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Carpet&FlooringReview

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

Cormar make Easy Clean Carpets even easier! with a wide selection of ten ranges including the market leading Sensation qualities, all delivered quickly by Cormar’s own fleet.

Selling Cormar has never been so easy!

See them all on Stand A17 / A18

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MERRYFIELD CARPET CUTTING MACHINERY British Manufactured Carpet Cutting Machines THE STOCKLISTS September 2015

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Look for the Buttery

You can trust new Invictus for unbeatable performance New Invictus from Associated Weavers heralds the arrival of the softest polypropylene carpet available anywhere today. Our unique new iVinci SDO StainAway yarn has been crafted into a range of four appealing styles in autumnal hues. The Invictus collection is named after constellations, reflecting the names of stars worshipped by our hero-image Maori. Heather shades 50oz Perseus and 70oz Pegasus in 16 colours, combine with subtle plains 50 oz Orion and 70oz Sirius in 14 colours, to produce alluring options for today’s home.

Invictus is a Multi-Width carpet in 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 4m and 5m variants to give it a distinct advantage over its competitors. Bleach-cleanable, with a 20-year stain and wear warranty, it has a lustrous, stain-resistant finish with high bulk.

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Columbia

Flooring plc

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

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

Call US NOW!!!

020 8443 3322 sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooringplc.co.uk Opening Times: Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm Saturday 8.30am to 12 noon Tel: 0208 443 3322 Fax: 0208 805 2346 TRAFALGAR TRADING ESTATE, JEFFREYS ROAD, ENFIELD , MIDDLESEX, EN3 7TY.

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The people who care about your business NORTH WEST

SCOTLAND ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND

ALAN CHEETHAM GREATER MANCHESTER M: 07966 263571 acheetham@furlongflooring.com

M: 07976 311434 acairnie@furlongflooring.com

COLIN RICHFORD WEST SCOTLAND

MARK DOWSON MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & N. WALES M: 07980 786264 mdowson@furlongflooring.com

RICHARD COMBOY CUMBRIA, CHESHIRE & FYLDE COAST

M: 07970 163372 crichford@furlongflooring.com

WALES & SOUTH WEST

M: 07970 269730 rcomboy@furlongflooring.com TIM BAILEY S.E. WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE

M: 07794 048414 tbailey@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 8

YORKSHIRE & NORTH EAST RAY ANDREW EAST LANCS, W.YORKS

M: 07973 719801 randrew@furlongflooring.com

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MIDLANDS CHRIS ALLCOCK NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS M: 07872 964685 callcock@furlongflooring.com

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

MIKE SHUTT BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE M: 07970 158594 mshutt@furlongflooring.com

LONDON

TONY CONWAY BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS

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

M: 07791 891025 tonyconway@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

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

PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS M: 07816 217549 paullovell@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

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

SIMON BROWN MIDDLESEX, W. LONDON, BERKSHIRE M: 07816 217550 simonbrown@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

RAYMOND SMITH ESSEX

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DARREN SPENDIFF KENT

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

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Take a Fresh Look at Carpets The latest launches from Regency Carpets include the smart new Chiltern range in three options: Heathers, Highlights and Pastelle ranges to offer 36 choices!

Carefree bleach cleanable fibre

12 on-trend HIGHLIGHT colours

4 & 5 metre widths

12 subtle PASTELLE colours

10 year wear & stain warranty

12 popular HEATHERS

2-ply, heavy domestic yarn Action back Smart new sampling and POS

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Come and visit us at The Flooring Show stand C15/26 Incorporating

Kingsmead Carpets Relay Park, Relay Drive Tamworth, B77 5PR. UK Tel: +44 1827 831424 Fax: +44 1827 831425 info@kingsmead-sales.co.uk www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk

NEW FOR THE FLOORING SHOW:

Roxburgh, Georgian Hard Twist, Shades of Grey

NEW FOR THE FLOORING SHOW:

Shades of Grey

Come and visit our Cave at Harrogate.

Products available: 80/20 wool twist from £2.99 sq m 100% wool loop from £1.99 sq m

NEW FOR THE FLOORING SHOW:

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Summer’s Here!

Enjoy the season with London’s Leading Independent Flooring Distributor, check out our products, either by chatting with our knowledgeable team on 020-8531-9225 or follow the modern route via www.rackhamsltd.com!

NATURAL EFFECT

TWISTS - STAIN RESIST

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Blenheim Berber Cashmere 4&5M Cheltenham Gold Dedham Vale Gold Fields Ivory Coast 2015 London Life 4&5M Lothian Wool Berber + Stripes 4&5M Moods Northern Lights 4 & 5m Promenade Rocca Sloane Square 4&5M Southern Chic 4&5M

Atmosphere Dalton Dublin Heather Dublin Twist 2015 Echo Twist 4&5M Fairfield Creations 2015 Fascination 4&5M Heathertwist Supreme 40 4&5M Heathertwist Elite 50 4&5M Imagination 4&5M Hoxton Heathers Paramount Twist 4&5M Peerless Twist Peerless Plain Pembridge 2013 4&5M Sensit Supreme 4&5M Salisbury Twist 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

Arena Endurance Marathon

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

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

VINYL / SMOOTH FLOORING Black Jack XL Eclipse 2012 - Part I Eclipse 2012 - Part II Luxury Comfort Luxury Life Luxury Value Southern Comfort Starlight Techno-Safe

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

CARPET TILES

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 The Berber Twist Collection 40/50 4&5M Ultimate Textures 4&5M Ultimate Berber Twist 4&5M Ultimate Twist 40/50 4&5M Ultimate Luxury 4&5M

Bedford Cord Canterbury Capital City Capital Plus Heuga 727

2015 Price Guide No 2 now available

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.

‘Soft, hard, tough, gentle, strong colours, pastels, deep, shallow, luxurious, simple, workmanlike’ ...there are simply not enough words to describe our varied range of synthetic twist & saxony pile carpets. We’ve got the whole thing tied down! With over twenty five ranges of this style of carpet in stock in our London headquarters we have the products, the stock and the service to enable you to clean up in the marketplace!

Call our sales team now for more details, samples or simply to place an order!’

Area Sales Executives Michael Younger London North 07881-502506

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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

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

CHECK STOCK, PLACE ORDERS AND MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT 24/7 ALL THROUGH OUR WEBSITE

Oxford, Berks, Bucks, Beds, Hants, Middlesex & Herts. . . . . Ian Cardrick, i.cardrick@solentwholesale.co.uk, Sussex E & W, Surrey, South London & Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . John Robson, j.robson@solentwholesale.co.uk, Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucs, & I.O.W. . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Ayling, a.ayling@solentwholesale.co.uk, Accessary Sales and IT Specialist (All Areas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Crooks, luke@solentwholesale.co.uk, VICTORIA Aura Colonial EasiCare Morton EasiCare Heartland First Impressions Options 288 Royal Victoria Strathmore Collection LANO & BAJONG Campus X-treme Forum Heather Twist Elite Heather Twist Supreme Jazz Pembridge Twist Portman Star Twist Collection 30/40/50 BALTA Atlas Big Hit Lothian Wool Berber Luxury Heritage Heather Highland Tweed Gala Cord - all options in stock Gala Edition - limited Melrose Moorland Twist More Noble Noble Heathers Paramount Riva Twist Saxon King Sensit Saxony Shepherd Twist Stainsafe Fantasy 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 DOMO Playground Scorpio

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 Twist BROCKWAY Amore Stripe Collection Avanti Cavendish Collection Cresta 40/Cresta 50 Dimensions Jubilee Collection Orion/Orion Major IVC Atlas - New colours Classic Limestone Comfylux Extra Comfytex Expressions Fusion Isafe Apex Isafe One Isafe First Master Grip Planet Presto Rooms Supercomforts Tile Styles Titanium Ultimate Design Ultimate Oak Ultimate Minerals Ultimate Timber Victoria Woodmark MOHAWK CARPETS Century Collection - Century - Half Century Freedom Gel Limited Presidential Collection - Independence - Freedom (4&5M) - Splendour - Super Freedom (4&5M)

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IDEAL carpets Ascot/Aintree Country Heather Supreme Dublin Dublin Heathers Endurance Grass Collection Mars Motor Car Pronto vinyls Athena Celtic Stone - New Colours Comfort Grip Flexifloor Hermes Jazz Magnum Orion Sherwood Oak Studio 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 LEIGH SPINNERS Atlas Velour MILLENNIUM WEAVERS Desire THOMAS WITTER Innovations 50oz & 60oz PARAGON Toccarre Carpet Tiles

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 September/October 2015.

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Meet us on stand C37 at Harrogate!

Summer holidays have come and gone and we are up for the busiest time of the year.

And to start, we kick-off at Harrogate! We would love to welcome you on our brand new stand, featuring, amongst other things, the latest developments Diversity and Liberty. Also on display will be our POS-materials including the new displays, the first of which are currently being sent out into the market. So, we have a lot to show you and are looking forward to seeing you! And whilst you’re there, come and say hello to our new National Sales Manager, Mark Rooney. He will be happy to see you, as will we all!

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News

Innovation

We are pleased to have Mark Vinter (07775 902376) looking after the Thomas Witter brand in Scotland.

He is waiting for you to call!

More news next month!

Head Office: View Logistics Park View Road East Hartlepool TS25 1HT

Email: sales@thomaswitter.com www.thomaswitter.com Tel: 01429 892555 Fax: 01429 892560 THE STOCKLISTS September 2015

Urban Collection

Discovery

Welcome to Thomas Witter World on Stand C9 at the Flooring Show at Harrogate.

‘Wool is Cool at Thomas Witter’ and we are increasing the focus and re establishing the message that wool is the best fibre for carpets.

We are delighted to announce that we will be launching a ‘Value for Money’,100% British Wool range which will be available to selected supporting retailers... Harrogate is the time to sign up !

All Thomas Witter ranges now carry our mothproof guarantee - if it’s been a problem, the solution is now here with Thomas Witter Carpets.

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Carpet&FlooringReview Exploiting cork

Being rediscovered by designers as one of nature’s wonder materials, cork can now be found on footwear from the biggest sportswear brand in the world to wallpapers, fabrics and more. If nothing more than revealing the adaptability of this sustainable resource, these applications are hugely impressive, yet few can demonstrate cork’s practicality as its use as a flooring material.

Durable, soft underfoot, absorbing sound, transmitting heat and incredibly beautiful, Granorte’s huge range of cork and cork-ingredient flooring gives retailers a chance to exploit the current popularity of the material, while welcoming a completely different option to store.

Collections such as Emotions, Tradition, Studio and Bloom make the most of the standout appearance of cork, while for the more traditional buyers; Vinylcork and Heritage provide wood-look floors that harness the performance properties of the material. In this diverse catalogue of flooring styles, cork’s natural properties are also used to full-effect beneath leather and linoleum, testament to the material’s ability to reinvent itself to suit the task at hand.

Encapsulated in a new Wall and Flooring Collection in-store display that can hold 12 selected ranges, Granorte provides retailers with something completely different from the norm, something that is key to the recent rise of cork as a multi-application material: “Designers working in commercial and high-end residential interiors demand the very best but are always on the hunt for finishes that help to lift their projects from the ordinary into the extraordinary,” comments Paulo Rocha, Granorte. “Cork has proved itself a worthy material for designers and it’s adaptability means it can also mean something to homeowners from every walk of life. In short, it is a perfect aspirational flooring choice.”

The Wall and Flooring Collection display is available to retailers across the UK. T 01785 711131

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Imagination runs wild

Imagination, the latest soft touch Eccelena quality from Lano Carpets, joins the revolution in beautiful carpet for the home that invites and cossets at every opportunity.

The beautifully soft Eccelena yarn in hues of ontrend grey and taupes bring a sophisticated feel to Imagination, a new addition to the Softness by Excellence collection that captures one of the latest trends in interior style.

“Imagination is a carpet that is incredibly current, joining the growing number of super soft styles in the market as homeowners look for really luxurious looks for the finishes in their home,” says Birger Karlsson, sales director UK, Lano Carpets.

“What’s more, thanks to the Eccelena’s advanced engineering, Imagination is easy to look after and stain-resistant, perfect for consumers wanting a more fuss free approach to beautiful carpet.”

Available in both four and five-metre widths, Imagination comes in a sumptuous 9.5mm pile height with a 2-ply and fine 10th gauge construction, that enhances its silky look even further, while the 40oz/yd² pile weight ensures great all-round usability. Equipped with 10-year wear and stain warranties, Imagination is available alongside Fascination in the Softness by Excellence collection.

T 00800 5266 5266 from The Stocklists

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A thought provoking look at trends, issues and happenings in the industry with a subtle wool twist of course!

September marks the beginning of that fabric, flooring and furnishings time of year when people want to put their house in order as the colder months close in. We urge you to get out and about and see what the wool carpet business has to offer!

The Wool Season is Back!

September in the world of wool carpet - is about The Flooring Show! Its about other trade shows too and it marks the beginning of that fabric, flooring and furnishings time of year when people want to put their house in order as the colder months close in.

We urge you to get out and about and see what the wool carpet business has to offer!

Your first stop should definitely be The Flooring Show in Harrogate where the wool carpet industry will be centralised for three days.

There is a lot to be seen here - virtually every wool carpet manufacturer in the UK has returned to this event over the last two years and this year there is a genuine mood of excitement in the air.

Beautiful British Wool Carpet of the Month Pennine Heathers from Cavalier Carpets

Pennine Heathers from Cavalier Carpets is a 50oz range in British Wool. Inspired by the rugged Pennines in both names and shades, the range has fifteen up to date colours with the popular heather look adding visual texture. It is available in 4 metre and 5 metre widths and is moth resistant treated.

Pennine Heathers is from Cavalier’s Homespun range and as that name clearly suggests - is made in Britain - providing additional value to a carpet that has ticked a lot of boxes for the everyday consumer, which is very much a Cavalier style.

The centrepiece in Hall C will be the Wool Trends centre which provides a really stunning showcase for wool carpets once again.

Around this will be Adam Carpets, Axminster Carpets, Brintons, Brockway, Bronte, Cavalier and Westex and nearby there is Whitestone Weavers/Hugh Mackay, Kingsmead,Victoria and Manx.

And this is before you head in to the other halls!

There is a power packed programme on our side, as we launch our new Wool iBook and WoolRetailer.com. Both of which have much to offer the independent retailer. Our seminars will explain the way these two activities can help your business - and we have a prize draw running for those that come along and sign-up.

The new showcards from the Wool Carpet Focus Group will add a really ‘cool’ new story to the retail marketing of wool carpet who can resist a smiling sheep in sunglasses! We at the Campaign for Wool and British Wool are pleased to have facilitated and funded this material for them. As a new endeavour - with a group of well-known manufacturers steering it - we think it is perfectly placed to communicate the wool message at retail level and our contribution aims to give them a stylish sheep-style start!

Our number two choice is Decorex London, where wool is also high on the agenda.The organisers have requested a flock of sheep to greet their visitors at the entrance - as they promote the unique story of provenance that wool offers. Although very much a designer show, many retailers do benefit from the custom of local interior designers and smaller custom jobs - so its worth noting that wool is gaining profile in that world.

Last but not least, our third woolly activity is not strictly in September but one for your diary! We hope that our carpet retailers will pencil in October Wool Week. It will be held between 5th to 11th October and presents a really great platform upon which to celebrate all the wool products that you will see at The Flooring Show.

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This is a carpet for every home - natural heathers just have an incredible knack of being totally acceptable anywhere! The names of the shades within their colour bank are Pennine perfect - White Coppice for the bedroom perhaps, Entwistle browns for the lounge, Pikestones in mossy green and Heapey with its warm rusty tones and then to Angelzarke what a catchy handle and of course the perfect name for a light beige carpet! Add to this the fact that this creatively named carpet colour-bank is all ‘Homespun’ - which is always a total winner with us here. British Wool - British made - a package made in heaven - or a little closer perhaps… the Pennines.

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NEWS Luxury living in Kent

In 12 delightful natural colours, including four greys from black anvil through to smoky room, Kent House is the latest introduction from Crown Floors to bring the benefits of 100% Easy Clean carpet to the home.

With a two-ply yarn for added resilience and durability, Kent House comes in a lavish 13.8mm pile height and substantial 2,180g/m2 pile weight and for a carpet that is wonderfully cosseting underfoot and tough enough for use right throughout the home. In four and five-metre width options, this is a carpet that brings Bleach Cleanable performance with luxurious living.

“The new Kent House adds another dimension to our Easy Care collection,” says James Caldwell, sales coordinator, Crown Floors.

“The collection brings the ease of living desired by today’s homeowner with great on-trend style in a quality that offers a deep and inviting luxurious cutpile.”

Prime of its life

UK carpet manufacturer, Cormar Carpets, is celebrating 10 years of its easy clean carpet collection with its latest addition Primo Excellence.

Kent House is rated Heavy Domestic and comes with 15-year wear and 20-year stain warranties, underlining its positioning as an Easy Care carpet of the highest quality. The carpet features on the new update to the Crown Floors wall display as well as on the brand new tombola. Cut lengths are delivered from UK stocks in just a few working days.

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Over the past decade the Primo easy clean family of carpets has excelled itself, generating more than £100 million of sales for Cormar Carpets.

Said David Cormack, marketing director of Cormar Carpets: “Since the initial launch of our first easy clean Primo range, we’ve developed a host of carpet collections that sit under the Primo umbrella. These now include Primo Excellence, Primo Plus, Primo Choice, Primo Ultra and Primo Delight – all of which have proved extremely successful.

“Primo Excellence is made with the same polypropylene fibre – 100% Excellon – and has been developed to make it softer than the standard Primo ranges retaining the same level of lustre giving the range a more wool-like effect.”

Available in two weights –Super and Elite – Primo Excellence is a fine 1/10th gauge carpet which gives improved pile density and performance. It comes in 15 modern plain colours from Antique Blush and Pontiac Blue to popular greys such as Winchester Grey and Silver Charm. It retails at around £21 per sq metre, for the Super and £24 per sq metre, for the heavier weight Elite.

All Cormar’s wool twist, wool loop and easy clean polypropylene ranges are produced on site at its Lancashire mills and distributed in the UK and Eire via its own delivery fleet.

T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

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NEWS LinkedIn to luxury

A range of high performance products from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. have been used in the refurbishment of luxury office space at the LinkedIn Dutch headquarters in Amsterdam.

Flooring contractors, Vloerenbedrijf Hanic BV were contracted by Snelbouw Projecten BV to refurbish the 1800m2 floor, throughout the tower block of the business-oriented social networking service.

Erwin van Hagen from Vlorenbedrifj BV said: “For such a prestigious and well known company, we knew that we needed to use flooring products that we could rely upon to deliver the best results. F. Ball had the solution for every different area.”

After removing the existing floorcoverings, mechanically preparing the subfloor, contractors used Stopgap P131 general purpose primer to prepare areas of raised access flooring and Stopgap P121 acrylic primer to prepare the remaining anhydrite subfloor. Priming promotes the adhesion of smoothing underlayments when used to smooth non-absorbent surfaces and also prevents smoothing underlayments drying too quickly on absorbent surfaces. Stopgap 700 Superflex fibre reinforced smoothing underlayment was used by contractors over the areas of raised access panels to provide a smooth, sound surface, ready to receive a floorcovering. Fast drying and self-levelling, Stopgap 300 HD heavy-duty floor smoothing underlayment was applied to the remaining anhydrite subfloors.

High performance adhesives from F. Ball were then used to secure a range of floorcoverings at the LinkedIn headquarters. Styccobond F3, which has high strength, good wet grab and is suitable for the installation of most carpets, was used to adhere custom printed carpet designed specially for LinkedIn. Styccobond F44 acrylic adhesive, which gives a high bond strength, strong initial tack and a long open time, was used to adhere Bolon PVC sheet floorcoverings to kitchen and bathroom areas. Finally, Styccobond F41 carpet tile tackifier was used to install Interface carpet tiles to office areas.

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Brockway brightness

There’s a colourful twist to Brockway’s stunning new portfolio, which debuts at The Flooring Show, Harrogate. Brockway is setting out its stall as ‘the home of wool carpets’ with five fabulous new ranges featuring its signature wool-rich carpet.

A new ‘hero’ carpet range Dimensions Plain (pictured right) is available in 32 vibrant colours in 40/50/60oz weights. Made from 80% pure New Zealand wool, 10% nylon and 10% polyester melt-bond, it looks great for longer.

It’s a beautiful product, said Shaun Lewis, Brockway’s sales director. “The clear white yarn of the New Zealand wool gives outstanding brightness and clarity of colour. Combined with the nylon - which absorbs more colour and gives extra crispness - you can see the top of every tuft of carpet.”

A new lighter weight version called Connections is available in 16 colours and is aimed at the starter homes market.

Brockway’s distinctively natural new Beachcomber and Rare Breeds collections in 100% pure undyed new wool come in loop pile and velvet yarns. And the luxurious Minerals collection in soft natural shades offers an unusual combination of twist and velvet yarn creating a design in a plain carpet.

T 01562 828200 www.ww.brockway.co.uk • Hall C Stand 3 at Harrogate

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Not just kind to feet and hands, but kinder to the planet too with bio-derived content that reduces reliance on non-renewable resources. Equipped the resistance of the best stain protected carpets, with a plushness expected of luxury finishes in the home and with the strength and resilience for a lasting carpet in the busiest of family homes, SmartStrand Silk really is a gentler and better way to enjoy carpet.

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NEWS Olympian LDP

Following the success of the Louis de Poortere stand at 100% Design 2014, the Belgian rug manufacturer makes its way to Kensington Olympia for this year’s edition of the popular London show.

Keen to greet familiar faces and new guests alike, the Louis de Poortere team are looking forward to spreading news of the company’s latest offerings. The vibrancy of striking rug collection BoBohemian and the double distressed vintage touch of Silver Lining have already made a considerable impact on the Louis de Poortere stable, but these are far from the only new players on show.

Expona sparkles

Louis de Poortere’s new Mad Men rug collection will be on display for the very first time at this year’s 100% Design, a truly innovative range comprising 60s-inspired looks for bold designers, those unafraid to take the gamble that could elevate their interiors to unscaled heights.

Polyflor’s new Expona Flow range of high performance commercial flooring was used to create a fun and functional flooring design at Quwwat Islam Education Centre in Preston recently.

Installed by Diamond Flooring of Bolton, seven designs from the Expona Flow range were selected to create the bespoke floor in the corridor of the centre’s Little Sparkles Nursery. The grey Luna and Storm colours were chosen for the base and border of the design floor, whilst the circular designs with striped, spotted and swirl patterns inside were created using the brighter Burnt Orange, Flaxen, Steel Blue, Meadow and Plum shades.

The Expona Flow range features 50 heavy commercial sheet vinyl flooring designs in a 2 metre wide sheet format with a 2mm gauge and a 0.7mm wear layer. The designs used in this nursery corridor are from the Cosmos collection of solid colour, smooth floorcoverings within the Expona Flow range. Subtle highlights created by pearlescent fragments within these designs give the floor added depth and movement that changes with the light.

Quwwat Education Centre worked with Polyflor’s in house Design Service to create this custom floor design. Polyflor’s experienced team works frequently with customers to create stunning bespoke design floors for interior projects in education environments. By using water jet cutting technology, the Design Service can create logos, motifs and intricate images.

Polyflor’s Camaro luxury vinyl tiles in White Limed Oak were also installed inside the nursery playroom for two to five year olds. As well as offering years of durability and performance in the home, our hardwearing Camaro collection can also be used for light commercial applications such as this nursery, small offices and boutiques.

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“100% Design has become an important milestone in the Louis de Poortere calendar,” says Alan Russell, Sales Manager, UK. “The show provides us with a fantastic opportunity to show off what’s new at Louis de Poortere, from our stunning broadloom to our exciting new rugs and stair runners. Mad Men, BoBohemian and Silver Lining are just some of what will be on show, and we hope designers will have no trouble in finding the perfect product to suit their requirements.”

Visit Olympia from 23-26 September for an array of hue and design combinations that will prove the perfect match for even the most daring interior settings.

The discerning design palette is in for a treat, with Louis de Poortere reaffirming its position as one of the most style-led carpet and rug suppliers in Europe.

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Vorwerk sets sights on UK growth Vorwerk has landed in Lancashire and means to make a difference by offering UK retailers affordable exclusivity with superior performance quality across a range of uniquely styled flooring products.

Headquartered in the famed city of Hamelin and a leading brand in continental Europe, Vorwerk flooring has opened its first UK showroom in a bid to boost its presence in a market that is seen as a beacon of growth.

“We appreciated that if we wanted to be serious about the UK market, we needed a base here to look after our customers,” said Howard Lindsay, UK liaison for Vorwerk, who has a long track record in the trade.

The beautifully converted mill in Nelson, Lancashire, is a showcase for Vorwerk products – with minimalist interior design above floor level that focuses attention on some of the company’s most design-led flooring.

“But it’s not just a national base that we have built for the UK,” says Howard. “We have also built a product portfolio to appeal to the market here in a different way. We’re not interested in offering more ‘me-too’ products – we want retailers to make a better margin than that!”

That difference comes out across the range…

Synthetic carpets that are more polyamide than polypropylene for better performance and well-defined colour, and with German engineering innovation for a distinctive finish.

LVT that isn’t made from vinyl! Vorwerk RE/COVER green flooring looks like vinyl but is made from castor oil and rapeseed oil rather than petroleum-based products, which wear better than standard LVT and display more impeccable environmental credentials.

Floor cleaners – The Vorwerk Kobold brand dominates the European market for vacuum cleaners and has now been rolled out in the UK (see last month’s The Stocklists, page 29).

The carpet range has been remodelled with the new Fusion Collection being rolled out later this month with distinctive new POS displays to complement the well established Fascination Collection.

Two-thirds of Vorwerk carpets are sold for residential use, and the company is keen to select a small number of smart retailers in exclusive territories across the country to reflect its unique style.

Howard Lindsay shows off the multi-level textures and geometric shapes that are a Vorwerk trademark.

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Office Manager Nicola Caddis is pictured at the top of the dramatic entrance staircase that demonstrates the Vorwerk commitment to colour.

An issue for all of us in flooring is that we tend to prejudge what people are looking for and lead them to it,” says Howard.

“We have designed our portfolio to cover a broad range of styles and offer stunning colour incorporating anti-allergenic qualities. Our products are German by design and offer superior performance.

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NEWS Tattooist makes its mark

A bold and dramatic flooring design from Polyflor’s Expona Commercial range of luxury vinyl tiles was chosen for the refurbishment of Vida Loca Tattoo studio in Bolton, Greater Manchester recently.

Vida Loca Tattoo in Bolton town centre includes a tattoo studio, hair salon, piercing studio and a coffee shop all under one roof. The owners chose the Dark Recycled Wood design from Expona Commercial PUR range to fit in with the studio’s contemporary style. To give the look of a random patchwork of upcycled timber, the design includes tiles in three different widths and in various complementary shades creating the effect of a reclaimed wood floor, a look that is becoming increasingly popular.

Danny Watson, owner of Vida Loca Tattoo commented, “We loved this eye catching design so much that we used it all the way through the shop. It really makes our store interior stand out next to other shops on the high street and we’ve had many customers complement us on it. The fact that it is easy to clean and maintain is also a big bonus for us.”

The Expona Commercial luxury vinyl tile collection features 55 eye catching wood, stone and effects design options for use in heavy commercial environments such as the retail sector. Its 2.5mm gauge and 0.55mm wear layer means this range is ideal for high traffic spaces such as cafés, bars and restaurants. Expona Commercial is further enhanced with PUR, Polyflor’s exclusive and robust polyurethane reinforcement which is cross linked and UV cured to provide superior cleaning benefits.

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Flooring in flight

Vinyl flooring from Polyflor’s new high design and high performance Expona Flow range was recently installed in the refurbished visitor centre at RSPB Bempton Cliffs nature reserve near Bridlington, East Yorkshire.

Designed by East Yorkshire based Salt Architects, the new RSPB Bempton Cliffs visitor centre opened in April 2015 and is expecting a busy summer of visitors coming to see the 200,000 seabirds who nest in the towering chalk cliffs every year. Around 240m² of Expona Flow heavy commercial sheet vinyl flooring in Honey Beige was installed throughout the visitor centre’s exhibition area and gift shop by Paul Hood & Son flooring contractors of Hull.

AW team grins and bears it!

The team at Associated Weavers Europe in Halifax this week presented a cheque for over £17,000 to Martin House Children’s Hospice after 12 months of fundraising, placing them firmly in the charity’s top 12 corporate donors.

The team, led by Steve Elliott and a charity committee of Simon Lewyckyj, David Funk and Sheree I’Anson, engaged in a variety of fundraising initiatives, including marathon and 10K runs, a charity night, 42 mile Lyke Wake Walk and a daring skydive.

They also raised money through sales of Marty Bear teddies, car boot events, and donations from customers and suppliers.

The Expona Flow PUR collection of heavy commercial sheet vinyl floorcoverings includes 50 wood, stone and abstract designs in a 2 metre wide sheet format with a 2mm gauge and a 0.7mm wear layer. The Honey Beige design is from the Infinity collection in the Expona Flow range and was chosen to complement the surrounding coastal environment of Bempton Cliffs. This striking linear design features beige, gold and brown tones blended together to create the effect of endless wood. For superior cleaning benefits, Expona Flow flooring is cross linked and cured with Polyflor PUR polyurethane reinforcement for a simple polish-free maintenance regime.

Polysafe Verona PUR decorative, carborundum-free safety flooring was also installed in stairwells, corridors and bathroom areas to provide sustainable wet slip resistance. The installed Cookie Cream shade features virtually invisible safety particles and tonal decorative chips to give the look of smooth vinyl with the performance of a safety floor.

T 0161 767 1111

www.polyflor.com John Haigh, Corporate Fundraiser at Martin House, said: “The efforts of the whole team are certainly impressive and they should be very proud of their achievements over the past year. Companies such as Associated Weavers play an absolutely crucial role in ensuring we are able to care for hundreds of children and young people with life-limiting illnesses from across the region, and we thank them wholeheartedly for their support. Special thanks to David as he goes into retirement.”

For further information on Martin House contact Laura Beesley, Marketing and Communications Assistant., T: 01937 844569 E: lbeesley@martinhouse.org.uk T 01422 431100 www.associatedweavers.net

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Each independent retailer has his own idea of how he wants to market his business. The Metro Group have always respected their member’s independence and have taken the concept of providing innovative marketing ideas even further by bringing experienced staff, materials and machinery to their retailer’s doorstep.

empowering independents Metro have commissioned their own inhouse Marketing department capable of all design and print applications as well as the introduction of a fully equipped mobile Marketing and Merchandising vehicle.

The vehicle has been completely refitted as a mobile studio, printers and workshop to visit retailers anywhere in the UK and provide not only standard merchandising material but completely bespoke solutions for independent retailers.

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Leoline online

With visitors to the Leoline website on the rise, its fresh new look is already causing quite a stir among homeowners looking to the internet to help in the process of making their next flooring purchase.

With great new imagery showcasing the style of Leoline floors in traditional and contemporary looking interiors, installation and maintenance guides, stockist search and full information on each collection and the benefits on offer, www.leoline.co.uk is a great place to discover cushion flooring. Realising the practicality and beauty of a floor from Leoline, visiting homeowners are actively encouraged to take advantage of the free sample service, which sends three Leoline flooring samples straight to their home.

Victoria Hemelaer, product manager, Leoline: “Since we introduced it last year, the www.leoline.co.uk online sample facility has become a really important element of the service that we offer to consumers. Offering consumers fast and importantly, free, delivery of Leoline samples from the comfort of their own home with the freedom to take time in their choice, the service has the end result of more people making the trip to store.”

Alongside the sample service, stockist search function and the new look gallery that organises inspiring photography by room for easier discovery, the Leoline website features the full 2015 collection as well as brochures and cleaning and maintenance guides. With cushion flooring reported to be taking market share from other flooring types, the new look Leoline website is geared to make the most of the renewed interest from homeowners across the UK. T 0800 032 3970

www.leoline.co.uk

Sites for saving

Forbo’s Back to the Floor take back scheme continues to grow with new drop-off sites recently added in Wales and Ireland, enabling even more flooring contractors to save on disposal costs by recycling their Forbo flooring installation off-cuts.

Although landfill tax increased again on April 1st 2015 from £80 to £82.60, prices for BTTF collections remain the same, so collecting off-cuts through the scheme is even more cost-effective.

Back to the Floor Scheme Co-ordinator, Michelle Brewer said: “Collectors report that they are making genuine savings through taking part in the scheme and the welcome addition of new drop-off sites means we can extend this valuable service to even more flooring professionals.”

The two new Welsh drop-off sites are MCD Wales, Bridgend and 3D Flooring Supplies, Swansea. Both accept cushion vinyl off-cuts from any manufacturer, but not felt/polyester-backed flooring. In Ireland, customers can drop off Marmoleum off-cuts free of charge at Contract Flooring Supplies in Dublin.

Forbo off-cuts, as well as cushioned vinyl flooring off-cuts from most manufacturers, are collected across the UK and recycled back into new flooring products across the company’s portfolio.

Flooring contractors can benefit from savings on disposal costs versus sending their waste flooring material to landfill as Allan Kiely, Director of Kiely Carpets Ltd discovered. “Back to the Floor is very helpful for us; it cuts down on a lot of flooring waste to landfill while generating savings. Sending a tonne of off-cuts to landfill costs us £160, but recycling them is a third of this cost,” he explains.

All Back to the Floor scheme members are provided with colour-coded polythene bags and bulk bags, which are collected directly from site or a contractor’s premises. Forbo has invested significantly in the recycling processes at three of its five UK sites.

Tessera off-cuts are processed at the Bamber Bridge plant near Preston, while the Flotex and vinyl flooring goes back into flooring at the Ripley site.

At Forbo’s plant in Kirkcaldy, Marmoleum off-cuts are shredded into very fine pieces that are used in new Marmoleum production.

T 0161 925 8760

www.forbo-flooring.co.uk

Interfloor appoints

Interfloor has appointed Mark Jennings as its new Operations Director. Reporting to Interfloor’s CEO, John Cooper, Mark will head up the manufacturing and logistics functions covering both the Haslingden and Dumfries sites.

John Cooper said, “Mark is a great addition to our team. He joins us from Formica Group Ltd. where he was European Operations Director for five years. Prior to that he held several senior manufacturing and operational roles in Johnson Electric and Saia-Burgess Ltd. He joins us at an exciting time in the company’s development as we focus on sustained growth and enhancing service to our customers in the UK and around the world.”

T 01706 238 810

www.interfloor.com

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KARNDEAN DESIGNFLOORING AP05 & RL05 V

In 1973, we started life as a family business. Now, we are one of the world’s most renowned and respected luxury flooring companies.

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Products Our product designers travel the world to gather inspiration. Through meticulous attention to detail and careful selection of the most inspiring natural wood and stones, we offer a stylish yet practical alternative to natural wood and stone products which are highly durable and easy to maintain.

Supporting our retailers We work hard to ensure our customers feel like part of the Karndean family by offering; • Dedicated Account Managers • Structured annual business planning • Online ordering • Scheduled delivery service • POS rebates • Find a retailer look up on Karndean.com • Access to marketing materials

For more information please contact our sales team on 01386 820200 from The Stocklists

Fitting Courses Split into Basic and Advanced level, we offer three-day courses focusing on designflooring techniques, sub-floor preparation and adhesives. Courses run all year round and cater for all levels of experience.

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With homeowners turning to the internet for inspiration and to discover the latest in interior style, Avenue has included a brand new inspiration gallery on its website, showcasing its collections of stylish cushion flooring by room.

Steel appeal

CAT has specialised in the production of stainless steel sections for many years forming flooring profiles from sheet material.

In recognition of the appeal of stainless steel a new brushed stainless finish has been added to their popular range of Aluminium Feline and Naplock trims.

Suitable for residential and light commercial installations the finish involves the aluminium first being brushed then brightened with a hint of bronze electrolytic tin process introduced to create the stainless effect.

Available in 2.715m and 0.900m lengths.

A new sample card and product data sheet is available by contacting the sales office.

Alongside being active on leading interior style sourcing websites such as sales@cat-accs.com pinterest, Avenue is seeing increasing visitor numbers on its website, www.avenuefloors.co.uk, as homeowners look to discover more about the brand and its collections of cushion flooring. The new inspiration gallery helps homeowners to visualise just what impact a floor from Avenue can have on their home, before finding their nearest retailer through the stockist search facility.

“Online presence is now crucial for any flooring brand as homeowners are using the Internet as their primary research method in finding the latest products for their home,” comments Victoria Hemelaer, product manager, Avenue. “Even before making the trip to stores, many have spent hours looking at the options available to them, particularly when it comes to the look they are trying to achieve. Our new gallery features all the latest Avenue flooring designs captured in beautiful and inspirational rooms that show just how our cushion flooring can inject a sense of style to the floor, making it a key part of any interior.”

The Avenue website also features full details on all the ranges, as well as a completely free sample service for homeowners.

T 0800 032 3970

www.avenuefloors.co.uk

January show sells out

With some of the biggest and best known names in the flooring business, the January Furniture Show’s first Flooring Showcase has doubled in size and sold out in less than four months.

Working with the buying group SMG, the dedicated area in Hall 2 is packed with an abundance of exhibitors eager to show visitors a huge selection of carpets, wood flooring, LVT, laminate, vinyl, rugs, underlay and accessories at what is the UK’s leading furniture and furnishings show.

Supporting the Flooring Showcase are Abingdon Flooring, Associated Weavers, Axminster Carpets, Ball & Young, Brockway, Cavalier Carpets, Crown Floors, Edel Telenzo, Forbo Flooring, Furlong Flooring, Interfloor, Kenton Floors, Mastercraft Rugs, Think Rugs, Trinity Creations, Victoria Carpets, Westex and Whitestone Weavers.

Said Mike Symonds of SMG: “The Flooring Showcase idea has been tremendously well received by a number of our approved suppliers and has more than doubled in size from the original concept. “With over 500m2 of flooring on display, the Flooring Showcase suppliers will be attempting to reach out to all retailers, those who have a successful flooring department and those who are starting a flooring department, to offer greater customer choice. In terms of presentation the bar will be raised very high by all suppliers at this important event.”

Said Laraine Janes, co-director of the January Furniture Show: “The Flooring Showcase brings together the UK’s leading flooring brands and has all the ingredients to make it an attractive and dynamic part of the show. It will be a key feature area for those retailers who are interested in the latest flooring innovations and trends.”

T 020 8387 1270 34 September 2015

www.januaryfurnitureshow.com

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15 year warranty

Style is eternal As Yves Saint Laurent once said, “fashions fade, style is eternal”, that’s why the 17 timeless wood designs in our Ultimate Timber cushion floor collection bring impeccable performance to the home. Soft, warm, durable and easy to look after, Ultimate Timber brings the ultimate in enduring style.

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Milestone for master installers

With over 300 Quick-Step Master Installers skilled in wood, laminate or LVT installation now approved by the Academy for Excellence in Flooring, homeowners across the country are enjoying the reassurance of high quality manufacturer-backed installations of their new Quick-Step floor.

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Updated and refreshed the new Itec Contract Floors website, www.itecfloors.co.uk brings contractors and specifiers a single easy to access point for information on all of its floors, as well as technical documentation, references and fast delivery of samples.

Featuring all decorative, acoustic and safety collections helpfully organised by function, contractors can discover floors in the Commercial Collection stocked at Headlam distributors across the UK for fast supply, while specifiers can see the full potential and diversity of all Itec products while planning for projects. Any floor can also be accessed through www.itecfloors.co.uk fast and free sample service, bringing the style and performance of Itec flooring one step closer.

Visitors can also discover the benefits of Itec’s pioneering Invisiweld installation method. This chemical bond produces a less visible and stronger seam to provide a more uniform aesthetic that is proving popular with the growing number of projects taking advantage of fourmetre width options across all Itec floors.

“The new-look website is certainly cleaner and fresher, but it holds even more information than ever before making it a great reference for busy specifiers and being fully responsive, for always on the go contractors too,” explains David Bigland, managing director UK. “Showcasing the entire Itec portfolio as well as holding all the technical, installation and maintenance information anyone could ever need, the website is sure to become a favourite online destination for anyone looking for advanced decorative, safety and acoustic flooring.”

T 0800 032 3970 www.itecfloors.co.uk

Spray’s the way

Whether fitting Quick-Step flooring in a single room or throughout a whole house, Master Installers are fast building a reputation as some of the finest flooring professionals in the country, a fact not going unnoticed by consumers throughout the UK. “Replacing flooring is an expensive and daunting project no matter how many square metres are involved,” says Lee Thompson, procurement & technical manager. “That’s why many homeowners want reassurance that they are paying for professionals well versed in high quality work. With Quick-Step one of the biggest brands in wood, laminate and vinyl flooring, it is only right that we can recommend just those sort of installers.”

Quick-Step Master Installers appear on the www.quick-step.co.uk website, within easy reach of homeowners looking to invest in highquality and high-style flooring and have reported an increase in work since becoming accredited. Offering a two-year warranty on workmanship that’s fully supported by the brand as part of its commitment to its installation professionals, Master Installers undergo an intensive three-day pass or fail course. The course covers situations encountered frequently and less-frequently as well as good quotation and customer service practices.

“Being a good installer is about more than just being able to expertly fit flooring,” continues Lee Thompson. “In fact it is as much about attitude and willingness to please and this is something that all homeowners, no matter where they live, will appreciate. Being a Master Installer is something to be proud of and this pride is reflected not only in an outstanding installation but also a growing business.”

More and more installers are seeing the benefits of being a Quick-Step Master and the Academy for Excellence in Flooring is looking forwarded to welcoming its next batch of professionals keen to take the next step on the ladder of growth. www.quick-step-academy.co.uk

Delivering a super quick and easy solution to installing carpet tiles, floorwise F594C carpet tile tackifier spray adhesive uses a specially developed pressurised canister and spray nozzle to provide controllable yet rapid coverage.

Suitable for bonding carpet tiles and underlays onto most subfloors, F594C is the latest incarnation of floorwise’s spray adhesive system, delivering a permanently tacky layer of adhesive for a secure bond, yet still allowing the tiles or underlay to be lifted when needed. With coverage of 350-500m2 from each 21-litre canister the low odour, non-chlorinated, CFC free spray system significantly reduces installation time.

“The continued development of our spray technology with this latest evolution underlines that the method is gaining increasing adoption from contractors wanting fast and reliable installations,” comments Richard Bailey, managing director, floorwise.

With the adhesive becoming tacky within 1-2 minutes, F594C is one of the fastest installation systems currently available and is incredibly simple in operation, the ideal go-to product for large-scale projects.

Suitable for use through four seasons with an effective temperature range of five to 35°C, F594C is available from floorwise distributors right across the UK. T 01509 673974 36 September 2015

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HarrogatePreview Sell-out show is full of promise Packed programme for biggest Flooring Show for years

With all the stands now sold and more than 165 exhibitors, this year’s Flooring Show will be the biggest for many years, and the industry is starting to gear up for an exciting and vibrant event. The show will be held at its habitual home in Harrogate from 20-22 September 2015.

Event Director Wendy Adams comments: “We are very pleased to see a packed floorplan. We’ve worked very hard over the past few years to bring back some big names to Harrogate, and it’s fantastic we now have a great mix of familiar faces and exciting new brands – I’m sure 2015 will be a great year for the show.”

In addition to favourites including Cormar Carpets, Abingdon Flooring, Furlong, F Ball & Co, Lano, Lifestyle Floors and many others, the 2015 show welcomes a host of new and returning names including IVC Group, Asiatic Carpets & Rugs, Uzin, Whitestone Weavers, Hugh Mackay, Windmoeller, Parquex, Jaymart and Ultimate Rugs.

“It’s fantastic, we now have a great mix of familiar faces and exciting new brands – I’m sure 2015 will be a great year for the show.”

As well as being a platform for top-rated exhibitors, the show will continue to develop feature areas to enhance the visitor experience: The 2014 show introduced ‘The Wool Trends Centre in conjunction with the British Wool Marketing Board and the Campaign for Wool; this popular area will return in 2015 in expanded format. Styled in association with Homes & Gardens magazine and Sanderson and Zoffany fabrics, visitors will see: Adam Carpets – Axminster Carpets – Brintons – Brockway Carpets – Bronte Carpets – Cavalier Carpets – Ulster Carpets – and Westex, as well as nearby exhibitors Kingsmead, Hugh Mackay, Victoria Carpets and Whitestone Weavers.

The ever popular Demo Areas run by NICF, FITA and CFA will return – the programme runs over all three days of the show and can be seen here.

This year the Trends Hub team will create a ‘flooring retail shop of the future’, and there will also be a seminar explaining the key points about the shop concept on the Sunday morning. The idea is to provide some ideas for independent flooring retailers to take home and make some positive changes to their business. In an environment where major national chains have been introducing marketing and investment plans to target a wider range of consumers, the Hub will provide features, ideas and examples to help independent retailers continue to develop their own offerings.

The seminar programmes in the Business Enrichment Theatre will provide a great opportunity for retailers and other show attendees to take away some business improvement actions that can be implemented without cost, the very next day. HOUZZ – the fastest growing website in this category in the world – will be leading design seminars; Vanessa Brady, newly appointed OBE for her outstanding services to the design industry, will be talking about how to sell to interior design companies; and ever popular David Abbott will be talking about best pricing. The programme runs throughout the show – full schedule on page 64.

The newly formed Wool Carpet Focus Group (WCFG) will be present with a special feature area in Hall C. Visitors will see evidence of how well wool carpets perform under extreme conditions, with a live video feed and a demonstration of the unique ‘Bouncebackability’ effect – the natural ability of wool carpets to return to their original appearance after they have been trodden on all day. Also on display will be a volcanic eruption of a Wool Mountain, supplied by the WCFG; with vibrant dyed silver lava flows and wool rocks cascading and erupting from the crater into the atmosphere, it should be something no one has seen before!

The show organisers are hosting a key networking opportunity at the close of the first day – the Party in the Park reception will start at 5.30 pm in the café area at the end of Hall C and a comedy night will again be held in the stunning Royal Hall at the HIC on Sunday 20th September. www.theflooringshow.com

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Karndean Designflooring Da Vinci masterpieces

Karndean Designflooring, is launching new wood designs as part of its long standing Da Vinci range.

The Da Vinci collection, popular in commercial environments for its narrow wood effect planks, deep bevel and smooth finish will be further enhanced with twelve trendy, new ‘modern rustic’ designs.

Heavily influenced by the trend towards reclaimed and repurposed materials in commercial spaces, the 36” x 3” distressed planks replicate the unique look that comes from the transformation of wood over time.

The twelve new planks are split into two groups – the first group is made up of seven designs, including four modern limed planks and three classic oak looks, whilst the second group features three burnt and smoked designs alongside two worn, aged driftwood looks.

The 0.7mm wear layer ensures the floor is able to cope with the intense demands of commercial projects and is easy to maintain, whilst offering the appearance of vintage products and a slip resistance rating of R10.

Available with a commercial guarantee of 20 years, the complete Karndean Da Vinci collection will now feature 20 wood and seven stone designs.

Hall C Stand 13/29 • 01386 820185 www.karndean.com

Visit the volcano the pressure’s on to promote wool carpets and it’s about to erupt!

The challenges faced by the carpet industry in communicating benefits of wool carpets has led to the creation of the new body, the Wool Carpet Focus Group (WCFG), which has the single aim of increasing the sale of wool carpets and rugs. It will be seizing the opportunity of the Flooring Show to spread the message.

Martin Curtis, the chairman of WCFG, said: “The carpet industry has found it difficult to coordinate the efforts of manufacturers, distributors and retailers in order to send a clear unambiguous message to the public the wool carpets and rugs are best #naturally” The WCFG came about after an impromptu meeting between Steve Byrne of Thomas Witter Carpets, David Lees of the Headlam Group and Martin Curtis of Curtis Wool Direct. These three founder members knew that because wool is such a multi-talented fibre and that it is used in many difference products – from high fashion, hand and machine knitting, to beds and bedding and household textiles like curtains and cushions – that the wool marketing bodies around the world could not give wool carpets their exclusive attention. So, the WCFG was formed and its bold approach has captured the imagination of the whole sector.

The WCFG will feature strongly at the Flooring Show in Harrogate. Special point-of-sale materials and leaflets explain the science of wool will be on hand. However, the main feature will be live video feeds from the show itself which will film visitors walking over wool carpets in the entrance ways.

“These fabulous carpets will feature the WCFG logo and tag line ‘It’s cool to buy wool #naturally’ explained Martin Curtis. “In addition, a demonstration of wool’s superior bouncebackability appearance retention and cleanability will show how brilliantly wool performs. Wool carpets #naturally repel dirt and stains and if they don’t look dirty enough after about 6,000+ feet have trodden all over them, we will deliberately spill something on them so we can demonstrate how easily they clean and how good they look afterwards!”

A special effects volcano will aslo be featured in the main entrance to The Flooring Show. Martin Curtis said: “ As everyone knows, because wool is #naturally fire retardant. It shouldn’t burst into flames but will probably erupt, leaving a molten lava sliver flow and rocks and boulders of woolly yarn will be shot into the atmosphere! It should be worth seeing if it comes off!”.

Martin Curtis also pointed out that the WCFG is all-inclusive. That means that as long as the carpets and rugs are made with wool it is no concern where they originate from. Similarly, manufacturers around the world can get involved and become members of the WCFG. A new website is being developed and very shortly www.woolcarpetsnaturally.org will be available, which Martin Curtis said will be “for anyone to get information about one of the best investments a person, family or corporation can make – the purchase of a wool carpet or rug.”

T 07788 916606 martin@curtiswool.co.uk

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VICTORIA TWIST Beautifully crafted and distinctly Victoria

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F&X Carpets bright new brand

One of the brightest and newest brands in residential carpet, F&X Carpets, has unveiled an energetic identity reflective of its ability to be all things to all men, demonstrating its willingness and ability to provide a hugely diverse range of carpet.

Already impressing retailers with its Himalaya brand of wool and wool-rich carpets, including blends with speciality animal hairs such as yak as well as synthetic fibres in 100% recycled Aevita and virgin polyamide, the manufacturer is also driving forward with innovative manmade collections.

A range of great value polypropylene carpets are to be joined by Aevita recycled PET collections and carpets with bio-derived ingredients to provide one of the UK’s most impressive portfolios. These environment aware alternatives are finding widening ground among a new generation of style-conscious carpet purchasers, looking for luxurious aesthetics in carpets that offer easier maintenance and comparable longevity to wool.

Supplied by F&X Carpets’ well-established cut-length service operating from Belgium, these new collections will be revealed at The Flooring Show, Harrogate in late September, ensuring that UK retailers have fast and easy access to these innovative solutions.

“There are many well-established brands that claim heritage and tradition as philosophy, but here at F&X Carpets we take a very different approach, instead looking towards how we can ensure diverse appeal, not only in terms of our brand but also in the carpets we produce,” explains Gordon Hugo, F&X Carpets. “At Harrogate this year we look forward to introducing some exciting new developments within our Himalaya wool stable, as well as brand new collections using our Aevita fibre and carpets with bio-derived content.”

T 07976 607657 www.fuxingcn.com • Hall M Stand 14/28

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MAYNE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Phone 01782 562522 www.maynetechnology.co.uk sales@maynetechnology.co.uk www.measuresquare.co.uk info@lasermeasure.co.uk Unit 13b, Brindley Court, Lymedale Business Park, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 9QA

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Gemini Contract Flooring Products Direct When you require adhesives, flexible skirting, capping and coving or carpet tile adhesives, you can rely on Gemini’s proven and tested product range.

With unrivalled prices and 24 hour technical backup, all our products are supplied nationwide direct from ourselves next working day on our own fleet of vehicles.

The combination of our unique phthalate free flooring profiles and the high solid content of our adhesives enable us to offer a full adhesion guarantee.

Grabfast Adhesives

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Harrogate show preview

Interfloor flamecheck underfoot

Interfloor have launched Tredaire Flamecheck, the brand’s first IMO certified flame retardant PU underlay. The 6.5mm thick, 145kg/m3, underlay passes the stringent standards of the International Maritime Organisation and is recommended for maritime vessels and offshore installations.

Flamecheck is classified as a Heavy Contract (BS5808:1991) grade underlay and, critically, passes the most rigorous flammability, smoke and toxicity tests.

It is ideal for double stick installations and offers a high level of comfort and durability.

Steve Woodhead, Interfloor marketing director, says, “We’re delighted to announce the launch of Tredaire Flamecheck. We have a growing UK and international business in the maritime market and this will give our customers a choice of IMO certified underlays in both PU and latex foam, the latter through the highly successful Duralay Counterflame. Our resellers will also be supported with high quality sampling and fitting guides. We look forward to presenting Flamecheck at the Harrogate Flooring Show in September along with some other exciting new products.”

T +44 (0)1706 238 810

www.interfloor.com • Hall B Stand 16/31

Gemini fitter friendly

Sebo cylinder of success

Sebo will be welcoming retailers, floorcovering manufacturers and the flooring industry in general to its stand at The Flooring Show in Harrogate.

This year, the company’s versatile professional and domestic ranges of vacuum cleaners will be on display. Unbeatable at keeping carpets, hard floors, fabrics and upholstery in tip-top condition, Sebo’s vacuum cleaners offer powerful performance, S-Class filtration and a wide range of accessories that make cleaning easy and fatigue-free.

Also on display at the show will be Sebo’s new E domestic cylinder vacuum cleaner. The internal air ways are extremely smooth, so that air moves through the system very efficiently, resulting in an exceptionally quiet machine with excellent suction power.

Gemini Adhesives is the Leicester based manufacturer of one of the most technically advanced ranges of spray adhesives and flexible extrusions in the world.

For spray adhesives, flexible skirting, capping and coving or carpet tile adhesives, fitters rely on Gemini’s proven and tested product range.

Exhibiting at the Flooring Show 2015, Gemini will be launching its new brochure - Contract Flooring Products Direct. Visitors to the show will be able to see live demonstrations of its fitter friendly solutions for contract flooring companies.

With unrivalled prices and 24 hour technical backup, all of Gemini’s products are supplied direct nationwide for next working day delivery on its own fleet of vehicles.

These new machines have a host of impressive features, including a retractable cable that winds in at the touch of a button, an airbelt bumper to protect walls and furniture, plus an intelligent motor protection system that senses overheating and turns the motor down accordingly.

Both the professional and domestic vacuum cleaners offer outstanding reliability and are easy to manoeuvre and maintain.

T 01494 465 533 www.sebo.co.uk Hall C Stand 20A

Visit Gemini Adhesives at the Flooring Show for special show promotions and live product demonstrations.

T 0800 328 4267 www.geminiadhesivesgroup.com Hall B Stand 15

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Aqua Pro-Tec™ Development!

See it first at the Harrogate Flooring Show. You’ll find us on stand A15/A16

Gives you more time to clean up those everyday mishaps!

The Stainfree Classic Collection 20 new fashion colours to give your customer choice, multi-widths to save them money and a 3 weight ‘good, better, best’ offering guaranteed to enrich any room in their home.

Easy on the eye and easy on the pocket, Classic Décor is the perfect starting point for any home.

Without doubt this is the most popular ever quality Stainfree Twist.

An ultra-heavyweight Stainfree that is guaranteed to keep it’s good looks for longer!

www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

Harrogate show preview Cormar Carpets bouclé beauty Cormar Carpets will showcase the latest additions to its portfolio of successful carpet collections including Bouclé Neutrals - crafted from a blend of 50% New Zealand wool and 50% polyester and available in six 'on trend' colour ways and three designs.

Brockway Carpets new Dimensions See us at

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See five stunning new ranges with Brockway’s signature wool-rich carpets including stylish contemporary collections in twist and velvet yarns, pure wool saxony, wool twist and undyed wool from rare breeds of sheep, as well as new wool loop additions.

Hall A Stand 17/18 • 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Hall C Stand 3 • 01562 828200 www.brockway.co.uk

Interfloor sets out to surprise

CRUK zero hero on hand

Interfloor will show the upgraded Tredaire premium PU underlays – Sensation, Dreamwalk, Softwalk, Cosywalk, Ambience and Revive. This range of 110-145 kg/m3 products features brighter colours, stronger white Textron backings and improved packaging.

Retailer Arighi Bianchi’s practical experience of successfully recycling carpets and carpet off-cuts, generating major savings in disposal costs, will be shared in a Carpet Recycling UK seminar between 3pm and 4pm on Sunday September 20 at the Harrogate Flooring Show.

Hall B Stand 16/31 • 01706 238 810 www.interfloor.com

Hall M Stand 35 • T 0161 440 8325 www.carpetrecyclinguk.com

Kingsmead Carpets the home of wool

Woolsafe keeping it clean

Kingsmead will feature their new range of modular wall units in three categories Wool Loop, Wool Twist and Clean Easy and new ranges include “Fantastic” a 2-weight, 2-ply plain and heather twist in Clean Easy and “Roxburgh” a competitive three weight 80/20 wool twist

After the Flooring Show’s successful rejuvenation last year, The WoolSafe Organisation finds itself back in Harrogate for the eagerly anticipated 2015 edition. With a new stand location found close to the Wool Trends Centre, the WoolSafe team are prepared for a busy three days.

Hall C Stand 15/26 • T 01827 831424 www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk

Hall C Stand 1a/52 • 01943 850817 www.woolsafe.org

Lano Carpets taste of luxury

Merryfield a cut above

With A Taste of Luxury collection, Lano brings together its environmental SmartStrand and SmartStrand Silk carpets with its famed Ultimo qualities. SmartStrand carpets such as Freedom, Velvet Dream and Beauty join ranges such as Satine, Bamboo Luxe, Oasis and Mayfair Velvet.

Merryfield, the UK manufacturer of roll cutting and slitting machines for the flooring industry, are ready to tailor their technology to your exact needs. Their in-house design team and technicians work closely with you, the client, to give you exactly the machines required.

Hall M Stand 19 • 00800 5266 5266 www.lano.com

Hall B Stand 51 • 01422 373799 www.merryfieldgroup.co.uk

Academy syllabus of success

RFMS cloud base

With a wider syllabus than ever before, including specialist courses tailored to improving product knowledge for retailers, as well as the established Master Installer programme, the Academy for Excellence in Flooring is now considered a leading training centre for flooring in the UK.

RFMS surprised the flooring community in the US and UK when they launched a free mobile version of their estimating software Measure Mobile3. The software is free to use and can cater for up to 5 plans on the device.

Hall B Stand 5 • www.quick-step-academy.co.uk

Hall M Stand 29/29A • T 01695 716 555 www.rfms.com

Adam Carpets

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Adam Carpets will once again be showing the visitors at Harrogate that carpet is more than something you just cover the floor with. It’s a statement about you. Last year Adam Carpets exhibited a new prototype mood board display.

This year will see the actual unit in place.

Hall C Stand 39 • 01562 829966 www.adamcarpets.co.uk

New woven-look bouclé, Diversity, will be on display, with its brand new striped coordinate Liberty.

For the first time to be presented at a show, Liberty is a stunning stripe, available in three exciting colourways. As its sister-product Diversity, Liberty is made from 100% 3-ply wool and suitable for both heavy domestic and heavy contract use.

Hall C Stand 37 • 01422 374417 www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

Stairrods UK are launching 11 new Premier trims and 9mm carpet gripper to meet expansion in laminate, engineered wood and floating LVT all manufactured in high end solid brass. They are available in the usual Premier finishes: polished brass, antique brass, satin brass, antique bronze, chrome, satin nickel, pewter, brushed chrome and polished nickel.

Hall B Stand 34 • 01207 591176 www.stairrods.co.uk

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Opera Combo is the new commercial range of 47 wood decors and 16 large tile decors, while Harmonie Canto is the new light commercial offer consisting of 20 wood decors and eight stone finishes for kitchens, living areas, bathrooms, bedrooms and more.

Hall B Stand 55 • +32 87 30 68 50 www.earthwerks.co.uk

See our August issue for the full preview reports for these companies - also available online at www.thestocklists.com

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Harrogate show preview Kenburn first class crush

Axminster App’enings at Harrogate

Metro Group member Carpet 1st Flooring Centre based in Chichester West Sussex recently took delivery of a Kenburn “carpet crusher” for recycling their old post-consumer carpet and underlay waste.

Axminster Carpets is again proud to be supporting the Campaign for Wool’s Trends Centre at Harrogate. This year alongside the very finest wool carpets Axminster Carpets will also be demonstrating their new Carpet Selector website and App.

Hall M Stand 31 • 01727 844988 www.kenburn.co.uk

Hall C Stand 17 • 01297 32244

H&V Carpets on a roll

Cavalier Carpets twist and twins

The H&V range includes polypropylene saxonies, structured loops budget twists, hard twists, wiltons and soft touch carpet. H&V supply a full roll only carpet service across the U.K, with delivery within 5 working days from receipt of order.

www.axminster-carpets.co.uk

Cavalier will be returning to Harrogate this year as part of the British Pavillion. New products on show will include ‘Pennine Heathers’, the great value ‘Homespun’ twist range, available in fifteen modern heather blend colourways.

Hall M Stand 1 • 0032 513 20 573

Hall C Stand 5 • 01254 268 000 www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

Crown Floors six of the best

Ulster Carpets new York, new yarn

Crown Floors is bringing an extensive rework of its line-up for 2015 with six brand new looks across Easy Clean, Extra Strong Easy Clean and a soft new polyamide. Making up the new introductions come Avondale, Langholm, Kent House, Greystoke, Lauderdale and Newhaven.

The best selling York Wilton range is updated with the addition of six new colours including of the moment, greige, neutral and earthy tones.

The addition of Squirrel, Flannel, Gainsborough, Pavilion, Cuckoo and Cotswold takes the total of colourways in this luxurious wilton range to 44.

Hall A Stand 1 • 0800 0773301 www.crownfloors.co.uk

Hall C Stand 17A • 028 3833 4433 www.ulstercarpets.com

Gemini Adhesives grabbing gold

Floorwise heading back to Harrogate

Already well known for its innovative Grabfast spray adhesive ranges, Gemini will demonstrate two options of Grab-Tac sprayable carpet tile adhesives to suit all site situations and its unique phthalate free flexible flooring profiles in conjunction with Grabfast Gold spray adhesive.

Hall B Stand 15 • 0800 328 4267 www.geminiadhesivesgroup.com

F.Ball going up the tube

Two floorwise distributors, MCA Floorwise and Floorwise North East, Northern Flooring Distributors will show class-leading products in everything from high performance underlay, adhesives and subfloor preparation to profiles, covings and even knife blades.

Hall M Stand 12 • 01509 673974 www.floorwise.co.uk

F&X Carpets developing a difference From beautiful pure new wool carpets to advanced eco-centric and manmade fibres that give stain-resistance, durability and softness, the F&X Carpets portfolio is perfectly poised to offer retailers a unique package of concepts that offer something different from the mainstream.

Stycco Flex is part of F. Ball's updated range of ‘tube products’, which also comprises Stycco Grip gap filling mastic adhesive, Stycco Seal silicone sealant and Styccobond PU rapid set polyurethane adhesive. Products within the range benefit from improved formulations,.

Hall B Stand B1 • 01538 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk

Hall M Stand 14/28 • 07976 607657 www.fuxingcn.com

Plastic Extruders making an entrance

Packexe edge of smartness The Edge, solves the problem of how to apply protection film right to the edges of floors and surfaces or in those smaller, hard to reach areas without compromising the time saving attributes and quality protection offered by the existing Packexe products.

On display from Plastic Extruders will be the Frontrunner Entrance Matting system.

Manufactured from extruded open grid PVC, the system offers a fully adaptable product for scraping, drying and brushing footwear when entering a building.

Hall B Stand 42 • 01268 571116 www.plastex.co.uk

Hall B Stand 53 • 01392 438191 www.packexe.co.uk

Victoria Carpets

Avenue Floors

ITEC Floors

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cushy numbers

fusion for floors

coming of age

Victoria Twist replaces the iconic Options range.

This offer will include 36 breathtaking colours augmented by 6 co-ordinating stripes. Atlas Berber replaces Simply Heathers with a new 16 colour offer and Debonair replaces Radiance, benefitting from moving to 80% wool 20% nylon Hall C Stand 14/28 • 01562 749300 www.victoriacarpets.com

Avenue collections such as Ultimate Elements, Bubblegum & Liquorice and Ultimate Timber will be on-hand for retailers to discover all the great performance and benefits of these feature-packed floors. With Superguard PUR protection and special backings to combat sound, offer thermal insulation and enhance underfoot comfort, there is an Avenue floor for every need.

Hall B Stand 24 • 0800 032 3970 www.avenuefloors.co.uk

As part of a packed programme at the hugely popular Flooring Show Demo Zones, training body FITA, will demonstrate the innovative Invisiweld installation method for commercial vinyl flooring, pioneered by Itec Contract Floors. Using cold welding technology Invisiweld produces a far tighter and less visible seam.

Hall B Stand 24 • 00 32 5665 3211 www.itecfloors.co.uk

Leoline is coming of age at this year’s show as it turns 18, celebrating with new cushion flooring designs.

Showcasing the new for 2015 Woodmark and Tile Styles collections, Leoline will be demonstrating how cushion flooring can bring on-trend finishes with a range of added features Hall B Stand 24 • 0800 032 3970 www.leoline.co.uk

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Carpet that brings something new.

Visit stand M14/M28 at The Flooring Show this September to be amazed by what we can do.

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What to See. See..... in Hall C British Wool Wool Visit British Wool Wool for information and education! education!

Here you can can sign sign up upfor for our latest initiatives, collect brochures and register for POS. British Wool Wool is owned by the sheep farmers of the United Kingdom and sells the strongest and most robust wool for carpet in the world. Come and talk to the experts and enter our woolly stand competition!

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Adam Carpets, Axminster Carpets, Brintons, Brockway Carpets, Bronte Carpets, Cavalier Carpets, Ulster Carpets and Westex Westex will all be situated around our inspirational showcase. Nearby we have Kingsmead, Hugh Mackay and Whitestone Weavers.

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Wool Trends at the heart of Harrogate!

The Campaign for Wool and British Wool return for a second year to The Flooring Show with Wool Trends, the inspirational centre for wool carpet.

This stylish and vibrant showpiece will host leading carpet manufacturers, Adam Carpets, Axminster Carpets, Brintons, Brockway Carpets, Bronte Carpets, Cavalier Carpets, Ulster Carpets and Westex in the Wool Trends area. Close by in Hall C you will find Whitestone Weavers, Hugh Mackay, Kingsmead Carpets and other wool brands too.

Inspirational Trends for Wool Central to the carpet manufacturers is the Wool Trends installation which highlights forthcoming wool carpet colours and styles. This is done in association with Homes & Gardens magazine and there will be a free ‘Wool for the Home’ brochure to all visitors.

Launch of the Campaign for Wool ‘Wool iBook’ A high quality tablet based tool for retailers, which focuses on the many benefits of real wool for carpets will be launched at the event. It takes a modern and reader-friendly look at the science of wool and explains the many performance strengths of natural wool for carpet. Ideal for the showroom or the sales team - visitors can register for the Wool iBook at Wool Trends Introduction of WoolRetailer.com This innovative new website is set to become a key destination for wool carpet retailers and consumers searching for quality wool product. The introduction and recruitment of WoolRetailer.com retailer members starts at The Flooring Show.

WoolRetailer.com Seminars Here visitors can find out about wool performance and the new education programme from WoolRetailer.com. There are some super surprise prizes for a few lucky seminar attendees! And those that sign-up to join - can enter our prize draw for a luxury holiday for two!

British Wool - the organisation owned by the sheep farmers of the UK markets the world’s strongest and most durable wool for carpet. The British Wool team will be there to advise on British Wool carpet benefits and visitors can access free POS, brochures and of course British Wool’s knowledgeable team are on hand to provide expert wool education and advice.

T 01274 688666 www.britishwool.org.uk

Woolsafe the natural choice

The WoolSafe Organisation returns to Harrogate this September for the most anticipated edition of The Flooring Show in years. Featuring at stands C1a and C52 in Hall C of the exhibition centre, WoolSafe is playing a large part in proceedings including demonstrations that are set to remind guests of the amazing performance properties of wool carpet.

After a successful year especially for the organisation’s newly-introduced CleanSeal and EnviroSeal accreditation programmes, The WoolSafe Organisation is hoping to further the message that wool is the best choice of floor covering for the majority of interior applications.

One of the key ways this will be achieved is through cleanability demonstrations running in both entrance foyers and on the WoolSafe stand across the three day period.

Here, the Wool Carpet Focus Group (WCFG) will lay wool carpet for each and every guest to walk over upon entry and exit. Experiencing a year’s wear in an average home across the three days, this demonstration shows wool’s natural resistance to soiling and the fibre’s inherent bouncebackability. Once maximum soiling is reached at the end of the show, the carpet will be cleaned using WoolSafe approved methods and products, bringing the carpet back to ‘looking like new’.

The three-day carpet demo will be streamed live and not only show the easy to clean nature of wool, an often overlooked credential when considering carpets of this type, but also its ‘bouncebackability’ under heavy footfall. WoolSafe will also be demonstrating how easy it is to remove common household spills from wool carpet using just the WoolSafe Approved WOW spotter and tissue paper.

WoolSafe will play an integral part in this year’s show, providing technical support in the demo areas and assisting with the provision of wool-based goody bags. This will further promote the message that wool is not purely an option that is easy on the eye and to the touch. With the correct information and subsequent action, wool carpet can maintain its sumptuous look and feel for longer making it the most cost effective of all carpet fibre types.

Visit Woolsafe at Harrogate for spot removal demonstrations or for information on the organisation’s services in general, such as its training, accreditation programmes and professional services.

Hall C Stand 1a/52 • 0800 731 5688 www.woolsafe.org

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C31

Abingdon Flooring

A15/16

Adam Carpets

C39

Adriatica Timber Agency

C16

Airstep Underlay

A9a

Anhui Hanhua New Construction Material

B21

Antalis Packaging

C49

Ardex

M17

Associated Carpet Group

C34

Asiatic Carpets

M27

AT Industries

Axminster Carpets

B11

C17

Bajong

Holiday Inn

Ball & Young Limited

M20/24

Barnscroft of Devon

C19

Beaulieu Flooring Solutions

St George Hotel

Betap Tufting

Majestic Hotel

BMK

M22

Brintons

British Wool Marketing Board Brockway Carpets

C18 C40

C3

Bronte Carpets Ltd

C23

Canadia Wood Flooring

B23

Campen Machinery

C32

Carpet Recycling UK

M35

Cavalier

C5

Central Flooring

A7

Changzhou Dongjia Decorative Materials

A6

Changzhou Jinuo Decorative Material Co Ltd

A24

Computers for Flooring

A25

Classis Carpets & Rugs

Majestic Hotel

Condor Carpets

St George hotel

Contract Flooring Association Contract Flooring Journal Cormar Carpets Crown Floors

B10

B10

A17/18 A1

Curtis Wool Direct

Hall C Cafe

Distinctive Flooring

A15/16

Cybergold

Dry Cell Limited Earthwerks

Edel Telenzo

ETC Rugs

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A4

B40

B55

C37

M39

ETF Machinefabriek

A27

ExpoService SRL Luxury Vinyl Flooring

C30

F & X Carpets

M14/28

F. Ball and Co

Factory Flooring Outlet/ Airstep underlay Fells Carpets FITA

Flexi-Tile

B1

A9a M26

Demo area B&M A5a

Flooring Sales

B9

Floorwise North East

M12

Footfall Flooring

C36

Flora Home Tekstil

A30

FUNgrass by Domo

C10a

Furlong Flooring

A14/20

Gaskell Wool Rich

A29

Gemini Adhesives

B15

General Finishes

Golden Solutions Industrial and Commercial Co Gooch Oriental Carpets

B46

M32

St George Hotel

Graboplast

Green Tree Distribution

Greenacres Artifcial Grass H & V Carpets Hadfields

B43

A26

B11 M1

A32

Halls Flooring

M25

Happich Accoustics

B36

Hanson Plywood

Havwoods Accessories Hug Rug

Hugh Mackay Interfloor

Interiors Media IVC Group

Jaymart Rubber & Plastics Jiangsu Beier

Jiangsu Himalaya Natural Fiber Products Co Ltd Jumpax

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Karndean Design Flooring

M7

B17 M8

C9

B16/31

C21a B24 B37

C47/M37

M38A B26

B30 C13/29

Karpet King

B14

Kenburn Carpet Crusher

M31

KDF

Kersaint Cobb

Kingsmead Carpets

B8

A13/21

C15/26

KJC Carpets

A8

Lano

M19

Lifestyle Floors

A12/22

MagiGLIDE UK

C11

Mabos™

M10

Manchester Picture Frames

C35

MasterPiece Systems Ltd

C51

Manx Carpets

MasterWeaver MaxZara (UK)

Mayne Computer Technology MCA Floorwise Mercado

Millennium Weavers Europe

C1 B7

C12

NCRMI

C21

M8

B48

Demo Areas Halls B & M

Northern Flooring Distributors M12 Novostrat

B4

Oriental Weavers

M23

Packexe

B53

Ornate Carpets

Palio Clic by Karndean Phoenox Textiles Porcel-thin

Piccolo Group

Plastic Extruders

QA Flooring Solutions QuickStep

Radin Parsa Iranian Rama Carpets

Revolutionary Displays RFMS

Rol-lite Blinds Rug Guru

Sebo (UK)

Smart Direct (Europe)

M13

B30 M8

M41

A23a B42 B20

B5

M32

C41/44

C12a

M29/29a B12 M8

C20a A2

Smart Strand

M19

Spotnails

B41

SMG The National Furnishing Group Stairrods (UK)

M3

B34

C2

Stronghold Wood Floors

B44

Stroolmount UK Ltd

M9

Supreme Rugs

M5

Swiff-Train Company

B55

Taizhou Huali Plastic Company

C48

TCS The Carpet Specialist

C33

The Rubber Company

B12a

The Stocklists Magazine

A28

NICF

C20

B51

M34

Mr Tomkinson Neuhofer

Storacon

Stone Age Rug Company

M12

St George Hotel

Muddle Mat

B38

The Campaign for Wool

M21

Merryfield Group Metro Group

C10

Steinel

Wool Trends Centre - Hall C A3

Thomas Whitter

C9

Tomorrow's Flooring

B49

Tramex

B6

Ulster Carpets

C17a

Ultimate Rugs Unifloor

A10 B26

Victoria Carpets

C14/28

Welspun Syntex

A2a

Wharncliffe Business Systems

C22

Wilkies Carpets

M30

Vintage & Modern Rug Co Ltd Westex Carpets

Whitestone Weavers

Windmoeller Flooring Products Wineo

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Wolff Tools Woolsafe

Workzone

WTC Workwear XPS Foam Ltd

Yingcheng Wood Industry

A33

C7

C9

B27

B27

B10a

C1a/52 B45 B45 B3

A9

YTD

B47

Zhejiang Kimay Building Material Technology

B29

Zhengzhou Jinpeng Underlay Manufacture Co., Ltd

M38

Zhangjiagang Elegant Plastics Zhejiang Shiyou Timber Co., Ltd

B18 A5

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Stand A2

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Stand A13/21

Diane Martin 07595 895177

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Neil Valentine 07970 269407

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Hall A Visitor Entrance

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The Stocklists A17/18

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Abingdon Flooring

Central Flooring

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Changzhou Dongjia

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Decorative Materials A6 Computers for Flooring A25 Cormar Carpets A17/A18 Crown Floors A1 Cybergold A4 ETF Machinefabriek A27 Factory Flooring Outlet/Airstep underlay A9a Furlong Flooring A14/20 Gaskell Wool Rich A29 Green Tree Distribution A26 Hadfields A32 Kersaint Cobb A13/21

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KJC Carpets A8 Lifestyle Floors A12/22 Mr Tomkinson A28 Smart Direct (Europe) A2 The Stocklists Magazine A3 Ultimate Rugs A10 Vintage & Modern Rug Co Ltd A33 Welspun Syntex A2a Yingcheng Wood Industry A9 Zhejiang Shiyou Timber Co., Ltd A5

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Beaulieu Flooring Solutions St George Hotel Bajong - Holiday Inn Betap Tufting – Majestic Hotel Classis Carpets & Rugs Majestic Hotel Condor Carpets St George hotel Gooch Oriental Carpets St George Hotel Millennium Weavers Europe St George Hotel

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It’s Magic Rug anti-slip underlay Stand A17/18 Stand A15/16 Martin Peace David Cormack 07831 722351 guaranteed to stop rugs moving

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Cybergold Stand A4

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Density right up Sound right down

Reduces in-room noise by up to 30% When you want to reduce noise in rooms fitted with wood and laminate flooring, you need a stable, high density underlay that’s specially engineered to do the job.

With a density of up to 710 kilos per cubic metre our Silentfloor Gold and Timbermate Excel sponge rubber underlays offer the ideal choice – in fact they have been proven to reduce in room noise by up to 30%.

Duralay by Interfloor – the underlay experts.

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hall b

Stand B1

Stand B3

Lisa Shirley

Stand B4

Faye McClellan 01392 438191

B1

B3

B4

B23

B21

Stand B10

Tony Taibi 07894 208321

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B6

B8

B7

B9

B10

B1oa

B11

To Hall A

B24

B26

B55

B53

B51

Stand B16/31 Paul Marsh 07717 099556

Stand B55

Steve Evans and Andy Nobes 0800 689 1657 58 September 2015

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B27

B48

B20

B18

B29

B17

B15

B16/31

B30

B47

Stand B20

Philip Brough 07773 022 206

Stand B34

B25

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B46

B45

B44

B14

B14

B11

B12a

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B37

B38

B26

B43

B42

Stand B24

www.ivcgroup.com

Zone 1 Subfloor/tool demos (Zone 2 – floor finishes demos – Hall M)

To Hall C B41

Demo Area

B40

Stand B51

Syd Merryfield 07736 822019

View our range on Youtube ‘Merryfield Carpet’

Next to Demo Zone Hall B Carpet&FlooringReview

Anhui Hanhua New Construction Material AT Industries

Canadia Wood Flooring Contract Flooring Association Contract Flooring

B21

B11 B23

B10

Journal

B10

Earthwerks

B55

Dry Cell Limited F. Ball and Co FITA

B40 B1

Demo Area Hall B

Flooring Sales

B9

Opening times are 09.30 – 17.30 on Sunday

Gemini Adhesives

B15

General Finishes

B46l

Happich Accoustics

B36

Graboplast

Havwoods Accessories Interfloor

IVC Group

B43 B17

B16/31 B24

Jaymart Rubber & Plastics B37

Karndean Design Flooring

Karpet King

KDF

MaxZara (UK)

B30

B14 B8

B7

Merryfield Group B51 Neuhofer B48 Demo Areas Hall B NICF Novostrat B4 Packexe B53 Plastic Extruders B42 QA Flooring Solutions B20 QuickStep B5 Rol-lite Blinds B12 Spotnails B41 Stairrods (UK) B34 Steinel B38 The Rubber Company B12A

09.30 – 17.30 on Monday

It’s Magic

Tomorrow's Flooring

B49

Unifloor

B26

Tramex

B6

Windmoeller Flooring Products Wolff Tools

WTC Workwear

B27

B10a B45

XPS Foam Ltd

B3

YTD

B47

Zhangjiagang Elegant Plastics

Zhejiang Kimay Building Material Technology

B18 B29

09.30 – 16.00 on Tuesday

Cybergold

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C2

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C10 C12

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C19

C21

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C17 Wool Salon

C23

C15

C14

C25

C26

C13/27 Seminar Theatre

Trends Hub

Commercial Zone

British Pavillion C50

C47

C44

C41

C40

C39

C37

C35

C32

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Stand C12

sales@maynetechnology.co.uk www.maynetechnology.co.uk

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Stand C14/28 Jonathan Stone

Stand C15/26 Martin West

Stand C17 Josh Dutfield 01297 32244

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Stand C39

Eamonn Prescott www.adamcarpets.co.uk

Stand C40

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Adam Carpets

Adriatica Timber Agency

Antalis Packaging

Associated Carpet Group

C39

C16 C49 C34

Axminster Carpets

C17

Brintons

C18

Barnscroft of Devon British Wool Marketing Board

Brockway Carpets

Jiangsu Beier

Karndean Design Flooring

Kingsmead Carpets

MagiGLIDE UK

C40

Manx Carpets

C3

C23

Edel Telenzo

C37

Footfall Flooring

C36

ExpoService SRL Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Interiors Media

C19

Bronte Carpets Ltd Cavalier

FUNgrass by Domo Hugh Mackay

C5

C30

Manchester Picture Frames

C10a C9

C21a C47

C13/29

C15/26 C11 C35 C10

MasterPiece Systems Ltd

C51

Mayne Computer Technology

C12

MasterWeaver Rama Carpets

Revolutionary Displays

C1

C41/44 C12A

Sebo (UK)

C20a

Stone Age Rug Company

C2

Taizhou Huali Plastic Company

C48

TCS The Carpet Specialist

C33

Ulster Carpets

C17a

Thomas Whitter

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Victoria Carpets

C14/28

Wharncliffe Business Systems

C22

Westex Carpets

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Whitestone Weavers Woolsafe

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Demo Area M27

M26

M25

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M29

M41

Ardex

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Asiatic Carpets

M27

Ball & Young Limited

Carpet Recycling UK ETC Rugs

F & X Carpets

Fells Carpets FITA

M39

M20/24

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H & V Carpets Halls Flooring

Hanson Plywood Hug Rug

Jiangsu Beier

M35

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M37

M26

M12

Lano

M19

Mercado

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Golden Solutions Industrial and Commercial Co M32

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Jiangsu Himalaya Natural Fiber Products Co Ltd M38A

Demo Area Hall M

Floorwise North East

M38

Kenburn Carpet Crusher M31 MCA Floorwise

Stand M21

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M34

M32

M31

M30

Metro Group

M34

Muddle Mat

NICF

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M8

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Northern Flooring Distributors

M12

Ornate Carpets

M13

Radin Parsa Iranian

M32

Oriental Weavers

M23

Phoenox Textiles

RFMS

Rug Guru

M8

Smart Strand

SMG The National Furnishing Group

Stroolmount UK Ltd

Supreme Rugs

Wilkies Carpets

M19 M3

M9

M5

M30

Zhengzhou Jinpeng Underlay Manufacture Co., Ltd M38

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Business Enrichment Seminars

Zone 1, Hall B and Zone 2, Hall M

Sunday 20th

This year there will be two Demo Zones! Don't miss the comprehensive three day programme, spearheaded as always by the CFA / FITA / NICF. Please scroll down to see the daily schedules.

Various exhibiting companies will also have demos on their own stands.

Zone 1, Hall B: Subfloor / tool Demos Time

Demo title

10:30

DPMs and fast track DPMs

10:00 11:00

Moisture measurement and equipment Repair mortars

11:30

Plywood templating

13:00

Smoothing compounds - core products

12:30 13:45 14:30

16:30

10:00 – 10:45

The flooring shop consumers want in the future Speaker: Phil Pond, Scarlet Opus

10:45 – 11:30

WoolRetailer.com Speakers: Bridgette Kelly, BWMB & Campaign for Wool Mr Tim Booth, British Wool Marketing Board

11:30 – 12:15

How to price your products & win Speaker: David Abbott, IBP

12:15 – 13:00

How to build and manage your brand online

14:00 – 15:00

Converting strangers into clients or contacts Speaker: Pete Thornton-Smith, PeterTS.com

15:00 – 16:00

Recycle your carpets, save on disposal costs, gain green credentials Speakers: Jane Gardner, Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) Neville Hinchliffe, Arighi Bianchi

Plywood joints and other repairs Specialist subfloor preparation Tools for the floor layer

Monday 21st

Adhesive application

10:00 – 10:45

Not on social media? Then you’re losing customers!

Speaker: Steve Phillip, Linked2Success Limited

Zone 2, Hall M: Floor finishes Demos

10:45 – 11:30

WoolRetailer.com Speakers: Bridgette Kelly, BWMB & Campaign for Wool Mr Tim Booth, British Wool Marketing Board

Underlay installation

11:30 – 12:15

Interface - turning waste nets into carpet tiles Speaker: Scott Wilson, North & Northern Ireland

Carpet installation - stairs and bullnose

12:15 – 13:00

How to build and manage your brand online

Time

Demo title

10:30

Carpet stretch-fit installation

10:00 11:00 11:45 12:15 13:00 13:45 14:15 14:45 15:15

15:45

Carpet joins

14:00 – 14:45

How to sell flooring to interior designers Speaker: Vanessa Brady OBE, SBID

Commercial resilient flooring installation (flat area)

15:00 – 15:45

Blogging to increase sales Speaker: Jonny Ross, Jonny Ross Consultancy Ltd

16:00 – 16:45

'Not on social media? Then you're losing customers!'

Speaker: Steve Phillip, Linked2Success Limited

Installation of domestic vinyl flooring Cap and cove including welding Luxury vinyl tile insulation Lino installation

Laminate and floating wood installation Carpet tile installation

Tuesday 22nd Note - the Demos will probably cease in the early afternoon on Tuesday 22nd, depending on visitor numbers.

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10:45 – 11:30

WoolRetailer.com Speakers: Bridgette Kelly, BWMB & Campaign for Wool Mr Tim Booth, British Wool Marketing Board

11:30 – 12:15

Key flooring design trends for 2016 Speaker: Phil Pond, Scarlet Opus

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This is for your own protection!

Own label is essential to survive and thrive When you’re celebrating your 30th birthday, it’s natural to look at what’s changed over the decades.

But ACG is marking this milestone with a lot less nostalgia and a lot more pragmatism about what’s changing right now and how they can help retailers to cope.

The trade has changed and the pace of change is accelerating. In a very few years, the protection of trading on own label brands will be absolutely essential.

“We have gained a lot of experience over our 30 years but it’s how we can use that knowledge to help retailers with what’s been happening in the last five years or so that’s more relevant to our members,” says ACG’s Richard Moore. “Everyone is complaining about the over-accessibility to manufacturers’ branded flooring products in the market – not just through the internet but across a range of outlets who don’t have the High Street costs of our members,’ he says.

In a sector that had a bad recession, manufacturers have been competing between themselves for share of a market that has seen little real growth.

New low-cost competitors online and out of vans and lock-ups are an increasing challenge.

“The trade has changed and the pace of change is accelerating,” says Richard. “In a very few years, the protection of trading on own label brands will be absolutely essential.”

The answer, he says, is own label promotion – the de-branding of manufacturers ranges so that products can be presented in store under different identities that protect them from price comparison by consumers.

ACG identified this issue early and created the ‘Smart Choice’ brand for their members backed up by sophisticated point-of-sale and wider marketing support. Premium carpet products are also marketed under their ‘Finesse’ brand.

Crisp, creative design and highly professional marketing standards have already given these brands a distinctive position in the trade.

“For retailers who have embraced the changes and gone down the own label route, the feedback has been astonishing in terms of improving markups and the level of confidence in getting a better sale,” says Richard.

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NEWS FEATURE

30 Years of 1985-2015

You owe it to your business to really see what’s out there and make a proactive choice about whether a buying group will help you.

Richard Moore, ACG

Follow the money ACG is unique in that its model is based on an annual subscription (currently £825) with 100% of the discount rebates ACG has negotiated with suppliers being passed on to retailers A programme of additional promotions on key flooring products add to the value during the year.

ACG is keen to help prospective members calculate their financial performance to see what the tangible benefit is likely to be achieved before they commit to joining up.

Typically a business with a £500k turnover might expect at least £12,000 extra margin from its business plus an extra £3,000 from various promotions – not a bad return on a £825 subscription. Even a smaller business with £150k turnover could expect to gain by about £5,000 on its bottom line.

“I am still surprised how relatively few retailers explore the opportunities that buying groups have to offer. You owe it to your business to really see what’s out there and make a proactive choice about whether a buying group will help you,” says Richard.

“Retailers have their own deals and we don’t discourage that but in the group you can get discounts on a much wider range of products meaning you don’t have to focus on a few mainstream ranges to make your money, you can offer the customer more choice,” he added.

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A history of independence The Associated Carpet Group set itself up in 1985 as a low cost buying group for independently minded retailers with an emphasis on less structure, less rules and less regulations.

Richard Moore joined ACG 10 years ago to add a new level of professionalism which has seen the membership double in that time. With Richard and just two admin employees and a small office that’s owned outright

by ACG, this is a lean organisation.

‘No interference. Guaranteed!’ is their pitch and it’s popular. ACG claims to be the UK’s fastest growing buying group and it’s already large with 217 members with 277 stores.

The ACG Board consists of seven directors – all retailers – and they keep this line-up fresh with a 3-year rotation of board members – constantly adding new talent to the overall wealth of experience.

ACG is keen on meetings to cement their relationships and promote information sharing. At least 10 meetings take place for members each year including a weekend AGM and ‘mini-meetings’ between smaller groups of retailers are added in where possible.

Richard commented: “One strength is that we all talk to each other. We know what the benchmarks are in different areas for what we should be paying for our ranges and for services, and what we can see it for.” Also on the agenda at these sessions are sales trends, consumer behaviour, competitor information and store design.

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by Dennis Flower

Feel-good factor for man-made fibres Price-conscious consumers have long been attracted to man-made carpet, but the advances made in recent years have seen even more interest due to increased comfort and improved appearance.

Resistance to stains is another aspect finding favour with homeowners, many of whom would have been unlikely to consider carpet, especially those with young children and pets, and manufacturers have been quick to adapt to this trend.

Crown Floors’ James Caldwell, reports a shift in buying habits which has seen Easy Care, Satin Soft Easy Care and Extra Strong Easy Care polypropylene become the mainstay for his company.

“Homeowners want to know that the carpet they choose is easy to live with and protection from stains resulting from spills are conceived as a big part of this. Our Easy Care ranges deliver on this with stain warranties from 10 to 20 years, along with the promise of the toughest stains removed with a diluted bleach solution.”

It is important to keep moving forward, he continues, and success for Satin Soft and Extra Strong variants has resulted from overcoming concerns over both feel and appearance retention.

“Our website features details on our Easy Care carpets, including methods of cleaning, and Crown Floors retailers are provided with a handy leaflet that explains all about the benefits and practicalities of these fibres,” Mr Caldwell added.

“Homeowners are considering synthetic fibres a comparable alternative - rather than a lesser, practical and cost-based decision.”

Victoria’s First Impressions uses a Soft Touch 2-ply fibre twist

Crown Kent House is one of Crown’s Easy Care ranges

Victoria Carpets has extended its Easicare carpet portfolio, but emphasises that great design is not just about colour or pattern, it is as much about the integrity of the yarn, the manufacturing process and the finished product.

Further developing the Aura, First Impressions and Shimmer collections within Soft Touch, the company states that these meet the market for exceptional quality and value carpets.

“The opulent alternative fibre two ply twists capture the luxurious look and feel of wool,” the company reports. “Available in an array of inspired cool, contemporary shades and tones, Victoria have complimented the inherent technical attributes with some fun colour names. But don’t be fooled, retailers and customers can be confident in these ranges of high performance carpets."

The company says its sophisticated man-made fibre ensures improved appearance retention throughout the carpet's life, while being highly resilient, bleach cleanable, stain and fade resistant. This, along with its exclusive LOC-weave backing, is designed to provide additional reassurance with superior handling and feel softer underfoot. continued on page 68... .

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...continued from page 66 Lano Carpets UK and Ireland sales director Birger Karlsson describes its Eccelena yarn as a synthetic fibre of the moment, bringing plush softness to stainresistant carpets: “One of the biggest criticisms stain-resistant fibres have faced has come in the feel, meaning they are often a practical choice. Our Eccelena yarn addresses this, turning stain-resistant carpets into a luxury lifestyle choice. Using super fine polypropylene filaments spun into a resilient two-ply yarn, Eccelena is wonderfully soft to the touch while still being bleach cleanable.

“Eccelena carpets, such as the 1/10th gauge Fascination and Imagination, also capture one of the biggest trends in carpet, a silk-like look,” he says.

This not only demonstrates that homeowners are looking for luxurious finishes, but that the dominating ‘natural’ look may be abating somewhat. It may also point towards changing attitudes to wool carpets, with homeowners considering synthetic fibres “a comparable alternative rather than a lesser, practical and costbased decision.”

Abingdon’s perspective is that the beauty of making its own two-ply yarn at its extrusion plant South Wales which gives it the guaranteed consistency of quality and service. This confidence about the performance of Abingdon yarns means they give these products the ultimate Stainfree For Life! warranty.

“What more could a consumer wish for?” says Martin Peace at Abingdon.

“In addition, diversity in colour and design are also paramount to our success.

Extruding and processing your own yarns just gives you that slight edge in being able to be pro-active, seeking out that ‘something a little different’ to offer our customers.”

He added: “Having said that, we all know that all things bright and beautiful are represented by grey and beige only at the moment - but who knows though, when the fashion changes we will be ready and waiting!”

Abingdon’s latest Aqua Pro-Tec technology means stains don’t soak in and can be blotted off the surface of the carpet. “I would just like to say a big thank you to our technical team in South Wales for the introduction of the revolutionary Aqua ProTec treatment of yarns,”says Martin. “Again this has given us a ‘Unique Selling Point’ and is proving to be a major benefit when demonstrated to consumers. Watch this space for our latest development at the Harrogate Show.”

Mercado's Troublefree brand incorporates a collection of ranges made possible by advancement in polypropylene yarn quality, resulting in these including a lifetime stain warranty.

“Likewise on the heavier qualities we also offer a 25 year wear warranty. Today’s consumers are very demanding on colour selection, durability, and a comfortable feel, all of which can be said of the Troublefree Polypropylene ranges,” says buying director Adrian Laffey.

“It is clearly noticeable that the younger shoppers do not have an affinity with wool products and we have seen sales increase year on year for polypropylene products.

Quite understandable when the same spend can get you a product that feels deeper and offers the security of a lifetime stain warranty.”

Mr Laffey further states that with younger generations more interested in fashionable design, the desire for carpet to last 25 to 30 years is declining.

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Sheep that graze the hills and lowlands of the United Kingdom offer the strongest and most durable natural carpet wool in the world.

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British Wool Wool is chosen by leading manufacturers, architects, designers and commercial buyers and is used in residential, contract and commercial locations all over the world.

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Tel: +44 (0) 1562 754382 Fax: +44 (0) 1562 861 074 Sales: sales@masterweaver.co.uk Info: info@masterweaver.co.uk www.masterweaver.co.uk Project Design Quality Repeat size Date Cols

: TARTAN CARPETS : RH20286-1Q7 : AXMINISTER 7 : 91 CM SQ : 17 - 10 - 2014 : I95 H94 C90

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: TARTAN CARPETS : RH20286-3Q7 : AXMINISTER 7 : 91 CM SQ : 17 - 10 - 2014 : I94 B92 D91

New colourways for Tartan and Pindot

MasterWeaver is pleased to announce 9 new colourways in Tartan and 8 new colourways in Baroque pindot. Suitable for any installation and any age of consumer, and delivered in Project 5 working: TARTAN days from date of order.

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: TARTAN CARPETS : RH20286-5Q7 : AXMINISTER 7 : 91 CM SQ : 17 - 10 - 2014 :A95 A92 F91

: TARTAN CARPETS : RH20286-7Q7 : AXMINISTER 7 : 91 CM SQ : 17 - 10 - 2014 : I94 I92 J92

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: RH20286-2Q7 : AXMINISTER 7 : 91 CM SQ : 17 - 10 - 2014 : H98 I94 B92

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: TARTAN CARPETS : RH20286-6Q7 : AXMINISTER 7 : 91 CM SQ : 17 - 10 - 2014 : J97 J95 J93

: TARTAN CARPETS : RH20286-8Q7 : AXMINISTER 7 : 91 CM SQ : 17 - 10 - 2014 : D86 D88 I92

: TARTAN CARPETS : RH20286-12Q7 : AXMINISTER 7 : 91 CM SQ : 17 - 10 - 2014 : I93 J96 J95

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: TARTAN CARPETS : RH20286-4Q7 : AXMINISTER 7 : 91 CM SQ : 17 - 10 - 2014 : A96 A95 A92

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NEWS

Take the tube Retailers power new Pentwist

British manufacturer Penthouse Carpets has introduced new contemporary colours to two of its most popular premium carpet ranges - with a little help from its customers.

Extensive market research was carried out in consultation with a cross section of retailers, resulting in eight new stunning contemporary shades for its long established 40oz and 50oz, 2-ply “Pentwist” collection.

The ever popular 36oz and 42oz “Carlton” range was also given a revamp with four new on-trend heather shades. “This should broaden the appeal of these tried and trusted traditional carpets, to the more fashion conscious consumer”, says Jonathan Gamble sales & marketing director.

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has launched an updated range of 'tube products' which benefit from updated formulations, based on advancements in flooring technology, as well as distinctive new appearances

Fast curing Stycco Flex has an open time of up to 10 minutes and is suitable for bonding stair nosings, without the need for mechanical fixing. It has excellent gap filling properties and is waterproof, making it suitable for use in both internal and external environments.

Stycco Grip is a gap filling mastic adhesive with improved formulation and early, high adhesive strength that is ideal for vertical and overhead applications. The single component adhesive can be used both internally and externally.

Penthouse managing director, Alex Dyson, said the move is part of the company’s continuing programme of product development: “Pentwist has been a flagship Penthouse range since the 1970s; though it has been refined over the years, through improved manufacturing techniques.

Stycco Seal is a silicone sealant commonly used to seal floorcoverings to sanitary ware, matwells, pipes, gutters and gulleys. The sealant is moisture curing, resistant to fungus and forms a tough, rubbery, waterproof bead that is suitable for interior or exterior use.

“Naturally, as well as enhancing production methods, we constantly monitor trends in interiors and anticipate market demands. And we talk to our retailers about what they want; who better to know the customer than the people dealing with end users, day in and day out?

Styccobond PU is a rapid setting, high strength polyurethane adhesive that can be used for securing wood blocks, carpet grippers, aluminium and PVC-U nosings, dado rails and wooden skirting.

“We are confident that these new “Pentwist” and “Carlton” shades will be well received by the market; particularly as both ranges are of superior quality, yet have mid-range price points, and of course are backed by the traditional Penthouse support and service.”

Richard Harris, Marketing Manager at F. Ball and Co. Ltd., said: “Our latest range of reformulated and improved tube products are ideal for flooring contractors to keep close at hand in their toolbox or van, always ready to use."

T 01706 341231 www.penthousecarpets.co.uk

T 01538 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk

Smithrodgers raising the standard

Smithrodgers is a newcomer to flooring merchandising but an experienced hand with innovative retail displays.

When approached by one of the UK's leading carpet manufacturers to provide a standard 18” x 27” carpet lectern, Smithrodgers looked to improve the build quality and raise the standard of these everyday workhorses to offer a more robust version. Within the last 8 months, production has reached over 2,000 units with not one returned item.

A larger 27” x 24” lectern is now in full production. As their reputation grows the portfolio has expanded, offering a metal production facility and Point of Sale graphics service. Part of that portfolio, a dynamic new wall display system has now been installed into 60 well known carpet chain stores.

Chris Rodziewicz, the owner of Smithrodgers, has a marketing background in carpet and associated industries. He was formerly Publicity Manager at Firth Carpets and then Head of Marketing Services for the parent group, Readicut International.

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Flooring factsheet Wool fibre Benefits of Wool Carpet

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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

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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.

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Woolsafe factsheet Caring for carpet the right way The WoolSafe WoolSafe Organisation is the UK’s UK’s leading authority for the correct care and maintenance of carpet and offers a range of services empowering retailers to build a reputation for great service and consumers to get the most out of their investment.

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

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

Why join?

Buying groups have been a highly successful feature of the floor retailing scene in the last decade or so, giving independents the extra edge they need to compete effectively with the retail park chains.

More than 1000 retailers are now members of one of the several buying groups which operate in our sector and the numbers are slowly, but steadily growing.

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

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

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

• Ensure you understand the financial arrangements,

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

While the benefits of bulk buying power are self-evident, the resistance to the buying group concept among nonmembers appears to be centred on fears of surrendering some control to a committee – and most particularly compromising long-established relationships and negotiated terms with current suppliers.

• Review all the extra benefits and services to see

The bottom line is the bottom line. A retailer selling across a broad range of products is likely to improve margins within a buying group – but you don’t need a leap of faith to join up. Ask the buying groups for answers...

flexibility to run your business the way you want

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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

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

Access professional services • Business and financial services • IT and internet support • Training and workshops • Professional bodies Some buying groups offer an excellent range of other services which may be valuable to your business. Financial services include invoice factoring, credit, loans and insurance. Some of the more sophisticated groups offering marketing packages, software systems to help you run your business operations and customised websites ready to use. Relationships with professional and training organisations can also offer discounts.

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

Network with other independents

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

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

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

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

www.interfloor.com

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

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

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

Benefits

Types

Good underlay will...

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

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

PU (polyurethane) foam PU foam is a relative newcomer to the market, typically made from recycled foam offcuts. The foam provides excellent comfort and performance levels with lots of thickness options and densities – and its light weight helps handling. The product can be re-cycled again after use.

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

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

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

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

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

Still a very popular choice among contractors when stretch fitting woven carpets.

Pre-tackified underlay A self-adhesive single stick underlay in both needlefelt and PU. A removable system for heavy use when comfort is desired.

Poor or old underlay will...

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

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

Sponge rubber

Crumb

Combination

PU foam

www.floorwise.co.uk

www.numa-online.co.uk

www.carpenter.limited.uk

www.underlay.com

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Flooring factsheet Carpet trouble-shooter

• shedding • pulled loops

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.

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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

Samples

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 original carpet tile

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

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

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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 Fletco Taepper A/S Tu W

01977 662211

+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

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+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 Firth Carpets & Flooring Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

+44 (0)20 8440 8777

01484 721529

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

01772 696 787

Brockway’s Vogue

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

KEY TO CODES: Be: Bespoke • Pr: Printed • Tu: Tufted • Tw: Twist • W: Wool • Ww: Woven Wilton • Wa: Woven Axminster

Gaskell Wool Rich Tu Tw W

01827 831525

Master Weaver W Ww

01562 754 382

The Grosvenor Wilton Co W Ww

01562 701456

Gaskell Mackay Carpets Ltd Ax Tu Tw W

01429 892525

Mayfield Carpets Tu Tw W

01706 639 866

The Sultana Carpet Co Ax

01299 822300

Georgian Carpets Tu Tw W

01827 831430

MID NL Be

Wilton Carpet Commercial Ax Tu Tw Ww W Be

01722 746000

Thomas Witter UK Ltd Tu Tw

0870 1128318

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

0800 526696

+31 38 851 8700

Modulyss Be Tu Tw Pr

+32 52 457211

Timzo Tufting Industry BV Tu

+49 037 421 420 01924 410544

ITC Be Pr Tw Tu

0032 51 424 411

Lano NV

00 800 5266 5266

+31 38 385 4477

Tisca Tiara Tu Ww

07860 911748

Mr Tomkinson Tw Ww

01827 831 450

Trendy Tuft Designs Be Tu Tw W

01274 855080

07850 935301

Penthouse Carpets Tu Tw W

01706 341231

Ulster Carpets Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

02838 334433

Joseph Hamilton & Seaton W

01827 831400

Phoenox Textiles Pr Tu

01484 863227

United Carpets & Beds Tw W Ww

01709 732 666

Kingsmead Carpets Tu Tw W

01827 831 424

Pownall Carpets Tw W

0845 6528811

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

John Lanham Watts Carpets Ax Tw Ww

01937 588511

John Evans Ltd Ax Tu Tw W

Roger Vanden Berghe.NV Tu Ww

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

+32 56 65 4300

Le Tissage d'Arcade Ax Ww

+32 05685 4747

Lecaflor Ltd Ax Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

0800 78 33 712

Leigh Spinners Ltd Tw

Manx Carpets Tw W

0844 5611977

Shaw Home Foundations Tu

01675 433 501

TAT Carpet

07976 607657

Woodward Grosvenor Ax Tu Tw W Ww

+35 12 56 750 500

Tapibel NV Pr Tu Tw

01623 481 221

Wool Classics Tu Ww

01827 831 434

Tasibel NV Tw

+32 52 499600

Woven Carpets of Kidderminster W 01299 827477

Bronte’s Cream Shagpile

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Sans Frontieres Ltd Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

01422 845075

+32 56 393 386

Lusotufo Tu

0845 652 8811

Signature Carpets Be Tu W

01942 673232

Louis de Poortere W

Ryalux Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

+32 56 73 57 11

Cormar’s Sensation Twist

0800 526696

0207 349 1560

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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

North East Fells Carpets Leeds

0113 3071908

carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Floorwise (North East) Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise p72

North West A&A Carpets Manchester 01204 701188 sales@aandacarpets.co.uk www.aandacarpets.co.uk D. M. Miller Ltd Manchester 0161 205 9949 dm.miller@btconnect.com www.dmmillerltd.spaces.lives.com Fells Carpets Goole

01977 662211

sales@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Lee Floorstok Ltd Liverpool - see Floorwise p72 Lee Floorstok Ltd Manchester - see Floorwise p72 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe see Floorwise p72 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Morecambe 01524 840177 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com

Midlands Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise p72 Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise p72 86

Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise p72 Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise p72 DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise p72 J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham 0121 765 4994 jjwholesale@gmx.com Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Watford 08454 342000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise p72

East Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Salesmark Ltd St Neots - see Floorwise p72 STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge Tel: 01954 781142 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

South West BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise p72 BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise p72 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise p72 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise p72 Flooring Supplies (Wessex) Amesbury 01980 625888 orders@flooringsupplieswessex.co.uk

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk See page 14 for details STS Flooring Distributors Thame (Oxford) 01844 213555 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

South East Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise p72 Ashmount Flooring Supplies Ltd Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooring.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 Potts & Ward, Woodcocks Ltd Brighton 01273 557211 sales@pwwflooring.com www.pwwflooring.com

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The Stocklists Wholesale Distribution Directory Rackhams London 020 8531 9225 sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk www.rackhamsltd.co.uk See page 13 for details Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise p64 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

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Wales

Ireland

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

Flanagan Flooring Distributors Belfast & Saintfield Co. Down Northern Ireland Tel: 028 9751 0932 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com 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 p72 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise p72 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise p72 TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Co. Louth 00353 879 464 563 00353 429 351 351 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com

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 p72

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REGIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE Edel Telenzo Carpets Ltd, a leading manufacturer of high quality structured loop pile, P. A and P.P carpets, has been established in the UK for over 30 years. We are the UK subsidiary of the Edel Group based in Holland, which has been successfully manufacturing carpets since 1918.

We are looking to appoint Regional Sales Manager to cover the South/South East region of England reporting to the National Sales Manager. This is a very important role which will carry the responsibility for maintaining and developing the customer base.

The successful candidate will be trustworthy, hardworking, committed and self motivated with ambition and drive.

Highly numerate and with a proven track record in sales.

These important pre- requisites need to be matched with flair, energy and a passion to succeed.

This is a fulltime employed role and as such will pay a competitive salary with bonus potential for targets exceeded.

A company car will be provided together with other business accessories as required.

If you believe you have these qualities and would like to join a successful team selling stylish, quality products in the retail market, please forward your application together with your CV to: j.watson@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk Closing date: Friday, 25 September 2015

ACCOUNTS MANAGER

Exciting new opportunity covering the following territory - Mid/South Wales, Midlands including Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Gloucestershire and Shropshire Exciting opening to be part of this iconic British Brand

We are seeking a highly motivated, confident individual who is keen to succeed and be part of this world class organisation. If you have a proven ability in developing new business leads as well as providing a first-class service to customers, we want to hear from you.

The ideal candidate should reside within the territory and be able to demonstrate the essential drive and commitment for the successful management of this important sales area.

Competitive Salary and Benefits + performance related bonus We are looking for: • Previous sales experience • Wide understanding of the carpet industry is essential • A strategic approach to developing business • Ability to seek and project manage new soft contract opportunities • Excellent communication skills, along with management and IT skills • A proactive and flexible attitude • A strong desire to achieve targets and be part of a dynamic sales team

Please respond in the first instance with your CV and covering letter to: Alison Parker, HR Department, Axminster Carpets Limited, Woodmead Road, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PQ. Email: a.parker@axminster-carpets.co.uk Closing date: Friday 11th September 2015

BUSINESS FOR SALE

North of England and Scotland Area Sales Manager Carpenter is the world’s largest polyurethane underlay manufacturer. It has a state of the art UK manufacturing plant that was commissioned in September 2006 in Glossop, Derbyshire.

An opportunity has arisen for a Sales Manager to cover the North of England and Scotland.

The successful candidate will have the knowledge of the flooring industry and be able to communicate at all levels. They will also have a proven track record of sales in this marketplace.

Competitive salary based on experience, achievement and qualifications. Car allowance & benefits package.

Please apply in writing to Mr Jim Bolton, Divisional HR Manager with your CV and covering letter to; Carpenter Ltd, Dinting Lodge Industrial Estate, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6LE or by email to jim.bolton@carpenter.com For telephone enquiries please ring 01457 861141 and ask for Jim Bolton or Helen Rowberry (National Sales Manager).

Closing date for applications 30th September 2015.

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