FLOORING SHOW SOUTH REVIEW F. BALL CELEBRATES 140 YEARS AT THE FLOORING SHOW SOUTH


F. Ball and Co. Ltd. exhibited at the inaugural Flooring Show South exhibition as a launch partner, showcasing the latest advancements in subfloor preparation products and adhesives for floorcoverings.


These include the latest addition to F. Ball’s range of smoothing compounds, Stopgap 1400. The high-flow, fast-setting, two- component smoothing compound offers superior self-smoothing properties and is walk-on hard from just 90 minutes after application and ready to receive floorcoverings from 12 hours.


It also celebrated the 140th anniversary of the company, which was founded in 1886 and has remained an independent, family- run business ever since.


Visitors to the F. Ball stand had the opportunity to win a range of prizes, including a weekend break away, by playing an on-stand competition, and watch live demonstrations featuring Styccobond adhesives and Stopgap subfloor preparation products delivered by the company’s Head of Training.


Contractors and retailers also had the opportunity to sign up to the Ball Rewards loyalty programme, which entitles them to claim cashback each time they purchase F. Ball products, as well as a range of exclusive benefits, such as the opportunity to enter regular competitions and earn extra cashback on promotional products.


Commenting on the company’s exhibition, F. Ball sales director Karl Brannigan said: “It enabled us to strengthen relationships with a wider audience of industry decision-makers, including retailers, contractors and specifiers, and attendance figures were very strong, with over 1,400 visitors to the show on the first day alone, so we’re pleased to be launch partners for the event. We’d like to thank everyone who took the time to come and see us.”


www.f-ball.co.uk


CAUSEWAY CARPETS SHINES IN THE SOUTH


Causeway Carpets continued to showcase its unwavering commitment to serving the needs of independent retailers at the inaugural The Flooring Show South, where the brand showcased its latest premium carpet collections and retail display concepts to wow visitors from across the South of England.


Over two busy days, Causeway Carpets used the event to highlight its focus on successfully pairing form with function with every range, presenting a selection of new and refreshed ranges alongside flexible in-store merchandising solutions aimed at independent retailers.


A key attraction on the stand was the launch of Mayfair, a sophisticated loop pile collection made from 100% pure new wool in a durable four-ply yarn. Available in 20 elegant colourways, the range is offered across four coordinated styles – Mayfair Rib, Mayfair Linea, Mayfair Weave and Mayfair Texture – delivering a timeless aesthetic suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.


Visitors also had the opportunity to see refreshed versions of the popular Nature Earth and Nature Core collections. Crafted from 100% British wool using a chunky four-ply yarn, the updated ranges introduce five new shades alongside three established best-sellers. The enhanced palette adds greater depth to the collections’ signature flecked neutral tones, reinforcing their appeal for homes seeking a relaxed countryside-inspired look.


Alongside its carpet ranges, Causeway Carpets demonstrated its latest retail display solutions. The Compact Display Unit attracted attention for its space-saving design and flexibility, while the larger Multi Display Unit showcased samples from eight


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collections and featured a pull-out lower shelf for easy access. Both systems can be combined to create larger branded display walls, giving retailers scalable merchandising options tailored to their showroom space.


Richard Moore, commercial director, said: “The first edition of The Flooring Show South provided Causeway Carpets with a really effective platform to connect with independent retailers and underline its commitment to quality products, thoughtful design and strong retail support. A great success and we are already looking forward to next year!”


www.causewaycarpets.com


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