DESIGNER CONTRACTS WINS BIG AT RECYCLING
AWARDS Designer Contracts has been named Take Back Partner of the Year for the fourth time by Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) at the annual awards and conference held at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.
Its national distribution manager, Glen Mitchell, who made a presentation to the conference about the company’s recycling initiatives, was also named Recycling Champion of the Year.
Peter Kelsey, Designer Contracts managing director, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be regarded so highly by Carpet Recycling UK for both our recycling efforts – and for Glenn
NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO FOR KÄHRS
GROUP Kährs Group, has announced the appointment of Johan Magnusson as new group CEO. Johan Magnusson brings years of experience in a range of pan-European and global companies and was most recently managing director at Owens Corning & senior vice president of Paroc Technical Insulation. Magnusson replaces Christer Persson and will start his appointment on 1 September 2019 at the latest.
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who works tirelessly to ensure the systems are in place to divert over 250 tonnes of waste from landfill each year.
“We also won the Take Back award in 2015, 2016 and 2017, so to win for a fourth time is fantastic!”
The company’s Take Back Scheme works by diverting 90% of unfitted carpet waste through waste solution companies who convert it into a sustainable resource.
In addition to the Take Back Scheme, Designer Contracts has invested heavily in its equipment, which includes a £40,000 bailing machine that helps to recycle over 70 tonnes of cardboard and over 20 tonnes of plastic each year. Its transport fleet has also been carefully considered to reduce impact on the environment where possible, utilising aerodynamic ‘teardrop’ trailers which can reduce
Anders Wassberg, Chairman of the Board of Kährs, said: “We are very happy to welcome Johan Magnusson to Kährs and are excited about him taking the company towards continued growth in the future and further development. With a proven track record of leading and growing businesses in our sector, he has the capabilities required to drive exceptional business performance by creating strategic clarity, driving commercialisation and customer focus, while ensuring disciplined execution.
Commenting on his appointment, Johan Magnusson said: “Kährs is a
fuel consumption and emissions. The company also attained Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) accreditation, which is given to businesses that ensure its vehicles are driven in a manner that minimises fuel consumption and emissions.
Designer Contracts was recently named in the Business Reporter’s Best of British Campaign, which recognises success stories in British business. The accolade was awarded to just 10 companies in the UK.
The company operates across 15 UK regional facilities. As well as flooring, the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting, and operates a showhome and contract-focused interior design services division.
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market leader with brands known for both tradition and a strong product and market offering. I am delighted to join as CEO and contribute with my experience to grow and strengthen the company further. The business is well-positioned to capture new opportunities and I am confident that we have the team and resources to gain a greater foothold in our core European markets and beyond. I look forward to working with the Kährs team as we take the company to the next stage of development.”
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