Flooring Xtra Australia was born in 2011 and the fresh, vibrant brand was readily embraced by the market. Scott Enno, Director of Flooring Xtra Australia started his career working in flooring sales and then became an owner of a flooring store which was part of the Independent Carpet Retailers (ICR) [...]

Entrance mats are a vital feature of any modern building. Not only do they increase the aesthetic appeal of an entryway, they also assist in preventing the build-up of dust and debris and reduce the likelihood of slips and falls. Further to this they reduce cleaning time and costs. These [...]

1. Deciding the purpose of franchising your business Firstly, you need to decide why you want to franchise your business. What solutions will franchising provide to you? Whether it be to accelerate growth, access capital, gain economies of scale, or achieve output quality, franchising provides solutions, so you need to [...]

GMK Logistics, a subsidiary of the ASX-listed CTI Logistics Limited, has brought the future of carpet cutting to Australia. GMK’s new Carpet Boss III cutting machine is now fully operational in GMK’s Melbourne depot and is quickly transforming the flooring logistics industry. Built by Perpetual Machine Company in U.S.A., it [...]

Choosing what to put on the floor of your home or office is a big decision. The choices are seemingly endless. Timber floors are still a popular choice in Australia for good reason and having the right floor and a reliable adhesive has never been more important. Make a choice [...]

It is a brave business that bucks a growing trend in consumer demand and stakes their future on excluding themselves from a segment of their industry, but EC Carpets did just that. Manufacturing carpets in the Adelaide suburb of Edwardstown, SA, for over 50 years, they saw the market in [...]

Industry leaders in the development of qualifications, the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) supports and delivers training for career seekers, apprentices, employers and stakeholders in the building and construction industry in New Zealand. BCITO covers 15 trades, including timber flooring, and supports employers by ensuring the building construction [...]

After a successful DOMOTEX Hannover 2019, preparations are already ramping up for the 2020 edition of the world’s leading trade show for carpets and floor coverings. The upcoming show, to be held from 10 to 13 January 2020, has ATMYSPHERE as its keynote theme, symbolising its central focus on all [...]

Throughout the history of Armstrong Flooring, one of the core values has been to act responsibly by recycling waste and conserving resources wherever possible. Armstrong started this effort more than 100 years ago by taking the waste from cork production and using it as a component in linoleum flooring. Today, [...]