NEW COMMERCIAL MANAGER FOR


GYPSOL Effective immediately, LKAB Minerals has appointed Alan Jackson as UK Commercial Manager for the Gypsol Binder Business.


Alan’s role will involve overseeing the day-to-day sales and commercial activities for the LKAB Minerals Gypsol business. This move comes as LKAB Minerals announces their latest advancement in the screed market - Gypsol Complete - a pre-blended composite binder.


Alan has over 20 years’ experience in the screed market having worked for a number of screed manufacturers both in sales and in technical roles. He has spent the last nine years with the Gypsol team and was instrumental in developing the Gypsol brand. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise both commercial and technical to the role. Alan said: “I am very much


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ACADEMY The Academy for Excellence in Flooring is among the UK industry's best training facilities, upskilling installers to deliver the very best in wood, laminate and LVT installations.


As a centre of technical excellence, The Academy for Excellence in Flooring provides the knowledge and skills to overcome the challenges that can adversely affect the quality of LVT installations. With LVT susceptible to subfloor condition and the ambient environment, correct preparation and selection are a significant factor in the long-term viability of the installation.


While the catastrophic consequences of not allowing sufficient expansion gaps at perimeters with wood flooring are well known, there is less knowledge surrounding LVT floors and the issue of movement. However, during training courses at the Academy, installers learn that not paying sufficient attention to expansion can lead to failure of an otherwise perfect LVT installation.


Lee Thompson, Procurement and Technical Manager said: "Just like other


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floors such as laminate and wood, LVT must be given sufficient room to move. Almost entirely constructed from PVC, LVT is susceptible to changes in ambient conditions, expanding and contracting as the room heat and cools.


“The thermoplastic property of LVT is why using some conventional click PVC floors in conservatories is a bad idea. The floor softens under extreme heat and failing to use the correct underlayment not only causes settling and pronounced telegraphing but also weakening the click joints to the point of failure.


“Although the lateral movement of LVT is relatively insignificant compared to wood, it can still occur, and so a consistent gap should be left. It is only slight - at 2mm from fixed objects


and perimeters (more for underfloor heating) but is crucial in maintaining the installation's longevity. Gaps can be filled with either colour-matched, white or translucent hydro flex low modulus silicone with care taken not to overfill the gaps and leaving a flush bead. If desired, beading can be used to cover the expansion gap.”


Fortunately, at one of the Academy's training courses, you can learn how to stop failures and protect the long-term integrity of your LVT installation, as well as avoiding costly remedial work. And these courses are often cheaper and far less damaging to your reputation than just one failure due to poor installation.


www.quick-step-academy.co.uk


looking forward to moving into this new and challenging role and am excited about the opportunities it offers both in terms of personal development and the further progress of the Gypsol brand and business”


Steve Handscomb, Commercial Director for LKAB Minerals GGBS and Gypsol business commented: “This is a positive step for the Gypsol Business and will ensure a continued focus on supporting our customers


and growing the opportunities for our environmentally-friendly products in what is sure to be an exciting year for LKAB Minerals.’


An International Industrial Minerals Group with a leading position in a number of product applications, LKAB Minerals supplies the screed market with Gypsol Anhydrite binder, providing an environmentally-friendly, flowing, self-compacting screed.


www.lkabminerals.com


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