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

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AdvertisersFlooringNews starts on page 31

Adhesives 4

Buying Groups 8

Carpet Company Directory 16-17

Carpet trouble-shooter 10-11

Carpet Types 5

Underlay 9

wholesaler Distribution Directory 13-15

wool Fibre Page 12

woolsafe: the carpet care guide 6-7

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FlooringFactsheets

StocklistsThe

FIRST FOR FLOORING NEwS AND DATA 3 OCTOBER 2011

UK manufactured Carpet Cutting Machines

WWW.CARPETCUTTINGMACHINES.CO.UK

Monthly ‘Stocklisters’ shown in BOLD

Index Page Contact Price No No List Date

� ACCU-CUT .....................................................IFC 0800 862 0251 —

� ADORE................................................................37 01675 433075 —

� AFS ...................................................................18 020 8805 8620 Sep/Oct2011

� BONDWORTH ..........................................19 01562 745000 June 2011

�BRITISH�WOOL .......................................61 01274 688 666 —

� BROCKWAY�CARPETS�LTD. .........20 01562 828200 Mar 2010

�CARPENTER .............................................BC 01457 861141 —

� CARPET & FLOORING..................................45 01527 511 860 —

� CAVALIO ............................................................— 01782 569840 —

� COLUMBIA�FLOORING .....................21 0208 443 3322 —

� EDEL�TELENZO .......................................22 01422 374417 —

� FITA......................................................................64 01159 506836 —

� FLOORING GUILD.........................................59 0845 3081400 —

� FLOORWISE ...............................................15 01509 673974 —

� FURLONG�FLOORING .................24,25 01772 696787 Nov 2010

� GEORGIAN .......................................................39 01827 831430 —

� INTERFLOOR..............................................50,51 01706 213131 —

� KINGSMEAD .....................................................— 01827 831424 —

� MAYFIELD...........................................................23 01706 639866 —

� MANX .................................................................35 01827 831434 —

� MERRYFIELD GROUP .......................................3 01422 373799 —

� MELROSE ............................................................47 01274 491277 —

� MOHAWK ............................................26,33 01480 479830 —

� NICF.................................................................64 0115 958 3077 —

� RACKHAMS................................................27 020 85319225 —

� SOLENT�WHOLESALE�CARPET .......28 01243 774623 Sep/Oct 2011

� STS�FLOORING�DISTRIBUTORS........29 0845 341000 July 2011

� TARKETT............................................................49 01892 752303 —

� TAT CARPET .....................................................43 — —

� T�&�E�DISPLAY�GROUP� ....................59 0121 585 7600 —

� TRIPLE KING ....................................................— 01274 582056 —

� WESTON�HAMMER� .............................30 0845 644 9090 —

Classified advertising........................................ page 67

� carpets/rugs/tiles woods/laminates/smooths

� accessories/services/organisations � fibres � underlay

� wholesalers/distributors � adhesives

Master WeaverThe UK’s newest carpetcompany is ready to roll

in Kidderminsterpage 52

A smarter showHarrogate hailed as ‘best showfor years’ pages 31-48

Brintons is back from the brinkMD tells The Stocklistsabout their new future page 63

The wool pretendersNew fibres line up at Harrogate to steal wool’s crown page 40

Wool Week Top retailers join Royal promotion page 61

Cormar in TV warning on wool price page 62

“ ”We want to support British wool butwe’ve had to look at alternative products”

In an independent survey which asked 450 retailers this year which of the ninetrade titles they actually read, our magazine came top of the pile.

Thank you!

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Adhesives

Flooring Factsheet

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TUFTED

With advances in manufacturing technology, 95% of all carpet

produced today is tufted. It takes about an hour to make a roll of

carpet that might take eight hours to weave. To make tufted carpet,

hundreds of yarn-threaded needles are pushed through the primary

backing fabric to form loops or tufts, which may be left as is or cut. A

heavy adhesive coating is applied to hold the tufts in place and a

secondary backing is usually glued on for strength and stability. A wide

variety of styles and textures can then be created using various

techniques.

LOOP PILE

Berber • Berber carpets look like and are named after a handmade,

bulky wool carpet made by the Berber tribes of North Africa and Asia.

The loops are made from thick or bulky yarns of wool, nylon,

polypropylene or a blend of these fibres to give a cushioned effect

underfoot. These carpets are available in an assortment of colours and

may be flecked and can be either level loop or multilevel loop.

Level�loop • When all the loops are of the same height, a highly

flexible and durable carpet is created which has a natural, casual

appearance even when (commonly) it is made from synthetic fibres.

The tight loop texture tends to hide marks so it’s a good blend

between luxury and practicality.

Multi-level�loop • The loops vary to two or sometimes three

loop heights to create informal, random textures which are very

forgiving for marks and stains and therefore very suitable for high

traffic areas and busy family rooms.

CUT PILE

Freize • Frieze (pronounced free-say) carpets are similar to saxony,

but the yarns are more tightly twisted and should always be heat set.

They have a dense, low pile surface which creates a coarse, pebbly

texture. Frieze carpets are very durable and hide footprints, dust and

dirt, which makes them suitable for heavy traffic areas.

Saxony • Saxony textures are made of twisted yarns, which should

be heat set. The tips remain very distinct, rather than blending together

to form a very elegant finish. Saxony textures show footprints and

vacuum marks so are suitable for more occasional rooms in the home.

More textured variations improve the practicality of saxonies.

Twist • The popular twist carpet is the cut-pile standard. The yarn is

tightly twisted and often heatset to retain this feature and the result is

a versatile, textured finish that is ideal for plain colours.

Velvet • Velvet textures (sometimes called ‘velour’ or ‘plush’) all have

a level surface pile of approx 5mm to 10mm height, which is then

sheared to give a smooth finish. With very little twist in the yarn, the

WOVEN

Woven carpet may be in a tiny minority of today’s production but

still produces some of the finest carpets which are used for

prestigious installations.

Axminster • The pile of the carpet is inserted into the backing

as it is woven and cut to length, creating U-shaped tufts to give a

velvety surface. The process locks in the fibre to create a carpet of

high durability and performance retention as well as a luxury feel.

The process allows for intricate designs and colours to be used –

although modern trends mean that the traditional patterned

axminster has given way to current fashion trends for plain carpets.

Wilton • Wilton woven carpets are produced in a similar way to

axminsters – the principal difference being that a continuous fibre

is woven all the way through. The carpet can be sheared to create

a range of cut and loop textured effects. The result is a high quality

carpet of unrivalled durability.

Flat�weave • Manufactured in the same way as wilton, flat

weave is a loop pile which allows the yarn to be woven across a

wider area to created a flatter, more textured effect.

ends blend together which then further enhances the overall finish.

These carpets tend to ‘shade’ with heavy use. Footprints show easily

and the colour looks different from place to place because fibres

lying in different directions reflect the light differently. A luxury for

occasional rooms.

CUT AND LOOP

When some of the pile is cut and other left as loop, a variety of

surface textures and patterns can be created (in a variety of

colours). The multi-level surface is excellent for hiding footprints and

stains so cut and loop is good for high traffic areas and general

purpose rooms in the home.

Shag�pile • Shag pile has varied in popularity. The pile is up to

50mm long and the texture is casual and loose but the surface

flattens easily and lacks durability.

BONDED

Bonded carpets (sometimes called ‘fibre-bonded’ or ‘fusion bonded’)

are created by firing fibres into an adhesive material – the fibres are

not stitched into the backing in any way. The technique is principally

used for commercial carpet tiles.

Tip Sheared Level Loop

Random Sheared Multi-Level Loop

V

Velvet/Plush Frieze

Twist Berber

S

Saxony Sha

Shag

Flooring factsheet

Carpet�types


Flooring factsheetCarpet�care�guide�from�WOOLSAFE�

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

the house is highly recommended, as they will

significantly reduce the rate at which the carpet will

soil. They should be of adequate size to allow street

dirt to be removed from shoe soles and must be

cleaned regularly themselves.

Regular MaintenanceRegular cleaning will extend the life of a carpet and

maintain its appearance. Vacuum clean regularly and

thoroughly, which removes gritty dirt that can

damage the fibres.

Deal�with�spillages�as�soon�as�possible,

preferably the moment they occur.

Beware of products claiming to be safe on all fibres,

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

the WOOLSAFE Mark, it is not endorsed by most carpet

manufacturers!

Never use any detergents such as dishwashing

liquids, soaps or other cleaners recommended for

general household use. Although they may clean the

carpet satisfactorily they will almost certainly cause

problems such as rapid re-soiling, colour bleeding or

other damage to the pile or backing of the carpet.

Use�only�WOOLSAFE approved�products

WOOLSAFE-approved carpet

care products have been

independently and

scientifically tested and are

safe and effective for

cleaning and maintaining all

types of carpets and rugs.

Housekeeping Tips for Carpets and Rugs

Services for RetailersCustomer�carpet�care�HELPLINE�

If you have trouble dealing with customer queries

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

Just give them our HELPLINE�

01943�850�817 and we’ll give them the correct

advice. Simple.

Certified�Operator�Network

For experienced, specialist wool carpet cleaners

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

registered-carpet-cleaner.

WOOLSAFE Registered�Inspectors

Solve disputes with customers with our

independent carpet complaint Investigators. Just

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

inspector and call your nearest inspector.

WOOLSAFE Approved�Products

Have confidence in the cleaning product you

recommend, use the WOOLSAFE Approved

Products Directory it contains only safe and

effective carpet cleaning products. For spot

removers visit: www.woolsafe.org/spotremovers

Carpet�Care�Leaflets

We offer to help you develop custom carpet care

literature and we also offer generic carpet care

leaflets designed to be given away with each cut of

carpet. Correct�carpet�maintenance

should�start�from�day�one.

Web�pages�and�Links�

We offer to help you develop custom carpet care

pages for your website or you can link to our

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

accurate advice.

Contact us by email, telephone or post to:

The WOOLSAFE Organisation

49 Boroughgate, Otley, LS29 8NR

Tel: 01943 850817

E-mail: [email protected] or visit

www.woolsafe.org

The�WOOLSAFE Organisation�–

promoting�quality�carpet�and�rug�care

since�1991.WOOLSAFE The Retailer's single source solutionfor carpet care advice and services.

Periodic CleaningWhen the carpet or rug reaches a stage where it

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

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

cleaning company.

If you are considering cleaning the carpet or rug

yourself make sure to use�only�WOOLSAFE

approved�products. Look for the WOOLSAFE

Mark on the bottle or package.

It�is�best�to�engage�the

services�of�a�professional

carpet�&�upholstery

cleaning�company.To get a

really expert job done entrust the

work to a WOOLSAFE accredited

carpet cleaning company.

These companies are fully trained, have been in

business for a considerable length of time, are

members of one or more recognised professional

trade associations related to the cleaning industry

and have a reputation for top quality service. And

they use�only�WOOLSAFE-approved

cleaning�agents on your wool carpets and rugs!

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

carpet complaint investigators, trained and registered

by The WOOLSAFE Organisation is available

throughout the UK and Ireland.

WOOLSAFE Registered�Inspectors

have extensive experience in

investigating the causes for carpet

complaints based on their practical

involvement with carpets and rugs

over many years.

They are fully qualified to

investigate carpet and rug complaints on-site on

behalf of carpet manufacturers, retailers, cleaning

companies and carpet owners. They can carry out or

commission tests where required, and will provide

comprehensive reports.

To contact an inspector in your area call

01943 462127, email: [email protected], or

visit: www.woolsafe.org / Private Householder /

Registered Inspectors

The Green WOOLSAFE

Mark identifies those

products that not�only

are�the�most

suitable�for wool and

other quality carpets, but

also�have�the�right

environmental

characteristics.


maintenance • cleaning • spot removal • protection • inspection

The Clean Carpet you Expect... the Service you Deserve

www.servicemasterclean.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.

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

roll or clean cloth

• Scoop up or scrape off solids

• Try to identify unknown spots prior to treatment –

if unsure, use solvent first

• Always work from the edge of the spot inwards

• BLOT,�do�NOT�rub

• Use small quantities of spot remover at a time,

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

into the spot with a small, soft brush or sponge

• Take care with applying solvents to bitumen-backed

carpet tiles

• When using solvents always ensure there is plenty

of fresh air ventilation

• Always thoroughly rinse out water-based spotters

with clean water

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

Treatments1. Blot with white kitchen roll or paper tissues

2. Vacuum clean

3. Cold water

4. Warm water

5. WOOLSAFE-approved carpet shampoo solution

(diluted)

6. WOOLSAFE-approved spot remover for

water-based stains

7. WOOLSAFE-approved spot remover for

greasy/oily stains

8. Absorbent paper or paper tissue and hot iron

9. Chewing gum remover (solvent or freeze type)

10. Nail varnish remover or acetone

11. White spirit or turpentine substitute

12. Surgical spirit (ethyl alcohol or ethanol)

13. Rub with a coin

14. Rub gently with coarse sand paper

15. WOOLSAFE-approved�disinfectant�or�

deodorizer

16. Rust�remover

17. Carpet�re-colouring�kit

(Treatments used by professional carpet cleaners)

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

Blood 5 6 3

Burn/scorch marks 13 14

Butter 7 5

Candle wax 8 7

Chewing gum 9

Chocolate/cocoa 5 7 6

Cola 3 5 6

Cream 7 5

Egg 5 6

Floor wax 7 5

Fruit juice 3 5

Gravy and sauces 5 6

Herbal tea 3 6

Metal polish 5

Mustard 5 6

Oil and grease 7 5

Paint (emulsion) 3 5

Shoe polish 7 5

Tea 3 5 6

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

Artificially coloured drinks 3 6

Bleach 3 17

C/heating radiator fluid 5 6 16

Coffee 4 6

Felt-tip pen 7 or 11 12 5

Furniture polish 7 5

Glue/adhesive (plastic base)10 11

Ink (fountain) 3 6 5

Ink (ballpoint pen) 12

Lipstick 7

Milk 4 5 15

Nail varnish 10

Paint (oil) 11

Rust 16

Soot 2 6 5

Tar (asphalt) 7

Urine (fresh stain) 3 5 15

Urine (old stain) 6 15

Vomit 5 6 15

Red wine 1 6

These may require repeated attempts with stronger

spot removers. Some stains you may find impossible

to remove completely in which case the assistance of

a professional carpet cleaner is required.

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

THE STOCKLISTS October 2011

Flooring factsheet

How�to�decide�whether�to�join�a�buying

group�–�and�which�one…

• Evaluate all buying groups as they all work differently

• Talk to the main marketing contact and/or a member

of the committee

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

‘real-world’ view

• Establish your territorial exclusivity – where’s the next

nearest member of each buying group

• Ensure you understand the financial arrangements, any

fees that would relate to your membership, how the

bills are paid and whether your fees are refundable if

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

consultation to estimate your potential savings

• Review all the extra benefits and services to see what

you would actually use

• Check out the product ranges offered including the

own-label options and the UK/European mix

• Ensure you understand any rules that may limit your

flexibility to run your business the way you want

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

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

independents the extra edge they need to compete

effectively with the retail park chains.

More than 1000 retailers are now members of one of

the several buying groups which operate in our sector

and the numbers are slowly, but steadily growing.

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

the resistance to the buying group concept among non-

members appears to be centred on fears of

surrendering some control to a committee – and most

particularly compromising long-established relationships

and negotiated terms with current suppliers.

The bottom line is the bottom line. A retailer selling

across a broad range of products is likely to improve

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

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

Buying�Groups

Pick the right one

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

[email protected]

www.greendalecarpets.co.ukContact: Rob Harding

Tel: 01432 852000Fax: 01432 852005

[email protected]

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

Tel: 01942 [email protected]

[email protected]

Key benefitsIncrease�margins

• Group purchases to get beneficial rates

• Rebates

• Exclusive higher-margin products

• Special promotions

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

Increase�sales

• ‘Best of both worlds’ proposition

• Wider ranges and exclusive products

• POS, displays and merchandising support

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

Access�professional�services

• Business services

• Financial services

• IT and internet support

•Training and workshops

• Professional bodies

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

Network�with�other�independents

• Members-only exhibitions with preferredmanufacturers

• Regular meetings

• Regional workshops

• Supplier presentations

• Helpline

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

Metro Groupwww.carpet1st.co.uk

Contact: David KippingTel: 01204 393539

[email protected]

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

www.flooringone.co.ukContact: Glenn Harding

Tel: 0121 683 [email protected]

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Flooring factsheet

Good�underlay�will...

• Improve underfoot comfort

• Increase appearance retention, reducing flattening

• Absorb the pressure of foot traffic and reduce wear

• Improve thermal insulation and warmth

• Increase sound insulation

• Smooth out sub-floor imperfections

• Last the lifetime of the carpet

Poor�or�old�underlay�will...

• Feel hard and unwelcoming

• Reduce carpet life

• Cause wrinkling and premature wear spots

• Cause carpet fibres to break down more quickly

• Not meet British Standards

How�thick?�

A maximum of 12mm is recommended (working with

gripper will be difficult thereafter) but rooms with heavy

traffic will need a thinner, denser pad. The combination

of thickness and density is all important as a thick

underlay with low density may not perform well.

Typically, the thicker the underlay, the better quality it will

need to be – 11mm is often used for luxury installations

with 9mm and 7mm the common domestic thickness.

In a tight market for margins, underlay for carpet and

laminate flooring offers retailers one of the best

opportunities to add value to every sale – with good

profitability, trade-up potential once benefits are

understood and high satisfaction levels with customers.

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

Retailers should create an assumption that new

underlay is always required, the only decision is which

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

Setting up in-store demonstrations so customers can

walk on samples with different grades of underlay and

feel the difference has shown excellent results – some

manufacturers offer point-of-sale units.

Underlay

Sponge�rubber

The 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)�foam

PU 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�rubber

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

Laminate�underlay

There’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.

Combination

A 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�underlay

Always 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.

Felt

This 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�underlay

A 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.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


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

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

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

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

For further information please check with themanufacturers recommendations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This information is given by

responsible manufacturers

to help you help your

customer to make

an informed choice.

The original carpet tile

Flooring factsheetCarpet�trouble-shooter� • shedding • pulled loops


PILE�REVERSAL(SEE SHADING)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This information is given by

responsible manufacturers

to help you help your

customer to make

an informed choice.

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


THE�BEST�CARPET�WOOL

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

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

Flooring factsheetWool�fibre

THE�BENEFITS�OF�WOOL�CARPET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fitwell�Flooring�Ltd 20Redruth, CornwallTel: 01209 214344 Fax: 01209 261112

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mytton�Flooring�14Norwich, NorfolkTel: 01603 624387 Fax: 01603 612888

Neil�Smith�Ltd�3GlasgowTel: 0141 552 1141 Fax: 0141 552 0623

Provincial�Floorcoverings�Ltd�4�BelfastTel: 028 9075 3202Fax: 028 9075 3901

Provincial�Floorcoverings�Ltd�9Dublin 10Tel: 00353 (0)1 626 3913Fax: 00353 (0)1 626 3960LoCall: 1850 445 746 (ROI)

Provincial�Floorcoverings�Ltd�10LimerickTel: 00353 (0)61 227 100Fax: 00353 (0)61 227 000LoCall: 1850 445 745 (ROI)

Roma�Flooring�15Neath, West GlamorganTel: 01639 633001 Fax: 01639 646116

RPS�Flooring�11Mansfield Woodhouse,NottinghamshireTel: 01623 624198 Fax: 01623 620931

Salesmark�17Lancing, West SussexTel: 01903 750522 Fax: 01903 851111

Wessex�Flooring�18Amesbury, WiltshireTel: 01980 625888 Fax: 01980 676969

Woodall�Brothers�Ltd�12Shrewsbury, ShropshireTel: 01743 441584 Fax: 01743 441629

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NationalFells�Carpets

Goole

01977 662211

[email protected]

www.fellscarpets.co.uk

North EastCarpet�&�Flooring�

Gateshead

0191 482 7373

[email protected]

www.carpetandflooring.co.uk

Fells�Carpets

Goole

01977 662211

[email protected]


Floorwise�(North�East)�Ltd�

Birtley - see Floorwise p13

Vanguard�Carpets

Redditch

0845 601 1189

customerservices.redditch@

carpetandflooring.co.uk

www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk

Wood�Floor�Sales

Redditch

01527 511888

help.redditch@


www.woodfloorsales.com

North West A&A�Carpets

Manchester

01204 701188

[email protected]

www.aandacarpets.co.uk

D.�M.�Miller�Ltd

Manchester

0161 205 9949

[email protected]

www.dmmillerltd.spaces.lives.com

Fells�Carpets

Goole

01977 662211

[email protected]


Kellars�Ltd

Stockport

0161 443 0970

[email protected]

Lee�Floorstok�Ltd

Liverpool - see Floorwise p13

Lee�Floorstok�Ltd

Manchester - see Floorwise p13

MCA�Floorwise�Ltd

Morecambe - see Floorwise p13

Mytton�Flooring�

Norwich - see Floorwise p13

Millbrook�Carpets

Darwen

01254 703999

[email protected]

Vanguard�Carpets

Redditch

0845 601 1189




Carpet�&�Flooring

Manchester

0161 786 6800

manchester@




Redditch

01527 511888

help.redditch@



MidlandsCarpet�&�Flooring�

Birmingham

0121 421 9131

birmingham@



DMS�Flooring�Supplies

Northampton

0845 643 5601

dmsnorthampton@

dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk

Floorwise�D�&�J�Ltd

Southam- see Floorwise p13

J�J�Wholesale�&�Distribution�Ltd

Birmingham

0121 765 4994

[email protected]

RPS�Flooring

Mansfield woodhouse

- see Floorwise p13

STS�Flooring�Distributors

watford

08454 342000

[email protected]

www.stsflooring.com

see page 29 for details

Vanguard�Carpets

Redditch

0845 601 1189





Redditch

01527 511888

help.redditch@



Woodall�Brothers�Ltd�

Shrewsbury - see Floorwise p13

EastBeds�Flooring

Bedford

01234 341234

[email protected]

www.bedsflooring.co.uk

Faithfull�Floorcovering

Suffolk

01473 822341

[email protected]

www.faithfulls.co.uk

STS�Flooring�Distributors�Ltd

Cambridge

Tel: 01954 781142

[email protected]

www.stsflooring.com

See page 29 for details

Vanguard�Carpets

Redditch

0845 601 1189





Redditch

01527 511888

help.redditch@



South EastAcorn�Carpet�Accessories

Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise p13

AFS

Middlesex

020 8805 8620

[email protected]


Ashmount�Flooring

Supplies�Ltd�

Tottenham

0208 808 2158

[email protected]

www.ashmountflooring.co.uk

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Bedford

01234 341234

[email protected]

www.bedsflooring.co.uk

Carpet�&�Flooring

Bow

020 8525 5691

[email protected]


Carpet�&�Flooring�

Camberley

01276 672100

[email protected]


Clifford�Floors�

Strood

01634 285900

[email protected]

Culpeck�

Strood

01634 299000

[email protected] .com

Columbia�Flooring

Middlesex

020 8443 3322

[email protected]

www.columbiaflooring.co.uk



Hemel Hempstead

0845 643 5344

[email protected]


Milton Keynes

0845 643 5320

[email protected]

Faithfulls�Service�Centre

Kent

01322 285001

Faithfulls�Service�Centre

walthamstow

0208 498 3040

[email protected]

Faithfull�Floorcovering

Suffolk

01473 822341

[email protected]

www.faithfulls.co.uk

Kent�Flooring�Supplies�Ltd

Chatham

01634 668668

[email protected]

www.kentflooring.co.uk

Littner�Hampton

London

020 8520 8474

[email protected]

www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk

Potts�&�Ward,�Woodcocks

Ltd

Brighton

01273 557211

[email protected]

www.pwwflooring.co.uk

Rackhams

London

020 8531 9225

[email protected]

www.rackhamsltd.co.uk


Salesmark�

Lancing, - see Floorwise p13

Solent�Wholesale�Carpet

west Sussex

01243 774623

[email protected]

www.solentwholesale.co.uk


STS�Flooring�Distributors�

Orpington/Croydon

0845 434 1000

[email protected]

www.stsflooring.com


Vanguard�Carpets

Redditch

0845 601 1189

customerservices.redditch@carpet

andflooring.co.uk


Wessex�Flooring�

Amesbury - see Floorwise p13


Redditch

01527 511888

[email protected]


South West Carpet�&�Flooring�

Bristol

0117 316 0555

[email protected]


Fitwell�Flooring�Ltd�

Redruth - see Floorwise p13

Fitwell�Flooring�Ltd

Newton Abott - see Floorwise p13

Solent�Wholesale�Carpet

west Sussex

01243 774623

[email protected]

www.solentwholesale.co.uk


STS�Flooring�Distributors

Thame (Oxford)

01844 213555

[email protected]

www.stsflooring.com


Vanguard�Carpets

Redditch

0845 601 1189


andflooring.co.uk



Redditch

01527 511888

[email protected]


ScotlandCarpet�&�Flooring

Glasgow

0141 427 8456

[email protected]


C.�K.�Davie�Ltd�

Aberdeen - see Floorwise p13

C.�K.�Davie�Ltd

Dundee - see Floorwise p13

Headlam�Scotland�

North Lanarkshire

01698 831 000

[email protected]

www.headlamscotland.co.uk

Neil�Smith�Ltd��

Glasgow - see Floorwise p13

WalesCarpet�&�Flooring�

Bristol

0117 316 0555

[email protected]


Roma�Flooring�

Neath - see Floorwise p13

Vanguard�Carpets

Redditch

0845 601 1189


andflooring.co.uk



Redditch

01527 511888

[email protected]


IrelandProvincial�Floorcoverings�Ltd

Dublin - see Floorwise p13

Provincial�Floorcoverings�Ltd

Belfast - see Floorwise p13

Provincial�Floorcoverings�Ltd

Limerick - See Floorwise p13

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Abingdon�Flooring 01274 655694

Adam�Carpets�Ltd

Be Tu Tw W Ww 01562 829966

Alternative�Flooring� 01264 335111

Associated�Weavers

Tw Tu 01422 431100

Avena�Carpets�Ltd

Tu Ww 01422 330261

Axwoven�Carpets�Ltd

Ax Be 0121 550 5788

Axminster�Carpets�Ltd

Ax Be Tw 01297 32244

Bajong�Carpets�NV

Tu Tw W +32 56783250

Balta�Industries�NV

Tu Tw W Ww +32 56 62 2211

Beaulieu�International�Group

Be Pr Tu Tw +32 56 67 66 11

Belvedere�CarpetsTu W 020 8800 0740

[email protected]

www.belvederecarpets.co.uk

Betap�Tufting�BV

Tu Tw W +31 383 861 060

BIC�Carpets

Be Tw W +32 56 23 54 10

Bizspoke�Custom�Carpets

Be Tw W 01924 488882

Blenheim�Carpets

Ax Be Tw W Ww 020 7823 3040

BMK 0113 380 5333

Bond�Worth�Ltd

Ax 01562 745000

Brintons

Ax Tu Tw W Ww 0800 505055

Brockway�Carpets�LtdTw W 01562 828200

[email protected] www.brockway.co.uk

Bronte�Carpets�LtdBe Tu Tw W 01282 862 736

[email protected]

www.brontecarpets.co.uk

Burmatex

Tu 01924 262525

Cavalier�Carpets�Ltd

Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww 01254 268000

Christy�Carpets

Tu 019078 308777

Clarendon�Carpets

Tw 01675 433066

Classis�Carpets

Tu W Ww 0870 020 1725

Condor�Carpets�BV

Tu +31 38 4778911

Contemporary�Life�&�TextilesBe Tw 01254 296829

[email protected]

www.contemporarylife.co.uk

Cormar�Carpets�LtdTu Tw W 01204 881 234

[email protected]

www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Couristan�Carpets

Ax Tu W Ww 800 223 6186

Craigie�Carpets

Be 01294 558400

Creative�Carpets�Ltd

Be Tu Tw W 0116 284 1455

Creatuft�Carpets

Tu W +32 56 35 4444

Custom�Carpet�Company

Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww 01737 830301

Dan-Floor�UK

W 01454 858014

Domo�International

Be Pr Tu Tw W +32 92 41 4511

Drury�Lane�Carpets�Ltd

Be Tu Tw W 01254 296829

E�&�WE�Carpets

W 01562 825952

Edel�Telenzo�Carpets�LtdTu Tw W 01422 374 417

[email protected]

www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

Enterprise�Weaving�Co

Be Ww 01562 745030

Fells�CarpetsWw 01977 662211

[email protected]


Fetcham�Furnishings�Ltd

Tw 020 8944 6220

Fletco�Taepper�A/S

Tu W +45 96 60 3000

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Furlong�FlooringTw W 01772 696 787

[email protected]

www.furlongflooring.co.uk

Gaskell�Wool�Rich

Tu Tw W 01827 831525

Gaskell�Mackay�Carpets�Ltd

Ax Tu Tw W 01429 892525

Georgian�Carpets

Tu Tw W 01827 831430

Godfrey�Hirst�(GB)�Ltd

Tu 0800 526696

Halbmond�Teppichwerke

Be Pr Tu +49 037 421 420

Heckmondwike�FB 01924 410544

ITC

Be Pr Tw 0032 51 424 411

John�Lanham�Watts�Carpets

Ax Tw Ww 01937 588511

John�Evans�Ltd

Ax Tu Tw W 0161 368 2563

Joseph�Hamilton�&�Seaton

W 01827 831400

Kingsmead�Carpets

Tu Tw W 01827 831 424

Lano�NVAx Pr Tu Tw W Ww +32 56 65 4300

[email protected]

www.lano.com

Le�Tissage�d'Arcade

Ax Ww +32 05685 4747

Lecaflor�Ltd

Ax Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww 0800 78 33 712

Leigh�Spinners�Ltd

Tw 01942 673232

Louis�de�Poortere

W +32 56 393 386

Lusotufo

Tu 01388 664101

Manx�Carpets

Tw W 01827 831 434

Master�Weaver

W Ww 01562 754 382

Mayfield�Carpets

Tu Tw W 01706 639 866

MID�NL

Be +31 38 851 8700

Mohawk�Europe01480 479830

[email protected] 01480 471304

www.mohawkinternational.com

Mr�Tomkinson

Tw Ww 01827 831 450

Ossfloor�UK 01675 433031

Penthouse�Carpets

Tu Tw W 01706 341231

Phoenox�Textiles�

Pr Tu 01484 863227

Pownall�Carpets

Tw W 0845 6528811

Roger�Vanden�Berghe.NV

Tu Ww +32 56 73 57 11

Ryalux�Carpets�Ltd

Be Tu Tw W 0845 652 8811

Sans�Frontieres�Ltd

Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww 0844 5611977

Shaw�Home�Foundations

Tu 01675 433 501

TAT�Carpet 07976 607657

Tapibel�NVPr Tu Tw 01623 481 221

Tasibel�NVTw +32 52 499600

The�Grosvenor�Wilton�CoW Ww 01562 701456

The�Sultana�Carpet�CoAx 01299 822300

The�Wilton�Carpet�CoAx W Ww 0845 296 8850

Thomas�Witter�UK�LtdTu Tw 0870 1128318

Timzo�Tufting�Industry�BVTu +31 38 385 4477

Tisca�TiaraTu Ww +41 71 791 0111

Trendy�Tuft�DesignsBe Tu Tw W 01274 855080

Ulster�CarpetsAx Be Tu Tw W Ww 02838 334433

United�Carpets�&�BedsTw W Ww 01709 732 666

Victoria�CarpetsTu Tw W Ww 01562 749300

Vorwerk 08700 104484

Westex�CarpetsTu 01274 861334

Weston�HammerW 0845 644 9090

Whitestone�Weavers�LtdAx Be Tu Tw W Ww 01429 892555

Wilkies�CarpetsTw 0113 307 9955

Woodward�GrosvenorAx Tu Tw W Ww 0800 526696

Wool�ClassicsTu Ww 0207 349 1560

Woven�Carpets�of�KidderminsterW 01299 827477

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TREDAIRE PU UNDERLAYSALPHA 15 m2 8mm Tredaire PUOMEGA 15 m2 10mm Tredaire PUBRIO 15 m2 8mm Tredaire PUZEST 15 m2 10mm Tredaire PUSOFTWALK 15 m2 9 mm Tredaire PUDREAMWALK 15 m2 11 mm Tredaire PUCONTRACT 9 15 m2 9 mm Contract PUSENSATION 15 m2 11 mm Contract PU

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DURAFIT 650 15 m2 6.5mm Double stick crumbDURAFIT 500 15 m2 5.0mm Double stick crumbDEFENDER 15 m2 100lb Flat sponge 0.80 TOGHEATFLOW CARPET 15 m2 6.0mm 0.75 TOG sponge carpetHEATFLOW WOOD 15 m2 2.75mm 0.35 TOG sponge laminate U/LTECHNICS 5 15 m2 5.0mm Double stick sponge

FELT UNDERLAYSFELT 28 15 m2 28oz Wool/jute felt 8mmFELT 42 15 m2 42oz Contract wool/jute felt 11mmKENSINGTON DELUXE 11 m2 74oz Felt crumb rubber

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Variations Axminster80% Wool / 20% Nylon available 3.66m

Precious Gems Axminster80% Wool / 20% Nylon available 3.66m

Range comprises 5 Designs1-3555- Jade - Mid OctoberStocked items Delivery 14 Days from Order

New Afghan Axminster80% Wool / 20% Nylon available 4.00m

Range comprises 12 Designs1-9077- Jade Mirage - End of November4-9058- Sahara - Mid November4-9079- Mikado - Early DecemberStocked items Delivery 14 Days from Order

Wensleydale Axminster80% Wool / 20% Nylon available 3.66m

Range comprises 8 Designs6-3528-Willowdale Corn - Early December14-3528-Willowdale Beech - Early OctoberStocked items Delivery 14 Days from Order

Camargue Axminster80% Wool / 20% Nylon available 3.66m

Range comprises 10 Designs2-7103 Ventura - Mid October4-7049 Cavalcade - End October4-7056 Charlotte - Early November1-7051 Alpine Fern - Early October4-7052 Verona - Mid DecemberStocked items Delivery 14 Days from Order

Cornell & Stanford Axminster80% Wool / 20% Nylon available 4.00m

Range comprises 7 Colourways in 2 DesignsAll StockedStocked items Delivery 14 Days from Order

Range comprises 5 Designs - All StockStocked items Delivery 14 Days from Order

NEW ADDITIONS

Berkeley Axminster80% Wool / 20% Nylon available 3.66m & 4.57m

Range comprises 8 Designs1-9074- Jade Viceroy 3.66m width stock mid october2-9086- Red Turkey 3.66m & 4.57m width stock mid November4-9082- Sofiya 4.57m width end novemberStocked items Delivery 14 Days from Order

31-9300-Royal Blue

31-9301-Royal Blue

12-9300-Racing Green

12-9301-Racing Green

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

We’d like to say abig thank you toall our customers,old and new, whotook the time andtrouble to visit ourstand at Harrogatelast month. We canhonestly say thatwe had anexcellent show, wewere busy rightthrough and as faras we wereconcerned we hadpretty much thesame footfall aslast year.

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COMING SOONWe’re currently working on a brand new website which will include all our UK ranges and aStockist Finder facility. We’ll let you know when it goes live but it should be ready in just a fewweeks. We can’t wait!

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We were particularly delighted with the response to our new two-tone and multi-striped collection, Barbican. This classy looking range, in 2-ply 100% wool,available in 4 metre and 5 metre (two-tone only) widths, will be going intoproduction from mid October.

And there’s no doubt thatour decision to produce ourother best-selling stripeddesigns, Piccadilly andBakerloo, in a 1 metre widthhas also gone down verywell. So well in fact, thatwe’ll be producing the newBarbican multi-stripe in 1metre width as well. If you’reinterested in ordering any,please contact your agent(minimum quantities apply).

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QUICKSTEPSolent Wholesale - now a Quickstep stockist. 5 day delivery service on all ranges, verykeen prices.

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We are pleased to announce the arrival ofour latest display stand showing all ourcollection on one compact unit.

If you are interested in having one of ourfree stands please contact our Sales Officeor your local Sales Agent.

Please visit our website atwww.weston-carpets.co.ukfor online cutting requests and more information on our products, or telephone 0845 644 9090 (local rate)

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

Mr John HinchliffeTel: 07774 990359North Wales, Cumbria, Manchester,Liverpool.Mr Derek Boyd Tel: 07940 320708Scotland.Mr Lee Palmer Tel: 07774 101640Channel Islands.Mr Jonathan Gorman Tel: 07815 121660Northern Ireland.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FlooringNews3 October 2011

& HARROGATE REPORT

You had tobe there!

Show commentary by David Spragg

The complete Harrogate news service

• Harrogate Flooring Show Report . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 32• Feature: The new wool pretenders . . . . . . . . . 41 - 42• Company reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 49

MORE NEXT MONTH

• Colour and design trends at Harrogate • More company reports

from The Stocklists October 2011

The Harrogate show brought out the best in our business this year –innovation, flair and determination tosucceed in a challenging market. Afterone of the most exciting events foryears, it continues to baffle me and,many others, why every retailer with legsdoesn’t make it a priority to turn up.

Fortunately for the organisers and exhibitors, theaudience was up a little up on last year with morethan 3,000 visitors. Their attendance was amplyrewarded with a superbly presented showbrimming with interest and ideas.

The event marked a new maturity in ‘intelligentmarketing’ for the flooring sector with carefullyconsidered product launches, smart branding anda focus on a few, stronger propositions ratherthan the blitz of range re-vamps that were afeature of happier times (not that those timeswere necessarily recognised as such back then!)

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October 201132

The show was remarkable for its professionalism, itsbreadth and for the quality of its highlights.

The roll forward of Regency’s Carefree range was securedwith the launch of Elegance, taking polypropylene to newlevels of sophistication. Abingdon impressed with a new 3-ply Stainfree Twist and Saxony and Associated Weaversresponded with Stainguard Saxony with a quality anddensity that looks like a best seller.

Kingsmead and Georgian launched a whole new productgroup with their innovation of the man-made Wolltec fibre -using a “can’t believe it’s not butter” style of campaign thatis going to be the talk of the trade while real wool pricesremain sky-high (see also page 40).

Then there was the first chance to see what all the fuss wasabout when Crown, the UK’s newest carpet company,launched into the market in a major initiative by the BaltaBroadloom group.

Some other newcomers were also worth a closer look asthey are on track to become significant names in theindustry in the near future. TAT carpets from Turkey andF&X from China both have the ambition and resources tobecome major players.

In the vinyl sector, adore and Super-click are ready to makeserious impacts with their competing easy-lay, clicktechnologies while newcomer J2 Flooring is keeping itsimple with s smart range of hand-scraped and aged wood decors.

Carpets & Flooring unveiled one of the best - and certainly most integrated - POS systems the market has seen withtheir store-in-store stands. And for something completely different, was Vorwerk’s UK debut of their Esprit HomeIslands - the clingy freeform carpet tile system that is a real in-store eye-catcher.

“I think this show will go down as a tremendoussuccess,” says Peter Kimmins of Georgian Carpets. “The level of interest all around and the quality ofleads for exhibitors has been exceptional this year.”

With considerable justification, organiser DavidWildman was delighted with the event after he re-launched the show in 2010. “This second yearhas really reflected the breadth and diversity thatis the modern flooring industry.

“Exhibitors had invested more than ever inmaking their presentations to visitors asexciting and interesting as possible and it haspaid off with good business and a great timefor everyone,” he said.

Sales reps will spend the months aheadshowing retailers their new products in

the comfort of their own stores, butbeing at Harrogate to talk to the top

people, compare the products side-by-side, see the POS laid out

and feel the buzz of a businessthat is weathering the storm is

well worth the fuel or fare toget to Harrogate.

Next month, we report oncolour and design trends

at Harrogate.

“e show was remarkable for its professionalism, its breadth

and for the quality of its highlights”

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An indication of the value placed onthe new Harrogate Flooring Show isshown by the increasing quality of thestands that exhibitors invest in.

This year’s event had some of the bestdisplays visitors can remember andorganisers were more challenged than usualto present their awards.

The stunning Mohawk stand (pictured left)was the worthy winner in the over 50m2

category while Ball & Young’s new showcasestand (below) was the winner in the under50m2 class.

Distinctive Flooring (bottom left) won thebest shell scheme award.

Exhibitionists! David Wildman (left) and WendyAdams (2nd rright) of the Harrogate Flooring show

are pictured with the Mohawk team: Howard Lindsay,Beth Chandler and Michel Vermette.

David and Wendy are pictured below with Ann Shaw of Ball & Young.

Such was the quality of the exhibition stands this yearthat the organisers also awarded ‘Highly Commended’ to

Whitestone Weavers (below) and to Cavalio (bottom).

“We could have given a dozenawards this year so can I at leastoffer a massive thank you to all

the exhibitors who made thissuch a good looking show”

David Wildman, organiser


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AbingdonAbingdon are on a roll with their major consumer campaign now launchedand TV ads due to start next month, the company went one better atHarrogate with the launch of a superb Stainfree Twist and Saxony in 3-ply.

“This is a major first for polypropylene,” said Martin Peace of Abingdon. “It isvery different – not only do you get more performance, you get more textureand colour. People still want beige and they’re reluctant to buy pattern,” saidMartin. “The 3-ply yarn gives us the opportunity to use more colour in eachcarpet.” The British-made range received a hugely positive response fromretailers to make Abingdon one of the busiest stands at the show.

Abingdon’s Jane Ashton is pictured left showing the new product to a visitor.

T 01274 655662 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

Associated WeaversAssociated Weavers has a well structured portfolio ofproducts for the current market conditions and aims tooffer retailers products they can really sell well.

Their focus at Harrogate was on the new Stainguard Saxony, atighter, denser pile in 14 colours and multi-widths that comeswith a 10-year wear guarantee and 10-year Stainaway warranty.“This has been a real winner,” said AW’s Steve Elliott.

Always full of ideas, AW also gave a sneak preview of theirmajor initiative in retail store dressing with stunning showcaseimages on mounted on canvas up to 5.5 metres wide (picturedright). The company has already piloted the idea with a fewselected retailers and received a fantastic response. The displaycan be customised for individual retailers with local branding.They’ll be a full report in the next issue of The Stocklists.

T 01422 431100 www.associatedweavers.net

“In these gloomy days, we wanted the industry to

feel good about itself”

F BallF Ball celebrated in style at Harrogate to mark their125-year anniversary.

A champagne reception in the sumptuous Royal Hallreceived a massive attendance of over 300 guests – atribute to the esteem in which the company is held,as well as the fine quality of the champagne. “Wewere delighted with the response,” said RichardHarris. “In these gloomy times, we wanted theindustry to feel good about itself and I think wesucceeded.

Of course, there’s nothing old fashioned about a 125-year-old company! F Ball tookthe opportunity to launch their smart phone app which has put their acclaimed

Recommended Adhesives Guide in the palm of the hand of installers to checkout 5000 products from 200 flooring companies onsite (pictured right with

Richard). The company also launched StopGap Fast Track 30 – a smoothingunderlayment that allows foot traffic in just 30 minutes and floor bonding in 45.

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CarpenterCarpenter, one of the world’s largest

producers of PU underlay, added a little bit ofmagic to the event.

Magic is a new entry level product - a no-frillsunbranded line allows stockists to market the

underlay as their own and, with it being British made,reduces delivery time and costs.

Suitable for general domestic, Magic is a polyurethaneunderlay with plain black laminate on both sides and is a9mm 85kg/m3 density product.

Said Helen Rowberry, national sales manager: “Magicrepresents terrific value-for-money as a budget line thatcomes with all the benefits of a Carpenter product.”

Like all PU underlay, Magic, is lightweight making it much easier than rubber to carry – a growing appeal with fitters. It offers good heatinsulation properties, is highly resilient, flame retardant and is suitable for stretch fit applications.

T 01457 861141 www.carpenter.ltd.uk

Edel TelenzoEdel Telenzo is always innovating and with a new look stand at the show theycame up with a new look product.

The launch of Barbican generated a lot of attention – a tufted carpet with adistinctly woven feel. The carpet is a 2-ply 100% wool range that cleverlycombines two-tone designs with stripes – a departure from the more commonplains and stripes approach. “We were looking for something with a different feeland I think we have created something that is going to be a good seller,” saidLesley Inman (pictured left).

The company also announced the addition of a 1m width to the 4 and 5mavailable in its highly popular Piccadilly and Bakerloo ranges of stripes.

T 01422 374417 www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

LanoLano welcomed visitors to Harrogate with a standdelivering an impressive portfolio of products and manynew innovations.

“Our portfolio is becoming a broader proposition forretailers providing more depth and choice withoutcompromising on value and quality,” commented BirgerKarlsson, UK and Ireland sales manager. “The products ondisplay at Harrogate just go to underline this and we

have been delighted with the positiveresponse we have received fromretailers throughout the show.”

With the Easy Care collectionbecoming established as a key rangefor the manufacturer, Lano Carpetsintroduced Heathertwist Designand Linea Deluxe using patterned designs to increase diversity of the popular collection. Heathertwist Designis based on the existing Heathertwist Supreme quality offering 10 colours with a graphic design in a Supreme40oz cloth, while Linea Deluxe comes in six colours, available in a stripe design with matching plain

colourways. Based on the successful Fairfield yarn, the carpet is available in a 35oz cloth.

T 0032 5665 4000 www.lano.be

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NewsShow feature - the wool pretenders


GeorgianGeorgian Carpets is buzzing with excitement over their involvement with the new Wolltecfibre (see panel) – a significant step for a business that is best known as a wool house andhasn’t had a synthetic fibre on the books for nearly ten years!

“With our reputation, this fibre has to be very good indeed for us to get involved,” says Peter Kimmins (pictured left). “It is – and you’d have to be a real connoisseur to know thedifference. I have never been so enthusiastic about a product launch.” Georgian is offeringthree ranges in Wolltec – a plains, a heather and a berber. The berber is a real breakthrough inPP and the company had a phenomenal reaction to the range at the show.

But the company has not forgotten its roots and has revamped one of its 25 wool ranges,80/20 Cathedral Twist with six new upmarket colours and added Rainbow Stripes, another 80/20, in eight colours.

T 01827 831430 www.georgiancarpetsuk.co.uk

MohawkMohawk’s ground-breaking fibre SmartStrand is starting to be a major talking point in the carpet market.

The bio-based content of the carpet reduces relianceon petrochemicals without adversely affecting itsperformance and as retailers discovered at this year’sshow, compared to some alternatives, SmartStrand canimprove softness, durability and ease of maintenance.

“SmartStrand is proving itself as a carpet that offers apowerful blend of story, performance and value, and in aparticularly tough market we are delighted with itsreception and growing sales,” said Howard Lindsay.“SmartStrand is not only technically brilliant, it is alsoeasy to live with and supremely soft making it a naturalchoice for consumers and hence an obvious one forretailers.” The carpet retails below 100% wool priceswhile still be able to make its claim as a ‘natural’ fibre.

T 01480 479830 www.mohawkinternational.com

Unnaturally goodNecessity is the mother of invention and the current pricechaos in the wool sector has led manufacturers to consider

alternatives to wool as being absolutely necessary toencourage hard-pressed consumers to keep buying.

With wool prices at a 25-year high and no signs of reduction oreven stability in the near future, the carpet market is characterised

by a glut of new 50/50 wool blends, a dearth of product launches in100% wool and 80/20s and, now, the advance of specialised

man-made fibres that seek to steal wool’s crown.

Salesman are telling carpet retailers and consumers they can havetheir cake and eat it – wool look and feel with stain-free

performance at a lower price.

Harrogate was dominated by three such fibres – SmartStrand fromMohawk, new Elegance from Regency and Wolltec from Georgianand Kingsmead. And when a wool house like Georgian takes on asynthetic product with this much enthusiasm, you know that the

market has undergone a structural change.

SmartStrand has been reported on extensively in recent months butonly now is the full range of products coming to the UK market andthe timing could not be more perfect for Mohawk. Unique amongst

the wool alternatives, SmartStrand can actually claim to be a“natural” fibre as it is manufactured from DuPont’s Sorona

renewably sourced polymer derived from corn sugar.

The new Carefree Elegance range from Regency Carpets has beenmicro-engineered to show just how far a 2-ply polypropylene carpet

can go to give a superb natural look and feel at a competitive pricepoint and all with a 10-year wear and stand guarantee.

Retailers were queuing up at Harrogate to take a look – and feel.“There is no better carpet at this show at this price,” says Neil

Valentine of distributors Furlong to general agreement all round.

Wolltec is the other new kid on the block and was launched with amajor fanfare at the show by the two companies that have been

given the fibre so far, Georgian and Kingsmead.

“The scale of price increases in wool have been too great toabsorb,” says Martin West of Kingsmead. “A vacuum has been

created in the market between the price of a decent wool carpetand the price a consumer is willing to pay in this economy.

“The retailer has the opportunity to trade customers up from a standardsynthetic product or sell it on its benefits. Either way, we are seeking to

help make sales that may otherwise have been lost,” says Martin whodescribes Wolltec as a new product group, not just a new product.

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KingsmeadKingsmead joins Georgian in marketing new products with the Wolltecfibre and their man Martin West came up with the clever name for theproduct which he insists is pronounced “Woll” as in ‘troll” – but won’tbe too surprised if the market gets used to a pronunciation closer to itsnatural rival!

“The reaction we have had has been very, very enthusiastic,” says Martin.“This is a product that is not sold on price, it is sold on innovation – andthis is a product retailers know they can sell.”

Kingsmead are offering the three styles in Wolltec – Zephyr as the plain,Fremantle as the heather and Sirocco as the berber and all will bemarketed at the same price. Each range has three weights with the topone equivalent to a 60 oz and there will be 12 colours in each – sixunique to Kingsmead compared to the Georgian Wolltec offering.

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Carefree from RegencyCarefree Carpets from Regency focused on a single show-stopper product to make an impact at Harrogate and theysucceeded in style with the launch of Elegance.

This range takes polypropylene to a new level with a luxurious50oz 2-ply yarn which is carefully engineered to give an authenticnatural look and feel. “As fibre costs rise elsewhere, we believewe have identified a gap in the market for affordable luxury.There is no better carpet than this at the show,” said Neil Valentine of distributors, Furlong (pictured above).

The Carefree stand was extremely busy throughout the 3-day exhibition with innovative new POS for the Elegancerange catching the eye with its cleverly illuminated lecternsand strong graphics. Elegance is bleach cleanable and comesin 30 contemporary colours with non-fade technology and afree 10 year wear and stain warranty.

T 01772 696787 www.carefreeElegance.co.uk

Unnaturally good

Wolltec is a patented process offered to the industry by a yarnspinner who saw his business declining as wool priced itself out ofpart of the market. The fibre blend is a closely guarded secret but it isspun in exactly the same manufacturing process as wool.

The result is the visual appearance of a woollen twist pile carpet andthe natural look of heather and berber twists – a first for man-made fibre.

“We would rather be doing this than selling 50/50 blends,” saidPeter Kimmins of Georgian Carpets. “There is no point coming in atthe bottom end of the wool market – some of the current woolqualities are not good quality.

“We are known for our wool blends but you have to be aconnoisseur to tell the difference – it’s that good. Do you put thisproduct in your wool department or with the synthetics – I’m not sure!”

The economics are compelling. Take £10 of the price of a squaremetre of comparable wool carpet at the various weights and see ifUK consumers can put aside their love affair with wool.

The wool challengersFour top companies take on wool withhigh-performance look-alike ranges

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Kersaint CobbThe tropical beach bar built by Kersaint Cobb in the heart of the Harrogateexhibition had a full set of bongos out front.

“We are banging the drum for natural flooring,” said Mike Richardson, a man to betaken seriously despite his loud Hawaiin shirt! The reason for the noise was thelaunch of the DuoLiving Collection, a European engineering oak plank in eightcolours which has the extra appeal of being available in two widths to allow moreinteresting assymetric installations.

While Kersaint Cobb is also known for their sisal, jute, coir and wool products,wood is 60% of their business and is gaining momentum. “We are getting moreserious about wood and offering a full service including care products,” says Mike.

T 01675 430 430 www.kersaintcobb.co.uk

NovostratNovostrat is going for gold with the introduction of a lighter weight

option alongside its class-leading Sonic Gold brand – underlay productsfor wood and laminate floors with a gold vapour control barrier.

The new product is Comfort Gold, an economical product that is half theweight of Sonic Gold but with the same 200mm film overlap making it ideal

for new concrete floors.

Novostrat’s Tony Taibi commented: “We are completing the portfolio with optionsthat suit all budgets but having said that, we have seen the market performingmore strongly this year.” The products are all manufactured in Limerick, Ireland,

using polyethylene foam for excellent noise reduction and impact resistance.

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VorwerkVorwerk attracted lots of interest with Esprit Home Islands – a concept that breaks boundaries in howconsumers interact with the floor through interlocking tiles that can be lifted and moved at whim.

It also raises the bar in terms of in-store presentation, using the brand recognition of of Esprit to fulleffect. On view for the first time at Harrogate, the POS display houses ‘carry home’ packs of HomeIslands with each box containing eight tiles, enough to cover 1.5m2 of floor.

“Esprit Home Islands is new to the industry and the concept certainly takes an adjustment in the way wethink about flooring,” commented Ian Hammond, sales director UK Vorwerk, “but Harrogate underlined tous that retailers are looking for fresh inputs into the positioning of their store and aligning themselves witha premium lifestyle brand is an obvious way of appealing to a new market of style conscious purchasers.”

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EcoviseEcovise is launching later this year an

exceptional and unique range of 100%natural wool woven BioCarpets that are

likely to make a major impact at the top end of themarket for their beauty, quality and uncompromising

environmental credentials.

The impressive range of Natural Plains, Bio Stripesand contemporary axminster Eco Designs are

created from a palette of six natural woolcolours – no dyes are used. Also the

BioCarpet has 100% woollen yarn wovenwith back yarn of cotton and jute and

secured with natural rubber latex. It is a natural advantage as the beautiful designs in subtle neutral tonecolours are created with a conscience that it has minimal impact on the environment. “These are very

special BioCarpets and they have a strong story to tell,” says Kamran Saeed of Ecovise. “We havebeen delighted with the high level of interest in them at the show.”

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Ball & YoungBall & Young’s elegant new stand

deservedly won one of Harrogate’scoveted awards and is a sign of the

enthusiasm for progress at the underlaymarket leader.

The company took the opportunity to launchCloud 9 with felt. “This is a first for us,” said

Ann Shaw. “We have been looking for newproducts with innovation and this is an excellent,lightweight alternative over comparable crumb-based products.” This “best-of-both-worldsproduct offers high performance noise reductionand thermal insulation.

Another launch for Ball & Young is Acoustic Barrier– a response to the growing market for noise reduction layers, especially where wooden flooring is used in apartments.

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Tat CarpetTat Carpet is a new force in the UK, offering seven ranges which aremanufactured in Turkey in major production plants that have been growingrapidly since the launch of Tat Textile in 2007.

Their star of the show at Harrogate was the striking hand carved designs whichhave become a strong seller since its launch. Each roll of carpet contains 1600floral designs which have to be hand carved by Tat’s team of 60 specialists. Thecommitment to quality is total with one error in a flower causing the whole roleto be discarded.

T 07976 607657 www.tatcarpets.com

“is year’s show has demonstrated the breadth and diversity that is the

modern flooring industry”

adoreadore flooring is ready to roll-out one of themarket’s most eagerly awaited new products –the adore touch system of glueless luxuryvinyl tiles and planks with its unique clicktechnology.

“It has been a long wait but it will beworth it,” says adore’s Paul Brady. “This

product will be a market leader and wehave invested heavily in what we

believe will be a very strong future.”

adore touch is already a favouritearound the world – especially

for retail refurbishment wherethe high performance floor

can be laid overnight for full traffic the next morning. The licensed Unilin click technology gives the easy-layfloor unrivalled stability. From one factory 18 months ago to a fourth opening next year, adore is marching

forward and the 14 decors specially selected for the UK market are being distributed by the Headlam Group.

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J2 FlooringJ2 Flooring is a new company that used the Harrogate Flooring Show as the launch platform for its range of hand-scraped and aged timber designs in luxuryvinyl flooring.

The company is offering direct to retailers eight registered embossed hand-scrapeddecors and three aged timber effects.

“We know retailers need more profit from these products and some of the majorplayers can’t offer this or the the right level of service,” said Stephen Latham (left) of J2.

“We aim to keep it simple. A top-end product at lower prices which consumerswon’t find being sold on the internet,” he said.

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StairrodsStairrods have formed an intriguing alliance with Scottish carpet maker Anta to

market their high-end range of tartan stair runners with the Tudor stair rod – a unique, top quality 100% oak rod which is available in two stains

and with seven metal finishes for the fittings.

“This is a new idea for Stairrods and a logical joint marketing opportunity for twovery high quality products that really complement one another,” said Jamie Adamson

of Stairrods. Anta, based in Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands, are offering 20 designs in 100% British Wool for runners.

T 01207 591176 www.stairrods.co.uk

AvenueAvenue used the event to reinforce its growingreputation as a supplier focused on delivering qualityindependent retailers an arsenal of products designedto push forward the sector in both style andperformance.

With collections such as Ultimate Oak and PreciousMetals, Avenue is carving a niche in a market previouslydominated by less style sensitive products, while stillretaining the ethos of excellent value and reliableperformance at its core

“Our stand at this year’s event just proves that we arecontinuing to push boundaries within the sector,”

remarked Caroline Wille, product manager for the brand. “The Avenue name has a growing reputation among retailersfor cushion floors that offer on-trend takes on popular themes, serving up something a little special and helping the

brand to forge a serious standing among consumers looking for the very best in cushion floors.”

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“Trade ordering online meansyou can secure the order there and

then - on a Saturday or Sunday ”

CormarCormar reflected market trends with a set of launches that included a50/50 wool blend and two polypropylene ranges.

Glendale is a chunky texture, flecked sister product to the 50/50 Forest Hilllaunched in January and offers 12 natural tones while the Primo PPcollection has added Primo Delight as a heavyweight saxony and Primo Plusas an easy-clean twist.

But a key emphasis at Harrogate was on Cormar’s new online ordering systemwhich has been developed online to offer class-leading functions for their tradecustomers. “This will change the way we do business with the retailer,” saidDavid Cormack. “Ordering online with real-time stock updating means you cansecure the order there and then – especially on a Saturday or Sunday.” Thesystem updates every 30 seconds and can even suggest alternatives if a productis not available. Price calculation, delivery tracking and account management areall included in the capability.

T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

H&V CarpetsH&V Carpets made their debut at Harrogate after twoyears trading and received a warm welcome fromretailers who remember many of the team from theirdays at the popular General Carpets.

Director Johny Peeters said: “This has been a goodintroduction for us. We are new and a lot of people have been curious.”

New launches at the show are typical of the competitiverange of products available from H&V with Napoli, anattractive 3-tone , cut pile Saxony; Garda, a 2-plypolypropylene in three colours; and Hercules in six designs which reflects the increasing popularity of small pattern carpet.

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CRUKCarpet Recycling UK hosted a successful seminar at theHarrogate show and attracted lots of interest to their stand togenerate support for their target of diverting 25% of carpetwaste from landfill.

CRUK is a not-for-profit membership association formed in2009 and seeks to sign up manufacturers, retailers and

recyclers into a network that can make a real difference– partners already include companies like Abingdon,

Brintons, Brockway, Cormar, Mohawk, Penthouse and Vorwerk.

So far their success has been substantial. Last year they worked with 14 manufacurers to

divert 4,020 of waste and expanded thenetwork of recycling centres from 16 to 27.

By the end of 2011, CRUK hopes to have diverted 50,000 tonnes from

landfill, estimated to be 12% of the total – and almost half way

to their goal.

T 0161 440 8325 www.carpetrecyclinguk.com

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Feature by David Spragg

The Master Weaver operation took up residence opposite Brintons

six months ago and is ready to roll out one of the most exciting

propositions the high-end carpet industry has seen in years.

It launches in earnest this month with a warehouse full of top

quality axminsters and wiltons in British and New Zealand wool.

“This initiative will pave the way for carpet manufacturing here in

the near future,” says Slavko Radisa – the boss of Britain newest

carpet company.

Master Weaver is set to secure a prime niche in the market as a

real UK producer of woven carpet. “You may think there could not

be a worse time to launch a quality carpet company from scratch,”

says Slavko. “This is a big, big challenge but I really feel it is the right

time with the right product.”

Slavko reckons he has found a gap in the market. The secret is stock.

Major players don’t want the working capital burden of carrying

substantial stock across their extensive portfolios and service can

be sluggish. Customers can have to wait. Orders can be lost.

“We will be all about stock and all about service. We have a hugerange and we will be able to deliver it in five days”, says Slavko.Indeed, the starting position is very impressive with eight axminstersand six wiltons across a full portfolio of contemporary styles.

“We have chosen colours and designs very carefully to suit the UK

market. The quality is exceptional and the pricing is very attractive.

We have the right formula,” says Slavko.

The other secret of Master Weaver’s potential for success is the

backing of the substantial Crossley Carpet company of South

Africa, a leading player with a history that dates back to 1947 and

includes a period of ownership by Ulster Carpets until a

management buy-out in 2004. Now it’s a global business with an

enviable track record of illustrious installations including Dubai’s

7-star Burj Al Arab, several Las Vegas casinos and Cunard liners.

Crossley has been under-represented in the UK market – until now.

Crossley’s can afford to take a long view and are funding substantial

stock-holding in the UK with back up reserves in Durban, South

Africa, that can be delivered into Kidderminster within three weeks.

“We will concentrate on the domestic and small contract market

by focusing on the retailer. We want to make a proper partnership

with the independent network. We are proud to be a small, agile

niche player,” says Slavko.

Slavko has a long track record in quality carpet which includes 10

years with Carpets of Kidderminster, six as MD. He is aided and

abetted by one of the industry’s best known and most

knowledgeable – and likeable – sales agent, Tony Cook.

Tony commented: “The industry has seen a lot of ideas come and

go but they have never seen anything like this. A huge range of top

quality carpet that is immediately available in so many styles and

colours.

“We’re ambitious and highly committed but overall we just want to

work hard at what we think we’re good at – that’s understanding

what the retailer wants and not keeping him or his customer

waiting to get it!” he said.

While everyone has been wondering about the prospects of the biggest manufacturer in Kidderminster, the town’ssmallest carpet company has been quietly building a new future right across the road.

The new Kidd in town

“We will be all about stock- a huge range that we can

deliver in five days”

Slavko Radisa (left) has launched the operation withcarpet sales agent Tony Cook.

Master Weaver is very serious about stock-holding and this Kidderminsterwarehouse is backed up by substantial storage in South Africa, ready to ship.


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Tarkett is a worldwide leader in the provision of flooring solutionsand offers a range of accessories to add the perfect finishing touchto the look of any floor. Designed exclusively for the buildingindustry, Tarkett’s accessories range is a complete package ofsolutions to ensure that you have the right product, for the rightplace and at the right price.

Tarkett accessories can be used with all Tarkett heterogeneous andhomogeneous vinyl and linoleum floorings. The range includes a widevariety of coordinating and contrasting colours and technical features,and is completed by Tarkett vinyl and linoleum welding rods.

Tarkett’s professional quality adhesives, such as the new TarkoSpray,allow fast, efficient installation of new flooring. The aerosol sprayensures even coverage, while using up to 80% less glue thantraditional trowel-applied adhesives. Welding can be doneimmediately and the finished floor is ready for use the same day.

Tarkett stair profiles help to enhance and protect flooring on stairs,providing an additional level of safety and accessibility for users.Available in PVC and aluminium, they can be used to co-ordinatewith the flooring or to act as a contrast for better visibility. Theyprovide a tactile warning, alerting users to the presence of stairs,with slip-resistance as they descend. Tarkett also offers a wide rangeof wall bases for both technical and decorative purposes. Welded tothe floorcovering and glued to the wall, Tarkett PVC skirtings createa seamless, watertight finish.

A smooth passage from one floor type or height to another isimportant for safety and comfort, and for ease of use by people andwheeled traffic. Tarkett’s accessories range includes a wide choice ofaluminium and PVC threshold and transition profiles in different sizesfor use with all types of flooring. They provide an easy and efficientsolution to eliminating abrupt variations in flooring thicknesses andcreating a safer environment.

With over 25 years of experience worldwide in wetroom design,Tarkett provides a complete solution including floor and wall-coverings, drains, etc. Tarkett wetrooms put users at the heart of thedesign process to offer a combination of well-being and practicalityideal for sectors such as sport, education, healthcare and aged care,as well as for people with physical impairment.

T 01622 854040 www.tarkett-commercial.com

Finishing touchMaster Weaver islaunching with animpressive portfolio ofeight axminsters andsix wiltons, designedfor the UK market.

“You may think there could not bea worse time to launch a quality

carpet company!”

Treasures Contrastin moss

Marble Planetin straw

Wilton Chequers

AxminsterBaroque Pindot

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For fitters looking to offer customers high service levels, UK Flooring Directprovides a free sample service, with up to three specimens delivered straightto their doorstep free of charge.

Ideal for customers unsure of their final selection, the sample service appliesacross all floor coverings offered by UK Flooring Direct including wood,laminate, carpet, vinyl, cork and bamboo. With quick despatch customers won’thave to wait long for their samples and with huge stocks available, fitters canbe confident of speedy arrival of the chosen floor too.

“With the cost and choice benefits of online retailing we have grown tobecome one of the UK’s most highly respected online flooring retailers and we have done this through maintaining excellent customer service levels,”comments Nick Waller, sales director, UK Flooring Direct.

“The free sample service is testament to this and it enables fitters to suggest the site as a great place to find their floor. Fitters can be confident of greatchoice and quick delivery, meaning that customer expectations are upheld and that the recommendation will breed confidence.”

T 0845 287 5623 www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk

Simple samples

Kenton Floors Ltd, manufacturerof the premium wooden flooringrange Woodpecker, is usingtransport specialist Rhys DaviesFreight Logistics to deliver itsproducts to customers acrossthe United Kingdom. RDFL carryout daily collections fromKenton’s factory in Caerphilly,South Wales for next-day deliveryto appointed retailers, carpet suppliers, and professionalflooring installers. Orders placed online by Kenton before3.00 pm are collected that day.

One of the key reasons Kenton Floors chose Rhys Davies asits logistics partner was the way they charge for oversizepallets and their ability to deal with additional loose items.

Jonathan Evans, Kenton Floors Warehouse Manager explained,“Our boxes are about 2m long which equates to about one-and-a-half pallets. Other carriers we spoke to calculate theircharges on a two pallet basis, so we would have been payingfor space we weren’t using. Rhys Davies only charges for thespace we use which offers us a saving.”

“We also need to send loose items with our pallets which anormal pallet network would not be able to cope with. Thesecan be up to 3m long and because they’re carried off thepallet they can easily get lost. Rhys Davies has the flexibility tobe able to handle this and make sure everything arrives safely.”

Gary Phillips, Rhys Davies’ Commercial Manager said, “Carryingseparate items is always tricky, but it’s vital to Kenton’s businessso we make sure our drivers are trained to handle them.Items like skirting boards for example need to be matched upwith the right delivery and there is no room for mistakes.”

Another reason for Kenton Floors choosing Rhys Davies is thecompany’s commitment to high levels of service, which is inline its own ethical and service driven approach to business.Jonathan Evans continued, “100% performance from everyone100% of the time is of course is not humanly possible, but it iswhat we are constantly striving for. The team at Rhys Daviesunderstand that, they are very reliable and always make thatextra effort when it’s needed.”

T 029 2081 0587 www.rhysdavies.co.uk

Gary Phillips of Rhys Davies

Wood on a roll

Four business units of Balta Group - Balta Rugs, Balta Broadloom, ITC andDomo Floorcoverings – presented their new collections during DomotexMiddle East in Dubai.

Balta Broadloom showed a wide range of newly developed Stainsafe twists withunique multicolour textures such as Elite Twist and the Heritage Heatherscollection available in two weights.

Heartbreaker is Balta's latest innovation in shag pile. This luxurious range (1.750gr/m2) is made from 70% polypropylene and 30% fine polyester and is finishedon Balta's newest backing called 'Duotex'. Carpet fitters really love this newbacking as it is combining the benefits of a woven actionbac and a soft feltbacking. Heartbreaker is available in 8 refined mottled colours.

With a touch of class, Sandringham is Balta's new generation face-to-face wovenwilton with a wide variety of traditional refined patterns in subtle colours.

ITC, the specialist for contract and domestic carpet made from polyamide,presented an innovative product portfolio with the option to add any individualdesign produced with latest Chromojet technology. Chromojet is a printingsystem using high speed valves which are computer controlled. The pre-mixedpressurized spot colours are injected with high precision deep into the face ofthe pile without any machine parts touching the fabric. This method results indeepest colour penetration and excellent print definition.

T +32 5662 2316 www.baltagroup.com

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The company is equally inventive in its promotional efforts,

choosing a “surprising setting” as a background to illustrate its new

collection. The range was photographed within Eindhoven, the

Dutch city of design. Designer Piet Hein Eek has converted a

former Philips factory into a contemporary commercial building,

retaining many of the original architectural features and providing

an original setting for Brink & Campman’s rugs to be photographed.

Richard Lawrence, Axminster Carpets group head of marketing, says

the company’s Sheepskins example is enjoying growing success:

“There are few rugs that possess such an inviting quality as a

beautiful natural sheepskin. In fact, such is the luxury and softness

of an Axminster Sheepskin that they can even be used as throws,

making them a highly versatile element of interior design,” he says.

Whether used on their own or sewn together to create a large

area rug, they are available in 18 colours, with three natural tones

and 15 contemporary shades, including fuchsia and flame red.

“Upholding our natural, British and beautiful philosophy, Axminster

Sheepskin Rugs can be sewn together to a maximum 10 skin

combination for a real statement piece. What better way to make

a natural statement of style in the home?” he concludes.

Asiatic retains its reputation as one of the most innovative rug

suppliers by launching a regular flow of product, with Elise,

Grosvenor and Hawaii included within its latest examples. The bold

floral designs of Elise, available in sizes of 120 x 180cm and 160 x

230cm, complement those of Hawaii, available in the same sizes

but with the additional option of 200 x 290cm for the latter.

With the wealth of variety offered by rug suppliers,flooring retailers have every opportunity to source theoption that best suits their customers’ requirements.

When times are tough, delivering good customer service is more

important than ever to maintain loyalty. The stores that offer a

choice of rugs, in addition to their other floor coverings, have

another opportunity to prove their value to the customer,

assisting them to make the best purchase for their needs and

providing valuable add-on sales.

The suppliers of rugs are continuing to provide retailers with an

extensive choice of new options to maintain interest and attract

attention. Among the many examples of these is Saif Carpets,

which reports that it supplies its handmade product to both the

wholesale trade and the bespoke market, where it works closely

with special retailers and designers. The company uses its ARS

colour reference system, offering this option within its entire

range of hand knotted, handloom and hand tufted rugs and fitted

carpets. These are available in New Zealand wool, certified 100%

viscose and silk yarn.

The company states its ARS initiative is the world’s leading colour

referencing system, including 4151 shades used by the carpet and

textile industry in wool, cotton and viscose. It includes 1800 wool

shades, 1020 viscose and 1331 shades in cotton. Colour boxes

are customised to clients’ requirements, including branding with

their company name. ARS has a presence in 45 countries around

the world.

Brink & Campman states that its focus remains on seeking

novelties and using new techniques and points to its loop-pile

quality Icon, with highly elaborate print designs, and its flat-woven

quality Gusto, consisting of prime yarns in felted wool that has

been space-dyed, to illustrate its efforts in these areas. The

company states that its highly creative approach was responsible

for the development of its latest new collection, launched last

month at the Harrogate Flooring Show.

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Saif Carpets uses the ARS colour referencing system

British Sheepskins Black Magic from Axminster

“When times are tough, delivering goodcustomer service is more important than

ever to maintain loyalty.”

Something for everyone


Both are hand tufted, using 100 per cent wool – made in India

and China respectively. Grosvenor is made from a mixture of

60 per cent wool and 40 per cent viscose pile, in colours of

Gold, Ivory, Smoke and Taupe.

Further new product has been introduced in the form of the

Ikat and Lila collections, both hand tufted using 100 per cent

wool pile. The company’s hand felted rugs continue to prove

popular, the latest example of which is Soul, available in 120 x

170cm and 160 x 230cm sizes.

Origin Red Rugs also displayed new product at last month’s

Harrogate event. It specialises in polypropylene, acrylic hand-

tufted and polysilk rugs, and introduced four new designs of

acrylic in the latest fashion colours together with an old

favourite in polypropylene. Parent company, Origin Red Group,

works with many of the leading homeware retailers in the UK

and Ireland, conducting extensive research on design trends

and colours. Stripes, large florals, textures and organic colours

with plum and teal accents will remain popular into 2012, it

says. Meanwhile the market remains for traditional designs

such as Origin Red's relaunched Classique Collection. Says

June Leask of Origin Red: "Over the past couple of years we

have consistently launched new collections in the latest designs

and colours. Our new collections this month are further

confirmation that we are at the forefront of product

development in our market.”

For more information about featured products:

Saif Carpets • www.saifcarpets.com • 0208 922 9604

Axminster • www.axminstercarpets.co.uk • 01297 32244

Asiatic • www.asiatic.co.uk • 020 8800 2000

Graduated Shaggy Chocolate from Asiatic

British Sheepskins Black Magic from Axminster

by Dennis Flower

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Taking a tilt

The Furnishing Industry Trust (FIT) received over £5000 from Harrison Spinks’ record-breaking annual golf day.

The tournament, which has been running since the early 1940’s, was held on June 22 at theprestigious Sandmoore Golf Club in Leeds and had the best turnout to date with 96entrants – 40% up from last year.

Each year Harrison Spinks Family Bedmakers organise the golf tournament to play for theSomnus Golf Trophy, originally presented to mark the centenary of the firm. Variouscompetitions were held throughout the day bringing together suppliers, customers andemployees to raise much needed funds for FIT, the industry’s only dedicated charity.

Overall winner of this year’s Somnus Trophy, scoring 38 points, was Roddy McFarlane fromAnd So To Bed. Paul Schofield from Sleepzone took the runner up prize and the overall teamwinners were Brian Green, David Trickett, Andrew Trickett and Mark Stocks from MPTGroup.

Said Charles Kerrigan, chief executive of FIT: “We’re delighted the tournament was so wellsupported and raised such a good amount for those that work, or have worked, in the industry that need financial help in difficult times.”

Next year’s tournament has been booked for Wednesday 20th June 2012

www.fi-trust.co.uk

Tilt Leisure Club, the destination venue in Shipley, West Yorkshire is now benefitting fromthe style and performance of Concept Wood PUR resilient flooring from Itec Contract Floors.

Featuring throughout the main access area, walkways, bar front and pool table area, ConceptWood PUR provides the venue with a striking wood décor with the low maintenance advantagesof resilient flooring:

“Concept Wood PUR is a great looking product that is easy to maintain,” said Martin Stott, StottFlooring, the contractor responsible for the installation. “The floor represents fantastic value for theclient and we had no hesitation in recommending its specification.”

Some 150 square metres of Concept Wood was installed in the venue, with the PUR surfacetreatment helping to minimise maintenance requirements and providing additional stain protectionfor the floor, while Natural Feel technology enhances the natural appearance of the décor. RatedR10 slip resistant, the floor is available in two and four-metre widths. Suitable for use in demandingenvironments, such as Tilt Leisure Club, which are looking for a hardwearing and easy to maintainfloor that is still attractive, Concept Wood is Class 34 rated.

Concept Wood PUR is available in 19 super realistic wood decors and is backed with a 10-year warranty for commercial use.

T 0032 5665 3211 www.ivcgroup.com

The 11th Red Carpet Awards, organised and run by the Carpet Foundation, took place recently at Claridge’s. Yet again there was a superb turnout with 154 journalists and representatives from the Carpet Foundation, manufacturers and supporting buying groups in attendance.

The panel of judges included, for the first time, the well-known interior designer Sophie Conranand Vanessa Brady, President of the Society of British Interior Designers together with SundayTimes columnist and interior designer, Andrea Maflin, editor john Smigielski and Louise Anton.

It was another exceptional year editorially with a plethora of coverage in magazines and thestandard of entries for the judging panel was exceptionally high. This year saw two new awards -Best Wool carpet article, sponsored by the British Wool Marketing Board on behalf of theCampaign for Wool and Best Work by a freelance.

As ever, the event was compared by Carpet Foundation spokesperson Rupert Anton who said: “If ever people wanted proof that we are the pro-active interface between the carpet industryand the media, this is it! We punch well above our weight in terms of the column inches givenover to carpet throughout the year.

“The Awards have transformed how carpet is viewed and covered in the press. With a fragileeconomy and soft housing market it is all the more important that we as an industry continue topromote ourselves and keep carpet in the public domain. “

T 01562 747 359 www.carpetfoundation.com

Seeing red

Record rounds

Rupert Anton with Clare Gogarty, editor of Coast.

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Cavalio is delighted to haverecently supplied productfrom its flooring range forhome improvement series60 Minute Makeover, ITV1’spopular daily interior designshow that is packed withamazing surprise makeovers.The programme airs onweekdays, from 2 - 3pm, andfeatures input from starinterior designers includingSophie Robinson, Ann Hazelland Linda Barker.

The flooring supplied was the Smoked Wood design from Cavalio’sClic range. This glorious grained effect plank features a gorgeous andcontemporary lighter finish that complements many of today’s colourpalettes.

Clic can be laid directly onto floors with minimal preparation andbrings together the advantages of two distinct types of floor coveringto form a stunning – and extremely durable – floating floor. Featuringsound-absorbing cork underlay, UNICLIC glue-less HDF assemblysystem and eye-catching LVT surface textures, Clic effortlesslycombines functionality and design.

The large variety of PU coated finishes, including many wood grains aswell as marble and slate effects, make Clic suitable for use in mostareas around the home especially those that get heavy traffic andwear. The construction of its 305mm x 915mm planks and corkunderlay make for very effective sound insulation in direct comparisonwith a wooden floor. Competitively priced at retail, Cavalio’s Clic alsooffers the consumer great value for money as well as style.

The show will be aired towards the end of the year – schedule detailswill be available on the Cavalio website as soon as they are available.

T 01782 569840 www.cavaliofloors.com

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. is offering members of its ContractorLoyalty Card Scheme an extra 10% cash back onpurchases of its newly launched Stopgap Fast-Track 30Rapid Set, Rapid Dry Smoothing Underlayment for alimited period from 1 September to 31 December 2011.

This offer is in addition to the existing 2.5% cash back onall F. Ball products for Loyalty Card Scheme members –giving a total of 12.5% cash back on Stopgap Fast-Track30. What’s more, Loyalty Card members can also be inwith a chance of winning two free tickets to a Rugby SixNations match of their choice by entering the monthly‘Spot the Ball’ contractor competition.

As well as receiving up to 12.5% cash back on F. Ball’sproducts, Loyalty Card members can also enter exclusive

competitions, such as the monthly‘Spot the Ball’ competition.

Accessible throughthe F. Ball Rewardswebsite, www.f-ballrewards.co.uk,each month thecompetition offersLoyalty Cardmembers thechance to win twotickets to a Rugby

Six Nations match of theirchoice in February or March 2012.

Open to all flooring contractors, F. Ball Loyalty Cardmembership is free-of-charge. Application forms areavailable from F. Ball wholesalers, through their website orby phone. Once registered, contractors will receive apersonal loyalty card and details allowing access to amembers-only website at www.f-ballrewards.co.uk.

T 01538 361633 www.f-ball.co.uk

Cash in your cardsStar quality

Celebrating the revival of the all things cool Britanniawith music, fashion, film, art, design, and dance fromthe 1920s to the 1980s the Vintage at Southbankfestival proved a runaway success.

As part of the three-day festival that took place in July,BBC Homes and Antiques magazine asked AxminsterCarpets to provide the carpet for its Mad Men inspiredroom set created for Foyles to sell classic fiction and artbooks during the event.

The recreation of a 1950s study, featuring classic period pieces, such as a Matisse print, ladderex shelving and Axminster’s Devonia Plains inCornfield which complemented the grey wallpaper for a truly vintage colour combination.

“When we looked at flooring for the stand, we wanted something that reflected the spirit of the vintage festival and all that is great aboutBritish design and manufacturing, and Axminster Carpets fitted that perfectly,” says Kiera Buckley-Jones, stylist, Homes and Antiques Magazine.“The combination of British manufacturing excellence, history and a great range of traditional and contemporary carpets meant thatAxminster Carpets ticked all the right boxes. Devonia Plains has a great range of colours and we were able to get the exact right shade we needed.”

With a recently refreshed colour palette wool-rich Devonia Plains now comes in 60 colours, with everything from on-trend vintage shadessuch as Cornfield to contemporary tones and a range of natural and neutral colours. Available in four and five-metre widths, Devonia Plainscomes in 40oz Heavy Domestic and 50oz Extra Heavy Domestic qualities for use anywhere in the home.

T 01297 630650 www.axminstercarpets.co.uk

Retro wool-rich

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The British Wool column

Wool Modern – an exhibition to offer a vision of wool in the 21st Century is aflag flying exercise for the whole wool industry. Whilst there is very little carpetin the independently curated exhibition – many of the pieces are by some ofthe world’s best known designers, Galliano rubbed shoulders with VivienneWestwood and Yves St. Laurent. Fashion and glamour do sell trends and trendsfilter from fashion through to interiors.

Opened by HRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, they weregreeted by Colin Firth (the actor so loved by the ladies for his romantic leads inmany films), Vivienne Westwood attended as did others of the fashion world.

Wool Modern – A gala opening

Wool Week at Chelsea Harbour

HRH at Launch of Wool Modern. L-R: Vivienne Westwood, Colin Firth and his wife Livia,HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.

The beautiful red carpet that HRH The Prince ofWales and the Duchess of Cornwall walked down atthe launch event was made by Brintons in theUnited Kingdom. Taking a design from Erdem – incase you do not know, he is the designer of themoment – and is a floral red design in British Wool.

Roll out the red carpet...by Brintons

The Prince was delighted with this lift in the image rankings forwool and in his speech, further committed his support for thecampaign.

Can wool carpet benefit from all of this? Manufacturerspondered on this when they attended a gathering held inLondon to enable them to visit this exhibition. It is a little beyondthe world of a carpet store – and many questioned therelevance of it to the ordinary consumer choosing a carpet.

Bridgette Kelly of the British Wool Marketing Board comments, “I think we have to take a lesson from the fashion industry – nocatwalk ever contains the clothing that appears in store later inthe season and yet every fashion store avidly watches activity onit. Adapting the look to suit their customer is a natural processthat will follow.

“The magazines look to hot seasonal trends – they tailor theirfeatures to what is current and reflected there. Most stylists andinterior designers will pick up on these – they will later appear inthe magazines that inspire our consumers and they in turn willcreate rooms and homes that reflect what they have seen. It is asubtle chain of activity that should not be undermined andinevitably it is all led by the world of fashion.”

“It is fantastic to see the growingsupport from the retail world in

promoting wool, the event helps tomarket their wool ranges and is

building greater consumerunderstanding of the fibre.”

Wool Week gathered a greater momentum this year with

more retailers joining the Campaign for Wool and using all

manner of activity to build interest in their wool products.

There was activity in most well-known central London stores

– Harrods, Harvey Nichols, John Lewis, Selfridges, Libertys, all

led with big window and in-store displays. Many held events

and all profiled wool product in prime positions. There was

also activity across the UK by John Lewis and stores such as

Jigsaw who took the theme to heart by bringing sheep into

the store and using wool sacks and ceramic sheep as eye

catching displays.

There was a very strong display of wool at Chelsea Harbour

Design Centre which is the largest centre for interior design

in Europe. They represented wool in a large installation piece

which included carpets, rugs and upholstery. Offering

pathways to various stores within the Centre which stocked

wool products.

“It is fantastic to see the growing support from the retail

world in promoting wool, the event helps to market their

wool ranges and is building greater consumer understanding

of the fibre,” said Ian Hartley, CEO of the British Wool

Marketing Board.

Wool Week

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Cormar warns on wool

British carpet manufacturer, Cormar Carpets, made an appearance on BBC Breakfastas the news channel investigated the effects of rising British wool prices.

Looking into the problems it was causing in the industry, the programme spoke to DavidCormack, marketing director of Cormar Carpets. He said: “Everyone within the woollencarpet industry is experiencing the problems associated with the rising costs of wool. As aresult of the increases we have seen woollen yarn prices increase dramatically and at themoment there are no signs of prices coming down.”

The BBC report, which aired on Tuesday September 6, said that wool prices are now attheir highest level in 25 years. The principal reasons for the escalating costs are the increasein global demand for wool and falling supply, due to a reduction in sheep numbers in boththe UK and New Zealand. It also said this was having a knock on effect with many UKyarn spinners who rely on wool, seeing a slow down in sales and production.

As part of the report, a BBC crew filmed at Cormar’s Holme Mill tufting production unit inLancashire and interviewed David Cormack. He told BBC reporter, Jenny Hill: “As a Britishmanufacturer, we really want to support British Wool but because of the increase of costto the business we’ve had to look at producing alternative products to offer more choicefor our retailers and consumers.”

All Cormar’s wool and polypropylene carpets are produced at its two Lancashire mills.

T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk


Business News FeatureBusiness News

Victoria Carpets has made a major move into smooth flooring withthe £400,000 acquisition of C&H Distribution..

Victoria said the acquisition, which is funded from its cash resources, isexpected to enhance earnings in its first full year of ownership.

Alan Bullock, Victoria’s Group managing director, said: “C&H is animportant step towards achieving our stated objective of becoming theleading high quality flooring supplier in both Australasia and the UK.

“For a modest outlay, it gives Victoria an immediate and significant entryinto the luxury vinyl flooring market, a segment of the market whichoffers both higher margin and excellent growth potential.”

Brian, Tony and Julian Horner have built the business up in bothdomestic and contract markets and their hard work has seen a rapidexpansion. In June 2010, the company moved to new premises whichincreased their warehousing to 90,000m2 of stock.

Flagship products inclide the Trafalgar range of 9* x 48* deepembossed natural grain wood decors and the Earthtone range ofnatural stone designs.

T 01562 749300 www.victoriacarpets.com

Vinyl for Victoria

Top quality carpet company Contemporary Life ceased trading inSeptember after a rescue bid for the Blackburn-business failed.

MD Steve Evans said: “It is very sad that our proposal to re-form thecompany and move forward positively has, at the eleventh hour, cometo nothing. “ While immediate prospects look bleak, Mr Evans hopesthere may be some future if new investors can be found.“Contemporary Life was a labour of love for me and it would be agreat shame if a fresh and exciting brand such as this were todisappear,” he said.

The company has been notable for bringing uncompromising qualityand fashion-led carpets to market including the launch of the fine twistContemporary Style range designed by Annabel Alton, the Urban Lifecollection and, most recently, the revolutionary new ‘rope’ velvet rangeSolar which had attracted many accolades.

The difficulties at the company were exacerbated by the demise ofRenewal Carpet Tiles company in August which shared the Mill Hill site- the former home of Duttons Carpets.

Contemporary Life rescue fails

294 companies in the UK Floor Coverings industry are following astrategy that has led them into a blind alley and they must changequickly or risk disappearing altogether.

David Pattison, author of the new Plimsoll Analysis explains, “It’sundoubtedly tough out there with demand still subdued and costsrising all the time. With too many companies chasing too littlemarket, many are finding it difficult to pass on rising costs tocustomers. As a result we have seen profitability fall with averagemargins in the market now down to 0%”.

There are currently 114 companies in the industry that are strugglingfor growth. These companies need to “change strategy, wake up andsacrifice some of their profits on finding new growth as they are indanger of being left behind,” says Pattison.

250 other companies in the UK market are at the opposite end ofthe spectrum. They are growing at a pace way beyond the rest of themarket, but they are doing so at the expense of profitability. Many ofthese companies could be accused of “overtrading”, he says.

Finally, there are 294 companies for whom the strategy for the next12 months is mere survival or rescue via a takeover. Thesecompanies have high debts as a percentage of sales at 29%, areaveraging profit margins of -3% and are often seeing sales fall. Thesecompanies need to downsize their operations, focus solely on theprofitable parts of their business and work at making a profit or theend is nigh. Some will attract buyers to rescue them but otherswon’t be so lucky.

T 01642 626400 www.plimsoll.co.uk

Tough out there

To view the BBC report online, visit www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14802419

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Business News Feature

Brintons back from the brink

“ “How close to the edge did Brintons get?Investment in the company was needed to ensure our long-term futurebecause of the precarious financial position we found ourself in due tothe unprecedented challenges caused by the global economic recession.If we had not taken this action the company would not have been ableto continue trading.

The process of looking for an investor started in January after all otheroptions had been considered and it became apparent that the companyurgently required external investment. We had over 30 expressions ofinterest and we went through them all to get the best deal possible forall concerned. Without it, the company faced a short and bleak future.

Emotions don’t pay bills, but is it sad that the chain offamily involvement has been broken after all these years?It has obviously been an emotional time for some of the Brintons familybut when it became apparent that external investment was urgentlyneeded to keep the company going many were realistic and understoodthat this was the only way forward. The reality is that without this dealwe could not have continued as a viable company.

Has Brintons been communicating with its customersenough during all this uncertainty? Throughout the process we have kept staff and shareholders informedof what is going on and customers around the world were told ofdevelopments at the earliest opportunity. All our teams have beentalking to our customers and suppliers across the globe.

Why was The Carlyle Group the right partner?We had over 30 expressions of interest and we went through them allto get the best deal possible. Brintons, is a global brand with a longheritage which is recognised for its design excellence, quality anddurability. Carlyle has a strong track record of managing and investing incompanies in this position.

What will be Brintons’ main objective now?With the investment we are getting, we will be able to continue to offerour carpets across the globe. Our factory in China will allow us to fullyservice growing Asia Pacific markets as well as the West Coast ofAmerica more effectively. We recently introduced market changing High Definition Weave technology that allows us to use 24 colours inour weave instead of 12 so we continue to differentiate through ourdesign capability.

How important is the UK market? Over 42% of our business comes from the UK and Europe so thisregion is fundamental to our success. Brintons has built an iconic brandthat has a reputation for design excellence and high quality. We are astrong supporter of the British Wool and will continue to use highquality raw materials.

is Brintons committed to manufacturing in the UK?No jobs will be lost as a result of this deal being signed. British wool isvital to our business (the wool from one in six British sheep is used inthe production of our carpets). In these turbulent economic times noone can give guarantees to their staff but this deal allows Brintons toconsolidate its position as a global leader in both commercial andresidential carpet manufacturing.

How important is the new factory in China? The factory in China is built and is the first LEED accredited axminsterfactory in the world. We expect it to be up and running by next yearwhich will allow us to fully service growing Asia Pacific markets as wellas the West Coast of America.

“This will facilitate internationalexpansion and enable the company to

reach its full potential”

“Without this deal, the company faced ashort and bleak future”

£40m buy-out secures future but ends era of 228 years' family ownership

The uncertain future of Brintons has finally been resolved with a £40m buy-out by US private equity firm The Carlyle Group. MichaelBrinton - the sixth generation of the family to run the business since 1783 - has stepped down as a director.

The US investment settles £20m of debt at the Kidderminster-based business while a further £20m is promised for future development.

Don Coates, the managing director appointed in January this year, told The Stocklists: "This is the best deal possible for all concerned.Without it, the company faced a short and bleak future.” He has said no jobs will be lost as a result of the deal and that the companyremains committed to the UK. The deal secures 700 jobs in Kidderminster and Telford and another 1,000 jobs around the world includingits manufacturing plants in India and Portugal. The investment will allow Brintons to commission its new, advanced factory in China.

Technically, a company called 'Brintons Carpets Limited' has been created by Carlyle and this new company has bought out the former'Brintons Limited' from administration.

The Carlyle Group is the world's third largest asset manager. Ian Jackson, Director at Carlyle, said: “We aredelighted to invest in Brintons, a global brand with a long heritage that is recognised for its quality, design andunique technology to facilitate international expansion and enable the company to reach its full potential.”

Brintons’ MD Don Coates talks to The Stocklists about the rescue and the company’s new future...


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FIT escapes prison

Scratch competition

British carpet manufacturer Heckmondwike FB is pleased to announce its first major winner ofits Magic Carpet competition.

Mark Blanchard from Variety Carpets in Luton was lucky enough to scratch off his three wishes toreveal the top-prize of a £5,000 holiday voucher.

The competition, which launched in April has had carpet contractors gripped as they receive onescratch card for every purchase of Supacord bought through their local distributor with a chanceto win anything from holiday vouchers to laser distance measures.

Mark said; “I never seem to win anything, so it was such a real shock when I realised I had thewinning card. I am an avid fan of the Supacord range – as it has so many product benefits andsuits so many different environments – but I’m going to love it even more now! With 4 childrento entertain, the vouchers will give us a holiday of a lifetime.”

Heckmondwike FB marketing manager Abby Chandler adds: “The Magic Carpet Supacordcompetition has been really successful for us. We’ve currently had over 20 winners and it seemsto have created a real buzz. There are 8 more winners of the £400 holiday vouchers and laserdistance measures out there, so I wish everyone.”

T 01924 406161 www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk

To boldly go

Adam Carpets are continuing to invest in their portfolio. They haveextended their popular Castlemead Velvet Stripe range by seven newcolours.

These colours have been researched and developed to co-ordinate withthe most fashionable fabrics in today's market, once again offeringcustomers outstanding value and choice.

Sales Director, Eamonn Prescott said “These seven new bold and excitingcolours once more show Adam Carpets are leading the industry in design and innovation”.

T 01562 829966 www.adamcarpets.com

The Furnishing Industry Trust (FIT) has ‘escaped’ prison with £1,700!

On high alert, 45 people from across the industry attended FIT’s‘Lunch at the Clink’ fundraising event on August 24 at The Clinkrestaurant located within HMP High Down high security prison inSutton, Surrey.

The first and only commercial restaurant to be built inside aworking prison, the award-winning eaterie offers inmates a chanceto gain qualifications and experience to help them findemployment when released.

All chefs and waiters at the restaurant are current prisoners andthe restaurant furniture is made within prison walls. Said FITdirector and trustee Nigel Blake: “It was a fantastic event and as abrand new fundraiser for FIT, we’re delighted with the amountraised! It was certainly an experience to remember and due to itssuccess, we’re looking to run ‘Lunch at the Clink’ again”

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DVD of discovery

Axminster Carpets is famed for the production of beautiful woven carpetsand now it is revealing the story behind its success in a new DVD.

With increased interest in wool products and consumers becoming moreconcerned with the origin of products that they buy, the timely DVD presentsthe entire carpet production process, charting each aspect that goes to makeUK made carpets from Axminster among the best in the industry. From thearrival of raw fleeces, through spinning and dyeing and upon the loom, theDVD gives a fascinating insight for both the uninitiated consumer andexperienced retailer alike.

Recording the production of woven carpets on the Devon site, the DVD alsotakes viewers on a voyage to Ireland to see tufted carpet production, as wellas exploring the manufacturer’s acclaimed Axfelt underlay production thatsees Axminster Carpets’ repurpose much of its carpet production waste.

“Few consumers really appreciate the time and care that goes into makingbeautiful carpets and we hope that this DVD will go someway in making thata thing of the past,” says Richard Lawrence, Head of Marketing, AxminsterCarpets. “We feel that with a clearer understanding of how carpet is made,viewers will appreciate the dedication and attention to detail that goes tomake the unmistakable quality of Axminster Carpets.”

The DVD will be available in a full-length version for retailers and trainingpurposes, and an edited format for individual consumers. Contact thecompany to get your free copy.

T 01297 630650 www.axminstercarpets.co.uk

Take it back

Support for waste carpet take-back schemes that divert material fromlandfill for recycling is growing with research suggesting around three-quarters of retailers’ customers would pay for this service, reports Carpet Recycling UK.

The industry’s carpet recycling body revealed at the Harrogate Flooring Show that of the 472 Carpet Foundation members surveyed, 74% of theircustomers would pay for removal of carpet waste by their retailer. “This high figure is very encouraging and would be a significant help in divertinggreater waste carpet volumes from landfill,” commented Jane Gardner of Axion Consulting, which manages the industry-backed association for recyclingand reusing carpet. Having expanded our UK-wide specialist recycler network from six to 24 in the last two years, retailers can find an alternative, cost-saving disposal route to landfill. Retailers are an important part of the supply chain and participating in take-back schemes offers a number of benefits.

“Diverting carpet waste from landfill helps retailers to increase their environmental credentials and save on waste disposal costs, while further enhancingtheir service to customers,” she added.

CRUK welcomed more than 100 visitors to its stand and more than 50 delegates to its seminar throughout the three-day show, which also attractednearly 30 new membership enquiries. The 14 Carpet Recycling UK carpet manufacturing members taking responsibility for end of life waste productsare Abingdon, Balsan, Brintons, Brockway, Cormar, Desso, Ege, Forbo, J & J Invision, Milliken, Mohawk, Penthouse, Quadrant and Vorwerk.

Latest CRUK figures reveal 42,000 tonnes of carpet waste - 10% of the 420,000 tonnes of carpet waste arising each year - were diverted from landfillin 2010. This is a 60% increase in landfill diversion of the material compared to 2009. CRUK’s 2011 targets include diverting 50,000 tonnes (12%) fromlandfill and increasing recycling outlets to 40 across the UK, conducting further collection trials and attracting additional funding to support technicalwork on end market development for carpet waste.

T 0161 440 8325 www.carpetrecyclinguk.com


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Domotex self styles

The international floor coveringindustry will gather from 14 to 17January 2012 at Domotex Hannoverto showcase design trends in carpets,home textiles, resilient floorcoverings, parquet and laminates inan exciting display.

The desire to be different, to expressone’s individuality at many levels is one of the big contemporarytrends. This trend is particularly evident in interior design. Dr. Andreas Gruchow, of Domotex explains: “People pursue theaim of self-realisation by creating their own individual style, andthis is especially evident within their own homes. That is why weare calling the central theme of Domotex 2012 Customized Living.”

“Carpets and floor coverings offer almost unlimited designopportunities”, says Gruchow. “Today, customers not only have awide choice of materials, colours and designs – they can also findmore companies offering customized products. The customer hasa greater say in colour and design now, and this leads to thecreation of unique flooring that matches the personal lifestyleand tastes of the client.”

Customized Living is a concept that can be applied to everyproduct segment represented at Domotex. The design optionsare endless – silk or wool, traditional patterns or futuristicmodern design, vibrant colours or subtle hues, modern carpetswoven to customer specifications or carpets and carpet tilesarrayed in different colour combinations and shapes. It is easierthan ever to achieve an individual, stylish effect.

Laminate flooring, designer vinyls and other modern materialsalso lend themselves to a wide range of styles. Similarly, wood,stone, ceramic and cork floors are attractive and versatile. Newmaterials and products open up a host of imaginative and daringsolutions, while parquet flooring remains hugely popular andversatile. No wooden floor is identical – the wide choice ofdifferent woods, colours and types of wooden flooring allows forunusual combinations and designs that suit diverse styles andenable the realization of original, customized directions in interior design.

www.domotex.de

Alan ends illustrious career

Alan Jones-Bratt, one ofthe industry’s best knownfigures, has retired after acareer of 54 years in thetrade which has includedRoyal recognition andwool innovation.

Alan’s first position was inretail for Hill & Long Ltd.West Bromwich whomhe joined straight fromschool in 1957.

He has held seniorpositions in both retailand manufacturing butretires as the Director ofOperations in the UK forthe Swiss basedmanufacturer Tisca Tiara,a position he has heldfor10 years.

Alan acheived wide recognition through his own company ConceptManufacturing Carpet Co. Ltd. where he created and developed the Jacob Velvetcollection of natural chemical free carpets, winning an International quality awardin 2004 organized by The British Wool Marketing Board, presented by HRH Prince Andrew.

“I would like to take this opportunity to express sincere thanks to all mycustomers who have given me such tremendous and loyal support over theyears, also to the many friends made in the industry,” said Alan. “My wife and Inow look forward to just relaxing and to a less stressful future!”

In retirement Alan intends to learn how to play the “frustrating game of golf ” Heis also a season ticket holder for West Bromwich Albion, his home town clubwhich he has supported since going to his first ever game in 1948.

Alan and HRH Prince Andrew Duke of York at theBWMB Awards (2004).

The CRUK team (L to R): Matt Charlton, Marie Rhodes, JaneGardner, Megan Gaffney and Laurance Bird, CRUK Director.


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