F&X CARPETS TAKES THE
FIRST TRAIN FROM CHINA The first rolls of carpet to fill the new UK warehouse of F&X Carpets took a very special journey, aboard the first train travelling the ‘New Silk Road’, an overland trade corridor linking China and Europe.
As part of a $1trillion investment by the Chinese government, also including a new maritime route, the New Silk Road rail route is designed to strike up economic partnerships with other countries. F&X Carpets filled the first train to use the route with an extraordinary 42 containers of carpet destined for its European distribution hub in Belgium, before being transported to the UK warehouse.
“The New Silk Road will really help to improve our supply chain,” explained Gordon Hugo, managing director, F&X Carpets (UK) Ltd. “Speeding up transport times by 50% in comparison to our regular shipping routes, the railroad will help us to ensure stock levels are consistent and responsive.
“Being the first exporter from China to make use of the New Silk Road underlines our commitment to bringing our diverse ranges to the UK and making sure our warehouse is in the position to provide our growing retailer network with great value cut-length carpet styles delivered in as little as 48 hours.”
F&X Carpets owner, Wang Yulin, marked the inaugural journey at a formal presentation, where he spoke in length about the company’s commitment to taking full advantage of the New Silk Road as it looks towards growing its business in European single market and the UK.
www.fxcarpets.co.uk
MASTER INSTALLER BADGE PROVING ITS WORTH FOR CHESHIRE
BUSINESS Setting itself apart from other flooring businesses in its area, The Wood Flooring Company Cheshire Ltd is offering its customers a two-year workmanship warranty through the Quick-Step and Pergo Master Installer accreditation schemes.
Long-time advocate and company owner, David Bacchus, has already been through the refresher course at the Academy for Excellence in Flooring to ensure that he retains his Master Installer badge and certification on wood, laminate and LVT ranges. This certification gives The Wood Flooring Company’s clients peace of mind and sees it gain a real competitive advantage.
“With four-years as a Master Installer, I’ve seen tangible benefits to my residential business by being affiliated with the Quick-Step brand,” explained David Bacchus. “Not only have I been able to keep my skills current and in the top echelons of the industry, I’ve also been able to provide my customers with the backing and support of one of the world’s leading flooring brands. Being a Master Installer certainly helps me to attract customers, we are listed on the Quick- Step website as Master Installers and Platinum Retailers too and this itself has had a definite positive impact on generating new business.”
As with many domestic flooring companies, The Wood Flooring Company Cheshire often sees cross- over into small-scale contract projects and here, sister-brand and commercial specialist Pergo is often called upon. As a Pergo Master Installer too, David
is also able to provide a workmanship warranty on all projects of this nature, such as the recently completed refurbishment of the Bramhall branch of Snapes Estate Agents.
Installing Pergo luxury vinyl planks, David has provided the branch with the high-quality flooring needed to reflect its status and inspire confidence in potential property sellers and buyers. Following a brief to recommend a floor that gave the branch an up-to-date image, while withstanding the usual challenges of a busy retail environment, Optimum Click in Soft Oak Grey provided the ideal solution.
“As both Quick-Step and Pergo Master Installers we are able to recommend the correct floor for the task without affecting our workmanship promises,” said David. “Being able to provide a manufacturer-backed two-year workmanship warranty on commercial installations is something unusual to say the least and undoubtedly had an influence on Snapes Estate Agents awarding us the project.
www.quick-step-academy.co.uk
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