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Multicam’s in house industry expo a huge success
Multicam Systems, suppliers of the Australian made range of Multicam CNC Routing machines, recently hosted a series of in house trade expos, with great success. Held in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Newcastle during February and March, the expos attracted visitors from a wide range of industries, including shopfitters, kitchen manufacturers, cabinetmakers, [...]
The rising cost of insurance, and what to do?
Greetings flooring business owners. As the year hots up, so has the cost of your next Business Insurance renewal. With widespread increases on business insurances in Australia and across the world, it’s important to consider ways you can reduce the price of your next insurance renewal. Allow me to share [...]
Four steps to defend against cyber risks
In the fast-paced world of flooring, where every business decision counts, protecting your company from cyber threats is critical. Flooring Protect Insurance Brokers offers you this helpful guide in four steps to defend against cyber risks. Step 1: Learn about the cyber threat landscape Flooring companies confront challenges like [...]
Insuring your flooring business: Tales of triumph and resilience
Article by Nathan Ray, Flooring Protect Greetings, esteemed flooring industry enthusiasts, I'm Nathan Ray - Group Director of Flooring Protect, your dedicated insurance broker with a knack for demystifying the world of insurance. With a wealth of experience under my belt, I've walked the insurance journey alongside countless businesses. [...]
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 [...]
Collective action for a strong and sustainable industry
Resilient floorcoverings have been in use for well over a century. Products in linoleum, rubber and cork have been used since the late 19th century or early 20th century while vinyl floorcoverings became commercially available after the Second World War, bringing from the start, affordability and new colour and design [...]
How insurance brokers’ help
Insurance brokers assist individuals and businesses in finding and purchasing insurance policies by providing expert advice and assistance. They work with a variety of insurance companies and can compare coverage and prices to find their clients the best options. Brokers can also assist clients in understanding and navigating the often-complicated [...]
Tips for selecting the right carpet
With so many colours, piles, and styles available, choosing a carpet for your home may seem like a daunting task. Bremworth share some tips on how to narrow down the search for your dream carpet, that is also right for your lifestyle, budget and family. Colour Did you know that [...]
Top five wool carpet worries – busted
Wool carpet is an investment in your home, and with any investment it pays to do your research. Here, the experts at Bremworth address common concerns when it comes to selecting wool carpet, the natural choice. Is wool carpet difficult to clean and maintain? Ever thought about how a sheep’s [...]
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 [...]
Advancing a resilient industry
The resilient floorcovering market in Australia has grown steadily over the last two decades, driven by innovative design, development, and uptake of new products, particularly Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) and more recently, Hybrid products. Australia today consumes an estimated 22 million sqm or 95,000 tonnes of these products each year. [...]