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Carpet&FlooringReview

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

Thank you for keeping us busy!

THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO CAME TO SEE US, MAKING HARROGATE 2018 ONE OF OUR BUSIEST FLOORING SHOWS EVER HARROGATE HIGHLIGHTS • Launch of Eminence and Vivace • • New options in popular Charme and Duchess • • New colours for best-selling Trident Heathers • • All new POS for several ranges • Immediate availability FROM STOCK

through our UK distribution hubs

Missed out? Ask your rep for all our super new options for the sales season!

See pages 10 –11 for details.

PRESTON 01772 696787 • GLOUCESTER 0845 520 0800 • LONDON 01322 628707

Thank You SIXTEEN To o all our customers, to s old and new w e our stand ta and viewed we e our who visited

NEW CARPET R COLLECTIONS LLE E I and made them such a success

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE TO VIEW OUR ALL NEW COLLECTIONS SUPPORT THOSE THAT SUPPORT YOU

TCS ONLY L SUPPLY LY L INDEPENDENT RETAILERS LY RETA T ILERS TA PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Head Office: 01524 840177 email: info@tcscarpets.co.uk

Unit 4, TCS Industrial Park, South Gate, White Lund Industrial Estate, Morecambe, LA3 3PB

TCS - Solely Committed to Serving Independent p Retailers The Complete Service

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Carpet Company Directory Carpet Trouble-shooter

The industry’s knowledge-bank

78 Carpet Types 79 Underlay

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76-77 Woolsafe: the carpet care guide

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AQUARIUS COLLECTION N O W AVA I L A B L E

Invictus Aquarius Lectern Stand The latest addition to the INVICTUS brand is the new Aquarius collection featuring the Modern High Performance Polyester ranges Indus and Dorado. Available on lecterns from your local Area Manager.

Associated Weavers www.invictus-carpet.co.uk Sales: 01422 431100 Email: salesuk@awe.be

OURANIA N O W AVA I L A B L E

iSense Ourania Lectern Stand The latest addition to the iSense collection. Choosing Ourania carpet is inviting a scintillating star to your home. Its dreamy velvet is guaranteed to be the inspiration for starry nights and imaginative days. Available on lecterns from your local Area Manager.

Associated Weavers www.isense-carpet.co.uk Sales: 01422 431100 Email: salesuk@awe.be

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ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE, SOT & STAFFORD M: 07966 263571 acheetham@furlongflooring.com DANNY BROWN MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & NORTH WALES M: 07597 459642 mdowson@furlongflooring.com MARK DOWSON PART LANCS, FLYDE COAST & CUMBRIA

M: 07980 786265 mdowson@furlongflooring.com

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M: 07970 163372 nmacfeeters@furlongflooring.com

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

Natural solutions supplies some of the most beautiful hardwood, laminate and LVT ranges available which never go out of style.

ALAN HESLING S.W, SOUTH, S.E. LONDON, SURREY (INSIDE M25) M: 07793 244619 ahesling@furlongflooring.com JACK O’CONNOR SOUTH BUCKS, BERKSHIRE, WEST LONDON, SURREY (OUTSIDE M25) M: 07816 217550 JOConnor@furlongflooring.com ANDY THOMPSON ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE

M: 07816 217565 athompson@furlongflooring.com DARREN SPENDIFF KENT

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Comfortable, resilient cushion flooring All ranges available 2, 3 and 4 metres wide All products are R10 rated 5, 7, 10 and 15-year warranties available

ADAM HILTON NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS M: 07872 964685 ahilton@furlongflooring.com WESLEY GRAHAM LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE M: 07968 324598 wgraham@furlongflooring.com MIKE SHUTT BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE M: 07970 158594 mshutt@furlongflooring.com JAMIE COLLINS N.W, NORTH, EAST & CENTRAL LONDON

12x engineered ranges and a solid oak range to cover all budgets and requirements 3x exclusive laminate ranges, that offer buyer protection and include modern herringbone designs 4x exclusive LVT ranges of dryback and click Matching accessories, underlays and care kits Hard flooring specialist team for sales support

www.furlongwoodflooring.co.uk HARD FLOORING SPECIALISTS

A full range of vinyl flooring reflecting contemporary design themes in wood and ceramic tile decors.

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M: 07816 217548 jmcollins@furlongflooring.com

T: 01772 696787 enquiries@furlongflooring.com

JEFF COLLINS ESSEX, HERTS, N, N.W. & EAST LONDON, NORFOLK, SUFFOLK, CAMBS M: 07793 244 620 jcollins@furlongflooring.com GUY FERGUSON KENT, HAMPSHIRE, DORSET, SURREY, EAST & WEST SUSSEX M: 07816 217 558 gferguson@furlongflooring.com

Preston Sales

tel: 01772 696787

Gloucester Sales M: 07791 890861 dspendiff@furlongflooring.com

TBA LANCS, FLYDE COAST, CUMBRIA, GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE, SOT & STAFFORD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, N. WALES

tel: 0845 520 0800

RONNIE REDPATH S.W. LONDON, W. LONDON, SURREY, MIDDLESEX, BERKSHIRE, BEDS, OXON & BUCKS, NORTHANTS M: 07792 477 312 rredpath@furlongflooring.com OWEN CHENERY S.E. WALES, HEREFORDSHIRE, AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE, LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE, BIRMINGHAM, SHROPSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, SOMERSET M: 07794 367 825 ochenery@furlongflooring.com

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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

Carpets to dance about!

Belgium Office Johny Peeters 0032 475 71 08 69 0032 513 20 54 3 H&V Carpets NV, Nijverheidsstraat 26, Meulebeke, West-Vlaanderen, 8760 Belgium Email: handvuk@gmail.com

Danish quality by design T 01473 826870

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.EW 7OOL TEXTURE RANGES NOW IN STOCK Jacs Designer tonal loop pile in 100% wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Skagen Memphis

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Natural Weave herringbone design with a stripe option.

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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 designs. Each design available in 4 colours, in 4m and 5m widths.

Memphis

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Martin Gorny 07530 365125

Sandy Anderson 07445 232345

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Scotland

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N Wales, Cheshire and the North West

Lee Palmer 07774 101640

Stephen Binnersley 07710 618754

Steven Korobjeko 0770 229 2558

Channel Islands

Midlands & South Wales

Yorkshire & the North East

Steve Acton 07957 836207 Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset

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Thanks to everyone who visited our stand at Harrogate and made the show such a success for Hugh Mackay carpets

THOUSANDS OF CARPET OPTIONS IN-HOUSE UNIQUE DESIGN

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EAST MIDLANDS MIDLANDS EAST STEVE FURNISS FURNISS STEVE 07773 384 787 787 M: 07773 furnissagencies@btinternet.com E: furnissagencies@btinternet.com

NORTH EAST EAST & CUMBRIA CUMBRIA NORTH BECKY GIBBONS BECKY 07970 491 491 215 M: 07970 rebann2@btinternet.com E: rebann2@btinternet.com

WEST MIDLANDS MIDLANDS WEST STANLEY DEAN STANLEY 07572 758 758 010 010 M: 07572 dean189@btinternet.com E: dean189@btinternet.com

YORKSHIRE YORKSHIRE JOHN ALSOP 07860 572 572 220 M: 07860 alsopagencies@yahoo.co.uk E: alsopagencies@yahoo.co.uk

LIVERPOOL MALCOLM HOYLE HOYLE MALCOLM 07860 772 772 608 M: 07860 malcolm.hoyle@btinternet.com E: malcolm.hoyle@btinternet.com

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

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

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

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

LONDON & HOME COUNTIES COUNTIES N LONDON DAVE MARNEY DAVE 7794 221 443 M: 0 07794 d.marney@sky.com E: d.marney@sky.com

NATIONAL SALES SALES MANA GER NATIONAL MANAGER KEITH MORGAN 07710 701063 701063 M: 07710 keith@hughmackay.com E: keith@hughmackay.com

LONDON CENTRAL LONDON OOD NICK W WOOD 7976 945 505 M: 0 07976 E: nick@es sentialflooring.co.uk nick@essentialflooring.co.uk

SALES DIRECTOR DIRECTOR SALES VINCE HOLDEN 07900 262 434 M: 07900 vince@hughmackay.co.uk E: vince@hughmackay.co.uk

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NewWentworth & Wentworth Saxon

Previewed at Harrogate Flooring show New addition to the , family friendlybleach cleanable products from VictoriaCarpet. Available in seven on trend colours in both Wentworth and Wentworth Saxony and comes in 4&5m widths. ask your local area sales manager for more details.

Sales Executives Keith Vowles 07970 464434 – Keith.vowles@victoriacarpets.com Area Sales Manager for Channel Islands Alan Stewart 07774 947562 – Alan.stewart@victoriacarpets.com Area Sales Manager for Scotland, Cumbria & Lake District Kerry Farr 07771 614305 – Kerry.farr@victoriacarpets.com Area Sales Manager for Lancashire, North Wales, Merseyside, Wirral, Cheshire & Isle of Man Scott Lea 07774 947568 – Scott.lea@victoriacarpets.com Area Sales Manager for North Yorkshire, North East & East Riding Jim Osborne 07884 187695 – Jim.osbourne@victoriacarpets.com Area Sales Manager for Manchester, South, West Yorkshire, Derbyshire & Notts area Mark Paice 07774 947564 – mark.paice@victoriacarpets.com Area Sales Manager for Lincs, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, Leicester & Northants Mark Dearlove 07836 519153 – Mark.dearlove@victoriacarpets.com Area Sales Manager for West Midlands, Warwickshire, Hereford, Worcestershire, South Wales & Staffordshire Barry Enever 07850 321862 – Barry.enever@victoriacarpets.com Area Sales Manager for Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Isle of Wight Bradley Davies 07920 747519 – Bradley.davies@victoriacarpets.com Area Sales manager for Essex, North, West & East London, Hertfordshire, Middlesex Daniel Alp 07455 780336 – Daniel.alp@victoriacarpets.com Area Sales Manager for SE & SW London, Kent, Surrey, East & West Sussex

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SPECIES PRODUCT CODE Victoria Multilayer Oak T&G Collection

SALES AGENTS

OAK R69 OAK R71 OAK R72 OAK R77 OAK R95 OAK R100 OAK R102 OAK R105 Richmond Engineered T&G Collection OAK R22 OAK R23 OAK R24 OAK R54 OAK R63 OAK R65 OAK R66 OAK R67 OAK R74 OAK R75 OAK R76 Chelsea 5GC Click Collection OAK R25 NEW Chelsea 5GC Click Collection OAK R89 OAK R90 OAK R91 OAK R92 OAK R93 OAK R94 OAK R97 OAK R101 Kensington Engineered UNICLIC Collection OAK R11 OAK R13 OAK R14 OAK R15 OAK R73 Fulham Engineered UNICLIC Collection OAK R78 OAK R79 OAK R80 OAK R81 OAK R88 OAK R96 OAK R98 OAK R106 Islington Multilayer Collection OAK R82 OAK R83 OAK R84 Belgravia Herringbone European T&G Left & Right OAK R20s OAK R21 OAK R45s OAK R64 Hampstead T&G Collection AM BLACK WALNUT R86 Dynamic Vinyl Plank Viliange 2G Click Collection TILE/STONE VLVT1611 TILE/STONE VLVT1612 TILE/STONE VLVT1613 WEAVE VLVT3531 WEAVE VLVT3541 VINTAGE OAK VLVT5431 OAK VLVT6001 SMOKED OAK VLVT6003 DARK WALNUT VLVT6013 GREY OAK VLVT6022 LIMED OAK VLVT6031 LIGHT WALNUT VLVT6033 OAK VLVT6045 OAK VLVT6046 GREY OAK VLVT6051 OAK VLVT6072 WHITE OAK VLVT6154 GREY OAK VLVT6311 Urban Laminate Vallnge 2G Click Collection OAK AVENEL/HONEY OAK SCOTTSDALE/VENICE OAK CARNOUSTIE/HAVANA OAK SUGARLOAF/FROSTED OAK CONGRESSIONAL/GINGER OAK OLYMPIC/UMBRIA OAK HAZELTINE/JAKARTA OAK KAPALUA/SANDHILL OAK DIAMOND CREEK/SPRING ELM

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UV CLEAR OIL UV CLEAR LACQUER UV CLEAR LACQUER UV CLEAR OIL UV CLEAR LACQUER UV CLEAR OIL BRUSHED WHITE SMOKED UV OIL BRUSHED SMOKED UV OIL BRUSHED LIMED WHITE UV OIL BRUSHED POLAR WHITE UV OIL BRUSHED ICE GREY UV OIL

RUSTIC RUSTIC RUSTIC RUSTIC RUSTIC RUSTIC RUSTIC RUSTIC

MUSHROOM GREY OAK BRUSHED MATT LACQUERED PEARL WHITE OAK BRUSHED UV OIL DARK MOCHA OAK BRUSHED MATT LACQUERED EARTH NATURAL OAK BRUSHED UV OIL RICH GOLDEN OAK BRUSHED UV OIL LIGHT COFFEE OAK BRUSHED MATT LACQUERED NATURAL STONE OAK BRUSHED UV OIL MINK GREY OAK BRUSHED UV OIL

RUSTIC RUSTIC RUSTIC RUSTIC RUSTIC RUSTIC RUSTIC RUSTIC

CLEAR UV OIL CLEAR UV LACQUER CLEAR UV OIL CLEAR UV LACQUER BRUSHED DARK WALNUT STAIN UV OIL BRUSHED HANDSCRAPED MUSHROOM STAINED UV BRUSHED WHITE STAIN UV OIL BRUSHED SILVER GREY WASH UV LACQUER

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BRUSHED WHITE SMOKED UV OIL CLEAR UV LACQUER CLEAR UV OIL BRUSHED SMOKED UV OIL BRUSHED SILVER LIGHT GREY STAIN UV LACQUERED

BRUSHED POLAR WHITE UV OIL CLEAR UV OIL BRUSHED LIME WASH UV OILED LIGHT GREY UV OIL STAIN FRENCH GREY UV OIL STAIN DARK GREY UV OIL STAIN CLEAR UV OIL CLEAR NATURAL OIL

LIGHT GREY MEDIUM GREY DARK GREY BANDON DUNES GREY WEAVE CRYSTAL DOWNS GREY WEAVE SAND HILLS VINTAGE GREY SHADOW CREEK OAK KIAWAH SMOKED OAK AUGUSTA DARK WALNUT MEDINAH GREY OAK SAWGRASS LIMED OAK RIVIERA LIGHT WALNUT CYPRESS OAK MUIRFIELD OAK VALHALLA GREY OAK HARBOUR TOWN OAK PINE VALLEY WHITE PEBBLE BEACH GREY

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2.166m2 2.166m2 2.280m2 2.280m2 2.166m2 2.166m2 2.166m2 2.166m2

0.784m2 1.176m2 0.784m2 1.176m2

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T&G T&G T&G T&G T&G T&G T&G T&G T&G T&G T&G

1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP

5Gc CLICK 5Gc CLICK 5Gc CLICK 5Gc CLICK 5Gc CLICK 5Gc CLICK 5Gc CLICK 5Gc CLICK

1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP

UNICLIC UNICLIC UNICLIC UNICLIC UNICLIC UNICLIC UNICLIC UNICLIC

1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP

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1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP 1-STRIP

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Carpet&FlooringReview A new kind of Fascination

Lano has updated the popular Fascination range, introducing a new colour bank and a softer, denser yarn for a more classic twist pile look.

Part of the Touchdown collection of supersoft carpets, Fascination has long been a favourite of homeowners for its broad colour bank and combination of plain and heather styles. Now in this latest update, Lano has significantly refreshed the colour bank, leaving just four of the style’s most popular colours. With 12 brand-new tones, Fascination is ready to make a beautiful statement in modern homes.

Alongside coral and acorn; shades such as ash, granite, almond, ebony and pearl ensure there is a colour to go with any interior, whether classic period property or a modern and minimalist style.

Gary Alp, sales manager, Lano, comments: “Fascination is a popular collection for good reason; a classic, go-anywhere look that offers great value and stain-resistance. In this new generation of the range, we’ve made sure the colour bank is on-point and encompasses a full suite of greys, alongside classics that have been an enduring part of Fascination for several years. What’s more, we’ve improved the yarn for a softer and denser feel, using the same pile weight that makes Fascination a versatile and cost-effective choice.”

Available in four and five-metre widths, Fascination is crafted from twoply Eccelena fibre for lasting stain-resistance, fade-resistance and bleach cleanability. With a Heavy Domestic rating and 1,365g/m2 pile weight, the 1/10th gauge carpet comes in 16 plain and heather colours.

T 00800 5266 5266 www.lano.com

Striking style in tile textures

The idea behind Polyflor’s new Wovon range was to provide an opportunity to explore new textures and patterns whilst still offering great functionality. The Wovon collection of interwoven vinyl tiles provides a unique and diverse selection of weave designs that come with extraordinary depth and sophisticated aesthetics to cater for projects that require contemporary styling.

The new collection consists of three tile patterns – Serene, Optics and Structure – from these architects and designers can create a spectrum of stylish decorations with each one encouraging creative placements and resulting in striking visuals. The subtle design structure of Serene co-ordinates beautifully alongside a broad range of surfaces to create a calm and balanced interior. Whilst the Structure tile combines several weaving techniques to create a three-dimensional floor design to add character and depth. Optics, inspired by the properties of light, adapts to it’s surroundings with light reflecting patterns that bring any interior environment to life.

Tom Rollo, Polyflor’s Marketing Manager commented,: “Wovon offers both the hard wearing, low maintenance properties of a heavy commercial vinyl construction and a stylish, tactile design perfect for specification in busy interior environments.”

Available in a range of 18 unique design options in 500mm x 500mm tile format, the Wovon collection is a sustainable product choice which is 100% recyclable, Phthalate free and low VOC. T 0161 767 1111

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NEWS 4G signals strong sales

Adored across the country, StainFree by Abingdon Flooring has become one of the nation’s most-loved carpet ranges. Now, with the manufacturer revealing the fourth-generation of the carpet, the passion for this classic style is set to be renewed.

Abingdon Flooring has developed a new PP yarn that has a finer quality, now in a 1/10th gauge over the previous generation’s 1/8th gauge. Giving StainFree Twist and StainFree Ultra a softer feel that’s immediately noticeable beneath fingers and toes, the new yarn trades nothing in terms of performance. Stain-resistant and safe to clean with diluted bleach.

A new fleece backing that doesn’t scuff skirting boards and makes the carpet easier to handle is also part of the upgrade. Cleverly, the fleece back also heightens the perception of softness for feeler samples on displays and lecterns. And in 2, 2.5, 4 and 5m options, there is a StainFree Twist or StainFree Ultra in a width perfect for any room.

As well as improvements to the feel and fit of the carpets, the fourth generation StainFree Twist and StainFree Ultra are available in a refreshed palette of 20 contemporary colours.

Martin Peace, sales director, Abingdon Flooring. “For nearly 30 years, the StainFree name has defined polypropylene carpet, so any change to styles under the brand must be considered carefully. That’s why we’ve improved the style, made fitting easier and reduced the price; all while keeping the same StainFree for Life Promise and 10-year wear warranty.”

T 01274 655662 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

Pure colour with care

The launch of the Polysafe Verona Pure Colours collection builds on the success of the Original Polysafe Verona colour palette and features a new and contemporary decoration in a selection of 18 tonal hues, perfectly suited for installation within a wide range of commercial and residential environments to ensure the underfoot safety of occupants.

Developed with the requirements of those living with dementia in mind, the Polysafe Verona Pure Colours collection features a specially engineered emboss and unique matt finish, using complementary coloured quartz in the vinyl to harmonise with the base shade and generate enhanced sustainable slip resistance of 45+ (slider 96). The result is an aesthetically appealing safety floor that looks like a smooth vinyl with virtually ‘invisible’ slip resistance once laid on the floor.

Polyflor worked with the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) at the University of Stirling to assess the suitability of the Pure Colours collection for specification in dementia friendly environments.

Tom Rollo, Marketing Manager at Polyflor comments: “The Pure Colours collection adds a contemporary new design to the well-established Polysafe Verona range. From the outset the goal was to develop a product that responded to the market demands for a plain and tonal decoration and also for the collection to be well suited to specification within dementia friendly design schemes. “ Polysafe Verona features the renowned Polysafe polyurethane reinforcement (PUR) to facilitate even easier cleaning, whilst providing optimum appearance and colour retention as well as improved soil release. Using a micro mop maintenance regime, chemical usage, energy intensive cleaning and water consumption are significantly reduced and life cycle maintenance costs of up to 60% are achievable when compared to untreated safety flooring.

T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

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‘Shown: Crofter ~ Country Cream 50oz.

Crofter A Quality British Made Woollen Carpet Penthouse P enthouse Carpets are ex excited cited to present Crofter Crofter,, a beautiful new cut pile berber range; expertly crafted at their mill in the UK, using a blend of the finest wools, and of course their signature easy-fit sustainable jute backing.

This stylish yet practical carpet is available in 9 subtle must have shades, in a choice of 40oz and 50oz, and 4m or 5m widths, to create a warm welcoming feel to your home home..

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For all enquiries, please call: 01706 639 866

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NEWS Seamless to success

Vinyl flooring is a popular choice in commercial and public buildings for its durability and ease of maintenance and with Itec Contract Floors, made by IVC, the floor’s impressive performance characteristics can be added to with a more authentic natural effect, or a seamless looking architectural finish.

No matter what the look, Itec Contract Floors can be installed with an imperceptible join using Invisiweld. Unlike conventional hot weld that uses a rod of colour-matched material, Invisiweld uses a chemical bond to fuse sheets together. Not only are the seams less visible this way, but also stronger. With wood effects, such as those in the Concept Woods collection, Invisiweld makes for a more natural looking floor, an effect particularly pronounced with the range’s new T-emboss technology for a more matt surface. In architectural looks found in collections like Concept Ultimate, Invisiweld gives a more uniform appearance and a seamless look right across the floor.

In Silento Timber this unified look can also help to combat noise. Thanks to a specially developed acoustic backing, Silento Timber can reduce impact sound by up to 18dB. Recently updated to share the same T-emboss technology found on Concept Woods, the range features sharper clarity and a matt look for improved authenticity. With Hyperguard+, all floors in the Itec collection are protected from dirt and stains and remain easy to care throughout their lifetime without any specialist care. The permanent polyurethane treatment makes floors such as Concept Woods and Silento Timber ideal in buildings where specialist cleaning schedules and intensive maintenance are not regularly achievable.

T 0800 032 3970 www.itecfloors.co.uk

Made in Heaven wins star award

From over 100 entries, the Made in Heaven polyester carpet collection from Balta Carpets, has been awarded a National Flooring Innovation Award.

In the inaugural awards, judged by key industry figures and Deborah Barker, editor-in-chief of Homes & Gardens and 25 Beautiful Homes, the Made in Heaven collection was considered among the very best man-made carpets available today.

Crafted from eco-friendly polyester and in a durable two-ply yarn for added resilience and recovery, Made in Heaven is a collection of three supersoft qualities, each sharing an elegant palette of modern neutrals, pastels and greys.

Offering homes a beautifully soft, silk-like carpet that can be used throughout the home, Made in Heaven is Balta’s first entry into the polyester market segment: “We wanted to make sure Made in Heaven was technically excellent and so we’ve come to market with a fibre that’s not only incredibly soft, but resilient and stain-resistant too,” explains Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta. “We’re delighted that our efforts in developing the range have been recognised by key figures within the industry through this National Flooring Innovation Award. I’m really looking forward to finding out who takes gold, and have everything crossed!”

T +32 5662 2211 www.madeinheavencarpets.com

A nose for quality

floorwise has released a brand-new brochure covering its comprehensive collection of stair nosings, PVC profiles, skirtings and trims.

From standard gauge and heavy gauge aluminium to the Q-Range of aluminium and PVC stair nosings; as well as PVC skirtings, cover formers and capping strips, flexible bevels, ramps, profiles and joints: the range covers every conceivable on-site application. It now also includes the new Floormitre cap and cove system, a flexible cove moulding for internal and external junctions. Eliminating creases and kinks, providing better uniformity and speeding up fitting, the Floormitre system is fully compatible with floorwise capping strips and cove formers.

With 23 different colour options on tread infills and six tread infill colours for the new Supergrip slip-resistant tread, and available in brightened and super chrome finishes, the standard and heavy gauge aluminium stair nosings provide a high-quality, cost-effective solution to most applications. The Q-Range offers a best-practice solution for Building Regulations when specified with polar grey tread material. floorwise has also illustrated its aluminium and PVC stair edge trims and angles, pre-formed in 83° and 90° angles and available in brightened and super chrome finishes. Elsewhere, installers and specifiers can find details on the fabrication service for complex layouts and stairways, along with the free Specialist Measuring Service. Saving time and money and with a 24 - 48-hour response time, the service provides entrance matting and stair nosings ready-to-fit.

Alongside the new brochure, floorwise is also releasing a sample presentation box containing physical examples of the nosings, skirtings, covers, formers and profiles available in the collection. Ideal for installers and contractors on the go, the box provides a useful reference tool for clients wanting high-quality, affordable solutions to complement the floorcovering.

T 01509 673974 www.floorwise.co.uk 26 October 2018

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NEWS Click for carpet

Home inspiration, carpet advice and free samples now come at the touch of a button courtesy of The Cormar Carpet Company, one of the UK’s leading carpet manufacturers.

Cormar’s website www.cormarcarpets.co.uk – newly launched in tandem with the company’s brand new identity – has been re-engineered and re-designed to inspire and motivate consumers.

The new mobile responsive website presents a one stop shop for everything you need to know about carpet, from galleries of home interiors imagery and choosing colours, to buying advice and carpet care and maintenance.

“The site has been designed to satisfy consumers’ obvious need for information on all aspects of carpets,” says Jason Steer, marketing manager for Cormar Carpets. “We undertook a significant amount of research to understand the journey they make and the frustrations they face purchasing carpet.

“Researching online is now a huge part of shopping for a new carpet so we’ve invested heavily in our free to use online sampling service. Users can now select samples based on type, colour, room and price. We want to drive more consumers into our 3,000 plus stockists with a Cormar sample in their hand.”

Other new additions to the site include larger flat swatch sample pictures, the ability to register the care guarantee online and easy tools to post ideas directly to social media platform, Pinterest.

T 01204 881234

www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Accessories enhance WPC

PRO-TEK’s new range of WPC accessories includes five profile designs, with a colour and décor-matched option for every floor throughout the PRO-TEK WPC engineered vinyl floor collection. The new range – which includes 200 individual products - was launched at The Flooring Show, alongside the wood and stone-effect flooring collections.

The new accessory designs include a T Bar, End Bar, Reducer Bar, L Moulding and Stair Nosing. Each profile measures 2200mm in length and has a waterproof wood plastic composite wrapping, in a wood or stone-effect. Like PRO-TEK WPC flooring, the profiles are phthalate-free and all materials used are 100% recyclable PRO-TEK WPC’s wood-effect floors – and matching accessories - are divided into four collections: ‘Excel’ rustic planks; ‘Distressed’ vintage designs; ‘Excel Long Plank’, which includes wider, longer boards and ‘Essential’ – a range designed for new build homes, refurbishment and student accommodation.

The fifth collection of floors and accessories - Excel Tile - includes eight designs in marble, slate and travertine effects.

T 020 3917 5550

www.pro-tek-flooring.com

Plain sailing in Swansea

Products from F. Ball have been used to install floorcoverings in a newly-built waterside residential development at Swansea Marina.

Contractors from Puma Floors Ltd., in Cardiff, used F. Ball’s Stopgap 1200 Pro highperformance levelling compound, Styccobond F44 acrylic adhesive and Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive adhesive to install a combination of LVT and vinyl sheet floorcoverings throughout the three-storey building, including in its communal areas and 50 one and two-bedroom apartments.

F. Ball’s Stopgap 1200 Pro high-performace levelling compound was used to create a smooth base ready for the receipt of floorcoverings on all levels of the development.

Stopgap 1200 Pro is a two-component levelling compound, developed for use over old adhesive residues, and is also fast-drying; applied at a thickness of 2-5mm, it will be dry enough to receive floorcoverings from as little as four hours.

Contractors then used F. Ball’s Styccobond F44 acrylic adhesive to install oak-effect Polyfloor vinyl sheet in the kitchens and bathrooms of each of the property’s apartments and to install purple Polyfloor vinyl sheet floorcoverings in the building’s corridors, stairways and other communal areas. Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive was used to install Polyfloor wood-effect vinyl planks in the living areas of each of the apartments.

Commenting on the project, Grant Cox, operations director at Puma Floors Ltd., said: “It was a big project, and we had to work quickly.

The speed with which we could work, thanks to the products we were using, meant that we were always on top of things.”

T 01538 361633 www.f-ball.co.uk 28 October 2018

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BUSINESS NEWS Condor acquires Edel Telenzo

The Dutch Edel Group including the UK-based Telenzo Carpets business is being acquired by one of Europe’s largest floorcovering manufacturers, The Condor Group.

“The product ranges of Edel Carpets and Telenzo Carpets are a valuable addition to the existing product range of Condor Group,” says the Condor company announcement. “The transaction will result in synergy gains due to economies of scale as well as in an improvement of the joint competitive position.”

Condor has committed to continuing the activities of Edel Carpets. “The strategic focus of Edel Carpets on marketing and producing high-quality carpeting for the middle and high price segment will be further supported and implemented after the takeover,” it said.

Edel Carpets designs, produces and sells high-quality wall-to-wall carpeting and rugs, for the most part made from wool and polyamide. The products are supplied under own labels (Edel Carpets and Telenzo Carpets) and private labels across Europe and beyond.

Condor makes more than 115m square meters of textile flooring every year and is active across the same territories as Edel and so hopes for synergies between the two operations.

Condor have been expanding and added Timzo to its operation though an acqusition in 2017.

The Edel Group is celebrating its 100-year anniversary since E de Langes (Edel) started to produce rush matting in Genemuiden in Northern Holland. www.condor-group.eu

Billion euro Beaulieu commits to growth

After ten months at the helm, Beaulieu Flooring Solutions’ Vice President James Neuling is introducing a more performance-driven approach to transform the division well beyond a billion Euro in the next few years.

“Beaulieu Flooring Solutions is a fantastic design and development company with an amazing, broad range of products,” says James (pictured left). “I see a highly-dedicated, focused team of employees that’s open and ready to taking this business to the next level, and I’m eager to do this with them.

“We grew organically by an impressive 5% in 2017. We’ve already extended our capabilities in 2018 with two new companies. And we are planning to bolster this with more acquisitions and investments in production facilities and partnerships to enhance support both for our direct customer base through our own brands, and the private label customers we serve.”

Beaulieu Flooring Solutions, a division of the Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.), is a global operation of 3,300 employees that develops and manufactures an extensive range of flooring solutions from its 17 factory locations.

With the June 2018 acquisitions of Beaulieu Australia and Beaulieu Canada, the division achieved a combined turnover of €1 billion in 2017. Products include cushion vinyl, vinyl planks and tiles, parquet, laminate, carpet, needle felt, artificial grass, wall panels and mats.

“Approximately €300 million of the €500 million invested in the Beaulieu International Group during the last 5 years was in flooring,” comments James. “That gives an indication of our commitment to growing with this industry, staying on top of global trends, and embracing the new technologies required for innovative finishes such as the emerging concrete look.” www.bintg.com

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WOVON — TEXTURE AND PERFORMANCE COMBINED The Wovon collection of interwoven vinyl tiles provides a unique and diverse selection of weave designs that come with extraordinary depth and sophisticated aesthetics to cater for projects that require contemporary styling.

The new collection consists of three tile patterns –Serene, Optics and Structure- with each one encouraging creative placements and resulting in striking visuals.

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NEWS

Bottle to beat waste System LVT meets demand

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has launched its ‘System LVT’ range comprising products the company recommends using in combination to deliver optimum results when installing luxury vinyl tiles (LVTs), which continue to grow in popularity.

The System LVT range is made up of Stopgap 300 HD heavy-duty floor levelling compound, Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive, Stopgap P131 general-purpose primer and the newly introduced Stopgap P141 primer for non-absorbent surfaces.

Stopgap P131 is F. Ball’s general purpose primer. It promotes adhesion and prevents unacceptably rapid drying of adhesives and levelling compounds applied to absorbent surfaces. Launched earlier this year, Stopgap P141 is a fast-drying acrylic primer that has been specially formulated to promote adhesion between Stopgap levelling compounds and non-absorbent subfloors. It is recommended for use where levelling compounds will be applied at thicknesses above 20mm as it’s better able to withstand the increased stresses that these exert when drying. It dries within 15 minutes and is pigmented yellow to aid coverage uniformity.

Contractors should ensure a perfectly smooth and durable base ahead of installing LVTs. For this reason, F. Ball recommends its Stopgap 300 HD levelling compound as part of its System LVT range – for its fast-drying and excellent self-levelling properties.

Styccobond F46 is a solvent-free, pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive that dries to a permanent tack. It is used for securing vinyl tiles and planks to Stopgap levelling compounds, concrete and sand/cement screeds, plywood, flooring grade chipboard and hardboard. It is designed to give strong initial tack and high bond strength, which increases as it is trafficked. It also has an extended open time, reducing the risk of late placement and making it ideal for installing more complex designs and patterns. Styccobond F46 is also specially formulated to reduce the incidence of trowel serrations shadowing through thin vinyl floorcoverings.

T 01538 361633 www.f-ball.co.uk

Leading manufacturer of flooring adhesives and subfloor preparation products, F. Ball and Co. Ltd is replacing its traditional 5L plastic bottles, used for gauging liquids, tackifiers and primers, with 100% recyclable versions that are themselves made from recycled plastic.

The move to the recycled packaging is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to reducing packaging waste and, specifically, plastic waste due to the adverse effect it can have on wildlife.

The new bottles, which are manufactured from 95-98% recycled high density polyethylene (rHDPE), can be disposed of through the normal waste disposal chain to be recycled. The material can be recycled up to ten times.

In making the switch to recycled plastic, F. Ball will remove over 100 tonnes of virgin plastic material from the waste stream every year.

F. Ball Managing Director Mark Hughes said: “Changing product packaging, especially when it’s become known as a symbol of high quality, is never something you do lightly, but the benefits of making the change are obvious. We’ve discussed the proposed change with contractors and wholesalers and the overwhelming consensus is that reducing plastic packaging waste is something that everybody instinctively knows is the right thing to do.”

The new recycled packaging will start to appear in wholesalers from October onwards.

T 01538 361633 www.f-ball.co.uk

Heritage Wilton at the Willow Grosvenor Wilton has partnered with the Mackintosh at the Willow in Glasgow, to restore and preserve the building to its former glory, as commissioned by Catherine Cranston in 1903.

The historic location was saved by 'The Willow Tea Rooms Trust', a registered charity, in 2014, which has worked tirelessly to raise funds.

The partnership saw British, independent carpet manufacturers, Grosvenor Wilton, successfully recreate Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s concept, originally featured in the Willow Tea Rooms Building. The process saw Grosvenor Wilton collaborate with Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society Council Member, Pamela Robertson, and prominent artist and art historian, Jo Hormuth, to create a design and colour that truthfully replicated Mackintosh’s vision.

Mackintosh at the Willow

Ground Floor Runner Design at Grosvenor Wilton

Charles Annable, Managing Director, Grosvenor Wilton commented: “It was a pleasure to be part of the restoration of this historical building and recreate Mackintosh’s vision for the Tea Room. We pride ourselves on our work with historians and so it was an honour to be selected to collaborate so closely with the charity to rejuvenate and preserve a building that is so significant to Scottish design heritage. To have the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay officially launch the Tea Room is a wonderful way to complete the project, enabling future generations to enjoy for years to come.”

Celia Sinclair, Chair of The Willow Tea Rooms Trust said: “It has been a pleasure to work with Grosvenor Wilton on this project. With limited information regarding the pattern of the carpet and working with our own experts, they have recreated the carpets to the Mackintosh designs.”

T +44 (0) 1562 701456 32 October 2018

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Autumn expectations to boost business “Autumn can't come soon enough for retail” said Helen Dickinson of the British Retail Consortium last month and the flooring trade at Harrogate heartily agreed – after the universally flat-to-worse period of summer trading, and before the Brexit uncertainties of 2019, retailers need the Q4 selling season to be a good one.

“This year's show seemed to be a little more diverse and interesting,"

And the signs are encouraging – with most flooring people positive about the way orders have picked up in September and optimistic that business is building strongly this autumn.

So the mood in the halls at the Flooring Show was more business-like than booming, more efficient than excited, but with an undercurrent of confidence that there were deals to be done and more consumers were starting to invest in their homes now that the barbecues have been put away.

This Harrogate show was the first organised by new owners Ocean Media and while some familiar exhibitors were missing, Ocean worked hard to add new faces to both the exhibitor and visitor lists and there was something of a fresh feel to the atmosphere which many commentators regarded as healthy.

“It has been a productive show with a good return on our investment.”

“This year's show seemed to be a little more diverse and interesting,” said Richard Moore of ACG. "It had a more independent feel and we saw a good quality of visitors. Phil Harley at Victoria agreed: “The quality was definitely there and it has been a productive show with a good return on our investment.”

Abingdon said they had had the best rolls sales ever at the event while Furlong said visitors had been queueing up to get on their stand despite higher staffing levels than last year.

It is fair to say that there were less new product launches at this year's show compared to some previous occasions – indicative of the caution amongst manufacturers who, like many consumers, are more inclined to hold back during the political and economic uncertainty but there was plenty to interest visitors.

“The mood in the halls was more business-like than booming, but with an undercurrent of confidence that there were deals to be done.”

And many great new ideas were unveiled at the event across the industry, as testified by the take-up of the new Flooring Innovation Awards whose stars were seen to adorn many of the exhibitors’ presentations.

The November edition of The Stocklists, will be looking more closely at some of the current trends but a snapshot of Harrogate 2018 is that the renaissance of wool is reclaiming some lost market share; polyester is making more headlines than polypropylene; and LVT is enjoying sustained investment in the product development strategies of many suppliers.

Read our reviews of the latest launches and innovations from key exhibitors on pages 33–51.

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Abingdon Flooring

Original and better!

Abingdon can justifiably revel in the phrase “original and best” as they shaped the future of the industry 30 years ago with the launch of Stainfree Twist – the first bleach cleanable polypropylene carpet. But now it is “original and better”!!

Harrogate played host to a new incarnation of Stainfree Twist with new credentials as 36oz 1/10gauge high performance carpet with 20 new colours, a soft-touch fleece backing and a sister product Stainfree Twist Ultra adding weight to the offer at 46oz.

Abingdon's Martin Peace was in at the beginning: “This is genuinely quite a moment for me. Stainfree Twist was my first production product at the company all those years ago and here we are with the fourth major overhaul of the range and another great leap forward in quality and performance.

“And now a carpet range that redefined the market still has the ability to impress retailers – I can only say we have had a bonkers reaction at the show which is a fantastic achievement,” he said.

Alongside this flagship range, Abingdon has introduced New Stainfree Tweed which is another 10th gauge range with a classy faint herringbone structure to its tweed appearance making it a popular choice for that increasingly common consumer who doesn't want plain but isn't too sure about a pattern either!

Abingdon MD Steve Byrne with the latest Stainfree Twist

“A carpet range that redefined the market still has the ability to impress retailers...”

Abingdon's more recent bestselling super-soft Love Story collection has also seen some significant development in keeping up with the appetite for alternative shades of grey, adding four new colours to both Lasting Romance and Deep Feelings. And a new roll line has also been added to the collection, French Kiss.

The company is also responding to a resurgence in the wool market with two new ranges under its Wilton Royal brand – Royal Charter at 40oz and Royal Charter Deluxe at 50oz, smart 80/20s in 20 colours that have been double sheared for a fine finish; and also Balmoral and Balmoral Deluxe, an affordable wool offer in multi-widths. All these ranges benefit from the soft fleece backing that has become so popular with fitters and gives a soft, natural feel that consumers appreciate.

Abingdon has also added a carpet tile collection into its offer for 2018 with five new ranges across a broad sweep of specifications from polypropylene to solution dyed nylon. This collection is ideal for those retailers involved in soft contract work in the commercial and office sector and an attractive presentation folder is being produced to help market this collection to prospective clients.

T 01274 655662 • www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

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QEP - Roberts/XPS Foam Anniversary of innovation

Roberts is recognised as a worldwide leader in speciality tools for the flooring sector.

This year QEP celebrated 80 years of Roberts in the flooring industry – established in 1938, Roberts invented and improved many of the most common carpet tools in use today.

Pride of place on the stand at the Flooring Show was Roberts new Jamb Saw, designed to easily undercut door jambs, mouldings and doors for faster installation. "This is a very solid, technical piece of kit that is definitely fit for purpose," said QEP’s Amanda Stone (pictured left).

QEP also showcased a complete range offer from XPS Foam, manufactured in the UK from 100% recycled materials. The innovative XPS Foam range easily absorbs minor floor imperfections and repels water so will not support mould growth, whilst also offering acoustic and thermal insulation properties. Using the very latest technology in extrusion, thermoforming and recycling processes, XPS Foam offers a wide selection of underlays including fan folded and foil faced formats.

T 01283 245430 • www.qep.com

Natural Solutions Fast and flexible smooths

Natural Solutions offers one of the fastest and most flexible routes into developing the retailer's range of fantastic looking smooth floors in both LVT, laminate and woods.

“As part of the Furlong group, we have worked closely with carpet retailers to help them grow their business into a comprehensive offer of smooth flooring which is reliable and risk-free,” says Richard Richman, national sales manager of Natural Solutions.

“We have a specialist team of dedicated sales representatives who can walk through the whole process of developing a smooth flooring offer with each retailer to get the right mix their customer base requires,” says Richard.

As a single source for smooths, Natural Solutions offers three LVT ranges in dry back and click and 14 engineered wood and wood ranges covering the widest range of price points. Added to this is a range of specialist underlays including the popular Flex Pro solution for dry back and click LVT which has a self-adhesive surface for quick, clean installations.

T 01322 628707 www.furlongwoodflooring.co.uk

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Victoria Carpets

Moving on up

Victoria has a real appetite for improvement right across its portfolio – aiming to give retailers products they can use to move consumers up market and up margin in today's competitive sales environment.

“We’re adding that bit extra that gives independent retailers the edge in offering affordable quality that consumers value”

This year's focus has been on increasing the desirability and performance of its man-made carpets, with an emphasis on polyester, and the future focus will develop more premium wool brands.

“We have talked about building a product portfolio that is distinctively Victoria," says MD Phil Hartley. "And by that we mean adding that bit extra that gives independent retailers the edge in offering affordable quality that consumers value and can trust.”

In the man-made collections, Victoria believes that polyester can deliver that extra advantage – the softness that can still perform resiliently in a deep pile carpet and which doesn't disappoint over long-term use.

The company was early into this market with the launch of Shimmer, a de-lustred product that has proved to be extremely popular, alongside Celestial which has a brighter finish. Now Arcadia joins the set as a beautifully finished tenth gauge hard wearing polyester with nine on-trend greys and taupe colourways, in 4 and 5m.

“Victoria has real strength in polyester and has applied this to build a comprehensive package across a range of weights and widths, in lustrous and de-lustred yarns, and in plains and heathers,” says Phil. The company also aims to develop its premium solutiondyed nylon products to assert its expertise in man-made fibres.

Further development of the company's wool portfolio has started with an affordable 80/20 heather Burford Twist which will be available in 11 attractive colours from natural tones to the latest, carefully selected greys, and in four and 5m widths.

Later this year, Victoria will be looking more closely at its mid to better range wool products to extend the appeal of their collection. “We work closely with the independent retailers to understand exactly what they want and have a strong sense that we can build on our reputation for sophisticated wool products that allow up selling to the more discerning consumers,” said Phil.

After a year when the company has completely overhauled its logistics and manufacturing resources, Victoria is strongly promoting its U2V online portal for retailers which will allow fast access to ordering and order tracking, raising its service levels to the amongst the best in the sector.

T 01562 749300 • www.victoriacarpets.com

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Associated Carpet Group Protecting profits

The Associated Carpet Group is one of the U.K.'s fastest growing buying groups and its Harrogate presentation demonstrated the strong support its members get from their preferred suppliers – showcasing the latest ranges on which the group negotiates competitive pricing and rebates which are paid directly to retailers.

Flexibility is key to independent retailers so members have the choice of how to mix their marketing between the suppliers’ brands and merchandising and ACG’s own label program that allows members to maximise their protection from competition.

“A well-organised and attractive own label approach can make a really significant contribution to the success of a retail business in the flooring sector in protecting margins,” says Richard Moore of ACG. “We have placed a lot of emphasis on getting this right for retailers – offering some of the highest quality own label presentations in the market with the flexibility for our members to use as much or as little of this approach as suits their store,” he said.

ACG has worked closely with its retailers in ongoing development of point-of-sale display and merchandising across its product ranges, creating a more professional and uniform look in-store alongside the commercial advantages of own label.

T 01942 825520

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Thomas Witter Here’s looking at you!

Never mind in shades of grey – the latest range from Thomas Witter is presented in black-and-white, and by Humphrey Bogart no less!

All the carpets in all the towns, Casablanca is the one that Thomas Witter hope will play again and again with the emotions of consumers who are looking for an attractive, fashionable wool loop – a sector of the market whose appeal appears to be as timeless as the classic movie which the company is using to promote the range.

Casablanca comes in two distinctive designs – a hobnail plus a chunkier big loop – and in 10 attractive colours. “There is a solid demand in the market for wool loop and this one has a more textured appearance than many which appeals to a lot of modern consumers,” says Vince Holden of Thomas Witter.

“We have had a great reaction at the show to this range so we are hoping that sales will amount to more than a hill of beans in this crazy market!” he added.

T 01429 892555 www.thomaswitter.com

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Interfloor

Eye-catching innovation Interfloor never fails to impress with its appetite to innovate and the depth of its attention to detail in every new concept it presents to the market and its stand at the Flooring Show was a showcase of its quality.

The two stand-out products at this year's event were undoubtedly the all new LVT underlay system under the companies Duralay brand and the smart and shiny Premier floor edging accessories.

Responding to the increasing growth of LVT across all market sectors, Interfloor have taken a careful look at the technology and techniques for laying these floors and developed a market leading package of underlay's and adhesives to ease installation and improve performance and comfort levels.

“We have concentrated on creating a premium product range presented in a top-quality point-of-sale system.”

“The most eye-catching feature on the Interfloor stand at Harrogate was undoubtedly the company’s Gripperrods Premier profile”

There are three options in the Duralay LVT underlay range: a high grab option for dry-back vinyl, a low grab solution for click systems, and a multi-fit product for loose lay or as a stick down. utilising Duralay’s specially developed adhesives.

These underlays are quick and easy to work with, even allowing a high degree of tolerance for poor and uneven sub-floor surfaces.

This launch goes hand-in-hand with improvements in the accompanying range of LVT adhesives suitable for single-stick, doublestick and direct bonding of LVT to the subfloor.

The most eye-catching feature on the Interfloor stand at Harrogate was undoubtedly the company’s Gripperrods Premier profiles – a range of high-end trims that have been perfected to add a little luxury to any installation.

“We have concentrated on creating a premium product range presented in a top-quality point-of-sale system,” says Interfloor’s Laura Ashall (pictured right). “This definitely isn't hardware! This is an interiors product that sells itself – once consumers see how good they look the opportunity is there for the retailer to add more value to a sale.”

The Premier profiles are available in six options and two finishes and are presented in either a sleek display box or a distinctively different wall unit.

T 01706 213131 • www.interfloor.com

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F. Ball The perfect finish for LVT

F. Ball and Co. Ltd., used this year’s Flooring Show to showcase its ‘System LVT’ range of products – designed to deliver the perfect flooring finish for luxury vinyl tile installations, which continue to grow in popularity.

The System LVT range comprises Stopgap 300 HD floor levelling compound, Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive, Stopgap P131 general-purpose primer, and the newly introduced Stopgap P141 primer for non-absorbent surfaces.

F. Ball also took the opportunity to highlight the benefits of its recently reformulated, market-leading, rapid-curing, flexible tube adhesive, Stycco Flex, which boasts improved application properties and is now approved for installing PVC flooring accessories, including skirting, capping and coving.

Stycco Flex is known for its ability to bond almost any absorbent or non-absorbent material found in the flooring and construction industries. The high strength build-up and fast curing time of Stycco Flex means it can secure stair nosings and trims, in as little as 60 minutes, without the need for mechanical fixings. It can also be used to bond two impervious surfaces.

Flooring contractors also had the chance to sign up for the F. Ball loyalty card. The scheme is free to join and rewards contractors every time they buy F. Ball products. Loyalty card members gain access to a wide range of exclusive benefits, including cashback on purchases and access to F. Ball’s monthly newsletter, F. Talk. Contractors who were not able to attend The Flooring Show can still sign up at the F. Ball rewards website.

Commenting on the exhibition, David Hibbert, F. Ball Sales Director, said: “The Flooring Show is the main event in the flooring industry calendar, where the best of the UK flooring industry gather together to present the latest trends and developments in flooring, and this year was as impressive as ever.

“The show was a great platform to present our system solutions for specific flooring installations and other innovative products we have developed to help flooring contractors complete their jobs quickly, efficiently and to the highest standards, and we have received terrific feedback.

“As always, it was great to talk to people in the industry, including manufacturers, contractors and retailers and thank our customers for their continued support. We’re already looking ahead to next year’s show.”flooring and making profits!”

T 01538 361 633 • www.f-ball.co.uk

Ball and Young A star is lawn!

Cloud 9's clever Eco Cushion had a starring role at Harrogate as the proud recipient of an Innovation Gold Award the highest accolade from an independent panel of judges who were asked to identify those products in 2018 that were definitely different, new and innovative.

The star-shaped award was earned by this specialised high-density underlay which has been engineered to cushion outdoor artificial grass while coping with the highs and lows of typical British weather conditions by allowing water to pass through its breathable structure.

When tested to BSEN1177:2008 the 25mm Cloud 9 ECO Cushion with Artificial Landscaping Turf attains Critical-Fall Height (hic) value of 1.2 metres.

The UK made ECO Cushion underlay provides additional comfort and safety which makes it ideal for patios, play areas, decking and balconies as well as larger garden areas. It is also specified for use under outdoor hot tubs.

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Ann Shaw of Cloud 9 manufacturers Ball & Young is pictured (left) receiving the award from Bridgette Kelly of the Flooring Innovation Awards. “We’re passionate about product development but underlay is often invisible after an installation so it’s great that this award has allowed Cloud 9’s star quality to shine though!” said Ann. T 01536 200502 • www.underlay.com

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PRO-TEK King of click

The Flooring Show marked a major event for PRO-TEK Flooring with the launch of their next-generation engineered vinyl floor PRO-TEK WPC! “We are using today's technology to create a floor of uncompromising quality,” says PRO-TEK’s Paul Heatley. “We have listened to what the market wants and invested in two years of development to deliver a unique product that will be the ‘king of click’.”

At the heart of PRO-TEK’s WPC is a highly stable and 100% waterproof core but the whole construction of this product has impressive credentials. It is engineered with a phthalate-free wood plastic composition comprising six individual layers.

On top is a commercial grade 0.7mm wear layer for maximum performance and at the bottom is a premium IXPE foam layer that allows the tile or plank to be laid quickly over most existing hard floor surfaces. All the materials used are 100% recyclable.

At the launch, five collections offer a total of over 40 designs in wood and tile effects with four-sided bevelled edges and a complete range of matching WPC vinyl-wrapped accessories.

T 020 3917 5550 • www.pro-tek-flooring.com

Carpetline & AA Flooring Exclusive LVT

Carpetline has a good line in flooring other than carpets to shout about this year with the launch of their interesting new Natural Selection range of LVT. Along with its sister company AA Flooring, Carpetline is offering an exciting innovation in rigid click LVT using a limestone based construction which is substantially more rigid than many competitive products with the result that the floor has exemplary stability.

“The planks are totally rigid but can still be scored and snapped for easy installation but once it is down it just will not move,” says Carpetline’s Clive Beckett. “We have had a great reaction from fitters who try it once and immediately appreciate how robust and reliable it is in use.”

The new LVT offer also includes an exclusive dry-back range of 10 wood decors and four tiles which are exclusive to the company.

Alongside the LVT launch, Carpetline and AA have also extended their Nature’s Own collection of engineered oak wood flooring with two highly desirable new herringbone designs to add to the total of 12 options. With a new POS stand, Nature’s Own is becoming a well recognised brand in this market which is very popular with consumers.

T 01642 250500 • www.carpetlinedirect.co.uk

Ulster Carpets Keep calm with cut and loop

Ulster Carpets unveiled their luxurious new Danish-inspired cut and loop collection terræn.

Featuring six designs that are a reflection of familiar surfaces found in both urban and rural settings, the range is all about creating pattern with texture. And with a neutral colour palette terræn is perfect for modern, calm interiors.

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Cavalier Carpets Iconic appeal

Harrogate saw the eagerly awaited debut of Cavalier’s highly desirable new wool 80/20 Icon which marks a first for the flooring industry in many years as a 3-ply twist.

The unique 1/8 gauge 3-ply construction not only offers enhanced performance but significantly adds to the appeal as the improved strength allows for a fashionably greater pile height and a textured finish. Icon is a plains only range in 14 colours and is made from New Zealand wool.

The range won the prestigious Innovation Gold award as the winner of the Natural Carpets category, decided by the independent panel of judges as part of the the Flooring Innovation Awards 2018.

“People who really love wool carpet, really love this carpet,” says Hans Lowe of Cavalier (pictured right).

“Everything is right about it and best of all, we have been able to deliver a premium wool 3-ply product at the same price as a 2-ply carpet so we've had a very positive reaction from retailers.”

Other wool launches at the show included Millstone, a chunky 100% wool 3-ply loop in 4 and 5m and six colours, and also posh Provenance, a 100% natural undyed wool with nine subtle linear designs as part of Cavaliers new "Couture Collection”.

On the synthetic side, a star of the show was Silken, an attractive solution-dyed polyester which has been engineered with a higher fibre filament count for softness which is bleach cleanable and out-performs polypropylene in resilience and wearability.

There were debuts for Stria, a fashionable woven wilton polypropylene, and for Stain-less Elements, a sister product to Cavalier’s popular ‘Distinctions’ ranges available in 10 contemporary plain shades.

T 01254 268 000 • www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

Westex Quality in diversity

The Westex reputation for uncompromising quality is well established over 35 years for premium wool carpet. None of that has changed, but 2018 has seen some important developments that extend those credentials into new areas.

First is the launch of the new Silken Velvet Collection, an elegant, fine looking velvet manufactured in 100% polyamide 6.6 two-fold yarn. It has been specially engineered for a tighter, smoother structure which has exceptional sheen and softness but with all the performance you would expect from a premium nylon fibre.

UK designed Silken Velvet is available in 40 contemporary shades across three weight qualities which, combined with multi-width, offers a lot of options.

The second big launch is Westex LVT – the company's first smooth flooring which they have delivered in some style using a commercial grade 0.7 mm wear layer with a lifetime residential guarantee.

There are 12 wood decors in the collection and cleverly, they are displayed in a striking new POS unit that has a double-sided boards with the “Natural” range on one side with its rustic, registered embossed textured finish, while on the other side is “Select” showing the same decor but in a smoother style. Larger plank sizes at 9 x 60” and a large repeat (one in eight planks) respond to the requirement to furnish larger rooms. There are also six stonework tiles at 12 x 24”.

To bring it all together, look out for the upcoming Westex swatches which will show a range of its carpet products around an LVT centre to encourage creative coordination.

T 01274 861334 • www.westexcarpets.co.uk

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Furlong Flooring

Securing sales success “We want to give retailers what they need to secure a successful sale from every consumer that comes through the door” “Of course it is essential to ensure that you have exactly the right ranges that retailers want, but is equally important to guarantee you can get them there when the retailer wants them,”

Furlong is at the heart of today's modern floorcovering industry and like the retailers it serves, the business has transformed itself from the comprehensive carpet manufacturer it was to a full offer flooring supplier with expertise across all product types.

“It is widely accepted that today's retailer goes beyond a carpet shop to become a flooring specialist,” says Neil Valentine of Furlong. “We have not only kept pace but helped drive that change to give retailers what they need to secure a successful sale for every consumer that comes through the door.”

And Furlong's carpet and hard flooring stands at Harrogate was busy in every sense – full of new launches and upgrades, and full of visitors. “Quite literally people have been queueing see us on the stand – we have been absolutely rammed out,” said Neil.

The launch of luxury, soft-touch Eminence and Vivace were key features and the visitors were also keen to see the modern new colour set for popular Trident Heathers. Charme and Duchesse have now been launched in cut lengths at 4 and 5m and there is also a lot of new display stands ready to ship for many ranges.

“Of course it is essential to ensure that you have exactly the right ranges that retailers want, but is equally important to guarantee you can get them there when the retailer wants them,” said Neil. “We have demonstrated our total commitment to achieving the highest levels of service and will continue to invest in the infrastructure that our customers can rely on.”

Furlong’s smooth flooring brands Natural Solutions (see page 36) and Design Elements cushion flooring have also added to the offer to create a one-stop shop for retail flooring specialists.

T 01772 696787 • www.furlongflooring.co.uk

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MasterPiece Smarter systems in the home

MasterPiece measures up to the needs of retailers for the core tasks of estimating and planning flooring installations but it sets itself apart with its latest advanced costing and selling tools that have been added in the last year.

“The MasterPiece system is relied on across the country to streamline the standard tasks retailers do every day,” said Charles Pearson. “But we have been keen to develop tools that support the sales process better.

These extra tools are a flexible set of features that can be configured in or out according to the retailers requirements, for example: taking customers digital signatures on screen; adding terms and conditions to invoices; adding product brochures or care instructions to a quotation, a screen to review with the customer what will be supplied/re-used for each room and who is responsible for remove and uplift, etc.

Then there are some clever automations to speed the costing process and ensure all users cost up jobs consistently, for example: calculating the amount of trim or underlay according to the pack size which is sold and calculating how many tubs of adhesive are required based on room net area, automatically charging for stairway complexity, for example, per winder or bullnose.

“There are lots of features like this that we can configure in to make life easier by tailoring them to the way the individual retailer works,” says Charles. “The key thing is that we have the flexibility to make the system work just the way you work, so that you can focus on the customer rather than burying yourself in the technical details of the job!”

T 01737 355831 www.masterpiece-system.com

Charles Pearson (right) was the recipient of a prestigious Gold award from the Flooring Innovatin Awards 2018

Dandy Mats and much more

Dandy by William Armes is undoubtedly the nation's favourite mat supplier and the company is keen to promote that popularity across a wider range of products that retailers can rely on for added sales.

Machine washable non-slip Dandy mats in tufted polypropylene with latex backing such as the market leading Kilkis and los and the Washamat backed cotton door mats are big sellers across the UK. The company came to Harrogate for the first time in a decade to give flooring retailers the chance to win more of that business away from homeware, hardware and DIY outlets – as an impulse sale or as an add-on to any existing floor sale.

New point-of-sale stands and marketing received a warm welcome from visitors and are available from October.

But the William Armes portfolio is wide and the company’s presentation at the show featured strongly their growing presence in the mainstream rug market. “We have a lot to offer to retailers who want an easy, risk free range of rugs with all the reliability and profitability of our famous mats,” said sales manager Andrew McKeand.

The Linea rug (pictured top right) range in natural stripes and rainbow colours is made in machine washable polypropylene as mats, area rugs and runners and has proven hugely popular since its launch two years ago. Three bright new designs were added to the portfolio at the show in lime green, pink and plum.

Another interesting rug development was a display box of Splendour, plain rugs sold in association with Associated Weavers made from their hugely popular iSense polyamide yarn.

Finally, the company proved its versatility in mats by showing its outdoor rubber products including a walkway that was pieced together like a jigsaw.

T 01787 372988 • www.william-armes.co.uk

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Karndean Designflooring

Stunning style

One of the most stunning displays in Harrogate this year was the showcase stand of Karndean Designflooring, which presented an inspirational series of roomsets and new contemporary designs.

Front of house was a new range of eye-catching Victoriana designs being previewed here for launch later in the year – Montpellier in classic style, Clifton with stars and squares, geometric Lansdown and the bold, colourful approach of Mayfair.

Parked in pride of place at the Harrogate exhibition was a replica of the Karndean van originally used in the 70s

“There is a strong trend for this Victorian style as a feature floor,” says Miriam Hall, senior retail marketing executive at Karndean Designflooring. “This is a bold design collection – the colour palette and design combinations have been created to help interior decorators make a statement in their spaces. And these new ranges are really getting noticed at the show!”

The other presentations on the stand showed what a busy year Karndean Designflooring has had in 2018.

The company is extending its sophisticated Art Select wood collection with 14 new designs, including French oak, hickory and American chestnut. Responding to modern market trends, these designs are offered in an extra-large plank (56” x 9”) and there are more parquet options including a longer parquet format which can be used in different laying patterns such as herringbone, and also with a more matte finish.

Full of charm and character, Karndean’s Art Select wood collection is recognised for featuring the most beautiful and authentic wood effects, with bevelled edges and realistic handcrafted embosses.

Four new French oak designs - Prairie Oak, Glacier Oak, Mountain Oak and Savannah Oak – now offer an extended range of hues including gentle beige, cool grey and warm honey tones to blend seamlessly into décor styles from traditional country to modern industrial.

“This is a bold design collection – the colour palette and design combinations have been created to help interior decorators make a statement in their spaces.”

“Full of charm and character, Karndean’s Art Select wood collection is recognised for featuring the most beautiful and authentic wood effects,” Its popular Knight Tile collection has added 15 new contemporary designs including eight wood, three stone and four exclusive smaller plank designs. Knight Tile is a versatile, family friendly collection and the new entrants include popular light oaks, Scandi pines, contemporary greys, and a modern slate tile.

Karndean Designflooring is also expanding its stylish Opus collection with six new modern and contemporary hues including limed oak wood, shuttered concrete and limestone designs.

Designed for home decorators looking for a sophisticated floor in a large plank (48” x 9”) and tile (18” x 24”) design, Opus also welcomes two exclusive (18” x 3”) small ‘herringbone’ tile designs for the first time.

T 01386 820100 • www.karndean.com

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Stairrods

Always innovating

There is always a buzz about the Stairrods stand at the Flooring Show as fitters find out what the company's latest idea is to transform flooring installations into an art form and this year was no exception.

Bendy Bull Stair Nosing It was announced at the show that Stairrods was a well deserved winner of an Innovation Gold Award for their Bendy Bull stair nosing product which took centre stage at Harrogate and still excites huge interest after its launch last year – the easy to install flexible nosings create a superb, professional result on staircases with curved edges.

“This makes even a small installation look stunning and enthusiasm for the product continues to grow and build momentum, both in the UK and increasingly in export markets – we have someone out in the US right now getting a lot of interest from installers,” says John Raine of Stairrods.

Premier Trim Inlays The newest idea on show at their stand is the range of Premier Trims Inlays which can transform the borders of LVT installations in some style. The inlay strips of 3.3 mm wide and 2.4 mm deep and come in four finishes – chrome, brushed chrome, nickel and satin nickel – and are glued into position.

“This makes even a small installation look stunning and enthusiasm for the product continues to grow and build momentum”

Premier Trim Matwell The new Premier Trim Matwell was also attracting attention following its launch earlier this year. The Matwell is a 5mm and 8mm profile that can be cut to size to accommodate any mat and is designed to simply stick down on any hard flooring surface.

Slim-D and Slim-Z Trim Stairrods says these new slim profile door bars are the narrowest in the world to create a stylish, discrete join in doorways. The Slim D profile engages with the gripper to give a solid fix to the floor, allowing the gripper to take the strain while the trim sits pretty over the top. Available in D and Z profiles, these trims are available in a full range of 10 finishes.

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“After 34 years in the trade, coming up with every kind of idea for flooring installation, it is great to get the recognition from the Flooring Innovation Awards” John Raine is pictured receiving his Innovation Gold Award from Flooring Innovations Award judge Bridgette Kelly.

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Cormar Carpet Co. Identity parade

Cormar’s brand new look and identity was the ‘star of the show’ at this year’s Flooring Show in Harrogate.

With its bigger than ever stand, visitors got their first chance to see the company’s new branding – the first in over of a quarter of a century – as well as its award winning online trade portal.

Cormar expanded its presence into an adjacent space which was dedicated to demonstrating its recently updated online trade portal (pictured below). Featuring live demos, retailers had the opportunity to meet members of staff to discuss how it can work for their business.

The recently introduced Apollo Comfort range enjoyed the spotlight. A new, softer Excellon polypropylene fibre carpet that brings a premium feel to an affordably priced range, has a palette of 12 on trend shades, featuring tonal grey and beige. It is bleach cleanable, stain resistant and includes a 10 year stain and wear guarantee.

Also on display was the refreshed and updated Home Counties Plains collection containing 18 contemporary neutral hues. Made from 80% pure new wool, 10% tuftbond and 10% polypropylene, the range is available in two weights – 42oz and 50oz.

T 01204 881234

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Kenburn Carpet Crusher Added-value environmentalism

Kenburn’s award winning carpet crushers are not just a cost-saving environmental solution, they have real consumer appeal that can add value to a retailer’s business.

“We are increasingly dealing with retailers who make a commercial benefit from their zero-to-landfill policy,” says Kenburn’s Simon Wells. “These retailers are able to tell their customers that they recycle all their waste when their competitors don't and this is getting real approval in the marketplace from consumers who are becoming more conscious about environmental issues”.

And for around 25 pence per square metre, recycling new and uplifted carpet and underlay waste makes financial sense as it costs less than landfill and improved sales conversion rates are guaranteed.

Kenburn are happy to arrange free-of-charge, no obligation, waste surveys.

T 01727 844988 www.kenburn.co.uk

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NEWS NICF Carpet Fitter of the Year Survival of the fittest!

John Wright has achieved the ultimate accolade in flooring installation the winner of the 2018 Carpet Fitter of the Year award after a sensational two-day final at the Flooring Show in Harrogate.

Judge Ian James congratulated all the winners and commented: “Carpet Fitter of the Year is a fantastic way for carpet fitters to showcase their talents and to engage in a little bit of healthy competition. It's fantastic how the competition brings fitters together.”

Winner John Wright has been a carpet fitter for 27 years, starting at Allied Carpets when he was 16. “The moment I walked into the first house, I actually found a job I love, and I feel as passionate now as I did then,” he said.

Winner John Wright is pictured (front right) with the award and a £2,000 cheque alongside judge Ian James (centre) and the five other finalists.

The finalists

Here are the six finalists who impressed the judges: • Darren Ash from Alfrick, Worcestershire • Dan Evans from Huntingdon, Cambridgshire • Dan Jones from Telford, West Midlands • Jamie Nelson from Kirkcolm, Wigtownshire • Tony Newall from Coatbridge, Lanarkshire • John Wright from Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire (Winner)

“Since then I've done my best to keep up to date with all training and product knowledge. Since joining the NICF it has given me even more passion to learn and provide the exceptional service that our trade truly can offer,” said John, whose son Cameron is also an NICF trainee fitter.

The entry form for the 2019 competition is already online.

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Connecting to innovation at Domotex Preparations for Domotex 2019 (11–14 January) are well in hand, and judging by the high number of exhibitor registrations received so far, it is going to be a successful show indeed.

Many of the exhibitors are currently working on the finer details of their showcases, eager to put their best foot forward when they present their product innovations in January. The keynote theme for Domotex 2019 is “Create’N’Connect” – a bold statement that puts the spotlight on the current connectivity megatrend. Connectedness is an important aspect of flooring in the sense that floors are unifying, connecting elements of room design. Floors and flooring provide the very foundation for the rooms in which we live and work. Domotex mirrors this. It is a global platform where visitors and exhibitors can meet up and – in the words of the lead theme – Create’N’Connect and ultimately spark new cooperative ventures.

Among the visitors who regularly attend Domotex to keep up with the latest trends and make new contacts are two young rug dealers, Anna Wahdat and Katrin ten Eikelder. Both are women working in a traditionally male profession and both come from families in the rug trade. With their labels, On the Rugs and The Knots, they are bringing innovation and freshness to the Oriental rug business and successfully opening up new target markets in the process. Both use the Internet and social media a lot more than most traditional sellers of carpets, and both are more intuitive in their selection of collections. Neither has a large rug showroom, preferring instead to focus on matters of quality, such as natural materials, sustainability, fair trade, and originality.

For all the points they have in common, the two women have chosen very different, highly individual paths in life. Anna Wahdat grew up around carpets and rugs and developed a liking for interior design from a very young age. Her father and uncle are from Afghanistan and have had a business selling hand-knotted oriental rugs in Hamburg’s historic Speicherstadt warehouse district for nearly 40 years. As children, she and her sisters would often play among the stacks of rugs in the family’s showroom. Later, while on parental leave, Anna began putting together her own collection, carefully selecting individual pieces from among the same stacks. In 2015, with this collection of personal favorites in hand, she established her label, On the Rugs. www.domotex.de from The Stocklists

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Recycling success gets the gold

Carpet Recycling UK’s significant achievements in finding new uses for waste carpet have been recognised with an Innovation Gold Award for Landfill Diversion in the Environmental Category of the National Flooring Innovations Awards 2018.

Supported by The Stocklists magazine, the awards celebrate products and services that are genuinely new and exceptional within the flooring sector.

Set up in 2008 by industry leaders, CRUK has inspired and facilitated the diversion of one million tonnes of waste carpet in its first decade – equivalent to approximately 400m2 of carpet or 57,000 football pitches.

The not-for-profit association works with the supply chain to develop viable and sustainable solutions for the 400,000 tonnes of carpet waste that arise annually in the UK. CRUK has helped to increase landfill diversion of carpets from 2% to 42% (168,000 tonnes) over the last ten years. Its goal is 60% landfill diversion by 2020.

“We are delighted to have been recognised by the flooring industry with this Gold Award for Environmental Innovation. It is particularly important as we celebrate our tenth year of continuous increase in landfill diversion of carpets to recycling and energy recovery,” says CRUK Director Laurance Bird.

“It’s a major achievement, which has led to a million tonnes less carpet burdening landfills. Innovation is seen in all leading flooring businesses as creative teams strive for sustainability, and reap the rewards of success.”

Thanking the industry for its support, Laurance adds: “All this would not have been possible without the on-going commitment and strong backing from our core funders and members. Their dedication has paid off in

Laurence Bird and Marie Rhodes (left) are presented with the prestigious Innovation Gold Award by Bridgette Kelly of the Flooring Innovation Awards judging panel. changing the perception of carpet waste to a valuable raw material resource that can be given a ‘second life’ in a variety of new reuse, recycling and energy recovery outlets.”

Carpet Recycling UK’s core funders are Cormar Carpets, Lifestyle Floors/Headlam, Brintons Carpets, DESSO, ege, Milliken, and Balsan.

Enquiries are welcomed from all types of organisations interested in finding new outlets for their waste carpet with potential savings on disposal costs.

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Original rugs with wilton appeal

Louis de Poortere is set to launch brand-new Original Wilton Rugs, a hand-finished collection available in three qualities and 16 sizes from stock.

Tempting homeowners with Richelieu Velours in 40 colours and President in 16 colours, Louis de Poortere is offering three different edge finishes on these traditionallymade rugs in Leather, Carved and Fantasy.

Alan Russell, sales director, Louis de Poortere: “Wilton will always stand for a high-quality carpet, giving a luxurious velour look that feels sumptuous and indulgent. We’ve taken this unmistakable quality and made it available in a broad range of beautiful colours and finishes, available in sizes to fit any room.”

In shades from the palest cream through powerful shades of zest and ruby into rich black and autumn browns, Original Wilton Rugs are crafted from 100% wool in Richelieu Velours (14mm pile) and President (17.5mm) pile.

“The Original Wilton Rug collection is set to offer homeowners a really high-end feel straight off the loom. With a huge amount of choice and three different edge finishes, the depth is quite extraordinary” Adding further choice are designs from the jacquard flat-woven Haute Couture collection which are also part of Original Wilton Rugs, bringing 14 stunning designs in 10 sizes from stock. Woven in 100% wool or wool/cotton or polyester/nylon the Haute Couture rugs come with a smart blind finishing and add some fabulous design highlights to the collection.

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The wool flooring industry gathered at The Flooring Show in Harrogate to receive recognition at the third Campaign for Wool Carpet and Rug Awards.

The Campaign for Wool Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales, established the Awards in 2016 to highlight the diversity and breadth of quality in design, production, innovation and marketing across the carpet and rug sector. This year’s awards clearly demonstrated the excellence of British brands manufacturing in the UK. There were over one hundred entries for twelve categories including some publication sponsored awards, which link the competition winners to consumer homes and interiors titles.

RESIDENTIAL - WOVEN Winner Ulster Carpets - Mineral Alchemy Finalist Grosvenor Wilton - Adams Jet Second Ayka Design - Fluffy Ice Blue RESIDENTIAL - FLATWEAVE Winner Roger Oates Design - Abigail Ahern Collection Finalist Crucial Trading - Wool Alpine Second Alternative Flooring - Wool Iconic Stripe Simone RESIDENTIAL - TUFTED Winner Gaskell Wool Rich - Rusticana Original Hard Maple Finalist Brockway Carpets - Lakeland Herdwick Second Ulster Carpets - Rustik RESIDENTIAL - CREATIVE MARKETING INITIATIVE Winner Crucial Trading - Mini Consultation Display Finalist Alternative Flooring - Make me a rug INNOVATION - AWARD FOR INNOVATION IN WOOL CARPET OR RUG Winner Deirdre Dyson Exclusive Carpets & Rugs - Skyscape Finalist Flock Living - Sinclair Second Alternative Flooring - Barefoot Quartz Citrine, Smoky, and Rock wool carpets

Heather Golden from Homes & Antiques magazine presents the award for Rug Design of the Year.

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COMMERCIAL - WOVEN CARPET DESIGN INSTALLATION OF THE YEAR Winner Ulster Carpets - Grand Central Hotel, Belfast Finalist Brintons Carpets - Victoria Palace Theatre, London DESIGN SECTOR - DESIGNER COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR Winner Brintons Carpets - Timorous Beasties Craigend Collection Finalist Roger Oates Design - Abigail Ahern Collection Second Adam Carpets - Little Greene DESIGN SECTOR - HAND KNOTTED RUG AWARD Winner The Rug Company - Deltille Finalist Deirdre Dyson Exclusive Carpets & Rugs - Skyscape Second Amy Kent Bespoke Rugs - Pivot

HOMES & ANTIQUES - RUG DESIGN OF THE YEAR Winner Alternative Flooring - Octagons, Squares & Diamonds Finalist Style Library - Sanderson Rugs Rose & Peony - Cerise Second Flair Rugs - Saffron COUNTRY HOMES & INTERIORS - BEST USE OF TEXTURE AND PATTERN FOR THE MODERN COUNTRY HOME Winner Roger Oates Design - Shetland Dart - Flatweave Floorcovering Finalist Fleetwood Fox - Brenzett Colour 3 Second Style Library - Scion - Baja in Marine HALL OF FAME AWARD Winner Martin Curtis - Wool Carpet Focus Group

BRITISH WOOL CARPET AWARD Winner Brockway Carpets - Rare Breeds Elite Finalist Wools of Cumbria Carpets Graphite Loop Second Adam Carpets - Pure Brit Supreme HOMES & GARDENS - AWARD FOR DESIGN INNOVATION Winner Alternative Flooring - Barefoot Quartz Citrine, Smoky, and Rock Finalist Style Library - Morris & Co Seaweed in Ink Second Alternative Flooring - Wool Iconic Stripe Simone

Martin Curtis, Chairman of the Wool Carpet Focus Group accepts the Hall of Fame Award.

Awards samples on display in the Trends Gallery at The Flooring Show.

Peter Ackroyd, COO of The Campaign for Wool closes the Awards Ceremony.

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Roger Oates Design – winner of the Country Homes & Interiors Award – Shetland Dart Flatweave Floorcovering

Alternative Flooring – winner of the Homes & Antiques Rug Design of the Year Award – Authentic Lucienne, Octagons, Squares & Diamonds

Roger Oates Design – winner of the Residential Flatweave Award – Abigail Ahern Collection

Brintons Carpets – winner of the Designer Collaboration of the Year Award – Timorous Beasties Craigend Collection

Brockway Carpets – winner of the British Wool Carpet Award – Rare Breeds Elite

Crucial Trading – winner of the Creative Marketing Initiative Award – Mini Consultation Display

The Rug Company – winner of the Hand Knotted Rug Award – Deltille Alternative Flooring – winner of the Homes & Gardes Award for Design Innovation – Barefoot Quartz Citrine, Smoky & Rock wool carpets

Gaskell Wool Rich – winner of the Residential Tufted Award – Rusticana Original Hard Maple

Ulster Carpets – winner of the Commercial Woven Carpet Design Installation of the Year – Grand Central Hotel, Belfast

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Deirdre Dyson Exclusive Carpets & Rugs – winner of the Award for Innovation in Wool Carpet or Rug – Skyscape

Ulster Carpets – winner of the Residential Woven Award – Mineral Alchemy

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Woolabilities - selling benefits Wool carpets are close to the heart of the UK consumer but with increasing competition from synthetic fibres, wool has to work a little harder to promote the “woolabilities” that make it so special. Here’s our ‘Wool Workshop’ - a selling aid to help to trade consumers up to premium products by selling the benefits of natural fibre.

SAFE

PRACTICAL Strong and Resilient – Wool carpet will provide superior performance over many years as it can offer unique resilience and long lasting durability. The natural crimp of wool offers valuable ‘bounce-back’ so that pile compression is resisted and the effects of tracking and shading are reduced – maintaining good appearance over many years.

Easy care – Wool is a natural fibre that has an inbuilt resistance to soiling due to its natural oils and its outer surface of microscopic scales and as a result additional anti-soil treatments are not necessary. Simply vacuuming the carpet will keep it looking good and whilst wool initially repels spills, prompt and complete blotting with white paper towels or an absorbent cloth is advised and will address many household spillages.

COMFORT Soft and Warm – Wool carpet adds luxurious underfoot comfort and warmth to the home and acts as an insulator improving heat retention and energy efficiency.

Peace and Quiet – Wool carpet absorbs sound and cushions the home against echo and room to room noise transfer.

DURABLE

SAFETY Fire Retardant – Wool is naturally fire resistant, has a slow ignition rate and tests show that it is self extinguishing within seconds. It meets many safety regulations without additional treatments and is favoured in contract locations for this reason.

Fall Friendly – Carpet cushions and so provides a softer floor which protects against serious injury in falls by the very young or the elderly.

INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT Indoor Environment – As a natural ‘smart’ fibre with a complex physical and chemical structure, wool helps to create a balanced atmosphere in the home. It breathes and absorbs humidity in the air, releasing it when the atmosphere becomes dry and helps improve air quality by absorbing airborne toxins in indoor air.

Anti–allergy – The minute scales on the fibre’s surface will hold fine dust until vacuumed which helps to reduce floating particulate in the atmosphere. Wool does not give off harmful emissions or promote the growth of bacteria and wool is not a food source for dust mites.

EASY-CARE

ECO/ENVIRONMENTAL Natural and Sustainable – Grown on sheep, which graze freely, wool is both 100% natural and fully sustainable. As shearing is a necessary part of animal husbandry this means that every year there is a fresh supply of wool available for the carpet manufacturing industry.

Energy Efficient – Wool is energy efficient in the home and also in carpet production.

Biodegradable – Wool fibre is biodegradable in soil and will produce nitrogen, sulphur, carbon dioxide and water which are all plant nutrients.

Environmentally Assessed – Wool is an environmentally responsible fibre that has been measured in terms of its ecological impact. A Life Cycle Analysis study carried out by Leeds University to ISO 14040 standard for British Wool concludes that it compares favourably when measured against man-made fibres.

THE BEST CARPET WOOL

COMFORT

Wool carpets have a historic reputation for quality because as a fibre it is known to withstand pressure and have excellent appearance retention properties. The best wool for carpet production is ‘strong’ wool and this is grown on sheep breeds found in Britain and New Zealand. Most carpets will contain both British Wool and New Zealand Wool because British Wool is more bulky and resilient and offers texture and unique heathery shades to carpet, whilst New Zealand wool is softer and whiter and particularly good for plain, lighter shaded ranges. Combining the two within a blend for carpet yarn gives manufacturers the perfect qualities for carpet.

100% wool or 80/20 – 80/10/10 wool rich Wool has yet to be matched by any man-made fibre; it has superior strength and does not need other fibres to improve its performance. However manufacturers choose to use synthetic fibres within the yarn blend for a number of reasons. These include fibre flexibility, dyeing, heat setting, stain resistance, durability and cost. These wool rich compositions offer industry standard carpets which will perform well in the home.

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Wool Week 2018 - October 8-21 The careability campaign

The Campaign for Wool’s annual Wool Week will mark its ninth year with an extended programme of events and interactive consumer moments from the 8th – 21st October. The week will celebrate retailer collaborations and educate consumers around the Careability of wool, dispelling the myths, through stain removal, washing, drying and general care, highlighting that the purchase of wool products is an investment that will stand the test of time and looks as good as the day it was bought.

LIVE IN COVENT GARDEN!

During Wool Week 2018 Wool Care, an interactive pop-up will be live in Covent Garden, London, on 11th and 12th October.

The installation will consist of two 20ft long and 8ft wide containers, decked with wool-covered furniture, carpets and garments, and fitted with AEG washing machines showcasing how easy wool is to care for in a captivating way. The containers will highlight the versatility and innovative ways in which wool is used across different industries and applications.

Wool Week marks its ninth year with a message of Careability, at an immersive installation in Covent Garden

Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with retailers and industry experts through a Meet the Wool Gurus series, a line-up of activities, demonstrations and initiatives designed to inspire and educate on the best ways to care for wool, with guests given wool overalls to wear and encouraged to partake in live art experiences, tackling common stains found in the home from coffee to red wine.

CAMPAIGNING FOR WOOL

The Campaign for Wool was launched in 2010 to educate consumers about the benefits of wool, promote wool-rich products to a national audience and help to support and grow the wool industry. Run by a coalition of industry groups convened by HRH The Prince of Wales, the Campaign works to engage consumers through exciting fashion, interiors, artisan and design lead activities centering around Wool Week each year.

The Campaign for Wool is jointly funded by some of the largest woolgrower organisations in the world. Key nation partners include the British Wool Marketing Board, Australian Wool Innovation/The Woolmark Company, Cape Wools South Africa and Campaign for Wool New Zealand.

Keep up to date with the latest programme for Wool Week at www.campaignforwool.org

Vitronic Berber by Kingsmead

Celebrating 9th year as a Kingsmead Carpets classic,Vitronic Berber has been a staple range within Kingsmead’s wool carpet portfolio, enjoying huge success over the years,has had an infusion with 6 new carpet colours – offering a choice of 12 home furnishing shades.The British wool branded carpet range is manufactured in two pile weights 40oz and 50oz in 4 and 5 metre wide – giving a comprehensive choice of options for the home.

With a palette of Berber flex shades including new tones such as Fallow, Hayseed and Frost as well as retaining a few firm favourites.Vitronic Berber is made from 80% British wool and 20% polypropylene.

Brockway’s Dimensions range offers a luxurious cut pile which cushions underfoot. Made from 80% wool, 10% nylon and 10% polyester meltbond, Dimensions is perfect for a busy family home.Available in 4m and 5m, as well as 24 vibrant shades, Dimensions colour clarity is due to the exceptional white wool it is made from. Priding itself on its wool-rich ethos, Brockway ensures only the highest standard wool is used to manufacture its carpets.

T 01827 831 424

T 01562 828200 www.brockway.co.uk

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Dimensions Periwinkle by Brockway

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Design It by Hugh Mackay Carpets

Hugh Mackay’s Design It feature is targeted at the residential and contract sector alike and offers flexibility in interior design and deadlines. With a standard lead time of 6 weeks, hundreds of designs to choose from and a selection of 6 specially formulated colour palettes, (5 being 80% wool & 20% nylon, 1 being 100% undyed wool), you can create a luxury carpet and unique style in no time at all. Your woven Axminster carpet can be created in a variety of qualities with standard specs between 7 and 10 row, with the option for 6, 11, and 12 row available too. Once designed, you can view your carpet in a 3D room setting to ensure a perfect finish.

T 01429 892555

www.hughmackay.co.uk

Tudor Twist by Victoria Carpets

Shown here is Tudor Twist Plum Pudding – a 80% wool cut pile twist, made in 4 & 5m widths and in 40, 50, 60oz weights.

There are 26 solid and heathered subtle tones and 16 bold statement solid shades, with 6 coordinating 100% wool loop stripes (4m only).

T 01562 749300

www.victoriacarpets.com

Home Counties by Cormar Carpets

New Wool Snug from Crucial Trading

Cormar’s latest wool twist is the revamped Home Counties Plains range. With nine brand new colours – increasing the total offering to 18 – it includes fashionable shades such as Italian Stone (as pictured) and Quartz.

Crucial Trading continuously creates new floor covering designs. Wool Snug is the latest addition to the wool collection - a deeply luxurious and softly textured pattern made from 100% wool. The varying weave of the pile gives a pebbly look, providing fabulous contrast as well as comfort. Available in six beautiful neutral tones, this floor covering will sit comfortably in all styles of home.

Made from 80% pure new wool, 10% tuftbond and 10% polypropylene, Home Counties Plains is a premier quality tenth gauge carpet in two pile weights (42oz and 50oz), making it ideal for high traffic areas such as stairways and hallways.

T 01562 743 747 www.crucial-trading.com

T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

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Cosmopolitan by Cavalier Carpets

Casablanca by Thomas Witter

3 is the new 2, Icon is a unique 1/8th gauge, 3ply twist manufactured in the UK, using super strong New Zealand yarns.

In a 50oz quality designed to offer defined texture whilst maintaining extra heavy domestic performance.

Of all the carpets in all the world…you gotta’ pick this one!

Welcome to Casablanca Berber, Thomas Witter’s latest range of quality carpets made from 100% British Wool. This wool loop spectacular is available in two designs with a colour palette spanning carefully selected options, this carpet will certainly have you looking this way.

Available in 4m and 5m widths, with 14 ‘on-trend’ colourways, Icon comes with all the benefits of Cavalier’s ‘Woolabilities’ features and the assurance of a 20 year wear warranty.

Icon has won a 2018 Gold Flooring Innovation Award.

T 01429 892555 www.thomaswitter.com

T 01254 268 000 www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

Wool Wiggle and Jiggle by Alternative Flooring

Perpetual Textures by Brintons

Two wool designs inspired by dance that partner each other perfectly. Wool Jiggle is a lively geometric accompanied by Wiggle, a jazzy zig zag pattern. Natural colourways recall famous dances - Boogie, Jive, Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, Leroc, Charleston, Swing and shown here is Wool Jiggle Balboa. These tufted carpets work well in any interior but would look stunning as a bound or whipped stair runner. 100% Wool.

Available in 4 and 5m widths.

T01264 335111 www.alternativeflooring.com from The Stocklists

Brintons Perpetual Textures carpets offer an exciting alternative to a plain with eight subtle geometric patterns in varying shades of grey (Celestial Cord pictured). Jodie Hatton, Creative Designer for Brintons says: “By creating them in a discreet tonal colour palette, a modern twist has been given to these nostalgic designs.” Woven using the famous 80% wool/20% nylon blend (pioneered by Brintons) these carpets are luxurious to touch yet hard-wearing so they will look great for longer.

T 01562 748000 www.brintons.co.uk

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Luna by Kersaint Cobb

The distinctive Luna range from Kersaint Cobb is manufactured from 70% undyed wool and 30% goat hair and is available in 6 colours ranging from a biscuit cream to a silvery grey – Seashell is shown in the photograph.

Esprit Nouveau by Penthouse

A beautiful luxury 1/10” gauge cut pile wool blend carpet, lovingly crafted by Penthouse here in the UK.

Luna is made 5m wide and rated for heavy domestic use.

Esprit Nouveau comes in both 4m and 5m widths, in eighteen exquisite shades with a choice of three weights; 50oz, 60oz and a very special 75oz for the most discerning of homeowners.

T 01675 430 430 www.kersaintcobb.co.uk

T 01706 341231 www.penthousecarpets.co.uk

Hoxton/Primrose Hill by Telenzo Carpets

Brontë Saxony/Velvet by Brontë Carpets

Hoxton & Primrose Hill are both a fabulous two-tone, high-low bouclé design. Hoxton is easy to the eye and delivers in both texture and pattern.

Brontë Saxony/Velvet is a high quality 100% Wool range that is available in 11 different pile weights. The range offers 60 standard colours (shown here in Damson) or customers can choose any custom colour via a special dye service. Brontë manufacture ANY width from 0.5m up to an incredible 12m wide with no joins/no waste and can even make to plan shapes to further reduce waste.

Primrose Hill is a classic take on a stripe to provide that premium look. Both these qualities are produced from the highest quality 3-ply 100% New Zealand wool, suitable for every room. Hoxton & Primrose Hill are available in two widths each with 6 colours making a total of 12 which includes one in a spectacular four colour tone option.

T 01282 862736 www.brontecarpets.co.uk

T 01422 374417 www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.u

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Himalaya Carpets

Himalaya Carpets UK manufactures all of its collections in wool.

In creating the best carpets using the best fibre for discerning home owners, this allows Himalaya to focus on innovation, colour and textile throughout the development process from conception to the floor.

Royal Charter by Abingdon

Proving that advancements in technology to produce finer and softer carpets is not confined to man-made fibre products alone, both Balmoral and Royal Charter deliver British Wool comfort and resilience at its very best. Using the latest in manufacturing techniques, both collections are not only the softest wool carpets to come from this leading UK brand, they also deliver better colour definition in a cleaner, velvet finish.

The company is building a network of premium retailers, interior designers and contractors who believe in this concept and its wool based strategy. A bespoke distribution hub in Preston with high stock levels allows delivery within 3/5 working days to the U.K. and Ireland

Balmoral and Royal Charter utilise Meltbond for improved performance and a finer point finish and are available in two qualities, 40oz and 50 oz, in multiple width options.

T 07449 239 139 www.himalayacarpets.com

T 01274 655662 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

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Pinstripe, Deckchair and Panache by Adam Carpets

Adam has launched three sensational new ranges of bold stripes – Pinstripe, Deckchair and Panache – a combination of velvet and twist yarns to create subtle textural effects.

The yarns are dyed and all carpet is made at the Adam factory in Kidderminster and manufactured from premium UK wool.

These ranges are suitable for all areas of the home, including stairs.

T 01562 829966 www.adamcarpets.co.uk

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New display ideas from British Wool

British Wool understands how hard brands have to work to grab consumers' attention in competitive retail environments.

That's why they are supporting manufacturers and retailers with a striking new range of merchandising and displays designed to clearly communicate the benefits of buying British wool.

T 01274 688666 marketing@britishwool.org.uk

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The winners of 2018

Shining through!

A highly successful first year for the Flooring Innovation Awards culminated in presentations at The Flooring Show Harrogate, attracting “Immense Interest” for a scheme designed to recognise the ideas, imagination and innovation that drive the industry forward.

After more than 100 submissions, details of winners in 11 categories were announced and there were special presentations to the "Innovation Gold" winners in each category at the show by the head of the independent panel of judges, Bridgette Kelly.

“We were delighted that the show turned into such a celebration of innovative achievements across the industry,” said Bridgette. “I think we achieved the objective of highlighting what is really new and interesting in the flooring sector in a competitive market where it is not easy to invest in innovation but it is essential to keep moving forward.”

Chris Moffatt, chairman of SMG and one of the trade judges, commented: “I was honoured to be invited to be one of the judges and from the positive comments I have received, it does appear that the award initiative attracted immense interest within the industry.”

Sure enough, the stars were out in Harrogate with many of the successful exhibitors incorporating the prestigious star -shaped award into their standard displays and marketing material.

“the award initiative attracted immense interest within the industry”

The National Flooring Innovation Awards were sponsored by The Stocklists magazine and designed to be different from the usual ranked prize schemes, setting out to identify products and services that are genuinely new and exceptional.

Judging took place during August and the Gold awards were decided just before The Flooring Show by the independent panel of judges which included leading industry figures: Chris Moffat of SMG; Martin West, ex-Kingsmead and now MD of William Armes; Deborah Barker, editor-in-chief of Homes & Gardens and 25 Beautiful Homes; wool campaigner Bridgette Kelly and David Spragg, editorial director of The Stocklists magazine.

In our magazine next month, we will focus on the 11 top winners who received the Innovation Gold accolade.

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1. MAN-MADE CARPETS Invictus Aquarius Collection from Associated Weavers Made in Heaven by Balta Silken Velvet by Westex # Gold Winner Stainfree Twist from Abingdon Carpets 2. NATURAL CARPETS Spirit Collection by Bond Worth Icon by Cavalier Carpets # Gold Winner Sisool Rock from Crucial Trading Alaya from Axminster Carpets 3. SMOOTHS Regent Crown from Adore Cantata from Altro Kenko from Granorte # Gold Winner Camden by Lifestyle Floors PRO-TEK WPC by PRO-TEK 4. UNDERLAY Cloud 9 Eco Cushion by Ball & Young # Gold Winner Natrulay from Texfelt Wood’s Good Eco Gold Underlay by V4 Wood Flooring Tredaire Palladium from Interfloor 5. ACCESSORIES Aluminium Q range from Quantum Flooring Bendybull from Stairrods # Gold Winner Recliner Glides from Stroolmount X7 PET from SEBO 6. INSTALLATION PRODUCTS Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS from F Ball Pro-Screed Gold from Floorwise Repair Adhesive from Fix-A-Floor NC 112 Turbo from UZIN 7. ENVIRONMENTAL EqoBalance from Beaulieu Landfill diversion by Carpet Recycling UK # Gold Winner Carpet Crusher by Kenburn U-Tack Skirting Tape by UZIN Springbond Underlay from Texfelt 8. MARKETING Re-brand by Cormar Rug Stars by Alternative Flooring Vivendi from Associated Weavers Bring your Home to Life by Brintons Carpets # Gold Winner Augmented Reality App by FloorSwitch 9. SERVICES Carman from Computers For Flooring Trade Portal from Cormar Carpets Masterpiece Cloud by Masterpiece # Gold Winner 10. DESIGN Regent Moderns by Fells Carpets Fusion by Ulster Carpets # Gold Winner Perpetual Textures by Brintons Landscapes by V4 Wood Flooring 11. POINT-OF-SALE Retail POS by British Wool Mini Consultation Table by Crucial Trading # Gold Winner Wood Carousel by Kersaint Cobb Gripperrods Premier POS from Interfloor Check out the winners’ profiles for categories 8-11 in the following pages... see last month’s magazine for categories 1-7.

Next month we focus on Innovation Gold winners!

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WINNERS • CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENTAL Eqo Balance from Beaulieu Yarns EqoBalance is the first biomass-balance PA6-yarn for carpets in which natural renewable resources are used to produce polymers for sustainability plus a reduction of up to 75% in CO2 emissions.

UZIN U-Tack by UZIN U-Tack from UZIN is a superior method of installing skirting compared to solvent-based adhesives.

T +32 56 66 81 91 www.eqobalance.com Landfill diversion by Carpet Recycling UK

INNOVATION GOLD WINNER

The double-sided multi-purpose adhesive tape produces an extremely durable bond and allows you to install skirting, capping and coving easily, quickly and cleanly.

Carpet Recycling UK has diverted nearly one million tonnes of carpet waste from landfill over the past 10 years, working with the supply chain to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for carpet waste

UZIN U-Tack is odourless and solvent-free so there is no explosion risk unlike some solvent-based adhesives. Compared to solvent based adhesive UZIN U-Tack does not produce harmful emissions making it safer for you and your customers when using. It has been awarded EC1 Plus certification providing the highest possible protection against emissions and guarantees excellent indoor air quality.

T 0161 440 8325 www.carpetrecyclinguk.com See also article on page 50

T 01926 436 700 www.uzin.com

Carpet Crusher by Kenburn The Kenburn Carpet Crusher technology compacts new and uplifted carpet and underlay waste which is then collected and recycled into repurposed products or as “waste-to-energy” for cement kilns.

T 01727 844988 www.kenburn.co.uk

Springbond Underlay from Texfelt A new, eco-engineered non-woven underlay product manufactured from a blend of three fibre types which have already been recycled from a number of sources, including PET bottles using Texfelt's state-of-the-art Kytech technology.

T 01274 905411 www.texfelt.co.uk

WINNERS • CATEGORY: MARKETING Vivendi from Associated Weavers Associated Weavers pushed the boundaries of marketing when they dramatically launched the iSense brand in 2014. This year has seen the launch of AW’s new Vivendi brand, supported by a level of marketing never seen before in the industry. And now this successful campaign is already winning awards. www.carpetyourlife.com

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Bring your Home to Life by Brintons Carpets

INNOVATION GOLD WINNER

A stunning, room-size 3D model landscape was built from multiple carpet ranges illustrating the breadth of colour and texture of Brintons’ portfolio. The model was centre-stage at Harrogate in 2017 and led advertising and creative campaigns.

T 0800 505055 www.brintons.net

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WINNERS • CATEGORY: MARKETING Re-brand by Cormar Carpets Award-winning Cormar has upped the game to a whole new level with a fresh design and new digital strategy.

With 70% of carpet consumers searching online before visiting shops, it was time for Cormar to update its’ look, the first time in over 25 years. The new look puts Cormar in prime position to maintain its’ reputation as Britain’s Favourite Carpet Company.

The transformation got underway with extensive research in 2017, followed by a new website in July this year.

Cormar has already started updating its’ 65 strong delivery fleet, while the recent launch of Home Counties Plains marked the first of its’ ranges in the new branding. There’s a new strapline to go with it too – “Making Your Home Just Right,” which can be seen across all sampling, print, POS and online material.

T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

“With over 70% of consumers searching online, it was time for Cormar to update its look”

Rug Stars by Alternative Flooring Alternative Flooring knows the magical power of rugs in transforming spaces. It has now introduced a glittering cast of interior tastemakers to become Rug Stars, in a brand new online section.

Leading designers, stylists and influencers use the fabulous Make Me A Rug online service to create a bespoke design and then show their unique rug in the comfort of their own homes, sharing insider tips in a blog and on social media platforms. It's a great creative idea that brings rugs to life and makes them part of the interior conversation.

T 01264 335111 www.alternativeflooring.com Quirky B Honeycomb Moss rug

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GripperrodsÂŽ Premier Floor Edgings

steel nickel and chrome to suit modern, luxurious interiors.

Counter-top or wall mounted point of sale displays are available for use in-store

For more information please call 01706 238810 or visit from The Stocklists

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WINNERS • CATEGORY: MARKETING Augmented Reality App

by FloorSwitch Ever wanted your own mobile app that gives users the option to view your flooring products in their own homes?

Well now you can with FloorSwitch, an augmented reality mobile application for mobile phones and tablets without the need for any additional hardware. Our technology renders your product directly on top of the existing floor, giving the user a like-for-like, high resolution visual experience of their new floor. For a small monthly fee, your products can display on floors across the country, reaching new customers and driving up sales. Find out why the biggest names in retail are using our technology and how FloorSwitch can benefit your business by contacting us today.

T 0151 3633410 www.floorswitch.com See also advert opposite

FloorSwitch is changing the way your customers buy flooring by letting them instantly sample your product in their homes.

WINNERS • CATEGORY: SERVICES Trade Portal from the Cormar Carpet Company Launched in 2013, Cormar’s market-leading carpet portal was the industry’s first fully integrated online trade web portal.

Today, over 40% of Cormar’s customers use the online portal and this is set to continue to increase. So what are the benefits to Cormar retailers? All retailers get their own, secure dashboard to track & place orders, check stock and manage their account, 24/7. Live, real-time order tracking enables retailers to track orders via any device from desktop to mobile phone. It’s a simple, secure and convenient way of ordering and gives instant access to a host of additional features, including Cormar’s consumer sampling service. It’s free and easy use, so if you’re a Cormar retailer, register today at portal.cormarcarpets.co.uk

T 01204 881234 https://portal.comarcarpets.co.uk/

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Over 40% of Cormar’s customer use the trade portal and this is set to increase

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WINNERS • CATEGORY: SERVICES

Carman from Computers For Flooring A cloud based business management software which is specific to flooring with innovative tools to control stocks, sales process, diary and buying decisions, and give centralised data in real time.

T 0845 8698403 www.computersforflooring.com

MasterPiece Cloud by MasterPiece

INNOVATION GOLD WINNER

MasterPiece offers measurement, planning, costing, and sales support, both in-store and at home, on any platform: Ipad, Android, Windows, or Mac. Commercial variant supports PDF / CAD plans. Tile product sets including Karndean and Amtico are supported.

T 01737 355831 www.masterpiece-system.com

WINNERS • CATEGORY: DESIGN

Perpetual Textures by Brintons A new woven axminster range with eight sophisticated and understated contemporary patterns taking inspiration from natural fibres and textures. Clever texturing techniques including mottles, striés and fades add to the appeal.

T 0800 505055 www.brintons.net See also advert opposite

Landscapes by V4 Wood Flooring This new collection was created around a vision to bring nature inside on an impressive scale using beautiful extra wide boards produced in four colours with hand rendered European Oak. T 01276 859111 www.v4woodflooring.co.uk

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A SMART SOLUTION: Using innovative technology

What makes PRO-TEK™ WPC engineered vinyl flooring so different?

UV Layer

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• Hygienic, anti-scratch wear resistance layer

• Commercial grade for protection from staining and excessive wear

• Exclusive, authentic décor designs that are fade resistant

Luxury Vinyl Top Layer

Award-winning PRO-TEK™ WPC is a ne w innovative type of engineered vinyl flooring for the commercial and residential sectors. Offered in 40 wood and tile-effects, PRO-TEK™ WPC is 100% waterpr oof, has a built -in underlay and offers acoustic performanc e up to 24 db.

Other benefits include:

• Stability layer made from durable virgin vinyl with built in resistance to chipping and dents

Glueless Locking System • For quick and easy installation

Core Structure • WPC waterproof core, providing stability for installations over imperfect floors

Attached Premium IXPE foam Underlay • Acoustic impact sound performance up to 24db

9 A range of colour and décor -matched WPC accessories 9 Less floor preparation and faster installation than a ‘stick down’ 9 Compatible with underfloor heating 9 Phthalate-free and recyclable 9 Can be installed in high humidity, damp areas and over contaminated subfloors 9 Suitable for new homes with anh ydrite calcium sulphate screeds

For more information or to request a presentation of our collections, please contact us: T: 020 3917 5550 E: info@protekflooring.co.uk W: www.pro-tek-flooring.com 66 October 2018

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Perpetual Textures New for 2018 Layered Herringbone

Maze

Bedford

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WINNERS • CATEGORY: DESIGN

Regent Moderns by Fells Carpets Fells have built a unique collection of designs that have captured market attention for their bold creativity.

Regent Moderns is a modern heavy polypropylene wilton with two distinctively different geometric designs.

T 01977 662211 www.fellscarpets.co.uk Fusion by Ulster Carpets INNOVATION GOLD WINNER An impactful range with striking patterns and colourways inspired by rediscovered classics which have been revisited to have a completely modern feel – the chevron “Reverb”, the tweedy “Tones” and the “Sonic” slub yarn design.

T 028 3833 4433 www.ulstercarpets.com WINNERS • CATEGORY: POINT OF SALE

Mini Consultation Table by Crucial Trading

INNOVATION GOLD WINNER

The innovative design of the consultation table creates an inspirational focal point to engage retailers and consumers in creative conversations about flooring, with samples arranged by style, texture or colour immediately to hand.

Wood Carousel

by Kersaint Cobb A unique presentation for wood flooring in an easy-to-use carousel form designed to accommodate a large portfolio of 38 wood products in as small a footprint as possible without sacrificing the size of the samples on display.

T 01675 430 430 www.kersaintcobb.co.uk

www.crucial-trading.com T 01562 743 747 Retail POS by British Wool Designed to promote British Wool carpets and educate consumers, the eye-catching new displays focus on the provenance of wool and use the character of real-life Yorkshire farmer Richard Wilson to add personality to the campaign.

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Gripperrods Premier POS from Interfloor Interfloor's Gripperrods Premier floor edgings are available in modern finishes that will complement the current trends in luxury home accessories.

The range includes a very on-trend brushed steel nickel or an elegant bright chrome which will co-ordinate well with other home accessories, light switches and door handles to ensure a seamless finish. Both finishes are available in five specialist trims designed to provide the perfect solution for all types of materials.

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Flower on Flooring Top quality underlays standing the test of time This month’s feature looks at both recent innovations and long-established products that continue to prove popular with retailers and home owners.

This shows that in spite of the wide choice of underlay options available, manufacturers willing to invest in their product offering can achieve return on investment when meeting the demands of the market.

Texfelt’s Springbond and Natrulay

Texfelt also explains it is taking further advantage of Kytech technology with Springbond, a unique, non-woven underlay, manufactured using a combination of recycled textile fibres and recycled plastic (PET) bottles. This is a timely innovation, with the worldwide concern over the impact of plastic waste and Springbond is also a flooring innovation winner in the environmental category of the F.I.A.

The company states both underlays are designed to provide extra comfort underfoot and are sustainable, lightweight, easy to fit, dust-free alternatives to foam, felt and rubber underlays for both the domestic and contract markets.

Mark of quality

Looking at the role of premium quality underlays, Floorwise managing director Richard Bailey suggests using these as a mark of quality:

“Feel the Difference has established itself as an underlay collection that delivers a premium touch in any installation. Whether Prestige beneath a tartan-patterned woven wilton, or Elegance underneath a luxurious grey twist, there is a quality to make you feel the difference and bring better underfoot comfort and a longer lasting carpet.

“And we’re seeing the underlay mentioned more and more on Facebook by fitters keen to show the standard of their installations, using Feel the Difference as a mark of quality.

“Feel the Difference makes it easy to upsell homeowners to a high-quality underlay. Whether they prefer the look and feel of a traditional sponge rubber waffle in Inspiration, the incredible comfort of recycled PU foam in Elegance, or the excellent support of rubber crumb and felt in Prestige.”

“This is a timely innovation, with the worldwide concern over the impact of plastic waste...”

Environmental credentials

Texfelt, part of the JR Group of companies, has been manufacturing felt underlays in Yorkshire for over 25 years with a proven track record in innovation within the underlay sector.

Its recent, multi-million pound investment in a state-of-the-art Kytech manufacturing system and extensive product R&D, has resulted in two award-winning underlays, Natrulay and Springbond. These next generation products are confirmation of Texfelt’s commitment to innovation and low environmental impact, by using recycled and regenerated materials it has committed to the removal of PU foam from its product range.

Manufactured using Kytech’s Airlay Technology, Natrulay is a non-woven underlay, containing over 70% recycled natural fibres, the company states. It is 100% free from harmful materials, produces no harmful VOCs, is 100% recyclable at the end of its life and is a flooring innovation winner in the Underlay category of the National Flooring Innovation Awards (F.I.A.).

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Feel the Difference from floorwise

“Feel the Difference has established itself as an underlay collection that delivers a premium touch in any installation.”

Carpet&FlooringReview

by Dennis Flower

BUSINESS NEWS Autumn optimism for flooring sales September appears to have started positively for retailers with some recovery in sales towards the end of August – welcome news after a summer in the doldrums during the hot months of June and July when consumers with money to burn put it on their barbecues!

Household goods sales had jumped 4.5% by the end of August which Samuel Tombs from Pantheon Macroeconomics said "was powered by a huge 7.8% month-to-month jump in furniture and lighting sales”.

But it looks like much of the rise was driven by online activity which rose 15% in August for carpet and flooring sales according to the latest figures from Barclaycard while High Street purchases in the same sector fell 3.3%.

Reports from manufacturers interviewed by The Stocklists at The Flooring Show in September suggested momentum was building strongly for the Q4 sales season.

However, commentators are worried that the national news agenda in October and November may cause many consumers to sit on their hands: “ Against a backdrop of heightened political and Brexit uncertainly, many households will be more cautious with their spending,” said Richard Lim of Retail Economics.

Victoria “trading well”

Quoted flooring group Victoria PLC has reported “good progress” over the summer with like-for-like Group revenue up by more than 3% compared to the equivalent period last year.

Tredaire’s Colours Red

Treading on air

Interfloor sales director, Gary Cowley says top-selling Tredaire, which has been on the market for over 50 years, is renowned for its comfort and adding warmth and cosiness to any room, giving an experience akin to “treading on air”. Its reputation means that many retailers recommend it for rooms where homeowners want to create a feeling of luxury, he says.

“Colours Red is a firm favourite with consumers, and when combined with Gripperrods Professional Gripper, is perfect for the top quality finish...”

“Tredaire Colours Red is our top sponge rubber underlay, giving unrivalled performance in terms of underfoot comfort, as well as heat and sound insulation. Its excellent shock absorber properties also help carpets look new for longer.

“Colours Red is a firm favourite with consumers, and when combined with Gripperrods Professional Gripper, is perfect for the top quality finish both our trade customers and their customers demand. Foot testers enhance the in-store experience for consumers, and help retailers to effectively demonstrate the benefits of Colours Red in comparison to other underlays,” Mr Cowley concludes.

For more information

Floorwise Texfelt Interfloor

T 01509 673974 T 01274 905411 T 01706 213131

www.floorwise.co.uk www.texfelt.co.uk www.interfloor.com

The company is keen to emphasis the strength of its approach to the UK market. “Victoria is pleased to advise that its previously announced strategy to use competitive product positioning to drive volume and market share growth in the UK - where the Group has made no acquisitions since October 2016 - is delivering as planned, with like-forlike revenue growth for the period also in excess of 3%,” said Victoria’s City statement.

“Furthermore, Victoria has developed a number of new product ranges across the Group to be launched during the second half of the financial year, for which there has already been positive feedback from early marketing,” it stated.

Headlam change at the top

The Headlam Group, Europe’s largest distributor of floorcoverings, is looking to recruit a new UK Operations Director following the announcement that Tony Judge was stepping down from the Board and will leave the company next March.

Tony Judge has been with Headlam for 26 years and played an instrumental part in building the business alongside Tony Brewer, the former Chief Executive, who exited the Group in September 2016 after 26 years with the business.

Steve Wilson, Headlam’s Chief Executive, said: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to express our appreciation to Tony for his considerable contribution over the last 26 years, and particularly during the past two years. The Board and our colleagues across the group wish him well for the future.”

Headlam operates 65 companies in 16 countries and is home to many of the UK’s top flooring brands.

Mat amalgamation

The Likewise Group, headed by ex-Headlam Chief Executive Tony Brewer, has acquired major mat specialist Bruce Starke & Co Ltd adding to the Dandy mats manufacturer William Armes Ltd it acquired earlier this year. Both companies are based in Suffolk.

Bruce Starke has a similar product mix to William Armes in mats, matting and rugs but with a much stronger presence in the traditional flooring sector.

Likewise has said that Bruce Starke, which was founded in 1899, will continue to trade autonomously.

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Flooring factsheet Luxury underfoot

from Interfloor

Duralay underlays for LVT create the perfect installation

Interfloor has developed a specialist collection of Duralay underlays and adhesives designed to make luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) even more comfortable underfoot and to ensure the tiles look good for longer.

The new LVT underlays are quick to fit, easy to work with, and help to reduce the need for sub-floor preparation and damage to flooring due to uneven sub-floors. The LVT adhesives are suitable for single stick, double-stick or for directly sticking LVT to the sub-floor.

Duralay LVT Multi-Fit Underlay can be fitted loose lay, single stick or double-stick depending upon installation requirements and provides increased underfoot comfort and improved noise reduction. It also provides an excellent sub-floor, masking minor surface imperfections, and helping prevent the overstraining of joints. Duralay Multi-Fit underlay is particularly suited to larger areas and commercial installations.

Duralay LVT Low-Grab Underlay is a versatile solution which can be used to install ‘click system’ luxury vinyl tiles. The underlay is loose-laid over the sub-floor or existing flooring significantly reducing sub-floor preparation times and the new flooring is positioned and laid onto the underlay’s unique low grab backing, holding the tiles in position preventing movement during and after installation.

Duralay LVT Dry-Back Underlay can be used to install ‘dry back’ luxury vinyl tiles. A release film is peeled back to expose the pre-applied adhesive, the new flooring is then positioned and pressed onto the underlay’s unique high grab backing. The adhesive allows an open time whereby tiles or planks can be lifted and re-positioned.

New high-end edgings for luxury installations Interfloor has introduced new premium edgings offering a top-quality addition to its existing Gripperrods range.

The new Premier floor edgings are available in two modern finishes that will complement the current trends in luxury home accessories.

The Premier range includes a very on-trend brushed steel nickel or an elegant bright chrome which will co-ordinate well with other home accessories, light switches and door handles to ensure a seamless finish.

Both finishes are available in six specialist trims designed to provide the perfect solution for all types of flooring.

For further information, please visit www.interfloor.com

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.

www.interfloor.com

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.

www.interfloor.com

Benefits

Types

Good underlay will...

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

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.

Poor or old underlay will...

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

A maximum of 12mm is recommended (working with gripper will be difficult thereafter) but rooms with heavy traffic will need a thinner, denser pad. The combination of thickness and density is all important as a thick underlay with low density may not perform well. Typically, the thicker the underlay, the better quality it will need to be – 11mm is often used for luxury installations with 9mm and 7mm the common domestic thickness.

Sponge rubber

Crumb

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.

PU foam

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. www.underlay.com

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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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).

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.

Combination

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Flooring factsheet Carpet trouble-shooter

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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.

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Shampoo - if incorrectly applied, can leave sticky soap residues in the fibres which can result in the soiling reappearing quite rapidly.

Dust - which is carried on draughts can soil carpets in various ways, apart from the obvious soiled edges, at gaping skirting boards for instance, dark lines appearing on surface might suggest airborne dust vacuumdrawn through poorly fitted floorboards. Sometimes the shape of floorboards can be seen quite clearly. Air borne dust sometimes shows itself as spots on the carpet, this is due to the air carried on a draught under the carpet escaping through minute holes both in the underlay and the carpet, leaving dust deposited on the pile much like a filter action.

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

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.

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

Flattening

Shedding

Flattening will occur as a result of traffic which eventually flattens the pile particularly in the main areas of use.

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’.

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.

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.

Shading

Indentations

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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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

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

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.

• 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

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

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

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.

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Increase sales • Best of both worlds’ proposition • Wider ranges and exclusive products • POS, displays and merchandising support Your customers will like the proposition that you are independent but with the buying power of a group – this gives them (and you) the ‘best of both worlds’ with personal service and competitive pricing. Most groups will also offer you ‘own label’ ranges and support with 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

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

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

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Midlands

South West

Fells Carpets

Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise page 82

BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise page 82

Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise page 82

BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise page 82

Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise page 82

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise page 82

Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise page 82

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise page 82

Cornerstone Flooring East Midlands and Warwickshire 01159 444711 sales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk www.cornerstoneflooring.co.uk

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

Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk 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 82

North West A&A Carpets Manchester 01204 701188 sales@aandacarpets.co.uk www.aandacarpets.co.uk D. M. Miller Ltd Manchester 0161 205 9949 dm.miller@btconnect.com www.dmmillerltd.spaces.lives.com Fells Carpets Goole 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Choice Flooring Manchester - see Floorwise page 82 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe - see Floorwise page 82 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk

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DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk

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

Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise page 82

Salesmark West Ltd Amesbury - see Floorwise page 82

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

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 18 for details

Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Watford 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise page 82

East Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Salesmark Ltd St Neots - see Floorwise page 82 STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge Tel: 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk

South East Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise page 82 Ashmount Flooring Supplies Ltd 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 8 for details

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The Stocklists DMS Flooring Supplies Hemel Hempstead 0845 643 5344 dmshemel@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Milton Keynes 0845 643 5320 dmslaser@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk 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 John Palmer Carpets Fareham 01329 221933 sales@johnpalmercarpets.uk.net 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 16 for details

Wales

Ireland

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

Flanagan Flooring Distributors Belfast & Saintfield Co. Down Northern Ireland Tel: 028 9751 0932 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com

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

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 82 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise page 82 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise page 82 TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Co. Louth 00353 429 351 351 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com

Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise page 82

Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise page 82 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 18 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

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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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Sales Representatives Fully operational ETF 4&5m cutting machine from our Belgian distribution centre, available immediately.

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Racking which will house up to 3,500 4m Rolls and over 1,500 5m Rolls also available.

For further information please contact Mr Yulin Wang on 07495 118088 or at Accounts@3rtechnologyuk.com

Republic of Ireland / Northern Ireland Defined sales territory will be subject to recruitment Earnings £45,000 + (Circa €50,000 +) 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 and Ireland We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals with the ability to realise the full potential of these already established areas.

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 territory, although this is not essential.

As a consequence we will accept applications from those who live in close proximity to the territories 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.

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: Thursday 11th October 2018

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