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F. BALL NAMED MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
F. Ball and Co. Ltd. took the title of ‘Adhesive Manufacturer of the Year’ at the CFJ Awards 2025, while Geoffrey Ball, the great grandson of company founder Francis Ball, received the Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as successes in a number of installation award categories.
The CFJ Awards 2025 were held at the Dallas Burston Polo Club, in Warwickshire, and hosted by comedian and former carpet fitter Jack Skipper.
The Manufacturer of the Year award recognises both the range and performance of F. Ball’s products, including high- performance adhesives and smoothing compounds, with the winner voted for by readers of the Contract Flooring Journal.
The company invests heavily in research and development to enhance its range and help flooring professionals meet increasing customer expectations, facilitated by on-site laboratories at its Staffordshire headquarters.
LIFETIME’S WORK
Geoffrey Ball, whose great-grandfather founded F. Ball in 1886, was recognised for his lifetime contribution to company and, by extension, the UK flooring industry.
He joined the family business in January 1965 before progressing to become managing director in 1982. His tenure has been integral in establishing the
NEW DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT FOR THE MASTIC ASPHALT COUNCIL
The Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC), the official trade association for the mastic asphalt sector in the UK, has appointed Bryn Apperley as director.
Bryn is succeeding Malcolm Grinstead who will officially retire from the Mastic Asphalt Council on 31 October 2025, marking the conclusion of an impressive 55-year career in the mastic asphalt industry.
Bryn brings a wealth of experience to the MAC director role, having worked at roofing and waterproofing systems manufacturer IKO for over 40 years. He formerly worked at IKO’s Grangemill site as production manager, with responsibility for managing the manufacturing team.
He said: “I was delighted to accept the role of MAC Director and am looking forward
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to continuing the great work that Malcolm Grinstead has carried out over the past eight years. I’ll be continuing to push the industry forward and banging the drum about the many performance benefits of mastic asphalt such as its carbon neutral credentials and exceptional waterproofing properties.
“The mastic asphalt sector is a fantastic industry to be in, with an excellent apprenticeship scheme and great long- term prospects for young people, so it’s very important that we attract new talent whilst retaining experienced workers. I’m looking forward to liaising with MAC members and providing them with support over the coming months,” Bryn continued.
Outside of work, Bryn is a passionate football supporter. He was previously vice
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chair and chairman of Matlock Town FC, having been on the Committee for around 14 years.
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company’s standing as a leading UK manufacturer of flooring adhesives and subfloor preparation products, known for quality, innovation, exceptional service and unparalleled technical expertise, as well as a conscientious approach to business.
He has led the company with the intention that it should be a truly world-class manufacturing operation and the viewpoint of a custodian, ensuring its sustainability for the benefit of future generations and retaining its values of honesty, fairness and integrity.
Commenting on the awards success, F. Ball managing director Darren Kenyon said: “We are delighted by a particularly successful CFJ Awards this year.
“Winning Manufacturer of the Year is special because the winner is chosen by readers of CFJ, the people who use our products. Thank you to everyone who voted for us.
“It was great to see Geoff receive well-deserved recognition for his role in making the company what it is today while maintaining a concern for the local community and the wider flooring industry.
“We are also delighted that F. Ball products have played a role in the flooring industry’s most prestigious and ambitious projects of the past year, across a breadth of sectors. Congratulations to customers and other partners who were involved.”
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