SPOTLIGHT: BCT
The future for contract tile design British Ceramic Tile makes its move on the contract sector
decorative products across the specification sector.
MAJOR NEW APPOINTMENT
This last year has been one of change for British Ceramic Tile. A new senior
management team, a newly enlarged product portfolio and a major appointment to drive forward the company’s dedicated specification team are just some of the changes announced by the business as it firmly set its sights on becoming a one-stop shop for all tiling needs within the contract sector.
ack in late 2011, British Ceramic Tile completed the share acquisition of Ceramic Prints Ltd in a bold move to create one of the largest tile companies in the UK. The combined businesses have brought greater breadth and depth to British Ceramic Tile with the company now offering high quality ceramic wall tiles and licensed brands together with floor tiles, porcelain, glass, natural stone, mosaics and
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The company has welcomed Jez Oliver as its new Head of Specification and House Build Channel. A major appointment for the company, this new position sees British Ceramic Tile drive forward its ambitious plans for growth throughout the contract sector. Jez brings with him a wealth of experience within the industry including the last two years at Gerflor, a leading manufacturer of resilient flooring, and eight years at Pilkington Tiles as Regional Sales Manager for both the house builder and specification markets.
On his appointment he said: “British Ceramic Tile is well placed for growth in the contract sector and can capitalise on its extended product portfolio, manufacturing capabilities and experienced sales team to significantly build its market share. For me, personally, I am very much looking forward to working with a British
manufacturer again especially at a time when it’s good to be British!”
MARKET-LED
PRODUCT COLLECTIONS An exciting new addition to British Ceramic Tile’s extensive
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product portfolio is HD Origin, made here in the UK. Created to imitate the appearance of real stone, the new HD (High Definition) Origin collection has been manufactured using the very latest in high definition inkjet technology and takes stone effect ceramic tiles to a whole new level of design, making them virtually impossible to distinguish from real stone. The collection offers a neutral colour palette and a variety of size formats, providing a hard- wearing, cost effective alternative to natural stone. Installation is also much quicker than with real stone and there is no sealing needed or special maintenance, making it a practical option in
any development.
Jez added: “Plans are in place to launch new product collections for the specification sector throughout the year, but we are also keen to work alongside our customers in creating new ranges that suit their projects. Our in-house design team, world-class manufacturing capability and experience of global sourcing ensures that we can quickly create new ranges that tick all the boxes for our architects and specifiers.” ■
For more information telephone 0845 6187 148 or visit
www.britishceramictile.com
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