Article Library
Search previous articles and filter by a category of your choice.
Transforming urban accessibility: The vision of Tactile Systems Australia
Georgia Gilmore2024-05-14T11:20:25+10:00Flooring Magazine, Tactile Systems|
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 [...]
Compliance, Performance and Support
Georgia Gilmore2023-09-12T09:30:48+10:00Flooring Magazine, Tactile Systems|
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
Georgia Gilmore2023-09-12T09:27:34+10:00Flooring Magazine, GMK|
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
Georgia Gilmore2023-09-12T09:20:42+10:00ARFA, Flooring Magazine|
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 [...]
GMK Logistics – Celebrating 60 years
Georgia Gilmore2022-11-15T12:48:39+11:00Flooring Magazine, GMK|
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
StephUC2022-11-08T13:24:51+11:00ARFA, Flooring Magazine|
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. [...]