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ward to the next stage.
Resin Surfaces Ltd, is helping a mem- Championship.
‘His track record is one of building
ber of its contractor network score a Roger commented: ‘I’m thrilled to
business and his experience and relation-
hole in one, as it announces the first win a day at the Open and looking for-
ship with distributors is second to none.
winner of its RSL Supporters Club prize ward to a day at the event. It’s always
We are delighted.’
draw. nice to know that the companies we
Andy commented: ‘This is a significant
Roger Adams of specialist floor- work with want to give something back
challenge at a time when the market is at
ing contractor, Adfloor, won the draw, and given that we work with RSL a lot I
its most competitive. I have always pro-
which was open to every contractor will definitely be entering again!’
Andy Moore
moted value to customers and specifiers
that purchased Resin Surfaces material RSL managing director, Ivy Wroe,
in the first quarter of 2008. His prize is concluded: ‘Here at RSL we are com-
Steico has appointed Andy Moore as its by offering quality, performance, reliabil-
a VIP package for four people to the mitted to developing close relation-
managing director as part of the compa- ity and service as the “value package”.
Open Golf Championship at Royal Birk- ships with our contractor network. Our
nies pan European expansion strategy. ‘With Steico as a core offering, sup-
dale in July. Supporters’ programme is a key part of
Over 20 years, Andy has gained a rep- ported by proven partnerships, I am con-
RSL is repeating the Supporters Club fostering the feeling that we’re all part
utation in the UK timber industry, building fident that a quantum leap is possible in
in the second quarter, with every pur- of one big family.
interests for Puhos Board OY. positioning Steico as a first choice brand
chaser entered into a football-themed ‘We’re delighted that Roger was the
Andy was also chairman of the East in the UK house building market.’
Steico is a market leader in environ-
draw to win a flat-screen TV just in first winner and anticipate him being
Anglian Timber Trade Association in 2006
mentally friendly building materials man-
time for this summer’s Euro 2008 the first of many.’
and served on the governing board of the
Timber Trade Federation. ufactured from natural wood fibres and,
Roger Adams and Ivy Wroe
Udo Schramek, CEO at Steico, said: in recent times, it has signalled serious
‘Andy’s appointment signals our intention ambitions in the UK market to grow even
to take Steico’s business in the UK for- further.
Mark of approval
Bonar Floors has been granted BREEAM tion for some of our best-selling ranges,
(Building Research Establishment Envi- we will also be looking to submit new
ronmental Assessment Method) certi- products such as Flotex High Definition
fication following testing on products on a rolling basis adhering to BRE’s re-
from its Tessera carpet tiles and Flotex quirement to have 12 months manufac-
collections, reinforcing the company’s turing data before assessment. We’re
Position granted
commitment to offering high perform- also working closely with the testing
ance flooring solutions. agency to ensure that we keep abreast
The certification makes Tessera the of the forthcoming changes to the
Strata Tiles, supplier of architectural tile our business expansion. We have grown
first carpet tile manufacturer to offer a scheme expected later this year.’
solutions, has been awarded trademark significantly over the past two years and
BRE certified wool/nylon range with its As well as gaining BREEAM, Bonar
status. recognise the need to protect our brand
Merino wool collection. Floors has also made improvements in
The decision to apply for trademark within this competitive marketplace to
This is the first stage of Bonar reducing its overall environmental im-
was made following Strata Tiles rapid ensure our position.’
Floors’ ongoing plan to achieve BREEAM pact. Investment has been made which
business growth during the past two Strata Tiles has recently opened its
across its entire flooring ranges and the gives the company the capability to in-
years and a need to protect the compa- long awaited ‘studio62’ to showcase its
Westbond, Coral and Nuway brands are corporate post-production waste into
ny’s brand identity. latest collections. Situated in Clerkenwell,
currently undergoing assessment. carpet tiles and process alternative raw
Known by the industry as one of the the design hub of London, the studio is an
Mark Bauer, Bonar Floors’ environ- materials to bitumen.
leading providers of stone, ceramic, com- opportunity to see first hand the most
mental and compliance manager, com- Landfill waste from carpet tiles has
posite and glass tiles, Strata has built an up to date designs and technology in tile
mented: ‘Achieving BREEAM is part of been reduced due to a new cutting
impressive range of classic, contempo- manufacturing.
our dedication to improving our envi- method and the company constantly as-
rary and stylish products. For further information on product de-
ronmental credentials, while producing sesses its raw materials.
Jonathan Wiles, Strata Tiles, said: ‘The sign or to arrange a studio62 visit please
high performance products. Bonar Floors /
trademark award is just part of an ongo- contact 0800 012 1454 or visit www.
‘While we have achieved accredita- www.bonarfloors.com
ing marketing strategy which reflects stratatiles.co.uk
14 ContractFloors Issue VII 2008 visit www.floordata.com for the best in flooring information
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