Eco-friendly floor firm rewarded

One environmentally responsible flooring company has received a prestigious award within the industry in recognition of the eco-friendly efforts.

Alan Parker Flooring Ltd was rewarded for the flooring recycling efforts which have been implemented within the company.

The flooring contractor has made every effort to recycle excess and waste vinyl flooring, to prevent it from going to a landfill.

The firm also recycles all card, metal and paper waste produced by staff and the production process.

This dedication has meant that the Recofloor Contractor of the Year 2012, beating competitors from across the UK.

Although it is only a small company a massive 7.5 tonnes of waste vinyl was recycled last year, through the Recofloor recycling scheme.

However Managing Director, Alan Parker, backed the industry demand for similar recycling schemes to be introduced for other types of flooring.

This is echoed across the flooring sector and many suppliers and manufacturers are eager to join the environmentally friendly campaign.

Turnaround for flooring manufacturer

The recession has proved the end for many flooring companies across the world but one American firm has proved more resilient.

Aacer flooring was considered almost certain to fall victim to the tough economic conditions but the sports flooring system manufacturer has turned a corner.

This week the company has been able to announce 25 new full time positions and increase hours available for staff.

Restructuring and new ownership are major factors in the company’s turnaround in fortunes and the management have navigated through a tough period.

The sports flooring manufacturing firm produces maple floors for all levels of competition and has over 100 years experience in the wooden floor market.

Many other flooring firms will be hoping that their fortunes follow a similar path, moving away from the recession.