture of investing in the future.’

Tom McHale

Simon, with 27 years under his belt at Solent, and Claire, with 26 years, have carried on the tradition in style and maintained steady growth while developing the service infrastructure of the business.

Based now in Chichester, Solent covers most of the South of England - up into the South Midlands – with a staff of 25 people serving about 1000 active accounts.

Simon McHale

‘As an independent, we are closer to our customers and know most of them personally,’ says Simon. ‘Service is a total focus to us and we’ve been rewarded with customer loyalty that is a major factor in our success.’

It was that kind of loyalty that carried Solent through a severe flood in 1994 which wiped out their warehouse.

Simon paid tribute to the manufacturers who have supported the company, especially Victoria Carpets, and to the customers who kept the faith even though there was no stock at all for two months!

Today’s Solent is rather different.Two years ago, the company consolidated operations into a purpose built centre with state-of-the-art facilities. But the investment goes far beyond the buildings and technology…. All important is the stock-holding and delivery service.

‘The big groups have been getting more expensive while cutting stock’, says Simon. ‘We know that our customers have got shorter order books at the moment so they need us to have more stock – they need us to be able to react instantly to their customer’s order to get the carpet fitted quickly.’

‘We have our own delivery fleet and the drivers are a key part of our business and our link to the customers.

We’ve got a great team – both out on the road and back at base.’

Claire Crooks

Solent’s area of operations in the South is an affluent area which is relatively resistant to the recession. Mid to high quality wool sells well and 80/20 is the staple of the business. Solent has seen a positive return to carpet with the shine going off laminates to an increasing extent.

‘We’re optimistic about the future – there will be pent-up demand which we will be ready to meet. Meanwhile, we’ll keep our heads down and do the hard work that the tough market conditions demand. We want to guarantee a future for the next generation,’ says Simon. And that generation is already taking up the challenge as his daughter Steph has just joined the company’s sales office from a marketing job at BHS.This family has its sights set firmly on the future. from The Stocklists

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News Stair concept gains support

Wholesalers, distributors and retailers looking for new and interesting products can do no better than Stair Make-Over and those that make the most of this excellent opportunity early on, will also benefit from a comprehensive support package.

Spearheaded in the UK by Ronnie Houben, Stair Make-Over’s success in the Dutch, Belgian and French markets means that it is already well equipped to deal with the demands of UK distribution and wholesale supply.

“Our experience in other countries has proven to us time and time again the worth of having a dedicated support and training programme and this is something we are keen to help our UK distributors, wholesalers and retailers with,” explains Ronnie Houben.

“We appreciate that stair refurbishment of the Stair Make-Over kind is a new concept to the UK and so we are willing to invest our time and effort training our partners in how to sell the product and how best to tackle after-sales service.”

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The tread over tread, laminate-based system of Stair Make-Over is a unique product and as such deserves a similar approach to pre- and after-sales. With Ronnie Houben’s expertise, early adopters will be educated on how best to approach sales of the system and given comprehensive training in how the product works.This will prove invaluable, helping knowledge to be passed to the retailer and in turn ensuring strong growth of sales.

“Our marketing and in-store support is also key to the success of Stair Make-Over and we have not compromised on our investment here.

Support comes in the form of striking point-of-sale, samples packs, literature and a website designed to drive consumers to store,” continues Ronnie.

In fact, the website, www.stairmakeover.com is a powerful tool in the service offered by Stair Make-Over. An online calculator helps consumers to calculate exactly how many packs and ancillaries are required and then guides interested parties to the nearest outlet.

“With our support and a unique product that brings exclusivity, Stair Make-Over could be just the tonic as distributors look to offer improved service and product spectrum to their retailers,” concludes Ronnie Houben.

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Victoria victorious at Greendale After a retendering process, Greendale Carpets & Floorings has renewed its distribution contract with Victoria Carpets for its members’ cut length ranges.

The contract, which was due to finish in October this year, will run for a further six year period.

“ The competition for this contract was incredibly competitive” said Rob Harding “but I am pleased to be continuing our relationship with Victoria – they have done an excellent job for us and our members over the past four years and we were very happy to renew the arrangement.”

Shaun Lewis, Sales and Marketing Director of Victoria Carpets commented: “We are extremely pleased to have retained Greendale’s distribution contract and will strive to maintain the high standards and service levels that we had previously set.

We are continuously improving our service and look forward to working together with the Hereford team and the members over the next few years.” from The Stocklists

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News Retailers can clean up with RugStick RugStick is Bissell’s new carpet and rug cleaner. It’s a handy, advanced system with powerful cleaning action for lifting matted fibres and ground-in dirt. Snap’ together the unit parts with the cleaning formula can and it’s ready for action.

Ideal for ‘heavy traffic’ areas around the home, its active foam achieves a deep down clean for the toughest dirt and stains – it’s easily released by pulling the RugStick towards you. Just flip it over to scrub the foam into the carpet. Once dry, dirt from the top of the carpet is quickly vacuumed.

The company’s International markets director Charles Gordon says: “RugStick is a great new sales opportunity for retailers.The clever, easy way to eradicate stains, this new – and different - concept makes for an eye-catching in-store demonstration and talking point. It’s strikingly packaged for maximum on-shelf stand-out. Plus, it encourages repeat sales of the cleaning formula.”

For safe use on wool, nylon, acrylic and stain-resistant carpets and rugs, the heavy traffic cleaning formula is also available as an aerosol. It can be used as part of RugStick or as a manual applicator to get to grips with tough stains.

Scotchgard protection effectively prevents re-soiling. While the deodorising cleaning action leaves carpet fibres fresh and clean for much longer – its refreshing fragrance eliminates strong odours from pets, cooking and smoking.

RugStick is available to consumers from around £19.99.

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Axminster’s firm favourite Tracey Harris of Direct Carpet and Curtain Supplies,Torquay, will soon be spending a day at the races all thanks to Axminster Carpets’ 2009 calendar competition. Tracey beat-off stiff competition from across the country, correctly identifying 12 famous scenes from Hollywood blockbusters, with all the stars taking the shape of sheep!

Since its introduction a decade or so ago, the annual calendar competition has provided light-hearted entertainment for retailers nationwide and thanks to the creative handy work of the manufacturer’s very own Paul Johnson, this year proved the best yet.

Marc Helliwell, Southern Regional Sales Manager for Axminster Carpets, is seen here presenting Tracey with her prize.

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News Apparition of the Super Natural Kronospan, the UK’s only manufacturer of laminate flooring, has launched a new range of high grade laminate flooring intuitively designed to highlight the wood grain.

Titled Kronostep Super Natural, the new collection is available in five decors and combines a matt texture with a glossy pore design.

Kronostep Super Natural incorporates features from the existing Authentic Embossed range, including a perfect match between the surface texture and the grain of the decor to create a highly realistic finish.This, combined with a true 4sided V-groove, creates the authentic look and feel of real wood, with all the advantages of laminate.

The decors within the range are Aspen Oak (the lightest), through to Light Brushed Oak, Castle Oak, Shire Oak and the darkest shade, Colonial Oak. Available in 8mm deep boards, the range is AC4 rated meaning it is classified as suitable for use in heavy domestic and medium commercial environments.

Kronospan’s Commercial Manager, Nick Barker, explains: “Our investment in the latest technology means that we can provide the highest quality and most authentic finishes.This has enabled us to create the Kronostep Super Natural range - the next generation of laminate flooring.

“The development of the glossy pore with the matt texture accentuates the wood grains within the decor, and when combined with the V-groove and the Authentic Embossed finish makes this collection one of our finest created to date.”

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New Regional Wholesalers Directory The Stocklists Wholesalers Directory National

Fells Carpets Goole Tel: 01977 662211 Email: fellscarpets@aol.com Web: www.fellscarpets.co.uk See page 20 for details

Scotland

Bathgate & Co. Ltd Edinburgh Tel: 0131 554 5485 Email: bathgateco@aol.com

Fyfe & McGrouther Glasgow Tel: 0141 552 4966 Email: glasgow.029@decco.co.uk

McMillan Flooring Distribution Edinburgh Tel: 0131 202 0030 Email: info@mcmillanflooring.com Web: www.mcmillan-floors.com Neil Smith Ltd Ayr Tel: 01292 287948

North East

Adamms Wholesale Carpets North Shields Tel: 0191 296 0074 Artfloor Ltd Huddersfield Tel: 01484 540099

Barnsley Flooring Barnsley Tel: 01226 321316

Carpet Line Direct Ltd Hartlepool Tel: 01429 892523 Email: info@carpetlinedirect.co.uk

Delta Carpet Distributors Leeds Tel: 0113 240 4144 Email: sales@deltacarpets.com Web: www.deltacarpets.com Fells Carpets Goole Tel: 01977 662211 Email: fellscarpets@aol.com Web: www.fellscarpets.co.uk See page 20 for details

Floorwise (North East) County Durham Tel: 0191 410 7070

M S Contract Carpets & Carpet Tiles Shelf Tel: 01274 691511

Supertex Furnishings Lancashire Tel: 01772 457070 Email: sales@supertexfurnishings.co.uk Web: www.supertexfurnishings.co.uk See page 26 for details

North West A & A Carpets Ltd Manchester Tel: 01204 701188

Sweeney Todd Blades Ltd Worsley Tel: 0161 790 7850 enquiries@sweeneytoddblades.co.uk

Flooring Supplies Anglia Ltd Norwich Tel: 01603 427247 Web: www.flooringsuppliesanglia.co.uk

Beds Flooring Bedford Tel: 01234 341234 Email: tim.groves@bedsflooring.co.uk

South East

Midlands

Myton Flooring Norwich Tel: 01603 624387

Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley Tel: 020 8462 0422 Email: acorncarpetsacc@btconnect.com

A & S Carpets Bolton Tel: 01204 706401 Email: ascarpet@talk21.com

Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam Tel: 01926 814922 Email: fwisednj@aol.com Web: www.floorwise.co.uk

Dyne Carpet Tile Company Salford Tel: 0161 877 8877 Email: info@dynecarpettile.com Web: www.dynecarpettile.com

McManus Wholesale Midlands Tel: 02476 635856

AFS Middlesex Tel: 020 8805 8620 Email: info@afsenfield.co.uk See page 13 for details

St.Ann’s Warehouse Ltd Stoke on Trent Tel: 01782 717200 Email: st.annes@totalise.co.uk

Beds Flooring Bedford Tel: 01234 341234 Email: tim.groves@bedsflooring.co.uk

Carpet Fitters Supplies Blackburn Tel: 01254 51661

Haldon Thompsons Stockport Tel: 0161 430 1420 Email: haldonthompson@headlam.com HBS Floortrade Stockport Tel: 0161 430 1435 Email: Gary.Prophet@hbs-sales.co.uk

John Talbot Wholesale Flooring Blackpool Tel: 01253 751777 Lee Floorstok Ltd Liverpool Tel: 0151 708 7420 Email: leefloorstock@aol.com Web: www.leefloorstock.co.uk

Pennine Flooring Carlisle Tel: 01228 591002 Email: enquiries@pennineflooring.com Web: www.pennineflooring.com R G N Flooring Supplies Stockport Tel: 0161 406 7557 Email: sales@rgn.net Web: www.rgnflooringsupplies.co.uk

Supertex Furnishings Lancashire Tel: 01772 457070 Email: sales@supertexfurnishings.co.uk Web: www.supertexfurnishings.co.uk See page 26 for details Sundream Enterprises Ltd Manchester Tel: 0161 236 1020 Email: info@sundreamenterprises.co.uk

J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham Tel: 0121 765 4994 Email: jjwholesale@gmx.com

Sheffield Wholesale Lino & Carpet Sheffield Tel: 0114 272 8116 Email: sales:swlltd@btconnect.com

Supertex Furnishings Lancashire Tel: 01772 457070 Email: sales@supertexfurnishings.co.uk Web: www.supertexfurnishings.co.uk See page 26 for details Westfold Products Ltd Sheffield Tel: 0114 287 9638 Email: westfoldinfo@aol.com

Woodfloor Trade Supplies Rugby Tel: 0870 241 8847 sales@woodfloortradesupplies.co.uk www.woodfloortradesupplies.co.uk

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Beds Flooring Bedford Tel: 01234 341234 Email: tim.groves@bedsflooring.co.uk Faithfulls (Hadleigh) Ipswich Tel: 01473 822341 Email: faithfulls@headlam.com Web: www.faithfulls.co.uk

All In One Supplies Hatfield Tel: 0845 260 7055 Email: sales@allinonesupplies.co.uk Web: www.allinonesupplies.co.uk

Ashmount Flooring Supplies Tottenham Tel: 020 8808 2158 Email: sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk Web: www.ashmountflooring.co.uk

Carvall Group Flooring Supplies Chelmsford Tel: 01245 451461 Email: chelmsford@carvallgroup.com Web: www.carvallgroup.com

Columbia Flooring Middlesex Tel: 020 8443 3322 Email: sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk Web: www.columbiaflooring.co.uk See page 17 for details Faithfull Floor Coverings Dartford Tel: 01322 285001

Flooring Supplies (London) Chelmsford Tel: 01245 451461 Email: chelmsford@carvallgroup.com Web: www.carvallgroup.com

Flooring Supplies (London) Tottenham Tel: 020 8808 3011 Email: sales@carvallgroup.com Web: www.carvallgroup.com

Flooring Supplies (London) Greenwich Tel: 020 8853 5581 Email: greenwich@carvallgroup.com Web: www.carvallgroup.com

Garrod Bros Ltd Enfield Tel: 020 8805 6767 Email: garrodbroslondon@btconnect.com Hall’s Flooring Ltd London Tel: 020 8803 1400 Email: sales@hallsfloorings.co.uk

J De Bruyn Ltd Leyton Tel: 020 8558 4725 Email: enquiries@de-bruyn.co.uk Web: www.de-bruyn.co.uk

Littner Hampton London Tel: 020 8520 8474 Email: littnerhampton@aol.com Web:www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk P F C Flooring Supplies Ltd Romford Tel: 01708 378801 Email: sales@pfcflooring.co.uk Rackhams London Tel: 020 8531 9225 Email: sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk See page 25 for details

STS Flooring Distributors Ltd Watford Tel 01923 222790 Email: sales@stsflooring.com Web: www.stsflooring.com STS Flooring Distributors Ltd Orpington Tel: 0845 434 1000 Email: sales@stsflooring.com Web: www.stsflooring.com

South West

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E C O Wood Ltd Co. Wicklow Tel: 353 4046 2620 Email: eco@dol.ie

3 D Flooring Supplies Ltd Cardiff Tel: 029 2070 6706 Email: cardiffsales@3dflooringsupplies.co.uk

Balley Carpets of Bristol Keynsham 0117 986 8431 Email: baileybristol@mcd.co.uk Web: www.baileybristol.co.uk

Brooks Belfast Belfast Tel: 028 9074 4201 Email: brooks.belfast@brooksgroup.ie Web: www.brooksgroup.co.uk

Clarks Wood Company Bristol Tel: 0117 971 6316 Email: stag@clarkswood.com Web: www.clarkswood.com

Marketall Trading Ltd Dublin 11 Tel: 00 353 1 8308244 Email: joe@marketall.ie Web: www.marketall.ie

Beach Bros Ltd Devon Tel: 01392 421000 Email: wholesale@beachbros.co.uk

CF Anderson & Son Ltd Colchester Tel: 01206 211666 Email: sales@cfanderson.co.uk Web: www.cfanderson.co.uk G J Flooring Wholesale Battle Tel: 01424 892411

M C D Belfast Belfast Tel: 028 9035 1624 Email: mcdbelfast@mcd.co.uk Web: www.merbelfast.co.uk

3 D Flooring Supplies Ltd Swansea Tel: 01792 797970 Email: swanseasales@3dflooringsupplies.co.uk

Keepfers Flooring Accessories Cwmbran Tel: 01633 871162 Rhyl Flooring Supplies Ltd Rhyl Tel: 01745 354555

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Nutland Carpet Accessories Poole Tel: 01202 681929 Email: enquiries@nutlandcarpets.co.uk Web: www.nutlandscarpets.co.uk Nutland Carpet Accessories Chandlers Ford Tel: 023 8026 7322 Email: enquiries@nutlandcarpets.co.uk Web: www.nutlandcarpets.co.uk Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex Tel: 01243 774623 Email: sales@solentwholesale.co.uk Web: www.solentwholesale.co.uk See page 25 for details

STS Flooring Distributors Ltd Croyden Tel: 020 8659 0971 Email: sales@stsflooring.com Web: www.stsflooring.com Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex Tel: 01243 774623 Email: sales@solentwholesale.co.uk Web: www.solentwholesale.co.uk See page 25 for details

The Stocklists Wholesalers Directory National

Fells Carpets Goole Tel: 01977 662211 Email: fellscarpets@aol.com Web: www.fellscarpets.co.uk See page 20 for details

Scotland

Bathgate & Co. Ltd Edinburgh Tel: 0131 554 5485 Email: bathgateco@aol.com

Fyfe & McGrouther Glasgow Tel: 0141 552 4966 Email: glasgow.029@decco.co.uk

McMillan Flooring Distribution Edinburgh Tel: 0131 202 0030 Email: info@mcmillanflooring.com Web: www.mcmillan-floors.com Neil Smith Ltd Ayr Tel: 01292 287948

North East

Adamms Wholesale Carpets North Shields Tel: 0191 296 0074 Artfloor Ltd Huddersfield Tel: 01484 540099

Barnsley Flooring Barnsley Tel: 01226 321316

Carpet Line Direct Ltd Hartlepool Tel: 01429 892523 Email: info@carpetlinedirect.co.uk

Delta Carpet Distributors Leeds Tel: 0113 240 4144 Email: sales@deltacarpets.com Web: www.deltacarpets.com Fells Carpets Goole Tel: 01977 662211 Email: fellscarpets@aol.com Web: www.fellscarpets.co.uk See page 20 for details

Floorwise (North East) County Durham Tel: 0191 410 7070

M S Contract Carpets & Carpet Tiles Shelf Tel: 01274 691511

Supertex Furnishings Lancashire Tel: 01772 457070 Email: sales@supertexfurnishings.co.uk Web: www.supertexfurnishings.co.uk See page 26 for details

North West A & A Carpets Ltd Manchester Tel: 01204 701188

Sweeney Todd Blades Ltd Worsley Tel: 0161 790 7850 enquiries@sweeneytoddblades.co.uk

Flooring Supplies Anglia Ltd Norwich Tel: 01603 427247 Web: www.flooringsuppliesanglia.co.uk

Beds Flooring Bedford Tel: 01234 341234 Email: tim.groves@bedsflooring.co.uk

South East

Midlands

Myton Flooring Norwich Tel: 01603 624387

Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley Tel: 020 8462 0422 Email: acorncarpetsacc@btconnect.com

A & S Carpets Bolton Tel: 01204 706401 Email: ascarpet@talk21.com

Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam Tel: 01926 814922 Email: fwisednj@aol.com Web: www.floorwise.co.uk

Dyne Carpet Tile Company Salford Tel: 0161 877 8877 Email: info@dynecarpettile.com Web: www.dynecarpettile.com

McManus Wholesale Midlands Tel: 02476 635856

AFS Middlesex Tel: 020 8805 8620 Email: info@afsenfield.co.uk See page 13 for details

St.Ann’s Warehouse Ltd Stoke on Trent Tel: 01782 717200 Email: st.annes@totalise.co.uk

Beds Flooring Bedford Tel: 01234 341234 Email: tim.groves@bedsflooring.co.uk

Carpet Fitters Supplies Blackburn Tel: 01254 51661

Haldon Thompsons Stockport Tel: 0161 430 1420 Email: haldonthompson@headlam.com HBS Floortrade Stockport Tel: 0161 430 1435 Email: Gary.Prophet@hbs-sales.co.uk

John Talbot Wholesale Flooring Blackpool Tel: 01253 751777 Lee Floorstok Ltd Liverpool Tel: 0151 708 7420 Email: leefloorstock@aol.com Web: www.leefloorstock.co.uk

Pennine Flooring Carlisle Tel: 01228 591002 Email: enquiries@pennineflooring.com Web: www.pennineflooring.com R G N Flooring Supplies Stockport Tel: 0161 406 7557 Email: sales@rgn.net Web: www.rgnflooringsupplies.co.uk

Supertex Furnishings Lancashire Tel: 01772 457070 Email: sales@supertexfurnishings.co.uk Web: www.supertexfurnishings.co.uk See page 26 for details Sundream Enterprises Ltd Manchester Tel: 0161 236 1020 Email: info@sundreamenterprises.co.uk

J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham Tel: 0121 765 4994 Email: jjwholesale@gmx.com

Sheffield Wholesale Lino & Carpet Sheffield Tel: 0114 272 8116 Email: sales:swlltd@btconnect.com

Supertex Furnishings Lancashire Tel: 01772 457070 Email: sales@supertexfurnishings.co.uk Web: www.supertexfurnishings.co.uk See page 26 for details Westfold Products Ltd Sheffield Tel: 0114 287 9638 Email: westfoldinfo@aol.com

Woodfloor Trade Supplies Rugby Tel: 0870 241 8847 sales@woodfloortradesupplies.co.uk www.woodfloortradesupplies.co.uk

East

Beds Flooring Bedford Tel: 01234 341234 Email: tim.groves@bedsflooring.co.uk Faithfulls (Hadleigh) Ipswich Tel: 01473 822341 Email: faithfulls@headlam.com Web: www.faithfulls.co.uk

The Wood Floor Centre UK Leigh on Sea Tel: 01702 479493 Email: thewoodfloorcentreukltd@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.thewoodfloorcentreukltd.co.uk

All In One Supplies Hatfield Tel: 0845 260 7055 Email: sales@allinonesupplies.co.uk Web: www.allinonesupplies.co.uk

Ashmount Flooring Supplies Tottenham Tel: 020 8808 2158 Email: sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk Web: www.ashmountflooring.co.uk

Carvall Group Flooring Supplies Chelmsford Tel: 01245 451461 Email: chelmsford@carvallgroup.com Web: www.carvallgroup.com

Columbia Flooring Middlesex Tel: 020 8443 3322 Email: sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk Web: www.columbiaflooring.co.uk See page 17 for details Faithfull Floor Coverings Dartford Tel: 01322 285001

Flooring Supplies (London) Chelmsford Tel: 01245 451461 Email: chelmsford@carvallgroup.com Web: www.carvallgroup.com Flooring Supplies (London) Tottenham Tel: 020 8808 3011 Email: sales@carvallgroup.com Web: www.carvallgroup.com

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The British Wool column New show cards bring British Wool campaign to the showroom British Wool launch two new retail show cards this month as part of their new marketing campaign.

“We felt it was time to move on from the highly successful ‘British Wool…naturally’ message which has been a great core message for us for many years,” said Irfan Khan, Promotions Manager at the British Wool Marketing Board.

“Our research is clearly pointing to the fact that people are evaluating their purchases in a different way.They are making more considered decisions about the composition of the product and we wanted to tie in these themes so that we have relevant and memorable messages.”

New show cards from British Wool.

Certainly, the effect of the environmental agenda has produced a more devout customer, many of whom are going through a process of subtle evaluation and are now, pinning down things that are worthy of expenditure.

“The ‘Origin is Everything’ campaign is partnered by our ‘Natural Integrity’ campaign and both are intended to meet and persuade consumers that British Wool falls within the consumer mindset of ‘good and worth paying for’,” Bridgette Kelly, Public Relations Manager at the BWMB explained.

“The trend in the UK currently has a very British feel about it, the flag is flying high and is attracting a new generation of consumers who see buying British product as ‘cool’. But for wool, origin and integrity go further back than the country of origin, it refers to British sheep and their wool, which of course, is naturally grown.”

The show cards will be distributed this month to carpet showrooms.

New imagery for Axminster Carpets Axminster Carpets has introduced a bank of brand new images to present their carpet ranges in a stylish and contemporary fashion. Featuring several of their quality patterned ranges with florals, plaids and stripes, they also showcase their quality tufted ranges.

A total fleece to floor story is a key selling point for this family owned company and the quality of their carpets is renowned. Axminster Carpets is a major user of British Wool and they are the only manufacturer in the UK to have their own scouring house, where the fleece wool is washed. They also have their own spinning and dyeing operation, which ensures quality and consistency throughout the manufacturing process.

The in-house design team at Axminster have introduced stunning new ranges such as the Striata Collection, which offers subtle understated design, while Jacob Twist takes superb advantage of variegated shades in the wool of the Jacob sheep, one of the oldest breeds of domestic British sheep and brings it to the floor in a beautiful natural collection.

The new Simply Natural Stripe range is a very current look in flooring and offers the benefit of tactile textures and neutral tones. Made from 100% pure new wool, Simply Natural ranges use Axminster’s 6-ply Cable-Tec® yarn, which offers superior hardwearing resilience without any loss of softness.

The extensive woven axminster patterned range for which it is historically famous, has elegant designs such as the Royal Axminster Classical Scroll and the latest Dartmoor Filigree in 100% wool. Both of these bring tasteful pattern to the floor, which is now enjoying renewed popularity.

Filigree in honeysuckle by Axminster Carpets.

“We have made significant strides with new imagery in the last year so that we can do real justice to our many designs and to help promote the real benefits to the home in choosing quality carpet,” said Richard Lawrence, Marketing Manager at Axminster Carpets. from The Stocklists

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Flower on Flooring News Vinyl destination

While the tone of the national media would have everyone believing that world trade has ground to a halt, it conveniently overlooks the fact that consumers still require product and that people are continuing to spend money. There are obviously not the returns to be had that were achieved two years ago and more consumers are thinking harder before spending, but the businesses that have adapted to the current climate the quickest have more chance of surviving the downturn.

Forbo’s Classic

Any economic development needs to be closely monitored, of course, as this can often be the time when buying trends change.Where flooring is concerned, some retailers have noticed that consumers are more willing to consider vinyl in recent months.The main reasons listed have been increased quality of reproducing wood, stone and tile effects while offering lower prices than the materials they emulate.

Vinyl suppliers have therefore maintained their momentum and continued to introduce new product. One example of this is Forbo Flooring, which has updated its Nairn Cushionflor Classic collection and introduced Novilux Traffic, an entirely new range bridging the gap between its residential and commercial collections.

Nairn Cushionflor Classic, with an initial RRP of £11.99 m2, now incorporates the latest trends including large slate tiles, natural woods and mini mosaics.The company recognises that consumers want their money to go further and has responded by incorporating a new hardwearing core made from recycled materials, meaning that Classic is now suitable for use anywhere in the home, including kitchens and hallways.The range also now includes textured finishes, adding further to the realistic effects.

The new Forbo Novilux range starts at £25 m2 and includes Traffic Wood and Traffic Rock, drawing on the company’s experience in the commercial sector to deliver highly durable flooring that also incorporates the latest residential design trends. Available in 2m and 4m widths, it offers easy to install luxurious flooring at an affordable price.While suitable for commercial use, demanding areas of the home can also benefit from the new range.

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IVC is another well known and established supplier that has recognised the potential of its products.The company states that its ranges have been designed to combine offering value for money with being able to withstand the rigours of both busy homes and workplaces.Through its

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News by Dennis Flower experience in developing both the Leolan and Domo brand names, the company states that this has allowed it to gain valuable insight into the requirements of the British public and what it likes to see on its floors.

Further to this, says IVC, cushioned vinyl gives the consumer an hygienic, hardwearing and easy maintenance floor that meets the current fashion demands for natural wood and stone effects but are now more readily available at a much more competitive cost when compared to the ‘real’ thing.

Eletile is another that has recognised that within the current economic climate, home owners and businesses alike are looking for cost effective ways to get the best hard wearing surfaces. ‘I would go as far as to say our product is recession-proof,’ says Mark Taylor, of Eletile, supplier of the Ele Ease floating floor product. ‘It’s an incredible product because it can be laid over an existing floor, requires no adhesive and very little preparation.’

The company states that its unique stick strip technology halves the cost of laying conventional vinyl tile and plank products and reduces installation time by up to 75%.

Ronda by IVC

This has appealed to a number of high street stores, the company states, as the ease and speed of fitting has allowed them to reduce store opening schedules.This also appeals to homeowners and the range is accordingly available in a wide selection of domestic and commercial wood, slate and tile options.

Karndean states that the current recession has seen more people turn to luxury vinyl and it firmly believes that, during difficult market conditions, it is more important than ever that floor coverings offer value for money, not only for the end user but also the installer.

Improved technology has seen considerable advances in the reproduction of vinyl designs and the company has extensive experience in this field, applying with precision and care the detail it is now possible to achieve.The company states that its range is virtually indistinguishable from the wood, stone and tiles which inspire its designs, with all the added benefits of being hygienic, durable, low maintenance, warm and quiet underfoot.

Karndean’s range is easy to install, especially when compared to the natural products that it replicates, says the company. Amongst its new initiatives is the award winning Van Gogh range, designed to considerably cut installation time and costs with its 48in x 7in plank for fast fitting.

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News Boss backs the Big Shots Big Shots, one of the Furnishing Trades Benevolent Association’s (FTBA) main fundraising events, is on course for another record year – thanks to a major cash injection from The Clare Foundation (AKA Mike Clare).

The former Dreams boss has just donated £10K to sponsor the event which is now in its 15th year.The annual clay pigeon shoot has raised an incredible £370,000 to date with last year’s £38,000 its best ever total.

Said co-organiser David Langford: “Last year’s shoot was a spectacular success and thanks to this generous contribution we are confident that Big Shots 2009 will prove another record fundraiser.” Also supporting the event are Willis Gambier, Furniture Village and The Morris Furniture Group along with Panaz, Gainsborough and Millbrook Beds.

This year’s competition is on Thursday June 11 and once again takes place at the famous Holland & Holland Shooting Ground, Northwood, Middlesex.

Following a similar format to previous years, two identical layouts will reduce queuing times. Winners of last year’s titles will be looking to hold onto the coveted Top Team,Top Gun and Top Lady trophies and the Chris Buttegeig Best Newcomer Cup.

Said FTBA chief executive Charles Kerrigan: “As the furnishing trades’ only dedicated charity, we are currently under additional pressure to provide financial help as the recession takes its toll on people across the industry. Big Shots has long been our single biggest fundraiser so we are delighted that a lead sponsor has again come forward to support the event.

“Organisers Nigel Blake and David Langford have done a fantastic job in organising this event for us and, over the years, the funds raised account for a significant proportion of the money we are able to provide in grants and weekly income payments to those in financial difficulties.”

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STS invests in rapid service Leading South East distributors STS Flooring have invested more than £5 million in stock to give contract specialists fast access to carpet and smooths.

STS, established 40 years ago, operates from five depots in the Orpington, Croydon, Watford, Cambridge and Oxford (Thame) and their own fleet of 20 vehicles offers next day delivery around the South East and further afield into the South Midlands and Cotswolds and East Anglia. Seven representatives cover the territory for STS. “We know everyone’s under pressure to react quickly to business opportunities in the present climate so we’ve built a business which has high levels of stock and a system that can deliver them quickly and efficiently,” says Ron Belcher of STS. The stockholding, valued at £5.4 million, comprises product range from leading flooring manufacturers including Polyflor, Altro,Tarkett, Gerflor. Forbo, Heckmondwike, Gradus, Morleys, Interface and Burmatex with installation products from F Ball, Ardex, Mapei, Uzin and Laybond.

STS warehouses also hold extensive carpets stocks from manufacturers including Cormar and Lano and underlay from Ball & Young and Interfloor.

Strong demand in Dubai says Domotex “The demand for top quality floor coverings remains high in the Gulf region”, says Angela Schaschen, Director of the Dubai Branch of Deutsche Messe.

Ongoing construction projects in the region are currently worth approx. 698 billion US dollars, and much of this work comprises prestigious hotels, shopping malls and leisure complexes, as well as residential apartments for every level of income.

Ms Schaschen adds: “Many of the larger construction projects are approaching conclusion and have reached the phase where the interior designers take over. Consequently, there is keen demand for information among architects, interior designers, project planners and property developers. Domotex Middle East therefore finds itself in an ideal situation.”

From 17 to 19 May, the international trade fair for carpets and floor coverings in Dubai will see exhibitors from the region and across the world showcasing their latest products.The event takes place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC).

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display, together with such countries as Afghanistan, Belgium, China, Germany, India and the USA, which have all had national displays in the past.The participation of foreign exhibitors shows that Domotex Middle East has gained in acceptance, especially among European exhibitors.

The trade show offers added value this year with various special displays. For example, the Association for Professional Interior Designers (APID) is holding its annual seminar on floor coverings at Domotex Middle East for the first time.The association will be represented at the “Designers Corner”, where interior designers and project developers can learn about the latest trends and developments. More than 100 top-flights architects and interior designers from Dubai and member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council are expected.

“Creative Flooring” is an entertaining and informative showcase for new ideas and applications for floor coverings.This year, the keynote theme will be laying and fitting floors in commercial premises. In line with market needs, there will be practical demonstrations of best practice techniques for floor laying in hotels and offices.

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CARPET TILES

CONSULTANTS/AGENTS

Dyne Carpet Tile Company Ltd 200,000 tiles available from stock 8 current stock lines Clearance lines less than half price Unit 16 Kansas Avenue, Salford M50 2GL

Tel: 0161 877 8877 Fax: 0161 877 5610 e-mail: ged@dynecarpettile.com

THOMAS WITTER UK LTD Thomas Witter, one of the leading quality tufted carpet manufacturers in the UK, requires sales consultants/agents for the North East of England and Scotland. These territories both contain an established customer retail base but more importantly the successful candidates must be able to demonstrate an ability to secure new business opportunities quickly.

In the first instance email Ged Ainscow on geda@thomaswitter.com or telephone 01204-374054

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CORPORATE IMAGE FLOORING Unit 9, Tamworth Business Centre, Amber Close, Tamworth B77 4RP. Tel 01827 55441 Fax 01827 68611 Mobile 07974 178852 Email ross@corporateimageflooring.com

SALES AGENTS Can we introduce you to some new business?

ATTENTION CARPET SUPPLIERS Turn those remnants into cash!

New and reconditioned carpet/rug whipping, fringing and taping machines available for immediate delivery.

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DAVID ALMOND LTD. davidalmondltd@btconnect.com Union Works, Bacup Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancs. BB4 7LN Tel. 01706 214817 Fax. 01706 214819

The Stocklists has been asked to consider running a directory of Agents for the flooring industry to compliment the other information features in our magazine.The Directory would help agents with multiple agencies get better known among retailers in their areas - and also indicate if they were available to take on representation for other manufacturers/suppliers in these territories.

It would be published monthly and indexed by region - just like the Wholesalers Guide on page 10 and 11 of this magazine If there is sufficient interest, we’ll run the Agents Directory free of charge for three months and then charge £12.50 per month – payable annually at £150 in advance.

Register early to get 3 months free!

The feature will start in July so Agents who register early will get the benefit of 3 months free. We’ll have to start charging from the October issue onwards.

Please complete the form below and faxback to 01482 659397 – or email the same details to diane@mayvillepublishing.co.uk Name (first name, surname):

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Trading title (if different): ________________________________________________

Telephone number: ____________________________________________________ Fax number: __________________________________________________________ Email address:

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Area covered (by county or region):

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List of current agencies (max. 6): __________________________________________

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