As we reflect on another whirlwind of a year, we want to extend our thanks to all our dedicated staff members and valued partners for their unwavering support and commitment over the past 12 months.
In this quarter, one of our highlights has been the launch of our exciting collaboration with Taubmans. We also introduced Ultralay, our new high-performance Vinyl Plank hard set adhesive, and Performa 7, a new high specification, dual bond carpet underlay.
The holiday season is a time for giving, and in that spirit, we proudly raised funds for Sacred Heart Mission, and supported the Pancare Foundation through our partnership with Floorworld.
We also asked our staff to reflect on their proudest moments from this year and what excites them for the year ahead.
As always, if you have any news, updates or exciting stories to share, we value your input and would love to hear from you.
We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year!
In This Issue
• Dunlop x Taubmans: Home Transformation Guide By Experts
• ‘Tis the season to be closed –Christmas Shutdown
• Christmas Celebrations at Dunlop
• Elmfield Vinyl Plank Collection
• Dunlop’s New Hard-Set Vinyl Plank Adhesive - Ultralay
• Renu: We have planted 800 trees!
• Performa 7: Choose Performance, Choose Dunlop
• Around the Ground
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In case you missed it, we are thrilled to showcase our exciting collaboration with Taubmans Paint! Head to our Heartridge website to seamlessly match our Engineered Timber floors with Taubmans’ specialist colour recommendations for your walls. This new platform will simultaneously save you time and provide inspiration, helping you coordinate your floors and walls effortlessly.
Discover our curated 10 colour schemes pairing Taubmans paint colours with Riviera Oak planks or visit heartridge.com.au/heartridge-x-taubmans
‘Tis the season to be closed –Christmas Shutdown
It’s almost that time of the year again where we’ll be taking a break during this festive season!
Our last day ot operations will be on the 20th of December, and we will return on the 6th of January. For more information on our delivery schedule, please contact customer service on 1800 622 293.
Christmas Celebrations at Dunlop
VINYL PLANK ELMFIELD COLLECTION
The Elmfield Collection boasts 12 new colours, seamlessly blending style and functionality for any home. Designed in a wider format, each plank features detailed embossing and a low gloss finish, making it the perfect choice for creating a sophisticated yet comfortable environment. Whether you’re looking to elevate your living room, add warmth to your bedroom, or create a stylish kitchen, the Elmfield range is adaptable enough to enhance any space.
*high colour variation
*high colour variation
SPEAK TO YOUR LOCAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR HEAD TO DUNLOP FLOORING ONLINE TO PLACE YOUR ORDERS.
BLACKBUTT
DOVE GREY
SNOW FALL
STORM
COASTAL SPOTTED GUM
CAMBRIDGE
HAZEL
ASH
MANUKA
MANUKA
Hard-Set Vinyl Plank Adhesive
We have launched our brand-new Dunlop Ultralay Vinyl Plank Adhesive. Ultralay is a full cure hard set adhesive with low VOC emissions. It is a high-performance polymer blend-based adhesive designed for the installation of commercial and domestic PVC planks and tiles.
With every 10 Renu rolls purchased, we have committed to plant a tree. Thank you for your incredible support! With every purchase of Renu, you've helped us make a real impact. Together, we’re excited to plant even more trees in 2025— let's keep growing a greener future!
Choose the most Sustainable Bio-Based Carpet Underlay today
Introducing Performa 7, the next evolution in high-specification carpet underlay. Building on the success of Performa 5, Performa 7 is 2mm thicker, providing enhanced underfoot comfort while maintaining exceptional durability. Ideal for all commercial applications, it effectively reduces noise and improves heat insulation.
Featuring a unique paper top, Performa 7 ensures outstanding dimensional stability, making it the perfect choice for contract carpet installations and natural floor coverings. Elevate your space with Performa 7 — where comfort meets performance, and quality is guaranteed by Dunlop.
Around the Ground
Sacred Heart Mission with Floorworld
Each month, our dedicated team of volunteers continue to support those experiencing homelessness or disadvantage by preparing and serving meals at Sacred Heart’s Dining Hall in Victoria. We were glad to have Floorworld join us for a meaningful volunteer day.
It’s truly a privilege to contribute to Sacred Heart’s mission of providing essential services to individuals in need.
If you’re interested in joining us to support this noble cause, please reach out to your Dunlop sales rep for more details
iMAGINE WHAT IT FEELS LIKE...
Make a house a home Fundraiser
To move into your own apartment, after years of couch surfing, sleeping rough or other forms of homelessness. Having a safe place to call home and a door to close behind you that can be locked.
To move into your own apartment, after years of couch surfing, sleeping rough or other forms of homelessness. Having a safe place to call home and a door to close behind you that can be locked.
The ‘Make a House a Home’ campaign goes beyond providing safe and secure housing for those experiencing homelessness - it also ensures they have the essential household items needed to transform their house into a home.
“When I was homeless, everywhere I stayed was either on the floor or on a couch. But when I moved here, I had my own room and a key. I can close the door. It’s my own space.”
Every donation brings security, dignity and confidence in helping to end someone’s experience of homelessness. As Christmas approaches, we have partnered with Sacred Heart Mission to raise funds for this important cause.
What makes where you live feel like home?
“When I was homeless, everywhere I stayed was either on the floor or on a couch. But when I moved here, I had my own room and a key. I can close the door. It’s my own space.”
–Sarah*
–Sarah*
What makes where you live feel like home?
“Having safe accommodation at Homefront allows women to take a deep breath and sense of calm after having experienced some pretty difficult situations,” Sacred Heart Mission’s Homefront, Program Coordinator says.
“Having safe accommodation at Homefront allows women to take a deep breath and sense of calm after having experienced some pretty difficult situations,” Sacred Heart Mission’s Homefront, Program Coordinator says.
*Sarah is a real person, her name and image has been changed to protect her privacy.
*Sarah is a real person, her name and image has been changed to protect her privacy.
A house is just a structure—bricks, wood, and doors. But a home is where life happens, memories are made, and where you feel belonging and comfort.
the time is now!
A house is just a structure—bricks, wood, windows, and doors. But a home is where life happens, where memories are made, and where you feel a sense of belonging and comfort.
Please donate today to help every individual Sacred Heart Mission supports turn their House into a Home.
Please donate today to help every individual Sacred Heart Mission supports turn their House into a Home.
The time is now.
If you would like to support this amazing organisation, you can help us raise funds for their program via www.sacredheartmission.org/donate
Your donation is needed urgently to support the Make fund from Sacred Heart Mission. Help people who homelessness create a space that feels like home.
The time is now.
Sacred Heart Mission is helping people into long-term safe, secure and permanent housing. You can help make a difference through your donation and transform a house into a place of comfort, belonging, and personal expression for someone in need.
Sacred Heart Mission is getting people out of hotels and into safe, secure and permanent accommodation. We don’t want anyone returning to the streets. Please donate $<Ask1>
Sacred Heart Mission is helping people into long-term safe, secure and permanent housing. You can help make a difference through your donation and transform a house into a place of comfort, belonging, and personal expression for someone in need.
Sacred Heart Mission is getting people out of hotels and into safe, secure and permanent accommodation. We don’t want anyone returning to the streets. Please donate $<Ask1> the time is now!
Your donation is needed urgently to support the Make a House a Home fund from Sacred Heart Mission. Help people who have experienced homelessness create a space that feels like home.
Scan the QR code and donate today!
Scan the QR code and donate today!
Step up for a cure with Floorworld
We are proud to partner with Floorworld once again to support the Pancare Foundation in their mission to combat Australia's toughest cancers.
Pancare is a charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by pancreatic cancer through awareness, research funding, and patient care services. Throughout the month of November, which is also Pancreatic and Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, we committed to not only raising awareness but also contributing valuable funds to help find a cure for these challenging diseases.
We are grateful to Floorworld and Pancare for allowing us to be part of this important mission.
Pancare Foundation Visit
We had the privilege of hosting James Stewart, the General Manager of the Pancare Foundation, at our Victoria Head Office. James engaged with the team and shared the vital work of Pancare. One of Australia’s leading charities dedicated to raising awareness supporting families, and funding research for upper gastrointestinal cancers.
It was an insightful morning, and we’d like to extend our thanks to James for taking the time to visit and discuss all things Pancare
Growing Home with Jamie Durie
Jamie Durie’s latest project, “Growing Home” is a groundbreaking initiative that combines his passion for sustainable living with innovative design concepts.
As part of this exciting project, we are thrilled to share that Jamie Durie, renowned for his impeccable taste in design and commitment to quality, has chosen Dunlop’s Advantage 3 and UltraPet Underlay to bring his dream home to life.
Speak to your local sales rep for more information.
It’s getting spooky in-store
Dunlop brings Halloween to stores In the spirit of the spooky season, our honorary American sales rep in Queensland, Hillary, spread some Halloween cheer by visiting stores dressed in her festive costume. She brought treats for everyone, adding a little extra magic to the season.
Shout out to Hillary for bringing so much fun and energy to our team!
Highs and Hopes
As we wrap up the year, we have asked a few of our Dunlop staff to share some reflections of the year.
"What are you most proud of this year, and what are you excited about in the year ahead?”
Stuart Burnett
“This year, I set a personal goal to run in the “Sutherland to Surf”an 11km race, after only doing 5km runs. I aimed to finish in under an hour and managed to complete it in 53 minutes - not too bad for a 50+ year old! On the work front, despite a tough year with trade declines in many categories, I was able to leverage strong relationships and close many deals in the underlay category, leading to healthy growth and budgets met. The best part has been the lasting friendships and connections formed along the way.
Looking ahead to 2025, I’m a firm believer in “a healthy body leads to a healthy mind”, with more fitness goals in mind - gotta keep that beer belly at bay! I’m also hopeful for the exciting news of a second grandchild. There are some big work challenges and goals in the pipeline, making it to be an exciting year at Dunlop - bigger and better things ahead!”
Jessica Gruevski
“After reflecting on the year, I am proud of the implementation of Cash Sale DFO process! We worked hard to map out the processes, getting ‘cash paying’ customers set up with their own account, making the online ordering process just as easy for them as our regular customers.
Although there are always areas for improvement, this process has significantly improved and been very successful. Our customers can now order and pay online in one transaction, and it avoids manual credit card transactions which is a cyber risk. It has improved administration processing, and most importantly, making ordering much more user friendly for our customers”
Nick Ashley-Jones
“This year, a couple of great projects were finally completed. The Kings Quarter development, an 80-townhouse project in Kingston (south of Hobart), was done over 5 stages starting in 2021, with all homes featuring Highland Oak. We also saw the completion of the Double Tree by Hilton, a new 206room hotel in Hobart, earlier this year, which featured Performa 5 and Excellay throughout.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to welcome our third child at the end of this year! It’s going to be a busy 2025 at both home and work, and we can’t wait to see what the new year brings!”
Maneesh Selvamani
“The year started with severe labour shortage; tried more than a dozen people to find the right balance that suits our production needs. I ensured the right people are hired for the job and production was not compromised. I built an excellent rapport with the team members and key contacts inside and outside to have secure and smooth operation of the manufacturing site. We are very proud with the scale of changes we have made to the process and machinery to make sure the products are made and delivered as per company values. We are working on some important changes to the facility that will enhance the experience and aid to boost our production targets. As always, excited and up for any challenges that comes my way!”
Staff News
Michael Burke -We would like to welcome Michael to the Dunlop team as our QLD Sales Representative. Michael began his journey in the floor coverings industry with Carpet Call in 2016 and has gained valuable experience at Flooring Xtra and Choices Flooring.
After many years selling our products, he’s eager to bring his expertise to our team. In his free time, Michael enjoys playing and watching soccer, as well as snowboarding in the winter—Japan is his favourite destination for holidays. A fun fact about him is that he’s double-jointed, though he has since retired from his party tricks! We’re thrilled to have Michael on board!
Amy Draper - Our team grows as we welcome Amy Draper as our VIC & SA Commercial Sales Manager Amy comes with a solid background in the retail and flooring industries with her most recent role as the Assistant Category Manager at Carpet Court managing product lists, supplier relationships and sampling. Prior to that, she brings experience as the Online and Inventory Manager at She Science as well as working in the operations team at Carpet Call.
When she’s not at work, Amy enjoys playing netball, going to the gym or taking her dog to the beach. She loves meeting new people and building meaningful relationships whether it’s through work, sports or her hobbies.
We are excited to welcome Amy to the Dunlop team and look forward to her future contributions!
Tony Agnello - We’re excited to welcome Tony as our new WA Sales Representative! With over 20 years of experience in sales, Tony brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. He previously owned The Sound Centre Music Gallery in Perth, and for the past decade, has worked in the flooring industry, including roles at Carpet Call WA Head Office in the Builders/Commercial division.
Outside of work, Tony is a professional musician, performing with one of Perth’s top cover bands, Dr Bogus, playing at local pubs, weddings, and corporate events. He’s also a passionate AFL fan, supporting the Fremantle Dockers (with a soft spot for Carlton) and enjoys a good coffee and long walks. Fun fact: Tony is also an avid collector of LEGO and electic/bass guitars.
We are delighted to have Tony with us and look forward to what’s to come!
Welcoming our new VIC State Manager
We are thrilled to announce that Josh Thorne will be stepping into the role of VIC State Manager. With two years of expenence as our sales representative in WA, Josh has demonstrated exceptional dedication and skill during his time at Dunlop. His promotion comes as we bid farewell to our current state manager, Peter Weir, who is retiring.
We are excited to welcome Josh into this now role and look forward to the positive impact he will undoubtedly make in VIC. This promotion is a well-deserved recognition of his hard work and commitment to our team Please join us in congratulating Josh on this exciting new chapter!
Andrew becomes a father-in-law!
Congratulations to Andrew Spence, our National Sales Manager, on becoming a father-in- law! His daughter recently tied the knot, and we wish them all the happiness as they embark on this exciting new chapter.
Wishing you and your family all the best, Andrew!
DFO Dunlop Flooring Online
With Dunlop Flooring Online, it’s never been faster or easier to order your underlay or hard flooring products. You can now view your purchase history, invoices, access product images and so much more. For anyone on the go you can now do all this through our Dunlop app!
