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GMK Logistics: Expanding national warehousing footprint
For over 62 years, GMK Logistics (GMK) has proudly partnered with the Australian flooring industry, delivering specialised logistics solutions tailored to the sector's specific needs. From expert carpet and vinyl cutting to a comprehensive nationwide transport network, they offer end-to-end warehousing, transportation, and value-added services. In 2023, GMK continued to [...]
Taking a step towards wellbeing and inclusive spaces
With over 40 years as a bestseller and 100 million square metres sold, Tarkett’s iQ Optima has been relaunched. Produced in Sweden, Tarkett’s Homogeneous Vinyl offers boundless versatility; its enduring qualities have made it an iconic floor that delivers technical functionality as well as outstanding design. The iQ Optima moving [...]
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Many business owners spend sleepless nights worrying if there is enough money coming in to pay the bills. Working hard for years with little to show for it can feel like Groundhog Day. It could be time to start asking yourself, “How can I do better?” Every athlete competing at [...]
Focus On – GMK Logistics
Flooring Magazine recently sat down with Derek Lightfoot, CEO of GMK Logistics to discuss all thing business including a discussion about the expansion of the GMK footprint. GMK has over 60 years of experience in the logistics industry. What is the GMK story? G.M. Kane & Sons Pty Ltd was [...]
Hafele 100
Häfele was founded in 1923 and for 100 years adopted a policy of personal contact with its customers to better understand their needs. Häfele has become synonymous with pioneering ideas for living, working and leisure. Today, Häfele offers a complete one-stop service, comprehensive advice, sound development competence, and sophisticated logistics. [...]
Carpet Court continue to push for sustainable flooring
With a mission to provide consumers with a growing selection of sustainable flooring options, Carpet Court continues to make significant progress in the flooring category with the addition of eight new carpet ranges made with revolutionary ECONYL regenerated nylon. ECONYL regenerated nylon is made by recovering nylon waste such [...]
50 Years of building dreams
For the past 50 years Carpet Court has been inspiring Aussies to dream it, style It and most importantly live it when it comes to their dream homes. Celebrating this important milestone in Australian retailing, the team at Carpet Court revisited the past whilst clearly looking to the future. Celebrating [...]
Origin Collection – DESSO Recharge and Retrace
Lowest circular carbon footprint A global leader in sustainability, Tarkett is proud to announce that their Desso Origin carpet tile collection delivers the lowest circular carbon footprint in Europe*, one that is at least 6 times lower** than the total carbon footprint of Tarkett’s competitors. Tarkett’s innovative circular, closed-loop systems differ [...]
Trend Alert: Heather Nette King’s fresh approach to minimalism
In 2023, it is all about soft minimalism as we say goodbye to colour and hello to texture according to Carpet Court trend forecasters. Interior stylist and Carpet Court ambassador, Heather Nette King shares her tips to achieve this stunning look with some easy to communicate tips and suggestions. Most [...]
Fitouts and Trends – the RV Focus
Swimming with Manta Rays on the Great Barrier Reef, exploring hidden gorges in Karijini, West Australia, or hitting the red dusty highways of the outback, Australia has a lot to offer. You can do this in style in a recreational vehicle that through good design is a virtual home away [...]
GMK Logistics – Celebrating 60 years
This month, GMK Logistics proudly celebrates sixty years of service to the Australian flooring industry. Their story started on the 31st of October 1962 when John Kane registered G.M. Kane & Sons Pty Ltd, naming it after his parents George and Muriel. He started out with just one truck, providing [...]