The Stocklists - July 2009

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6 July 2009 FlooringNews

Monthly ‘Stocklisters’ shown in BOLD

s AFS ...........................................................................15..................020 8805 8620 .........Sep 2008...........

= BRITISH WOOL ..............................................47..................01274 688 666 .........—.......................

H BROCKWAY CARPETS LTD. .................16..................01562 828200 ..........Dec 2008 .........

H BRONTE ...............................................................17..................01282 862736 ..........—.......................

o CARPENTER ......................................................18,31 ............01457 861141 ..........—.......................

H CARPETS OF KIDDERMINSTER. ........20,21 ............01299 827477 ..........Aug 2008 .........

s COLUMBIA FLOORING .............................19..................0208 443 3322 .........—.......................

H CONTEMPORARY LIFE........................................—..................01254 296829 ..........—.......................

n EASYLAY SYSTEMS ................................................—..................01423 887219 ..........—.......................

H EDEL TELENZO................................................22..................01422 374417 ..........—

o DICKINSON MOORE ..........................................43..................01474 353573 ..........—.......................

H FELLS CARPETS...............................................—..................01977 662211 ..........—

n FITA ............................................................................53..................01159 506836 ..........—.......................

n FLOORTRAIN .........................................................—..................01709 780505 ..........—.......................

n FLOORWISE .......................................................—..................01509 673974 ..........—.......................

H FURLONG FLOORING .................................24,25 ............01772 696787 ..........Jan 2009

s LITTNER HAMPTON ...................................—..................0208 520 8474 .........—.......................

H MOHAWK ............................................................23..................01480 479830 .........—.......................

n NICF...........................................................................48..................0115 958 3077 .........—.......................

o NOVOSTRAT ..........................................................—..................00353 61 339287 ....—.......................

s RACKHAMS........................................................26..................02085319225............July 2009............

s SOLENT WHOLESALE CARPET ..............27..................01243 774623 ..........July/Aug 2009

s STS FLOORING DISTRIBUTORS .........28..................0845 341000.............July 2009............

n STAIRRODS UK LIMITED.........................—..................01207 591176 ..........—.......................

s SUPERTEX FURNISHING LTD .............—..................01772 457070 ..........—.......................

n T & E DISPLAY GROUP ............................38,39 ............0121 585 7600......................—

n THE ESTIMATORS.................................................—..................01782 566626 ..........—.......................

n TRIPLE KING...........................................................3 ....................01274 582056 ..........—.......................

n WOOLSAFE ORGANISATION ...............4,5.................01943 850817 ..........—.......................

ISSN 0950-5024 Mayville Publishing Co. Ltd. 2009 Issue: 411Every care is taken in compiling this magazine, but the proprietors assume noresponsibility in the effects arising therefrom.

Woolsafe: the carpet care guide...................................................4-5Carpet trouble-shooter....................................................................6-7Pattern book.........................................................................................8Wholesaler Distribution Directory ........................................10-11Carpet Company Directory .....................................................12-13Carpet types .........................................................................................9Underlay...............................................................................................14

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Organisers plan changes for the better with ‘morecolour and more happening’ ..............................40, 41

Manufacturers must respond fasterVoice: Telenzo’s Lesley Inman ......................35

Flooring sector has ‘upped its game’Analysts report ‘suprising’ resilience in recession ...................................49

Victoria goes for contract growthNew push to secure non-residential business strength .........................50

Ulster’s wider wiltonsNew looms weave 5-metre Ulster Velvet and York Wilton ...................30

Strength in numbers Flower on Flooring: The beauty of buying groups...................................37

Tracking F1’s pole positions Full report from Flooring One’s impressive Midlands show...........32-34

Net or not? Will the web ever make you money?Forum: Take part in our latest survey.........................................................43

The British Wool ColumnIs colour making a comeback?......................................................................47

Classified and recruitment advertising ..............pages 54 and 55

Flooring factsheetCarpet care guide from WOOLSAFE maintenance • cleaning • spot removal • protection • inspection

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; workinto the spot with a small, soft brush or sponge

• Take care with applying solvents to bitumen-backedcarpet tiles

• When using solvents always ensure there is plentyof fresh air ventilation

• Always thoroughly rinse out water-based spotterswith clean water

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

Periodic CleaningWhen the carpet or rug reaches a stage where it coulddo with a really good clean, you can either do the jobyourself, or you can call in a specialist carpet cleaningcompany.

If you are considering cleaning the carpet or rug yourselfmake sure to use only WOOLSAFE-approvedproducts. Look for this mark on the bottle or package:

WOOLSAFE-approved carpetcare products have beenindependently and scientificallytested and are safe andeffective for cleaning andmaintaining all types of carpetsand rugs.

Regular MaintenanceRegular cleaning will extend the life of a carpet andmaintain its appearance.Vacuum clean regularly andthoroughly, which removes gritty dirt that can damage the fibres.

Deal with spillages as soon as possible, preferablythe moment they occur.

Housekeeping Tips forCarpets and RugsEntrance or walk-off mats

The use of entrance mats at all outside entrances to thehouse is highly recommended, as they will significantlyreduce the rate at which the carpet will soil.They shouldbe of adequate size to allow street dirt to be removedfrom shoe soles and must be cleaned regularlythemselves.

Protective treatmentsMany carpets come with a protective fibre treatment toreduce problems with staining and soiling.These treatments,while effective in many ways, are not bullet-proof and willeventually wear off. Quick response to spills and regularcleaning is still required.

Carpets that have no protector applied by the manufacturercan be treated after installation on the floor by a WOOLSAFE

accredited carpet cleaning company. (To find the nearestWOOLSAFE Certified Operator in your area visit ourwebsite: www.woolsafe.org and go to the PRIVATEHOUSEHOLDER section.)

Beware of products claiming to be safe on all fibres,including wool. It might be true, but if it does not have theWOOLSAFE mark, it is not endorsed by most carpetmanufacturers!

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)

TheWOOLSAFE

Mark hasgone Green!

The WOOLSAFE Organisationhas teamed up with eco-labelling authorities Green Sealand EcoLogo in NorthAmerica, to enable thoseWOOLSAFE approved productsthat are ecologically responsibleto be recognised andpromoted as such.

The Green WOOLSAFE Markidentifies those products thatnot only are the mostsuitable for wool and otherquality carpets, but also havethe right environmentalcharacteristics.

Chemspec Europe is one ofthe first WOOLSAFE Licenseesin the UK to have a ‘green’product certified. It is expectedthat other products will followshortly.

For the widest range of WOOLSAFEapproved products

www.chemspec-europe.com

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maintenance • cleaning • spot removal • protection • inspection

The Clean Carpet you Expect...the Service you Deservewww.servicemaster.co.uk

Environmentally Aware forSuperior Carpet Carewww.envirodri.com

Vacuum Cleaners - the Choice of Cleaning Professionals

www.sebo.co.uk

British Wool makes a BetterCarpet... Naturally

www.britishwool.org.uk

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

Never use any detergents such as dishwashing liquids,soaps or other cleaners recommended for generalhousehold use. Although they may clean the carpetsatisfactorily they will almost certainly cause problemssuch as rapid re-soiling, colour bleeding or other damageto the pile or backing of the carpet.

It is best to engage the services of aprofessional carpet & upholstery cleaningcompany.To get a really expert job doneentrust the work to a WOOLSAFE

accredited carpet cleaning company.These companies are fully trained, havebeen in business for a considerable

length of time, are members of one or more recognisedprofessional trade associations related to the cleaningindustry and have a reputation for top quality service. Andthey use only WOOLSAFE-approved cleaning agents onyour wool carpets and rugs!

If you have a problem with a carpet or rug thatrequires an independent inspector, a network of carpetcomplaint investigators, trained and registered by TheWOOLSAFE Organisation is available throughout the UK and Ireland.

WOOLSAFE Registered Inspectorshave extensive experience ininvestigating the causes for carpetcomplaints based on their practicalinvolvement with carpets and rugs overmany years.

They are fully qualified to investigate carpet and rugcomplaints on-site on behalf of carpet manufacturers,retailers, cleaning companies and carpet owners.They cancarry out or commission tests where required, and willprovide comprehensive reports.

To contact an inspector in your area call 0800 731 5688,email: [email protected], or visit: www.woolsafe.org/ Private Householder / Registered Inspectors

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

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 6 5 2

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 strongerspot removers. Some stains you may find impossibleto remove completely in which case the assistance ofa professional carpet cleaner is required.

For information

• On a WOOLSAFE Certified Carpet CleaningCompany nearest to you,

• A free copy of the Directory of WOOLSAFE CertifiedProfessional Carpet Cleaners,

• A free copy of the Directory of Registered CarpetInspectors,

• Or just advice on anything to do with carpet care,

contact:

The WOOLSAFE Organisation49 Boroughgate, Otley, LS21 1AG,Tel: 01943 850 817E-mail: [email protected] or visit: www.woolsafe.org

Life inspired cleaning innovationswww.bissell.com

WOOLSAFE ApprovedCarpet Cleaning Products

www.prochem.co.uk

Home of the Legendary CleaningProduct - Carpet Power

www.ozkleen.co.uk

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COLOUR MATCHINGCarpets are produced in batches - known ascreels - and usually each batch producesbetween 500m2 - 3000m2 in a single width,depending on the creel size. Whilst the recipeused by the dyer remains constant, and isfollowed to the letter, in each separateproduction the colour reproduction will varyfrom batch to batch. However production ismatched back to the original or mastersample to ensure that the colour remains‘within a commercial tolerance’.This process if not an exact science and acommercial tolerance is subjective butnevertheless is usually the professionaljudgement of the head dyer based on his/herexperience. A greater level of tolerance is required onblended colours (Heathers etc). To ensureperfect colour matching it is advisable that asingle width be used in any installationrequiring exact colour matching.N.B. Carpets which are laid with the piletravelling in different directions, even thoughthey be from the same batch will appear notto match.For further information please check with themanufacturers recommendations.

SAMPLESThe samples held by individual retailers maynot be from the same batch as currentproduction and therefore should be used as aguide and not an exact colour match.

SHEDDINGAll cut pile carpets will lose short fibre, whichis created during production when spun yarnis cut for tuft formation. These fibres fall ontothe surface 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 fibreis only a small fraction of the total fibrecontained in the carpet.

PULLED LOOPSPulled loops occur only in looped pile carpetwhere one or more loops in the continuouspile is pulled through the primary backing ofthe carpet. This is usually due to some localcondition, possibly some sharp object whichhas caught in a loop in situ and has resultedin a pull. Pulled loops are easily dealt with bytrimming the offending end level with therest of the pile. They should not be left as thiscould result in further loops being pulled anddeveloping into a ladder.

SPROUTINGOccasionally an odd tuft or two can work itsway to the surface and stand proud of the restof the pile. This is probably due to one end ofthe tuft being longer than the other i.e. Jshaped tuft instead of V shaped. Remedialaction merely requires that the offending tuftsbe scissor trimmed level with the rest of thepile. They should never be pulled out.

SHADINGShading occurs because the pile of the carpethas become 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 oflight and dark patches on the carpet. This willoccur on all pile fabrics but can be morenoticeable on plainer carpets because theshadows created by pile pressure will not bedisguised by a heavy pattern or design.

STATICCarpets do not produce static but like otherhousehold fabrics and objects have thecapacity to store it. Static is caused by thebuild up of static electricity upon personnelin a dry environment and is discharged whena person makes contact with an object whichcan conduct electricity (i.e. door handle orfiling cabinets, etc).The static charges will vary in intensitydepending upon the individual, air humidityand the contact materials. Static is moreusually associated with synthetic materials asthey do not retain moisture very well but itcan and does occur with wool in very dryroom conditions.Preventative measures include theintroduction of moisture into the room or insitu carpet treatment.

FADING ON WOOLCarpets made from wool can and do fade inuse. The degree of fade can vary dependingon the colour chosen and the local conditionsto which the carpet is subjected.Fading can be caused by exposure to ultraviolet light which is found in daylight, but isaccelerated when sunlight shines directlyonto the carpet. This has the effect oflightening or “Bleaching” the colour just asexposure to sunlight will lighten human hair.Wool is after all animal hair. Protection should be given to carpets exposedto such conditions just as you would protectother furniture 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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Flooring factsheetCarpet trouble-shooter • shedding • pulled loops • sprouting • shading • static • fading • pile reversal • shedding • flattening • soiling


PILE REVERSAL(SEE SHADING)

Like shading, this occurs when the pile or napof the carpet changes direction and thusreflects light at different angles showing theeffects of shading which can becomepermanent. It is also described as‘watermarking’. This can happen to everycarpet construction be it Axminster, Wilton,Tufted, Hand Woven, Persian, Chinese, Indianor even Coir Matting. Like shading it can bemore apparent on plain carpet because heavypatterns can disguise the effects. It can occurquite quickly after installation. A tremendousamount of research has been carried out overmany years by many institutes to determinethe cause of this phenomenon but none of ithas proved conclusive. There is no commonlyknown manufacturing process which cancause or cure this phenomenon and thereforeit is not a manufacturing fault. For furtherinformation please check with individualmanufacturers recommendations.

INDENTATIONSWhen a carpet is subjected to a heavy pointload, such as under the legs of furniture, it isunreasonable to expect the carpet not toindent. Usually, the longer the load is in place,the longer will be the time for the pile torecover. In the case of very heavy loads inplace for a considerable time, the recoverytime can be very considerable.It must be remembered that it is not only thepile of the carpet that becomes indented. theunderlay will also indent and the backing ofthe carpet may also distort into theindentation in the underlay. Some underlay’swill recover well and some less welldepending upon their composition, thickness,density etc.The use of cups below furniture legs canspread the load and the net result is a largerarea of less deeply indented carpet.The ability of a carpet to recover from a heavystatic load can be measured in the laboratory,using the test method described in BS 4939and many manufacturers will have data onthis aspect of carpet performance. In this testthe carpet is loaded for 24 hours and thedegree of recovery is measured after 1 hourand 24 hours. Since there are so manydifferent underlay’s however, it is very rarefor the recovery from a heavy static load to beevaluated on carpet and underlay.Often normal maintenance (vacuum cleaningwith a rotating brush machine) will speed uprecovery but in the case of seriousindentations the use of an iron and damp clothor a steam iron together with a blunt darningneedle to carefully tease up the pile can bebeneficial. Care must be take not to over wetthe carpet, of course.

FLATTENINGFlattening will occur as a result of trafficwhich eventually flattens the pile particularlyin the main areas of use. All pile fabrics willflatten to greater or lesser degree dependanton the amount of traffic to which it issubjected and the construction (tuftdensity/pile fibre/height/weight) of theproduct concerned.

SOILINGSoiling is usually the result of some localcondition to which the carpet has beensubjected to, or maintenance, or lack ofmaintenance programme. There is nothing weas manufacturers can do to prevent soiling inuse. There are several types of soiling whichare quite common:Spillages - Liquids such as soft drinks,cordials or any drink which contains sugar,particularly hot drinks, is likely to leave astain. In such instances, professional helpshould be sought.Shampoo - if incorrectly applied, can leavesticky soap residues in the fibres which canresult in the soiling reappearing quite rapidly.Dust - which is carried on draughts can soilcarpets in various ways, apart from theobvious soiled edges, at gaping skirtingboards for instance, dark lines appearing onsurface might suggest airborne dust vacuum-drawn through poorly fitted floorboards.Sometimes the shape of floorboards can beseen quite clearly. Air borne dust sometimesshows itself as spots on the carpet, this is dueto the air carried on a draught under thecarpet escaping through minute holes both inthe underlay and the carpet, leaving dustdeposited on the pile much like a filter action.In such installations, the use of a lining paperis essential as a preventative measure.It is the responsibility of the retailer to advisethe consumer when the carpet is measured ofany poorly fitting doors, skirtings, orfloorboards and the consumers responsibilityto ensure any remedial work to seal draughts,is carried out before the carpet is fitted, if aresulting complaint is to be avoided.

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

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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


The StocklistsPattern book changes

Manufacturer 4 New ranges/designs 6 Withdrawn ranges/designs

The month’s changes are brought together on one page so that pattern books can be quickly up-dated.

Wholesaler indexWholesaler Page Telephone Price list date

s AFS 15 0208 805 8620 September 2008

s COLUMBIA FLOORING 19 0208 443 3322 —

s FELLS CARPETS — 01977 662211 —

s LITTNER HAMPTON — 0208 520 8474 —

s RACKHAMS 26 02085 319225 April/May/June 2009

s SOLENT WHOLESALE CARPET CO. LTD 27 01243 774623 July/August 2009

s STS FLOORING DISTRIBUTORS 28 0845 341000 —

s SUPERTEX FURNISHING — 01772 457070 —

AFS

BROCKWAY

CARPETS OF KIDDERMINSTER

CAVALIER

DRURY LANE

EDEL TELENZO 4 NEW HERCULES 4 NEW CAESAR 4 NEW MARS

FELLS

FURLONG

LITTNER HAMPTON LTD

LOUIS DE POORTERE

MOHAWK

RACKHAMS

SOLENT

STS 4 MEDICARE, RAVENSBURY TWIST in GOLDLINE STOCK CARPETS

4 CHELTRNHAM, CLIPPER in CARPET STOCK TILES

SUPERTEX

See pages 10 & 11 for the Directoryand page 46 to apply for a listing

Regional Wholesale Distributors Directory


Flooring factsheet

TUFTED

With advances in manufacturing technology, 95% of all carpetproduced today is tufted. It takes about an hour to make a roll ofcarpet that might take eight hours to weave.To make tufted carpet,hundreds of yarn-threaded needles are pushed through the primarybacking fabric to form loops or tufts, which may be left as is or cut. Aheavy adhesive coating is applied to hold the tufts in place and asecondary backing is usually glued on for strength and stability. A widevariety of styles and textures can then be created using varioustechniques.

LOOP PILEBerber • 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 effectunderfoot.These carpets are available in an assortment of colours andmay be flecked and can be either level loop or multilevel loop.

Level Loop • When all the loops are of the same height, a highlyflexible and durable carpet is created which has a natural, casualappearance even when (commonly) it is made from synthetic fibres.The tight loop texture tends to hide marks so it’s a good blendbetween luxury and practicality.

Multi-level loop • The loops vary to two or sometimes three loopheights to create informal, random textures which are very forgivingfor marks and stains and therefore very suitable for high traffic areasand 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, pebblytexture. Frieze carpets are very durable and hide footprints, dust anddirt, which makes them suitable for heavy traffic areas.

Saxony • Saxony textures are made of twisted yarns, which shouldbe heat set.The tips remain very distinct, rather than blending togetherto form a very elegant finish. Saxony textures show footprints andvacuum 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 istightly twisted and often heatset to retain this feature and the result isa versatile, textured finish that is ideal for plain colours.

Velvet • Velvet textures (sometimes called ‘velour’ or ‘plush’) all have alevel surface pile of approx 5mm to 10mm height, which is thensheared 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.

Carpet types

ends blend together which then further enhances the overall finish.These carpets tend to ‘shade’ with heavy use. Footprints show easilyand the colour looks different from place to place because fibreslying in different directions reflect the light differently. A luxury foroccasional rooms.

CUT AND LOOPWhen some of the pile is cut and other left as loop, a variety ofsurface textures and patterns can be created (in a variety ofcolours).The multi-level surface is excellent for hiding footprints andstains so cut and loop is good for high traffic areas and generalpurpose rooms in the home.

Shag pile • Shag pile has varied in popularity.The pile is up to50mm long and the texture is casual and loose but the surfaceflattens easily and lacks durability.

BONDEDBonded carpets (sometimes called ‘fibre-bonded’ or ‘fusion bonded’)are created by firing fibres into an adhesive material – the fibres arenot stitched into the backing in any way. The technique is principallyused for commercial carpet tiles.

Tip Sheared Level Loop

Random Sheared Multi-Level Loop

Velvet/Plush Frieze

Twist Berber

Saxony Shag



Velvet/Plush Frieze

Twist Berber

Saxony Shag



Velvet/Plush Frieze

Twist Berber

Saxony Shag



Velvet/Plush Frieze

Twist Berber

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The StocklistsWholesale Distribution DirectoryNationalFells CarpetsGoole01977 [email protected] page 19 for details

ScotlandCeramic Tile DistributorsGlasgow0141 221 4591tiles@ceramic-tile-distributors.co.ukwww.ceramic-tile-distributors.co.uk

CK Davie LtdAberdeen01224 820077

D Noble Flooring AccessoriesPaisley0141 887 8830

Neil Smith LtdGlasgow0141 552 1141

North EastAdamms Wholesale CarpetsNorth Shields0191 296 0074

G O’Brien & Sons LtdEast Boldon0191 537 4332www.g-obrien.co.uk

JFS 2000 LtdWashington0191 419 [email protected]

SolmereBishop Auckland01388 [email protected]

North West A J Beer & Co LtdLiverpool0151 298 [email protected]

Atlantic TimberAltrincham0161 928 [email protected]

DM Miller LtdAncoats0161 205 9949

Fletcher Bolton LtdRochdale01706 710962www.fletcherbolton.co.uk

HadfieldsStockport0161 430 [email protected]

John Evans LtdManchester0161 368 2563Fax: 0161 368 3039Mobile: 07850 935301

Kellars LtdStockport0161 443 [email protected]

Kingsley CarpetsFrodsham01928 [email protected]

Millbrook CarpetsDarwen01254 [email protected]

Red Rose PlasticsBurnley01282 [email protected]: www.redroseplastics.co.uk

Supertex FurnishingsLancashire01772 457070sales@supertexfurnishings.co.ukwww.supertexfurnishings.co.ukSee page 27 for details

Sundream Enterprises LtdManchester0161 236 [email protected]

YorkshireA1 EquipmentDoncaster01302 310099

Delta Carpet DistributorsLeeds0113 240 [email protected]

M Mercado LtdLeeds0113 380 2800

North Yorkshire Timber CoNorthallerton01609 [email protected]

MidlandsAll In One SuppliesStafford0845 260 [email protected]

Beds FlooringBedford01234 [email protected] www.bedsflooring.co.uk

Betrex FlooringBirmingham0121 333 [email protected]

Capitol Flooring SuppliesCoventry024 7668 9020

Cheshires Of NottinghamNottingham0115 977 [email protected]

J J Wholesale & Distribution LtdBirmingham0121 765 [email protected]

Nixon KnowlesWorksop01909 [email protected]

STS Flooring DistributorsWatford08454 [email protected] page 25 for details

Supertex FurnishingsLeylandTel: 01772 457070sales@supertexfurnishings.co.ukwww.supertexfurnishings.co.ukSee page 27 for details

Woodall Brothers LtdShrewsbury01743 441584

EastBeds FlooringBedford01234 341234Email: [email protected] Web: www.bedsflooring.co.uk

Faithfull FloorcoveringSuffolk01473 [email protected]

Gardiner & Collis LtdLincoln01522 [email protected]

STS Flooring Distributors LtdCambridge0845 [email protected]

Whitemill Flooring Supplies LtdChatteris01354 [email protected]

www.whitemillflooringsupplies.co.uk

South East ACE Carpet Edging LtdDunmow01371 [email protected]

AFSMiddlesex020 8805 [email protected] page 13 for details

AG CeramicsStevenage01438 [email protected]

Beds FlooringBedford01234 [email protected]

Columbia FlooringMiddlesex020 8443 [email protected] page 18 for details

CS Flooring suppliesRomford01708 722111

Faithfull FloorcoveringSuffolk01473 [email protected]

Faithfulls Service CentreKent01322 285 001

Faithfulls Service CentreWalthamstow0208 498 [email protected]

Flooring Trade SuppliesRedhill01737 765075

GJ Flooring WholesaleBattle01424 892411

J Hayden (Carpets) LtdSt Leonards-on-Sea01424 [email protected]

Kent Flooring SuppliesChatham01634 668 [email protected]

Littner HamptonLondon020 8520 [email protected] page 22 for details

Pentagon Tile DistributorsHarlow01279 626662

Potts & Ward,Woodcocks LtdBrighton01273 [email protected]

RackhamsLondon020 8531 [email protected] page 24 for details

Solent Wholesale CarpetWest Sussex01243 [email protected] page 26 for details

STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon0845 434 [email protected] page 25 for details

The Hardwood FlooringCompanyLondon020 7431 7000info@hardwoodflooringcompany.comwww.hardwoodflooringcompany.com

WatcoGodalming01483 [email protected]

South West3D Flooring Supplies LtdTaunton01823 [email protected]

Bailey PlymouthIvybridge01752 [email protected]

BL Flooring Supplies LtdBristol0117 955 [email protected]

Pat Hayes LtdMoreton in Marsh01386 [email protected]

R & M WholesaleTiverton01884 [email protected]

Richards Flooring SuppliesBristol0117 977 [email protected]

Weston Tile Warehouse LtdWeston Super Mare01934 [email protected]

Solent Wholesale CarpetWest Sussex01243 [email protected] page 26 for details

STS Flooring DistributorsThame (Oxford)01844 [email protected] page 25 for details

WalesFlooring Accessories LtdCardiff029 2047 [email protected]

MCD WalesBridgend01656 657311 [email protected]

Newport Flooring SupplieNewport01633 [email protected]

Novaland Imports LtdAberaeron01545 571829

Radnor Timber CompanyPresteigneTel: 01544 260727sales@radnortimbercompany.co.ukwww.radnortimbercompany.co.uk

IrelandCanadia Distributors LtdDublin00353 1 4610 [email protected]

FH Walsh & CoDublin353 14502011

IJK Timber GroupCo Antrim028 9035 [email protected]

RS Bishop & CoCo Londonderry028 7035 [email protected]

Are you a Wholesaler?If youÕre not listed here and would like to be, please call Keith De Thame on 01327 861229— see page 46


Abingdon Flooring 01274 655694

Adam Carpets LtdBe Tu Tw W Ww 01562 829966

Associated WeaversRw Tu 01422 431100

Avena Carpets LtdTu Ww 01422 330261

Axwoven Carpets LtdBe 0121 550 5788

Axminster Carpets LtdAx Be Tw 01297 32244

Bajong Carpets NVTu Tw W +32 56783250

Balta Industries NVTu Tw W Ww +32 56 62 2211

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 Ww 01562 635665

Brockway Carpets LtdTw W 01562 [email protected] www.brockway.co.uk

Bronte Carpets LtdBe Tu Tw W 01282 862 [email protected]

BurmatexTu 01924 262525

Cadogan Carpet CoW 01562 733610

Carpets of KidderminsterAx Tu 01299 827477sales@carpetsofkidderminster.comwww.carpetsofkidderminster.com

Cavalier Carpets LtdAx Be Tu Tw W Ww 01254 268000

Christy CarpetsTu 019078 308777

Clarendon CarpetsTw 01675 433046

Classis CarpetsTu W Ww 0870 020 1725

Condor Carpets BVTu +31 38 4778911

Contemporary Life & TextilesBe Tw 01254 296829www.contemporarylife.co.uk

Cormar Carpets LtdTu Tw W 01204 881 [email protected]

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 01454 858014

Domo InternationalBe Pr Tu Tw W +32 92 41 4511

Drury Lane Carpets LtdBe Tu Tw W 01484 550380

Dutton CarpetsBe 01254 672672

E & WE CarpetsW 01562 825952

Edel Telenzo Carpets LtdTu Tw W 01422 374 [email protected]

Enterprise Weaving CoBe Ww 01562 745030

Fells CarpetsWw 01977 [email protected]

Fetcham Furnishings LtdTw 020 8944 6220

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Fletco Taepper A/STu W +45 96 60 3000

Furlong FlooringTw W 01772 696 [email protected]

GaskellTu Tw W 01827 831525

Gaskell Mackay Carpets LtdAx Tu Tw W 01642 242 423

Georgian CarpetsTu Tw W 01827 831430

Godfrey Hirst (GB) LtdTw 01562 755 112

Halbmond TeppichwerkeBe Pr Tu +49 037 421 420

Heckmondwike FB 01924 410544

John Lanham Watts CarpetsAx Tw Ww 01937 588511

John Evans LtdAx Tu Tw W 0161 368 2563

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

Mayfield CarpetsW 01706 639 866

MID NLBe +31 38 851 8700

Mohawk Europe01480 479830

[email protected] 01480 471304www.mohawkinternational.com

Mr TomkinsonTw Ww 01827 831 450

Ossfloor UK 01675 433031

Penthouse CarpetsTu Tw W 01706 341231

Phoenox Textiles Pr Tu 01484 863227

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

Ryalux Carpets LtdBe Tu Tw W 0845 652 881

Sans Frontieres LtdBe Pr Tu Tw W Ww 0844 5611977

Shaw Home FoundationsTu 01675 433 501

Tapibel NVPr Tu Tw 01623 481 221

Tasibel NVTw +32 52 499600

The Alternative Flooring Co 01264 335111

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

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

Whitestone Weavers LtdAx Be Tu Tw W Ww 01642 242423

Wilkies CarpetsTw 0113 307 9955

William PownallTw W 0845 652881

Woodward GrosvenorAx Tu Tw W Ww 0800 526696

Wool ClassicsAx Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww 0207 349 0090

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Cormar’s Berwick

Carpets of Kidderminster’s Beaufort Court

KEY TO CODES:Be: Bespoke • Pr: Printed • Tu:Tufted • Tw:Twist • W:Wool • Ww:Woven Wilton

If you would like to be included in this section or upgrade your listing,please contact Diane Martin on +44 (0)1482 659396

or email [email protected]

Every time you see a web or email address in The Stocklists,you can click straight to it from our online edition atwww.thestocklists.com


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 withgripper will be difficult thereafter) but rooms with heavytraffic will need a thinner, denser pad.The combinationof thickness and density is all important as a thickunderlay with low density may not perform well.Typically, the thicker the underlay, the better quality it willneed to be - 11mm is often used for luxury installationswith 9mm and 7mm the common domestic thickness.

In a tight market for margins, underlay for carpet andlaminate flooring offers retailers one of the bestopportunities to add value to every sale - with goodprofitability, trade-up potential once benefits areunderstood and high satisfaction levels with customers.

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

Retailers should create an assumption that newunderlay is always required, the only decision is whichtype. It’s also a good target-setter for sales staff.

Setting up in-store demonstrations so customers canwalk on samples with different grades of underlay andfeel the difference has shown excellent results - somemanufacturers 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 its light weight helps handling.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

Benefits

www.underlay.com

www.numa-online.co.uk

www.interfloor.com

www.texfelt.co.uk

www.interfloor.com

Specialists in pre-tacked underlays,soft fibre boards & Roberts Tools.

www.estillon.co.uk

www.carpenter.limited.uk

www.floorwise.co.uk

Types

Sponge rubber Crumb

Combination PU foam

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STOCK CARPET RANGESAEGEAN (50/50 berber loop)ALASKA (manmade 44oz saxony)ASPEN TWIST (80/20 Twist 38oz)AUTUMN LEAVES (100% Polyprop Twist)BOUDOIR ELITE (Bedroom Saxony)BOUDOIR BATHROOM (Bathroom Saxony)CAMELIA (Cut pile print)CASABLANCA (50/50 Natural Loop)CHARTER COLLECTION (80/20 Twist)CONCERTO (40oz Saxony)CORAL COVE (20/80 Natural Loop)DELUXE (Polyprop Saxony)DESERT TWIST (polyprop cutpile natural colours)DOMINO (100% polyprop twist)ENTERPRISE TWIST (80/20 Twist)FREEWAY (ribbed entrance matting)GALA CORD (Loop Pile Cord)HERITAGE (100% Nylon Graphic cut pile)HOMESTEAD (100% Sysoltex)INSTAMAT (17mm Coir)ISABELLE TWIST (80/10/10 twist)KINGSTON (100% Wool Natural)LOTUS (10/90 natural loop)MATCH (100% poly twist)MONTEREY (Polyprop Loop)NATURAL PASTURES (Luxury Bathroom)NEW HAMPSHIRE 32 (80/20 Twist)NEW HAMPSHIRE 42 (80/20 Twist)NEW MAJESTIC (50/50 Twist)NOMAD (50/50 Loop Pile)OASIS ROYALE (100% Natural Wool Loop)PALACE (100% Nylon Graphic cut pile)PUNCH (Foam back Needlepunch Cord)PUNCH PLUS (Felt back Needlepunch Cord)RAMBO (100% Nylon Low Level Loop)REEDS (100% Sysoltex Natural Loop)SALSA/TEMPO (100% Polyprop Loop)SPICY TWIST (Polyprop cutpile strong colours)STAINFREE SUPREME (Nylon Saxony)STAINFREE ULTRA (Nylon Saxony)SULTAN BERBER (100% Wool Berber)TOSCANA (Man made loop - impervious back)TWILIGHT BATH (Bathroom)TWILIGHT (Bedroom Saxony)VEGAS TWIST (100% Polyprop twist felt back)WHITSTABLE TWIST (80/20 Twist)X-TRA TWIST (Frise Cut Pile)

VINYL RANGESBEAUTYSONICSAFESTEP PLUS

CARPETS IN STOCKHEAVENLYHIGHLANDER (50oz Natural Twist)BERWICK 40BERWICK 50HOME COUNTIES 42HOME COUNTIES 50BUCHANAN (40oz Natural Twist)MALABAR (100% Wool Natural)PRIMO PLUS (100% Excellon Twist)PRIMO SAXONY (100% Excellon Saxony)PRIMO TWEEDNEW HAMPSHIRE 32 (80/20 Twist)NEW HAMPSHIRE 42 (80/20 Twist)STONEHAVEN (20/80 Natural)

CORMAR CARPETS delivery 5/7 daysCOUNTRY TEXTURES(100% Wool Loop Pile)OAKLANDS (80/20 Twist)OAKLANDS 42 (80/20 Twist)PENNINE TWIST (80/20 Twist)SALISBURY (60oz 80/20 Twist)TOWN AND COUNTRY (80/20 Twist)WARWICK TWIST (80/20 Twist)

STOCK UNDERLAY RANGESInterfloor underlaysBOARDWALKCARNIVALCOLOURSCRUSADER SUPREMEDEFENDERDUODURAFITDYNAMICSELITEFIESTAHEATFLOWJUBILEEPARAMOUNTPOWERSIGNATURESTERLINGSUPER DURALAYSUPERIORSUPREMESYSTEM 10TECHNICS 5TECHNICS 6TREADMOREWILLOW GREEN

CARPENTERS LUXURY PU UNDERLAYSDEEPSTEPFIRMSTEPGREENSTEPPOWERSTEPRICHSTEPSUPER GREENSTEP

UNDERLAYS FROM AIRSTEP (MK) AND TEXFELTAQUAEMERALDENVIROLAY 42ENVIROLAY 48HEART ‘N’ SOULSPRINGBACK 800

PLUS A VAST RANGE OF ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS FOR CARPETS AND LAMINATESContact our sales office or your area representative for prices on any of the above ranges. We also offer a fast service on non stock items. Phone our showroom manager for prices and samples. Our latest price list is dated September 2008

AFSUnit 4 Baird Road, Enfield,

Middlesex EN1 1SJ

Tel: 020 8805 8620

Fax: 020 8805 6840

Email: [email protected]

REP DETAILS:Peter Lawrence Tel: 07802 422810 Berks, Bucks, Beds, HertsNick Hart Tel: 07771 967609 Essex, Suffolk, East LondonTony Cook Tel: 07860 205377 Kent, Surrey, South West London, South East LondonKarl Goult Tel: 07957 685428 North London, West London, North West London, Middlesex

E&WE CARPETS BY BROCKWAY

ORION TWIST/MAJOR 60oz/ALPHA 32oz

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Telephones:

Sales (01562) 828200Admin (01562) 824737

Fax: (01562) 752010

Kidderminster Trading EstateSpennells Valley RoadKidderminsterWorcs DY10 1XSNew trade price list effective 1st December 2008

MASTER CRAFTSMAN FORTEEXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/CONTRACT 80% WOOL/20% NYLON40oz PILE WEIGHT 4 & 5 METRE WIDTHS

CRAFTSMAN ELITEEXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/CONTRACT 80% WOOL/20% NYLON50oz PILE WEIGHT 4 & 5 METRE WIDTHS

AMOREEXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/CONTRACT 80% WOOL/10% NYLON/10% POLYESTER45oz PILE WEIGHT 4 & 5 METRE WIDTHS

TWINFOLD FINE TWISTEXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/CONTRACT 80% WOOL/10% NYLON/10% POLYESTER50oz PILE WEIGHT 4 & 5 METRE WIDTH

CRESTAEXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/CONTRACT 80% WOOL/10% NYLON/10% POLYESTER40oz PILE WEIGHT 4 & 5 METRE WIDTH

CRESTA SUPREMEEXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/CONTRACT 80% WOOL/10% NYLON/10% POLYESTER50oz PILE WEIGHT 4 & 5 METRE WIDTH

ASPEN 35/50HEAVY/ EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT 80% WOOL/20% POLYPROPYLENE35oz PILE WEIGHT (ASPEN 35) + 50 oz PILE WEIGHT (ASPEN 50) 4 & 5 METRE WIDTHS

BERBER TWIST CLASSIC EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT 80% WOOL/10% NYLON/10% POLYESTER

4 & 5 METRE WIDTHS

SHETLAND EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT 100% TWO PLY PURE NEW WOOLMade with a natural mix of undyed Shetland & Norwegian Wool 4 METRE WIDTHS

CAVENDISH HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT 100% PURE NEW WOOLChoice of 18 Stylish Shades 4 & 5 METRE WIDTHS

VOGUE EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT 80% PURE NEW WOOL, 20% NYLON TWO FOLD YARN

PLAIN 4 & 5 METRE WIDTHS, STRIPED 4 & 0.66 METRE WHIPPED RUNNER

FLORIANEXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT 80% WOOL/10% NYLON/10% POLYESTER60oz PILE WEIGHT 4 & 5 METRE WIDTH

EXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT 80% WOOL/10% ACRYLIC/7% POLYESTER/42oz PILE WEIGHT (ORION TWIST) + 60 oz (ORION MAJOR) 3% POLYPROPYLENE+ 32 oz PILE WEIGHT (ORION ALPHA) 4 & 5 METRE WIDTH

FAIRFIELD TWISTEXTRA HEAVY DOMESTIC/GENERAL CONTRACT 80% WOOL/10% NYLON/10% POLYESTER40oz PILE WEIGHT 4 & 5 METRE WIDTH

REPRESENTATIVES:Mr. T. Bradley Tel: 07968 835201 S. Humberside, Lincs.,Notts, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Cambridgeshire,North Hertfordshire.

Mr. S. Perks Tel: 07968 835205 W. Midlands, Northants., Beds, Warwickshire, Worcs,Herefordshire, Shropshire

Mr. S. Stead Tel: 07968 835204. North Humberside,Yorkshire, The North East

Mr. A. Finch Tel: 07970 693752. Sussex, parts of Surrey, SouthCentral & South West London

Mr. R.I. Hart Tel: 07968 835202.Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, S.E London

Mr. M. Humphreys Tel: 07968 835203 Hampshire, Dorset,Berkshire, Isle of Wight, Channel Isles, parts of Surrey

Mr. R. Venn Tel: 07968 835206.South Wales, Bristol, South West, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire,Devon, Cornwall

Mr L. Little Tel: 07918 081782Lancashire, Cheshire, North Wales, Cumbria, North Staffs

Mr D. Milstead Tel: 07841 565349Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, South Beds, South Herts,North London

AGENTS:Mr. T. Tindal, Helensburgh. Tel: 01436 671421,mobile: 07836 705620, fax: 01436 671939 Scotland

Mr. D. Moran Tel: 07710 882421 N. Ireland & Eire

Ranges include:Lakeland HerdwickFlatweave CollectionModenaVerona

Cresta A choice of 28 stunning shades incontemporary and classic huesdesigned to complement almostany décor.


New stand nowavailable.Please contact your localrepresentative.

100% Wool SaxoniesAll available in any colour, any width up to 12m

100% Wool Shag PileAll available in any colour, any width up to 12m

80% Wool / 20% Nylon Classic TwistAvailable in any colour, any width up to 12m

Boulsworth 1/8 th gauge 42 ozMoorland 1/8 th gauge 45 ozLowood 1/8 th gauge 55 ozPendle 1/10 th gauge 60 ozFerndene 1/8 th gauge 68 oz

Super Ferndene 1/8 th gauge 78 ozPatrick 1/10 th gauge 70 ozEmily 1/10 th gauge 85 ozCharlotte 1/10 th gauge 96 oz

Haworth 1/4 gauge 58 ozThornton 1/4 gauge 62 oz

Wycoller 1/4 gauge 96 ozWithens 1/4 gauge 120 oz

Standard 1400 1/8 th gauge 41 ozContract 1700 1/10 th gauge 50 oz

Super 2000 1/10 th gauge 59 ozDeluxe 2400 1/10 th gauge 70 oz

Sales and bespoke enquiries: 01282 862736

Celebrating 25 years of bespoke manufacturing

Tel:01282 862736Fax:01282 868307Email: [email protected]

Bankfield MillGreenfield Rd, Colne

Lancs. BB8 9PD

Sales Agents.James Hall Area: Scotland.Mobile: 07787 140136, Fax: 0131 343 3353E-mail: [email protected]

John Rostron Area: North West/Cumbria/North WalesMobile: 07973 733208, Fax: 01254 876548E-mail: [email protected]

Mark Garbett Area: South West EnglandMobile: 07840 664757,Tel: 01752 696377 E-mail: [email protected]

Niall Martin Area: Central London/Oxon/Berks/Bucks/Essex Mobile: 07866 735772, Fax: 01628 541497E-mail: [email protected]

Keith Leslie Area: Northern & Southern IrelandMobile: 07860 873838, Fax: 02894 468005

Aldo Berettoni Area:Yorkshire/North East/HumbersideMobile: 07971 173560, Fax: 01484 666703E-mail: [email protected]

Ian Millward Area: EastMidlands/Notts/Staffs/Lincs/Derbyshire/Cambs/ Norfolk/SuffolkMobile: 07939 319385, Fax: 0121 430 3682E-mail: [email protected]

Steve Acton Area: South East/South LondonMobile: 07957 836207, Fax: 01323 872415E-mail: [email protected]

James Thomas Area:West Midlands (west of M1) & South WalesMobile 07932 458032,Tel/Fax: 01656 784514E-mail: [email protected]


The A-Z of the UK and Europeancarpet companies on pages 12 & 13

Another new service from The Stocklists to join our other factsheets:

• Carpet Care Guide - pages 4 & 5

• Carpet Trouble-shooter - pages 6 & 7

• Pattern Book Page - page 8

• Carpet Types Guide - page 9

• Wholesaler Directory - pages 10 & 11

• Underlay Factsheet - page 12


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SARAKHAN BERBER COLLECTION

Colour Design No. Repeat MatchRED PERSIAN 11/4398 34” H/DDAMSON SAMARKAND 10/5281 34” H/DBLUE SAMARKAND 3/5281 34” H/DKIRMEN PANEL 2/403 34” S/MGREEN QUADRILLE 2/4647 34” H/D

FLORENCE ssuupppplliieedd iinn 33..6666mm aanndd 9911ccmm

Colour Design No. Repeat Match

SHAH ABBASS 16/8950 36” set

JACOBEAN 14/8018 36” set

RED TURKEY 23/8036 43” set

RED KASHAN 26/803 36” self

NATURAL KASHAN 10/8207 36” self

GRENABY ssuupppplliieedd iinn 33..6666mm aanndd 9911ccmm


PERSIAN JEWEL 10/8127 41 1/4” H/D

GREEN CHINTZ 25/627 41 1/4” H/D

CLEOPATRA 60/8745 41 1/4” H/D

Royalty ssuupppplliieedd iinn 33..6666mm aanndd 9911ccmm


GREEN ISPHAHAN 72/746 27” H/D

FAWN ELIZABETHAN 48/763 36” H/D

PERSIAN GARDEN 23/759 36” H/D

EMIR TURKEY 23/9036 36” self

LLLLaaaaxxxxeeeeyyyy ssuupppplliieedd iinn 33..6666mm aanndd 9911ccmm

Colour Design No. Repeat MatchMURRAY OF ATHOLL 5626 12” selfLINDSEY 360/7 12” selfMcKELLAR 5555 18” selfBLACKWATCH (sm) 5487S 18” selfBLACKWATCH (lg) 5487L 36” selfANCIENT HUNTING ROSS 5527 12” selfMACPHERSON 5173 18” selfMACLEOD OF MACLEOD 5609 18” self

TTAARRTTAANNSS ssuupppplliieedd iinn 33..6666mm aanndd 9911ccmm

RROOWWEE company

Registered office: Wilden Lane, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. DY13 9LW Tel: 01299 827 477 Fax: 01299 827 [email protected]

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KIRMAN F00001 34” H/D

ISPHAHAN F00002 34” H/D

BOUQUET F00007 34” H/D

ROCOCCO F00008 34” S/M

Buckingham ssuupppplliieedd iinn 33..6666mm aanndd 9911ccmm


BEIGE BERBER 41/2822 36” H/D

BROWN BERBER 44/2822 36” H/D

GOLD BERBER 66/2822 36” H/D

KKAASSHHMMAARR ssuupppplliieedd iinn 33..6666mm aanndd 9911ccmmThe Axminsters

SM - Sarakhan Maroc Distinctive Design

SM - Sarakhan Saxony Classic Saxony

SM - Sarakhan Royale Luxury SaxonyAll three styles made in the same 13 colourways

The TuftedsSS - Sarakhan ShingleHeavy 50oz-sq.yd 2ply twistAvailable in 19 colourways

SSaarraakkhhaann RRuussttiiqquueeHeavy 52oz-sq.yd 4ply loop pile6 colourways all made in 3 stylesRD - Rustique DiamenteRL - Rustique LinearRB - Rustique Boucle

NNaattuurraall EElleeggaanncceeExtra Heavy Luxury twist 65oz-psydIn 14 colourways, 7 Heather Berber & 7 Classic Plain Shades NEW

TTwweeeeddssddaalleeA 40oz-sq.yd FIne Twist at an attractivelymodest nett price in 12 subtle naturalheather shades NEW

CLASSIC AXMINSTER COLLECTION80% WOOL, 20% NYLON

Grade 5, Very Heavy Wear, ssuupppplliieedd iinn 33..6666mm aanndd 9911ccmm

80% WOOL, 10% NYLON, 10% POLYESTER Grade 5, Very Heavy Wear

ssuupppplliieedd iinn 44mm aanndd 55mm

100% WOOL Grade 5, Very Heavy Wear, Loop pile


80% WOOL, 20% NYLON Grade 5, Very Heavy Wear


80% WOOL, 20% SYNTHETIC with MeltbondHeavy Domestic



a RROOWWEE company

Registered office: Wilden Lane,

Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. DY13 9LW

Tel: 01299 827 477 Fax: 01299 827 052

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CURRENT PRICE LIST DATED: AUGUST 2008

We would like to remind all customers that we have our ownDDEEDDIICCAATTEEDD TTRRAANNSSPPOORRTT FFLLEEEETT

offering a timely and efficient delivery service.

Contract and bespoke service available.

For all commercial enquiries please refer to sales reps/agents. For information or visit our new user friendly website

www.carpetsofkidderminster.com

CONTEMPORARY AND TONAL AXMINSTERS

AAGGEENNTTSS && RREEPPRREESSEENNTTAATTIIVVEESS

Scotland RRooddggeerr AAddaammss mobile: 07970 023 159

North East /Cumbria JJoohhnn RReeiidd mobile: 07973 741 445

Lancashire, Yorkshire &North Wales MMaarrttiinn LLeeeess mobile: 07974 413 992

Lincolnshire, East Midlands East Anglia, Essex & Hampshire MMaarriioo SSoorraannoo mobile: 07989 589 124

West Midlands RRoobbiinn RRoowwbbeerrrryy mobile: 07831 434 244

North & West London,Home Counties & Bedfordshire LLeeee PPaallmmeerr mobile: 07774 101640

South West/South Wales AAnnddrreeww JJeeffffeerriieess mobile: 07831 457 102

South London/Surrey/Sussex & Kent TToonnyy CCooookk mobile: 07860 205 377

Chateau Royale

3 ply well established pindot in 12 colourswith 2 border options

Beaufort Court3 ply modern simple designs on pindot groundavailable in 12 colourways, 2 designsMazarin & Crystal NEW

Florenza3 ply subtle natural tonaltextured yarns NEW

80% WOOL, 20% NYLON Grade 5, Heavy Wear,

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Beaufort CourtMazarine Crystal • Available in two designs

Natural EleganceThe Ultimate in style and luxury

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OUR SALES TEAMGreater London as far as N. Circular on north side of Thamesand as far as M25 on south side,Surrey, some of Bucks & Middlesex John A ConstableT: 01622 685397 M: 07836 734322Kent, Sussex, Hampshire Robin CroughtonT: 01892 669699 M: 07710 393966

Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset,Gloucestershire (part of), Somerset,Wiltshire Doug GilmourT: 01373 462503 M: 07970 950276West Midlands, South WalesPaul BrewerT: 0121 4277117 M: 07798 745181East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Cambs,Essex, Herts, Norfolk, SuffolkJonathan HartT: 01621 817992 M: 07889 264466

Lincs, Leics, Northants,Notts, Derbyshire Jim OsborneM: 07738 642934Lancashire, Cheshire, North Wales Philip HambletonT: 01925 740050 M: 07966 397676Yorkshire & North Lincs John AlsopT: 01904 762471 M: 07860 572220

Cumbria and North East Jimmy ThomsonT: 01835 863180 M: 07767 702928ScotlandTim TindalT: 01436 671421 M: 07836 705620Channel Islands, Isle of Wight John Eastlake T: 01323 896141 M: 07885 398858Northern Ireland Jim OsborneM: 07738 642934

PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH:

COMING SOON

We highlight some of our exciting, revamped contractqualities this month, now in full production. New Herculesis a classic random fleck design in 66% PP, 34% PA; NewCaesar, an 87% PP, 13% PA construction, offers a moresubtle tonal contrast effect. They are offered in eight newcolours - a range of reds, greens, browns, greys and blues– which are more vibrant and offer bolder colour contraststhan before. New Mars is a 1/10 gauge small crossovertwo-tone loop pile constructed in 100% Edelonpolypropylene, with an impressive palette of 16 subtle andvibrant new colours. All have impervious gel back backingand are offered in 4 metre width rolls.

Hercules (above) andNew Mars sample book

Tel: 01422 374417 or 01422 371226 Fax: 01422 377452Email: [email protected]

Edel Telenzo Carpets, 2- 4 Southgate, Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 0BW

Sales Director Philip Hopkins M: 07738 813734

Operations Manager Lesley Inman M: 07703 337989

Look out for news of our fantastic new tileprogramme in cut pile and loop pileconstructions.

Look out for the following new and exciting qualities,coming soon...

XpressExciting new addition to the Tube Collection, asophisticated, designer style random stripe. 100% wool,4m and 5m, rolls and cut lengths, Scotchgarded, HeavyDomestic, Heavy Contract. 6 colourways.

Chelsea 100% Pure New Wool in 4m and 5m available in rollsand cut in 8 smart and sophisticatedcolourways.

WATCH THIS SPOT

YOUR HEAD OFFICE TEAM CONTACTS

MAKE A DATE FOR HARROGATE We’ll be in our usualspot on stand C43 inHall C at Harrogate from8-10 September, whichwill be a greatopportunity for you tosee our new domesticand contract qualities inthe flesh, so to speak!We look forward toseeing you there.

OUT NOW!Our new price list and summernewsletter are now out, containing allthe latest on what’s in, what’s out andhow much. Existing customers shouldreceive their copies shortly. Or contacthead office or your local rep for details.

MOHAWK INTERNATIONAL

MOHAWK ALSO MANUFACTURE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS UNDER THESE BRANDS

Mohawk United Kingdom1 Chester RoadColmworth Business ParkEaton Socon, St. NeotsCambridgePE19 8YT

Tel: 01480 479830Fax: 01480 471304

UK Sales Offi ce

American Velvet 3.66m I 65oz

100% StainmasterTactesse Nylon

Butter Pecan* 3.66m I 52oz

100% PET Polyester with Scotchgard

Casual Allure 3.66m I 48oz

100% Ultrastrand Nylon with Scotchgard

Certain Success* 3.66 & 4.57m I 42oz


Coastal Charm* 3.66m I 29oz

100% Everstrand PET Polyester with Scotchgard

Colour Cachet 3.66m I 55oz


Eloquence 3.66m I 86oz

100% ANSO Caress

Knightsbridge 3.66m I 65oz

100% Wear-dated Durasoft Nylon

New Century 4.0m I 100oz

100% Polyester with Scotchgard

Paint Box* 3.66 & 4.57m I 65oz


Park Avenue II* 3.66 & 4.57m I 80oz


Rainbow Sherbert* 3.66 I 52oz

100% Mohawk Everset PET with Scotchgard

Royal Palace II 4.0m I 95oz


Sera Bella 3.66m I 91oz

100% Ultrastrand Lissé with Advanced Repel

Shag-A-Delic 3.66m I 50oz

100% Ultrasrand BCF Nylon

Shimmering Sands 3.66m I 46oz


True Winner* 3.66 & 4.57m I 62oz


Tula Rosa 3.66m I 65oz

100% StainmasterTactesse BCF Nylon

Vivid Luxury 3.66m I 70oz


Weston Hill* 3.66m I 30oz


Carpets marked * on Environmental Tombola

100% recycled carpetMohawk International takes old plastic bottles and turns them into beautiful, luxurious carpet...

Hard to believe we know, but a plastic bottle you drink from today could one daybecome fibres in Mohawk’s carpet.

Polyethylene terephthalate (P.E.T) is the top quality resin required in the production of plastic drinks bottles. When recycled, it can be extruded into fibres that are far superiorto lower-grade synthetic virgin fi bres used in making other brands of carpet yarns.

Mohawk recycles over 3 billion plastic bottles each year. By controlling everyaspect of the recycling process,Mohawk guarantees the highest standards of performance in its luxurious and beautiful carpet.

From bottle to floor - that’s how we do it.

EUROPEAN STOCK RANGES

Make the most of the consumer’s love of all things green with the new Environmental Tombola featuring carpet manufactured from 100% recycled material

“Mohawk recycles over 3 billion plastic bottles each year.”

MohawkPET_A4.indd 1 3/4/09 16:28:27

MOHAWK INTERNATIONAL

MOHAWK ALSO MANUFACTURE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS UNDER THESE BRANDS

Mohawk United Kingdom1 Chester RoadColmworth Business ParkEaton Socon, St. NeotsCambridgePE19 8YT

Tel: 01480 479830Fax: 01480 471304

UK Sales Offi ce

American Velvet 3.66m I 65oz


Butter Pecan* 3.66m I 52oz


Casual Allure 3.66m I 48oz

100% Ultrastrand Nylon with Scotchgard

Certain Success* 3.66 & 4.57m I 42oz


Coastal Charm* 3.66m I 29oz

100% Everstrand PET Polyester with Scotchgard

Colour Cachet 3.66m I 55oz


Eloquence 3.66m I 86oz

100% ANSO Caress

Knightsbridge 3.66m I 65oz

100% Wear-dated Durasoft Nylon

New Century 4.0m I 100oz


Paint Box* 3.66 & 4.57m I 65oz


Park Avenue II* 3.66 & 4.57m I 80oz


Rainbow Sherbert* 3.66 I 52oz

100% Mohawk Everset PET with Scotchgard

Royal Palace II 4.0m I 95oz


Sera Bella 3.66m I 91oz


Shag-A-Delic 3.66m I 50oz

100% Ultrasrand BCF Nylon

Shimmering Sands 3.66m I 46oz


True Winner* 3.66 & 4.57m I 62oz


Tula Rosa 3.66m I 65oz

100% StainmasterTactesse BCF Nylon

Vivid Luxury 3.66m I 70oz


Weston Hill* 3.66m I 30oz


Carpets marked * on Environmental Tombola

100% recycled carpetMohawk International takes old plastic bottles and turns them into beautiful, luxurious carpet...

Hard to believe we know, but a plastic bottle you drink from today could one daybecome fibres in Mohawk’s carpet.

Polyethylene terephthalate (P.E.T) is the top quality resin required in the production of plastic drinks bottles. When recycled, it can be extruded into fibres that are far superiorto lower-grade synthetic virgin fi bres used in making other brands of carpet yarns.

Mohawk recycles over 3 billion plastic bottles each year. By controlling everyaspect of the recycling process,Mohawk guarantees the highest standards of performance in its luxurious and beautiful carpet.

From bottle to floor - that’s how we do it.

EUROPEAN STOCK RANGES

Make the most of the consumer’s love of all things green with the new Environmental Tombola featuring carpet manufactured from 100% recycled material

“Mohawk recycles over 3 billion plastic bottles each year.”

MohawkPET_A4.indd 1 3/4/09 16:28:27

We tick all the boxes!

Best-selling products at every price point

Large group stock-holdingExtensive tufting expertise Effective service systems Fast delivery fleet

As a UK manufacturer and distributor, Furlong’s objectiveis simply to offer its customers the best of all worlds interms of price, service and quality - a partnership thatretailers can rely on and a comprehensive product rangethat consumers will respond to.

Furlong’s wholly-owned manufacturing company,Regency Carpets, is one of the UK’s top three tufters witha modern plant located in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

A long-term programme of substantial investment hascreated a major production facility for both 4m and 5mwide carpet and the new backing plant commissioned lastyear is now fully on line.

As a result, the company can produce hundreds ofthousands of square metres of carpet every week,covering all the key sectors – stain resistantpolypropylene, wool twist, wool natural and many others.

Being in control of its manufacturing means Furlong cancontrol the cost base and the quality to provide a rangeof products that is competitive at each of the pricepoints. Manufacturing also means they can manage stockmore closely and respond to changes in demand so thatthe right carpet is always ready for dispatch.

Furlong’s nationwide distribution network operates acrossthree depots – London, Preston and Newport – using adedicated fleet to carry rolls and cut lengths to ourcustomers usually within 24 hours.

Furlong’s product development team has created aportfolio of products matched to the diverse needs ofdifferent customer groups, rooms styles and performancerequirements. Regency’s stain-resistant ranges use theirown ‘Carefree’ fibre which is bleach cleanable and offeredwith a warranty for absolute confidence. New ranges areintroduced several times a year to keep the offering freshand interesting and respond to consumer trends andcolour shifts.

Furlong have paid particular attention to the presentationof the product range to consumers with a market-leadingmodular POS system which they will deliver and designto suit your store.

Furlong believes in working in partnership with their customersto provide products and services that ticks all the boxes.

Investing in quality and service

the aim is simply to offer customersthe best of all worlds in terms of price, service and quality

!Here are the people who try harder

London Salestel: 01322 628707fax: 01322 698733

Preston Sales tel: 01772 696787fax: 01772 311921

Newport Salestel: 01633 283959fax: 01633 275454

Email: [email protected]

London &HomeCounties

South EastPAUL LOVELL M: 07816 217549NORFOLK, SUFFOLK &CAMBS

TBAHAMPSHIRE &BERKSHIRE

KRIS KOBYLKA M: 07816 217563E & WEST SUSSEX

TONY CONWAY M: 07791 891025BEDS, NORTHANTS,OXON & BUCKS

North West

Yorkshire &North EastDES BESTM: 07968 828516NORTH EAST

RAY ANDREW M: 07973 719801EAST LANCS/W.YORKS

REG SYKES M: 07973 403450SOUTH YORKSHIRE

Scotland

MidlandsMARTIN MORRIS M: 07980 786265 NOTTS & DERBYSHIRE

MIKE SHUTTM: 07970 158594BIRMINGHAM/STAFFORDSHIRE

MARTYN REAM: 07968 324598LEICESTER/WARWICKSHIRE/LINCS

WalesALLAN MCDONALDM: 07872 941036SALES MANAGER

SAMANTHA EVANSM: 07973 389799S./MID & W. WALES

JASON BRIMBLEM: 07912 879796AVON &GLOUCESTERSHIRE

TIM BAILEY M: 07841 204657S.E. WALES &HEREFORDSHIRE

STEWART WAITHMAN M: 07854 968144DEVON & CORNWALL

GEOFF ABERNETHYM: 07970 229717POTTERIES, CHESHIRE,SHROPSHIRE & FYLDECOAST

MIKE HATFULM: 07966 263571GREATER MANCHESTER

BOB CHRISTIEM: 07980 786264MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL &N. WALES

Wood Floor SpecialistsJOHN POWERS SALES MANAGERM: 07792 477312

RICHARD RICHMANAREA SALES MANAGERM: 07791 891044

SIMON BRENNERM: 07791 891024S.W LONDON, SURREY (INS. M25)

IAN COLLACOTTM: 07816 217550MIDDLESEX, W. LONDON

DARREN SPENDIFFM: 07791 890861KENT

RAY SMITHM: 07816 217565ESSEX

ADAM HOLLYOAKEM: 07816 217548N, N W & E LONDON

3 quality3 choice3 availability3 service3 price

The Regency range ofstain-resistant carpetsticks all the boxes:

GEORGE WISELYM: 07967 148665SCOTTISH SALESDIRECTOR

COLIN RICHFORDM: 07970 163372WEST SCOTLAND &CUMBRIA

ALAN CAIRNIEM: 07976 311434EAST SCOTLAND

• Mix and match up to10 units.

• Islands, triangles, corners and walls.

• Unique, stylish, interlocking design.

• Total service - design, delivery andinstallation.

High impact POSFurlong’s innovative new modular displayshave been launched with the top 10 Regencystain-resistant carpet ranges to suit everystyle and consumer budget.


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SSaalleess OOffffiicceeAntony Stapleton 0208 498 2845 M. 07881 502505

HHeerrttss,, BBeeddffoorrddsshhiirree,, EEsssseexx ((wweesstt ooff MM1111)),, PPtt MMiiddddxxJames White 07881 502508

EEsssseexx ((oouuttssiiddee MM2255)),,CCaammbbrriiddggeesshhiirree,, SSuuffffoollkkRichard Chappell 07837 295379

SSWW,, WW && NNWW LLoonnddoonn,, SSoouutthh MMiiddddxx,, WWeesstt SSuurrrreeyy,, BBeerrkkss,, BBuucckkssJohn Imbrey 07875 714269

Area Sales Managers

Ralph Speaks some more! Our July-September price list includes nineteen new ranges, a larger selection of Ralph’s top tips, and a completely

new look to warm the heart of all you former Punk Rockers out there!

...STOP PRESS ... More queues forming in East London, Customers fighting forsamples of 19 new ranges launched by Rackhams causing angry scenes – STOP –Riot police standing by – STOP – Neat queues of COSI customers look on inamazement! STOP – Prime Minister says Rackhams anti recession measures

‘encouraging’ but warns customers to ‘Stay Calm’ ...STOP PRESS

We also stock Ball & YoungUnderlays, Accessories, Entrance

Matting and offer a Special OrderService on products from virtually

every flooring manufacturer inexistence! 48 hour Delivery Service

on all Balterio Laminate Ranges.

CUT & LOOP PILERevivalKretaEverglades

GRAPHICS / CONTRACT GELSArena CherokeeSapphireSenatorSentinelStatesman

NATURAL EFFECTAgadirAnconaCraftwork Berber 4&5MHarvesterHopscotchIvory CoastMarrakeshNatures WritingPlanet Earth 4&5MRustic TreasureSahara 4&5MSan Salvador 4&5MWorsted Weave 4&5M

SAXONY / SHAG PILEBig SoftieChamonixMidas Touch 4&5MMont BlancMontana 4&5MHalf CenturyNew CenturyNobilitySplendourStainfree Saxony 4&5MStainblock Supreme 4&5MTennesseeVentura 4&5M

CORD & NEEDLEPUNCHGalaGala GelRackcordScorpioSupacord

TWISTS - STAINFREEChislehurstCosmopolitanClydeEasy HeathersEasy TwistHeathertwist / Heathertwist SupremeHerdsman TwistPortmanPremier Harvest Twist 4&5MShepherd TwistStainsafe Touch 4&5MStartwist / Startwist SupremeStanfordSummer SkiesSupatwist

TWISTS - WOOLClassic TwistDundee TwistEden Twist 30/40/50 4&5MHigh Life 4&5MIconic Twist 40/50 4&5MInspirations 40/50 4&5MParamount 30Paramount 40The Berber Twist Collection 40/50 4&5MUltimate Textures 4&5MUltimate Berber Twist 4&5MUltimate Twist 40/50 4&5MUltimate Tweed

VELOUR / VELVETUrban Life

WILTON / PATTERNED CUT PILEThe Arabica & Ceylon Wilton

Collection 4&5MNew Heritage CollectionRenaissance

VINYL / SMOOTH FLOORINGArte Della CeramicaAvalonCasinoCeltic StoneEclipseEconoflexMasterpieceMedleyMojoSherwood Oak

CARPET TILESCapital PlusCapital PrimoElectronMagnesiumNeutronOxygenPositronProtonQuarkTitanium


VICTORIABaronetCastillionCeltic Heathers Crown TwistDuchess EliteGaelic HeathersKelsoNatural Companions (Sisal, Chenille, Ridge)Regal TwistRustic JewelsSuede Tudor Twist CollTudor Manor

LANOBoleroCampus X-tremeGreenfieldHavanaHeathertwist CollInspiration 40/50ozPembridge TwistRustic BerberRustic SensationsScalaScala TonalsSentinelStartwist CollTwilight CollWilton NaturalsXtra Twist

BALTAAutumn LeavesBergaBirnam TwistCobblestoneDesert TwistDivaFiestaFusion High FlyersGala Cord-all options in stockRustic Twist SupremeShepherd TwistSpicy TwistStainsafe Tweed Stainsafe ComfortStainsafe FavouriteStainsafe HeathersStainsafe OlympicSuper WiltaxTempo/SalsaTwistyVersailles

BROCKWAYAmoreCavendishCraftsman Collection (Elite/Forte)Cresta 40/Cresta 50Orion/Orion Major

CORMARBerwick 40/50BuchananHome Counties 42/50MalabarOaklands 32Oaklands 42Oaklands 50Pennine TwistPrimo PlusWarwick

DOMOAbsolut LuxuryAlpinaAuvergneLimelight Twist CollectionMerinoMetropolitanOcean BreezeOrlandoPlanetPlaygroundPortofinoScorpioTraditionalsWeavers Twist

ITCCheck CheckmateConcertoConsulHeritage CollectionJaguar - new coloursKretaNew DimensionsPalaceSophisticationStainblock BerberStainblock HeathersStainblock Tweed

TAPIBELCachetChilternGalaxyMelodyNevadaReedsSysoltex Homested/Aran/CrofterToscana

HALO CARPET MILLSBarbadosGenuaHalifaxPaduaPanamaSalamancaSydney

TARKETTSalsa 14mm Combi-loc - limited stocksViva 8.5mm Ultra-loc - limited stocks

VINYLSLivingNew OpticOasisPrestigeRustic LivingSo Tropical

BERRY GROUPAdventure TwistCeltic Stone VinylComfort Grip VinylDublinDurham TwistFashion/GalleryGrass CollectionHeavy TreadI-TwistIsis/MentuMajestic - limited stocksMirageNatural LifeProntoSelectionsSherwood Oak VinylStudio VinylSonata VinylSupreme Twist 3m/4mSweet HomesTexalino Sup VinylUrban Vinyllaminates Essentials (previously Casa)Cottage - new range

BAJONGHome Twist SupremeMontanaMontana TwistSahara

MISCELLANEOUS

IVCMaster GripPresto

CAVALIERCountry CollectionHamlet Parish and Village

LEIGH SPINNERSAtlasVelour

Solent Wholesale Carpet Company LtdCARPET, FLOORCOVERING & ACCESSORY WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORSTTeelleepphhoonnee:: 0011224433 777744662233 Fax: 01243 533636 E -mail: [email protected] Website: www.solentwholesale.co.uk Zola Park, Barnfield Drive, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6UX

We carry other products not listed above, and can also provide a swift specialorder service on non stock lines. Our reps and sales office would be pleasedto answer all enquiries. Our last Price List is dated July/August 2009.

Oxford, Berks, Bucks, Beds, Hants, Middlesex & Herts . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Cardrick Tel: 01235 535070, mobile 07973 406329Sussex E & W, Surrey, South London & Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Robson Tel: 01323 504798, mobile: 07973 898453Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucs, & I.O.W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Ayling Tel: 01202 683257, mobile 07973 406799

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

of carpets and carpet tiles via our 5 depots

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STS GOLDLINE STOCK CARPETSArundel TwistAston TwistBernwood TwistBernwood SupremeBernwood ForestBernwood HeatherBernwood Heather SupremeBlenheim Twist 40Blenheim Twist 50New CavendishCherwell CordDorchesterGladiatorHarrier FeltHarrier GelHeathdaleHillcroftKaretwistMagnum GelMeadowbrookMedicareMilton CollectionMulticare ImperviousMulticare Classic Opus TwistRadley TwistRavensbury Twist 32/40/50Ruskin TwistShaftesbury TwistSupersava TwistValley Twist

NEW PRICE LIST DATE JULY 2009

LANO STOCK CARPETSBoleroCoral CoveHavannaHeather TwistHeather Twist SupremePembridge TwistRustic BerberSapphireStartwistStartwist SupremeTwilight

CORMAR STOCK CARPETSBerwick 50MalabarNew Hampshire 32New Hampshire 42New Oaklands 32/42/50Primo PlusPrimo TweedsWarwick

BALTA STOCK CARPETSShepherd Twist

CARPET STOCK TILESAscotBeckenhamChelsfieldCheltenham ClipperCroydonCroydon StripeInspirationKestonLatourNew HorizonsSaturnSaturn PlusSelsdonTivoli 24

STOCK UNDERLAYSGoldtred CollectionCirrusCumulusNimbusSilver LiningCloud Nine ContractCloud Nine Super ContractDurafit 500Durafit 650Cosi 8mm & 10mmHeatflow CollectionRomaBlue HeavenWillow GreenTreadmore

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29from The Stocklists July 2009

All Vorwerk and some play!

From white to perfect pink, the 84 strong colourbank of Modena fromVorwerk Carpets captures the imagination of the consumer and brings

retailers a range of velour carpet that will appeal to all.

Made from Antron carpet fibre for lasting good looks and ease ofmaintenance, Modena sets a perfect contrast to neutral carpet, without

forgetting its popularity. From warm shades of terracotta and red to a broadspectrum of blues, turquoises and greens, the Modena palette is topped off

by classic shades that go from a rich black to refined modes of grey.

“Of late there has been more interest in colour from consumers andModena provides an ideal platform from which to explore,” says Ian

Hammond, Sales Director UK. “While many ranges only encompass 12 or15 colours, the broad scope of Modena means we can deliver some truly

striking colours such as perfect pink and gloss black and still give a goodrange of natural tones for the majority.”

Available in a four or five-metre width option, Modena’s tufted velourconstruction also gives an unusual and distinct textile feel to the floor that

enhances the elegant feel of the range.

T 0870 0104484 www.vorwerkcarpets.co.uk

Axminster Carpets unrivalled ability to marry quality and style in its stockranges has proved to be the winning formula for Churston Golf Club.

Some 400m2 of Crown Point in a sumptuous Finland Blue colourway nowadorn the entrance hallway, bar, lounge and dining room at the clubhouseof the par 70 coastal course in Devon.

The Super Eight pitch woven axminster was manufactured at AxminsterCarpets’ Devon facility from a blend of 80% wool and 20% nylon forsuperior durability and appearance retention. Rated suitable for HeavyContract use, the carpet features an elegant motif and contrasting pin dotdesign, suiting the ambitions of the clubhouse to blend tradition withmodern day expectations.

Richard Ashford, Contracts Manager of supplier and installer DirectCarpets,Torquay liaised with committee members at Churston Golf Cluband Mark Helliwell of Axminster Carpets.

“Of course, while the design is ideal for the ambitions of the club,Axminster Carpets’ reputation for high quality contract products proved amajor contributing factor to the carpet’s eventual selection.”

T 01297 630630 www.axminster-contractcarpets.co.uk

FlooringNews

8th - 10th September 2009 • Harrogate International Centre

For more information please visit:

www.nationalfloorshow.co.uk

The UK’s must attend event for the entire flooring industry

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Victoria’s heavier heatherFollowing on from their success with Celtic Heathers,Victoria

Carpets have launched a heavier 60oz version, which iscurrently being introduced into the trade.

Consisting of 8 best selling shades from Celtic, with 2 brandnew colours all to itself, Gaelic Heathers “will become another

success story in its own right”, says Shaun Lewis, Sales andMarketing Director of the Company.

The neutral, distinctive heathered shades, will hit a chord withtoday’s discerning consumers who are looking for that “trouble-

free” luxurious carpet.

Available in both 4 and 5 m wide and an 80/20 blend, GaelicHeathers is set to become another winning product from

Victoria Carpets.

T 01562 749300 www.victoriacarpets.com

South West Bronte countryBronte Carpets Ltd are delighted to have appointed MarkGarbett as their new sales agent to cover South West England.

Mark has over 15 years experience as a salesman in the flooringindustry with the majority of this time spent promoting higherend products.

Bronte believe that Mark's background of selling qualityproducts will make him an ideal link that will forge successfulrelations between Bronte Carpets and the quality accounts inthe South West.

Mark Garbett can be contacted on

T 07840 664757.

Ulster Carpets continue to innovate and lead the market in terms oftechnology and service.Their latest step forward is the newly installedwilton looms, with the capability of weaving 5 metre wide carpet fortheir Ulster Velvet and York Wilton ranges.They are the first carpetmanufacturer to offer 5m wide premium quality, plain woven wiltoncarpets in the UK and Ireland.

All 42 York Wilton and 42 Ulster Velvet colours are now available incolour matching widths – 5m, 4m, 3m, 2m and 1m, and are all held instock for rapid delivery. All woven carpet is manufactured in the UKand Ireland in factories with a vastly reduced carbon output, minimisingtheir impact on the environment.

Newly developed by Ulster and unique to the marketplace, Ulsterbecomes the first company to offer 5 metre woven width. Crucial forsoft contract applications and customers with larger rooms, the 5metre width gives carpets an optimal finish by eliminating unsightlyseams.The multi width offering of five colour matching widths alsohelps reduce waste as well as cost for the consumer.

The progressive ethos and technological advancements of UlsterCarpets is to deliver a product, which is unparalleled in quality andaesthetic beauty.

T 02838 334433 www.ulstercarpets.com

Ulster’s wider wiltons

“If you sit behind a desk orcounter all year, you don’t getthat inside track. Harrogate isan amazing networking eventand the year’s best opportunityto see what’s really going on inthe market” see page 40

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Eye-catching geometric inlays in corridor and bedroom floors andauthentic timber effect sheet vinyl flooring in the day room are features ofthe recently refurbished Kirkstone Ward at West Cumberland Hospital inWhitehaven.

Contrasting Satinwood and Nocturne colourways from the Polyflor ClassicMystique PUR range were used for the inlaid designs, which were designedand installed by Workington-based flooring contractor T&T Flooring.

T&T also installed wood effect sheet vinyl flooring from the Polyflor ForestFX range in the day room, new Polysafe Mosaic decorative sheet vinylsafety flooring in the toilets and Polysafe Hydro sheet vinyl safety flooringin the walk in shower.

Classic Mystique PUR provides a choice of 16 calm tonal, non-directionallypatterned shades and features a high quality polyurethane reinforcementwhich, combined with a superior closed surface finish, facilitates a low cost,polish-free maintenance regime for the lifetime of the flooring, achievingsavings of up to 48% compared with untreated vinyl flooring.

The product achieves the highest possible “A” rating under the BRE GreenGuide to Specification scheme.

The Forest FX collection is targeted primarily at the healthcare, educationand high street sectors, offers a choice of 14 of the most widely specifiedwood colours and also features a polyurethane reinforcement (PUR),which protects the floor during installation and handover and facilitates apolish-free maintenance regime.

T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

Getting an angle on healthcare

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Flooring One’s flagship show in Solihull last month provides an interestingsnapshot of new styles and sales initiatives that are being introduced intothe market during the year.

The beautifully presented event in the purpose-built showrooms ofFlooring One’s parent company AIS showcases their comprehensiveapproach to servicing its 180 retailers (from 130+ members).“We aim to tick all the boxes for our members,” says the buying group’scontroller Glenn Harding.

“We are not just a buying group.We offer a compendium of flooring witha wide range of services including merchandising, point-of-sale, training andtechnical support, he said.

“We aim to be ahead of the game for the membership in as many waysas possible and raise the standard.We get excellent support frommanufacturers and suppliers and although price is important, we factor thedebt which is greatly appreciated in the current climate,” he said.

Flooring One use the event to display their comprehensive range of 60core collections across all styles including new contemporary collections.The group is also launching three exclusive new ranges in its relationshipwith the Greendale buying group – putting this joint effort second only toCarpetright in the sector.

The event attracts some of the biggest names in the business fromFlooring One’s 36 suppliers, half ofwhom are in carpets. Associated Weavers flagship

Associated Weavers’ MD, Steve Elliott, said marketconditions were “picking up” and they had a busystand to prove it. Flagship range Park Lane was frontof house, a classy multi-width British Wool carpet in29 contemporary colours, with a mixture ofheathers and plains in 40oz & 50oz., shown off on adistinctive black and gold display lectern. The brandnew Tuftex Twist Collection in 100% polypropylene,with twelve vibrant colours, has already become apopular choice with hard–wearing performance andthe 10 year Stainaway warranty.

Contemporary PownallA fresh look for Pownall aims to ‘de-complicate’ the brand and

present a simple, classic and contemporary look afterextensive market research on the subject. Making a debut

appearance in the new wall units was 100% wool stripeFenland Loop, a stripey option designed to co-ordinate with

the popular Fenland Textures range - see also page 36.

Brockway’s cheerfulcoloursBrockway’s was one of manymanufacturers reporting a bettermood in the market and thecompany were looking distinctlycheerful with new colour line-ups inthe 80/10/10 Cresta and Floridaranges and in 80/20 Amore. Blueygreys, limey greens and dark brownsare competing for consumers’attention in the updated rangesincluding Craftsman Twist (pictured)

SHOWCASE EVENT OF STYLE AND SOPHISTICATIONFLOORING ONE 2009

Flooring One offers a‘compendium of flooring’with exceptional POS support


Axminster out-performsThere’s lots going on at Axminster at the moment with a freshlook across the company which reckons to be “out-performingthe market” according to sales director Steve Upperton.Axmnster were showcasing their super new Simply NaturalStripes in 6-ply which were launched two months ago (picturedhere with Steve). Another debut was Dartmoor Filigree, aclever combination of modern and classic design in four subtlecolourways and 100% wool.

Bond Worth’s axminsterinnovationBond Worth proudly presented theirbrand new axminster range Romanesqueat the Flooring One event.This excitingrange represents a first for Bond Worth -not only is it their first axminster tocontain both berber and stipple yarns, itcomes in the customer friendly width of 4metres. Romanesque is a heavyweightdomestic axminster which aims to appealto a wider customer base than the moretraditional axminsters.The range is in stocknow and Bond Worth anticipate a strongreaction from retailers.

Ulster investsUlster are able to mount an impressive display withtop quality ranges including the new CountryHouse Collection, first previewed at Harrogate – astunning 80/20 multi-width woven axminsteravailable in three co-ordinating designs. Anotherinteresting newcomer is Elements Wilton, anelegant collection of 100% wool cut/loop wovenwilton, which is cleverly showcased on theElements flowing wall display (pictured).

Ulster has recently commissioned a multi-millionpound investment in two new 5m wide wiltonlooms which will continue to expand their multi-width service & quality.

LDP’s shiny stripesLouis de Poortere’s remit at the event wasto “show something different” according toAlan Russell and he didn’t disappoint. A starattraction was the Polaris collection offashionable stripes which added a shiny, silkyfibre for effect. LDP also gave theirDecormatic range of non-slip rugs a UKouting after a highly successful debut atDomotex earlier in the year.These plain butstripe-textured rugs come in eight sizes and24 colours to offer an easy choice forconsumers.

Furlong heather sellerFurlong enjoyed a very positive reaction to the new Trident Heathersrange in their Regency Carpets brand which launches this month and hadits first showing in Solihull. “This is set to be one of our biggest eversellers,” says Furlong’s Neil Valentine (pictured below). “Heathers are reallystrong at the moment and we have had a very good response to thenew range here.”Trident Heathers is made in 2-play yarn at 4m and 5mand offered in 12 colours with a 10-year stain and wear guarantee.

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FLOORING ONE 2009Interfloor steps up salesInterfloor’s Jim Cross reported“excellent business” at the show withthe promotion of their Profit AbilityProgramme, an in-store marketingsystem designed to generate additionalunderlay sales for Duralay and Tredaireproducts.The Programme combinespoint-of-sale units to demonstrateproduct benefits (pictured) with trainingfor sales staff and a methodology formanagement to measure underlayconversion. Interfloor says theprogramme can grow sales by 40% withand average uplift of over 20%.

Victoria smart and sharpVictoria Carpets launched two new ranges insome upmarket lectern displays which look set todo very well in the market. Corinthian is a 100%wool tip sheared loop that creates a sophisticated,subtle stripe in 12 colours. Alongside it wasAshbourne Heathers, a heavyweight 60oz sister tothe Bracken Heathers range, which has a highlycommercial “constant fleck” design offered in 10colours.

Consistent CormarCormar’s quality and service is consistent – theywere awarded as Flooring One’s supplier of theyear for the fifth time running.They put on animpressive display, showcasing their New Oaklandswool twist – a fine tenth-gauge 80/10/10 rangethat’s made in two weights – 32oz and 42oz – in12 warm natural colours. Also on display isCormar’s clever Pennine Twist – made from 80%wool-feel Lanelle polypropylene and 20% wool fora hard-wearing 40oz twist pile in 12 colours.

Granorte but nice!And now for something completelydifferent – super-stylish leatherfloors from Granorte UK.With asurface of 100% recycled leather in12 elegant designs and colours ona base of renewable, insulatingcork, the product passes the mostdemanding environmentalcredentials. Granorte use a specialsurface finish to ensure durabilityand easy cleaning but it is thestriking look and sensuous feel ofthe product that is a show-stopper.You have to reach down and touchthe floor – and you’re sold!

Cavalier cleans up“Function and beauty bydesign” is the straplinethat runs with Cavalier’sfresh, clean look in themarketplace whichattracted strong interestat the Flooring Oneevent.The presentationfocussed on the newCountry Collection – arustic cut-pile twist whichcovers the sector in 4mand 5m widths and threeweights from 35oz. to55oz.


09 VoiceOF THE TRADE

“Lesley Inman of Edel Telenzo Age: old enough to know betterJob Title: company secretary and operations managerYears with present company: 26Years in flooring industry: 26Previous roles in different companies: dispensary of a pharmacy Main non-work interests: cooking, reading swimming, dancing(all types) and gardening.

“What’s the key market issue/challenge today?

Maintaining and even improving service levels in reducedmarket conditions. Consumers are ever more critical andretailers more pressurised therefore the manufacturer has torespond faster and more effectively.

Is price winning over quality/design?

The consumer has to like the quality first, and then they’lllook at the price. At the middle to better end of themarket, design and quality rule the decision process butcurrently consumers are invariably asking for some kind ofdiscount, which is to be expected in this economic climate.

Do you agree that there are too many peoplemaking carpet now?

No. If the industry is to thrive, there has to be competition,whether it be in the contract or domestic markets.Depriving consumers of choice would only remove theirwish to take the product seriously.

What’s your favourite flooring product?

The range of stripes and plains we launched last year under theGrand Creations banner - Jubilee, Piccadilly, Mainline andCentrepoint. It’s been a very successful selection which has realstyle and gives good value for money.

If you could ask retailers to change one thing,what would it be?

To value the cost and time that goes into sampling andpoint-of-sale and to treat carpet samples with more respect.Especially when they are supplied free of charge!

In your time in the trade, what has most surprised you?

How friendly the trade is and how many people areprepared to help one another out – like retailers taking indeliveries for each other and supporting each other.

And most disappointed you?

I care about the company, and I get frustrated sometimeswhen I come across a lack of enthusiasm and innovation,when things are not being improved upon or brought up to date.

Are there enough women in the trade given thatmost purchase decisions are made by women?

Actually men are increasingly also making purchase decisionsfor themselves and women are paying as well as choosing, assingle households are growing! But having said that it’s still avery male-oriented industry; there aren’t enough female salesstaff and it would be good to see more ladies in seniormanagement positions as well as in the production andtechnical side.

What’s the most important key to success inflooring?

It isn’t one thing – it’s three: service, product and price: eachone relies on the other two!

If you didn’t work in this industry what would havebeen your second choice of career?

Nurse or pharmacist, but a family history of nursing mademe want to try something different.

“Consumers are ever more criticaland retailers more pressurised,therefore the manufacturer has torespond faster and more effectively”

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Pownall’s sharp look in stripes

Cormar Carpets has continued its run of industry awards success by winning a trioof trophies.The Metro Group voted Cormar Supplier of the Year for the 10thconsecutive year plus a special lifetime service award was presented to thecompany’s chairman, Neville Cormack OBE. In addition Flooring One also namedthe Lancashire based carpet manufacturer its Supplier of the Year for the fifth time.

A pioneer in tufted carpet production, Neville Cormack (left) was given specialrecognition for his contribution to the carpet industry, in particular supplying theMetro Group for 30 years. Neville Cormack said: “To pick up two awards in onenight is a fantastic achievement for Cormar. We pride ourselves on being thesupplier of choice to independent retailers and the Metro Group embodies all that isbest about the independent retail trade in the UK.”

The Flooring One award recognises first class delivery performance, product quality,response to quality issues, communication, sales support and representation and wascollected by Roger Clarke, Cormar’s Northern Sales Manager.

T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Cormar wins a hat trick

Contemporary carpet manufacturer, Pownall, has announced the launch of itslatest stylish loop pile collection, Fenland Loop.The striking new range, made

from 100% British wool, joins Pownall’s popular Fenland collection.

The quality, design-led range will roll out to Pownall retailers across June and July,and will be displayed on the sleek new POS that was developed using extensiveon-the-ground research into customer shopping habits in retailer environments.

A contemporary stripe design available in 6 neutral colourways in 4m and 5mwidths, this latest Fenland Loop collection brings a modern striped alternative tothe fashionable loop design. The Fenland Loop range has been designed to fully

co-ordinate with the popular Fenland Textures range, also from Pownall. Itencourages homeowners to be more creative with carpet by combining

textured twist carpets with striking loop designs to add interest and definition.

T 0845 6528811 www.pownallcarpets.co.uk

Taking the beauty and natural allure of stone flooring,Wonderstone SR isthe latest cushioned vinyl flooring range from Leolan.

Providing a low maintenance, comfortable and durable floor for all areasof the home,Wonderstone SR makes a great hassle free and value

conscious alternative to real stone flooring.

Wonderstone SR has the performance to withstand use in the busiest ofhomes thanks to a 2.8mm thickness and 0.3mm wearlayer and is backed

by a 10 year wear warranty to ensure peace of mind. Featuring theSuperguard stain resistance system,Wonderstone SR is also simple to

maintain to ensure lasting good looks.

With the comfort of a cushioned textile backing and the flexibility ofthree and four-metre widths,Wonderstone SR can adapt to any room in

the home and thanks to its impervious nature it is ideal for use in wetrooms, bathrooms and kitchens.

Over 30 designs come together to offer different stone effects and withthe mechanically embossed wear layer,Wonderstone SR is virtually

indistinguishable from the real thing.Yet Wonderstone SR can be usedover underfloor heating without fear and also requires no specialist

sealing or periodic re-sealing, making it the ideal low-maintenance floor.

T +32 5665 3211 www.ivcgroup.com

Leolan’s stone sensation


Buying groups are a long established part of the flooring industry andprovide a number of benefits that enable retailers to remain informedand competitive. Each has its own USP and way of interacting with theflooring industry.

Flooring One (AIS), for example, deals with 37 suppliers through itscentral payment system (Cenpac), covering all flooring products andbrands such as Cormar, Axminster, Interfloor and Amtico. Cenpac isdesigned to benefit both members and suppliers by providing ‘termsabove the industry norm’ and guaranteeing members’ debt, which isparticularly popular in the current credit climate. ‘A high proportion ofthe group’s ranges are sold under the Flooring One brand andsupported by its annual marketing manual. Retailers are provided withimages, page layouts, advertising themes and a promotional calendar,delivering savings on both product and advertising costs.

‘Members also have access to an on-line service to share information,providing access to buyers of up to date product, price and promotionalinformation, print out POS, design adverts and a member forum todiscuss issues. Flooring One also has its own AIS 28,000 sq ft showroomin Solihull and holds a trade show each May for all members.

The Associated Carpet Group states that it aims to deliver the besttrading terms and business support exclusively for its members. ‘Ourphilosophy is simple, by supporting our preferred group suppliersmembers are able to enjoy additional benefits that have been negotiatedfrom a collective strength of over 240 retailers,’ said Richard Moore,membership executive.

With its primary aim being to increase member profit margins, ACG waskeen to stress that it does not interfere with members’ businesses or act asa wholesaler. It has launched a comprehensive marketing toolkit, which hasproved popular with members, and provides a number of financial benefits,such as interest-free credit rates and discounted BSSA membership.Thegroup has embarked on a recruitment campaign in recent years, which isbearing fruit, said Moore. He regularly visits retailers around the UK andthe group has recruited 70 new members in the last four years.

The Metro Group’s mostrecent efforts have beenfocused on ecommercebenefits. In addition tobuilding customisedwebsites for eachmember ‘promoting theirbusiness, Carpet1stbranded ranges and ownlabel products, supportedby a free 24 hour sampleservice’ this willcomplement its generalwebsite that directsenquires to the nearestmember’s store.

The project is designedto encourage localisedpromotion and protectmargins, in addition toproviding downloadableadvisory material for allaspects of business.

Members also receive 7.5% rebate for selling the group’s own brandproducts, sourced from top UK suppliers and including best selling ranges.Some members now receive more than £10,000 per annum, the groupstates. Further to the above, regional meetings are held three times peryear, allowing members to network and discuss common issues.

Greendale members are also offered a variety of benefits, including awide range of more than 100 own label carpets stocked in its purpose-built warehouse. Its stockholding allows it to negotiate better prices,passed to members for improved margins, says the group. Its operationincludes a dedicated sales office and customer service, with nationaldeliveries using the Victoria Carpets transport fleet.

Exclusive ranges covering all price points, including the up marketElizabeth Grieves Collection and complemented by dedicated supportmaterial, are further enhanced through wall and free standing displayunits and POS information.

With underlay, accessories and hard flooring also available at preferentialrates, members additionally receive geographic exclusivity, individualsupport and BSSA membership.

With a total of 315 members, SMG is celebrating its 40th year ofoperation with the launch of its Anniversary Carpet Collection, availableto members via the SMG Orderlink central purchasing scheme,guaranteeing payment to suppliers within seven working days. Eachmember placing an order will go into the weekly draw for an iPod Nanountil 31st July.

Describing itself as a non-dictatorial independent organisation, the group’sbenefits include discounts, preferential prices, rebates and promotionalactivity.With strong links to Carpet Foundation manufacturing partners,the group has established an approved supplier portfolio.

Its retail support package includes a group-sponsored helpline, combinedwith consumer information and preferential credit card rates, with furtheradvice and information from the BSSA,The Flooring Guild and warrantyand insurance referral schemes. In addition to its comprehensive onlineactivities, SMG continues to observe market trends to identify furtheropportunities of helping members in the future.

Strength in numbers

Flower on FlooringFlower on Flooringby Dennis Flower

Greendale’s ‘Naturally’ display stand

SMG's promotional calendar is one of the Group's strongest benefitsensuring extra profitability for all members throughout the year.


Harrogate looks set to welcome many of the flooring industry’s key namesfor three days of networking and business making opportunities thisSeptember. As the key flooring event of the calendar, National Floor Show2009 will feature over one hundred flooring companies including KarndeanInternational Ltd, Associated Weavers, Headlam, Mercado, Lano, AbingdonFlooring Ltd, Ball & Young, Cormar Carpets and F Ball & Co. Ltd.

National Floor Show will feature several new and exciting initiatives thisyear, including the re-opening of the Royal Hall in order to house anexclusive area for tool demonstrations.This will allow exhibitors such asTAOFS, Mflor, Spotnails Ltd and Floorbrand to showcase their latestproducts to their full potential. Rotozip will also appear with an externalshowcase of their newest products, launched onlylast month. Also new for the 2009 show is the TopTen Product Showcase; this feature enables visitorsto view and feel a special snapshot of some of thehottest products on this year’s show floor.

Exhibitors and visitors will benefit from five hallsopening at this year’s show. Halls A, B, C, M and TheRoyal Hall will be open in order toimprove the flow of traffic at theevent, with Hall Q staying closed toform a cohesive layout with each halldirectly linking to the next.Wood andLaminates, formally housed withinHall Q, will move to one of the fivehalls.The Royal Hall will house a newfeature area for tools anddemonstrations. Exhibitors such asAssociated Weavers will stay in Hall Band Abingdon Flooring within Hall A.The Queens Suite will once againfeature the Seminar Programme.

After a successful launch last year, the Seminar Theatre will return to theQueen’s Suite with another thrilling programme. Extended for the 2009show, this year’s line-up is designed to maximise the business benefit ofthe event - providing free and essential advice for visitors.

Confirmed speakers include business transformation company Insightwith Passion, who will present a highly informative seminar educating andmotivating visitors on how to get the best from their customers andcolleagues.

Kate Chappell of Carpet Recycling UK will return after her well-receivedseminar last year to give a vital outline of current legislation relating tothe flooring industry. Also confirmed is an expert panel of specialists

who will debate the pros and cons of online retailing for the flooringindustry.The panel includes Laura Cohen from Your Floors and onlinespecialists, Sitemakers UK; it will be impartially chaired by The Stocklist’sDavid Spragg.

The seminar programme will also include inspirational designer JeffBanks, who has recently been awarded a CBE for his services to thefashion industry. Jeff will give an insight into his award-winning career indesign, which include numerous designs for exhibitor Asiatic Carpets.Also presenting this year is trend forecaster Victoria Redshaw of ScarletOpus, who will explain the process of trend forecasting and give anoverview of the key Design Trends for 2010/11.

Event Director Andy Vaughan of UBM Livecommented on how the organisers areworking to retain National Floor Show as thekey event in the flooring calendar: “NationalFloor Show has firmly cemented itself as anessential event for the industry, so it isimperative that we deliver a destination full ofareas where visitors can be stimulated andeducated, as well as a place where realbusiness is made.The various feature areas,including the Seminar Theatre, the Tools &Demonstrations area and the Top TenProduct Showcase, all serve to keep thisevent fresh and exciting for another year”.

All areas of the industry will be present atthis seminal event, so whether you’re lookingto source laminates, rugs, carpet, wood, tiles &ceramics, vinyl, rugs or tools; make sureNational Floor Show is the essential date foryour diary this September.

The National Floor Show takes place at Harrogate InternationalCentre from 8-10 September 2009.

To register to visit, please see the show’swebsite: www.nationalfloorshow.co.uk

Stand enquires should be directed to Sunny Patel, [email protected],0207 921 8415.

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“The National FloorShow has firmly cementeditself as an essential event

for the industry”


Recession-hit retailers have more reason to return to the National FloorShow this year, says organiser Andy Vaughan. “I think that in tough timesyou want to see who you are dealing with and talk to them face-to-face.Relationships and trust are more important than ever,” he said.

“If you sit behind a desk or counter all year, you don’t get that inside track.Harrogate is an amazing networking event and the year’s best opportunityto see what’s really going on in the market”, says Andy

Delivering a successful trade show in the teeth of a credit crunch is achallenge for owners United Business Media but there are reasons to becheerful says Andy. “I won’t pretend otherwise, it isn’t easy - but actuallything are going well and we are very optimistic.We’re pleased with wherewe are at this stage,” he told The Stocklists.

The organisers have encouraged many new companies to join the event.And key exhibitors such as Associated Weavers, Bajong, Cormar, Karndean,Headlam, Lano, Ulster and Victoria are signed up to show.

Andy has come into the NFS with experience of the major home interestshows run by UBM including the Interiors show held at Birmingham’s NECeach year.

“Harrogate is a mature show and maybe it had become a little tired. Iwant to make the show more aspirational and introduce new initiativesand new people to the event,” he says, promising that “small changes willmake a big difference” in 2009.

“Visitors will see a fresher, more cheerful show – with more colour andmore happening.We are particularly delighted that we can bring thebeautiful, re-furbished Royal Hall back into the event which makes astunning attraction in itself.”

Visitor numbers and the commitment of exhibitors has declined a little inrecent years and the recession inevitably takes its toll but while the 2008event saw less people, the general consensus was that there was betterbusiness being booked. “It’s not about quantity, it’s about quality andbuyers,” says Andy. “2008 saw a revival of order-taking at the event.

“The flooring industry deserves a strong show but the trade needs tosupport the event to make it work well – then everybody wins.” he says.

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“I think that in tough times youwant to see who you are dealing

with and talk to them face-to-face. Relationships and trust are

more important than ever”

“Harrogate maybe had become a little tired. I want visitors to see a fresher, more cheerful show

– with more colour and more happening.”

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National Floor Show will welcome acclaimed designer Jeff Banks to the 2009 show. A high profilefigure within the industry for many years, he will give a seminar detailing his years in design and

passion for interiors.

Following last year’s well-received talk from Red or Dead founder Wayne Hemingway, Jeff will lead the2009 programme and give an insight into his career. From helping set the fashion tone for 1960s

London with the opening of Clobber, to presenting The Clothes Show for the BBC; Jeff has helpedpave the way for British design for decades - from founding high street fashion giant Warehouse to

working with some of the UK’s leading retailers such as Harvey Nichols and Harrods. Jeff ’s various rugcollections for National Floor Show exhibitors Asiatic Carpets, as well as his other attainments, make

him well placed to give an insight into flooring design today.

National Floor Show’s free seminar programme will provide visitors with the inspiration andknowledge they need to move forward in today’s environment. Other confirmed seminar speakers

include leading interiors trend forecaster Victoria Redshaw, and online retailing specialists SitemakersLtd - who will form part of an expert panel debating the pros and cons of online retailing.

See the seminar programme at www.nationalfloorshow.co.uk

Show seminar banks on Jeff

Kronospan has revamped its Stoneline range, more than doubling the number ofavailable decors.The new options, which comprise a wide choice of shades andtextures, have been introduced following the success of the original collection of naturallooking stone finishes.

Originally created by Italian designers, the Stoneline range has been refreshed by theaddition of eight new decors: Castle Stone, Ironworks, Blue Stone, Cemento, AfricanPantanyo, Mocca, Farmhouse Tile and Limestone.

Kronospan’s Commercial Manager, Nick Barker, explained the move: “The demand for stone finishlaminate flooring is strong, hence our decision to extend the range.We want to provide the widestchoice, as well as the highest quality, and we are confident that these latest carefully selected decorswill further increase the popularity of the Stoneline collection.”

The new decors will sit alongside existing options which include: Nero, Dorada Stone, CopperSlate, Metallic Slate,Travertine and Cream. Suitable for heavy domestic and medium commercialuse, Stoneline carries a 12-year guarantee, and carries a certification for using FSC sourced timber.

T 01691 773361 www.kronospan.co.uk

Double decors in stone

Combating sound and soaking up minor subfloor irregularities, the Acoustica range ofwood and laminate underlays from Floorwise offer the ideal combination of

performance and value.

Acoustica Compact, Acoustica Good, Acoustica Better and Acoustica Best all deaden thesound of wood and laminate floors, providing a quieter atmosphere within the home,

while also helping installers to eradicate minor irregularities within the substrate toensure a secure and reliable floating floor installation.

Manufactured to the highest standards, the Acoustica range has been tested underlaboratory conditions to ensure maximum sound beating performance. Acoustica not

only deals with impact sound between floors, but also airborne sound within the room,helping to alleviate the often hollow sound that can occur with wood or laminateflooring.Tested under the EPLF’s SONE method, the range topping Acoustica Best

achieves a SONE value of 53, while even Acoustica Good scores an impressive 54 SONE.

Acoustica Better and Acoustica Best also feature a moisture barrier that prevents residual moisture penetrating the underlayand adversely affecting moisture-sensitive wood and laminate flooring. “The Acoustica range offers retailers and installers a

high performance wood and laminate underlay at exceptional value,” comments Richard Bailey, Managing Director, Floorwise.“With the range, retailers can offer consumers a proven wood and laminate underlay with potential for valuable up-sales,

while the installer can select the correct underlay for the job in terms of performance and cost.”

T 01509 673974 www.floorwise.co.uk

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In UK retail as a whole, internet sales have grown to £40 billion annually – that’s 17% of total sales toconsumers – but the web has had a shaky start in the flooring sector and it’s unclear whether flooringretailers will ever gain business from the web – or lose customers to online sellers.

Substantial investments have been made by leading organisation’s such as the Carpet Foundation, Headlamwith their yourfloors site and the retail giants. Some manufacturers have tried hard to provide qualityinformation online, others haven’t bothered too much.

While you can’t run your fingers through a 60oz wool carpet on a laptop screen, retailers always run the risk ofproviding a free ‘showroom’ for the net in the way in which electrical white goods retailers are only too familiar.

Some analysts predict a ‘tipping point’ in the next five years when retail sales may grow to a third of totalretail sales and the High Street will be forced to change structurally.

Booksellers and music stores have already retreated and even the touchy-feely fashion chains are losing out.Is flooring resilient to this trend and can the internet work harder to direct customers to your stores throughyour own websites and directory sites such as the Carpet Foundation and general services like yell.com?

What would you like to see happen on the internet in the flooring industry? Is it a threat or an opportunity?And should your industry be using valuable and scarce resources to make the internet work better for youand your customers?

Please let us know…

Full range of gripper, PU underlay,wood underlays and naplocksOur sales forceNorth West: Adam Fergusson 07973 116735

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South West: Martin Pow 07968 119887

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Vinyl floorcoverings manufactured in Europe have been given the highest possible A+ rating in thenew BRE Green Guide to environmentally sustainable products.

“This is terrific news for the industry,” says Polyflor marketing manager Simon James. “It vindicatesour long held belief that in environmental terms the long service life of vinyls, their ability to berecycled and their performance benefits in use make them the ideal choice among resilientfloorcoverings.”

Generically, vinyl floorcoverings – including homogeneous, heterogeneous and safety floors – arenow BRE A+ rated for major use areas, such as education and health. “The fact that vinyl,generically, is now A+ or A rated will make life simpler for specifiers but it also makes it evenmore important for manufacturers to successfully pursue other environmental performanceobjectives in order to differentiate themselves from those who are less environmentally activeand aware,” says Simon James.

The latest Polyflor Environmental Report goes into exceptional detail to explain and quantifyPolyflor progress in areas such as recycling, reducing energy usage, carbon emissions andwaste.The report can be downloaded from www.polyflor.com

T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

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Leolan is setting a new benchmark for cushioned vinyl flooring in Wondergrain SR.Introducing new designs such as the striking Ardeche, Burgos and Madagascar,Wondergrain SR captures the beauty and variety of natural wood, yet provides a lowmaintenance, comfortable and hygienic floor that does not forget value.

At 2.8mm thick and with a 0.3mm wearlayer, it will stand up to the busiest of homesand Leolan is so confident of its performance, that the floor comes with a 10 yearresidential wear guarantee. Wondergrain SR also features the Superguard stainresistance system to ensure value and performance from every angle.

Available in three and four-metre widths to suit a variety of room sizes, the textilecushion back offers superior underfoot comfort and with a mechanically embossedfinish, it makes a stunning floor in any home.

Wondergrain SR is perfectly safe for use with underfloor heating and can provide animpervious floorcovering making it ideal for use in kitchens and bathrooms.With over40 stunning wood designs ranging from the whitewashed effect of Domingo to theebony of Madagascar,Wondergrain SR minimises pattern repeats for a realistic effect.

T +32 5665 3211 www.ivcgroup.com

The wonder of wood

Green acclaim for Polyflor

Jim’ll fix it for Ireland

Edel Telenzo’s full-time representative Jim Osborne has up to now been selling thecompany’s wares in the Midlands but now he’s added Northern Ireland to theterritories he covers for the Dutch tufted carpet manufacturer.

“We have many good customers in Northern Ireland,” says Edel Telenzo sales directorPhilip Hopkins. “We look forward to building our relationships with them and we aresure they will appreciate the more regular contact that Jim’s appointment will bring.”

Edel Telenzo employs a further nine agents covering the rest of the UK between them.

“I used to work for Northern Ireland-based carpet manufacturer Spence Brysonbefore they closed in the 1990s, so I am thrilled at becoming a regular visitor again,”says Jim. “So far I am being made very welcome – and as well as selling Edel Telenzo’scarpets I’m on a mission to convert everyone into Sheffield Wednesday fans!”

Somehow we think he’ll be more successful with the carpet!

T 07738 642934 www.telenzocarpets.co.uk


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Easy to buy and even easier to carry away, Stair Make-Over is the perfectDIY project for budding home improvers and it is ideal for distributors onthe hunt for fresh and interesting solutions to old problems.

With many homes fitted with laminate or wooden floorcoverings in thehallway, stairs can often look a little tired or just out of place and becomean object of aesthetic worry for many homeowners. Now with Stair Make-Over’s simple retrofit principle, they can take on the challenge of changingthis state of play for themselves.

“Stair Make-Over has had great success in mainland Europe, where its easeof ordering and simple installation has appealed to homeownerseverywhere and where our support has gained the trust of retailers anddistributors,” says Ronnie Houben, UK Sales Manager. “Now UKwholesalers and distributors can benefit from this same service andproduct, enabling them to offer a unique opportunity to retailers.”

Available in five different finishes, conveniently packaged in a two treadpack and boosted by fitting kits and other ancillaries, Stair Make-Over hasmanaged to eliminate the fuss from stairs, offering a quick yet lasting fix.

Guided by the website, www.stairmakeover.com, homeowners canestimate the total cost to refurbish their stairway and find local stockiststhrough a few simple clicks.

Ronnie Houben continues:

“The novel approach of Stair Make-Over means it is hard to pigeonholethe product into one particular sector and it is relevant to a broadspectrum of suppliers and distributors.With this in mind, we feel it is bestto support our wholesalers, distributors and retailers with acomprehensive support package that includes full training, POS, literatureand of course, our unique website.This way, Stair Make-Over’s uniqueapproach can be fully understood and sales opportunities fully maximised.”

Stair Make-Over is actively seeking national and regional wholesale anddistribution partners across the United Kingdom.

T +31 40208 6222 www.stairmakeover.com

Steps to success

Modular flooring specialist FLOR by heuga has launched a new collectionof beautiful and carefully nuanced colours and textures that bring warmthand serenity – and sophisticated style - to the home, be it in rooms torelax, sleep, play or work in.

Designed by expert textiles colour consultant, Cenk of Cenkstudio,TonalTrends consists of one entirely new range of loop pile carpet tiles; BasicBeauty and two updated and re-coloured carpet tile ranges: PuzzlePieces/2 (a smooth cut pile) and Lazy Lounge/2 (a cosy high pile).

"Textile floors” explains Cenk, “play an important role in creatingatmosphere, especially in combination with other materials in an interior.The concept of harmony is at the heart of the Tonal Trends range, helpingto bring warmth and feeling to contemporary and classic interiors withtheir tasteful colours."

Altogether, the collection consists of 21 new on-trend colours, each ofwhich falls within one of eight nature-inspired chromatic groupings such as‘earthenware’, ‘woodcarving’, ‘foliage’ and ‘graphite’ .These groupings formthe basis of the new tones coming through in interiors and design moregenerally, for example in the latest wallcovering, furnishing and fabricdesigns from the leading designers and manufacturers.

Consequently the new Tonal Trends palette will connect and flow with theother elements that make up a room, ensuring that however adventurouscustomers choose to be with their carpet design, a harmonious aestheticwill be achieved throughout the scheme.

With such a wide choice of colour across three distinct piles,Tonal Trendsoffers customers the freedom to mix and match across the ranges andeven to create different ‘zones’ within the same room using colour - or adifferent pile - for different activities; for example a cosy high-piled areawithin a sitting room for relaxed lounging or a dining area tiled in adifferent colour to define it within an open-plan living area.

T 00800 4384 2266 www.florbyheuga.com

Relax with ‘tasteful’ Tonal Trends


The StocklistsWholesalers Directory

NationalFells CarpetsGooleTel: 01977 662211Email: [email protected]: www.fellscarpets.co.ukSee page 20 for details

ScotlandBathgate & Co. LtdEdinburghTel: 0131 554 5485Email: [email protected]

Fyfe & McGrouther GlasgowTel: 0141 552 4966Email: [email protected]

McMillan Flooring DistributionEdinburgh Tel: 0131 202 0030Email: [email protected]: www.mcmillan-floors.com

Neil Smith LtdAyrTel: 01292 287948

North EastAdamms Wholesale CarpetsNorth ShieldsTel: 0191 296 0074

Artfloor LtdHuddersfieldTel: 01484 540099

Barnsley FlooringBarnsleyTel: 01226 321316

Carpet Line Direct LtdHartlepoolTel: 01429 892523Email: [email protected]

Delta Carpet DistributorsLeedsTel: 0113 240 4144Email: [email protected]: www.deltacarpets.com

Fells CarpetsGooleTel: 01977 662211Email: [email protected]: www.fellscarpets.co.ukSee page 20 for details

Floorwise (North East)County DurhamTel: 0191 410 7070

M S Contract Carpets &Carpet TilesShelfTel: 01274 691511

Supertex FurnishingsLancashireTel: 01772 457070Email: [email protected]: www.supertexfurnishings.co.ukSee page 26 for details

North West A & A Carpets LtdManchesterTel: 01204 701188

A & S CarpetsBoltonTel: 01204 706401Email: [email protected]

Carpet Fitters SuppliesBlackburnTel: 01254 51661

Dyne Carpet Tile CompanySalfordTel: 0161 877 8877Email: [email protected]: www.dynecarpettile.com

Haldon ThompsonsStockportTel: 0161 430 1420Email: [email protected]

HBS FloortradeStockportTel: 0161 430 1435Email: [email protected]

John Talbot Wholesale FlooringBlackpoolTel: 01253 751777

Lee Floorstok LtdLiverpoolTel: 0151 708 7420Email: [email protected]: www.leefloorstock.co.uk

Pennine FlooringCarlisleTel: 01228 591002Email: [email protected]: www.pennineflooring.com

R G N Flooring SuppliesStockportTel: 0161 406 7557Email: [email protected]: www.rgnflooringsupplies.co.uk


Sundream Enterprises LtdManchesterTel: 0161 236 1020Email: [email protected]

Sweeney Todd Blades LtdWorsleyTel: 0161 790 7850 [email protected]

MidlandsBeds FlooringBedfordTel: 01234 341234Email: [email protected]

Floorwise D & J LtdSouthamTel: 01926 814922Email: [email protected]: www.floorwise.co.uk

J J Wholesale & DistributionLtdBirminghamTel: 0121 765 4994Email: [email protected]

McManus WholesaleMidlandsTel: 02476 635856

Sheffield Wholesale Lino &CarpetSheffieldTel: 0114 272 8116Email: sales:[email protected]

St.Ann’s Warehouse LtdStoke on TrentTel: 01782 717200Email: [email protected]


Westfold Products LtdSheffieldTel: 0114 287 9638Email: [email protected]

Woodfloor Trade SuppliesRugbyTel: 0870 241 8847sales@woodfloortradesupplies.co.ukwww.woodfloortradesupplies.co.uk

EastBeds FlooringBedfordTel: 01234 341234Email: [email protected]

Faithfulls (Hadleigh)IpswichTel: 01473 822341Email: [email protected]: www.faithfulls.co.uk

Flooring Supplies Anglia LtdNorwichTel: 01603 427247Web: www.flooringsuppliesanglia.co.uk

Myton FlooringNorwichTel: 01603 624387

South East Acorn Carpet AccessoriesBromleyTel: 020 8462 0422Email: [email protected]

All In One SuppliesHatfieldTel: 0845 260 7055Email: [email protected]: www.allinonesupplies.co.uk

AFSMiddlesexTel: 020 8805 8620Email: [email protected] page 13 for details

Ashmount Flooring Supplies TottenhamTel: 020 8808 2158Email: [email protected]: www.ashmountflooring.co.uk

Beds FlooringBedfordTel: 01234 341234Email: [email protected]

Carvall Group FlooringSuppliesChelmsfordTel: 01245 451461Email: [email protected]: www.carvallgroup.com

Columbia FlooringMiddlesexTel: 020 8443 3322Email: [email protected]: www.columbiaflooring.co.ukSee page 17 for details

Faithfull Floor CoveringsDartfordTel: 01322 285001

Flooring Supplies (London) ChelmsfordTel: 01245 451461Email: [email protected]: www.carvallgroup.com

Flooring Supplies (London)TottenhamTel: 020 8808 3011Email: [email protected]: www.carvallgroup.com

The StocklistsWholesalers Directory

NationalFells CarpetsGooleTel: 01977 662211Email: [email protected]: www.fellscarpets.co.ukSee page 20 for details

ScotlandBathgate & Co. LtdEdinburghTel: 0131 554 5485Email: [email protected]

Fyfe & McGrouther GlasgowTel: 0141 552 4966Email: [email protected]

McMillan Flooring DistributionEdinburgh Tel: 0131 202 0030Email: [email protected]: www.mcmillan-floors.com

Neil Smith LtdAyrTel: 01292 287948

North EastAdamms Wholesale CarpetsNorth ShieldsTel: 0191 296 0074

Artfloor LtdHuddersfieldTel: 01484 540099

Barnsley FlooringBarnsleyTel: 01226 321316

Carpet Line Direct LtdHartlepoolTel: 01429 892523Email: [email protected]

Delta Carpet DistributorsLeedsTel: 0113 240 4144Email: [email protected]: www.deltacarpets.com

Fells CarpetsGooleTel: 01977 662211Email: [email protected]: www.fellscarpets.co.ukSee page 20 for details

Floorwise (North East)County DurhamTel: 0191 410 7070

M S Contract Carpets &Carpet TilesShelfTel: 01274 691511


North West A & A Carpets LtdManchesterTel: 01204 701188

A & S CarpetsBoltonTel: 01204 706401Email: [email protected]

Carpet Fitters SuppliesBlackburnTel: 01254 51661

Dyne Carpet Tile CompanySalfordTel: 0161 877 8877Email: [email protected]: www.dynecarpettile.com

Haldon ThompsonsStockportTel: 0161 430 1420Email: [email protected]

HBS FloortradeStockportTel: 0161 430 1435Email: [email protected]

John Talbot Wholesale FlooringBlackpoolTel: 01253 751777

Lee Floorstok LtdLiverpoolTel: 0151 708 7420Email: [email protected]: www.leefloorstock.co.uk

Pennine FlooringCarlisleTel: 01228 591002Email: [email protected]: www.pennineflooring.com

R G N Flooring SuppliesStockportTel: 0161 406 7557Email: [email protected]: www.rgnflooringsupplies.co.uk


Sundream Enterprises LtdManchesterTel: 0161 236 1020Email: [email protected]

Sweeney Todd Blades LtdWorsleyTel: 0161 790 7850 [email protected]

MidlandsBeds FlooringBedfordTel: 01234 341234Email: [email protected]

Floorwise D & J LtdSouthamTel: 01926 814922Email: [email protected]: www.floorwise.co.uk

J J Wholesale & DistributionLtdBirminghamTel: 0121 765 4994Email: [email protected]

McManus WholesaleMidlandsTel: 02476 635856

Sheffield Wholesale Lino &CarpetSheffieldTel: 0114 272 8116Email: sales:[email protected]

St.Ann’s Warehouse LtdStoke on TrentTel: 01782 717200Email: [email protected]


Westfold Products LtdSheffieldTel: 0114 287 9638Email: [email protected]

Woodfloor Trade SuppliesRugbyTel: 0870 241 8847sales@woodfloortradesupplies.co.ukwww.woodfloortradesupplies.co.uk

EastBeds FlooringBedfordTel: 01234 341234Email: [email protected]

Faithfulls (Hadleigh)IpswichTel: 01473 822341Email: [email protected]: www.faithfulls.co.uk

Flooring Supplies Anglia LtdNorwichTel: 01603 427247Web: www.flooringsuppliesanglia.co.uk

Myton FlooringNorwichTel: 01603 624387

South East Acorn Carpet AccessoriesBromleyTel: 020 8462 0422Email: [email protected]

All In One SuppliesHatfieldTel: 0845 260 7055Email: [email protected]: www.allinonesupplies.co.uk

AFSMiddlesexTel: 020 8805 8620Email: [email protected] page 13 for details

Ashmount Flooring Supplies TottenhamTel: 020 8808 2158Email: [email protected]: www.ashmountflooring.co.uk

Beds FlooringBedfordTel: 01234 341234Email: [email protected]

Carvall Group FlooringSuppliesChelmsfordTel: 01245 451461Email: [email protected]: www.carvallgroup.com

Columbia FlooringMiddlesexTel: 020 8443 3322Email: [email protected]: www.columbiaflooring.co.ukSee page 17 for details

Faithfull Floor CoveringsDartfordTel: 01322 285001

Flooring Supplies (London) ChelmsfordTel: 01245 451461Email: [email protected]: www.carvallgroup.com

Flooring Supplies (London)TottenhamTel: 020 8808 3011Email: [email protected]: www.carvallgroup.com

Flooring Supplies (London)GreenwichTel: 020 8853 5581Email: [email protected]: www.carvallgroup.com

Garrod Bros LtdEnfieldTel: 020 8805 6767Email: [email protected]

Hall’s Flooring LtdLondonTel: 020 8803 1400Email: [email protected]

J De Bruyn LtdLeytonTel: 020 8558 4725Email: [email protected]: www.de-bruyn.co.uk

Littner HamptonLondonTel: 020 8520 8474Email: [email protected]:www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk

P F C Flooring Supplies LtdRomfordTel: 01708 378801Email: [email protected]

RackhamsLondonTel: 020 8531 9225Email: [email protected] page 25 for details

STS Flooring Distributors LtdWatfordTel 01923 222790Email: [email protected]: www.stsflooring.com

STS Flooring Distributors LtdOrpingtonTel: 0845 434 1000Email: [email protected]: www.stsflooring.com

STS Flooring Distributors LtdCroydenTel: 020 8659 0971Email: [email protected]: www.stsflooring.com

Solent Wholesale CarpetWest SussexTel: 01243 774623Email: [email protected]: www.solentwholesale.co.ukSee page 25 for details

The Wood Floor Centre UKLeigh on SeaTel: 01702 479493Email:[email protected]:www.thewoodfloorcentreukltd.co.uk

South WestBalley Carpets of BristolKeynsham0117 986 8431Email: [email protected]: www.baileybristol.co.uk

Beach Bros LtdDevonTel: 01392 421000Email: [email protected]

Clarks Wood CompanyBristolTel: 0117 971 6316Email: [email protected]: www.clarkswood.com

CF Anderson & Son LtdColchesterTel: 01206 211666Email: [email protected]: www.cfanderson.co.uk

G J Flooring WholesaleBattleTel: 01424 892411

Nutland Carpet Accessories PooleTel: 01202 681929Email: [email protected]: www.nutlandscarpets.co.uk

Nutland Carpet AccessoriesChandlers Ford Tel: 023 8026 7322Email: [email protected]: www.nutlandcarpets.co.uk

Solent Wholesale CarpetWest SussexTel: 01243 774623Email: [email protected]: www.solentwholesale.co.ukSee page 25 for details

IrelandBrooks BelfastBelfastTel: 028 9074 4201Email: [email protected]: www.brooksgroup.co.uk

E C O Wood LtdCo.WicklowTel: 353 4046 2620Email: [email protected]

Marketall Trading LtdDublin 11Tel: 00 353 1 8308244Email: [email protected]: www.marketall.ie

M C D BelfastBelfastTel: 028 9035 1624Email: [email protected]: www.merbelfast.co.uk

Wales3 D Flooring Supplies LtdSwanseaTel: 01792 797970Email:[email protected]

3 D Flooring Supplies LtdCardiffTel: 029 2070 6706 Email:[email protected]

Keepfers Flooring AccessoriesCwmbranTel: 01633 871162

Rhyl Flooring Supplies LtdRhylTel: 01745 354555

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The British Wool Marriottpromotion which ran fromAutumn through to Springhas been judged and allwinners will be announcedat the launch of the newBritish Wool seasonalretailer promotion. Allconsumer winners willreceive a voucherredeemable at a Marriotthotel for a short break fortwo people. Two luckyretailer winners will alsoreceive this prize.

“We are seeing a steadysupport from goodretailers for our incentive

promotions – we are launching a new Marriott promotion at theNFS and we felt that highlighting winners from the previous yearwould be a good way to show that winning the prize is all abouttaking part,” said Irfan Khan, promotions manager at the BWMB.

The new Marriott retailer promotion will be launched in September,

Penthouse Carpets has added five new colours to Stateside,their popular 80/10/10, 50oz British Wool range. An 18 shadecolourbank of plains, the range will now have a selection ofnatural grey tones to meet the current interior fashion trend.

“This is our second best selling range and we’re delighted withthe new shades, which keep Stateside right up-to-the minutefor consumers,” said Paul Speakman of Penthouse Carpets.

New colour sampling is ready now and the Penthouserepresentatives will be visiting stockists to update the range in store.

British Wool always recommends WoolSafe when specialist carpetcleaning is required for a British Wool carpet. The company producecleaning agents that are highly researched and tested and providecentralized access to a national network of partner companies.

The company, which has been testing all types of carpet cleaningchemicals for over ten years launched a new website in Marchproviding easy to navigate, simple information.

So, the BWMB was disturbed to hear that a recent ‘Which’ report,stated that specialist cleaning agents were unnecessary and thatwashing-up liquid was perfectly adequate for most stains.This hasnow been studied in detail by the WoolSafe team of technicalexperts after they decided to run a series of tests mirroring ‘Which’.These have shown this widely publicised and somewhat recklessstatement to be wholly incorrect.

WoolSafe report that, “Washing-up liquid causes rapid and seriousre-soiling on wool carpets and rugs and whilst may remove the stain,after a few days it will leave a darker, larger spot. Some of thesolutions used by ‘Which’ are capable of causing colour migration -bleeding from dark to light colours.”

“Lengthy research and development goes into formulating specialistchemicals which is why they perform much better and safer,” saidDr Agnes Zsednai,Technical Director at WoolSafe

The British Wool columnThe British Wool column

Westex colour introductions getboost of interest

Marriott promotioncontinues for a second year

Penthouse Carpets add new fashion shades to Stateside

British Wool recommendWoolSafe cleaning products

Could colour be making a comeback? John Snee, joint Managing Director at Westex Carpets commentsthat they had their best colour launch ever this year.

The Yorkshire based company introduced several new shades to their Ultimate Twist Collection atDomotex 2009 in January including aubergine, some new greens, chicory and a new classic red andreport that they are all selling well.

The Westex Ultimate Twist Collection has an extensive colourbank of 120 colours in 8 differentqualities. Made from 80% wool and 20% nylon, these carpets give a superb combination ofperformance and technical design.The carpets are produced from fine 2-fold yarn to prevent pilereversal, giving improved appearance retention, recovery & resilience.

John is pragmatic about the many shades of beige in the showroom. “Beige is still king of course and wehave a wide selection of beiges. But there is a creeping-in of colour that is very evident.

“We have introduced many new colours over the years and have never had this kind of response. Colouris selling quicker than before and it is particularly significant when you consider that it is a quiet market.”

Marriot Winners will be announcedwith new retailer promotion

New colours have been added to Stateside by Penthouse

Colour is on the increase – Rosa Rosa by Westex Carpets.

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has completed theconstruction of its new 30,000ft2 factory,extending the company’s manufacturingcapabilities at its Cheddleton site. Representinga £7million investment, the new facilities willenhance F. Ball’s production capacity to meetthe increased demand for its high performanceStopgap subfloor preparation products.

Manufacturing a range of Stopgap floorsmoothing underlayments, as well as providingadditional warehousing space, the new factorywill ensure that F. Ball can continue to offerexceptional levels of customer service andreinforces its next day product delivery policy to anywhere in the UK mainland. Moreover, fully equipped Quality Controllaboratories will enable F. Ball to maintain its high quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

Designed and constructed using the latest technology, the new facility features advanced palletising equipment and fullyautomated packing machines, increasing the throughput rate to over 40 tonnes per hour. Aiming to minimise theenvironmental impact of the building, F. Ball has incorporated the latest energy saving measures. Furthermore, the buildinghas been insulated in line with current SBEM energy efficiency standards, and comprehensive measures have been takento minimise the potential for noise and dust emissions.

Stephen Tubby, Operations Director at F. Ball, comments: “The construction of the new factory demonstrates a significantinvestment in the local community by F. Ball. Installing the latest technology and testing equipment at the new plantfurther highlights F. Ball’s ongoing commitment to manufacturing products of the highest quality.”

T 01538 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk

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‘Very surprising’ - flooring’s resilience in recession

More than half of all UK floorcovering companies have achieved astrong or good financial rating despite the recession is the latestanalysis by one of the industry’s keading business analysts,

A new study by Plimsoll Publishing looking into the financial state ofthe UK floor coverings industry has, despite the UK recession,awarded 434 of UK’s top 1000 Floor Coverings companies a strongfinancial rating for their outstanding financial performance.

Plimsoll has rated each of the UK’s largest 1000 floor coveringscompanies into one of five ratings based on their overall financialperformance.

43% made the ‘strong’rating - delivering excellent performance -while a further 12% were rated as good. At the bottom end, Plimsollclasses 16% of companies as ‘caution’ due to their weakend state andsays the future of 13% is now in doubt.

David Pattison, Senior Analyst at Plimsoll, has the following view onthe findings “It was no real surprise to see the high number ofcompanies on the danger list, given the current economic crisisaffecting the floor coverings industry.

“However we were very surprised to see the high number ofexcellent businesses making it on to the strong list. I think these firmshave really upped their game in these difficult times and they areconcrete proof that necessity is the mother of invention.”

How the strong are surviving

During the latest financial year analysed, these 434 strong firms haveboasted the following impressive performance statistics.

Sales growth: On average these firms have seen sales increase by4.4%.This figure is an impressive statistic in a market which isgenerally flat.This demonstrate the strongest players’ ability to takemarket share from their rivals

“We were very surprised to see the high numberof excellent businesses making it on to the stronglist. I think these firms have really upped theirgame in these difficult times.”

Profit margins: For the strong companies, their profit margins aresitting at an average of 3.5%, as they have cut costs and usedcompetitive buying to increase their bottom line.

Levels of debt: Debts have all but been removed from thesecompanies. Most are operating completely debt free, thusreducing their reliance on the banks and other lenders.

Efficiency / productivity: Big improvements in efficiency meansthese firms are now delivering over £138,000 sales peremployee compared to others in the industry that struggle todeliver £125,000.This gives them a significant competitiveadvantage.

Pattison continues, “Obviously there are real concerns over the284 firms rated as Caution and Danger, their futures lookextremely uncertain.Their management are now operatingunder severe financial pressure where even normal trading isproving hazardous. Many of these firms seem likely to be soldoff; they are at an extremely high risk of failure unless they turntheir performance around fast.”

This special edition of the Plimsoll Analysis offers a unique insightinto the changing financial performance of UK’s leading FloorCoverings companies. Each firm has been named, analysed andrated based on their latest financial performance.

T 01642 626422 www.plimsoll.co.uk.

NFS Exhibitors: Make your presence felt inHarrogate with the show’s popular floorplan....

Just £65 for a panel - book early beforethe slots are taken on your hall’s plan!

The Harrogate Floorplan is a popular choice for visitors to the show to find stands quickly - and we also distribute this guide with our

September magazine.The panel is 40mm x 50mm and shows your standposition with a logo and contact details - including

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Loyalty is sticking with F Ball

Manufacturers of market-leading floor smoothing underlayments andflooring adhesives, F. Ball and Co. Ltd., has launched its innovativeContractor Loyalty Card Scheme. Available to all flooring contractors,the scheme offers exclusive benefits and discounts to reward F. Ball’scustomers for purchasing its high performance subfloor preparationproducts and adhesives.

The first scheme of its kind to be specifically aimed at the flooringcontractor market, F. Ball’s Contractor Loyalty Card was created toreflect the company’s appreciation to its customers. Registration for thescheme is quick, easy and free-of-charge, with application formsavailable from F. Ball wholesalers, through F. Ball’s website,www.f-ball.co.uk, or by contacting F. Ball on 01538 361 633.Once registered, contractors will receive a personal loyalty card and

details allowing access to a members-only website, www.f-ballrewards.co.uk.

As an initial incentive, F. Ball is offering its loyalty card members 2.5% cash back on all purchases of F. Ball products made inJune and July. Members can also enter a competition to win one of ten Panasonic Viera 42” Plasma televisions.Winners willbe selected from a number of draws taking place throughout July.

Richard Harris, Marketing Manager at F. Ball, comments: “The Contractor Loyalty Card Scheme provides F. Ball with anexcellent opportunity to thank its loyal customers. As well as taking advantage of exclusive discounts and promotions, loyaltycard members will also be able to receive the latest product information before anyone else. Moreover, member discussionforums on the scheme’s website, www.f-ballrewards.co.uk, will allow contractors to share information and helpful hints.”

T 01538 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk

Victoria looks for new growth in contract business

Building on the strength and expertise of Victoria Carpets residentialoffering, the Company has announced that it is to build on itsexposure in the commercial contracts market through the launch ofa dedicated contracts division.

As well as utilising existing manufacturing capacity at Victoria’s UKplants to build its contract flooring product offering, the Group hasan exclusive distribution agreement with Mannington Mills Inc., aspecialist American carpet tile and resilient flooring manufacturer, tomarket their tiles in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and France.

Victoria Contracts is headed up by recently appointed Steven Galewho joined Victoria at the start of the year as National ContractsSales Manager; Steven is joined this month by Contract SalesManagers, Ronald Ward-Horner and Paul Northfield; all of whomhave extensive knowledge and commercial experience of thecontract sector both in the UK and internationally.

Before joining Victoria Contracts Division, Steven has held a varietyof roles within sales and marketing. Before his move to Victoria hespent time with Desso UK Limited and a number of years in theflooring industry in the United States, most notably as part of ShawIndustries’ contract flooring division in central Florida.

Contract Sales Manager Ronald Ward-Horner has had a successfulsales career spanning over 30 years within the carpet industryincluding with Firth Carpets (Interface), Hugh Mackay Carpets and,prior to joining Victoria he spent five years with I-Floor Design.

Paul Northfield completes the current contracts team. Paul hasconsiderable sales experience having spent over ten years incommercial sales to a variety of industries, including contract flooring,pharmaceuticals, media, automotive and transport. Prior to joiningVictoria Contract Carpets Paul worked for Amtico International andmore recently,Westbond in London.

Commenting on the establishment of Victoria Carpets ContractsDivision, Group Managing Director, Alan Bullock,Victoria PLC said:“The commercial contract sector is a sizeable market segmentwhich often operates on a different economic cycle to theresidential market and may, in due course, offer Victoria additionalgrowth potential. Historically as a business, we have focused oursales efforts almost entirely on the residential carpet market, withless than 5% of our portfolio being sold to the contract market.”

Steven Gale, National Contracts Sales Manager added: “This is avery exciting opportunity for the team; we have a wealth ofexperience and together with the well respected Victoria brandwe believe that we can make good ground within the contractsector.

T 01562 749300 www.victoriacarpets.com

Pictured L to R: Steven Gale, Ronald Ward-Horner & Paul


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The Furnishing Trades' Benevolent Association (FTBA) has three new bosses.

Edward Tadros, head of Ercol furniture since 1994 takes over as chairman;Tony Attard of Panazfabrics is the new national president; and Charles Kerrigan became the association's new chiefexecutive earlier this year.

All three were formally welcomed by outgoing chairman Peter Spinks at the FTBA’s annualgeneral meeting on May 19. Mr Spinks stands down after more than 10 years in the role. Duringthis time he has overseen the association's centenary celebrations and encouraged the closeworking relationship with the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers. "It has been a decade ofgreat change, not only for the FTBA but the industry itself," he said.

Mr Spinks was presented with a Waterman pen by new chairman Edward Tadros whose owngrandfather once served as national president. He told the AGM: "I hope to continue Peter'swork at the FTBA where he has steered the company with gentle stewardship and deft careover many years.There are difficult and challenging times ahead and the association will need tochange and adapt accordingly. However, let's not forget that 127,000 people still work across ourindustry and it accounts for an annual turnover of £9 billion, so there is still plenty to go at!"

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Top trio at FTBA

Left to right, are – chief executiveCharles Kerrigan; national presidentTony Attard; chairman Edward Tadros.

Balta’s new finance bossBalta Group announces the appointment of CarlVerstraelen as Chief Financial Officer of Balta Group.Verstraelen, a Belgian national who was previouslyCFO of Amylum Group, Lhoist Group and AgfaHealthCare, replaces Graham Hill who has fulfilledthe role during nearly one year on an interimassignment basis. Balta is the leading Europeanmanufacturer of wall-to-wall carpets, a global leaderin the manufacture of area rugs and a strong playerin the laminate flooring market.

Jules Noten, CEO of Balta group, comments: “WithCarl Verstraelen we strengthen our leadership teamwith a CFO who brings extensive experience invalue creation, operational excellence andinternational mergers and acquisitions. His profilematches the challenges of Balta’s development as thecompany looks to further consolidate its position asthe clear European market leader.”

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Exporting expansion at Victoria

Victoria are expanding again, this time back into the export market with the helpof Robin Gray, who joins the company as its International Business Manager.

Gray has over 23 years experience within theflooring industry and has held key managerialpositions during that time, latterly with Altroas European Major Account Manager. Robinwill oversee the Company’s agents and openexciting new markets for Victoria through hisextensive knowledge of individual countriesthroughout the world.

“This is an incredibly exciting time not just formyself but also the company” said Gray,“Victoria has the opportunity to expanddramatically into this market-place, becominga major force to be reckoned with”.

www.victoriacarpets.com

FlooringNews

As part of Cavalier Carpet’s continuous product development programme, the everpopular ‘Criterion Twist’ collection has undergone a major re-colouration.

There are nine carefully selected up to date fashion colours, including the stunningnew ‘Oasis’ a spring fresh green, ‘Aubergine’ a rich mauve and ‘Castle Rock’ a warmgrey, all of which have been meticulously refined to work with all that is happeningwithin the world of interiors fashion.The range still has a twenty four colourassortment, available in each of the four qualities; 30oz ‘cadet’, 40oz ‘supreme’,50oz ‘regal’ and 60oz ‘sovereign’, in either 4 metre or 5 metre widths.

This gives the consumer almost two hundred purchasing options to suit any style ofdecor and budget.

Manufactured using 80% British Wool, 10% Nylon and 10% Polyester ‘Meltbond’,Criterion continues to represent the very best in performance and value for money.

Samples and new point of sale material should be available in retailers by the end ofJuly, contact your local Cavalier representative for details.

T 01254 268000 www.cavalier-carpets.co.uk

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At Ryalux Carpets Limited, we are continually striving toexceed the expectations of our customers by designingand manufacturing the UK’s best quality and mostinnovative residential carpets.

We pride ourselves in what we bring to the market – original, Britishmade products of the highest quality, manufactured and delivered withthe utmost commitment to service. Our strong and well establishedbrand is known and respected throughout a range of high end marketsincluding domestic and export, where we trade worldwide.

An exciting and challenging opportunity is now available for a salesprofessional to join the front-line team as the face of our business inthe North West of England. As a successful sales representative orbusiness manager, you will already have a track record of successbehind you and be target orientated, driven to achieve and stand outfrom the crowd, like we do.

This demanding and challenging role is the perfect opportunity for youto challenge yourself. With your natural ability to sell backed up by ourexcellent products, the sky is your limit.

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The candidate will need to have the confidence to talk to new customersentering the showroom on a daily basis, and discuss with them the productswe have on offer.This position will require a self motivated individual whounderstands the requirements of their customer and knows how to work toencourage new sales.

The position will require a person who is motivated by sales targets and isinspired by commissionable sales to help meet the monthly targets.Thecandidate must have previous experience in retail carpet/flooring sales.

Other than delivering sales, the candidate will be working directly for theManaging Director providing support where required.The candidate will alsobe required to help with the daily upkeep of the showroom and showroompersonnel.The role can be fairly physical when the showroom needs to berearranged.

The applicant must be computer literate on Microsoft Outlook email andExcel.Administrational support will also be required in regards to databasemaintenance, invoicing and updating Excel spreadsheets on a daily basis.

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