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Introducing Expona Commercial
Polyflor Australia continues to set the standard in the flooring industry by blending hard-wearing functionality flooring with intricate and bespoke designs. They are thrilled to present the completely refreshed Expona Commercial range. This updated collection now features 42 updated shades, offering an expanded palette that meets the diverse needs of [...]
Working with new generation engineered stone in Australia
What are the Essential Tools and Equipment for the new material? The emergence of 0% Crystalline silica engineered stone in Australia has changed the stone fabrication industry. Working with this new material requires specific tools and equipment to ensure efficiency, precision, and safety. Q: Which machine blades perform [...]
Benefits of Training Apprentices
A Commercial Contractor’s View It's truly refreshing to hear about companies that value their apprentices and recognise their potential impact not just on the business but also on the community at large. Apprenticeships can be incredibly beneficial for both parties involved when approached with the right mindset. Not only do [...]
FCIA Gala Ball – Our industry night of nights
On Saturday, the 2nd of March 2024, the FCIA hosted its second Gala Ball building upon the success of the Inaugural Gala held in 2023. With a guest list of over 448 attendees, the Plaza Ballroom was nearly at capacity and alive with anticipation. The opening comments from the FCIA’s [...]
Porcelain Processing in Australia
What's the ultimate strategy amidst rising demand? In the current Australian market, there is a growing trend towards using porcelain, favoured by architects, interior designers, and consumers. This change is driven by factors like government policies and a move towards safer, more sustainable materials, highlighting the important role of stone [...]
CDK Stone showcases fabrication innovation at Melbourne event
CDK Stone hosted its Fabrication Innovation Event on March 7th and 8th, aimed at educating the industry on advancements and innovative factory practices. The event, held at CDK Stone's Melbourne warehouse, showcased the latest in machinery, software, and automation, that are shaping the future of processing diverse materials. Amid challenges [...]
Precision and Safety
Stone masonry with laser templating and handling tools The stone masonry industry is experiencing a significant shift with the introduction of advanced tools that enhance measurement accuracy and improve the safety of stone transportation. The LT-2D3D Laser Templator is leading this shift, offering a high level of measurement precision that [...]
Q & A with Polyflor
Since launching in Australia and New Zealand in 1963, Polyflor have proudly offered their customers a wide variety of flooring solutions to suit any need – aged care, retail, residential, healthcare, residential, you name it. Their range of products caters to those looking for superior quality but also to those [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
FCIA Gala 2023
On Saturday 4 March 2023 the Chair of the Floor Covering Institute of Australia (FCIA), Brett Sturgess, had the pleasure of hosting the first ever national flooring industry Gala at the historic Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne. In welcoming more than 300 industry leaders from across Australia Brett invited all to [...]