NEWSFLASH
HARROGATE STRENGTHENS ITS POSITION
“Every day brings us more support - our original target figures have already been surpassed and now with over 60 companies on board and with many more reserving space on a daily basis, we are well in front of where we dared hoped to be,” says David Wildman, Show Organiser
New Exhibitors lead the way The latest exhibitors to commit to Harrogate include Cormar Carpets whose involvement lends further weight to the event, which already has the support of major players within the Industry including Lano Carpets, Abingdon, Edel Telenzo and Furlong Flooring. Another top UK producer to join the list is Penthouse Carpets, returning to Harrogate for the first time in a long time.
Contract Flooring This year’s Harrogate Show will include a dedicated Contract Flooring Section, hosted in Hall B. Already included in its exhibitor listing are Ardex , F Ball , Dickinson Moore, Stairrods as well the full backing of the CFA , FITA , and NICF, with a full program of demonstrations.
Sunday Trading
The Sunday show day has received terrific support from the exhibitors, so much so that some of them saw this as one of the main reasons for returning to the event.
FIT CHAMPION
The Furnishing Industry Trust (FIT) has presented a brand new award – the FIT Champion Award - to Mick Cooper, Health and Safety manager at Victoria Carpets.
The award, from the industry’s only dedicated charity, is intended to honour a new category of charity supporter and is in addition to the FIT Individual Supporter of The Year and
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Corporate Supporter of The Year awards.
Said FIT chief executive Charles Kerrigan: “Mick is a true professional. He arranged for the chairman of FIT’s Grants and Welfare Committee to give a talk to Victoria Carpet’s workforce about the help we offer: he then organised a mailing with information about our grants for staff with their
pay slips – and ensured retired employees also received the information. Mick is also in regular touch with us to find help and support for individual employees who have a personal crisis.
“There are many people working in company HR, health and safety or welfare departments who are instrumental in ensuring
people are aware of the help on offer from the Trust and assist with applications from anyone facing hardship. For those facing unexpected personal difficulties these people can prove true champions indeed.”
www.fi-trust.co.uk
Another award success for PPC
Paul Howard of The Preparation Group has been awarded his City & Guilds Certificate in Engineering.
Paul is now qualified to fully support The Preparation Group’s workshop team, responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs and servicing of the company’s wide range of leading surface preparation equipment.
“Sunday open days at trade shows have been found to be very popular, with figures of between 60 % and 70 % of the total numbers being seen on the Sunday,” said David.
For further details on the show ring Wendy or Danielle on 01423 779967, or email
wendy@harrogateflooringshow.net
www.harrogateflooringshow.net
Tracey Glew, Managing Director of The Preparation Group said: “It’s fantastic that Paul has achieved this award and we are thrilled for him. He has worked incredibly hard to achieve his goals and we are delighted that we have been able to support him.”
“We are committed to encouraging ongoing educational opportunities for all our staff to allow them to increase their knowledge, gain new skills and develop their abilities. Importantly it also delivers real benefits to our customers in helping us to provide an even better service.
“In Paul’s case he will assist us to both reinforce and achieve positive changes in our technical support services, which are already the most comprehensive in our market,” concludes Tracey.
www.ppcgroup.co.uk
www.tomorrowsflooring.com
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