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01538 361 633 • mail@f-ball.co.uk • www.f-ball.co.uk/700-GB

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ISSUE 534 : 5 AUGUST 2019 Published by Mayville Publishing Co Ltd., 219 West Ella Road, West Ella, Hull HU10 7SD @thestocklists Tel: 01482 659396 Fax: 01482 659397 www.thestocklists.com Sales Director: Diane Martin. diane@mayvillepublishing.co.uk Publication Director: David Spragg Founded by Roy Spragg in 1973.

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Our news service starts on page 25 THE FLOORING SHOW 15-17 SEPTEMBER 2019 HARROGATE

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Preview report and news

Flooring’s national showcase It’s all happening in Harrogate Read all about the build-up to the event • pages 45–60

BRAMPTON CHASE

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LVT abstractions

Karndean Designflooring predicts a trend in abstract floors page 33

Platinum, polished

ACG showcases buying strength page 40-41

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s COLUMBIA FLOORING

0208 443 3322

H CONDOR

+31 (0)38 4778911

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01204 881234

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01494 761814

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Invictus is the new force in luxury vinyl tiles as Associated Weavers goes all out with a major investment page 30-31

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Invincible focus on LVT

01942 825520

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01509 673974

H FURLONG FLOORING

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01772 696787

H H&V CARPETS

07813 714498

H HAMMER CARPETS

01473 826870

H HUGH MACKAY 18

01429 892555

n INTERFLOOR t KARNDEAN

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27,64

01706 213131

01386 820 100

n MERRYFIELD ENGINEERING

01422 373799

n METRO GROUP

01204 393539

n NICF 49

0115 958 3077

o NOVOSTRAT 53 00353 61 339287

The new classics

Back to the future

Rita Bancroft’s selected designs page 42–43

Rising stars!

Innovation award entries 130+!! page 36

Metro marks 40 years’ success page 34

Charm offensive

Balta adds to StainSafe range pages 25

Art of installation Floor prep is key to success page 61

Flatweave expands

LDP goes large on latest designs page 44

01392 438191

01706 639866

t POLYFLOR

0161 767 2551

t PRO-TEK

020 3917 5550

s RACKHAMS 19

020 85319225

H RIVIERA HOME

01299 871446

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Carpet Types

Buying Groups

Underlay 64-65

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Wholesaler Distribution Directory 70-72

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Woolsafe: the carpet care guide

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01243 774623

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01207 591176

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H THOMAS WITTER 23

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FlooringFactsheets Carpet Company Directory

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01562 749300

H WINEO 22

0121 28100 99

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01943 603888

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MERRYFIELD CARPET CUTTING MACHINERY British Manufactured Carpet Cutting Machines THE STOCKLISTS August 2019

Visit ‘Merryfield Carpet’ on YOUTUBE to see our full range of cutting machines or call 01422 373799 3

T H E E STA B L I S H E D CARPET BRAND I N V I C T U S ® N OW B R I N G S YO U L U X U R Y V I N Y L F LO O R I N G www.invictus.co.uk 4

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INVINCIBLE CARPET & FLOORING

Associated Weavers, the maker of Invictus® carpet, presents Invictus® luxury vinyl flooring. With the same attention to quality, the same eye for exclusive designs, and a unique performance level, Invictus® luxury vinyl flooring is the perfect match to Invictus ® carpet.

Always a trailblazer when it comes to branding, Associated Weavers reinvents the in-store display and brings an experience unseen in the flooring business. With traditional samples and an intuitive digital module, Invictus® luxury vinyl flooring invites the customer on a fun-to-do purchasing journey.

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SUPER SOFT CARPET SAVING SEA LIFE

Sedna® carpet is soft, luxurious and durable. It is made with ECONYL® regenerated nylon, a yarn made from recycled waste material such as old carpets and abandoned fishing nets collected from the bottom of the sea. Sedna® thus helps to save thousands of beautiful sea creatures like sea turtles, dolphins and seals that will no longer get stuck in this life-threatening waste. Moreover, Sedna® carpet has an ECO FusionBac textile back, made from 100% recycled PET plastic bottles.

www.sedna-carpet.co.uk

RANGES Sedna® carpet comes in two alluring ranges, inspired by the mysterious depths of the seas. All over the world, the seas and oceans are worshipped through deities that personify their grandeur.

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A UK brand since 1964

Associated Weavers Ltd - F Mill – 2nd Floor East Dean Clough Mills - Halifax - West Yorkshire - HX3 5AX - UK

Tel: + 44 1422 431100 sales@associatedweavers.co.uk - www.carpetyourlife.co.uk

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The ultimate in subfloor preparation Stopgap 400

Stopgap 400 Repair and Stopgap 500 Micro are perfect for the repair and finishing of substrates prior to the installation of new floorcoverings. Both products are fast setting and rapid drying. Stopgap 500 • Suitable over plywood joints, nail and screw heads • Superior feathered edge Stopgap 400 • Ideal for repairing internal concrete floors, stairs and steps • Slump resistant Now in new pack sizes – Stopgap 400 5kg & 10kg • Stopgap 500 4kg & 8kg

GREAT BRITISH INNOVATION

F. BALL IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING PACKAGING WASTE AND SUPPORTING THE ENVIRONMENT TO MAKE OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

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SPIRIT - Jinn 7-2007 80% Wool 20% Nylon Woven Axminster Available 3.66m wide For more information please visit our website, www.bondworth.co.uk Townshend Works, Puxton Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5DF T+44(0)1562 745000 F+44(0)1562 732827

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Luxury floors for stunning spaces

Stain Resistant

Stain 100% Resistant Waterproof

100% Underfloor Waterproof Heating Compatible

Underfloor Heating Hygienic Compatible Surface

Hygienic Low Surface Maintenance

Stain Low Registered Resistant Maintenance Emboss Surface

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Contact us to arrange a demonstration and sampling Secure Fast-fit Lifetime 5G Click Flooring Guarantee* 01604 664855 / bramptonchase.co.uk

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Feature

Fitness at its core!

Speed and performance at the heart of wellbeing centre. The prestigious Soo Yoga centre for fitness and wellbeing provided the perfect challenge to demonstrate the advanced credentials of UltraCore luxury rigid core flooring from Brampton Chase. Soo Yoga celebrity founders Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff needed a versatile flooring solution that could overcome several issues, whilst delivering an elegant finish to complement their sophisticated brand.

Luxury Click-fit Planks

“ UltraCore offered us exactly what we needed. Easy, low maintenance floors that look stunning” Ben Cohen MBE, Founder of Soo Yoga

Ben Cohen of Soo Yoga (left) is pictured with David Gowling of Brampton Chase The centre in Northampton needed performance flooring across 1000m2 of mixed environments including a spinning room, hot yoga studio, treatment rooms, dance studio, changing rooms, restaurant, crèche and soft play area. “We honed in on the fast pace of the project, limited timescale, existing subfloor challenges and the most important requirement of having a beautiful, natural looking high performance floor,” said David Gowling, Managing Director of Brampton Chase. “With multiple trades working on site simultaneously the flooring installation process couldn’t hinder overall progress. The UltraCore flooring range with its 5G click system enabled large areas to be installed quickly – the 75m2w dance studio was fitted in just four hours!” Soo Yoga was delighted. “UltraCore offered us exactly what we needed. Easy, low maintenance floors that look stunning,” said Ben Cohen. “Having the flexibility to use the same flooring through so many different areas and rooms is a massive plus. They’ve worked fantastically with our installation team on site to make the project run smoothly.” The key to speed was UltraCore’s rigid construction which meant that minimal sub-floor preparation was required – in many case fitting was achieved directly over the existing hard floors. The product’s 100% waterproof performance and high stability meant it could be used throughout the site in different decors including Traditional Oak, Natural Oak, Colorado and Banff with a superior realistic wood grain embossed surface. T 01604 664855 www.bramptonchase.co.uk THE STOCKLISTS August 2019

Columbia Flooring plc

The Leading Country Wide Carpet & Flooring Suppliers We can supply you with virtually any make of carpet and flooring at GUARANTEED maker’s list price....... Delivered direct to business premises FREE OF CHARGE. For a Speedy and Efficient Service

Call US NOW!!! 020 8443 3322

sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooringplc.co.uk Opening Times: Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm Saturday 8.30am to 12 noon Tel: 0208 443 3322 Fax: 0208 805 2346 TRAFALGAR TRADING ESTATE, JEFFREYS ROAD, ENFIELD , MIDDLESEX, EN3 7TY.

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First choice flooring for every room. At Furlong Flooring we are the first choice flooring for every room, supplying to thousands of retailers across the UK. Our contemporary ranges include Natural Hardwood and Engineered Wood; stylish, modern Laminate in woodgrain and stone effects; and superior feel Luxury Vinyl Tile. These ranges offer customers a wide choice of style, colour and texture, meaning they’ll certainly be spoiled for choice. Each range is displayed on a number of innovative stands and is complemented by a full range of accessories including underlay, adhesives, trims and maintenance kits, helping you to care for your investment.

Why retailers love Furlong Flooring

As you’d expect from Furlong Flooring, our ranges come with all our service guarantees, including fast response, product quality and excellent customer service. To find out more about these fantastic collections, contact us today.

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Furlong Flooring

ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND M: 07976 311434

SOUTH EAST

SCOTLAND

The people who care about your success

PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS

TONY CONWAY BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS

M: 07816 217549

M: 07791 891025

plovell@furlongflooring.com

acairnie@furlongflooring.com CHRIS GRUBB WEST SCOTLAND

tconway@furlongflooring.com PETER FLETCHER FLETCHER HAMPSHIRE & DORSET

JOHN AKIEN EAST & WEST SUSSEX M: 07791 891024

M: 07970 163372

M: 07816 217561

TIM BAILEY SOUTH EAST WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE M: 07794 048414

tbailey@furlongflooring.com JASON BRIMBLE AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE M: 07794 041266

jakien@furlongflooring.com

HARD FLOORING SPECIALISTS

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pfletcher@furlongflooring.com ADAM CLARK S.YORKSHIRE, YORKSHIRE, LINCS NORTH EAST, EAST COAST, NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE

GUY FERGUSON KENT, HAMPSHIRE, DORSET, SURREY, EAST & WEST SUSSEX M: 07816 217 558

M: 07970 269730

gferguson@furlongflooring.com

aclark@furlongflooring.com

JAMES MURRAY SCOTLAND

JEFF COLLINS ESSEX, HERTS, N, N.W. & EAST LONDON, NORFOLK, SUFFOLK, CAMBS

M: 07816 821757

M: 07793 244 620

jbrimble@furlongflooring.com BEN THOMAS MID & WEST WALES M: 07794 048809

jmurray@furlongflooring.com

jcollins@furlongflooring.com OWEN CHENERY S.E. WALES, HERTS, AVON & GLOS, LEICS, WARWICKS, BIRM’HAM, SHROPS, STAFFS, SOMERSET

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M: 07794 367 825

bthomas@furlongflooring.com

ochenery@furlongflooring.com

STEWART WAITHMAN DEVON & CORNWALL M: 07794 048413

Competitive, best-selling products all available now from UK stock

swaithman@furlongflooring.com

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M: 07872 964685

rtooth@furlongflooring.com WESLEY GRAHAM LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE M: 07968 324598

wgraham@furlongflooring.com

M: 07983 446969

rlockey@furlongflooring.com JAMES DAVIES YORKSHIRE & EAST LANCS M: 07968 828516

jdavies@furlongflooring.com

ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE M: 07966 263571

acheetham@furlongflooring.com DANNY BROWN MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & NORTH WALES M: 07597 459642

dbrown@furlongflooring.com

MIKE SHUTT BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE

MARTYN MORRIS MORRIS SOUTH YORKSHIRE

MARK DOWSON PART LANCS, FLYDE COAST & CUMBRIA

M: 07970 158594

M: 07973 403450

M: 07980 786265

mshutt@furlongflooring.com

LONDON

RICHARD LOCKEY LOCKEY NORTH EAST, EAST COAST

NORTH WEST

ROSS TOOTH NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS

YORKSHIRE AND NORTH EAST

MIDLANDS

...and can help grow your sales in 2019!

mmorris@furlongflooring.com

ROSS BIRCH S.W, SOUTH, S.E. LONDON, SURREY (INSIDE M25)

JACK O’CONNOR SOUTH BUCKS, BERKSHIRE, WEST LONDON, SURREY (OUTSIDE M25)

M: 07793 244619

M: 07816 217550

rbirch@furlongflooring.com DARREN SPENDIFF KENT M: 07791 890861

dspendiff@furlongflooring.com

joconnor@furlongflooring.com JAMIE BONE N.W, NORTH, EAST & CENTRAL LONDON M: 07816 217548

jbone@furlongflooring.com

mdowson@furlongflooring.com ANDY THOMPSON ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE M: 07816 217565

athompson@furlongflooring.com

Preston Sales tel: 01772 696787 fax: 01772 311921

Gloucester Sales tel: 0845 520 0800 fax: 01452 222515

London Sales tel: 01322 628707 fax: 01322 698733

Email enquiries

enquiries@furlongflooring.co.uk

New website

www.furlongflooring.co.uk

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H&V are a leading carpet manufacturer based in Belgium. We deliver direct from Belgium to the U.K supplying full rolls only, without a minimum order quantity. Delivery is 5 working days from receipt of order. Contact your local sales agent below for further details and sample books. Representation

North West, West Midlands, Southern Ireland Paul Hugo (Sales Manager) 07813 714498 North Wales, Cheshire Matt Bell 07980 223303 Scotland James Hall 07787 140136 Yorkshire, North East England Steve Allitt 07971 952873 East Midlands Charlotte Jarvis 07460 875070 Northern Ireland Norman Gray 07860 495649 Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire Adam Nicol 07885 738975 South Wales, Bristol & Avon, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Herefordshire Emma Rees 07920 837422 London, Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, South East Jon Marsh 07976 795821 Zac Marsh 07828 663325 Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire Richard Cooper 07860 525 245 Belgium Office Johny Peeters 0032 475 71 08 69 0032 513 20 54 3

Carpets to dance about!

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Tel 01473 826870

Email infouk@hammercarpetsuk.com

Web www.hammercarpets.com

Beautiful carpet collections in 100% wool stocked in 4m and 5m wide

Jacs

Designer tonal loop pile in 100% wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Natural Lines

Supreme Boucle

Super luxurious 100% wool loop pile available in 4m and 5m widths.

Natural Lines

Natural Weave

Skagen

Natural Weave

A unique 5m wide wool flatweave in a subtle herringbone design with a stripe option.

Supreme boucle

Our best selling level loop 100% wool product available in 12 up to the minute colours in both 4m and 5m widths.

Las Vegas

A chunky luxurious loop pile in 100% wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Sisal Boucle & Sisal Berber A heavy domestic tonal stripe in 100% wool loop pile.

The Stone Fibre Collection

Our Stone fibre carpet is available in 4 designs. Each design available in 4 colours, in 4m and 5m widths.

Memphis

100% wool textured loop available in 4 & 5m widths.

Diamond Weave

100% wool flatweave available in 5m width.

Scandic Weave

100% wool flatweave available in 5m width.

Sloane Square

100% wool innovative cut and loop pile geometric design.

Skagen

Soft tones in a heavy wool loop with a luxurious Wool pile.

Hammer Carpets are the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest manufacturer of bespoke design 80/20 Colortec carpet. Ask your Agent for more details and samples or call our friendly sales office.

Scandinavian quality by design Our UK Sales Team Ron Fewery 07976 244892

London, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, East Anglia, Buckinghamshire

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Steve Acton 07957 836207

Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset

Sandy Anderson Stephen Korobejko Lee Palmer 07445 232345 07702 292558 07774 101640 Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Tyneside

Yorkshire & the North East

Channel Islands

Martin Gorny 07530 365125 Bristol & the West Country

Stephen Binnersley 07710 618754

Midlands, South Wales & Northamptonshire

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DURHAM EDITION Durham Edition is one of the latest ranges from Hugh Mackay, made from 80% quality British wool, this range is available in 4m width and in 12 modern shades to suit any domestic or contract decor. Suitable for medium contract or heavy residential use, this range will stand the test of time in both style and finish. SCOTLAND JOHN STUART M: 07860 565 200 E: johnrstuart@btopenworld.com NORTH EAST & CUMBRIA BECKY GIBBONS M: 07970 491 215 E: rebann2@btinternet.com YORKSHIRE JOHN ALSOP M: 07860 572 220 E: alsopagencies@yahoo.co.uk

LANCASHIRE JOHN ROSTRON M: 07973 733 208 E: johnrostronagencies@hotmail.com EAST MIDLANDS STEVE FURNISS M: 07773 384 787 E: furnissagencies@btinternet.com WEST MIDLANDS DEAN STANLEY M: 07572 758 010 E: dssalesagencies@gmail.com

OXFORDSHIRE, WILTSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE, BRISTOL, & GLOUCESTERSHIRE DAVID MAY M: 07976 204 778 E: mayatthelimes@talktalk.net SOUTH WEST BRENDAN HART M: 07850 130 221 E: ba.hart1@yahoo.com NORFOLK, SUFFOLK, CAMBS, NORTH ESSEX ROBIN SAUNDERS M: 07968 344 892 E: rsagencies2004@aol.com

SOUTH WALES PAUL POWELL M: 07968 186 150 E: paulpowellagencies@gmail.com

NORTHERN IRELAND GARY O’BOYLE M: 07831 220 675 E: goboyle@ntlworld.com

SOUTH EAST & SOUTH LONDON MIKE ALP M: 07770 861 441 E: alp.michael@googlemail.com

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LARRY WHITE M: 03862 594 126 E: thelarwhite@hotmail.com

N LONDON & HOME COUNTIES DAVE MARNEY M: 07794 221 443 E: d.marney@sky.com

SALES DIRECTOR KEITH MORGAN M: 07710 701063 E: keith@hughmackay.com

CENTRAL LONDON NICK WOOD M: 07976 945 505 E: nick@essentialflooring.co.uk

MANAGING DIRECTOR VINCE HOLDEN M: 07900 262 434 E: vince@hughmackay.com

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Gold Fields Ivory Coast 2015 London Life 4&5M Natural Habitat 4&5M Northern Lights 4 & 5M Promenade Rocca 2016 Southern Chic 4&5M

SAXONY / SHAG PILE Fabulous 4&5m Glamorous 4&5m Saxon King 2015 Turkish Delight 4&5M

ULTRA SOFT FEEL LUXURY Cashmere 4&5M Cashmere Luxe 4&5M Fairfield Silk 4&5M Fascination (New) 4&5M Faye 4&5M Genius 4&5M Graceful Delight 4&5M Kesari (By Leonis) 4&5M Montana Silk 4&5M Noble Luxury 4&5M Pearlescent 4&5M Pure Class 4&5M Queens Saxony Soft Noble Deluxe Softer Style 4&5m Startwist Saxony 4&5M Startwist Silk 4&5M Tender Kiss Tender Touch Versailles Palace 4&5M

CORD, NEEDLEPUNCH & ENTRANCE MATTING Big Hit Canterbury Gel Hippo Mat Gala 2017 4&5M Gala Stripes Lone Ranger Magnum Mat Magnus Mat Supacord

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Carlton Club Chunky Twist Dalton 2018 Dublin Heather 2016 Dublin Twist 2018 Echo Twist 2017 4&5M Fairfield Creations 2018 Heathertwist Supreme 40 4&5M Heathertwist Elite 50 4&5M Kaleidoscope 4&5m Peerless Twist Supreme 4&5M Peerless Ultra 4&5M Startwist Edition 2016 4&5M Startwist Elite 2016 50 4&5M Startwist Supreme 2016 40 4&5M Super Noble Twist 4&5M Wessex Twist Elite 4&5M Wessex Twist Supreme 4&5M

Dura-Tex Eclipse 2016 - Elite Eclipse 2016 - Genesis Eclipse 2018 - Revelations High Society II Luxury Comfort II Luxury Royale Luxury Value II Moonlight Starlight Techno-Safe 2017 Multi Flex

CARPET TILES Canterbury Capital City Capital Plus

FINSA LAMINATE COLLECTION

TWISTS - WOOL

Finsa Original 4v (stock) Finfloor 12 4v Pure Floor 8mm 4v

Dimensions Plain/Heathers 40 Dimensions Plain/ Heathers 50 Dimensions Heathers Stripe 50 Dimensions Plain/Heathers 60 Lingdale 4&5m Lingdale Elite 4&5m Premium Deluxe 40 4&5M Premium Deluxe 40 Stripes Premium Elite 50 4&5M Premium Finesse 60 4&4M Ultimate Berber Twist 4&5M

WELCOME TO Where service is EVERYTHING! We have great products, great prices and, best of all, a great team to serve you! Check out the Rackhams offer….NOW!!

GRAPHICS / CONTRACT GELS Endurance Gel 2016 Marathon

ENGINEERED WOOD COLLECTION Oaken Options

REVOLUTIONARY LVT FLOORING FROM CAVALIO Conceptline Projectline

We also stock a complete selection of underlays, accessories and entrance matting. We offer a Special Order Service on products from virtually every flooring manufacturer in existence! Express Delivery Service on Finsa, Balterio & Krono laminate ranges.

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

Fiona Harris Essex (Outside M25) Cambs, Suffolk, Herts (East of A1) 07837-295379

Carrie Gillis Kent/Sussex 07881-502507

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Solent Wholesale Carpet Company Ltd

YEARS IN FLOORING

Telephone: 01243 774623 Fax: 01243 210105 E-mail: sales@solentwholesale.co.uk Website: www.solentwholesale.com Zola Park, Barnfield Drive, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6UX.

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Carpet&FlooringReview Charming carpets The Charm Collection is the latest addition to the StainSafe range from Balta carpets, bringing a fine 1/10th gauge twist pile for carpets that are wonderfully luxurious and perfect for family homes. Making Charm’s exquisite texture available in three pile weights – 900g/m2 Country Charm, 1,400g/m2 Endless Charm and 1,975g/m2 Classic Charm – Balta Carpets has married the precise twist pile to its two-ply StainSafe X-Tron high-performance PP, providing the carpet with the resilience needed for family homes. With colours from a palette of 14 modern pastel tones in charcoal through hints of blush pink and clay to ivory; each Charm carpet can be chosen according to budget, or even selected for rooms based on use, keeping the same rich and luxurious look throughout. “More often than not, consumers may well opt for the same weight carpet throughout their home, regardless of whether they are putting a new carpet in a living room as well as a spare bedroom,” says Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta Group. “However, as homeowners are increasingly on the hunt for better value the multiweight approach of the Charm collection is a real advantage. “With a largely shared colourbank, weight can be chosen according to room use; so the luxury and resilience of Classic Charm in living spaces and hallways, Endless Charm in master suites and Country Charm for spare bedrooms. It’s a great way for retailers to build in extra value without compromising on quality which could lead to poor performance in busy family spaces.”

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Available in four and five-metre widths, the bleach-cleanable Charm collection is backed by Balta’s impressive StainSafe warranties: Classic Charm receives a 20-year stain resistant warranty, Endless Charm is given a 15-year StainSafe warranty and Country Charm has a 10-year promise. The collection is presented on its own lectern and is now available directly from Balta carpets.

The “AtMySphere” keynote theme chosen for Domotex 2020, the world’s leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings, will shine a light on all those qualities of flooring products that contribute to people’s wellbeing. Environmentally friendly materials and manufacturing processes will be a key focus at next year’s event, which runs from 10 to 13 January.

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Growing health and environmental consciousness is sparking an increasing number of interior design projects based on environmentally friendly floor coverings and installation materials. The following examples of products made by Domotex exhibitors illustrate the key role sustainable flooring products can play in innovative interior design concepts for hotels, bars and restaurants as well as showrooms, offices and even tradeshow stands. Deutsche Telekom’s flagship store in Munich’s Marienplatz square was fitted out in line with the company’s “Collector’s Lab” retail concept, which involves arranging “collector’s items” in “emotionally appealing display islands amid a high-value setting”. The objective is to create an inviting and highly personal shopping experience. The store’s flooring design employed two different resilient floor coverings made by Domotex exhibitor Windmöller. White and magenta-colored strips on an industrial-style polished concrete floor draw the visitor’s gaze to various product displays. Purline organic flooring combined with wood-panel walls and comfortable upholstered furniture are used to create homely lounge and consulting areas. Purline is a high-quality polyurethane flooring solution made from ecuran, a high-performance composite material that is manufactured primarily from 2 plant-based oils such as canola oil or castor oil and naturally occurring mineral components such as chalk. “Mindful living and working are more important than ever before to consumers,” explains Annika Windmöller, Partner and Director of Corporate Communications at the Windmöller Group. “People’s strong environmental consciousness and desire to engage in sustainable consumption and maximize their personal wellbeing are key drivers for us.” www.domotex.de

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NEWS LVT upskill incentive Harvey Maria has introduced a new programme of training courses, in partnership with FloorSkills. The new two-day courses are held monthly at FloorSkills Training Centre - Europe’s largest independent training facility, based in the West Midlands – and the programme is personally supervised by leading UK trainers, Matt Bourne and Matt Bowles. Course content is tailored for forward-thinking retailers looking to ‘upskill’ their specialist fitting teams, with a focus on pattern and creativity. The new training programme has been developed in response to industry demand and growth in high end design-led LVT. Innovative patterns and lay-outs have created new fitting challenges and the course is designed to take fitters’ skills and confidence to new levels. “Given that many of our most eye-catching designs require more attention to detail than just about any other LVT, the course represents a great opportunity to upskill. It’s been noticeable that many of the more experienced fitters have given the most positive feedback - I’m convinced that it’s a real game changer,” explained Harvey Maria’s Founder, Mark Findlay. During day one, the course focuses on installation of designer patterns, borders and inlays. Then, during the second day, there’s a focus on creativity and what can be achieved using a wide range of Harvey Maria designs. All those attending must already be familiar with the principals of LVT installation and have completed formal subfloor preparation training; this enables the course to concentrate on the specific installation requirements of a Harvey Maria floor. The course also explores the use of the correct adhesives, as well as the required cleaning and care methods. Lunch and refreshments are provided throughout the two-day programme - and fitters receive certification, as well as the addition of ‘Trained Fitter’ status alongside their Harvey Maria web listing.

To find out more about the course and dates, please visit www.floorskills.co.uk/courses/all-training-courses/course/229/harvey-maria-lvt-course/ For more information and testimonials, read the blog at http://blog.harveymaria.co.uk/company-news/the-art-of-installation/ T 0330 330 1231 www.harveymaria.com

Safety status success Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) has 29 plants all over the world and has announced its operation in Meaulne, France, manufacturing parquet which has been accorded the ‘Highly Protected Risk’ (HPR) status by insurer FM Global. HPR status means the plant meets the most stringent fire prevention and protection demands there can be. The B.I.G. factory at Meaulne annually produces 1.5 million square meters of parquet flooring that is sold under its Berry Wood brand, itself part of the larger BerryAlloc brand. These figures make B.I.G. France’s biggest producer of wood-engineered parquet. “Because we work with wood, fire safety is one of the most important prevention duties that we have – to our people, our products, our machinery and to the environment,” says Jean-Marc Legrand, Director of Berry Wood. FM Global, Beaulieu International Group’s (B.I.G.) industrial property and business interruption insurer since 2016, created the HPR status as a unique concept that demonstrates strongly reduced exposure to loss and increased business resilience. A dedicated worldwide team of engineers focuses on providing assistance and protection of B.I.G.’s assets, helping the Group to achieve a higher level of risk protection. The Meaulne site is the fourth B.I.G. factory to receive HPR status and the third in Europe. It scored exceptionally well in its FM Global assessment which focused on aspects including fire protection, protection against natural hazards , mechanical breakdown of machinery and cyber risks. Its overall risk mark of 76 ranks it within the world’s top 25% of the wood product manufacturing industry for fire risk prevention and protection. www.bintg.com

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NEWS Sustainable strength Commercial and residential vinyl flooring specialist Polyflor, has recently published its 14th annual Sustainability Report which outlines the UK manufacturer’s environmental performance over the past year. The 114-page report gives a detailed account of the sustainability milestones that Polyflor reached in 2018, delves into the company’s green credentials and explains how Polyflor is fully committed to producing environmentally preferable flooring, with a focus on sustainability through the 6-step life cycle process. The report also highlights Polyflor’s involvement with charities and the local community. Key achievements for 2018 include improvements to resource management, where Polyflor used 84% renewable energy and 96% recycled water. Energy usage was reduced by 16%, the lowest figure in 7 years and direct and indirect greenhouse emissions were reduced by 13% and 32% respectively, compared to 2017. Polyflor’s carbon footprint was further reduced through improvements made by its logistics department, including increasing driver efficiencies and bulk loads, leading to reduced fuel consumption. As co-founder of the Recofloor vinyl take-back scheme, Polyflor reports that a record 570 tonnes of post-consumer waste vinyl flooring was collected in the past year, totalling 4,341 tonnes since 2009 – enough waste to cover 203 football pitches.

Polyflor is the first flooring manufacturer to obtain the BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing standard with an Excellent rating, proving that materials for its flooring collections are sourced responsibly and that Polyflor is sustainably accountable. Polyflor’s products also contain up to 85% natural material and up to 40% recycled material. Polyflor’s Manufacturing Director, Steve Mulholland, commented, “As a UK manufacturer, we recognise that we have a responsibility to minimise our environmental impact and make sustainability a priority in our operations on a local and global level. With hard work and commitment, we will continue to make improvements to our manufacturing plants, processes and logistics wherever possible to continuously strengthen our sustainability performance. We have already made great progress but we continue to set ambitious environmental goals and are determined to carry on leading the way with our sustainability agenda in the vinyl flooring market.“ T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

Americas expansion F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has appointed Steve Perry as export business manager for The Americas to assist the company’s expansion into new global markets. Steve will be responsible for driving sales of F. Ball products by establishing new distribution networks across North and South America and increasing brand awareness. Steve brings a wealth of experience in international business development to the new role, acquired whilst working for global floorcovering manufacturers in Europe, Canada, Russia and the Middle East, as well as hands-on knowledge of the flooring industry garnered during his time as a professional flooring contractor. Commenting on his appointment, Steve said: “I’m really excited by the opportunity to establish the global presence of such a respected brand, with quality products, as F. Ball. Working over a wide geographical area will be a challenge, but it’s one I’m looking forward to.” Hailing from Manchester, where he lives with his wife Kelly, Steve enjoys watching football and supports Manchester United. He is also the owner of two Norwegian Elkhounds, which take up most of the rest of his time. T 01538 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk

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We’ve re-imagined our ever popular Stateside carpet range with the addition of new on-trend colourways, designed to complement today’s interiors. This beautiful clean, crisp, plain dyed cut pile carpet is crafted at our mill in Lancashire, using only the finest raw materials, delivering the superb quality and finish for which we are renowned. Offered in 18 shades, with 40oz and 50oz options, guaranteed full 4m and 5m widths, this durable easy to fit 80% wool 20% synthetic fibre carpet will stand the test of time.

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AW’s invincible focus on LVT flooring “Invictus carpet became a best-seller overnight so the brand was an obvious choice to drive the new LVT business with the same standards of comfort and performance,” Invictus LVT aims to tick all the boxes. The collection has an exclusive Scratchmaster top layer which offers outperforming wear characteristics. The dry-back Optimus range has a 0.3 wear layer with a 20-year warranty and Maximus range has a 0.55 wear layer which is offered in dry-back and click which has a 25-year warranty. The product is waterproof, has exemplary acoustic performance and is suitable for installation above underfloor heating. The collection is launched with 84 options across true-to-nature wood planks, parquet, realistic stone tiles and classic Victorian ceramic designs. Some of the most eye-catching decors including the exclusive modern, geometric Designer Parquet, distinctive Belgium Blue stone, Concrete Crush, a natural Tropical Forest décor and a statement Victorian Treasure pattern.

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Invictus is the new force in luxury vinyl tile flooring as Associated Weavers goes all out with a major investment and a class-leading campaign to replicate the success of its carpet brands

Associated Weavers is demonstrating its serious commitment to the sector with the simultaneous launch of a range of 100% matching scotias for edge finishing, feature grout strips and a smart, consumer cleaning pack. “We did not want to launch Invictus until we had everything in place, without any compromise,” said national sales manager Jonathan Davies. “That has taken time but now we have everything right and we’re eager and ready to go.” Invictus is rolling out to retailers in July and August and there is a new, dedicated national sales team for luxury vinyl tile. Jonathan mentioned that AW ended up with an unprecedented 72 applicants for the remaining two sales jobs in the team. “The number of top quality people wanting to work with AW on this shows the interest in the LVT sector and the strength of the AW and Invictus brand,” he said.

The move will disrupt the highly successful and growing luxury vinyl tile market in the UK as a new major player with substantial resources and a proven track record of driving brands into retail best-sellers joins the competition. Associated Weavers transformed the soft carpet sector in 2015 with the launch of the Invictus brand – a new generation of performance polypropylene that quickly became a favourite with retailers and consumers. The company makes no excuse for launching its luxury vinyl tile collection under the same brand name describing it as “a perfect match” for the carpet range – “Invictus” is latin for “invincible”. “Invictus carpet became a best-seller overnight so the brand was an obvious choice to drive the new LVT business with the same standards of comfort and performance,” said Gavin Pugh, UK managing director. “Invictus has earned a huge reputation as a brand across the UK and retailers who take that trust into developing their smooth flooring business will not be disappointed,” he says. 30 August 2019

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Flooring champions The debut of Associated Weavers into the LVT market was marked by an impressive launch event to retailers and buying groups at the company’s HQ in Halifax where an extensive, purpose-built showroom has been created for the Invictus collection. The company also announced that it was setting up a new Academy at this location whose mission is to “turn sales staff into flooring champions” by developing a greater understanding of both vinyl and carpets to develop better marketing and sales techniques.

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Innovative consumer engagement AW aims to set Invictus apart with class-leading in-store presentation, state-of-the-art interactive POS and web tools and unprecedented level of attention to internet and social media marketing. “There is major focus on the online support – we guarantee we will bring more people to your store,” said Emmanuel Lioen, marketing and corporate communications manager. The company undertook extensive market research over the last 18 months with more than 50 retailers to develop the collection and its stunning POS display. The display unit is 3.9m wide with detachable swing-arm displays and is packed with features including a specially-lit presentation area and a sophisticated touch-screen display system.

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The touch-screen sets a new standard for interactive sales presentation. This “Invictus Flooring Adviser” scans samples from the display and brings them to life on screen, showing them in a gallery of room sets that the consumer or retailer can select – even allowing side-by-side comparisons. The same highly engaging, interactive technology is used in the all-new Invictus website which covers both the LVT and carpet products. The launch presentation attracted a lot of attention

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NEWS Combination creation Made in the UK, Combination is the latest carpet tile collection from Abingdon Carpet Tile Division, bringing a coordinated look for contract interiors. Available in a 1/10th gauge loop-pile heathered plain style or striped design, Combination can be used to create perfectly coordinated layouts in a range of proven colours. Breaking up work spaces into zones, or simply bringing a fresh look that’s coordinated between classrooms; Combination is ready in either tile or plank format creating harmonised floor looks for functional spaces. The carpet fibre is 100% solution-dyed nylon for a tile that’s not only lasting but also stain and fade-resistant. It’s an ideal cost-effective carpet tile for demanding spaces, where lasting appearance retention and easy maintenance are prerequisites. But the functional properties don’t just stop there, with Abingdon Carpet Tile Division making the entire range available with Comfort Backing on special order. Made from 100% recycled materials, the backing is designed to cope with sound, reducing impact noise by an impressive 26dB. As standard, Combination comes with a polymer-modified bitumen backing. “The launch of Combination keeps the pace up for Abingdon Carpet Tile Division, explains Martin Peace, sales director, Abingdon Flooring. “Adding to the portfolio of styles including value-propositions in polypropylene, as well as high-performance nylon styles, the new launch shows we are firmly committed to growing the division through quality products made right here in the UK.” Combination can be used in any commercial project demanding an enduring and easy to maintain carpet tile. With an impressive 10-year commercial wear warranty, the Class 33 Heavy Contract rated carpet tile is available from stock for fast despatch across the UK. T 01274 655 694 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

Innovation goes global PRO-TEK WPC has extended its business into South America and the United Arab Emirates, with expansion into other international and European markets to follow later this year. New markets include Peru, Chile and Dubai, where the full range of PRO-TEK WPC engineered vinyl floors will be offered, alongside matching accessories. Since its launch at The Flooring Show last September, the PRO-TEK WPC brand has established itself as the new, alternative flooring option, offering the aesthetic of a natural-effect LVT, with additional practical and acoustic benefits. Its engineered construction has a waterproof wood plastic composite core and an IXPE foam underlay base, which gives acoustic impact sound performance up to 24db. Lighter and more pliable than a stone composite, the floor has a robust design which enhances its performance on uneven floors. Its integral construction, combined with glueless Unilin Unifit ‘fold-down’ locking system, makes installation fast and easy – and all materials used are 100% recyclable and phthalate-free. All PRO-TEK WPC designs feature an authentic registered emboss finish, with 40 wood and tile-effects offered across five collections. The complementary WPC accessories range includes five profile designs, with a colour and décor-matched option for every floor. T 020 3917 5550 www.pro-tek-flooring.com

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“Heritage has been really popular with customers looking to achieve the original character of elegant period interiors or for creating a contemporary statement look. Perfect for busy rooms where highly durable flooring is required, Karndean’s Heritage Collection reinvents historical style with all the benefits of luxury vinyl tiles, offering a practical choice for an on-trend, modern floor.”

Kaleidoscope recently welcomed two new designs inspired by traditional Moroccan and medieval Spanish architecture. The eye-catching tiles, Casablanca and Marrakesh, are inspired by the artistic techniques of traditional Moroccan architecture, brought to the Iberian Peninsula during the 8th Century. One creative design, available in two subtle yet striking colourways, offers a modern interpretation of these iconic patterns with a non-uniform, patchwork arrangement that incorporates a stylish combination of geometric forms, curves and crests. Casablanca shows off this quirky design in a monochrome palette of grey shades to create a contemporary statement while Marrakesh uses a mix of natural earthy colour tones for a warmer, more playful look. Karndean.com

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News Feature Back to the future

Metro celebrates four decades of success in 70s style Metro members relived the 70s in a sensational anniversary gala in Warwickshire that celebrated the group’s four decades of success in supporting flooring retailers. “40 years is a great achievement by our members,” said Board member Peter Lynas. “Hard working members with an entrepreneurial spirit but also with a great sense of camaraderie has held us together all these years.” Shaun Lewis of Brockway Carpets congratulated the group on behalf of its suppliers: “It’s a pleasure to celebrate with Metro whose success is based on the quality of the membership which is second to none, its quality leadership and, of course, top quality suppliers!” After the speeches, it was over to ABBA – or an excellent Scandinavian tribute band at least – to start the party in style and rekindle the excitement of 1979, the year Metro was started.

“ Hard working members with an entrepreneurial spirit but also with a great sense of camaraderie has held us together all these years.”

Pictured left to right are Sean Lewis of Brockway, Peter Lynas, A Board member of Metro, Ray Chiltern, Chair of the Metro Board, the membership and “ABBA”! The Tickled Trout in Preston was where it all began in April, 1979, with 14 retailers present. Four of these are still members today: John Kirkpatrick of Balshaws Lancaster; Quill Tapsell of Carpet Supplies, Preston; Joe Gittins of Gittins, Neston; and Russell Davies of Horwich Carpets, Bolton.

The first suppliers that dealt with the new group were Greenwood & Coope (now Cormar) Broadloom Carpets, Forfar, Silvaseam, Thomson Sheppard and Widnells. Underlay was a key part of the early negotiations by the group with Uniroyal the preferred supplier.

A circular published as a result of that meeting read: “We have all been aware during recent years of the considerable strength that is to be gained from union.” The first AGM took place in June that year and Metro was up and running with John O’Brien as chairman. In 1980, the annual subscription was £250 and there were already 72 members.

Quayle Carpets was the first own-label supplier to Metro, providing for Metro Super Twist to be launched at £6.50 per square yard alongside a berber twist and loop. The suppliers list expanded in the 80s and in 1984, Ulster Carpets was the first recipient of the Top Supplier Award. By 1988, Metro had moved into its current offices in Chorley New Road, Bolton, and meeting minutes reported that a new-fangled fax machine was purchased at this time. The 1990s saw the launch of the Carpet 1st branding concept and the group produced its first wall displays and in 1999, the first supplier show took place at an AGM weekend. Developments accelerated in the new millennium including a new rebate scheme introduced by Dave Kipping who had replaced legendary Metro Chief Executive John Sylvester (whose retirement dinner at Leeds United Football Club in 2008 was a major industry event). Steve Depport joined the group in 2012 from Brintons Carpets as Operations Manager and the popular mobile merchandising service hit the road in 2014.

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John Sylvester – Metro’s chief executive from 1989 to 2008 who died in 2016.

Today, Metro is one of the UK’s largest retail buying groups with over 150 stores nationwide. T 01204 393539 www.carpet1st.co.uk

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NEWS Marvellous mats With entrance matting a proven way to prolong the life of commercial floor coverings, finding a range that delivers great dirt and moisture stopping performance, as well as great value, is a must for any contractor. Fortunately, floorwise is ready to step in with a range of primary and secondary entrance matting that will stop dirt and moisture in their tracks, protecting newly-installed floor coverings and helping them to stay looking great for longer. For intensive-use applications, such as those encountered in shopping centres and large entertainment complexes, floorwise’s high-performance nylon mats provide extra reassurance by removing left-over dirt and moisture. Using nylon for its resilience and easy cleanability; Viking, Alba and Granati are designed to work like a soft brush, removing the last remaining grit and moisture before soles hit carefully selected entrance floors. Offering three different heathered looks for maximum soil disguise, the heavyweight mats come with a PVC backing for easy uplift and cleaning. With the super-scrub performance of Mat Rib and the innovative nondirectional Mat Noppa – each in a range of highly-usable colours – floorwise also has versatile, value-driven contract-grade matting ready to stop dirt at door entrances. The coarse-grade fibres used trap soil and particles with ease and with high moisture wicking properties, these gel-backed mats are also great at removing excess water from soles across a range of commercial locations.

The stars are coming out! More than 130 submissions have now been made to the Flooring Innovation Awards 2019 – outperforming the huge success of the launch of the scheme last year! FIA organiser Bridgette Kelly commented: “Our first year caught the imagination of the industry in 2018 but we are really pleased to see that the enthusiasm has been sustained with an even larger response this year. “The quality of entries is very high indeed and it’s very encouraging to see that the industry is so active in bringing forward new ideas and innovations that drive the economic success that this sector needs to thrive,” she said. The national Flooring Innovation Awards set out to identify products and services that are genuinely new and exceptional in the sector and the Innovation Stars are recognised as a key credential in the industry. Award categories not only cover flooring products, but also recognise achievements in service, technology and marketing. Entries closed on July 19 and judging will take place in August by a panel of industry leaders including SMG Chairman Chris Moffat; Deborah Barker, former Editor-in-Chief of Homes & Gardens; Laurence Bird of Carpet Recycling UK; carpet consultant John Hopkins; as well as Bridgette Kelly and David Spragg, editorial director of the scheme’s media sponsor, The Stocklists magazine.

Bridgette is pictured (right) with Ann Shaw of Cloud 9, one of last year’s winners

For those wanting a more traditional look that’s perfect for country hotels, pubs and boutique shops, there’s also Java Mat, a synthetic coir contract-grade mat in flat or rib textures and available in 1m and 2m widths. In fact, floorwise also stocks genuine coir matting at branches throughout the UK and Ireland. These mat solutions from floorwise deliver contract environments the dirt and moisture busting performance needed to keep floorcoverings looking their best. In colours designed to work together, the mats can be used to deliver premises a lasting and attractive entrance mat solution that’s reliable and great value. T01509 673974 www.floorwise.co.uk

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The award winners will be announced at the beginning of September and then ten exceptional “Innovation Gold” titles will be handed out at the Harrogate show. Look out for the announcements in the September issue of this magazine.

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ACG showcases the strength of its members’ buying power “The members not only come to events to see us, but more importantly they come to meet each other and find out what’s really happening out there,” said ACG executive director Richard Moore. “The financial incentives are obviously first and foremost why retailers join ACG, but we are very much a people business.” The event creates a focus for promotions and incentives, many of which are exclusive to those who attend the show and it is well supported by some 23 suppliers. “We have developed great relationships with suppliers who have invested strongly in supporting this event to provide an ideal platform to do better business.,” adds Richard.

ACG’s Platinum event offered a polished performance at the stunning lakeside location on the campus of the University of Warwick. The annual ACG exhibition, AGM and gala dinner, now in the second year at Warwick, demonstrated the group’s attractive approach to mixing business with pleasure for its members. The event was also a showcase of the latest suppliers’ launches and Group promotions. Highlights included the arrival of Lano and Phoenox Rugs as new supplier partners, new LVT offers from Furlong Flooring and Distinctive and the debuts of the Sedna recycled nylon yarn from Associated Weavers, Abingdon’s extra soft Sophisticat, Hugh Mackay’s Quintessential Twist and the latest from Cormar. New IT solutions for flooring visualisation, business management and payment systems were also on show. Steve Byrne at Abingdon Flooring described the ACG show as a “very focused event for retailers who are serious about their business.” Jeremy Wilson of Ulster Carpets agrees: “This is an excellent show in an idyllic location which is very professionally organised but has an intimate feel among retailers who understand the importance of relationships in business.”

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“There are still some people who are unsure about the buying group experience – they value their independence and often think they’re already getting the best deal,” said Richard. “We encourage these retailers to talk to our members directly so that they can get it first-hand how they can keep all of their independence while doing an even better deal with their suppliers.”

“ The financial incentives are obviously first and foremost why retailers join ACG, but we are very much a people business.” That independence is underwritten by the unique way in which ACG organises its operation. Unlike some buying groups, all rebates are paid directly to members from the group suppliers. This maximises a significant return on membership fees without making any changes to their business. “Our job is to broker the best possible deal with all the top suppliers on products we know to be reliable best sellers based on the combined buying strength of more than 310 member stores,” says Richard. “Then we step away and let retailers trade direct and handle the transaction themselves in their usual way.” The Group’s own revenues come from members’ subscriptions – set at an amount that guarantees you’ll get it back in rebates, and quickly says ACG.

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100% committed to doing the best for their members.”

Richard Creaser of Scarborough Flooring Limited, an ACG Director, has been a member since 2007. “I have always been very confident that ACG can source me the best deals – they are a 100% committed to doing the best for their members. And you always feel you are among friends here.”

Phil Dyer of Trade Carpets Grantham has been a member for about six years.

Richard (left) is pictured with Jeremy Wilson of Ulster Carpets.

Phil (left) is pictured with Vince Holden of Hugh Mackay Carpets.

“Not only do the rebates improve my margins but ACG have helped me, as a stockist, get hold of the cut lengths I need and to source products that might be difficult to obtain in my territory. I always get the feeling they listen to what I say.”

Toby and Nigel King of Kings Floors in Newark were recommended to ACG by another retailer and are delighted they joined eight years ago. “Frankly, you’re daft not to be in it. There are lots of rewards and we really like the fact that we are protected by having most of our store presented as the own label Smart Choice.” Toby is pictured left with Nigel.

Roy and Julia Sargeant run a business at Bognor Regis and have been part of ACG for four years. “This is much better than being on your own,” said Roy. “You are not constantly under pressure to be fighting for the best price from suppliers – a good margin is guaranteed.” Like many members, Roy has a high proportion of his store dressed in the ACG Smart Choice brand to help him beat price comparators and internet window shoppers.

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relationships with suppliers who have invested strongly in supporting this event to provide an ideal platform to do better business.” ACG Executive Director Richard Moore (pictured left with ACG chairman Mike Sutton, far left) T 01942 825520 www.acgcarpets.com from The Stocklists

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Marketing insights Contemporary Classics This month we take a look at new designs styles which have become classics in their own right and rediscover a few old favourites that have been reinvented to fit today’s interiors.

Victoria Carpets – Habberley

Mid-century modern style makes use of clean lines, geometric shapes, and furniture with tapered legs - ideal for showing off your flooring design. Paint colours range from bold brights from the 1950s to sophisticated and earthy hues of the early 1960s. Pops of mustard, teals and blush pinks add refreshing bursts of colour to create a real wow factor. Adam Carpets believe that one reason why mid-century modern style is trending, is because it simplifies the complex to create designs with longevity. Their Inspirations range is a perfect example, created for modern living, the choice of two beautifully designed motifs are complemented by an easy to use dot. Inspirations was Adam Carpets first overtuft range. This technology allowed patterned wool-rich carpets to become much more accessible to consumers, which is a key characteristic of the mid-century modern era. Consumers can purchase a high quality wool-rich patterned carpet at a competitive price. Available in 4m and 5m widths, the Inspirations range, like all Adam Carpets is made in their own modern factory in Kidderminster.

“Consumers can purchase a high quality wool-rich patterned carpet at a competitive price.” Adam Carpets – Inspirations, Cadet Grey

underfoot. Not only is it soft to touch, it is also extremely sustainable and tough, therefore it provides a practical and hard-wearing flooring for all types and styles of homes. But don’t just take Victoria’s word for it. Habberley was recently featured in Channel 4’s George Clarke’s, Old House New Home. Handpicked to be installed in a newly refurbished Edwardian house, Habberley completed the look by providing a contemporary touch. From New Dawn to Maple Spring, the colour names really do speak for themselves. The Lyocell fibres provide Karndean Designflooring Habberley with a radiant shine – Lime Washed Oak and colour vibrance, which is showcased in 8 welcoming and refreshing beige and grey tones. Designed to complement any interior, Habberley is available in both 4 and 5 metre widths. A UK market leader in luxury vinyl flooring, Karndean Designflooring, is recognised for its classic and contemporary designs through styles such as; herringbone, chevron and geometrics.

Victoria Carpets are proving to be ‘A Cut Above the Rest’ by showcasing classic products with a contemporary twist, such as Habberley, a 4ply elegant premier loop pile carpet, made from 70% wool and 30% Tencel. So, what is Tencel? Well, it’s made from Lyocell fibres which originate in wood pulp. This organic fibre is unbelievably soft, so what better way to use it than right under your feet to give the ultimate, yet natural comfort 42 August 2019

“The eye-catching sophistication of Karndean’s herringbone flooring is guaranteed to add character and interest to your room. The striking diagonal designs offered by this versatile flooring choice will never go out of style, whether it be used standalone or alongside other interior trends.” explains Stella Coyle, national retail sales manager of Karndean Designflooring.

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Leoline – Ceramica, Veneziana Karndean Designflooring have created a perfect balance between classic and contemporary style. The versatility of mixing colours, textures and patterns allows customers to delve into a brand-new style to transform their space. Incorporating a keyline or tramline border can add extra personality to their chosen floor. Stella adds, “The Heritage Collection offered by Karndean Designflooring combines classic Victorian designs with today’s trends. Available in three variations; Clifton, Lansdown and Montpellier, and ten colours, including timeless terracotta, contemporary blush pink and baby blue, it’s simple to create a stylish design that adds character to both period and modern homes. Lansdown, in particular, holds clean bold lines which are highlighted by its simple grid pattern, available in the ever so popular dove grey and lace, Lansdown is ideal for an understated yet elegant interior. This striking design reflects the historical origins of geometric tiled floors in a contemporary style.” Harvey Maria’s Organics Stone is a new collection of natural stone-effects, perfect for creating a modern rustic style. A classic design for the kitchen, bathroom or bootroom, the collection is offered in a gentle palette of natural shades. The designs can be laid to create a seamless, elegant finish or feature strips added for a classic flagstone look, but much warmer underfoot!

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“Our design and product development teams work closely together to ensure that every Leoline floor is the perfect combination of style, authenticity and performance,” “Our design and product development teams work closely together to ensure that every Leoline floor is the perfect combination of style, authenticity and performance,” says Maaike Dickx, product manager, Leoline. “In Ceramica this is demonstrated beautifully in new designs such as Cascais and Cappella; they really are exceptional in every way and make Leoline cushion vinyl floors a serious choice for design conscious homeowners.” Each Ceramica design is made authentic with Leoline’s natural look & feel surface structure, while the 2m, 3m and 4m width options keep seams to a minimum. Loose-laid in rooms up to 16m2, Ceramica really does make flooring style easy.

Organics Stone is an incredibly resilient floor that’s durable and very easy to keep spotlessly clean by sweeping, vacuuming or mopping with a neutral detergent; no harmful chemicals needed! It’s also waterproof and a lot more forgiving in term of droppages. For extra warmth on chilly days, the design can also be installed over underfloor heating. The new designs capture the natural beauty of limestone in four shades: Natural, Portland, Jurassic and Cambrian – each with an authentic mottled appearance, a flat-matt finish and a bevelled edge. A rectangular format, measuring 30.5cm x 45.7cm gives Organics Stone a gentle, heritage-inspired feel. At just 2.5mm thick, the tiles are fast and easy to lay in new rooms or existing schemes, without having to reduce door heights or risk ‘boxing-in’. Other stone-effect designs include Harvey Maria’s Organics Edge – a series of four matching tiles with a seamless square-in-a-square motif. A brand-new Leoline collection for 2019, Ceramica presents 16 designs varying from the patterned ceramic tiles of Emilia and Eleanor to the marble of Cascais and terrazzo of Cappella, each a testament to the in-house design and development process at Leoline. Making hyper-luxury instantly accessible, Ceramica brings the look of superdesirable tile surfaces and raw architectural finishes to your home with the ease and comfort of Leoline.

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Featuring Superguard PU protection for a surface that’s easy to clean and resists marks and scuffs, Ceramica offers a lasting and comfortable floor that also helps to make homes quieter thanks to its special acoustic backing. Water-resistant and safe underfoot with added slip resistance, so a great choice for bathrooms as well as kitchens and living spaces, Ceramica can be used throughout the home for a floor that’s comfortable, quiet and easy.

For more information contact: Adam Carpets T: 01562 822247 www.adamcarpets.com Harvey Maria T: 0330 330 1231 www.harveymaria.com Karndean Designflooring T: 01386 820100 www.karndean.com Leoline T: 0800 032 3970 www.leoline.co.uk Victoria Carpets T: 01562 749300 www.victoriacarpets.com

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NEWS Flatweave hits the big time With the launch of two new structured designs in 440 and 450cm widths, Louis de Poortere is taking the Haute Couture collection into extra-large territory, presenting flatweave carpets in unheralded widths with Haute Couture Design XL. In a 440cm width, Illusion is a minimalistic surface that uses space-dyed yarns for a fractured linear effect reminiscent of multi-coloured static interference. In 16 colours, the carpet delivers an elegant, modern look and with a 50% PET, 35% wool and 15% polyamide blend, it makes for an enduring flatweave carpet for homes and businesses. Featuring the Belgian manufacturer’s 100% recycled PET backing, Illusion delivers improved underfoot softness and better acoustic performance. Vibration’s 450cm width puts Louis de Poortere’s Haute Couture Design XL collection firmly in broadloom territory. This stylish flatweave design again uses space-dyed yarns to wonderful effect, giving the carpet a worn look lifted with the subtle iridescence of its 72% wool, 14% cotton and 14% polyester blend. In 16 colours including elegant hues of ochre and rust, Vibration is also equipped with a 100% recycled PET backing. “We’re really delighted to be breaking into the big (width) time with these new carpets and the Haute Couture Design XL collection,” explains Alan Russell, sales director UK, Louis de Poortere. “Suitable for both homes and businesses, and in sophisticated space-dyed effects, these two new styles are ready to bring the unique look of flatweave styles with minimal seams for easier and quicker installation.” T 01505 615663 www.louisdepoortere.com

Hard choice for Academy The Academy for Excellence in Flooring is continuing its on-going partnership with the UK’s largest flooring retailer, Carpetright, through the introduction of the Hard Flooring Assessments qualification. Established to ensure that Carpetright accredited fitters are trained to the highest standards and beginning this September, the programme will see fitters undertake a series of sessions in practical tasks and theoretical learning in the installation of wood, laminate and LVT floors. “We’re delighted to be working with Carpetright on the launch of its Hard Flooring Assessments programme,” explains Lee Thompson, procurement and technical manager, Academy for Excellence in Flooring. “It’s clear that Carpetright has recognised our position as one of the country’s foremost hard flooring training centres and we look forward to working with it to build-up the skills of its installers.” Carpetright installers looking to undertake the Hard Flooring Assessments course should contact the Academy for further information. www.quick-step-academy.co.uk

ERFMI publishes new EPDs The European Resilient Flooring Manufacturers’ Institute (ERFMI) has published the latest Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) covering the full range of resilient floor coverings and updated the EPD calculator on its website. An Environmental Product Declaration is an independently-verified and registered document that provides transparent and comparable information on the environmental impact of a product throughout its lifetime. ERFMI, which represents the interests of the resilient flooring sector in Europe, worked with its members to provide data for an EU-wide Life Cycle Assessment of a broad range of flooring types and specifications. From this study, carried out by Think Step in collaboration with ERFMI and its individual members, a series of EPDs for ten types of resilient flooring was produced. Manufacturers of each flooring type within ERFMI supplied detailed information on their production processes, from raw materials to energy consumption and emissions, for evaluation by an independent third-party certifier. The EPDs, which can be downloaded from the IBU website, cover polyvinyl chloride floor coverings; Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT); safety flooring; smooth rubber floor coverings, linoleum and cork floor tiles. A key change is the division of the former printed laminate polyvinyl chloride floor coverings category into two to reflect the different product categories. The two new categories are Glued down LVT and Semi flexible LVT with mechanical locking (both EN ISO 10582). An updated fast and easy-to-use EPD calculator is available now on the ERFMI website. Users input their project description, product type and expected service life, as well as the chosen flooring product. Using this information, the EPD calculator generates within second a detailed EPD that provides all the required data to evaluate the environmental impact of the flooring material over its full life cycle. T + 32 (0) 2 2 87 08 71 www.erfmi.com 44 August 2019

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THE FLOORING SHOW 15-17 SEPTEMBER 2019 HARROGATE

Flooring’s national showcase It’s all happening in Harrogate!

The Flooring Show takes centre stage in September with packed halls in Harrogate, many new exhibitors and a busy programme of activities to start the Autumn selling season in style. Building on last year’s strong visitor support, more than 140 exhibitors will be attending the show across all flooring sectors. Tracking trends and supporting the industry with practical advice is the hallmark of Harrogate and a busy programme of events is scheduled to ensure visitors can get the most out of their time at the show. Key features for 2019 include a Live Talks Programme, hands-on Demo Zones for every aspect of flooring installation, the popular Trends Hub and a lively seminar programme. And don’t miss the Carpet Fitter of the Year which will see the six finalists battle it out for the industry’s top installation achievement. The show opens on Sunday, September 16th, until Tuesday at the Harrogate International Exhibition Centre. Visitors are encouraged to register to speed up their access to the event at www.theflooringshow.com

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The line-up of leading flooring companies • A T Industries • a2zrug • Abingdon Flooring Ltd • Adam Carpets Ltd • Alsapan Group • Ardex • Asian Handloom • Associated Carpet Group • Ball & Young Limited • Barnscroft of Devon • Barrettine Product Lltd • Beijing Heliview International Exhibition Co. Ltd • Benott Ltd • Betap • Bill Beaumont Textiles Ltd • British Wool • Brockway Carpets Ltd • Bruce Starke & Co Ltd • Campen Machinery A/S • Canadia Flooring • Carpet Recycling UK • Carpetfitters.com • Cavalier Carpets Ltd • Changzhou Aipu Decorative Materials Co.,Ltd. • Changzhou Dongija Decorative Materials Co Ltd • Changzhou Shangjiaju Wood Industry Co Ltd • Classis BVBA • Computers for Flooring • Condor Carpets • Cormar • Craft Home • Cybergold UK Ltd • Dalian Ouxiang Wood Co Ltd • Darekaou Industru Co Ltd • Darwin Clayton Insurance Brokers 46 August 2019

The Flooring Show, Harrogate, is the only national flooring event which is open to all and represents an unrivalled networking opportunity for the trade.

• Distinctive Flooring • Dri-Tac Flooring Products • Easylay Systems • Elliott Anti-Slip • Ena Shaw • F Ball & Co Ltd • Factory Flooring Outlet • Fells Carpets Ltd • Filpa Packaging & Foreign Trade Co. • Fix-a-Floor UK • Flora Exports • Football Carpets Limited • Fuijian Huayu Group Ltd • Fujian Sijia Industrial Material Co Ltd • Furlong Flooring • Furlong Wood Division • Gooch Oriental Carpets • Green & Brown • H & V Carpets • Hanson Plywood Ltd • Himalaya Carpets UK • Howdens • Hugh Mackay • Huzhou Kelai Wood Co Ltd • Huzhou Quingyang Artifical Turf Co Ltd • Indias Carpets • Interfloor Ltd • ITFA • J Lock Flooring Spacers (UK) Ltd • Jason Carpets Co Ltd Shijiazhuang • Jesonwood Forest Products (Zj) Co Ltd • Jiangsu Dongzheng New Decoration Materials Co Ltd • Jiangsu Kelida Decoration Material Co Ltd • Jiangyin Jiangdong Plastics Co Ltd • Kellars Limited

• Kenburn Carpet Crusher • Kingsmead Carpets • Laiwu Huixin Imp&Exp Co Ltd • Lano N.V. • Laticrete UK/Palace Chemicals • Lifestyle Floors • Mastercraft Rugs • MasterPiece Systems Ltd • Measure Square ltd • Metro Group • Millennium Weavers Europe • NCCA • NMC (UK) Ltd • Novostrat Ltd • Oneflor Europe Bvba • Oriental Weavers • Ornate Group Limited • Packexe Ltd • Penthouse Carpets Ltd • Prestige Carpet Industry • Project Floors (UK) Ltd • Q A Flooring Solutions Ltd • QEP Co UK Ltd • Quantum Profile Systems Ltd • Quin Global UK • Quingdao Sanyi Plastic Machinery Co Ltd • Rama Carpets Ltd • Rowlson Industrial Sewing • S M G the National Furnishing Group • Saint-Gobain Weber • SEBO (UK) Ltd • Shandong Biyuan Artificial Turf Co Ltd • Shandong Jinluda International Trade Co Ltd • Shanghai Shansong International Trading Co Ltd

• SouthEast Anatolian Exporters Associates • Spotnails Ltd • Staingard Limited • Stairrods (UK) Ltd • Stroolmount (UK) Ltd • Supreme Rugs (UK) Ltd • Suzhou Potiloor New Material Co Ltd • T E Displays UK Ltd • The Nicoman Limited • The Ultimate Home Living Group Ltd • Think Rugs • Tinajin Shengmeijia Carpet Co Ltd • Tover S.r.l • Tramex Limited • Ulster Carpets Ltd • Ultimate Display • Unifloor Underlay Systems • Uzin Ltd • Venture Floorcovering • Victoria Carpets Ltd • Visualmine • West Pennine Storage Equipment • Westex Carpets • William Armes Limited • Wineo • Woolsafe • WTC Workwear, • YTD Ltd • Zhejiang Jiaye Flooring Co Ltd • Zhejiang Dadongwu Greenhome Wood Co Ltd • Zhejiang Meidian New Material Co Ltd • Zhejiang Shangyuan Plastic Wood Products Co Ltd

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OPENING TIMES Sunday 15th September: 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday 16th September: 9.30am – 5.30pm Tuesday 17th September: 9.30am – 4.00pm

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2019 The Trends Hub

Curated by trend forecasting agency Scarlet Opus, the Trends Hub visualises three global consumer and design trends and how they will affect the flooring market. Products and samples from exhibitors are showcased enabling anyone with an interest in design, merchandising and display and how to appeal to different audiences the opportunity to pick up some handy ideas and styling options.

Live talks

Don’t believe everything you read… the UK’s high streets are not dying, people still love shops, ‘greige’ is not the only colour, the right technology really does free up your team to sell more and a fresh pair of eyes in your store might just make the difference to the sales that you’re looking for! Come along to the Seminar Room just off the Kings Suite this year and sit in on the live talks programme - or volunteer to take part in one of the Flooring Forum panels and share your view of the industry with your peers. You’ll be able to listen to respected commentators, who can tell you exactly what is happening in town centres up and down the UK, get some tips and advice on how to make new technology work for you, and hear more from your fellow suppliers, retailers and designers about the future of flooring.

A full programme will feature in our September issue.

The Demo Zones

Once again, the Flooring Industry Training Association (FITA), supported by the Carpet Fitters Association (CFA) and National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers (NICF) has put together two great programmes of live demonstrations. Zone 1 in Hall B will focus on Subfloor and tool demonstrations, whilst Zone 2 in Hall C will present different floor finishes. Both Zones will be have full programmes across all three show days.

Carpet Fitter of The Year 2019

Six finalists will be battling it out to become Carpet Fitter of the Year 2019 over in the Kings Suite. They will be put to the test under the watchful eyes of the NICF judges, with the winner being declared at 4.30pm on Monday.

“ Don’t believe everything you read!... the UK’s high streets are not dying,

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Wool Carpet & Rug Awards

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The annual Wool Carpet and Rug Awards celebrate excellence in wool carpet and rug manufacture. Sponsored by the Campaign for Wool in association with British Wool, the awards ceremony will be held at the Harrogate Convention Centre on Monday, September 16 at 5.30pm.

Flooring Innovation Awards

The culmination of the popular new awards scheme that recognises the ideas, imagination and innovation that drive forward the UK flooring industry will take place during the Harrogate show with the judges announcing their final decision on who gets ‘gold’ from more than 115 submissions. See www.theflooringshow.com for more details and to register in advance

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Ball and Young Limited Fresh success Cloud 9 is getting fresh with underlay in pioneering a drive towards improved air quality and floor hygiene in the home. Cloud 9 domestic ranges are now certified by Eurofins – Europe’s leading product testing authority – as having achieved its Indoor Air Comfort (IAC) Gold standard, classified as “best-in-class products with low emissions that are good for indoor air quality.” “Retailers who are looking for reasons to trade up their customers to the quality Cloud 9 underlays can rely on this air quality rating as an extra incentive to consumers who are increasingly aware of their home environment,” says Ann Shaw of Ball & Young. “Performance and comfort has never been so fresh and fragrant!” This certification sits alongside Ball & Young’s initiative in introducing the Ultra Fresh treatment to its product range, a technology that has proven to be effective, durable, safe and fully tested for advanced microbiological performance. Hall M Stand 27 • 01536 200502 • www.underlay.com

British Wool Beauty with benefits British Wool understands how hard brands have to work to grab consumers’ attention in competitive retail environments. That’s why it is supporting manufacturers and retailers with a range of merchandising and displays designed to clearly communicate the benefits of buying British wool. Celebrating the best in class at The Wool Carpet & Rug Awards 2019 This annual event recognises excellence in wool carpet and rug manufacture, held as part of The Flooring Show. Sponsored by Campaign for Wool, in association with British Wool, the awards aim to promote the many benefits of wool flooring to a wide and varied audience. Categories are sponsored by well-known consumer publications, providing further opportunities for your brand to reach consumers through print, online and social media. The awards ceremony will be held on Monday 16th September 2019. For further information, email awards@campaignforwool.org Hall C Stand 70 • 01274 688666 • www.britishwool.org.uk

MasterPiece Go with the flow MasterPiece Cloud version has a reputation for natural flow which reflects how estimators like to work. Recent improvements now provide in-store users with facilities according to role, from ‘read and print only’ to amending estimates and emailing invoices. Ipad, Android or PCs can be used, with jobs saved to the cloud. The costing function can reflect the costing rules of your individual business. Customer signature can be taken on screen, having first reviewed what will go where and T&Cs. The fitter also benefits from the automatically generated fitting showing who will do what room by room, to prepare for the new flooring. MasterPiece continues to be a market leading software for new build and commercial/contracts specialists or for those retailers who required accurate tile planning for Amtico & Karndean. Hall C Stand 76 • 07789 262175 • www.masterpiece-system.com

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Furlong Flooring Family favourites

Carefree Twist will be centre stage for the Furlong Flooring stand at Harrogate, marking the Summer launch of this hard-wearing easy-care carpet that is set to be a best seller for retailers. Made in the UK from 2-ply, tenth-gauge, bleach-cleanable polypropylene, Carefree Twist comes with a 10-year guarantee and in 15 on-trend colours with plain and heathered options. “This is a flagship range for Furlong that has all the credentials to be a family favourite that retailers can rely on to sell competitively and perform effectively,” says Neil Valentine of Furlong. In the smooth flooring sector, visitors will be able to see Furlong’s new LVT ranges: Sirona, Carina and Aurora – a collection that provides a luxury option for every room across contemporary and traditional styles in textured tiles and planks. Available in dryback and click, Furlong’s LVT has high performance scuff and stain resistance and is available from stock across the UK. Hall A Stand 22 • 01772 696787 • www.furlongflooring.co.uk

Furlong Flooring. A partner you can trust. We’ve got it all covered We offer a full collection of carpet, vinyl, LVT, laminate and wood Whatever building, room or customer, Furlong Flooring has the perfect range for you.

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Associated Carpet Group ACG The deal broker

ACG’s uniquely independent approach to group buying will be the focus of their presentation at the Flooring Show as the organisation sets itself apart with its hands-off model of cost-effective membership. ACG ensures independent retailers continue to trade directly with their suppliers, receiving the discounts and percentage rebates that are paid directly into their own bank. ACG encourages members to support group suppliers maximising the benefits of membership. The members, of which there are now over 310, pay a small subscription which the group guarantees they will quickly recoup. “We see ourselves as the deal broker to get competitive prices plus percentage rebates from the UK’s top suppliers on behalf of our members,” says Executive Director Richard Moore. “But once we have lined up the deal, we step aside. Most of our members are fiercely independent firms and know better than us how to run their businesses.” ACG also has a class-leading programme of events and meetings which are increasingly valued by members as an opportunity to network and exchange ideas and best practice – and enjoy themselves away from the store. Hall A Stand 44 • 01942 825520 • www.acgcarpets.com

Westex Controlling quality Westex are a leading flooring specialist providing premium woollen carpets, luxury synthetics and exclusive luxury vinyl tile ranges. From its UK based manufacturing site, Westex controls each process from design to delivery, including its hallmark special dye service across both contract and residential markets. Hall C Stand 41 • +44 (0) 1274 861334 www.westexcarpets.co.uk

Computers for Flooring ’Appiness online Computers for Flooring provides a cloud-based flooring business management system, Carman, and is compliant and compatible with GDPR and Making Tax Digital. Kris Bailey, Managing Director says: “Everyone wants the Amazon experience now and our mission is to help flooring people meet the growing expectations of their customers.” In line with this, Computers for Flooring has announced its first IOS and Android application ‘app’. “The Fitter and Estimators Companion” This stand-alone application will revolutionise the way flooring retailers communicate and organise fitters from their Carman system. The app has the fitters/estimators live diary and can access all information relating to the job such as plans, fit sheets, diagrams and any special instructions, as well as guiding them to their destination via sat nav. Carman’s “communications add-on” has changed the way users interact with their customers. Users can now send important information to customers via SMS text message directly from Carman relating to fits, measures, deliveries, marketing, etc. Texts arrive showing the sending business’ name and not just a phone number. Hall A Stand 31 • 02921 679 719 • www.computersforflooring.com 50 August 2019

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Stops Rugs Moving Come and see us at ‘The Flooring Show’ in Harrogate! Stand A4 - 15th-17th September Tel 01494 761814 email sales@cybergolduk.com www.cybergolduk.com

Interfloor Better products for better business Interfloor, prides itself on providing quality products that take newly-installed floorcoverings to the next level in terms of performance, as well as creative POS materials which help drives sales for retailers. This year’s Harrogate Flooring Show gives retailers an excellent opportunity to find out more about Interfloor’s market-leading brands Tredaire, Duralay, Gripperrods and Stikatak, and its impressive range of marketing support materials. In addition to its award-winning underlays, profiles and accessories, Interfloor also boasts an impressive suite of marketing materials including eye-catching in-store POS displays as well as tools suitable for home visits. “With retail conditions the toughest they’ve been for some time, we recognise the importance of providing not only quality flooring products but also support which helps retailers and installers get the very best sale,” says Interfloor Sales Director Gary Cowley. “Our goal is to add value to our customers, providing high-quality products that enable them to be successful. We do this by doing more than just distribute products. We are focused on providing our customers with better products, better brands and better service.”

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New to the POS materials for Interfloor’s successful high-end Gripperrods Premier profiles range is a branded estimator roll, ideal for use during home visits to show customers how these high- quality metal profiles are the perfect finishing touch for their chosen new flooring. The estimator roll contains samples of the profiles, available in brushed steel, nickel and chrome finishes, which are suitable for joining floors of different materials, different heights and between doorways. A sample box and wallhangings are also available, designed to give retailers an upsell opportunity as they complete their in-store sales process. Hall B Stand 22 • T 01706 213131 • www.interfloor.com

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Metro 40 years of success The Metro Group was formed by retailers for retailers over 40 years ago. As a member you retain 100% of your independence but will improve your profitability, save time by taking advantage of group deals, enjoy a unique merchandising service, with access to a topquality own label range. You can meet other members twice a year at regional meetings. There is a fantastic range of group stands available if you want to personalise your business. Metro can design and supply everything from a business card to a new shop front. Everything the group provides is optional, you decide because it is your business. Come and talk to Metro at the show, there is nothing to lose and a lot you could gain. Hall M Stand 53 • 01204 393539 • www.carpet1st.co.uk

Victoria Carpets Ltd Ultimate impression British brand, Victoria Carpets, will be making the ultimate impression at this year’s show thanks to the launch of new range Ultimate Impressions. The latest addition to the EasiCare by Victoria Carpets collection, this super-soft, stain-resistant and bleach-cleanable style is ready to bring homes an incredibly luxurious heavyweight carpet in a palette of 20 classic and modern colours. Using Victoria Carpets’ slightly softer yet more resilient EasiCare PP fibre for a twist-pile carpet that’s not only family-friendly but wonderfully indulgent and lasting too, Ultimate Impressions is truly a cut above the rest. With a fine 1/10th gauge two-ply yarn, a sumptuous pile-weight, 15-year wear warranty and Victoria Carpets’ Loc-Bac for even more underfoot comfort and easier fitting, this carpet is raising the bar for stain-resistant qualities. Not only will retailers be able to see this knock-out new style for EasiCare by Victoria Carpets for its official UK launch, but they will also be able to get to grips with the British brand’s U2V online account management tool. Used through any internet browser and providing real-time stock updates, 24-7 ordering and order status updates, U2V is a flexible and easy-to-use system. Simplifying account-related matters, U2V is being adopted by more and more Victoria Carpets customers. Hall A Stand 20 • +44 (0) 01562 749300 • www.victoriacarpets.com

F. Ball & Co Ltd Longevity of loyalty card F. Ball and Co. Ltd. will use this year’s Flooring Show to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the F. Ball Loyalty Card and to showcase its innovative new ‘eco pouches’ for its Stopgap 400 Repair compound and Stopgap 500 Micro floor finishing compound. The F. Ball Loyalty Card Scheme, which is free to join, has over 4,500 members and rewards contractors with cashback every time they purchase F. Ball products. Loyalty Card Scheme members gain access to a wide range of exclusive benefits, including competitions and access to F. Ball’s monthly newsletter, F-Talk. To date, over £3.5 million has been received in cashback by Loyalty Card Scheme members. Flooring contractors who attend the show can sign up for the F. Ball loyalty card scheme on the company’s stand. Loyalty scheme members attending the first day of the exhibition, including those who sign up at the show, can claim a voucher for a free Sunday lunch, simply by visiting the stand in Hall B. F. Ball will also exhibit new packaging solutions aimed at reducing the amount of plastic packaging entering the waste stream. These include its recently-launched ‘eco pouches’ for its Stopgap 400 Repair compound and Stopgap 500 Micro floor finishing compound. The new ‘eco pouches’ are fully recyclable and require significantly less plastic to produce than previous packaging. Hall B Stand 1 • T 01538 361633 • www.f-ball.co.uk

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Puss and Maximus With a stand packed with new launches and exclusive previews, this September’s Flooring Show is set to be a busy three-days for the team at Abingdon Flooring. The British manufacturer will use the show to officially launch StainFree Sophisticat, one of the latest additions to the brand. Using a newly developed yarn, with improved softness and resilience, Sophisticat is a 1/10th gauge saxony in a rich and indulgent 11.5mm pile. The range is designed to capitalise on the demand for carpets that create an opulent feel in the home, but with a heavy domestic wear rating and lifetime StainFree promise, the carpet is as practical as it is luxurious. Alongside this soft saxony, comes the tough twist of StainFree Maximus. Thick, dense and fantastically tough, the carpet is the antithesis of Sophisticat; a carpet made to endure tough family life, not forgetting that impressive comfort and the perfect shade are important too. To celebrate the launch of these new StainFree styles, Abingdon Flooring are promoting the new styles with a ‘buy one get one free offer’ on Maximus and Sophisticat lecterns. The offer will also ensure that retailers can answer demand at both ends of the stain-resistant market thanks to two very different, on-trend collections. Finishing off the new collections, Abingdon will also be previewing the new StainFree USA Collection. This excitingly soft Saxony style will be shown over multiple weights sharing a bank of 12 colours carefully selected by research undertaken at Abingdon Flooring’s Centre for Development and Excellence. The USA Collection’s versatility will allow homeowners to choose the perfect weight carpet for every room in their home. Martin Peace, sales director, Abingdon Flooring said: “Sophisticat, Maximus and the USA Collection have been developed at our centre of excellence to ensure that they deliver the very best in on-trend style, easy living and value. They really set the bar very high and we’d challenge any retailer to find a better value proposition in the market.” Hall A Stand 25 • 01274 655 694 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

When what you really really want is a strong selling good all-round domestic underlay which delivers a healthy margin Graphite is the way to go!. Graphite is a fine, robust, utility underlay representing superb value for money and which is already a firm favourite with many Retailers and Distributors throughout UK and Ireland. FULLY RECYCLABLE SIMPLE, QUICK AND EASY TO LAY DESIGNED FOR GENERAL DOMESTIC USE EXCELLENT SOUND REDUCTION PERFORMANCE LIGHTWEIGHT ROLLS EXCEED H&S EXPECTATIONS IDEAL FOR USE WITH UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS

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Lano Adding extra Harrogate 2019 provides another opportunity for Lano to showcase its latest developments. “The company has been focusing on revamping its evergreen collections over the last 12 months and now this is fully refreshed they look to this show to present some new ranges which will add something extra to the existing collection, UK Sales Manager Gary Alp adds “The core product collection has been completely overhauled over the last year and we are seeing the results of this in the sales and reactions we get from the market. “We feel now is the right time to bring new products that will add something extra to the collections” We will have new items in our X Luxury concept as well our Touchdown , soft contract and Landscape segments,” he added. Hall M Stand 24 • +32 (0)56 65 40 00 • www.lano.com

Packexe Suits every surface Creators of Packexe Handy Wrap and high quality self-adhesive surface protection, the Packexe range has a roll suited to every surface. With uniquely designed adhesives that work in harmony with each intended surface, Packexe provide protection for carpet, hardfloor, interior surface, and glass & glazing. The most recent innovation, Packexe Fleece, provides a protective layer from impact damage; it can be reused up to ten times and is ideal for use on delicate surfaces. All Packexe films are 100% recyclable and the unique colour coding system guides customers in selecting the correct film for the job. With high quality products delivering on reliability, safety and performance Packexe continue to lead market innovation Hall B Stand 58 • +44 (0)1392 438191 • www.packexe.co.uk

Contract Flooring Association Professional productivity The Contract Flooring Association is a leading independent professional voice of the contract ﬂooring industry in the UK. CFA’s objectives are to promote the highest standards of professionalism, safety and training while at the same time, providing essential services and expert information to ensure the quality and productivity of members’ businesses. Members of the Association include contractors, manufacturers, distributors and consultants. Many of the most well-known companies from throughout the flooring sector supply chain are CFA members. With such a high level of commitment from so many companies and individuals, the CFA has a wealth of resources at its fingertips. It is this breadth and depth of information that makes it so much more than just a trade association. Hall B Stand 10 • 0115 941 1126 • www.cfa.org.uk

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Fells Carpets Expect the unexpected Fells Carpets’ commitment to bold and exciting design in patterned carpet sets them apart as a supplier of the unexpected – those ranges that catch the eye of more adventurous consumers. The launch of Artisan is a prime example – an unusual design combining a washed look vintage style infused with the latest tones such as sage greens, gold and denim and linear as well as classical motifs. “We like to bring forward styles that aren’t already there in the market and Artisan is very distinctive,” says Carl Cummings of Fells (pictured left). “It is a clever and unusual design but it is also worth noting that this is one of the bestselling rug styles in the US at the moment.” Hall A Stand 11 • 01977 662211 • www.fellscarpets.co.uk

WP Group

Intelligent storage solutions WP Group are specialist UK-wide providers of bespoke carpet racking, pallet racking and shelving systems. Every installation is tailored to maximise all available space in each individual premises. WP Group are renowned in the industry for carpet racking, a specially designed heavy duty, high density rack specification. Its solutions cover all kinds of rolled fabrics and materials, equipment including palletised goods. WP Group has supplied quality British warehouse racking and shelving systems since 1988. With the additional benefits of free delivery, a full installation, repair and inspection service, WP Group are very proud of the quality of the products and service that it provides. Hall C Stand 68 • 01706 875500 • www.thewpgroup.co.uk

Flooring Innovation Awards Stars set to shine Look out for the innovation stars all over Harrogate as the 2019 winners proudly display their awards for everything that’s new and exceptional in the industry. More than 130 submissions were received for judging – 30% more than in last year’s inaugural scheme which was such a huge success. The winners will be announced on August 27 and in the September issue of this magazine, On the first day of the Harrogate show, the independent panel of industry judges will reveal the prestigious Gold award winners for the “best of the best” and presentations will be made at the event so watch out for the buzz on the successful stands. The Stocklists is proud to sponsor the Flooring Innovation Awards. Hall A Stand 24a • www.flooringinnovationawards.com

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Laticrete UK/Palace Chemicals Palace on parade

Palace Chemicals has provided innovative technical solutions to the flooring industry for over 40 years. They pride themselves on the reputation progressively developed with all their customers, maintaining a high level of quality, value and service across all product categories. Harrogate is the ideal event to showcase Palace’s extensive flooring range, providing the professional flooring contractor with effective solutions to the variety of challenges presented when called upon, in relation to preparing the perfect floor base across all types of “in-service” environments. Each product is manufactured within an advanced high-volume manufacturing facility, guaranteeing a consistent quality and readily available stock, across all lines of flooring, preparation & levelling products. Rest assured that Palace has your needs covered. Hall B Stand 26 • +44 (0) 151 486 6101 www.palacechemicals.co.uk

Cormar Carpet Co Pride of place Voted Britain’s Best Carpet Manufacturer, Cormar has been making carpets since 1956 at its two mills in Lancashire. And following the success of last years’ Flooring Show, once again Cormar will be exhibiting in Harrogate on two adjacent stands, right in the centre of Hall A1. The customer services team will be providing live demonstrations of Cormar’s awardwinning trade portal, showing the latest new features and giving customers the opportunity to sign up and register during the show. On the adjacent main stand, Cormar will be unveiling a brand-new carpet range, taking pride of place alongside Cormar’s new launches such as Southwold, its’ most recent wool loop carpet. Customers will also get to see the likes of Primo Grande, Primo Choice and Gemini – three of Cormar’s recent additions to it’s Easy-Clean and Soft Deep Pile collections, displayed alongside its ever-popular, proven, best-selling ranges. Hall A Stand 1+ 28 • 01204 881234 • www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Woolsafe

Exploring easy clean wool carpets WoolSafe will be offering lots of services, many of them free, to carpet retailers attending the Flooring Show including the ‘one stop carpet and rug care package’, a complete and comprehensive solution to all aftercare. WoolSafe will be showing the carpet care advice iFrames, spot removal videos and spot removal guide app as well as demonstrating, live, how easy it is to remove common household spills from wool carpet. When it comes to carpet and rug care, on wool or any other fibre, The WoolSafe Organisation has the solutions. Be sure to visit their stand to find out more. Hall C Stand 1/2 • +44 1943 850 817 • www.woolsafe.org

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SMG Progressive with profit SMG is the largest and most progressive flooring buying group in the UK. With over 390 retail outlets, members benefit from extra discounts, promotions, rebates and preferential terms as well as accessing any product from any of their approved suppliers without a direct account. Members remain completely independent to run their businesses their own way but SMG can offer any level of assistance with marketing and branding if required, as well as guaranteeing more profit to your business. SMG will be showcasing their Pure own brand unitary and product offer to members and non members alike, all of the options that this initiative gives them, as well as all the other benefits that membership brings. Hall C Stand 6 • 0118 932 3832 • www.smg-group.co.uk

National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers Installation excellence The National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers (NICF) is the home of professionals working in the domestic flooring trade. It is a highly respected organisation within the domestic flooring industry and is active in promoting the skilled floorlayer. The aims of the NICF are to: • Promote excellence and ethical practice within the field of domestic installations of carpet, laminate, domestic sheet vinyl, wood and luxury vinyl tile flooring • Promote understanding and awareness of the British Standards Codes of Practice for the installation of floorcoverings • Promote assurance of quality of workmanship to the general public The NICF provides advice and resources for the professional floorlayer to help make running a business as simple, profitable and stress-free as possible. Hall B Demo Area • 0115 958 3077 • www.nicfltd.org.uk

Flooring Industry Training Association Gain from training The Flooring Industry Training Association (FITA), is one of the leading providers of professional flooring training for the commercial and domestic markets. It is a not-for-profit organisation with training centres in Loughborough and Kirkcaldy, Scotland. FITA provides courses for the complete beginner just starting out in the industry as well as for those already working in the sector who want to enhance their skills. A wide range of courses and workshops are offered – see the website for syllabuses and dates. Visit the two FITA demo zones which will be showcasing floorlaying best practice in a packed schedule throughout each of the 3 days of the Flooring Show. ‘Subfloor / Tool Demos’ are in Hall B whilst the demo zone in Hall C will feature ‘Floor Finishes’. Halls B & C Demo Area • 0115 950 6836 • www.fita.co.uk

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Cavalier Carpets Plush plus more This year Cavalier Carpets is exhibiting at Harrogate with a new stand in a new location (they have moved next door!) within the British Wool Pavilion in Hall C. Visitors will see the recently recoloured, two luxury 10th gauge twists, Architect & Guildhall, both of which have completely re-styled palettes. Plush is set to be a show stopper, 2ply 100% stain resistant, micro fibre polyester which offers a superior combination of outstanding resilience and super soft feel. Also brand new at the show this year will be Cavalier’s eagerly anticipated Stain-less Twist. Available in two qualities, an attractive collection of plain and stippled tones. Manufactured using super tough polypropylene yarns. The stand will feature the latest developments in the point of sale range, including the unveiling of an exciting new system for keepinng all your Cavalier swatches neat, tidy and accessible. Customers who register on the stand will benefit from a roll price on their next cut when ordered via their Cavalier representative by 18th October – plus a third off any POS ordered at the show. Hall C Stand 32 • +44 (0)1254 268 053 • www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

Penthouse Carpets Ltd Setting the standard

Penthouse Carpets Limited, an employee owned company based in Rochdale Lancashire, have been setting the standard for superb woollen tufted carpets for over 40 years; using traditional fibres to create beautiful fashion in floorcoverings. A prime example at the show will be the upgraded Stateside (pictured left), a class-leading 80/20 plain twist with a fine, double-sheared finish which has now added four new contemporary colours to complete 18 options in the range. Penthouse provides exceptional quality and service to its customers. Hall C Stand 7 • 01706 639 866 • www.penthousecarpets.co.uk

Hugh Mackay

Quintessential quality Hugh Mackay are known for their product development and strong portfolio so it’s no surprise that they’ve pulled it out of the bag once again this year, with the launch of their new Quintessential Twist, Durham Edition, and HassleFree Finesse. As well as showcasing their latest ranges, the team will be relaunching some of the most successful from their HassleFree Collection. The new and improved HassleFree Ultimate and HassleFree Sensuous will be revealed at the show with completely new, modern colour palettes. Alongside all of this, the team will be running a number of promotions on unitary, clearance and roll stock for those looking for a fantastic deal or two. Hall A Stand 17 • 01429 892555 • www.hughmackay.co.uk

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Kellars Limited

All features great and small Kellars is a leading flooring wholesale and distribution company, supplying flooring products, including carpet, laminate, luxury vinyl tile, artificial grass, underlay and accessories to customers across the UK. From its warehouse and head office in Stockport, Greater Manchester, Kellars offers a one-stop-shop for solution to meet all needs, with a fantastic choice of products in stock and available for next day delivery. Kellars supplies to a wide range of market sectors, with a particular emphasis on residential and commercial. It also has its own dedicated fleet of vehicles, ensuring customers receive a speedy service which is second to none. As a proud, independent company, Kellars prides itself on going the extra mile to meet all requirements, however large or small. Hall A Stand 39 • 0161 443 0970 • www.kellars.co.uk

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Millennium Weavers are delighted to again be exhibiting at this year’s Harrogate Flooring Show and as you would expect, they want to take the opportunity to preview the newest ranges. Sensual is a heavy weight luxurious saxony following hard on the heels of the success of Obsession whilst Sentimental boasts 12 up to the minute shades including a splash of colour too. Both products are available in 4 and 5 metre widths and will be a welcome addition to Millennium’s incredible portfolio of well-engineered, value for money carpet. Their emphasis continues to be aimed at the roll stockists of the UK and Millennium looks forward to welcoming you all to stand C30. Hall C Stand 30 • +32 55 50 90 50 • www.millenniumweavers.eu

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Condor Carpets Popular performance Condor Carpets keeps coming through with high performance products that offer retailers a reliable choice of quality and value. On show at Harrogate will be the new contemporary colours in Condor’s popular Sacramento Classic and Elite range (pictured left) – a subtlely heathered polypropylene twist with a hard-wearing hessian action backing, available in 4 and 5m. And Condor have been building on the strength of their flagship Intenza collection of ultra soft luxurious carpets, made with a durable 2-ply soft yarn which is bleach cleanability and comes with a 15-year wear warranty. Check out the latest Intenza ranges, Vivaldi Heathers abd Vivaldi Saxony Country Living Hotel St George – The Drawing Room +31 38 477 8911• www.condor-group.eu

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Fitter of the Year – Carpet 2019 Final of the fittest

The semi-finals of this year’s Fitter of the Year – Carpet competition saw the 14 semi-finalists battle it out in a skill test at FITA, Loughborough in June. The best 6 competitors were chosen by the expert judges to take part in the live final at the Flooring Show at Harrogate. The competition is hosted by the NICF and showcases the UK’s most talented fitters engaging in a little bit of healthy competition. The winner will receive some great prizes including £2000 cash, a selection of tools, NICF Master Fitter membership FREE for one year plus the winner’s trophy. Come along and support the finalists in the King’s Suite on 15 and 16 September 2019 and see who will be awarded this year’s title on Monday 16 Sept at 4pm. King’s Suite • 0115 958 3077 www.nicfltd.org.uk/Carpet-Fitter-Competition

Adam Carpets Ltd Colourful creativity Adam Carpets’ commitment to colour development underpins the collaboration between Adam and The Little Greene Paint Company, as both companies care about colour provenance and high quality British manufacturing. A colour guide has been coordinated and designed by Adam Carpets and Little Greene to enthuse and inspire retailers and consumers to think about room colours in a comprehensive and connected way. In the book there are three Little Greene paint colour suggestions for each of the 125 colours that make up Castlemead Twist (60) and Fine Worcester Twist (65). Each carpet colour has a choice of a ‘’neutral’’, a ‘’tonal’’ and a ‘’you might consider’’ paint colour. Transforming a room can be a wonderful experience, this book helps to make it easier and fun. Hall C Stand 69 • 01562 822247 • www.adamcarpets.com

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Oak appeal from France Visit Alsapan to see AC6 Herringbone Laminate, LVT with integral underlay and solid and engineered French Oak – all manufactured in Alsapan’s two large factories in France. Deliveries are by the pallet, half lorry or full load. Contact Graham Folkes on 07976 674091 or e-mail g.folkes@alsapan.com Hall C Stand 14 • 03 88 59 29 89 • www.alsapan.com

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Flower on Flooring

by Dennis Flower

The art of installation starts with preparation When aiming for the highest professional standards in floor installations, the best place to start is by ensuring each project has been planned and prepared in the most appropriate manner. One of the most important aspects of this is sourcing the best materials for the task, such as those listed below. F Ball and Co sales director Darren Kenyon says: “Many of our most popular products are ones with applications that stand out for their quality or extra benefits that they provide as a result of the latest advancements in technology. “These include Stopgap Fast-Track 30, a rapid-setting, rapid-drying levelling compound, which will allow floorcoverings to be installed 45 minutes after application. Stopgap 1200 Pro, which can be applied directly over old adhesive residues, is the ‘go-to’ levelling compound for flooring contractors. “Ongoing research and development has enabled F. Ball to enhance many of its best selling products. For example, carpet tile tackifier Styccobond F41 has recently been reformulated to provide increased coverage capabilities, faster drying time and increased tack and rapidcuring. Flexible tube adhesive, Stycco Flex can now be used for installing vertical flooring accessories thanks to improved plasticiser resistance.”

“...Stopgap Fast-Track 30, a rapid-setting, rapid-drying levelling compound, which will allow floorcoverings to be installed 45 minutes after application.”

Tilemaster Adhesives’ range includes a wide variety of products for all types of substrate and flooring material and time frames, manufactured in Leyland, Lancashire and designed to solve challenges faced by flooring contractors and tilers. For projects that require a ‘heavy duty’ compound, options include FineFlow 3000 – a fast-setting, water-based product that can be applied from feather-edge to 20mm in a single application – that can receive decorative vinyl and other impervious floor finishes after 24 hours, and tiles after just three hours.

“Tilemaster Adhesives’ range includes a wide variety of products for all types of substrate and flooring material and time frames.”

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F Ball 1200 Pro application

Other smoothing compounds include fibre-reinforced LevelFlex – which can be poured from 2mm/50mm in one application – and gypsum-based AnhyLevel, which is 100% compatible with anhydrite/gypsum based screeds and can be applied up to 20mm in one pour. Two-part compounds include rapid-setting Pro Flow and multi-purpose Trade Flow. For a faster set, the range also includes ultra-rapid setting Rapid Level 30. Osmo UK managing director Steve Grimwood says it can be a challenge to find the most suitable adhesive for each flooring installation and selecting an appropriate product is essential to ensure the long-term performance of a wood floor and avoid costly remedial work. He describes Osmo UK MS Advance as a one component adhesive specially formulated for interior installation of bamboo, parquet block and engineered wood plank in addition to solid wood flooring. A key selling point is that it emits low levels of VOC, making it a favourable choice for environmentally aware customers. The high strength adhesive provides immediate “grab” and quickly develops to form a tenacious but elastic bond as the adhesive cures, ensuring the floor is securely fixed and suitable for use. As MS Advance does not contain water or solvents, the risk of distortion is minimal, Mr Grimwood concludes. For more information F Ball and Co – www.f-ball.co.uk – 01538 361633 Tilemaster Adhesives www.tilemasteradhesives.co.uk – 0845 208 0040 August 2019 61

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BUSINESS NEWS

An “encouraging return to growth” was reported by top UK retailer Carpetright as it drives through a turnaround programme for the business which saw 80 store closures last year. The upbeat assessment belies the face value of its announcement of figures for the year ending 27 April 2019 which reported that total group sales were down 13.4% to £386.4m and the company made an underlying EBITDA loss of £0.4m compared 2018’s profit of £3.4m. But that result was in line with City expectations and the business was able to report that second half performance improved significantly – with the final quarter of the financial year showing only a 2.3% sales decline while figures for the first two months of the new financial year – May and June this year – are ahead by 8.6%. Chief Executive Will Walsh said: “We remain the clear number one player in floorcoverings, having maintained our market leadership during an exceptionally challenging period, and our brand attributes remain strong. Our work is far from finished, and while economic and political uncertainties cloud the near term outlook for the retail sector, our turnaround plan is very much on track.” Victoria Plc reported “record” growth in its preliminary results for the year ended March 30, 2019 against “challenging market conditions”. Like-for-like revenue growth was up 2% but while actual profits before tax slumped to a 3.7m loss from 2018’s £13.4m profit, the Group reported to the City in July that the underlying profit had growth 40%, from £40.8m to £70.3m. £21m was invested in capital expenditure for growth during the year but the company also commented that: “reorganising a factory while still focussed on achieving organic growth felt like conducting open heart surgery whilst the patient was running a marathon, but we are very pleased with the end result.” Latest reports on shopping footfall showing mixed fortunes for retailers with high street traffic down 2.9% in June 2019 but retail parks were marginally ahead compared to last year, according to new data from the BRC-Springboard Footfall monitor. Consumer confidence slipped to a seven-month low in June, according to a GfK survey which said that its “major purchases index” fell three points to minus 2. “While U.K. consumers continue to remain concerned about the wider economy, over which the woman or man in the street has no control, of greater worry are the falls in the measures for personal finance,” said GfK client strategy director Joe Staton. GfK’s savings index went up three points in June, reflecting a trend that consumers are holding back their funds in the light of current economic uncertainties. Carpet imports into the UK were up 4.3% to £76m in the latest HMRC figures for May 2019, adding to a 5.7% increase for the year to date. UK carpet exports look reasonably healthy too with a 3.8% increase for the year to date though data for May showed a 6% decline in overseas sales. Major Belgian flooring firm Balta has announced that Oliver Forberich will become MD of Balta Carpets, ITC and Arc Edition in September, replacing Lieven Vandendriessche, who is leaving to become CEO at Latexco. Mr Forberich joins Balta from Bekaert, a steel wire and coatings company, and was previously with glass and ceramics leader Schott AG.

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Recycling rewarded Celebrations for Recofloor’s 10th Anniversary swung into action at The Belfry where the sustainability achievements of the vinyl flooring recycling scheme’s members were recognised at the Recofloor 2019 Awards Event. Flooring companies, contractors and distributors received trophies and certificates in ten major award categories, plus Gold, Silver and Bronze groupings, from guest host, comedian Mark Watson. Recofloor’s scheme members collected 570 tonnes of waste vinyl flooring through the takeback scheme in 2018, an increase of 1.6% and beating last year’s annual record total for the scheme. This is the fifth consecutive year that Recofloor has increased its annual tonnages. Describing Recofloor’s 10 years’ performance as ‘pretty impressive’, Mark added: “It’s great to see and reward people who are doing something good and looking after the resources we’ve got.” Congratulating the efforts of Recofloor’s members, Polyflor’s UK and International Marketing Director, Tom Rollo said: “In the last 10 years, there’s no scheme in the UK in our field that comes anywhere near close to the achievements of Recofloor. The numbers are impressive! Looking further into Europe, Recofloor is seen as a leading, if not the leading, example of a successful flooring recycling scheme. He added: “The commitment of flooring contractors and distributors to go the extra mile and incorporate Recofloor into their day-to-day workings is at the very heart of the scheme’s success. We aim to develop the scheme further, supporting our customers to get the maximum benefit from the scheme. Ultimately, it’s a partnership between us all.” Since its 2009 inception by leading flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyflor, Recofloor has collected more than 4,500 tonnes of smooth and safety vinyl offcuts and roll ends, uplifted smooth vinyl, luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) and adhesive-free vinyl, which are recycled back into new products, including flooring. This total is enough to cover more than 207 football pitches. The main winners in the eighth annual awards were Fineweave Carpets; Fitwell Flooring, Redruth; Fantasy Flooring Ltd; Andy Nichols, HFD Bridgend; Middlesex Flooring Ltd; Lee Floorstok, Liverpool; CT Flooring Ltd; Branagan Flooring Services Ltd; Birch Distribution and Reform Flooring Ltd. T 0161 355 7618 recofloor@axionconsulting.

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Factsheet Adhesive Types Acrylic/Resin: Ideal for plasticized PVC and most modern flooring. Bitumen: A tar-like material, bitumen has a high degree of moisture resistance and is used for damp-proof membranes and installing tiles, wood blocks and mosaics. Epoxy Resin: A two-part chemical curing system that is used in aggressive environments such as conservatories, wet rooms, commercial kitchens and exterior installations. Polyurethane: An adhesive with rapid bonding characteristics, typically used for wood floors.

ADHESIVES

SELECTION CHECKLIST

The criteria to select an adhesive will cover the following points. Larger manufacturers offer detailed guides to select the correct adhesive – even indexing floor manufacturer’s products by name to ensure an accurate match. For accurate and up-to-date information consult the F. Ball Recommended Adhesives Guide. Open Time: The time you have to fit the flooring into the adhesive after which the bond will no longer be ideal. The time until the floor may be walked on should be checked. Odour: Low odour, solvent free and low VOC products are increasingly favoured and now have the same performance characteristics of older products.

Polyvinyl Acetate: Typically used for close fitting joints in timber, laminate floors and panels.

Coverage: How thick and how far can the adhesive be spread.

Tackifier: An adhesive for carpet designed to increase the tackiness – or the tack range – of an adhesive.

Application Method: Different adhesives may be applied by roller, trowel or spray.

Water-based Adhesive: Many different types of adhesives now use water as their carrier to avoid odours and flammability issues which are common with chemical solvents.

Strength: Including how quickly the adhesive will “grab” the floor covering and its strength when fully cured. Underfloor Heating: A lot of modern adhesives are suitable for use with underfloor heating but

this criteria must be checked where appropriate. Subfloor: What surface will the adhesive stick to most effectively including concrete, sand cement screeds, levelling compounds, plywood and chipboard. While there are multi-purpose adhesives, specialist products will be better suited to certain surfaces. The porosity of the floor is a key determinant of the type of adhesive to be used and its performance during installation. Special Performance: Certain adhesives are more suitable for damp, humid or high temperature environments. Air Quality and the Environment: The old wisdom that the more it smells, the better it sticks is no longer acceptable to modern consumers and solvent-based products are increasingly replaced by water-based adhesives.

The Perfect System for your Designer Floor The perfect adhesive choice for luxury vinyl tiles Choose Styccobond F46, the market leading pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive. Stopgap 300 HD, Stopgap P131 and Styccobond F46. The perfect system for simply stunning luxurious floors.

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Flooring factsheet from Interfloor Luxury underfoot

Interfloor’s underlay recognised at first National Flooring Innovation Awards Interfloor was proud to have its products recognised in the inaugural National Flooring Innovation Awards, demonstrating its commitment to delivering new and exciting creations into an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Winner Underlay: Tredaire Palladium

The awards scheme is designed to celebrate the ideas, imagination and innovation driving the UK flooring industry to new heights. There were over 100 submissions in categories ranging from carpets to underlay to version point-of-sale. Solid blue

Interfloor introduced its highest density PU underlay range in response to market demand for firmer and more luxurious products suitable for use in all areas of the home.

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In the underlay category, one of Interfloor’s new class of Premium High Density (PHD) products Tredaire Palladium was named a winner. Interfloor’s Sales Director Gary Cowley said: “We are absolutely delighted to have received this accolade and recognition for our commitment to innovation. It really strengthens Interfloor’s reputation as an inventor of quality flooring products.”

One of the three products in the PHD range, Tredaire Palladium 10mm was recently relaunched in response to customer feedback. Tredaire Palladium has high performance Textron backing to give it more dimensional stability and cleaner cutting during installation as well as exceptional ‘shock absorber’ properties to help give it a longer life. It has superior heat insulation properties ‘Gold’ version and high acoustic ratings to reduce noise. It has a nominal density of 180kg/m3 and offers superior protection for carpets that is longer lasting and better Use restricted to ‘Innovation Gold’ performing. winners only Palladium is also made from 100 per cent recycled foam, giving it excellent “green” credentials. Gold colour is The National Flooring Innovation Awards were sponsored by industry magazine The Stocklists and CMYK 0.9.100.0 designed to be different from the usual ranked prize schemes, setting out to identify products and RGB 255.233.0 services that are genuinely new and exceptional. For further information, please visit www.interfloor.com

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Interfloor manufactures leading brands in the underlay market, Tredaire and Duralay. Recognised by customers as brands of quality and with over 70 years of expertise, they are trusted by users throughout the world.

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Flooring factsheet Underlay In a tight market for margins, underlay for carpet and hard 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 customer satisfaction levels. The Carpet Foundation and its Consumer Code of Practice approved by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) recommend that new carpet underlay is bought with every new carpet.

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Many consumers are now aware of the benefits of underlay but more needs to be done to provide information about the different types available and their suitability for different areas of the home. 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 and foot testers.

Benefits

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

• Feel hard and unwelcoming • Reduce carpet life • Cause wrinkling and premature wear spots • Cause carpet fibres to break down more quickly • Not meet British Standards How thick? A maximum of 12mm is recommended (working with gripper will be difficult thereafter) but rooms with heavy traffic will need a thinner, denser pad. The combination of thickness and density is all important as a thick underlay with low density may not perform well. Typically, the thicker the underlay, the better quality it will need to be – 11mm is often used for luxury installations with 9mm and 7mm the common domestic thickness.

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Types

PU (polyurethane) foam This is now the market’s most popular underlay and is typically made from recycled foam offcuts. The foam provides excellent comfort and performance levels with lots of thickness options and densities and provides great insulation – and its light weight helps handling. Sponge rubber Introduced in the 1950s, this is a more traditionally manufactured underlay 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.

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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-floor. 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 of 2.5 can be used – which means the underlay would normally have a tog rating of 1.0.

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Felt This traditional (but environmentally friendly) undelay 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.

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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).

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.

Colour matching

Carpets are produced in batches - known as creels - and usually each batch produces between 500m2 - 3000m2 in a single width, depending on the creel size. Whilst the recipe used by the dyer remains constant, and is followed to the letter, in each separate production the colour reproduction will vary from batch to batch. However production is matched back to the original or master sample to ensure that the colour remains ‘within a commercial tolerance’. This process if not an exact science and a commercial tolerance is subjective but nevertheless is usually the professional judgement of the head dyer based on his/her experience. A greater level of tolerance is required on blended colours (Heathers etc). To ensure perfect colour matching it is advisable that a single width be used in any installation requiring exact colour matching. N.B. Carpets which are laid with the pile travelling in different directions, even though they be from the same batch will appear not to match. For further information please check with the manufacturers recommendations.

Sprouting

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

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.

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. THE STOCKLISTS August 2019

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Flattening

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

Shading

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

Pile Reversal

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.

Shedding

All cut pile carpets will lose short fibre, which is created during production when spun yarn is cut for tuft formation. These fibres fall onto the surface of the pile and appear as ‘fluff’. The effect varies with yarn type and may be removed without detrimental effect upon the carpet by vacuum cleaning. This excess fibre is only a small fraction of the total fibre contained in the carpet.

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.

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.

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.

Pulling Loops

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Pulled loops occur only in looped pile carpet where one or more loops in the continuous pile is pulled through the primary backing of the carpet. This is usually due to some local condition, possibly some sharp object which has caught in a loop in situ and has resulted in a pull. Pulled loops are easily dealt with by trimming the offending end level with the rest of the pile. They should not be left as this could result in further loops being pulled and developing into a ladder. THE STOCKLISTS August 2019

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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.

Installation

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

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Midlands

Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk

Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise page 72

Fells Carpets

TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Morecambe 01524 840177 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com Xylo Wood Flooring London 020 8368 8122 infouk@xyloflooring.com www.xyloflooring.com

North East

Fells Carpets Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Floorwise (North East) Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise page 72

North West

Carpet Line Direct Manchester 01204 701188 salesnw@carpetlinedirect.co.uk www.carpetlinedirect.co.uk D. M. Miller Ltd Manchester 0161 205 9949 dm.miller@btconnect.com www.dmmillerltd.spaces.lives.com Fells Carpets Goole 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk

Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise page 72

Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise page 72 Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise page 72 Cornerstone Flooring East Midlands and Warwickshire 01159 444711 sales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk www.cornerstoneflooring.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk

East

Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Salesmark Ltd St Neots - see Floorwise page 72 STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge Tel: 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk

South West

BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise page 72

Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise page 72

BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise page 72

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

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise page 72

Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk

Flooring Supplies (Wessex) Amesbury 01980 625888 orders@flooringsupplieswessex.co.uk

STS Flooring Distributors Watford 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk

R & M Wholesale Bristol 01179 531222 Tiverton 01884 258266 sales@rmwholesale.co.uk

Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise page 72

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise page 72

Salesmark West Ltd Amesbury - see Floorwise page 72 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 20 for details

Choice Flooring Manchester - see Floorwise page 72 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe - see Floorwise page 72 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk

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South East

Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise page 72 Ashmount Flooring Supplies Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooringsupplies.co.uk Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Clifford Floors Strood 01634 285900 sales@clifford.uk.com Culpeck Strood 01634 299000 sales@culpeck.uk.com Columbia Flooring Middlesex 020 8443 3322 sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooring.co.uk see page 12 for details DMS Flooring Supplies Hemel Hempstead 0845 643 5344 dmshemel@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Milton Keynes 0845 643 5320 dmslaser@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Flooring Storage UK Potters Bar 01707 245999 sales@flooringstorage.com www.flooringstorage.com Kent Flooring Supplies Ltd Chatham 01634 668668 sales@kentflooring.co.uk www.kentflooring.co.uk Littner Hampton London 020 8520 8474 littnerhampton@aol.com www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk

Potts & Ward, Woodcocks Ltd Brighton 01273 557211 sales@pwwflooring.com www.pwwflooring.com Rackhams London 020 8531 9225 sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk www.rackhamsltd.co.uk see page 19 for details Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise page 72 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 20 for details STS Flooring Distributors Basildon 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk Trade Carpet London Wimbledon 0208 247 3891 sales@tradecarpet.com www.tradecarpet.com

Wales

Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk Selected Rugs & Matting Cardiff 0844 8360650 customerservices@selectedrugs.co.uk www.selectedrugs.co.uk

Scotland

Flanagan Flooring Distributors Glasgow Business Park Baillieston Tel: 0141 773 1122 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com MCD Scotland Uddingston Glasgow 01698 808000 mcdscotland@mcd.co.uk www.mcdscotland.co.uk Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise page 72

Ireland

Flanagan Flooring Distributors Belfast & Saintfield Co. Down Northern Ireland Tel: 028 9751 0932 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Flanagan Flooring Distributors Willow Business Park Dublin Tel: (01) 429 7800 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin - see Floorwise page 72 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise page 72 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise page 72 TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Co. Louth 00353 429 351 351 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com

John Palmer Carpets Fareham 01329 221933 sales@johnpalmercarpets.uk.net

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1 Neil Smith Ltd 9 Choice Flooring Ltd Glasgow Trafford Park, Manchester Tel: 0141 552 1141 Tel: 0161 872 8003 sales@neilsmithltd.co.uk choice_flooring@yahoo.com 2 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 10 Cornerstone Flooring Belfast Doncaster Tel: 028 9075 3202 Tel: 01302 835117 Fax: 028 9075 3901 Fax: 01302 302542 salesbelfast@pfl.ie cornerstonefloor@btconnect.com 3 Floorwise (North East) Ltd 11 Birch Distribution Birtley, County Durham Sheffield, S9 5PH Tel: 0191 410 7070 Tel: 0114 243 1230 Fax: 0191 410 6116 Fax: 0114 243 5118 sales@floorwisene.co.uk n.maude@birchdistribution.co.uk 4 MCA Floorwise Ltd 12 Woodall Brothers Ltd Morecambe, Lancashire Shrewsbury, Shropshire Tel: 01524 33517 Tel: 01743 441584 Fax: 01524 381852 Fax: 01743 441629 sales@mcafloorwise.co.uk sales@woodallbrothers.co.uk 5 Birch Distribution 13 Floorwise D & J Ltd Hull, HU7 0XD Southam, Warwickshire Tel: 01482 826654 Tel: 01926 814922 Fax: 01482 878693 Fax: 01926 817899 d.ostler@birchdistribution.co.uk sales@fwdj.co.uk 6 Birch Distribution 14 Salesmark Ltd Leeds, LS10 1AG St Neots, Cambridgeshire Tel: 0113 244 4363 Tel: 01480 212888 Fax: 0113 244 8665 Fax: 01480 218585 l.sigsworth@birchdistribution.co.uk sales@salesmark.co.uk 7 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 15 BL Flooring Supplies Ltd Dublin 12 Gloucester Tel: 00353 (0)1 626 3913 Tel: 01452 223355 Fax: 00353 (0)1 460 4669 Fax: 01452 371284 salesdublin@pfl.ie info@blflooring.co.uk 8 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 16 BL Flooring Supplies Ltd Limerick Bristol Tel: 00353 (0)61 227 100 Tel: 0117 955 5454 Fax: 00353 (0)61 227 000 Fax: 0117 955 2626 sales@pfl.ie info@blflooring.co.uk

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

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

Why join? 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.

www.flooringone.co.uk Mandy Powell Tel: 0121 683 1426 mandy.powell@flooringone.co.uk

• 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

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.

• Review all the extra benefits and services to see

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...

flexibility to run your business the way you want

www.greendalecarpets.co.uk Contact: Rob Harding Tel: 01432 852000 Fax: 01432 852005 rharding@greendalecarpets.co.uk

what you would actually use

• Check out the product ranges offered including the own-label options and the UK/European mix

• Ensure you understand any rules that may limit your

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

Key benefits Increase margins • Group purchases to get beneficial rates • Rebates • Exclusive higher-margin products • Special promotions

ne of the key reasons to join a buying group is to O 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. Access professional services • Business and 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. THE STOCKLISTS August 2019

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• 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 pointof-sale, merchandising and displays. Central stockholding may also be on offer. Network with other independents • Members-only exhibitions with preferred manufacturers • Regular meetings and supplier presentations • Regional workshops • 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.

www.smg-group.co.uk Contact: Mike Reed Tel: 0118 932 3832 info@smg-group.co.uk

Associated Carpet Group www.acgcarpets.com Contact: Richard Moore Tel: 01942 825520 richard@acgcarpets.com

www.beautifulflooring.co.uk Contact: Carl Harris Tel: 01892 549050 charris31@sky.com

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Area Sales Manager Sales Representative

Victoria Carpets are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, results driven individual to strengthen the UK sales force. We have one vacancy for an Area Sales Manager

Area – Essex, North, West London and Middlesex

Scotland

Balta are seeking to recruit a sales representative for Scotland and Northern Ireland to service all retail accounts. Whilst past experience of sales in the flooring trade is preferred, full support and training will be given. The successful candidate will be a good communicator with attention to detail and a strong emphasis on planning. A full UK driving license is required and the candidate must reside on the territory. The position offers a good basic salary with performance related bonus and company car. Applications to Martin.west@baltagroup.com should include a CV and covering letter. Closing date: August 16.

The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate: The ability to build and maintain strong customer service relationships Be self-motivated The ability to multi task, manage time effectively and produce IT based data on time every time Display a ‘can do’ positive attitude At least 2 years of residential based customer facing sales experience. Benefits of the role include a competitive basic salary, commission, company car, phone, tablet and expenses.

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Applicants should send a CV and a covering letter to: Frances Brewer by Friday 9th August 2019

Email: frances.brewer@victoriacarpets.com

BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN CARPET MANUFACTURERS VICTORIA CARPETS KIDDERMINSTER

FOR SALE BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTYTHE QUEEN CARPET MANUFACTURERS VICTORIA CARPETS

Sales Professionals England and Wales

Following an internal restructuring, Balta are looking for sales professionals to service their retail buying group customers in England and Wales. Applications will be welcomed both from self-employed agents who actively call on buying group members and from people seeking a sales representative role, the final team will include a balanced number of both. The representative role may suit an applicant with experience in carpets but not in field sales. Prospective sales representatives will be good communicators with attention to detail and a strong emphasis on planning. A full UK driving license is required. The position offers a good basic salary with performance related bonus and company car.

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Applications to Martin.west@baltagroup.com should include a CV and covering letter, including, where relevant, postcodes covered.FIRST FOR FLOORING NEWS AND DATA Closing date: August 16. 74

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TERRITORY MANAGER

Exciting Sales Opportunity South Yorkshire/Lincolnshire Earnings £50,000 OTE

Exciting Sales Opportunity Part Cheshire/N. Wales and The Potteries Earnings £50,000 OTE

Cormar Carpets is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of tufted carpets, supplying stylish, quality carpets to the retail, contract and wholesale trade throughout the UK.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with the ability to realise the full potential of this established territory. Knowledge of the carpet trade is not essential, however previous sales experience is required as applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven successful sales record. The ideal candidate would live on territory, although not essential. As a consequence, we will accept applications from those who live in close proximity to the territory shown. An above average salary and benefits package is available for the successful applicant, including basic salary plus commission on sales, company car and pension scheme.

Previous applicants may apply.

Please send your CV and hand written covering letter summarising your relevant skills and experience for the attention of Carla Grant, HR Manager, Cormar Carpets, Brookhouse Mill, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4HR.

Close date for applications: Tuesday 20th August

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SALES OPPORTUNITIES

Exciting Sales Opportunity Scotland Eastern Earnings £43,000 OTE

Two Territory Managers required to cover Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, The Chilterns Earnings £50,000 OTE

Cormar Carpets is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of tufted carpets, supplying stylish, quality carpets to the retail, contract and wholesale trade throughout the UK. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with the ability to realise the full potential of this established territory. Knowledge of the carpet trade is not essential, however previous sales experience is required as applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven successful sales record. The ideal candidate would live on or close to territory, although not essential, we will also consider suitable applications from outside this area. An above average salary and benefits package is available for the successful applicant, including basic salary plus commission on sales, company car and pension scheme. Previous applicants may apply.

Cormar Carpets is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of tufted carpets, supplying stylish, quality carpets to the retail, contract and wholesale trade throughout the UK. We are looking for two enthusiastic and committed individuals who can realise the full potential of these newly created sales territories. Knowledge of the carpet trade is not essential, however previous sales experience is required as applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven successful sales record. The ideal candidates would live on or near the geographical locations as shown, although not essential as the ultimate territories will be defined subject to recruitment. Consequently, we will accept applications from those who live near the counties shown. An above average salary and benefits package is available for the successful applicants, including basic salary plus commission on sales, company car and pension scheme. Previous applicants may apply.

Close date for applications: Tuesday 20th August

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