News & features on floor protectors
Navigating uncertainty together
By John Clark, Sales Director at Headlam Group.
In an increasingly interconnected market, global events have a way of echoing right through to the shop...
FITA Training Ltd ‘For Industry, By Industry’
FITA is an independent, not-for-profit organisation, providing specialist training for the floorcovering industry. Co-founded by the Contract Flooring Association and the National Institute of...
Inspiring excellence with F Ball
When it comes to ensuring that flooring meets standards of other design features, such as furnishings and fittings, following best practice in subfloor preparation...
Uzin’s UK Campus Training
Learn all aspects of flooring installation at the Uzin Utz Campus in Stafford. The state-of-the-art facility provides diverse training opportunities throughout the year.From subfloor...
FITA delivers gold-standard floorlaying apprenticeships
FITA (Flooring Industry Training Association) supported by Webs Training Ltd, a leading Nottingham-based provider, delivers gold-standard floorlaying apprenticeships and is the only not-for-profit training...
Karndean Training Academy addresses the skills shortage
With a recognised skills shortage across the flooring industry, access to high quality, practical training has never been more important. In response, the Karndean...
ARDEX Group UK reopens newly refurbished ARDEXacademy
ARDEX Group UK is pleased to announce the official reopening of the ARDEXacademy North in Stoke-on-Trent.The upgraded facility has been transformed into a modern,...
Victoria announces €34.4m (£29.8m) distribution centre sale and leaseback
Victoria, an international designer, manufacturer and distributor of flooring, has announced it has entered into a binding agreement for the sale and lease back...
Headlam announces general meeting to address investor requests
Headlam announced a general meeting of shareholders, to be be held at the company’s head office at Gorsey Lane, Coleshill, Birmingham B46 1JU at...
Belgotex founder Stephan Colle dies
Belgotex founder and Chairman Stephan Colle has sadly died. Evan Lockhart-Barker, Belgotex CEO has released a statement:“Stephan Colle, our founder and chairman, passed away...
Likewise announces strong growth in 2025 and promising start to 2026
Flooring distributor Likewise Group has announced its final audited results for 2025, celebrating another year of growth for the company. Sales increased by 9%...
Tomkinson Twist 2026: A Classic Reimagined
Manx Tomkinson is relaunching its iconic Tomkinson Twist range for 2026, blending its trusted reputation with a refreshed aesthetic and enhanced luxury.The 2026 Collection:
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The Craft Collection: Where art meets rug craft
Introduced in 2025, Louis De Poortere’s Craft Collection is where artistic interpretation meets rug craftmanship for a series of bold and expressive Ecorugs designs.Originally...
The floor for interior artists
Full of gorgeous, patterned looks that lift any home out of the ordinary, Artiste is the new cushion vinyl collection from LeoLine.When it comes...
Get ready for any floor with floorwise FloorPly
If you’re looking for a premium quality flooring grade plywood that’s fully compliant with BS 8203, you now have more options thanks to FloorPly...
Partnership and collaboration key to survival, according to Global Flooring Alliance
The Global Flooring Alliance, a global organisation of flooring importers and distributors founded in 1989, has warned the flooring industry will need to “collaborate...
Recofloor announces winners of its 2026 sustainability awards
Recofloor has announced the winners of its 2026 Recofloor Awards, recognising flooring contractors, distributors and individuals who are helping the sector keep materials in...
New Roberts mixer offers even greater control
Roberts, a quality brand of QEP, has launched the Roberts 18V Cordless Power Mixer, bringing greater control and a long runtime to make short...
Mystery Shopper – Derby
Welcome back to The Stocklists Mystery Shopper column, which sees our partners at ProInsight visit flooring retailers across the country, posing as prospective buyers...
Natural effects
Inspired by the beauty of nature, today’s flooring collections combine natural textures, earthy tones and timeless design with the performance needed for modern living....