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Adhesives 4

Buying Groups 8-9

Carpet Company Directory 14-15

Carpet trouble-shooter 12-13

Carpet Types 5

Underlay 10

Wholesaler Distribution Directory 16-18

Wool Fibre Page 11

Woolsafe: the carpet care guide 6-7

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Adhesives

Flooring Factsheet


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.

CUT PILE

Freize • Frieze (pronounced free-say) 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

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.

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

flattens easily and lacks durability.

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.

Tip Sheared Level Loop

Random Sheared Multi-Level Loop

V

Velvet/Plush Frieze

Twist Berber

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Saxony Sha

Shag

Flooring factsheet

Carpet types


Flooring factsheetCarpet care guide from WOOLSAFE

Entrance or walk-off matsThe use of entrance mats at all outside entrances to

the house is highly recommended, as they will

significantly reduce the rate at which the carpet will

soil. They should be of adequate size to allow street

dirt to be removed from shoe soles and must be

cleaned regularly themselves.

Regular MaintenanceRegular cleaning will extend the life of a carpet and

maintain its appearance. Vacuum clean regularly and

thoroughly, which removes gritty dirt that can

damage the fibres.

Deal with spillages as soon as possible,preferably the moment they occur.

Beware of products claiming to be safe on all fibres,

including wool. It might be true, but if it does not have

the WOOLSAFE Mark, it is not endorsed by most carpet

manufacturers!

Never use any detergents such as dishwashing

liquids, soaps or other cleaners recommended for

general household use. Although they may clean the

carpet satisfactorily they will almost certainly cause

problems such as rapid re-soiling, colour bleeding or

other damage to the pile or backing of the carpet.

Use only WOOLSAFE approved products

WOOLSAFE-approved carpet

care products have been

independently and

scientifically tested and are

safe and effective for

cleaning and maintaining all

types of carpets and rugs.

Housekeeping Tips for Carpets and Rugs

Services for RetailersCustomer carpet care HELPLINE If you have trouble dealing with customer queries

like “How do I get red wine stains out of my carpet?”

Just give them our HELPLINE 01943 850 817 and we’ll give them the correct

advice. Simple.

Certified Operator NetworkFor experienced, specialist wool carpet cleaners

you can trust visit: www.woolsafe.org/find/a-

registered-carpet-cleaner.

WOOLSAFE Registered InspectorsSolve disputes with customers with our

independent carpet complaint Investigators. Just

visit: www.woolsafe.org/find/a-registered-carpet-

inspector and call your nearest inspector.

WOOLSAFEApproved ProductsHave confidence in the cleaning product you

recommend, use the WOOLSAFE Approved

Products Directory it contains only safe and

effective carpet cleaning products. For spot

removers visit: www.woolsafe.org/spotremovers

Carpet Care LeafletsWe offer to help you develop custom carpet care

literature and we also offer generic carpet care

leaflets designed to be given away with each cut of

carpet. Correct carpet maintenance shouldstart from day one.

Web pages and Links We offer to help you develop custom carpet care

pages for your website or you can link to our

website’s carpet care pages for up-to-date and

accurate advice.

Contact us by email, telephone or post to:

The WOOLSAFE Organisation

49 Boroughgate, Otley, LS29 8NR

Tel: 01943 850817

E-mail: [email protected] or visit

www.woolsafe.org

The WOOLSAFE Organisation – promotingquality carpet and rug care since 1991.

Europe – North America - Australia

WOOLSAFE The Retailer's single source solutionfor carpet care advice and services.

Periodic CleaningWhen the carpet or rug reaches a stage where it

could do with a really good clean, you can either do

the job yourself, or you can call in a specialist carpet

cleaning company.

If you are considering cleaning the carpet or rug

yourself make sure to use only WOOLSAFEapproved products. Look for the WOOLSAFE Mark

on the bottle or package.

It is best to engage theservices of a professionalcarpet & upholstery cleaningcompany.To get a really expert

job done entrust the work to a

WOOLSAFE accredited carpet

cleaning company.

These companies are fully trained, have been in

business for a considerable length of time, are

members of one or more recognised professional

trade associations related to the cleaning industry

and have a reputation for top quality service. And

they use only WOOLSAFE-approved cleaningagents on your wool carpets and rugs!

If you have a problem with a carpet or rugthat requires an independent inspector, a network of

carpet complaint investigators, trained and registered

by The WOOLSAFE Organisation is available

throughout the UK and Ireland.

WOOLSAFE Registered Inspectorshave extensive experience in

investigating the causes for carpet

complaints based on their practical

involvement with carpets and rugs

over many years.

They are fully qualified to

investigate carpet and rug complaints on-site on

behalf of carpet manufacturers, retailers, cleaning

companies and carpet owners. They can carry out or

commission tests where required, and will provide

comprehensive reports.

To contact an inspector in your area call

01943 462127, email: [email protected], or

visit: www.woolsafe.org / Private Householder /

Registered Inspectors

The Green WOOLSAFE

Mark identifies those

products that not onlyare the most suitablefor wool and other quality

carpets, but also havethe rightenvironmentalcharacteristics.


maintenance • cleaning • spot removal • protection • inspection

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This information is provided with thesupport of WOOLSAFE members for thebenefit of all carpet retailers and fitters.

General Rules for Spot Removal• Soak up liquids with white kitchen roll, tissues, toilet

roll or clean cloth

• Scoop up or scrape off solids

• Try to identify unknown spots prior to treatment –

if unsure, use solvent first

• Always work from the edge of the spot inwards

• BLOT, do NOT rub

• Use small quantities of spot remover at a time,

applied to a cloth, NOT directly to the spot; work

into the spot with a small, soft brush or sponge

• Take care with applying solvents to bitumen-backed

carpet tiles

• When using solvents always ensure there is plenty

of fresh air ventilation

• Always thoroughly rinse out water-based spotters

with clean water

• Dry the spot, if possible, with a hair dryer

Treatments1. Blot with white kitchen roll or paper tissues

2. Vacuum clean

3. Cold water

4. Warm water

5. WOOLSAFE-approved carpet shampoo solution

(diluted)

6. WOOLSAFE-approved spot remover for

water-based stains

7. WOOLSAFE-approved spot remover for

greasy/oily stains

8. Absorbent paper or paper tissue and hot iron

9. Chewing gum remover (solvent or freeze type)

10. Nail varnish remover or acetone

11. White spirit or turpentine substitute

12. Surgical spirit (ethyl alcohol or ethanol)

13. Rub with a coin

14. Rub gently with coarse sand paper

15. WOOLSAFE-approved disinfectant or deodorizer

16. Rust remover

17. Carpet re-colouring kit(Treatments used by professional carpet cleaners)

Easy SpotsSpot or stain Try 1st Try 2nd Try 3rd

Blood 5 6 3

Burn/scorch marks 13 14

Butter 7 5

Candle wax 8 7

Chewing gum 9

Chocolate/cocoa 5 7 6

Cola 3 5 6

Cream 7 5

Egg 5 6

Floor wax 7 5

Fruit juice 3 5

Gravy and sauces 5 6

Herbal tea 3 6

Metal polish 5

Mustard 5 6

Oil and grease 7 5

Paint (emulsion) 3 5

Shoe polish 7 5

Tea 3 5 6

More Difficult SpotsSpot or stain Try 1st Try 2nd Try 3rd

Artificially coloured drinks 3 6

Bleach 3 17

C/heating radiator fluid 5 6 16

Coffee 4 6

Felt-tip pen 7 or 11 12 5

Furniture polish 7 5

Glue/adhesive (plastic base)10 11

Ink (fountain) 3 6 5

Ink (ballpoint pen) 12

Lipstick 7

Milk 4 5 15

Nail varnish 10

Paint (oil) 11

Rust 16

Soot 2 6 5

Tar (asphalt) 7

Urine (fresh stain) 3 5 15

Urine (old stain) 6 15

Vomit 5 6 15

Red wine 1 6

These may require repeated attempts with stronger

spot removers. Some stains you may find impossible

to remove completely in which case the assistance of

a professional carpet cleaner is required.

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WOOLSAFE ApprovedCarpet Cleaning Products

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Home of the Legendary CleaningProduct - Carpet Power

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Flooring factsheet

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

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

‘real-world’ view

• Establish your territorial exclusivity – where’s the next

nearest member of each buying group

• Ensure you understand the financial arrangements, any

fees that would relate to your membership, how the

bills are paid and whether your fees are refundable if

it doesn’t work out. Ask the buying group for a

consultation to estimate your potential savings

• Review all the extra benefits and services to see what

you would actually use

• Check out the product ranges offered including the

own-label options and the UK/European mix

• Ensure you understand any rules that may limit your

flexibility to run your business the way you want

Why join?Buying groups have been a highly successful feature of

the floor retailing scene in the last decade or so, giving

independents the extra edge they need to compete

effectively with the retail park chains.

More than 1000 retailers are now members of one of

the several buying groups which operate in our sector

and the numbers are slowly, but steadily growing.

While the benefits of bulk buying power are self-evident,

the resistance to the buying group concept among non-

members appears to be centred on fears of

surrendering some control to a committee – and most

particularly compromising long-established relationships

and negotiated terms with current suppliers.

The bottom line is the bottom line. A retailer selling

across a broad range of products is likely to improve

margins within a buying group – but you don’t need a

leap of faith to join up. Ask the buying groups for answers...

Buying Groups

Pick the right one

www.smg-group.co.ukContact: David LewisTel: 0118 932 3832

[email protected]

www.greendalecarpets.co.ukContact: Rob Harding

Tel: 01432 852000Fax: 01432 852005

[email protected]

Associated Carpet Groupwww.smartercarpets.co.ukContact: Richard Moore

Tel: 01942 [email protected]

[email protected]

Key benefitsIncrease 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 tobenefit from the discounts they negotiate as a bulkbuyer from manufacturers. The way discounts andrebates are passed on to members varies betweengroups so make sure it’s absolutely clear how this will bedone. You’ll need to work out how this compares withdiscounts you have already negotiated locally withpreferred suppliers.

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 areindependent but with the buying power of a group –this gives them (and you) the ‘best of both worlds’ withpersonal service and competitive pricing. Most groupswill also offer you ‘own label’ ranges and support withpoint-of-sale, merchandising and displays. Centralstockholding may also be on offer.

Access professional services

• Business services

• Financial services

• IT and internet support

•Training and workshops

• Professional bodies

Some buying groups offer an excellent range of otherservices which may be valuable to your business.Financial services include invoice factoring, credit, loansand insurance. Some of the more sophisticated groupsoffering marketing packages, software systems to helpyou run your business operations and customisedwebsites ready to use. Relationships with professionaland training organisations can also offer discounts.

Network with other independents

• Members-only exhibitions with preferredmanufacturers

• Regular meetings

• Regional workshops

• Supplier presentations

• Helpline

A lot of retailers enjoy the buying group environment ofbeing independent but not alone out there on the HighStreet. Groups hold regular meetings and some havetheir own trade shows, regional meetings andworkshops to help you develop your business. Thenetwork gives you someone to call when you needadvice on, for example, an unusual installation, a technicalconsumer complaint, legal issue or business dilemma.

Metro Groupwww.carpet1st.co.ukContact: Jill CowardTel: 01204 393539

[email protected]

www.beautifulflooring.co.ukContact: Paul PhillipsTel: 01892 [email protected]


www.flooringone.co.ukContact: Glenn Harding

Tel: 0121 683 [email protected]


Flooring factsheet

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

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.

In a tight market for margins, underlay for carpet and

laminate flooring offers retailers one of the best

opportunities to add value to every sale – with good

profitability, trade-up potential once benefits are

understood and high satisfaction levels with customers.

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

Retailers should create an assumption that new

underlay is always required, the only decision is which

type. It’s also a good target-setter for sales staff.

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.

Underlay

Sponge rubberThe market’s most popular underlay is available in flat orwaffle patterns in a wide range of weights for differentapplications. It performs well for comfort and has adurable spring retention.

PU (polyurethane) foamPU foam is a relative newcomer to the market, typicallymade from recycled foam offcuts. The foam providesexcellent comfort and performance levels with lots ofthickness options and densities – and its light weight helpshandling. The product can be re-cycled again after use.

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

Laminate underlayThere’s still an opportunity to sell underlay with laminateflooring, improving the acoustic performance of the floorand helping the boards float above any imperfections inthe sub-surface.

CombinationA rubber crumb base with a felt top layer offers a goodcombination of protection, durability and comfort. It alsoallows carpet with seaming to bed into the top felt.

Underfloor heating underlayAlways ask if there is underfloor heating. Most manufacturersoffer specialised products. Underlay and carpet with acombined tog rating up to 2.5 can be used – which meansthe underlay would normally have a tog rating of 1.0.

FeltThis traditional (but environmentally friendly) underlay ismade from recycled fibres – wool, jute and synthetic – tocreate a firm, dense pad with excellent thermal insulation.Still a very popular choice among contractors whenstretch fitting woven carpets.

Pre-tackified underlayA self-adhesive single stick underlay in both needlefeltand PU. A removable system for heavy use whencomfort is desired.

Benefitswww.numa-online.co.uk

www.interfloor.com

www.interfloor.com

www.carpenter.limited.uk

www.floorwise.co.uk

Types

Sponge rubber Crumb

Combination PU foam

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THE BEST CARPET WOOL

Wool carpets have a historic reputation for quality because as afibre it is known to withstand pressure and have excellentappearance retention properties. The best wool for carpetproduction is ‘strong’ wool and this is grown on sheep breeds foundin Britain and New Zealand. Most carpets will contain both BritishWool and New Zealand Wool because British Wool is more bulkyand resilient and offers texture and unique heathery shades tocarpet, whilst New Zealand wool is softer and whiter andparticularly good for plain, lighter shaded ranges. Combining the twowithin a blend for carpet yarn gives manufacturers the perfectqualities for carpet.

100% wool or 80/20 – 80/10/10 wool richWool has yet to be matched by any man-made fibre; it has superiorstrength and does not need other fibres to improve itsperformance. However manufacturers choose to use synthetic fibreswithin the yarn blend for a number of reasons. These include fibreflexibility, dyeing, heat setting, stain resistance, durability and cost.These wool rich compositions offer industry standard carpets whichwill perform well in the home.

Flooring factsheetWool fibre

THE BENEFITS OF WOOL CARPET

PracticalStrong and Resilient – Wool carpet will provide superior performanceover many years as it can offer unique resilience and long lastingdurability. The natural crimp of wool offers valuable ‘bounce-back’ so thatpile compression is resisted and the effects of tracking and shading arereduced – maintaining good appearance over many years.

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

ComfortSoft and Warm – Wool carpet adds luxurious underfoot comfort andwarmth to the home and acts as an insulator improving heat retentionand energy efficiency.

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

SafetyFire Retardant – Wool is naturally fire resistant, has a slow ignition rateand tests show that it is self extinguishing within seconds. It meets manysafety regulations without additional treatments and is favoured incontract locations for this reason.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SAFE EASY-CAREDURABLE COMFORT

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COLOUR MATCHINGCarpets are produced in batches - known ascreels - and usually each batch produces between500m2 - 3000m2 in a single width, depending onthe creel size. Whilst the recipe used by the dyerremains constant, and is followed to the letter, in each separate production the colourreproduction will vary from batch to batch.However production is matched back to theoriginal or master sample to ensure that thecolour remains ‘within a commercial tolerance’.

This process if not an exact science and acommercial tolerance is subjective butnevertheless is usually the professional judgementof the head dyer based on his/her experience.

A greater level of tolerance is required onblended colours (Heathers etc). To ensure perfectcolour matching it is advisable that a single widthbe used in any installation requiring exact colourmatching.

N.B. Carpets which are laid with the pile travellingin different directions, even though they be fromthe same batch will appear not to match.

For further information please check with themanufacturers recommendations.

SAMPLESThe samples held by individual retailers may notbe from the same batch as current productionand therefore should be used as a guide and notan exact colour match.

SHEDDINGAll cut pile carpets will lose short fibre, which iscreated during production when spun yarn is cutfor tuft formation. These fibres fall onto thesurface of the pile and appear as ‘fluff ’.

The effect varies with yarn type and may beremoved without detrimental effect upon thecarpet by vacuum cleaning. This excess fibre isonly a small fraction of the total fibre contained inthe carpet.

PULLED LOOPSPulled loops occur only in looped pile carpetwhere one or more loops in the continuous pileis pulled through the primary backing of thecarpet. This is usually due to some local condition,possibly some sharp object which has caught in aloop in situ and has resulted in a pull. Pulled loopsare easily dealt with by trimming the offendingend level with the rest of the pile. They should notbe left as this could result in further loops beingpulled and developing into a ladder.

SPROUTINGOccasionally an odd tuft or two can work its wayto the surface and stand proud of the rest of thepile. This is probably due to one end of the tuftbeing longer than the other i.e. J shaped tuftinstead of V shaped. Remedial action merelyrequires that the offending tufts be scissortrimmed level with the rest of the pile. Theyshould never be pulled out.

SHADINGShading occurs because the pile of the carpet hasbecome crushed, flattened or brushed in adifferent direction to the natural lie of the pilewhilst in situ. This causes light reflection atdiffering angles resulting in the creation of lightand dark patches on the carpet. This will occur onall pile fabrics but can be more noticeable onplainer carpets because the shadows created bypile pressure will not be disguised by a heavypattern or design.

STATICCarpets do not produce static but like otherhousehold fabrics and objects have the capacity tostore it. Static is caused by the build up of staticelectricity upon personnel in a dry environmentand is discharged when a person makes contactwith an object which can conduct electricity (i.e.door handle or filing cabinets, etc).

The static charges will vary in intensity dependingupon the individual, air humidity and the contactmaterials. Static is more usually associated withsynthetic materials as they do not retain moisturevery well but it can and does occur with wool invery dry room conditions.

Preventative measures include the introduction ofmoisture into the room or in situ carpettreatment.

FADING ON WOOLCarpets made from wool can and do fade in use.The degree of fade can vary depending on thecolour chosen and the local conditions to whichthe carpet is subjected.

Fading can be caused by exposure to ultra violetlight which is found in daylight, but is acceleratedwhen sunlight shines directly onto the carpet. Thishas the effect of lightening or “Bleaching” thecolour just as exposure to sunlight will lightenhuman hair. Wool is after all animal hair.

Protection should be given to carpets exposed tosuch conditions just as you would protect otherfurniture or fabrics.

A complaint on fading would be consideredjustified if it failed to meet the required shadestandard when tested to the British StandardBS1006 (1990).

This information is given by

responsible manufacturers

to help you help your

customer to make

an informed choice.

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PILE REVERSAL(SEE SHADING)

Like shading, this occurs when the pile or nap ofthe carpet changes direction and thus reflects lightat different angles showing the effects of shadingwhich can become permanent. It is also describedas ‘watermarking’. This can happen to every carpetconstruction be it Axminster, Wilton, Tufted, HandWoven, Persian, Chinese, Indian or even CoirMatting. Like shading it can be more apparent onplain carpet because heavy patterns can disguisethe effects. It can occur quite quickly afterinstallation. A tremendous amount of research hasbeen carried out over many years by manyinstitutes to determine the cause of thisphenomenon but none of it has proved conclusive.There is no commonly known manufacturingprocess which can cause or cure this phenomenonand therefore it is not a manufacturing fault. Forfurther information please check with individualmanufacturers recommendations.

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

It must be remembered that it is not only the pileof the carpet that becomes indented. the underlaywill also indent and the backing of the carpet mayalso distort into the indentation in the underlay.Some underlay’s will recover well and some lesswell depending upon their composition, thickness,density etc.

The use of cups below furniture legs can spreadthe load and the net result is a larger area of lessdeeply indented carpet.

The ability of a carpet to recover from a heavystatic load can be measured in the laboratory, usingthe test method described in BS 4939 and manymanufacturers will have data on this aspect ofcarpet performance. In this test the carpet isloaded for 24 hours and the degree of recovery ismeasured after 1 hour and 24 hours. Since thereare so many different underlay’s however, it is veryrare for the recovery from a heavy static load tobe evaluated on carpet and underlay.

Often normal maintenance (vacuum cleaning witha rotating brush machine) will speed up recoverybut in the case of serious indentations the use ofan iron and damp cloth or a steam iron togetherwith a blunt darning needle to carefully tease upthe pile can be beneficial. Care must be take notto over wet the carpet, of course.

FLATTENINGFlattening will occur as a result of traffic whicheventually flattens the pile particularly in the mainareas of use. All pile fabrics will flatten to greateror lesser degree dependant on the amount oftraffic to which it is subjected and the construction(tuft density/pile fibre/height/weight) of theproduct concerned.

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

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

Shampoo - if incorrectly applied, can leave stickysoap residues in the fibres which can result in thesoiling reappearing quite rapidly.

Dust - which is carried on draughts can soilcarpets in various ways, apart from the obvioussoiled edges, at gaping skirting boards for instance,dark lines appearing on surface might suggestairborne dust vacuum-drawn through poorly fittedfloorboards. Sometimes the shape of floorboardscan be seen quite clearly. Air borne dustsometimes shows itself as spots on the carpet, thisis due to the air carried on a draught under thecarpet escaping through minute holes both in theunderlay and the carpet, leaving dust deposited onthe pile much like a filter action. In suchinstallations, the use of a lining paper is essential asa preventative measure.

It is the responsibility of the retailer to advise theconsumer when the carpet is measured of anypoorly fitting doors, skirtings, or floorboards andthe consumers responsibility to ensure anyremedial work to seal draughts, is carried outbefore the carpet is fitted, if a resulting complaintis to be avoided.

INSTALLATIONSTelephone 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.

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


Abingdon Flooring 01274 655694

Adam Carpets LtdBe Tu Tw W Ww 01562 829966

Alternative Flooring 01264 335111

Associated WeaversTw Tu 01422 431100

Avena Carpets LtdTu Ww 01422 330261

Axwoven Carpets LtdAx Be 0121 550 5788

Axminster Carpets LtdAx Be Tw 01297 32244

Bajong Carpets NVTu Tw W +32 56783250

Balta Industries Tu Tw W Ww +32 56 62 2211

Beaulieu International GroupBe Pr Tu Tw +32 56 67 66 11

Belvedere CarpetsTu W 020 8800 0740

[email protected]

www.belvederecarpets.co.uk

Betap Tufting BVTu Tw W +31 383 861 060

BIC CarpetsBe Tw W +32 56 23 54 10

Bizspoke Custom CarpetsBe Tw W 01924 488882

Blenheim CarpetsAx Be Tw W Ww 020 7823 3040

BMK 0113 380 5333

Bond Worth LtdAx 01562 745000

BrintonsAx Tu Tw W Ww 0800 505055

Brockway Carpets LtdTw W 01562 828200

[email protected] www.brockway.co.uk

Bronte Carpets LtdBe Tu Tw W 01282 862 736

[email protected]

www.brontecarpets.co.uk

BurmatexTu 01924 262525

Cavalier Carpets LtdAx Be Tu Tw W Ww 01254 268000

Christy CarpetsTu 019078 308777

Clarendon CarpetsTw 01675 433066

Classis CarpetsTu W Ww 0870 020 1725

Condor Carpets BVTu +31 38 4778911

Cormar Carpets LtdTu Tw W 01204 881 234

[email protected]

www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Couristan CarpetsAx Tu W Ww 800 223 6186

Craigie CarpetsBe 01294 558400

Creative Carpets LtdBe Tu Tw W 0116 284 1455

Creatuft CarpetsTu W +32 56 35 4444

Custom Carpet CompanyAx Be Tu Tw W Ww 01737 830301

Dan-Floor UKW 0844 9151000

Domo FloorcoveringPr Tu Tw +32 55 335211

Drury Lane Carpets LtdBe Tu Tw W 01254 296829

E & WE CarpetsW 01562 825952

Edel Telenzo Carpets LtdTu Tw W 01422 374 417

[email protected]

www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

Enterprise Weaving CoBe Ww 01562 745030

Fells CarpetsWw 01977 662211

[email protected]

www.fellscarpets.co.uk

Fetcham Furnishings LtdTw 020 8944 6220

Fletco Taepper A/STu W +45 96 60 3000

Firth Carpets & FlooringBe Pr Tu Tw W Ww 01484 721529

Furlong FlooringTw W 01772 696 787

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www.furlongflooring.co.uk

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Gaskell Mackay Carpets LtdAx Tu Tw W 01429 892525

Georgian CarpetsTu Tw W 01827 831430

Godfrey Hirst (GB) LtdTu 0800 526696

Halbmond TeppichwerkeBe Pr Tu +49 037 421 420

Heckmondwike FB 01924 410544

ITCBe Pr Tw Tu 0032 51 424 411

John Lanham Watts CarpetsAx Tw Ww 01937 588511

John Evans LtdAx Tu Tw W 07850 935301

Joseph Hamilton & SeatonW 01827 831400

Kingsmead CarpetsTu Tw W 01827 831 424

Lano NVAx Pr Tu Tw W Ww +32 56 65 [email protected]

Le Tissage d'ArcadeAx Ww +32 05685 4747

Lecaflor LtdAx Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww 0800 78 33 712

Leigh Spinners LtdTw 01942 673232

Louis de PoortereW +32 56 393 386

LusotufoTu 01388 664101

Manx CarpetsTw W 01827 831 434

Master WeaverW Ww 01562 754 382

Mayfield CarpetsTu Tw W 01706 639 866

MID NLBe +31 38 851 8700

ModulyssBe Tu Tw Pr +32 52 457211

Mohawk Europe01480 479830

[email protected] 01480 471304

www.mohawkinternational.com

Mr TomkinsonTw Ww 01827 831 450

Ossfloor UK 01675 433031

Penthouse CarpetsTu Tw W 01706 341231

Phoenox Textiles Pr Tu 01484 863227

Pownall CarpetsTw W 0845 6528811

Roger Vanden Berghe.NVTu Ww +32 56 73 57 11

Ryalux Carpets LtdBe Tu Tw W 0845 652 8811

Sans Frontieres LtdBe Pr Tu Tw W Ww 0844 5611977

Shaw Home FoundationsTu 01675 433 501

Signature CarpetsBe Tu W 01422 845075

TAT Carpet 07976 607657

Tapibel NVPr Tu Tw 01623 481 221

Tasibel NVTw +32 52 499600

The Grosvenor Wilton CoW Ww 01562 701456

The Sultana Carpet CoAx 01299 822300

The Wilton Carpet CoAx W Ww 0845 296 8850

Thomas Witter UK LtdTu Tw 0870 1128318

Timzo Tufting Industry BVTu +31 38 385 4477

Tisca TiaraTu Ww +41 71 791 0111

Trendy Tuft DesignsBe Tu Tw W 01274 855080

Ulster CarpetsAx Be Tu Tw W Ww 02838 334433

United Carpets & BedsTw W Ww 01709 732 666

Victoria CarpetsTu Tw W Ww 01562 749300

Vorwerk 08700 104484

Westex CarpetsTu 01274 861334

Weston HammerW 0845 644 9090

Whitestone Weavers LtdAx Be Tu Tw W Ww 01429 892555

Wilkies CarpetsTw 0113 307 9955

Woodward GrosvenorAx Tu Tw W Ww 0800 526696

Wool ClassicsTu Ww 0207 349 1560

Woven Carpets of KidderminsterW 01299 827477

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The StocklistsWholesale Distribution DirectoryNationalMercadoLeeds

0113 3802900

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www.mercado.co.uk

Fells CarpetsGoole01977 [email protected]


North EastCarpet & Flooring Gateshead

0191 482 7373

[email protected]

www.carpetandflooring.co.uk

Fells CarpetsGoole

01977 [email protected]


Floorwise (North East) Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise p18

Vanguard CarpetsRedditch

0845 601 1189

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North West A&A CarpetsManchester

01204 701188

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www.aandacarpets.co.uk

D. M. Miller LtdManchester

0161 205 9949

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www.dmmillerltd.spaces.lives.com

Fells CarpetsGoole

01977 [email protected]


Kellars LtdStockport

0161 443 0970

[email protected]

Lee Floorstok LtdLiverpool - see Floorwise p18

Lee Floorstok LtdManchester - see Floorwise p18

MCA Floorwise LtdMorecambe - see Floorwise p18

Mytton Flooring Norwich - see Floorwise p18

Millbrook CarpetsDarwen

01254 703999

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0845 601 1189




Carpet & FlooringManchester

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0121 421 9131

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0845 643 5601

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Floorwise D & J LtdSoutham - see Floorwise p18

J J Wholesale & Distribution LtdBirmingham

0121 765 4994

[email protected]

RPS FlooringMansfield Woodhouse

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STS Flooring DistributorsWatford

08454 342000

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Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise p18

EastBeds FlooringBedford

01234 341234

[email protected]

www.bedsflooring.co.uk

Faithfull FloorcoveringSuffolk

01473 822341

[email protected]

www.faithfulls.co.uk

STS Flooring Distributors LtdCambridge

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Ashmount Flooring SuppliesLtd Tottenham

0208 808 2158

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www.ashmountflooring.co.uk

Beds FlooringBedford

01234 341234

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www.bedsflooring.co.uk

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020 8525 5691

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Carpet & Flooring Camberley

01276 672100

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Clifford Floors Strood

01634 285900

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Culpeck Strood

01634 299000

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Columbia FlooringMiddlesex

020 8443 3322

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DMS Flooring SuppliesHemel Hempstead

0845 643 5344

[email protected]

DMS Flooring SuppliesMilton Keynes

0845 643 5320

[email protected]

Faithfulls Service CentreKent

01322 285001

Faithfulls Service CentreWalthamstow

0208 498 3040

[email protected]

Faithfull FloorcoveringSuffolk

01473 822341

[email protected]

www.faithfulls.co.uk

Kent Flooring Supplies LtdChatham

01634 668668

[email protected]

www.kentflooring.co.uk

Littner HamptonLondon

020 8520 8474

[email protected]

www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk

Potts & Ward, Woodcocks LtdBrighton

01273 557211

[email protected]

www.pwwflooring.co.uk

RackhamsLondon

020 8531 9225

[email protected]

www.rackhamsltd.co.uk


Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise p18

Solent Wholesale CarpetWest Sussex

01243 774623

[email protected]

www.solentwholesale.co.uk


STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon

0845 434 1000

[email protected]

www.stsflooring.com

see page 30 for details


0845 601 1189

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Wessex Flooring Amesbury - see Floorwise p18


01527 511888

[email protected]


South West Carpet & Flooring Bristol0117 316 [email protected]

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise p18

Fitwell Flooring LtdNewton Abott - see Floorwise p18

Solent Wholesale CarpetWest Sussex01243 [email protected] page 29 for details

STS Flooring DistributorsThame (Oxford)01844 [email protected] page 30 for details

Vanguard CarpetsRedditch0845 601 1189customerservices.redditch@carpetandflooring.co.ukwww.vanguardcarpets.co.uk

Wood Floor SalesRedditch01527 511888help.redditch@carpetandflooring.co.ukwww.woodfloorsales.com

ScotlandCarpet & FlooringGlasgow0141 427 [email protected]

C. K. Davie Ltd Aberdeen - see Floorwise p18

C. K. Davie LtdDundee - see Floorwise p18

Headlam Scotland North Lanarkshire

01698 831 000

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www.headlamscotland.co.uk

Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise p18

WalesCarpet & Flooring Bristol

0117 316 0555

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Roma Flooring Neath - see Floorwise p18


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IrelandProvincial Floorcoverings LtdDublin - see Floorwise p18

Provincial Floorcoverings LtdBelfast - see Floorwise p18

Provincial Floorcoverings LtdLimerick - see Floorwise p18

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Acorn Carpet Accessories 16Bromley, KentTel: 020 8462 0422 Fax: 020 8462 0927

C. K. Davie Ltd 1AberdeenTel: 01224 820077 Fax: 01224 822344

C. K. Davie Ltd 2DundeeTel: 01382 226533 Fax: 01382 226544

Fitwell Flooring Ltd 20Redruth, CornwallTel: 01209 214344 Fax: 01209 211162

Fitwell Flooring Ltd 19Newton Abbot, DevonTel: 01626 835935 Fax: 01626 834334

Floorwise D & J Ltd 13Southam, WarksTel: 01926 814922 Fax: 01926 817899

Floorwise (North East) 5Ltd Birtley, County DurhamTel: 0191 410 7070 Fax: 0191 410 6116

Lee Floorstok Ltd 8 LiverpoolTel: 0151 708 7420 Fax: 0151 708 7241

Lee Floorstok Ltd 7ManchesterTel: 0161 231 8080 Fax: 0161 231 8787

MCA Floorwise Ltd 6Morecambe, LancashireTel: 01524 33517 Fax: 01524 381852

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PETER FLETCHER M: 07816 217561HAMPSHIRE, DORSET & SURREY (OUTSIDE M25)[email protected]

South East

PAUL LOVELL M: 07816 217549NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & [email protected]

DAREN STEDMAN M: 07816 217548N, N W & E LONDON, [email protected]

GEORGE WISELYM: 07967 148665SCOTTISH SALES [email protected]

COLIN RICHFORDM: 07970 163372WEST [email protected]

Scotland

CRAIG MELLINGM: 07970 269730CUMBRIA, CHESHIRE & FYLDE [email protected]

ALAN CHEETHAMM: 07966 263571GREATER [email protected]

BOB CHRISTIE M: 07980 786264MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & N. [email protected]

North West

Sandhurst RangeThe Wilton Sandhurst range is woven with 24 beautifuland modern colours. This plain twist is a great choicefor both domestic and commercial markets.

Introducing the UK’s newest weaver, now open inKidderminster with high levels of stock for rapid delivery.

Modern carpets manufactured using traditional values

Contrast RangeA cut and loop range weighing in at 47oz comes in 6modern and exclusive colours. Unique contrast patternprovides this Wilton range with a vibrant and strongpresence.

Honeycomb RangeThis cut and loop range features in 6 natural and warmcolours. Made out of 100% new wool, the bee hive typeof texture our Honeycomb range adds additionalwarmth.

Chequers RangeA loop range weighing in at 35 oz and comes in 6colours with a unique chequers board like pattern. 100% new wool ensures high quality texture feel.

Marble Planet RangeThis range is made of 80% new wool and 20% nylonand is ideal for commercial and heavy domestic use. Itfeatures 8 strong and passionate colours.

Merlin RangeOur Axminster Merlin range features 10 vibrant andlight colours and is made out of 80% New Wool and20% Nylon, ideal for commercial as well as domesticmarkets.

Baroque Cameo RangeWith the 10 strong commercial colours, the medallion patternin combination with pindots makes this range ideal forballrooms, function rooms and public areas.

Baroque Pindot RangeThe traditional pindot pattern makes this range ideal for hotelrooms and receptions. Weighing in at 40oz our Baroque Pindotrange, this Axminster range has 10 strong commercial colours.

Trellis RangeThe range features 8 soft and natural colours whichmakes it extremely pleasant and warm. Made in 80%New Wool and 20% Nylon for the commercial market.

Tartan RangeMasterWeaver AxminsterTartan range features 6 modernand vibrant colours, combining traditional Tartan designwith modern and vibrant colours.

Tel: +44 (0) 1562 754382Fax: +44 (0) 1562 861 074Sales: [email protected]: [email protected]

www.masterweaver.co.uk

MasterWeaver LTD. Stourport Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DYl17QL. England

• Wilton Hardtwist Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1458 g/m2 • 4m • Extra Heavy Wear

• Wilton Cut & Loop Pile • 100% New Wool, 1594 g/m2 • 4m • Extra Heavy Wear/Heavy Commercial

• Wilton Cut &Loop Pile • 100% New Wool, 1187 g/m2 • 4m • Heavy Wear/Medium Commercial

• Wilton Loop Pile • 100% New Wool, 1187 g/m2 • 4m • Extra Heavy Wear

• Axminster Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1255 g/m2 • 3.66m • Very HeavyWear/Medium Commercial


• Axminster Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1356 g/m2 • 3.66m • Extra Heavy Wear/Heavy Commercial

• Axminster Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1356 g/m2 • 3.66m • Extra Heavy Wear/Heavy Commercial



Wilton Sandhurst

Wilton Contrast

Axminster Contrast

Axminster Marble Planet


Ian PullingerLondon N,W, NW & EPostals, Essex & Middx(Within M25) 07881-502506

James WhiteLondon SW Postals,Surrey (West of A24), Beds,Berks, Bucks, Herts (Westof A1) 07881-502508

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

Phil WheelerLondon SE Postals, Kent,Surrey (East of A24) &Sussex 07881-502507

Anthony Stapleton Sales Director 07881-502505 / 020-8498-2845

Area Sales Executives

We also stock Ball & Young Underlays,Accessories, Entrance Matting and offer a

Special Order Service on products fromvirtually every flooring manufacturer in

existence! 48 hour Delivery Service on allBalterio Laminate Ranges.

GRAPHICS / CONTRACT GELSArena EnduranceScalaSentinel

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SAXONY / SHAG PILEChamonixCleopatraHalf CenturyNew CenturySaxon KingSomerset‘Stay at Home’ SaxonySupreme EleganceTennessee

CORD, NEEDLEPUNCH &ENTRANCE MATTINGBedford GelBoleroExplorerHippo MatGalaLineaMagnum MatMagnus MatRackcord 2012ScorpioSupacord

TWISTS - STAIN RESISTAtmosphereBriar TwistChislehurstClydeDesert Twist Deluxe 4&5mDublin Heather Dublin Twist 2011Easy HeathersFairfield Supreme 4&5MHeathertwist DesignHeathertwist Supreme 4&5mHelmsleyMoorland TwistPembridge TwistRhapsodySalt ‘n’ PepaStain-Tex Twist 4&5MStartwist / Startwist Supreme 4&5M

TWISTS - WOOLCitation TwistDiscovery 4&5MEden Twist 30/40/50 4&5MIconic Twist 40/50 4&5MInspire Twist 30/40Paramount 30/40 4&5MSuper Sixty 4&5MThe Berber Twist Collection 40/50 4&5MUltimate Textures 4&5MUltimate Berber Twist 4&5MUltimate Twist 40/50 4&5MUltimate Luxury 4&5M

VELOUR / VELVETDesigners Dream

WILTONParallel LinesRenaissanceUltimate WiltonOaklandVINYL / SMOOTH FLOORINGBlackjack Casino RoyaleChampionChequersEclipse 2012 - Part IEclipse 2012 - Part IIMojo 2012Puregrip XLSuregrip XLThunderball

CARPET TILESBedford CordCapital PlusHeuga 727MagnesiumNeutronPositronProtonQuark

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RUMINATIONS FROM RALPH...The old boys at Rackhams who’ve been around forever keep harking back to some distant ‘glory years’ when life was free and easy andpattern books were plentiful, and in the same sentence the name Rackcord always comes up. It seems there was this mystical cord,that sold and sold, never gave any trouble, and the punters just kept coming back for more! Well, with tears in their eyes, they tell meit’s back! Unlike most of us, who get thicker with age, this one is thinner than the original, but the price is pure 70’s and the coloursare great! There’s even a snow white for the wedding dance floor they tell me! And all for under £2 a square metre! Shocking!!!


VICTORIACastillionCeltic Heathers Crown TwistEasiCare - Full Collection

Gaelic HeathersImperial VelvetKelsoNatural AccentsNatural Companions (Sisal, Chenille, Ridge)Options 288Regal TwistRustic JewelsTudor Twist CollTudor Manor

LANOBolero - New Colours

Campus X-tremeChiselhurstHeather Twist DesignHeather Twist SupremePembridge Twist - New Colours

SentinelStartwist Coll

BALTACasablancaColorado SpringsDesert Twist DeluxeFiestaFusion Happy DaysHigh FlyersHighland TweedGala Cord-all options in stockMoorland TwistNobilityRosemountSaxon KingShetland Shepherd TwistStainsafe FavouriteSuper WiltaxTechnoTwisty

LUSOTUFOCeltic Horizon MandalyPavillion VelvetSafiSintra BoucleTangierTitan & Tital DiagonalTwist BerberUniqueValencia

CORMARApolloBerwick 40/50Home Counties 42/50Living NaturalsMalabarOaklands 32Oaklands 42Oaklands 50Primo Plus - New Colours

West Country

BROCKWAYAmore Stripe CollectionAvantiCavendishCraftsman EliteCresta 40/Cresta 50Orion/Orion MajorRadnor 30/Radnor 40

DOMOAbsolute LuxuryAuvergneBriar TwistCabaretFestival TwistHeather TwistMountain PeaksPlaygroundPortofinoPrimaScorpio

ITCBelgraviaConcertoConsulHeritage CollectionKretaPalace

TAPIBELCachetMelodyNevadaReedsSysoltex Homested/Aran/CrofterToscana

BEAULIEU carpets Adventure TwistAthena DublinDurham TwistExplorerEnduranceFashion/GalleryGrass CollectionHeavy Tread MarsMotor CarProntoSelectionsSweet HomesYucatanvinyls Arte Del Ceramic Celtic Stone - New ColoursChessComfort GripGrandiosoJazzSherwood Oak Studio Sonata Urban laminatesEssentials (previously Casa)Cottage

IVCClassic LimestoneComfylux Extra ExpressionsFantasyFusionMaster GripPlanet Precious MetalsPrestoTile StylesUltimate OakUltimate MineralsVictoria

MOHAWK CARPETSCentury Collection- Century- Half CenturyPresidential Collection- Independence- Liberty- Freedom (4&5M)- Splendor

MISCELLANEOUSCAVALIERCountry CollectionHamlet Parish and VillageLEIGH SPINNERSAtlasVelourTHOMAS WITTERInnovationsC&H Homestyle LVT - planks and tilesPARAGONToccarre Carpet Tiles

Solent Wholesale Carpet Company LtdCARPET, FLOORCOVERING & ACCESSORY WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORSTelephone: 01243 774623 Fax: 01243 533636 E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.solentwholesale.com Zola Park, Barnfield Drive, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6UX.

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

We carry other products not listed above, and can also provide a swift special order service on non stock lines. Our reps and sales office would be pleased to answer all enquiries. Our last Price List is dated July/August 2012.

Oxford, Berks, Bucks, Beds, Hants, Middlesex & Herts . . . . Ian Cardrick, [email protected], mobile: 07973 406329Sussex E & W, Surrey, South London & Kent. . . . . . . . . . . . John Robson, [email protected], mobile: 07973 898453Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucs, & I.O.W.. . . . . . . . . . . Adam Ayling, [email protected], mobile: 07973 406799Accessary Sales and IT Specialist (All Areas). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Crooks, [email protected], mobile: 07966 664379



DID YOU KNOW?STS Flooring Distributors Ltd stock a large range

of carpets and carpet tiles via our 5 depots

orPIngton • CroYDon • WAtForD • CAMBrIDge • oXForD (tHAMe)

08454 341000 08454 342000

AreA MAnAgerS - nortHern

Dave Lowman 07500 847758North/East London, Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middlesex,Northants, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire

Phaedra Duncan 07738 329714Berkshire, Oxfordshire

Steve osman 07919 128401Essex, Cambs, Suffolk, Norfolk

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rachel Sherwood 07801 762724

regIonAL MAnAger - SoutHern

Dana Baldock 07801 762725

AreA MAnAgerS - SoutHern

Mirka Mihulcova 07500 847566

South/West London, W Sussex, Berks, Hants, Surrey

Vicky Langley 07962 646847Surrey, W Sussex, Hants, South/West London

Paul Jeffery 07717 218024South/East London, Kent, E Sussex

STS GOLDLINE STOCK CARPETSAbbey Twist 30/40Aston TwistBernwood DesignBernwood TwistBernwood SupremeBernwood Heather SupremeBlenheim Twist 40Blenheim Twist 50Cherwell CordChislehurstClassic Berber TwistFairfield CreationFairfield SupremeGladiator SupremeHarrier FeltHarrier GelHarrier Supreme GelHeathdaleMedicareMulticare Classic New Valley TwistOrinoco IIRavensbury Twist 32/40/50ScalaSerenitySupersava Elite

BALTA STOCK CARPETSGala CordNew Shepherd Twist

EDEL TELENZOHerculesLawrenceLimaPuma

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LANO STOCK CARPETSBoleroChislehurst Fairfield CreationFairfield SupremeHeather Twist DesignHeather Twist SupremePembridge TwistSapphireScalaScala SolutionsStartwistStartwist Supreme

CORMAR STOCK CARPETSApolloBerwick 40/50Forest HillsLiving NaturalsMalabar TexturesNatural Berber TwistOaklands 32/42/50Primo DelightPrimo PlusPrimo TweedsPrimo UltraSensationTown & Country

BEAULIEU INTERNATIONALDublin EliteRanger

FIBRE BONDEDEcocord Supacord

CARPET STOCK TILESAscotBeckenhamCheltenham Clipper IICroydonCroydon ImpactHeuga 727 (Interface)KestonLafitte (Gradus)Latour (Gradus)SaturnSeries Collection (Interface)

STOCK UNDERLAYSBlue HeavenCirrusCloud Nine ContractCloud Nine Super ContractCosi 8mm & 10mmCumulus Durafit 500Durafit 650Goldtred CollectionHeatflow CollectionNimbus Willow GreenRoma Silver LiningTredaire EliteTreadmore


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OUR SALES TEAMGreater London as far as N. Circularon north side of Thames and as faras M25 on south side, Surrey,Middlesex, Sussex, KentJohn A ConstableT: 01622 685397 M: 07836 734322E: [email protected]

Yorkshire & North Lincs John AlsopT: 01904 762471 M: 07860 572220E: [email protected]

Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, DorsetBrendan Hart M: 07850 130221E: [email protected]

Lincs, Leics, Northants, Notts, Derbyshire Jim Osborne M: 07738 642934E: [email protected]

Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks,OxfordshireNiall Martin M: 07866 735772 E: [email protected]

South Wales, Bristol,Gloucestershire, Wiltshire Andrew Jefferies M: 07831 457102E: [email protected]

Lancashire, Cumbria & Isle of ManJohn Rostron M: 07973 733208E: [email protected]

East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Cambs,Essex, Herts, Norfolk, SuffolkJonathan Hart T: 01621 817992 M: 07889 264466 E: [email protected]

West MidlandsPaul BrewerT: 0121 4277117 M: 07798 745181E: [email protected]

Greater Manchester, Cheshire, North Wales Philip HambletonT: 01925 740050 M: 07966 397676E: [email protected]

North EastRebecca Gibbons M: 07970 491215E: [email protected]

ScotlandTim TindalT: 01436 671421 M: 07836 705620E: [email protected]

Channel Islands, Isle of Wight John Eastlake T: 01323 896141 M: 07885 398858E: [email protected]

Northern Ireland Gary O’Boyle M: 07831 220675E: [email protected]

Tel: 01422 374417 or 01422 371226 Fax: 01422 377452 Email: [email protected] Unit B7 Warhurst Road, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, W. Yorkshire HX5 9DF

YOUR HEAD OFFICETEAM CONTACTSOperations Manager: Lesley Inman M: 07703 337989 E: [email protected]

WE’RE IN OUR NEW HOME!As many of you will now know, we have just moved into our new premises, which isvery exciting. After 26 years we’ve left our cosy but increasingly cramped four storeyfacilities in a Victorian former bank in the middle of Elland, for much more modern,spacious, purpose-built premises on the outskirts of town.

Our new home gives us a full 50% more space than before - now across just two floors- plus (and the staff are particularly excited about this!) plenty of parking. On theground floor we’ll have a proper sampling department; upstairs will be the offices anda brand new showroom (which will be fully operational later in the year).

Naturally, the carpeting will be a real showcase for our talents! Look out for photosand more details in the next issue.

We will be in our usual ‘spot’ in Hall C at Harrogate, with a brand new stand reflecting thecompany’s new corporate identity. As always there will be plenty of new concepts to shareand get your feedback on, as well as a proper chance to see this year’s successfulintroductions, including the 50-50 wool/polypropylene trio, striped Highbury, HamptonCourt and Islington, the silky smooth 6.6 polyamide Amoré and the contract collectionsGloss and Balmoral.

Why not join us for a drink and a little musical entertainment from our sales directorRobert Mulder (who plays in a blues band in his spare time!) from 4-6pm on the Sundayafternoon. Plus enter our free prize draw to win an i-Pad.

PULLING OUT THE STOPS AT HARROGATE

New price lists are now out andhopefully everyone has had theirtombolas and lecterns updated withnew graphics featuring the newlogo and new collection swatches. If not, please contact your agent.

IS YOUR POS UPTO DATE?

We have a specialsummer offer on some ofour Gelbacs in selectedcolours and four metrewidth: Everest, Caesar andOlympus (old colourpalette), all at just £2.99+VAT per metre (rolls only)

SUMMEROFFER

Highbury

Olympus

Hampton Court


Weston Hammer UK16/17 Byford Court

HadleighIP7 6RD

Tel: +44 (0)845 644 9090Fax:+44 (0)845 644 9191

[email protected]

Please visit our website atwww.weston-carpets.co.ukfor online cutting requests and more information on

our products, or telephone 0845 644 9090 (local rate)

to speak to one of our telephone sales team

OUR UK SALES TEAMMr Ron FeweryTel: 07976 244892London, Oxfordshire, Berkshire,Buckinghamshire.Mr Steve Acton Tel: 07957 836207Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Dorset.Mrs Jac Hayman Tel: 07815 785801Contract Sales East Anglia.Mr Gary Foster Tel: 07515 283872East Anglia, Northamptonshire.

Mr Martin LeesTel: 07522 740954North Wales, Cumbria, Manchester,Liverpool.Mr Derek Boyd Tel: 07940 320708Scotland.Mr Lee Palmer Tel: 07774 101640Channel Islands.Mr Jonathan Gorman Tel: 07815 121660Northern Ireland.

Mr Mark GarbettTel: 07840 664757Bristol & the West Country.Mr Steve Fletcher Tel: 07831 818989Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Tyneside. Mr Keith StevensTel: 07710 160166Midlands & South Wales.

Bespoke Design carpet fromHammer CarpetsYou may not have heard of them but Hammer Carpetsin Denmark are the worlds largest manufacturer ofColortec bespoke design carpets in the world.

Colortec is a state of the art tufting machine that usescomputer controlled technology to manufacture anydesign in a maximum of 8 colours.

This tried and tested manufacturing method is up to 10times faster than Axminster and exactly replicates theappearance, unlike a printed design carpet.

If you would like more details of this type of carpet andto find out how competitive and easy to use it can bethen please call your Sales Agent or our Sales officewho will be happy to help.

Jacs Designer tonal loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Natural Lines Super luxurious 100% Wool loop pile available in 4m and 5m widths.

Tunis A heavy domestic berber loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Queen Tweed A fine heavy domestic berber loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Denver A stylish heavy domestic tonal loop pile in 100% Wool, available in 4m and 5m widths.

Oklahoma A heavy domestic berber loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Supreme Stripe A heavy domestic tonal stripe in 100% Wool loop pile.

Supreme Boucle Our best selling level loop 100% Wool product available in 12 up tothe minute colours in both 4m and 5m widths.

Imperial Boucle A heavy domestic loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Las Vegas A chunky luxurious loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Royal Velour A luxurious velour in 80% Wool/20% Nylon in 5m wide.

Sisal Boucle and Sisal Berber Natural fibre textured loop pile ranges in two styles.

The Stone Fibre CollectionOur unique flat woven quality in many fashion stylesand colours available in 4m and 5m widths.

Orlando A chunky loop quality with a thick latex backing for a luxurious feel.

New stands

We are pleased to announce the arrival of two new in-store display stands that hold all of our collections.

If you are interested in having one of these units,please contact your local sales agent or our sales office.

6 August 2012

Picture perfect patterns

FlooringNewsThe new Wiltax collection of patterned carpets from BaltaBroadloom comprises a magnificent array of five woven wiltondesigns, perfect for adding a dash of traditional style to any interior.

Inspired by decorative Middle-Eastern, Asian and Oriental rugs,Balta Broadloom worked with renowned British designers tocreate the five different patterns featuring in this collection. Fromthe floral Royal Garden to the structured Persian Panel and theelaborate Indian Palace, this collection is defined by intricatemotifs and rich flourishes of colour. Featuring a variety ofsumptuous shades, including burgundy, forest green and softgolden hues, the Wiltax collection has a timeless quality that willappeal to consumers who appreciate classical style.

Using the 6 frame weaving process for superb colour clarity andmore polished patterns, Wiltax is crafted from resilient 100%StainSafe polypropylene. Combining its regal shades and finepatterns with remarkable practical benefits, bleach cleanableWiltax has exceptional colourfastness and will remain looking asgood as new even after stains and spillages, ideal for high-impactzones such as hallways and living areas. Suitable for heavydomestic use, Wiltax comes with a 7-year wear and 10-yearStainSafe warranties.

Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta, comments: “Themajestic nature of the patterns is what makes this collectionreally stand out. The range will appeal to retailers who want tooffer maximum choice and to consumers who are aftersophisticated patterned carpets that will withstand rigorouscleaning and the impact of everyday use.”

All Wiltax designs are available in 4m width and have a pileweight of 2,100g/m2.

T +32 56 62 22 11 www.baltagroup.com

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Mohawk’s style tiles

The exciting GO2 carpet tile concept from Mohawk delivers an on-trendfinish perfect for contract installations with big design ambitions butlimited budgets.

An innovative flooring solution featuring two coordinating carpet tilecombinations, Mountain Plains and Trail Blazer, GO2 delivers a stylish lookfor specifiers, contractors and fitters. Mountain Plains consists of 12 designsin an attractive heather style, comprising colours such as forest green, seablue and sophisticated grey. Trail Blazer tiles with striking horizontal stripesare available in four complementary colourways, including black and purple,blue and white and grey and black.

Designed to harmonise to perfection, Mountain Plains and Trail Blazer delivera bold style statement when paired together. Ideal for creating depth anddimension in a variety of locations, including in commercial, leisure,hospitality and education sectors, GO2 will liven up and inject vibrancy intointerior spaces. Also perfect for demarcating areas in larger officeenvironments, GO2 can be used to define breakout and work zoneswithout the need for upright partitions.

“Our GO2 carpet tiles offer an upbeat, eye-catching flooring concept thatcan be used in such an array of locations,” explains Howard Lindsay, RVPinternational sales UK, Ireland and South Africa. “With corresponding coloursthat synchronise with one another to perfection, GO2 tiles offer a design-led look at superb value – brilliant for time-limited and budget-sensitiveprojects. What’s more, this range is available in-stock nationwide for speedydelivery and contractors will receive an exceptional support and samplepackage from Mohawk.”

All GO2 carpet tiles have a tufted loop pile and measure 500mm x 500mm.Crafted from 100% nylon for maximum performance, exceptional colourclarity and superb levels of stain resistance. Incredibly durable, GO2 is agreat option for busy, high-impact spaces, including public areas, and is ratedsuitable for class 33 heavy contract use.

T 01480 479830 www.mohawkinternational.com

Global fascination

Award twinner

News

34 FlooringNewsAugust 2012

Cormar Carpets has continued its run of industry accolades bywinning two independent retail buying group awards in quicksuccession - Flooring One’s ‘Supplier of the Year’, followed by theMetro Group ‘Flooring Supplier of the Year’.

Recognising the company’s high quality products, quality and service,Cormar won the Metro Group’s ‘Supplier of the Year’ for the 13thconsecutive year - an accomplishment no other company has achievedbefore. The award was announced at the group’s annual AGM dinnerheld at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Birmingham.

Cormar Carpet’s western regional sales manager, Roger Clarke, whoretires at the end of this year, accepted the award on behalf of thecompany. He said: “Having worked closely with the Metro Group forover three decades it’s a great honour to receive this award. I rememberwinning the award 13 years ago and I can tell you that the pleasure inreceiving it does not diminish!”

Won for the eighth time, the Flooring One award was also presented toRoger Clarke, at the Buying Group Show held at Flooring One’s headoffice in Solihull. It recognises first class delivery, performance, productquality, response to quality issues, communication, sales support andrepresentation.

At both events Roger Clarke was also given special recognition for hiscontribution to the Metro and Flooring One Groups, who he hasworked with for 30 years.

Cormar continues to produce all its carpet ranges from its twoproduction sites near Bury in Lancashire. It also has its own fleet of 70distribution vehicles to ensure a top class delivery service to customers,as well as its own team of 20 sales representatives throughout Britainand Ireland.

Cormar Carpets is one of the UK’s most successful independent carpetproducers with some one million people a year buying a Cormar carpet.

T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Those invited to the exclusive launch of the restyled FascinationCollection of carpets by renowned German carpet manufacturerVorwerk in London were treated to a stunning array of designs in aperfectly picturesque setting.

The Swan at Shakespeare’s Globe theatre in central London

provided the ideal backdrop for the innovative Fascination

Collection, which has been completely revamped with brand new

styles that reflect Vorwerk’s innovative and creative nature. Visitors

were able to interact with the Floor Sculptures concept, composing

of interlocking carpet tiles that fit together in any number of

combinations for a truly personalised look. Other highlights of the

collection include a glamorous colour update of the super-soft

Lyrica, the retro-inspired Flow carpet with a thought-provoking

three-dimensional quality and the contemporary Rosario design that

features brightly dyed tips to create a textured aesthetic.

As part of the seemingly endless Design Unlimited concept, any

carpet in the Fascination Collection can be transformed into a stylish

bordered rug in any size up to four metres wide and six metres

long, fringed with a choice of 23 ribbed cotton, faux leather or

cotton velour borders for an individual look.

As Ian Hammond, UK director, Vorwerk Carpets, explains, “The

Fascination Collection is a truly comprehensive range, with such an

assortment of qualities and designs. The recent launch proved to be

a very successful way of allowing retailers to discover the entire

collection and gave us the opportunity to showcase the designs in

an informal setting. Visitors were especially impressed with the Floor

Sculptures concept, and commented on how different our products

are to others currently available in the market.”

T 020 7096 5090 www.vorwerkcarpets.co.uk

Register online at: www.theflooringshow.com

Get set to go to the show!

Pictured (left to right) are Martin Ward (Metro Chairman), Roger Clarke (Cormar Regional Sales Manager) and John Keyworth (Metro Vice Chairman)

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News

The Jubilee has been about celebrating all the great things in the country and good design andgreat British Wool product is part of that. As a Royal Warrant holder Brintons is proud of itslong and established British heritage.

Brintons is home to what is probably the world’s largest textile archive which includes originaldesign papers from the company of William Morris (Morris & Co), original hand painteddesigns from Voysey and Lewis F Day and work from Robin Day. Brintons continues to workwith great British design institutions to this present day.

The Laura Ashley collection by Brintons is a fabulous example of timeless designs from one ofBritain’s most loved furnishing companies.

But as Kelly Butler, Creative Design Manager at Brintons explains: “Inspiration doesn’t alwayscome from classic interiors, sometimes you need to step out and take inspiration from ourbeautiful outdoors. We were given privileged access to The Royal Horticultural Society ‘LindleyLibrary’ and its wealth of botanical drawings. The result is six enchanting broadloom carpetdesigns. And this spring, we added to our Axminster patterns with the latest creation fromLaurence Llewelyn-Bowen, a beautiful large scale filigree design which captures the essence ofold school glamour and also oozes contemporary style with on-trend colour treatments usingtones of inky black with subtle shades of greys and opal whites.”

T 0800 505055 www.brintons.net

Best of British - Brintons celebrates design

Heavyweight sensation

Good health

A full system of Mapei products has provided a quality platform at the City of CoventryHealth Centre in preparation for the 7,700m2 of resilient floor coverings and 1,500m2 ofceramic tiling.

Mapei’s Mapeproof ESM surface applied damp proof membrane, Eco Prim T primer, LatexplanTrade levelling & smoothing compound, Ultrabond Eco 380 vinyl/PVC adhesive, UltrabondEco Tack carpet tile tackifier, Keraquick rapid-set tile adhesive and Ultracolor Plus grout wereutilised in the £22.5m new build and were ideal for the highly sensitive environment.

The Facility, which has achieved a BREEAM rating of “Excellent”, was designed by SonnemannToon Architects while Galliford Try was the main contractor. Mapei products were preferredby Pinnacle Flooring who expertly carried out the installation. Ultrabond Eco 380 was used to adhere 5,000m² of Forbo Eternal Smaragd vinyl sheet tocorridors/circulation areas & medical examination rooms; 700m² of Forbo Eternal Wood vinyl sheet to medical assessment rooms in addition to 500m²of Forbo Safestep R11 vinyl sheet to WC and shower areas. Ultrabond Eco Tack was used to secure 1,500m² of Interface Transformation carpet tiles toclerical areas.

Ultrabond Eco 380 and Ultrabond Eco Tack are part of Mapei’s popular Ultrabond Eco adhesive range. The range is solvent-free, water dispersion, non-flammable, non-staining and carries the EC1 GEV Emicode labelling for ultra-low emissions of volatile organic compounds.

T 0121 508 6970 www.mapei.co.uk

There’s a new sensation from Cormar - a heavyweight polypropylene that has beenengineered to feel softer and more luxurious but with all the practical living qualities of astandard polypropylene.

Sensation is made from 100% Luxelle PP with a 10 year stain warranty and is made on 1/8thgauge using a two-fold specialised fine yarn to create a lustrous handle.

Sensation is available in 10 contemporary plain neutrals including ‘Monterey Sand’ and ‘SiberianMink’. It comes in four and five metre widths and will retail around £25 per sq m.

David Cormack, marketing director at Cormar Carpets said: “Since the price of wool hasescalated, better quality polypropylenes like our Primo Ultra and Primo Delight have doneexceptionally well.

“Sensation was developed to be a much softer, more tactile carpet collection reflecting thecurrent trend for lustre and handle. It is a heavy weight carpet to give it that deep pile,hardwearing quality. It is a range that sits within our Easy Clean range as a flag ship product.”

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



Inspired Design - Pierrot from the Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Collection

News

Cutting contract costs

Budget is often the biggest limiting factor for contractors and specifiers working on commercial projects, but with the revolutionary TacFastflooring installation system, cost concerns can be a thing of the past. A revolutionary mechanical fix system that sits above the subfloor,TacFast is a simple, speedy and cost-friendly way of fitting floors.

Featuring a unique interlocking disc and plate system that sits above thesubfloor and a hook and loop fastening system that rapidly attaches thefloorcovering, TacFast acts as a leveller and often eliminates the need forexpensive and extensive subfloor preparation. What’s more, this innovativesystem does not require adhesives with lengthy drying times, saving both timeand money.

The TacFast system also acts as a DPM, eradicating any expensive maintenancecosts potentially caused by damp. The essential ingredient of TacFast, thepolypropylene LocPlate plates work as a water barrier to prevent any moisturemigrating through the subfloor from affecting the floorcovering. In fact, anymoisture will condense between the concrete surface of the subfloor and theLocPlate layer.

Suitable for a whole host of floorcoverings, including wood and laminate planks,carpet tiles, ceramics, natural stone and LVT, the TacFast system is ideal for large-scale projects that require multi-floor installation. Another major cost-savingbenefit of TacFast is that flooring can be easily and quickly removed or replaced– great for refurbishments or even multi-location businesses.

“It is clear that the TacFast system does not just offer a quick and easy flooringinstallation solution, but it delivers exceptional cost-cutting benefits too,’ explainsJonathan Stone, CCO, TacFast Systems International. “TacFast really is an all-in-one method, removing the need for costly subfloor preparation, DPMs, levellersand adhesives. Furthermore, the speed with which the system works can alsocontribute to reducing labour costs. Perfect for time-sensitive and budget-drivenprojects, TacFast is the obvious floor fitting choice.”

T 01527 919891 www.tacfast.com

Structural Plantation French Grey Brushed & Lacquered engineered wood planksfrom UK Flooring Direct are a truly stylish option for homeowners and arefantastic for fitters looking to provide the latest in on-trend flooring. With a highcustomer rating on www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk, these planks deliver an injectionof contemporary style and are ideal for even the most demanding of homes.

Featuring in the sophisticated Galleria range of floors, Structural Plantation FrenchGrey planks impress with a deeply colourful look that is achieved through brushingthe surface of the wood. This roller-brushing technique removes softer summergrowth rings, giving a naturally textured look that highlights the heavy grainstructure. The contemporary grey shade is ideal for creating depth and interest inany home, and the natural beauty of the flooring is further emphasised with adurable matt lacquer for an even sheen.

Further stylised with bevelled edges on all four sides that create individual definition,the rustic grade of this hardwood is full of character and excitement. As well asheavy grain markings, the planks feature figuring, mineral streaks, sapwood andfrequent knots of varying sizes. Perfectly fitting the trend for natural flooring, knotholes and splits are filled and finished for a distinctive look.

Supplied in random lengths between 500mm – 1700mm, with an average length of900mm, for authenticity, Structural Plantation French Grey planks are 150mm wide and have a total thickness of 18mm. Engineered to providesuperior levels of durability and greater impact resistance, they feature a 4.0mm hardwood layer on top of 11 layers of high quality birch plywood,proving that UK Flooring Direct value both style and quality.

“These planks are beautifully natural, but because they are engineered, they also offer superior practical benefits too,” explains Josh Ashby, productmanager, UK Flooring Direct. “Fitters can relax in the knowledge that the stunning aesthetics of this flooring will satisfy style-conscious consumers,and the long-lasting nature of engineered planks will also appease those who love solid wood but also require a durable and resilient floor. ”

UK Flooring Direct offers fitters and consumers a free sample service, fast delivery and anytime online ordering for complete ease of purchase.

T 0845 287 5623 www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk

Walking le plank



The British Wool column

Now in its 50th year, the Flooring Show at Harrogate(2nd to 4th September) remains a popular meeting placefor our UK carpet industry. Hotly disputed in terms ofit centrality for Southern retailers over recent years,there are many leading manufacturers and retailers toothat like the ambience of Harrogate with its Spa townelegance and upmarket social venues.

The British Wool Marketing Board is of course aYorkshire based organisation with its largest wool depotbased only twenty miles away and so will be there tosupport the industry once again.

The BWMB team’s expertise in wool and wool carpetswill be available to all that visit the stand and all retailersare invited to stop and chat to our resident woolexperts Richard Poole and Tim Booth.

Between them they have over 50 years of experience inthe wool industry – a nice number for the HarrogateShow this year - and have extensive knowledge on woolfrom raw fibre through processing in to finished product.

Having worked together for many years – even beforetheir life at the BWMB - they can discuss everythingfrom raw fibre to the difference in over 60 differentBritish breeds of sheep to highly technical questions onhow and why certain wools will work in differentproducts and the look of it when spun and manufacturedin different ways.

On a carpet level, they have worked with the UK carpetsector continuously and can advise on all aspects of theproduct. Unsurprisingly, they have an address book thatis like the ‘Who’s Who of the Wool Industry’ – aninteresting publication – someone may one day write!!

So please do call by and chat to our talented team – welook forward to seeing you there!

New ‘wool’ point of sale on displayThe BWMB will also show some new point of sale material on behalf of theCampaign for Wool and the Carpet Foundation which is available to all retailers.

“The Campaign for Wool continues to gofrom strength to strength with continuedsupport from the Board and HRH The Princeof Wales,” says Ian Hartley, CEO of the Boardand Executive Director of the Campaign forWool. “The eye-catching point of sale materialwill attract attention and create a talkingpoint in-store for consumers.”

“The Flooring Show is a great opportunity tomeet a wide range of manufacturers andretailers,” says new head of marketing TonyOakland-Smith, “Even in these tougheconomic times there is still a great deal ofinterest in producing British wool products.”

British Wool will be exhibiting on the BritishPavilion stand B22a.

The Queen’s Jubilee has raised the profile of the Fashion and Textile Children’sTrust (FTCT) – the amazing charity for our very own industry. The FTCT isfortunate to have the Queen as Patron as it brought them to the attention ofNatuzzi – a high-end furniture manufacturer who has forged a partnershipwith knitwear designer Melanie Porter to create a stunning bespoke UnionJack designer sofa set – two seater sofa and two chairs – all in wool.

Natuzzi wanted to celebrate the Jubilee in a charitable way and the FTCT hasall the right credentials. Established in 1853, FTCT is a unique children’s charitywhich offers financial support to the children of those working in all aspect ofthe UK fashion and textile industry, including interior textiles and softfurnishings.

Anna Pangbourne, Director, FTCT said: ‘FTCT is a charity which is at theheart of this industry, and it is the fact that we are able to provide financialsupport to children of those working in any aspect of the UK fashion andtextiles which makes us unique.”

“It is wonderful to see how industry can create wonderful opportunities thatwork for the business and a charity – particularly one that benefits our ownindustry,” Bridgette Kelly of the Campaign for Wool commented.

This stunning collector’s furniture - will go under the hammer at a charityevent in Natuzzi’s Tottenham Court Road showroom on Tuesday 22nd August.Check out ways to offer or receive support from the small but highly effectiveteam at FTCT at www.ftct.org.uk

British Wool at the Harrogate Floor Show– ask the experts

Royalty, textiles and charity– a perfect trio again!

Melanie Porter’s Union Jack chair

Ian Hartley

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retailers respond toindustry issues

How resistant are consumers to paying more to replace theirunderlay? Is underlay over-priced or have the recent budgetranges made it more saleable?

But do you have the products you need to appeal to consumers?Are all the extra products from underlay helping you to sell more– or is it just confusing the market? How important are point-of-sale systems to demonstrate the benefits of underlay underfoot?

And where do you stand on PU versus rubber – does yourpreference match the consumer’s choice?

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The online survey takes less thanfour minutes and it’s anonymousand doesn’t need any form filling.Please help us inform the industry.

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The Forum is the platform for retailers to respondto trade issues and inform the industry about theproblems and opportunities they face on the High Street.

You can join our online survey panel and you’llbe invited every two months to contributeyour views - it’s anonymous so you can sayexactly what you think.

To join the panel, visit www.thestocklists.comand click on the Online sign-up button.

Cormar Carpets’ fresh approach to staying ahead

“We bake them fresh every day,” jokes Cormar Carpets’ Marketing Director, David Cormack asanother fine tufted carpet emerges hot from the curing oven of the backing plant. The modernmanufacturing operation at the company’s mills near Manchester is indeed more akin to state-of-the-art food technology - it’s fast, it’s fresh, it’s consistent - and they’re focused on serviceand distribution.

It also puts bread on the table! Today’s £80m annual turnover is

almost twice that of ten years ago. Set up in 1956 by Neville

Cormack, Cormar is a robust, profitable business which is managing

the recession well but the recipe for that success has been honed to

perfection – the principal ingredients are innovation and

commitment.

Cormar is well known for winning almost every award from buying

groups and retailers for exemplary service to their customers over

the past decade. But being the best doesn’t come cheap and as

the economy tanked in 2008, some in the industry wondered if

Cormar could afford to maintain their uncompromising commitment

to service.

“We can’t afford not to,” says David. “We don’t compete

on price. We have a very strong value offer but our

competitive advantage is service. Our customers know

we’ll deliver and we don’t let them down.”

The real secret to the affordability of this success is that

the same investment and innovation that has created

class-leading service has also reduced costs. “This is

fundamental to why it works,” says David. “We have

driven out costs and we have developed a real

partnership with our people across the operation to

improve efficiency and integration. Now we have a great

team who understand the business, know what our

customers need and they can make a real difference to

our performance.”

Putting their money where their mouth is, last year,

employees at both the company’s two mills in Bury were

enrolled on a scheme to gain NVQ credits in Business

Improvement Techniques.

Investment is a long-term play and Cormar has stayed at

the top of its game since replacing all it’s tufting

machinery 15 years ago, with modern ‘super speed’

tufting machines – a programme that lasted more than

10 years and accounts for 23 tufters, which operate day

and night.

Most recently, the company has been concentrating on its delivery

network. “Increasingly we see ourselves just as much as a distribution

business and are focusing on this more than ever before,” says David.

“We don’t just benchmark our performance against the carpet

industry but also measure ourselves up against leading service

providers in other industries, who know all about meeting

customer expectations.”

So when Cormar concentrates on something, things happen fast.

Major recent investments include an advanced logistics systems,

another five new vehicles for its truck fleet of 49 vehicles this

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“We have driven out costs and we have developed areal partnership with our people across theoperation to improve efficiency and integration”

Cormar is one of a very small handful of carpet companies who can flythe flag knowing their products are 100% British-made

Autumn and £350,000 spend on a high-tech 5-metre cutting machine

earlier this year.

Orders taken up to 4.00pm on a weekday start loading at 5.30pm and,

typically, some 1,500 daily consignments are sent out overnight to

nationwide distribution hubs. Local networks then aim to deliver within

48 hours of the first order and retailers can request a no-cost next-day

collection service for urgent jobs directly from a local collection point.

Linked to this investment is the new trade sales portal, a web-based

system launched last year which gives retailers direct access to the

Cormar process. They can check online what is in stock, place orders,

view their account statements, check prices and proof of delivery

signatures as well as being able to look at the full product spec’s. And

later in the summer an option for buying group members to view ranges

under their own brand names, will be launched.

“Customers can see what is going on and it makes every aspect of our

operation more visible,” says David. “The system means our people can

talk to retailers with authority and confidence or our customers can go in

direct if they prefer to – especially when our offices are closed in the

evenings and at weekends.”

Since the trade portal went live in October, 2011, Cormar has received

over 10,000 orders via the web portal and some £5.5m of business has

been traded through the system.

And behind all this, Cormar continues to create great new carpets that

the market wants. One of the very few UK manufacturers who can

legitimately fly the British flag on all their products, the company is very

responsive to retailers’ needs.

Once a 80/20 and all wool player, Cormar has recently added three

competitive 50/50 twists to its collection – Glendale, Forest Hills and

Living Naturals - and its launch into polypropylene with Primo Easy Clean

has been followed up by entry-level Apollo and this year’s launch of the

luxurious heavyweight Sensation.

Another new product is planned to launch at Harrogate which the

company expects to get a great reaction.

It’s tough at the top. Market leadership creates intense pressure to

out-perform on a daily, now even hourly, basis but Cormar has positioned

itself to handle the pressure and produce the goods – delivered fresh

every day to your door!



“We don’t just benchmark our performance againstthe carpet industry but also measure ourselves up

against leading service providers”

This high-tech £350k investment in 5m cutting capability has justbeen commissioned to improve service

Anytime, anywhere - the customer portal tells retailers what’s instock and when their orders will arrive (within a 2-hour time slot)

Fresh new products just keep rolling out. The newly launched luxuryheavyweight Sensation is sure to live up to its name with consumers


News

Axminster Carpets has announced the launch of itsnew and improved consumer brochure featuring up-to-the-minute product information and beautifulaspirational lifestyle photography, this new brochure issure to spark the imaginations of homeowners and playa vital part in securing all-important sales for retailers.

Immediately eye-catching and sure to tempt consumers

from the outset, the brochure’s cover features

Axminster’s bright Pillar Box Red carpet from the

popular Devonia Plains collection. With exquisite

imagery throughout, mixing both desirable room set

shots and clear colour swatches, the new catalogue

demonstrates how carpets from Axminster inject

elegant style into any interior and bring warmth and

natural beauty.

Together with information about carpet care and underlay choices, this is a comprehensive guide to the entire Axminster Carpets domestic

collection and will prove to be an invaluable selling tool for retailers.

As Richard Lawrence, head of marketing, Axminster Carpets, explains, “This new brochure has been designed with the homeowner in mind.

Supporting retailers with striking POS materials has always been something that we have been passionate about, and this new catalogue represents

our continuing commitment to do this. With designated sections for each of our product categories, everything in the Axminster range is included.

A page dedicated to our Axfelt 65 underlay clearly explains its benefits to the consumer, such as improved heat and sound insulation, offering

retailers a great upselling opportunity. To appeal to the eco-conscious consumer too, we have a page devoted to our Carbon Neutral Programme.”

T 01297 630650 www.axminstercarpets.co.uk

Inspiring in print

Steps to lifelong learning

The state-of-the-art Quick-Step Academy for Excellence in Flooring will welcome 16 bright young apprentices through its doors in October,teaching them essential flooring skills and setting them off on a path of lifelong learning.

A Government-approved programme supported by the National Apprenticeship Service, Quick-Step will offer young fitters first class benefits andunrivalled support. Working with PSC Training & Development Ltd., an Ofsted outstanding training provider, apprentices will receive education fromthe Quick-Step Academy to flexibly fit around their employment.

With training costs supported by the Skills Funding Agency, the group of 16-18 year old apprentices will work with a designated Training Coordinatorand achieve real qualifications at the end of the apprenticeship, including a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Floorcovering Occupations and a Level 2Technical Certificate in Floor Covering. A variety of training modules are covered, including subfloor preparation and set-up as well as health and safetyand building customer relationships to provide a rounded good-practice experience.

Participating installation companies will receive unparalleled benefitswhen hiring an apprentice. Quick-Step will advertise, interview andrecruit motivated young people on the installer’s behalf, and there iseven a two week trial period to ensure both parties are 100% happy.

“The apprenticeship scheme not only offers young people the chanceto gain first-class training to kick-start their career, it also offers flooringinstallers fantastic benefits too,” explains Darren Robinson, training anddevelopment manager, Quick-Step Academy. “Nowadays, consumersexpect and demand the best, most professional tradesmen, and thisdefinitely applies when it comes to laying floors.”

In partnership with renowned companies such as DeWalt, Ardex andPallmann, the Quick-Step Academy offers apprentices state-of-the-arttraining facilities in one of the largest academies of its kind in theworld. Spanning 6,880ft2, the Quick-Step Academy offers dedicated12ft2 training bays that provide apprentices with real room scenariosto navigate.

Unilin BVBA is investing £1.4million over the next five years into theacademy, which offers a comprehensive variety of other trainingprogrammes alongside the apprenticeship scheme, including theprestigious Quick-Step Master Installer course.

T 0845 073 8454 www.quick-step-academy.co.uk.

“Step outside your businessand see what is out there.The importance ofnetworking and keepingabreast of change cannot beunder-estimated.”David Cormack of Cormar

September 2 - 4, 2012Register online at: www.theflooringshow.com


Flooring’s biggest event is all set for September as more than 110 leadingcompanies from 10 countries get ready for The Flooring Show, Harrogate,with a programme that is brimming with new ideas.

A new management team, backed by fresh investment and strong exhibitorcommitment, are reinvigorating this year’s event. For the retail sector, an expandedseminar programme will focus on assisting flooring retailers to build their businesses indifficult times. For the commercial sector, a dedicated one day conference programmebased on leading case studies will meet the CPD requirements of facilities managers,specifiers and installers.

Wendy Adams, Flooring Show Director, said: “We’re absolutely delighted that our coregroup of exhibitors has remained steadfastly loyal to the show and more than 90% ofthe available space is now firmly contracted. We’re also seeing a healthy level of first-time exhibitors to the show, which is very encouraging.”

As the only UK event exclusively dedicated to the flooring industry, it’s the one placeand time when the whole sector gets together, making it the ideal opportunity forvisitors to see their current suppliers, meet new ones, network, and learn about newproducts and launches

The show’s organisers have considerably increased investment in the visitor promotionalcampaign including social media and as a result, pre-registration visitors are already wellahead of the numbers at the same stage last year.

The flooring show powers ahead!

Harrogate show preview

HighlightsThe British Manufacturers’ Pavilion in Hall B willcontain key industry names such as Brockway, Bronte,Cavalier and the British Wool Marketing Board, and thepavilion structure will allow visitors to compare whatthese players have to offer with ease.

The seminar / conference programme for theretail / domestic sector has the theme: Increasing theprofitability of your business in tough times and willdirectly address what actions small and medium-sizedbusinesses can do to build business.

The keynote address will be by ‘retail champion’ ClareRayner with the theme: Enhancing your retail presence.Other seminars will cover buying groups, storepresentation, business finance, the internet andapprenticeships.

Practical demonstrations will benefit installers.

The UK’s first conference dedicated tocommercial floor coverings will be hosted at theshow with the theme Best practice, shared knowledgeaimed at facilities managers, architects and specifiers,specialist installers. The programme will cover keymarket segments including healthcare; fitness & leisure;commercial office; retail & shopping; education; andhotel & restaurant.

A full programme of events andhighlights will be published in ourSeptember issue due out in mid August.





Abingdon Flooring A15/A19Adore B43Akteks Bcf A3aAnbo International B20Ardex UK B34Associated Carpet Group C35Ball & Young M20/24Beauflor A2Betap Holiday InnBIG Floorcoverings St George HotelBMK M15Bona B7Bosch B17British Wood Flooring Association C12/26British Wool Marketing Board B21/22Brockway Carpets B21/22Bronte Carpets B21/22Carpet & Flooring Review A27Carpet Recycling UK M32Central Flooring A7Classis Holiday InnClemence Richard B40Computers for Flooring A24 Condor St George HotelContract Flooring Association B10Contract Flooring Journal B10Cormar Carpets A17/A18Createx M26Crown Floors A1Cybergold A4Dapedon Floors B23Demart C18Dikatex M28Distinctive Flooring A5Dollken-Weimar M33Eazi-Lay Loc A5Edel Telenzo Carpets C43Esco B39Exakt Precision Tools B11F Ball B1Fair Packaging B29FITA Demo AreaFurlong Flooring C1Gaskell Wool Rich A28Georgian Carpets C10/C28Green Tree Distribution A10H & V Carpet M22Hadfields A32Haldon Thompson A30Hand Made Carpets A14HBS M11Ideal St George HotelInteriors Monthly C15

IVC Group B32J2 Flooring B38Kersaint Cobb A13/A21Kingsmead Carpets C12/C26KJC Carpets A8Lalegno B36Lano M23Lifestyle Floors A12/22Manx Carpets C5Mapei C12/26Mastercraft Rugs C3Masterpiece Systems C44Melrose Textile Co C22Mercado M27Merryfield M4Millennium Weavers Europe C36Mohawk M17Morleys M35/M36Mr Tomkinson A29NICF Demo AreaNovostrat B4Oriental Weavers M14PCA Oriental Carpets C6Personna B28Phil Brough Sales Agency A25Plantation Rugs M11Prices Paving & Tile B3Primatech B13Quebec Wood Export Bureau B14Rama Carpets C14Regency Carpets C1Rhys Davies Freight Logistics M6Roberts B18Shaanxi Aoke Wood B5Skills Group Flooring in associationwith The Flooring Guild M8Smart Direct B44Spotnails B33Stairrods B27Stroolmount (UK) M9The Complete Stairmakeover B8The Flooring Magazine B42The Stocklists A3Tomorrow's Flooring C31Tramex B6Tremco Illbruck B16TSJ - Tile and Stone Journal B10Unifloor B12Universal Mouldings B19/B24V4 Woodflooring C42Wagner B15Wilkies Carpets M29Woolsafe A33

The 1962 show catalogue, (courtesy David Cormack, Cormar Carpets)

50th anniversary“2012 marks the show’s 50th anniversarysince its launch in 1962 as the NorthernFloor Coverings Fair,” said Paul Stott, theevent’s Marketing Director. “But what ismost significant is the emphasis this year’sshow will place on the way floor coveringsinfluence other interior design decisions inthe retail sector, and the increasinglyspecialist nature of floor coverings in thecommercial sector. Our aim is to make this a‘not to be missed’ event for both the retailand the commercial flooring industry.”

It’s free - what do you have to lose!The exhibition, conference/seminar programme, demonstrationsand networking opportunities are all completely free of charge totrade participants Free parking at the venue’s underground carpark is open to all visitors for all three days on a first come firstserved basis, and there will be free internet access throughout.

“See what’s out there!”“Harrogate is all about the independent retail carpet trade,” says DavidCormack of Cormar. “And whatever you say about business generally overrecent years the independent sector still dominates the retail flooring trade.

“But at Cormar we believe that retailers need to keep up to date to stayahead. So it is important to step outside your business and see what is outthere. There are opportunities to see new ranges first, find new suppliers ordiversify into other flooring activities to boost store sales. Whether you aretoo busy or too quiet, the importance of networking and keeping abreast ofchange cannot be underestimated.”

“As an exhibitor, we have no doubts aboutthe benefits of being at Harrogate. We haveexhibited there since the first exhibition in1962. And over our 50 year history at theevent, we believe the return on investmentfrom the show is without question.Throughout those years we have beenbuilding a brand and, above all, building trustin our business and we think that face-to-face, at the heart of the flooring industry inHarrogate is the place to do it.”

An eye for designScala Design from Lano Carpets is available in nine colourways from the rich jewel tones of ruby and sapphire to the neutral camel and � ax. Designed to perform thanks to a bleach cleanable two-ply Lanoset polypropylene yarn and impervious backing, Scala Design is perfect for the most demanding homes and even contract locations. Available in a quality 1160gm/m2 weight for maximum durability, Scala Design brings classical pattern in everywhere from living rooms and bedrooms to care homes, schools, public spaces and o� ces.

00800 5266 5266 [email protected] www.lano.com

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Lano goes luxuryThis year’s Flooring Show in Harrogate will play host to an array ofluxurious and high-performance products from Lano Carpets.Situated in Hall M, Stand 23, visitors are sure to be captivated bythe striking array of carpets and attractive POS materials on display.

Visiting retailers will be able to experience firsthand the prestigiousUltimo Collection, renowned for its superior selection of exquisitecarpet styles - featuring on a dedicated POS unit designed to tempthomeowners. Highlights from the Ultimo Collection available to viewat Harrogate include the brand new Mayfair Velvet Supreme, BambooLuxe, Bamboo Weave and Impression.

Lano will also reveal updates within its Easy Care Collection. FairfieldCreations, an innovative and endlessly stylish carpet concept, consists of four bold vertical stripe designs that coordinate to perfection with eight plaincarpets, Fairfield Creations allows homeowners to create a truly put-together look with minimum effort. Using the same 3-coloured polypropyleneyarn, the new Fortuna Saxony range that is launching mid-September will be unveiled at Harrogate for the very first time. Lano will also display excitingnew colour updates added to two already very successful ranges, Portman and Corona. Sumatra, an update to Lano’s Wilton Collection, will be also beexhibited, alongside the updated Landscape Collection of artificial grass and an array of products from the exclusive Rugs & Runners Collection,allowing visitors to witness the impressive diversity of products available from Lano Carpets.

Birger Karlsson, UK & Ireland sales manager. said: “Because we have such a large variety of designs to suit all interiors, it is always a great opportunityto be able to present them all in one central place and really explain the benefits of each. The Lano Carpets stand at this year’s Flooring Show isdefinitely going to be the one to visit.”

Hall M Stand 23 • 00800 5266 5266 www.lano.com

Growing on treesAfter the launch of WLD North in October 2010, the company has madegreat moves and become one of the most successful flooring wholesalerand distributors in the Midlands. On the 1st May 2012 the business andassets were purchased by flooring industry expert Kevin Lapthorn andrenamed Green Tree Distribution Ltd – a company which is thought to beever expanding.

Green Tree Distribution currently has a growing portfolio of productsincluding well known and distinctive laminate flooring brands from Balterioand Kronospan. Solid and engineered wood, underlays and a large range ofaccessories are also available to purchase. These products are popular withintheir expanding customer base which they deliver to daily within an 80 mileradius of their base in Stone, Staffordshire.

After 20 years in the industry and about to celebrate his 25th weddinganniversary to wife Vanessa, Kevin is excited about their new prospects andproducts that Green Tree Distribution Ltd is to bring to the market.

Kevin commented: “I amlooking to expand theproduct portfolio with newranges to be launched at theHarrogate show; this is theperfect opportunity for theindustry to see how we aredeveloping.”

Green Tree Distribution willbe introducing products suchas gloss laminate, LVT clickrange, solid click bambooflooring and a wide range ofoak interior doors atHarrogate.

Hall A Stand 10

T 01785 818005

WoolSafe to wowWoolSafe will use their stand to show how theexceptional services that the organisation offers canhelp to increase their levels of customer service.

“At the Flooring Show we will be explaining to retailersthe benefits of recommending to customers WoolSafe-approved carpet care providers and products,” explainsSteve Bakker, marketing manager, The WoolSafeOrganisation. “By recommending approved products andservices, retailers will enable customers to prolong the lifeof their carpet by up to 40%, which ultimately results ingreater satisfaction and brand loyalty. We will have acomprehensive array of WoolSafe publications and otherinformation about our approved products and services onshow, and we will be on hand to explain how these sortsof cleaning solutions and services will offer increasedreassurance to customers.”

Situated close to the entrance in Hall A at Stand A33,WoolSafe will also be showcasing its brand new approvedmarks which have been specifically designed for thosewho have received specialist wool maintenance trainingby the organisation, allowing retailers to identifyWoolSafe-approved cleaners. The new WoolSafeApproved Fibre Care Specialist mark is suitable forindividual technicians, and whole companies are awardedthe respected status of WoolSafe Approved ServiceProvider.

What’s more, information about the new online trainingcourses available for carpet cleaning professionals will beavailable to those in the carpet cleaning industry. “This isan exciting time for WoolSafe,” continues Steve Bakker.“We have some incredibly exciting developments in thepipeline, and we encourage retailers and carpet carespecialists who will be attending the Flooring Show tovisit us to find out more.”

Hall A Stand 33 • T 01943 850817 www.woolsafe.org


Clever acousticsAn array of cleverly designed acoustic flooring with superb sound-deadening propertieswill be on display at the Itec Contract Floors stand, and will even get the chance towitness a cold welding installation in action.

Renowned for its high-performance range of commercial flooring, Itec will have a sectionof the stand dedicated to explaining the process of cold welding – an excellentopportunity for floor fitters and contractors who will appreciate its quick, simple andeffective nature. Visitors will be shown how, using just one tool, cold welding delivers anearly invisible join for a seamless finish. Enhancing the look of the floor, this innovativeinstallation method is also ideal for time-sensitive projects, and the seam is completelywatertight for ultimate peace of mind. Recommended for use in all commercial andindustrial applications, this interactive demonstration is sure to catch the attention of fittersfrom across all different sectors and help to enhance their skills.

On show will be Itec’s impressive range of acoustic flooring, designed to reduce noiselevels in busy spaces. A fantastic choice for care homes, hospitals, schools, libraries and

other public buildings as well as commercial locations, the Axento and Silento ranges deliver an impressive 18dB of sound insulation to help facilitatepeaceful environments.

Hall B Stand 32 • T 00 32 5665 3211 www.ivcgroup.com

More jewels in CrownVisitors to the Crown Floors stand at this year’s Flooring Show will be able to viewthe wealth of new styles and exciting POS displays now available in its stunningcollection.

Visiting retailers will be treated to the sight of a brand new lectern POS unit, featuringthe exquisite Dapdune Wharf and patterned Crown Wilton as well as two brand newdesigns only available on this innovative space-saving display. These two new ranges,Dunnotter Castle, a heavy saxony available in an array of 10 colours, and Kingston Lacy,an on-trend thick shaggy pile with a luxurious height of 22mm, prove the continuallyevolving nature of the Crown Floors range. Perfectly suiting the retailer with limitedspace, the lectern is eye-catching yet compact.

Also on show will be the seven brand new and exclusive designs recently added to thevisually striking royal blue wall unit. Highlights include stylish 100% wool loop Hardwickand Meaton Hall, the soft natural shades of Sissinghurst Castle and the sophisticatedmuted tones of Alderly Edge. Offering various layout designs, generous sample sizes, clearproduct signage and sophisticated spotlight detailing, this POS display is sure to temptconsumers.

What’s more, Crown Floors will have a section of the stand dedicated to its LoyaltyClub, explaining the benefits for member retailers. Visitors will even be able to viewfirsthand the assortment of high-quality rewards on offer with this exclusive scheme.

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


Smooth innovationF. Ball will showcase two innovative floor smoothing compounds, Stopgap 850 Exterior and StopgapFast-Track 30, at The Flooring Show in Harrogate. New, outdoor floor smoothing product, Stopgap850 Exterior will take centre stage on the company’s exhibition stand, while information aboutpopular, rapid drying smoothing underlayment Stopgap Fast-Track 30 will also be available.

Frost-resistant smoothing compound, Stopgap 850 Exterior, is the first exterior floor smoothing productF. Ball has launched. The compound has been formulated as a result of the company’s ongoing productdevelopment programme. Rapid drying smoothing underlayment Stopgap Fast-Track 30, which has anearly walk on time of just 30 minutes, was unveiled at last year’s exhibition and has already become afirm favourite among floor installers, particularly on fast-track projects.

Additionally, throughout the exhibition, delegates will have the opportunity to speak to members of F. Ball’s sales, marketing and liaison team, who are happy to answer any questions, discuss the company’sproduct range, or offer visitors a new A4 product guide. Visitors can also find out information about theF. Ball Contractor Loyalty Card Scheme, which has recently launched a ‘project of the month’ competitionon the F. Ball Rewards website, www.f-ballrewards.co.uk.

Hall B Stand 1 • T 01538 361633 www.f-ball.co.uk



Collectable CormarAt this year’s Floor Show in Harrogate, Cormar Carpets will unveil thelatest additions to its portfolio of successful carpet collections.

As one of the UK’s leading independent tufted carpet manufacturers,Cormar will be showcasing its latest range launch – Living Naturals, a 50%wool loop. In addition Cormar will be featuring its brand new rangeSensation, plus another new range launch planned for the autumn.Hardwearing, easy clean twist Sensation is made from 100% Luxelle PPfor a super soft, luxurious feel and is available in 10 contemporarycolours.

After enjoying a successful year including, winning the Flooring OneAward for the eighth year, Cormar is also featuring its full range of in-store display options and point of sale material.

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

Waste notWith more than 35 outlets in the UK accepting all types of waste carpet for re-use or recycling, retailers can make useful savings in disposalcosts by diverting their fitting waste and uplifted old carpets from landfill, says Carpet Recycling UK. In Yorkshire and Lancashire, retailers havethe opportunity to recycle their post-installation off-cuts.

Returning to the Harrogate Flooring Show on Stand M32, the industry-backed association for recycling and reusing waste carpet will be raisingawareness with retailers about the growing opportunities for recycling and the tangible benefits for their businesses.

Extensive pilot trials involving sorting and collection of post-installation wastes are being evaluated by Carpet Recycling UK members to optimisethe logistics cost and effectiveness of various methods.

Visitors to the CRUK stand can find out more about wastecarpet recycling trials in their area.

CRUK will also be hosting a one-hour seminar at 2pmon Sunday September 2 with guest speakers sharingtheir waste carpet recycling experiences andhighlighting innovative end uses for the material.

“Landfill taxes are going only one way – and that’s up.Add on transport and tipping charges and the cost ofsending waste carpet to landfill averages around £100per tonne in the UK,” explains Laurance Bird, CRUKDirector.

“There is growing demand for clean post-installationoff-cuts that can be recycled into higher value end uses,such as mattress pads, carpet underlay and insulationproducts. Recycling waste carpet is not only the rightthing to do and something that consumers want to seehappen, it makes sound financial sense too.”

Hall M Stand 32 • T 0161 440 8325www.carpetrecyclinguk.com.



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H&V Carpetsbased in Ingelmunster, Belgium, specialises in all cut and loop pile PP qualities on felt or hessian backing and will be showing at

the Flooring Show Harrogate 2012.

Along with our current ranges we will belaunching new qualities

Come and see us at Stand M22!H & V Carpets Zuidkaai 8 Zone 6 B 8770 Ingelmunster tel 0032 51 320 543

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Mapei will be displaying products from their wood flooring range atHarrogate this year. From the sub-floor to the floor covering adhesives,Mapei will be demonstrating how they can offer a fully compatible systemthat will eliminate common causes of failures and provide a long lastingfinish to wood floor covering.

Mapei understand that the final floor coverings performance can only reach

its designated level if the preparatory works are successfully carried out

prior to their application. Mapei’s products encompass the disciplines of

soundproofing, moisture control, substrate repair, levelling and securing of

the floor finishes. Products on display include Mapesonic CR sound proofing

acoustic membrane, Eco Prim Grip primer, Latexplan Trade

smoothing/levelling compound, Ultrabond Eco S955 1K sililated polymer

wood adhesive, Ultrabond S997 1K skirting adhesive and Silwood sealant.

This system of products are all EC1 accredited with low emissions of

volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) and keep with Mapei’s global Green

Innovation environmental awareness programme.

Hall C Stand 12/26 • T 0121 508 6970 www.mapei.co.uk

The finishing line

Mohawk sets agendaVisitors to the Mohawk stand at Harrogate will witness first-hand some of the most talked about products to hit the UK flooring marketin recent years and theywill be impressed with the sheer variety of residential and contract products on offer.

On show will be Mohawk’s residential EverStrand and SmartStrand collections, bringing high-performance carpet fibres that offer soft, luxuriousunderfoot comfort combined with exceptionally eco-friendly credentials. With EverStrand fibres created from recycled plastic bottles andSmartStrand fibre partly from corn, the portfolio of styles in these collections will be sure to catch the imaginations of visitors at Harrogatethis September.

The American Legacy collection, one of the most recent additions to theMohawk family, will be on display, showcasing its range of super-soft carpets.With three different qualities to suit all interiors, American Design, AmericanTrend and American Style, the American Legacy display will feature carpetsmade from the latest super-smooth incarnation of EverStrand fibre,EverStrand XtraSoft. With luxurious, deep-cut piles and thicknesses rangingfrom 18 to 25mm depending on quality, retailers will be able to see thespectrum of designs and different colourways in this collection up close.

Visiting retailers will also get the chance to experience the impressivebenefits of SmartStrand carpet. The only carpet available with a built-in stainand soil resistance that will never wear or wash off. Incredibly durable andwith a whole host of consumer warranties, such as lifetime stain, soil andanti-static protection, and 20-year fade resistance, SmartStrand carpets aresure to excite retailers at Harrogate this year.

Hall M Stand 17 • T 01480 479830 www.mohawkinternational.com

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Gerflor tells The Stocklists readers that its top-of-the-rangeMipolam Symbioz is an exclusive bio-based plasticiser madeentirely from organic sources with 40 times lower VOC emissionsthan European standards. Benefiting from its patented Evercaresurface treatment, it is ideal for use in healthcare, education andretail settings. Weighing just 2580g per sq m, this is 20% less thanstandard homogeneous products. The use of a non-directionaldesign, incorporating coloured chips to provide even colour

With sales of vinyl flooring dominated by wood effects in recent years, there is growing interest in otherareas, including those of stone, ceramic, metal andfantasy designs.

Caroline Wille, Avenue Floors product manager, says cushionflooring is evolving constantly and the sheer choice of stylesavailable is very impressive. “Our Ultimate Minerals collectionprovides retailers with a fantastic array of authentic and stylishstone-effect flooring. Design-led and inspired both by nature andthe growing trend for contemporary architectural-style interiors,the range includes marbled Manilla, grainy Sand and speckledModus in a colour spectrum ranging from on-trend greys togolden beiges,” she says.

Ultimate Minerals has beendesigned for style-conscioushomeowners, ideal for creating acosy feeling in small spaces orfor delivering a contrast tomodern features, such asexposed brick in open-planrooms. “With a realistic look anda natural feel, Ultimate Mineralswill entice consumers whodesire highly stylised productsthat are easy to clean andmaintain,” says Ms Wille. Therange combines modernsophistication, cutting-edgestyling and competitive prices,she continues. “With 20 differentoptions in tones sure to suit alldesign schemes, this collection isdefinitely one to watch.”

Vinyl flooring - Alternatives to wood

Gerflor’s Symbioz has 40 times less VOC emissions

Polyflor Modena offers safety with style

Authentic Manilla in Avenue’s Ultimate Minerals

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throughout, makes Mipolam Symbioz lighter and more flexiblethan standard product, says Gerflor. Colours range from blue nightto black diamond and linen to sandstone. Containing over 75%sustainable raw materials, such as wheat or corn, all waste isrecycled into new product and Mipolam Symbioz is 100%recyclable, Gerflor states.

Polyflor, the UK’s largest manufacturer of commercial andresidential vinyl flooring, offers a wide range of solutions, fromhomogenous and heterogeneous to safety and acousticfloorcoverings. The company’s Camaro Flooring Collection isproving popular, it states, featuring 30 authentic, creative andpractical wood and stone effect surfaces, these luxury vinyl tilesare able to transform any space in the home.

Polyflor recently launched the Colonia Flooring Collection, anaffordable and design-led luxury vinyl tile range designed for thehousing sector. The range reflects the undoubted natural beauty ofwood and stone with a creative range of authentic products, thecompany states. Cutting edge technology is at the forefront of itsmanufacturing and design, says Polyflor, describing the recently-launched Polysafe Modena PUR range as revolutionary in itsdesign, incorporating minute aluminium oxide particles so thefloor retains its safety features whilst remaining aestheticallypleasing to the eye.

Tarkett is another prominent supplier of vinyl flooring designs andstates that its Echiquier Black White, from the company’sHomestyle collection, has proven to be one of its most populardesigns. The collection has been designed with the typicalEdwardian black and white floors in mind, Tarkett explains, andEchiquier Black White mixes nostalgic charm with an urbansophistication. The Echiquier Black White vinyl is priced from £15 per sq m, the company concludes.

Moduleo is another supplier that states its non-wood effects, suchas stone, slate and ceramic, are continuing to grow in popularity.Attention to detail and rugged durability provides the authenticityof natural stone flooring without the drawbacks, it says. Hard-wearing qualities means that these can be installed in kitchens andbathrooms, as its luxury vinyl tile (LVT) collections also providewarmth and durability.

The company further explains that its wipe-clean ProtectonitePU top layer provides a natural look and effect. The texturedlayer follows the pattern of the tile underneath, providing anauthentic finish.

Karndean Designflooring has noticed that in addition to wood,stone and ceramic vinyl designs are proving popular. While the realthing can be costly, it states that luxury design vinyl flooring is swiftto install and easy to maintain, which ticks all the boxes for mostcommercial jobs. The company states that this is further endorsedthrough qualities such as versatility, durability and resilience. Itoffers a variety of tones, finishes and plank or tile size so thatevery specification need is met and every conceivable interiorscheme can be achieved, says Karndean Designflooring.

Stone and fantasy designs have been introduced by WindmöllerFlooring into its collections of LVT. The Laguna collection nowincludes six stones designs with a top layer of 0.3mm, designed fordomestic use. Further to this, the Bacana collection, with a toplayer of 0.55 mm and suitable for commercial use, now includes 10stone and fantasy designs in tiles of 914 x 473mm format. Fromtrendy white designs, such as Antartica and Iceland, to metallicoptions including Heavy Metal, Silver Fiber and Manhattan Design,the company is increasing its alternatives to wood.

Moduleo combines rugged durability and attention to detail

by Dennis Flower

For more information:

Avenue Floors T +32 56 653 211 www.avenuefloors.co.ukGerflor T 01926 622600 www.gerflor.co.uk

Moduleo www.moduleo.comPolyflor T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.comTarkett T 01622 854040 www.tarkett.com

Nostalgic charm with urban sophistication from Tarkett

Business news


Half of all companies in the UK Floor Coverings industry is making a loss as economic conditions continue to take their toll according to anindustry study. The report from the Plimsoll research group reveals how many of these 461 loss making companies have simply had an isolatedbad year and how many are burying their heads in the sand.

David Pattison, author of a new market report into company performance in the market says, “More and more companies are making a loss for thefirst time in their history. Many can rightly claim to be victims of difficult trading conditions. A quick refocus on profitability would ensure this anisolated occurrence”

However, overall conditions are no excuse for a band of serial loss makers in the market. Pattison explains, “282 companies are making a loss for thesecond, even third year running and are simply selling at prices their business cannot sustain. They have put off making the painful decision that moreprudent companies made a while ago. No one wants to trim costs, lay off staff, cancel dividend payments and the like but carrying on regardless isnow unviable. They can no longer bury their heads in the sand”.

“I congratulate management teams that have made the often difficult and unpopular decisions. They have cut their cloth according to the marketconditions and are more stable for it. Those failing to do so are running out of time and cash. Without a big increase in demand they cannot supporttheir pricing strategy much longer. Watch out for a number of failures among the companies we have identified”.

The new Plimsoll Analysis – Floor Coverings provides an intimate assessment of 1000 companies in the market. It will tell you instantly whichcompanies are pursuing a reckless strategy and who is getting it right.

Readers of The Stocklists are entitled to a £50 discount of this new special edition of the Plimsoll Analysis – Floor Coverings by quoting reference PR/FN30.

T 01642 626400 www.plimsoll.co.uk

Loss and leaders

Long-established South East AFS have called in the receiver aftermounting debts force the company to cease trading last month.

AFS had expanded their presence in the marketplace and were majorstockists for Cormar ranges and Interfloor products.

The company’s five reps covered the whole of the Home Countiesfrom their base in Enfield, Middlesex.

AFS forced to close

Heckmondwike has launched a new brochure and series of samplecards to showcase its extensive range of contract carpets and tiles.

The move follows a redesign of the company’s website and is part of awider refresh of Heckmondwike’s communication channels.Combining sleek new visuals with contemporary design,Heckmondwike’s updated print and online presence underlines thecompany’s position as the UK’s established specialist fibre bondedcarpet manufacturer.

“We wanted to make it easier for our customers and specifiers to findthe information they require – whether that is specific product detailsor project inspiration,” commented Abby Chandler, Marketing Managerat Heckmondwike. “The new brochure has been designed as a handyreference guide, while the new sample cards provide the perfect tactileshowcase for our products.”

Presented in a concise and visually appealing format, the brochurefeatures all of Heckmondwike’s main products, including the bestsellingSupacord and Broadrib fibre bonded carpets, which are widelyspecified throughout the education and commercial sectors. Havingrecently been updated with several new colourways, both of theseranges deliver high quality and cost-effective performance, as well ascontemporary good looks.

The brochure also highlights Heckmondwike’s Creative Range, whichfeature striking patterns that work extremely well when installed inlarge spaces, and offer a wide variety of design possibilities. Takingcentre stage is Array, the latest carpet tile to be added to thiscollection, which features a smart new take on the popular lineardesign trend. Also covered in the brochure is Heckmondwike’s rangeof entrance area carpets, perfect for the most heavily used flooringzones, as well as the company’s bespoke design service, which offersthe opportunity to personalise the flooring with unique logos or motifs.

Boasting larger sized samples than the previous versions, the newsample cards are the ideal hands-on specification tool for architects,designers, contractors and end-users, as they clearly demonstrate thehigh-quality and robust construction of the Heckmondwike productranges, as well as the wide variety of patterns and colourwaysavailable.

T 01924 410544 www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk

Refreshing Heckmondwike

Victoria Carpets has unveiled an increase in UK sales duringthe last financial year while profits have been under pressure -but the company predicts future growth,

The Kidderminster-based company said the 15.4 per cent rise forthe year ended March 31, 2012, was buoyed by strong growth insales to the John Lewis Partnership and a new programme ofcarpet ranges introduced last year.

Company bosses also announced Group revenue had risen by9.4 per cent to £77.13 million and operating profit by 6.8 percent to £2.58 million during the “demanding” period.

Pre-tax profit, however, slid 19.6 per cent to £1.55 million andthe Group’s Australia sales increased by only 1.5 per cent -Victoria said the figure was impacted by “weakening market andconsumer sentiment”.

In a reference partly to the bitter boardroom battle that engulfedVictoria during the period, group managing director, Alan Bullock,said: “The past year has been a demanding time for our businessand I have been proud of the adaptability and energy shown bythe employees.”

He warned, however, Victoria expected the consumerenvironment to “remain challenging” but added, “we have alreadydemonstrated we can achieve good progress in these conditions.”

Chairman Katherine Innes Ker said: “As this year progresses, thebenefits of investment in new products, together with theimprovements in working capital and cost reductions shouldresult in stronger sales and profit growth.”

Victoria predicts growth

Please contact your local Abingdon sales representative for your special offer on the stand.Alternatively, contact our marketing department on 01274 655 668 for further details.

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A superb range of co-ordinates featuring a combination of 5 pinstripes, 5 bold heathers, and 5 neutral heathers.

All available in 1, 2, 3, & 4m widths to save on wastage.

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Tarkett is pleased to announce thatSamantha Boyd has been appointed tothe role of National Sales Manager forHousing. Since joining the company in2006, Samantha quickly establishedherself as a key member of the salesteam, most recently working as BusinessDevelopment Manager for Housing.

Samantha has significant experience in the

flooring industry, having started out with

responsibility for the day to day running of

Boyds Flooring Ltd. Since joining Tarkett, she has built and nurtured

close relationships with distributors and contractors, developing

prospects and gaining new business. She has also worked with

housing associations and local authorities to maintain and increase

specifications within the social housing sector.

As National Sales Manager for Housing, Samantha now takes on

management responsibility for the housing team and will work with

them to increase the housing sector business across all product

ranges including commercial, residential and wood. She will also be

responsible for growing Tarkett’s residential business and the

Rhinofloor brand within the highly competitive consumer market,

Ready for the challenges that lie ahead, Samantha said: “I’m looking

forward to leading a forward-thinking team to success within the housing

sector, and to play my part in the overall success of Tarkett in the UK.”

T 01622 854040 www.tarkett.co.uk

Sarah takes national role

Vorwerk has announced the appointments of two new salesagents covering the South West and the North West of Englandand bringing a combination of 27 years experience to the table.

Joanna Fletcher will take responsibility for the South West, includingSouth Wales. Working as an agent for two years, Joanna will utiliseher fantastic contact list to gain as much exposure as possible forVorwerk. Joanna’s previous career in the retail industry has givenher an excellent grounding in both sales and understanding clients’requirements.

Joanna explains; “I really enjoy the variety of agent work andbuilding up relationships with new and existing clients. Vorwerk’sproducts are so different to anything I have seen before, and I amvery excited to demonstrate to retailers the versatility of thecollection.”

Bringing an impressive 25 years experience to the fore, DavidChrystall will look after the North West of England. Having workedfor a variety of big names in the flooring industry, David has anextensive list of contacts spanning independent retailers, householddepartment stores, interior designers and architects.

David says; “The Vorwerk collection offers something completelyunique. The Fascination Collection in particular is so varied andcontains such a variety of different products, I am sure it will havewide-ranging appeal.”

“These appointments mark the beginning of an exciting time in thecontinuing expansion of Vorwerk Carpets in the UK,” explains IanHammond, UK director, Vorwerk Carpets. “Both Joanna and Davidhave a wealth of experience of the industry, and this combined withtheir unrivalled contact books will ensure that Vorwerk productsgain exposure to new retailers, specifiers and designers.”

T 020 7096 5090 www.vorwerkcarpets.co.uk

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‘Bacon Butty’ run

Recofloor’s popular ‘Bacon Butty’ events are taking to the roadagain in a nationwide mission to recruit more flooring contractorsand distributors to the UK’s award-winning vinyl flooring recyclingscheme.

Roadshows at Birch Distribution sites in Leeds, Sheffield and Hullkicked off the second series of 2012 events following their successfullaunch last year. Customers are invited to drop in, receive a voucherfor a bacon sandwich (or vegetarian option if preferred) from a localnamed supplier and learn more about how Recofloor’s services canenhance their businesses.

Starter packs that include material specification, collection bags, abrochure and Certificate ofCommitment will beavailable for thoseinterested in signing up tothe scheme.

Further dates are beingadded with all the latest news available via Recofloor’s Twitter Feed(www.twitter.com/recofloor)and website –www.recofloor.org

T 0161 355 7618


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Recofloor has won a prestigious Business Commitment to EnvironmentAward for its innovative and sustainable approach to the collection andrecycling of waste vinyl flooring. The award win coincides with the schemehaving recycled its 1,000th tonne – an important milestone in its three-year history.

Jane Gardner, Recofloor’s Project Manager, collected the Process Premier Award

trophy from Sir John Armitt, chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority, at the

2012 BCE Environmental Leadership Awards in London.

Founded by Sir Peter Parker in 1975, the BCE Awards scheme is one of the

world’s longest- running environmental competitions.

Recofloor is the UK’s first joint industry-led vinyl flooring recycling scheme, which

was founded in 2009 by UK flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyflor. This

unique example of two major competitors working collaboratively to promote

sustainability of their products is a major achievement – and an important step for the flooring sector as a whole.

Commenting on the win, Jane, of Axion Consulting which manages the scheme, said: “Recofloor’s success has been very much a team effort involving

Axion, Altro, Polyflor and indeed the entire flooring sector supply chain.

“We are absolutely delighted to win this award, which recognises our tremendous achievements in diverting ever-increasing quantities of flooring waste

from landfill and puts this material to good new uses. To date, we have recycled some 1,000 tonnes – of which 190 tonnes are in this year alone, and

this figure is rising by one tonne per day.”

Vinyl flooring waste can be recycled back into new flooring products as well as traffic management equipment, such as cones and sign bases.

T 0161 355 7618 www.recofloor.org

1,000 tonne up

To any that have been involved in carpet manufacturing, this picture of ‘F Mill at Dean Clough’ - the home of Crossley Carpet Works, Halifax -brings stark recognition of our heritage entwined in the hills and valleys of Pennine Englandwrites Syd Merryfield, of Merryfield Carpet Cutting Machines.

When you realise that the picture is only half of F Mill which was once surrounded by A

to H Mills, Axminster, Gripper and Elizabeth Sheds, the magnitude of the largest carpet

mill in Great Britain emerges from our dark and smoky industrial northern heritage.

Many historians have written about the phenomena of the place we called ‘cluff ’ that

housed looms and people for generations, bringing wealth to the Halifax area.

Little is left of this manufacturing giant and what is can be summed up in four verses of

tribute to this fallen giant.

Standing dank no more the mills of woolWith shuttle weave and warpNo smoke now bellows in the skiesManufacturing lessons we were taught

World’s finest carpets did emitFrom looms that never stoppedProcessed pure from sheep to floorA quality that no one topped

So now the mills take others waysCleaned and spruced pristineNo recognition of their pastNot a single warp is seen

Theatres, hotels and office spaceReborn on oil soaked floorsNo noise of looms, driven belted wheelsBehind those long closed doors

T 01422 373799 www.carpetcuttingmachines.co.uk

Ode to old times

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Mapei would like to wish all the best to Graham Baldwin who will beretiring after 50 years in the flooring industry. Graham is a wellloved, popular character not only at Mapei but amongst many in theflooring industry. Well known for loving his cuppa teas and well likedfor his down to earth, honest, good-humoured nature - he is truly agent.

Graham left school aged 15 and started working as a trainee floorfitter at W H Bright carpet and furniture store. Graham spent the first26 years of his career firstly fitting domestic and contract carpeting atvarious companies including Ken’s Carpets and also independentlywhilst also having sales representative roles at Lawrence Brothers,Homfray Carpets and Alvin Morris.

From there, Graham moved to Laybond where he worked for 12years under various roles including Manufacturing Liaison Officer. Forthe remaining 12 years of his career, Graham has worked at Mapei asResilient Business Development Manager as well as Head of TechnicalServices and Resilient Product Manager.

In wind down to his retirement, Graham has worked at what is hisfavourite aspect, the technical side. He has found working as a TechnicalService Manager particularly interesting because of the variety ofquestions he’s faced with, which has kept him on his toes. His vastknowledge and expertise gained in his 50 year career will certainly beirreplaceable.

T +44 (0) 121 508 6970 www.mapei.co.uk

Golden retirementJim Young was very influential during the 70s and 80s in thedevelopment of carpet accessories, writes Bob Lawton, formerly

of Ball & Young.

I first became involved with Jim atGripperrods in 1973 where he was MD andI was a young representative. Jim was anaccountant by profession, but, he had an eyefor sales and customer service and under hisinfluence Gripperrods became Europe'sbiggest and most successful carpet accessorycompany of that time.

In 1983 he founded Ball & Young in Corby. I was lucky enough tojoin Jim and Martin Ball as Sales Manager. Over the next few yearswe grew the sales team to become one of the largest rubberunderlay manufacturers. Jim kept his hand on the tiller and thecompany always remained successful and profitable.

!n 1989 British Vita bought Ball & Young and Jim stayed on for twoyears as a consultant. Although he wasn't involved in thedevelopment of polyurethane underlays, he was one of the fewwho considered it the future of UK underlay. A few years after hefinally retired Cloud 9 was launched, and the rest is history. He still had an eye for success!

In the last few years of his life Jim moved into an apartment atWalton Heath Golf Club where he was able to indulge two of hishobbies, playing golf and tasting red wine. Jim was 86 and he leavesbehind a daughter, two sons and a lot of friends.

Obituary: Jim Young


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