ABINGDON FLOORING OPENS NEW CARPET
POSSIBILITIES AT BGNFS Abingdon Flooring is presenting new carpet styles at the Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show at Cranmore Park, Solihull from 17-18 May 2022.
Joining over 60 leading flooring brands at the Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show (BGNFS), Abingdon Flooring will be presenting its core ranges, along with new and exciting additions to their Wilton Royal and Stainfree collections.
Charter Berber Deluxe and Charter Loop will be the latest additions to Wilton Royal, Abingdon Flooring’s collection of wool carpets. Charter Berber’s 80/20 wool blend ensures excellent affordability and durability.
Abingdon have enhanced Charter Berber Deluxe performance with an innovative meltbond which holds its stunning appearance for longer. Its Berber twist is available in a beautiful colour palette of 20 colours.
Abingdon also launch Charter Loop, a 100% wool loop in a natural and
A FAST TRACK ROUTE TO CAREER
PROGRESSION The Quick-Step Academy’s foundation level courses are the perfect introduction for anyone starting out in the industry, opening a fast-track route to the Academy’s famed Master installer programme.
For installers and apprentices yet to explore a route to professional qualifications, the Quick-Step Academy’s Foundation Installer: Laminate & Wood and Foundation Installer: Vinyl courses are the perfect way to kick-off a new career in floor installation.
Taking place over two-days at the Academy’s well-equipped training facility in Manchester, the courses cover various aspects of subfloor preparation and installation. At the end, fitters will have a solid basic knowledge of wood, laminate or vinyl floors and the confidence to install a wood, laminate or vinyl floor the right way.
A one-to-one mentoring programme ensures success for every candidate,
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rustic palette, providing a great option for homes looking for the elegance and charm of natural wool carpeting.
Joining their Stainfree range will be the new Finesse and Caress offering a 1/10th gauge quality in a well-rounded palette of ever- popular grey and beige colours alongside some new modern and bolder impactful colours.
Charlotte Coop, head of marketing, Abingdon Flooring, said: “We’re delighted to be at the BGNFS. It has become a key event in the retail flooring calendar, and it gives us a great opportunity to showcase our latest developments to visiting buying group members. With previews of brand-new styles as well as some of our hottest introductions of the last 12 months, it’s going to be a great chance for retailers to get the lowdown on how Abingdon Flooring is on a mission to be the UK’s most loved flooring manufacturer.”
The ever-popular Stainfree Tweed, Twist and Ultra will be joined by Sophisticat
regardless of previous knowledge or experience, so even the freshest industry recruit will leave feeling enthusiastic and excited about their new career.
Importantly, it is also the only entry-level course that opens a fast-track route to the famed Master Installer badge. Foundation course attendees can enrol for the Master Installer scheme just six months after completion, ensuring a top-level qualification with proven business lead generation in less than a year.
Lee Thompson, technical and procurement manager for the Quick- Step Academy, explains: “For many entering the industry, even under watchful experienced installers, the right path to future career security and success can be confusing. Here at the Academy, we appreciate that and have developed a course directly connected to career progression.
and the complementary Aristocat. In 17 colours ranging from cool neutrals to warm and bold looks, this style’s heathered colourbank brings a relaxed, classic look to the Stainfree collection. Abingdon Flooring will also be presenting Stainfree Indulgence, the collection’s heaviest-ever carpet. With a luxurious, deep pile, Indulgence is a hardwearing Saxony twist in a full mix of solid and heather colours.
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“The Foundation is just the beginning, with guidance through the dedicated technical helpline and a route to the Master Installer scheme laid out. Ordinarily, we require at least two years of experience, making foundation courses the only option for new flooring installers to get up to speed and gain the skills, experience and knowledge that will mark them out as one of the industry’s best.”
The courses offer a mix of discussions, practical installations and theoretical learning and courses can be booked by visiting the Academy’s website.
www.quick-step-academy.co.uk
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