Kelmore strengthens team with two sales manager appointments

Kelmore has strengthened its national sales team with the appointment of two experienced area sales managers, further reinforcing its commitment to providing exceptional support...

Klipboard appoints Alex Cambell as enterprise director

Klipboard has appointed Alex Cambell as enterprise director to help businesses streamline complex processes, improve visibility and get more value from stock by connecting...

CTD brings new trade-focused store concept to Newcastle

The tile specialist, which was acquired by Topps Tiles in the summer of 2024 after filing for administration, officially opened the new store at...

Teresa Beazley appointed MD of British Swimming Pool Federation

Teresa Beazley has been appointed managing director of the British Swimming Pool Federation (of which SPATEX is the exhibition arm). With over 25 years...

Cersaie reports strong attendance for 2026 edition

The organisers of Bologna’s Cersaie tile fair have announced the event attracted 92,352 visitors this year, along with almost 600 exhibitors across its 16...

Headlam enters administration

Headlam, the UK’s largest flooring distributor, has entered administration. Following several years of difficult trading, the company has exhausted the liquidity available under its...

Setcrete appoints territory sales representative for Wales and the South West

Floor levelling compound and tile adhesive manufacturer, Setcrete has appointed Matthew Mayor as Territory Sales Representative for Wales and the South West of England....

Pro Tiler Tools hosts “biggest ever” Tiler’s Trade Day

More than 330 tilers, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers from across the UK came together at Pro Tiler Tools' annual Tiler's Trade Day, reinforcing the...

Schlüter-Systems strengthens UK leadership team with appointment of head of sales, Jamie Coxall

Schlüter-Systems, a provider of tile and stone installation systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Coxall as its new head of sales...

PWS one of first fabricators to achieve WFF’s Quality Mark

PWS, UK manufacturer and fabricator of quality bespoke worksurfaces, is one of the first businesses to officially receive the new Quality Mark accreditation from...

RAK Ceramics UK appoints Ben Bryden as interim managing director

RAK Ceramics UK has announced the appointment of Ben Bryden as interim managing director, following the retirement of managing director Alvin Biggs.Ben has been...

HSE says no dry cutting of engineered stone ahead of inspection crackdown

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently announced a major package of measures to protect workers from the dangers of engineered stone dust, including...

Installation sector takes centre stage in Hall 19 at Cersaie

Tile installation will once again take centre stage at Cersaie 2026, to be held in the Bologna Exhibition Centre from 21 to 25 September....

CSCS Cards reduces required duration for Industry Placement Card

CSCS Cards has confirmed changes to the Industry Placement card, which will see the minimum work placement duration required to qualify for the card...

Skillbuild National Finalists revealed

The finalists for the SkillBuild National Final 2026 have been announced, following earlier events and competitions. After impressing judges at the Regional Qualifiers and...

Colour, neurodiversity & carbon reduction headline Mapei’s Clerkenwell Programme

Wellness and leisure design provided the focus for Mapei at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week. A lively programme of showroom experiences ran throughout the...

Tile showrooms welcome A&D community throughout CDW

This past May once again saw the architectural and design community descend upon London’s Clerkenwell district for the annual Clerkenwell Design Week event. Taking...

ARDEX Group UK reopens ARDEXacademy

ARDEX Group UK has announced the official reopening of the ARDEXacademy North in Stoke-on-Trent.The upgraded facility has reportedly been transformed into a modern, highly...

Tile concept reportedly cuts embodied carbon by 94%

UK tile designer and supplier Johnson Tiles is supporting the commercialisation of a new tile composition with a carbon footprint reportedly 94% lower than...

F. Ball SHEQ manager named BASA Chair

F. Ball and Co.’s safety, health, environment and quality assurance (SHEQ) manager, Jenny Barnett, has been named chair of the British Adhesives & Sealants...

Government announces £120m package for ceramics industry

The Government has announced a package of £120m for the ceramics industry to back capital investment in energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects, as well...

Folex International – The new generation

Following on from our interview with Folex in last month’s edition, Daniela Ferriol has shared her experience working at the company:“It is an honour...

Florim appoints Beatrice Lucchese as new chief executive officer

Florim has appointed Beatrice Lucchese as chief executive officer of the company. The appointment was made by the board of directors in May and...

Mapei launches UltraCare 5 Sides Sealer – the pre-fix protector for stone

Suitable for summer landscaping projects, Mapei’s pre-fix tile protector – UltraCare 5 Sides Sealer - is formulated to protect surfaces from moisture and adhesive...

Tile Rite expands landscaping range for Summer

Tile Rite, a quality brand of QEP, has expanded its range of professional tools and accessories, so landscapers can make the most of peak...

Mapei set for “standout presence” at ExpoTile 2026

Mapei will be presenting a portfolio of tiling systems, alongside innovative Profilpas profiles and solutions from its UltraCare range at ExpoTile 2026. Taking place...

Mapei UK acquires West Midlands distribution centre

Mapei UK has acquired new warehousing and offices as part of its continued expansion. The mega-hub, titled 02 Distribution Centre, is located at Titan...

Verona Group celebrates 25 years of innovation

Verona Group proudly celebrates 25 years in business, marking a significant milestone in its continued growth and success. Founded in 2001 as The Mosaic...

Amber Underfloor Heating set to exhibit at ExpoTile 2026

Leading suppliers of underfloor heating systems to retail, Amber Underfloor Heating, are preparing to exhibit at a major industry event – ExpoTile – next...

Clerkenwell Design Week returns

CLERKENWELL Design Week (CDW) says it’s pleased to announce it will be returning to London’s EC1 on the 19 - 21 May 2026. Marking...