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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 [...]
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 [...]
The value of a circular economy
Article by GECA A common misconception is that the circular economy is a synonym for a waste reduction strategy. However, it is far more radical than that. Talking about the circular economy only through a lens of waste reduction is like discussing the complexity of ecosystems exclusively in terms of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]