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Former Managing Director of Hanson Building Products UK, David Szymanski, has been elected Master of the Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers. David became Master in a year that sees the City of London Livery Company celebrate the 600th anniversary of its first recorded Master. The Installation Ceremony and Annual Service was held on 6 October at St […]

The Construction Product Association’s latest State of Trade Survey reports continued growth in sales of construction products in the third quarter of 2016. Sales increased for a 14th consecutive quarter, and in the first survey after the EU referendum manufacturers moved from a pessimistic stance to an optimistic one regarding near-term prospects. Rebecca Larkin, CPA Senior […]

British Ceramic Tile has appointed David Brooks as its new area sales manager. David joins a 10-strong sales team, reporting to national sales manager Paul Wright. David will cover the North West, developing relationships with new and existing retailers to grow the company’s presence within the independent market. Formerly store manager at Topps Tiles, David comes […]

On 18-20 October, the NEC in Birmingham plays host to the UK’s largest gathering of construction professionals, UK Construction Week. Consisting of nine shows – Timber Expo, Build Show, Civils Expo, Plant & Machinery Live, Energy 2016, Smart Buildings 2016, Surface & Materials Show, HVAC 2016 and Grand Designs Live (19-20 October only) – UK […]

As announced at Cersaie this year, the Schluter-DESIGNBASE-SL decorative skirting range has been expanded, offering an option to include a channel to run cables through. Schluter-DESIGNBASE-CQ allows cables to be hidden, and is available in matt white and anodised and stainless steel effect aluminium finishes for a sleek alternative to skirting boards. Also in the […]

RAK Ceramics, one of the largest ceramics brands in the world, has announced the launch of its new corporate brand identity which is designed to unify all of its global subsidiaries. The official roll-out will start immediately in the UAE, with subsidiaries expected to adopt the new brand identity throughout 2017. The re-positioning exercise is one […]

Paul Branch, the owner of Abbeygate Tiles & Bathrooms in Bury St Edmunds, is looking forward to Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) looking after his IT in the future – so he can get on and run his business! Abbeygate Tiles & Bathrooms is an independent tile and bathroom retailer, operating from a busy retail park. […]

Mansell and Wells Ltd are recruiting a manager for their tile retail showroom in Hemel Hempstead. The successful candidate will be managing a busy retail showroom with trade counter. The position will entail dealing with trade and retail customers in extensive showrooms, as well as working with a small team. The ideal candidate will be of […]

It may seem like the TTA Awards 2016 have only just taken place but it is not too early for Tile Association members to start thinking about their entries for next year. The TTA Awards for 2017 will be held on the evening of 19th May at the Radisson Blu Portman Hotel. This year’s winners were unanimous in […]

The next Tile Industry Golf Society (TIGS) day is on Thursday 13th October at Frilford Heath Golf Club. Coffee and bacon rolls will be served from 9am, with an 18-hole competition teeing off at 10am. There will also be a three-course meal, prize presentation and the TIGS annual general meeting. For more information get in […]