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Tiles UK, one of the most successful and respected tile distributors in the country, is set to target the specification market, via a new corporate division, as it goes for future growth. The company, established in 1947, believes the specification sector is the one which currently offers the greatest opportunity for its development. Tiles UK […]

Martin Bentham, owner of Euxton Tile Supplies, Chorley, near Preston, has sold the business to Julian Palmer. Euxton Tile Supplies is one of the largest independent tile distributors in the northwest, established more than 50 years ago, with a warehouse, showroom and office in the village of Euxton. The company operates its own delivery fleet […]

Topps Tiles Plc says it experienced flat sales in the 52 weeks to 29 September – but a like-for-like increase of 1.2 per cent in the final 13 weeks of the trading year. Overall adjusted revenues for the year are expected to be £215m, against £211.8m for the previous year. Trading over the fourth quarter […]

In 2017 the world ceramic tile production grew more weakly than previously, according to ACIMAC Research, quoted in the Italian publication Ceramic World Web. Tile production grew to 13,552 billion square metres, a 2.2% increase on 2016. Meanwhile tile consumption also grew by 2.2% to 13.3 billion square metres. Global import-export flows fell by 1.4% to […]

In one of their most challenging builds, Nick Knowles and the DIY SOS team recently built a brand-new gym for the Dale Youth Boxing Club which was previously housed in Grenfell Tower. To support the build, BAL donated adhesive, tanking, grout and sealants with tiles donated by Walls and Floors (Kettering) Ltd. Founded 60 years […]

Leeds College of Building, a TTA Associated Training Centre, is celebrating after the selection of six students for the national final of this year’s WorldSkills UK Competitions. Following the National Qualifiers which took place throughout the UK during the summer, the finalists are now in training as they prepare to compete for Gold, Silver and […]

BAL has strengthened its specification and sales team with two new appointments. James Purrett joins the team as specification manager covering the Midlands and Wales. He has extensive experience in the bathroom sector, joining BAL from Venesta – the washroom and cubicles company – where he worked for six years as specification manager. James’ previous […]

British Ceramic Tile’s new range of Impact splashbacks brings the luxury of marble into the home. Offering glamour and modern styling in spades, the collection combines the reflective beauty of glass with a range of stunning, discreet marble designs. Glamourous, contemporary and versatile – retailers can show customers how to breathe new life into interiors […]

Walls and Floors have launched their brand new Trade website, which is specifically tailored to the fast-paced needs of a tradesperson. The new website, which is the result of several months development, promises to make buying tiles, tools and essentials quick and easy, whilst still maintaining the high quality service that has allowed Walls and […]

A recent survey commissioned by home improvement and repair service, Local Heroes, has revealed that fewer than half of the nation feel confident enough to undertake DIY projects around the home. The new study, which explored the opinions of 2,000 UK adults, revealed that only 41% feel positive about tackling DIY themselves, preferring to engage […]