ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE IN FLOORING
UNVEILS FACELIFT The Academy for Excellence in Flooring, has revealed a makeover to its facility with the entire ground- floor refreshed and showcasing some of the latest laminate, engineered wood and vinyl floors available from Quick-Step.
Based in Stockport, Greater Manchester, the 6,500ft2
Academy
OSMO IS NAMED ONE OF THE MOST ETHICAL
BRANDS OF 2017 Osmo UK has been named one of the Most Ethical Brands of 2017 by The Good Shopping Guide. The eco-friendly wood and finishes expert celebrates 11 years of Ethical Accreditation, demonstrating commitment to its green policies and social responsibilities.
The Most Ethical Brands are awarded to companies following research carried out by the Ethical Company Organisation. The Good Shopping Guide aims to help people make informed decisions about which brands are best for the planet, best for animals, and best for people worldwide. It promotes equality, justice and sustainable development by helping to empower people to transform trading structures and practices in favour of an ethical economy based on justice and fairness.
Steve Grimwood, Managing Director of Osmo UK, commented: “It is the 11th year that we have been awarded Ethical Accreditation, and we are absolutely delighted. This acclaimed title highlights our approach to our customers, colleagues, and the environment, of which we are immensely proud.”
For more information about The Ethical Company Organisation please visit
www.ethical-company-
organisation.org and to learn more about Osmo’s range of eco-friendly wood finishing solutions, visit
www.osmouk.com.
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for Excellence in Flooring has been training industry professionals since 2012, its specialised fitting bays and training centre among the best equipped in the country. Having seen hundreds of industry professionals through its doors, the Academy is now looking new again thanks to a refurbishment of its ground floor.
Of course, no makeover would be complete without a stunning new floor and the Academy has showcased two of the latest styles from leading manufacturer and supporter, Quick- Step in the new Majestic waterproof laminate collection of super-long and extra-wide planks, as well as the striking chevron patterned Intenso engineered wood.
Public and breakout areas have also been updated to enhance the
experience of visitors, bringing the Academy for Excellence in Flooring right up to date and making it the country’s most modern and well- equipped flooring training facility.
Lee Thompson, procurement and technical manager said: “We’ve seen more and more installers, retailers and merchants come through the Academy’s doors every year and having been open for six- years, it was certainly time to breathe new life into the centre. With our fresh breakout and public spaces, our facility is even more welcoming than before and with some of the best equipped training bays in the country, the Academy is certainly ready for the next generation of Master Installers and retailers, merchants and industry professionals looking to expand their knowledge.”
The update to the Academy’s impressive facility follows hot on the heels of improvements to the benefits of its Master Installer programme, including a lifetime warranty period for all installation work. The workmanship warranty has been critical in winning work for many Master Installers and as an extension from the original two-year period, this update is sure to win them even more work.
www.quick-step-academy.co.uk
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