Contract Flooring Journal articles from November 2002

Contract Flooring Journal archives from November 2002

New insight for manufacturers. (Editor's comment).(in campaign against retentions launched by the CFA)
November 1, 2002... A CRUCIAL stage has been reached in the campaign against retentions launched 18 months ago by the CFA. Imminent decisions of two bodies could leave the Government feeling obliged to swiftly terminate this archaic practice or simply to shrug...

Custom carpets reflect Celtic heritage. (Installation Of The Month).(Navan Carpets installs rugs for Dublin's Druids Glen Marriott Hotel and Country Club)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... NAVAN CARPETS, Ireland's longest established manufacturer of woven carpets, supplied 7.000sq m of custom-designed Axminster for the new Druids Glen Marriott Hotel and Country Club, 20 miles south of Dublin. The brief to Navan Carpets was...

`Editor's birth pangs and an affliction with flooring'. (Readers' forum).(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2002... I KNOW you are, quite rightly, reluctant to criticise rival publications in CFJ and I think that is right, but I trust you will print my views as someone who's job includes keeping abreast with what is happening in the flooring industry. I...

`Campaign will bring opportunities for all'. (Carpet Foundation).(responds to letter from Bridgfored Carpet Co. attacking the Carpet Foundation)
November 1, 2002... THE letter from Bridgford Carpet Company, attacking Carpet Foundation manufacturers over distribution issues connected with the Registered Carpet Specialist concept is an understandable response from one individual retailer, but it ignores the...

Independent's open letter to the Carpet Foundation. (Readers' forum).(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2002... WE have received your Foundation Focus leaflet informing us of the launch of the advertising campaign promoting high standards in retailing. You may have seen the letter we wrote to CFJ (September 2002), regarding manufacturers who do not...

Getting flooring out of a rut. (Strategic Planning).
November 1, 2002... STRATEGIC analysis has become essential in many industries. It gives clarification and understanding of where we are, where we are going and examines where we should be heading. This analysis becomes more important in any industry which is...

The Glues brothers: the golden knee pads European championships part 9. (The series).
November 1, 2002... WOT A BUMMER--GERMANY AWAY IN THE QUARTERS WE GOT ST. TREADWELL, THE PATRON SAIN OF UNDERLAY, WATCHIN' OVER US IS NOWT BUT A TRINKET--AND THOSE KARUTS'LL BE FINELY TUNED FLOOR PREPARATION'S FIRST ON THE AGENDA AND WE'RE UP AGAINST...

No time like the present to obtain a CSCS card. (From The President).(Construction Skills Certification Scheme )
November 1, 2002... MOST of my recent articles have mentioned training of one sort or another and I have also made reference to the CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card scheme on several occasions. I make no excuse therefore for revisiting...

Some useful advice for construction adjudicators. (From The President).
November 1, 2002... GUIDANCE for Adjudicators just published by Construction Industry provides some very helpful advice. It has been made clear at the outset, however, that the guidelines should be treated as suggestions rather than rules and are advisory, not...

Diary dates. (Training directory).(Calendar)
November 1, 2002... SCOTBUILD November 5.7 SECC, Glasgow Contact: SITE Tel: 0131 556 5152 2003 HEIMTEXTIL January 8-11 Frankfurt, Germany Contact: Collins & Endres Tel: 020 7460 4090 DOMOTEX January 11-14 Hannover, Germany...

Who is responsible when it goes wrong. (Terry Wolfe's case book).(benefits of CFA's affiliation to the National Specialist Contractors' Council)
November 1, 2002... AMONG the benefits flooring contractors receive from belonging to the CFA, some stem from the CFA's affiliation to the National Specialist Contractors' Council (NSCC). NSCC affiliated associations are entitled to contact Wedlake Bell for a...

Slip resistance tests don't all stand up. (The lowdown from Brian Newell).(testing ceramic tile standards)
November 1, 2002... WE are living in an increasingly litigious age and those of us in the hard flooring sector have long been concerned about civil litigation on pedestrian accidents, urging unequivocal guidance on the measurement of slip resistance. Ceramic...

Healthcare carpet insignia proposed. (Problem solving).(by British Textile Technology Group unit for healthcare applications)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... THE introduction of an insignia for carpets for healthcare environments has been proposed by the CAMRASO department of BTTG (British Textile Technology Group). Three committees have been convened from organisations that with an interest in...

Jon Stone: commercial sales director, Brintons. (In the dock).(executive profile)(Interview)
November 1, 2002... * Did you get into trouble at school? Yes--mainly for being too outspoken. The most `terrible' thing I was caught for (note the choice of words) was drilling a hole through the back door into the girls changing rooms. * What was your first...

Being in control: (Versatile (Kent) not only supplies and installs flooring, but also suspended ceilings, integral lighting systems and interior partition walls. (Sonia Roberts meets Phil Hitchcock).(Company Profile)
November 1, 2002... THE advantage, explains the company's md Phil Hitchcock is that `we can control the schedule more closely, avoiding the flooring contractor's greatest problem--having less time to complete the work because other trades are behind on their part...

The stars are in heaven, but for the rest it's hell! (News file).(awards for UK floor coverings industry; discusses individual company achievements and industry as a whole)
November 1, 2002... PLIMSOLL has acclaimed the stars of the UK floorcoverings industry, naming 162 exceptional companies as part of the Envy Awards 2002. Four categories of performance are included: Best trading partners: Arguably the pinnacle of company...

Resin flooring winner is talking shops. (News file).(Perstorp Flooring wins award over use of resin flooring for retailer Wallis)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... PERSTORP FLOORING was one of the winners of the 2002 resin flooring awards inaugurated by FeRFA. The award, in the best application category, was for the use of resin by High Street fashion retailer Wallis (pictured left). Design...

Acting md at CI. (Industry In Brief).(Carpets International)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Finance director Archie Barfield is reported to be acting md at Carpets International following the resignation of Mike Hield, who joined the group a year ago.

PFI loss-making. (Industry In Brief).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Nearly a quarter of top contractors expect to lose up to 5m [pounds sterling] each this year on failed bids for PFI contracts, according to a survey.

Screed standard. (Industry In Brief).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... BSI has published the revised BS 8204 Code of practice for concrete bases and cement sand levelling screeds to receiving floorings. Tel: 020 8996 9001

Load bearing wood. (Industry In Brief).(US plywood grades approved for load-bearing situations)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The new edition of BS 5268 2-2022 approves the use of additional US plywood grades in load bearing situations, according to the Engineered Wood Association. Tel: 020 8392 9040

Water imperative. (Industry In Brief).(wood coating )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The revised Guidance note for wood coating processes (PG6/33) will emphasise waterborne coatings, according to Becker Acroma. Tel: 01440 703611

Wood qualification. (Industry In Brief).(for wood preservation and damp-proofing)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Institute of Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing has launched the Assessed Surveyor in Remedial Treatment (ASRT) qualification. Candidates will be assessed by an assessor appointed by the Institute of Remedial Treatment Surveyors. Tel: 01332...

Red oak is Hot. (Industry In Brief).(Blumsom oak floor contract)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Blumsom supplied American red oak for the floor of the Harpers Hot magazine stand at The Restaurant Show at Olympia in September. Tel: 020 8594 5175

New Berry site. (Industry In Brief).(Berry Floor website)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The new Berry Floor website allows end users to integrate products from the Berry range into a variety of interiors, www.berryfloor.be

Ege online. (Industry In Brief).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Ege carpets has re-launched its website enabling specifiers to transfer product choices directly to CAD or CAM programs. www.egecarpet.com

ARMfull of Entropy. (Industry In Brief).(Interface carpet contract for ARM)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Interface has supplied 35,000sq ft of Entropy for the Cambridge site of ARM, the high-tech company, which designs computer chips.

It's FB, Ma'am. (News file).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... THE Queen took several steps along the `new generation' fibre bonded FB carpet from GASKELL NON WOVEN when she opened Birmingham's new lottery-funded science and learning complex Millennium Point. Royal Warrant holder Gaskell Non Woven...

Architects are `thick about, wood floors'. (News file).(ICI Woodcare survey)
November 1, 2002... NEW research reveals that British architects have a poor knowledge about timber products. More than 250 architects were contacted by ICI Woodcare, and asked about their attitudes towards timber; current knowledge and use of timber; the skills...

Free PC offer. (Industry In Brief).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... A new IBM PC or an xda mobile phone and handheld computer is offered free with every Realitex user from Wharncliffe before the end of December. Tel: 01226 298501

Mercedes prize. (Industry In Brief).
November 1, 2002... The chance to win a Mercedes Van is featured in the latest free Screwfix Direct catalogue (No 68) along with 300 new products for next day delivery. Tel: 0800 317004

Violence at work. (Industry In Brief).(two publications)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Advice for employers in reducing violence in the workplace is offered in two publications: National Occupational Standards in managing work-related violence (tel: 0116 251 9727) and Violence at work, a guide for employers (tel: 01787 881165)

Duralay tape. (Products In Brief).(self-adhesive seaming tape)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Duralay has launched Vapourtape, a self adhesive seaming tape, for use with Timbermate Excel wood and laminate flooring underlay incorporating Vapourstop moisture barrier membrane, claimed to be 10 times more water resistant than standard...

Realitex service. (Products In Brief).(Wharncliffe)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Wharncliffe has launched a service management module for Realitex, which it says will help companies increase sales, reduce debtors, enhance customer service and manage supplier relationships. Tel: 01226 298501

Epoxy resin. (Products In Brief).(from Boston Chemicals)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Quentazzo, a new lightweight epoxy resin system from Boston Chemicals, is said to produce minimal shrinkage, eliminate the need for dividing strips, improve chemical resistance while creating vibrant colour schemes. Tel: 01937 843388

Furniture ski. (Products In Brief).(to facilitate moving items)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Sliderz is a furniture ski designed to simplify moving furniture on carpet, natural wood floors and ceramic surfaces. Tel: 01892 685680

Snap has a plus. (Products In Brief).(Kaindl Flooring)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Kaindl Flooring has launched Snap plus incorporating the snap-tight mechanism plus the additional benefits of a pre-glued system. Tel: 01484 665466

State boost for manufacturing. (News file).(Arnold Laver & Co opens new sawmill for construction industry)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... ARNOLD Laver & Co, which makes timber products for construction, including flooring, has recently received a Government grant of 340,000 [pounds sterling] to establish a new purpose built national production centre in Sheffield. The...

Panaget rolls out clip system. (News file).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... PANAGET has started its new Clip production line at its Bourgbarre factory following a major investment. The clip system, exclusive to Panaget, is precision machined. The product is said to feature the highest quality moisture resistant...

New DuPont tool to test sustainability. (News file).(Total Environmental Impact Index for Antron nylon operations and productino processes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... DUPONT has introduced its Total Environmental Impact (TEI) Index, a tool used to measure total environmental impact of DuPont Antron nylon operations and manufacturing processes. The TEI Index was pioneered by DuPont Commercial Flooring as...

`Sexist' advert is pulled. (News file).(by Construction Industry Training Board)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... THE annual recruitment campaign by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to attract school leavers into the industry, launched last year, is being repeated this month, but without the above advertisement, which is regarded as being...

Domotex travel. (Events In Brief).
November 1, 2002... Pressplan has launched a new `One Call Books All' service for visitors to Domotex (January 11-14, 2003) using the cheaper no frills airlines in addition to full service airlines. Flights, accommodation and exhibition entrance can be booked....

Food seminar. (Events In Brief).(food industry seminar on construction issues, including flooring)
November 1, 2002... A seminar on construction in the food industry, including flooring, will be held on November 28 at CCFRA in Gloucestershire. Tel: 01386 842104

Interiors boost. (Events In Brief).(attendance at trade show)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Retail Interiors & IDW2 Show at Earls Court in September attracted 3,099 visitors, a 31% rise from last year, according to the organiser.

Gradus offers contractors Moor. (News file).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... GRADUS recently invited 34 key flooring contractors to Andalucia in southern Spain to experience the Moorish atmosphere. Although part of the time was spent talking shop, there was plenty of opportunities to have a couple of rounds of golf...

Carpets of Worth. (People).(new managing director is Tony Hinett)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... TONY HINETT has taken over as md at Carpets of Worth, succeeding Robin Axford. Tony, who was with Georgian Goodacre, returned to Carpets of Worth, the company he where he began his career in the carpet industry.

Desso. (People).(new CEO is Robert Peterhans)
November 1, 2002... ROBERT `BOB' PETERHANS has been appointed as ceo of Desso. He will be responsible for the textile and sports surfaces divisions while remaining as vice president and coo on the board of Desso's parent company, Armstrong DLW AG. Bob, who...

Egger Floor Products. (People).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... PETER BRADBOURNE has become business manager at Egger Floor Products. Peter has over 20 years' experience in the flooring industry. He was previously with Sonae where he worked for five years developing its laminate business. Before that we was...

Amorim Flooring. (People).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... STEVE ROBERTS has been appointed business development manager at Amorim Flooring to help promote the Wicanders brand, working with the newly appointed network of flooring distributors. Steve previously spent 19 years with Interface and Heuga...

Troms Tre AS. (People).(UK sales manager)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... PETER WADDINGTON is the new UK sales manager for Troms Tre AS, the Norwegian manufacturer of heavy duty chipboard for industrial flooring. The main UK distributor for the company's product is Montague L Meyer.

Gaskell Plc. (People).(new chairman is Alan Chamberlain)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... ALAN CHAMBERLAIN has succeeded TED ANDREWS as chairman of Gaskell Plc.

Domotex proves its international status. (News file).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... SEVEN out of every 10 exhibitors at Domotex 2003 (January 11-14) in Hannover will be from countries outside Germany, further underlining the event's international credentials. The presentation area at 90,000sq m will be much that same as...

Harrogate prizes. (Events In Brief).(best stands at National Floor Show)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Awards for the best stands at the National Floor Show, Harrogate,went to Kersaint Cobb, Ryalux Carpets, Ulster Carpets and Wood Floor Sales. Some 4,461 trade visitors attended the show, according to the organiser.

Brighton seminars. (Events In Brief).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Brighton Contract Floor Covering exhibition will host FloorSpec seminars on March 4 with speakers including Jo Hughes, DuPont, John Fox, British Wool Marketing Board; and Graham Wheatcroft, 3M. Tel: 01425 627499

Brand change. (Events In Brief).(name name for Design Interiors)
November 1, 2002... Design Interiors (January 19-22, 2003, NEC), has a new identity. www.designinteriorsuk.co.uk

More concrete. (Events In Brief).(more space at 2003 Concrete Show)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Exhibit space in The Concrete Show at SED (April 29 to May 1) 2003 at Fen Farm, Milton Keynes, will be more than 30% bigger than the 2002 show, according to the organiser. Tel: 01923 778311

Sales rise: average sales in the carpet industry increased by 10.7% from 19.4m [pounds sterling] in 1998/99 to 21.4m [pounds sterling] in 2000/01, according to a new report. (Industry league tables).(includes rankings of companies)(Industry Overview)
November 1, 2002... THE new Business Ratio report focuses on 113 leading companies in the carpet industry. Manufacturers saw an average sales rise of 12.9%, while wholesalers saw a slightly lower increase level of 2.6%. The average report company saw profits...

Moves to deskill: the introduction of click systems is an inevitable reaction by manufacturers facing a shortage of floorlayers to deskill their products and thereby maintain sales growth. (Manufacturer viewpoint).(interview with Graham Oakley on trends in Europe and the UK)(Interview)
November 1, 2002... CLICK systems in engineered boards as well as laminates are part of a move to lessen the demand inertia caused by a lack of professional fitters, states Graham Oakley. Speaking to CFJ editor Alan Bakalor, he says: `We don't support that...

Tool's paradise: don't go on a job without the right tools. This survey covers what's new on the market and major suppliers. (Tools & accessories survey).(Directory)
November 1, 2002... CAT has launched Jag stainless steel nosings, which are made to order and designed to complement the company's established stainless steel flooring trim collection. They supplement CAT's extensive brass and aluminium nosings range. The...

Europe drafts new standard on knee protectors. (Tools & accessories survey).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... THE first draft of a European standard for knee protectors was recently published. Its requirements include how much knee area is covered by protection and how secure the fastening is, plus tests to assess the cushioning/shock absorption...

Flooring helps to make the journey plain sailing. (Focus on flooring in transport).(P&O North Sea Ferries orders carpets for Pride of Rotterdam from Brintons)
November 1, 2002... BRINTONS supplied and fitted 14,300sq m of wool-rich Axminsters in 46 customised designs on the 90m [pounds sterling] 60,000 tonne Pride of Rotterdam, a newcomer to the P&O North Sea Ferries fleet for the overnight crossing between Hull and...

Accessibility regulations for disabled passengers: carpet design in train. (Focus on flooring in transport).
November 1, 2002... FOLLOWING the Disability Discrimination Act in 1995, the Government introduced the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) on November 1, 1998, to make rail vehicles as disability friendly as possible. They require boarding devices for...

Built-in comfort, resilience, durability and it's green. (Rubberflooring survey).(Altro Mondofutura High Performance rubber flooring)
November 1, 2002... ALTRO Mondofutura High Performance rubber flooring was installed in the new Ferndale Theatre at the City of London Freeman's School in Surrey by Cathedral Carpets of Rochester, Kent. Providing durability, underfoot comfort and sound...

The key to Safestep Matrix flooring. (Products file).(Key Industrial Equipment)
November 1, 2002... SAFESTEP Matrix flooring system has been introduced by KEY INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT, the large B2B catalogue provider of industrial equipment (catalogue page 1091). These anti-slip panels incorporate a matrix design. With 10mm channels between...

ICI Woodcare umbrella for range. (Products file).
November 1, 2002... ICI WOODCARE incorporates Dulux Trade and Cuprinol Trade in one comprehensive range. Both brands have a new pack design to achieve a modern and clear look. John Hewitt, ICI Woodcare group brand manager, explains: `The new branding...

Cork floors have `many benefits'. (Products file).(Amorim Revestimentos)
November 1, 2002... CORK, one of the world's most environmentally friendly and sustainable natural sources, is widely used as flooring. Available in natural finishes and contemporary colours such as red, blue, black and white, cork flooring is said to be quiet...

Truvox launches Triton three brush. (Products file).(Truvox International)
November 1, 2002... THE new Triton three brush scrubber polisher is now available from TRUVOX INTERNATIONAL. The first two models in a planned comprehensive range released by Truvox are Triton T40 (400mm wide) and T50, with a 500mm cleaning path. Triton's...

Gold Star boasts new capabilities. (Products file).
November 1, 2002... GOLD Star cementitious wall and floor tile adhesive from BAL is now available with Porcelbond Plus Technology, designed to makes it suitable for fixing porcelain and fully-vitrified tiles as a single part system, without the need for an admix....

Bostik Findley issues tiling guide. (Products file).
November 1, 2002... THE comprehensive Specifiers Handbook for ceramic tiling, just published by BOSTIK FINDLEY, covers all major types of application, based on the Technik ceramic tiling system. Wall and floor tiling, on a wide variety of substrates, are...

Grout colours for stone tiles. (Products file).(from Ardex UK)
November 1, 2002... THREE new grout colours have been launched by ARDEX UK as additions to the Ardurit and Ardu-Flex ranges. They include Ardurit C2 Sandstone, Ardu-Flex FS Limestone and Ardu-Flex FS Ivory. Ardurit C2 is described as a versatile cement-based...

F Ball introduces IQ adhesive spray. (Products file).
November 1, 2002... THE new IQ System from F BALL uses an innovative spray technology designed to make flooring adhesive application for textile floorcovering installations significantly easier, and coverage rates far higher, than ever before. Aimed at...

CFS takes new look at old classic. (Products file).(CFS Carpets)
November 1, 2002... A NEW version of the established contract hair carpet tile--Classic Hair II--has been released by CFS CARPETS. Designed and structured for general contract use, the new range is now available in 10 colours and is said to be suitable for use...

Morrells unveils Morlux lacquers. (Products file).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... THE new Morlux Range of UV curable lacquers has been developed by MORRELLS WOODFINISHES. An experienced technician will visit every Morlux client to demonstrate and ensure the correct use of the product. Added to this, ongoing application...

Unopark parqet always an option. (Products file).(from Bauwerk)
November 1, 2002... UNOPARK from BAUWERK can be laid in shipdeck, straight, staggered or ladder patterns, as well as the traditional herringbone. It is a strip floor in a bonded two-layer construction--either 11mm thick including a 4mm solid hardwood wearlayer...

IDS targets upper end of the market. (Products file).(with Meister engineered solid wood flooring)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... SURFACE materials distributor IDS has introduced the Meister range of engineered solid wood flooring, targeting the upper end of the flooring market. John Bagshaw, md of IDS, says: `Meister is an added value product that can generate added...

Haberdashers takes the floor. (City Company).(custom-made carpet displays Haberdasher Hall's logo)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... THE livery company logo of the historic Haberdasher's Hall in London is now faithfully reproduced in a 348sq m custom-made carpet. The Axminster was designed and supplied by CARPETS OF KIDDERMINSTER, which is undertaking a programme of...

Modern floor in an ancient setting. (Museum).(British Museum in London)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Modern floor in ancient setting THE Queen of Sheba: Treasures from Ancient Yemen exhibition at The British Museum in London stands on 430sq of Optimum carpet tiles from GASKELL CARPET TILES. Bayblue tiles from the Optimum Chroma range were...

Tarkett Sommer's green appeal. (Environment Agency).(Environment Agency installs carpet tiles in public areas and staff restaurant)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... THE Environment Agency installed TARKETT SOMMER Confidence carpet tiles throughout the public areas and staff restaurant of an area office in Penrith, Cumbria. Confidence was selected for its soil resistance and soil-hiding properties. The...

FB Xtra Fine Rib is right, says Fred. (Gallery).(new carpeting for Helmshore Textile Museum in Lancashire)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... THE new Revolution Gallery at Helmshore Textile Museum near Rossendale, in Lancashire, features Xtra Fine Rib high performance fibre bonded carpet with an integral crumb rubber underlay from GASKELL NON WOVEN. The gallery, which presents...

Lights! Camera! Action! It's F Ball. (Film Studio).(Shepperton Studios awards contract to Bradley James)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... QUICK response site visits, technical support and product performance from F BALL helped flooring contractor Bradley James, a CFA member, refurbishing the canteen at Shepperton Studios in Middlesex. The magnecite composite subfloor,...

Treadfast keeps project on time. (Industrial Building).(TREMCO concrete floor treatment)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... TREADFAST One Coat system from TREMCO was used to treat a recently laid concrete floor in a new industrial building helping to ensure that the client could move in on schedule. The installation of the high performance moisture vapour...

Epoxy floor takes casino by strum. (Hard Rock).(Hard Rock Casino in Europe uses music-themed floor design)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... A MUSIC-themed floor design has been created at Europe's first Hard Rock Casino using a resin-based flooring system from LIQUID PLASTICS. Trafficote--a pigmented, seamless, self-levelling epoxy was specified for a bar areas of Hard Rock...

McCain specifies Ucrete UD200SR. (Food Factory).(McCain Foods' potato processing facility in Scarborough)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... ONE of the UK's biggest frozen food manufacturers, McCain Foods, specified Ucrete UD200SR from MBT for the potato preparation area at its Scarborough facility. The flooring has to resist contamination from potato starch and general wear...

Hats off to ArmorExpress in plant. (Factory).(Fastrack wins contract from Helmut Integrated Systems)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... WHEN Helmet Integrated Systems moved into new premises on Letchworth Business Park, Herts, it found the production area was a rough concrete screed. The company's specialised helmets, including sophisticated electrical headsets with...