10 QUESTIONS WITH…
Each month, we ask a flooring industry professional 10 Questions. This month, we chatted to Howard Morris, Managing Director at Trade Fabrication Systems (TFS).
is that it is slow on the uptake of change. As I said, there are many exciting product offerings available, but it is difficult to change the status quo of the market.
Q4
IF YOU COULD HIRE ANY ONE PERSON TO
BE PART OF YOUR TEAM, WHO
WOULD IT BE AND WHY? If I could hire anyone to be a part of our team at TFS it would be Richard Branson. His never-say-never persona and his ‘let’s do it’ attitude inspires innovation. In business you need to take risks, and he is a dynamic person who would encourage change and new ventures.
Q5 Q1
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
My first job was as a trainee quantity surveyor after missing out on an opportunity to become a joiner due to family relocation. It was from then that I maintained my interest in wood as a product and the potential it has.
Q2 Q3
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE INDUSTRY?
I started out in the industry in a sales role selling OSB. From then began to work my way up into senior sales, before joining TFS 10 years ago as Commercial Director.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE POSITIVES
AND NEGATIVES OF THE
FLOORING TRADE? There are many positives of the flooring trade, one of which is the diverse range of product offerings available on the market. There’s a wide variety of interesting flooring concepts but some are not as well known as others. It is an ever- changing trade, with new and exciting products and features transforming the traditional flooring methods.
The main negative of the flooring trade 52 | 10 QUESTIONS
WHAT’S THE BEST ADVICE YOU
COULD GIVE TO SOMEONE NEW COMING INTO THE
INDUSTRY? The best piece of advice I would give to someone new is to grab every opportunity that comes your way. It is important to take advantage of chances, as you might never get them again. Also, to listen and learn, but ensure your voice and your ideas are heard.
Q6
IF YOU COULD INVENT ANY PRODUCT WHAT
WOULD IT BE AND WHY? I would invent a self-cleaning coating for floors. Maintaining surfaces can be a
challenge that is very time consuming, if there was a self-cleaning coating this would reduce the effort in maintaining such floors.
Q7
IF YOU COULD HAVE A DINNER PARTY WITH
ANY THREE PEOPLE, DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD THEY BE
AND WHY? First, I’d like to meet Einstein, one of the greatest scientists who ever lived. Secondly, Nelson Mandela – he is the supreme optimist and believer. Finally, Karl Marx I would like to understand his principles and his ideas for society.
Q8 Q9
WHAT DO YOU THINK THE FUTURE HOLDS
FOR FLOORING DESIGN? Flooring design is constantly evolving with fashion trends and new architectural building design. I think the future of flooring design needs to be innovative and adaptable to change.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE
IN A FUTURE ISSUE OF TOMORROW’S CONTRACT
FLOORS? I would like to see a life-time analysis of various flooring finishes, looking at installation, maintenance and the efficiency of different coatings.
Q10
PHIL JENKINS, PR AND CONTENT
MANAGER, BAL ASKED: WHAT DO SEE AS THE NEXT BIG
TREND IN FLOORING? I think the next big trend in flooring will be decorative timber finishes which will replace the traditional oil or varnished finishes.
www.tradefabricationsystems.co.uk
Check out next month’s issue to see what Howard asked our next industry professional…
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