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THE ACADEMY GOES FROM STRENGTH TO
STRENGTH Now with nearly 500 Master Installers covering the entire country, the Academy is proving a success in the training world. Along with over 170 one-day courses carried out through 2018 – the highest annual figure ever recorded - The Academy for Excellence in Flooring has delivered improved product knowledge and expertise in wood, laminate and luxury vinyl tile installation for another year.
From independents through to leading names such as Benchmarx and Carpetright, the Academy has provided tailored course content to industry professionals, covering everything from product knowledge to installation and aftercare. Ensuring that sales representatives and customer service are ready to respond to customer enquiries and installers prepared to handle all site conditions, the Academy for Excellence in Flooring ensures that Pergo and Quick-
GRADUS WELCOMES VISITORS TO THE
BROADWAY Contract interiors specialist Gradus has supplied Esplanade 6000 primary barrier matting to The Broadway shopping centre in Bradford.
The Broadway shopping centre sits in the heart of Bradford City Centre. Anchored by M&S and Debenhams it has over 80 retailers, including a selection of coffee shops and restaurants. The leisure offer at the Centre has recently been expanded with the inclusion of a six- screen Light Cinema.
Gradus’ Esplanade 6000 primary barrier matting with Boulevard 6000 wipers in Nightfall was installed at five different entrances to the complex, providing an ideal matting solution for such a busy retail and leisure environment.
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solution dyed nylon wipers providing excellent soil and moisture retention whilst the patterned design helps to disguise the effects of soiling.
Dave Downes, Deputy Centre Manager at The Broadway, said: “We needed to specify a durable matting solution that could cope with the high number of daily visitors which we experience at The Broadway. We are delighted with the standard of the new matting. It gives the entrances a sleek, modern and professional appearance, creating a welcoming first impression to visitors.”
Karen Burman, Marketing Product Manager for Gradus, commented: “Barrier matting forms the start of the journey through a building. Our systems help to reduce the amount of tracked-in dirt and moisture, which reduces the risk of slips and trips caused by wet flooring.
“Esplanade 6000 was the perfect solution for The Broadway shopping centre as it is a durable matting system designed to withstand heavy foot and wheeled traffic which helps to provide an inclusive environment for all visitors.”
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The Master Installer scheme too has welcomed new members, improving the coverage of the network across the UK and through this, bringing peace of mind to more homes and businesses than ever before. With people of all ages taking part, the programme underlines the willingness of installers to improve their skills and offer their customers a lifetime workmanship warranty.
David Bacchus, trainer and assessor at the Academy said: “People of all ages come to take part in the Master Installer programme, our youngest 20 and the oldest 71, with the criteria being that they must have been installing floors for at least two years. The courses are constantly updated to take onboard the needs of these different groups.”
With newly refurbished facilities, including six-metre training bays with the obstacles faced that make installation of wood, laminate and LVT
floors more complex, the Academy for Excellence in Flooring has already taken bookings on 2019 courses, with early dates nearly full. For the Academy, 2019 looks set to be another great year.
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