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Flooring Company?s Green Approach Takes Top Title
Specialist Cheshire-based flooring manufacturer, Flowcrete, has received a major national award in recognition of its innovative approach and commitment to the environment.
The company, based near Sandbach, has been Highly Commended in the Contract Journal’s Industry Awards 2009, in the Construction Product Manufacturer category.
Flowcrete is at the forefront of developing pioneering flooring technology for the construction industry.
In the UK alone, it spends more than £600,000 on research and development – globally amounting to £1.3m. This approach enables the company to focus on new innovations, including new greener processes.
Judges were impressed with the company’s active commitment to a more sustainable future. This includes a comprehensive recycling policy, the development of energy-saving products – such as light reflective floors, which also require less maintenance when in use – as well as its ongoing work in introduce sustainable manufacturing processes.
Alan Dean, sales director of Flowcrete, said: “This is a great boost for us. These awards attract some of the biggest names in the industry and this year a record number of entries were received.
“This title reinforces our position as one of the UK’s leading construction product manufacturers.
“We are delighted that the judges recognised our environmental efforts.
“This is the second award success for Flowcrete this year. In April it won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, in the International Trade category.”
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About Flowcrete Group
Flowcrete is a world leader in the supply of specialist flooring for commercial and industrial buildings. With 29 offices and manufacturing plants globally, Flowcrete’s aim is to transform environments with its innovative specialist flooring products. These include decorative seamless resins, waterproof car park decking, resin terrazzo, seamless antimicrobial flooring, corrosion protection, self-levelling cements, underfloor heating and acoustic systems. Flowcrete is using its global expertise to introduce environmentally friendly, hygienic and aesthetically attractive floors to create a better and more sustainable world at our
Notes to Editors
Flowcrete UK Ltd
The Flooring Technology Centre
Booth Lane,
Moston,
Sandbach,
Cheshire
CW11 3QF
Visit us on the web at http://www.flowcrete.com for global details.
In April 2009, Flowcrete secured the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, in the International Trade category.
Press release issued by Jane Shepherd, Shepherd PR 01538 308685 mobile 07985 129315.
jane@shepherd-pr.com
Tags: construction product manufacturers, flooring manufacturer, flowcrete, international trade category, specialist flooring
Flooring Company’s Blue Print For Greener Flooring Available To Download On Podcast
Flowcrete has harnessed the power of digital technology to develop its own audio broadcasts – starting off with a podcast covering sustainable flooring, recorded at Ecobuild 2010.
The flooring manufacturer’s commercial director, Mark Spindley, spoke from the Flowcrete stand at the Earls Court exhibition, explaining how the company’s green initiatives set a benchmark for excellence in the industry.
Flowcrete spends more than £1.3m on research and development each year – enabling the company to focus on new innovations, paying particular attention to greener processes.
Mark Spindley said: “For a number of years, Flowcrete has been developing sustainable practices that put it at the forefront of the industry.
“This podcast gives an insight into what has been done – and an idea of what is planned for the future.”
To download and subscribe to Flowcrete’s podcast log onto iTunes or Audioboo
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/flowcrete-podcast/id360972599
http://audioboo.fm/boos/105776-flowcrete-at-ecobuild
To find out more about Flowcrete’s sustainability journey log on to www.flowcrete.com
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Notes to editors
Flowcrete UK Ltd
The Flooring Technology Centre
Booth Lane,
Moston,
Sandbach,
Cheshire
CW11 3QF
Visit us on the web at www.flowcrete.com for global details.
Flowcrete is a world leader in the supply of specialist flooring for commercial and industrial buildings. With 29 offices worldwide and eight manufacturing plants globally, Flowcrete’s aim is to transform environments with its innovative specialist flooring products. These include decorative seamless resins, waterproof car park decking, resin terrazzo, seamless anti microbial flooring, corrosion protection, self-levelling cements, underfloor heating and acoustic systems. Flowcrete is using its global expertise to introduce environmentally friendly, hygienic and aesthetically attractive floors to create a better and more sustainable world at our feet.
In April 2009, Flowcrete secured the Queen’s Award for Excellence, in the International Trade category.
Press release issued by Jane Shepherd, Shepherd PR 01538 308685 mobile 07985 129315. www.shepherd-pr.com
jane@shepherd-pr.com
Tags: flooring manufacturer, flowcrete, journey log, new innovations, specialist flooring
Blue Print for Greener Flooring Now On Video
Flowcrete has developed a new video showcasing how its pioneering flooring technology is working to achieve a more sustainable future.
Available to view at www.youtube.com/user/flowcretetv this latest video explains the company’s wide-ranging environmental activities.
These include the introduction of sustainable systems such as Flowcrete’s Floorzone, which caters for the complete floor area and incorporates the acoustic layer, energy saving Isowarm underfloor heating, screed and decorative resin finish.
The entire Floorzone package is designed, manufactured and supplied by Flowcrete and installed by Flowcrete approved contractors.
Flowcrete also uses recycled glass aggregate and light reflective mirrors in some of its resin floor finishes, to aid reflectivity and reduce lighting need.
The company has also cut packaging waste by supplying goods in recyclable, reusable intermediate bulk containers and 200 litre drum containers.
This reduces the number of vehicles transporting Flowcrete materials – and tackles the industry practice of packaging resin floor products in tins.
Alan Dean, sales director of Flowcrete, based in Cheshire, said: “This video highlights how Flowcrete floors are designed with sustainability in mind.
“They have been used on a number of ‘green’ projects, including a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rated development, at University Campus Suffolk – while our Isowarm underfloor heating system is also working well with emerging technologies such as biomass boilers, as well as ground and air source pumps.”
Earlier this year, Flowcrete reinforced its commitment to a low carbon future with the opening of its new international headquarters in Sandbach, Cheshire.
Built using a range of sustainable techniques and products – including a vegetative green roof, the Isowarm underfloor heating system and air source heat pumps – the new building is already recording a reduction in energy consumption of around 93 per cent, compared to its previous offices.
As well as the sustainability video, viewers can also see webfilms about the company’s new green office at Flowcrete’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/user/flowcretetv
Podcasts about Flowcrete’s new green office and about its approach to sustainability can be also be downloaded from iTunes.
http://www.flowcrete.com
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Notes to editors
Flowcrete UK Ltd
The Flooring Technology Centre
Booth Lane,
Moston,
Sandbach,
Cheshire
CW11 3QF
Visit us on the web at http://www.flowcrete.com for global details.
Flowcrete is a world leader in the supply of specialist flooring for commercial and industrial buildings. With 29 offices worldwide and manufacturing plants globally, Flowcrete’s aim is to transform environments with its innovative specialist flooring products. These include decorative seamless resins, waterproof car park decking, resin terrazzo, seamless anti microbial flooring, corrosion protection, self-levelling cements, underfloor heating and acoustic systems. Flowcrete is using its global expertise to introduce environmentally friendly, hygienic and aesthetically attractive floors to create a better and more sustainable world at our feet.
Press release issued by Jane Shepherd, Shepherd PR 01538 308685 mobile 07985 129315. http://www.shepherd-pr.com
jane@shepherd-pr.com
Tags: alan dean, flowcrete, heat pumps, intermediate bulk containers, sustainable techniques
?Green? Room For Flowcrete?s New-Look Website
Sustainability and the environment take centre stage in a new look website from global flooring manufacturer, Flowcrete Group.
A dedicated environmental zone has been created at http://www.flowcrete.com to highlight the company’s proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint.
With a wealth of innovative features including an animated view of the company’s sustainable journey to date and information on how Flowcrete floors can achieve points under the LEED environmental assessment system, the area is expected to become a point of reference for specifiers looking at sustainable choices.
The company’s pioneering work in corporate social responsibility is also featured within the ‘green’ area of the web.
Developed by Flowcrete’s Group Marketing team, the website has been created with the ultimate aim of providing a single point of reference for the company’s global business.
Flowcrete, which secured The Queen’s Award For Enterprise earlier this year, has 29 offices and eight manufacturing centres of excellence across the world.
Mark Greaves, managing director of Flowcrete Group, which has its headquarters in Sandbach, Cheshire, said: “The new website acts as a central hub for our global operations, providing an overview of the Group’s business operations and giving users an easy-to-navigate route to their own country’s website, to connect at a local level.”
More details of Flowcrete’s unique Floorzone Solution are also featured on the new website, highlighting the environmental and cost-saving benefits brought about by this single-responsibility flooring package.
Floorzone incorporates the screed, soundproofing, heating and decorative seamless resin finish – all designed and supplied by Flowcrete and installed by a Flowcrete approved contractor.
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Notes to editors Flowcrete Ltd
The Flooring Technology Centre
Booth Lane,
Moston,
Sandbach,
Cheshire
CW11 3QF
Visit us on the web at http://www.flowcrete.com for global details.
Flowcrete is a world leader in the supply of specialist flooring for commercial and industrial buildings. With 29 offices worldwide and manufacturing plants globally, Flowcrete’s aim is to transform environments with its innovative specialist flooring products. These include decorative seamless resins, waterproof car park decking, resin terrazzo, seamless anti microbial flooring, corrosion protection, self-levelling cements, underfloor heating and acoustic systems. Flowcrete is using its global expertise to introduce environmentally friendly, hygienic and aesthetically attractive floors to create a better and more sustainable world at our feet.
In April 2009, Flowcrete secured the Queen’s Award for Excellence, in the International Trade category.
Press release issued by Jane Shepherd, Shepherd PR 01538 308685 mobile 07985 129315.
jane@shepherd-pr.com
Tags: flooring manufacturer, flowcrete, global flooring, proactive approach, website acts
Delivering Sustainable Solutions Underfoot At SelfBuild Expo, Belfast
Leading flooring manufacturer Flowcrete will be joining forces with specialist contractor KAN to launch the unique Floorzone concept, along with Isowarm underfloor heating, at the SelfBuild exhibition in Belfast.
Taking place at the King’s Hall, Belfast, between 19 to 21 February 2010, the SelfBuild Show will feature new products and technologies to enable and promote sustainable building practices throughout Ireland. Flowcrete and KAN will be at stand number G3.
Floorzone incorporates the screed, soundproofing, heating and floor finish – all designed and supplied by Flowcrete and installed by Flowcrete approved contractor’s such as KAN.
It includes all Flowcrete products – namely Isocrete screeds, combined with Isocrete Acoustic K and Isowarm underfloor heating, as well as Flowcrete’s range of seamless floor finishes.
Isowarm underfloor heating delivers energy savings of up to 25 per cent compared to conventional heating systems. As well as being available under the Floorzone system, this underfloor heating is available as a single system.
Flowcrete Floorzone offers economic benefits with reduced labour costs on site and faster installation times aiding building programmes overall. This, together with a considerable reduction in delivery journeys, provides a more sustainable approach.
Geoff Johnston of KAN Systems, which operates across Ireland and has its headquarters in Dublin, said: “We are launching Isowarm underfloor heating system and the Floorzone concept into Ireland and are using this exhibition as the foundation to showcase these systems in the residential market.”
Alan Dean, sales director of Flowcrete, said: “Our Floorzone system means that specifiers can achieve a high acoustic performance, time proven screed and energy saving underfloor heating – along with a decorative floor finish from Flowcrete’s extensive range – with just one contractor responsible for the entire procedure.
“It offers sustainable benefits, with all products arriving on site from one source, and the number of contractor visits to site reduced as well.
“Our Isowarm underfloor heating system is also working well with emerging technologies such as biomass boilers, as well as ground and air source pumps.”
To find out more log on to www.flowcrete.com
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Notes to editors Flowcrete UK Ltd
The Flooring Technology Centre
Booth Lane,
Moston,
Sandbach,
Cheshire
CW11 3QF
Visit us on the web at www.flowcrete.com for global details.
Flowcrete is a world leader in the supply of specialist flooring for commercial and industrial buildings. With 29 offices worldwide and manufacturing plants globally, Flowcrete’s aim is to transform environments with its innovative specialist flooring products. These include decorative seamless resins, waterproof car park decking, resin terrazzo, seamless anti microbial flooring, corrosion protection, self-levelling cements, underfloor heating and acoustic systems. Flowcrete is using its global expertise to introduce environmentally friendly, hygienic and aesthetically attractive floors to create a better and more sustainable world at our feet.
Press release issued by Jane Shepherd, Shepherd PR 01538 308685 mobile 07985 129315. www.shepherd-pr.com
jane@shepherd-pr.com
Tags: alan dean, conventional heating systems, flooring manufacturer, flowcrete, seamless floor