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5 reasons to fall in love with carpet
11 February 2020
With so many options available, choosing the right flooring can be a very difficult decision. Here at Heckmondwike FB, we have over 50 years’ experience in providing a wide range of bonded carpets and carpet tiles to the education sector as well as commercial offices and apartment complexes. Over the last few years, hard surface … Continued
The importance of choosing the right carpet for student accommodation
8 January 2020
As we enter the second half of the academic year, plans are well in place for facilities managers to refurbish and replace the carpets in student halls and houses. JLL’s Student Housing Report forecasts there will be a further 500,000 full-time university students in the UK by 2030, and with the number of students choosing … Continued
Fibre-bonded carpets – the best of both worlds
16 September 2019
When it comes to the world of commercial carpets, there are a host of manufacturing methods that can be used to create a final product. One such method is fibre-bonding, which Heckmondwike uses to manufacture its carpets for the commercial sector. It’s a process that has stood the test of time and produces carpets and … Continued
We know what we did this summer
11 September 2019
For many, summer, and in particular, the school holidays, present the chance to unwind for a week or two and maybe even to take a well earned holiday, whether it’s a staycation in the UK or somewhere farther afield. However, the opposite is true for Heckmondwike, as when it comes to summer, operations are gearing … Continued
Last chance to win a bespoke logo mat
12 August 2019
Throughout summer, Heckmondwike, a market-leading UK manufacturer of fibre-bonded carpets, has been running a competition to win a bespoke logo mat, with the draw taking place in early September. The competition has been running from June and will end on 31st August, so there is not much time left if you would like to be … Continued
An apprentice update
5 August 2019
Earlier this year, Heckmondwike, a market-leading UK manufacturer of fibre-bonded carpets, announced the sponsorship of an apprentice across its National Floorcoverings Ltd group of companies. The Group is working in partnership with one of its long-standing customers, Hillside Contracts to provide support to trainee floor layer, Kai Linton. More information about Kai and the reasons … Continued
Willmott Dixon and Heckmondwike partner to support Guide Dog centre
1 August 2019
Heckmondwike, a market-leading UK manufacturer of fibre-bonded carpets, has assisted a Willmott Dixon initiative to support a guide dog centre in Leamington Spa. The company has provided 15 square metres of its specialist entrance and transition carpet, Diamond, in Charcoal, free of charge. The carpet has been installed to the reception area of the site … Continued
Two new faces at Heckmondwike
31 July 2019
Heckmondwike, a UK-leading manufacturer of fibre-bonded heavy contract carpet and carpet tiles, including its market-leading Supacord range, has recently made two appointments to its team of area sales managers. Martyn Grove and Mike Sanders have joined the company to manage the South West and North West regions respectively. Both acquisitions have significant knowledge of the … Continued
Heckmondwike Goes Green
17 July 2019
Heckmondwike, the market-leading UK manufacturer of commercial fibre bonded carpets, has supported one of its customers in the education sector by joining their environmental project. Led by UK & Ireland Sales Manager, Bob Mortimer, Heckmondwike donated and planted a number of trees, via the support of the Woodland Trust, at St Leonards Church of England … Continued
Getting the right carpet for apartment communal areas
5 July 2019
When developing new apartment complexes, or refurbishing an existing residence, a key consideration is how to create communal areas that serve a purpose, look atheistically pleasing and stand the test of time. A crucial part of that is the carpet. As Heckmondwike FB is one of the UK-leading manufacturers of fibre-bonded heavy contract carpet and … Continued