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Topps Tiles Plc, the UK’s largest tile specialist, has announced that Matt Williams, Group Chief Executive, has decided to step down from the Board with effect from 29 November 2019 following the announcement of the 2019 full year results. The results showed like-for-like sales growth of 0.6% and adjusted pre-tax profits constant compared to the previous […]

Wednesday 11 December is the date for the next TTA training session on Large Format Wall & Floor Tiles & Panels in Internal Tiling. The event will be held at Instarmac in Tamworth. It will follow three highly successful training sessions on Large Format Tiles held previously at TTA head office, at BAL and most recently […]

Target Tiles, the online retailer of tiles and consumables established in 2006, has launched a new transactional website in November. The company says that the requirement for a new website comes on the back of very strong growth currently, with online sales up 37% in the past year.  “Online is the way the current generation […]

It was a clean sweep for Southern Regional College, Northern Ireland, in the Wall and Floor Tiling category at the SkillBuild 2019 UK National Final. The event was held at WorldSkills UK LIVE – the UK’s largest skills, apprenticeships and careers event – on 21 – 23 November at NEC Birmingham. Dylan Calvert took Gold, and is pictured receiving his certificate […]

Scotland’s leading independent tile distributor, Collinson Ceramics, is to implement K8, the fully integrated, business management software solution, developed by Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS). Collinson imports and distributes ceramic and porcelain tiles and operates out of a flagship showroom in Edinburgh, with branches in Inverness and Dundee and a distribution centre in Dalmeny. Predominantly a […]

All those planning to enter the upcoming TTA Awards need to get their entries in by 31 December. There will be no possibility of an extension beyond the deadline this time, to allow the judging process to be carried out before the gala Awards presentation on Friday 27 March at The Hilton Birmingham Metropole. TTA especially welcomes […]

Luxury bathroom and tile specialist, Real Stone and Tile has expanded their offerings with the addition of a new, 3D design service. Available via consultation at its Cheadle-based showroom, the bespoke service enables customers to see their renovation dreams reimagined as life-like 3D renderings. The acquired software, Virtual Worlds, is specifically programmed for bathroom and […]

TileStyle has announced the appointment of Gerry Butler as its new Managing Director. Gerry is a highly experienced international CEO with over 30 years of experience growing companies such as retailers Xtra-vision and Blockbusters internationally, as well as leading companies including Sony Pictures and a number of technology & office equipment businesses. He has distinct knowledge […]

It is with great sadness that the Mapei Group announces the passing of its President, Giorgio Squinzi, who died in Milan on the evening of 2ndOctober. Born in 1943, with a degree in Industrial Chemistry, Giorgio Squinzi (a second-generation businessman) became the Sole Administrator of Mapei in 1984 after the death of his father, Rodolfo, […]

Nicobond is proud to announce the continued sponsorship of Skillbuild 2020 through the supply of their established Ikon Plain Colour range.  SkillBuild is the largest multi-trade competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices. The annual event sees the best talent compete against one another to be recognised as the best in their field. N&C […]