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Flooring factsheet Carpet types TUFTED

WOVEN

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 a versatile, textured finish that is ideal for plain colours. Velvet • Velvet textures (sometimes called ‘velour’ or ‘plush’) all have a level surface pile of approx 5mm to 10mm height, which is then sheared to give a smooth finish. With very little twist in the yarn, the

BONDED Bonded carpets (sometimes called ‘fibre-bonded’ or ‘fusion bonded’) are created by firing fibres into an adhesive material – the fibres are not stitched into the backing in any way. The technique is principally used for commercial carpet tiles.

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Flooring factsheet Carpet care guide from WOOLSAFE 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.

Services for Retailers Customer carpet care HELPLINE If you have trouble dealing with customer queries like “How do I get red wine stains out of my carpet?” Just give them our HELPLINE 01943 850 817 and we’ll give them the correct advice. Simple. Certified Operator Network For experienced, specialist wool carpet cleaners you can trust visit: www.woolsafe.org/find/aregistered-carpet-cleaner. WOOLSAFE Registered Inspectors Solve disputes with customers with our independent carpet complaint Investigators. Just visit: www.woolsafe.org/find/a-registered-carpetinspector and call your nearest inspector. WOOLSAFE Approved Products Have confidence in the cleaning product you recommend, use the WOOLSAFE Approved Products Directory it contains only safe and effective carpet cleaning products. For spot removers visit: www.woolsafe.org/spotremovers Carpet Care Leaflets We offer to help you develop custom carpet care literature and we also offer generic carpet care leaflets designed to be given away with each cut of carpet. Correct carpet maintenance should start from day one. Web pages and Links We offer to help you develop custom carpet care pages for your website or you can link to our website’s carpet care pages for up-to-date and accurate advice. Contact us by email, telephone or post to: The WOOLSAFE Organisation 49 Boroughgate, Otley, LS29 8NR Tel: 01943 850817 E-mail: office@woolsafe.org or visit www.woolsafe.org The WOOLSAFE Organisation – promoting quality carpet and rug care since 1991. Europe – North America - Australia

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. 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! 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. Use only WOOLSAFE approved products 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.

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.

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 the WOOLSAFE Mark on the bottle or package. It is best to engage the services of a professional carpet & upholstery cleaning company. To get a really expert job done entrust the work to a WOOLSAFE accredited carpet cleaning company. These companies are fully trained, have been in business for a considerable length of time, are members of one or more recognised professional trade associations related to the cleaning industry and have a reputation for top quality service. And they use only WOOLSAFE-approved cleaning agents on your wool carpets and rugs!

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. 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 01943 462127, email: inspector@woolsafe.org, or visit: www.woolsafe.org / Private Householder / Registered Inspectors

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maintenance • cleaning • spot removal • protection • inspection

General Rules for Spot Removal

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Treatments 1.

Blot with white kitchen roll or paper tissues

Vacuum clean

Cold water

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• Soak up liquids with white kitchen roll, tissues, toilet roll or clean cloth

Warm water

• Scoop up or scrape off solids

• Try to identify unknown spots prior to treatment – if unsure, use solvent first

WOOLSAFE-approved carpet shampoo solution (diluted)

WOOLSAFE-approved spot remover for water-based stains

WOOLSAFE-approved spot remover for greasy/oily stains

• 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

Absorbent paper or paper tissue and hot iron

Chewing gum remover (solvent or freeze type)

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10. Nail varnish remover or acetone 11. White spirit or turpentine substitute 12. Surgical spirit (ethyl alcohol or ethanol)

• When using solvents always ensure there is plenty of fresh air ventilation

14. Rub gently with coarse sand paper

• Always thoroughly rinse out water-based spotters with clean water

15. WOOLSAFE-approved disinfectant or deodorizer

• Dry the spot, if possible, with a hair dryer

16. Rust remover

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17. Carpet re-colouring kit (Treatments used by professional carpet cleaners)

More Difficult Spots Spot or stain

Easy Spots

Try 1st Try 2nd Try 3rd

Artificially coloured drinks 3

Bleach

C/heating radiator fluid

Coffee

Spot or stain

Try 1st Try 2nd Try 3rd

Blood

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Burn/scorch marks

Furniture polish

Butter

Glue/adhesive (plastic base)10

Candle wax

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Ink (ballpoint pen)

Lipstick

Cola

Milk

Cream

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Paint (oil)

Rust

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Tar (asphalt)

Urine (fresh stain)

Urine (old stain)

Fruit juice

Gravy and sauces

Herbal tea

Metal polish

Mustard

Oil and grease

Paint (emulsion)

Shoe polish

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Vomit

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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.

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This information is provided with the support of WOOLSAFE members for the benefit of all carpet retailers and fitters.

Flooring factsheet Buying Groups Why join? www.greendalecarpets.co.uk Contact: Rob Harding Tel: 01432 852000 Fax: 01432 852005 rharding@greendalecarpets.co.uk

Metro Group www.carpet1st.co.uk Contact: Jill Coward Tel: 01204 393539 jillcoward@carpet1st.co.uk

Buying groups have been a highly successful feature of the floor retailing scene in the last decade or so, giving independents the extra edge they need to compete effectively with the retail park chains. More than 1000 retailers are now members of one of the several buying groups which operate in our sector and the numbers are slowly, but steadily growing. While the benefits of bulk buying power are self-evident, the resistance to the buying group concept among nonmembers appears to be centred on fears of surrendering some control to a committee – and most particularly compromising long-established relationships and negotiated terms with current suppliers. The bottom line is the bottom line. A retailer selling across a broad range of products is likely to improve margins within a buying group – but you don’t need a leap of faith to join up. Ask the buying groups for answers...

www.smg-group.co.uk Contact: David Lewis Tel: 0118 932 3832 info@smg-group.co.uk

Associated Carpet Group www.smartercarpets.co.uk Contact: Richard Moore Tel: 01942 825520 rjmoore65@googlemail.com rmoore@smartercarpets.com

Pick the right one How to decide whether to join a buying group – and which one…

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Get a list of members and call up two or three for a ‘real-world’ view

• Establish your territorial exclusivity – where’s the next nearest member of each buying group

• Ensure you understand the financial arrangements, any fees that would relate to your membership, how the bills are paid and whether your fees are refundable if it doesn’t work out. Ask the buying group for a consultation to estimate your potential savings

• Review all the extra benefits and services to see what you would actually use

• Check out the product ranges offered including the www.flooringone.co.uk Contact: Glenn Harding Tel: 0121 683 1426 glenn.harding@flooringone.co.uk

Increase margins • Group purchases to get beneficial rates • Rebates • Exclusive higher-margin products • Special promotions One of the key reasons to join a buying group is to benefit from the discounts they negotiate as a bulk buyer from manufacturers. The way discounts and rebates are passed on to members varies between groups so make sure it’s absolutely clear how this will be done. You’ll need to work out how this compares with discounts you have already negotiated locally with preferred suppliers. Increase sales

• ‘Best of both worlds’ proposition • Wider ranges and exclusive products • POS, displays and merchandising support

Your customers will like the proposition that you are independent but with the buying power of a group – this gives them (and you) the ‘best of both worlds’ with personal service and competitive pricing. Most groups will also offer you ‘own label’ ranges and support with point-of-sale, merchandising and displays. Central stockholding may also be on offer. Access professional services

• Evaluate all buying groups as they all work differently • Talk to the main marketing contact and/or a member

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Key benefits

own-label options and the UK/European mix

• Ensure you understand any rules that may limit your

• Business services • Financial services • IT and internet support • Training and workshops • Professional bodies

Some buying groups offer an excellent range of other services which may be valuable to your business. Financial services include invoice factoring, credit, loans and insurance. Some of the more sophisticated groups offering marketing packages, software systems to help you run your business operations and customised websites ready to use. Relationships with professional and training organisations can also offer discounts. Network with other independents

• Members-only exhibitions with preferred manufacturers

• Regular meetings • Regional workshops • Supplier presentations • Helpline

A lot of retailers enjoy the buying group environment of being independent but not alone out there on the High Street. Groups hold regular meetings and some have their own trade shows, regional meetings and workshops to help you develop your business. The network gives you someone to call when you need advice on, for example, an unusual installation, a technical consumer complaint, legal issue or business dilemma.

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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.

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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. 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. www.numa-online.co.uk

Benefits

Types

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

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 densities – 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.

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

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Flooring factsheet Wool fibre THE BEST CARPET WOOL Wool carpets have a historic reputation for quality because as a fibre it is known to withstand pressure and have excellent appearance retention properties. The best wool for carpet production is ‘strong’ wool and this is grown on sheep breeds found in Britain and New Zealand. Most carpets will contain both British Wool and New Zealand Wool because British Wool is more bulky and resilient and offers texture and unique heathery shades to carpet, whilst New Zealand wool is softer and whiter and particularly good for plain, lighter shaded ranges. Combining the two within a blend for carpet yarn gives manufacturers the perfect qualities for carpet. 100% wool or 80/20 – 80/10/10 wool rich Wool has yet to be matched by any man-made fibre; it has superior strength and does not need other fibres to improve its performance. However manufacturers choose to use synthetic fibres within the yarn blend for a number of reasons. These include fibre flexibility, dyeing, heat setting, stain resistance, durability and cost. These wool rich compositions offer industry standard carpets which will perform well in the home. THE BENEFITS OF WOOL CARPET Practical Strong and Resilient – Wool carpet will provide superior performance over many years as it can offer unique resilience and long lasting durability. The natural crimp of wool offers valuable ‘bounce-back’ so that pile compression is resisted and the effects of tracking and shading are reduced – maintaining good appearance over many years. Easy care – Wool is a natural fibre that has an inbuilt resistance to soiling due to its natural oils and its outer surface of microscopic scales and as a result additional anti-soil treatments are not necessary. Simply vacuuming the carpet will keep it looking good and whilst wool initially repels spills, prompt and complete blotting with white paper towels or an absorbent cloth is advised and will address many household spillages.

SAFE

DURABLE

Comfort Soft and Warm – Wool carpet adds luxurious underfoot comfort and warmth to the home and acts as an insulator improving heat retention and energy efficiency. Peace and Quiet – Wool carpet absorbs sound and cushions the home against echo and room to room noise transfer. Safety Fire Retardant – Wool is naturally fire resistant, has a slow ignition rate and tests show that it is self extinguishing within seconds. It meets many safety regulations without additional treatments and is favoured in contract locations for this reason. Fall Friendly – Carpet cushions and so provides a softer floor which protects against serious injury in falls by the very young or the elderly. Internal Environment Indoor Environment – As a natural ‘smart’ fibre with a complex physical and chemical structure, wool helps to create a balanced atmosphere in the home. It breathes and absorbs humidity in the air, releasing it when the atmosphere becomes dry and helps improve air quality by absorbing airborne toxins in indoor air. Anti–allergy – The minute scales on the fibre’s surface will hold fine dust until vacuumed which helps to reduce floating particulate in the atmosphere. Wool does not give off harmful emissions or promote the growth of bacteria and wool is not a food source for dust mites. Eco/Environmental Natural and Sustainable – Grown on sheep, which graze freely, wool is both 100% natural and fully sustainable. As shearing is a necessary part of animal husbandry this means that every year there is a fresh supply of wool available for the carpet manufacturing industry. Energy Efficient – Wool is energy efficient in the home and also in carpet production. Biodegradable – Wool fibre is biodegradable in soil and will produce nitrogen, sulphur, carbon dioxide and water which are all plant nutrients. Environmentally Assessed – Wool is an environmentally responsible fibre that has been measured in terms of its ecological impact. A Life Cycle Analysis study carried out by Leeds University to ISO 14040 standard for British Wool concludes that it compares favourably when measured against man-made fibres.

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Flooring factsheet Carpet trouble-shooter COLOUR MATCHING

SPROUTING

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SHEDDING The original carpet tile

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.

• shedding • pulled loops

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.

SHADING

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

FLATTENING

(SEE SHADING)

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.

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.

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 vacuum-drawn 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. 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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Bizspoke Custom Carpets Be Tw W

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01254 268000

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019078 308777

01737 830301

Dan-Floor UK W

0844 9151000

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+32 55 335211

Drury Lane Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

01254 296829

E & WE Carpets W

01562 825952

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01422 374 417

01562 745030

01675 433066 0870 020 1725 +31 38 4778911

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01977 662211

020 8944 6220

Cormar Carpets Ltd

BMK

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01924 262525

+31 383 861 060

020 7823 3040

Brintons Ax Tu Tw W Ww

01282 862 736

Burmatex Tu

Condor Carpets BV Tu

Blenheim Carpets Ax Be Tw W Ww

Bond Worth Ltd Ax

Be Tu Tw W office@brontecarpets.co.uk www.brontecarpets.co.uk

Clarendon Carpets Tw

Belvedere Carpets

BIC Carpets Be Tw W

01562 828200 www.brockway.co.uk

01422 330261

Belvedere Carpets

Betap Tufting BV Tu Tw W

Tw W sales@brockway.co.uk

01422 431100

Beaulieu International Group Be Pr Tu Tw +32 56 67 66 11

Tu W sales@belvederecarpets.co.uk www.belvederecarpets.co.uk

Brockway Carpets Ltd

Custom Carpet Company Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

01562 745000 0800 505055

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

01204 881 234

800 223 6186

Craigie Carpets Be

01294 558400

Creatuft Carpets Tu W

Mohawk’s Cherbourg Check

+45 96 60 3000

Firth Carpets & Flooring Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

Couristan Carpets Ax Tu W Ww

Creative Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

Fletco Taepper A/S Tu W

0116 284 1455 +32 56 35 4444

01484 721529

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Master Weaver W Ww

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01429 892525

Mayfield Carpets Tu Tw W

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The Grosvenor Wilton Co W Ww

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Georgian Carpets Tu Tw W

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MID NL Be

The Sultana Carpet Co Ax

01299 822300

The Wilton Carpet Co Ax W Ww

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Thomas Witter UK Ltd Tu Tw

0870 1128318

Godfrey Hirst (GB) Ltd Tu Halbmond Teppichwerke Be Pr Tu Heckmondwike FB ITC Be Pr Tw Tu 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

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01924 410544

Mohawk Europe 0032 51 424 411

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Mr Tomkinson Tw Ww

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+41 71 791 0111

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01706 341231

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01562 749300

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0845 6528811

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01274 861334

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0800 78 33 712

Leigh Spinners Ltd Tw

01942 673232

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Signature Carpets Be Tu W

01422 845075

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TAT Carpet

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01827 831 434

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01623 481 221

+32 56 393 386

+31 38 385 4477

01675 433031

Sans Frontieres Ltd Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

Manx Carpets Tw W

01827 831 450

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Ossfloor UK

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01480 479830 01480 471304

01937 588511

+32 05685 4747

Louis de Poortere W

+32 52 457211

+49 037 421 420

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+31 38 851 8700

+32 52 499600

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Fells Carpets Goole 01977 662211 sales@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk

North East Carpet & Flooring Gateshead 0191 482 7373 gateshead@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk Fells Carpets Goole

01977 662211 sales@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Floorwise (North East) Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise p18 Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

North West A&A Carpets Manchester 01204 701188 sales@aandacarpets.co.uk www.aandacarpets.co.uk

D. M. Miller Ltd Manchester 0161 205 9949 dm.miller@btconnect.com www.dmmillerltd.spaces.lives.com Fells Carpets Goole

01977 662211 sales@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Kellars Ltd Stockport 0161 443 0970 sales@kellars.co.uk Lee Floorstok Ltd Liverpool - see Floorwise p18 Lee Floorstok Ltd Manchester - see Floorwise p18 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe - see Floorwise p18 Mytton Flooring Norwich - see Floorwise p18 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk Carpet & Flooring Manchester 0161 786 6800 manchester@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

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DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@ dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise p18 J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham 0121 765 4994 jjwholesale@gmx.com RPS Flooring Mansfield Woodhouse - see Floorwise p18 STS Flooring Distributors Watford 08454 342000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com see page 30 for details

Faithfull Floorcovering Suffolk 01473 822341 sales@faithfulls.co.uk www.faithfulls.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Ltd Cambridge Tel: 01954 781142 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com See page 30 for details Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

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Ashmount Flooring Supplies Ltd Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooring.co.uk

Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise p18

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

Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise p18

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Kent Flooring Supplies Ltd Chatham 01634 668668 sales@kentflooring.co.uk www.kentflooring.co.uk

Carpet & Flooring Camberley 01276 672100 camberley@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk

Littner Hampton London 020 8520 8474 littnerhampton@aol.com www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk

Clifford Floors Strood 01634 285900 sales@clifford.uk.com

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

Culpeck Strood 01634 299000 sales@culpeck.uk.com Columbia Flooring Middlesex 020 8443 3322 sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooring.co.uk See page 22 for details

Rackhams London 020 8531 9225 sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk www.rackhamsltd.co.uk See page 28 for details Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise p18

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 DMS Flooring Supplies sales@solentwholesale.co.uk Hemel Hempstead www.solentwholesale.co.uk 0845 643 5344 dmshemel@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk See page 29 for details DMS Flooring Supplies Milton Keynes 0845 643 5320 dmslaser@dmsflooringsupplies.co.u Faithfulls Service Centre Kent 01322 285001 Faithfulls Service Centre Walthamstow 0208 498 3040 sales.walthamstow@faithfulls.co.uk Faithfull Floorcovering Suffolk 01473 822341 sales@faithfulls.co.uk www.faithfulls.co.uk

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STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon 0845 434 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com see page 30 for details

South West Carpet & Flooring Bristol 0117 316 0555 bristol@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise p18 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise p18 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk See page 29 for details STS Flooring Distributors Thame (Oxford) 01844 213555 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com see page 30 for details Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@carpet andflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

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Carpet & Flooring Glasgow 0141 427 8456 glasgow@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk

Wessex Flooring Amesbury - see Floorwise p18

C. K. Davie Ltd Aberdeen - see Floorwise p18

Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

C. K. Davie Ltd Dundee - see Floorwise p18

Headlam Scotland North Lanarkshire 01698 831 000 sales@headlamscotland.co.uk www.headlamscotland.co.uk Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise p18

Wales Carpet & Flooring Bristol 0117 316 0555 bristol@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk Roma Flooring Neath - see Floorwise p18 Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@carpet andflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

Ireland Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin - see Floorwise p18 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise p18 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise p18

floorwise National Network of Floorwise Distributors Acorn Carpet Accessories 16 Bromley, Kent Tel: 020 8462 0422 Fax: 020 8462 0927

Neil Smith Ltd 3 Glasgow Tel: 0141 552 1141 Fax: 0141 552 0623

C. K. Davie Ltd 1 Aberdeen Tel: 01224 820077 Fax: 01224 822344

Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 4 Belfast Tel: 028 9075 3202 Fax: 028 9075 3901

C. K. Davie Ltd 2 Dundee Tel: 01382 226533 Fax: 01382 226544 Fitwell Flooring Ltd 20 Redruth, Cornwall Tel: 01209 214344 Fax: 01209 211162

Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 9 Dublin 10 Tel: 00353 (0)1 626 3913 Fax: 00353 (0)1 626 3960 LoCall: 1850 445 746 (ROI)

Fitwell Flooring Ltd 19 Newton Abbot, Devon Tel: 01626 835935 Fax: 01626 834334

Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 10 Limerick Tel: 00353 (0)61 227 100 Fax: 00353 (0)61 227 000 LoCall: 1850 445 745 (ROI)

Floorwise D & J Ltd 13 Southam, Warks Tel: 01926 814922 Fax: 01926 817899

Roma Flooring 15 Neath, West Glamorgan Tel: 01639 633001 Fax: 01639 646116

Floorwise (North East) 5 Ltd Birtley, County Durham Tel: 0191 410 7070 Fax: 0191 410 6116

RPS Flooring 11 Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire Tel: 01623 624198 Fax: 01623 620931

Lee Floorstok Ltd 8 Liverpool Tel: 0151 708 7420 Fax: 0151 708 7241

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Lee Floorstok Ltd 7 Manchester Tel: 0161 231 8080 Fax: 0161 231 8787

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PETER FLETCHER M: 07816 217561 HAMPSHIRE, DORSET & SURREY (OUTSIDE M25) peterfletcher@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

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JOHN AKIEN M: 07791 891024 S.W LONDON, SURREY (INS. M25) johnakien@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

IAN COLLACOTT M: 07816 217550 MIDDLESEX, W. LONDON, BERKSHIRE iancollacott@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

Preston Sales tel: 01772 696787 fax: 01772 311921 Newport Sales tel: 01633 283959 fax: 01633 275454 London Sales tel: 01322 628707 fax: 01322 698733 enquiries@furlongflooring.co.uk THE STOCKLISTS August 2012

DARREN SPENDIFF M: 07791 890861 KENT darrenspendiff@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

RAYMOND SMITH M: 07816 217565 ESSEX raymondsmith@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

DAREN STEDMAN M: 07816 217548 N, N W & E LONDON, HERTFORDSHIRE darenstedman@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

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Introducing the UK’s newest weaver, now open in Kidderminster with high levels of stock for rapid delivery. Wilton Sandhurst

Modern carpets manufactured using traditional values

Sandhurst Range The Wilton Sandhurst range is woven with 24 beautiful and modern colours. This plain twist is a great choice for both domestic and commercial markets. • Wilton Hardtwist Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1458 g/m2 • 4m • Extra Heavy Wear

Contrast Range A cut and loop range weighing in at 47oz comes in 6 modern and exclusive colours. Unique contrast pattern provides this Wilton range with a vibrant and strong presence. • Wilton Cut & Loop Pile • 100% New Wool, 1594 g/m2 • 4m • Extra Heavy Wear/Heavy Commercial

Honeycomb Range This cut and loop range features in 6 natural and warm colours. Made out of 100% new wool, the bee hive type of texture our Honeycomb range adds additional warmth. • Wilton Cut &Loop Pile • 100% New Wool, 1187 g/m2 • 4m • Heavy Wear/Medium Commercial

Chequers Range A loop range weighing in at 35 oz and comes in 6 colours with a unique chequers board like pattern. 100% new wool ensures high quality texture feel.

Wilton Contrast

• Wilton Loop Pile • 100% New Wool, 1187 g/m2 • 4m • Extra Heavy Wear

Marble Planet Range This range is made of 80% new wool and 20% nylon and is ideal for commercial and heavy domestic use. It features 8 strong and passionate colours. • Axminster Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1255 g/m2 • 3.66m • Very HeavyWear/Medium Commercial

Merlin Range Our Axminster Merlin range features 10 vibrant and light colours and is made out of 80% New Wool and 20% Nylon, ideal for commercial as well as domestic markets. • Axminster Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1187 g/m2 • 3.66m • Very HeavyWear/Medium Commercial

Baroque Cameo Range With the 10 strong commercial colours, the medallion pattern in combination with pindots makes this range ideal for ballrooms, function rooms and public areas.

Axminster Contrast

• Axminster Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1356 g/m2 • 3.66m • Extra Heavy Wear/Heavy Commercial

Baroque Pindot Range The traditional pindot pattern makes this range ideal for hotel rooms and receptions. Weighing in at 40oz our Baroque Pindot range, this Axminster range has 10 strong commercial colours. • Axminster Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1356 g/m2 • 3.66m • Extra Heavy Wear/Heavy Commercial

Trellis Range The range features 8 soft and natural colours which makes it extremely pleasant and warm. Made in 80% New Wool and 20% Nylon for the commercial market. • Axminster Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1255 g/m2 • 3.66m • Very HeavyWear/Medium Commercial

Tartan Range MasterWeaver AxminsterTartan range features 6 modern and vibrant colours, combining traditional Tartan design with modern and vibrant colours. • Axminster Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1255 g/m2 • 3.66m • Very HeavyWear/Medium Commercial

Axminster Marble Planet

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In the year that price is King, Rackhams are proud to remain the King of prices!! GRAPHICS / CONTRACT GELS

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We also stock Ball & Young Underlays, Accessories, Entrance Matting and offer a Special Order Service on products from virtually every flooring manufacturer in existence! 48 hour Delivery Service on all Balterio Laminate Ranges.

RUMINATIONS FROM RALPH... The old boys at Rackhams who’ve been around forever keep harking back to some distant ‘glory years’ when life was free and easy and pattern books were plentiful, and in the same sentence the name Rackcord always comes up. It seems there was this mystical cord, that sold and sold, never gave any trouble, and the punters just kept coming back for more! Well, with tears in their eyes, they tell me it’s back! Unlike most of us, who get thicker with age, this one is thinner than the original, but the price is pure 70’s and the colours are great! There’s even a snow white for the wedding dance floor they tell me! And all for under £2 a square metre! Shocking!!!

Area Sales Executives Ian Pullinger London N,W, NW & E Postals, Essex & Middx (Within M25) 07881-502506

James White London SW Postals, Surrey (West of A24), Beds, Berks, Bucks, Herts (West of A1) 07881-502508

Paul Henson Essex (Outside M25) Cambs, Suffolk, Herts (East of A1) 07837-295379

Phil Wheeler London SE Postals, Kent, Surrey (East of A24) & Sussex 07881-502507

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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.com Zola Park, Barnfield Drive, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6UX.

CHECK STOCK, PLACE ORDERS AND MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT 24/7 ALL THROUGH OUR WEBSITE Oxford, Berks, Bucks, Beds, Hants, Middlesex & Herts . . . . Ian Cardrick, i.cardrick@solentwholesale.co.uk, Sussex E & W, Surrey, South London & Kent. . . . . . . . . . . . John Robson, j.robson@solentwholesale.co.uk, Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucs, & I.O.W.. . . . . . . . . . . Adam Ayling, a.ayling@solentwholesale.co.uk, Accessary Sales and IT Specialist (All Areas). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Crooks, luke@solentwholesale.co.uk, VICTORIA Castillion Celtic Heathers Crown Twist EasiCare - Full Collection Gaelic Heathers Imperial Velvet Kelso Natural Accents Natural Companions (Sisal, Chenille, Ridge) Options 288 Regal Twist Rustic Jewels Tudor Twist Coll Tudor Manor LANO Bolero - New Colours Campus X-treme Chiselhurst Heather Twist Design Heather Twist Supreme Pembridge Twist - New Colours Sentinel Startwist Coll BALTA Casablanca Colorado Springs Desert Twist Deluxe Fiesta Fusion Happy Days High Flyers Highland Tweed Gala Cord-all options in stock Moorland Twist Nobility Rosemount Saxon King Shetland Shepherd Twist Stainsafe Favourite Super Wiltax Techno Twisty LUSOTUFO Celtic Horizon Mandaly Pavillion Velvet Safi Sintra Boucle Tangier Titan & Tital Diagonal Twist Berber Unique Valencia

CORMAR Apollo Berwick 40/50 Home Counties 42/50 Living Naturals Malabar Oaklands 32 Oaklands 42 Oaklands 50 Primo Plus - New Colours West Country BROCKWAY Amore Stripe Collection Avanti Cavendish Craftsman Elite Cresta 40/Cresta 50 Orion/Orion Major Radnor 30/Radnor 40 DOMO Absolute Luxury Auvergne Briar Twist Cabaret Festival Twist Heather Twist Mountain Peaks Playground Portofino Prima Scorpio ITC Belgravia Concerto Consul Heritage Collection Kreta Palace TAPIBEL Cachet Melody Nevada Reeds Sysoltex Homested/Aran/Crofter Toscana

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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 July/August 2012. THE STOCKLISTS August 2012

DID YOU KNOW? STS Flooring Distributors Ltd stock a large range of carpets and carpet tiles via our 5 depots orPIngton • CroYDon • WAtForD • CAMBrIDge • oXForD (tHAMe) 08454 341000 08454 342000

NEXT DAY DELIVERY STS GOLDLINE STOCK CARPETS Abbey Twist 30/40 Aston Twist Bernwood Design Bernwood Twist Bernwood Supreme Bernwood Heather Supreme Blenheim Twist 40 Blenheim Twist 50 Cherwell Cord Chislehurst Classic Berber Twist Fairfield Creation Fairfield Supreme Gladiator Supreme Harrier Felt Harrier Gel Harrier Supreme Gel Heathdale Medicare Multicare Classic New Valley Twist Orinoco II Ravensbury Twist 32/40/50 Scala Serenity Supersava Elite BALTA STOCK CARPETS Gala Cord New Shepherd Twist EDEL TELENZO Hercules Lawrence Lima Puma

NEW PRICE GUIDE MAY 2012 LANO STOCK CARPETS Bolero Chislehurst Fairfield Creation Fairfield Supreme Heather Twist Design Heather Twist Supreme Pembridge Twist Sapphire Scala Scala Solutions Startwist Startwist Supreme CORMAR STOCK CARPETS Apollo Berwick 40/50 Forest Hills Living Naturals Malabar Textures Natural Berber Twist Oaklands 32/42/50 Primo Delight Primo Plus Primo Tweeds Primo Ultra Sensation Town & Country BEAULIEU INTERNATIONAL Dublin Elite Ranger FIBRE BONDED Ecocord Supacord

CARPET STOCK TILES Ascot Beckenham Cheltenham Clipper II Croydon Croydon Impact Heuga 727 (Interface) Keston Lafitte (Gradus) Latour (Gradus) Saturn Series Collection (Interface) STOCK UNDERLAYS Blue Heaven Cirrus Cloud Nine Contract Cloud Nine Super Contract Cosi 8mm & 10mm Cumulus Durafit 500 Durafit 650 Goldtred Collection Heatflow Collection Nimbus Willow Green Roma Silver Lining Tredaire Elite Treadmore

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Tel: 01422 374417 or 01422 371226 Fax: 01422 377452 Email: sales@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk Unit B7 Warhurst Road, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, W. Yorkshire HX5 9DF

WE’RE IN OUR NEW HOME! As many of you will now know, we have just moved into our new premises, which is very exciting. After 26 years we’ve left our cosy but increasingly cramped four storey facilities in a Victorian former bank in the middle of Elland, for much more modern, spacious, purpose-built premises on the outskirts of town. Our new home gives us a full 50% more space than before - now across just two floors - plus (and the staff are particularly excited about this!) plenty of parking. On the ground floor we’ll have a proper sampling department; upstairs will be the offices and a brand new showroom (which will be fully operational later in the year). Naturally, the carpeting will be a real showcase for our talents! Look out for photos and more details in the next issue.

PULLING OUT THE STOPS AT HARROGATE We will be in our usual ‘spot’ in Hall C at Harrogate, with a brand new stand reflecting the company’s new corporate identity. As always there will be plenty of new concepts to share and get your feedback on, as well as a proper chance to see this year’s successful introductions, including the 50-50 wool/polypropylene trio, striped Highbury, Hampton Court and Islington, the silky smooth 6.6 polyamide Amoré and the contract collections Gloss and Balmoral. Why not join us for a drink and a little musical entertainment from our sales director Robert Mulder (who plays in a blues band in his spare time!) from 4-6pm on the Sunday afternoon. Plus enter our free prize draw to win an i-Pad.

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SUMMER OFFER

IS YOUR POS UP TO DATE? New price lists are now out and hopefully everyone has had their tombolas and lecterns updated with new graphics featuring the new logo and new collection swatches. If not, please contact your agent. Chelsea

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Olympus

We have a special summer offer on some of our Gelbacs in selected colours and four metre width: Everest, Caesar and Olympus (old colour palette), all at just £2.99 +VAT per metre (rolls only)

Hampton Court

OUR SALES TEAM Greater London as far as N. Circular on north side of Thames and as far as M25 on south side, Surrey, Middlesex, Sussex, Kent John A Constable T: 01622 685397 M: 07836 734322 E: john@jcagencies.co.uk Yorkshire & North Lincs John Alsop T: 01904 762471 M: 07860 572220 E: alsopagencies@yahoo.co.uk Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset Brendan Hart M: 07850 130221 E: a.b.hart@btinternet.com Lincs, Leics, Northants, Notts, Derbyshire Jim Osborne M: 07738 642934 E: jim.osborne@sky.com Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire Niall Martin M: 07866 735772 E: niallmartin@msn.com South Wales, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire Andrew Jefferies M: 07831 457102 E: adj.agencies@btinternet.com Lancashire, Cumbria & Isle of Man John Rostron M: 07973 733208 E: johnrostron@aol.com East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Norfolk, Suffolk Jonathan Hart T: 01621 817992 M: 07889 264466 E: jonathanhart66@hotmail.co.uk West Midlands Paul Brewer T: 0121 4277117 M: 07798 745181 E: paulbrewer1@hotmail.co.uk Greater Manchester, Cheshire, North Wales Philip Hambleton T: 01925 740050 M: 07966 397676 E: carpetphil@aol.com North East Rebecca Gibbons M: 07970 491215 E: rebann2@btinternet.com Scotland Tim Tindal T: 01436 671421 M: 07836 705620 E: ttcarpetagencies@aol.com Channel Islands, Isle of Wight John Eastlake T: 01323 896141 M: 07885 398858 E: john_eastlake@hotmail.co.uk Northern Ireland Gary O’Boyle M: 07831 220675 E: goboyle@ntlworld.com

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Weston Hammer UK 16/17 Byford Court Hadleigh IP7 6RD Tel: +44 (0)845 644 9090 Fax:+44 (0)845 644 9191 info@westonhammer.com www.weston-carpets.co.uk

New stands We are pleased to announce the arrival of two new in-store display stands that hold all of our collections. If you are interested in having one of these units, please contact your local sales agent or our sales office.

Jacs Designer tonal loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths. Natural Lines Super luxurious 100% Wool loop pile available in 4m and 5m widths. Tunis A heavy domestic berber loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths. Queen Tweed A fine heavy domestic berber loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths. Denver A stylish heavy domestic tonal loop pile in 100% Wool, available in 4m and 5m widths. Oklahoma A heavy domestic berber loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Supreme Stripe A heavy domestic tonal stripe in 100% Wool loop pile. Supreme Boucle Our best selling level loop 100% Wool product available in 12 up to the minute colours in both 4m and 5m widths.

Imperial Boucle A heavy domestic loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Las Vegas A chunky luxurious loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths. Royal Velour A luxurious velour in 80% Wool/20% Nylon in 5m wide. Sisal Boucle and Sisal Berber Natural fibre textured loop pile ranges in two styles. The Stone Fibre Collection Our unique flat woven quality in many fashion styles and colours available in 4m and 5m widths. Orlando A chunky loop quality with a thick latex backing for a luxurious feel.

Bespoke Design carpet from Hammer Carpets You may not have heard of them but Hammer Carpets in Denmark are the worlds largest manufacturer of Colortec bespoke design carpets in the world. Colortec is a state of the art tufting machine that uses computer controlled technology to manufacture any design in a maximum of 8 colours. This tried and tested manufacturing method is up to 10 times faster than Axminster and exactly replicates the appearance, unlike a printed design carpet. If you would like more details of this type of carpet and to find out how competitive and easy to use it can be then please call your Sales Agent or our Sales office who will be happy to help.

OUR UK SALES TEAM Mr Ron Fewery Tel: 07976 244892 London, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire. Mr Steve Acton Tel: 07957 836207 Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Dorset. Mrs Jac Hayman Tel: 07815 785801 Contract Sales East Anglia. Mr Gary Foster Tel: 07515 283872 East Anglia, Northamptonshire.

Mr Martin Lees Tel: 07522 740954 North Wales, Cumbria, Manchester, Liverpool. Mr Derek Boyd Tel: 07940 320708 Scotland. Mr Lee Palmer Tel: 07774 101640 Channel Islands. Mr Jonathan Gorman Tel: 07815 121660 Northern Ireland.

Mr Mark Garbett Tel: 07840 664757 Bristol & the West Country. Mr Steve Fletcher Tel: 07831 818989 Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Tyneside. Mr Keith Stevens Tel: 07710 160166 Midlands & South Wales.

Please visit our website at www.weston-carpets.co.uk for online cutting requests and more information on our products, or telephone 0845 644 9090 (local rate) to speak to one of our telephone sales team

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FlooringNews Picture perfect patterns

Mohawk’s style tiles

The new Wiltax collection of patterned carpets from Balta Broadloom comprises a magnificent array of five woven wilton designs, perfect for adding a dash of traditional style to any interior.

The exciting GO2 carpet tile concept from Mohawk delivers an on-trend finish perfect for contract installations with big design ambitions but limited budgets.

Inspired by decorative Middle-Eastern, Asian and Oriental rugs, Balta Broadloom worked with renowned British designers to create the five different patterns featuring in this collection. From the floral Royal Garden to the structured Persian Panel and the elaborate Indian Palace, this collection is defined by intricate motifs and rich flourishes of colour. Featuring a variety of sumptuous shades, including burgundy, forest green and soft golden hues, the Wiltax collection has a timeless quality that will appeal to consumers who appreciate classical style.

An innovative flooring solution featuring two coordinating carpet tile combinations, Mountain Plains and Trail Blazer, GO2 delivers a stylish look for specifiers, contractors and fitters. Mountain Plains consists of 12 designs in an attractive heather style, comprising colours such as forest green, sea blue and sophisticated grey. Trail Blazer tiles with striking horizontal stripes are available in four complementary colourways, including black and purple, blue and white and grey and black.

Using the 6 frame weaving process for superb colour clarity and more polished patterns, Wiltax is crafted from resilient 100% StainSafe polypropylene. Combining its regal shades and fine patterns with remarkable practical benefits, bleach cleanable Wiltax has exceptional colourfastness and will remain looking as good as new even after stains and spillages, ideal for high-impact zones such as hallways and living areas. Suitable for heavy domestic use, Wiltax comes with a 7-year wear and 10-year StainSafe warranties. Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta, comments: “The majestic nature of the patterns is what makes this collection really stand out. The range will appeal to retailers who want to offer maximum choice and to consumers who are after sophisticated patterned carpets that will withstand rigorous cleaning and the impact of everyday use.” All Wiltax designs are available in 4m width and have a pile weight of 2,100g/m2. T +32 56 62 22 11

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Designed to harmonise to perfection, Mountain Plains and Trail Blazer deliver a bold style statement when paired together. Ideal for creating depth and dimension in a variety of locations, including in commercial, leisure, hospitality and education sectors, GO2 will liven up and inject vibrancy into interior spaces. Also perfect for demarcating areas in larger office environments, GO2 can be used to define breakout and work zones without the need for upright partitions. “Our GO2 carpet tiles offer an upbeat, eye-catching flooring concept that can be used in such an array of locations,” explains Howard Lindsay, RVP international sales UK, Ireland and South Africa. “With corresponding colours that synchronise with one another to perfection, GO2 tiles offer a designled look at superb value – brilliant for time-limited and budget-sensitive projects. What’s more, this range is available in-stock nationwide for speedy delivery and contractors will receive an exceptional support and sample package from Mohawk.” All GO2 carpet tiles have a tufted loop pile and measure 500mm x 500mm. Crafted from 100% nylon for maximum performance, exceptional colour clarity and superb levels of stain resistance. Incredibly durable, GO2 is a great option for busy, high-impact spaces, including public areas, and is rated suitable for class 33 heavy contract use. T 01480 479830 from The Stocklists

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Award twinner Cormar Carpets has continued its run of industry accolades by winning two independent retail buying group awards in quick succession - Flooring One’s ‘Supplier of the Year’, followed by the Metro Group ‘Flooring Supplier of the Year’. Recognising the company’s high quality products, quality and service, Cormar won the Metro Group’s ‘Supplier of the Year’ for the 13th consecutive year - an accomplishment no other company has achieved before. The award was announced at the group’s annual AGM dinner held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Birmingham. Cormar Carpet’s western regional sales manager, Roger Clarke, who retires at the end of this year, accepted the award on behalf of the company. He said: “Having worked closely with the Metro Group for over three decades it’s a great honour to receive this award. I remember winning the award 13 years ago and I can tell you that the pleasure in receiving it does not diminish!” Won for the eighth time, the Flooring One award was also presented to Roger Clarke, at the Buying Group Show held at Flooring One’s head office in Solihull. It recognises first class delivery, performance, product quality, response to quality issues, communication, sales support and representation. At both events Roger Clarke was also given special recognition for his contribution to the Metro and Flooring One Groups, who he has worked with for 30 years.

Global fascination Those invited to the exclusive launch of the restyled Fascination Collection of carpets by renowned German carpet manufacturer Vorwerk in London were treated to a stunning array of designs in a perfectly picturesque setting. The Swan at Shakespeare’s Globe theatre in central London provided the ideal backdrop for the innovative Fascination Collection, which has been completely revamped with brand new styles that reflect Vorwerk’s innovative and creative nature. Visitors were able to interact with the Floor Sculptures concept, composing of interlocking carpet tiles that fit together in any number of combinations for a truly personalised look. Other highlights of the collection include a glamorous colour update of the super-soft Lyrica, the retro-inspired Flow carpet with a thought-provoking three-dimensional quality and the contemporary Rosario design that features brightly dyed tips to create a textured aesthetic. As part of the seemingly endless Design Unlimited concept, any carpet in the Fascination Collection can be transformed into a stylish bordered rug in any size up to four metres wide and six metres long, fringed with a choice of 23 ribbed cotton, faux leather or cotton velour borders for an individual look.

Pictured (left to right) are Martin Ward (Metro Chairman), Roger Clarke (Cormar Regional Sales Manager) and John Keyworth (Metro Vice Chairman)

Cormar Carpets is one of the UK’s most successful independent carpet producers with some one million people a year buying a Cormar carpet.

As Ian Hammond, UK director, Vorwerk Carpets, explains, “The Fascination Collection is a truly comprehensive range, with such an assortment of qualities and designs. The recent launch proved to be a very successful way of allowing retailers to discover the entire collection and gave us the opportunity to showcase the designs in an informal setting. Visitors were especially impressed with the Floor Sculptures concept, and commented on how different our products are to others currently available in the market.”

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Cormar continues to produce all its carpet ranges from its two production sites near Bury in Lancashire. It also has its own fleet of 70 distribution vehicles to ensure a top class delivery service to customers, as well as its own team of 20 sales representatives throughout Britain and Ireland.

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Good health A full system of Mapei products has provided a quality platform at the City of Coventry Health Centre in preparation for the 7,700m2 of resilient floor coverings and 1,500m2 of ceramic tiling. Mapei’s Mapeproof ESM surface applied damp proof membrane, Eco Prim T primer, Latexplan Trade levelling & smoothing compound, Ultrabond Eco 380 vinyl/PVC adhesive, Ultrabond Eco Tack carpet tile tackifier, Keraquick rapid-set tile adhesive and Ultracolor Plus grout were utilised in the £22.5m new build and were ideal for the highly sensitive environment. The Facility, which has achieved a BREEAM rating of “Excellent”, was designed by Sonnemann Toon Architects while Galliford Try was the main contractor. Mapei products were preferred by Pinnacle Flooring who expertly carried out the installation. Ultrabond Eco 380 was used to adhere 5,000m² of Forbo Eternal Smaragd vinyl sheet to corridors/circulation areas & medical examination rooms; 700m² of Forbo Eternal Wood vinyl sheet to medical assessment rooms in addition to 500m² of Forbo Safestep R11 vinyl sheet to WC and shower areas. Ultrabond Eco Tack was used to secure 1,500m² of Interface Transformation carpet tiles to clerical areas. Ultrabond Eco 380 and Ultrabond Eco Tack are part of Mapei’s popular Ultrabond Eco adhesive range. The range is solvent-free, water dispersion, nonflammable, non-staining and carries the EC1 GEV Emicode labelling for ultra-low emissions of volatile organic compounds. T 0121 508 6970

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Heavyweight sensation There’s a new sensation from Cormar - a heavyweight polypropylene that has been engineered to feel softer and more luxurious but with all the practical living qualities of a standard polypropylene. Sensation is made from 100% Luxelle PP with a 10 year stain warranty and is made on 1/8th gauge using a two-fold specialised fine yarn to create a lustrous handle. Sensation is available in 10 contemporary plain neutrals including ‘Monterey Sand’ and ‘Siberian Mink’. It comes in four and five metre widths and will retail around £25 per sq m. David Cormack, marketing director at Cormar Carpets said: “Since the price of wool has escalated, better quality polypropylenes like our Primo Ultra and Primo Delight have done exceptionally well. “Sensation was developed to be a much softer, more tactile carpet collection reflecting the current trend for lustre and handle. It is a heavy weight carpet to give it that deep pile, hardwearing quality. It is a range that sits within our Easy Clean range as a flag ship product.” All Cormar’s wool twist, wool loop and easy clean polypropylene ranges are produced on site at its Lancashire mills and distributed in the UK and Eire via its own delivery fleet. T 01204 881234

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Best of British - Brintons celebrates design The Jubilee has been about celebrating all the great things in the country and good design and great British Wool product is part of that. As a Royal Warrant holder Brintons is proud of its long and established British heritage. Brintons is home to what is probably the world’s largest textile archive which includes original design papers from the company of William Morris (Morris & Co), original hand painted designs from Voysey and Lewis F Day and work from Robin Day. Brintons continues to work with great British design institutions to this present day. The Laura Ashley collection by Brintons is a fabulous example of timeless designs from one of Britain’s most loved furnishing companies. But as Kelly Butler, Creative Design Manager at Brintons explains: “Inspiration doesn’t always come from classic interiors, sometimes you need to step out and take inspiration from our beautiful outdoors. We were given privileged access to The Royal Horticultural Society ‘Lindley Library’ and its wealth of botanical drawings. The result is six enchanting broadloom carpet designs. And this spring, we added to our Axminster patterns with the latest creation from Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, a beautiful large scale filigree design which captures the essence of old school glamour and also oozes contemporary style with on-trend colour treatments using tones of inky black with subtle shades of greys and opal whites.” T 0800 505055 36 August 2012

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Inspired Design - Pierrot from the Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Collection

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Walking le plank Structural Plantation French Grey Brushed & Lacquered engineered wood planks from UK Flooring Direct are a truly stylish option for homeowners and are fantastic for fitters looking to provide the latest in on-trend flooring. With a high customer rating on www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk, these planks deliver an injection of contemporary style and are ideal for even the most demanding of homes. Featuring in the sophisticated Galleria range of floors, Structural Plantation French Grey planks impress with a deeply colourful look that is achieved through brushing the surface of the wood. This roller-brushing technique removes softer summer growth rings, giving a naturally textured look that highlights the heavy grain structure. The contemporary grey shade is ideal for creating depth and interest in any home, and the natural beauty of the flooring is further emphasised with a durable matt lacquer for an even sheen. Further stylised with bevelled edges on all four sides that create individual definition, the rustic grade of this hardwood is full of character and excitement. As well as heavy grain markings, the planks feature figuring, mineral streaks, sapwood and frequent knots of varying sizes. Perfectly fitting the trend for natural flooring, knot holes and splits are filled and finished for a distinctive look. Supplied in random lengths between 500mm – 1700mm, with an average length of 900mm, for authenticity, Structural Plantation French Grey planks are 150mm wide and have a total thickness of 18mm. Engineered to provide superior levels of durability and greater impact resistance, they feature a 4.0mm hardwood layer on top of 11 layers of high quality birch plywood, proving that UK Flooring Direct value both style and quality. “These planks are beautifully natural, but because they are engineered, they also offer superior practical benefits too,” explains Josh Ashby, product manager, UK Flooring Direct. “Fitters can relax in the knowledge that the stunning aesthetics of this flooring will satisfy style-conscious consumers, and the long-lasting nature of engineered planks will also appease those who love solid wood but also require a durable and resilient floor. ” UK Flooring Direct offers fitters and consumers a free sample service, fast delivery and anytime online ordering for complete ease of purchase. T 0845 287 5623

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Cutting contract costs Budget is often the biggest limiting factor for contractors and specifiers working on commercial projects, but with the revolutionary TacFast flooring installation system, cost concerns can be a thing of the past. A revolutionary mechanical fix system that sits above the subfloor, TacFast is a simple, speedy and cost-friendly way of fitting floors. Featuring a unique interlocking disc and plate system that sits above the subfloor and a hook and loop fastening system that rapidly attaches the floorcovering, TacFast acts as a leveller and often eliminates the need for expensive and extensive subfloor preparation. What’s more, this innovative system does not require adhesives with lengthy drying times, saving both time and money. The TacFast system also acts as a DPM, eradicating any expensive maintenance costs potentially caused by damp. The essential ingredient of TacFast, the polypropylene LocPlate plates work as a water barrier to prevent any moisture migrating through the subfloor from affecting the floorcovering. In fact, any moisture will condense between the concrete surface of the subfloor and the LocPlate layer. Suitable for a whole host of floorcoverings, including wood and laminate planks, carpet tiles, ceramics, natural stone and LVT, the TacFast system is ideal for largescale projects that require multi-floor installation. Another major cost-saving benefit of TacFast is that flooring can be easily and quickly removed or replaced – great for refurbishments or even multi-location businesses. “It is clear that the TacFast system does not just offer a quick and easy flooring installation solution, but it delivers exceptional cost-cutting benefits too,’ explains Jonathan Stone, CCO, TacFast Systems International. “TacFast really is an all-inone method, removing the need for costly subfloor preparation, DPMs, levellers and adhesives. Furthermore, the speed with which the system works can also contribute to reducing labour costs. Perfect for time-sensitive and budget-driven projects, TacFast is the obvious floor fitting choice.” T 01527 919891

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The British Wool column British Wool at the Harrogate Floor Show – ask the experts Now in its 50th year, the Flooring Show at Harrogate (2nd to 4th September) remains a popular meeting place for our UK carpet industry. Hotly disputed in terms of it centrality for Southern retailers over recent years, there are many leading manufacturers and retailers too that like the ambience of Harrogate with its Spa town elegance and upmarket social venues. The British Wool Marketing Board is of course a Yorkshire based organisation with its largest wool depot based only twenty miles away and so will be there to support the industry once again. The BWMB team’s expertise in wool and wool carpets will be available to all that visit the stand and all retailers are invited to stop and chat to our resident wool experts Richard Poole and Tim Booth. Between them they have over 50 years of experience in the wool industry – a nice number for the Harrogate Show this year - and have extensive knowledge on wool from raw fibre through processing in to finished product. Having worked together for many years – even before their life at the BWMB - they can discuss everything from raw fibre to the difference in over 60 different British breeds of sheep to highly technical questions on how and why certain wools will work in different products and the look of it when spun and manufactured in different ways.

New ‘wool’ point of sale on display The BWMB will also show some new point of sale material on behalf of the Campaign for Wool and the Carpet Foundation which is available to all retailers. “The Campaign for Wool continues to go from strength to strength with continued support from the Board and HRH The Prince of Wales,” says Ian Hartley, CEO of the Board and Executive Director of the Campaign for Wool. “The eye-catching point of sale material will attract attention and create a talking point in-store for consumers.”

On a carpet level, they have worked with the UK carpet sector continuously and can advise on all aspects of the product. Unsurprisingly, they have an address book that is like the ‘Who’s Who of the Wool Industry’ – an interesting publication – someone may one day write!!

“The Flooring Show is a great opportunity to meet a wide range of manufacturers and retailers,” says new head of marketing Tony Oakland-Smith, “Even in these tough economic times there is still a great deal of interest in producing British wool products.”

So please do call by and chat to our talented team – we look forward to seeing you there!

British Wool will be exhibiting on the British Pavilion stand B22a.

Royalty, textiles and charity – a perfect trio again!

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The Queen’s Jubilee has raised the profile of the Fashion and Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) – the amazing charity for our very own industry. The FTCT is fortunate to have the Queen as Patron as it brought them to the attention of Natuzzi – a high-end furniture manufacturer who has forged a partnership with knitwear designer Melanie Porter to create a stunning bespoke Union Jack designer sofa set – two seater sofa and two chairs – all in wool. Natuzzi wanted to celebrate the Jubilee in a charitable way and the FTCT has all the right credentials. Established in 1853, FTCT is a unique children’s charity which offers financial support to the children of those working in all aspect of the UK fashion and textile industry, including interior textiles and soft furnishings. Anna Pangbourne, Director, FTCT said: ‘FTCT is a charity which is at the heart of this industry, and it is the fact that we are able to provide financial support to children of those working in any aspect of the UK fashion and textiles which makes us unique.” “It is wonderful to see how industry can create wonderful opportunities that work for the business and a charity – particularly one that benefits our own industry,” Bridgette Kelly of the Campaign for Wool commented.

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This stunning collector’s furniture - will go under the hammer at a charity event in Natuzzi’s Tottenham Court Road showroom on Tuesday 22nd August. Check out ways to offer or receive support from the small but highly effective team at FTCT at www.ftct.org.uk

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Underlay under-valued? Underlay can be the un-sung hero of your bottom line as one of the few opportunities for retailers to grow business when carpet sales are flat. How resistant are consumers to paying more to replace their underlay? Is underlay over-priced or have the recent budget ranges made it more saleable? But do you have the products you need to appeal to consumers? Are all the extra products from underlay helping you to sell more – or is it just confusing the market? How important are point-ofsale systems to demonstrate the benefits of underlay underfoot? And where do you stand on PU versus rubber – does your preference match the consumer’s choice? Join the debate and inform the indusry...

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Some like it hot! Cormar Carpets’ fresh approach to staying ahead “We bake them fresh every day,” jokes Cormar Carpets’ Marketing Director, David Cormack as another fine tufted carpet emerges hot from the curing oven of the backing plant. The modern manufacturing operation at the company’s mills near Manchester is indeed more akin to state-of-the-art food technology - it’s fast, it’s fresh, it’s consistent - and they’re focused on service and distribution. “We can’t afford not to,” says David. “We don’t compete on price. We have a very strong value offer but our competitive advantage is service. Our customers know we’ll deliver and we don’t let them down.” The real secret to the affordability of this success is that the same investment and innovation that has created class-leading service has also reduced costs. “This is fundamental to why it works,” says David. “We have driven out costs and we have developed a real partnership with our people across the operation to improve efficiency and integration. Now we have a great team who understand the business, know what our customers need and they can make a real difference to our performance.” Putting their money where their mouth is, last year, employees at both the company’s two mills in Bury were enrolled on a scheme to gain NVQ credits in Business Improvement Techniques. Cormar is one of a very small handful of carpet companies who can fly the flag knowing their products are 100% British-made It also puts bread on the table! Today’s £80m annual turnover is almost twice that of ten years ago. Set up in 1956 by Neville Cormack, Cormar is a robust, profitable business which is managing the recession well but the recipe for that success has been honed to perfection – the principal ingredients are innovation and commitment. Cormar is well known for winning almost every award from buying groups and retailers for exemplary service to their customers over the past decade. But being the best doesn’t come cheap and as the economy tanked in 2008, some in the industry wondered if Cormar could afford to maintain their uncompromising commitment to service.

Investment is a long-term play and Cormar has stayed at the top of its game since replacing all it’s tufting machinery 15 years ago, with modern ‘super speed’ tufting machines – a programme that lasted more than 10 years and accounts for 23 tufters, which operate day and night. Most recently, the company has been concentrating on its delivery network. “Increasingly we see ourselves just as much as a distribution business and are focusing on this more than ever before,” says David. “We don’t just benchmark our performance against the carpet industry but also measure ourselves up against leading service providers in other industries, who know all about meeting customer expectations.” So when Cormar concentrates on something, things happen fast. Major recent investments include an advanced logistics systems, another five new vehicles for its truck fleet of 49 vehicles this

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“We don’t just benchmark our performance against the carpet industry but also measure ourselves up against leading service providers” direct if they prefer to – especially when our offices are closed in the evenings and at weekends.” Since the trade portal went live in October, 2011, Cormar has received over 10,000 orders via the web portal and some £5.5m of business has been traded through the system.

This high-tech £350k investment in 5m cutting capability has just been commissioned to improve service Autumn and £350,000 spend on a high-tech 5-metre cutting machine earlier this year. Orders taken up to 4.00pm on a weekday start loading at 5.30pm and, typically, some 1,500 daily consignments are sent out overnight to nationwide distribution hubs. Local networks then aim to deliver within 48 hours of the first order and retailers can request a no-cost next-day collection service for urgent jobs directly from a local collection point. Linked to this investment is the new trade sales portal, a web-based system launched last year which gives retailers direct access to the Cormar process. They can check online what is in stock, place orders, view their account statements, check prices and proof of delivery signatures as well as being able to look at the full product spec’s. And later in the summer an option for buying group members to view ranges under their own brand names, will be launched. “Customers can see what is going on and it makes every aspect of our operation more visible,” says David. “The system means our people can talk to retailers with authority and confidence or our customers can go in

Fresh new products just keep rolling out. The newly launched luxury heavyweight Sensation is sure to live up to its name with consumers And behind all this, Cormar continues to create great new carpets that the market wants. One of the very few UK manufacturers who can legitimately fly the British flag on all their products, the company is very responsive to retailers’ needs. Once a 80/20 and all wool player, Cormar has recently added three competitive 50/50 twists to its collection – Glendale, Forest Hills and Living Naturals - and its launch into polypropylene with Primo Easy Clean has been followed up by entry-level Apollo and this year’s launch of the luxurious heavyweight Sensation. Another new product is planned to launch at Harrogate which the company expects to get a great reaction. It’s tough at the top. Market leadership creates intense pressure to out-perform on a daily, now even hourly, basis but Cormar has positioned itself to handle the pressure and produce the goods – delivered fresh every day to your door! T 01204 881234

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Inspiring in print Axminster Carpets has announced the launch of its new and improved consumer brochure featuring up-tothe-minute product information and beautiful aspirational lifestyle photography, this new brochure is sure to spark the imaginations of homeowners and play a vital part in securing all-important sales for retailers. Immediately eye-catching and sure to tempt consumers from the outset, the brochure’s cover features Axminster’s bright Pillar Box Red carpet from the popular Devonia Plains collection. With exquisite imagery throughout, mixing both desirable room set shots and clear colour swatches, the new catalogue demonstrates how carpets from Axminster inject elegant style into any interior and bring warmth and natural beauty. Together with information about carpet care and underlay choices, this is a comprehensive guide to the entire Axminster Carpets domestic collection and will prove to be an invaluable selling tool for retailers. As Richard Lawrence, head of marketing, Axminster Carpets, explains, “This new brochure has been designed with the homeowner in mind. Supporting retailers with striking POS materials has always been something that we have been passionate about, and this new catalogue represents our continuing commitment to do this. With designated sections for each of our product categories, everything in the Axminster range is included. A page dedicated to our Axfelt 65 underlay clearly explains its benefits to the consumer, such as improved heat and sound insulation, offering retailers a great upselling opportunity. To appeal to the eco-conscious consumer too, we have a page devoted to our Carbon Neutral Programme.” T 01297 630650 www.axminstercarpets.co.uk

Steps to lifelong learning The state-of-the-art Quick-Step Academy for Excellence in Flooring will welcome 16 bright young apprentices through its doors in October, teaching them essential flooring skills and setting them off on a path of lifelong learning. A Government-approved programme supported by the National Apprenticeship Service, Quick-Step will offer young fitters first class benefits and unrivalled support. Working with PSC Training & Development Ltd., an Ofsted outstanding training provider, apprentices will receive education from the Quick-Step Academy to flexibly fit around their employment. With training costs supported by the Skills Funding Agency, the group of 16-18 year old apprentices will work with a designated Training Coordinator and achieve real qualifications at the end of the apprenticeship, including a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Floorcovering Occupations and a Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floor Covering. A variety of training modules are covered, including subfloor preparation and set-up as well as health and safety and building customer relationships to provide a rounded good-practice experience. Participating installation companies will receive unparalleled benefits when hiring an apprentice. Quick-Step will advertise, interview and recruit motivated young people on the installer’s behalf, and there is even a two week trial period to ensure both parties are 100% happy. “The apprenticeship scheme not only offers young people the chance to gain first-class training to kick-start their career, it also offers flooring installers fantastic benefits too,” explains Darren Robinson, training and development manager, Quick-Step Academy. “Nowadays, consumers expect and demand the best, most professional tradesmen, and this definitely applies when it comes to laying floors.” In partnership with renowned companies such as DeWalt, Ardex and Pallmann, the Quick-Step Academy offers apprentices state-of-the-art training facilities in one of the largest academies of its kind in the world. Spanning 6,880ft2, the Quick-Step Academy offers dedicated 12ft2 training bays that provide apprentices with real room scenarios to navigate. Unilin BVBA is investing £1.4million over the next five years into the academy, which offers a comprehensive variety of other training programmes alongside the apprenticeship scheme, including the prestigious Quick-Step Master Installer course. T 0845 073 8454 www.quick-step-academy.co.uk.

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The flooring show powers ahead! “Step outside your business and see what is out there. The importance of networking and keeping abreast of change cannot be under-estimated.” David Cormack of Cormar

Flooring’s biggest event is all set for September as more than 110 leading companies from 10 countries get ready for The Flooring Show, Harrogate, with a programme that is brimming with new ideas. A new management team, backed by fresh investment and strong exhibitor commitment, are reinvigorating this year’s event. For the retail sector, an expanded seminar programme will focus on assisting flooring retailers to build their businesses in difficult times. For the commercial sector, a dedicated one day conference programme based on leading case studies will meet the CPD requirements of facilities managers, specifiers and installers.

Highlights The British Manufacturers’ Pavilion in Hall B will contain key industry names such as Brockway, Bronte, Cavalier and the British Wool Marketing Board, and the pavilion structure will allow visitors to compare what these players have to offer with ease. The seminar / conference programme for the retail / domestic sector has the theme: Increasing the profitability of your business in tough times and will directly address what actions small and medium-sized businesses can do to build business. The keynote address will be by ‘retail champion’ Clare Rayner with the theme: Enhancing your retail presence. Other seminars will cover buying groups, store presentation, business finance, the internet and apprenticeships.

Wendy Adams, Flooring Show Director, said: “We’re absolutely delighted that our core group of exhibitors has remained steadfastly loyal to the show and more than 90% of the available space is now firmly contracted. We’re also seeing a healthy level of firsttime exhibitors to the show, which is very encouraging.” As the only UK event exclusively dedicated to the flooring industry, it’s the one place and time when the whole sector gets together, making it the ideal opportunity for visitors to see their current suppliers, meet new ones, network, and learn about new products and launches The show’s organisers have considerably increased investment in the visitor promotional campaign including social media and as a result, pre-registration visitors are already well ahead of the numbers at the same stage last year.

Practical demonstrations will benefit installers. The UK’s first conference dedicated to commercial floor coverings will be hosted at the show with the theme Best practice, shared knowledge aimed at facilities managers, architects and specifiers, specialist installers. The programme will cover key market segments including healthcare; fitness & leisure; commercial office; retail & shopping; education; and hotel & restaurant.

A full programme of events and highlights will be published in our September issue due out in mid August.

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Harrogate show preview It’s free - what do you have to lose! The exhibition, conference/seminar programme, demonstrations and networking opportunities are all completely free of charge to trade participants Free parking at the venue’s underground car park is open to all visitors for all three days on a first come first served basis, and there will be free internet access throughout. Abingdon Flooring A15/A19 Adore B43 Akteks Bcf A3a Anbo International B20 Ardex UK B34 Associated Carpet Group C35 Ball & Young M20/24 Beauflor A2 Betap Holiday Inn BIG Floorcoverings St George Hotel BMK M15 Bona B7 Bosch B17 British Wood Flooring Association C12/26 British Wool Marketing Board B21/22 Brockway Carpets B21/22 Bronte Carpets B21/22 Carpet & Flooring Review A27 Carpet Recycling UK M32 Central Flooring A7 Classis Holiday Inn Clemence Richard B40 Computers for Flooring A24 Condor St George Hotel Contract Flooring Association B10 Contract Flooring Journal B10 Cormar Carpets A17/A18 Createx M26 Crown Floors A1 Cybergold A4 Dapedon Floors B23 Demart C18 Dikatex M28 Distinctive Flooring A5 Dollken-Weimar M33 Eazi-Lay Loc A5 Edel Telenzo Carpets C43 Esco B39 Exakt Precision Tools B11 F Ball B1 Fair Packaging B29 FITA Demo Area Furlong Flooring C1 Gaskell Wool Rich A28 Georgian Carpets C10/C28 Green Tree Distribution A10 H & V Carpet M22 Hadfields A32 Haldon Thompson A30 Hand Made Carpets A14 HBS M11 Ideal St George Hotel Interiors Monthly C15

IVC Group B32 J2 Flooring B38 Kersaint Cobb A13/A21 Kingsmead Carpets C12/C26 KJC Carpets A8 Lalegno B36 Lano M23 Lifestyle Floors A12/22 Manx Carpets C5 Mapei C12/26 Mastercraft Rugs C3 Masterpiece Systems C44 Melrose Textile Co C22 Mercado M27 Merryfield M4 Millennium Weavers Europe C36 Mohawk M17 Morleys M35/M36 Mr Tomkinson A29 NICF Demo Area Novostrat B4 Oriental Weavers M14 PCA Oriental Carpets C6 Personna B28 Phil Brough Sales Agency A25 Plantation Rugs M11 Prices Paving & Tile B3 Primatech B13 Quebec Wood Export Bureau B14 Rama Carpets C14 Regency Carpets C1 Rhys Davies Freight Logistics M6 Roberts B18 Shaanxi Aoke Wood B5 Skills Group Flooring in association with The Flooring Guild M8 Smart Direct B44 Spotnails B33 Stairrods B27 Stroolmount (UK) M9 The Complete Stairmakeover B8 The Flooring Magazine B42 The Stocklists A3 Tomorrow's Flooring C31 Tramex B6 Tremco Illbruck B16 TSJ - Tile and Stone Journal B10 Unifloor B12 Universal Mouldings B19/B24 V4 Woodflooring C42 Wagner B15 Wilkies Carpets M29 Woolsafe A33

“See what’s out there!” “Harrogate is all about the independent retail carpet trade,” says David Cormack of Cormar. “And whatever you say about business generally over recent years the independent sector still dominates the retail flooring trade. “But at Cormar we believe that retailers need to keep up to date to stay ahead. So it is important to step outside your business and see what is out there. There are opportunities to see new ranges first, find new suppliers or diversify into other flooring activities to boost store sales. Whether you are too busy or too quiet, the importance of networking and keeping abreast of change cannot be underestimated.” “As an exhibitor, we have no doubts about the benefits of being at Harrogate. We have exhibited there since the first exhibition in 1962. And over our 50 year history at the event, we believe the return on investment from the show is without question. Throughout those years we have been building a brand and, above all, building trust in our business and we think that face-toface, at the heart of the flooring industry in Harrogate is the place to do it.”

50th anniversary

The 1962 show catalogue, (courtesy David Cormack, Cormar Carpets)

“2012 marks the show’s 50th anniversary since its launch in 1962 as the Northern Floor Coverings Fair,” said Paul Stott, the event’s Marketing Director. “But what is most significant is the emphasis this year’s show will place on the way floor coverings influence other interior design decisions in the retail sector, and the increasingly specialist nature of floor coverings in the commercial sector. Our aim is to make this a ‘not to be missed’ event for both the retail and the commercial flooring industry.”

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An eye for design Scala Design from Lano Carpets is available in nine colourways from the rich jewel tones of ruby and sapphire to the neutral camel and flax. Designed to perform thanks to a bleach cleanable two-ply Lanoset polypropylene yarn and impervious backing, Scala Design is perfect for the most demanding homes and even contract locations. Available in a quality 1160gm/m2 weight for maximum durability, Scala Design brings classical pattern in everywhere from living rooms and bedrooms to care homes, schools, public spaces and offices.

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Lano goes luxury This year’s Flooring Show in Harrogate will play host to an array of luxurious and high-performance products from Lano Carpets. Situated in Hall M, Stand 23, visitors are sure to be captivated by the striking array of carpets and attractive POS materials on display. Visiting retailers will be able to experience firsthand the prestigious Ultimo Collection, renowned for its superior selection of exquisite carpet styles - featuring on a dedicated POS unit designed to tempt homeowners. Highlights from the Ultimo Collection available to view at Harrogate include the brand new Mayfair Velvet Supreme, Bamboo Luxe, Bamboo Weave and Impression. Lano will also reveal updates within its Easy Care Collection. Fairfield Creations, an innovative and endlessly stylish carpet concept, consists of four bold vertical stripe designs that coordinate to perfection with eight plain carpets, Fairfield Creations allows homeowners to create a truly put-together look with minimum effort. Using the same 3-coloured polypropylene yarn, the new Fortuna Saxony range that is launching mid-September will be unveiled at Harrogate for the very first time. Lano will also display exciting new colour updates added to two already very successful ranges, Portman and Corona. Sumatra, an update to Lano’s Wilton Collection, will be also be exhibited, alongside the updated Landscape Collection of artificial grass and an array of products from the exclusive Rugs & Runners Collection, allowing visitors to witness the impressive diversity of products available from Lano Carpets. Birger Karlsson, UK & Ireland sales manager. said: “Because we have such a large variety of designs to suit all interiors, it is always a great opportunity to be able to present them all in one central place and really explain the benefits of each. The Lano Carpets stand at this year’s Flooring Show is definitely going to be the one to visit.” Hall M Stand 23 • 00800 5266 5266 www.lano.com

Growing on trees After the launch of WLD North in October 2010, the company has made great moves and become one of the most successful flooring wholesaler and distributors in the Midlands. On the 1st May 2012 the business and assets were purchased by flooring industry expert Kevin Lapthorn and renamed Green Tree Distribution Ltd – a company which is thought to be ever expanding. Green Tree Distribution currently has a growing portfolio of products including well known and distinctive laminate flooring brands from Balterio and Kronospan. Solid and engineered wood, underlays and a large range of accessories are also available to purchase. These products are popular within their expanding customer base which they deliver to daily within an 80 mile radius of their base in Stone, Staffordshire. After 20 years in the industry and about to celebrate his 25th wedding anniversary to wife Vanessa, Kevin is excited about their new prospects and products that Green Tree Distribution Ltd is to bring to the market. Kevin commented: “I am looking to expand the product portfolio with new ranges to be launched at the Harrogate show; this is the perfect opportunity for the industry to see how we are developing.” Green Tree Distribution will be introducing products such as gloss laminate, LVT click range, solid click bamboo flooring and a wide range of oak interior doors at Harrogate. Hall A Stand 10 T 01785 818005

WoolSafe to wow WoolSafe will use their stand to show how the exceptional services that the organisation offers can help to increase their levels of customer service. “At the Flooring Show we will be explaining to retailers the benefits of recommending to customers WoolSafeapproved carpet care providers and products,” explains Steve Bakker, marketing manager, The WoolSafe Organisation. “By recommending approved products and services, retailers will enable customers to prolong the life of their carpet by up to 40%, which ultimately results in greater satisfaction and brand loyalty. We will have a comprehensive array of WoolSafe publications and other information about our approved products and services on show, and we will be on hand to explain how these sorts of cleaning solutions and services will offer increased reassurance to customers.” Situated close to the entrance in Hall A at Stand A33, WoolSafe will also be showcasing its brand new approved marks which have been specifically designed for those who have received specialist wool maintenance training by the organisation, allowing retailers to identify WoolSafe-approved cleaners. The new WoolSafe Approved Fibre Care Specialist mark is suitable for individual technicians, and whole companies are awarded the respected status of WoolSafe Approved Service Provider. What’s more, information about the new online training courses available for carpet cleaning professionals will be available to those in the carpet cleaning industry. “This is an exciting time for WoolSafe,” continues Steve Bakker. “We have some incredibly exciting developments in the pipeline, and we encourage retailers and carpet care specialists who will be attending the Flooring Show to visit us to find out more.” Hall A Stand 33 • T 01943 850817 www.woolsafe.org

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Clever acoustics An array of cleverly designed acoustic flooring with superb sound-deadening properties will be on display at the Itec Contract Floors stand, and will even get the chance to witness a cold welding installation in action. Renowned for its high-performance range of commercial flooring, Itec will have a section of the stand dedicated to explaining the process of cold welding – an excellent opportunity for floor fitters and contractors who will appreciate its quick, simple and effective nature. Visitors will be shown how, using just one tool, cold welding delivers a nearly invisible join for a seamless finish. Enhancing the look of the floor, this innovative installation method is also ideal for time-sensitive projects, and the seam is completely watertight for ultimate peace of mind. Recommended for use in all commercial and industrial applications, this interactive demonstration is sure to catch the attention of fitters from across all different sectors and help to enhance their skills. On show will be Itec’s impressive range of acoustic flooring, designed to reduce noise levels in busy spaces. A fantastic choice for care homes, hospitals, schools, libraries and other public buildings as well as commercial locations, the Axento and Silento ranges deliver an impressive 18dB of sound insulation to help facilitate peaceful environments. Hall B Stand 32 • T 00 32 5665 3211 www.ivcgroup.com

More jewels in Crown Visitors to the Crown Floors stand at this year’s Flooring Show will be able to view the wealth of new styles and exciting POS displays now available in its stunning collection. Visiting retailers will be treated to the sight of a brand new lectern POS unit, featuring the exquisite Dapdune Wharf and patterned Crown Wilton as well as two brand new designs only available on this innovative space-saving display. These two new ranges, Dunnotter Castle, a heavy saxony available in an array of 10 colours, and Kingston Lacy, an on-trend thick shaggy pile with a luxurious height of 22mm, prove the continually evolving nature of the Crown Floors range. Perfectly suiting the retailer with limited space, the lectern is eye-catching yet compact. Also on show will be the seven brand new and exclusive designs recently added to the visually striking royal blue wall unit. Highlights include stylish 100% wool loop Hardwick and Meaton Hall, the soft natural shades of Sissinghurst Castle and the sophisticated muted tones of Alderly Edge. Offering various layout designs, generous sample sizes, clear product signage and sophisticated spotlight detailing, this POS display is sure to tempt consumers. What’s more, Crown Floors will have a section of the stand dedicated to its Loyalty Club, explaining the benefits for member retailers. Visitors will even be able to view firsthand the assortment of high-quality rewards on offer with this exclusive scheme. Hall A Stand 1 • T 0800 0773301 www.crownfloors.co.uk

Smooth innovation F. Ball will showcase two innovative floor smoothing compounds, Stopgap 850 Exterior and Stopgap Fast-Track 30, at The Flooring Show in Harrogate. New, outdoor floor smoothing product, Stopgap 850 Exterior will take centre stage on the company’s exhibition stand, while information about popular, rapid drying smoothing underlayment Stopgap Fast-Track 30 will also be available. Frost-resistant smoothing compound, Stopgap 850 Exterior, is the first exterior floor smoothing product F. Ball has launched. The compound has been formulated as a result of the company’s ongoing product development programme. Rapid drying smoothing underlayment Stopgap Fast-Track 30, which has an early walk on time of just 30 minutes, was unveiled at last year’s exhibition and has already become a firm favourite among floor installers, particularly on fast-track projects. Additionally, throughout the exhibition, delegates will have the opportunity to speak to members of F. Ball’s sales, marketing and liaison team, who are happy to answer any questions, discuss the company’s product range, or offer visitors a new A4 product guide. Visitors can also find out information about the F. Ball Contractor Loyalty Card Scheme, which has recently launched a ‘project of the month’ competition on the F. Ball Rewards website, www.f-ballrewards.co.uk. Hall B Stand 1 • T 01538 361633 www.f-ball.co.uk

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Collectable Cormar At this year’s Floor Show in Harrogate, Cormar Carpets will unveil the latest additions to its portfolio of successful carpet collections. As one of the UK’s leading independent tufted carpet manufacturers, Cormar will be showcasing its latest range launch – Living Naturals, a 50% wool loop. In addition Cormar will be featuring its brand new range Sensation, plus another new range launch planned for the autumn. Hardwearing, easy clean twist Sensation is made from 100% Luxelle PP for a super soft, luxurious feel and is available in 10 contemporary colours. After enjoying a successful year including, winning the Flooring One Award for the eighth year, Cormar is also featuring its full range of instore display options and point of sale material. Hall A Stand 17 • T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Waste not With more than 35 outlets in the UK accepting all types of waste carpet for re-use or recycling, retailers can make useful savings in disposal costs by diverting their fitting waste and uplifted old carpets from landfill, says Carpet Recycling UK. In Yorkshire and Lancashire, retailers have the opportunity to recycle their post-installation off-cuts. Returning to the Harrogate Flooring Show on Stand M32, the industry-backed association for recycling and reusing waste carpet will be raising awareness with retailers about the growing opportunities for recycling and the tangible benefits for their businesses. Extensive pilot trials involving sorting and collection of post-installation wastes are being evaluated by Carpet Recycling UK members to optimise the logistics cost and effectiveness of various methods. Visitors to the CRUK stand can find out more about waste carpet recycling trials in their area. CRUK will also be hosting a one-hour seminar at 2pm on Sunday September 2 with guest speakers sharing their waste carpet recycling experiences and highlighting innovative end uses for the material. “Landfill taxes are going only one way – and that’s up. Add on transport and tipping charges and the cost of sending waste carpet to landfill averages around £100 per tonne in the UK,” explains Laurance Bird, CRUK Director. “There is growing demand for clean post-installation off-cuts that can be recycled into higher value end uses, such as mattress pads, carpet underlay and insulation products. Recycling waste carpet is not only the right thing to do and something that consumers want to see happen, it makes sound financial sense too.” Hall M Stand 32 • T 0161 440 8325 www.carpetrecyclinguk.com.

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H&V Carpets based in Ingelmunster, Belgium, specialises in all cut and loop pile PP qualities on felt or hessian backing and will be showing at the Flooring Show Harrogate 2012. Along with our current ranges we will be launching new qualities

Come and see us at Stand M22! H & V Carpets Zuidkaai 8 Zone 6 B 8770 Ingelmunster tel 0032 51 320 543

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The finishing line Mapei will be displaying products from their wood flooring range at Harrogate this year. From the sub-floor to the floor covering adhesives, Mapei will be demonstrating how they can offer a fully compatible system that will eliminate common causes of failures and provide a long lasting finish to wood floor covering. Mapei understand that the final floor coverings performance can only reach its designated level if the preparatory works are successfully carried out prior to their application. Mapei’s products encompass the disciplines of soundproofing, moisture control, substrate repair, levelling and securing of the floor finishes. Products on display include Mapesonic CR sound proofing acoustic membrane, Eco Prim Grip primer, Latexplan Trade smoothing/levelling compound, Ultrabond Eco S955 1K sililated polymer wood adhesive, Ultrabond S997 1K skirting adhesive and Silwood sealant. This system of products are all EC1 accredited with low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) and keep with Mapei’s global Green Innovation environmental awareness programme. Hall C Stand 12/26 • T 0121 508 6970

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Mohawk sets agenda Visitors to the Mohawk stand at Harrogate will witness first-hand some of the most talked about products to hit the UK flooring market in recent years and theywill be impressed with the sheer variety of residential and contract products on offer. On show will be Mohawk’s residential EverStrand and SmartStrand collections, bringing high-performance carpet fibres that offer soft, luxurious underfoot comfort combined with exceptionally eco-friendly credentials. With EverStrand fibres created from recycled plastic bottles and SmartStrand fibre partly from corn, the portfolio of styles in these collections will be sure to catch the imaginations of visitors at Harrogate this September. The American Legacy collection, one of the most recent additions to the Mohawk family, will be on display, showcasing its range of super-soft carpets. With three different qualities to suit all interiors, American Design, American Trend and American Style, the American Legacy display will feature carpets made from the latest super-smooth incarnation of EverStrand fibre, EverStrand XtraSoft. With luxurious, deep-cut piles and thicknesses ranging from 18 to 25mm depending on quality, retailers will be able to see the spectrum of designs and different colourways in this collection up close. Visiting retailers will also get the chance to experience the impressive benefits of SmartStrand carpet. The only carpet available with a built-in stain and soil resistance that will never wear or wash off. Incredibly durable and with a whole host of consumer warranties, such as lifetime stain, soil and anti-static protection, and 20-year fade resistance, SmartStrand carpets are sure to excite retailers at Harrogate this year. Hall M Stand 17 • T 01480 479830 www.mohawkinternational.com

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Flower on Flooring News News Vinyl flooring - Alternatives to wood With sales of vinyl flooring dominated by wood effects in recent years, there is growing interest in other areas, including those of stone, ceramic, metal and fantasy designs.

Polyflor Modena offers safety with style

Caroline Wille, Avenue Floors product manager, says cushion flooring is evolving constantly and the sheer choice of styles available is very impressive. “Our Ultimate Minerals collection provides retailers with a fantastic array of authentic and stylish stone-effect flooring. Design-led and inspired both by nature and the growing trend for contemporary architectural-style interiors, the range includes marbled Manilla, grainy Sand and speckled Modus in a colour spectrum ranging from on-trend greys to golden beiges,” she says. Authentic Manilla in Avenue’s Ultimate Minerals

Gerflor tells The Stocklists readers that its top-of-the-range Mipolam Symbioz is an exclusive bio-based plasticiser made entirely from organic sources with 40 times lower VOC emissions than European standards. Benefiting from its patented Evercare surface treatment, it is ideal for use in healthcare, education and retail settings. Weighing just 2580g per sq m, this is 20% less than standard homogeneous products. The use of a non-directional design, incorporating coloured chips to provide even colour Ultimate Minerals has been designed for style-conscious homeowners, ideal for creating a cosy feeling in small spaces or for delivering a contrast to modern features, such as exposed brick in open-plan rooms. “With a realistic look and a natural feel, Ultimate Minerals will entice consumers who desire highly stylised products that are easy to clean and maintain,” says Ms Wille. The range combines modern sophistication, cutting-edge styling and competitive prices, she continues. “With 20 different options in tones sure to suit all design schemes, this collection is definitely one to watch.”

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by Dennis Flower Nostalgic charm with urban sophistication from Tarkett

Tarkett is another prominent supplier of vinyl flooring designs and states that its Echiquier Black White, from the company’s Homestyle collection, has proven to be one of its most popular designs. The collection has been designed with the typical Edwardian black and white floors in mind, Tarkett explains, and Echiquier Black White mixes nostalgic charm with an urban sophistication. The Echiquier Black White vinyl is priced from £15 per sq m, the company concludes. Moduleo is another supplier that states its non-wood effects, such as stone, slate and ceramic, are continuing to grow in popularity. Attention to detail and rugged durability provides the authenticity of natural stone flooring without the drawbacks, it says. Hardwearing qualities means that these can be installed in kitchens and bathrooms, as its luxury vinyl tile (LVT) collections also provide warmth and durability. The company further explains that its wipe-clean Protectonite PU top layer provides a natural look and effect. The textured layer follows the pattern of the tile underneath, providing an authentic finish. Karndean Designflooring has noticed that in addition to wood, stone and ceramic vinyl designs are proving popular. While the real thing can be costly, it states that luxury design vinyl flooring is swift to install and easy to maintain, which ticks all the boxes for most commercial jobs. The company states that this is further endorsed through qualities such as versatility, durability and resilience. It offers a variety of tones, finishes and plank or tile size so that every specification need is met and every conceivable interior scheme can be achieved, says Karndean Designflooring.

throughout, makes Mipolam Symbioz lighter and more flexible than standard product, says Gerflor. Colours range from blue night to black diamond and linen to sandstone. Containing over 75% sustainable raw materials, such as wheat or corn, all waste is recycled into new product and Mipolam Symbioz is 100% recyclable, Gerflor states. Polyflor, the UK’s largest manufacturer of commercial and residential vinyl flooring, offers a wide range of solutions, from homogenous and heterogeneous to safety and acoustic floorcoverings. The company’s Camaro Flooring Collection is proving popular, it states, featuring 30 authentic, creative and practical wood and stone effect surfaces, these luxury vinyl tiles are able to transform any space in the home.

Stone and fantasy designs have been introduced by Windmöller Flooring into its collections of LVT. The Laguna collection now includes six stones designs with a top layer of 0.3mm, designed for domestic use. Further to this, the Bacana collection, with a top layer of 0.55 mm and suitable for commercial use, now includes 10 stone and fantasy designs in tiles of 914 x 473mm format. From trendy white designs, such as Antartica and Iceland, to metallic options including Heavy Metal, Silver Fiber and Manhattan Design, the company is increasing its alternatives to wood. Moduleo combines rugged durability and attention to detail

Polyflor recently launched the Colonia Flooring Collection, an affordable and design-led luxury vinyl tile range designed for the housing sector. The range reflects the undoubted natural beauty of wood and stone with a creative range of authentic products, the company states. Cutting edge technology is at the forefront of its manufacturing and design, says Polyflor, describing the recentlylaunched Polysafe Modena PUR range as revolutionary in its design, incorporating minute aluminium oxide particles so the floor retains its safety features whilst remaining aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

For more information: Avenue Floors Gerflor Moduleo Polyflor Tarkett

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Loss and leaders Half of all companies in the UK Floor Coverings industry is making a loss as economic conditions continue to take their toll according to an industry study. The report from the Plimsoll research group reveals how many of these 461 loss making companies have simply had an isolated bad year and how many are burying their heads in the sand. David Pattison, author of a new market report into company performance in the market says, “More and more companies are making a loss for the first time in their history. Many can rightly claim to be victims of difficult trading conditions. A quick refocus on profitability would ensure this an isolated occurrence” However, overall conditions are no excuse for a band of serial loss makers in the market. Pattison explains, “282 companies are making a loss for the second, even third year running and are simply selling at prices their business cannot sustain. They have put off making the painful decision that more prudent companies made a while ago. No one wants to trim costs, lay off staff, cancel dividend payments and the like but carrying on regardless is now unviable. They can no longer bury their heads in the sand”. “I congratulate management teams that have made the often difficult and unpopular decisions. They have cut their cloth according to the market conditions and are more stable for it. Those failing to do so are running out of time and cash. Without a big increase in demand they cannot support their pricing strategy much longer. Watch out for a number of failures among the companies we have identified”. The new Plimsoll Analysis – Floor Coverings provides an intimate assessment of 1000 companies in the market. It will tell you instantly which companies are pursuing a reckless strategy and who is getting it right. Readers of The Stocklists are entitled to a £50 discount of this new special edition of the Plimsoll Analysis – Floor Coverings by quoting reference PR/FN30. T 01642 626400 www.plimsoll.co.uk

Victoria predicts growth

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Victoria Carpets has unveiled an increase in UK sales during the last financial year while profits have been under pressure but the company predicts future growth,

Heckmondwike has launched a new brochure and series of sample cards to showcase its extensive range of contract carpets and tiles.

The Kidderminster-based company said the 15.4 per cent rise for the year ended March 31, 2012, was buoyed by strong growth in sales to the John Lewis Partnership and a new programme of carpet ranges introduced last year. Company bosses also announced Group revenue had risen by 9.4 per cent to £77.13 million and operating profit by 6.8 per cent to £2.58 million during the “demanding” period. Pre-tax profit, however, slid 19.6 per cent to £1.55 million and the Group’s Australia sales increased by only 1.5 per cent Victoria said the figure was impacted by “weakening market and consumer sentiment”. In a reference partly to the bitter boardroom battle that engulfed Victoria during the period, group managing director, Alan Bullock, said: “The past year has been a demanding time for our business and I have been proud of the adaptability and energy shown by the employees.” He warned, however, Victoria expected the consumer environment to “remain challenging” but added, “we have already demonstrated we can achieve good progress in these conditions.” Chairman Katherine Innes Ker said: “As this year progresses, the benefits of investment in new products, together with the improvements in working capital and cost reductions should result in stronger sales and profit growth.”

AFS forced to close Long-established South East AFS have called in the receiver after mounting debts force the company to cease trading last month. AFS had expanded their presence in the marketplace and were major stockists for Cormar ranges and Interfloor products.

The move follows a redesign of the company’s website and is part of a wider refresh of Heckmondwike’s communication channels. Combining sleek new visuals with contemporary design, Heckmondwike’s updated print and online presence underlines the company’s position as the UK’s established specialist fibre bonded carpet manufacturer. “We wanted to make it easier for our customers and specifiers to find the information they require – whether that is specific product details or project inspiration,” commented Abby Chandler, Marketing Manager at Heckmondwike. “The new brochure has been designed as a handy reference guide, while the new sample cards provide the perfect tactile showcase for our products.” Presented in a concise and visually appealing format, the brochure features all of Heckmondwike’s main products, including the bestselling Supacord and Broadrib fibre bonded carpets, which are widely specified throughout the education and commercial sectors. Having recently been updated with several new colourways, both of these ranges deliver high quality and cost-effective performance, as well as contemporary good looks. The brochure also highlights Heckmondwike’s Creative Range, which feature striking patterns that work extremely well when installed in large spaces, and offer a wide variety of design possibilities. Taking centre stage is Array, the latest carpet tile to be added to this collection, which features a smart new take on the popular linear design trend. Also covered in the brochure is Heckmondwike’s range of entrance area carpets, perfect for the most heavily used flooring zones, as well as the company’s bespoke design service, which offers the opportunity to personalise the flooring with unique logos or motifs. Boasting larger sized samples than the previous versions, the new sample cards are the ideal hands-on specification tool for architects, designers, contractors and end-users, as they clearly demonstrate the high-quality and robust construction of the Heckmondwike product ranges, as well as the wide variety of patterns and colourways available. T 01924 410544

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The company’s five reps covered the whole of the Home Counties from their base in Enfield, Middlesex.

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Sarah takes national role Tarkett is pleased to announce that Samantha Boyd has been appointed to the role of National Sales Manager for Housing. Since joining the company in 2006, Samantha quickly established herself as a key member of the sales team, most recently working as Business Development Manager for Housing.

Vorwerk has announced the appointments of two new sales agents covering the South West and the North West of England and bringing a combination of 27 years experience to the table. Joanna Fletcher will take responsibility for the South West, including South Wales. Working as an agent for two years, Joanna will utilise her fantastic contact list to gain as much exposure as possible for Vorwerk. Joanna’s previous career in the retail industry has given her an excellent grounding in both sales and understanding clients’ requirements. Joanna explains; “I really enjoy the variety of agent work and building up relationships with new and existing clients. Vorwerk’s products are so different to anything I have seen before, and I am very excited to demonstrate to retailers the versatility of the collection.” Bringing an impressive 25 years experience to the fore, David Chrystall will look after the North West of England. Having worked for a variety of big names in the flooring industry, David has an extensive list of contacts spanning independent retailers, household department stores, interior designers and architects. David says; “The Vorwerk collection offers something completely unique. The Fascination Collection in particular is so varied and contains such a variety of different products, I am sure it will have wide-ranging appeal.” “These appointments mark the beginning of an exciting time in the continuing expansion of Vorwerk Carpets in the UK,” explains Ian Hammond, UK director, Vorwerk Carpets. “Both Joanna and David have a wealth of experience of the industry, and this combined with their unrivalled contact books will ensure that Vorwerk products gain exposure to new retailers, specifiers and designers.” T 020 7096 5090

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Samantha has significant experience in the flooring industry, having started out with responsibility for the day to day running of Boyds Flooring Ltd. Since joining Tarkett, she has built and nurtured close relationships with distributors and contractors, developing prospects and gaining new business. She has also worked with housing associations and local authorities to maintain and increase specifications within the social housing sector. As National Sales Manager for Housing, Samantha now takes on management responsibility for the housing team and will work with them to increase the housing sector business across all product ranges including commercial, residential and wood. She will also be responsible for growing Tarkett’s residential business and the Rhinofloor brand within the highly competitive consumer market, Ready for the challenges that lie ahead, Samantha said: “I’m looking forward to leading a forward-thinking team to success within the housing sector, and to play my part in the overall success of Tarkett in the UK.” T 01622 854040

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‘Bacon Butty’ run Recofloor’s popular ‘Bacon Butty’ events are taking to the road again in a nationwide mission to recruit more flooring contractors and distributors to the UK’s award-winning vinyl flooring recycling scheme. Roadshows at Birch Distribution sites in Leeds, Sheffield and Hull kicked off the second series of 2012 events following their successful launch last year. Customers are invited to drop in, receive a voucher for a bacon sandwich (or vegetarian option if preferred) from a local named supplier and learn more about how Recofloor’s services can enhance their businesses. Starter packs that include material specification, collection bags, a brochure and Certificate of Commitment will be available for those interested in signing up to the scheme. Further dates are being added with all the latest news available via Recofloor’s Twitter Feed (www.twitter.com/recofloor) and website – www.recofloor.org T 0161 355 7618

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1,000 tonne up Recofloor has won a prestigious Business Commitment to Environment Award for its innovative and sustainable approach to the collection and recycling of waste vinyl flooring. The award win coincides with the scheme having recycled its 1,000th tonne – an important milestone in its three-year history. Jane Gardner, Recofloor’s Project Manager, collected the Process Premier Award trophy from Sir John Armitt, chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority, at the 2012 BCE Environmental Leadership Awards in London. Founded by Sir Peter Parker in 1975, the BCE Awards scheme is one of the world’s longest- running environmental competitions. Recofloor is the UK’s first joint industry-led vinyl flooring recycling scheme, which was founded in 2009 by UK flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyflor. This unique example of two major competitors working collaboratively to promote sustainability of their products is a major achievement – and an important step for the flooring sector as a whole. Commenting on the win, Jane, of Axion Consulting which manages the scheme, said: “Recofloor’s success has been very much a team effort involving Axion, Altro, Polyflor and indeed the entire flooring sector supply chain. “We are absolutely delighted to win this award, which recognises our tremendous achievements in diverting ever-increasing quantities of flooring waste from landfill and puts this material to good new uses. To date, we have recycled some 1,000 tonnes – of which 190 tonnes are in this year alone, and this figure is rising by one tonne per day.” Vinyl flooring waste can be recycled back into new flooring products as well as traffic management equipment, such as cones and sign bases. T 0161 355 7618 www.recofloor.org

Ode to old times To any that have been involved in carpet manufacturing, this picture of ‘F Mill at Dean Clough’ - the home of Crossley Carpet Works, Halifax brings stark recognition of our heritage entwined in the hills and valleys of Pennine England writes Syd Merryfield, of Merryfield Carpet Cutting Machines. When you realise that the picture is only half of F Mill which was once surrounded by A to H Mills, Axminster, Gripper and Elizabeth Sheds, the magnitude of the largest carpet mill in Great Britain emerges from our dark and smoky industrial northern heritage.

“Standing dank no more, the mills of wool”

Many historians have written about the phenomena of the place we called ‘cluff ’ that housed looms and people for generations, bringing wealth to the Halifax area. Little is left of this manufacturing giant and what is can be summed up in four verses of tribute to this fallen giant.

Standing dank no more the mills of wool With shuttle weave and warp No smoke now bellows in the skies Manufacturing lessons we were taught World’s finest carpets did emit From looms that never stopped Processed pure from sheep to floor A quality that no one topped So now the mills take others ways Cleaned and spruced pristine No recognition of their past Not a single warp is seen Theatres, hotels and office space Reborn on oil soaked floors No noise of looms, driven belted wheels Behind those long closed doors T 01422 373799 www.carpetcuttingmachines.co.uk

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Obituary: Jim Young Jim Young was very influential during the 70s and 80s in the development of carpet accessories, writes Bob Lawton, formerly of Ball & Young. I first became involved with Jim at Gripperrods in 1973 where he was MD and I was a young representative. Jim was an accountant by profession, but, he had an eye for sales and customer service and under his influence Gripperrods became Europe's biggest and most successful carpet accessory company of that time. In 1983 he founded Ball & Young in Corby. I was lucky enough to join Jim and Martin Ball as Sales Manager. Over the next few years we grew the sales team to become one of the largest rubber underlay manufacturers. Jim kept his hand on the tiller and the company always remained successful and profitable. !n 1989 British Vita bought Ball & Young and Jim stayed on for two years as a consultant. Although he wasn't involved in the development of polyurethane underlays, he was one of the few who considered it the future of UK underlay. A few years after he finally retired Cloud 9 was launched, and the rest is history. He still had an eye for success! In the last few years of his life Jim moved into an apartment at Walton Heath Golf Club where he was able to indulge two of his hobbies, playing golf and tasting red wine. Jim was 86 and he leaves behind a daughter, two sons and a lot of friends.

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Golden retirement Mapei would like to wish all the best to Graham Baldwin who will be retiring after 50 years in the flooring industry. Graham is a well loved, popular character not only at Mapei but amongst many in the flooring industry. Well known for loving his cuppa teas and well liked for his down to earth, honest, good-humoured nature - he is truly a gent. Graham left school aged 15 and started working as a trainee floor fitter at W H Bright carpet and furniture store. Graham spent the first 26 years of his career firstly fitting domestic and contract carpeting at various companies including Kenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carpets and also independently whilst also having sales representative roles at Lawrence Brothers, Homfray Carpets and Alvin Morris. From there, Graham moved to Laybond where he worked for 12 years under various roles including Manufacturing Liaison Officer. For the remaining 12 years of his career, Graham has worked at Mapei as Resilient Business Development Manager as well as Head of Technical Services and Resilient Product Manager. In wind down to his retirement, Graham has worked at what is his favourite aspect, the technical side. He has found working as a Technical Service Manager particularly interesting because of the variety of questions heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faced with, which has kept him on his toes. His vast knowledge and expertise gained in his 50 year career will certainly be irreplaceable. T +44 (0) 121 508 6970 www.mapei.co.uk

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SITUATIONS VACANT

2 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS REQUIRED Crucial Trading, a highly successful business and market leader in floorcoverings, are seeking to recruit two Business Development Managers.

Position 1: Southern Counties The Southern County territory covers Kent, Sussex, Surrey & Hants.

STOKE ON TRENT Due to retirement we require a

MANAGER

for this successful established unit. The winning applicant must have a proven ability in Carpet and Flooring Retail and a drive to succeed in this competitive market. The position will be rewarded with a basic, commission and overtime package circa O.T.E. £25k p.a. plus

Position 2: NE London The territory covers North and East London along with Essex. Applicants should reside on the territory for which they are applying for. You must have a proven track record and be able to meet the challenge of not only achieving but exceeding sales targets, while managing the territory as if it were your own business, making decisions relating to the identification and development of key accounts, customer profitability, merchandising and future product development. Experience in design and colour led home furnishings would be an advantage. The successful candidate will receive an excellent salary and bonus package, together with car, private health care and company pension. Please send a detailed CV and covering letter to Mr P Durnan, National Sales Manager, Crucial Trading, 21 Lise Avenue, Kidderminster, DY11 7DE detailing current salary package. Or e-mail: Peter.Durnan@crucial-trading.com

If you have an ambition to run your own business we may be prepared to offer this store as a

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY

This store has a proven Sales Record and for the right candidate or partnership it is an ideal opportunity to join a successful franchise group. For the Managers position send your CV to Stephanie@carpets4less.com For the Franchise Opportunities across the UK send your full details, including flooring experience and background to Malcolm@carpets4less.com Tel 01234 220077

Strictly no recruitment agencies or consultancies.

AGENTS

REQUIRED

Simply Rugs have been supplying Carpet and Furniture Retailers for 20 years. We require successful agents to promote our range of heatset and wool rugs in territories nationwide, including Home Counties, London, East/West Midlands, North East and other areas. We offer high rates of commission. For more info, please contact Nick Clinch on 01264 352218 or email simply.rugs@btconnect.com FOR SALE

UNDER RUGS

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SPECIAL OFFERS Shaggy Rugs 45mm Pile Height - Acrylic Yarn with Latex Back - Anti Slip

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Selected Rug and Matting Ltd 020 7407 8471 - srmlondon@aol.com from The Stocklists

COMBINATION UNDERLAYS NEEDLEFELT UNDERLAYS For orders and further information, please ring P&R Ratcliffe (Underlays) Ltd. Burnley, Lancashire BB10 3BH Tel: 01282 421026, Fax: 01282 412321 www.foxirugtamer.co.uk

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