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Stain Away Collection

Despite the best intentions of the average family, unfortunate mishaps are bound to happen. And when they do, it’s best if you have some sensible StainAway carpet underfoot. This remarkable brand has been the Associated Weavers flagship for many years. But we never rest on our laurels – we’re constantly improving our offerings to give them even more family-friendly appeal. We’ve added the attractive Scorpius styles to the ultra-soft Invictus range. We’ve also introduced innovative yarn structures to the new ranges of Hercules and Hyperion. And now it’s the turn of StainAway for our designers to inject the kind of appeal that will keep it at the forefront of your store for many more years to come.

Designed for accidents

StainAway is the obvious choice for luxury, combined with the practicality of a thoroughly hard-wearing pile. These qualities make it ideal for any room in the house, from a child’s playroom to a smart dining room or living room. Newly relaunched StainAway will withstand tough treatment by all members of the family – and pets – because the bleach-cleanable 100% polypropylene construction is tough enough to take the wear, but not to show it. Styles are all multi-width variants with 10 year, 15 year or 20 year stain and wear warranties. The perfect carpet for all tastes and every situation.

Big-impact displays

To fully support the relaunch of StainAway, weʼre offering some unique, eyecatching display and merchandising systems, guaranteed to add a splash of colour to your store. The striking graphics and photography perfectly illustrate the appeal of a carpet that can withstand all the hazards that daily life throws at it. Why not buy your StainAway display stands now? Contact us on 01422 431103 or email displays@associatedweavers.co.uk alternatively contact your area manager for samples and unit prices. Get ready for the new styles from a big brand that will soon be making an even bigger impact.

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Silken Moments A unique and exciting innovation, coming soon from Fells Carpets

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The people who care about your business NORTH WEST

SCOTLAND

ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE, SOT & STAFFORD M: 07966 263571 acheetham@furlongflooring.com

ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND

M: 07976 311434 acairnie@furlongflooring.com

MARK DOWSON MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & N. WALES M: 07980 786265 mdowson@furlongflooring.com

COLIN RICHFORD WEST SCOTLAND

M: 07970 163372 crichford@furlongflooring.com

WALES & SOUTH WEST

YORKSHIRE & NORTH EAST RAY ANDREW PART LANCS, FLYDE COAST & CUMBRIA M: 07973 719801 randrew@furlongflooring.com

RICHARD LOCKEY NORTH EAST, EAST COAST

M: 07983 446969 rlockey@furlongflooring.com

JAMES DAVIES YORKSHIRE & EAST LANCS

M: 07968 828516 jdavies@furlongflooring.com

TIM BAILEY S.E. WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE

MARTYN MORRIS SOUTH YORKSHIRE

M: 07794 048414 tbailey@furlongflooring.com M: 07973 403450 mmorris@furlongflooring.com JASON BRIMBLE AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE M: 07794 041266 jbrimble@furlongflooring.com

BEN THOMAS MID & WEST WALES

M: 07794 048809 bthomas@furlongflooring.com

STEWART WAITHMAN DEVON & CORNWALL M: 07794 048413 swaithman@furlongflooring.com

Preston Sales tel: 01772 696787 fax: 01772 311921

Gloucester Sales tel: 0845 520 0800 fax: 01452 222515

London Sales tel: 01322 628707 fax: 01322 698733 enquiries@furlongflooring.co.uk 10

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MIDLANDS 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

LONDON JOHN AKIEN S.W LONDON, SURREY (INS. M25)

M: 07791 891024 johnakien@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

TONY CONWAY BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS

SIMON BROWN MIDDLESEX, W. LONDON, BERKSHIRE

M: 07791 891025 tonyconway@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

M: 07816 217550 simonbrown@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

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

PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS

ANDY THOMPSON ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE

M: 07816 217565 athompson@furlongflooring.com

DARREN SPENDIFF KENT

M: 07816 217549

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IAN ROBERTSON EAST & WEST SUSSEX M: 07816 217563 ianrobertson@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

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

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With few truly independent distributors left in the market place, the customer’s choice becomes a little limited, but with Rackhams our traditional values still remain. Familiar faces, familiar voices on the phone, and a level of service that is second to none. Simple reasons why we continue to thrive, and aim to carry on offering exactly what our customers want throughout 2016 and beyond!

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Atmosphere Dalton Dublin Heather 2016 Dublin Twist 2015 Echo Twist 4&5M Fairfield Creations 2015 Fascination 4&5M Genius 4&5M Heathertwist Supreme 40 4&5M Heathertwist Elite 50 4&5M Hoxton Heathers Imagination 4&5M Kenmare Twist 4&5M Paramount Twist 4&5M Peerless Twist Peerless Plain Peerless Ultra 4&5M Pembridge 2013 4&5M Sensit Supreme 4&5M Salisbury Twist Shades of Harmony Sumptuous Style 4&5M Stainbeater Select Stainsafe Heritage Heathers Luxury Stainsafe Moorland Twist/Stripes Startwist Edition 30 4&5M Startwist Supreme 40 4&5M Startwist Elite 50 4&5M Super Peerless Twist X-tra Twist 4&5M

SAXONY / SHAG PILE Eastern Splendour 4&5M Granada 4&5M Grand Slam Pearlescent 4&5M Peerless Peerless Heathers Salt n’ Pepper 2014 4&5M Saxon King 2015 Super Peerless Super Peerless Heathers Turkish Delight 4&5M

ULTRA SOFT FEEL NYLONS Tender Kiss Tender Touch

CORD, NEEDLEPUNCH & ENTRANCE MATTING Bedford Gel Big Hit Canterbury Gel Hippo Mat Gala 2013 Gala Stripes Magnum Mat Magnus Mat Supacord

GRAPHICS / CONTRACT GELS Arena Marathon Skyline Gel

VINYL / SMOOTH FLOORING Eclipse 2012 - Part I Eclipse 2012 - Part II Eclipse 2016 - Elite Eclipse 2016 - Genesis Luxury Comfort Luxury Life Luxury Value Starlight Techno-Safe Multi Flex Vinyl

REVOLUTIONARY LVT FLOORING FROM EARTHWERKS® & CAVALIO Conceptline Jupiter Tempo Tempo Classic (Stock) Tempo Clic Projectline (Stock)

CARPET TILES Bedford Cord Canterbury Capital City Capital Plus

TWISTS - WOOL Discovery 4&5M Eden Twist 40/50 4&5M Iconic Twist 40/50 4&5M Inspire Twist 40 Palace Twist 50/60 4&5M Premium Deluxe 40 4&5M Premium Elite 50 4&5M Premium Finesse 60 4&4M The Berber Twist Collection 40/50 4&5M Ultimate Textures 4&5M Ultimate Berber Twist 4&5M Ultimate Luxury 4&5M

New Spring Price Guide. We also stock a complete selection of underlays, accessories and entrance matting. We offer a Special Order Service on products from virtually every flooring manufacturer in existence! Express delivery service on Balterio and Krono laminate ranges.

Ultra-Soft Feel material is all the rage, and here at Rackhams our ‘Senses’ are going WILD! Check out the Rackhams take on this buoyant part of the market with our new ‘Soft’ offering for 2016 ...More competitive, more colourful, more straightforward and naturally... MORE SOFTNESS!! Bring on the Bling in 2016!!!! Area Sales Executives Michael Rackhams LtdYounger London North for have opportunities 07881-502506 professional people to join our sales team in 2016. See page 79 for more details. THE STOCKLISTS May 2016

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

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

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

Anthony Stapleton Sales Director 07881-502505 / 020-8498-2845

Solent Wholesale Carpet Company Ltd CARPET, FLOORCOVERING & ACCESSORY WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS Telephone: 01243 774623 Fax: 01243 533636 E-mail: sales@solentwholesale.co.uk Website: www.solentwholesale.com Zola Park, Barnfield Drive, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6UX.

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Oxford, Berks, Bucks, Beds, Hants, Middlesex & Herts. . . . . Ian Cardrick, i.cardrick@solentwholesale.co.uk, Sussex E & W, Surrey, South London & Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . John Robson, j.robson@solentwholesale.co.uk, Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucs, & I.O.W. . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Ayling, a.ayling@solentwholesale.co.uk, Accessary Sales and IT Specialist (All Areas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Crooks, luke@solentwholesale.co.uk, VICTORIA Atlas Aura Colonial EasiCare Morton EasiCare Heartland First Impressions Options 288 Royal Victoria Strathmore Collection Victoria Twist LANO & BAJONG Campus X-treme Forum Genius Heather Twist Elite Heather Twist Supreme Jazz Montana Montana Twist Oblique Superior Pembridge Twist Star Twist Collection 30/40/50 BALTA Atlas Big Hit Berber Trail Lothian Wool Berber Luxury Heritage Heather Highland Tweed Gala Cord - all options in stock Grand Prix Melrose Moorland Twist More Noble Noble Heathers Paramount Playground Riva Twist Saxon King Scorpio Sensit Saxony Shepherd Twist Heather Shepherd Twist Techno - limited LUSOTUFO Celtic Horizon Mandaly Safi Sahara Sintra Boucle Superb Twist Tangier Titan & Tital Diagonal Twist Berber Unique Valencia Venus Saxony Wool Dream Wool Heaven

CORMAR Apollo Apollo Plus Home Counties Heathers Home Counties Plains Living Naturals Malabar Oaklands 32 Oaklands 42 Oaklands 50 Natural Berber Twist Primo Choice Super/Elite Primo Excellence Primo Plus Sensation Sensation Feeling Sensation Heathers Sensation Supreme Sensation Twist BROCKWAY Avanti Cavendish Collection Dimensions Dimensions Heathers Orion/Orion Major IVC Atlas - New colours Classic Limestone Expressions Fusion Isafe Apex Isafe One Isafe First Planet Presto Supercomforts Tile Styles Ultimate Design Ultimate Oak Ultimate Elements Ultimate Timber Woodmark

mobile: 07973 406329 mobile: 07973 898453 mobile: 07973 406799 mobile: 07966 664379

IDEAL carpets Ascot/Aintree Country Heather Supreme Dublin Dublin Heathers Endurance Grass Collection Mars Motor Car Pronto vinyls Celtic Stone - New Colours Comfort Grip Jazz Orion entrance matting Alicante Heavy Tread Orotex - Ceylon Orotex - Magnum Orotex - Matrix MISCELLANEOUS BEST WOOL CARPETS Globe CAVALIER Celebrations Country Collection Hamlet Parish and Village CLASSIS CARPETS Toros Exclusive Amber LEIGH SPINNERS Atlas Velour MILLENNIUM WEAVERS Desire Ultra Twist PARAGON Toccarre Carpet Tiles

MOHAWK CARPETS Century Collection - Century - Half Century Presidential Collection - Independence - Freedom (4&5M) - Splendour - Super Freedom (4&5M)

We carry other products not listed above, and can also provide a swift special order service on non stock lines. Our reps and sales office would be pleased to answer all enquiries. Our last Price List is dated May/June 2016.

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

KING’S CROSS & LONDON BRIDGE King’s Cross with its beautiful thatched design and London Bridge, the matching Brussels loop, are now available as cuts. Both qualities were offered on rolls for the last year but a strong response by the market has led to the launch of a cut-length service. Both qualities are produced from 100% 3-ply wool and offer excellent value for money. King’s Cross and London Bridge are available in both 400 and 500 cm widths with a colour range of six naturals. Edel Telenzo proudly produce high quality multi-ply wool loop carpets. The carpet collection features distinctive designs and constructions and all carpets are Scotchgarded™ for extra stain protection and guaranteed against moths, pilling and shading. Edel Telenzo carpets are suitable for both domestic and commercial use. The Ceneva® backing is environmentally friendly and results in odourless carpets.

OUR SALES TEAM South London, Surrey, Middlesex John A Constable T: 01622 685397 M: 07836 734322 E: john@jcagencies.co.uk Yorkshire & North Lincs John Alsop T: 01904 762471 M: 07860 572220 E: alsopagencies@yahoo.co.uk Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset Brendan Hart M: 07850 130221 E: a.b.hart@btinternet.com Lincs, Leics, Northants, Notts, Derbyshire, North East, Channel Islands, Isle of Wight Jim Osborne M: 07738 642934 E: j.osborne@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire, North London, Hampshire Niall Martin M: 07866 735772 E: niall.martin@me.com South Wales, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire Andrew Jefferies M: 07831 457102 E: adj.agencies@btinternet.com Lancashire, Cumbria & Isle of Man, Gtr Manchester, Cheshire, North Wales John Rostron M: 07973 733208 E: johnrostron@aol.com East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Norfolk, Suffolk Jonathan Hart T: 01621 817992 M: 07889 264466 E: jonathanhart66@hotmail.co.uk West Midlands, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire Paul Brewer T: 0121 4277117 M: 07798 745181 E: paulbrewer21@hotmail.com Scotland James Hall M: 07787 140136 F: 0131 343 3353 E: jameshall195@btinternet.com Northern Ireland, Ulster Gary O’Boyle M: 07831 220675 E: goboyle@ntlworld.com

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BGNFS Edel Telenzo will be present during the Buying Groups’ National Buying Groups Flooring Show, held on May 10 and 11 at Cranmore Park in Solihull. Edel Telenzo will be showing the different POS-materials available, such as the wall units, tombola and the new lectern range which will be extended later this year to comprise three units. On the show, the latest additions to the collection will be on display, such as the King’s Cross and London Bridge collections, the extended Barbican collection and Diversity – this woven look bouclé was introduced last year and has already proven to be a top seller.

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Republic of Ireland Larry White M: 00353862594126 E: thelarwhite@hotmail.com

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Thomas Witter are delighted to be exhibiting at the BGNFS at AIS on the 10th & 11th of May...

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New Thomas Witter wall units and staircases will be introduced and displayed at the BGNFS... Don't miss out on these stunning new designs. Thomas Witter are proud to announce membership of the Carpet Foundation.

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

Natural Lines Super luxurious 100% Wool loop pile available in 4m and 5m widths.

We are pleased to announce our new in-store display for 2016. Please contact our Sales office or your local Sales Agent to pre-order yours.

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

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A stylish heavy domestic tonal loop pile in 100% Wool, available in 4m and 5m widths.

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

Supreme Stripe A heavy domestic tonal stripe in 100% Wool loop pile.

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

Sisal Boucle and Sisal Berber Natural fibre textured loop pile ranges in two styles.

The Stone Fibre Collection Our unique flat woven quality in many fashion styles and colours available in 4m and 5m widths.

Orlando A chunky loop quality with a thick latex backing for a luxurious feel.

Designer Stripe A loop pile multi colour stripe in 100% Wool.

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Carpet&FlooringReview More and Moorish

Responding to the trend for room-size rugs of giant proportions, Flair has expanded its supersize line-up for Spring/Summer 2016 with 14 new styles now available in an impressive 200 x 290cm dimension. The 100% wool Moorish, Illusion, Abstract and Sierra, along with the natural jute Herringbone and fuss-free polypropylene of Glen, are now all available in this new size, bringing homeowners sophisticated styles that are perfect for use in open living spaces. “As homeowners seek a more open way of living we’ve seen a strong growth in demand for rugs that can take up the challenge of living spaces that transcend our traditional perception of separate rooms for relaxing, dining and cooking,” explains Gareth Davies, sales and marketing director. “With the ability to stretch far beyond the ends of sofas and other focal furniture pieces, these new rugs help to create definition and add a layer of texture and colour upon often neutral hard flooring surfaces.” Available right away, these new supersize additions celebrate key looks for 2016; the North Africa inspired geometrics of Moorish, the heritage tartan of Glen and colourful linear strokes of Illusion Candy through to subtle textural offerings in Sierra and Herringbone. With so many options, there is a style sure to please every homeowner wanting a room-size rug that makes a formidable and impressive centrepiece. T 01457 850660 www.flairrugs.com

Sophisticated sparkle

With rainbow Prism Chips and metallic Silver Chips now adding stylish sparkle to performance cushion flooring, the refreshed Quartz Pro PU collection by Leoline is stronger than ever.

A favourite among homeowners looking for sleek contemporary flooring finishes, the new look Quartz Pro PU features modern tile designs, with Bilbao and Arena, as well as the mineral effects of Marble and Sand. The added glimmer from Prism and Silver chips bring a fresh dynamic to Arena, Bilbao and Sand, adding depth and a unique look that separates these designs from ordinary flooring. “The updated Quartz Pro PU collection demonstrates the results of our latest forecasting and trending work, as we’ve seen a glamour come to finishes in the contemporary home,” explains Victoria Hemelaer, product manager, Leoline. “Whether the intriguing rainbow sparkle of Prism or the sophisticated shine of Silver, the result is the same with a layer of added detail that creates a sense of excitement and wonderment on the floor.” Available in 20 designs, Quartz Pro PU is one of Leoline’s most enduring styles. Equipped with a 15-year wear warranty and with the added resilience of its Powerback backing, Quartz Pro is perfect for open plan living where its Superguard low maintenance finish will also help to keep the floor scuff and stain-free. Of course, suitable for use right throughout the home too, the quality comes in two, three and four-metre widths. T 0800 032 3970 from The Stocklists

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NEWS Cork talk at Ecobuild

Granorte has recently exhibited at the UK’s leading building exhibition for over 10 years, Ecobuild, showcasing its inspirational cork products and the ecological benefits afforded by this natural material.

Famed for beautiful wall, floor and tile finishes, Granorte is one of the leading cork specialists in the world and has driven much innovation within new and novel uses for agglomerated cork. A multiple design award winner with its NuSpa concept, Granorte has championed cork as a material with real world performance benefits, as well as with renewable status. A thermal and acoustic insulator, comfortable and durable, cork makes sense in a range of interior applications, a fact that didn’t go unnoticed by A&D visiting Granorte during the event: “Cork is a natural material that’s incredibly versatile and adept at lending itself to many different applications,” comments Scott Brady, Granorte UK. “Visitors to our stand at this year’s Ecobuild exhibition discovered just how versatile, as we displayed everything from cork flooring through to our 3D wall tiles and even cork fabric. “We’re really excited about the response we received at the exhibition and are looking forward to working with architects and designers to embrace the positive properties and wonderful natural aesthetic of cork in all sorts of interior projects.” The bark of each cork tree can be harvested for up to 200 years without damage and Granorte uses the waste from the wine stopper industry to produce many of its cork products. Any excess created during manufacture is also recycled making sure as much of the natural material is used as possible. T 01785 711131

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Stainsafe Shepherd

A wonderfully natural looking heather effect combines with the ease of stain-resistant carpet in the latest launch from the StainSafe family by Balta Broadloom.

In 10 nature-inspired colours, including stone-like greys and earth tones, Shepherd Heathers is sure to cause delight among homeowners hunting for natural style with the benefits afforded by modern stain-resistant carpet, the ideal blend of welcoming comfort and ease of maintenance. As part of the StainSafe family and sister product to the popular Shepherd Twist, Shepherd Heathers is bleach-cleanable and comes backed by 15-year stain and 10-year wear warranties giving retailers the peace of mind that this is a quality polypropylene style which can be recommended for family homes without worry. “The Stainsafe name adorns some of our most popular carpets and expanding the family is something never taken lightly,” says Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta Broadloom. “The introduction of Shepherd Heathers just goes to show our drive towards lasting quality and great value for StainSafe carpets, bringing retailers and homeowners a name that they can trust.” In four and five-metre widths and rated for heavy domestic use, Shepherd Heathers can be used throughout the home. The 1/8th cutpile quality comes in an eight-millimetre pile height and 2,200g/m2 total weight. T +32 56 62 22 11

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STRONG INSIDE , BEAUTIFUL OUT. Look under the surface of a stunning ASPECTA TEN floor and you’ll find the perfect backbone. ISOCORE technology is made with extruded closed-cell PVC construction so it’s strong and rigid, yet incredibly light. This makes ASPECTA TEN highly durable, easy to install and 100% impervious to moisture.

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Polyflor in the park

Forest fx PUR vinyl flooring from UK manufacturer Polyflor was recently used to create striking design floors at The Pavilion on the Park, a youth and community centre in Eastleigh, Hampshire.

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Forest fx PUR vinyl flooring was installed by Tildan Construction in the centre’s Park View Café and Woodpecker Hall function room as part of Eastleigh Youth and Community Trust, Eastleigh Borough Council and Hampshire County Council’s £700,000 project to develop the Pavilion. The building hosts 28 weekly activities including music, dance, drama and exercise clubs, as well as activities for the local disabled community, so required a hard wearing floorcovering that would cope with the demands of a busy events schedule. Specified by architects Michael Weakley Associates, Forest fx PUR vinyl sheet flooring in the warm Rich Cherry shade was selected for the installation. A further four Forest fx shades - Classic Oak, Smoked Oak, Warm Beech and Mahogany – were used to create the detailed compass motifs designed by Michael Weakley Associates which sit in the centre of the café and hall floors. These bespoke compass designs were created for The Pavilion on the Park by Polyflor’s experienced in-house Design Service team using water jet cutting technology which can produce virtually any shape, pattern or logo from Polyflor’s high performance vinyl flooring. Daisy Robinson, Community Development Manager at The Pavilion on the Park commented, “We’re delighted with the finished look of the floors and we have received many positive comments.” Suitable for high traffic heavy commercial environments, the Forest fx PUR range features 14 highly realistic wood effect designs with a cross-linked and UV cured polyurethane reinforcement (PUR) for a low cost, polish-free maintenance regime for the lifetime of the flooring. T 0161 767 1111

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Adhesive with heart!

Adhesives from manufacturer of subfloor preparation products, F. Ball and Co. Ltd., have been used to deliver a high quality flooring refurbishment of the British Cardiovascular Society offices in Fitzrovia, London. H.I.S. Contracts, also based in London, used a combination of Styccobond F3, a high strength flooring adhesive, and Styccobond F40, a solvent-free water-based adhesive, to give a new lease of life to the 600m2 office space. The existing carpet in the building was tired and threadbare, and was removed to make way for updated, fit-for-purpose floorcoverings. Once removed, a new rubber underlay was installed over the timber floorboarded subfloor, using Styccobond F40 high tack adhesive to secure it. By leaving the adhesive to dry to a tacky coating before installing the underlay, it forms a release bond which enables the entire floorcovering installation to be easily removed at the end of its lifetime without causing significant damage to the subfloor. Once the underlay was in place, contractors used Styccobond F3 adhesive to permanently bond a bespoke woven Axminster carpet over the underlay. David Mills, Director of H.I.S. Contracts, commented: “F. Ball products are reliable, and I can always depend on them to get the job done. F. Ball has been a market leader in the flooring industry since the beginning of my career and they continue to be a brand that I trust. Whatever the nature of the job I know that, with F. Ball, I can be confident of a high standard, professional finish.” T 01538 361633

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NEWS Flooring the Ideal Home Packed full of the latest in living innovation, the Time Saving Home (sponsored by Barclays) proved a major draw at this year’s Ideal Home Show and what better floor to present the latest in technologies than Quick-Step Impressive laminate flooring. Coping admirably with the footfall of 100,000s of visitors throughout the two-weeks plus of the show, Quick-Step Impressive is one of the most advanced laminate floors available today, the perfect floor for the Time Saving Home. Fast to fit and easy to look after, Quick-Step Impressive really is a time saving floor and one that can stand up to the demands of daily life too, all while looking fantastic. Time Saving Home designer, Sophie Del Castro, comments: “Quick-Step have been pioneers in new technology and so were the perfect flooring partner to create something aspirational and conscious that also appeals to a huge cross section of people.” Built off-site, with the floor installed by Quick-Step Master Installer, Martin Sands, Kiley’s Carpets, the Time Saving Home demonstrated just how visitors could save time in their daily lives with the latest innovations in speedy cooking and robot vacuums to name just two. “Our involvement in the Time Saving Home is a demonstration of our position as a brand leader in flooring with a reputation for delivering excellence in technology and design,” comments Sophie Hautekeete, International PR & Sponsoring Manager, Quick-Step. “Impressive is at the cutting edge of technology and utilises the latest in production techniques for incredibly realistic laminate flooring that’s waterproof and durable. It is certainly the right floor for the Time Saving Home and reinforced our reputation as a brand leader in the eyes of 100,000s visitors to the show.” Some 65 square metres of Quick-Step Impressive laminate was installed throughout the Time Saving Home, with Saw Cut Oak Beige used downstairs and Soft Oak Light adding flooring style to the upper level. T 0161 877 6955 www.quick-step.co.uk

PP in pole position

The result of intensive R&D and advanced engineering, X-Tron High Performance polypropylene fibre is now available in Grand Prix, the latest carpet style to launch from the starting grid at Balta Broadloom. Delivering the stain-resistance, resilience and strength of X-Tron two-ply yarn in a dense and luxurious 1/8th cutpile, Grand Prix is available in 10 contemporary neutral colourways. A range of sophisticated greys make this new style perfect for modern living, with homeowners sure to find reassurance in the carpet’s bleach-cleanability and 20-year stain and 15-year wear promises. “Grand Prix continues our X-Tron introductions, bringing a wonderfully luxurious look and feel that is sure to find much regard among homeowners,” comments Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta Broadloom. “This is a carpet that not only brings wonderful comfort but also stain-resistant performance and it promises to keep looking good in the most demanding of family homes.” With a 15mm pile height and extraordinary 2,650g/m2 pile weight, there is no doubt that Grand Prix will be first to the finish line for retailers looking for quality next generation polypropylene styles. In four and five-metre widths, the carpet also has great versatility in homes of all sizes and is rated for heavy domestic use. T +32 56 62 22 11

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NEWS The magnificent seven

Belgian manufacturer Louis de Poortere has spent the last two years perfecting its versatile rug stable, the end result a range of glittering credentials with seven collections to enhance almost any UK home setting.

Cameo, Fading World and Vintage propelled Louis de Poortere to its current standing. Typically de Poortere in style, these rugs add an antique feel to interiors with their intricate looks, whether it is the patchwork beauty of Vintage, the pastel Persian motifs of Cameo or central medallion of Fading World. Double-distressed cotton chenille at its very best, these collections are brought to life using the Jacquard Flatweave method of production for an unbeatable touch and feel. Last year, the Louis de Poortere portfolio was expanded with the introduction of popular sellers Silver Lining and BoBohemian. For 2016, Louis de Poortere has extended its offering once more with statement collections Mad Men and Mosaiq. Inspired by the golden boys of the 60s responsible for America’s most recognisable brand images, Mad Men takes modern style to new heights with an exciting trio of Skyscraper, Jacob’s Ladder and Griff designs. Woven using Jacquard Wilton looms in the highest quality chenille and high gloss polyester, Mad Men brings a unique shimmer to proceedings and promises a talking point for friends and family guests. Not to be outdone, Mosaiq packs a punch with five daring colour combinations woven into 100% cotton chenille. Mosaiq demonstrates the inherent skill of the company’s master weavers, a contemporary geometric pattern that completes a comprehensive Louis de Poortere rug stable. The seven rug collections are all available in Louis de Poortere’s nine versatile stock sizes, meaning homeowners can cover exactly the space they require in the most stylish of fashions. T 01505 615663

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Family focus

A striking new tombola will be the focus for family proof comfort in Crown Floors stockists across the country.

Holding 74 different 14” x 18” samples across six Easy Clean ranges, the tombola’s visuals leave no doubt as to the quality, style, performance and value of Crown Floors carpets found upon it. Existing popular ranges in Kent House, Roseland and Langholm feature, but for many retailers it will be the three new Easy Clean ranges that will spark most interest with Chatsworth, Ascot and Burlington bringing fresh looks for 2016. “We’re really excited to introduce this stunning Easy Clean tombola to retailers throughout the UK, particularly as it presents such a wonderful assortment of styles with choices for every taste and budget,” says James Caldwell, sales coordinator, Crown Floors. “Featuring three brand new collections, the tombola is a great way to welcome 2016 innovations in one powerful in-store display.” A deep and indulgent 1/8th cutpile with a luxurious 2,660g/m2 pile weight, and strong two-ply yarn, Chatsworth comes in 18 delightful colours dominated by an extraordinary collection of greys. Ascot’s 1/8th cutpile and 2,010g/m2 pile weight promises a versatile, practical and elegant quality for the home. Made from 100% Easy Clean Satin Soft yarn for superb underfoot comfort and stain-resistance, this brand new style comes in 12 contemporary neutral shades,. The final introduction, Burlington, brings a wonderful natural look in its heather effect available in eight organic hues, including warm stones such as Rocky Greige and Colonial Grey. Crafted from 100% Easy Clean Extra Strong two-ply yarn, Burlington is a suitable for heavy domestic use. T 0800 0773301 www.crownfloors.co.uk

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The Royal Borough team.

Weaving an award

Gary Bridge, Design Director

Axminster Carpets scooped Best Residential Woven Carpet and were finalists in the Homes and Gardens Award with their Royal Borough Collection at the International Wool Carpets and Rugs Awards in London. Their Simply Natural Collection was also a finalist in the innovation In Yarn Technology category. Designed and woven in Axminster, the Royal Borough Collection combines the natural beauty of undyed wool with contemporary colours and unique weaves to create a carpet that is not only practical but also soft to the touch.The stunning design and craftsmanship in the collection was recognised by the judges when they made the award. Simply Natural uses a unique cabled yarn to produce an incredibly soft, yet hardwearing wool carpet. Developed by Axminster’s own development team the yarn takes single threads of wool and cables them into one strand to make a beautiful soft texture. Gary Bridge, Design Director collected the award at the ceremony held at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge Football Ground. “We are naturally delighted with the awards especially as the entries were all of a high standard. We are passionate not only about great design but also making high-performing carpet. We are particularly proud of this award because we worked closely with the weavers to create the knitted weave effect.This is a great example of design, technology and weaving expertise all working together in developing new products to create beautiful pattern, a true team effort.” T 01297 32244

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Quartz Pro PU Among our top-selling ranges, Quartz Pro PU has been updated with tile variants of its most popular decors for 2016. These stylish takes add fresh new looks to the home. With added sparkle thanks to Silvershine chips, Quartz Pro PU is more dazzling than ever.

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Readers’ Survey

EU debate divides flooring industry Import price uncertainty could be a threat and an opportunity!

42% opt to stay in the EU

The flooring industry is as divided as the nation on the pros and cons of EU membership with 42% in our survey opting to stay in and 40% to leave – the remaining 18% being undecided so far. opt for the In a lively exchange in our anonymous survey ‘soapbox’, most of the arguments centred on the uncertainty of import prices impacting the UK to leave industry if the UK were to leave but while some saw this as a threat, others say it could strengthen the British industry. A West Midlands reader was unequivocal: “Leaving will mean major expect little uncertainty in terms of pricing on everything that is not sourced 100% in the UK, and for every floorcovering business that would be a disaster.” business impact A reply from Northern Ireland agreed: “Currency issues, increased tariffs, regulations and paperwork will follow if UK walks away. Significant increases in cost will either lead to decreased profits or increased prices forecast damaging for consumers leading to less demand.” But others stood this argument on its head: “Leaving the EU may uncertainty resurrect the carpet manufacturing in the UK with import duties that will be levied at the European manufactures can only be a benefit to our industry,” said a respondent from Lancashrire. “The UK is well served say not enough by home grown manufacturers and it is possible that a leave vote may have a positive impact on these businesses within the home market debate about business particularly if there are difficulties in agreeing trading terms with Europe,” agreed a respondent from the South. However, in our survey the overwhelming opinion was that the outcome predict boost in of the vote will not be so dramatic – 60% said they expected little or no impact on their business prospects whichever way the vote went and confidence after vote that pre-referendum, consumer confidence was not being affected. However, while a majority thought consumer confidence would improve The Stocklists polled 1,670 retailers throughout the UK during significantly if the country votes to stay in, only half that number thought April 2016. Replies and comments are recorded anonymously. it would improve if we decide to leave. 28% said a leave vote would cause a period of damaging uncertainty. Many thanks to all those who took part. Free trade was a concern to many. “Uncertainty is bad for business and bad for consumer confidence. It would be crazy to throw out the benefits of free trade for both imports and exports,” said a Worcestershire reader. “Only time will tell but to our own business free trade between EU members is essential. Who wants to revert back to how it was,” said a business in West Yorkshire. A London reader went further: “We should remember UK was a basket case in the 70's and joining the common market helped in many ways. If we are not in it will undermine this position massively and long term the country will suffer.” But a comment from Kent was: “We're the 5th largest economy in the World. We import more than we export. Do we honestly think our Continental neighbours would turn their backs on our business?” Another reader from Cornwall added: “The EU is a huge drain on the resources of the British people the sooner we are out the better.” Most respondents felt they were well informed on the issues around membership but a massive 83% complained that there was too much focus on migration and sovereignty and not enough discussion about business issues during the campaign. However, while we only asked about business issues, many of our soapbox commentators wanted to offer more political views. “This referendum is NOT about business. It is about having democratic accountability of the people who govern us,” said a North West reader. “We do not like dictats from bureaucrats from either the UK or the EU. We have been a democracy a lot longer than most countries in Europe and I do not want to surrender any more of our sovereignty,” said a respondent from Somerset. “Unity is key to our future strength in a very uncertain world that we live in,” said a pro-stay reader in North Yorkshire, but unity of opinion is in short supply – at least until after June 23. After that, it will be another story!

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Flower on Flooring The brave new world of vinyl flooring There has been a notable acceleration in the number of new collections introduced to the vinyl flooring sector, many of which are included in our latest study below.

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Innovation is evident in many areas, such as wineo's ambra, featuring three installation types in just one collection. This incorporates 22 designs, such as wood and stone, with options for installation including gluing, click and click as a multi-layer, available with a 0.3mm wear layer.

The company states that ambra allows different flooring heights to be connected with the same flooring decor, with ambra offering "an unbeatably versatile flooring collection".

Wineo further explains its 2mm glue option provides low construction height and is a suitable permanent solution for wet areas. Its 4.5mm click is ideal for reinstallation areas, using Silent Comfort to adjust minor unevenness with little preliminary work required.

The stable core board of the 9mm multi-layer option also absorbs unevenness, with SoundProtect providing pleasant room acoustics. Multi-layer additionally delivers high dimensional stability and is particularly suited for areas with large windows.

Amtico says that as well as walls, the floor is increasingly a surface for patterns, such as simple, contemporary oaks and limed grains in larger scale planks in herringbone or parquet, adding subtle impact. Brave consumers are embracing multiple tones of colour in one pattern, such as shades of grey woods for contemporary effect.

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The company predicts more exciting developments in 2016, such as tints and inks influencing products, with hand-painted lines and shapes combining craft and technology.

"Colour in flooring is changing for us. Clever colour balanced neutrals mean you can use a ‘grey’ wood in a kitchen or bedroom and it’s neither too warm nor too cold. Without giving away our secrets, it’s a real skill to achieve, found in the details of a design," says Amtico.

The Cavalio Projectline collection of luxury vinyl tiles for commercial environments features a number of rustic wood effect designs reflecting the growing trend for reclaimed wood flooring.

Projectline contains impressive weathered wood designs which feature imperfections and age-worn details, bringing a sense of history to commercial interiors whilst providing the benefits of high performance vinyl flooring, the company states.

The Rustic Pine designs in white and blue have a painted effect which contrast with warm, natural wood grain to create a contemporary finish. The collection also includes vintage sawn wood designs such as Hand Scraped Wood Brown and Vintage Wood Grey, which feature a cross sawn wood texture to recreate the look of aged timber which complements industrial-themed interior design schemes.

Cavalio collection - Projectline Vintage Grey

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Quick-Step says its new Pulse luxury vinyl collection uses a revolutionary production method to recreate visual authenticity, and is also hard-wearing, water-tight, warm, sound-absorbent and entirely free of phthalates.

Quick-Step - Pulse luxury vinyl collection

As wooden flooring continues its popularity, the company has developed a new vinyl generation that combines aesthetically pleasing designs with increased practicality. Modern technology has seen faux designs become fully accepted, such as Quick-Step Laminate's scorched black Impressive Burned plank that would have been impossible to create with real wood, it says.

The company opened a new production unit last year that allows it to match wood grain textures, while removing restrictions on creativity. With oak continuing as a firm favourite, the new Quick-Step Pulse collection features 20 designs that correspond to the latest interior decorating trends.

Beauflor reports it has given its Ultragrip brand a complete refresh with eyecatching new colourways and stylish imagery for its Buzz, Project, Gallery and Magnum designs.

All Ultragrip cushion vinyl floor coverings are slip resistant, hardwearing, hygienic and easy to clean, the company states, and are also soft underfoot and quiet to walk on.

Ultragrip Buzz introduces a touch of nostalgia, inspired by ancient Portuguese ceramics and sumptuous Victorian patterns, with a beige, grey and blue colour palette for kitchens or bathrooms, while Project is ideal for utility rooms or for an edgy and modern touch in any room.

Ultragrip range by Beauflor

Ultragrip Galaxy features woods and tiles in a contemporary grey and beige colour palette and Magnum offers authentic looking tile and wooden floor effect finishes for an attractive alternative for any room in the house, says Beauflor.

Karndean Designflooring sales director Scott Cochrane highlights the trend of homeowners "looking to bring the outdoors in", aiming to create clutter-free spaces and improve well being by replicating the look of real wood and stone.

"Inspired by nature, we’ve added 12 new wood plank designs to our popular Van Gogh collection. Tapping into the trend for reclaimed natural wood materials, the four groups – French Oaks, American Redwood, Scottish Beech and Mexican Cypress - replicate the unique look that comes from the transformation of wood over time, in addition to processes such as burning, liming and smoking. Taking the collection to 32 wood designs, we’ve ensured there’s a grain and colour palette to suit any home décor," says Mr Cochrane. Karndean plans to extend its stone collection, while also taking inspiration from weathered steel, natural stone and woven fabric for further new introductions.

Aspecta Flooring says that Aspecta Ten is one of its latest introductions, designed exclusively for the contract market to be highly durable, easy to install and maintain and 100% waterproof. It features innovative Isocore technology to combine a high level of strength in a lightweight product.

Van Gogh collection by Karndean Designflooring

A multi-layered, 10mm thick LVT click flooring system, it consists of high-density PE foam and extruded structural PVC with a 0.7mm LVT wear layer on top.

It is available in sizes of 22 x 151cm, 45 x 90cm and 23 x 183cm. The third variation, the XXL plank, is unique in the UK click flooring market, the company states.

In addition, the range of 34 designs provides a high level of flexibility. Specifiers can choose from wood, stone and leather-look finishes, all in natural colours. continued overleaf...

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Flower on Flooring The brave new world of vinyl flooring continued from previous page Earthwerks, the LVT brand within the family-owned Swiff-Train of America, says the ongoing strong trends in vinyl are for natural and authentic structures and surfaces; decors that are exceptionally close to nature, rustic and reclaimed designs that emulate ageing and use, and traditional bond laying patterns, such as herringbone.

Earthwerks presents Country Look

Particularly noteworthy are its Country Look and StyliT, the company states. Country Look features pronounced colour shades across single planks; with variation that emphasises the true and unique wood character of the floor, recreating an example of authentic and real effect wood flooring.

StyliT is the company's latest design flooring to feature a plank size that is ideal for traditional wood block designs, such as herringbone, brick bond or stagger bond, that exude old world elegance and charm.

IVC Leoline and Avenue product manager Victoria Hemelaer notes the dominance of grey, even on wood and stone effect vinyl flooring. “But we are also seeing some macro-trends coming through that look like they’ll be big news in the years ahead," she says.

“Scandi is certainly a big influence in interior design, but this is not Ikea generation style, a more sophisticated take that’s certainly got a more heritage vibe. Weathered and rustic looks such as Leoline’s Woodmark Azur and Cardassian work well. Traditional parquet looks are also perfect, so styles like Toulouse, again from Woodmark, work beautifully."

Ms Hemelaer also notes, "parrot colours and jungle prints" appearing on the high street, requiring rich and dark woods with strong grains and colour variation to tie everything together.

Leoline’s rustic Woodmark Azur

With macro-trends becoming key style influencers, she says her company's Leoline and Avenue brands are "packed full of options to get these hot new looks”.

J2 Flooring also notes that grey shades are "slowly overtaking" the most popular oak shades. Although traditional warmer tones sell well, the mellow, modern, neutral appearance of greys and pale oaks prove excellent backdrop colours. "We have two exciting new shades coming in the next few months: a light pale limed oak shade called bleached oak; and appointed driftwood is our fresh, white plank. These are both available on our concise display unit," the company states.

Moduleo, managing director David Bigland says his company's ability to quickly respond to customer requirements is reflected in its Moods collection. "The much-anticipated range offers customers a creative studio in which they can combine 10 brand-new flooring formats. Up to 110 unique wood and stone-effect designs can be created using the wide range of tile shapes available, including hexagons, chevrons, triangles and diamonds, as well as traditional squares and rectangles," he says. Aspecta Flooring presents Aspecta Ten

"Moduleo Moods is as unique as our customer’s requirements. Bespoke designer flooring has seen a huge surge in popularity over recent months, and Moduleo Moods puts intricate and stylish flooring design at our customer’s fingertips for the first time," says Mr Bigland.

Moduleo Moods offers "unparalleled" flexibility to create bespoke design-led flooring solutions for a variety of applications, he concludes. For more information: Amtico Aspecta Flooring Cavalio Earthwerks Karndean Designflooring Leoline Quick-Step wineo Beauflor

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Feature: 60th Anniversary of Cormar Carpets

Impressive growth

The market leader celebrates 60 years of success It’s not about being one of the oldest carpet companies in the UK or even the biggest - it’s only about aiming to be the best, says Cormar as it celebrates its sixtieth anniversary. And retailers agree. Cormar is the industry’s most prolific award winner –the Supplier of the Year with buying groups Flooring One and Metro for the 11th and 16th times last year, for example! “Our success is based on what we do today and tomorrow – but the way we do it is based on long-established values that work for the way our retailers want to do business,”says marketing director David Cormack. It all began in Bury 60 years ago when David’s father, Neville Cormack, decided to branch out from the family business Greenwood and Coope, first founded by his father in 1924 to supply bindings and felts to the shoe and slipper trade in Lancashire. In 1956, Neville founded Cormar Carpets with some of the first tufting machines to come into the UK – manufacturing at Nunn Hills Mill, Stacksteads, where the first machines produced a 54" wide carpet. Cormar moved to its current base in Brookhouse Mill, Greenmount, in 1959 and Holme Mill in Ramsbottom in 1973. Neville Cormack OBE died in 2013, aged 83. Today, there are 23 tufting machines at the Holme Mill site which produce over 12 million sq metres of Cormar carpet a year. In the last five, post-recession years, Cormar has grown its turnover from £75m to £105m. That is all organic growth - an impressive achievement in a highly competitive market. “None of this happens by accident,” MD David Judge points out. “We have to be smart. We need not just a ‘can do’ attitude but a ‘can do better’ attitude. We are very impatient with ourselves to improve all the time.”

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Complacency can be the curse of a market leader but it’s not even in the dictionary for Cormar Carpets. Sustained investment in every aspect of the business has created a momentum that sustains the company’s top position. The key example is the absolute commitment to service. 90%+ of deliveries from the industry’s largest fleet of 70+ are made to retailers are made within 48 hours - 98% on time. “Only a few leading companies can invest in the systems and logistics that can deliver this level of service, this successfully,” says David Judge. “The tempo of this business is incredibly high but we deliver and retailers trust us to deliver.”

“The tempo of this business is incredibly high but we deliver and retailers trust us to deliver.” While this level of service is exceptional in the carpet sector, in other market sectors, suppliers like Amazon and Next have ensured that consumers’ service expectations are incredibly high. Cormar’s online portal plays an increasing role in ensuring retailers can make the right promises to their customers. Launched three years ago, the portal now handles over 20% of Cormar’s business, allowing retailers to check stock, make orders and track deliveries 24/7. “Our role is to help retailers look good in front of their customers,” says David Cormar. “The portal is fantastic – truly leading the market – but we are impatient with this too, There is room for improvement,” he says. Just how serious they are is revealed by Cormar’s high level of investment in the project and the appointment of a customer experience manager to ensure the portal’s accessibility is as positive as it possibly can be. Demonstrating their professional maturity, Cormar takes a more measured view on product launches than some in the sector. “There is always a lot happening in product development but we take a very considered view of new product launches – making sure we can really service the new range as soon as it is out,” says David Judge. “We look for a comprehensive portfolio rather than new products for new products sake.”

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“Our success is based on what we do today and tomorrow – but the way we do it is based on long-established values that work for the way our retailers want to do business.”

The PP business has grown substantially in the last five years as retailers confidence has grown with the fibre – especially the quality end of the synthetic market. The launch of the Sensation collection five years ago in Cormar’s own two ply Luxelle soft polypropylene is described as a “game changer” by Cormar – setting a new agenda in soft touch synthetics. While the style has been much mimicked ever since that launch, Sensation is still a growing business for Cormar, kept alive with continuous development including the most recent Sensation Supreme. But wool is still at the heart of the business and remains a focus of innovation with recent launches such as the wool loops, Bouclé Neutrals and Malabar Two-fold, as well as the recolouration of the popular multi-weight Oaklands Wool Twist Collection. Overall Cormar has an illustrious past, but its focus is on a future of sustained success. Leadership is hard won and Cormar has earned its place. from The Stocklists

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WOOL IS THE WINNER! RESIDENTIAL WOVEN Axminster Carpets - Royal Borough Wilton Collection

RESIDENTIAL FLATWEAVE Alternative Flooring - Wool Crafty Hound

RESIDENTIAL TUFTED Edel Telenzo Carpets Ltd - Liberty

AWARD FOR INNOVATION IN YARN DEVELOPMENT MID Carpets bv - Saga Structure Space Dyed

WOVEN CARPET DESIGN INSTALLATION OF THE YEAR Brintons Carpets Ltd - Custom Design for Quaglinos Restaurant London

TUFTED CARPET DESIGN INSTALLATION OF THE YEAR Cavalier Carpets - Premier Inn

DESIGNER COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR The Rug Company - Collaboration with Paul Smith

BRITISH WOOL AWARD For the best British Wool Carpet Created with the Planet in Mind Brockway Carpets Ltd - Rare Breeds

HOMES & GARDENS AWARD Award for Design Innovation Cavalier Carpets - Gemini

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THE CAMPAIGN FOR WOOL INTERNATIONAL CARPET & RUG AWARD WINNERS 2016 The first Awards in recognition of design, quality and innovation within the carpet and rug industry were held at the end of March at Stamford Bridge, London. There were over one hundred entries across the fifteen categories and the standard of entry was very high. The Judges John Bain, formerly Design Director of Brintons, Textile Consultant Malcolm Sims, Tim Booth of British Wool, Giles Kime of Homes & Gardens, Rhoda Parry of Country Homes & Interiors and Katie Hallett of Homes & Antiques - considered the entries to be an extremely high standard. “ We felt it was time that our carpet and rug industry and the many people working in it, had a moment of glory for its significant design, quality, manufacturing skills, creative marketing and its loyal passion for wool. Often flooring is the forgotten story of home interiors - but as these entries and winners show - the performance and enduring strengths and story of wool in carpet and rugs is dynamic and has a lot to offer.” Bridgette Kelly of the Campaign for Wool said. CREATIVE MARKETING INITIATIVE AWARD Kingsmead Carpets - Shades of Grey

AWARD FOR WOOL INNOVATION IN CARPET Crucial Trading - Fabulous

RUG DESIGN OF THE YEAR Ptolemy Mann - Green Spectrum

HAND KNOTTED RUG AWARD John Lewis - Bantam Rug

HALL OF FAME

CARPET INDUSTRY AWARD John Bain - formal Global Design Director for Brintons Carpets Ltd

HOMES & ANTIQUES Best Carpet Style for the Period House of 2016 Fleetwood Fox Ltd - Honiton

COUNTRY HOMES & INTERIORS Best use of texture and pattern for the modern country home Anta Scotland Ltd - Benbecula

DESIGN SECTOR Roger and Fay Oates Creative and Design Directors, Roger Oates Design

ARTISAN COMMENDATIONS Jason Collingwood - Rug Weaver Thomas Grime - Owner/Partner of Solva Woollen Mill

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AT CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB STAMFORD BRIDGE 23RD & 24TH MARCH 2016

Premier league fixture Wool supporters get promotion at Stamford Bridge. Wool carpet raised it’s game with the debut of a smart new show in the heart of designer London – the first dedicated flooring show in the capital for decades. Wool Floor Show London played out at the Stamford Bridge stadium of Chelsea, just a week after London Design Week in nearby Chelsea Harbour, to set the agenda for fashionable flooring.

The event, aimed at Southern retailers as well as the interiors and commercial trade was hosted by the British Wool Marketing Board and the Campaign for Wool and attracted more than 20 leading brands in the business. “This is a top event – a really great wool showcase,” said Martin West of Kingsmead Carpets and Chris Adam of Adam Carpets added: “The British Wool people have done a fantastic job to create an event of this standard. This is really what the trade needs and the show is attracting the right kind of people.”

The event included a series of superb design installations showing some of the best flooring products in wool as well as technical features about natural fibre performance.

Organiser Bridgette Kelly said: “We wanted to bring the whole wool industry together in Central London in a way that has never been done before. We are trying to raise the game of the industry with a modern fresh look.”

“The quality of exhibitors is very high and we are getting a good mix of visitors from both the retail trade, group buyers, designers and specifiers,” she said.

The premier league venue added glamour to the occasion with visitors having the opportunity to walk out onto the terraces to look over Chelsea’s hallowed turf – though a flock of plastic sheep (in team colours!) brought in to graze on the pitch were relegated to the touchline by sensitive groundsmen!

The event also hosted a glamorous awards dinner which attracted a large volume of entries for carpets and rugs in design, innovation and environmental categories (see page 42-43 for results). There was also a seminar program majoring on trend forecasting from leading designer Jessica Light and online marketing tips from Social Media Training Solutions.

Wool Floor Show London is looking for promotion next season in what is hoped will be an annual fixture for the flooring industry. Read our reports on pages 45 – 49

‘This is a top event - a really great wool showcase!” Martin West, Kingsmeand Carpets 44 May 2016

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Capital collections Manx Carpets Manx made a debut with new Farringdon, a 100% wool 3-ply loop in 4 and 5m and in 10 contemporary colours reflecting market trends and the call for more texture on the floor. Graham Harris said “There is a strong appetite for textures in carpet at the moment – especially in the South but increasingly across the country. Wool loop continues to outshine twist to give retailers a little more differentiation to discuss with consumers.” Also on show was the new Natural Tones, a 50/50 3-ply wool blend in 10 colours which builds on the success of Manx’s Natural Shades and Natural Plains twist collection. Pandora Plains, a deep pile 80/20 in 4 weights up to 60 oz was also showing in a range of new colours including more greys and taupe alongside a fresh set of beige and neutrals. T 01827 831434 www.manxcarpets.co.uk

Distinctive by design Flying the flag Adam Carpets

There is no better demonstration of the quality of undyed wool than Adam’s striking Union flag floor on the stand at Chelsea, carefully cut from their new 80/20 Pure Brit collection which was launched two months ago. Using blends from up to four breeds of sheep, the undyed yarn has that subtle lustre of British wool across a range of 10 colours. Given that the colourbank is ‘constrained’ by nature, it is the happiest of coincidences that these greys and neutral tones are so strongly in line with market tastes of the moment.

Cavalier Carpets

Cavalier are a quiet but formidable force in design-led product development and the Chelsea event demonstrated their success. The company’s distinctive Gemini range which cleverly combines velvet and twist yarns into a subtle pattern won the event’s Award for Design Innovation from Homes & Gardens magazine. Cavalier also won Commercial Carpet Design Installation for Premier Inns. The latest in this line of interesting ideas is Classic Herringbone, a 36oz 80/20 twist in 8 colours which capitalizes on the fashion for the herringbone designs which have been such a strong phenomenon in smooth flooring over the past year.

“Pure Brit has a great story behind it,” says Chris Adam. “It’s British wool processed through a British scourer and a British spinner and made in Kidderminster. The depth of colour and its wool performance are making this a real winner for us.”

Cavalier contract rep Melanie Walker (pictured) said: “We have started to do very well with this in the contract sector but there has been a great reaction from retailers too who see this as an ideal product especially for stairs and landings.”

T 01562 829966 www.adamcarpets.co.uk

T 01254 268 000 www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

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Inspirational Wool Carpet Trade Showcase 23rd & 24th March 2016 at Chelsea Football Club

Supporters join the club Ball & Young

Every football club appreciates its supporters and the Chelsea event was no exception when it came to underlay. “One or two people were wondering what a carpet underlay company is doing in the middle of a wool show but we wanted to emphasise the supporting role that underlay plays in delivering a great carpet experience,” says Ball & Young’s Ann Shaw. “It’s important to support quality with quality - and customer satisfaction is greatly enhanced when the installation includes a luxury underlay.” To mark the event, the company swapped its trademark display of trendy teddies display for a line-up of woolly lambs! T 01536 200502 www.underlay.com

First team fixture Hugh Mackay

Hugh Mackay ran out their first team for the fixture at Stamford Bridge with strong support for last year’s star signing Durham Twist – a launch that revamped the carpet collections at the company, rolled out in the distinctive new strip of black POS and sophisticated pattern books. Durham Twist is an 80/20 British Wool carpet in three weights and a grand total of 60 shades. “Just six months after the launch, Durham Twist is doing better than all the three ranges it replaced,” says Vince Holden. “Retailers have really got behind the range and the quality of the merchandising that supports it is winning strong business.” To keep people flocking to wool, the company is rolling up a sheep with every carpet delivered to consumers – well almost! In a new initiative starting this month, a leaflet is rolled up with each cut length telling consumers about wool and it’s care - and inviting them to apply for a free cuddly toy lamb. T 01429 892518 www.whitestone.co.uk 46 May 2016

The way of grey Kingsmead Carpets

It’s grey that carries the day at Kingsmead Carpets as they add more and more of the on-trend shades across their ranges. The company saw the opportunity early and last year’s launch of their provocative Shades of Grey multi-range pattern book was recognised by British Wool judges who awarded it their Creative Marketing Initiative Award at the Chelsea event. Visitors got a preview of two of the new ranges that are reflecting this colour theme with the launch of Dumfries, an 80/20 in two weights and 12 grey and beige colourways, and the imminent launch of wool loop Berber Trio which rolls out next month. Berber Trio offers an attractive set of “almost-a-pattern” textured options in 100% 3-ply wool in six colours and three styles, a rib, a Brussels loop and the basket weave. Other recoloured ranges also reflect the latest trends including Stoddard Suffolk Berber, Perthshire and Vitronic Plains. T 01827 831424 www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk

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Axminster Carpets

“Axminster is all about wool and the company is flying high,” says Hilary Clements. “We’re really excited about the launch of Myth & Moor which has got off to a great start.” Myth & Moor is an 80/20 collection of 12 woven plaids which has just started sampling to great acclaim in the industry. The colourways are some of the most contemporary in the market for plaids with a strong set of subtle greens, pale greys and blues to please the fashionistas. Optimism at Axminster is palpable since the deal with leading wool merchant H Dawson Wool of Bradford in February secured their future – and reinforced the company’s impeccable credentials at the heart of the wool carpet industry. Icing on the cake at Chelsea was an award from the judges as winner of the Residential Woven Carpet Award for the Royal Borough Wilton Collection which made such a distinctive impact in 2015. T 01297 32244 www.axminster-carpets.co.uk

Smart suckers SEBO

SEBO has increasing success in the UK in selling class-leading vacuum cleaners that enhance the quality and professionalism of retailer’s in-store offer. Adding an extra sales opportunity to the retailer’s portfolio, the SEBO business model makes it easy. Typically the store buys the first model at a discounted rate for customer demonstrations and then SEBO fulfills the orders on behalf on the retailer – avoiding stock and delivery issues. SEBO’s flagship cleaner the X4 Pet Boost has become the firm favourite with a top range of features including computer-controlled floor adjustment, charcoal filters to remove pet odours and now an extra ‘Boost’ option to get even closer to the carpet. The company has been gathering a number of accolades recently including being shortlisted as Which magazine’s Brand of the Year and winning the IER Best Floorcare Product award. T 01494 465533 www.sebo.co.uk from The Stocklists

Custom satisfaction Bronté Carpets

Any width, any colour sounds like the ultimate custom carpet offer for posh people but Bronté have changed their emphasis to explain just how powerful the concept can be in real installations, saving money and waste. New graphics on POS material major on the ‘made-to-plan’ approach and Sales Manager Andrew Broughton showed us a recent installation in Central London which had a dog-leg layout which would conventionally have required 28m2 of carpet and required just 13.9m2 when custom made by Bronté. The potential cost savings in a quality carpet are substantial – added to which are the benefits of no joins, easier fitting, less décor damage from roll handling and, of course, less waste. Custom made for customer satisfaction! T 01282 862736 www.brontecarpets.co.uk May 2016 47

Diverse in city Edel Telenzo

The debut of Liberty in the market this year has been a well deserved success for Edel Telenzo and that was further recognized by the judges in Chelsea who rewarded the range with the Best Residential Tufted Carpet prize. Liberty is a two-tone loop in eight plain colours which coordinates with Diversity, one of the most interesting stripes available which has a subtle pattern in three colourways and a unique woven look. Edel Telenzo celebrated the metropolitan occasion with two capital launches, London Bridge, a 3-ply Brussels loop and Kings Cross with a thatched design. These ranges have been offered on rolls for the last year but a strong response has led the company to launch a cut-length service. T 01422 374417 www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

Table manners Undyed pride Brockway

Brockway is celebrating the success of Rare Breeds – both in terms of the growth in sales since its launch last year and the recognition received from the Chelsea judges as the British Wool Award winner for its impeccable environmental credentials. Rare Breeds is an undyed pure wool range which derives 10 colours from the clever blending of up to 10 breeds of sheep – all the natural and grey colours that the market loves so much at the moment. Its clever construction also creates an attractive mottled effect that ensure Rare Breeds looks as natural as it is.

Crucial Trading

Chelsea is home ground for creative Crucial Trading which has its own retail store nearby, close to Chelsea Harbour with all its designery clientele. Natural to its core, Crucial’s wool collections offers a wide range of sophisticated options which can be relied on for a distinctive difference in design, textures and weaves. The company’s point-of-sale is also well known for its unique style and presentation and at the British Wool event, the company showed a prototype of a stunning ‘consultation table’ with an eclectic variety of carpet samples embedded in the surface, cleverly repeated in the style of the vertical wall displays.

Finally, the carpet has Brockway’s revolutionary Envirobac system, an eco-friendly carpet backing that makes the carpet easier to transport and fit.

The table allows for considered, creative discussions with consumers across the surface while larger samples and variations on all the ranges are stored in narrow drawers immediately below to be brought out as required – a savvy approach far removed from the chore of talking to a customer across a moving tombola while thumping through the samples!

T 01562 828200 www.brockway.co.uk

T 01562 743 747 www.crucial-trading.com

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Tip sheet Woolsafe

Chelsea colours Ulster Carpets

Woolsafe are spreading the message on the cleanability of natural fibre with a new leaflet that retailers can give to their customers with every sale – leaflets can even be printed with your own brand and contact details.

Ulster has an uncompromising approach to developing its wool loop collection. “If we do something, we want to do it very well,” says Jeremy Wilson. “In wool loop our aim is to be the best, and be known for that.”

The handy pocket sized leaflet has tips to keep carpets clean and then includes Woolsafe’s comprehensive guide to spot removal for 33 common stains with a step-by-step guide to take action. “Having the leaflet to hand gives both the retailer and consumer confidence to buy wool before and after the sale,” says Woolsafe’s Steve Bakker. The leaflets cost just £45 for a pack of 250 and larger quantities can be locally branded and become even more cost effective.

Loop sales at Ulster have increased from just 5% three years ago to 15% today and it’s a sector that continues to grow. A statement of intent is the launch of six new colours in Dubai - a super clean, dense construction in New Zealand wool. Also on show in Chelsea were the fashionable new colours which have been introduced into flagship 80/20 wilton ranges such as York and Grange and the company was also previewing new shades for the immaculate Ulster Velvet range which will be introduced later this year.

Woolsafe are also involved in the launch of Enco Environmental Certification, a new approval scheme to ensure that cleaning products meet both performance and safety criteria as well as strict environmental criteria. Products are tested and certified at the laboratories of Enco Global Testing Services in Bradford.

Ulster’s new rug service has started strongly since it’s launch at the beginning of this year. All the company’s Boho, plains and plaids ranges can be cut to custom sizes and bound in a selection of top quality edgings – the plaids are doing particularly well and Ulster has a neat trick on ensuring the patterns is always centred regardless of the size of the piece.

T 01943 850 817 www.woolsafe.org

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Wool pedigree Cormar Carpets

Cormar history is built around its popular portfolio of wool carpets and the latest twists and wool loops were on show at Chelsea including the flagship Home Counties Plains & Heathers, the smart tenth-gauge 80/20 with 18 clean, solid plain shades complimented by 14 classic heather options. The new Oaklands Collection is out now with a major overhaul across the colour range with nine new shades with an emphasis on greys. Made from New Zealand Wool, this moth-resistant 80/20 tenth gauge offers lots of options with 20 colours in total across 4 & 5m widths and three weights. In the important wool loop category, Cormar’s Bouclé Neutrals also offers a lot of variety. A 50/50 construction with wool and polyester, the range comes in six colours and three designs – a level loop, a textured loop and a stripe. T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk from The Stocklists

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NEWS Record-breaking recycling

Recofloor members celebrated their record-breaking vinyl recycling achievements at the scheme’s fifth annual awards event at Old Trafford, the Home of Manchester United. Flooring companies, contractors and distributors have collected more than 2,700 tonnes of vinyl flooring – including 508 tonnes in 2015 alone - since the UK takeback scheme was founded by leading flooring manufacturers Polyflor and Altro in 2009 to divert waste material from landfill. The main winners were Carpets ‘N’ Carpets Ltd, 3D Flooring Supplies/ MCD Wales/ Flooring Accessories, S&D Flooring Specialists Ltd, STS Flooring Distributors Ltd, Fantasy Flooring Ltd, Mezmirizin Flooring Ltd, Birch Distribution and Branagan Flooring Services. Winners received their trophies and certificates from guest host and former Southampton and England footballer Matt Le Tissier who was clearly impressed and commented: “Manufacturers collaborating in this way to improve the sustainability of their products must be unique. It’s fantastic for the environment: a win-win situation!” Intense competition in all eight award categories, plus the volume and high quality of entries, made the judging a difficult process. Entries were judged mainly on last year’s achievements, while also recognising collectors’ significant contributions in various ways. Key speakers from the flooring industry included Richard Catt, CEO of the Contract Flooring Association and Ian James from FITA. Richard commented: “Sustainability and waste management are extremely important to our industry and Recofloor makes a significant contribution. Winning a Recofloor award is an achievement that is growing in recognition and an important addition to any company’s profile. So congratulations should go to all the winners – particularly the significant number who are CFA members!” T 0161 355 7618

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Avenue update online

Design-led cushion vinyl flooring, Avenue Floors, has updated its website with new looks for 2016, bringing instant access to hundreds of designs including the recently launched Ultimate Style collection.

With a free-to-use sample service and UK-wide stockist details, www.avenuefloors.co.uk is the ideal online ‘shop window’ supporting Avenue’s retailer network with added-value service that help to reinforce brand perception at the critical research phase:

Shining Startwist

Reinvigorated for 2016, Lano’s perennially popular Startwist now features a palette of 14 up-to-the-minute shades, each a reflection of the latest home fashions, as the carpet joins the manufacturer’s brand new Essenz collection of stain-resistant styles.

At the heart of the Essenz collection lies the basic principle that carpets for today’s home should offer stain-resistance alongside resilience and wearresistance, bringing a carpet made to last and up to the task of busy family life. With Startwist launched some 20 years ago, there is no doubt that this enduring and popular style provides just this, a natural member of the Essenz family.

“With online research at an all time high there is no doubt that an online presence is more important than ever, but running your own website can be costly and fraught with complications,” says Victoria Hemelaer, product manager, Avenue. “Thankfully, here at Avenue we support our retailers with a website that delivers key brand messages, provides great service through free samples and puts homeowners in touch with their nearest retailer, reflecting positively on all of our network.” The updated website features the latest inspirational photography from the brand, reinforcing Avenue’s reputation for being at the cutting edge of cushion flooring style. Visitors can also access care and maintenance instructions, find the latest Houzz and Pinterest posts and discover the technical innovation that goes into every Avenue floor. T 0800 032 3970

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Startwist is a classic wool-look two-ply polypropylene twist that has been proven time and time again in homes across the country. In Elite (1,695g/m2 pile weight) and Supreme (1,360g/m2 pile weight) varieties, the style provides great value no matter what the occasion. From the demands of living spaces to the serenity of bedrooms, this is a carpet that can do it all. “Startwist is one of our longest-serving styles and for very good reason,” says Birger Karlsson, sales director UK & Ireland. “Combining classic style with great value and the assurance of stain-resistant performance, it’s a great choice for consumers wanting a carpet that’s ready to take on family life..” Startwist is available in four and five-metre widths and is now enjoying new lifestyle-driven point of sale as part of the Essenz collection. Backed by 10-year stain and wear warranties, this bleach-cleanable carpet is set to stick around for a while yet too. The Startwist range will be expanding in the near future, with a new value-conscious 1,000g/m2 Edition quality in heather and plain styles. T 00800 5266 5266 50 May 2016

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Get a Brit grip

Interfloor has revamped its Gripperrods carpet gripper range to give retailers a highly competitively priced British-made quality product that stands out from the competition.

Interfloor's ‘Regular' carpet gripper is now being manufactured as ‘Gripperrods Standard' gripper at its Dumfries factory using high quality birch wood and is engineered to give a technically superior performance compared to alternative products. The entirely UK made gripper range means customers will benefit from improved quality as well as knowing they will be supporting local industry and reducing the environmental impact associated with Chinese production.

QUICK FACTS Every year Interfloor's Dumfries factory consumes: • Over 2,000 tonnes of birch plywood • Almost 100 tonnes of pins (that's 900m pins!) • Over 82 tonnes of nails (that's 170m nails!)

The differentiated Gripperrods range now has improved branded packaging and POS and comprises four products: Gripperrods Standard, a competitively priced entry level gripper; Gripperrods Tackfast, the best-selling gripper; Gripperrods Professional, a top of the range gripper, which is best in class; and Gripperrods Contract, a wider gripper for more specialist commercial applications. The Gripperrods Professional and Gripperrods Tackfast products include a number of new features designed to give greater stability in all types and qualities of sub-floor. Both have improved specifications including wider strips (27.11mm and 24.03mm), and more floorholding pre-nails and precision pins per length. "By bringing manufacturing of our entire range back to the UK we can guarantee quality and service. This, coupled with the enhanced specification of the premium products, makes us confident that the new Gripperrods range provides clear benefits for both retailers and installers looking for quality products at an affordable price and which offer unbeatable performance," said Interfloor CEO John Cooper. If the gripper made every year was laid in a long line, it would reach almost three quarters of the way round the world! T 01706 213131 www.interfloor.com

Obstacle course

Even the most experience hardened installer can gain new skills when they take up the challenges faced at the Academy for Excellence in Flooring.

With 12m2 square bays full of obstacles such as sinks, toilets, angles, stairs, curved walls and more; there are plenty of challenges to face as you conquer tests in the Master Installer programme to become a certified Quick-Step installer. “We’ve trained professionals at every skill level, from brand new recruits to battle scarred veterans and everyone has been able to learn and improve their skills,” says Lee Thompson, Academy for Excellence in Flooring.“Many time-served installers are surprised by the restrictions we place on ‘everyday’ tools such as tape measures, tapping blocks and hammers, instead employing new techniques to provide a better quality end result. “In fact, most are truly surprised when we reveal that you can install pretty much any area, including notoriously difficult obstacles such as stairs, with nothing more than your hands, a pencil, some paper, a saw and two pieces of laminate. Of course, there is some insider knowledge that helps, but that’s only revealed to our course goers!” Response to the courses at the Academy for Excellence in Flooring has been impressive, even from experienced professionals, with one particular individual surprised at just how easy installing laminate on stairs could be, something he’d shied away from in the past. The Academy is now taking bookings for 2016 courses including Master Installer, Level 1, Measuring & Quoting and Wood Sanding & Finishing. T 0161 877 6955 www.quick-step-academy.co.uk

Alluring underlay

floorwise has introduced two high performance underlays in SHD+ specification to bring homes the ultimate in lasting performance and recovery.

In Allure, homeowners can enjoy the luxury of an 11mm recycled polyurethane foam underlay that will deliver exceptional underfoot comfort throughout the home, even in busy living spaces where enduring recovery is vital in lasting performance. With a new and improved non-woven fleece backing that adds extra stability, there is no doubting that Allure is a premium underlay for demanding situations. Contributing to increased carpet life, keeping rooms warmer and providing excellent sound absorption, Allure is available now. Again enjoying the recovery and durability advantages of Super Heavy Density Plus (SHD+),Verve delivers a nine-mm thick recycled polyurethane underlay that provides a great all-round choice for homes wanting a quality option. Breathing extra life into carpet,Verve delivers comfort for years and helps to make for a warmer and quieter home. With a new and improved nonwoven fleece backing to provide extra stability,Verve can be enjoyed right away at floorwise distributors across the country. Both underlays are made in the UK and can be fully recycled at the end of their long life. Guaranteed for the lifespan of all types of carpet, Allure and Verve exceed all BS standards. T 01509 673974 52 May 2016

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Glenn Harding of Flooring One comments: “The importance of the Show is demonstrated by the way the whole trade has come together this time to make it a real focal point of the year. “The date is perfect - ensuring retailers can see the latest developments and everything that’s on offer in time to plan their key Autumn sales season. This is the one opportunity that savvy retailers really can’t afford to miss to get themselves up to speed.” Neville Hinchcliffe of leading retailer Arighi Bianchi commented: “The BGNFS is a don’t miss event in every retailer’s diary - well organised with time to talk to the suppliers that matter and conveniently located.” There are details on the BGNFS website - don’t forget to pre-register as only buying group members are able to attend:

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Exhibitors Abingdon Flooring Ltd Adam Carpets Ltd Alternative Flooring Co Ltd Asiatic Carpets Ltd Associated Weavers Axminster Carpets Ltd Ball & Young Ltd Balta Bond Worth Ltd Brink and Campman Brintons Carpets Ltd British Wool Marketing Board Brockway Carpets Ltd Bruce Starke & Co Ltd Carpenter Ltd Carpet Foundation

Carpet Recycling UK Cavalier Carpets Ltd Clarendon Carpets Computers for Flooring Cormar Carpets CPS Group Ltd Crown Floors Crucial Trading De Poortere Deco S.A Elliott Anti-Slip Flooring Guild Ltd Forbo Flooring UK Ltd Furlong Flooring Ltd Gaskell Wool Rich Gooch Oriental Carpets Ltd Hall’s Floorings

Heuga Home Foundations Husain International Interfloor Ltd Karndean Designflooring Kenburn Carpet Crusher Kenton Floors Kingsmead Carpets Lano Carpets Manx Carpets Mastercraft Rugs Ltd Masterpiece Systems Ltd Mayfield Carpets Mayne Computer Technology Mohawk UK Ltd Mr Tomkinson Oriental Weavers

Packshot Parador Gmbh & Co KG Penthouse Carpets Rama Carpets RFMS (UK) LTD SEBO (UK) Ltd Edel Telenzo Carpets Ltd Turtle Mat Company Ltd Ulster Carpet Mills Ltd Ultimate Rug Company Victoria Carpets Ltd Vorwerk & Co Westex Carpets Whitestone Weavers Thomas Witter UK Ltd Woodward Grosvenor Wools of New Zealand

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Smart in store Crown Floors With new tombola and lectern displays, Crown Floors will be heading to the Buying Groups National Flooring Show next month armed with a range of display options for stores of all size and layout. A new tombola featuring 74 different styles in a compact footprint is sure to be a highlight of the brand’s stand. Bringing together Crown Floors Easy Clean ranges, made from soft and bleach cleanable polypropylene in a range of on-trend styles, the tombola is wrapped in gorgeous graphics.

Audacious design Louis de Poortere Louis de Poortere returns to Cranmore Park to showcase its latest in rug and broadloom to retailers from across the country. Mad Men, Mosaiq and Haute Couture collections take centre stage this year, Louis de Poortere taking its extensive portfolio to new levels with bold new developments for both the domestic and contract sectors.

Crown Floors will also be showing its new-look single-sided lectern, housing individual ranges from across its collection. Presenting key colours in large 40x60cm samples, the lectern also provides hanging room for a swatch book (hung on the reverse). A small footprint and low weight means this new lectern is highly adaptable, an ideal solution for stores with fast-changing layouts. “Changing layouts can help to keep stores looking fresh and it is certainly necessary to make sure the floor plan is working at its best in key seasonal changes and during peak sales periods,” says James Caldwell. T 0800 0773301 www.crownfloors.co.uk

For the SS16 season, the Belgian manufacturer has introduced Mad Men, a collection jam-packed with audacious design inspired by characters responsible for some of America’s most recognisable brand images. Woven in cotton chenille and high gloss polyester, Mad Men is a modern departure from Louis de Poortere’s largely vintage stable, presented in three bold looks: Skyscraper, Jacob’s Ladder and Griff. In sister collection Mosaiq, Louis de Poortere’s new-found contemporary edge is played upon once more with tribal geometrics fashioned in five vibrant colourways. From Red Max to Blue Jeans, Mosaiq is a statement choice for a spectrum of residential settings, this time produced in 100% cotton chenille. Completing this exciting trio of introductions, Haute Couture represents Louis de Poortere’s latest in wall-to-wall carpet, a collection boasting extraordinary wool and wool-blends for use across sectors. In Haute Couture, guests will be treated to a unique touch and feel at this year’s Buying Groups National Flooring Show, the like of which only possible through use of Jacquard Wilton looms. T 01505 615663 www.louisdepoortere.com

Looking ahead Carpet Foundation Fresh from the success of their ‘digital initiative’ which has seen members get the best of out of their websites, the Carpet Foundation is set to introduce a ‘retail only’ part to their own website. The dedicated section will include various marketing support materials, a blog, trade and technical support papers and documentation as well as material for retailers to use with their local newspapers. The Show will also see the launch of a charitable tie up with the Guide Dogs for the Blind. The Carpet Foundation will donate a percentage of the revenue generated from all new members signing up to the charity. Commenting on the new plans, Chief Executive Andrew Stanbridge said: “We always have to look ahead and refresh our box of tricks. Communicating with our retail members has been a personal bugbear of mine and I am convinced that the new dedicated site for retailers will enable us to improve in this area but also provide our members with items of real value for them and their business. “I am also fully aware that there is a misconception as to the true cost of CF membership. The reality is that it costs retail members £35 a month. We have refocussed in the last 12 months and everything we do is to benefit retailers. If they are successful, so are our manufacturing Patron members. I would urge former members and prospective members to come and have a chat with us – that costs nothing! You may be surprised at what you hear!” T 01562 755568

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Plush and plunder Kingsmead Carpets Kingsmead Carpets will feature their brand new point of sale tombola and bookstand with Cleaneasy branding . New products will include some special Cleaneasy Saxonies and twists along with wool twists and recoloured wool loops. Look out for the Star Buy Saxony range, and roll stockists will enjoy a delve in the “specials” cupboard where they will be shown both discontinued “plunder” and some very competitive regular ranges. If you follow social media, don’t forget to check up on Ollie’s travels #wheresollie T 01827 831424 www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk

Enviro advantage CRUK Visitors to CRUK’s stand at the Cranmore Park event can find out how clean installation waste take-back schemes and the growth in facilities processing carpet waste for new uses offer many business advantages for retailers, including potential savings on waste disposal costs. The industry-backed association for recycling and reusing waste carpet offers retailers opportunities to enhance their business and green credentials by diverting waste material from landfill, with both economic and environmental benefits. Neville Hinchliffe of CRUK member Arighi Bianchi can testify to CRUK’s help.The leading furniture store is recycling hundreds of tonnes of waste carpet each year and selling underlay from Anglo Recycling Technology; thereby completing the ‘circle of use’ and significantly reducing their waste management costs. He says: “We find our customers are happy to pay a premium to have their carpet and underlay waste recycled.” CRUK Director Laurance Bird adds: “Judging by the 96% growth in enquiries from the flooring sector last year, there’s clear proof that companies are keen to reduce their environmental impact and avoid landfilling waste carpet where possible.” Last year, 125,000 tonnes of carpet were reused, recycled or recovered for energy – a 31% landfill diversion rate. CRUK’s target is 60% diversion from landfill by 2020. Around 400,000 tonnes of carpet waste arises each year in the UK. T 0161 440 8325

www.carpetrecyclinguk.com

Colourful Choice Ulster Carpets The Flooring One Show is a highlight in the Ulster Carpets calendar and this year Ulster will be showcasing a number of new colours within the popular Wilton ranges. The six new additions to the York Wilton range of Flannel, Cotswold, Cuckoo, Squirrel and Gainsborough are sophisticated shades which complement any style of home. Meanwhile Grange Wilton has been updated with the of the moment greige tones of Seasalt, Priory, Cygnet, Silversmith, Woburn and Millstone. Ulster will also be previewing the new additions to the Ulster Velvet range, due later this year. Staying on the grey theme, Ulster have launched six new colours into the top selling Dubai range, bringing the total colour palette to 14. Also on display will be the stunning Plaid Collection. T 028 3833 4433 www.ulstercarpets.com

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Tablet tech MasterPiece The new MasterPiece for Ipad and Android tablets will be launched at BGNFS. Customers will be impressed in their home by the professional presentation. There is a clear attraction here for those who have already invested in an Ipad or Android tablet. However, the new version has a further benefit by saving to the cloud, so jobs are backed up and immediately available to colleagues back in the store. The new version has many of the usability benefits of a traditional PC based MasterPiece. For example, the drawing and measuring of rooms is done the same way as when using paper and pencil. In addition, the new stairway builder provides a significantly faster way of defining the components of a stairway. The main joy, however, will be not having to spend the evening wading through a backlog of plans. T 01737 35583

www.masterpiece-system.com

Luxury and lifestyle Lano Carpets Lano’s new Taste of Luxury collection is sure to be a highlight of its stand as buying group members from across the country seek out the latest in beautiful carpet. Featuring Lano’s exquisite wool, polyamide, bamboo and SmartStrand styles, the striking Taste of Luxury collection display is already transforming the landscape of stores across the country. The Belgian manufacturer will also launch a new brand for its entry-level polypropylene collections with the launch of Essenz. Shown for the first time at the BGNFS, the new brand pulls together some of the manufacturer’s most treasured collections, including names such as Startwist and Heathertwist, presenting a new lifestyle-focused look and feel to store displays. Focusing on super-soft styles, the Touch Down collection will also be on display on Lano’s stand. Featuring Fascination, Imagination, Genius, Oblique Ultimate and Oblique Superior, the Touch Down collection presents Eccelena fibre styles. Joining the latest generation of polypropylene fibres, Eccelena adds incredible softness and extra resilience to the reassurance of stain-resistant carpet. Oblique is a particular highlight of Touch Down, available in 1,990g/m2 Superior and 2,585g/m2 Ultimate pile weights, the plush 1/8th twist pile comes in 14 modern shades and in four and five-metre widths. Lano will also present its brand new Easy Lawn in-store display. Presenting five great value qualities in large 48 x 70cm samples, the display is a great way to make the most of the rapidly growing artificial grass sector. T 00800 5266 5266

www.lano.com

Award winners Edel Telenzo Edel Telenzo will be showing all recently extended ranges during the BGNFS 2016 in Solihull. The updated lectern series – now consisting of three lecterns featuring all Telenzo favourites – will be shown and will include all new colours in e.g. Barbican, King’s Cross and London Bridge. The latter ranges, which were introduced as rolls only last year, are now also available as cut lengths. Naturally, the highly successful Diversity and its sister product Liberty – awarded Best Residential Tufted Carpet during the International Carpet & Rug Awards at the Wool Floor Show – will also be on display. Edel Telenzo carpets are all Scotchgarded for extra stain protection and guaranteed against pilling, moths and shading. The Ceneva backing ensures an odourless carpet which is less flammable and releases fewer VOCs. T 01422 374417

www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

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Measuring up RFMS-UK RFMS-UK are pleased to be demonstrating their latest range of Measure estimating products. Measure Premier aimed at businesses that require the ability to import architect’s drawings and Measure Standard aimed at the domestic flooring supplier. They will also be showing the innovative MeasureMobile3 software available on tablet and smart phone free of charge which integrates perfectly with the two desktop offerings and can be used stand-alone if required. Why not download a free trial copy of the software before you visit and take advantage of the free consultancy available on the day. T 01695 716555

www.rfms-uk.com/measure

Mosaic Mayne Computer Technology Mayne Computer Technology will be showcasing the latest release of their Mayne Mosaic Mobile Software for Carpet & Flooring Retailers, especially designed to run on tablets, ipads and iphones, giving the retailer the ability to raise estimates and orders either in the showroom or at their customer’s home - with suitable internet access. Modules available range from: Point of Sale to Estimator’s & Fitter’s Diaries to Customer Relationship Management, to Post Code Search. Mayne Mosaic Mobile Software is cloud based and can be accessed anywhere with internet access and is available from £68.00/user/month with a £140.00/user setup fee. Free Remote Online Demo and 7 Day Trial is available. T 01782 562522

www.maynetechnology.co.uk

Rush to crush Kenburn Following their very successful debut at last year’s BGNFS, Kenburn will be exhibiting again at this year’s event promoting the financial and environmental benefits of recycling new and old carpet and underlay waste. Kenburn’s recycling initiatives have been welcomed by the flooring industry who in particular are extremely keen to divert their recyclable carpet and underlay waste from landfill as its more cost effective. In addition to supplying the carpet crusher and providing the logistical advice to recycle the waste Kenburn also visit retailers and contractors throughout the UK offering free of charge no obligation advice on the cost savings that can be made. AIS member Glasswells are the largest independent department and furniture store in East Anglia and as part of their ongoing commitment to the environment have recently purchased a Kenburn Carpet Crusher. Paul Glasswell comments: “Due to the large volumes of flooring we install its inevitable our fitters will uplift and remove hundreds of square metres of carpet and underlay waste every week. By installing a “carpet crusher” all our carpet and underlay waste is now recycled for “waste to energy” as a fuel to power concrete kilns rather than using coal and the recycling costs are significantly lower than landfill so its financially as well as environmentally beneficial.” T 01727 844988

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Add vac revenue SEBO With SEBO vacuum cleaners ever-popular in the flooring and retail industry and the obvious benefits of promoting floorcare to customers, they have introduced a scheme to help flooring retailers add another revenue stream to their business. By becoming an “agent” for the brand, the retailer can sell a SEBO product without the upfront cost of back-up stock, and receive a commission for every vacuum cleaner sold. SEBO holds endorsements from carpet manufacturers including Axminster, Cavalier and Ulster, as well as industry recognition by consumer experts Which? having ‘Best Buy’ products to choose from. It is also shortlisted as the Which? “Appliance Brand of the Year”. SEBO also offers the opportunity to sell an excellent range of consumables including the Woolsafe Accredited Duo-P cleaning powder, which offers easy and highly effective stain removal. From uprights to cylinders, there’s a SEBO machine to suit every floor in every home. In addition to training staff on all the benefits of their machines, SEBO will also provide the retailer with ‘Point of Sale’ to help promote and display the vacuum cleaner including podiums, window stickers, flags and banners. Each retailer will be added to the website store locator. T 01494 465533.

www.sebo.co.uk

Visit Van Gogh Karndean Designflooring Karndean Designflooring is showing its extended Van Gogh Wood collection at the Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show. Inspired by reclaimed natural wood materials, the 12 distinct new plank designs replicate the unique look that comes from the transformation of wood over time, in addition to processes such as burning, liming and smoking. The four striking groups, French Oaks, American Redwood, Scottish Beech and Mexican Cypress ensure a grain and colour palette to suit any décor. “It’s a real opportunity for retailers and suppliers to get up close with our products and see the intricate knots, grains and textures each new Van Gogh design has to offer,” explains Scott Cochrane, sales director of Karndean Designflooring. He said: “We’ll also be giving visitors a preview of our new weathered steel, natural stone and woven fabric inspired stone designs.” Visitors to the Karndean Designflooring stand will also see Karndean’s established ranges – Art Select, Da Vinci, Opus and Knight Tile. There will also be live demonstrations of Karndean’s easy-fit collections - Karndean LooseLay and Palio Clic. T 01386 820185 www.karndean.com

Quick quality Brintons At the Buying Groups National Flooring Show Brintons will be showcasing their newest collection – QuickWeave. This select range of high quality 80/20 Axminster carpets has been especially created to meet the demands of customers who require a quick turnaround. Inception is the first range from QuickWeave with carpets selected for use in a versatile range of contract projects including hospitality, gaming and leisure. Brintons’ talented creative team selected over 60 designs comprising contemporary patterns, transitional styles such as plaids, stripes, geometric, abstracts and layered themes. Each design is then available in 5 colour options and 5 carpet qualities from 7 to 11 rows to help specifiers and contractors easily select a product to match their customers’ requirements. T 0800 505055 from The Stocklists

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Take five WoolRetailer.com The new website for wool retailers - WoolRetailer.com - brings a brand new initiative to the world of carpet selling. It hosts the new industry backed Retailer Accreditation programme - ‘Take Five’ which will educate retailers on wool in flooring in five modules all based on ‘need to know’ wool information. Retailers that pass will become a Wool Specialist and feature on the website - which will promote stores across the UK via a postcode search facility. A dashboard for accredited retailers will feature marketing assets and information for use in-store. Even better…there is no registration fee – it’s completely free! The website is the key strand in a series of new promotions launched by British Wool Marketing Board and The Campaign for Wool. T 01274 688666 www.britishwool.org.uk

Sisal showcase Crucial Trading This year at the BGNFS, Crucial Trading will be showcasing their recently launched sisal`s, Sisal Harmony Boucle and Sisal Harmony Herringbone. A collection of 16 contemporary colourways across the 2 popular weaves, herringbone and boucle, this really is a must see collection. Crucial Trading will also be previewing, their new feature frame point of sale along with an updated version of the recently seen consultation table, which really do go hand in hand to create an inspiration centre for consumers. T 01562 743 747

www.crucial-trading.com

Carpet couture Cavalier Cavalier Carpets stand at the show will again display their collection of wool rich qualities, particularly the latest addition to the Couture Collection, 'Gemini'. The Stain-less brand is further enhanced by the addition of 'Serenity', with a sumptuous 75oz quality, all backed by 10 year wear and stain warranties. Also on show will be the complete stylish point of sale collection, including a Design 'a' Drum Tombola to match the highly successful 'Slim Line' wall units and lecterns.. T 01254 268 000 www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

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Distinctive Durafit Interfloor Interfloorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world-leading double-stick underlay, Duralay Durafit has been improved to give greater dimensional stability thanks to a new exclusive Bacloc backing. There is also a new range of dedicated double-stick system adhesives. The Durafit System is tried and tested for both large and small installations, and now offers outstanding comfort and durability as well as distinctive branding to capitalise on its excellent reputation. Interfloor has revamped its Gripperrods carpet gripper range to give retailers a highly competitively priced British-made quality product that stands out from the competition. The entirely UK made gripper range uses high quality birch wood and is engineered to give a technically superior performance compared to alternative products. The differentiated Gripperrods range now has improved branded packaging and POS and comprises four products: Gripperrods Standard, a competitively priced entry level gripper: Gripperrods Tackfast, a well-known, best-selling gripper; Gripperrods Professional, a top of the range gripper which is best in class; and Gripperrods Contract, a wider gripper for more specialist applications T 01706 213131 www.interfloor.com

Myth and Moor... and more Axminster Celebrating Wool, Royal Warrant Holders Axminster Carpets will be at the show with their beautiful collection of British wool carpets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including their award winning Royal Borough and new Myth and Moor Collections. Manufacturing carpets in Britain since 1755 predominantly in their home of Axminster, Devon, Axminster Carpets are synonymous with outstanding quality, proudly supplying carpets to Royal Households, discerning private residences, restaurants, hotels and commercial premises throughout the world. T 01297 32244

www.axminster-carpets.co.uk

No hassle Whitestone Weavers One of the ranges on display on thw Whitestone Weavers stand is their latest addition to their Hasslefree collection. Hasslefree Inspirations. This 1500 gram Saxony should certainly inspire you to want to sell it. With 10 bang up to date shades in a new Polyproylene yarn, the range will appeal to the customer who wants a soft Saxony that will also perform well long term due to its high spec 2 ply construction. This UK made product joins the other ranges in their ever more popular Hasslefree Collection. We look forward welcoming you to our stand. T 01429 892 555 www.whitestone.co.uk

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Fine pedigree Adam Carpets In May 1991 an iconic range of carpets was launched by Adam Carpets. 25 years on they will be celebrating the anniversary of Fine Worcester Twist. From an initial range of 20 colours, Fine Worcester Twist has become synonymous for its colour, its quality and its style. For the show, they will be marking the landmark with a stunning stand carpet made up from current Fine Worcester colours. They will also be showcasing the colours that have made up the range over the 25 years and give an insight into how the range morphed from the original 20 colours into the 65 that is in the range today. T 01562 829966 www.adamcarpets.co.uk

Contemporary collections Clarendon Clarendon Carpet’s wool collections including the newly launched 80/20 2-ply Waterford with contemporary neutrals in the 15 strong palette including four grey tones plus a splash of colour for stair carpets or lounge carpets, with striking shades, such as Bayleaf or Red. For those who prefer a more understated look, Cavendish offers a selection of 10 natural hues, such as Seal and Skylark using 3 ply yarn. This tufted loop pile carpet is manufactured with 50% wool & 50% polypropylene and made In a premier quality 1/4 gauge available in both 4 & 5m widths. As well as promoting the latest range launches, the new in store wall units will be displayed at the show - designed to make a distinctive first impression and offer carpet shops and retailers the flexibility in showcasing our portfolio of either wool or our Anti Stain polypropylene carpet , whilst tailored to suit the individual retailers market. This stylish unit features sample cassettes of the featured carpet range with large hanging samples - generating real interest in store . T 01827 831480 www.clarendoncarpets.com

Get set… action! Packshot Packshot Birmingham is the largest full service photographic and video studio of its kind in the UK with 24,000 sq feet of drive-in studio space meaning multiple roomsets can be erected and shot simultaneously. Such a huge space allows major projects involving large volumes of products to be completed efficiently and cost effectively and the Solihull location offers easy access from the motorway network. Started in London almost 40 years ago, Packshot.com now operates in eight European countries and as far afield as Mumbai. House of Fraser, Debenhams and Selfidges are among the many high street retailers that benefit from the company’s expertise. Leading advertising agencies and top brands use Packshot’s photographers and videographers to produce both mainstream creative imagery as well as catalogues, landing pages, mailers, look books and TV commercials. T 07769 159485 pmatthews@packshot.com

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360º service Regency Carpets Furlong has focused on the full package for retailers to ensure they have the right portfolio of Regency Carpets products backed by exemplary service. “In a demanding marketplace, we know that every consumer sale is hard earned by retailers so our job is to make sure there are no obtacles to winning the business for our customers,” says Furlong’s Neil Valentine. The company has followed through that philosophy from their ambitious product development programme across all the price points; through smart, effective point-of-sale support; and, most importantly, building a stock and logistics network that can deliver what’s needed, when it’s needed. “It’s a 360-degree package that works the way retailers want to work,” says Neil. T 01536 200502

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Solid Wool Wools of New Zealand Innovation is at the heart of Wools of New Zealand activity and they are constantly ‘pushing the boundaries’. This year is no exception and at Solihull they will be showcasing their latest work with Solid Wool, an initiative where they are working to develop furniture from recycled carpet fibre. As provenance and traceability grows in importance, the world is looking more and more to have a direct connection with producers: in their case the farmers. Wools of New Zealand want to maintain the integrity of the products that are using New Zealand wool and their latest development is Oritain. This is their commitment to test products that claim to be using New Zealand wool to check that it is not just New Zealand wool, but actually wool grown on specific farms to meet consumers expectations for full transparency. There is plenty going on at Wools of New Zealand. T 01934 603888 www.woolsnz.com

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NEWS Best of breed

Brockway Carpets has scooped a top award for the best British Wool carpet created with the planet in mind.

Brockway’s ‘Rare Breeds’ collection won the ‘British Wool Carpet Award’ in The Campaign for Wool’s first International Wool Carpet & Rug Awards 2016 presented at the new Wool Floor Show London event. It was described by an independent team of judges led by Tim Booth of the British Wool Marketing Board, as a ‘worthy winner.’ He said: "British Wool was looking for a carpet range that encompassed the values of 'planet-friendly’ whilst representing the ethos of British grown wool from British sheep breeds as a great choice to meet natural sustainability and environmental credibility in carpet. “ “Brockway’s ‘Rare Breeds’ Collection met those aspirations perfectly, using 100 per cent wool from British rare sheep breeds, using no dyes whatsoever and with an enviro-bac backing, it presented a perfect package. “ Rare Breeds is inspired by the exceptional qualities of Britain's oldest and rarest breeds of hill sheep from which each carpet is made – Kerry Hill, Cotswold, Norfolk Horn, Soay, Manx, Moorit, Balwen, Jacobs, Black Welsh and Ryeland. The range uses 2-ply yarn from these unusual breeds and is made in a 50oz weight. This makes the carpet both soft to the touch and very hard wearing for all areas of the home. The ‘mottled’ effect of each colour complements all types of home furnishings, creating a look to aspire to. And Rare Breeds features Brockway’s innovative, environmentally beneficial carpet-backing Envirobac. This lighter weight backing offers numerous advantages, being very flexible, super-strong and stable. It is energy-efficient, effluent and emission-free and can be recycled at the end of its useful life.

Top swap at SMG T 01562 828200

www.brockway.co.uk

Buying Group SMG have announced that Ben Young is taking over as Head of Operations following the resignation of Mike Symonds last month.

Mike has been with SMG since 2011 and has played a major part in developing the group’s strategy but is now joining a major UK carpet manufacturer and an announcement is expected later on this. SMG chairman Chris Moffat said his resignation was accepted “reluctantly” and added: “I would like to take this opportunity to record our sincere thanks to Mike for his immense contribution and dedication during his time with the company and we wish him every success in the next chapter of his career.” Ben Young was Director of Marketing at SMG and takes the head role on an interim basis. Ben has been highly active in sales and marketing activites for the Group for several years with a track record of innovation in that role. T 01189 32 3832 from The Stocklists

Designer Contracts team talk Brian Flynn

Julie Burton

Sean MacLachlan

Designer Contracts has announced a promotion and two new appointments to support its continued success.

Brian Flynn joined the Thames Valley region last year and now takes on the role of area manager. Previously Brian was employed by Dreams, Britain's leading bed specialist, starting his career as assistant manager, moving up to divisional manager. Based at the head office in Chesterfield, Julie Burton joins Designer Contracts as HR and H&S manager. Julie has worked for a number of blue chip organisations in the design engineering, food manufacturing, hospitality and financial services sectors, including Silver Spoon, Center Parcs and M&S Financial Services. Joining the company as sales manager for the South Midlands region, Sean MacLachlan has extensive experience in the retirement living market, having previously worked as national sales manager for Allied Contracts and account director for Intu Interiors and Vogue Contracts. Said Designer Contracts md, Peter Kelsey: “We are lucky to have an incredibly loyal and skilled workforce and it’s a pleasure to be able to promote from within the business as well as take on new staff.“ It’s been a hugely successful year for the rapidly expanding company, which saw a 14% increase in turnover to £34 million for the 12 months to the end of October 2015, compared to the same period in the previous year. Designer Contracts has fully staffed offices and warehousing in 12 regions across the UK. As well as flooring, the company supplies curtain, blind, furniture and lighting packs and has a full show home interior design service. T 01246 854577 www.designercontracts.com

Apprentice makes his Mark

Carpetright are celebrating the success of their first ever graduate apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week. Apprenticeship and work-based training provider, First4Skills, has worked in partnership with Carpetright to deliver the company’s first programme. Twenty-five learners graduated from the scheme and all 25 apprentices now look forward to bright careers with the company throughout the country. It was Carpetright’s first ever experience of running an apprenticeship programme and following its success, they are are now busy planning with First4Skills for their 2016 cohort. Mark Emberson, a Management Level 3 apprenticeship, found that his dedication and achievement at Carpetright was recognised with a promotion to Store Manager in Reading’s Oxford Road store. Under the guidance and sponsorship of his Regional Manager, Mark’s potential has been further developed to open up this new opportunity. The apprenticeship programme took a year to complete and Mark was successfully promoted whilst continuing to work towards the completion of his level 3 qualification in retail management. Speaking of his achievement, Mark commented: “I am really proud of my achievement and grateful to Carpetright for giving me this chance to step up to Store Manager. It’s been a tough year working towards my apprenticeship whilst balancing work, but it was worth it.” T 01708 802010

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Chic Oblique

Oblique is the latest style to embrace the wondrous comfort of two-ply Eccelena yarn, bringing homes beautifully indulgent carpet that fends off stains and brings a lasting finish. “The launch of Oblique demonstrates our further investment in next generation polypropylene yarns within the Touch Down collection,” explains Birger Karlsson, UK and Ireland sales director. “Homeowners are quickly embracing these new super-soft yarns, appreciating the combination of stain-resistance, softness and added resilience.” Oblique is a dense saxony that delivers lavish comfort. The carpet’s two-ply Eccelena yarn not only helps to give better recovery and wear absorption, but also delivers a more precise and defined look, adding to the sense of luxury afforded by the style’s deep pile length. In Oblique Ultimate (16mm pile, 2,585g/m2 pile weight) and Oblique Superior (12.5mm pile, 1,920g/m2 pile weight) there is no doubting that this is a quality addition to the Touch Down collection and one that’s sure to win fans for its silk-like lustre: “Stylistically, we’ve seen a shift in the taste of UK consumers,” continues Birger. “While still popular, the wool-like look is certainly not as dominant as it once was. An increasing percentage of homeowners are looking for a heightened sense of contemporary luxury in their interior finishes and this is something they can find in the silk-like lustre of our Eccelena fibre.” T 00800 5266 5266

www.lano.com

All set for September show

The Flooring and Tiling Shows are taking place simultaneously from 18th to 20th September at the Harrogate International Centre and they’re looking to be another great success.

Light fantastic

With UV protection right across the collection, incredibly soft Suretex carpets are safe for use right throughout the home, even in light-filled rooms that may see other polypropylene styles degrade.

With striking lecterns along with new branded sample books now available, the F&X Carpets Suretex collection features four varied styles that offer lasting performance with the benefits of inherent bleach-cleanable stain resistance.

Luxury vinyl tiles will be represented by a number of exhibitors and have become an established flooring option offering durability and an authentic look.

“With UV protection Suretex carpets offer a significant advantage over other stain-resistant carpets as they won’t degrade or decay under long-term exposure to sunlight,” explains Gordon Hugo, sales manager, F&X Carpets. “With our new lectern and sample books, we’re providing retailers with a range that not only has bite, but real bark too.”

A number of exhibitors will be introducing new LVTproducts at The Flooring and Tiling Show:

The plush saxony of four-metre wide Meridian, available in Supreme (1,700g/m2 pile weight) and Deluxe (1,360g/m2 pile weight), is the perfect choice for homes looking for a luxurious finish. Featuring a palette of nine timeless natural colours, Meridian Supreme brings 10-year wear and 10-year stain resistance promises, while Deluxe offers seven-year wear and 10-year stain warranties.

• Moduleo will be debuting their new Moduleo Moods collection; an innovative range that allows customers to create bespoke vinyl flooring using ten brand-new flooring formats. With the creative studio, up to 110 unique wood and stone effect designs can be made, using a wide variety of shapes.

• EarthWerks intend to introduce Styl’iT, a reinvented take on the classic ‘herringbone look’ and they will also be bringing the new Brioso collection. Brioso is elegant and compact with 17 natural wood and stone designs available to choose from. Ideal for residential and commercial flooring.

• J2 Flooring are increasing their domestic range of luxury vinyl flooring, an already established collection, to 12 wood designs for both domestic and commercial use. J2 Flooring are also launching their Commercial 0.5mm Wear Layer, allowing attendees a first look at the new product.

• Quick Step will be showing their luxury vinyl flooring that has its fiberglass developed in-house by UNILIN, making it three times stronger than the industry standard. Quick Step products are easy and fast to install, with the click system making the finished flooring extremely durable for multi-purpose use. Other luxury vinyl tile exhibitors include: Distinctive Flooring, Everbuild,The Modern Floor Company, Mercado,Victoria Carpets and Western Cork. Each exhibitor will be looking forward to meeting and networking with tradespeople and industry leaders at the trade-only shows. At last years Flooring Show alone, there were 2,870 unique visitors, a number which is sure to be beaten in 2016. www.theflooringshow.com www.thetilingshow.com

The two-tone heather effect of Casa brings an effortlessly natural look to the home with the assurance of Suretex stain-resistant performance. In eight warming colours, this 900g/m2 pile weight carpet comes with 10-year stain resistance and five-year wear warranties. Excellent value, Casa makes an ideal choice for families always on the go. For discerning consumers wanting the reassurance of a carpet that’s really easy to maintain then Capital’s lavish pile and two-tone effect bring wonderful underfoot comfort and striking style. With a good selection of greys in its eightstrong colour palette, Capital comes with 10-year wear and stain warranties. T 07976 607657

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

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

Why join? Buying groups have been a highly successful feature of the floor retailing scene in the last decade or so, giving independents the extra edge they need to compete effectively with the retail park chains. More than 1000 retailers are now members of one of the several buying groups which operate in our sector and the numbers are slowly, but steadily growing.

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

• 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

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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 www.flooringone.co.uk Contact: Glenn Harding Tel: 0121 683 1426 glenn.harding@flooringone.co.uk

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. 68 May 2016

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.

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

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.

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

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

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Flooring factsheet Carpet types Tip Sheared

Random Sheared

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

LOOP PILE

Berber – Berber carpets look like and are named after a handmade, bulky wool carpet made by the Berber tribes of North Africa and Asia. The loops are made from thick or bulky yarns of wool, nylon, polypropylene or a blend of these fibres to give a cushioned effect underfoot. These carpets are available in an assortment of colours and may be flecked and can be either level loop or multilevel loop.

Level loop – When all the loops are of the same height, a highly flexible and durable carpet is created which has a natural, casual appearance even when (commonly) it is made from synthetic fibres. The tight loop texture tends to hide marks so it’s a good blend between luxury and practicality.

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

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

CUT PILE

Freize – Frieze or frisée (pronounced freesay) carpets are similar to saxony, but the yarns are more tightly twisted and should always be heat set. They have a dense, low pile surface which creates a coarse, pebbly texture. Frieze carpets are very durable and hide footprints, dust and dirt, which makes them suitable for heavy traffic areas.

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

Twist – The popular twist carpet is the cut-pile standard. The yarn is tightly twisted and often heatset to retain this feature and the result is a versatile, textured finish that is ideal for plain colours.

Velvet – Velvet textures (sometimes called ‘velour’ or ‘plush’) all have a level surface pile of approx 5mm to 10mm height, which is then sheared to give a smooth finish. With very little twist in the yarn, the ends blend together which then further enhances the overall finish. These carpets tend to ‘shade’ with heavy use. Footprints show easily and the colour looks different from place to place because fibres lying in different directions reflect the light differently. A luxury for occasional rooms.

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

Shag pile – Shag pile has varied in popularity. The pile is up to 50mm long and the texture is casual and loose but the surface can flatten easily and may lack durability.

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Woven Woven carpet may be in a tiny minority of today’s production but still produces some of the finest carpets which are used for prestigious installations. Axminster The pile of the carpet is inserted into the backing as it is woven and cut to length, creating U-shaped tufts to give a velvety surface. The process locks in the fibre to create a carpet of high durability and performance retention as well as a luxury feel. The process allows for intricate designs and colours to be used – although modern trends mean that the traditional patterned axminster has given way to current fashion trends for plain carpets. Wilton Wilton woven carpets are produced in a similar way to axminsters – the principal difference being that a continuous fibre is woven all the way through. The carpet can be sheared to create a range of cut and loop textured effects. The result is a high quality carpet of unrivalled durability. Flat weave Manufactured in the same way as wilton, flat weave is a loop pile which allows the yarn to be woven across a wider area to created a flatter, more textured effect. May 2016 69

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Flooring factsheet from Interfloor The resurgence of rubber underlay Research into consumer purchase behaviour commissioned by Interfloor in October 2015 shows more people than ever before are buying new underlay when they purchase new carpet.

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.

The research suggests this is in part due to improved understanding of the various products and their benefits gained through Internet research and advice from retailers’ own sales consultants. The in-store consumer experience is key to the rising conversion rates, as it gives retailers an opportunity to demonstrate the benefits of the different products on offer. Consumers want hands-on experience of quality products which offer high levels of comfort and are fit for purpose. They are less concerned about price and more interested in long-term performance and this has led to the resurgence of traditional rubber underlays such as Tredaire Colours Red, Interfloor’s premium sponge rubber underlay. Sponge rubber underlays have been around since the 1950s for very good reasons. In fact, Tredaire launched Willow Green, the UK’s first sponge rubber underlay in 1956. Sponge rubber underlays are extremely comfortable; no other underlay product produces quite the same feel underfoot. They are also exceptionally good at minimising both impact sound and airborne sound between rooms. They are incredibly flexible and cover more applications than any other underlay type, including specialist low tog underlays for underfloor heating and thin and dense underlays for hard flooring. In a Stocklist readers’ survey published in November 2015, 30% said they were selling more underlay and although 60% find it easy to sell underlay, only 50% were using POS to demonstrate its benefits – one of the key reasons customers visit retailers is to feel samples (83%) or walk on the carpet to see how it feels (26%). Interfloor offers POS items including custom-made swatch books, presentation folders and hanging samples with instore foot testers coming soon. All are designed to help retailers sell exactly the right underlay to every customer that comes to their store.

Over 80% of those who didn’t buy new underlay at the time of their carpet purchase believe that they can use their existing underlay (57%), that underlay isn’t necessary (19%) or an expensive add-on (12%) and yet underlay is a great opportunity to improve the way the consumer feels about the total purchase – and hence the retailer.

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Flooring factsheet Underlay In a tight market for margins, underlay for carpet and hard flooring offers retailers one of the best opportunities to add value to every sale – with good profitability, trade-up potential once benefits are understood and high customer satisfaction levels. The Carpet Foundation and its Consumer Code of Practice approved by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) recommend that new carpet underlay is bought with every new carpet.

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Many consumers are now aware of the benefits of underlay but more needs to be done to provide information about the different types available and their suitability for different areas of the home. Setting up in-store demonstrations so customers can walk on samples with different grades of underlay and feel the difference has shown excellent results. Some manufacturers offer point-of-sale units and foot testers.

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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.

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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. Crumb rubber Flat and dense, crumb rubber is good for heavy footfall – offering maximum protection but a little less comfort (and very good over stair nosings). Laminate underlay There’s still an opportunity to sell underlay with laminate flooring, improving the acoustic performance of the floor and helping the boards float above any imperfections in the sub-floor. Combination A rubber crumb base with a felt top layer offers a good combination of protection, durability and comfort. It also allows carpet with seaming to bed into the top felt.

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

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Felt This traditional (but environmentally friendly) undelay is made from recycled fibres – wool, jute and synthetic – to create a firm, dense pad with excellent thermal insulation. Still a very popular choice among contractors when stretch fitting woven carpets. Pre-tackified underlay A self-adhesive single stick underlay in both needlefelt and PU. A removable system for heavy use when comfort is desired.

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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:

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. 74

Spillages - Liquids such as soft drinks, cordials or any drink which contains sugar, particularly hot drinks, is likely to leave a stain. In such instances, professional help should be sought. Shampoo - if incorrectly applied, can leave sticky soap residues in the fibres which can result in the soiling reappearing quite rapidly. Dust - which is carried on draughts can soil carpets in various ways, apart from the obvious soiled edges, at gaping skirting boards for instance, dark lines appearing on surface might suggest airborne dust vacuum-drawn through poorly fitted floorboards. Sometimes the shape of floorboards can be seen quite clearly. Air borne dust sometimes shows itself as spots on the carpet, this is due to the air carried on a draught under the carpet escaping through minute holes both in the underlay and the carpet, leaving dust deposited on the pile much like a filter action. In such installations, the use of a lining paper is essential as a preventative measure. It is the responsibility of the retailer to advise the consumer when the carpet is measured of any poorly fitting doors, skirtings, or floorboards and the consumers responsibility to ensure any remedial work to seal draughts, is carried out before the carpet is fitted, if a resulting complaint is to be avoided.

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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The Stocklists Carpet Company Directory Abingdon Flooring Adam Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W Ww Alternative Flooring Associated Weavers Tw Tu Avena Carpets Ltd Tu Ww Axwoven Carpets Ltd Ax Be Axminster Carpets Ltd Ax Be Tw Bajong Carpets NV Tu Tw W Balta Industries Tu Tw W Ww

01274 655694 01562 829966 01264 335111

Bizspoke Custom Carpets Be Tw W

0121 550 5788 01297 32244 +32 56783250

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

01562 825952

Burmatex Tu Cavalier Carpets Ltd Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

Edel Telenzo Carpets Ltd Tu Tw W sales@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

01422 374 417

01924 262525 Enterprise Weaving Co Be Ww

01562 745030

01254 268000

+32 56 62 2211

020 8800 0740

Christy Carpets Tu

019078 308777

Fells Carpets

Clarendon Carpets Tw

01827 831480

Classis Carpets Tu W Ww

0870 020 1725

Condor Carpets BV Tu

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

01977 662211

Fletco Taepper A/S Tu W

+45 96 60 3000

+31 38 4778911

+31 383 861 060

Flock-living Limited

Cormar Carpets Ltd +32 56 23 54 10

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

01204 881 234

01924 488882 Couristan Carpets Ax Tu W Ww

800 223 6186

BMK

0113 380 5333

Craigie Carpets Be

01294 558400

Bond Worth Ltd Ax

01562 745000

Creative Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

0116 284 1455

+32 55 335211

01282 862 736

020 7823 3040

Edel Telenzo’s Bakerloo

Domo Floorcovering Pr Tu Tw

Bronte Carpets Ltd

Blenheim Carpets Ax Be Tw W Ww

Brintons Ax Tu Tw W Ww

0844 9151000

01422 330261

Belvedere Carpets

BIC Carpets Be Tw W

01562 828200 www.brockway.co.uk

Dan-Floor UK W

E & WE Carpets W

Belvedere Carpets

Betap Tufting BV Tu Tw W

Tw W sales@brockway.co.uk

01737 830301

01422 431100

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

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

Brockway Carpets Ltd

Custom Carpet Company Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

0800 505055

Creatuft Carpets Tu W

Mohawk’s Cherbourg Check

+32 56 35 4444

Tu Wa info@flock-living.com www.flock-living.com

+44 (0)20 8440 8777

Firth Carpets & Flooring Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

01484 721529

Furlong Flooring Tw W enquiries@furlongcentral.co.uk www.furlongflooring.co.uk

01772 696 787

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Gaskell Wool Rich Tu Tw W

01827 831525

Master Weaver W Ww

01562 754 382

Tasibel NV Tw

Gaskell Mackay Carpets Ltd Ax Tu Tw W

01429 892525

Mayfield Carpets Tu Tw W

01706 639 866

The Grosvenor Wilton Co W Ww

01562 701456

Georgian Carpets Tu Tw W

01827 831430

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The Sultana Carpet Co Ax

01299 822300

Wilton Carpet Commercial Ax Tu Tw Ww W Be

01722 746000

Thomas Witter UK Ltd Tu Tw

0870 1128318

Godfrey Hirst (GB) Ltd Tu

+31 38 851 8700

0800 526696

Halbmond Teppichwerke Be Pr Tu Heckmondwike FB

+49 037 421 420 01924 410544

ITC Be Pr Tw Tu

0032 51 424 411

Millennium Weavers Europe Tu Tw sales@millenniumweavers.eu www.millenniumweavers.be Modulyss Be Tu Tw Pr

+32 55 50 9050

Timzo Tufting Industry BV Tu +32 52 457211

John Lanham Watts Carpets Ax Tw Ww

01937 588511

John Evans Ltd Ax Tu Tw W

07850 935301

Joseph Hamilton & Seaton W

01827 831400

Mr Tomkinson Tw Ww

Kingsmead Carpets Tu Tw W

01827 831 424

Penthouse Carpets Tu Tw W

01706 341231

Phoenox Textiles Pr Tu

01484 863227

Pownall Carpets Tw W

0845 6528811

Lano NV Ax Pr Tu Tw W Ww marketing@lano.be www.lano.com Le Tissage d'Arcade Ax Ww Lecaflor Ltd Ax Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww Leigh Spinners Ltd Tw Louis de Poortere W Lusotufo Tu Manx Carpets Tw W

+32 56 65 4300

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Ryalux Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

+32 52 499600

+32 56 73 57 11 0845 652 8811

Sans Frontieres Ltd Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

0844 5611977

Shaw Home Foundations Tu

01675 433 501

+31 38 385 4477

Tisca Tiara Tu Ww

07860 911748

Trendy Tuft Designs Be Tu Tw W

01274 855080

Ulster Carpets Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

02838 334433

United Carpets & Beds Tw W Ww

01709 732 666

Victoria Carpets Tu Tw W Ww

01562 749300

Vorwerk Flooring

01282 332025

Westex Carpets Tu

01274 861334

Weston Hammer W

0845 644 9090

Whitestone Weavers Ltd Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

01429 892555

Wilkies Carpets Tw

0113 307 9955

Woodward Grosvenor Ax Tu Tw W Ww

0800 526696

Signature Carpets Be Tu W

01422 845075

TAT Carpet

07976 607657

Wool Classics Tu Ww

Tapibel NV Pr Tu Tw

01623 481 221

Woven Carpets of Kidderminster W 01299 827477

Cormar’s Sensation Twist

0207 349 1560

Wellington Stripe from Ulster

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The Stocklists Wholesale Distribution Directory National Fells Carpets Leeds 0113 3071908 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Mercado Leeds 0113 3802900 sales@mercado.co.uk www.mercado.co.uk Xylo Wood Flooring London 020 8368 8122 infouk@xyloflooring.com www.xyloflooring.com

North East Fells Carpets Leeds 0113 3071908 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Floorwise (North East) Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise p78

North West

TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Morecambe 01524 840177 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com

Midlands Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise p78 Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise p78 Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise p78 Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise p78 Cornerstone Flooring Nottingham & Derby 01159 444711 sales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk www.cornerstone flooring.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise p78 J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham 0121 765 4994 jjwholesale@gmx.com

East Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Salesmark Ltd St Neots - see Floorwise p78 STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge Tel: 01954 781142 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

South West BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise p78 BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise p78 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise p78 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise p78 Flooring Supplies (Wessex) Amesbury 01980 625888 orders@flooringsupplieswessex.co.uk

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

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk See page 14 for details

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

STS Flooring Distributors Watford 08454 342000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

STS Flooring Distributors Thame (Oxford) 01844 213555 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

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

Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com

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

Lee Floorstok Ltd Liverpool - see Floorwise p78

Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise p78

Lee Floorstok Ltd Manchester - see Floorwise p78 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe see Floorwise p65 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk 78

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The Stocklists South East Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise p78 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 7 for details DMS Flooring Supplies Hemel Hempstead 0845 643 5344 dmshemel@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Milton Keynes 0845 643 5320 dmslaser@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk 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

Rackhams London 020 8531 9225 sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk www.rackhamsltd.co.uk See page 13 for details Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise p78 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk See page 14 for details STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon 0845 434 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com Trade Carpet London Wimbledon 0208 247 3891 sales@tradecarpet.com www.tradecarpet.com

Wales

Ireland Flanagan Flooring Distributors Belfast & Saintfield Co. Down Northern Ireland Tel: 028 9751 0932 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Flanagan Flooring Distributors Willow Business Park Dublin Tel: (01) 429 7800 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin - see Floorwise p78 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise p78 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise p78 TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Co. Louth 00353 879 464 563 00353 429 351 351 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com

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

Scotland Flanagan Flooring Distributors Glasgow Business Park Baillieston Tel: 0141 773 1122 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com MCD Scotland Uddingston Glasgow 01698 808000 mcdscotland@mcd.co.uk www.mcdscotland.co.uk Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise p78

Potts & Ward, Woodcocks Ltd Brighton 01273 557211 sales@pwwflooring.com www.pwwflooring.com

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Flooring factsheet Wool fibre Benefits of Wool Carpet

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.

DURABLE EASYCARE

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

COMFORT

Soft and Warm – Wool carpet adds luxurious underfoot comfort and warmth to the home and acts as an insulator improving heat retention and energy efficiency. Peace and Quiet – Wool carpet absorbs sound and cushions the home against echo and room to room noise transfer.

Safety

The Best Carpet Wool Wool carpets have a historic reputation for quality because as a fibre it is known to withstand pressure and have excellent appearance retention properties. The best wool for carpet production is ‘strong’ wool and this is grown on sheep breeds found in Britain and New Zealand. Most carpets will contain both British Wool and New Zealand Wool because British Wool is more bulky and resilient and offers texture and unique heathery shades to carpet, whilst New Zealand wool is softer and whiter and particularly good for plain, lighter shaded ranges. Combining the two within a blend for carpet yarn gives manufacturers the perfect qualities for carpet. 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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Fire Retardant – Wool is naturally fire resistant, has a slow ignition rate and tests show that it is self extinguishing within seconds. It meets many safety regulations without additional treatments and is favoured in contract locations for this reason. Fall Friendly – Carpet cushions and so provides a softer floor which protects against serious injury in falls by the very young or the elderly.

Internal Environment Indoor Environment – As a natural ‘smart’ fibre with a complex physical and chemical structure, wool helps to create a balanced atmosphere in the home. It breathes and absorbs humidity in the air, releasing it when the atmosphere becomes dry and helps improve air quality by absorbing airborne toxins in indoor air. Anti–allergy – The minute scales on the fibre’s surface will hold fine dust until vacuumed which helps to reduce floating particulate in the atmosphere. Wool does not give off harmful emissions or promote the growth of bacteria and wool is not a food source for dust mites.

Eco/Environmental Natural and Sustainable – Grown on sheep, which graze freely, wool is both 100% natural and fully sustainable. As shearing is a necessary part of animal husbandry this means that every year there is a fresh supply of wool available for the carpet manufacturing industry. Energy Efficient – Wool is energy efficient in the home and also in carpet production. Biodegradable – Wool fibre is biodegradable in soil and will produce nitrogen, sulphur, carbon dioxide and water which are all plant nutrients. Environmentally Assessed – Wool is an environmentally responsible fibre that has been measured in terms of its ecological impact. A Life Cycle Analysis study carried out by Leeds University to ISO 14040 standard for British Wool concludes that it compares favourably when measured against man-made fibres. 81

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