Polished concrete training course The IBS Professional Polished Concrete Course is regarded as one of the best in Australia. It is run by trainer Ivan Imerman, a specialist in construction and concrete for nearly 40 years, who is happy to share the secrets of this booming industry. IBS has successfully trained close to 200 polished concrete professionals from areas as diverse as Asia, Africa and the Middle east. The next course, to be run in Mascot, Sydney in August, will be the 25th course run by the company. The IBS course is 80% hands on with attendees working in groups. Comprehensive notes are issued to all attendees. The three day professional course held from 21 to 23
August is open to anyone, regardless of experience. It will encompass: • concrete cutting, grouting and floor repair allowing attendees to learn how to cut flat level floors, how to cut edges and how to grout and repair cracks using the unique Starseal Fusion system; • concrete densification – how to harden, grout and stain-proof concrete floors using the FSR system; • food stain resistance and non-slip finishing. Ivan will demonstrate how to finish surfaces, apply impregnated sealers and use the Tough Grip R11 + W non-slip solutions. Refreshments are provided. For more information contact IBS.
Peter Kenworthy retires Peter Kenworthy of P Kenworthy Agencies Pty Ltd retired in May 2013 after 50 years in the industry. This includes five years in the UK and 45 years in Australia. Peter started his career in Australia in April 1968 with Grace Brothers on Broadway, Sydney in the carpet department. In 1973 he moved to Simons Carpets, Sydney where he stayed until 1975. In March 1975 he took up his first sales representative job with Camco Floorcoverings in Sydney – a large importer/ distributor of all types of flooring. In the mid 1980s, the company was taken over by the Melbourne based distributor, E R Charman & Co and became known as Charmans NSW.
Peter reach the position of State Manger with Charmans, leaving in 1997, after 22 years to start his manufacturers agencies business. “Over the last 15 years I have been lucky to represent some of Australia's leading brands including Beaulieu Australia, Forbo and Gerflor,” said Peter. “In early 2002 I moved from Sydney to Canberra and was offered ACT and Southern NSW as an area to service for Beaulieu Australia, which I did until my retirement. “I have made some life long friends in an industry which has been great to me over the last 50 years. “My wife Phyllis and I plan to travel both overseas and in Australia so I may still catch up with some old customers down the track.”
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