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BAL has appointed Andy Oates as product support technician (PST) for London and the South East. In 2015 Andy won Tile Fixer of the Year in the TTA Awards and he joins BAL after nearly 20 years in the tiling industry. Qualifying with an NVQ Level 2 from Lambeth College, Andy began his tiling career […]

Tilemaster has welcomed Carl Beaver to its growing UK team. Carl joins as Financial Controller, bringing vast experience gained within the construction and DIY sectors. Since gaining ACMA qualification in 1995, Carl has worked in senior finance roles within the industry, where a commercial mind and ‘hands-on’ attitude have enabled him to help growth in […]

A sales manager with a wealth of experience and ambition is the latest addition to the Palace Chemicals Ltd team. James Broadhead, 38, from Sheffield, has been appointed area sales manager for Yorkshire and the North East. James will travel between counties selling Palace Chemicals brands to tile shops and builders merchants. James joins the […]

Johnson Tiles, one of the UK’s two remaining volume tile manufacturers, has announced 50 redundancies this week. The job losses are part of a major programme to restructure the business, the company says. The changes, which do not involve sister company Norcros Adhesives, have been triggered by a period of “weaker than expected” market conditions. […]

The TTA is delighted to announce the finalists in 15 Awards categories, as excitement builds in the run-up to the big day itself on 18 May. In total the judges have selected 75 finalists and they are all available to view on the TTA Awards website at: http://www.ttaawards.com/2018-finalists/ This year saw the widest and most […]

CITB funding secured by the TTA is now assisting fixers gain their NVQ, and in turn CSCS cards. This is in accordance with the Government’s aim to achieve a fully qualified workforce by 2020, stimulating the market by providing a route to qualification for experienced operatives via on-site assessment (OSAT). CSCS cards are required for […]

The beast from the East caused all manner of problems, with traffic and delivery chaos on a grand scale. But in a true story of triumph over adversity British Ceramic Tile, and many other manufacturers exhibiting at kbb, endured the arctic conditions and enjoyed a successful show. Despite the weather conditions, BCT secured some promising […]

BAL – market leaders in full tiling solutions – have teamed up with international mosaic artist Natalie Guy for art and design charity fundraising project BowWow Haus London 2018. BowWow Haus London is a fundraising and creative collaboration between pet charity Blue Cross, American not-for-profit organisation Outdoor Arts Foundation and photographer Drew Gardener. A network […]

What better way of getting set for the TTA Awards than to take part in a vigorous round of golf at The Marriott Forest of Arden Golf & Country Club, Warwickshire? This year’s TTA Golf Day will take place on Friday 18th May, with the Awards themselves being presented that evening. The Golf Day will […]

Based in Feltham, to cover London and the Home Counties. Responsible for the economic safe management of multiple sites in respect of progress, workmanship, health, safety, environmental and quality standards by ensuring that adequate and proper labour, plant, materials and sub-contractor resources are available and adequately directed to meet the requirements of the contract. Competitive […]