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Heckmondwike joins forces with Cleckheaton Food Bank to make a difference

Heckmondwike (part of the National Floorcoverings Ltd. group) are proud to announce that we have recently partnered with fantastic local charity Cleckheaton Food Bank, to help them make a difference within our neighbouring communities. Looking for a way to give back to those in need locally, we got in contact with Cleckheaton Food Bank, and … Continued

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6 Benefits of Commercial Carpet in the Classroom

Classrooms are bustling, lively environments. Students and teachers are constantly coming and going, but the space still needs to be calm and tranquil enough to allow students to thrive.  What’s more, a classroom needs to be designed to inspire and foster big ambitions. Therefore, it should incorporate colours and patterns that stimulate learning, without distracting … Continued

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5 Surprising Benefits of Good Classroom Design

When analysing student performance, classroom design is not often considered an important contributory factor. However, attentively designed classrooms can improve students’ well-being, focus and communication skills. In fact, a study by researchers at the University of Salford found that learning environments could impact pupils’ performance by 25%. How classroom design can impact student learning  Colour  … Continued

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How to Choose the Best Carpet for Communal Spaces

Selecting the right carpet can be a difficult task, as factors such as safety, acoustics and environment must be taken into consideration. In this blog, our commercial carpet company shares how to choose the right carpet for communal spaces. What type of carpet is best for commercial use? The best kind of carpet for commercial … Continued

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12 Days of Supacord…

This Christmas, we’re celebrating 12 days of Supacord! Our bestselling range is a staple in classrooms and workplaces across the country and beyond. It is our most popular carpet, and to sum up this year we wanted to share 12 (very exciting) reasons why we (and you!) love it so much. On the first day … Continued

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European Carpet Market Set to Grow

Despite competition from the hard flooring market, the value of the European rug and carpet market is set to rise over the next four years. A report by Grand View Research estimates that it will grow over 3% every year, to reach approximately £46.22 billion in 2025. Where will the rise come from? The UK … Continued

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Meet Polly Edmondson, Marketing Manager at Heckmondwike

Welcome to the latest instalment of our ‘People of Heckmondwike’ blog series, where we showcase the faces behind the commercial carpet tiles manufacturer. This week, we caught up with Marketing Manager, Polly Edmondson. Continue reading to learn all about the busy behind the scenes work that goes into promoting our products, Polly’s visions for the … Continued

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Heckmondwike to exhibit at Education Estates 2021

Heckmondwike is delighted to be exhibiting at this year’s Education Estates® exhibition, taking place on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th October at the Manchester Central Conference Centre, marking a welcome return to in-person events and exhibitions. As a market-leading carpet provider for the education sector, we are proud to be showcasing our range of high … Continued

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A Guided Tour of Our Yorkshire Factory

Here at Heckmondwike FB, we believe that where we are based says a lot about who we are as a company. As the name suggests, our factory is located near Heckmondwike, a small town in West Yorkshire. Since the company was founded in the 1960s, our values have always been very straight-talking, honest and true … Continued

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The 5 Best Carpets for School Renovations

While the kids might be enjoying time off school, the rest of us are hard at work – renovating the school! Throughout the summer, many school procurement teams may be using this time to begin some much-needed classroom enhancements. This is an even greater concern as we manage the hygiene considerations of the pandemic. With … Continued

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