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FLOORWISE LAUNCHES BIGGEST REWARDS PROMOTION YET


Flooring accessories expert floorwise has launched an extensive rewards programme for flooring installers and fitters.


floorwise has unlocked the door to more than 60 gifts in one of flooring’s biggest rewards promotions. Now on at floorwise distributors across the UK and Ireland, installers can earn points on floorwise brand products.


Covering carpet underlay, wood, laminate and LVT underlay, grippers, profiles, adhesives and screeds, the promotion is your chance to earn every time you install using the great value and quality of floorwise. With rewards from smart speakers to TVs and wine to coffee machines, the promotion is packed with all the gadgets you want but can’t always justify.


You can register for the promotion at floorwise-rewards.co.uk, where you can upload invoices for verification, view


CFA PRESIDENT ADDRESSES FLOORING INDUSTRY ON UK LOCKDOWN


The President of the Contract Flooring Association (CFA) has issued a stark safety warning to flooring professionals, in the wake of the latest government regulations and the enforcement of a third UK lockdown.


On the evening of Monday 4th January,


the Prime Minister announced that the country needed to enter another national lockdown. Children have returned to home learning and the public are being urged to stay at home as much as possible and avoid contact with other people. However, those that can’t work from home, including construction workers and tradespeople, are permitted to work.


Commenting on the new rules, CFA President Hamish MacGregor said: “Transmission rates are now the key and I cannot stress enough that, whilst construction and contract flooring remains open, we MUST focus on the


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qualifying products and check out the rewards. The promotion is open to existing and new account holders.


Richard Bailey, Managing Director at floorwise, said: “We wanted to say thank you to all the installers and fitters relying on our products on jobs right across the country. The promotion seems a great way to share our appreciation and recognition for the continued loyal support.”


The promotion runs until 30th June, so there’s plenty of time to get your hands on that 50” LED TV or brand-new iPhone. For more details on the promotion and how


Safe Operating Procedures (SOP) and how we apply them to play our part in maintaining the opportunity to work.


“The flooring supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution is also open for business under COVID-19 secure guidelines.


“However, I must take this opportunity to stress that we cannot rest on our laurels and must make every effort to take all precautions possible to avoid catching this awful virus. Transmission rates are critical, and we have it on good authority that the Government is now monitoring construction very closely to ensure that it remains possible to operate safely.


“In practical terms, this means that we MUST follow the guidelines outlined in the Safe Operating Procedures (SOP).”


Face-to-face training has been forced to close as one of the new measures to help protect the NHS and save lives. This has meant suspending training at FITA in Loughborough, and the FITA training centre in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, (provided by Forbo Flooring) also remains closed under local restrictions.


to take part, visit the special rewards website at floorwise-rewards.co.uk.


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Tradespeople working in people’s homes is still currently permitted in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but in Scotland this is limited to “essential” work only. Carpet shops must close, as must all showrooms, given that public browsing is not permitted.


Hamish continued: “Like many businesses, at the CFA we have also reviewed our own operating procedures and, whilst our offices remain open for a limited number of staff, working from home is being encouraged wherever possible.


“This situation is not entirely in our hands, but we can make a difference. It is not going to be easy and the CFA will ensure we provide the latest relevant information and updates for our sector as we move through this new phase of the fight against Coronavirus.”


If you have any questions or need support, contact the CFA offices on 0115 941 1126 or email info@cfa.org.uk. For the latest information and updates, visit the CFA website at www.cfa.org.uk and click through on the Coronavirus banner to its blog.


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