WHAT’S NEW?
The ARDEX Group UK has announced the official reopening of the ARDEXacademy North in Stoke-on-Trent.
The Academy has re-opened following a significant programme of renovation and investment. The upgraded facility has been transformed into a modern, highly flexible training environment designed to support education across the full range of building and construction sectors served by the ARDEX Group and its brands – BAL, ARDEX and DUNLOP.
Replacing the previous Innovation & Technology Centre (ITC), used predominantly for BAL-branded training, the new ARDEXacademy offers new purpose-built areas to provide a much broader and diverse, practical training space. The facility is now capable of supporting multiple construction disciplines, including tiling, flooring, screeding, waterproofing and general construction.
With immersive, hands-on and interactive learning at its core, the Academy has now fully reopened its doors to fixers, installers, contractors, architects, designers and distribution partners.
CRL STONE LAUNCHES NEW 2026 QUARTZ BROCHURE
CRL Stone has launched its new 2026 CRL Quartz brochure, presenting its complete collection of engineered quartz surfaces alongside clearly identified Low Silica and Silica Free options.
Designed as a comprehensive source of inspiration and technical information for kitchen retailers, fabricators, designers, architects and specifiers, the new brochure showcases the full CRL Quartz range in an easy-to-browse, image- led format.
Under the theme ‘Modern Living. Made Easy.’, the brochure highlights CRL Stone’s extensive choice of quartz surfaces, with over 40 colours available across a wide variety of styles, from timeless whites and soft neutrals to dramatic marble-inspired designs, industrial greys, terrazzo effects and bold statement surfaces.
The brochure provides application guidance across kitchens, bathrooms, commercial spaces and walls, as well as information on backlighting quartz, care and maintenance, product features,
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warranties and certifications. CRL Quartz surfaces are non-porous, easy to clean and designed to offer long-lasting durability, making them suitable for demanding residential and commercial environments.
Simon Boocock, Managing Director at CRL Stone, said: “The new 2026 CRL Quartz brochure has been designed to give our customers a complete and practical reference point for the full collection. As demand continues to grow for surfaces that combine
design impact, durability and practical performance, this brochure supports retailers, fabricators and specifiers with the inspiration and information they need to help customers choose the right surface for every project.”
The collection is supported by a 25-year residential warranty and a 10-year commercial warranty, giving trade professionals and their customers additional peace of mind.
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ARDEXACADEMY NORTH REOPENS FOLLOWING MAJOR REFURBISHMENT NEW AND ENHANCED FACILITIES
The upgraded ARDEXacademy North now includes:
• Brand-new moveable floor tiling and flooring bays.
• Larger practical wall bays for large- format tiling, waterproofing, and
other preparation techniques.
• A fully refurbished auditorium, welcome room and reception.
• An upgraded Studio Room, featuring a large video wall and dedicated
training area.
• Highly flexible spaces to support training across flooring, tiling,
screeding, home improvement and general construction.
• Large flexible meeting rooms, which can be used for theoretical training
and the delivery of CPDs.
Designed to adapt to a wide range of training requirements, the facility enables ARDEX Group UK to deliver tailored education for both practical and theoretical training requirements.
https://ardexacademy.uk
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