THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE
Tomorrow’s Flooring Editor, Grace Holliday, spoke to flooring companies across the UK about their plans for the next 12 months.
MATT HICKS, MARKETING
MANAGER, BOSTIK One trend Bostik feels will increase throughout 2014 is the growing popularity in using a full system of subfloor preparation products from one manufacturer. The principle benefit here is saving time onsite – both in terms of the assurance that products will be fully compatible, but also having a single point of contact for technical support and avoiding the situation of having to contact several different companies.
A further benefit relates to using a system from a manufacturer that offers a range of products specialised to different professional flooring applications. A great example of this is the rising popularity of our combined Bostik Screedmaster Rapid DPM and Bostik Screedmaster Speed smoothing compound. Rapid DPM is fast drying, in as little as one hour, and a two-coat application is suitable for up to 95% RH, making it perfect for fast-track applications where quality must be delivered in a tight time-frame. This means that a preferred choice of smoothing compound for this kind of work is Screedmaster Speed. Set in as little as half an hour, this two-part, high-strength, polymer-modified cementitious underlayment is also suitable for use with warm water underfloor heating systems.
www.bostik.com
PAUL STOTT, MANAGING DIRECTOR, THE FLOORING SHOW
Increased economic growth, consumer confidence and housing activity certainly seem to be benefiting the Flooring Show, as well as the change of dates to a more convenient late September slot, and the continuing development of the event and its many features. With just a few months to go, stand bookings are well up versus the same stage last year, while the return of old names and the debut of new exhibitors illustrates the positive mood. We’re delighted that major players such as Interfloor and Adam Carpets will be gracing the 2014 show, as well as other new exhibitors. The upbeat message is also reflected in visitor registrations – already coming in thick and fast and ahead of last year, as people make their plans to visit Harrogate and get the most out of all that is on offer! This will include enhancements to the Trends Hub,
Business Enrichment Theatre, Demo Zone and Design Innovation Zone to create a full programme of compelling content, in addition to the core opportunity to meet major suppliers in one convenient place. The Flooring Show is probably a ‘lagging indicator’ rather than a ‘leading indicator’, but the messages coming back from the industry the show serves are undoubtedly encouraging!
www.theflooringshow.com
PAUL OWEN, HEAD OF MARKETING, TRADE
PRICE STONE Our aim for the coming year is to continue growing our business. We’re exploring new markets and focusing, as always, on sourcing competitively-priced products to meet demand.
During recent months, split- faced panels have become very
popular and we’re now seeing them everywhere. Large slabs are also a key trend and in huge demand for open-space living areas. Organic, eco-friendly and upcycled materials are also growing in popularity, and there’s been an increase in bespoke ordering
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during the last 12 months; we anticipate this growing even more over the next year.
Our own activities for the next year include the launch of Jura Limestone – a honed European tile, which we’ll be offering in three formats. We’re also planning the launch of a new range, called Cathedral, as well as a new loyalty scheme.
In terms of challenges, we’ll be maintaining ISO9001 standards and continuing our commitment to constantly update our internal procedures, to maintain our reputation in customer support. We’ll also be exploring new software options for the future.
www.tradepricestoneltd.co.uk
FEATURE : TOMORROW’S FLOORING YEARBOOK 2014/15
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