WHAT’S NEW?
F. BALL REVEALS UPDATED RAG
F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has unveiled the latest print edition of its industry- leading Recommended Adhesives Guide (RAG), which sees new adhesives recommendations for floorcoverings launched by manufacturers over the past 12 months now added to the guide.
The RAG enables contractors and specifiers to quickly check the compatibility of F. Ball adhesives with over 6,000 branded floorcoverings from over 200 leading international floorcovering manufacturers – offering flooring professionals the most comprehensive guide to floorcovering-adhesive compatibility available.
Recommendations are only included in the guide after the completion of a rigorous 56-day testing programme conducted by F. Ball’s Technical Service Department at state-of-the-art testing facilities and require a positive endorsement by the relevant floorcovering manufacturer. Furthermore, every recommendation listed guarantees the resulting bond performance for the
entire lifetime of the flooring installation – as long as the advised subfloor preparation and installation procedures are followed – giving flooring professionals complete peace of mind.
In addition to the annually updated A5 printed book, a continuously updated version of the guide is available on the F. Ball website, and as a mobile app, which is free to download from the Apple App store or Google Play. The app has emerged as a popular way to access the guide.
F. Ball’s technical director, Neil Sanders, said: “It is always advisable to check the compatibility of adhesives and chosen floorcoverings to ensure against floor failure. The RAG remains the industry standard for this, making it effortless, with recommendations for any of the listed floorcoverings also available in an instant via the smartphone app.”
Copies can be requested by e-mailing
mail@f-ball.co.uk or calling 01538 361633.
www.f-ball.com ARDEX GROUP WINS PRESTIGIOUS BASA AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY
ARDEX Group is proud to announce its success at the BASA Showcase 2025, where the company won the Best Sustainability Initiative.
The BASA Showcase, organised by the British Adhesives & Sealants Association, celebrates excellence and innovation across the industry.
The award recognises ARDEX Group’s Building Tomorrow programme, which commits the company to achieving full Carbon Neutrality by 2045, and Carbon Neutrality for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030.
This ambitious strategy includes initiatives such as: replacing finite raw materials with circular solutions, reducing CO2 emissions across operations, promoting diversity, equality, and ethical business practices and prioritising local sourcing.
Earlier this year, ARDEX Group also received a Gold Certificate from the Achilles Carbon Reduction Programme, marking five consecutive years of CO2 reduction at its UK plants.
This BASA accolade follows another sustainability win at the Tile Association Awards 2025, making it the company’s second major sustainability award this year.
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In addition to the sustainability award, ARDEX Group was shortlisted in the Innovation category for its BAL Micromax Grout-Effect Sealant, and, as a manufacturer shortlisted for multiple awards, was also shortlisted in the Best Manufacturer category.
David Hackett, managing director at ARDEX UK and Building Adhesives, said: "Winning this award is a testament to our team’s
unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation.
“Our Building Tomorrow programme is not just a pledge – it’s a roadmap to creating a greener, more responsible future for our industry. We are proud of what we’ve achieved so far and excited about the journey ahead."
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