FIRST CARPET TILE MANUFACTURER IN THE WORLD TO ACHIEVE C2C GOLD LEVEL CERTIFICATION
Desso, a leading carpet company and part of the Tarkett Group has reached a major new milestone in its Cradle to Cradle (C2C) journey. It has become the first carpet tile manufacturer in the world to achieve Cradle to Cradle®
process. In addition, the collection contains ECONYL, a 100% regenerated nylon made from recovered waste materials including post-consumer yarn waste from DESSO's Refinity plant.
Gold level certification
for a new carpet tile collection. The Gold certification is the culmination of seven years of hard work and effort, inspired by the goal of transitioning to the circular economy, based on C2C principles. The collection will be launched in all key markets this year.
The new ‘Gold Collection’ comes as standard with an EcoBase backing, that contains upcycled re-engineered calcium carbonate (chalk) from local drinking water companies, which is 100% recyclable in Desso’s own production
“Through the vision and hard work of our people and stakeholders we are delighted to have reached this important new milestone in our circular economy journey,” said Roland Jonkhoff, managing director, Desso and Vice President Carpet EMEA, Tarkett. “Alongside this, the innovations that are required on our path to becoming a C2C company, continue to contribute to our commercial success. This demonstrates to us and others that a business strategy coupled to strong CSR goals does underpin commercial success.”
www.desso.co.uk
TTA TO HOST KCS ‘BUSINESS INSIGHT’ EVENT THIS AUTUMN
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is holding a tailored Business Insight Open Day, for the tile and KBB industries, at The Tile Association in Stone, Staffordshire. The event will take place on Thursday 26 November and is free to attend. As well as exploring a raft of IT-related issues, the programme will also feature renowned industry speakers and presentations from leading tile businesses. The morning itinerary will conclude with a QA session and a networking lunch.
In response to industry feedback, key discussion areas on the day will include On-line trading – double your floor space and footfall; Social media - the business version; and Customer value vs discounting – getting to know your customer through CRM.
KCS is a key IT supplier to the tile and KBB industries. Tile clients include Beccles Tile Centre, Ceramic Tile Warehouse, European Heritage, Fired Earth and Tileflair.
To register for the free event, please visit the Kerridge Commercial Systems website.
TRAVIS PERKINS INVESTS IN THE UNDERFLOOR HEATING STORE
Travis Perkins plc has acquired a majority stake in The Underfloor Heating Store a market-leading online retailer of electric and water under floor heating systems and associated products focused on the consumer market.
Set up in 2008 by brothers Michael and Steven Lewis The Underfloor Hearting Store has experienced rapid
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growth since inception, being named in the 2013 Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 for Britain's fastest- growing private companies.
The Company will become part of Travis Perkins’ Sustainable Building Solutions business (“SBS”) and, alongside existing Group business Solfex, will enable SBS to become an integrated
and unrivalled distributor of renewables and energy-efficient heating products.
Michael and Steven will remain with the Company following the transaction, and continue to drive the business forward as part of the Group.
www.theunderfloorheatingstore.com
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