FLOORING AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND - www.flooringmagazine.com.au - Elite Publishing
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
FLOORING
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
june / july 2018
p7
Print post approved 100018531
www.flooringmagazine.com.au
It’s what you can’t see that makes the difference... by improving acoustics up to 62% Comfort For Life dunlopunderlay.com.au
Dunlop Flooring has been
providing quality carpet underlay to
Australian families for over 45 years.
Even though you can’t see your
underlay, it is the single most
important factor when it comes to
the performance of your carpet.
Comfort For Life
For more information
grab your FREE sample
and feel the difference
or visit
dunlopunderlay.com.au
Improve the acoustics of your home by
reducing noise transfer by up to 62%
Improves thermal
insulation by up to 290%
Improves softness
by up to 74%
Improve carpet appearance
and retention
Choose your comfort level
Supreme (11mm)
is of higher density and
supreme
supreme thickness, delivering a
superior feel and maximum
performance.
Ultimate (10mm)
takes it to another level,
supreme
ultimate offering greater luxury
and softness.
Extra (9mm)
provides extra density and
supreme
extra thickness for improved
underfoot comfort.
Classic (8mm)
is your first step
supreme
classic towards comfort and
better carpet
performance.
Upfront
FLOORING
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Welcome to the June/July 2018 june / july 2018
edition of Flooring magazine.
vol 36 no 3
In this issue – our biggest yet –
we take a look at Buying Groups
and Franchises in our special News
feature.
Our Icon for this issue is 04 Chinese Delegation Visits Armstrong Flooring
Bob Hoskins from Melbourne’s
renowned Hoskins Carpet 08 Carpet Court National Members Conference
Gallery in Blackburn, Victoria;
a community-minded business Interview
keeping it in the family and
proudly local serving the 12 Ontera
community for many decades.
Bob is a proud ‘flooring man’ Overseas News
and a family man. You’ll really
enjoy reading about his life and 16 Create 'N' Connect at Domotex 2019
business.
We also have an insightful Icons
article from the people at Tarkett,
and a great interview with the 24 Bob Hoskins (OAM)
team at Ontera.
We always welcome your Regular Reports
feedback.
Don't forget to like us on 38 Carpets & Rugs
Facebook, and until next time...
64 Airstep Retailer of the Month
70 Software
Front Cover
01 Choices Flooring
www.choicesflooring.com.au
Ronnie Gramazio
Editor
www.flooringmagazine.com.au
www.flooringmagazine.com.au Flooring June/July 2018 | 3
News
Chinese
Delegation
Visits Armstrong
Flooring
Chinese visitors to Armstrong Flooring
Australia examine a newly made flooring
sample. Australia employs more than 100 people Global reputation
Australia’s only manufacturer of and China is one of our biggest export Kingston Mayor Cr Steve Staikos
vinyl flooring has welcomed a large markets.” welcomed the visitors from China.
delegation of Chinese business and sales “Our high-quality Australian-made Cr Staikos said: “Quality Australian made
representatives to its headquarters at flooring is used in hospitals, schools and products, such as Armstrong Flooring, has
Braeside in South East Melbourne. office buildings across China.” been identified as a preferred choice in a
The 24 person delegation includes “The delegation of clients and China- number of large scale local and national
15 customers accompanied by nine of based sales staff will help Armstrong projects and it is commendable that
Armstrong Flooring key salespeople in Flooring Australia better connect with Armstrong also has established a strong
China. the Chinese market by building a brand reputation globally.”
Armstrong Flooring Chinese staff, deep understanding of our processes, “With Armstrong Flooring Australia’s
whose sales areas include 31 regions capabilities, innovative approach expansion into export markets, we look
and all of China’s major cities, have so and how our high-quality product is forward to watching with interest the
far seen Australian flooring installed in 40 produced.” company’s continuing success and
buildings in China. “The visit is meant to help grow our seeing the community benefit it provides
sales in China and secure Australian to our local community with regard to
Export market jobs in South East Melbourne. employment and local expenditure.”
Armstrong Australia General Manager “The delegation members saw our “We warmly welcome our visitors from
Richard Ye said hosting the delegation factory in operation, watched staff create China and look forward to continuing
was an important milestone for the new colours to meet client specifications strong economic ties with yourselves and
company and its connection with the and met with staff and management,” our local businesses.”
Chinese market. “Armstrong Flooring Mr Ye said. Article by Jenny Ljunggren
You Could Win a Husqvarna FE450 Motorbike
With the promotion currently underway
and ending on July 31, 2018, Intafloors
customers have a chance to win a
Husqvarna FE450 motorbike when
they purchase Husqvarna floor grinding
machines from the Intafloors range or
Husqvarna grinding consumables.
This is an Intafloors Group national
promotion, and the following participating
dealers involved, are: NSW: Intafloors
Trade Depot Sydney 02 8678 5479 /
Botany 02 8038 1111, QLD: Gibbon
Group Trade Supplies Brisbane 07 3881
1777, McDonalds Flooring Accessories
Molendinar QLD 07 5564 9999, SA:
Seal and Sons Adelaide 08 8346 9833,
VIC: FIS Distributors (HO) Keysborough
03 9768 7248 / Knoxfield 03 9764
2400 / Geelong 03 5521 6670 / Preston
03 9416 7878, WA: Kevmor Wholesale
Trade Supplies Perth 08 9277 7177
See instore for details.
4 | Flooring June/July 2018 www.flooringmagazine.com.au
News
An Exhibition Not
to be Missed
Cleantech in association with KGS
Diamond Pads will be exhibiting and
demonstrating the latest products and
technology at the ISSA Cleaning and
Hygiene Exhibition to be held at the
International Convention Centre, Darling
Harbour on the 29th and 30th of August.
KGS will have experienced staff from
overseas to demonstrate the latest
systems to rejuvenate any stone floor. It
will be hands-on and people will be able
to trial them personally and obtain all the
latest information to keep you ahead of
your competitors. Cleantech/KGS is on
Stand 168.
Birrus Matting Launch New Website
Birrus has recently launched a brand-new continues to grow from strength to
website with many features designed to strength after all of these years thanks to
guide you to the best matting, tactiles the best matting products on the market
and stair nosings for your project. There and their acclaimed customer service.
are many options to download: spec Their manufactured matting comes
sheets, arrange for site measures, with a 10 year warranty and Birrus has
installation, sample requests and much distributors in each state.
more.
Birrus’ highly engineered architectural
matting systems (see photos) are
synonymous with style and quality. The
company is passionate about Australian
Made and all of their structural grade
aluminium is extruded locally. They offer
a large range of colours to suit any décor.
Birrus also has an impressive range of
surface mounted matting, tactiles, stair
nosings and anti-slip grit tapes. Birrus
6 | Flooring June/July 2018 www.flooringmagazine.com.au
welcoming another addition w s
ne in t
Taura
o
n
r e
ga
to the Choices Flooring family
Choices Flooring Tauranga (formerly The Carpet Couple) is proud to be the fourth Choices Flooring store to open
in New Zealand. Independently owned and operated, Raewyn and Jason Fair have been helping home owners
transform their households in Tauranga and surrounding areas for many years.
With the official store opening taking place in July 2018, the team at Choices Flooring Tauranga are already
starting to make their mark.
We have been in the flooring industry for
many years but it is great to be a part of
such a respected and progressive Group. It
has been such a smooth transition opening
our new store, we couldn’t be happier!
says Raewyn, Choices Flooring Tauranga
store owner.
With a huge range of carpet, timber, laminate and luxury vinyl options, customers are sure to find the floor they’ve
been searching for at their newly renovated showroom. With a fresh new look the store evolution aims to provide
an unparalleled in-store experience. This is demonstrated by the new showroom layout, inspiring product displays
and industry leading technology of the Inspiration Station which allows consumers to visualise over 2,000 different
flooring options in their own room images.
“It is exciting to see our New Zealand network growing as we welcome Raewyn & Jason to the Choices Flooring
family. We are looking forward to the official store opening night in July!” states Andrew Lewis, Newfurn CEO.
Choices Flooring Tauranga welcome new and existing customers to their new showroom and are excited to help
them find the floor they’ve been searching for.
Visit Choices Flooring Tauranga, Shop T23, Fraser Cove Shopping Centre.
For a strictly confidential discussion about the future direction of your
business, please contact:
New Zealand - John Nicholls Australia - Tim Drew
Group Manager - Retail Development NZ Group Manager - Retail Development AUS
Mobile: +64 27 322 8679 Mobile: +61 425 751 756
Email: jnicholls@choicesflooring.co.nz Email: tdrew@choicesflooring.com.au choicesflooring.com
News
Carpet Court National Members Conference and Gala Event
In May 2018, Carpet Court held its National Members highlights those who have been significant contributors for over
Conference at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast, 30 years with Carpet Court.
in celebration of excellence in flooring, installation, training and Below is a list of national winners in the 2018 Carpet Court
customer service. Members Store Awards:
The exciting four day event culminated in a glamourous
evening gala event where all 2018 award winners were National Store of the Year Viaduct Carpet Court – Tamworth
announced. The theme of the of conference was ‘Be Inspired Kelvin and Julie Collyer
Beyond Expectations’.
Best Performing New Jindalee Carpet Court – Jindalee
Carpet Court CEO, James Hayward, said it’s important to
Member Diccon Riley and Gavin Bowman
show appreciation for the stores who have continued to exceed
expectations and improve their services year on year. Outstanding Achievement Colac Carpet Court – Colac
“We pride ourselves on our customer relations, and these Rod and Yvonne McDonald, with
awards give us the opportunity to recoginse the exceptional Darren and Megan Leeson and Yasna
teams in our stores across the country, who not only work Store of the Year (VIC/TAS) Ringwood Carpet Court – Ringwood
exceptionally hard but offer outstanding service for our Josh and Heath Benninga
customers day in and day out.”
Store of the Year (NSW/ Viaduct Carpet Court – Tamworth
The 2018 awards ceremony recognised both new and
ACT) Kelvin and Julie Collyer
existing Carpet Court members for their achievements within the
Carpet Court network. Providing an opportunity to connect with Store of the Year (SA) Barossa Carpet Court - Nuriootpa
other stores within Carpet Court’s national network, the event Brian and Angela Grant
gives members the ability to share, inspire and learn from each Store of the Year (WA) Albany Carpet Court – Albany
other as part of a wider professional community. Jens and Jane Barslund
The awards are divided into four different categories including Store of the Year (QLD/NT) Capalaba Carpet Court – Capalaba
Store of the Year for each respective state, Outstanding Eliseo and Margaret Censori, with
Achievement, Best Performing New Member and National Store Jason Wells (Manager)
of the Year.
Congratulations to the following inductees to the Carpet Court Hall of Fame:
Winning the top award, National Store of the Year, was Kelvin
and Julie Collyer from Viaduct Carpet Court in Tamworth New Peter and Lois Terry Terry Bros Carpet Court
South Wales. Both Kelvin and Julie were humbled and so proud Young/Cootamundra NSW
that their wonderful team were recongnised for all their hard Fraser and Jenny Alpine Carpet Court
work. McNaught Bright VIC
Carpet Court recently introduced a new award, the Carpet
Brian Buckley Buckleys Carpet Court
Court Hall of Fame Award. In recognition of the rich history and
(accepted by his son Craig) Orange/Bathurst NSW
legacy created by retiring members, the Hall of Fame Award
8 | Flooring June/July 2018 www.flooringmagazine.com.auINGRAIN
& INSCRIBE
NEW CARPET PLANKS
Ideal for retail and office fitouts, the new 250mm x 1000mm
Ingrain and Inscribe carpet planks feature texture paired
with a neutral colour palette. Also suited to hotel rooms,
common area interiors for apartments and public space
projects, these easy to install and in-stock quality solution
dyed nylon carpet planks are the perfect solution for a
quick turnaround on urgent projects. The colour, texture
and format of the planks have been carefully crafted, whilst
Contact your Godfrey Hirst Account
maintaining thoughtful attention to providing a product
Manager to order sampling and discuss
that delivers maximum effect and performance with
your next Commercial project.
incredible value when it comes to the project bottom-line.
With a Contract Extra Heavy Duty rating paired with our
Stain Warden ® stain resistance, Ingrain and Inscribe will PH AU: 1300 444 778
withstand heavy foot traffic and the extensive demands of PH NZ: 0800 500 210
a commercial environment. W W W. G O D F R E Y H I R S T. C O MNews ADVERTORIAL
From left to right: Lindsay Hunt (General Manager), Joe Basha (Chairman), Brian Fitzsimmons, David Quilty
and Kevin Delbridge (Directors). Front: Chris Hunneybell (Office administrator).
Australian Floorstyle Cooperative Annual Conference
Australian Floorstyle Cooperative held representatives on the Friday after lunch All of our key suppliers attended and
their annual conference at Sea World with a poolside BBQ in the afternoon the booths displays were outstanding,
Resort Conference Centre on the Gold well into the night and Saturday night time and effort put into the event
Coast recently and again a great success. on completion of the speed dating with a made it well worthwhile, they are all
The format was a half a day Friday Gala Dinner and back to the lobby bar. to be congratulated and without their
Members-only conference including The highlight of the weekend was support and event like this would not be
special guest speakers Stuart Budge definitely the success of the speed dating possible.
and Kendell Waller from Premium and not forgetting the entertainment at With substantial growth within The
Floors, Stuart’s was outstanding the the dinner which included a comedian Australian Floorstyle Cooperative in the
members walked out of the room blown – DJ and on request the screening on past three years and several retail stores
away with his presentation an outstanding two screen world cup soccer game approved by the board of directors at
speaker indeed. between Australia and France also our last board meeting the group is going
Speed Dating or Networking as Australia V Ireland Rugby series on from strength to strength year on year.
others refer to the event which key the other screen even though the aussies Key suppliers (below) that supported
suppliers set up booths and many lost both gamers in the end it was great the conference this year thank you for
members that attended met with their to watch. Not to mention the cricket after. your support.
10 | Flooring June/July 2018 www.flooringmagazine.com.auHYCRAFT CARPETS
PURE WOOL
CARPET
Contact us today for new sampling
opportunities
PICTURED: PHONE: 1300 444 778
HYCRAFT CARRAMAR
IN EVENING GREY WWW.GODFREYHIRST.COMInterview
We discuss the
Moisture Mitigation
Service that Ontera are
offering…
Site Related Solutions
with Ontera
Q. Please tell us a bit about the
moisture mitigation service you are
offering?
In the modern building environment of
stretched budgets and reduced time
to complete jobs, flooring contractors
need support in delivering high-quality
installs that meet specifications, budgets,
deadlines and can be handed over with • Ensures moisture mitigation is built designers can maintain the integrity of
confidence. directly into every Ontera WellBAC™ the specification that was designed,
Ontera’s fully warranted Site Related cushion backed carpet tile — it is with no additional costs associated with
Solutions (SRS) system has an exceptional an inherent property of the cushion moisture mitigation required. Builders
25-year track record of successfully backing itself. and flooring contractors save on costs of
mitigating against moisture in concrete • Allows installation of carpet to begin as grinding or sealing slabs meaning faster
slabs in the USA – and it’s now available quickly as 90 days after a new pour is turn around and peace of mind in terms
in Australia and New Zealand for both new complete. of product failure from moisture issues.
build and refurbishment projects. No moisture testing is required. There Implementation of Ontera’s Site
The issue we are addressing is are no RH or pH limits. Both carpet Related Solutions is very simple. It’s a
estimated to cost the industry more and adhesive are fully warranted under matter of installing Ontera WellBAC™
than $100 million annually in Australia virtually every circumstance. cushion backed tiles with our Non-
alone. Effectively it’s about working with It’s all about saving time and money, reactive standard adhesive. Under
the level of moisture in concrete. SRS being fully confident in the install and normal circumstances, we know that
allows concrete to do what it is designed having the Ontera warranty as peace of newly poured slabs can take 4 to 5
to do, emit moisture as it cures. For mind. months to cure to a workable RH level.
refurbishments it can mitigate the need * Ontera requires that all new With SRS, you can install as soon as 90
for grinding off old adhesives. concrete pours comply with AS 2870 days after a new pour.
Site Related Solutions is all about Ontera WellBAC™ Cushion Backed
the unique combination of Ontera’s Q. How does this service work and modular carpet products have been
non-reactive standard adhesive and our who is it for? designed to manage moisture simply
WellBAC™ open cell cushion carpet tile. and effectively. We let natural processes
The use of Ontera’s open cell Ontera’s Site Related Solutions system happen naturally. With our WellBAC™
WellBAC™ cushion-backed modular provides benefits for all members of cushion backed tiles, water vapour has
carpet, together with our Non-Reactive the flooring industry supply chain from a way to escape. It travels freely through
Standard adhesive: designers and architects to builders and our open-cell cushion structure until
• Prevents the possibility of concrete slab flooring contractors. evaporating naturally through seams at
moisture-related issues from occurring With SRS system, architects and the edges of each carpet tile. 14
12 | Flooring June/July 2018 www.flooringmagazine.com.auOntera
Site Related Solutions
Moisture Mitigation System
Ontera Installation after 90 days of newly poured concrete
Cushion Backed Carpet No moisture testing required*
+ No RH or pH limits
Ontera Fully Warranted System
Non-Reactive Save time and money
Suitable for renovation & new construction
Standard Adhesive
Australia
Toll Free: 1800 668372
New Zealand
Toll Free: 0800 668372
onteracustomerservice@milliken.com ontera.com.au
* Must comply with AS2870 and AS2455Interview
Q. Expand a little about the history of We also offer our clients design testing. Our unique WellBAC™ cushion
Ontera and how this new service fits freedom to customise their projects, backing and its moisture vapour-wicking
in with your other services delivering on their needs and properties allow Ontera modular carpet
expectations with a comprehensive 15- to handle concrete with higher relative
Ontera Modular Carpets Pty Ltd is year product warranty. humidities than other products. Provided
a design-focused flooring leader our timing guidelines are followed, our
with a 30-year history throughout Q. Is this service unique to Ontera? products have no pH or RH limits. Nor
the Australian and New Zealand does Ontera require moisture testing
markets. Our expertise covers design, Yes, Site Related Solutions is unique to prior to installation.
manufacturing and supply – dedicated Ontera throughout Australia and New Expensive and time-consuming
to creating unique and inspirational Zealand and the Milliken group globally. moisture-based failures are therefore
interior spaces in the Commercial, Ontera’s WellBAC™ Cushion Backed eliminated.
Education, Health & Aged Care, modular carpet products have been
Hospitality and Retail sectors. designed to manage moisture simply
As a member of the Milliken family of and effectively. The open cell cushion
companies, Ontera can harness global technology which allows water vapour
resources to implement world’s best to evaporate naturally through the
flooring solutions. From environmental seams at the edge of each carpet tile. “Our unique
sustainability to manufacturing When combined with our Non-Reactive
excellence, Ontera’s commitment to standard adhesive, the result is a fully WellBAC™ cushion
‘doing good’ drives our innovation
and production process, by enhancing
warranted moisture mitigation system.
Other market solutions are proposed
backing and its
people’s everyday lives through our (eg floor grinding, sealing the slabs moisture vapour-
products on health and wellbeing, or adhesive tab systems) but by
environment and productivity. comparison, they are extremely costly wicking properties
The new Ontera Site Related Solution or have multiple conditions that are not
system seamlessly incorporates two fully warranted. allow Ontera modular
market leading products in the Non-
Reactive Standard Adhesive and
That’s what makes Ontera’s Site
Related Solutions unique - Ontera
carpet to handle
our WellBAC™ open cell cushion stands behind all of our WellBAC™ concrete with higher
back modular carpet. This unique cushion-backed modular carpet products
combination delivers unrivalled peace with a lifetime warranty against adhesive relative humidities
breakdown due to moisture.
of mind and insurance to specifiers,
installers, builders and the end-users of In addition - Ontera installation than other products.”
our products. solutions do not require moisture
14 | Flooring June/July 2018 www.flooringmagazine.com.auTarkett’s 2018 collection
• Modular carpet tiles
Flooring • Sports flooring
• Acoustic & safety flooring
that • Vinyl
Oh, and now with LVT!
inspires. WWW.TARKOSPEC.COM.AUOverseas News
Create ‘N’ Connect at Domotex 2019
The redesigned DOMOTEX – with its
more transparent clustering of allied
products and the visually stunning
“Framing Trends” showcase – has been
warmly embraced by the market and is
now gearing up for its second season.
DOMOTEX 2019 will run under the
banner of “CREATE’N’CONNECT”, a
keynote theme that puts the spotlight on
innovative flooring industry developments
and ideas inspired by today’s connectivity
megatrend.
Powered by advanced technology
and digital change, being connected is
a tremendously important aspect of our
daily lives and interaction at home and on
the job. Connectedness is an important
aspect of flooring in the sense that floors
are unifying, connecting elements of room
design. Floors and flooring provide the
very foundation for the rooms in which we
live and work. Floors inspire us, give us
orientation and set the stage for human
interaction. “CREATE’N’CONNECT” keynote
theme to be creatively staged by trend
Leaders.
The “Framing Trends” display area in
Hall 9 at DOMOTEX 2019 is a unique
opportunity for manufacturers to breathe
life into the “CREATE’N’CONNECT”
theme and thereby demonstrate their
creative genius and position themselves
as trendsetters of the flooring industry.
Complete with a quality supporting 18
16 | Flooring June/July 2018 www.flooringmagazine.com.auWith over 140 members & counting, we’ve got Australasia covered. For a strictly confidential discussion about the future direction of your business, please contact: New Zealand - John Nicholls Australia - Tim Drew Group Manager - Retail Development NZ Group Manager - Retail Development AUS Mobile: +64 27 322 8679 Mobile: +61 425 751 756 Email: jnicholls@choicesflooring.co.nz Email: tdrew@choicesflooring.com.au choicesflooring.com
Overseas News
program of talks, lectures and discussions
inspired by the keynote theme, “Framing
Trends” is a vibrant networking platform
and the beating heart of DOMOTEX. It is
a place where creatives from all parts of
the design spectrum can gather, make
connections and contacts and spark new
business opportunities. For manufacturers,
retailers and designers, it is also a rich
source of inspiration for new collections.
With its out-of-the-ordinary artistic staging
and groundbreaking product presentations,
“Framing Trends” is an absolute magnet
for fashion and lifestyle-savvy visitors,
architects, interior decorators, designers
and influencers.
“Framing Trends”: apply to exhibit
and start making connections
As a major highlight of DOMOTEX, the
“Framing Trends” display area is one of the
main stops on the show’s special Guided
Tours for architects and journalists. This
premium exposure is further enhanced
by the area’s strong presence in the
organizer’s social media channels and
on the DOMOTEX website. Furthermore,
companies that give exclusive interviews
at DOMOTEX are permitted to use the
interviews for their own promotional
purposes. As in 2018, the “Framing
Trends” showcase at DOMOTEX 2019 will
have a Blogger Lounge where bloggers and
visitors can meet up, talk and collaborate.
The “Framing Trends” display includes
the “Flooring Spaces” zone – a series
of spaces where selected exhibitors and
companies from the flooring industry can
stage their unique, creative visions of the
“CREATE’N’CONNECT” theme in the form
of physical installations, interactive display
circuits or workshops. Applications for
participation at the “Flooring Spaces” zone
are now open. Each applying organization
is invited to submit a design proposal for a
“Flooring Space” of any size from 20 sqm
to 60 sqm. On request, the DOMOTEX
organizers will arrange for designers to
help applicants with their proposals. An
expert jury made up of big-name designers
and architects will select the participating
exhibitors from among the applicants. The
jury will make its decision by the fall of
2018.
Examples of creative flooring-
related connections
The connectivity theme can be creatively
expressed in many wonderful ways, as the
following examples from the flooring and
various allied industries show. Business
decision-makers who participated
in the inaugural “Framing Trends” 20
18 | Flooring June/July 2018 www.flooringmagazine.com.auCARPETCOURT.COM.AU
1300 CARPET
Carpet | Classic Soft | Spanish CreamOverseas News
raised Classen’s profile as an innovator.
Marketing Director Heinz-Dieter Gras
says the visitors showed a “great deal of
interest” and described the presentation
as “spectacular” and “masterfully done”.
Thomas Trenkamp, CEO of Carpet
Concept, was very pleased with the
“massive response” to his company’s
“Framing Trends” presentation generated
in the press and among industry peers
and trade visitors. The kaleidoscope
project which Carpet Concept realized in
partnership with Schmidhuber, Munich,
was a major attraction on site, in the
press and across social media channels.
Creative Matters, a Canadian design firm
that specializes in carpets, rugs and wall
coverings, staged a series of creative
workshops that proved enormously popular
with attendees.
President and cofounder Carol Sebert
described “Framing Trends” as a “vibrant,
high-energy” showcase that enabled
exhibitors and visitors to “experience
the latest innovations and creations in
the flooring world first-hand.” Jürgen
showcase were full of praise for the flooring creation at the heart of Classen’s Dahlmanns, the founder and creative
enhanced DOMOTEX format. Their stories “Flooring Space” was developed mind behind cutting-edge German carpet
are glowing reports of successful business specially for DOMOTEX at the company’s label Rug Star, believes that DOMOTEX’s
contacts made at DOMOTEX 2018. own design center, while the creative managers have moved the show in an
For instance, Jutta Werner, CEO of design and production of the space as “exciting new direction” with Framing
Nomad, an interdisciplinary design firm in a whole was undertaken on Classen’s Trends. “It’s a fun thing to be involved in
Hamburg, described the “Flooring Spaces” behalf by a designer. The presentation as an exhibitor”.
area as a “well signposted proving ground
for innovation and contemporary thinking.”
She said the response to her presentation
there was “overwhelming.”
Benny Jensen, CEO of Denmark’s
Fletco Carpets, was impressed with
the Guided Tours and their ability to
communicate targeted information to
visitors. He said the tours enabled his
company to present its new, award-
winning “LockTiles” product directly
to a quality, pre-qualified audience.
Jensen noted that “architects, designers
and planners made a special point of
visiting the ‘Framing Trends’ display.”
Floor coverings manufacturer Classen
used the “Flooring Spaces” zone at
“Framing Trends” to present a vision
of a living space from the future. The
20 | Flooring June/July 2018 www.flooringmagazine.com.auOverseas News
Textile floor coverings specialist Balta
Group, of Belgium, has been exhibiting
at DOMOTEX right from the early days.
Marketing Director Geert Vanden
Bossche said the new format has “further
cemented the strong connection” his
organization felt with DOMOTEX. Balta
exhibits both at DOMOTEX in Hannover
and at DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR in
Shanghai.
DOMOTEX 2019 will be held in
Hannover, Germany, from 11 to 14 May
(Monday through Friday). The show
is expected to feature around 1,400
exhibitors from more than 60 nations.
SEBO Vacuum Cleaner Earns its Stripes at
London’s Block Universe Arts Festival
“When most people think of SEBO they
associate it with vacuuming the corridors
of prestige locations and facilities where
indoor air quality is important, but who
would have thought SEBO’s upright
vacuum cleaner technology would take
centre stage at the Block Universe festival
in London”, said Kristine Collins, SEBO
Australia.
On Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th
May, SEBO’s amazing brush action
was used to prepare a unique live
installation by New York based artist and
choreographer, Maria Hassabi.
The SEBO professional vacuum cleaner
created stunning stripes on a 40-square
metre shocking pink carpet that formed an
integral part of Maria’s dance performance
Hassabi performed on the SEBO stripes
between 11am and 7pm each day at
London’s newest cultural hub, The Store
X on the Strand. Making her debut in the
UK, her breakthrough live installation of cutting-edge performance art at the Maria’s live installation to life. She was
movement was part of the popular Block cross-section of contemporary visual art, already familiar with SEBO’s legendary
Universe Festival that takes place annually dance and music. performance which is why she specifically
in the capital. Block Universe Production Manager, asked for the machine.”
The acclaimed international Xica Aires says: “We wanted to create Visit: www.sebo.com.au
performance art festival brings together neat lines and a flawless finish to bring
www.flooringmagazine.com.au Flooring June/July 2018 | 21Overseas News
a homogeneous surface, but matches
the architecture of the building and gives
it a futuristic touch at the same time.
The entire flooring surface of 80 square
meters was equipped with LED video
elements and covered with patented glass
that reduces reflection to a minimum.
ASB GlassFloor collaborated with the
responsible architects from RKD Architects
and the lighting experts from ARUP in
order to achieve the homogeneous interior
of the building.
Innovation from Bavaria for the
Digital Waterfall
“While developing the floor we were
asked whether we could chip in our
know-how also for a digital waterfall”
says Christof Babinsky. The waterfall was
supposed to give the impression of falling
down over four storeys into the digital
lake. Just like the lake, the waterfall
consists of LED and glass elements. “For
the waterfall, we provided a real cutting-
edge service. A special laser technique
ensures that the glass hardly reflects and
that the glass surface can be used as a
transparent balustrade with a height of
440 centimetres. This is the first solution
of this kind worldwide.”
The finished installation gives the
impression of water flowing down, while
the floor appears like a water surface.
“Both elements can be controlled
individually per Plug&Play via HDMI
interface and with a single video file, which
makes operation extremely easy” says
Microsoft’s Art Floor
An eye-catcher of a different kind centre outside the United States has its
welcomes colleagues and visitors at seat there. The modern building, which is
the new Microsoft Campus in Ireland. shaped like a star, welcomes more than
A digital lake with a digital waterfall two thousand colleagues and visitors
gives the spacious atrium a futuristic with this digital lake and digital waterfall.
touch, a one-of-a-kind art installation The high-tech company assigned ASB
with innovative technology. The ASB GlassFloor with the realisation. “With
GlassFloor was adjusted in order to meet our GlassFloors for sports applications
the particular requirements. The result we have a patented solution, which,
is an impressive visual experience that with its’ integrated LEDs, is individually
can also be used for customer events controllable and easy to configure” says
and presentations. ASB GlassFloor Christof Babinsky, Managing Director of
is headquartered in Germany and is ASB GlassFloor. “Microsoft approached us
internationally active in 70 countries, to design a complying artificial lake; a very
although primarily in the UK and the USA. exciting task with which we were able to
Microsofts’ new 34.000 square meter show new facets of our product.’
Campus lies in Leopardstown. Different ASB GlassFloor designed a special
teams work from the Dublin suburb, and construction for this flooring with a pixel
also the technology moguls’ first data pitch of 25mm which not only ensures
22 | Flooring June/July 2018 www.flooringmagazine.com.auChristof. “This way we achieve a unique
effect on anyone who enters the building;
and Microsoft has numerous new possible
uses of the atrium. For instance, floor and
waterfall can welcome visitors individually,
which makes it more personal. Or they
could be used to transform the spacious
atrium into a monumental presentation
surface.”
Not only Microsoft, but their customers
and employees are delighted with the
result. Christof is enthusiastic about the
new possibilities as well. He says “This is a
new and absolutely revolutionary appliance
of our GlassFloor. We are glad to have
realised this impressive project together
with Microsoft.” On 22 February 2018, the
new Dublin Microsoft Campus and hence
Europe’s highest interior glass balustrade
was inaugurated.
ASB was founded in 1965. The
company has always relied on high value
creation on the basis of quality and
intelligent design. ASB is an important
development partner for the leading
international squash associations and
has brought the sport several ground-
breaking innovations. As a leading squash
court supplier, ASB is thoroughly familiar
with everything that is expected from a
top-quality sports venue. On the basis of
its many years of experience and sound
materials expertise, the company has
developed further, and ASB GlassFloor
is now the only manufacturer of glass
flooring for sports venues in the world.
www.flooringmagazine.com.au Flooring June/July 2018 | 23Icons
Bob Hoskins (OAM)
I was born in Ballarat. My father owned floorcovering store on the other side of
and operated a retail store in Sturt Melbourne. He explained that they were
Street. We moved to Melbourne when sending furniture and floorcoverings every
I was sixteen years of age and we lived week to Blackburn to accommodate
in Blackburn, a fast-growing suburb. the growing community. He mentioned
Orchards were making way for many that my father should consider opening
subdivisions and hundreds of houses a store. It was at that point, at the age
were being built. Most of these were of eighteen, that my career took shape.
being purchased by first home buyers We opened our store named Hoskins
and a typical house and land package Furniture on October 28th 1954.
cost around 4000 pounds ($8000). The business grew quickly and we
They were sold completely empty without soon started employing staff to help
floorcoverings or curtains. The shopping us. One of our employees had previous
centre was half developed prior to WW2, floorcovering experience and set up
however the post war influx of new the floorcovering department for us. At
residents saw a rapid increase in new that time, we were dealing in mainly
shops and other commercial properties. 27” woven Axminster or felted carpets
My father had retired in his sixties and linoleum which all disappeared in
and played bowls at the local club with a favour of 12’ wide tufted carpet and
friend who was a real estate agent. This vinyl. Our laying service was very basic
friend had an auction of a commercial with deliveries being made and goods
block in the main shopping centre unloaded in the car park behind the
opposite the railway station. My father shop. The carpet was then “made up”
decided to walk past at the time of the either in the back of the shop or in our
auction just out of interest. I can honestly layers garage where it could be sown
say that that was the only reason my together the night before the job. We
father went along. When he returned had no shortage of customers due to the
In this issue of Flooring home, to my mother’s amazement, he population booming and the settlement
confessed that he had bought the block! of Melbourne Eastern Suburbs and as a
magazine, our ICON He had no idea what he was going to result, the business thrived.
is Bob Hoskins from do with it, other than to hold onto it for
a while and then subdivide it. While at
My father retired in 1964 and from
then onwards, I ran the business. In
Hoskins Carpet Gallery a family wedding, he was discussing 1990, my son Peter joined me and on
with my uncle the property he had just my retirement took over the reins of
in Melbourne’s Eastern bought. My uncle worked in a furniture/ running the business. In the 64 years the 26
Suburbs. Bob is the true
definition of a family
man and his career and
family-owned business in
Blackburn is a testament
to his hard work and
determination. With a
true community-minded
spirit at its core, the
business and Bob are
undoubtedly shining
lights in the flooring
world.
24 | Flooring June/July 2018 www.flooringmagazine.com.auYour
Alternatives
AquaSmart - Expanded Core Technology
The expanded core technology used in the manufacturing process, combined with an acoustic underlay, makes it a great choice for
multi-storey use given its superior noise transfer reduction qualities*. Available in a 1220mm length plank it is especially suitable for
smaller to mid size spaces. AquaSmart is 100% waterproof and can be installed in all areas of your home.
* A CSIRO Acoustic Measurements Report for the product laid on a 150mm slab is available upon request.
AquaLife - Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Our newest range of Hybrid Flooring embraces relatively new core technology enhanced by the introduction of a secondary
manufacturing process. Two LVT layers are added either side of the rigid core with the first layer facilitating more realistic embossing,
whilst the second layer provide additional stability, comfort and flexibility.
Available in a larger format plank perfect for those open spaces in your home. AquaLife is extremely durable and resistant to indentation
and scratching, thanks to the Aluminium Oxide wear layer. Spills are no issue as AquaLife is 100% waterproof, making it perfect for the
busy home with children and pets. AquaLife also has a range of 100% waterproof matching scotia.
Waterproof
Pet Proof
Family Proof
Lifetime Residential Warranty
Floor Photographed - AquaSmart Washed Oak ASU1001
www.flooringxtra.com.auIcons
business has been established, it has had customers who have bought carpet from
four name changes: Hoskins Furniture, us and then come back years later when “The company is
Hoskins Furniture and Floorcoverings, it needs replacing.
Hoskins Carpet Choice and lastly Hoskins I miss the contact and friendships now run by my son
Carpet Gallery.
The 1950’s were very opportunistic
made with the rep’s which were forged
during the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s as most
Peter and his wife
to commence any business as the have long retired. I definitely miss the Amanda. They have
population was booming and products social aspect of the business the most.
were in short supply. The downside Prior to opening the business, neither made many changes,
however was that suppliers were reluctant
to open new accounts. However, we
my father or I had any flooring experience.
I still remember him saying “We will soon
modernising the store
found that once we could convince learn”. Dad had many years of retailing and focusing on our
a supplier to do so, others that had experience in other areas and because of
previously declined, then followed suit. this, I always knew that retail was where I core customer base.
Like most businesses, we have had wanted my career to go as well. They specialise is
our ups and downs over our 64 years As I mentioned, it was fairly easy to
in business. As the larger furniture start up a business in the 50’s. These quality wool carpet,
companies opened up along Whitehorse days, it is much more difficult. Today, any
Road, our small furniture store struggled business has to start up in an already
timber and vinyls and
to compete. We made the decision in the very competitive market. My advice to any pride themselves on
mid 1990’s to stop selling furniture and young entrepreneur would be to get as
expand our floorcoverings. Today, there much experience as you can; working in keeping up to date
are also many large flooring companies
out there but Hoskins prides itself on
the industry that they are hoping to start
up. I would also suggest that they try to
with all the newest
its many years of experience and good have a point of difference and not just be looks in flooring. ”
old-fashioned service. We have many price orientated.
26 | Flooring June/July 2018 www.flooringmagazine.com.auIcons
carpet, timber and vinyls and pride
themselves on keeping up to date with all
the newest looks in flooring. Our sales
staff have decades of experience and
knowledge in all aspects of flooring and
will always go above and beyond to give
our customers the best quality service
and products.
I would not describe the flooring
industry as a united force. However, it has
definitely improved over the last decade.
Most retailers have more respect for one
another. An example of this is at events
such as the recent Variety Charity Golf
Day. Many suppliers and retailers got
together and it was a great day.
Our main focus will continue to be
to work with good people, both staff
and suppliers and to sell products that
we truly believe in. We will continue to
produce excellent service and products
that will meet and exceed our customers
expectations. This attitude has taken the
business to beyond 60 years.
I actually officially retired from the
I had a major setback in the May of of the administration. As mentioned in a
business 10 years ago but I still enjoy
1960. I had only been married for seven previous ICON article, we recruited Paul
coming in to help Peter and the team
months when I had a very serious car Amos as CEO. He taught us so much as
out when needed. At 82 years old, the
accident that resulted in my being in the to how to run a large organization. He
coming years will probably see me in the
Box Hill Hospital for eight months. Both contributed a great deal to the Groups’
store less and less as I move onto the
the business and my family life suffered. success. I was greatly saddened to
next phase of my life. My wife Beverley
We did manage to keep the business hear of Paul’s recent passing. He was a
and I are shortly downsizing, leaving
going and continue making a small profit. tremendous asset to the flooring world
our family home of 47 years. We will
When I finally returned to work, I was and also a very good friend. I will miss
definitely be staying in Blackburn though.
determined to put my accident behind him a lot.
I look back on the last 64 years of
me and rebuild the business back up. The company is now run by my son
retailing in the flooring business and the
I always regarded the business as the Peter and his wife Amanda. They have
people I have met and the friendships
engine room of our family lifestyle. My made many changes, modernising the
formed will be something that I truly
wife and I had four growing children and store and focusing on our core customer
value.
we were determined to give them the base. They specialise is quality wool
best life we could. I gave the business top
priority and as a result, put in many hours
and a lot of hard work to build it into a
successful business.
Over the years I have enjoyed having
many people in my life who I have
regarded as mentors. For one, my father
and his previous experiences in the
retail industry. Also, sometime around
1970, we joined the Newfurn group.
The chairman was a wise gentleman
named Len Butler. He took Jack Swinton
and myself under his wing with lots of
encouragement and advice. I don’t think
Jack or I realized at the time that he
was grooming us to take over from him
as chairman. (I for a few years but Jack
for many more). Later Newfurn split its
flooring division to become Carpet Choice
with Jack Swinton as Chairman and
myself as Deputy Chairman. This worked
very well as Jack was in Swan Hill and
I was in Melbourne so we shared much
www.flooringmagazine.com.au Flooring June/July 2018 | 27FCIA News
FCIA Hosts Inaugural Annual General Meeting
FCIA Industry Presentations
1.MJS “Partners in Performance” Contractor’s
conference: 18th – 20th May 2018
FCIA delivered a Keynote Speech at the opening luncheon
of the MJS Floorcoverings 25th Anniversary Conference in
Brisbane. The conference was attended by more than 150
guests from the Commercial Flooring Sector. The conference
dinner at the Madam Wu Restaurant provided the opportunity
to meet with many Commercial Contractors and retailers from
all states in Australia. This resulted in a greater understanding
of the objectives of the FCIA and the needs of the Commercial
Contracting sector of the Flooring Industry.
The FCIA held its inaugural Annual General Meeting at the
Pullman Hotel on the 30th May 2018. Following an inspiring
audio-visual introduction, Andrew Lewis, Chair of the FCIA,
highlighted the achievements of the FCIA since its inception in
January 2017. Andrew also pinpointed the challenges facing
the industry and the aspirations of the FCIA to influence skills
recognition and development, Industry best practice and
continuous improvement for all sectors of the Australian Flooring
Industry. Andrew then handed over to Garry Thomas (FCIA CEO)
to present the Directors Report and resolutions for consideration
by Members.
The following Members were elected as Directors of the
11 Member board, representing all sectors of the Australian
2. Carpet Court “Inspired beyond Expectations”
Flooring Industry:
Conference: 21st – 22nd May 2018
David Aikins Independent Wood Flooring Association Vic Together with more than 30 flooring manufactures and
Stuart Budge Timber Sector Premium Floorcoverings suppliers, FCIA participated in a national expo hosted by
Carpet Court, held at the RACV Resort on the gold Coast. The
Brian Cooper Retail Sector Andersens Flooring
Expo was a central part of the annual Carpet Court Members
Scott Foster Resilient Sector Polyflor conference, attended by more than 300 guests. The expo was a
James Hayward Retail Sector Carpet Court tremendous opportunity to meet with Carpet Court store owners
Robert Herten Carpet Sector Signature Floors who were keen to learn more about the national rollout of our
Apprenticeship and Trade Card Programs.
Michael Keam Resilient Sector Armstrong Flooring
Andrew Lewis Retail Sector Newfurn Floorcoverings
Justin Losinski Commercial Sector Finesse Flooring Rob Cole, FCIA
National Training
Simon Scott Timber Sector Clever Choice Manager, explains
FCIA’s unique
Brett Sturgess Carpet/Accessories MJS Floorcoverings apprentice
residential
workshops to
Wood Flooring Association votes to Merge with FCIA a Carpet Court
At a historic Special General Meeting of the Store owner.
Wood Flooring Association of Victoria (WFA) on
9th May 2018, it was unanimously agreed to merge with the
FCIA. The merger brings a wealth of specialist expertise in
timber, hard flooring and floor finishing to the FCIA and its
industry Panels. This expertise includes technical and industry
sector skills in timber and engineered products, investigations,
installation, sanding, finishing, adhesives, and accessories.
In recognition of the Merger, David Aikins, an executive of the
WFA, was elected to the FCIA Board of Directors.
28 | Flooring June/July 2018 www.flooringmagazine.com.auA SINGLE VOICE
FOR THE ENTIRE AUSTRALIAN
FLOORING COMMUNITY
Advocacy
Stakeholder Engagement
Best Practice
Industry Panels
Innovation
e-Learning
National Image
One Industry
Quality
Trade Cards
Training
‘Cutting Edge’
Apprenticeships
Phone (03) 9832 0663
Email info@fcia.org.au
Get involved!
@FloorCoveringInstituteofAustralia fcia.org.auFCIA News
Queensland embraces Training in Flooring Technology 2. Funding available for
FCIA has partnered with TAFE Queensland Skills Tech (TQST) to the recognition of existing
deliver accredited Skills training for both apprentices and existing installers for FCIA Trade
installers.
Card
1. Flooring Technology Apprenticeship Rollout in Queensland The Queensland
As part of the FCIA’s national rollout of apprenticeships in Government has advised
Certificate III in Flooring technology TQST has partnered with the FCIA that it is prepared
the FCIA to deliver the MSF30183 throughout Queensland to contribute funding to
for Members of the FCIA. Our industry driven model is funded a Recognition of Prior
by the Queensland Government and incorporates our unique Learning (RPL) program
residential training workshops renovating the clubhouses of local specifically aimed at
community and sporting organisations. Utilising skilled trainers, upskilling experienced flooring
state of the art e-learning materials, and workplace-based installers. Funding of more
training and assessment, this model has attracted more than than $4,000 will be available
175 new apprentices to the industry in less than 12 months. to train eligible installers via
Enrolments have commenced. Expressions of interest can be the Qld Government’s Trade
lodged online via the FCIA Website. Skills Assessment and Gap
Training Program. Installers
participating in the
program will gain the
same qualification as
Flooring Apprentices
and will be entitled to
an FCIA Trade Card. The
funding will be paid directly
to the RTO to cover assessment and
gap training costs. Installers will be charged a student
contribution fee. It is expected that the program will become
available in October this year. Places may be limited so it is
important to get in early. To express interest in the program,
Installers can complete an on-line application for Trade Card via
the FCIA Website.
FCIA offers 50% refund for skilled installers
completing CIV in Training & Assessment
As the FCIA moves towards our target of • Be sole traders or Pty Ltd companies
more than 500 apprentices in the next 12 with an ABN;
months, there will be a growing need for • Have appropriate insurances;
qualified flooring trainers and assessors to • Demonstrated extensive skills and
work with our partner RTOS to deliver the experience in carpet, resilient or
Certificate III in flooring Technology. timber flooring;
Installers who have enrolled in • Be prepared to negotiate a contract
the TAE40116 and can present their with a Registered Training Organisation
certificate of completion will be entitled to to train and assess Flooring Experienced installer and Trainer/assessor for TFIA
a refund of 50% of the Training fee. apprentices. Business Services, Andrew Cartledge, inspects
the work of a Victorian Apprentice at the FCIA’s
By enrolling and registering with the If you are an experienced installer residential program at Edithvale Golf Club.
FCIA, installers will automatically become or know of installers who are interested
associate Members. The FCIA is the only in getting off the tools and teaching up
flooring industry association which offers and coming layers your skills, this is an To express interest in the program,
Membership to installers. Membership outstanding opportunity to help the FCIA Installers can complete an on-line
will entitle Installers to access to FCIA future proof the industry. Positions will application for Trade Card via the
publications, workplace relations advice, become available in most states and FCIA Website, or complete our in-
promotion to FCIA Members, access to our territories across Australia. staller survey via Facebook or via the
Trade Card program and participation in Interested Installers can send an link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/
FCIA industry advisory panels. email attention the FCIA National Training FPH3C9D
To be eligible for the refund installers Manager, info@fcia.org.au
must:
30 | Flooring June/July 2018 www.flooringmagazine.com.auENDS JULY 31 ST
NSW Permit No. LTPS/18/24255 on 14/05/2018.
•
•
NSW QLD SA WA
Gibbon Group | Trade Supplies Seal and Sons Kevmor Wholesale Trade Supplies
Sydney: 02 8678 5479 07 3881 1777 Adelaide: 08 8346 9833 Perth: 08 9277 7177
NEW DEPOT sales@gibbongroup.com.au sales@kevmor.com.au
Botany: 02 8038 1111
McDonalds Flooring VIC
Accessories FIS Distributors
07 5564 9999
(HO) Keysborough: 03 9768 7248
Geelong: 03 5521 6670
Preston: 03 9416 7878Event
Woven Treasures Add Beautiful and Unique
Storylines to Living Spaces
IHGF DELHI FAIR-AUTUMN 2018, 14-18 OCTOBER, 2018
5DAYS I 14 DISPLAY SEGMENTS I 2000+ PRODUCTS I 3000+ EXHIBITORS
Carpets, rugs and floor
flourishes from several
manufacturing hubs in
India, flaunt colour, design
and pattern, bringing out
striking ideas with ombre
effects, single colour
rhapsodies and patterns
inspired by nature,
geometrics and tradition.
Contemporary as well
as traditional choices in
rugs, runners, carpets,
mats and flooring, take
shape in wool, silk, natural
fibers, acrylic, polyester
and cotton in techniques
like hand loomed, power
loomed, hand stitched,
hand-knotted and hand-
tufted.
No item packs a punch quite like an area
rug and recreates a space like a carpet
made in India. Arabesques, rhomboids,
motifs, patterns and colour constructions
come to life with an Indian weaver’s
imagination and his warp & weft as
he creates stories to redefine floors in
countries across the world. Each piece
exudes its distinct local character and
representation of a regional craft hub.
Carpets & rugs are manufactured in more
than 12 craft clusters in over 8 states of
India.
Internationally appreciated and sought
after range of Indian carpets, area rugs
and other floor coverings has burgeoned
from a historically dominant culture of
mats and durries in the country. Indian
artisans have an admirable finesse in 34
32 | Flooring June/July 2018 www.flooringmagazine.com.auYou can also read
