http://www.tilezine.co.uk The online magazine for the tiling industry Copyright (c) The Tile Association, 2010 144 31 http://www.tilezine.co.uk/tilezine144.gif http://www.tilezine.co.uk 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 18 19 20 21 22 23 Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday en-GB news@tilezine.co.uk (Lesley Day) info@skillzone.ltd.uk (SKILLZONE Ltd) 1440 http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/1 CEVISAMA, renowned as the largest and best showcase for the ceramic tile industry was held in Valencia, Spain from the 7th-10th February 2012. 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/1 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/2 Exhibiting for the first time at this year's Ecobuild, Fila will be unveiling its new Green Line product range. 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/2 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/3 RAK Ceramics is launching four new tile designs at KBB 2012. The new collections include elegant White Smoke, the Classic Series, an on-trend concrete-look tile range, Earthstone, and Lounge Listellos — a series of new glass and porcelain decorative borders. 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/3 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/4 On the 15th February 2012 Mapei will celebrate their 75th anniversary. From humble beginnings Mapei has grown from a small family business into a multinational operation within this time — becoming one of the worlds' leading manufacturers of adhesives and chemical products for the building industry. 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/4 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/5 In a difficult economic climate membership of The Tile Association continues to provide support, benefits and work referrals for its members. 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/5 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/6 ARDEX UK have been appointed by the world's largest family restaurant chain, McDonalds, to supply a tile fixing solution for the re-fit of all of their UK restaurant locations. 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/6 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/7 Schlüter-Systems has continued to answer calls from the increasing number of people wishing to install a wet room at home with the launch of a new addition to its Schlüter-KERDI-SHOWER range. 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/7 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/8 DTW ceramics, one of the South's leading tile importers and distributors, has announced the launch of their new 130 page colour catalogue showcasing new ranges for 2012 and their current bestsellers. 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/8 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/9 The Confederation of Construction Specialists (CCS) has developed a new half day training course to help building and construction companies — market themselves on a shoestring. 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/9 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/10 Second estimates of Q4 GDP are expected to confirm that the UK economy contracted by 0.2% at the end of 2011 causing GBP to suffer against the Euro, which itself has shown signs of positive movement with a deal on Greece expected to be announced at this week's Eurogroup meeting. 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/10 Currency News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/11 Today's figures from the ONS report that construction output fell by 0.5% in the last quarter of 2011 and as a result the Construction Products Association remains pessimistic about the medium term prospects for the industry. 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/11 Business News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/12 The BRC has released its UK retail sales figures and analysis for January, revealing an overall like-for-like (lfl) decline of 0.3% since last year, with the poor housing market adversely affecting the DIY industry. 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/12 Business News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/13 The looming end of the stamp duty exemption for first time buyers is helping to prop up the housing market, according to the latest monthly data from RICS. 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/13 Business News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/14 More than one in five small building firms have been forced to cut jobs as a direct result of last year's VAT increase to 20%. 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/14 Business News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/15 In the last edition of Tilezine we asked the question — "Can anyone finally knock Adam 'The Champ' Reid off the top spot?" We might have been tempting fate with that one, as a stellar performance from Spurs' Adebayor propelled Greg Rowbotham's 'Come On Me Babbies ©' to the top spot, knocking the reigning champion from his perch. 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/61/15 Fantasy Football News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/1 Tilezine, the premier news source for the tiling industry, has reached the milestone of 1,000 subscribers. 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/1 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/2 Tilezine has received confirmation that due to 'an internal reorganisation' W.B.Simpson & Sons (Tiling) Ltd is now under an Administrator. 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/2 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/3 The Annual TTA Awards Gala Dinner takes place on 21st April 2012 at The Hilton Birmingham Metropole and tickets are selling fast. 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/3 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/4 Four TTA members have each played their part in the construction of the new £8.5 million Warwick Premier Inn, which opened its doors on January 9th. 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/4 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/5 Children Today have expressed their thanks to Nicholls & Clarke for their great response to the charity's Christmas Appeal, helping them to bring more Christmas smiles for disabled children around the country. In just a couple of weeks of activity in their branches they raised £466 which provided a fantastic boost to the charity's funds. 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/5 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/6 A recent survey concluded that 1 in 8 specialist contractors are owed over 5% of their turnover at any one time because main contractors hold back retention moneys! 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/6 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/7 Exhibiting for the second time at this year's Surface Design Show, Fila will be showcasing its extensive range of surface care products. 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/7 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/8 In response to continued pressure on retailers to meet the low price expectations of their clients, QPC Ceramics have launched a new 600600 format tile. 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/8 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/9 The Cliftonville Tile Centre, a small tile showroom on a busy high street in Cliftonville on the South East Coast of Kent, is up for sale. 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/9 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/10 As a result of the integration of both businesses, British Ceramic Tile and Ceramic Prints have announced that Darryl Shaw, Philip Cefai and Adrian Dufton have now left the company, whilst Neil Anderton and Caryn Clarke have been appointed to new roles. 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/10 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/11 There has been little change in the GBP-EUR exchange rate, with the market still waiting for definitive news on Greek stability progress. 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/11 Currency News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/12 Construction output will fall 3% this year with the loss of 45,000 jobs across the sector, according to the latest forecast by CITB-ConstructionSkills. 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/12 Business News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/13 The order books of Specialist Contractors are continuing to shrink according to the latest NSCC State of Trade Survey. 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/13 Business News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/14 The National Specialist Contractors' Council (NSCC) is supporting National Apprenticeship Week, which aims to encourage more people to 'Get with Apprenticeships' by showcasing the benefits that apprenticeships can provide. 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/14 Business News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/15 Another fortnight of footballing action and the reigning TTA Fantasy Football League Champion has further cemented his place at the top of the table by opening up an eleven point gap. 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/60/15 Fantasy Football News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/1 Topps Tiles have announced they will continue with expansion plans for the rest of the year despite suffering a 4.2% drop in like-for-like sales in the 13-week period from October, 2011. 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/1 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/2 The Annual TTA Awards Gala Dinner takes place on 21st April 2012 at The Hilton Birmingham Metropole and tickets are selling fast. 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/2 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/3 With the demand for fully coordinated wall and floor combinations increasing, and following the successful launches of a number of wall tile ranges during 2010, British Ceramic Tile is pleased to announce that a selection of in-house manufactured floor tiles are also now in production. 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/3 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/4 Tile specialist Topps Tiles has today confirmed the appointment of experienced retailer Andy King as a non-executive director. 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/4 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/5 Botament Europe have announced a new brand image in an effort to 'modernise and standardise' their packaging across Europe. 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/5 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/6 Craven Dunnill announced this week the appointment of David Talbot in the role of Technical Consultant in a senior management role within the Contract Sales department based at Bridgnorth. 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/6 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/7 The finalists for the kbbreview Awards 2012 have been revealed ahead of the event in March. Amongst those on the shortlist are Tilestyle, a member of The Tile Association, who are nominated for Bathroom Retailer of the Year and Bathroom Showroom of the Year. 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/7 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/8 More than 6000 visitors flocked to St George's Hall for a rare glimpse of its world famous Minton Tiles which were on display for two weeks from the 7th-22nd January. 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/8 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/9 Cherished hospital tiles that are a unique part of Havant's history will soon be put in a museum after a charitable donation. 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/9 Leader http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/10 The euro slipped from a three-week peak on Tuesday 24 January after euro zone finance ministers rejected an offer by private creditors to restructure Greek debt, but hopes for a deal to avert a messy default remained, limiting the common currency's losses. 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/10 Currency News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/11 Industry confidence in an upturn of work in the repair, maintenance and improvement sector is its lowest for nearly three years, despite the prospect of the roll out of the Green Deal, according to a survey by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/11 Business News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/12 The Construction Products Association's latest State of Trade Survey, which has been launched today, shows that manufacturers, particularly on the light side, are benefiting from an increase in export activity to off-set the subdued level of construction activity in the domestic market. 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/12 Business News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/13 Today's figures from ONS for November Construction Output show no change from the low levels recorded in October. However, output is 1.6 per cent lower than in November 2010 when the industry was severely affected by bad weather. 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/13 Business News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/14 Responding to the Government's Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation consultation, the Construction Products Association has acknowledged the enormous potential Green Deal could bring in improving the energy performance of UK buildings, but gave a cautionary warning that there were some fundamental issues that still needed to be addressed. 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/14 Business News http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/15 A tense fortnight of action has left the race for the coveted TTA fantasy league title wide open. Only eight points now separate the top four teams — with merely 57 separating the entire top ten. 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tilezine.co.uk/article/59/15 Fantasy Football News