Behind the EarthWerks® name is the family business Swiff-Train from Texas (USA) – founded in 1937 by Josef Swiff and Herbert Train. Especially considering the fact that Swiff-Train has a long heritage and experience in the area of design floor coverings (Luxury Vinyl Tiles, LVT), and a very sound history of experience in this arena. Since 1985, this experience has woven itself into every facet of company innovation, and into every development, and every collection.

Stainshield’s range of protective treatments on show at TFS South

Stainshield will be showcasing its range of high-performance protective treatments for carpets & upholstery including their premium eco-friendly stain & wear protector, Tex-Guard Textile...

Cormar Carpet Company showcasing Natural Berber Twist at The Flooring Show

Cormar Carpet Company is delighted to be exhibiting at the new Flooring Show South this...

Solent Wholesale Carpet offers swift service to the trade

Established for over 57 years, Solent is the largest independent distributor of floorcoverings on the...

Karndean Designflooring to showcase the latest evolution of Xplore+

Karndean Designflooring will be showcasing the latest evolution of its Xplore+ display at The Flooring...

Bjelin to showcase point of sale and innovative collections at TFS South

Bjelin, the Swedish flooring manufacturer renowned for its patented Woodura technology, will be exhibiting at...

Balta brings the wow factor to Sandown Park

Balta Floor Coverings is bringing the wow factor to The Flooring Show South with a...

The Flooring Show makes its Southern debut

After more than 60 years of Harrogate taking prime position in the UK flooring calendar,...

VEEUZE – Helping customers bring flooring to life, just as it will look at home

Giving the customer an idea of what a product will look like in a real...

MasterPiece provides unique usability for estimators

MasterPiece supports the retailer from first contact with customer, through the measuring, planning, and quoting...

CD Support’s eGizmo simplifies customer support

It’s been quite a long time since we started using computers to take customer orders....

Cormar’s award-winning Trade Portal

Since its launch in 2011, Cormar Carpet Company’s award-winning Trade Portal has continued to evolve,...

Is natural fibre flooring actually more sustainable?

By Kirsty Barton, Marketing Manager, Alternative Flooring Rooted in nature, natural fibre flooring has long held...

The essential guide to estimating

Estimating is such an essential part of flooring retail that the quality of your estimator(s)...

Herringbone, your way… Karndean unveils four new Van Gogh floors for Spring 2026

Karndean Designflooring is introducing four new wood-look designs to its much-loved Van Gogh herringbone collection,...

Make more of carpet sales with Causeway Carpets

Causeway Carpets is a carpet company with a difference, offering independent flooring retailers exclusive styles...

Herringbone for every home with Quick-Step Impressive

Impressive Designs is the world’s first 100% waterproof, creak-free herringbone laminate floor.The ongoing popularity of...

Unilin increases recycled content of vinyl flooring

Dryback and rigid click vinyl flooring from Unilin now comes with more pre-consumer recycled content,...

Explore the power of shapes with Louis De Poortere

Louis De Poortere has added a new standard shape and custom shapes and sizes to...

F. Ball helps Children in Need ‘Big Build’

High-performance adhesives from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. have played a role in the DIY...

Further expansion plans at Popworks Display

Having been a key supplier to many of the UK’s best known flooring brands and...

Karndean VP of sales takes on 200km charity challenge for Shelter

Karndean Designflooring is proud to announce that Richard Allen, VP of Sales for Retail and...

F. Ball celebrates 140 Years

F. Ball and Co. is marking 140 years since the company was founded, with plans...

Master the Technique of unique style with LeoLine

Technique is the LeoLine cushion vinyl collection for homeowners looking to master a unique sense...

Service that adds the shine

Causeway Carpets has improved service as it aims to make more of carpet for its...

Precision flooring cuts every time with Roberts

Roberts, a quality brand of QEP, has developed a 13-inch version of its original 25-inch...

Voice of the Trade

In conversation with Diane Martin With one full year of Stocklists issues under our belt, we...

A grand entrance

Our hallways are probably one of the hardest working spaces in the home. It’s where...

Mystery Shopper – Bristol

This month, we’re continuing our tour around the South with a visit to Bristol, one...

MeasureSquare – Room Scanner 3D Scanner App: How it’s changing the game

In flooring, every inch counts. A wrong measurement can mean wasted material, delayed timelines, and...

Kellars takes the Southern Flooring Show

Something exciting is happening at this year’s Southern Show…Kellars is unveiling an exceptional collection of...

Furlong Flooring to showcase portfolio at Flooring Show South

Furlong Flooring will be showcasing its full portfolio of high‑quality flooring solutions at The Flooring...

floorwise – Find the start of fantastic floors at The Flooring Show South

floorwise will be exhibiting alongside independent distributors, Salesmark and Salesmark West, at The Flooring Show...

Mercado to showcase extensive offering at Sandown

Mercado, the UK’s leading flooring distributor, is excited to be exhibiting at the first Flooring...

F. Ball launch partners for The Flooring Show South

F. Ball and Co. will exhibit at the inaugural Flooring Show South exhibition as a...

Abingdon Flooring invites retailers to feel at home on stand C80

Visitors to stand C80 at this year’s show can expect a warm welcome from Abingdon...

Trims – All the trimmings

The devil is in the details. A floor can fit a room perfectly, but if...

Abingdon Flooring: Evolving POS to showcase innovation and performance

Over the years, Abingdon Flooring has continually adapted its point-of-sale displays to reflect evolving design...

Take a fresh look at Cavalier POS…

The Cavalier in-store sales kit is well-known throughout the trade for its striking appearance, clean,...

Furlong Flooring’s next-generation point of sale solutions

Furlong Flooring continues to support retailers with a refined approach to point of sale (POS),...

Mapei elevates retail experience – from showroom exterior to shop floor

Mapei offers a wide range of point of sale and merchandising solutions, to support retailers...

POS systems built around flexibility

When it comes to driving sales in-store, the right point of sale display is not...

From Fibre to Floor, with Love

Causeway Carpets is a carpet company with a difference, offering independent flooring retailers exclusive styles...

Using Shaun the Sheep to tell the story of wool

Across the UK flooring sector, wool is enjoying renewed attention, not as a trend but...

F. Ball products support in charity refurbishment

Products donated by F. Ball and Co. from its System LVT range have been used...

FN Neuhofer sets off a fireworks display of innovations at DOMOTEX 2026!

With over 300 square meters, FN Neuhofer had one of the largest exhibition stands at...

Lay down your roots with Moduleo

Moduleo Roots is the ultimate luxury vinyl flooring collection for today’s design conscious homeowner.When designing...

Flooring’s biggest rewards promotion is back on

floorwise has brought back its rewards promotion for 2026 with more of everything.Now on at...

LeoLine takes cushion vinyl to the Max

Launched in 2025, the Comfytex Deluxe Max cushion vinyl collection from LeoLine brings unbeatable all-round...

Skip costs increase again on the 1st April

It’s that time of year again where you’re notified of yet another increase in your...

Level up every installation with the Roberts Laser Level

The Roberts Laser Level is the precise way for professional installers to achieve flat and...

Rugs ready for the great outdoors

The entire Ecorugs Collection 2026 from Louis De Poortere can be enjoyed outdoors as well...

NICF 2026 Open Day

Following last year’s successful NICF Open Day, the organisation is delighted to confirm it is...

Entries for the Flooring Innovation Awards 2026 now open!

The Flooring Innovation Awards are returning for 2026, and entries are now open!The industry’s prestigious...

Water is no match for this wood

Almost everyone loves a natural wood floor, but not everyone loves the worry when their...

Mystery Shopper – Brighton

Welcome back to The Stocklists Mystery Shopper column, which sees our partners at ProInsight visit...

Interview – In conversation with Alternative Flooring

Founded in the late 1990s in Andover, Hampshire, Alternative Flooring was initially created to give...

Headlam CFO exits

Headlam, one the UK’s leading floorcoverings distributors, has announced that Adam Phillips, Group Chief Financial...

Brockway saw turnover decline in year to March 2025

According to recently released financial results, Brockway Carpets saw its turnover fall from £17m to...

Consumer confidence rises slightly in January

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index was up one point to -16 in January. Three measures...

Brintons announces 2025 results

Brintons Carpets has released its financial results for the year to October 2025. The company’s...

Relaunched Domotex impresses visitors

After taking a year off in 2025, Domotex returned to Hannover from 19-22 January this...

Mohawk 2025 results “in line with expectations”

Mohawk Industries has announced fourth quarter 2025 net earnings of $42m (£30.8m), while for the...

Myths debunked: 5 common misconceptions about wood flooring

By Natalie Mudd, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Knot and Grain Many homeowners harbour misconceptions about...

Ensuring your Ts & Cs are in order

By Richard Renouf, Independent Flooring Consultant Who is responsible when a customer complains about a problem...

Cavalier Carpets – Rekindling relationships

Fall back in love with wool… nothing comes close to the underfoot comfort of a...

Cormar Carpets – A long-lasting love story

Recently relaunched, Natural Berber Twist is a much-loved classic from Cormar Carpets, returning to centre...

Victoria Carpets – Two ranges you can fall in love with

This Valentine’s season, we’re celebrating the kind of love that lasts: the enduring appeal of...

Abingdon Flooring – The art of seduction: Carpets that stir the senses

Abingdon Flooring invites retailers, designers and homeowners to indulge in the luxurious comfort of its...

Ulster Carpets – Adored by customers and retailers alike

Ulster Carpets’ love for wool has endured for nearly 90 years and this amazing natural...

Furlong Flooring – Step into Bliss this Valentine’s: A carpet you’ll fall in love with

Valentine’s season is all about creating moments of warmth, comfort, and connection, and while hearts,...

Cybergold – A perfect match beneath your feet!

This Valentine’s Day, let your rugs stay exactly where your heart wants them.Cybergold UK manufactures...

Alternative Flooring – Hardwearing, sustainable, and versatile

When it comes to flooring, trends may come and go, but natural fibre flooring continues...

Brontë Carpets – Inviting, relaxed, and effortlessly refined

This Valentine’s Day, fall in love with comfort that lasts. Our shag pile carpets are...

Kiley’s Karpets Recommends Moduleo LayRed

For nearly a decade, St Leonards-on-Sea based Kiley’s Karpets has enjoyed the quality and value...

Beauflor Launches New Website

European manufacturer of high-quality cushion vinyl floors, Beauflor, has launched a new website, making it...

LeoLine Makes it Easy for Everyone to Find Their Dream Floor

The LeoLine website makes it easy to find a floor as unique as you are....

Crushing success for the Kenburn Carpet Crusher

Over the past ten years, the Kenburn Carpet Crusher has helped hundreds of flooring companies...

Contractors cut waste costs by going green

Flooring professionals are not just saving the Earth, but also saving money by using the...

F. Ball Appoints New Technical Service Manager

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has announced the promotion of Jason Tatton to the role...

Wonderfully waterproof

With the recent introduction of Impressive Design, the world’s first 100% creak-free, waterproof herringbone laminate...

Louis De Poortere takes another step to circularity

Louis De Poortere has launched its Ecorugs Collection 2026, now made with 70% recycled materials...

A natural way to a beautiful home with Causeway Carpets

Causeway Carpets has refreshed its Nature Core and Nature Earth styles for the new season,...

Mystery Shopper – Dorchester

Welcome back to The Stocklists Mystery Shopper column, which sees our partners at ProInsight visit...

Future Fibres

Advancements in fibre technology means that there is a multitude of fibres used to make...

In conversation with Ulster Carpets

Founded in 1938, Ulster Carpets is a family-owned company based in Northern Ireland, describing itself...

B.I.G. Yarns achieves EcoVadis Platinum Rating, ranking among top 1% of companies worldwide

B.I.G. Yarns, the carpet yarn brand of B.I.G. and a manufacturer of polyamide (PA), polypropylene...

New chair for British Furniture Confederation

After 10 years of service, Jonathan Hindle stepped down late last year as chairman of...

Likewise to raise prices for 2026

Likewise Group plc has announced that total group revenue for the year ended 31 December...

INDX releases current exhibitor list

The INDX National Flooring Show returns to Cranmore Park Exhibition Centre on 10 – 11...

Klipboard appoints Chief Customer Support Officer

Klipboard is excited to announce the appointment of Chris Tocher as Chief Customer Support Officer,...

Victoria announces new Non-Executive Director

Victoria PLC, one of the UK’s largest flooring manufacturers and distributors, has announced the appointment...

Affordable artificial grass from Condor Grass

With Artificial Grass becoming increasingly competitive on pricing in the UK market, Condor identified a...

Good seams guaranteed with Mapei Ultrabond Turf PU 2K

Multi-dimensional synthetic turf provides a durable, all-weather solution in so many environments and, like all...

Lano enhances the beauty of outdoor spaces

Lano’s artificial grass collection has become an increasingly popular choice for homeowners, businesses and public...

Designed for natural beauty from every angle

There’s something undeniably uplifting about stepping into a garden that feels fresh, inviting, and effortlessly...

The new & current trends we’re taking into 2026

By Kirsty Barton, Marketing Manager at Alternative Flooring As we approach the new year, now feels...

Guarantee or warranty?

Do you know the difference between a guarantee and a warranty? There are some specific...

Interview – In conversation with The Flooring Show

Last September, The Flooring Show made a welcome return to its home at the Harrogate...

Responsible flooring for customers and the planet

At fibre, innovation and sustainability are at the heart of every collection. The brand’s focus...

Eternity and Infinity embody eco-conscious production

Artisan Luxury Flooring’s Eternity and Infinity ranges unite innovation with heritage, grounded in a clear...

Colour Trends for 2026

Colour is deeply personal. It has the power to shape how a space feels and...

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