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ISSUE 564 : MARCH 2022 Published by Mayville Publishing Co Ltd., 219 West Ella Road, West Ella, Hull HU10 7SD @thestocklists Tel: 01482 659396 Fax: 01482 659397 www.thestocklists.com Sales Director: Diane Martin. diane@mayvillepublishing.co.uk Publication Director: David Spragg Founded by Roy Spragg in 1973.

THE MAGAZINE THAT’S ALL ABOUT FLOORING

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FLOORINGNEWS starts on page 31

Monthly ‘Stocklisters’ shown in BOLD Index

H ABINGDON FLOORING Ht ASSOCIATED WEAVERS

Styles in tiles

On Display 2022

Satisfaction guaranteed

Exploring all the angles pages 36–40

Furlong’s best-seller bettered page 31

A look at smarter sampling page 52–54

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+31 38 386 1060 07940 455917

t BRAMPTON CHASE

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01604 664855

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01457 861141

H CAVALIER CARPETS

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01254 268000

s COLUMBIA FLOORING

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0208 443 3322

H CONDOR CARPETS

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+31 38 477 8911

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+31 38 477 8911

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H DMS

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01604 664850

H FELLS CARPETS

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01977 662211

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01538 361633

n FITA

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01159 506836

n FLOORWISE

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01509 673974

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0115 958 3077

t HATHAWAY FLOORING

Star awards 2022 Now open to retailers too! page 50

Affordable posh parquet page 32

Greendale appoints

New chief executive to join in May page 69

Loss of a legend

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01706 213131

Impressive Architex

Polyflor’s new textile-backed LVT page 34

60th show selling out Harrogate’s ahead on sales page 32

FlooringFactsheets

40% up at Superstore Chains report healthy trading Business news, page 48

The industry’s knowledge-bank

Adhesives

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LVT Directory

74

Buying Groups

71

LVT Options

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Carpet Company Directory

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Underlay

76–77

Carpet Trouble-shooter

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Wholesalers

78–79

Carpet Types

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Woolsafe: the Carpet Care Guide

72–73

ISSN 2046-7338 © Mayville Publishing Co. Ltd. 2022. Every care is taken in compiling this magazine, but the proprietors assume no responsibility in the effects arising therefrom.

DAILY HEADLINES ARE POSTED TO OUR NEWS WEBSITE AT WWW.THESTOCKLISTS.COM THE STOCKLISTS March 2022

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H PENTHOUSE CARPETS

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01429 892555

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07833 660451

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0845 6030906

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01788 530080

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0113 244 4984

Ht VICTORIA FLOORING

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01562 749300

H WESTEX

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01924 451138

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Paying tribute to Robin Oakes page 44

16-17,42-43 01772 696787

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Chateau chic

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H FURLONG FLOORING

LDP reveals top rugs for 2022 page 31

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The ones to swatch

Innovation adds to POS pages 56–66

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Classified Adverts ...................................... pages 81-83 H carpets/rugs/tiles t woods/laminates/smooths n accessories/services/organisations = fibres o underlay s wholesalers/distributors l adhesives

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SUPER SOFT CARPET SAVING SEA LIFE Soft • Luxurious • Durable • Sustainable

regenerated

nylon

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WE CARE ABOUT OUR PLANET... HOW ABOUT YOU? Sustainability is at the heart of AW’s product development. Our company is increasingly opting for recycled materials for its products, thus helping to raise awareness by encouraging consumers to make eco-conscious choices.

With Sedna®, AW is the first to put a super-soft carpet made with Econyl® yarn on the market.

Econyl® yarn is a high performance nylon that’s made from waste materials such as discarded fishing nets, old carpets & production waste. Recovered from all over the world, this waste is regenerated through a depolymerisation process which ensures it has the same purity and performance as virgin nylon.

AND YES! A SEDNA® CARPET MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS IS JUST AS HIGH QUALITY AS A CARPET MADE FROM VIRGIN MATERIAL!

DON’T HESITATE TO JOIN US ON OUR MISSION! SEDNA® THUS HELPS TO SAVE THOUSANDS OF BEAUTIFUL SEA CREATURES LIKE SEA TURTLES, DOLPHINS AND SEALS THAT WILL NO LONGER GET STUCK IN THIS LIFETHREATENING WASTE.

SHARE YOUR #SEDNACARPET @sednacarpet www.sedna-carpet.co.uk

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A UK brand since 1964

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INVICTUS® LUXURY V I N Y L F LO O R I N G : YO U R I D E A L F LO O R I N G PA R T N E R 6

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A UK brand since 1964

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TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE Introducing new Wild Silk in colour Pebble Beach, our brand new range in the Love Story Collection

Get in Touch sales@abingdonflooring.co.uk www.abingdonflooring.co.uk 01274 655 694 8

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Large Plank New in!

California Oak A beautiful new addition to our Herringbone best-selling Studio Designs Collection Large Plank

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01604 664855 bramptonchase.co.uk

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Versatile Modular Stands Limited Availability Register your interest and pre-order now bramptonchase.co.uk/retailers 01604 664855

Studio Designs is a multi-format range, available as stunning large plank or a contemporary herringbone.

Gold Standard Full marketing support Showroom displays First class sales team Fast, flexible delivery

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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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1970 – 2020

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for the trade!

BIG BRANDS IN STOCK plus many more!

WHATEVER YOUR FLOORING NEEDS, we’ve got you covered!

CARPETS CARPET TILES LUXURY VINYL TILES DOMESTIC VINYL RIGID CLICK LAMINATES

FREE LOCAL

ENGINEERED WOOD

DELIVERY

ENTRANCE MATTING

and nationwide pallet delivery also available.

CONTRACT FLOORING UNDERLAY ARTIFICIAL GRASS NOSINGS & PROFILES ADHESIVES LEVELLING COMPOUND MOISTURE CONTROL TAPE & SEALANTS

Best trade counters Best deals and offers Best service and support

TOOLS SAFETY & PROTECTION CLEANING & CARE

NORTHAMPTON 01604 664850

MILTON KEYNES 01908 049006

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD 01442 502562

NORTH LONDON 0208 036 9945

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MK13 0DX

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Focus on fashion

Grand Designs

B2B website www.fellscarpets-sales.co.uk Check our full offer and order online (live stock)

Grand Designs in Snake Skin

Grand Designs in Leopard Skin

Exciting, bold and unique ranges from the UK’s largest patterned carpet stockists Design innovation that earns the attention of discerning consumers that ask for something different in your store.

www.fellscarpets.co.uk

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Furlong Flooring.

The people who can deliver your success.

WE’RE ALL UNDER ONE ROOF TO SERVE YOU BETTER. ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE M 07966 263571

acheetham@furlongflooring.com MARK DOWSON PART LANCS, FLYDE COAST & CUMBRIA

GRANT MILLER WEST SCOTLAND

ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND

M 07970 163372

M 07976 311434

gmiller@furlongflooring.com BEN THOMAS MID & WEST WALES M 07794 048809

M 07980 786265

mdowson@furlongflooring.com JOHN GRAY MERSEYSIDE,

WIRRAL & NORTH WALES M 07957 459642

jgray@furlongflooring.com TIM BAILEY

SOUTH EAST WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE M 07794 048414

tbailey@furlongflooring.com

STEWART WAITHMAN

DEVON & CORNWALL M 07794 048413

swaithman@furlongflooring.com ZEE BILGRAMI SOUTH, SW & SE LONDON M: 07793 244620

bthomas@furlongflooring.com

JASON BRIMBLE AVON &

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

M 07794 041266

jbrimble@furlongflooring.com TONY CONWAY BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS

M 07791 891025

tconway@furlongflooring.com PETER FLETCHER HAMPSHIRE & DORSET

M 07816 217561

pfletcher@furlongflooring.com JACK O’CONNOR SOUTH BUCKS, BERKSHIRE, WEST LONDON, SURREY

acairnie@furlongflooring.com DEAN STYLES NORTH EAST, EAST COAST M 07983 446969

dstyles@furlongflooring.com

MARTYN MORRIS SOUTH YORKSHIRE M 07973 403450

mmorrisr@furlongflooring.com TBA BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE T 0845 520 0800

enquiries@furlongflooring.com

JAMIE BONE N.W, NORTH, EAST & CENTRAL LONDON

COLBY McMASTER NOTTS, STAFFORD, SOT, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS

M: 07816 217548

M 07872 964685

jbone@furlongflooring.com JOHN AKIEN EAST & WEST SUSSEX M 07791 891024

cmcmaster@furlongflooring.com MICHAEL MELBOURNE LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE M 07968 324598

jakien@furlongflooring.com DARREN SPENDIFF KENT M 07791 890861

dspendiff@furlongflooring.com MARTIN PRICE YORKSHIRE M: 07968 828516

(OUTSIDE M25)

mmelbourne@furlongflooring.com PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS M 07816 217549

plovell@furlongflooring.com ANDY THOMPSON ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE M 07816 217565

M 07816 217550

zbilgrami@furlongflooring.com

joconnor@furlongflooring.com

mprice@furlongflooring.com

athompson@furlongflooring.com

Competitive, best-selling products – all available right away from UK stock – with rapid logistics that ensure you get what you need, when you need it.

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FULL UK COVERAGE FROM STOCK. CARPET • VINYL • LVT • LAMINATE • HARDWOOD

Carpet

Vinyl & LVT

Laminate

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

Wood

Email enquiries

enquiries@furlongflooring.com

New website

www.furlongflooring.co.uk

Satisfaction guaranteed!

Don’t miss out on the major launch of 2022 - see pages 42-43 now

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WIN

£2000 C ! + TO ASH + TROOLS PHY

national institute of carpet & floorlayers

HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE & skills to be

CARPET FITTER OF THE YEAR 2022?

THE 2022 COMPETITION FORMAT IS AS FOLLOWS: 1). * You do NOT need to be an NICF member to enter this competition. Applicants must be aged 18 years or over on 30 April 2022. NICF Council members and previous Carpet Fitter of The Year winners are excluded from entering.

2).

Deadline for entry is 23:59 on Saturday 30 April 2022.

3).

Entrants are initially required to complete a questionnaire giving the most full and accurate answers possible. Entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on the answers provided and 10 fitters will be selected to progress to the Semi-Final practical trials.

4).

The Semi-Finals will be held on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 June 2022 at the FITA Training Centre, Loughborough. Five fitters will progress to the Final.

5).

The five Finalists MUST be available to attend a briefing day in July 2022 which will be held online via Zoom.

6).

The Final is at The Flooring Show, Harrogate, on Sunday 18 and Monday 19 September 2022.

ENTER ONLINE @ www.nicfltd.org.uk/FOTY-Competition

The Final will be held at The Flooring Show, Harrogate in September 2022 Fitter of The Year Carpet 2022 Competition is kindly sponsored by

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Beautiful floors for beautiful spaces

FOR THE BEST PALLET PRICING CONTACT HATHAWAY FLOORING

8MM & 12MM

EASY FIT

FAST DELIVERY

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0161 872 8003 I sales@hathawayflooring.com I hathawayflooring.com THE STOCKLISTS March 2022

REGISTER EMBOSS

SA O M RD PL ER ES F R TO EE DA Y

AGT Effect laminate flooring delivers impressive authenticity thanks to its deep register in emboss surface finish. Available in 8mm AC4 and 12mm AC5 specifications, Effect comes in 14 original looks. Available from Hathaway Flooring for delivery across the UK.

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KÄHRS XXL IMPRESSION Inspired by nature. Designed by expertise.

Kährs XXL Impression Ultar

With extra-large planks and tiles featuring registered embossing, the Kährs XXL Impression collection was inspired by nature’s unique designs.

 Large format planks (220 x 1829 mm) and tiles (457 x 914 mm)  Wear-resistant, patented ceramic coating  Vinyl and crushed stone-core for excellent strength and stability  5G Click locking technology  IXPE backing for 20 dB sound-reduction  Suitable for underfloor heating

Find out about the new 2022 XXL Impression display, showing full-size planks and tiles. Contact Kährs UK today: www.kahrs.com | sales@kahrs.com | 023 9245 3045 20

ality. Penthouse quality – naturally.

Meet the team...

F I N D Y O U R L O C A L R E P R E S E N TAT I V E H E R E SCOTLAND & BORDERS

NORTH EAST, CUMBRIA & ISLE OF MAN

NORTH WEST & NORTH WALES

YORKSHIRE & THE HUMBER

Stephen Cawley

John Pringle

Ian Henderson

Christine Searle

07718 762236 stephen.cawley@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07825 991405 john.pringle@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07974 141919 ian.henderson@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07939 051608 christine.searle@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

Areas covered: All Scottish regions

Areas covered: Cumbria, Kirby Lonsdale via. Carnforth, Isle of Man, Cleveland, Northumberland, Durham, Tyne & Wear

Areas covered: Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire (inc. SK9, SK10, SK11), Greater Manchester (inc. SK1 to SK8, SK12, SK14 to SK16), Clwyd, Gwynedd

Areas covered: North Humberside, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire

WEST MIDLANDS, WORCESTER

SOUTH YORKSHIRE & EAST MIDLANDS

SOUTH EAST, LONDON HERTS & ESSEX

SOUTH EAST, LONDON

Sue Chapman

Chris Gee

Emily Davis

Guy Legg

07801 538763 sue.chapman@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07919 047930 chris.gee@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07753 983714 emily.davis@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07801 357622 guy.legg@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

Areas covered: Herts, Essex, North & West London

Areas covered: Kent, South & Central London, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex

Areas covered: Gloucester, Avon, West Midlands, Shropshire, Hereford & Worcester

Areas covered: Humberside, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire,

EAST MIDLANDS & SOUTH EAST

EAST ANGLIA, CAMBS & BEDFORDSHIRE

SOUTH WEST

SOUTH COAST & CHANNEL ISLES

Simon Beeby

Martin Hunter

Graham Wood

Nigel Woollard

07775 913380 simon.beeby@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07711 353982 martin.hunter@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07825 171482 graham.wood@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07767 213236 nigel.woollard@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

Areas covered: Somerset, Devon, Cornwall

Areas covered: Berkshire (Split), Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Isle of Wight, Channel Isles

Areas covered: Berkshire (Split), Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire

Areas covered: Cambridge, Bedford

NORTHERN IRELAND & REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

WALES

Herbie Montgomery

James Thomas

07774 695333 herbiehsm@gmail.com

07932 458032 juncture2002@aol.com

Areas covered: Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland

Areas covered: West Glamorgan, Mid Glamorgan, South Glamorgan, Gwent, Dyfed, Powys

Agent For Penthouse Carpets Ltd

Agent For Penthouse Carpets Ltd

Working for the independent retailer To find out more, call our sales team on 01706 639 866 or visit us at:

penthousecarpets.co.uk

Penthouse Carpets Buckley Carpet Mill, Buckley Road, Rochdale. Lancashire OL12 9DU • Fax: 01706 860 577 • Email: sales@penthousecarpets.co.uk THE STOCKLISTS March 2022

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SPRING BOND ECO-ENGINEERED UNDERLAY

SAFE & SOUND…

in the knowledge that SPRINGBOND UNDERLAY is…

GREENER, CLEANER, QUIETER & SAFER • Guaranteed to be made from 85% recycled plastic bottles & 100% recyclable at end of life • Hypoallergenic – The only carpet underlay to be awarded the Allergy UK seal of approval • Tested and proven to be chemical free and virtually zero VOC’s • Industry leading acoustic properties – 57db • A sustainable and safer alternative to PU foam

Luxuriously comfortable underlay that won’t cost the earth Available in 11mm, 9mm and 7mm (double stick contract) variants with short lead times.

MADE IN UK

Get in touch – 01274 905411 www.springbond.co.uk THE STOCKLISTS October 2021

dB PROUD TO SUPPORT

Available from

SALES: 0114 243 1230

SALES: 00 353 61 227100

SALES: 0345 899 1000

PLANK: 1220mm x 180mm Columbus

Boston

Miami

New Orleans

PLANK

PLANK

PLANK

PLANK

Alaska

PLANK

HERRINGBONE: 980mm x 125mm Atlanta

San Diego

California

PLANK

PLANK

PLANK

TILE: 600mm x 300mm

Colorado

Michigan

Louisiana

Dallas

Denver

AVAILABLE IN HERRINGBONE

AVAILABLE IN HERRINGBONE

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TILE

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SUPER COATING

100% WATER PROOF

RIGID CORE

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TR ADECO NEW PRICE LIST – MARCH 2022

Updated Rates Exclusively for The Stocklists Magazine Trade Price List “DON’T FORGET” MAKE SURE TO REGISTER YOUR NEW TRADE ACCOUNT TODAY sales@tradeco.uk – 01144 000 120 or contact our operations manager Ms Chloe Wright on 07833 660 451 + We are also looking for new sales reps/agents to join our team, apply now to chloe@tradeco.uk

PATTERN BOOK RANGES

Cuts Unit Rate

Rolls Unit Rate

Westminster Saxony – 2200gr/m2 – 100% Millsoft Polypropylene Heavy Weight Saxony

£11.16/m2 +VAT

£9.50/m2 +VAT

Luxe Super Soft – 1450gr/m2 – 100% Polyester Micro Fibre Tech Soft Touch Fine Cut Pile

£8.34/m2 +VAT

£7.12/m2 +VAT

Violet – 32mm Artificial Grass 70% Polyethylene / 30% Polypropylene Exterior Grade Monofilament Mix

£10.20/m2 +VAT

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Wilder – 47mm Artificial Grass 70% Polyethylene / 30% Polypropylene Exterior Grade Monofilament Mix

£10.60/m2 +VAT

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Tradeco’s famous Grade A & second choice clearance job lots.

A. Category Clearance Roll Stock B. Category Clearance Roll Stock C. Category Clearance Roll Stock D. Category Clearance Roll Stock E. Category Clearance Roll Stock F. Category Clearance Roll Stock G. Category Clearance Roll Stock H to Z Categories are available in same pricing pyramid structure

N/A £1.50 m2 N/A £2.50 m2 N/A £2.99 m2 N/A £3.50 m2 N/A £3.99 m2 N/A £4.50 m2 N/A £4.99 m2 Continued as above

Grade A cartech carpet – short looms.

Mixed colours, widths and qualities. Below 3m widths. Mixed load based on 5000m2 subject to stock availability.

85p m2 +VAT (ex works)

With more then 7,000 Rolls of Job Lot & B Grade stock deals, Tradeco has become the leading name in the UK’s volume clearance carpet industry.

EVEN MORE QUICK CLEARANCE DEALS ENDLESS JOB LOT SPECIALS AVAILABLE ON ON 07833 660 451 OR 07586 993 821

INDUSTRIAL GRADE CARPET TILES (140M2 PER PALLET) • 1000 x 1000 mm Heavy Duty • 100% Nylon, PVC Backed Now just £8.99m2+VAT

BULK DEALS DEAL 1

MAKE SURE TO TRY TRADECO’S SECOND CHOICE PACKAGES 2 Starting at just £1.50m +VAT

DEAL 2

STAUF adhesive PUK447/D3/D8.

Mixed load of STAUF adhesive.

Limited stock availability.

125 tubs average

£8.75+VAT PER TUB

TRADECO IS NOW HIRING Are you looking for a sales career?

Come and join the fastest growing wholesaler in the carpet industry

Call 07586 993 821 to apply now Nationwide availability

WOOD FLOORING Door Bars and Beading • Grade A, old stock package • Mixed pallet deal – randomly selected

from 49p +VAT each per pallet – job lot only

GREY WOOD EFFECT ‘VALENTIA’ PORCELAIN TILES • 150mm x 900mm x 10mm – 1.08m2 per pack (46 packs per pallet)

from just £7.85m2+VAT

GRADE A CONTRACT SPEC CARPET • Variety of colours and types available • Majority 4m width

from £3m2+VAT

‘IMPORTANT MESSAGED FROM THE TRADECO TEAM – Due to the continued price increase in materials, energy, transport and labour - Tradeco Limited are subject to a 3%-5% price increase on all stock from Monday 4th April 2022. We hope to continue working with all of our customers during these times and thank you for being understanding. We appreciate your custom during these times.

THE UK’s LARGEST NATIONWIDE INDEPENDENT CARPET, FLOORING & ARTIFICIAL GRASS WHOLESALER Call Tradeco on 01144 000120 / 07833 660451 Visit our main warehouses at: Unit 1, Kiveton Park Ind Est, Manor Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 6PB

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(Based on 25 or more rolls – single roll prices from £3.99m2+vat) GRADE A 100 WOOL ‘WINDSOR VELVET’ AND 80/20 WOOL ‘NEXUS’ • 4m and 5m lengths • Average 7 colours per range

from £6.99m2+VAT

Limited stock availability - clearance deal

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SCAN HERE

or visit veronagroup.co.uk

Our brand NEW online visualiser, INSITU, allows you to bring your customer’s vision to life at the touch of a button. Simply snap or upload a photo of their room using your smartphone or tablet and instantly get to work designing their perfect space. Experiment with a variety of flooring styles & colours from the Verona collection to create their dream home.

Get in touch... with your local representative today to find out more.

Dean Smith National Sales Manager

07917 972 500 dean.smith@veronagroup.co.uk

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Chris Lamb North/Scotland

07909 039 867 chris.lamb@veronagroup.co.uk

Adam Curran South

07786 047 776 adam.curran@veronagroup.co.uk

0113 244 4984 sales@veronagroup.co.uk www.veronagroup.co.uk

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Accolade This superb heathered range is made from quality British wool in a perfect 80/20 blend. Available in 2 weights (40oz & 55oz) and 20 shades, this range adds effortless style to any home.

SCOTLAND MARK VINTER M: 07775 902 376

NORTH WEST & CUMBRIA JOHN ROSTRON M: 07973 733208

NORTH EAST BECKY GIBBONS M: 07970 491 215

EAST MIDLANDS STEVE FURNISS M: 07773 384 787

YORKSHIRE ALDO BERETTONI M: 07971 173 560

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Building upon the hugely successful Satisfaction brand, the collection now benefits from two new range options; “ Satisfaction enables our customers to sell high-quality Satisfaction Ultra and Satisfaction products in the key retail price points, offering great value Moods. The collection is made from Furlong Flooring’s bleachand service that helps their own businesses to grow.” cleanable carefree fibres, features the innovative, award-winning Combi-bac backing, and delivers extra comfort and trouble-free fitting.

Both ranges come in the same 15 elegant colours, suitable for both contemporary and traditional interior styling and ideal for cosy bedrooms and elegant sitting rooms, perfectly complementing the harder-wearing Carefree Twist and Carefree Ultra ranges which have already proved so popular for higher-traffic areas.

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With increased tuft density, Satisfaction Ultra is a more sophisticated carpet that discerning customers will love, complementing any interior design. Soft and warm to the touch, it’s also easy to maintain. Satisfaction Moods is a completely new, long-lasting and affordable range for 2022 with 15 brand new colours and Combi-bac backing to give home-owners outstanding choice with Furlong’s market-leading bleach-cleanable fibres.

“We are delighted to be able to offer a combination of twist and saxony products that will work well across the whole home,” commented Furlong’s Neil Valentine. “This means that customers can buy quality twist pile carpets for the areas of the home that need the extra wear characteristics and excellent deep pile saxonies that bring luxury to other rooms in the home. It enables our customers to sell high-quality products in the key retail price points, offering great value and service that helps their own businesses to grow.”

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Rugs debut with distinction Louis de Poortere has launched its Rugs 2022 Collection, including 47 inspiring and brand-new designs alongside enduring classics and a new circular option in suitable designs.

With the new Structures, Meditation and Nuance, as well as additions to the existing Gallery, Mad Men and Atlantic; the new Louis de Poortere Rugs 2022 collection refreshes one of the most popular rug collections in the independent flooring retail sector.

Alan Russell, sales director UK, says: “We’re pleased to launch our 2022 collection, welcoming some fabulous new designs to an extraordinary range that has led the way in balancing accessible pricing with quality and design for many years. There are few makers in Europe that can offer such a distinct collection while still achieving a price point that lets design and craftmanship be widely enjoyed.”

Alongside the new collections with exquisite high, low weaves, dazzling colours inspired by coral reefs and patterns inspired by the Bauhaus movement, Louis de Poortere has also introduced a new shape to the collection. A circular rug is now available on selected designs in a 240cm diameter, bringing even more choice for customers.

The new Rugs 2022 Collection brochure can now be downloaded from the company’s website – at nearly 300 pages, it is testament to the depth of Louis de Poortere’s made in Belgium rug programme.

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FLOORINGNEWS Chateau chic with laminate Inspired by the parquet floors of grand houses, BerryAlloc’s updated Chateau collection makes luxury accessible.

Now, with four classic laying patterns and 15 wood decors, the updated Chateau laminate floor collection by BerryAlloc brings more freedom of expression than ever.

From the timeless elegance of herringbone to shipdeck, mosaic and ladder in any combination of the collection’s original wood effects, Chateau lets homes reference the past, adding modern style for a look that’s completely unique. Following the trend or stepping out with a different pattern, this is a collection all about creativity.

Scott Arundell, Sales Director UK, comments: “The popularity of herringbone is hard to ignore and has certainly fuelled interest in a more artful approach to flooring in the home. As a result, homeowners are interested in how they might be able to put their own stamp on their floor, showing it off as a feature rather than just a neutral backdrop. The multiple laying options and décor combinations of Chateau lets them do this, while delivering the affordability and practicality of laminate flooring.”

Whatever Chateau pattern is decided upon, four-sided bevels add definition for a more authentic effect and the 15-strong palette is wideranging too. From the contemporary feel of Chestnut White to daring Charme Black and the tropical red of Merbau Brown or Teak Brown, Chateau’s decors ensure it’s easy to get a look that’s out of the ordinary.

“ The popularity of herringbone is hard to ignore and has certainly fuelled interest in a more artful approach to flooring in the home.”

BerryAlloc’s durable and scratch-resistant laminate construction means that Chateau is perfect for today’s homes. Easy to clean, safe from pets and with a lifetime residential warranty, Chateau ticks all the boxes of a practical family floor. What’s more, Chateau’s 8mm laminate construction is affordable, making its regal parquet look more accessible than ever.

Just like every BerryAlloc laminate collection, Chateau is supported by a full range of perfectly matched accessories to keep a premium feel, with Excellence Plus acoustic underlay also helping to combat walking sound. Made in Belgium and PEFC certified, Chateau is an eye-catching floor that proves true style never dates.

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Sparkling sales for diamond show The 60th anniversary of The Flooring Show is celebrating with booming demand for stand space at September’s event in Harrogate.

This year’s exhibition which opens for three days on September 18th is proving extremely popular, with 70% of stands already sold with more than 7 months still to go, says organisers Ocean Media.

“ The quality of visitors at The Flooring Show is second to none and serious buyers know they need to attend to meet with their suppliers and stay up to date with industry trends.”

“The show is likely to sell out soon,” adds event director Alex Butler. “The flooring market is incredibly buoyant right now. Fantastic sales figures are being reported by our exhibitors and we’re anticipating another successful buying season this September,” she says.

2021 saw a successful return to Harrogate for the flooring industry and this year’s show is shaping up to be another unmissable event. As the UK’s largest event dedicated to flooring, the show is highly respected in the industry for attracting high numbers of both retail and contract flooring buyers.

Confirmed attendees for 2022 include Abingdon, Adam Carpets, Associated Weavers, Ball & Young, Berry Alloc, Bostik, Cavalier Carpets, Cormar, F Ball & Co, Furlong Flooring, Hanson Plywood, Kellars, Lano, Likewise Floors, QA Flooring, Penthouse Carpets, Stroolmount, Tramex, and Unifloor, amongst many other new and familiar names.

“The quality of visitors at The Flooring Show is second to none and serious buyers know they need to attend to meet with their suppliers and stay up to date with industry trend,” says Alex. “The 2022 show is a must-attend event for everyone’s calendars.” www.theflooringshow.com

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FLOORINGNEWS Hitting flooring for six When The Oval cricket ground recently underwent a major extension, Bostik was on hand to provide subfloor preparation products and technical advice to ensure the flooring could be installed to the highest possible standard in time for a high-profile event.

The Oval was seeking to add two new upper-tier decks that would increase its capacity by 4,000 seats, as well as a new hospitality area including lounges, a roof terrace, a retail space and a new ticket office.

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Northants Flooring was appointed by main contractor Buckingham Group to install the flooring as part of the £28m project. Their team turned to favoured supplier Bostik due to the trust they had in its technical expertise and first-class subfloor preparation products.

Based on Bostik’s recommendations, Northants Flooring removed protruding joint adhesive and ensured that the entire subfloor was dust and contaminant-free before starting to apply the preparation products.

In the few wet areas of the subfloor, the flooring contractor used Bostik HYTEC E570 ONE COAT, the company’s two-part, solventfree, epoxy surface DPM, which contains the exact quantities of resin and hardener ready for mixing and has been developed to work with calcium sulphate screeds up to 87% RH. Next, Northants Flooring primed the subfloor with Bostik GRIP A936 XPRESS, a water-based primer with high grip and a fast drying time. The next step was to apply SL C500 ULTIMATE, Bostik’s twopart smoothing compound. Made up of a blend of cements and aggregates combined with special additives, the self-smoothing SL C500 ULTIMATE provides excellent workability and flow characteristics and can be trowelled to a feather edge.

Finally, the flooring contractor applied Bostik’s FIX A320 TACK adhesive in the lounge area and the Prince of Wales Suite, ahead of installing the carpet tiles, as well as Bostik Roll adhesive tape for the capping and coving throughout the project.

Ross Holt, Director at Northants Flooring, comments: “We’ve got a great relationship with Bostik, and our fitters love their products. Even though there were no major issues on this job, their advice was once again crucial to helping us install the flooring to the right standard.”

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Impressive Architex Polyflor has launched the new Architex collection, a UK manufactured premium textile backed Luxury Vinyl Sheet floor covering containing 18 stunning wood, cement, and abstract designs, ideal for residential settings in private and public housing.

Polyflor has become a leading provider of residential vinyl sheet flooring delivering high quality designs that are available in multi-widths with reliable stock availability. Designed to sit perfectly alongside existing Luxury Vinyl Sheet collections, Designatex and Secura, the Architex collection has been developed to include a unique hybrid backing that combines the comfort of Secura with the textile backing of Designatex.

The primary aim of the range is to offer the highest standard of vinyl sheet flooring as an alternative to other felt-backed ranges.

Architex includes features such as R10 slip resistance, 19dB sound impact reduction and a Polyurethane Reinforcement for eased cleaning and maintenance. Architex can also be loose laid in most residential interiors up to 20m2, making it quick to install as no adhesives are required and the addition of the textile backing mean the floor can be installed over damp subfloors where a Relative Humidity (Rh) of 90% is not exceeded.

“ With the launch of Architex we also took the opportunity to refresh the look and feel of our UK manufactured Luxury Vinyl Sheet offering and align the collections with an extensive sampling package, including a brand new retail display presence.”

Tom Rollo, Marketing Director commented, “Ideal for both public and private housing projects, our new Architex collection offers an impressive collection of beautiful trend lead designs as well as an outstanding set of performance benefits designed to enhance residential spaces.”

“With the launch of Architex we also took the opportunity to refresh the look and feel of our UK manufactured Luxury Vinyl Sheet offering and align the collections with an extensive sampling package, including a brand new retail display presence.”

The new Architex collection is beautifully presented within a sampling package which includes a brand new Luxury Vinyl Sheet brochure and retail display unit which combine all three of the Luxury Vinyl Sheet collections, Secura, Designatex and Architex, in addition to Architex specific shade cards and presenters. Sampling can be ordered free of charge on the Polyflor website or by calling the Polyflor Samples Direct Hotline.

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by Rita Bancroft

The versatility of tile styles Providing unrivalled design choice and installation versatility, we take a look at the latest styles and material specifications available in tile formats.

More than ever, today’s homes are an expression of our individuality and many of us are choosing to style our interiors to reflect our personality and our aspirations. Incorporating tactile materials such as stone, wood, wool and ceramics not only adds interest but also links us to the health-giving benefits of the natural world outside.

Like all Karndean floors, Korlok is a practical choice for busy modern homes with a hard wearing, waterproof surface that’s easy to keep hygienically clean. The large tiles (18” x 24”) are ideal for open plan spaces and feature an enhanced acoustic layer which helps to reduce noise transfer to rooms below by 21dB. Korlok’s rigid core format and 5G click locking mechanism makes this a floor that can be fitted quickly even over imperfect sub-floors and is completed with a colour matched scotia.

Cork tiles have been making their mark on interior design since the 1920s. A resurgence in popularity can be attributed to its sustainable and eco-friendly credentials, while the natural aesthetic lends itself well to contemporary design.

Granorte offers a range of tiles that celebrate this unique material’s natural aesthetics, tones, and nuances. Its Naturals and Tradition collections stand testimony to the variety of finishes that can be achieved, from chunky, rustic cork patterns to light and dark colour finishes; each provides the scope and adaptability to be incorporated into modern and traditional home design.

Karndean Designflooring – Korlok Collection in Volcantic Black

“Korlok is a practical choice for busy modern homes with a hard wearing, waterproof surface that’s easy to keep hygienically clean.”

Stella Coyle, national retail sales manager of Karndean Designflooring, said: “Whether your customer is looking to complement a gentle earthy scheme with artisan textures, an adventurous vibrant palette and fresh playful accessories or a surprising combination of bold colours and quirky shapes, a stone design floor can bring seemingly disparate aspects together into a seamless and stylish result.

“Our Korlok range presents a stone collection inspired by the design possibilities of limestone. Frosted Stone, Karndean Designflooring – with its cool silver tones Korlok Collection in Metro Grey and clear veining, will add fresh tones to a pared back scheme while vibrant colours will pop against the unobtrusive and versatile mid-grey hues of Metro Grey. For eclectic schemes in bold colours, the striking charcoal-grey of Volcanic Black will bring a sense of balance.”

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Granorte’s cork tiles are created using cork typically discarded as part of the wine-bottling process. The result is a range of water-resistant and hardwearing floors with a strong sustainability message.

Interior trends for 2022 bring together our need for comforting familiarity and joyful adventure. To be more expressive and emotional, as we reconnect with a world that felt closed to us last year, and a time to make bolder colour choices and embrace more patterns. Harvey Maria is seeing the following flooring trends begin to emerge which reflects these themes.

Colour Positivity: Decorating with joyful colours from pastels to brights are all predicted to be big this year. Terracotta and baked earth tones that imbue a sense of cosiness are here to stay, as are natural neutrals blues, greens, browns & hints of yellow.

Chequerboard Pattern: Harvey Maria has a large selection of plain coloured floor tiles that can be used to create all chequerboard patterns - everything goes this year and they are seeing fabulous schemes that go way beyond the classic black & white.

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For those ‘queen of the chateau’ moments.

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Discovered in the finest stately homes and castles, herringbone is a look that has withstood the test of time. With the new-look Chateau, BerryAlloc combines this timeless elegance with the ease of modern laminate flooring. In a balanced range of decors that lets everyone define their style, Chateau updates a true classic and gives it the best in modern flooring innovation.

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Designed to closely emulate the look and texture of real stone, Amtico LVT is hard-wearing, easy to maintain, warm underfoot and suitable for use with underfloor heating. Meaning you can enjoy the look of stone without the high maintenance.

Additionally, the Amtico room visualiser allows you to see how tiles could transform your home - helping consumers to buy with added confidence.

At the end of 2021, Abingdon Flooring expanded its SoftStep cushion vinyl range with colour and pattern centric collections that offer consumers key tile styles with the comfort and convenience of cushion vinyl. This versatile material opens the opportunity to explore finishes and colours and lends itself perfectly to tile style flooring solutions.

Mexico has a history of hand-crafted tiles, and part of Abingdon Flooring’s Mexico collection focuses on “Mexican Maiolica” or Talavera inspired artisanal tile-effect floors. Using the principle of celebrating pattern and colour, it incorporates a modern palette of dusty pastels, bold colours, and monochromatic tones with eye-catching designs to suit contemporary interior trends.

Harvey Maria’s Check and Dovetail designs work this trend in slightly smaller spaces, and can also be used to create and define ‘Spaces to escape’ such as Book Nooks, or to inject some luxe into a small laundry or utility area.

Harvey Maria has just launched a stylish new LVT collection - Parquet 2.0 - created in collaboration with Neisha Crosland. This brand new series of colourways celebrate the classic geometric design, and introduces a contemporary palette with a reversed pattern. Parquet 2.0 is the perfect blend of classic design and modern practicality, creating a chic, playful feel in both modern and traditional interiors. The new collection comes in four colourways – Chalkboard, College Blue, Pavestone and Washed Blue.

“Using the principle of celebrating pattern and colour, it incorporates a modern palette of dusty pastels, bold colours, and monochromatic tones,” Abingdon Flooring – SoftStep Mexico Collection

Amtico has a reputation offering unrivalled choice as their Luxury Vinyl Tiles are available in a multitude of tile sizes and patterns. The ability to mix and match laying patterns or experiment with borders and motifs provides consumers endless combinations for their home.

“Amtico LVT is hard-wearing, easy to maintain, warm underfoot and suitable for use with underfloor heating.”

Amtico – Diffusion Lux, Diffusion Chambray, Stucco Flax

The SoftStep Mexico collection is compatible with underfloor heating and is water- and slip-resistant, making it ideal for bathrooms, entranceways, and kitchens. It comes with a seven-year wear warranty and a choice of width options allows for small or large projects.

Taking inspiration from materials and earthy tones, the Pure Collection from BerryAlloc explores a mix of terrazzo, poured concretes, smooth stone finishes and metallics in tile form. Each offers a calming aesthetic that can be used to contrast with light and pastel trends or as a rich accompaniment to multi-layer interior design schemes.

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Treviso’s hexagonal shapes with a contemporary twist. Both are inspired by tile and grout contrasts in calming greys. This style features heavily within interior design, and Avenue Floor’s adaptation makes it even more achievable for those looking for a quick, budget-friendly flooring makeover.

Leoline’s ethos of making style easy is evident in its Ceramica Collection, which aims to connect homeowners with the luxury looks and feel of marble, stone, terrazzo and tile without the stress or high-end price tag associated with solid floors.

Its collection consists of sixteen finishes that effortlessly recreate the aesthetics of materials that would typically be out of reach of the average household budget, making it easier to incorporate marble into hallways or terrazzo into bathrooms. This ties in well with retro luxe trends that continue to be a factor within interior design in 2022.

“Pure Collection from BerryAlloc explores a mix of terrazzo, poured concretes, smooth stone finishes and metallics in tile form.”

“Each floor depicts the nuances of natural materials or the design of patterned tiles, while Leoline’s superguard finish helps the range cope with the stresses of modern living.”

Leoline – Ceramica Collection

Unlike natural counterparts, the collection offers an acoustic-friendly alternative with a unique top layer that is comfortable to walk on.

BerryAlloc’s DreamClick system allows homeowners to explore a mix and match of tile finishes and opens the possibilities to open-plan zoning and individuality.

Avenue Floors has long been associated with on-trend floor solutions, so it is no surprise that its vast collection includes a focus on tile styles.

2021 saw the introduction of new products to its durable Titanium XT collection, including Jester, which explores a dynamic triangular form, and

“Avenue Floors has long been associated with on-trend floor solutions, so it is no surprise that its vast collection includes a focus on tile styles.”

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Each floor depicts the nuances of natural materials or the design of patterned tiles, while Leoline’s superguard finish helps the range cope with the stresses of modern living.

Large-format tiles in marble and stone designs continue to be a flooring trend in 2022. With monochrome tones and subtle patterns, they create a dramatic look in any space.

With the XXL Impression Collection, Kährs have perfectly recreated what nature has designed - all in a material that’s made to withstand everyday wear. Ultra-large stone design tiles measuring 457 x 914 mm are guaranteed to make an impact in any space while the rigid core and unique 5G Click locking technology offer maximum durability and stability.

These large-format vinyl tiles are suitable for underfloor heating, are Phthalate-free and provide 20 dB sound reduction, thanks to the IXPE backing. The ceramic coating makes the surface easy to clean and scratchand dent-resistant, while the waterproof material prevents spillages from making any permanent damage.

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“With the XXL Impression Collection, Kährs have perfectly recreated what nature has designed - all in a material that’s made to withstand everyday wear.”

From light to dark, marble to granite, subtle to daring, the collection expresses a timeless, yet modern elegance that’s perfectly in tune with Swedish design traditions. The extra-large formats enhance the natural impression of these floors, make smaller rooms feel larger and give larger rooms an imposing, elegant look.

With matching accessories including skirtings, cover strips, installation tools and aftercare products, Kährs offer a complete flooring solution.

For more information contact: Abingdon Flooring T: 01274 655 694 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk Amtico T: 0121 745 0800 www.amtico.com Avenue Floors info@avenuefloors.co.ukor www.avenuefloors.co.uk BerryAlloc T: +32 56 52 84 80 www.berryalloc.com Granorte T: 01952 443 555 www.granorte.co.uk Harvey Maria T: 0330 330 1231 www.harveymaria.com Kährs T: 023 9245 3045 www.kahrs.com Karndean Designflooring T: 01386 820100 www.karndean.com Leoline info@leoline.co.uk www.leoline.co.uk

When what you really really want is a strong selling good all-round domestic underlay which delivers a healthy margin Graphite is the way to go!.

Graphite is a fine, robust, utility underlay representing superb value for money and which is already a firm favourite with many Retailers and Distributors throughout UK and Ireland.

FULLY RECYCLABLE SIMPLE, QUICK AND EASY TO LAY DESIGNED FOR GENERAL DOMESTIC USE EXCELLENT SOUND REDUCTION PERFORMANCE LIGHTWEIGHT ROLLS EXCEED H&S EXPECTATIONS IDEAL FOR USE WITH UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS

Graphite is part of the Novostrat range of polyethylene foam based underlays for wood, laminate and carpeted floors.

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Inspired by our much loved Crofter cut pile Berber, we are delighted to announce the addition of our new Crofter Loop range.

Crafted in the UK using premium 100% Wool, 3 ply mothproofed yarn, and complemented by our traditional sustainable jute backing, this timeless classic is available in the same 9 natural tones as its sister cut pile range. Available in guaranteed 4m and 5m widths, this beautiful carpet combines effortless style with practicality. Penthouse quality – naturally.

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Satisfaction Our biggest ever best-seller just got better!

Retailers have sold Satisfaction successfully for many years as a super-reliable product. Now, it’s re-launched with a higher specification, including a denser stitch rate, and with our award-winning combi-bac for easier installation.

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With superb new POS displays

Your local representative has all the up to details of this product launch and their details can be found on pages 16 & 17.

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FLOORINGNEWS Recofloor milestone achievement A whopping 6,000 tonnes of waste vinyl flooring has been collected through Recofloor since the scheme was founded in 2009 by leading flooring manufacturers Polyflor and Altro.

Offering a sustainable collection service for commercial waste vinyl flooring, the material is recycled back into new flooring, as well as traffic calming products. For post-consumer waste, Recofloor is regarded as a great example of the circular economy in construction.

To date, Recofloor’s collection of 6,000 tonnes of waste vinyl flooring has produced 7,038 tonnes of carbon savings – equivalent to taking 1,837 cars off the road for a year. It also equates to two million square metres of vinyl flooring having been recycled – enough to cover 276 football pitches. The carbon savings estimate is based on displacing concrete in traffic management products, the primary application for the recycled flooring.

“ Recofloor’s collection of 6,000 tonnes of waste vinyl flooring which equates to two million square metres of vinyl flooring having been recycled – enough to cover 276 football pitches.”

On the significant environmental milestone reached in January 2022, Recofloor Scheme Manager Carla Eslava comments: “It is a magnificent achievement that truly reflects the enthusiasm, engagement and commitment of our members. Well done to all our collectors! Despite the on-going challenges, our participants, contractors and distributors have continued to support and grow the scheme across the UK. Thanks to them, we look forward to celebrating our next collection milestone.”

Polyflor’s Sustainability Market Manager, Sonia Goode says: “We are proud to be green, and especially proud of our Recofloor members who are working hard and contributing to our vision to reduce carbon emissions across all of our operations. Recycling waste vinyl through Recofloor is a key aspect to achieve this.”

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Sad loss of Axminster legend

Expanding LVT expertise

The flooring industry is paying tribute to a legend of the trade, Robin Oakes, who has died aged 79, after five decades of exceptional service to Axminster Carpets and the carpet business as a whole.

As a centre of technical excellence, The Academy for Excellence in Flooring provides the knowledge and skills to overcome the challenges that can adversely affect LVT installations’ quality.

Robin was born in Kidderminster, of course, and the carpet town shaped his destiny. He left school to join Tomkinsons with his cousin, Jim Bennett and went on to work for Cheshires of Nottingham where he was a representative covering the Lancashire area.

However, during training courses at the Academy, installers learn that not paying sufficient attention to expansion can lead to failure of an otherwise perfect LVT installation.

After four years, he went to work at Axminster Carpets where he was a representative in the Midlands initially and that was the start of a highly successful career at the iconic Devon company.

Robin retired as Axminster’s sales director 42 years later.

“Robin was a real gentleman and a leader of the industry – always professional, highly knowledgeable and with a ready smile and a twinkle in his eye that will be remembered fondly by all who met him over those many years,” said David Spragg, editor of The Stocklists.

Robin was known as a great socialiser and a true friend of many inside and outside the flooring industry. He was also a proud family man and was married to Barbara for 58 years and they have two sons, Jonathan and Matthew, and four grandchildren.

Robin had many sporting interests including hockey, cricket, golf and horse racing. He loved his pint of Bathams Bitter which he often enjoyed in the company of his good friends, Tony Hardwick, Peter Harris, Charles Townsend and Jim Bennett.

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With LVT susceptible to subfloor condition and the ambient environment, correct preparation and selection are a significant factor in the long-term viability of the installation.

While the catastrophic consequences of not allowing sufficient expansion gaps at perimeters with wood flooring are well known, there is less knowledge surrounding LVT floors and the issue of movement.

Lee Thompson, procurement and technical manager explains: “Just like other floors such as laminate and wood, LVT must be given sufficient room to move. Almost entirely constructed from PVC, LVT is susceptible to changes in ambient conditions, expanding and contracting as the room heat and cools.

“The thermoplastic property’s of LVT is why using some conventional click PVC floors in conservatories is a bad idea. The floor softens under extreme heat and failing to use the correct underlayment not only causes settling and pronounced telegraphing but also weakening the click joints to the point of failure.

Fortunately, at one of the Academy’s training courses, you can learn how to stop failures and protect the long-term integrity of your LVT installation, as well as avoiding costly remedial work. And these courses are often cheaper and far less damaging to your reputation than just one failure due to poor installation.

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FLOORINGNEWS Doubling down on recycling F. Ball and Co. Ltd. is redoubling its efforts to reduce the amount of plastic waste produced by the flooring industry by expanding the F. Ball bucket and bottle recycling scheme, which provides contractors with a convenient way to recycle packaging for many of its products.

The amplified initiative will double the number of locations at distributor partners across the UK where contractors can effortlessly dispose of empty recyclable F. Ball buckets and bottles in branded receptacles, for free.

F. Ball has introduced recyclable packaging for a number of products, with much of the new packaging itself manufactured from recycled materials, allowing it to be reprocessed multiple times.

These include recyclable ‘eco pouches’ for its floor repair and finishing compounds, which require significantly less plastic to produce than the products’ previous packaging, and fully recyclable versions of five and 20 litre plastic bottles used for liquids, including primers and tackifiers.

“ As a business, we have a responsibility to strive for sustainability and limit the impact our activities have on the environment,” Commenting on the scheme, F. Ball sales director Darren Kenyon said: “As a business, we have a responsibility to strive for sustainability and limit the impact our activities have on the environment, including reducing both the resources that we consume and the waste that we produce. Accordingly, and in compliance with ISO 14001 standards, the company evaluates the entire life cycle of its products when looking for ways to be more sustainable. In line with this, we are making it as easy as possible for flooring contractors to recycle the packaging used for our products.

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Flooring construction goes circular Growing interest in environmental issues is putting pressure on the construction sector to move towards a circular economy with greater emphasis on the sustainable recovery of waste materials.

Carla Eslava, Manager of the Recofloor commercial waste vinyl flooring collection scheme, says that In the construction sector, what happens to many products at end-of-life is typically not considered due to their longer lifespans and the need to meet strict technical performance criteria.

The construction industry is the UK’s biggest consumer of natural resources. According to DEFRA, an estimated 120 million tonnes of construction, demolition and excavation (CD&E) waste was produced in 2016. Waste is generated during the construction and installation phases and when products reach the end of their life.

While many materials, such as PVC and metals, are recyclable, the construction sector is a challenging diverse environment for waste management and requires a heavy reliance on engaging with contractors to collect these recoverable resources.

“By capturing more waste at the installation phase and developing a viable recycling route, it is more likely in the future we will be able to develop more solutions for end-of-life construction waste.”

By capturing more waste at the installation phase and developing a viable recycling route, it is more likely in the future we will be able to develop more solutions for end-of-life construction waste.

Moving towards ‘circular construction principles’ still presents many challenges, such as the collection of materials on a busy site with lots of different contractors, transportation, a lack of sorting infrastructure and limited end markets.

But as a successful and growing scheme, Recofloor shows it can be done, with a focus on installation offcuts versus end-of-life/uplifted material. The latter is still a challenge that needs to be addressed in the future.

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Abingdon aims for growth in South Abingdon Flooring has strengthened its London and South sales network with the appointment of new territory managers.

Continuing to invest in London and the South with the ambition to achieve growth and provide a high level of service, British carpet manufacturer Abingdon Flooring has welcomed new territory managers for North London, South London and Sussex (including Kent borders).

Daniel Pearson

Scott Davis

Martin Selling

Joining from a background in flooring wholesale, Daniel Pearson is looking after North London, using his experience to work with existing retailers and build new connections across the area. With more than 20 years field sales experience, Scott Davis is representing Abingdon Flooring in South London, ensuring the manufacturer’s leading ranges are readily available to homes across the region.

Looking after Sussex, as well as the TN postcode on the Kent border, Martin Selling joins the Abingdon Flooring team. With over a decade of experience, Martin has a flooring wholesale background and with extensive knowledge of the market, he is bringing new energy to customer relationships and business development in the region.

Adam Waclaw, Regional manager London and South East, says: “We see London and the South East as a key part of our growth strategy. We’re committed to nurturing existing relationships and building connections throughout the area, as these new appointments demonstrate. We’re delighted to welcome Daniel, Scott and Martin to the Abingdon Flooring team and they are all looking forward to getting out on the road, becoming acquainted with our customers and exploring some great new opportunities.”

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FLOORINGBUSINESSNEWS 40% jump in sales for Flooring Superstore

Orders up 17% at ScS

Fast growing national chain Flooring Superstore reported a 40% uplift in sales in 2021 as it doubled its store portfolio.

Order intake at ScS, one of the UK’s biggest flooring and furniture retailers, is up 16.6% for the last six months – and the order book is double the size it was in January 2020.

The latest accounts filed for the 12 months ending July 31, 2021, show revenue up 40.1% to £49.7m for North-east-based Connection Retail - the parent company of Flooring Superstore and its sister brand Direct Wood Flooring.

Profits were down 4% overall but when the costs of opening new stores are stripped out, the earnings on sales were nearly 17% up.

The company has plans to open 20 new stores in 2022 to increase its outlets to 60, following the most successful year in its history.

The business started as an e-commerce operation in 2012 but opened its first bricks and mortar store in 2017. It has said, pre-Covid, that it has ambitions to open 100 stores UK-wide.

Belgium carpet imports halved in December Carpet imports from the UK’s largest trading importer, Belgium, fell by half in December as European manufacturers ended the year on a challenging note.

Overall imports of carpet declined 22 percent to £54.4 million year-onyear in December according to figures out Friday from HM Revenue & Customs, compiled by The Furnishing Report. That followed annual declines between 2.5%–20% percent in the three autumn months immediately prior.

There were declines from all the major source nations in December including the Netherlands and the Eastern importers in China and Turkey, but Belgium led the pack in the slowdown with imports halved to £8.7 million compared with the same month a year ago.

But compared to 2020 as a whole, the 2021 picture represented an improvement with imports up 23% compared to the first year of the pandemic.

In a trading update to shareholders in advance of its Interim Results announcement next month, ScS said the group had traded well through the important winter sale period.

“One year like-for-like order intake growth is 16.6%. Two year like-for-like order intake is in line with that achieved in the pre-pandemic 26 week period to 25 January 2020,” the company said.

“The Group’s order book has grown significantly against previous comparative periods, driven by the ongoing demand and supply chain challenges which have extended product lead times.

“As at 29 January 2022, the Group’s order book is double the size it was at 25 January 2020, at £148.0m. The Group is working closely with suppliers to mitigate the risk of continued supply chain disruption in the second half of the financial year,” said the statement.

Online orders have performed strongly during the pandemic with online order growth of 55.8% compared to the equivalent 26 week period to 25 January 2020.

Headlam ahead with strong start in 2022 Europe’s top flooring distributor Headlam plc has reported a strong performance for 2021 with UK sales up 15.5% and with a positive start to 2022.

In a trading update to shareholders, Headlam reported 2021 revenue of £667.2 million (2020: £578.1 million) with underlying profit before tax expected to be slightly ahead of market expectations.

Consumer confidence slump vs housing boom

Both the UK and Continental Europe performed well, up 16.5% and 15.1% respectively against 2020 on a like-for-like revenue basis.

Households’ confidence in their financial outlook has slumped to its lowest level in more than eight years, according to polling firm YouGov and consultancy Centre for Business and Economic Research.

The company has a robust cash position. It said: “Actions taken under the business change programme helped to improve operating efficiency and operating margin during the year, with strong cash generation. Closing net funds was in excess of £53 million.”

Households’ expectations for their financial situation in 12-months’ time fell 4.5 points in January to 79.1, the lowest since October 2013. The wider measure of consumer confidence also fell, to 109.0 from 110.0, the weakest since March 2021.

Commenting on first trading weeks of the new year, Headlam said: “Early trading in 2022 has been encouraging, and the Company has continued to be able to largely mitigate the persisting industry wide supply issues and associated inflationary pressures.”

House prices continue to grow, however, helped in part by a shift in property requirements caused by the pandemic and government support for the sector. The YouGov-Cebr house value index for the past 30 days rose 1.8 points to 129.1, the highest since September 2014.

The company’s final results for the year ended 31 December 2022 will be announced on 9 March 2022.

Darren Yaxley, head of reputation research at YouGov, said: “While consumers’ outlook for their household finances has not been as bleak since the autumn of 2013, homeowners’ view of property market has not been this strong since September 2014.”

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FLOORING INNOVATION AWARDS

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Retailer stars are born!

The flooring industry is flying high in 2022 and the Flooring Innovation Awards are back to build momentum for the best products and services in the business.

“Despite all the challenges of the past two years - or maybe because of them – the flooring industry is in overdrive with new ideas and product launches to stay ahead in a highly competitive industry,” said Flooring Innovation Awards organiser Bridgette Kelly.

“We think 2022 is going to be one of the best years ever to recognise the inspiration and innovation that are driving this industry forward.”

The National Flooring Innovation Awards sets out to identify products and services that are genuinely new and exceptional in the sector.

Award categories cover not only flooring products, but also recognise achievements in service, technology and marketing.

Last year there were more than 100 submissions to the award scheme despite the challenges of Covid-19 and 34 shortlisted entries received the coveted Innovation Star. The judges then went on to select the Innovation Gold in each of 10 categories to receive the ultimate award.

The awards scheme website is at www.flooringinnovationawards.com and gives full details of all the categories for 2022 and has an entry form for companies to make their first submissions to the judges.

Reach for the National Retail Star Awards!

Following the huge success of the Flooring Innovation Awards, we’re launching an exciting new category for 2022, in association with The Flooring Show, to recognise exceptional retailers.

We’re asking readers and also sales reps from the leading flooring companies to nominate innovative retailers – or you can nominate yourself and tell us why you should be a retail star!

The judges will be looking for: • Innovation in sales techniques and technology • Inspiration in shop window display and presentation • Aspiration in new developments and/or staff initiatives The judges will pick eight winners from five English regions plus Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Innovation Awards organiser Bridgette Kelly, commented:

Some of our illustrious gold star wiiners in 2021

“Many retailers have re-invented themselves during the pandemic and now is the time to get the recognition and an award will help boost the promotion of your business.”

The winners will be invited by The Flooring Show to a special event to receive their star trophy with a free overnight stay at the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, for the occasion.

SALES REPS: Nominate your favourite retailers now and get them the recognition they deserve for being your best customer!

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The ones to swatch Like so many other aspects of business, the pandemic has accelerated a number of developing trends in the flooring industry around the marketing of product ranges to consumers.

Many retailers took the opportunity of lockdowns to rationalise their store environment, analysing the return on investment that point-of-sale displays were generating and decluttering their floor space.

The result is that in many cases only the best survive – and on pages 58 to 66 in this magazine this month we look at some of the latest initiatives in point of sale from the leading suppliers.

flooring – they want to feel products, photograph products, share mood boards and have their chosen brands help them buy with confidence,” she says.

“The bar has been raised in consumer expectations of sampling.

I joined Colour Marketing Services from a fabric and wallpaper sampling and fulfilment background and my knowledge and experience are in ensuring that the sample products that land on the consumer’s door mat are brand consistent, aspirational and absolutely instagrammable,” says Caroline.

From its base in Ipswich, CMS bring skills, knowledge and market research learned over many decades to help the flooring world raise the level of their at-home consumer samples and in store take away samples to be in line with the wider interiors industry whether this is cuttings, cards or fulfilment, maximising return from investment.

Tristan Smalley of specialist flooring merchandiser INNOV8 agreed with the direction of these trends. “The last 2 years have brought new challenges and for many of our customers they took the opportunity to invest in new sampling, new branding and different ways to get their products out into the market.

“The sample products that land on the consumer’s door mat need to be brand consistent, aspirational and absolutely instagrammable.”

And the bar has also been raised in terms of the standards in merchandising and sampling to ensure the right products are in front of the right customers every time – both in store and at home.

The trend towards home selection was particularly pronounced during the pandemic as consumers were locked down and/or unable to visit stores. Video appointments with retailers became a huge success and online selection through increasingly sophisticated websites and virtualisation platforms became so important.

But flooring purchases are too subjective (and expensive) to be left to point-and-click and the value of a sampling service that is both fast and “fashionable” has become key to success in this sector – fashionable meaning that consumers expectations of the style and presentation of samples to their door is now extremely high as mainstream consumer brands have concentrated on sophisticated packaging and delivery services.

Caroline Adams, Sales & Marketing director Colour Marketing Services has seen all this first hand. “It has been endlessly said (and frequently by me, to be fair) that the face of retail has changed over the last 5 years and the pandemic has only exaggerated that shift – the shift away from physical shopping and into the digital world.

“The modern consumer wants to spend money decorating their home and wants to order samples from the comfort of their sofa – whether these are samples of paints, wallpapers, fabrics or 52

“At a time when so much moved online, be it working or shopping, we have seen a huge increase in the need for internet and postal samples, both huge bulk orders sent to our customers but also those managed and distributed by us on behalf of customers, direct to enduser, showing the huge numbers going out.” he said.

INNOV8 has also seen an increase in smarter sampling in the form of double-sided boards, particularly when it comes to wood, laminate and LVT. “This is an ideal way of getting more products into a display, without having to double up on both costs and space which in customers showrooms is always at a premium. For example, customers are able to put 16 SKUs on show in an existing 8 space tooth rack display.

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“Our team of merchandisers have been a huge support to our customers in helping to keep their names at the forefront of their minds,” says Tristan.

Where potentially flooring suppliers have scaled-down on the road staff or Covid has affected people being able to consistently get into stores, Northamptoshire-based INNOV8 has bridged that gap by helping to either place stands or new sample collections in the market for them or keep on top of existing displays. “We are always here to provide a quality product and service,” says Tristan.

ADP Distribution has become a major player in this sector.

“When it comes to merchandising, ADP Distribution understands that the layout of your product and display is one of the most difficult tasks to master due to the wide range of solutions that can be provided,“ says Steve Birch of the West Midlands based business.

“With our expert merchandising services, we want to maximise the impact of your brand and products in-store. We ensure that the styling, layout and design of your Point of Display (POS) is 100% in conjunction with your instructions and planning documents and execute your plans seamlessly.

“From DIY to travel retail, retail windows, store interiors, event spaces, promotional pop-ups, we have years of experience in field marketing and merchandising sector, having worked across the UK and Internationally,” he says.

ADP offers expert services in merchandising

All buying groups have a bundle of goodies to offer members – but if marketing is your thing, then Metro is going to be a top choice with its exceptional offer of a portfolio of merchandising and promotional support that can cover anything from the shopfront through point-ofsale down to your ticketing and business cards.

The Metro Group not only negotiates highly competitive terms for its members but also helps them sell market leading products at a profit.

These days most retailers understand the need for own branding and Metro is no exception. For over 20 years Metro has promoted its own brand - Carpet 1st which is a collection of the best-selling products in the UK with the support of the most successful manufacturers.

Metro’s service starts at the shop front

“The Metro Group not only negotiates highly competitive terms for its members but also helps them sell market leading products at a profit.”

Own branding has become incredibly popular and Carpet 1st offers retailers the ability to do this professionally and uniquely if required.

Metro offers members a dedicated marketing service that helps them with any kind of marketing project from replacement signs to price cards - all fully serviced nationwide by Metro’s in-house team.

“From DIY to travel retail, retail windows, store interiors, event spaces, promotional pop-ups, we have years of experience in field marketing and merchandising sector,” ADP’s in-store merchandising services include display stands, sample distribution, colour and range changes, product merchandising, sampling accessories, stock rotation, point of sale replacement and management, store roll outs, new range introduction, off and on-site repairs.

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FLOORINGNEWS 1.5m carpet adverts go live The Carpet Foundation is set to launch an online advertising campaign which will see one and a half million advertisements appear over a ten-week period. The £20,000 campaign kicks off at the beginning of March and will run for three weeks and will then return in May and the Autumn.

“ One and a half million advertisements promoting our retailers as the people to buy from is quite a significant campaign.”

The objective is to promote Carpet Foundation independent retailers as the people to buy carpet from. Four leading home interest magazine websites will be used - homesandgardens.com; livingetc.com; idealhome.com and realhomes.com.

There are four different advertisements, which utilise vibrant and eyecatching imagery and simple yet strong messages. The call to action is to ‘buy from one of our experts’ and directs consumers to the Carpet Foundation website.

The campaign is highly targeted and the advertisements will run on all the news pages of the four sites. In addition, the ads will be placed around keywords like flooring, carpet and design ideas to provide further focus.

Using all standard digital formats, the campaign is bolstered by 500,000 ‘Big-Top’ ads which will give the campaign added impetus.

Commenting on this move, Chief Executive Andrew Stanbridge said:

“This has to be worth a toe in the water as digital is the way forward. You get a big bang for your buck. One and a half million advertisements promoting our retailers as the people to buy from is quite a significant campaign.

The great thing about digital is that it is all in real time so we will know how things are going very quickly.“

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Ideal vinyl adds to Giant Tile Giant is launching its new trade rewards scheme across its 83 stores aimed at tilers and tradesmen nationwide.

Part of the Ideal Home partnership, the new stick down vinyl flooring is well suited to residential projects, as well as light commercial use. Hardwearing and waterproof, the range is perfect for floors in high traffic areas, and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Made from high quality, premium vinyl, the range works well in busy areas such as kitchens, bathrooms and entrance ways with the glue down element creating a more secure floor covering underfoot that can withstand impact, scratches and spills.

The new Tile Giant collection caters for all tastes and styles, giving homeowners and designers maximum design flexibility. Zabini Light, for example, offers soothing shades of beige and cream with warm wood undertones and realistic woodgrain-effect to give rooms a bright, premium feel. The beauty of these stick down planks is that you can be creative with installation, providing customers with the opportunity to create a linear, herringbone or chevron pattern, depending on their chosen look.

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Fond farewell to Graham Waldron A ceremony of celebration for the life and legacy of Graham Waldron will be held in Bromsgrove in April. Graham died on 27 May 2020 but Covid restrictions meant his family were unable to join friends and business associates to celebrate his life and achievements.

Graham founded leading distributor MCD in 1977 and was instrumental in the launch and development of Headlam Flooring from 1991. He and the Waldron family have also been extremely supportive in the development of flooring plc Likewise.

The celebration event coincides with Graham’s birthday and will be held on April 16, between 12.00pm and 4.00pm at Chessgrove Park, Ditchford Bank Road, Hanbury, Worcestershire B60 4HS. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to CelebratingGrahamWaldron@gmail.com

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Positive POS for smart business POS is essential in a crowded, competitive market but your floor and wall space is a precious commodity that all your suppliers want a piece of.

So we’ve selected some of the best displays for retailers to help drive your business in 2022.

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Always a trailblazer when it comes to branding, Associated Weavers reinvents the in-store display & brings an experience unseen in the flooring business. With traditional samples and an intuitive digital module, Invictus® luxury vinyl flooring invites the customer on a fun-todo purchasing journey.

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Polyflor Luxury Vinyl Sheet Showcase the Polyflor Luxury Vinyl Sheet portfolio with ease using their striking new display stand.

With the launch of their new Architex Luxury Vinyl Sheet Collection, Polyflor took the opportunity to refresh the look and feel of their UK manufactured Luxury Vinyl Sheet offering- Architex, Designatex & Secura, and align the collections with new branding and an extensive sampling package, including a brand-new retail display stand.

The Luxury Vinyl Sheet retail display unit brings a unique concept to market. Housing 54 swatches, each panel has an insert containing colour-coded product information and roomset photography for each shade to help customers visualise the product in-situ.

Thanks to its prominent header graphic the stand will add a definite wow factor to your retail space, and it includes sample storage to display shade cards, brochures, and swatch books.

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Camaro Rigid Core from Polyflor Clear the floor for the new Camaro Rigid Core retail stand.

The new Camaro Rigid Core interlocking LVT collection has arrived, with a Stone Polymer Composite (SPC) construction and 5G press fit technology, the collection combines style and durability in an interlocking LVT format that is extremely efficient to install.

To showcase the exciting new collection Polyflor have developed a new counter-top retail display stand designed to hold 9 double sided, colour coded boards presenting every shade in the collection. Compact in size, the new stand allows customers to view a larger sample piece whilst also feeling the weight and quality of material.

For the launch, Polyflor have also developed a new brochure, shadecard and a giant retail presenter which features larger sample pieces of all 18 shades, including 2 interlocking pieces of Naked Blond Oak showcasing the locking mechanism. A handle is incorporated to make transporting and presenting the range to customers easier.

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BRILLIANT CARPET WITH A NATURAL TOUCH Brilliant colours • Silky touch • Easy maintenance • Excellent colour fastness

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Verona Verona is focused on providing their customers with quality products at competitive prices alongside a comprehensive range of marketing assets.

Verona offers a bespoke swing arm stand with dual sided boards that display the complete HydroClick Water Resistant Laminate collection or ClickLux SPC Planks & Tiles collection.

At just 1000mm wide, the stand is modern and stylish but with a modest footprint. Each header has essential features and benefits information alongside a QR code that links to Verona’s brand-new room visualiser, INSITU, which aids retailers when designing customers rooms.

In addition to the contemporary display unit, Verona offers a range of swatch books, consumer brochures and stunning lifestyle imagery.

The display stands and flooring collections are in stock now and can be installed by the dedicated Verona team. Get in touch to order your display stand or for more information.

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Cavalier Carpets It’s all about catching the eye ! And few manufacturers point of sale range does it better than the stunning Cavalier display system.

The angular POS system is well established but now with radically different new graphics it looks brand new and Cavalier’s latest, distinctive new branding makes it even more of a show stopper.

Choose from contemporary ‘slim-line’ wall unit modules incorporating LED lighting, stylish ‘selecterns’, ‘design a drum’ tombola and Cavalier’s revolutionary ‘select a swatch’ wall hanging system. All backed up by the attractive style of the new-look swatches.

Ask your Cavalier representative about updating your existing POS, or more details about ordering new stands today.

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Interfloor’s renu Interfloor makes it easy for customers to discover the benefits of renu®, their most eco-friendly underlay yet.

Axminster Carpets Axminster Carpets have launched bespoke POS for 2022 - double sided lecterns showcase Axminster Carpets luxury wool carpets.

The units are customisable to allow retailers to select ranges that they would like to feature.

All Axminster Carpets collections can be showcased on two units. One lectern could feature: Devonia, new Velvet Collection and new Cobble Weave, whilst the other could feature the woven to order Axminster collections Hazy Days, Myth & Moor plus its well established and highly successful Simply Natural and Moorland ranges.

The company’s website and social media channels will drive Axminster Carpets fans and followers to retailers showcasing the new POS and latest collections.

Please contact the Axminster team on retail@axminstercarpets.uk or contact your Axminster Carpets representative to place an order.

www.axminstercarpets.uk retail@axminstercarpets.uk 01297 33533

What sets renu apart is its sustainable design, and its dedicated POS range is no different. Created to incorporate as much recycled, biodegradable material as possible, it’s the perfect way to present and A significant of ACG’s highlight the advantages of renupart to customers. member offering is its class The high-quality design of own renu’s POSbrand immediately leading label communicates its eco credentials and there is a “Smartchoice”. whole suite on offer including sample wallets, sample dispensers, hanging samples bus stops.

Through its and modernistic consumer friendly appearance and significant Offering product training, marketing materials, product choice, it allows technical support and more, Interfloor givesretailers retailers to rejuvenate theirguide storescustomers and everything they need to confidently give their to the right products. showrooms the “WOW” factor.

Equally, if www.interfloor.com/renu not more sales@interfloor.com importantly, it allows members to 01706 238810

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Always a trailblazer when it comes to branding, Associated Weavers reinvents the in-store display & brings an experience unseen in the flooring business. With traditional samples and an intuitive digital module, Invictus® luxury vinyl flooring invites the customer on a fun-todo purchasing journey.

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Associated Carpet Group A significant part of ACG’s member offering is its class leading own label brand “Smartchoice”.

Through its modernistic consumer friendly appearance and significant product choice, it allows retailers to rejuvenate their stores and give their showrooms the “WOW” factor.

Equally, if not more importantly, it allows members to maximise margin whilst protecting their sale against the annoyance of high street and online price comparison and more recently, with the increase of trade counters offered by distributors, the man in a van.

www.acgcarpets.com info@acgcarpets.com 01942 825520

Kährs UK With over 160 years of experience in producing wood flooring, the history of Kährs is lined with a series of innovations that have shaped the global wood flooring industry.

The wood knowledge accumulated over the years has been passed down from generation to generation, while always finding new ways to make their floors better looking, stronger, easier to install and more sustainable.

Now you can bring the unique character and natural beauty of Kährs wood floors into your showroom, with the new Kährs range of modular display solutions designed to meet any budget and requirement.

With options including single toast rack displays, triple displays, tables and communications panels, their 2022 in-store concept offers a variety of choices to display samples, accessories and aftercare products.

To see the new modular in-store display solutions, visit the Kährs Design Studio in London.

Book an appointment today.

www.kahrs.com sales@kahrs.com 02392 453 045

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Pure branding by SMG Cormar Carpets Award-winning carpet manufacturer Cormar Carpet Company have recently introduced a new updated range of in-store carpet displays and new consumer focussed branding, building on the strength of key bestselling ranges to further extend their appeal to consumers.

Following extensive consumer insight, retailer research and over thirty years’ experience providing market-leading carpet displays, the new branding looks both professional and friendly at the same time.

The new graphics feature modern and colourful room settings, whilst highlighting the ranges key benefits to the consumer.

Representing over 450 retail outlets, SMG have always offered their members and suppliers ultimate flexibility in developing their businesses and nothing exemplifies this as much as their Pure branding concept.

Designed to be a ‘pick‘n’mix’ option for members it gives the retailer everything they need to optimise their debranded offer in store. The retailer can choose from a range of bespoke unitary and then choose from a basket of products which include some of the top selling ranges from the best suppliers in the industry, at every price point. There is something for every store, large or small – featuring carpet, carpet tiles, vinyl, underlay or LVT - they don’t even need to have a direct account with the supplier whose product they feature.

All of the point of sale now takes the same size sampling giving even more flexibility to the offer and, SMG include stylish personalised POS to ensure every installation looks fabulous.

Retailers have total independence and can take as little or as much unitary as they would like – from a single tombola to a whole shop fit. It’s an excellent way to give a cohesive look any carpet and flooring section in store.

This style has been carried through into the company’s new point of sale offering, which includes an enhanced modular wall unit system, and two new lectern displays, helping retailers better showcase their award-winning products to their customers.

Both the wall and lectern units now feature removeable samples alongside a new, modern grey finish and are packed with a host of benefits not only to help consumers choose the right carpet, but to make selling easier in-store for their customers.

www.cormarcarpets.co.uk info@cormarcarpets.co.uk 01204 881234

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Hugh Mackay Qfloors is a smart, spin-off from Hugh Mackay Carpets – a new home for the company’s man-made fibres which brings together 600 options in in 6 ranges with more to be added during 2022, this concept offers a design and colour for everybody.

The focus here is on families – with flexibility and performance. But design and colour is strongly at the forefront alongside the mainstream bestseller categories – all wrapped up in one distinctive point-of-sale package with something to appeal to almost every consumer.

www.hughmackay.co.uk sales@hughmackay.co.uk 01429 892 555

Victoria Carpets

Furlong Flooring

You never get a second chance to make a first impression and here at Victoria Carpets we pride ourselves on our POS offer knowing that a consumers first look at a stand can make or break the deal.

Wall units, lecterns, tombolas and our award-winning cake stand come together to offer retailers an innovative, eye catching and exciting stand offer that can be scaled to suit the space available.

With a dedicated team of inhouse merchandisers we have stock ready to install. We stand firm in supporting independent retailers with bricks and mortar premises and can offer preferred pricing for stand holders.

www.myvictoria.co.uk sales@myvictoria.co.uk 01562 749300

Furlong Flooring are committed to meeting customers’ needs and have consequently introduced brand new innovative POS display stands.

The stands are adaptable and can be ordered as a small standalone unit or a larger graphic unit, creating a perfect display stand for any size store.

The feedback and demand for these stands has been fantastic, especially with those customers who like to display a mixture of hard flooring, carpet or vinyl together.

If you’re looking for a reliable supplier with fast service and innovative displays, please contact Furlong Flooring today.

www.furlongflooring.co.uk enquiries@furlongflooring.com 01772 316155

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FLOORINGNEWS Giant rewards for tilers Tile Giant is launching its new trade rewards scheme across its 83 stores aimed at tilers and tradesmen nationwide.

More than just a loyalty programme, Tile Giant Trade Rewards offers real cost benefits to trade customers to make individual jobs more profitable for the tiler and quotes more attractive to end consumers. Available to existing and new trade customers, the scheme offers 20% discount on all tile and flooring ranges, together with 10% discount on all fixings, accessories and tools.

Backed by a price promise, the scheme guarantees it won’t be beaten on price and is the result of an extensive benchmarking project against existing trade and retail price incentives to ensure that all Tile Giant trade customers receive the best deal.

The Trade Rewards scheme will also offer exclusive access to trade VIP events and promotional offers throughout the year.

Kamila Chalfin, Marketing and Brand Manager at Tile Giant, explains: “Tile Giant sees itself as a partner to the trade in helping them to win more business and deliver more projects in 2022.

Our trade customers are incredibly important to us, so the scheme has to work for them and be based around their needs, which ultimately is about saving costs to build increased profit margins and having peace of mind that those deals are the best around. That’s what our scheme

now offers, as well as additional VIP offers and exclusive one-off deals throughout the year.”

The new scheme launched in stores and online on the 31st January.

To take part, all new tradespeople are invited to pop into their local Tile Giant branch to sign up, and all existing trade customers will be switched over to the new and improved scheme automatically. For the first few weeks there will be various freebies available to pick up in-store.

www.tilegiant.co.uk/trade

April 1st is no joke!

Skip costs will increase significantly again on the 1st April.

By installing a Kenburn Carpet Crusher to recycle your new and uplifted carpet and underlay waste, you’ll not only save money, you’ll also at the same time improve your sales conversion rates, says Simon Wells of Kenburn.

“As the public become more aware of climate change issues, by highlighting your company’s passion for landfill diversion, you’re guaranteed to impress potential customers who respond enthusiastically to environmentally friendly initiatives,” says Simon, “So your order book will increase as well as your profits.

This successful scheme has been in place for the past seven years and Kenburn are happy to arrange a site visit to explore the potential savings for flooring distributors, installers and retailers.

T 01727 844988 www.kenburn.co.uk

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FLOORINGNEWS 50 years of cork innovation Cork innovator Granorte is celebrating 50 years since its foundation by the Rocha family.

In 1955, Francisco Rocha started a cork stopper production company and by the 1970s the business grew into one of Portugal’s major cork stopper producers with five factories. However, this drew the family’s attention to the growing amount of cork waste from production and one of Francisco’s sons, Jose decided that something must be done to create value from it.

So, in 1972 Granorte was established with the aim of finding ways to recycle and repurpose waste cork from wine stoppers into new products. Since the beginning, the company has focused on research and development and in the last 50 years the family-run business has established itself as one of the most innovative cork companies in the world. Counting award-winning furniture, floors, walls and insulation among its product portfolio, Granorte exports 90% of its products to more than 50 countries.

Processing 6,600 tonnes per year of cork waste – impressive quantities given the material’s light weight nature – at three production sites totalling 48,000m2 and with a turnover in excess of €22m, the company is a leading recycler of cork, finding new life for this natural, renewable and sustainably managed raw material.

Today, Granorte’s range is focused on flooring with a wide range of constructions designed for residential and commercial use. From monomaterial cork tiles to hybrid products that combine the acoustic, thermal and comfort benefits of cork with innovations such as click-fitting; the collection is one of the biggest currently available and includes many first to market products.

Paulo Rocha, Granorte says: “We’re hugely proud of our history and our 50th anniversary is testament to the extraordinary efforts of all our colleagues over the last five decades.”

“Since our foundation, we’ve invested heavily in technology, focused on innovation and new ways of harnessing cork’s properties, and have worked with leading producers that share our philosophy to enhance the performance of our products,” he said. “The result is a collection of floors, walls, furniture, sanitary ware and other decorative objects that honour cork as a natural material with a unique aesthetic.

“Cork has come a long way since our foundation in 1972 and we are confident that the next 50 years will also hold developments that lead to new applications for the material. With cork’s relevance in a market where the sustainability of products is of growing importance, we are excited about the future and introducing the benefits of this wonder of nature to new generations.”

T 01785 711131

www.granorte.co.uk

Paving with Gold Pro-Screed Gold from floorwise is the answer when subfloors are in need of attention.

Standing out for its versatility and capability on a wide range of subfloors, Pro-Screed Gold from floorwise is a two-part smoothing and levelling compound which leaves a flawless finish in just four hours. Among the bestselling products in floorwise’s range of installation products, Pro-Screed Gold is being used daily by installers to make floors fantastic right across country.

Richard Bailey, managing director, floorwise: “Since its launch, ProScreed Gold has proven itself as an incredibly versatile and reliable product that’s trusted by installers to tackle a range of challenges.

Leaving a finish that’s ready for LVT, quick drying and easy to work, it’s easy to see why it has become such a popular product for installers everywhere.”

Working over old adhesive residue, timber and the cracks, lumps and bumps of tired subfloors, the bag and bottle system’s ability to tackle a wide range of remedial tasks makes it a great ‘go to’ product, leaving a reliable and strong finish that sets in just 90-minutes. And with coverage thickness of 2mm – 12mm (30mm with aggregate), Pro-Screed Gold gets almost any poor condition subfloor looking like new.

Moisture-tolerant and suitable for use over DPMs, the system doesn’t require a primer in most situations, making it even faster to use. It’s also suitable for use with most underfloor heating systems. Pro-Screed Gold is included in the floorwise rewards promotion, now on at distributors across the UK and Ireland.

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FLOORINGNEWS Appeal of instant Avenue Capable of being installed directly over existing floors without glue for super-fast installation, Carbontex cushion vinyl by Avenue is a great flooring choice for quick refurbishment projects and instant room makeovers.

With the absorbing Luxatex textile backing, it soaks up imperfections for a floor that lies flat and level under most conditions.

The Luxatex backing also helps to battle noise, reducing impact sound by 19dB and with the supreme underfoot feel and warmth of cushion vinyl, Carbontex is a floor that makes any room feel more comfortable. Added slip-resistance makes it ideal for bathroom use, but with the stain and dirt protection of Superguard, the floor also brings a durable and easy clean finish throughout the home.

Vital vinyl with premium style Vitality is the luxury vinyl collection by Leoline, bringing the affordability and ease of vinyl on a roll with the premium natural look of luxury vinyl tiles.

Vitality brings a choice of 14 wood and concrete effect sheet vinyl floors that look and feel more genuine. Combining the original texture and optical clarity of luxury vinyl tiles with the fast and easy fitting of cushion vinyl, Vitality brings an authentic look but is no more costly to install and just as easy to look after as any other Leoline floor.

Including the sleek Oxley concrete, weathered Brunel Oak and herringbone of Rosario Oak, Vitality is a collection that holds a look for every style of home. Its more authentic look – with some designs also featuring a deep v-groove for a defined plank effect – is sure to win fans and opens the benefits of Leoline to a new generation of buyers.

Carbontex is available in a wide range of stone, tile and wood effects with something for modern and traditional homes alike.

Among the 15 options, highlights include the encaustic tile design of Evora, the herringbone wood of Patagonia and the sleek all-over concrete of Previa.

Whatever design is chosen the result is the same: a supremely comfortable floor that’s easy to maintain and long-lasting. The collection’s quality is underlined by a 15-year residential warranty.

T 0800 032 3970 www.avenuefloors.co.uk

Stuart Reeves, sales director, IVC Group, says: “With a realistic finish, LVT floors have become extremely popular but they are more costly to install than cushion vinyl floors. Vitality combines the best of both worlds and so it’s sure to appeal to costconscious and first-time homeowners that need value but that don’t want to compromise on premium looks.”

Protected with Superguard for enhanced scuff and stain resistance and easier cleaning, Vitality is available in two, three and four-metre widths to suit all room sizes with the minimum of waste. With added slip-resistance and a 20-year warranty, the collection is a hardwearing choice throughout the home, bringing a floor that’s wonderful to look at, safe underfoot, easy to look after and long-lasting.

www.leoline.co.uk

Greendale appoints chief executive Buying group Greendale Carpets & Floorings has appointed Eamonn Prescott to the position of Chief Executive, taking over when Rob Harding retires in Mid-June.

Greendale Carpets & Floorings is a member-owned flooring cooperative covering more than 140 independent retail store members and is unique among buying groups in having its own contral warehouse, alongside its HQ in Hereford.

Eamonn has over 20 years’ experience of the flooring industry, initially in retail, followed by positions at Bond Worth and then Adam Carpets where he served as Sales & Marketing Director for eleven years.

During that time he introduced a number of award winning marketing initiatives including the company’s Farrow and Ball and Little Green paint collaborations. He also launched several top selling ranges and oversaw the continued development of Fine Worcester Twist one of the industry’s best selling and most respected ranges.

More recently, Eamonn has been employed in a senior sales position outside of the industry.

He will join Greendale at the beginning of May and will assume full responsibility when the current chief executive Rob Harding retires in Mid-June. Rob has served 17 years heading the group, having joined it in 2007 from the sales and marketing director’s role at Ryalux.

T 01432 852000 www.greendalecarpets.co.uk

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FLOORING FACTSHEET

ADHESIVES SELECTION CHECKLIST

The criteria to select an adhesive will cover the following points.

Larger manufacturers offer detailed guides to select the correct adhesive – even indexing floor manufacturer’s products by name to ensure an accurate match. For accurate and up-to-date information consult the F. Ball Recommended Adhesives Guide.

Open Time:

Subfloor:

The time you have to fit the flooring into the adhesive after which the bond will no longer be ideal. The time until the floor may be walked on should be checked.

What surface will the adhesive stick to most effectively including concrete, sand cement screeds, levelling compounds, plywood and chipboard.

Odour:

While there are multi-purpose adhesives, specialist products will be better suited to certain surfaces.

Low odour, solvent-free and low VOC products are increasingly favoured and now have the same performance characteristics of older products.

Coverage: How thick and how far can the adhesive be spread.

The porosity of the floor is a key determinant of the type of adhesive to be used and its performance during installation.

Special Performance: Application Method: Different adhesives may be applied by roller, trowel or spray.

Certain adhesives are more suitable for damp, humid or high temperature environments.

Strength:

Air Quality and the Environment:

Including how quickly the adhesive will “grab” the floor covering and its strength when fully cured.

The old wisdom that the more it smells, the better it sticks is no longer acceptable to modern consumers and solvent-based products are increasingly replaced by water-based adhesives.

Underfloor Heating: A lot of modern adhesives are suitable for use with underfloor heating but this criteria must be checked where appropriate.

ADHESIVE TYPES Acrylic/Resin: Ideal for plasticised PVC and most modern flooring.

Bitumen: A tar-like material, bitumen has a high degree of moisture resistance and is used for damp-proof membranes and installing tiles, wood blocks and mosaics.

Epoxy Resin: A two-part chemical curing system that is used in aggressive environments such as conservatories, wet rooms, commercial kitchens and exterior installations.

Polyurethane: An adhesive with rapid bonding characteristics, typically used for wood floors.

Polyvinyl Acetate: Typically used for close fitting joints in timber, laminate floors and panels.

Tackifier: An adhesive for carpet designed to increase the tackiness – or the tack range – of an adhesive.

Water-based Adhesive: Many different types of adhesives now use water as their carrier to avoid odours and flammability issues which are common with chemical solvents.

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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.

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.

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 THE don’t need a leap of faith STOCKLISTS Feburary 2022 to join up. Ask the buying groups for answers...

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

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• Review all the extra benefits and services to see 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 flexibility to run your business the way you want

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

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Key benefits Increase margins • Group purchases to get beneficial rates • Rebates • Exclusive higher-margin products • Special promotions ne of the key reasons to join a buying group is to O 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.

Associated Carpet Group www.acgcarpets.com Contact: Jon Richardson Tel: 01942 825520 jon@acgcarpets.com

www.beautifulflooring.co.uk Contact: Carl Harris Tel: 01892 549050 charris31@sky.com

www.flooringone.co.uk Peter Karra Tel: 0121 683 1426 peter.karra@flooringone.co.uk

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Flooring factsheet LVT Supplier Directory

If you would like to be included in this section or upgrade your listing, please contact Diane Martin on +44 (0)1482 659396 or email diane@mayvillepublishing.co.uk

Victorian Treasure by Invictus

Van Gogh Classic Oak by Karndean Designflooring

Studio Designs by Brampton Chase

Abingdon SoftStep info@abingdonflooring.co.uk 01274 655 694 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

Earthwerks saleseurope@earthwerks.com 0800 689 1657 www.earthwerks.eu.com

Kellars sales@kellars.co.uk 0161 443 0970

Adoretouch +1.631.843.0900

www.adorefloors.com

Alsapan g.folkes@alsapan.com 03 88 59 29 89

www.alsapan.com

Altro enquiries@altro.com 01462 489 516

www.altro.co.uk

Amtico info@amtico.com 0121 745 0800 Aspecta +31 (0) 88 1662500

www.amtico.com www.aspectaflooring.com

Avenue Floors info@avenuefloors.co.uk www.avenuefloors.co.uk Beauflor sales@beauflor.com +32 56 67 66 11

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Brampton Chase support@bramptonchase.co.uk 01604 664855 www.bramptonchase.co.uk

Forbo Flooring info.flooring.uk@forbo.com 01773 744 121

www.forbo.com

Furlong enquiries@furlongflooring.com 01772 316155 www.furlongflooring.co.uk Harvey Maria info@harveymaria.com 0330 330 1231

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Lifestyle Floors info@lifestyle-floors.co.uk 01827 831448 www.lifestyle-floors.co.uk Interface interface.uk@interface.com 0800 313 4465 Invictus Info@invictus.co.uk 01422 431100

www.interface.com

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IVC – Moduleo + Leoline www.ivcgroup.com Karndean Designflooring 01386 820100

www.karndean.com

Kraus sales@qep.com 01283 245430

www.kellars.co.uk

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Leoline info@leoline.co.uk 0800 032 3970

www.leoline.co.uk

Moduleo salesuk@moduleo.com 01332 851500

www.moduleo.co.uk

Polyflor 0161 767 1111 info@polyflor.com

www.polyflor.com

Quick-Step 08448 118 288

www.quick-step.co.uk

Tarkett 01622 854040 communication@tarkett.com

www.tarkett.com

Victoria Design Floors (Distinctive Flooring/Universal Flooring) info@myvictoria.co.uk 01562 749300 www.myvictoria.co.uk Wineo +49 (0) 5237 6090 info@wineo.de

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Westex 01274 861334 www.westexflooring.com info@westexflooring.co.uk

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Flooring factsheet Vinyl Flooring Vinyl is a fast growing sector of the flooring market due to its durability at relatively low cost and huge range of designs available. Sheet vinyl and cushion floor by the roll are popular but the sector is dominated by LVT. In reality, most of the products sold today are “LVP”, Luxury Vinyl Planks, as wood decors are more popular than ceramics and stone but the term LVT is still used to cover the whole non-sheet market.

Benefits

• Huge choice in terms of decors across wood, ceramic, stone and geometric designs

• I mpressive realism – not just in the design but infinishing

techniques that allow for wood knots you can feel, tiles you can grout, etc. See appearance options.

• Excellent performance in durability for high traffic areas, scratch resistance and cleanability. Vinyl also tends to be much more nonslip than natural materials. Some products are water resistant for bathrooms and kitchens.

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Product options

• Dry back – a sheet or tile that needs to be fixed to the sub-floor using an adhesive.

• Self-adhesive – tiles with a peel-off backing paper to stick to the

sub-floor. Some tiles have adhesive overlaps to stick to each other rather than the sub-floor.

• Loose lay vinyl – tiles that simply drop onto the floor and rely on

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a high friction backing to keep them in place – they demand a very sound, level sub-floor but are the easiset type of tile to lay or replace.

Click – tiles that have a mechanical jointing system to attach to • Warm and soft to touch compared to ceramic and stone floors - and • one another (like a locked tongue and groove system) and ‘float’ on a good heat insulator anyhow, and suitable for use with underfloor heating systems.

• Sound reduction – vinyl has neglible impact sound compared

to the tap/click of laminate and transmits less sound and vibration compared to solid floor.

• Considerably cheaper than the ‘real’ thing – both to buy and to fit – and tile/plank approach minimises wastage.

Installation

Installation preparation Vinyl requires a dry, sound, level subfloor as the relative thinness of vinyl and its light reflection performance will quickly reveal imperfections after installation as well as cause potential wear issues.

Exisitng wooden/MDF floors may need a plywood underlay up to 6mm thick and then the joints will need to be skimmed or taped. Non-wood sub-floors will need a self-levelling screed to be laid to ensure a suitable base for the floor. A damp-proof membrane may be required depending on sub-floor moisture levels.

However, new rigid core products are less flexible and can be laid more easily over existing floors – see Construction.

Top Coating Wear Layer Decor Layer

the sub-floor without being glued down. There are many proprietary versions of the click system which offer fast, clean installation and stability.

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Appearance options Vinyl tiles and planks cover a hugh variety of sizes and shapes and can be mix-and-matched to achieve an infinite number of designs. Current fashions include extra wide and long planks for wood through to very small planks for wood. Border effects can be easy to achieve in LVT. Other notable options include:

• Embossed – this is where the top clear layer of the tile has been

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embossed to create a realistic texture that matches the style of the stone of wood decor. Registered embossed is the most authentic – the texture matches the design so that, for example, a wood knot or hand-scraped element in the wood design can be felt on the surface of the flooring.

• Grouting and grooving – vinyl tiles can be laid with grouting inlay strips or beads of vinyl for addewd realism – and there are acrylic grouts that can be applied. In wood decors, planks are available with v-grooves or bevelled edges between planks for added realism.

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LVT construction

Top coating – A polyurethane or aluminium oxide coating provides protection against scratches and stains and gives enhances anti-slip.

Wear layer – This is a key layer - determining the performance and resilience of the product. A 0.3mm (12 mil) wear layer is a good for heavy wear areas. Commercial installations need 0.5mm wear layers or above with 0.7mm at the top end. The wear warranties and guarantees carried by products will be based on this thickness.

Decor layer – This is the decor itself - in essence it is a paper- or filmbased photographic inkjet print.

(A few LVT floors have the image printed directly to the surface of the floor but this implies less image definition and different wear characteristics.)

PVC Middle Layer(s) Fibre Glass Layer(s) PVC Base Layer

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PVC and fibre glass layers – The construction ‘sandwich’ can vary between products but a combination of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) layers for strength and flexibility and fibre glass layers for structural stability may be used. Any click-system profile will be incorporated into these layers. Products often use a combination of recycled vinyl which is cheaper and virgin PVC which lasts longer and is more stable.

Rigid core LVT has a solid, less flexible PVC layer with maximum stability which means it can be laid over exisiting, less even flooring without showing imperfections and therefore avoiding wear problems.

Base (or backing) layer – The final high density PVC layer varies according to the installation requirement and is designed for taking adhesive or as an ‘underlay’ for loose-lay and click installations.

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Flooring factsheet Eco-friendly underlay Sustainable underlay

Interfloor ‘Says NO to Waste’

renu® is a game changer. Interfloor’s new underlay meets the concerns of our modern world in reducing waste and being environmentally sustainable.

renu® is a sustainable, recycled carpet underlay and is without question the most sustainable underlay in Interfloor’s long history.

It’s made by bringing together raw materials that we save from going to landfill with some that have a positive effect on the environment.

We have used post-consumer waste, car tyres and plastic bottles in the manufacture of our underlay for many years. But with renu® we have gone even further responding to the aspiration for a fully sustainable product. It’s made from 98% recycled materials, using ethically sourced and genuinely recycled materials, which means keeping waste from going to landfill and is 100% recyclable itself!

The main body of the underlay is made of foam reclaimed from recycled soft furnishings, this foam is them mixed with a binding agent and subjected to high temperature steam under high pressure. The backing is made from 100% recycled and unbleached paper and we use vegetable-based inks for printing. The facing film is made from an ethically produced, carbonnegative bio-based film made from sugar cane.

The sugar cane actively captures CO2 from the atmosphere whilst at the same time releasing oxygen – making this material not just green, but proactively green.

Let’s not forget, the point of underlay is that it feels great and prolongs the life of a new carpet and renu®, being made from highdensity foam and with a thickness of 9mm, is suitable for all areas of the home.

The in-store sales support available to renu® stockists

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

The Carpet Foundation and its Consumer Code of Practice approved by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) recommend that new carpet underlay is bought with every new carpet.

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Many consumers are now aware of the benefits of underlay but more needs to be done to provide information about the different types available and their suitability for different areas of the home.

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

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Benefits

Types

Good underlay will...

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

PU (polyurethane) foam • This is now the market’s most popular underlay and is typically made from recycled foam offcuts. The foam provides excellent comfort and performance levels with lots of thickness options and densities and provides great insulation – and its light weight helps handling.

Poor or old underlay will...

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

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

Sponge rubber

Crumb

Sponge rubber • A more traditionally manufactured underlay available in flat or waffle patterns in a wide range of weights for different applications. It performs well for comfort and has a durable spring retention.

PU foam

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

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

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

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

Underlayment for LVT • This provides a smooth surface on which you can glue down immediately. If there is a time or acoustic issue or a problematic underfloor, a stable, smooth dual underlay system will provide the best solution.

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

Felt • This traditional (but environmentally friendly) undelay is made from recycled fibres – wool, jute and synthetic – to create a firm, dense pad with excellent thermal insulation. Still a very popular choice among contractors when stretch fitting woven carpets.

Combination

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Are you a Wholesaler?

If you’re not listed here, please call Diane Martin on 01482 659396

The Stocklists Wholesale Distribution Directory NATIONAL Fells Carpets Leeds - see page 15 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Morecambe 01524 840177 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com Tradeco Ltd Sheffield - see page 25 0114 4000120 sales@tradeco.uk www.tradeco.uk Xylo Wood Flooring London 020 8368 8122 infouk@xyloflooring.com www.xyloflooring.com NORTH WEST A&A Carpets Manchester 01204 701188 sales@aandacarpets.co.uk www.aandacarpets.co.uk Hathaway Flooring Manchester - see Floorwise page 79 Fells Carpets Goole - see page 15 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Kellars Limited Manchester - see page 30 0161 443 0970 sales@kellars.co.uk Lakes Flooring Supplies Kendal - see Floorwise page 79 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk Preston Underlay Centre Ltd Preston/Lancashire - see Floorwise page 79 EAST

Tradeco Ltd Sheffield - see page 25 0114 4000120 sales@tradeco.uk www.tradeco.uk MIDLANDS Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise page 79 Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise page 79 Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise page 79 Cornerstone Flooring Supplies Doncaster - see Floorwise page 79 Cornerstone Flooring East Midlands and Warwickshire 01159 444711 sales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk www.cornerstoneflooring.co.uk

SOUTH EAST Ashmount Flooring Supplies Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooringsupplies.co.uk Ballister London 020 8570 1668 london@ballister.co.uk www.ballister.co.uk

Potts & Ward, Woodcocks Ltd Brighton 01273 557211 sales@pwwflooring.com www.pwwflooring.com Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise page 79 Tel: 01903 750522 sales@salesmark.co.uk www.salesmark.co.uk Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Basildon - see p24 & Floorwise p79

Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise page 79

Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk

Trade Carpet London Wimbledon 0208 247 3891 sales@tradecarpet.com www.tradecarpet.com

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

Clifford Floors Strood 01634 285900 sales@clifford.uk.com

STS Flooring Distributors Hemel Hempstead - see p24 & Floorwise p79

Culpeck Strood 01634 299000 sales@culpeck.uk­­.com

Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise page 79

Columbia Flooring Middlesex 020 8443 3322 sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooring.co.uk see page 13 for details

TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Co. Louth 00353 429 351 351 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com

DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton - see page 14 01604 664850 sales@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk

Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise page 79 SOUTH WEST BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise page 79

Salesmark Ltd St Neots Tel: 01480 212888 sales@salesmark.co.uk www.salesmark.co.uk

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise page 79

Fells Carpets Leeds - see page 15 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk

John Palmer Carpets Fareham 01329 221933 sales@johnpalmercarpets.uk.net

STS Flooring Distributors Croydon - see p24 & Floorwise p79

BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise page 79

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Salesmark West Ltd Amesbury - see Floorwise page 79 Tel: 01980 880933 sales@salesmark-west.co.uk www.salesmark.co.uk

Ballister Reading 0118 931 3535 reading@ballister.co.uk www.ballister.co.uk

Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk

STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge - see p24 & Floorwise p79

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Kellars Limited Darlington - see page 30 0161 443 0970 sales@kellars.co.uk

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise page 79

Flooring Supplies (Wessex) Amesbury 01980 625888 orders@flooringsupplieswessex.co.uk R & M Wholesale Bristol 01179 531222 Tiverton 01884 258266 sales@rmwholesale.co.uk

DMS Flooring Supplies Hemel Hempstead - see page 14 01442 502562 sales@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Milton Keynes - see page 14 01908 049006 sales@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Colindale, North London 0208 036 9945 - see page 14 colindale@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Flooring Storage UK Potters Bar 01707 245999 sales@flooringstorage.com www.flooringstorage.com Littner Hampton London 020 8520 8474 littnerhampton@aol.com www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk

STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon - see page 24 & Floorwise page 79

IRELAND Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin - see Floorwise page 79

Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise page 79

SCOTLAND Kellars Limited Glasgow - see page 30 0141 647 7685 sales@kellars.co.uk MCD Scotland Uddingston Glasgow 01698 808000 mcdscotland@mcd.co.uk www.mcdscotland.co.uk Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise page 79 WALES Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk Floorwise Wales Merthyr Tydfil - see Floorwise page 79

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Area Sales Manager for Danfloor UK in Scotland We are looking to recruit an experienced territory Sales Manager who will be capable of: • Increasing the awareness of the danfloor brand within the region to our existing commercial & healthcare customers, • Develop and generate new business opportunities across all sectors with a particular emphasis on the contractor market, • Maintain, manage and grow profitable business via our specification clients.

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Penthouse Carpets Ltd, a leading manufacturer of tufted wool carpets, is looking for a highly motivated and confident sales representative to take over Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire.

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Earnings £50,000 + Cormar Carpets is the UK’s leading manufacturer of tufted carpets, supplying stylish, quality carpets to the retail, contract and wholesale trade throughout the UK. Due to retirement, we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with the ability to realise the full potential of the territory.

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