TTA leads investigation into card scam
The Tile Association has announced that it is leading an investigation into the credit card scam that is currently affecting tile retailers.
BAL fined £10,000 after finger injury
Building Adhesives has been fined £10,000 after an employee had to have part of his finger amputated following an injury at work.
RAK Ceramics — World's largest tile manufacturer
RAK Ceramics has announced that it has been officially recognised as the world's largest ceramic tile manufacturer by the Ceramic World Review, the best known and most widely circulated international magazine devoted to ceramic tile and sanitaryware production technologies.
Natural Stone Show Announces agreement with Marmomacc
The Natural Stone Show has announced a cooperation agreement with Marmomacc, The International Exhibition of Marble Stone and Technology and the world's largest exhibition for the stone industry.
Tile experts pick BAL for flagship showroom
Ceramic Tile Distributors (CTD) has completely refurbished the flagship showroom at its Newcastle headquarters.
Night on the Tiles Fantasy League — You have to be in it to win it
With the first match of the Premiership only days away, over 20 managers have signed up their teams for the tile industry's Fantasy football league.
Currency News
Improving Pound
With the Office for National Statistics releasing its latest better than expected UK GDP estimate at 1.1% quarter on quarter and at 1.6% year on year, the pound appreciated against the US dollar and the Euro.
Business News
Improved results for Travis Perkins
Travis Perkins, which includes the Tile Giant group, announced improved results in their interim financials issued last week.
Sales fall at B&Q
B&Q parent company Kingfisher has reported a dip in sales, down 0.8% on a like-for-like basis in the 10 weeks to 10 July 2010.
House building registrations fluctuate
The number of registrations to build new homes in the UK dipped during June, according to NHBC, but was still up on the same month last year.
Fall in Public Sector Spending is Cause of Concern for Specialist Contractors
Cuts in public sector spending are threatening previous signs of recovery in the construction industry according to the latest NSCC State of Trade Survey.
Mortgage Lending fell in June
Information released by the British Bankers Association last week revealed that mortgage lending fell in June to £5.1bn from the average £5.3bn in the last six months.
Construction Skills warns of 68,000 job losses
CITB-ConstructionSkills has warned government that the latest spending cuts could push the construction industry back into a recession amid fears that £6.8bn of public sector cuts could result in up to 68,000 job losses.
Situations Vacant
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Membership Recruitment Agent
As part of its continuing membership campaign, The Tile Association is looking for recruitment agents to target quality businesses in the wall and floor tile industry in Scotland, Wales, South East and South West England with a view to encouraging their membership application. The ideal candidate would be expected to plan and carry out sales visits initially within a defined area. The position will be a temporary six-month contract, which can be extended by agreement. The representative will receive commission payment for new members and may include travel expenses. For further information please contact The Tile Association, 02086630946.
