Ian goes for WorldSkills Gold
Three-time NI Skillbuild winner Ian McMahon is going for gold in the Wall & Floor Tiling section at World Skills next week
European tile industry heads to London
Senior tile industry people from European countries will be meeting in London next week to discuss key policy matters in the industry.
Job cuts at Johnsons
Job cuts are planned at Johnson Tiles which employs 400 people at their Stoke factory.
National tiling competition win for Harry
The Skillbuild 2011 National Final took place from the 14th to 16th September at Leeds College of Building, with Harry Coyle, from the College, taking 1st place in the Wall & Floor Tiling category.
Schlüter-Systems Ltd to sponsor ISO Plenary Meeting
The Tile Association have announced that Schlüter-Systems Ltd, has joined Mapei UK Ltd and Shackerley Holdings Group in showing its support for maintaining technical standards in the UK tile industry by sponsoring the plenary meeting of the International Standards Organisation (ISO) Committee for ceramic tiles and tile related products.
Ardex add to sales team
Ardex has recently made two new appointments to their sales team.
One wheel on my wagon
Matt Browning, director of Contract Tile Consultant in Altrincham, is doing a 170-mile charity bike ride the hard way — on a unicycle.
Currency News
Euro rallies after hopes of a bail out
The euro has rebounded slightly after hopes of a bailout for Eurozone countries seems to be on the cards.
Business News
New Bill to strengthen consumer rights
Edward Davey has announced a new Consumer Bill of Rights, which will streamline confusing and overlapping legislation and regulation, and provide stronger consumer protection.
Government claim to cut red tape
Yesterday the Government published a full year summary for 2011 on progress in cutting the cost of regulation to business in the UK. The Statement of New Regulation shows that the costs of business regulations have been capped during 2011, with a gross reduction in costs of over £3 billion.
IP guidance for businesses launched
A new guide for businesses to make sure they don't fall foul of intellectual property laws has been launched.
Quarter day could spell disaster for some retailers
Retailers "woes" are likely to mean more firms going under this week rather than pay their next quarter rent, a property specialist warned.
NSCC to celebrate apprenticeships
NSCC is demonstrating its support for construction apprenticeships by focusing on the achievements of apprentices and their employers at the 2011 NSCC Annual Lunch on Wednesday 23.
Fantasy Football News
A night on the tiles
With the football season now well underway the gap between the top and bottom of the tile industry's fantasy football league is widening.
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.
