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Georgie Whitworth


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And with a blink of an eye, it’s that time of year again. It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2018 and, with that, we welcome you to our final issue of the year.


Already looking ahead to what’s in store for 2019, we have a special preview of DOMOTEX 2019, which will be held in Hannover in January. As well as providing


an extensive rundown on what’s in store for 2018, we’ve also teamed up with the event organisers to offer our loyal readers a COMPLIMENTARY TICKET. Make sure you check out the preview to find details on how to claim your free ticket to the world-renowned floorcoverings event.


Speaking of international waters, we’re gaining an insight into the US floorcoverings market in this issue as we chat to Bruce Zwicker, flooring consultant and former CEO of American floorcovering distributor J.J. Haines. Following his recent visit to


the UK for this year’s Flooring Show, Bruce reflects on his time in Harrogate and the differences he has noted between the UK and US flooring markets.


Elsewhere in the edition, we have some expert tips on how to keep flooring looking as good as new, from the likes of Osmo, Kährs and A Wood Idea, in our Finishes &


Aftercare section. We also have a particular focus on durable flooring for high-traffic areas in our Living Spaces segment.


On behalf of myself and all of the team here at TRF, we would like thank you for


your continued support over the past 12 months and we look forward to bringing you all the latest industry updates, innovations and insightful comment in the year to come.


I hope you enjoy the issue and we will see you again in 2019!


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