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Carpet&FlooringReview

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

LUXURY ULTRA-SOFT DEEP PILE EASY CLEAN HEATHER CARPET FOR ALL AROUND THE HOME Made with 100% Luxelle and available in 4m and 5m widths.

See all of Cormar’s new ranges at The Flooring Show on Stand A17 / A18, including the new Sensation, Primo Ultra and Highland Saxony ranges, as well as an exciting new launch for the Autumn.

www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

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Carpet&FlooringReview starts on page 25

Monthly ‘Stocklisters’ shown in BOLD

Take our top guide to Harrogate 190+ exhibitors; 3 days of events

Index

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CaRPETS

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# BaRNSCROFT

48

01536 748700

01404 851152

# BONDWORTH # BRINTONS

7

47

01562 745000

BRITISH WOOL

73

01274 688 666

J CARPENTER

BC

01457 861141

L COLUMBIA

10

0208 443 3322

J BaLL

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# CORMaR # DYNE

27

# EggER

57

# EaRTHWERkS # FELLS I F.

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# H&V

# HAMMER

IFC,12,13,43 15

CARPETS

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The secret of success at Penthouse pages 40-41

Dennis Flower on the newest softies pages 74

Powering ahead after 80 years page 36-37

Moths, menace or myth Retailers respond on concerns page 76 Victoria, Headlam, Ulster all up on sales; retailers report slow summer page 78

All aboard!

Voice of the Trade

Flair fashions from museum art page 42

F Ball on the buses for charity page 26

John Duncan, Carpet Foundation page 72

adhesives

Buying groups

Carpet Company Directory Carpet Trouble-shooter

Carpet Types

The industry’s knowledge-bank

81 Underlay

88 Wholesaler Distribution Directory – Wool Fibre Page

86-87 Woolsafe: the carpet care guide 93

ISSN 2046-7338 © Mayville Publishing Co. Ltd. 2017. Every care is taken in compiling this magazine, but the proprietors assume no responsibility in the effects arising therefrom.

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01772 696787

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01159 506836

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01422 373799

01204 393539

0115 958 3077

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01706 341231

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0151 495 3434

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01422 374417

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01429 892555

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01562 749300

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Highlights, page 44 • Previews, pages 46-59 • Exhibitor list, page 58 • Hall plans, pages 60-69 Seminars, page 61 • Business advice schedule, page 66 • Demo Zones, page 61

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MERRYFIELD CARPET CUTTING MACHINERY British Manufactured Carpet Cutting Machines THE STOCKLISTS September 2017

Visit ‘Merryfield Carpet’ on YOUTUBE to see our full range of cutting machines or call 01422 373799 3

Door to Floor delivery.

Now quicker than ever before.

At Associated Weavers we appreciate how crucial efficient carpet delivery logistics need to be for you

as a top retailer to stay ahead of your competitors.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve invested so much time and money to introduce a super-efficient delivery system to

maximise the appeal of our entire carpet collection.

Since we increased our transport fleet by 35 vehicles last autumn, we have enjoyed significantly

greater sales. And, in the UK, our local distribution

partner has also added eight new vehicles to make

sure we keep up with the anticipated demand from you and your customers this year. Across most of

the UK, you are now able to receive deliveries of rolls

or cuts within five working days from the point of

order. We have also improved our service to Northern Ireland and the more remote areas of the

UK. Just as our transport fleet now offers unbeatable

delivery schedules, so our range continues to produce a superior performance as well.

Way ahead of the rest

Carpets might not be the most obviously branded item in the consumer’s shopping basket, but brand

awareness is a marketing tool that we take very

seriously at Associated Weavers. That’s because we are usually the first to identify trends, the first

to introduce new technologies, and the first to offer stunning merchandising and display support in your store. These ‘firsts’, combined with our

strong marketing strategy, are all the ingredients we need to stay firmly in front. And we do everything we can to uphold this enviable reputation.

A trio of firsts

Just as we lead the way with transport, we’ve led the way with new brand launches over the years.

When we introduced the revolutionary iSense, it

was heralded as the softest carpet in the market.

This has been such a success story that we’ve

regularly added new ranges. Currently, new Discretion with 14 colours and Obsession with 11

colours are the ones to look out for this autumn.

After iSense came the fabulous Invictus brand, an

invincible stain-resistant, multi-width carpet that

will be another beneficiary of new additions this year. And the latest exciting new product is the

Vivendi brand, for ultimate comfort all around the home. As one of our most innovative luxury products, it features our unique iVivo yarn – a new tenth-gauge solution-dyed nylon fibre representing years of industry-leading work by our designers and technicians.

So keep on looking out for the Associated Weavers butterfly – for efficient deliveries of unique products, all with flying colours.

Look for the Buttery

Associated Weavers Sales: 01422 431100 Email: salesuk@awe.be

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Carpet underlay for the love of your life.

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Keeps Underlay Fresher Longer Helping to Provide Built in Hygienic Freshness Helps Prevent the Growth of Fungi and Bacteria Built in Deodoriser.

t: 01536 200502

Ball & Young - Best Underlay Manufacturer Cloud 9 - Underlay of the Year 6

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Nothing is as you expect it to be Be sure to visit us at Harrogate, stand C40

Columbia

Flooring plc

The Leading Country Wide Carpet & Flooring Suppliers We can supply you with virtually any make of carpet and flooring at GUARANTEED makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Contact UK Free phone: 0800 689 1459 sales@earthwerks.co.uk www.earthwerks.co.uk

Your personal contacts UK Sales Managers: Steve Evans +44 (0) 7935 786705 steve@oppulant.com Andy Nobes +44 (0) 7402 746944 andy.nobes@oppulant.com Devon/Cornwall/Somerset/Dorset, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire: Martin Gorny - 07530 365125 info@millaneflooringagency.co.uk

Products and Solutions that ‘WORK’!

New Tempo New Wood Classic New EarthWerks adhesive program New Pioneering and exciting POS for our residential partners New Industry leading 'Life Time’ Wear Warranty Visit us at the Harrogate Floorshow, 17 - 19 September 2017 on Booth, B55 and see what the best has to offer!

West Midlands, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire Shropshire and Staffs: Paul Brewer - 07798 745181 paulbrewer21@hotmail.co.uk Essex/Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire/ Norfolk/Suffolk N/E London postcodes: Andrew Goldsmith - 07432 119220 andrew.godsmith@oppulant.com Essex, North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, North/east London.

Bedfordshire: Dave Marney - 07794 221443 d_marney@sky.com Northeast: Steve Korobejko - 07702 292558 smkagencies@googlemail.com Northwest (Commercial): Matt Lightbown - 07908 064050 matt@chromaflor.co.uk Northwest (Residential): Andrew Holden - 07872 694767 drewholden@me.com

Curious? To arrange a full presentation please contact our UK team Free-phone 0800 689 1459 Email: sales@earthwerks.co.uk As a well established brand in high-end luxury flooring, our EarthWerks Team is committed to service the UK, from the HEART of the UK.

Scotland: James Hall - 07787 140136 jameshall195@btinternet.com Hants, West Sussex, Berks, Oxon, Wilts, Surrey (inside M25) Oppulant Ltd - 0800 689 1657

Carpets, vinyl and real wood floors

Visit us in Hall A Stand 14/20

Succeed in 2017 with fresh new ranges at Regency Carpets we have launched one of our most ambitious ever programmes of product developments in 2017 to ensure you have the right carpets at the right price, when you need them.

JASON BRIMBLE AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE M: 07794 041266 jbrimble@furlongflooring.com BEN THOMAS MID & WEST WALES

M: 07794 048809 bthomas@furlongflooring.com STEWART WAITHMAN DEVON & CORNWALL M: 07794 048413 swaithman@furlongflooring.com

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M: 07791 891025 tonyconway@furlongflooringltd.co.uk PETER FLETCHER HAMPSHIRE & DORSET

M: 07816 217561 peterfletcher@furlongflooringltd.co.uk PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS

TBC PART LANCS, FLYDE COAST & CUMBRIA

RICHARD LOCKEY NORTH EAST, EAST COAST

M: 07983 446969 rlockey@furlongflooring.com JAMES DAVIES YORKSHIRE & EAST LANCS

M: 07816 217549

M: 07968 828516

paullovell@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

jdavies@furlongflooring.com

JOHN AIKEN EAST & WEST SUSSEX

M: 07791 891024 johnaiken@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

MARTYN MORRIS SOUTH YORKSHIRE

M: 07973 403450 mmorris@furlongflooring.com

ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE, SOT & STAFFORD M: 07966 263571 acheetham@furlongflooring.com MARK DOWSON MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & NORTH WALES M: 07980 786265 mdowson@furlongflooring.com

SCOTLAND

M: 07794 048414 tbailey@furlongflooring.com

TONY CONWAY BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS

YORKSHIRE & NORTH EAST

TIM BAILEY SOUTH EAST WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE

SOUTH EAST

WALES & SOUTH WEST

www.regencycarefree.co.uk

NORTH WEST

Carefree bleach cleanable fibre 4 & 5 metre widths 10-year wear & stain warranty 2-ply, heavy domestic yarn action back Smart new sampling and POS

ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND

M: 07976 311434 acairnie@furlongflooring.com NORMAN MacFEETERS WEST SCOTLAND

M: 07970 163372 nmacfeeters@furlongflooring.com

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Competitive, best-selling products - all available now from UK stock

Natural solutions supplies some of the most beautiful hardwood, laminate and LvT ranges available which never go out of style.

ALAN HESLING S.W, SOUTH, S.E. LONDON, SURREY (INSIDE M25) M: 07793 244619 alanhesling@furlongflooringltd.co.uk JACK Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;CONNOR SOUTH BUCKS, BERKSHIRE, WEST LONDON, SURREY (OUTSIDE M25) M: 07816 217550 JackOConnor@furlongflooringltd.co.uk ANDY THOMPSON ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE

M: 07816 217565 athompson@furlongflooring.com DARREN SPENDIFF KENT

MIDLANDS

LONDON

Comfortable, resilient cushion flooring all ranges available 2, 3 and 4 metres wide all products are R10 rated 5, 7, 10 and 15-year warranties available

ADAM HILTON NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS M: 07872 964685 ahilton@furlongflooring.com WESLEY GRAHAM LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE M: 07968 324598 wgraham@furlongflooring.com MIKE SHUTT BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE M: 07970 158594 mshutt@furlongflooring.com JAMIE COLLINS N.W, NORTH, EAST & CENTRAL LONDON

12x engineered ranges and a solid oak range to cover all budgets and requirements 3x exclusive laminate ranges, that offer buyer protection and include modern herringbone designs 4x exclusive LVT ranges of dryback and click Matching accessories, underlays and care kits Hard flooring specialist team for sales support

www.furlongwoodflooring.co.uk HARD FLOORING SPECIALISTS

a full range of vinyl flooring reflecting contemporary design themes in wood and ceramic tile decors.

ADAM CLARK S.YORKSHIRE, YORKSHIRE, NORTH EAST, EAST COAST, NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE, LINCS M: 07970 269730 aclark@furlongflooring.com

darrenspendiff@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

M: 07816 217548 jmcollins@furlongflooring.com

M: 07980 786 264 slittlewood@furlongflooring.com

JEFF COLLINS ESSEX, HERTS, N, N.W. & EAST LONDON, NORFOLK, SUFFOLK, CAMBS M: 07793 244 620 jcollins@furlongflooring.com GUY FERGUSON KENT, HAMPSHIRE, DORSET, SURREY, EAST & WEST SUSSEX M: 07816 217 558 gferguson@furlongflooring.com

Preston Sales

tel: 01772 696787

Gloucester Sales M: 07791 890861

STEVE LITTLEWOOD LANCS, FLYDE COAST, CUMBRIA, GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE, SOT & STAFFORD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, N. WALES

tel: 0845 520 0800

JOHN POWERS S.W. LONDON, W. LONDON, SURREY, MIDDLESEX, BERKSHIRE, BEDS, OXON & BUCKS, NORTHANTS M: 07792 477 312 jpowers@furlongflooring.com RONNIE REDPATH S.E. WALES, HEREFORDSHIRE, AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE, LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE, BIRMINGHAM, SHROPSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE M: 07794 367 825 rredpath@furlongflooring.com

fax: 01772 311921 fax: 01452 222515

London Sales

tel: 01322 628707 fax: 01322 698733 enquiries@furlongflooring.co.uk THE STOCKLISTS September 2017

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New from Fells Carpets

Taking the feature wall to create a feature floor

Come and see us on Stand 26, Hall M

NEW B2B WEB SITE www.fellscarpets-sales.co.uk CHECK OUR FULL OFFER AND ORDER ONLINE (LIVE STOCK)

EXCITING, BOLD AND UNIQUE RANGES FROM THE UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LARGEST PATTERNED CARPET STOCKISTS See your local representative for more details

www.fellscarpets.co.uk

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RANGE NAME ARENA BERNABEU BLACKPOOL BROOKLYN BROOKLYN S CAMBRIDGE CUBA EMIRATES ENTREPRISE GREYSTOKE GARDA GARDA GARDA SUPREME HAVANNA ISTANBUL KANSAS KANSAS MAINE MAGNUM NEW IZMIR NEW IZMIR NEW JERSEY NEW YORK NORFOLK NOU CAMP OLD TRAFFORD OLYMPIC OPAL OXFORD PRESTIGE PERFECTION QUEENS REGAL TWIST RIVA ROMA SAO PAOLO SATURNUS SENSUALITY SENSUALITY DELUXE SILKY SILKY SUPREME TARTAN SAN SIRO TELSTAR TENERIFE TOLEDOSeptember 2017 THE STOCKLISTS

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Enquiries: Paul Hugo 07813 714498 Charlotte Jarvis 07460 875070

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T 01473 826870

F 01473 827274

infouk@hammercarpetsuk.com

www.hammercarpets.com

A full range of beautiful domestic carpets in 100% Wool Superior quality for lasting good looks Mothproof protected

For more information please visit our website or give us a call

The luxury of 100% pure new Wool 4 and 5 metres wide

Please contact your Representative to ask about our domestic display options

Bespoke designs service for hospitality and marine contract carpets in 80% Wool / 20% Nylon

Scandinavian quality by design Our UK Sales Team

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Ron Fewery 07976 244892

Steve Acton 07957 836207

Derek Boyd 07940 320708

Steve Korobejko 07702 292558

Lee Palmer 07774 101640

Martin Gorny 07530 365125

London, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, East Anglia, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire

Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset

Scotland

Cheshire, Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Tyneside

Channel Islands

Bristol & the West Country

Stephen Binnersley 07710 618754 Midlands & South Wales

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Kingsmead Carpets Relay Park, Relay Drive Tamworth, B77 5PR. UK

Incorporating

Tel: +44 1827 831424 Fax: +44 1827 831425 info@kingsmead-sales.co.uk www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk

SALES EXECUTIVES AND CONTACT DETAILS Clint Carver - 07970 888 916 (Northern Sales Manager) clint.carver@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Adrian Garner - 07947 524 633 (DE NG LE CV ST) adrian.garner@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Dave Wood - 07980 737 278 (KW IV PH PA AB DD KY FK G ML KA) dave.wood@kingsmead-sale.co.uk Joe Bradley - 07773 046 384 (HU YO HG DN LN S) joe.bradley@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Hamish Maclean- 07968 563 016 (DL EH CA DG SR NE TD DH TS) Hamish.maclean@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Chris Sheldrake - 07980 761 347 (HX HD M SK BL OL BD LS SF) Chris.sheldrake@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Mick Garner - 07796 993 913 (CM WD AL SG LU MK NN) mick.garner@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Peter Thomas - 07779 017 950 (LL CH CW WA L WN PR FY BB LA) peter.thomas@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Colin Arber - 07976 749 552 (CO CB IP NR PE) colin.arber@kingsmead-sales.co.uk

ELEGANT in BRUSHED SILVER

A touch of elegance.

There are nine different shades that make up the Elegant range, offering a luxurious soft feel and 9 contemporary shades to choose from that will compliment todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern interiors adding that touch of elegance to any room.

Come and visit us at Harrogate Hall C, Stand 30. @Kingsmeadcpts

facebook.com/kingsmeadcarpets

Instagram.com/kingsmeadcarpets

linkedin.com/company/Kingsmead-carpets

pinterest.com/kingsmeadcpts

houzz.co.uk/pro/kingsmeadcarpets/kingsmead-carpets

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Ian Shopland - 07971 914 418 (Southern Sales Manager) ian.shopland@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Craig Brooks - 07971 916 719 (SY TF WS WV DY B WR) craig.brooks@kingsmead-sales.co.uk TBA - 07977 112 095 (CT TN BN RH BR CR SM KT) David Guscott - 07773 048 574 (ME DA RM SS IG EN N E SE) david.guscott@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Stuart Leigh - 07791 890 441 (TR PL TQ EX TA DT BA BS) Stuart.leigh@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Lee Card - 07538 836 273 (SA LD NP CF HR GL) lee.card@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Neal Ford - 07968 015 578 (HP OX SL HA UB TW W NW SW) neal.ford@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Steve Bates - 07971 968 517 (PO SO BH SP RG SN GU) steve.bates@kingsmead-sales.co.uk David Posnett - 07836 650 655 (Northern Ireland) 17

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NATURAL EFFECT

TWISTS - STAIN RESIST

Atmosphere Carlton Club Chunky Twist Dalton Dublin Heather 2016 Dublin Twist 2015 Echo Twist 2017 4&5M Fairfield Creations 2015 Fascination 4&5M Heathertwist Supreme 40 4&5M Heathertwist Elite 50 4&5M Imagination 4&5M Kaleidoscope 4&5m Kenmare Twist 4&5M Peerless Twist Supreme 4&5M Peerless Ultra 4&5M Salisbury Twist Salt & Pepa 2014 4&5M Startwist Edition 2016 4&5M Startwist Elite 2016 50 4&5M Startwist Supreme 2016 40 4&5M

Gold Fields Ivory Coast 2015 London Life 4&5M Natural Habitat 4&5M Northern Lights 4 & 5M Promenade Rocca 2016 Southern Chic 4&5M

SAXONY / SHAG PILE Fabulous 4&5m Glamorous 4&5m Granada 4&5M Peerless Peerless Heathers Saxon King 2015 Super Peerless Super Peerless Heathers Turkish Delight 4&5M

TWISTS - WOOL

ULTRA SOFT FEEL LUXURY Fairfield Silk 4&5M Genius 4&5M Graceful Delight 4&5M Kesari (By Leonis) 4&5M Montana Silk 4&5M Navan Velvet 4&5M Noble Luxury 4&5M Oblique Superior 4&5M Pearlescent 4&5M Pure Class 4&5M Startwist Silk 4&5M Tender Kiss Tender Touch Versailles Palace 4&5M

CORD, NEEDLEPUNCH & ENTRANCE MATTING Big Hit Canterbury Gel Hippo Mat Gala 2017 4&5M Gala Stripes Magnum Mat Magnus Mat Supacord

Dimensions Plain/Heathers 40 Dimensions Plain/ Heathers 50 Dimensions Heathers Stripe 50 Dimensions Plain/Heathers 60 Iconic Twist 40/50 4&5M Palace Twist 50/60 4&5M Premium Deluxe 40 4&5M Premium Deluxe 40 Stripes Premium Elite 50 4&5M Premium Finesse 60 4&4M The Berber Twist Collection 40/50 4&5M Ultimate Textures 4&5M Ultimate Berber Twist 4&5M Ultimate Luxury 4&5M

GRAPHICS / CONTRACT GELS Endurance Gel 2016 Marathon Skyline Gel

ENGINEERED WOOD COLLECTION Oaken Options

VINYL / SMOOTH FLOORING Dura-Tex Eclipse 2016 - Elite Eclipse 2016 - Genesis High Society

Luxury Comfort II Luxury Royale Luxury Value Moonlight Starlight Techno-Safe 2017 Multi Flex

REVOLUTIONARY LVT FLOORING FROM CAVALIO Conceptline Projectline

CARPET TILES Canterbury Capital City Capital Plus

FINSA LAMINATE COLLECTION Finsa Original 4v (stock) Finsa BR Bevelled Finfloor 12

ARTIFICIAL GRASS Landscape Landscape Junior Landscape Stripe

On the run!

Sarah has escaped from the sales office and is on the run in Kent & Sussex as Rackhams announces its team changes as the new season kicks off. See page 78 for more.

We also stock a complete selection of underlays, accessories and entrance matting.

We offer a Special Order Service on products from virtually every flooring manufacturer in existence! Express Delivery Service on Finsa, Balterio & Krono laminate ranges.

Area Sales Executives Aaron Smith London postals NW,N,E & SE 07881 502506

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

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

Sarah Rowse Kent/Sussex 07881-502507

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New Tudor Twist, what could be more Distinctly Victoria than our flagship 80/20 Wool rich twist collection in 42 tones from subtle beiges to bold statement colours with 6 smart and striking loop stripes, in co-ordinated colour combinations.

Relax and feel reassured with Victoria’s ‘Family Friendly’ easy to care for carpets that provide luxury, comfort, durability and the distinct style we are known for.

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vinyl flooring manufacturer Polyflor has added new wood effect designs to their relaunched Forest fx PUR flooring collection, incorporating the latest commercial interior trends into one of their most popular sheet vinyl ranges.

The expanded 18 design heterogeneous collection features 9 exciting new shades, including two parquet effect designs for creating dramatic statement floors as well as a selection of contemporary grey-toned oaks and rustic wood designs which add variety to the collection. These on-trend authentic wood effects have been created

by Polyflor’s design development team who incorporate intricate grain detail and natural tones into each floorcovering.

The Forest fx range is available in a practical and resilient 2.0mm gauge vinyl sheet format with a 0.7mm wear layer, making it ideal for high traffic, heavy commercial environments in the education, healthcare, leisure, retail, housing and office sectors. The product’s cross-linked and UV cured polyurethane reinforcement (PUR) offers a low cost, polish-free maintenance regime for the lifetime of the flooring. Unique floor designs can also easily be achieved by incorporating inlaid features and logos, managed by Polyflor’s in house Design Service team who use waterjet cutting technology.

Tom Rollo, Polyflor’s Marketing Manager comments, “The introduction of new and contemporary designs along with an increase in the size of our UK manufactured Forest fx collection means there is now even more choice for our customers in this popular product category.”

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Forest fx contains recycled material and is 100% recyclable via the Recofloor scheme. The Forest fx flooring collection also achieves individually certified BRE Global A+ ratings for major use areas which can contribute to BREEAM credits, as can the product’s BES 6001 certification which demonstrates compliance with a recognised responsible sourcing scheme as certified by the BRE. T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

Balta Carpets has launched Made in Heaven, a new collection of carpets that bring super-soft luxury with hidden strength.

Using the latest eco-friendly polyester fibres, the Made in Heaven collection is bleach-cleanable and perfect for taking on everyday life; a carpet with performance sent from the heavens. The unique two-ply polyester twist provides lasting stain-resistance and excellent recovery properties, making Made in Heaven ideal for homeowners looking for enduring carpet that is wonderfully soft.

Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta, commented: “We’ve launched the Made in Heaven collection to plug the gap in the market for carpet that is wonderfully soft, but that will also stay looking good thanks to its stain-resistance and bounce-back fibres. Using the latest in polyester fibres, Made in Heaven offers the homeowner an exquisite blend of softness, style and performance; it really is sent from the heavens.”

The collection is initially available in two styles, Angelic and Aurora, both available in four and five-metre widths and made from easy-clean 100% Made in Heaven PES yarn. The 2,000g/m2 pile weight of Angelic offers a rich and luxurious feel with long 20-year stain and 15-year wear warranties.

No less impressive, Aurora comes in an exquisitely soft 1,650g/m2 pile weight with 15-year stain and 10-year wear warranties. Both styles are available in a palette of modern natural tones, the perfect way to bring heavenly comfort to the home.

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NEWS all aboard with F Ball

F. Ball has played a key role in the refurbishment of a 30year-old Routemaster bus to create a library for children at Tolworth Nursery, Infant and Junior School, including children with special educational needs and disabilities.

On the top deck of the bus, Stopgap 700 flexible smoothing underlayment was applied over a firmly-secured plywood subfloor. Stopgap 700 is fast-drying, fibre-reinforced and selflevelling. It is designed for use on plywood, sand/cement screeds and steel subfloors. Applied at a thickness of 3mm, it is ready to receive floorcovering from as little as three hours.

On both floors, Styccobond F41 carpet tile tackifier was used to install premium blue Burmatex fibre-bonded carpet tiles. Styccobond F41 dries to create a permanently tacky film that prevents ‘loose-lay’ carpet tiles from moving, but allows individual tiles to be lifted and replaced easily when worn or damaged. New carpet tiles were also installed on the bus’s staircase, where old floorcoverings and adhesive residues had been removed prior to the beginning of the project. Styccobond F66 solvent-free contact adhesive was used to install the carpet tiles as its instant bond-forming properties make it suitable for affixing floorcoverings onto vertical surfaces. Stycco Flex, a rapid-curing flexible adhesive, was then used to attach the aluminium stair nosings.

The flooring installation was undertaken free-of-charge by local contractor Eric Miller Flooring; also based in Tolworth. F.Ball donated the adhesive and smoothing underlayments used in the refurbishment. Eric commented: “It was a bit of an unusual project. I’ve never installed flooring on a bus before.

F.Ball kindly donated the products for this job, but we use them all the time. They’re reliable and they always do what they say on the tin.”

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Flooring cats and dogs

Manchester-based vinyl flooring manufacturer Polyflor recently donated Polysafe safety flooring to the new RSPCa Bury & Oldham facility at Strinesdale Country Park, Oldham.

The new £1.7 million centre currently houses around 50 cats and 15 dogs, has a state-of-the-art veterinary suite and boasts cat and dog ‘meet and greet rooms’.

The flooring was installed by local building contractor Emanuel Whitakker who started the project in February 2016, with the completed centre opening its doors to the public in May 2017.

Three shades of Polysafe Mosaic PUR safety flooring were used throughout the building, with various colours being used to indicate different zones. The blue Freshwater shade was installed in the reception, shop, corridors, dog meet and greet room, operating theatre and clinic. The beige Akoya design was fitted in the cattery, upstairs office area and training room.

Polysafe Mosaic PUR is a high specification, decorative safety vinyl flooring available in 10 colours with an impressive high density flake decoration and safety aggregates incorporated in the vinyl. This product complies with HSE and UK Slip Group Guidelines to give sustainable slip resistance, achieving 36+ on the Pendulum wet test (Slider 96/Four S rubber) as well as adhering to EN 13845 – the European standard for safety flooring.

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Safety flooring from Uk manufacturer Polyflor was chosen to help create a safe yet homely interior design scheme for Somerset Care’s latest care home, Stockmoor Lodge in Bridgwater.

Stockmoor Lodge is a modern, purpose-built nursing home with specialist dementia care provision that can accommodate up to 90 residents. Designed by The Drawing Room Interiors Ltd of Sutton Coldfield and furnished by YTM Furniture of Pontefract, this state of the art care home opened in March 2017.

Three safety flooring collections featuring sustainable wet slip resistance were used throughout communal areas and bathrooms within the care home – Polysafe Wood fx PUR wood effect flooring, Polysafe Hydro Evolve flooring for continually wet areas and Expona Control PUR luxury vinyl tiles.

Diana Cellela, Director of The Drawing Room Interiors Ltd commented, “These Polyflor safety flooring products were ideal for creating a safe yet non-clinical living environment for Stockmoor Lodge’s residents which was in line with the dementiafriendly design principles we work to. We have used a range of Polyflor’s flooring products on various care home projects and are continually impressed with the variety of beautiful designs offered and the performance delivered once installed.”

As a manufacturer of flooring suitable for dementia care facilities, Polyflor has recently become a member of the Dementia Action Alliance who are committed to transforming the lives of the 800,000 people living with dementia in the UK. Polyflor is also a longstanding partner of the International Dementia Design Network at the University of Salford.

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a range of high performance subfloor preparation products from F. Ball and Co Ltd. have been used as part of a major development to create a Satellite Cancer Centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup.

The new 1,700m2 state-of-the-art centre at the hospital is expected to provide 16,000 radiotherapy and 4,600 chemotherapy treatments a year, meaning the hospital needed a high quality floor that is able to withstand heavy usage and vigorous cleaning while also having an aesthetically pleasing finish.

A moisture test undertaken on the recently installed sand/cement screed subfloor, using a Protimeter MMS2, found readings of 999, well above the “at risk” reading of 200, indicating excessive levels of residual construction moisture in the subfloor. A hygrometer reading was then taken on the advice of F.Ball’s technical representative to accurately measure the relative humidity of the subfloor.

Due to the timing implications of the project there was insufficient time to allow the subfloor to dry naturally, so, after sanding down the floor to create a smooth surface and removing all laitance and contaminants, flooring contractors Mode Flooring Ltd, acting on advice from F. Ball’s technical service team, applied two coats of Stopgap F78 One Component Waterproof Surface Membrane.

Once the waterproof surface membrane was dry, contractors used F.Ball’s Stopgap Green Bag mixed with Stopgap 114 Liquid to create a low odour, protein free, smoothing underlayment to achieve a smooth and level surface ready for the application of F. Ball’s Styccobond F44 high bond strength adhesive to secure the vinyl floorcovering to the surface.

T 01583 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk

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Energy generation, equestrian surface materials and even the power of social media raising consumer awareness are all helping to drive growth in the reuse and recycling of waste carpet.

Commercial sector demand for sustainability is another factor in future growth of tackling the 400,000 tonnes of waste carpet arising in the UK each year, delegates at the ninth Carpet Recycling UK 2017 Annual Conference and Awards Event heard.

Sponsored by Invista, manufacturers of Antron Carpet Fibres, the one-day conference at Aston Villa Football Club in Birmingham in June celebrated the achievements and significant contributions by members – both individuals and organisations - who are helping to create a circular economy for carpet by reusing existing resources.

Thanking CRUK’s core funders whose support is ‘key to our success’, CRUK Director Laurance Bird said: “These leading UK carpet manufacturers believe that creating producer responsibility for their product at end of life is very important for building their business on a sustainable base.

“Over the past year or so, we’ve seen an increasing amount of activity to reach out to their customers and, indeed consumers, in different ways to help them with the recovery of material. Their activities are helping to achieve sustainability with less waste to landfill and lower costs. However, challenges still remain with cleanliness and purity of materials for recycling; clean segregation is crucial.”

CRUK’s core funders are Cormar Carpets, Lifestyle Floors/Headlam, Desso, ege, Milliken, Balsan and Marlings. Laurance continued: “We are pleased with the sustained level of attendance from across the supply chain from a range of international and British companies. Feedback has been great, including verbal comments about the benefits of networking at the conference. Companies are already setting up meetings following the event!”

Welcoming changing attitudes among consumers that is helping to drive more recycling of carpet waste, he added: “Consumers are getting the sustainable message through the power of social media. Social media is working!”

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With a continued shortage of skilled, industry-qualified fitters, the academy for Excellence in Flooring is responding with new course dates for this autumn, while also refreshing content to include new innovations in flooring and improve the benefits of being a Master Installer.

After the three-day Master Installer course, experienced fitters will leave with a manufacturer-accredited qualification that allows them to offer a new lifetime workmanship warranty on Quick-Step wood and laminate floors. The Master Installer badge also demonstrates the installer is among the most skilled in the industry, capable of undertaking even the most complex of installations. Course content has recently been refreshed to accommodate the extra wide and long planks of the new Majestic laminate and Massimo wood collections and how to adapt installation techniques to overcome the challenges faced by these large formats.

For installers actively involved in LVT, the Academy offers a similar Master Installer scheme, exclusively for Quick-Step’s LIVYN luxury vinyl collection. Again, the two-day, pass or fail course, results in Master Installers being the only floor fitters able to offer a new lifetime workmanship warranty on LIVYN installations.

Lee Thompson, Technical Manager, Academy for Excellence in Flooring, commented: “As we enter the busiest time of the year for floor installation, the lack of qualified floor fitters is never more apparent. With full order books and long lead times, the industry is still far from matching supply with demand. We are committed to addressing this divide, and with the scheduling of more Master Installer courses than ever before, we are reacting to the increased demand for industry recognised accreditations.”

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Carpet Recycling Uk held its fourth annual awards ceremony in June to mark the achievements of members who have demonstrated innovation, commitment and best practice in the sector.

Guest host Andrew Bird, Chair of LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) presented the winning individuals and organisations with their trophies and certificates at Aston Villa Football Club in Birmingham.

It was a double celebration for Ellen Petts, Managing Director of Greenstream Flooring CIC whose ongoing success in the carpet tile reuse sector and ability to create new solutions saw her clinch two awards – Reuse Member of the Year and the 2017 Outstanding Achievement Award.

Expressing her ‘delight and genuine surprise’ at the recognition, Ellen added: “We’re always pushing reuse as it is at the top of the waste hierarchy, providing the best environmental option for carpet tiles as well as important social benefits.”

Mark Purnell of Fantasy Flooring was named Recycling Champion for his hard work and efforts in setting up systems and processes to increase carpet recycling at their Bristol site.

For the third year running, Designer Contracts Ltd was named Take Back Partner of the Year for its continued success in working with its supply chain to recycle carpet installation waste.

Recycler of the Year went to James Robinson Fibres for their innovative work in driving carpets up the waste hierarchy and development of new systems to recycle carpet waste.

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Opting to Optimise

With 19dB of impact sound reduction and a collection of nine modern wood looks, Optimise Timber from the acoustic Flooring Collection by Itec Contract Floors, is a vinyl floor ideal for heavyduty use in commercial environments.

In popular grey and natural wood looks, Optimise Timber can bring a welcoming and relaxing feel to a broad range of environments such as classrooms, offices, thoroughfares, dining areas and more. Making spaces quieter with a floor that’s durable and easy to clean, Optimise Timber is ready to take on the toughest challenge, albeit quietly.

With Hyperguard+, the floor is easy to maintain using normal methods and resists permanent marking and staining, keeping Optimise Timber looking good in demanding environments. The collection also benefits from Sanitec anti-bacterial treatment, making it suitable for healthcare and hygiene-sensitive locations. With R10 sliprestraint, it is also safe underfoot too.

Each wood effect, from Bleached Oak through to Dark Oak, can be installed with Itec Invisiweld. This chemical bonding method eliminates welding rods and heat guns, leaving a stronger, less-visible join that adds to the authenticity of the floor.

Available in a two-metre width and featuring a 0.70mm wear layer, Optimise Timber is made by Itec Contract Floors in Europe and is stocked in depth at distributors for fast delivery across the UK. “That way, we’re testing our products in a relevant, standardized and consistent manner.”

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Exhibitor boost for Domotex’s 30th fair

Domotex doesn’t open for another five months, but it¹s already apparent that the 30th edition of the world’s leading tradeshow for floorcoverings in January 2018 will be a very strong and international affair.

“We’re more than pleased with the influx of exhibitor registrations for the upcoming show. It proves that the market is happy with where Domotex is headed. More exhibitors have confirmed their participation at Domotex than at the same time last year,” commented Susanne Klaproth, the director in charge of Domotex and Deutsche Messe. The show will feature around 1,400 exhibitors from more than 60 nations.

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Powering ahead at Ulster

Next year will mark 80 years of manufacturing for Ulster Carpets who are showing no signs of slowing down. Dedicated to producing the finest axminster and Wilton carpets, their focus on innovation and investment has resulted in them expanding their competitive advantage in recent years despite a decline in the carpet manufacturing industry.

Whilst tough trading and financial periods have seen many of their competitors move their operations abroad, Ulster’s long term strategy and proactive business approach has enabled them to withstand the crisis and ensure manufacturing and all operations remain within the UK and Ireland. In the past few months alone Ulster have created twenty new jobs, providing a welcome boost to the local economy.

Ulster’s ethos is centred on growth and development, of which investment in infrastructure plays a huge role. As part of a £35million regeneration of all woven manufacturing facilities at their Northern Ireland headquarters, last year saw the completion of a brand new state-of-the-art Dyehouse and Energy Centre, designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce the company’s carbon footprint.

The remaining phases of the redevelopment are set to be rolled out in the coming years.

In terms of trading, Ulster’s residential market continues to flourish with this month seeing the launch of their latest loop collection HΛBITÜS. The Danish inspired collection which sits beside the company’s Øpen Spaces range, answers the consumer demand for durable yet tactile products and adds a new variety to their residential collections.

The next few months will also see new additions to some of their most popular Axminster ranges; Beaumont, Braeburn and Tazmin, which emphasises Ulster’s commitment to developing their product offering and establishing themselves as market leader.

It is their commitment to growth and development that has allowed Ulster Carpets to maintain their edge after all these years.

“Ulster’s ethos is centred on growth and development, of which investment in infrastructure plays a huge role.”

Nick Coburn, Group Managing Director and Deputy Chairman commented “Ulster Carpet’s continued focus on innovation and investment has allowed us to grow and maintain our competitive advantage in the marketplace. A family owned but professionally managed business, we are committed to operating as a vertically selfsufficient company, maximising our control over the entire manufacturing process, from the selection and purchase of the wool to the final checking of every piece of carpet prior to shipment.”

It is this “from sheep to floor” mentality, along with the determination to concentrate all operations within the UK and Ireland that sets Ulster Carpets apart from the competition. Their emphasis on progression and their dedication to delivering top quality products will ensure they continue to strengthen their position as a premium carpet brand in the years to come.

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Massive investment, major impact and monster growth are set to be the hallmarks of Flooring Republic’s next 18 months as it propels the fast growing business in a mission to becoming the largest solid wood and wood laminate flooring specialists in the Uk by the end of 2018.

Flooring Republic’s growth has come hand in hand with the phenomenal increase in wood flooring demand and with this set to increase even further they will open new outlets in cities and towns that share their approach to providing greater employment, the opportunity for rewarding careers and providing customers with the highest quality flooring.

Huge backing from powerful Chinese investors through a supportive and forward thinking, giant corporation has already seen the acquisition of online flooring specialists Posh Flooring, making a substantial addition to their portfolio; and the number of Flooring Republic outlets is set to double in the coming months with the aim of having 80 stores retailing throughout the UK by December next year.

Flooring Republic is the UK retail arm of the family business Anbo Holdings that emerged in 1988 and has its own sustainable supply chain from forestry, woodland and production centres in China to the stores run by CEO of Anbo International and Flooring Republic, Bobby Zhou.

Bobby comments: “We believe that Flooring Republic offers a unique business model through sustainably managed forests, fabulous strategic and economic development partnerships with urban centres throughout the country, secure employment opportunities and career progression including professional training academy apprenticeships and ultimately the best of both worlds for our customers in progressive retail outlets and hi-tech shopping experiences.

“We offer the best of both worlds for our customers in progressive retail outlets and hi-tech shopping experiences. We intend to be number one in this industry and we want to work with you!”

“We are actively seeking and being regularly approached by strategic business allies that will see us add to our nationwide network through local enterprise partnerships with councils in cities and towns in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Existing colleagues in cities such as London, Leeds, Glasgow, Birmingham, York and Cardiff are already working closely with Flooring Republic and share our enthusiasm. Our message is clear. We intend to be number one in this industry and we want to work with you.’

Flooring Republic is currently scouring the globe to secure even greater sustainable supplies to meet anticipated future demand that already sees Anbo’s seven factories in constant production.

Bobby Zhou, aged 33, and Dominic Nowell-Barnes, 27, previously CEO of Posh Flooring, which he started in 2008, see the next 18 months as just the beginning of Flooring Republic’s intended dominant position in the UK flooring market with a flotation on the stock exchange as their ultimate goal.

Dominic sees the acquisition of his company as providing an essential major step forward to Flooring Republic’s market leadership.

‘Digital technology has made a considerable impact on customer purchase and Flooring Republic is now the only organisation in the UK flooring market to offer the whole media and retail package of an efficient and customer conscious call centre, easy to use and attractive online store website and a nationwide network of modern, multi-functional outlets.,” he said. “We’re also the only flooring business that offers the same price regardless of which platform our customers choose to order their purchase.”

Flooring Republic is already renowned for its incredible range of all types of beautiful, hard wearing flooring, working closely with many other partners and offering the taste and style that will suit every customer. The company is also the only flooring business in the UK that fulfils the environmental and sustainably sourced requirements laid out in UK timber retail regulations.

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Owning up to the secret of success Penthouse people are keen to keep their Lancashire mill owners happy. Especially as they often have to take these demanding and uncompromising owners home with them!

Penthouse made its first carpet more than 45 years ago but when founder John Hawker retired in the 90s he was keen to keep it personal rather than just sell on the business so he worked with investors 3i to set up an employee benefit trust in 1995.

Now all 80+ employees own the business and the high number of longserving family groups throughout the firm enhance that personal touch.

The concept of an employee-owned business is best known in the UK in the John Lewis partnership but in fact the structure is very rare in the manufacturing sector and gives Penthouse a distinctive character that feeds right through to the quality and service that customers enjoy from the business.

Jonathan Gamble, who joined the company three years ago as sales and marketing director from a major corporate firm said: “It is very different and genuinely very special. We all work for each other.

Indirectly I work for the guy who drives the lorry. We all have a vested interest, everybody is a stakeholder so everybody wants to do the best they can,” he says.

“It is very different and genuinely very special. We all work for each other. We all have a vested interested, everybody is a stakeholder so everybody wants to do the best they can” This is not a sentimental attitude, it’s a key to success, he says: “The consumer market in the UK is not really growing much, if at all. So the only way we grow our business is to do it better and get the recognition for that.”

The family atmosphere shines through. For example, The Stocklist met the Kavanagh family when we visited last month where Michael is one of the longest serving members of the company, with 39 years working in the factory alongside his son Damien who has just joined the company and nephew Dean who has been there for 13 years.

Newcomer Damien comments: “It’s easy to fit in quickly here. My family is here but the whole place has a family feel. Everyone’s in it together and wants to do well.”

And doing well is what they do.

Jonathan describes the Penthouse market position at the top of the middle segment. “We’re not in the business of chasing sales at any price.

This is a premium product business with breadth and depth and we don’t stint – the yarn is premium, the latex is premium, the backing is premium.”

“We’re not in the business of chasing sales at any price.

This is a premium product business with breadth and depth and we don’t stint – retailers like the reliability and fitters like fitting this kind of quality.”

MD Alex Dyson adds: “Retailers like the reliability and fitters like fitting this kind of quality.” The fact that Penthouse adds a little to every cut so that no measure ever falls short is well known among savvy retailers. And every carpet also goes through five levels of inspection before it’s rolled off for retailers to take delivery.

The company has been keen to keep the offer exclusive to its selected retailers. “We don’t saturate the market,” says Alex. “Penthouse offers a point of difference in this way and we are playing to our strengths as a quality manufacturer.”

The latest launch is a great example. “Colorado” is a superb eighth-gauge tufted 80/20 wool carpet, crafted using a premium blend of wools specially selected to give a luxurious yet hardwearing carpet that will stand the test of time. “We spent over a year working with our spinners to get the yarn composition right, and to perfect the eighteen subtle shades, to make sure that they exactly complement current furnishing trends,” said Alex.

“A lot of manufacturers don’t give retailers enough credit. But we know that our retailers really know what they want and what works for their business and it’s our job to give it to them,” he adds.

Colour is core focus for Penthouse and the company tracks interiors designs as well as running a real-time colour sales chart to see what’s trending.

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New launches at Penthouse are carefully considered so rather than a blitz on range revamps and extensions every Autumn, the company develops major new offerings every year to 18 months after a lot of listening and then diligent development.

Alongside quality, colour is at the core of the Penthouse proposition. As an example, the 18 colours that come with Colorado have been selected after months of attention to the detail of interior trends in fabrics and furnishings.

The company also keeps a real-time colour league table to track what’s trending at any time – currently they are seeing greens, terracotta and plum colours become increasingly popular alongside the inevitable shades of grey.

Penthouse’s home town of Rochdale is where the Co-op and the Cooperative Wholesale Society was born.

The company is concentrated on serving independent retailers and it’s business emphasis is about 95% residential. The Penthouse brand is now reserved for the wool ranges – 15 of them in total, all 80/20s and all made in Britain. The Mayfield brand is only for synthetic ranges and the company has overhauled their offer to select their best five synthetic carpets.

Penthouse continues to invest in the latest CMC tufting technology at its manufacturing site in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, the most recent machine being installed last Autumn. A new 3,500m2 roof has also just been built over the building which houses the tufting machinery.

The family welcome in Rochdale extends to its customers, of course. Gemma Kopczyk who has worked for 14 years in the marketing department says: “It does feel special here and we encourage retailers to come in to see how it’s different – and become a closer part of the family themselves!”

T 01706 341231 www.penthousecarpets.co.uk

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Penthouse maintains high levels of stock to enhance its reputation for great service - pictured with Jonathan Gamble

The Kavanagh family is typical of Penthouse people with father Michael pictured (centre) with son Damien (left) and nephew Dean (right) all in the business..

...with a total of 54 years’ service between them!

One of the high-speed CMC tufting machines

The customer service and sales team is at the heart of Penthouse Carpets. Sales Office Manager Janice Lloyd (pictured 1st left) has seen more of it than most with 42 years service. “We’re a great team.

We enjoy what we do and I think that shows through,” she says.

Pictured left to right are:Janice Lloyd (sales office manager), Joanne Myers, Fallon Finan, Gemma Kopczyk,Vanessa Stansfield, Heather Landregan, Jenna Flood, Donna Bowker

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NEWS The art of inspired rugs

Flair Rugs is launching its debut aW17 collection inspired by the v&a, the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance.

Drawing from the V&A archive, each style is inspired by a work of influential and acclaimed figures including William Morris, Owen Jones and F. Gregory Brown; charting key periods of design such as Art Deco and the Arts and Crafts Movement.

Crafted from wool and viscose, or silk-soft chenille, these rugs celebrate designs that have inspired generations of people in Flair’s exquisite rug craft. Whether hand-tufted and finished by skilled artisans or expertly woven on jacquard looms, each rug is finished to the highest standard. Flair’s design team have worked closely with the V&A to develop the new collection and have gained unique access to the world’s most celebrated archives of pattern and design. The V&A is home to 2.3 million objects, spanning over 5,000 years of human creativity from many parts of the world. The Museum welcomes over 3 million visitors annually to its South Kensington site in London.

Lauren Sizeland, Head of Business Development & Licensing at the V&A commented: “We are delighted to be working with this long established, family-run business, producing rugs with a strong focus on craftsmanship. We have a shared passion for creating beautiful products.” Gareth Davies, sales and marketing director, Flair Rugs, explains the collaboration: “The V&A is a wonderful resource for creativity, so we’re delighted to launch our first licensed collection with the Museum. This collaboration represents an excellent opportunity for flooring and home interior retailers to welcome the V&A into their store with a range of rugs inspired by great designers and artists.

T 01457 850660 www.flairrugs.com

Beyond nylon for velvets

Lano is bridging the gap between stain-resistant performance and the look of luxurious nylon velvets with Halcyon, a new fibre now featuring in two brand new styles from the Belgian manufacturer.

Specially developed for the dense and plush piles of velvet carpets, Halcyon is a solution-dyed yarn that has been engineered by the team at Lano to give softness and a silk look. The new fibre features in Cashmere and Cashmere Luxe.

Featuring on a back-to-back display unit, Cashmere and Cashmere Luxe come in a palette dominated by modern tones; sophisticated greys and off-whites giving an elegant and contemporary feel to the range.

Cashmere and Cashmere Luxe take full advantage of Halcyon’s exceptional softness with an exclusive and unique 13th gauge construction that brings a sumptuous feel and that sought-after velvet look.

“The look of nylon is really in vogue, but it’s lack of stain-resistance and a premium price-point can be off-putting for some homeowners,” says Gary Alp, UK sales manager, Lano. “We have rectified this with the launch of Cashmere and Cashmere Luxe, each offering a velvet look and feel with the benefit of stain-resistance and an obtainable price-point.”

Available in 10 colours, four and five-metre widths and with Lano’s newly developed ‘smart’ backing that combines the benefits of action and felt-backed carpets, Cashmere and Cashmere Luxe come with 10-year stain and wear warranties. Cashmere features a 1,200g/m2 pile weight, while Cashmere Luxe delivers a premium 1,720g/m2 pile.

T 00800 5266 5266 www.lano.com

IvC appoints in distribution sales

IvC group, has appointed Mark Wilson to the role of Distribution Sales Manager, as it looks to strengthen its position within the commercial sector.

With sheet vinyl flooring and LVT for commercial environments, IVC Group, is ideally positioned to provide commercial environments with high-quality solutions to a range of needs. It will be Mark’s responsibility to ensure that contractors are well-served through UK distribution channels, providing quick access to the manufacturer’s portfolio.

Mark comes with 28-years of experience in the flooring industry, with previous positions held at Interface, Milliken and French manufacturer, Balsan. He is also co-founder of Greenstream CIC (Carpet Recycling UK: Recycler of the Year 2017) and a board member of environmental charity Sustain Wales.

Newly appointed Mark Wilson, comments: “I’m delighted to be joining IVC Group at this pivotal time. Our commercial flooring portfolio is the largest it has ever been and we can provide a range of solutions for commercial offices, social housing, education, student accommodation, healthcare, retail, hospitality and leisure locations. With such a comprehensive collection, I’ll be working with the UK distributors to ensure that contractors and specifiers can access the right products swiftly and come to see IVC Group brands as exemplars of efficient service.”

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Speakers at this years show include: David Abbott, RFMS, Houzz, the Federation of Small Business, Steve Philip, Interface, Hattrick PR and Scarlet Opus.

The keynote speaker is Warren Knight, who’ll be discussing ‘How to Win New Business with Social Media’. In this thought provoking seminar with the renowned Social Media Strategist; you’ll learn how to turn visitors into prospects and win new business.

The first ever Panel Discussion will be running on Sunday 17th September. To be chaired by Martin Curtis of Wool Carpet Focus Group, the discussion will focus on ‘Why Consumers Should Choose Wool Carpet’, discussing the positives and negatives in a live, interactive debate.

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The Business Advice Centre The Business Advice Centre is open to all visitors and exhibitors across the three days of the show.

Each advisor has 2 hours to dish their expert knowledge in 15 minute, pre-booked, slots. You can ask questions specific to your own business or you can simply go for a chat to bounce around ideas that will work for you.

Full schedule - see page 66 - go the www.theflooringshow.com to book your slot The Wool Trends Centre The Campaign for Wool and British Wool will be working in conjunction with The Flooring Show to create a Wool Trends Area, showing the benefits of wool products for the interiors sector, especially flooring. The area will also feature wool carpet exhibitors, including Penthouse Carpets Ltd, Brockway, Axminster Carpets, Cavalier Carpets, Adam Carpets, Bondworth and Ulster Carpets.

The Demo Zones Continuing on from the success of last year, the free demonstrations will take place in the Kings Suite of the exhibition halls, alongside the popular Trends Hub and Seminar Theatre. Set across two Halls, Hall B and Hall M; the demonstrations have been split into Subfloor & Tool Demonstrations and Floor Finishes Demonstrations and are run for another year, by CFA/FITA/NICF. Full programme of demonstrations - see page 61 Carpet Fitter of The Year 2017 The grand final of the Carpet Fitter of the Year Competition organised by the The National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers (NICF) will take place over the first two days of The Flooring Show on 15 and 16 September in the King’s Suite.

Contract Zone New for 2017 is a central display of the latest trends and innovations in the contract flooring sector, surrounded by exhibition stands hosting key brands. Located in Hall Q, this exciting new area is supported and sponsored by the Contract Flooring Association, who will also be running a Demonstration Zone with a specific focus on contract flooring in the same hall.

“Our mission is to make a visit to Harrogate unmissable by packing the event with lots of value, expertise and information that will help every vistor to develop better business,” says event director Wendy Adams. “The depth and quality of the show features this year will ensure that the visitors will get a great return on the time they invest in attending!”

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It has always been Balterio¹s aim to develop laminate floors that look and feel like real parquet. Over the years, Balterio has become a true master in reproducing nature in all its aspects.

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Another technology Balterio invested in recently is digital printing. Laminate has never been so realistic: it is virtually impossible to distinguish digital printed laminate from authentic parquet, while the surface structure feels as genuine. And there is more variation in the patterns and the planks too. The new 2.05m long plank Grande collection, available in 2 widths, is the first digital printed Balterio collection that is also waterproof: Grande can consequently be installed in kitchens and bathrooms. The subtle 4-sided parquet bevel on Grande makes this collection look just like parquet.

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The main focus of victoria’s new products at Harrogate will be its new addition to the soft touch brand Lasting Impressions, the 8th gauge long pile Saxony, in eight on-trend colours.

Also on show is the truly unique Lasting Luxury, the ‘super soft’ first to retail solution dyed nylon in the market - not pieced dyed - which has the advantage of being bleach cleanable.

And finally there is Victoria’s completely revamped loop collection, new colours and new structures in Sisal Weave, Natural Coordinates and Rustic Jewels. Plus 5 new 4ply chunky ¼ gauge products in 100% Wool Honeybourne, Heightington, Huntington, Hurcott and Hopwood.

And the final addition Habberley also 4ply made from 70% Wool 30% Tencel which gives this loop a brighter and softer look and feel. All featured on Victoria’s ‘Natural’ tombola.

Hall C Stand 28 • 01562 749 300 • www.victoriacarpets.com

Interfloor One-stop shop

Retailers looking for a reliable and responsive supplier for all their flooring accessories should head to Interfloor’s stand at this year’s Harrogate Flooring Show.

The UK manufacturer continues to prioritise the highest levels of service for customers of its quality range of almost 1000 flooring products and accessories from the market’s most trusted brands including Tredaire, Duralay, Gripperrods and Stikatak.

New for 2017 is its range of Premium High Density (PHD) underlays, introduced following rising demand for more luxurious flooring products suitable for use in all areas of the home.

Quality Sheepskins and Cowhides available in stock

See us at the Flooring Show, Harrogate, on Stand C31 Interfloor Sales Director Gary Cowley said: “The trend for increasingly luxurious and comfortable interiors means that many of our retail customers are keen to add firmer PU products to their offer. Now with our new Premium High Density range they can.”

The three products in the new Premium High Density (PHD) range are all 180kg/m³ and offer superior protection for carpets that is longer lasting and better performing. They all have excellent heat insulation properties and high acoustic ratings to reduce noise, plus they are made from 100 per cent recycled foam.

Barnscroft of Devon info@barnscroft.com

Hall B Stand 16/31 • T 01706 213131 • www.interfloor.com

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Interfloor Trusted brands

Karndean Designflooring is set to unveil four new wood designs to accommodate the growing trend for room to room floor designs as part of its newly updated Art Select Woods collection.

Tapping into the constantly evolving trend for adding grey in the home, Karndean will introduce the cool and sophisticated multi-tonal grey hues of Storm Oak to its premium Art Select collection in a matching full length plank, parquet and basket-weave format., The collection will also welcome a new Spring Oak basket-weave design.

New for 2017 is its range of Premium High Density (PHD) underlays, introduced following rising demand for more luxurious flooring products suitable for use in all areas of the home.

Rol-lite Blinds New revenue

Barnscroft of Devon Seek a hide

Hall C Stand 25/26 • 01386 820185 • www.karndean.com

Rol-lite Blinds return to The Flooring Show with a wider range of products on offer.

With an increased stand size, Rol-lite will feature motorised blinds as well as the latest fabrics in window blind fashion. All types of blinds are manufactured in house for both domestic and commercial application. Whether you already offer window blinds and are looking for an alternative supplier or are considering adding window blinds to your product portfolio, Rol-lite would love to hear from you.

Hall B Stand 12 • 0161 338 2681 • www.rol-lite.co.uk

FRL Intricate appeal

The UK manufacturer Interfloor prioritises the highest levels of service for customers of its quality range of almost 1000 flooring products and accessories from the market's most trusted brands including Tredaire, Duralay, Gripperrods and Stikatak.

Hall B Stand 16/31 • 01706 213131 • www.interfloor.com

Barnscroft of Devon is delighted to be, once again, attending The Flooring Show. The interiors market has gone from strength to strength in recent years; by securing excellent relationships with their suppliers, and are able to offer great show prices to all their customers old and new. Barnscroft has worked hard to ensure quality sheepskins and cowhide products, and secured an excellent reputation for personal customer service.

Hall C Stand 31 • 01404 851152 • www.barnscroft.com

WoolSafe Care, free

The possibilities are endless with Athena Woven Vinyl.

Expanding on the 50 years of experience in its parent company, FRL Flooring has invested heavily into its stockholding of Rococo LVT and Athena Woven Vinyl for domestic and commercial installations to provide a fast delivery service on consistently high quality products at competitive prices.

Using the latest technology FRL are now able to offer intricately cut patterns and designs across the Athena range as illustrated.

Hall B Stand 49 • 01282 478222 • www.frlflooring.co.uk

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Wineo

Ultimate fitness!

First class choice

The finest fitting will be on show in the culmination of Cloud 9’s new ‘Installation of the Year’ competition.

After the closing date of August 31 the winner will be announced at the Flooring Show.

Windmöller highlights the attractive wineo 1000 collection for clicking in and glueing at The Flooring Show 2017. wineo organic flooring contains no chlorine, solvents or plasticisers. At wineo, the use of first-class ingredients is the prerequisite for production of this organic flooring on which conscious, active and untroubled life is lived.

See the latest launches from Cloud 9 including the super-safe Children’s Cushion with the UltraFresh hygienic treatment and also Cloud 9‘s innovative Astro Cushion - a highly stable, water permeable underlay for artificial grass.

Hall M Stand 20/24 01536 748700 www.underlay.com

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Hall C Stand 14 +49 (0)5237 609 4460 www.wineo.de

WoolSafe will be offering lots of services, many of them free, to carpet retailers attending The Flooring Show including a new ‘one stop carpet and rug care package’, a complete and comprehensive solution to all aftercare. Be sure to visit their stand to find out more.

When it comes to carpet and rug care, on wool or any other fibre, The WoolSafe Organisation has the solutions which is why it is so looking forward to promoting CleanSeal Approved in Harrogate.

Hall C Stand 1/2 • 01943 850 817 • www.woolsafe.org

Cormar Carpets Autumn unveiling Cormar Carpets will showcase the latest additions to its portfolio, as well as unveiling brand new collections for the autumn.

This year saw Cormar introduce Highland Saxony – a high performance, super-heavyweight, heather carpet range. Made from 100% soft Excellon polypropylene in a high quality two fold yarn, “Highland Saxony” was the first to offer a 10 year guarantee against both stain and wear.

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

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ACG Growing your business

The Associated Carpet Group is a highly respected national buying group dedicated to supporting Independent carpet and flooring retailers.

ACG are considered by their suppliers to be the fastest growing buying group in the U.K. Its main aims are to enhance retailers profitability, supply of professional and class leading point of sale at subsidized prices, own label and marketing support.

Hall a Stand 32a 01942 825520 www.acgcarpets.com

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HarrogateGuide Kenburn Raving about saving

Stroolmount Act before you scratch

For the fourth year running the Kenburn Carpet Crusher will be exhibiting again. Kenburn’s recycling initiatives have been welcomed by the flooring industry who in particular are extremely keen to divert their recyclable carpet and underlay waste from landfill.

The recycling scheme involves using either new or old uplifted carpet and underlay waste as a fuel for ‘waste to energy’ and the fuel provides the power for concrete kilns as a replacement for coal.

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

QEP Installation innovation

Hall B Stand 3 • (866) 777 8665 • www.qep.com

Thomas Witter Fresh innovation RESOLUTE RESOLUTE & PLUS RESOLUTE RESOLUTE PLUS

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Hall M Stand 9 • 01942 271271 • www.stroolmount.co.uk

Everbuild will be showing a range of products from Schönox – a name synonymous with quality for the building and renovations industry, along with several favourites from the Sika flooring range.

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This year, QEP will be exhibiting their new range of products which are due to launched at the show. Whatever your flooring project requires, QEP can offers a solution so please visit stand B3 for more information.

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Moving heavy furniture can play havoc with your beautiful wooden flooring. Stroolmount offers protective glides, felts, move-it pads and recliner cups.

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XPS Foam is the only XPS underlay manufacturer in the UK offering a brand new range of XPS underlay products suitable for use with wood, laminate and LVT floors. Roberts a supplier of flooring installation tools, accessories and their new underlay range.

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Stroolmount have been helping designers, manufacturers and retailers solve problems and finding solutions for over 10 years.

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With fresh new eyecatching branding, Thomas Witter have launched and relaunched many ranges this summer.

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This will continue with New Innovation, their flagship wool twist range which will be available in 20 plain shades in two weights 50 and 60 ounce. Also on show will be their Stress Free ranges which are available on new point of sale stands. They look forward to seeing you on their stand.

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Mayne Computer SEBO Mosiac With over 24 years experience in the industry and several of its staff involved in the carpet industry, Mayne are a leading player in the carpet and flooring software market.

Mayne Mosaic is a cloud-based, affordable system which is designed for all types and sizes of carpet and flooring companies It is modular in design so that customers can choose the modules required, now and in the future.

Hall C Stand 16 01782 562522 www.maynetechnology.co.uk

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for a longer life Experts say that using the right vacuum cleaner can improve the appearance and potentially increase the life of any carpet.

The carpet industry recommends good maintenance and care to look after your expensive investment, and many carpet manufacturers recommend you use a SEBO vacuum cleaner.

Hall C Stand 18 01494 465533 www.sebo.co.uk

Key products on display will include Schönox XA; a low emission smoothing and levelling compound, Schönox VD; a general purpose synthetic resin primer and Schönox Durocoll; a multipurpose flooring adhesive for soft floor coverings.

Hall Q Stand 37 • 0113 240 3456 • www.everbuild.co.uk

Flair Rugs Back with the buzz With style and colour updates to its Simplicity and core collections, the three-days are set to be exceptionally busy for Flair Rugs as it welcomes visiting retailers keen to see these developments first hand. Featuring on-trend pastel shades in Simplicity and 12 new designs alone in the core collection, the Flair stand is one well worth popping by.

Elsewhere, the brand is also teasing a new range of premium rugs, which will be officially unveiled at this September’s event.

Hall C Stand 24/50 • 01457 850660 • www.flairrugs.com

Quick-Step Developments Quick-Step is presenting a series of new innovations in its laminate, LVT and engineered wood products.

The water-proof laminate technology, currently available in its Impressive and Majestic collections, is set to be introduced to more products at this year’s show. Dubbed HydroSeal, the technology forms a hygroscopic coating on the grooves between planks so that water beads on the surface rather than seeping through to the core.

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

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QA Powerful packaging

QA will be showcasing its updated carpet underlay packaging, showing retailers the best way to add real value to their sales and deliver more profit.

QA will also be showing their new PowerWalk underlay – the ultimate in underfoot luxury.

PowerWalk offers supreme comfort while its high density helps prevent wear and tear on the carpet, keeping it looking good for longer.

Hall B Stand 17 0151 3681 447 www.qaflooringsolutions.com

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HarrogateGuide Brintons Foundation for creativity

Unifloor Fast and versatile

Brintons believe that a carpet is never just a carpet. They see it as a foundation for creativity, a way to bring your home to life, helping you to express yourself, in ways that you never thought possible.

Jumpax fast-track floor prep principle is a popular and successful underlay system. This is because the flooring market is moving more and more towards resilient dry back finished floor coverings such as LVT, PVC and vinyl.

Brintons are proud to be showcasing their extensive collection of designer carpets for retail at this year’s Flooring Show with the stocked range and semi-bespoke QuickWeave series on display.

Jumpax is a unique and highly versatile underlay, instantly producing a perfect, stable surface for stuck-down floor finishes.

- it combines speed and ease of use with excellent smoothing capacity.traditional surface preparation methods.

Ulster Carpets In the loop

EarthWerks Closer to nature

Hall C Stand 23/51 • 0800 505055 • www.brintons.co.uk

Hall B Stand 20 • 0845 603 0 906 • www.unifloor.nl/en

The Ulster team are looking forward to showcasing some brand new ranges including its new loop offering Habitüs and four designs, Urban, Rustik, Croft and Strönd.

With the Wood Classic collection EarthWerks has created a range of 16 colour registered embossed and rustic surfaces that exactly replicate the unique design of ’real’ wood, a design that can only be found in nature.

A classic, sophisticated chevron, Urban combines a sharp geometric look with the softness of the wool loops, whilst Rustik is a more striking, linear ‘cable’ design. By contrast Croft is a berber offering, made up of six shades using a combination of plain and heathered yarns. Strönd on the other hand, can be labelled as an understated yet striking striped design.

With the Tempo collection, EarthWerks has 'Set the standard in fashion for floors'. ’New’ Tempo is now available in 14 colours, with 4 ’rustic’ finishes added to this exciting range. Tempo is easy to install, and with the longer, wider planks and four-sided micro-bevel create drama and impact to any location.

Furlong Flooring Investing in success

Crown Floors Celebrity and style

Hall C Stand 33 • 028 3833 4433 • www.ulstercarpets.com

Hall B Stand 55 • 0800 689 1459 • www.earthwerks.co.uk

Furlong Flooring is investing heavily in the success of its retail customers with major developments across its full range of flooring. In carpets, the story for 2017 is the launch of the company’s Essenzo brand, now a key name in the soft sector.

This year’s Flooring Show will see a world premiere, as Crown Floors reveals the first glimpse of an exciting new development in ultra-soft yarn, available exclusively to the brand’s growing retail network.

Furlong’s cushionfloor brand Design Elements has been completely re-imagined with a modern, fresh feel across a wide selection of contemporary designs in wood and ceramic tile decors and the company’s Natural Solutions brand has also seen substantial development including 12 engineered and solid wood products, three exclusive laminate ranges and four distinctive LVT collections.

This new range of two styles fits seamlessly into this proposition, bringing another option to entice consumers. The new ultra-soft stain-resistant collection will feature alongside the award-winning Deacon Jones collection, one of the industry’s first Hollywood celebrityendorsed collections, which has also been a big driver for the brand this year.

Amtico On trend

Carpetline Direct A&A Carpets

Hall a Stand 14/20/26 • 01772 696787 • www.regencycarefree.co.uk

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Amtico will be showcasing its recently launched LVT collections Amtico Form and Amtico Décor.

With distinctive Amtico Form, see how the trend for textured hand-crafted woods and cool and contemporary stones has been brought to life in this versatile flooring collection. While with Amtico Décor it¹s all about timeless Victorian style with the durable and long-lasting benefits of LVT.

Lano will affirm its position as one of Europe’s most innovative carpet brands with the launch of Cashmere and Cashmere Luxe.

These striking new additions successfully blend the stain resistance and low maintenance of polypropylene but in an industry first, will boast the look and feel of the most luxurious nylon velvet styles.

Hall Q Stand 44/62 (0121) 745 0800 www.amtico.com

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Hall M Stand 12/19 00800 5266 5266 www.lano.com

Hall a Stand 13/21 • 0800 0773301 • www.crownfloors.co.uk

Midas, soft touch Carpetline will be showing three new soft touch ranges as well as two additions to their Midas Carpet collection.

There will also be a new decor added to their Natures Own wood range. If you haven¹t seen this collection it¹s well worth a visit to the stand for that reason alone. The stand will feature all point of sale that they offer as well as the u Hall M Stand 28 01429 892553 www.carpetlinedirect.co.uk

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Vibrant vinyl and carpet A&A look forward to presenting several new ranges to add to the large portfolio of product they have already launched in the first part of the year. The vibrant new team have put a lot of emphasis this year on new point of sale.

The success of these stands has prompted the launch of the completely new A&A vinyl collection consisting of 9 ranges that offer what they believe to be the best value.

Hall M Stand 28 01204 701188 www.aandacarpets.co.uk

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Steinel The heat is on

Stairrods Going round the bend

Steinel (UK) Ltd. will be exhibiting at The 2017 Flooring Show and will be demonstrating their top of the range heat gun, the HG2620 E which is ideal for floor-welding applications with accurate, electronically-controlled heat and air flow settings.

As well as the HG2620 E Steinel will also be demonstrating the HG2420 E heat gun that is also aimed at the floor fitter.

Hall B Stand 38 • 01733-366 700 • www.steinel.de

Cavalier Colourful collections There will be more than ever to see on the Cavalier stand at Harrogate this year, including updates to several wool rich ranges, such as new colours for the highly successful ‘Cartouche Velvet’ and ‘Country Collection’ ranges.

Also on show will be a new super heavy, deep pile, ‘Stain-less Titan’ along with three more additions to the stain resistant polypropylene collection, ‘Protégé’, ‘Virtuoso’ and the latest ‘Stain-less Definition’ with a pin point tuft appearance in subtle tri-colour shades.

Hall C Stand 41 • 01254 268 000 • www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

RFMS-UK Measuring up RFMS-UK will be demonstrating their unparalleled range of flooring specific software.

MeasureMobile3 is an app designed for the estimator to use on-site via their mobile/tablet device. Measure Standard is Windows-based estimating and quoting software able to work standalone or in conjunction with the MeasureMobile3 users and Measure Premier is aimed at the professional flooring contractor.

With 60% of stairs having a bullnose or a curtail step, the opportunities for LVT on stairs are very limiting. Until now. Premier Bendybull from Stairrods eliminates the associated delays of templating and the expensive curving off-site costs, which can run into hundreds of pounds per curve.The new nosing is for use with 6mm plywood (with a curved nose) and available in 4 profiles for 2.5mm, 3mm 4mm and 5mm LVT. Hall B Stand 36 • 01207 591176 • www.stairrods.co.uk

Merryfield A cut above As a UK manufacturer, Merryfield can work closely with the flooring industry to tailor its systems to the specific needs of its customers.

Merryfield is the UK’s leading manufacturer of roll cutting and slitting machines for carpet and vinyl flooring and artificial grass and many leading retailers and wholesale distributors take advantage of their UK based service and sales facility for their daily roll cutting requirements.

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

F.Ball All will be revealed...

A range of F. Ball products will be demonstrated in the CFA/FITA/NICF Demo Zones throughout the exhibition, including Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS, a temperature tolerant, pressure sensitive adhesive for bonding vinyl floorcoverings, which was successfully launched at last year’s show.

RFMS CORE is the ERP system for flooring businesses offers complete back-office order processing, stock control and accounts.

On its stand, there is something new. Richard Harris, F. Ball Marketing Manager, said: “ Most excitingly, we will be launching an innovative new product at the show, which we are confident will impress those in the flooring industry.”

Ena Shaw Hanging around at Harrogate

Hugh Mackay Exclusive by hand

Hall M Stand 29 • 01695 716555 • www.rfms-uk.com

Ena Shaw is the largest made-to-order curtain company in the UK and has been supplying the retail trade for over 30 years – trading under the brands of Richard Barrie, Montgomery, Tru Living and Curtain Express.

The company’s curtain galleries offer an easy one stop solution to selling made to order curtains and are an ideal addition to all flooring stores with a range of over 3,000 fabrics which are attractively displayed on galleries.

Hall B Stand 37 • 01744 851515 • www.enashaw.co.uk

Penthouse Carpets Quality, British Buying a Penthouse Carpet means buying a wool carpet of true quality. The sort of quality that comes when the people who make your carpet really care. “It’s easy to see why we care so much,” says Jonathan Gamble. “Every person working at Penthouse Carpets owns a part of the company; we know our success depends on your satisfaction. We’re passionate about our high quality, beautiful British wool carpets that exceed expectations for comfort, warmth and durability.

Hall C Stand 6 • 01706 639866 • www.penthousecarpets.co.uk

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Hall B Stand 1 • 01538 361 633 • www.f-ball.co.uk

Long known for their quality wool axminster and tufted carpets, Hugh Mackay will take a step into the hand tufted market with their ‘Handmade by Hugh Mackay’ collection.

This superb range of wool loop, wool velvet and tencel carpets will be offered on a striking new display stand. Hugh Mackay are looking for partners to sell this product on a semi exclusive basis.

Hall M Stand 14 • 01429 892555 • www.hughmackay.co.uk

Egger Decor developments Egger, a European market leader in the production of wooden based products, will be attending The Flooring Show to launch its brand new flooring assortment.

The company is launching new collections in: Egger Pro Laminate Flooring; Egger Pro Comfort Flooring; and Egger Pro Design Flooring , the best of wood and design.

With many new decor developments and innovations, Egger Flooring provides you with a solution for every application area.

Hall B Stand 24/25 • 01434 602191 • www.egger.com

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B40 Eurogate International Q41 Everbuild Q37 F.Ball & Co Ltd B1 Factory Flooring Outlet C58 Falcon Panel Products Ltd Q36 Fells Carpets M26 FITa Demo area B & Q Fix-a-Floor Uk Q7 Flair Rugs C24/50 Flexible Reinforcements Limited B49 Flooring Library B10 Flooring Sales Ltd B9 Forbo Eurocol Q47 FRL Flooring B49 Furlong Flooring a14/20 Furlong Wood Flooring a26 gaskwell Wool Rich C12 gemini B15 general Finishes B46 genesis global Systems Limited Q18 gooch Oriental St george Carpets Limited Hotel goodMake Development INC a8 greatTurf Co Ltd M10 greenacres artificial grass B42 greaTurf Co. Ltd M10 gurtex Iplik a23 H&v Carpets M1 Hadfields a31 Hanson Plywood Ltd M7 Heat Seam Limited C58 HkS 1835 Q65/66 Hugh Mackay M14 Intact Software Q42 Interface Q59 Interfloor B16/31 Interiors Monthly C37 Introducing Interiors Ltd Q78 J2 Flooring C15 Jason Carpets M38 Jewel Blade Ltd B15a

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SMg The National C15a Furnishing group SMT M25 Smartstrand M19 Spotnails Ltd B41 Stairrods (Uk) Ltd B36 Stauf adhesive M8 Steinel Uk B38 Stocklists a32 Step On Us M38a Storocon Nv C35/36 Streboard Q36 Stroolmont Uk Ltd M9 Supreme Rugs M5 Swiff-Train Company LLC B55 Tarkett Q75 TCS The Carpet Specialist Ltd C63 T E Displays M29a The Ultimate Home a9/10 Living group The vintage and Modern a33 Rug Company Think Rugs C20/21 Thomas Witter M14 Tiles Porcelain Q64 Timzo St george Hotel Tomorrow's Contract Floors B50 Tover B44 Tramex Meters B6 Tremco B15 Tuskbond M12 Ulster Carpets Ltd C33 Ultimate Home Living group a9/10 Uniform Clothing Solutions Ltd Q9 Unifloor B20 Unilin B5 Uzin B11 vebe St george Hotel victoria Carpets Ltd C28 vivid fifty seven Q11 vroma Q72 Western Cork B35 Western Woods C64 Wetrooms Distribution Ltd Q67 Wharncliffe Business Sustems Ltd C39 Whitestone Weavers M14/28 Wilkies all Floors M27 wineo C14 Windmoeller Flooring Products C14 Wolff B11 WoolSafe C1/2 Workwear Your Way Ltd C61 WTC Workwear B45 XI' an Xiangsen Carpet Q71 Materials Co Ltd XPS Foam B3 Y.T.D. Limited B26/27 Zhejiang kingdom Plastics B8 Industry Co Ltd

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Final for the fittest!

The 6 Finalists for the Carpet Fitter of the Year 2017 competition have been selected following very closely fought semi-finals. The judges have all stated that the standard of fitting by the semi-finalists was very high again this year.

The successful fitters who have progressed to the Finals taking place over 17 and 18 September in the Kings Suite at The Flooring Show in Harrogate are: Darren Ash of Alfrick, Worcestershire

Jason Draper of Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire Dan Evans of Huntingdon, Cambridgshire Rob Harper of Wigan, Lancashire

Byron Terrett of Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan

John Wright of Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire Many congratulations to them all.

Anthea Turner with 2016 winner Mark Smurthwaite (centre) and Ian James of the NICF

Adam Carpets Brush with paints Adam Carpets will be presenting their latest brochure with The Little Greene Paint Company. The brochure will contain all of their Castlemead Twist and Fine Worcester Twist colours coordinated with three paints selections from the Little Greene palette. “This is a really exciting development” said Eamonn Prescott of Adam Carpets.

Hall C Stand 68 • 01562 829966 www.adamcarpets.co.uk

MasterPiece Beyond measure MasterPiece Cloud has been extended beyond measuring and planning to provide costing of jobs, either in the customer’s home or in the store.

Either iPad, Android or tablet PC can be used in the home, with jobs saved to the cloud. Estimates can be emailed to the customer.

As well as having PDFs of the plans, the fitter benefits from an automatically generated Fitting Sheet, where it is clear who will do what to prepare for the new flooring. Responsibility for a job can be passed from salesperson to the estimator for the visit and then back to the salesperson for any revisions.

Kingsmead On-trend textures Kingsmead Carpets will be presenting the very best in its Clean Easy portfolio with stunning new textures and colours within its impressive wool rich collection.

The presentation extends from the on-trend grey tones of the latest launch Weald Park, through to timeless classics such as Vitronic Plains.

Along with this comes a new look website and updated POS – all reinforced by Kingmead’s longstanding commitment to working in partnership with its customers Hall C Stand 30 • 01827 831424 • www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk

Metro Marketing for better margins The Metro Group has been serving independent retailers for almost 40 years from the smallest oneman operation to multiple-outlet businesses.

Retaining independence is vital to Metro members but being able to own brand products instore is becoming essential for independent retailers and with Metro’s Marketing Service, members can use either the Group’s own label, Carpet 1st, or take advantage of the bespoke marketing service which allows them the ability to rebrand their own stores completely or selectively. This can be done as extensively as the retailer chooses to, on-site if necessary.

Hall M Stand 34 • 01204 393539 • www.carpet1st.co.uk

Hall C Stand 75 01737 355831 www.masterpiece-system.com

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HALL A

Stand a3

Stand a13/21

Jay Taylor

Stand a15/16

gavin Freebairn 07931 079056

A1

A2

Stand a17/18

Martin Peace

A3

A6

Jason Steer

A7

A23

A9/10

Hall A Visitor Entrance

A4

A17/18

A15/16

A14/20

A13/21

A12/22 A24

A33

The Stocklists A32a

abingdon Flooring a15/16 aCg a32a associated Weavers a1 aYM Syntex Ltd a2 Balta Industries a13/21 Central Flooring a7 Distributors Computers for Flooring a25

A32

A31

A29/30

Cormar Carpets a17/18 Crown Floors a13/21 Cybergold Uk Ltd a4 Distinctive Flooring a3 Furlong Flooring a14/20 Furlong Wood Flooring a26 goodMake Development Inc a8 gurtex Iplik a23

A27

A26

Hadfields kervanci Iplik Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret anonim Sirketi kJC Floorcoverings Lifestyle Floors Manx Tompkinson Smart Direct

To Hall B

A25

A25a

a32 a31 The Stocklists a9/10 a25a The Ultimate Home Living group The vintage and Modern a33 a7 Rug Company a12/22 Ultimate Home Living a9/10 a29/30 group a6

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Stand a14/20/26 Neil valentine 07970 269407

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Stand a32

Diane Martin 07595 895177

Stand a32a

Richard Moore Membership Executive 07725 578773

Stand a4

anna Burger

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HarrogateGuide EVENTS The Demo Zones Zone 1, Hall B and Zone 2, Hall Q The Demo Zones will be returning to The Flooring Show, and will once again be run by CFa, NICF and FITa. as with every year, the demonstrations are looking to be as popular as ever this year!

Split across two zones in two different halls, there will be Subfloor & Tool demonstrations and Floor Finished demonstrations, running across the three days.

Zone 1, Hall B: Subfloor / Tool Demos Time

Demo title

10:30

DPMs and Fast Track DPMs

10:00 11:00

Moisture Measurement and Equipment Repair Mortars

11:30

Plywood Templating

13:00

Smoothing Compounds - Core Products

12:30 13:45 14:30

16:30

Specialist Subfloor Preparation Tools for the Floor Layer

adhesive application

Time

Demo title

10:30

Carpet Stretch-Fit Installation

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

15:45

10:00 – 10:45

10:45 – 11:30

11:30 – 12:15 12:15 – 13:00 14:00 – 15:00 15:00 – 16:00 16:00 – 17:00

Plywood Joints and Other Repairs

Zone 2, Hall Q: Floor Finishes Demos 10:00

Business Enrichment Seminars Sunday 17th

Underlay Installation

Carpet Installation - Stairs and Bullnose Carpet Joins

Installation of Domestic vinyl Flooring

Commercial Resilient Flooring Installation (Flat area) Cap and Cove Including Welding

Laminate and Floating Wood Installation Carpet Tile Installation

* Please note that the above timetables are subject to change

How to price your products and win Speaker: David Abbott, IBP Think #Digital First Speaker: Warren Knight

Floor Measuring & Room layout made easy resulting in less waste RFMS How to Houzz Houzz

Introduction to the Federation of Small Business and what Brexit will mean to small businesses Federation of Small Business

Panel Discussion: Why Consumers should choose Wool Carpet?

Chair Martin Curtis

Monday 18th 10:00 – 10:45

10:45 – 11:30 11:30 – 12:15 12:15 – 13:00 14:00 – 15:00 15:00 – 16:00 16:00 – 17:00

Luxury vinyl Tile Insulation LinoInstallation

To be confirmed

Not on social media? Then you’re losing customers! P1 Speaker: Steve Phillip, Linked2Success Limited

Think #Digital First Speaker: Warren Knight How to Houzz Houzz

Flooring, Nature & the Consumer Interface

Introduction to the Federation of Small Business and what Brexit will mean to small businesses Federation of Small Business

Not So Woolly: evidencing the power of credible content for flooring organisations Hattrick PR

Not on social media? Then you're losing customers! P2 Speaker: Steve Phillip, Linked2Success Limited

Tuesday 19th 10:00 – 10:45

10:45 – 11:30 11:30 – 12:15

To be confirmed

Christmas Windows 2017 & 2018's Top 10 Colours Scarlet Opus

Floor Measuring & Room layout made easy, resulting in less waste RFMS

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TM

Stand B1

Stand B3

Stand B24/25

Stand B4

Scott Wolters scott.wolters@egger.com 07739 191326

Tony Taibi 07894 208321

To Hall A B1

B4

B3

B24/25

B23

B20

B6

B5

B19

B18

B7

B17

B8

B16/31

B9

B15a B15

B10

B14

B11

B12

B36 B26/27

B55

B53

B51

B29

B50

B49

B30

B47

B37

B35

B47a

B46

B45

B44

B43

B42

To Hall C

a.T. Industries Ltd B42 Balterio B19 Baroque Timber B29 Industries Zhongshan Ltd Benott B47a Canadia Wood B23 CFJ B10 Decora S.a.

B18 EarthWerks B55 Easylay Systems B47 EggER Retail Products B24/25 Ena Shaw B37 ETF Machinefabriek B.v. B40 F.Ball & Co Ltd B1 Flexible Reinforcements B49 Limited Flooring Library B10 Flooring Sales Ltd B9 FRL Flooring B49

Opening times are 09.30 – 17.30 on Sunday 17th 62 September 2017

gemini B15 general Finishes B46 greenacres B42 artificial grass Interfloor B16/31 Jewel Blade Ltd B15a Jumpax B20 karpet king B14 Machells B43 Maxzara (Uk) Ltd B7 Merryfield group B51 Novostrat B4 Packexe Ltd B53 Project Floors B30 Qa Flooring Solutions Ltd B17 QEP B3 Quickstep B5

B41

Demo Area

B40

To Hall C

Roberts B3 Rol-lite Blinds B12 Spotnails Ltd B41 Stairrods (Uk) Ltd B36 Steinel Uk B38 Swiff-Train Company LLC B55 Tomorrow's Contract B50 Floors Tover B44 Tramex Meters B6 Tremco B15 Unifloor B20 Uzin B11 Western Cork B35 Wolff B11 WTC Workwear B45 XPS Foam B3 Y.T.D. Limited B26/27

09.30 – 17.30 on Monday 18th

B38

Stand B16/31

www.interfloor.com

Stand B19

Franky Terrijn

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Stand B38

Stand B49

Stand B35

graham Cooper Sales Manager (Tools Division) 07525 837 469

Rachel Joyce www.frlflooring.co.uk 07887 541042

Stand B55

Demo Zones Hall B & Hall Q

Demo Zone Hall B

Jason Williams 02920 376 700

Steve Evans and andy Nobes Free Call 0800 689 1459

Stand B51

Syd Merryfield 07736 822019

view our range on Youtube ‘Merryfield Carpet’

Stand B10

is pleased to announce we will be exhibiting at the Harrogate Flooring Show, displaying our exciting new products from the brands XPS Foam and Roberts. Visit us on stand B3 for more information.

The only UK manufacturer of XPS underlay.

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Steve Bakker / Dr anes Zsednai www.woolsafe.org

Stand C6

Name Company

Stand C23/51

Stand C18

http://www.brintons.co.uk

kevin Hockney 07795 460189

To Hall B C3

C5

C5a

C6

C9

C7

C12

C14

C15a C15

C16

C18

C19

C20/21

C24/50

C23/51

To Hall B C2 C1 To Hall M

C35/36

C37

C34

C38

C40 C39

C75

C33

THE WOOL TRENDS CENTRE C32 THE WOOL TRENDS C41 CENTRE

C31

C30

C28

C25/26

C52

THE WOOL TRENDS CENTRE

C74 C73

C71

C69

C68

C67

C66

C64

C63

C61

Stand C28

C58

Stand C24/50

Stand C25/26 Stella Coyle 07768 188675

Joe king (National Sales Manager) 07774 635354

Stand C31

Stand C40

Stand C41

gareth Davies 03300 539197

Joanna Upperton 01404 812653

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C54

C53

Stand C30

graham Harris 07974 708758

Hans Lowe 01254 268000

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airStep Uk

amorim Flooring Uk Ltd

C68

C58

C53/54

Materials Technology Co Ltd Contempo Carpets

C9

Darekaou Industry Co., Ltd. C5

Easilift

C52

axminster Carpets

C32

Edel Telenzo Carpets Ltd C67

Barnscroft of Devon

C31

Flair Rugs

ayn Textile Company Bondworth

Brintons Carpets British Wool

C5a

C40

C23/51

Brockway Carpets Cam Hali Ltd

Campen Machinery a/S Cavalier Carpets

Changzhou Ditai New

C69

C7

C9

C56

C41

C38

Factory Flooring Outlet

C58

gaskwell Wool Rich

C12

C24/50

Heat Seam Limited

C58

Interiors Monthly

C37

J2 Flooring

Jiangsu Shangge Investment Co Ltd karndean DesignFlooring

C15

C66 C25/26

kingsmead Carpets

C30

MagigLIDE Uk

C19

TCS The Carpet Specialist Ltd

Master Weaver

C73

Ulster Carpets Ltd

Mahestan Carpet

C3

MasterPiece Systems Ltd C75

Mayne Computer C16 Technology

Oak Flooring Supplies

C64

Platinum Flooring

C58

Penthouse Carpets Ltd

Rama Carpets Ltd

SEBO (Uk)Ltd

SMg

Storocon Nv

C6

C71

C18

C15a

Think Rugs

C63 C20/21

C33

victoria Carpets Ltd

Western Woods

C28

C64

Wharncliffe Business Systems Ltd

C39

Windmoeller Flooring Products

C14

wineo

WoolSafe

C14

C1/2

Workwear Your Way Ltd C61

C35/36

Demonstration areas are located in Halls B & M see page 61 & 66 for details and timings of seminars and demonstrations OUTSIDE THE HaLLS...

Stand C67

Stand C68

Stand C73

Eamonn Prescott www.adamcarpets.co.uk

Slavko Radisa 01562 754382

Stand C32

Stand C33

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Back up Travel Crowne Plaza Beaulieu International St George Hotel Betap Tufting B.v. Bluefin Majestic Hotel Classis BvBa Majestic Hotel Condor Carpets Timzo vebe St George Hotel gooch Oriental Carpets St George Hotel Millennium Weavers Europe St George Hotel CFOY Kings Suite

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HarrogateGuide EVENTS Business Advice Centre

The Business advice Centre is open to all visitors and exhibitors across the three days of The Flooring Show.

Each advisor has 2 hours to dish their expert knowledge in 15 minute, pre-booked, slots. You can go to them with a few different questions; questions specific to your own business or you can simply go for a chat to bounce around ideas that will work for you.

To book your 15 minutes at the Business advice Centre, please email Julia@theflooringshow.com with the name of the advisor you'd like to speak to.

Sunday 17th 10:00 – 12:00 12:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 14:00 – 17:30

IT knowledge – Advice about which & how to use key digital tools (such as Google, Google Mail/Docs, Evernote) to get more out of each day and free more time for sales development Colin Whalen Insight Best Practice – E-Commerce - Advice on website development & how to retail flooring & accessories online David abbott Retail sales & selling advice Susan Marot (TBC)

Business advice – Covering free banking, insurance, marketing and legal support, plus much more Federation of Small Business

Monday 18th 10:00 – 12:00 12:00 – 13:00

13:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 16:00

IT knowledge – Advice about which & how to use key digital tools (such as Google, Google Mail/Docs, Evernote) to get more out of each day and free more time for sales development Helen Baldwin & Deborah Marshall

Helpful hints for writing website content – Helen has 7 years experience writing and editing online content both in a corporate environment and for her company Blue Hippo Editorial Services. She works with companies across different industries writing, editing and proof-reading content for the online world.

Helen Baldwin, Blue Hippo Editorial Services are you making the most of your website? – Deborah is a CIM DipM qualified Marketing Consultant. With almost 20 years’ experience of working in marketing across many industries, she now focusses on helping SMEs get the best value from their online marketing.

Deborah Marshall, glowsphere Marketing Services

growing brand awareness, customer numbers & sales – HattrickPR specialise in the flooring industry & are experienced at growing brand awareness, customer numbers & sales for manufacturers & retailers in this sector HattrickPR - a leading Uk PR agency

Tuesday 19th 10:00 – 12:00 12:00 – 13:00

Business advice – Covering free banking, insurance, marketing and legal support, plus much more Federation of Small Business

Consumer & Design Trend Intelligence – Flooring Retail - Advice about the hot colours, patterns and woods for 2018. The customer experience consumers want, merchandising shops & windows to sell more at higher prices Phil Pond

Please note that the above timetable is subject to change

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CHROMIUM 9mm

PALLADIUM 10mm

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Stand M14/28

Stand M1

Stand M14

vince Holden 07900 262434

Johny Peeters

M5

M1

M20/24

M8

M19

M9 M10

M17

Visitor Entrance to Hall M

M21/22/23

M7

Stand M35

vince Holden 07900 262434

M15

M12

Jane gardner 07860 696082

M13

M14/28

To Hall C

M27 M26 M25

M29

M39

M38

M38a

M37

M35

M34

M32

M31

a & a Carpets M28 Hanson Plywood Ltd M7 ardex Uk M17 Hugh Mackay M14 axion M35 Jason Carpets M38 Bajong Overseas M24 Jiangsu kaiqi Flooring Ball and Young M20/24 M37 Co Ltd BMk Flooring M22 Jiangsu Zhengyoung M30a Carpet Recycling Uk M35 Flooring Decoration Carpetline Direct M28 Material Co., Ltd Changzhou Lingda kenburn Carpet Crusher M31 M32 Lano M12/19 Special Fibre Co. Ltd Mapei M15 ETC Rugs Ltd M39 Mercado M21 Fells Carpets M26 Metro group M34 greatTurf Co Ltd M10 Oriental Weavers M23 H&v Carpets M1

Stand M12/19 gary alp 07989 933755

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Stand M26

Carl Cummings 07793 883241

M30

M30a

Ornate Rugs Ltd Panaget RFMS-Uk Sanglier SMT Smartstrand Stauf adhesive Step On Us Stroolmont Uk Ltd Supreme Rugs T E Displays Thomas Witter Tuskbond Whitestone Weavers

M29a

M13 M30 M29 M12 M25 M19 M8 M38a M9 M5 M29a M14 M12 M14/28

Stand M28

Chris Melling 07970 269409

Stand M20/24

ann Shaw www.underlay.com

Stand M14

vince Holden 07900 262434

Stand M28

vince Holden 07900 262434

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Q75

6 /6

Q67

Q44/62

Q69/70

Q45/61

Q71

Q72

Q47

Q46

Q78

DEMO AREA

Q74

Q59

Q46a

Q77

Q56

Q57

THE CONTRACT ZONE

Q47

Fix-a-Floor Uk Q7 Forbo Eurocol Q47 genesis global Systems Ltd Q18

Q50

Q80

Q81

Q82

Q83

TRENDS HUB & BAR

Q49

Q64 Q2

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Q17/40

Q39

Q37

Q36

Q20

Q21

Q34

Q18 Q22

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Q13

Q9

Q8

Q7

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amorim Flooring Uk Ltd Q50 amtico Q44/62 asian Handloom Q23 Bamboo Surfaces Q49 Benxi Wood Company Q22 Bluefin Q13

Cybergold

Q11

Caberboard Q36 Dyne Carpet Tiles Q56 Capexil Q1/30 e-cloth Q8 Carpet & Flooring Q34 Enviro Products Ltd Q8 Desso Q75 Eurogate International Q41 Dexters Workwear Q9 Everbuild Q37 Distribution Supplies Ltd Q17/40 Falcon Panel Products Ltd Q36

HkS 1835 Q65/66 Intact Software Q42 Interface Q59 Introducing Interiors Ltd Q78 kazendi Q82 Laser Measure Q21 Laticrete Q39 LION Floor Q36 Morbi Ceramics Q69/70 Neobo Uk Ltd Q50 Octagon Communications Q69 Quantum Flooring Q74 Solutions Sika Everbuild Q37 Streboard Q36 Tarkett Q75 Tiles Porcelain Q64

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Voice of the trade John Duncan CHAIRMAN, CARPET FOUNDATION Does the industry need to work together more collaboratively?

I would say ‘Yes’ to this, of course, wearing my Carpet Foundation hat. However, I genuinely believe the Uk carpet industry needs a ‘voice’ and a trade body. If the Carpet Foundation disappears, it will never come back. When there is an ‘issue’, be it health or damaging reporting in the papers, people call The Foundation offices and say ‘what are you going to do about it?’ While manufacturers need to keep their own identities, a ‘group’ is far more powerful and effective than a lone voice.

How would you like to see the Carpet Foundation develop in the future?

I would love to see more retailers joining. Ideally 500 would be nice. Recruitment is difficult and the only foot soldiers we have are myself, andrew Stanbridge and Rupert anton – and we can’t logistically get out as much as we would like. That said, when we do, we have a 100% strike rate. We have seen in the last 18 months with our ‘remodelling’ how the manufacturers support has grown and we now account for over 70% of the Uk carpet market in value. That is some endorsement.

What is the biggest difference the Carpet Foundation makes to the industry?

Take us out of the equation, and with notable exceptions like Crucial Trading and Brintons, little is done to keep carpet ‘front of mind’ with consumers. For manufacturers and suppliers, we are that insurance net, should it be needed. We also represent the industry on the global stage on technical and environmental issues. For retailers, we promote them and carpet and, with the TSI Code of Practice, provide a tangible and visible point of differentiation for our members.

We also keep them and the industry abreast of wider issues.

For example, the new aDR legislation that comes into effect in May next year has serious ramifications for retailers outside of the Carpet Foundation.

On a personal note, what has been the biggest change you have seen in your career?

I would highlight three - the move away from woven carpet to Tufted; the growth of alternative flooring and the rise and subsequent fall of large conglomerates.

What are the key issues that will drive the flooring industry in the next 5 years?

The industry perhaps needs to look ‘outside of the box’ a bit.

Technology advances at a rate of knots. The internet will continue to be a challenge and someone will, one day, crack online selling of flooring. The advent of 3D printing could see consumers produce their own carpet. We might see further consolidation. I look at victoria and what they are doing – and successfully. There might be a two tier supply base of the very large producers and the small, niche producers. Those in the middle might get left behind. This could have implications for retailers too with the rise of the mega group potentially wrestling pricing control back to the manufacturer.

We shall see!

What advice would you give to a young person thinking of a career in flooring?

This is an area the industry needs to address. Manufacturing in this country is not ‘sexy’ and carpet manufacturing is way down the list of ‘desirable’ jobs. I don’t know but I would guess the average age of employees in Uk carpet manufacturers is north of 40. On the retail side, particularly in the independent sector, we see at the Foundation many retailers close down simply because their children do not want to come into the business. It is a big problem for the industry. It is a great industry – recognised as making the best carpet in the world – and it can be highly rewarding but we need to appeal to the younger generation.

What is the best thing about the carpet industry?

Unoriginal I know but the camaraderie of it. I have met some super individuals who have become lifelong friends.

If you hadn’t ended up in the industry, what might you have done?

I would loved to have been a professional golfer – albeit a bad one! Honestly, I don’t know as I have known nothing but the carpet industry.

Has the flooring industry made you a better person?

Margaret my wife is probably the best judge of that! What I can say is that it has provided me with a quality of life that I could never have dreamt of and I am very grateful for that. I worked hard, I loved my job – and I am now reaping the rewards of that. I am very lucky.

“The industry perhaps needs to look ‘outside of the box’ a bit.

Technology advances at a rate of knots. The internet will continue to be a challenge and someone will, one day, crack online selling of flooring.”

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

October Gets Full Wool Treatment!

There has never been a more woolly October than this!

There is so much focus on natural wool and a fantastic incentive promotion from British Wool to give retailers and carpet buyers a really good wool boost WOOL FUSION Wool Week in October always centres around a key event and this year is no different.Wool Fusion - the capstone event of this year will open on 7th October and run across two weekends until 15th October. It will feature a stunning photographic exhibition, a collection of short wool films, and a beautiful and dynamic range of products from fashion through fabrics, furnishings and flooring. Exploring versatility of the fibre and its amazing performance though interactive workshops, talks and seminars - Wool Fusion will also harness all the retail partnerships from Marks and Spencer to Jack Wills. The event is open daily from 10am to 6pm and admission is free.

WOOL TRENDS aT THE FLOORINg SHOW The central feature in the wool area at The Flooring Show is the Campaign for Wool’s ‘Wool Trends Hub’ - here you can see the latest trends and themes coming through in interiors.

There are five styles featured at this year’s event complimented by stunning wool carpet. ‘The aim is to show the potential of different colours, designs and textures and how this may be represented within a domestic installation,’ said Bridgette kelly, interior textiles Director of the Campaign for Wool.

a TO Z OF WOOL IN HOMES & gaRDENS a special feature called the ‘a to Z of Wool’ will feature in the October issue of Homes & Gardens magazine, due on shelf in September. The publication, which appeals to design minded consumers focused on quality, is a natural partnership for the Campaign for Wool and British Wool.The supplement will be distributed at The Flooring Show in Harrogate - so please pick up your copy!

Photography (above) Chris Everard. Stunning photography will be part of the WoolFusion event during Wool Week.

Grand Designs Live for British Wool

a stunning display for wool interiors will be hosted at the Grand Designs Live event, held at the NEC, Birmingham from 11th to 15th October. British Wool will focus on Wool and Wellbeing - showcasing the reasons why British Wool interior products make a real difference and create a healthy home.

visitors to the stand (L465) will be able to enter a prize draw that will see three lucky winners getting a £1000, £500 and £250 voucher to spend with a WoolRetailer.com retailer when they choose a British Wool product from one of the promotional partners.The brands included are - Brintons, Cormar, adam, Penthouse, Brockway, gaskell Wool Rich, Ulster, Cavalier and a range of other wool furnishing brands including Tetrad,vispring and The Wool Room.

The retailer will also gain from the potential prize winner’s purchase - as they will get an equal amount to the value of the prize spent in their store if their consumer wins.

How does it work? The consumer buys a British Wool product form one of the retailers, the retailer then sends British Wool the details of the consumer who has a bought it and their own store details, which are entered in to the prize draw. The promotion runs from October until January 2018 allowing time for consumers to take advantage of the promotion.

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Flower on Flooring The softer side of synthetic carpet While the hardwearing and easy clean properties of synthetic carpet are well documented, there is an increasing trend for softer and design-led qualities that are finding favour with consumers, with more new options being introduced at this year's Harrogate show.

Kingsmead’s graham Harris says this growing trend has brought a new dimension to interior décor. “Serenity within kingsmead Clean Easy portfolio offers superior comfort underfoot and outstanding practicality and durability, this carpet really makes a house a home.

member, Soft Focus Heathers. The range, which comes in addition to the original plain version, was developed with 100% Finesse polypropylene for a finer ‘super soft’ handle. It uses a two fold yarn with increased filaments for the ultimate luxurious, silky feel,” Mr Cormack concludes.

Cavalier Carpets says state-of-the-art synthetic fibres used in the manufacture of its Stain-less carpets have come a long way and what was once perceived as a mere budget fibre has now become a material with its own desirable attributes.

“Using two-ply 1/10th gauge Everlon yarn, there is nothing more comforting than coming home to a kingsmead carpet.You can choose to keep it neutral or make a statement with bolder colours. as well as the luxurious feel, serenity provides sound and warmth insulation. available in 15 colour options in both 4m and 5m widths,” says Mr Harris.

The use of 100% solution dyed, two-ply, polypropylene yarns throughout its Stain-less ranges ensure they are equipped to stand up to the rigours of everyday life, yet retain a soft and luxurious feel. One of the key benefits of the use of bleach cleanable polypropylene is the inherent resistance to normal household stain hazards,

Cormar Carpets marketing director David Cormack, says: “Polypropylene has become the fibre of choice for many of today’s consumers.

“These are a cost effective solution for many and advancements in yarn production and improvements to appearance, coupled with the practical living qualities of polypropylene, have led

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to premium products that offer superior comfort underfoot with outstanding durability.

“This has led to a change in buying habits and the trend for softtouch, deep pile carpets continues to grow.

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This year has seen the introduction of numerous additions, including Titan with its luxurious 18mm pile height, Definitions with a fine point twist pile, and new colours added to the company's successful Distinctions range and Harrogate 2017 will also see the launch of several new ‘Polyester’ qualities.

Cavalier’s Stainless Titan

Lano Carpets sales manager gary alp says: “Synthetic fibres now have a stranglehold on the market and with this dominance comes a need for diversity and it’s the responsibility of manufacturers to keep innovating.

“We’ve risen to the challenge with the launch of Halcyon, an engineered solution-dyed fibre that gives the look of the very best nylon styles. It deals with the two biggest concerns of nylon velvet styles, namely care and cost.

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“For many it is perceived as the ‘ultimate’ fibre; soft, hardwearing and with a beautiful silken lustre. Halcyon bridges the gap between ‘standard’ stain-resistant polypropylene styles – those in our Touchdown and Essenz collections – and the nylon styles found in our premium X Collection,” says Mr alp.

Halcyon is launching in two new styles, Cashmere and Cashmere Lux, each in a palette of 10 modern tones.

Crown Floors field sales manager gavin Freebairn says: “There’s certainly a need to make sure that we offer customers a broad choice of synthetic fibres and in polyamide in Satino, we’ve got a great range with something to suit every home and pocket.

Crown Floors’ Easy Clean athena

“The bleach cleanable Easy Clean collection features some of our most popular styles in classic twist piles and coordinated stripes, as well as shaggy qualities such as athena. We’ve also seen a big growth in super-soft carpets and our Satin Soft fibre, featuring in alderley Edge, Penrose and Wilton House; brings tempting softness with the reassurance of Easy Clean performance.

“For softness and a silk-like lustre, our Satino polyamide options are well worth a look. Featuring in three styles, Satino delivers the luxury aesthetic. Though not stain-resistant, the fibre does make the most of polyamide’s strength for carpets that deliver enduring quality and competitive pricing,” Mr Freebairn concludes.

For more information:

kingsmead • T 01827 831424 • www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk Cormar • T 01204 881234 • www.cormarcarpets.co.uk Cavalier • T 01254 268 000 • www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk Lano • T 00800 5266 5266 • www.lano.com Crown •T 0800 077 33 01 • www.crownfloors.co.uk from The Stocklists

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Readers’ Survey

Moths - myth or menace?

Two scare stories regularly re-surface within the carpet industry – the appetite of moths to eat wool carpet and the potential flammability of synthetic fibres. Both topics generate genuine concern, occasional tabloid headlines – and some confusion!

This month we’re looking at the alleged menace of moths and our survey of readers in august generated one of our larger responses for any of the topics we cover.

Many respondents made the point that they have never had any complaint about moths – ever! and before the discussion of protective treatments, the consensus is that household cleanliness is at the heart of the problem and the best advice to consumers to avoid moths is to use their vacuum cleaner more often – and in more hidden places.

This was summed up by a West Midlands reader: “I find that people do not clean their houses as often, or as well as they used too. Being in the flooring industry gives you very good first-hand evidence of this – spring-cleaning is a thing of the past. Moths do not like being disturbed.” graham Clark, head of marketing at British Wool commented: “We recognise that consumers consider moths to be a rising problem, some of this has been propelled by media coverage which is intended to and does scare people. However, our understanding is that it remains a relatively small issue in terms of the number of cases occurring in wool carpet and subsequently one that manufacturers are mostly treating case by case rather than introducing heavy chemical solutions that also have an impact,” he said.

The rise in complaints appears to be a relatively recent phenomenon. In our survey, 46% of our respondents said complaints had gone up a lot and a retailer in Northern Ireland said: “In 27 years’ trading, this had never come to my attention but I have had four cases recently.” a similar comment from Derbyshire: “Not a mention nor evidence of moths since about 1980 and now three over the last two years.” and from Somerset: “I've been here 40 years, no-one mentioned moths until maybe five years ago – now it seems to be every other customer with a wool carpet wants to talk about it!”

“The problems of moths has put several customers off purchasing wool carpets in recent years in our experience,” said a London retailer.

Many respondents had some suspicion that the trend is prompted by media comment but there is concern about the impact on consumers. said moth complaints More than half of our readers said they thought the issue did put some about wool carpets were householders off wool carpet, 24% said it was a significant factor. But only 17% said that consumers often asked about moths. increasing a lot Some 73% of retailers said the issue had not discouraged them from buying and recommending wool carpets in their business. However, 45% in our survey said they specifically chose moth treated carpets when dealing with said there was some suppliers. impact on consumer

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Contradictory industry information

Clear confusion came through about whether most carpets were treated for moth resistance or whether pesticide regulations had created less effective treatments or no treatments at all. 63% in our survey said they wanted more information from manufacturers about moth treatment.

“We badly need more clarity from suppliers about moth treatments,” said a Home Counties retailer. “Much of the information I get from manufacturers seems to suggest they are contradicting each other,” said a retailer in Bristol.

One survey respondent, an NICF master fitter, commented: “Once all wool/mix British carpet manufacturers stated on their pattern books that their carpet is mothproofed at the factory. I suspect the chemical used is now not doing the job properly or is not used at all but we need proper information on the label.” and to prove every issue has a Brexit dimension, a West Yorkshire reader added: “I understand that it's EU regulations which prevents the use of moth-proofing chemicals. Hopefully after Brexit, Uk manufacturing can again provide proper mothproofing!”

Several major wool brands in the Uk state that their products are treated for moth resistance though this is less common than was once the case – water authorities have prevented many spinners from using the chemicals.

Environmental concerns did feature in several of our responses. “Understand what you are risking before continuing with destroying moths. Don't destroy the planet just to keep the moths at bay. Carpet owners should vacuum their carpets more often,“ said a reader in the East of England. axminster Carpets has recently announced a new policy against the use of chemicals, preferring to offer a totally natural product that they will replace under the terms of a moth guarantee if it is damaged. Like several manufacturers, complaints are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

Next month we’ll be asking wool spinners and manufacturers more about their policies on moths.

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behaviour due to negative publicity on moths said the issue had not discouraged them selling wool carpets only said customers often asked about moth protection said they looked for moth protection from manufacturers said manufacturers don’t give enough information about moths

The Stocklists polled 1,320 retailers throughout the UK during August 2017. Replies and comments are recorded anonymously.

Many thanks to all those who took part.

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Heavens above Drawer the attention

Flair Rugs is exhibiting at London’s Top Drawer this September, launching its collection inspired by the v&a as part of the landmark Luxmi collection.

The home, gift, fashion and craft fair for the retail industry, Top Drawer brings together some of the UK’s brightest brands to present their latest products to retailers and business owners.

Alongside new lines in its value-driven Simplicity range and core offering, a major highlight of Flair’s presence will be the official launch of the inspirational collection, Luxmi by Flair Rugs, a curation of finequality styles capturing the supplier’s premium rug styles.

Luxmi by Flair Rugs features a capsule collection inspired by the V&A, the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance.

Drawing from the V&A archive, each style is inspired by a work of influential and acclaimed figures including William Morris, Owen Jones and F. Gregory Brown; charting key periods of design such as Art Deco and the Arts and Crafts Movement. Flair’s design team have worked closely with the V&A to develop the new collection and have gained unique access to the world’s most celebrated archives of pattern and design.

Crafted from wool and viscose, or silk-soft chenille, these rugs celebrate designs that have inspired generations of people in Flair’s exquisite rug craft. Whether hand-tufted and finished by skilled artisans or expertly woven on jacquard looms, each rug is finished to the highest standard.

Gareth Davies, sales and marketing director, says: “This is the first time we’ve exhibited at Top Drawer and we are determined to show that Flair Rugs is one of the UK’s best rug suppliers to the trade, not only with great-value lines, but also in exclusive designfocused collections such as our collaboration with the V&A. As the official launch platform for both Luxmi by Flair Rugs and the V&A range, our Top Drawer stand will hopefully achieve this.

...and more inspiration online T 01457 850660 www.flairrugs.com

Lano has launched Fairfield Heaven, an exquisite luxury Saxony crafted from 100% Eccelena super-soft fibre.

Available in 10 modern colours and in a plush 65oz pile weight, Fairfield Heaven is the first carpet from the Touchdown Premium collection of luxury stain-resistant styles. Its solution-dyed, two-ply Eccelena Silk yarn brings softness along with great stain and fade-resistance, as well as a carpet that’s resilient and stands up well to wear. In a 10th gauge quality, Fairfield Heaven delivers a fine and plush look that differs from the many loose and open Saxony styles in the market today.

Gary Alp, UK sales manager, Lano, says, “Fairfield Heaven continues the winning formula of our Fairfield line, bringing a premium construction that’s perfect for homes wanting the reassurance of stain and fade-free carpet in a quality that brings a really luxurious feel to their home.”

The features continue for this bleach-cleanable style in four and fivemetre widths, a 10-year stain warranty and 15-year wear warranty.

Colours range from contemporary greys to warm neutrals, underlining this collection’s wide appeal.

T 00800 5266 5266 www.lano.com

Flair Rugs has launched a new website, flairrugs.com, giving consumers an insight into one of the Uk’s leading rug suppliers.

Cataloguing the company’s Simplicity and Core collections, as well as detailing the company’s family heritage dating back to 1984. The website also features practical buying advice on how to measure for the perfect size, layout in the room and what fibre and type is best suited. Browsers can also find out how to care for their rug and keep up-to-date with the latest tips and tricks revealed in the blog.

Of course, visitors will also be able to search the entire Flair catalogue for their dream style, selecting from hundreds of different styles and get in touch to find details of their nearest stockist.

“As the Flair Rugs brand becomes recognised in homes across the country, it’s important that our website is geared-up to provide consumers with the information they need to make a good rug purchase,” explains Gareth Davies,” sales and marketing director. “We regularly appear in editorial features in the consumer press and it is well known the internet is the first-place people go to research their purchase, so it is vital that our website tells the story of Flair, provides genuinely useful advice and shows off our product by making it easy for visitors to find what they are looking for.”

Visit the new website at www.flairrugs.com

The new website delivers exactly this, developed from the ground-up to underline Flair’s position as the country’s leading rug supplier. The website is also being launched alongside a stand-alone website for Luxmi by Flair, luxmirugs.com, the brand’s line of premium rugs, including the V&A Inspired collection. from The Stocklists

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COMPANY NEWS Mixed messages from market

Strong company results vied with mixed messages from the High Street to imply that overall trade has been holding up well over the last year but something of a Summer slowdown set in for July and early august.

Reports from retail giants DFS and SCS suggest a sluggish trade due to poor consumer confidence. DFS cited “very challenging” UK market conditions which lead to a significant decline in footfall and 4% fall in sales in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year. A similar story at SCS resulted in a 5% decline in orders for the first six months of 2017.

The Office of National Statistics reported that flooring retail sales showed a month-on-month decline in July, down by 7.8% from £166.8m to £153.7m, ending a two month run of rising sales. But compared to July last year, sales were up 27% from £121m in 2016.

The British Retail Consortium’s latest report flagged a 0.7% decrease in non-food high street sales during July. “Non- food sales relapsed into negative territory as the competition heats up over a shrinking pool of discretionary consumer spending power,” said BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson.

Record results from Victoria PLC were reported with a strong statement of confidence for future growth after the manufacturer stated sales were up 29% to £330m in the year ending April 1, 2017, while underlying pre-tax profit rose by 61% to £29.4m.

Geoff Wilding, Executive Chairman of Victoria PLC commented: “There is a huge opportunity for Victoria to expand within the UK and overseas, via both acquisitions and organic growth. However, we will not pursue growth for growth's sake alone.

"2018 will be another positive year for Victoria as we have widened our market exposure, both geographically and by product range.

Although we have already more than doubled margins over the last four years, the Board feels that we can drive our expanded business even further. This will all be supported by further acquisitions - for which, shareholders can be confident, we will not overpay,” he said.

The company has indicated that it now has “genuine scale in terms of carpet manufacturing” and while not ruling out further acquisitions in this area, there is likely to be greater focus now on the hard flooring business.

Victoria’s UK brands include Abingdon, Interfloor, Westex, Whitestone Weavers (Gaskell Mackay, Hugh Mackay, Thomas Witter) and, of course, Victoria Carpets.

Ulster Carpets has reported a second successive year of sales growth. According to its latest filed accounts for the year ended 31 March 2017, total sales rose 6.7% to £68.4m from £64.1m in 2016, as the company saw increases in sales across most areas in which it trades. Gross profit also increased by 11.4% to £28.2m from £25.3m, while pre-tax profit resulted at £6.7m, a slight rise of 3% compared to profit of £6.5m recorded last year.

Ulster said in its commentary to the accounts that the Brexit vote had impacted the value of sterling, which proved beneficial for the group, whilst also highlighting that the demand for its axminster products had returned to growth.

During the year Ulster confirmed the acquisition of Roger Oates Design Limited, a supplier of flat weave carpets, and Griffith Textile Machines Limited (GTM), a specialist supplier to the UK textile industries, as well as confirming that the group remains on alert for future acquisition opportunities.

Headlam plc, said its sales in the first half of 2017 were up 4% to £342m. UK sales accounted for 85.9% of total revenue with like-forlike revenue growth of 2.1% reflecting a positive performance from both the residential and commercial sectors, up 2.8% and 0.5% respectively.

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Sad loss of super salesman

The industry was saddened in July by the premature loss of Ray andrew, aged, 54, a highly respected and popular member of the sales team at Furlong Flooring.

Ray joined Furlong in 2004, starting as a driver but his enthusiasm and personality soon earned him promotion as a salesman in the company’s wood floors division.

He then served for many years as the sales representative for Regency Carpets in the Yorkshire and East Lancashire territory before moving more recently across to the West Lancashire, Fylde Coast and Cumbria region.

“Ray will be greatly missed at Furlong,” said Commercial Director Neil Valentine. “He has played a strong part in the development of the business with dedication and integrity and we will always be grateful for his friendship, contribution and positive attitude.”

Amongst many hobbies Ray was a devoted fan of his local football team Preston North End, being a season ticket holder for many years.

Neil added: “We have been inundated with messages of condolence from all over the trade and I would like to express our thanks to everyone who has paid their respects and to also extend our profound sympathy to his wife Barbara and immediate family,”

Team changes at Rackhams

It¹s all change at Rackhams!

After working in the Rackhams sales office for the last two years, Sarah Rowse is relinquishing her desk for a steering wheel and an iPad as she moves out into the wilds of Kent and Sussex.

Following the promotion of former area Manager Phil Wheeler to the role of Warehouse Manager the company says the area has not been properly tended to for some months. Sarah will be out on the area full time from early September to put that right, and with a big smile, as she’s absolutely buzzing about her new challenge!! Sarah will be introducing Rackhams’ striking laminate stock range to the market, along with the latest carpet launches, and our new artificial grass collection.

Phil Wheeler has been with Rackhams for 12 years and has fulfilled most roles within the company during that time. Since their latest big investment in a computer system, Phil has taken a lead role in both the training for and development of the system following its implementation. That is in addition to taking over the day to day running of the warehouse, the cutting facility and the logistics and transport fleet of the business.

Don¹t be put off by his similarity to Vladimir Putin, Phil is friendly, approachable and knows exactly what he¹s doing!!

Sarah Rowse

Phil Wheeler

The Rackhams team wish both of them all the very best in their new roles, and look forward to the positive effect they will both bring to the business, and customers.

T 020 8531 9225 www.rackhamsltd.co.uk

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Luxmi, a new collection of high-quality styles by Flair Rugs, is named after the mother of Dinesh Shah, company founder; a mark of a family-owned heritage dating back two generations.

Dinesh brought his family to the UK over 50-years ago and his skill and expertise in making hand-crafted rugs from the finest materials is responsible for the Flair that we see today, providing high-quality rugs to national and independent retailers right across the UK. A curation of exclusive fine-quality styles, including the new V&A Inspired collection, Luxmi by Flair Rugs is at once a celebration of rug craft and strong values.

Lustre and luxury

at this year’s prestigious Decorex event, Louis de Poortere, will be bringing new designs and colours to its collections of rugs, as well as showcasing its Tailor Made and Les Tisse custom programmes.

With two new designs in Agadir and Babylon, the jacquard woven Bobohemian is expanded, both styles capturing the essence of a grand faded elegance that typifies the collection. Multiple layers of pattern, distressed areas and intricate stitching give these flatweave styles a truly vintage look. Agadir and Babylon come in eight sizes and four colourways each, made from a wool-rich, cotton chenille blend.

Decorex will also see updates to the hugely popular Mad Men, inspired by the rapidly changing social landscape of the 1960s. Here, new colours will be introduced to the Griff and Jacob’s Ladder designs; flashes of ice blue, flame red and white on a rich black backdrop. Here cotton chenille is blended with high lustre polyester to highlight essential elements of the design, each jacquard woven in eight sizes.

Alongside these new looks for the home, Louis de Poortere will give room to its custom rugs and runners programme, Tailor Made, now with ‘blind’ finishing to the stylish Haute Couture collection.

Giving a neater and more sophisticated edge on custom sizes, blind finishing is ideal for working the striking pattern looks of Haute Couture into modern interior schemes; leaving a distinct edge to contrast hard textures.

“The Luxmi by Flair Rugs collection celebrates the artistry of rug making,” explains Gareth Davies, sales and marketing director, Flair Rugs.

“From the finest yarn-dyed wools to hand-sculpted textures; it is a range that demonstrates our commitment to proper craft and considered design in styles exclusive to the Luxmi name.”

Featuring four rugs inspired by archive patterns belonging to the V&A, made possible through the museum’s V&A Inspired licensee programme; Luxmi sees styles conceived through diverse subject matter. With designs influenced by Scandinavia’s passion for ethical living, the opulence of traditional Persian art, ancient history of the city of Cairo and even the Peruvian people’s love for the Alpaca; it’s a collection rich in culture and creativity.

Available exclusively to Flair Rugs stockists, Luxmi is presented in a striking brochure and through a consumer-focused website, luxmirugs.com, with the aim to promote this as a premium collection from one of the UK’s most highly-regarded rug suppliers.

“Our family-owned heritage has been key to our success and we are determined to make sure our future focus remains on the strong values that have been the route of our growth,” continues Gareth. “Luxmi is the realisation of this at the premium end of our offering, suiting independent retailers looking for high-quality ranges that appeal to a discerning customer.”

With 27 designs available in a range of sizes, The Luxmi by Flair Rugs collection will be officially launched at London’s Top Drawer exhibition this September.

T 01457 850 660 www.flairrugs.com

Louis de Poortere will also give a glimpse into the future expansion of its bespoke programme with Les Tisse. Bringing custom carpet of exceptional quality, Les Tisse allows the creation of a custom pattern in collaboration with LdP’s designers, or the recolouring of 30 library designs from a standard palette. Crafted on narrow-width wilton looms in any one of three select wool qualities, Les Tisse carpets can be ready in just eight weeks, the perfect carpet for designers wanting the very best in bespoke luxury.

T 01505 615663 www.louisdepoortere.com

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Flooring factsheet Luxury underfoot

from Interfloor

Demand for more luxurious flooring products suitable for use in all areas of the home was instrumental in leading manufacturer Interfloor’s decision to introduce its highest density PU underlay range.

Interfloor Sales Director Gary Cowley said: “The trend for increasingly luxurious and comfortable interiors means that many of our retail customers are keen to add firmer PU products to their offer. Now with our new Premium High Density range they can.”

The three products in the new Premium High Density (PHD) range are all 180kg/m³ and offer superior protection for carpets that is longer lasting and better performing as well having impressive “green” credentials.

New PHD Chromium 9mm, the standout PU underlay in the range, has high performance Textron backing to give it more dimensional stability and cleaner cutting during installation as well as exceptional ‘shock absorber’ properties to help give it a longer life.

PHD Titanium 8mm and PHD Palladium 10mm have a polyethylene with reinforcing scrim backing. This backing also helps increase dimensional stability, is resistant to tearing and is easy to cut and trim. The PHD underlays boast superior heat insulation properties and have high acoustic ratings to reduce noise. They are also made from 100 per cent recycled foam.

“Consumers will love the high performance features of our new PHD underlays, while fitters can’t fail to be impressed with how easy it is to install. We are sure the range will be a top choice for all areas of the home,” added Gary.

For further information, please visit www.interfloor.com

Interfloor manufactures leading brands in the underlay market, Tredaire and Duralay. Recognised by customers as brands of quality and with over 70 years of expertise, they are trusted by users throughout the world.

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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 Introduced in the 1950s, this is a more traditionally manufactured underlay available in flat or waffle patterns in a wide range of weights for different applications. It performs well for comfort and has a durable spring retention.

PU foam

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. www.underlay.com

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

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

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

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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).

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.

Combination

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Flooring factsheet Carpet trouble-shooter

• shedding • pulled loops

Fading on Wool

Carpets made from wool can and do fade in use. The degree of fade can vary depending on the colour chosen and the local conditions to which the carpet is subjected.

Fading can be caused by exposure to ultra violet light which is found in daylight, but is accelerated when sunlight shines directly onto the carpet.

This has the effect of lightening or “Bleaching” the colour just as exposure to sunlight will lighten human hair. Wool is after all animal hair.

Protection should be given to carpets exposed to such conditions just as you would protect other furniture or fabrics.

A complaint on fading would be considered justified if it failed to meet the required shade standard when tested to the British Standard BS1006 (1990).

Soiling Soiling is usually the result of some local condition to which the carpet has been subjected to, or maintenance, or lack of maintenance programme. There is nothing we as manufacturers can do to prevent soiling in use. There are several types of soiling which are quite common:

Colour matching Carpets are produced in batches - known as creels - and usually each batch produces between 500m2 - 3000m2 in a single width, depending on the creel size. Whilst the recipe used by the dyer remains constant, and is followed to the letter, in each separate production the colour reproduction will vary from batch to batch.

However production is matched back to the original or master sample to ensure that the colour remains ‘within a commercial tolerance’.

This process if not an exact science and a commercial tolerance is subjective but nevertheless is usually the professional judgement of the head dyer based on his/her experience.

A greater level of tolerance is required on blended colours (Heathers etc). To ensure perfect colour matching it is advisable that a single width be used in any installation requiring exact colour matching.

N.B. Carpets which are laid with the pile travelling in different directions, even though they be from the same batch will appear not to match. For further information please check with the manufacturers recommendations.

Sprouting Occasionally an odd tuft or two can work its way to the surface and stand proud of the rest of the pile. This is probably due to one end of the tuft being longer than the other i.e. J shaped tuft instead of V shaped. Remedial action merely requires that the offending tufts be scissor trimmed level with the rest of the pile. They should never be pulled out.

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Spillages - Liquids such as soft drinks, cordials or any drink which contains sugar, particularly hot drinks, is likely to leave a stain. In such instances, professional help should be sought.

Shampoo - if incorrectly applied, can leave sticky soap residues in the fibres which can result in the soiling reappearing quite rapidly.

Dust - which is carried on draughts can soil carpets in various ways, apart from the obvious soiled edges, at gaping skirting boards for instance, dark lines appearing on surface might suggest airborne dust vacuumdrawn through poorly fitted floorboards. Sometimes the shape of floorboards can be seen quite clearly. Air borne dust sometimes shows itself as spots on the carpet, this is due to the air carried on a draught under the carpet escaping through minute holes both in the underlay and the carpet, leaving dust deposited on the pile much like a filter action.

In such installations, the use of a lining paper is essential as a preventative measure.

It is the responsibility of the retailer to advise the consumer when the carpet is measured of any poorly fitting doors, skirtings, or floorboards and the consumers responsibility to ensure any remedial work to seal draughts, is carried out before the carpet is fitted, if a resulting complaint is to be avoided.

Static Carpets do not produce static but like other household fabrics and objects have the capacity to store it. Static is caused by the build up of static electricity upon personnel in a dry environment and is discharged when a person makes contact with an object which can conduct electricity (i.e. door handle or filing cabinets, etc).

The static charges will vary in intensity depending upon the individual, air humidity and the contact materials. Static is more usually associated with synthetic materials as they do not retain moisture very well but it can and does occur with wool in very dry room conditions.

Preventative measures include the introduction of moisture into the room or in situ carpet treatment.

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• sprouting • shading • static • fading • pile reversal • shedding • flattening • soiling

Flattening

Shedding

Flattening will occur as a result of traffic which eventually flattens the pile particularly in the main areas of use.

All cut pile carpets will lose short fibre, which is created during production when spun yarn is cut for tuft formation.

These fibres fall onto the surface of the pile and appear as ‘fluff’.

All pile fabrics will flatten to greater or lesser degree dependant on the amount of traffic to which it is subjected and the construction (tuft density/pile fibre/height/weight) of the product concerned.

The effect varies with yarn type and may be removed without detrimental effect upon the carpet by vacuum cleaning. This excess fibre is only a small fraction of the total fibre contained in the carpet.

Shading

Indentations

Shading occurs because the pile of the carpet has become crushed, flattened or brushed in a different direction to the natural lie of the pile whilst in situ. This causes light reflection at differing angles resulting in the creation of light and dark patches on the carpet. This will occur on all pile fabrics but can be more noticeable on plainer carpets because the shadows created by pile pressure will not be disguised by a heavy pattern or design.

When a carpet is subjected to a heavy point load, such as under the legs of furniture, it is unreasonable to expect the carpet not to indent. Usually, the longer the load is in place, the longer will be the time for the pile to recover. In the case of very heavy loads in place for a considerable time, the recovery time can be very considerable.

Pile Reversal Like shading, this occurs when the pile or nap of the carpet changes direction and thus reflects light at different angles showing the effects of shading which can become permanent. It is also described as ‘watermarking’. This can happen to every carpet construction be it Axminster, Wilton, Tufted, Hand Woven, Persian, Chinese, Indian or even Coir Matting. Like shading it can be more apparent on plain carpet because heavy patterns can disguise the effects. It can occur quite quickly after installation. A tremendous amount of research has been carried out over many years by many institutes to determine the cause of this phenomenon but none of it has proved conclusive.

It must be remembered that it is not only the pile of the carpet that becomes indented. The underlay will also indent and the backing of the carpet may also distort into the indentation in the underlay. Some underlay’s will recover well and some less well depending upon their composition, thickness, density etc. The use of cups below furniture legs can spread the load and the net result is a larger area of less deeply indented carpet.

The ability of a carpet to recover from a heavy static load can be measured in the laboratory, using the test method described in BS 4939 and many manufacturers will have data on this aspect of carpet performance. In this test the carpet is loaded for 24 hours and the degree of recovery is measured after 1 hour and 24 hours. Since there are so many different underlay’s however, it is very rare for the recovery from a heavy static load to be evaluated on carpet and underlay.

There is no commonly known manufacturing process which can cause or cure this phenomenon and therefore it is not a manufacturing fault. For further information please check with individual manufacturers recommendations.

Often normal maintenance (vacuum cleaning with a rotating brush machine) will speed up recovery but in the case of serious indentations the use of an iron and damp cloth or a steam iron together with a blunt darning needle to carefully tease up the pile can be beneficial. Care must be take not to over wet the carpet, of course.

Pulling Loops

Samples

Pulled loops occur only in looped pile carpet where one or more loops in the continuous pile is pulled through the primary backing of the carpet. This is usually due to some local condition, possibly some sharp object which has caught in a loop in situ and has resulted in a pull. Pulled loops are easily dealt with by trimming the offending end level with the rest of the pile. They should not be left as this could result in further loops being pulled and developing into a ladder.

The samples held by individual retailers may not be from the same batch as current production and therefore should be used as a guide and not an exact colour match.

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

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

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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.

• Get a list of members and call up two or three for a

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‘real-world’ view

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

• Ensure you understand the financial arrangements,

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

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

• Review all the extra benefits and services to see

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

flexibility to run your business the way you want

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

what you would actually use

• Check out the product ranges offered including the own-label options and the UK/European mix

• Ensure you understand any rules that may limit your

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

www.flooringone.co.uk Mandy Powell Tel: 0121 683 1426 mandy.powell@flooringone.co.uk

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Flooring factsheet Wool fibre Benefits of Wool Carpet

SAFE

Practical Strong and Resilient – Wool carpet will provide superior performance over many years as it can offer unique resilience and long lasting durability. The natural crimp of wool offers valuable ‘bounce-back’ so that pile compression is resisted and the effects of tracking and shading are reduced – maintaining good appearance over many years.

DURABLE EASYCARE

Easy care – Wool is a natural fibre that has an inbuilt resistance to soiling due to its natural oils and its outer surface of microscopic scales and as a result additional anti-soil treatments are not necessary. Simply vacuuming the carpet will keep it looking good and whilst wool initially repels spills, prompt and complete blotting with white paper towels or an absorbent cloth is advised and will address many household spillages.

Comfort

COMFORT

Soft and Warm – Wool carpet adds luxurious underfoot comfort and warmth to the home and acts as an insulator improving heat retention and energy efficiency.

Peace and Quiet – Wool carpet absorbs sound and cushions the home against echo and room to room noise transfer.

Safety

The Best Carpet Wool Wool carpets have a historic reputation for quality because as a fibre it is known to withstand pressure and have excellent appearance retention properties.

The best wool for carpet production is ‘strong’ wool and this is grown on sheep breeds found in Britain and New Zealand. Most carpets will contain both British Wool and New Zealand Wool because British Wool is more bulky and resilient and offers texture and unique heathery shades to carpet, whilst New Zealand wool is softer and whiter and particularly good for plain, lighter shaded ranges. Combining the two within a blend for carpet yarn gives manufacturers the perfect qualities for carpet.

Wool has yet to be matched by any man-made fibre; it has superior strength and does not need other fibres to improve its performance. However manufacturers choose to use synthetic fibres within the yarn blend for a number of reasons. These include fibre flexibility, dyeing, heat setting, stain resistance, durability and cost. These wool rich compositions offer industry standard carpets which will perform well in the home.

100% wool or 80/20 – 80/10/10 wool rich

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Fire Retardant – Wool is naturally fire resistant, has a slow ignition rate and tests show that it is self extinguishing within seconds. It meets many safety regulations without additional treatments and is favoured in contract locations for this reason.

Fall Friendly – Carpet cushions and so provides a softer floor which protects against serious injury in falls by the very young or the elderly.

Internal Environment Indoor Environment – As a natural ‘smart’ fibre with a complex physical and chemical structure, wool helps to create a balanced atmosphere in the home. It breathes and absorbs humidity in the air, releasing it when the atmosphere becomes dry and helps improve air quality by absorbing airborne toxins in indoor air.

Anti–allergy – The minute scales on the fibre’s surface will hold fine dust until vacuumed which helps to reduce floating particulate in the atmosphere. Wool does not give off harmful emissions or promote the growth of bacteria and wool is not a food source for dust mites.

Eco/Environmental Natural and Sustainable – Grown on sheep, which graze freely, wool is both 100% natural and fully sustainable. As shearing is a necessary part of animal husbandry this means that every year there is a fresh supply of wool available for the carpet manufacturing industry.

Energy Efficient – Wool is energy efficient in the home and also in carpet production.

Biodegradable – Wool fibre is biodegradable in soil and will produce nitrogen, sulphur, carbon dioxide and water which are all plant nutrients.

Environmentally Assessed – Wool is an environmentally responsible fibre that has been measured in terms of its ecological impact. A Life Cycle Analysis study carried out by Leeds University to ISO 14040 standard for British Wool concludes that it compares favourably when measured against man-made fibres.

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The Stocklists Wholesale Distribution Directory National

Midlands

East

Fells Carpets

Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise page 92

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

Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Morecambe 01524 840177 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com Xylo Wood Flooring London 020 8368 8122 infouk@xyloflooring.com www.xyloflooring.com

North East Fells Carpets Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Floorwise (North East) Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise page 92

North West A&A Carpets Manchester 01204 701188 sales@aandacarpets.co.uk www.aandacarpets.co.uk D. M. Miller Ltd Manchester 0161 205 9949 dm.miller@btconnect.com www.dmmillerltd.spaces.lives.com Fells Carpets goole 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk

Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise page 92 Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise page 92 Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise page 92 Cornerstone Flooring East Midlands and Warwickshire 01159 444711 sales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk www.cornerstoneflooring.co.uk

Salesmark Ltd St Neots - see Floorwise page 92 STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge Tel: 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

South West

DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk

BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise page 92

Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise page 92

BL Flooring Supplies gloucester - see Floorwise page 92

J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham 0121 765 4994 jjwholesale@gmx.com

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise page 92

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

Flooring Supplies (Wessex) amesbury 01980 625888 orders@flooringsupplieswessex.co.uk

STS Flooring Distributors Watford 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

Salesmark West Ltd amesbury - see Floorwise page 92

Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise page 92

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton abott - see Floorwise page 92

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 19 for details STS Flooring Distributors Thame (Oxford) 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

Choice Flooring Manchester - see Floorwise page 92 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe - see Floorwise page 92 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk

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The Stocklists South East Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, kent - see Floorwise page 92 Ashmount Flooring Supplies Ltd Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooringsupplies.co.uk Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Clifford Floors Strood 01634 285900 sales@clifford.uk.com Culpeck Strood 01634 299000 sales@culpeck.uk.com Columbia Flooring Middlesex 020 8443 3322 sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooring.co.uk see page 10 for details DMS Flooring Supplies Hemel Hempstead 0845 643 5344 dmshemel@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Milton keynes 0845 643 5320 dmslaser@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Kent Flooring Supplies Ltd Chatham 01634 668668 sales@kentflooring.co.uk www.kentflooring.co.uk Littner Hampton London 020 8520 8474 littnerhampton@aol.com www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk John Palmer Carpets Fareham 01329 221933 sales@johnpalmercarpets.uk.net Potts & Ward, Woodcocks Ltd Brighton 01273 557211 sales@pwwflooring.com www.pwwflooring.com

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Rackhams London 020 8531 9225 sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk www.rackhamsltd.co.uk see page 18 for details Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise page 92 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 19 for details STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com Trade Carpet London Wimbledon 0208 247 3891 sales@tradecarpet.com www.tradecarpet.com

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Ireland Flanagan Flooring Distributors Belfast & Saintfield Co. Down Northern Ireland Tel: 028 9751 0932 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Flanagan Flooring Distributors Willow Business Park Dublin Tel: (01) 429 7800 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin - see Floorwise page 92 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise page 92 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise page 92 TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Co. Louth 00353 429 351 351 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com

Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk Selected Rugs & Matting Cardiff 0844 8360650 customerservices@selectedrugs.co.uk www.selectedrugs.co.uk

Scotland Flanagan Flooring Distributors glasgow Business Park Baillieston Tel: 0141 773 1122 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com MCD Scotland Uddingston glasgow 01698 808000 mcdscotland@mcd.co.uk www.mcdscotland.co.uk Neil Smith Ltd glasgow - see Floorwise page 92

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1 Neil Smith Ltd 9 Choice Flooring Ltd Glasgow Trafford Park, Manchester Tel: 0141 552 1141 Tel: 0161 872 8003 sales@neilsmithltd.co.uk choice_flooring@yahoo.com 2 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 10 Cornerstone Flooring Belfast Doncaster Tel: 028 9075 3202 Tel: 01302 835117 Fax: 028 9075 3901 Fax: 01302 302542 salesbelfast@pfl.ie cornerstonefloor@btconnect.com 3 Floorwise (North East) Ltd 11 Birch Distribution Birtley, County Durham Sheffield, S9 5PH Tel: 0191 410 7070 Tel: 0114 243 1230 Fax: 0191 410 6116 Fax: 0114 243 5118 sales@floorwisene.co.uk n.maude@birchdistribution.co.uk 4 MCA Floorwise Ltd 12 Woodall Brothers Ltd Morecambe, Lancashire Shrewsbury, Shropshire Tel: 01524 33517 Tel: 01743 441584 Fax: 01524 381852 Fax: 01743 441629 sales@mcafloorwise.co.uk sales@woodallbrothers.co.uk 5 Birch Distribution 13 Floorwise D & J Ltd Hull, HU7 0XD Southam, Warwickshire Tel: 01482 826654 Tel: 01926 814922 Fax: 01482 878693 Fax: 01926 817899 d.ostler@birchdistribution.co.uk sales@fwdj.co.uk 6 Birch Distribution 14 Salesmark Ltd Leeds, LS10 1AG St Neots, Cambridgeshire Tel: 0113 244 4363 Tel: 01480 212888 Fax: 0113 244 8665 Fax: 01480 218585 l.sigsworth@birchdistribution.co.uk sales@salesmark.co.uk 7 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 15 BL Flooring Supplies Ltd Dublin 12 Gloucester Tel: 00353 (0)1 626 3913 Tel: 01452 223355 Fax: 00353 (0)1 460 4669 Fax: 01452 371284 salesdublin@pfl.ie info@blflooring.co.uk 8 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 16 BL Flooring Supplies Ltd Limerick Bristol Tel: 00353 (0)61 227 100 Tel: 0117 955 5454 Fax: 00353 (0)61 227 000 Fax: 0117 955 2626 sales@pfl.ie info@blflooring.co.uk

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Flooring factsheet Carpet types Tip Sheared

Random Sheared

Level Loop

Multi-Level Loop

Tufted With advances in manufacturing technology, 95% of all carpet produced today is tufted.

It takes about an hour to make a roll of carpet that might take eight hours to weave.

To make tufted carpet, hundreds of yarn-threaded needles are pushed through the primary backing fabric to form loops or tufts, which may be left as is or cut. a heavy adhesive coating is applied to hold the tufts in place and a secondary backing is usually glued on for strength and stability. a wide variety of styles and textures can then be created using various techniques.

LOOP PILE

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

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

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

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

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Freize – Frieze or frisée (pronounced freesay) carpets are similar to saxony, but the yarns are more tightly twisted and should always be heat set. They have a dense, low pile surface which creates a coarse, pebbly texture.

Frieze carpets are very durable and hide footprints, dust and dirt, which makes them suitable for heavy traffic areas.

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

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

velvet – Velvet textures (sometimes called ‘velour’ or ‘plush’) all have a level surface pile of approx 5mm to 10mm height, which is then sheared to give a smooth finish. With very little twist in the yarn, the ends blend together which then further enhances the overall finish.

These carpets tend to ‘shade’ with heavy use.

Footprints show easily and the colour looks different from place to place because fibres lying in different directions reflect the light differently. A luxury for occasional rooms.

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

Shag pile – Shag pile has varied in popularity.

The pile is up to 50mm long and the texture is casual and loose but the surface can flatten easily and may lack durability.

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Woven Woven carpet may be in a tiny minority of today’s production but still produces some of the finest carpets which are used for prestigious installations.

Axminster The pile of the carpet is inserted into the backing as it is woven and cut to length, creating U-shaped tufts to give a velvety surface. The process locks in the fibre to create a carpet of high durability and performance retention as well as a luxury feel. The process allows for intricate designs and colours to be used – although modern trends mean that the traditional patterned axminster has given way to current fashion trends for plain carpets.

Wilton Wilton woven carpets are produced in a similar way to axminsters – the principal difference being that a continuous fibre is woven all the way through. The carpet can be sheared to create a range of cut and loop textured effects. The result is a high quality carpet of unrivalled durability.

Flat weave Manufactured in the same way as wilton, flat weave is a loop pile which allows the yarn to be woven across a wider area to created a flatter, more textured effect.

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Set the pace!

Retail Sales Representative Merseyside, Wirral, Part-Cheshire, North Wales The growth of Furlong Flooring is accelerating fast and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re re-structuring our sales team to focus more closely on a total flooring proposition for our customers.

Our business now comprises some of the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful mainstream brands in the soft carpet sector, bleach cleanable twists, luxury cushioned vinyl and a growing hard flooring division.

This is about more than just staying ahead in a competitive market. We want someone who can help us set an ambitious pace for the future.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a thriving, established sales territory and we are looking for a professional all-rounder with relentless commitment and a passion to shape this new future at Furlong Flooring.

Please write or email now with your CV, including details of your current remuneration, to: Wendy Hamilton, Personnel Manager at whamilton@furlongflooring.com Furlong Flooring (Central) Ltd, Unit 283 Carnfield Place, Walton Summit, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 8AN

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1. North Yorkshire/East Yorkshire/ Teesside 2. South Wales/Cheltenham/Gloucester Defined Sales territory will be subject to recruitment

Earnings circa ÂŁ47,000 (Potential ÂŁ50,000+) Cormar Carpets is one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading manufacturers of tufted carpets, supplying stylish, quality carpets to the retail, contract and wholesale trade throughout the UK. Due to retirements, we are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals with the ability to realise the full potential of these already established areas.

Knowledge of the carpet trade is not essential, however previous sales experience is required as applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven successful sales record.

The ideal candidates would live on territory, although this is not essential.

As a consequence we will accept applications from those who live in close proximity to the territories shown.

An above average salary and benefits package is available for the successful applicants, including basic salary plus commission on sales, company car, and pension scheme.

Previous applicants may apply.

Please send your CV and hand written covering letter summarising your relevant skills and experience for the attention of Carla Grant, HR Manager, Cormar Carpets, Brookhouse Mill, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4HR. Close date for applications: Friday 22nd September 2017

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Sales Executives Competitive Package includes Salary + Commission + Car

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Based in the East Midlands, Cornerstone Flooring is a leading underlay and flooring accessories distributor servicing the independent retail sector.

With a reputation for professional, friendly and reliable service built up over the past 13 years, we are seeking a Sales Agent to increase and develop our account presence in the above areas.

This is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated, hardworking and conscientious individual seeking the challenge, independence and enjoyment of self employment. You may be someone who has benefitted from working for a large company who now wants to break free and apply your knowledge and experience to succeed on your own.

Experience gained with a large flooring distributor group would be ideal, however anyone with knowledge of the customer base plus the ability to successfully organise a territory might also wish to contact us.

This opportunity may also be of interest to current sales agents wishing to add underlay and accessories to their current agency offering.

Comprehensive training plus help, advice and guidance in establishing a successful sales agency would be provided.

A generous commission scheme is available.

Please write or e mail your CV FAO Lawrence Stephenson: Cornerstone Flooring, 10 Crompton Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4BG E: sales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk W: cornerstoneflooring.co.uk

For orders and further information, please ring P&R Ratcliffe (Underlays) Ltd. Burnley, Lancashire BB10 3BH Tel: 01282 421026, Fax: 01282 412321 www.foxirugtamer.co.uk

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