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Transforming urban accessibility: The vision of Tactile Systems Australia
In the dynamic realm of urban design and construction, every element plays a crucial role in shaping the accessibility and inclusivity of our built environment. Tactile Systems Australia emerges as a trailblazer, dedicated to revolutionising urban accessibility through innovative solutions and unwavering commitment to excellence. At the heart of their [...]
Inspiration with Serfloor
Serfloor Australia is all about surfaces, the essential backdrop to any successful interior design. Whether it’s a stylish floor or a stunning feature wall, Serfloor Australia has the range to meet any design criteria, and all at the best price point possible. Serfloor specialize in distributing commercial and residential vinyl [...]
IFA Decorative Finishes by SURTECO
Article by Laura Hedges, Specification and Design Consultant, SURTECO Australia What do you see as the current trends/innovations in the decorative finishes industry? We have seen an influx of natural materials and earth inspired colour tones take precedence. There has been a large emphasis on the tactility of [...]
Compliance, Performance and Support
An important consideration in building and construction is ensuring people of all abilities can safely access the built environment. Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI) are used widely on platforms, crossings, entries, ramps, escalators, and stairs. Tactile Systems Australia supplies a range of TGSI’s and other products to ensure all Australians [...]
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 [...]
Surteco Australia invests $2.5 million in its ABS edgeband facility
Surteco Australia, the only local manufacturer of ABS edgebands for the cabinet-making industry, is boosting stock supply and delivery timeframes with a $2.5 million investment in its NSW plant. A warehouse extension coupled with a new production line will provide more capacity and offer exciting new products to the Australian [...]
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. [...]
Forging the path to safe, clean workspaces
In the age of environmental engagement, effective air pollution (dust) control is a concern to every woodworking and cabinet manufacturer seeking a clean and healthy working environment. In a challenging Covid environment one company has stood out among its peers and experienced strong growth. So, what is making the difference [...]