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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 [...]
Crafted feels different
Bremworth is proud to present a range of new collections. Each collection meticulously crafted using 100% New Zealand Wool so you can enjoy all the benefits of the fibre in your home. Each collection is beautifully unique, from the soft velvety plush pile of Āhuru, to the highly textured design [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Automated ordering in cut-to-size manufacturing
Cut-to-size manufacturers face a range of challenges in the post-COVID environment. The effect of staff shortages is being felt industry-wide and there is no quick-fix resolution. One solution is for cut-to-size manufacturers to onboard online quoting and ordering systems to relieve some pressure. Staff shortages are being experienced in many [...]
Focus On Bremworth
Voted New Zealand’s most trusted carpet brand for nine consecutive years, Bremworth is a premium rug and carpet company with manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Napier, and Whanganui. Flooring Magazine recently sat down with CEO Greg Smith to discuss the company’s transformational journey focused on helping consumers bring more natural products [...]