News

Re-launch of Inglewood Saxony

July 2024

This Summer, we are delighted to announce the re-launch of our popular Inglewood Saxony range. Made using 100% Excellon Polypropylene, Inglewood Saxony is luxurious underfoot yet hard-wearing and practical, making it the ideal choice for all areas of the home. First launched in 2020, the timeless collection has continued to soar in popularity over the recent years. Both stain resistant and bleach cleanable for enhanced practicality, the range also comes with our 10-year Stain and Wear guarantee for added peace of mind. Available in both 4m and 5m widths, Inglewood Saxony is a heavyweight, deep pile carpet tufted on 1/10th gauge machinery, using two-fold specialised yarn to create a luxurious handle. Coming in an updated palette of 15 heathered shades, 10 popular retained shades and 5 new trend-leading colour options, the refreshed range has been created to suit all homes, with a sumptuous feel underfoot. Having received a great response to our Inglewood Saxony range since its launch, we’re delighted to be introducing a refreshed colour palette and further enhancing our Easy Clean offering. This exciting update brings a new level of elegance and modernity to this much-loved collection, ensuring that every home can enjoy the timeless beauty and comfort of Inglewood Saxony at fantastic value. – David Cormack, Marketing Director at Cormar Carpets. Samples of Inglewood Saxony are now being distributed by our Sales Team.

Cormar Introduces New Collection Centre

July 2024

Over the past few years, our Collection Centres have proved to be a useful asset to our customers, helping them work safer, smarter and making better use of time. Retailers using the Collection Centres have found the following advantages; • Next Day Collection - For last minute orders and improved fitting times.• Cost Savings - Your fitters can collect carpet en-route, saving fuel & time.• Convenient Access - Easy in, easy out, no parking restrictions.• Reduced Deliveries to Store - Allows flexibility on your opening times. We are pleased to announce we have recently opened a new Collection Centre. Details of this can be found below: High WycombeDorree BonnerInternational HouseHillbottom RoadHigh WycombeHP12 4JX You can request delivery to any of our Collection Points at the time of order or simply select the option when using our Trade Portal. Delivery updates are also now available via text message (see preferences page). Our collection centres are open 5 days a week with next day in stock collection available. Find your nearest collection centre by clicking here.

Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence: Greenwood and Coope’s Centennial Anniversary

July 2024

This year marks a momentous milestone for us at Cormar Carpets as we celebrate the centennial anniversary of our parent company, Greenwood and Coope Ltd. This celebration not only honours a century of business excellence but also reflects on the rich history and evolution that has shaped Cormar Carpets into the largest carpet brand in the UK today. A Century of Innovation and Growth Incorporated in 1924, Greenwood and Coope Ltd quickly emerged as a prominent player in the textile industry. Over time, the company diversified its operations, which led to the establishment of Cormar Carpets in 1956. Cormar was the first company to introduce modern tufted machine technology to the UK, quickly gaining a reputation for quality and innovation in carpet manufacturing—a reputation we proudly uphold today as industry leaders. Family Values and Team Spirit As a family-run business with family values at heart, our success is largely due to the incredible team of people who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Their dedication ensures that we provide first-class delivery service to our customers. To celebrate this remarkable milestone, we hosted a summer celebration across our sites for all our staff to enjoy, recognising their invaluable contributions to our journey. Looking Ahead As we celebrate 100 years of Greenwood and Coope Ltd, we remain steadfast in our commitment to our core values of quality, innovation, and excellent customer service. Our history is a testament to our ability to adapt and thrive amidst changing times. With a forward-looking approach, we continue to set high standards in the carpet industry, ensuring that our legacy endures for generations to come. Click here to find out more about our history.

Introducing Shetland

May 2024

This Summer, we are pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new Shetland range. Made with 100% Pure New Wool, this long-lasting wool loop carpet comes in 10 trend-leading shades for the perfect blend of style and practicality. Suitable for all areas of the home, Shetland is hard-wearing and durable, making it the perfect choice for high-traffic areas including stairs, hallways and landings. Further extending the choice for homeowners, Shetland sits alongside our Fairisle range, which has soared in popularity since its launch, offering the same desirable quality with the option of a more level finish. Manufactured using a quality, moth resistant, 3-ply yarn, Shetland is a 1/5th gauge carpet, in a chunky Brussels weave design. “The beauty of textured wool carpets is that they add an extra dimension to a living space, and with loop pile carpets increasing in popularity, we are delighted to be further enhancing our wool offering with this exciting new addition.” Said Alexandra Ellis, marketing manager at Cormar Carpets. “Suitable for all areas of the home, with a high-quality textured look and feel, Shetland offers a trend-leading neutral palette that blends seamlessly with any interior style.” Available in a collection of 10 heathered neutral tones inspired by the natural, rolling landscape of the Shetland Isles, Shetland’s classic loop design suits any taste from rustic to contemporary. Produced in both 4m and 5m widths, Shetland balances design, durability and price for an affordable yet stylish flooring option. Samples of Shetland are now being distributed by our Sales Team.

Re-launch of Sensation

April 2024

This Spring, we are pleased to announce the re-launch of our classic Sensation range. Made with 100% Luxelle Polypropylene, Sensation brings the luxurious comfort of a soft deep pile carpet with all the practical living benefits of an easy clean. This trailblazing range was first launched in 2012, retaining its popularity over the years by combining practicality and style. Sensation is both bleach cleanable and stain resistant and comes with Cormar’s popular 10-year stain and wear guarantee for added peace of mind. Its resilient properties make Sensation suitable for use all around the home. Manufactured in both 4m and 5m widths, the range now comes in a refreshed palette of 19 popular shades including some retained favourites and a selection of contemporary new tones. Available in two qualities - ‘Original’ and the brand-new heavyweight ‘Ultimate Sensation’, Sensation brings a sumptuous, underfoot luxury to any space. Sensation has been hugely successful for Cormar, enjoying a fantastic response from homeowners over the years. With an updated palette of soft neutrals and pastel shades, Sensation now offers a more fashionable edge. Its lustre and sumptuous handle, combined with all the easy clean benefits of polypropylene, make it a carpet that truly feels as good as it looks. – Alexandra Ellis, Marketing Manager at Cormar Carpets. Samples of Sensation are now being distributed by our Sales Team.

Cormar Carpet Company appoints Paul Barratt as CEO

April 2024

Cormar Carpet Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Barratt as CEO, to drive the next stage of growth for the Lancashire based carpet manufacturer. Paul joins the business in April and brings with him a wealth of experience having worked in the flooring industry for over 25 years, initially with Bonar Floors and more recently Karndean Designflooring. As MD of Karndean, he has overseen the firm establishment of the Karndean brand, together with significant growth in sales and profitability.Cormar Chair, Helen Polito, said “We are delighted to welcome Paul as our Chief Executive. He is a values-based, commercially intelligent business leader with an excellent track record in developing brands in the flooring industry. Paul is familiar with the dynamics of working in a family business but also brings experience of plc and owner-managed businesses too.” Paul commented “The similarities between Karndean and Cormar are staggeringly close. Both are family businesses with market leading positions in highly competitive markets. The need to stand out from the crowd in quality, service and brand has never been more important. I am delighted to be joining a highly successful company with excellent products, talented people and a vision to be No.1”.

Join Us at the INDX National Flooring Show

March 2024

We are delighted to be attending the INDX National Flooring Show this year, showcasing our extensive product portfolio alongside a selection of exciting new ranges. With our recently launched, easy clean, loop pile, Primo Textures, we will be demonstrating our ability to produce high quality, yet affordable carpets that meet the demand of today’s consumers. The first of its kind for Cormar, this impressive new addition marks a significant milestone for the company and presents an exceptional addition to the loop market, offering a hard-wearing and practical solution for any home, with the timeless appeal of a textured loop pile carpet. In addition to our latest easy clean launch, we will also be unveiling a new range for Spring. Click here to register your attendance, we look forward to seeing you there. Stand P430

Introducing Cormar's Enhanced Collection Centre Emails

March 2024

Over the last few years, our Collection Centres have proved to be a useful asset to our customers, helping you work safer, smarter and making better use of your time. We have been working to enhance our collection point notifications and later this month, Trade Portal users will receive enhanced email notifications regarding their collection point orders. The enhanced offering will now include the following email updates: 1. Your order is ready to collect 2. Your order is awaiting collection Notification preferences for the above can be managed within the User Management section of the Portal. In order to receive these updates, ensure you have selected 'Order Updates' within email notifications. You can request delivery to any of our Collection Points at the time of order or simply select the option when using our Trade Portal. Delivery updates are also now available via text message (see preferences page). Our collection centres are open 5 days a week with next day in stock collection available. Find your nearest collection centre by clicking here.

Cormar Expands Its Fleet

March 2024

This Winter, we have added 10 new trucks to our fleet of delivery vehicles. This latest investment ensures we have one of the UK’s largest independently owned delivery fleets in the flooring sector. Our extensive fleet delivers nationwide via over 75 trucks to our customers across the UK. Delivered at the beginning of the year, we are now the proud recipient of 10 brand new DAF delivery vehicles, alongside an additional 15 demountable boxes, to add to our large delivery fleet. The new units will operate out of our distribution centres in Bury, Lancashire and Hemel Hempstead. All of the new vehicles are fitted with DVS camera systems & sensor alarms, to aid the driver in detecting vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists on the nearside of the vehicle. Southern Logistics Manager Joseph Kiernan comments “We continue to invest in new trucks to ensure we achieve the high service levels that our customers have come to rely on, whilst complying with environmental standards. DAF trucks are a favourite with our drivers and it’s great to work with another business local to our northern distribution centre.” Operational in the coming months, these trucks will showcase the latest Cormar branding and will be responsible for transporting around a million square metres of carpet per year - ensuring that we continue to deliver to our customers promptly and on time.

Cormar Introduces New Collection Centres

March 2024

Over the past few years, our Collection Centres have proved to be a useful asset to our customers, helping them work safer, smarter and making better use of time. Retailers using the Collection Centres have found the following advantages; • Next Day Collection - For last minute orders and improved fitting times.• Cost Savings - Your fitters can collect carpet en-route, saving fuel & time.• Convenient Access - Easy in, easy out, no parking restrictions.• Reduced Deliveries to Store - Allows flexibility on your opening times. We are pleased to announce we have recently opened two new Collection Centres in Kidderminster and Royston. Details of these can be found below: KidderminsterBreakwells2 Firs Industrial EstateKidderminsterDY11 7QN RoystonBetter Removals & StorageFlint ParkBarley RoadFlint CrossRoystonSG8 7PU You can request delivery to any of our Collection Points at the time of order or simply select the option when using our Trade Portal. Delivery updates are also now available via text message (see preferences page). Our collection centres are open 5 days a week with next day in stock collection available. Find your nearest collection centre by clicking here.

Introducing Primo Textures

January 2024

This winter, we are delighted to announce the latest addition to our ever-popular Primo family – Primo Textures. Cormar's first synthetic loop pile carpet, this exciting new addition marks a significant milestone for the company and presents an exceptional addition to the loop market. Stain resistant and bleach cleanable, Primo Textures combines the renowned durability of polypropylene fibres with the timeless appeal of loop pile construction, offering a hard-wearing and practical solution for any home, while retaining the natural allure that loop pile carpets offer. Produced in both ribbed and weave designs, Primo Textures is available in a palette of 20 popular colour options made to suit any interior. Manufactured with 100% Excellon Polypropylene in a premium quality 3-ply yarn, this new range comes with the added benefit of being moth proof and is available in both 4m and 5m widths. “With loop pile carpets increasing in popularity amongst homeowners, we are thrilled to be launching this exciting new addition to our family of easy clean carpets. The first of its kind for Cormar, Primo Textures offers a hard-wearing and practical solution for any home, with the timeless appeal of a textured loop pile carpet.” – David Cormack, Marketing Director at Cormar Carpets. Samples of Primo Textures are now being distributed by our Sales Team.

Cormar Christmas Opening Hours

December 2023

With Christmas on the way, we’d like to take the opportunity to thank you for your support during 2023. We trust the new carpet ranges launched throughout the year have helped improve your sales and you have experienced the high levels of service that you expect from Cormar. Hopefully, you have also benefitted from the upgrades made to our award-winning Trade Portal. Continuing this into 2024, we have more exciting new digital features and upgrades to come and look forward to sharing these with you. Christmas Opening Hours Please note, our last delivery date before Christmas is Thursday 21st December with our offices closing the following day and re-opening on Tuesday 2nd January. For more information, please get in touch with us on 01204 881200 or email help.portal@cormarcarpets.co.ukFrom all your friends at Cormar, may we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful and Happy New Year.

Collection Point Update

November 2023

Over the past few years, our Collection Centres have proved to be a useful asset to our customers, helping them work safer, smarter and making better use of time. Retailers using the Collection Centres have found the following advantages; • Next Day Collection - For last minute orders and improved fitting times.• Cost Savings - Your fitters can collect carpet en-route, saving fuel & time.• Convenient Access - Easy in, easy out, no parking restrictions.• Reduced Deliveries to Store - Allows flexibility on your opening times. We are pleased to announce we have recently opened a new Collection Centre in Maidstone, a welcomed addition to the South East and Kent area. Details of this can be found below: Maidstonec/o Maidstone Removals LimitedUnit A4 Loc8 Business ParkAshford RoadMaidstoneKentME17 1WR Our Exeter collection point has also recently moved to a new location, enabling us to continue to provide the high level of service we pride ourselves on. Details of this can be found below: Exeterc/o King& Kearey2 Peamore Commercial CentreAlphingtonExeterEX2 9SL You can request delivery to any of our Collection Points at the time of order or simply select the option when using our Trade Portal. Delivery updates are also now available via text message (see preferences page). Our collection centres are open 5 days a week with next day in stock collection available. Find your nearest collection centre by clicking here.

Introducing Kingston

October 2023

We are delighted to announce our sixth range launch of the year, an exciting new easy clean range, Kingston. Made with 100% Excellon Polypropylene and produced using a durable 2-ply yarn, Kingston is a value orientated, tenth gauge carpet, offering improved pile density and performance. Durable and resilient, the new range comes with a 10-year Stain and Wear Warranty, providing the perfect hard-wearing solution for busy homes. Available in two qualities, Classic and Elite, this exciting new range is manufactured in a collection of 15 popular plain and heather shades in line with current interior trends, including a graphite grey (Battleship Grey) and a sandy beige (Hayseed), available in both 4 and 5 metre widths. “We’ve had great success with our ‘family’ of easy-clean carpets over the past few years, as homeowners increasingly look for durable, great value, low maintenance carpets. With that in mind, we have extended our offering with Kingston, providing a range that ticks all the boxes of a quality, family friendly carpet at an attractive, affordable price.” David Cormack, Cormar Carpets As well as bringing a new bank of on-trend shades to our easy clean collection, Kingston will be displayed on our new-look point of sale material, featuring an eye-catching design and communicating the ranges key benefits to the consumer.

Cormar's Collection Points

September 2023

Over the past few years, our Collection Centres have proved to be a useful asset to our customers, helping them work safer, smarter and making better use of time. Retailers using the Collection Centres have found the following advantages; • Next Day Collection - For last minute orders and improved fitting times.• Cost Savings - Your fitters can collect carpet en-route, saving fuel & time.• Convenient Access - Easy in, easy out, no parking restrictions.• Reduced Deliveries to Store - Allows flexibility on your opening times. We are pleased to announce we have recently opened a new Collection Centre in Weybridge. Details of this can be found below: Weybridgec/o Luxfords of WeybridgeAvro WayBrooklands Business ParkWeybridgeSurreyKT13 0XQ You can request delivery to any of our Collection Points at the time of order or simply select the option when using our Trade Portal. Delivery updates are also now available via text message (see preferences page). Our collection centres are open 5 days a week with next day in stock collection available. Find your nearest collection centre by clicking here.

Flooring Innovation Award Winner 2023

August 2023

Voted for by leading trade magazine ‘The Stocklists’, Cormar is delighted to have won an award in the natural carpet category of the Flooring Innovation Awards for our Pembroke range. This award follows a run of industry wins, most recently, being voted ‘Best Carpet Manufacturer’ by readers of Interiors Monthly. The Flooring Innovation Awards recognise everything that’s new, exciting and innovative in the UK floorcoverings sector. We are extremely proud of our Pembroke range and are thrilled to have received this award. Made from 80% Pure New Wool, Pembroke has the ideal resilience for heavy traffic areas of the home, whilst adding the desirable warmth and comfort that is sought after in rooms where cosiness is key, such as living rooms and bedrooms. This classic, heavyweight wool twist has a strong palette of 18 contemporary colourways, including a deep bronze (Rosewood), charcoal grey (Anvil) and relaxing green (Chervil), accompanied by some classic neutral beiges and greys; offering a perfect choice to suit every homeowner’s needs and style. Marketing Director David Cormack comments “we’re so pleased to have won two awards this year. It’s a fantastic achievement for Cormar Carpet Company. We pride ourselves on continually producing new ranges that appeal to modern day, busy homes, alongside providing an industry-leading delivery service and excellent product quality. The fact we’ve won not one, but two awards, is testament to all the hard work that the team have put in over the past year.”

Improvements to the Trade Portal

August 2023

As we continue to invest in our award-winning trade portal, we are pleased to announce some of the new features. Over the last few months, we have introduced a number of updates, including... Brand new email sign-up feature Ability to hide pricing New marketing materials area Improvements to price list print styling After-sales area to log a complaint Mailing list sign upFound on the right-hand side of your screen, you are now presented with the option to 'join our mailing list'. This allows you to sign up directly to company updates via email regarding new ranges, discontinuations, and Portal updates. This is separate from subscription to order updates, which can be managed through the notifications section of user management. Ability to hide pricingWe have now implemented the ability to hide pricing on your portal login, which will remove all pricing shown when searching for products. You can access the pricing toggle by clicking the drop-down next to your name and selecting ‘toggle product prices’. This will then remove the pricing either until it is toggled back or until you log out, at which point, this will then reset the pricing to show again. Marketing materials areaFound within the information hub, the marketing materials area allows you to easily access and download our portfolio of imagery alongside our marketing materials, such as our care and warranty guide and technical specifications. Improvements to price list print styling:Improvements have now been made to the print styling of the trade price list within the Portal, producing a much clearer document that you can refer to. After-sales areaWe have also implemented a new online after-sales form, which allows you to register 'fitted' or 'non-fitted' faults, provide all the required consumer details and upload pictures, allowing us to easily respond to after-sales issues. This avoids unnecessary delays, providing you with a quicker and more efficient online service. This can be found within the Information Hub, or simply by selecting 'Raise a Complaint' when viewing an order. Click here to view the form. Cormar are committed to further enhancing user experience and bringing useful and exciting new features to our Trade Portal. If you have any feedback or suggestions you would like to pass on, please share them with your Territory Manager or email marketing@cormarcarpets.co.uk

Interiors Monthly Award Winner 2023

August 2023

For the eleventh year in succession Cormar Carpet Company is delighted to be voted the UK’s Best Carpet Manufacturer by readers of Interiors Monthly. Receiving the award again is a great privilege and we would like to say a huge thank you to all our customers, suppliers and colleagues for their ongoing support over the past year. Over the past 12 months, we have put focus on improving all areas of the business, in order to stay ahead of the curve and meet our customers expectations. We have developed our product portfolio, with six new ranges successfully launched into the trade in the last year. Working to enhance our wool offering and cater to today’s market, we recently launched two wool loop ranges, Fairisle and Malabar Two Fold, alongside a brand-new wool twist range, Hampstead. This year has also seen the relaunch of our popular Primo Ultra range, now available in a refreshed palette of 20 heather and plain shades. Our award-winning Trade Portal has also benefitted from recent investment, with over £100,000 spent towards improvements such as a brand-new text delivery notification feature and further improvements to functionality of our industry leading after-sales area, further solidifying our Portal as a one stop shop for our customers to complete all necessary interactions with Cormar quickly and easily. Once again, this year, we will be making another substantial investment towards our own fleet of distribution vehicles, with the purchase of ten new trucks and fifteen demount boxes. Equipped with the latest technology and safety features, this commitment ensures we maintain our high standards of quality, efficiency, and safety. In addition to our delivery fleet, this year also marks our continued efforts towards improvements to our manufacturing process, with a focus on advancing the Backing Plant. Significant benefits have been achieved in terms of quality and customer satisfaction as a direct result of these initiatives, thus spurring continued commitment into this year in order to deliver even more quality and reliability improvements. “To be awarded the Best Carpet Manufacturer for the eleventh year in a row is a huge honour for all at Cormar Carpets. This year we’ve made huge investments in the business that take us forward as a dynamic and leading-edge player in the market, so it’s great for the Cormar team to be recognised once again for the hard work and determination that they have put in.” said David Cormack, Marketing Director at Cormar.

Summer Update | Avebury Discontinuation

August 2023

We are delighted to be voted the UK's Best Carpet Manufacturer by readers of Interiors Monthly for the eleventh consecutive year. Receiving the award again is a great privilege and we would like to say a huge thank you to all our customers for your ongoing support. Further demonstrating our continued investment into our service and product offering, we are pleased to announce the introduction of an exciting new wool twist range, Hampstead. Made from 80% Pure New Wool, 10% Polyester and 10% Tuftbond, this classic wool twist is available in two hard-wearing qualities, in a range of plain and heather shades. Hampstead is now available to view and order online via our Trade Portal, with samples currently being distributed by our Territory Managers. Avebury Discontinuation Following the recent successful launches of Fairisle and Malabar Two Fold, we will be retiring our Avebury range in September. Unfortunately, this means that stock of certain colours is currently running low. Therefore, please check with our sales office or refer to the Trade Portal before confirming an order. New Pending Deliveries Portal Feature Within the last few weeks, we have gone live with our brand new pending deliveries feature, which allows you to easily view any upcoming deliveries in your account dashboard. To view this new feature, simply log into your account and select the 'Pending Deliveries' tab on the 'Account Activity' section of your dashboard. This is a feature that was highlighted in a recent survey as being another useful service enhancement for customers. This year, we are delighted to be returning to The Harrogate Flooring Show 2023 from the 17th-19th September and look forward to seeing you there. Exhibiting at the front of Hall A at stand 28, we will be showcasing our extensive product portfolio, alongside live demonstrations of our industry leading Trade Portal and its latest features.

Introducing Hampstead

August 2023

We are delighted to announce our fifth range launch of the year, an exciting new wool twist range, Hampstead. Made from 80% Pure New Wool, 10% Polyester and 10% Tuftbond, Hampstead is a premier, fine quality, tenth gauge carpet, available in two pile weights, Supreme and Deluxe. This range is suitable for extra heavy domestic use making it ideal for high traffic areas such as stairs and hallways. Hampstead has a strong palette of 20 on trend plain and heather shades including a stormy grey (Moody Blue) deep red (Claret) and relaxing green (Lotus Leaf). Durable, resilient and luxurious, Hampstead combines the natural beauty of wool with long lasting looks. As well as being moth resistant, it also comes with a 10-year wear warranty for added peace of mind. “As more consumers look to introduce natural fibres into their homes, our wool collections are becoming increasingly popular, allowing customers to add a touch of natural warmth, comfort and luxury to their homes.” said David Cormack, Marketing Director of the Cormar Carpet Company. “Our new collection looks great, is tough and hardwearing and complements our existing wool offering to provide retailers with a range of products to suit all styles and requirements, coupled with the quality and reliability they receive from Cormar.” As well as bringing a new bank of on-trend shades to our wool twist collection, Hampstead will be displayed on our new-look point of sale material, featuring an eye-catching design and communicating the ranges key benefits to the consumer.

New Range and Discontinuations

June 2023

In anticipation of our upcoming new range launch in July, we will be discontinuing the Oaklands and Home Counties ranges. Unfortunately, this means that stock of certain colours is currently running low and a few are now out of stock. Therefore, please check with our sales office or refer to the Trade Portal before confirming an order. The new range being added to our Wool Twist collection will be called Hampstead. Launching in the coming weeks, this exciting new range will form an amalgamation of our current Oaklands and Home Counties ranges, carrying over 12 of the most popular shades within the ranges, alongside the introduction of 8 new colour options. Made from 80% Pure New Wool, 10% Polyester and 10% Tuftbond, Hampstead will be available in two qualities, Supreme and Deluxe, and come with a 10 year Wear Warranty for added peace of mind.

Stay Alert to Cybercrime

June 2023

As you may already know, sadly ‘phishing’ is a common cybercrime in which attackers send fake emails or create fake websites in an attempt to trick individuals into giving away sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial information. Obviously, it is important for us all to be aware of these threats and take steps to protect ourselves from falling victim to a phishing attack. So here are some tips to help you stay safe: 1. Always check the name of the sender Email addresses and domain names can be easily spoofed. It is, therefore, crucial that you check the domain name for spelling alterations on suspicious emails - our email domain is @cormarcarpets.co.uk. 2. Check for typos Attackers are often less concerned about being grammatically correct. 3. Don't share sensitive information easily Any email that asks for sensitive information about you or your company is suspicious. 4. Don't fall for URGENCY! Phishing attacks use scare tactics such as urgency and authority to trick victims into taking immediate action. Emails that ask you to share personal information or to make cash transactions are... 'phishy'. 5. Is it too good to be true? If it sounds too good to be true, chances are it is! Phishing attacks use fake rewards to tempt victims to take action. Should you have any concerns relating to phishing from Cormar, please contact us using your normal method. Regards, The Cormar IT Security Team

Cormar Stays in the Loop with Double Launch

May 2023

Following the successful launch of Trinity and Primo Ultra this year, we are now introducing two ranges to hit the mark with consumers and meet the rising popularity of wool loop carpet.Our successful Malabar Two-Fold range has been relaunched with an injection of 8 new shades, while the all new Fairisle range is a chunky ¼ gauge carpet in 10 natural shades.As more homeowners become environmentally conscious, we have worked to enhance our wool offering by launching two companion 100% wool products. Inspired by the Shetland Islands, Fairisle comes in a collection of heathered neutral tones, in a quality, moth resistant, 3-ply yarn and as warm hues continue to dominate, shades such as Boardwalk and Oatflake are set to be a success.To coincide with this launch, the ever-popular Malabar Two-Fold range has been relaunched with a bank of new colours in two textures – a sophisticated ribbed style and popular weave design. First launched in 2001, the now 20-strong palette of natural colours includes a wider selection of warmer tones such as Nubuck and Pinto.Both Malabar and Fairisle are made using 100% Pure New Wool and come in 4m & 5m widths. The ranges carry a 10 year wear warranty for added peace of mind.The new products will be showcased on a brand new Wool Textures display, helping retailers exhibit the popular loops on one distinctive lectern. Perfectly showcasing the wonders of wool, this new offering allows our customers to meet the increased demand for natural fibres. It is also carefully designed to create an eye catching, functional display and yet one which also works within limited retail floor spaces.

Relaunch of Primo Ultra

March 2023

This Spring, we are relaunching our popular Primo Ultra range with brand new colour options. First launched in 2009 and a firm favourite ever since, the Primo Ultra range will now be available in an extensive palette of 20 heather and plain shades. The refreshed collection contains a variety of on trend colours including a steel blue (Eucalyptus) and a relaxing jade green (Fern) to extend the appeal for consumers seeking to introduce a practical, yet stylish carpet into their home. Tufted on tenth gauge machinery, Primo Ultra is made from the same 100% Excellon Polypropylene as our other Easy Clean family members, providing uncompromising quality alongside a competitive price. Loved by retailers and consumers alike, the range is also bleach cleanable and comes with a 10-year stain and wear warranty for added peace of mind. Chris Isaacs, Sales Director at Cormar Carpet Company said: “Having had great success with our Primo Ultra range over the years, we’re excited to be introducing even more colour options to this enduringly popular range. “Primo Ultra is suitable for use all around the home and those looking for an affordable carpet that is both hard-wearing and stylish. It ticks all the boxes and with the new colour additions, we are confident the range will remain a firm favourite for years to come.”

Crown the High Street Competition

February 2023

Cormar are pleased to support the Wool Carpet Focus Group’s initiative to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III, asking all Independent Flooring Retailers to create an outstanding window or in-store display featuring wonderful wool. 1st Prize - Overnight accomodation and Spa Day for 2 people, including a tour of all things woolly 2nd Prize - 2 x tickets to visit one of the Royal palaces or residences + afternoon tea 3rd Prize - 3 runners up will receive a gorgeous wool throw each Competition Entry Details: This display should be in place for the Coronation Day of 6th May 2023, ideally from the beginning of April through to the end of the celebration month of May. The display must be original and showcase at least one benefit of using wool as a floorcovering. Entries and images should be submitted by COB Friday 28th April on to your own retail social channels. To enter you must use the hashtag #lovewoolcarpets and mention at least one benefit of wool. Judging will take place the first week of May and the winning retailers will be announced at the Buying Group Show on the 10th May. One entry per independent store, per location permitted. All winners will also be notified by email.

Introducing Trinity

January 2023

We are delighted to announce our first range launch of the year, an exciting new easy clean range, Trinity. Made with 100% Excellon Polypropylene and produced using a durable 2-ply yarn, Trinity is a premier, heavyweight carpet perfect for those high traffic areas of the home. Durable and resilient, yet sumptuous, the new range comes with a 10-year Stain and Wear Warranty, providing the perfect hard-wearing solution for busy homes. Available in both 4m and 5m widths, this exciting new range is manufactured in a collection of 14 Tri-Colour heather shades, including a deep copper (Russet), charcoal grey (Jet) and chocolate brown (Autumn Trail), accompanied by some classic neutral beiges and greys. “Our Easy Clean collection continues to grow in popularity as a reliable and hardwearing choice for family homes. We’re excited to expand the collection this year to offer an even wider choice of durable, low maintenance carpets at great value and in a popular colour palette to suit every homeowner’s needs and style.” said David Cormack, Marketing Director at Cormar Carpets.As well as bringing a new bank of on-trend shades to our easy clean collection, Trinity will be displayed on our new-look point of sale material, featuring an eye-catching design and communicating the ranges key benefits to the consumer.

Sensation Twist Discontinuation

December 2022

In anticipation of our next new range launch, arriving early 2023, we will be discontinuing the Sensation Twist range with effect from January 2023. Unfortunately, this means that stock of certain colours is running low and a few are now out of stock. Therefore please check portal stock levels or contact our sales office before confirming an order. We look forward to announcing our new range early in January. Thank you for your continued support. David N Cormack Marketing Director

Introducing Pembroke

October 2022

We are delighted to announce our fifth range launch of the year, an exciting new wool twist range, Pembroke. Made from 80% Pure New Wool, 10% Polypropylene and 10% Tuftbond, Pembroke is suitable for extra heavy domestic/medium contract use, making it ideal for high traffic areas such as stairs and hallways. This classic, heavyweight wool twist has a strong palette of 18 contemporary colourways, including a deep bronze (Rosewood) charcoal grey (Anvil) and relaxing green (Chervil), accompanied by some classic neutral beiges and greys. Durable, resilient, and luxurious, Pembroke combines the natural beauty of wool with long lasting looks. As well as being moth resistant, the range also comes with a 10-year wear warranty for added peace of mind. “Pembroke comes at the perfect time as consumers are looking for value for money coupled with the durability that wool carpets offer.” said David Cormack, marketing director of the Cormar Carpet Company. “This new collection looks great, is tough and hardwearing and offers a mix of bolder tones alongside on-trend greys and neutral shades, the perfect palette to bring style and distinction to any room.”As well as bringing a new bank of on-trend shades to our wool twist collection, Pembroke will be displayed on our new-look point of sale material, featuring an eye-catching design and communicating the ranges key benefits to the consumer.

Brand New Text Delivery Notification Feature

October 2022

Within the last few weeks, we have gone live with our brand new text delivery notification feature, which allows you to receive delivery notifications via text message to your mobile phone – a feature which was highlighted in our recent survey as being another useful service enhancement from Cormar. To set up the service, simply go to the User Management section of your account and add the mobile number you wish to use, alongside the correct prefix, to your contact details. Once this is complete, you can manage the feature in the notifications section of User Management, where you have the option to select what notifications you would like to receive through each method. Cormar are committed to further enhancing user experience and bringing useful and exciting new features to our Trade Portal. If you have any feedback or suggestions you would like to pass on, please share them with your Territory Manager or email marketing@cormarcarpets.co.uk

Cormar Returns to The Flooring Show

September 2022

Cormar Carpet Company are delighted to have returned to The Flooring Show this year with a selection of enticing new ranges. The trade exhibition, which this year celebrated its 60th birthday, takes place every year in Harrogate, and is the largest and only event dedicated to the industry. With updated graphics and a fresh new look, the Cormar stand played host to many of our customers from the UK and Ireland and it was great to welcome back so many familiar faces. The show saw us showcase our award-winning product portfolio which included the newest addition to our popular wool loop collection, Pimlico, alongside the recently relaunched Apollo Plus range – a firm favourite in family homes for over a decade. In addition, our fifth range launch of the year, Pembroke, a classic, heavyweight wool twist was previewed at the show, ahead of its October launch. Once again, we exhibited at the front of Hall A, with the team showcasing our award-winning Trade Portal. Since its launch in 2011, the portal has gone from strength to strength with 60% of customers’ orders now placed via the online service. Having invested over £75,000 in the last 12 months towards further enhancing the online portal, visitors of the stand benefitted from live demonstrations exhibiting the latest features, including our brand new after-sales area and text delivery notification feature. We would like to say a huge thank you to all who attended The Flooring Show over the two days, the event was a huge success, and we look forward to returning next year.

Flooring Innovation Award Winner 2022

August 2022

Voted for by leading trade magazine ‘The Stocklists’, Cormar is delighted to have won an award in the Man Made Carpet category of the Flooring Innovation Awards for our recently launched Riva range. This award follows a run of industry wins, most recently, being voted ‘Best Carpet Manufacturer’ by readers of Interiors Monthly. The Flooring Innovation Awards recognise everything that’s new, exciting and innovative in the UK floorcoverings sector. We are extremely proud of our Riva range and are thrilled to have received this award. Building upon the ongoing popularity of our Sensation ranges, Riva brings a new dimension to our family of soft deep-pile carpets - providing a balance between the practical living qualities of easy-clean polypropylene carpet and the sumptuous feeling of a soft deep carpet. Riva has a modern palette of 16 stylish plain shades including a strong collection of popular greys and warm neutrals, alongside some bolder colour choices. This range is suitable for use all around the home, although it is clearly a classic for bedrooms and nurseries, spaces in the home where extra softness is desired. Marketing Director David Cormack comments “we’re so pleased to have won two awards this year. It’s a fantastic achievement for Cormar Carpet Company. We pride ourselves on continually producing new ranges that appeal to modern day, busy homes, alongside providing an industry-leading delivery service and excellent product quality. The fact we’ve won not one, but two awards, is testament to all the hard work we’ve put in over the past year.”

Introducing Pimlico

August 2022

Following on from the three successful launches in 2022, we are delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new wool loop range, adding a new element of texture to our portfolio. Pimlico is available in three distinctive designs - level, texture and stripe, in a premium quality 3-ply yarn. The new range draws on a palette of nine fashionable, neutral shades such as warm beiges and cool creams, in line with interior trend forecasts for the coming year. Designed to offer a fresh, modern look, Pimlico is a contemporary loop pile carpet blended with 50% New Zealand wool and 50% polypropylene for a clean, bright effect and soft 100% wool like handle. Following in the footsteps of our successful Bouclé Neutrals range, Pimlico offers 9 stylish level and textured designs alongside 4 eye-catching striped options, allowing consumers to add an extra dimension to their living space. David Cormack, marketing director at Cormar said: “Pimlico comes at the right time for today’s consumers, with its three distinctive designs, it allows homeowners to create a look that can flow through the whole house, showcasing a different style in each room, but with a carpet that complements each other in look and feel. And being manufactured in a resilient 3 ply-yarn, the carpet will really stand the test of time.’ As well as bringing a new bank of on-trend shades to our wool loop collection, Pimlico will be displayed on our new-look point of sale material, featuring an eye-catching design and communicating the ranges key benefits to the consumer.

Voted Best Carpet Manufacturer 2022

August 2022

For the tenth year in succession Cormar Carpet Company is delighted to be voted the UK’s Best Carpet Manufacturer by readers of Interiors Monthly. Receiving the award again is a great privilege and we would like to say a huge thank you to all our customers, suppliers and colleagues for their ongoing support over the past year. We have been manufacturing carpet in the UK for more than 65 years from our mills in Lancashire. The key to our success has been our amazing team of people that work behind the scenes to ensure a first-class delivery service to retail, wholesale and contract customers. In addition to the team spirit, we have continued to invest over the past 12 months. In the last year, three new ranges have been successfully launched into the trade. We have expanded our family of easy clean carpets with the addition of Primo Tweeds and Linwood, followed by the introduction of Riva, a luxurious deep-pile carpet offering a balance between the practical living qualities of easy-clean polypropylene carpet and the sumptuous feeling of a soft deep carpet. This year has also seen the relaunch of our popular Apollo Plus range, now available in an extensive palette of 22 heather and plain shades. Another service enhancement has been our award-winning Trade Portal. Since its launch in 2011, the portal has gone from strength to strength with 59% of customers now placing orders via the online service. With a host of new features introduced this year, the portal is now better than ever, making it the place to go for online trading amongst carpet retailers. In the past year, we have invested over £75,000 towards improvements such as a full system re-build, a brand new after-sales area, and a number of other features which have been highly requested by portal users; enabling customers to carry out most of their interactions with Cormar online, should they choose to do so. This year also marks the completion of one of Cormar’s largest investments in its Backing Plant. Over £600,000 has been invested in the plant this year, as part of an overall upgrade strategy. The recent work involved the replacement of the front-end entry equipment which is responsible for preparing unbacked rolls prior to latex application. Taking 12 months to complete, the Backing Plant is now benefitting from improvements in runnability and quality - as well as a cleaner, more modern looking plant. Cormar has been at the forefront of carpet manufacturing for the last seven decades. Key to its success is its family business philosophy, as David Cormack, Marketing Director at Cormar said: “To be awarded the Best Carpet Manufacturer for the tenth year in a row is a huge honour for all at Cormar Carpets. This year we’ve made huge investments in the business that take us forward as a dynamic and leading-edge player in the market, so it’s great for the Cormar team to be recognised once again for the hard work and determination that they have put in.”

Bouclé Neutrals Discontinuation

July 2022

In anticipation of our next new range launch this Summer, we will be discontinuing the Bouclé Neutrals range with effect from July 2022. Unfortunately, this means that stock of certain colours is running low and a few are now out of stock. Therefore please check portal stock levels or contact our sales office before confirming an order. We look forward to announcing our new range early in August. Thank you for your continued support. David N Cormack Marketing Director

Cormar Invests in Backing Plant

July 2022

Award winning carpet manufacturer, Cormar Carpets, are proud to have committed to one of the largest investments in its Backing Plant in recent times, improving both quality and service, solidifying Cormar’s position as a market leader. An investment of £600,000 has been made to the plant, based in Lancashire, as part of an overall upgrade strategy. The recent work involved the replacement of the front-end entry equipment which includes the J-box and cleaning unit, a new vertical steamer, weft straightener and latex mixer. All of which are responsible for preparing unbacked rolls prior to latex application. Taking 12 months to complete, the Backing Plant is now benefitting from improvements in runnability and quality - as well as a cleaner, more modern looking plant. Adrian Knott, Cormar’s Backing Plant manager said “The overall aim of the project was to improve the resilience and reliability of the Backing Plant whilst at the same time improving quality and service. We are pleased to report that this has been a success, and this is testimony to the amazing effort from everyone involved.” The recent investment highlights Cormar’s commitment to continually improving the business, in order to improve productivity and customer satisfaction, and build upon its award-winning service and product offering.

Relaunch of Apollo Plus

May 2022

This Summer, we are relaunching our popular Apollo Plus range with brand new colour options. First launched in 2010 and popular ever since, our Apollo Plus range will now be available in an extensive palette of 22 heather and plain shades. Introducing 9 brand new colours including statement reds and steel blues to extend the appeal for consumers seeking to introduce a practical, yet stylish carpet into their home. As with most of our easy clean family, Apollo Plus is made from 100% Excellon Polypropylene, providing uncompromising quality alongside a competitive price. Loved by retailers and consumers alike, the range is also bleach cleanable, has a 10-year stain and wear warranty, and will be presented on our new look point of sale. David Cormack, Marketing Director at Cormar Carpet Company said: “Having had such a great reaction to our Apollo range since it first launched in 2010, we’re excited to be introducing even more colour options to this enduringly popular range. “Apollo Plus is suitable for use all around the home and those looking for an affordable carpet that is both hard-wearing and stylish. It ticks all the boxes and with the new colour additions, we are confident the range will remain a firm favourite for years to come.”

2022 Award Winners!

May 2022

Once again Cormar Carpet Company are delighted to be a Flooring One award winner, in their annual Supplier of the Year Award competition. Voted for by more than one hundred retail members of the Flooring One buying group, the scores are based on delivery performance, quality and response to quality issues, products and sales support/communication. Award winners for the last 14 consecutive years, the accolade cements the carpet manufacturer’s leading position in the industry as a company that produces high quality products, invests in staff and expertly services the flooring industry. “We’re delighted to, once again, to be recognised for all the dedication and commitment from the Cormar team,” said David Cormack, Marketing Director at Cormar. “This year we came a close second, but the voting still makes us immensely proud of all the hard work, enthusiasm and commitment everyone at the company has put in to continue delivering our market-leading products, first class delivery service and excellent customer service to independent retailers throughout the UK and Ireland.”

Welcome To Two New Territory Managers

May 2022

We are pleased to announce that two new Territory Managers have joined Cormar in April. Both Heidi Williams and Steve Leys have been recruited following the vacancy created by the retirement of Mick Binks who worked 12 years with the company covering Bucks, North Beds and the Cotswolds. Between Heidi and Steve, they have nearly 30 years’ experience in the carpet industry and are looking forward to forming relationships with retailers in these regions and build on the Cormar service proposition. Steve will be covering the North Herts, Beds, Bucks and Cambs areas and Heidi will be responsible for the North Cambs and Part Northants regions. Both have undergone their induction programme and are now on their territories visiting customers, old and new. We welcome them to Cormar and know they will both have long and successful careers.

Introducing Riva

May 2022

This Spring, we are introducing our latest range, Riva – a luxurious deep-pile carpet in a modern palette of plain colours. Building upon the ongoing popularity of our Sensation ranges, Riva brings a new dimension to our family of soft deep-pile carpets - providing a balance between the practical living qualities of easy-clean polypropylene carpet and the sumptuous feeling of a soft deep carpet. The range will be available in 16 stylish plain shades including a strong collection of popular greys and warm neutrals, alongside some bolder colour choices; giving home-owners outstanding choice to complement any interior design. Marketing Director, David Cormack said: “We are living in a time of high inflation, so Riva is perfectly timed for the market. It offers fabulous value in the soft deep pile market sector and has great consumer appeal. The combination of the firmer handle of our easy clean carpets, together with the softness of a multi-filament yarn makes it a real winner.” Riva is manufactured from two-ply yarn and is both bleach cleanable and stain resistant. It also includes a 10-year stain and wear guarantee. Also due to its resilient properties, Riva is suitable for use all around the home, although it is clearly a classic for bedrooms and nurseries, spaces in the home where extra softness is desired. As well as bringing a new bank of on-trend shades to our family of soft deep-pile carpets, Riva will be displayed on our new-look point of sale material, featuring an eye-catching design and communicating the ranges key benefits to the consumer.

Cormar expands its fleet with 7 new additions

February 2022

Cormar own and operate one of the largest flooring distribution fleets in the UK, delivering nationwide via over 70 trucks to carpet retailers throughout the working week. This month we are the proud recipients of seven brand new Leyland DAF tractor units, to add to the extensive Cormar delivery fleet. The new units will operate out of our factory in Bury, Lancashire, transporting stock to our southern distribution centre in Hemel Hempstead. The new tractor units have been sourced locally from Lancashire DAF, based in Leyland. As a family run, British manufacturer, we believe it’s important to continue to work with local, British companies where possible. Gary Mitchell, Cormar’s distribution manager said “We continue to invest in new trucks to ensure we achieve the high service levels that our customers have come to rely on, whilst complying with environmental standards. DAF trucks are a favourite with our drivers and it’s great to work with another local business.” Operational later this month, these trucks will showcase the latest Cormar branding and will be responsible for transporting around a million square metres of carpet per year - ensuring that Cormar continue to deliver promptly and on time.

New Linwood

January 2022

Following the successful launches of the 80/20 wool twist, Woodland Heather Twist and the contemporary stippled Primo Tweeds, we are starting 2022 by launching a new addition to our extremely popular easy clean family, Linwood. Made with 100% Excellon – a polypropylene fibre renowned for its stain resistance and hardwearing properties – Linwood also comes with a 10 year stain and wear warranty, providing today’s hectic households with added peace of mind. This soft yet durable range is manufactured on tenth gauge machinery to ensure a dense, luxurious finish and is available in four and five metre widths. Featured in an extensive palette of 16 modern shades, the collection is a mix of plains and heathers in a luxury twist pile. “We’ve had great success with our ‘family’ of easy-clean carpets over the past few years, as homeowners increasingly look for durable, great value, low maintenance carpets. With that in mind, we created Linwood to sit between our Primo Plus and Primo Ultra ranges, offering homeowners more choice when looking for something that ticks all the boxes of a luxury, family friendly carpet at an attractive, affordable price.” As well as bringing a new bank of on-trend shades to our easy clean family, Linwood will be displayed on our new-look point of sale material, featuring an eye-catching design and communicating the ranges key benefits to the consumer.

Gemini Discontinuation

December 2021

With Christmas just around the corner, we'd like to thank you for your support during 2021. We hope you are enjoying the seasonal uplift in demand for carpets, after what has been another successful, though unsettled year. In spite of the difficulties surrounding distribution, rising inflation and labour shortages, we are pleased to have been able to provide the high levels of service expected of Cormar. In order to make way for the introduction of a new range, arriving January 2022, we will be discontinuing our Gemini range, with effect from January. Whilst some colours will be available into February, please check the stock availability on our Trade Portal or via our Sales Office, prior to committing to an order. We look forward to announcing our new range early in the New Year. Please note, our last delivery date before Christmas is Thursday 23rd December and our offices close on the same day and re-open on Tuesday 4th January. For more information, please get in touch with us on 01204 881200 or you can access the portal 24/7, 365 days of the year. From all your friends at Cormar may we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful and Happy New Year.

New Primo Tweeds

September 2021

Primo Tweeds is a brand-new, bleach cleanable, family friendly carpet in a contemporary stippled design. Tufted on 10th gauge machinery and made from the same 100% Excellon Polypropylene as our other Easy Clean family members, the new range retains the desirable stain-resisting and hardwearing properties and comes with a full 10-year stain and wear warranty, providing peace of mind for consumers. Available in both 4m and 5m widths, the contemporary design is available in a colour bank of 14 different shades, ranging from vibrant reds to dappled neutral tones, bringing further colourful choices to homeowners. “Our Easy Clean collection continues to grow in popularity as a reliable and hardwearing choice for family homes as well as general contract locations. So we’re excited to expand the collection this Autumn to offer even more choice for durable, low maintenance carpets at great value with this new striking design.” As well as providing a new contemporary look to our Primo family, Primo Tweeds will be displayed on our new-look point of sale material, featuring an eye-catching design and communicating the ranges key benefits to the consumer.

Flooring Innovation Award Winner 2021

August 2021

Voted for by leading trade magazine ‘The Stocklists’, Cormar has picked up an award in the Natural Carpet category of the Flooring Innovation Awards for our recently launched Woodland Heather Twist range. This award follows a run of industry wins, most recently, being voted ‘Best Carpet Manufacturer’ by readers of Interiors Monthly. The Flooring Innovation Awards recognise everything that’s new, exciting and innovative in the UK floorcoverings sector. We are extremely proud of our Woodland Heather Twist range and are delighted to have received this award. Made from 80% Pure New Wool, 10% Polypropylene and 10% Tuftbond, Woodland Heather Twist is a premier, fine quality tenth gauge carpet, available in two pile weights, Elite and Deluxe. This range is suitable for extra heavy domestic use, making it ideal for high traffic areas such as stairways and hallways. Woodland Heather Twist has a strong palette of 14 popular heather shades including creams, beiges and greys such as Cheviot Cloud, Dove Grey and Peregrine. Durable, resilient and luxurious, Woodland Heather Twist combines the natural beauty of wool with long-lasting looks. Marketing Director David Cormack comments “we’re so pleased to have won two awards this year. It’s a fantastic achievement for Cormar Carpet Company. We pride ourselves on continually producing new ranges that appeal to modern day, busy homes, alongside providing an industry-leading delivery service and excellent product quality. The fact we’ve won not one, but two awards, is testament to all the hard work we’ve put in over the past year.”

Interiors Monthly Award Winner 2021

August 2021

For the ninth year in succession Cormar Carpet Company is delighted to be voted the UK’s “Best Carpet Manufacturer” by readers of Interiors Monthly. Taking home the award again is a great privilege and we would like to say a huge thank you to all our customers, suppliers and business colleagues for their ongoing support over what has been a very turbulent year. Twelve months ago, when we last lifted the award, the world was in the grip of a global pandemic, and everyone had to readjust to incorporate all the changes which COVID-19 had bought. However, in 2021, the year in which we celebrate our 65th Birthday, we are still busy manufacturing in the UK and going from strength to strength. The key to our success has been our amazing team of people that work behind the scenes to ensure a first-class delivery service to all our customers. In addition to the team spirit, we have continued to invest throughout the pandemic. In the last year two new ranges have been successfully launched. The first was Inglewood Saxony, a deep pile polypropylene saxony carpet, launched in the summer of 2020. The second, Woodland Heather Twist launched earlier in the spring of this year is an 80% wool twist produced in two qualities in a strong collection of heather shades. Marketing Director David Cormack has said: “To be awarded the Best Carpet Manufacturer for the ninth year in a row is a huge honour for all at Cormar Carpets and is testament to the way that the team has pulled together and worked so hard over the past year. “We still manufacture all our carpet in Great Britain and the fact that we also own and control our own delivery fleet has especially paid dividends this year – providing further reliability at a time of uncertainty for many. The recent investment in the Southern Regional Distribution Centre in Hemel Hempstead has also been a tremendous attribute this year, allowing us to flex with the unusually high demand.” Another service which is thriving is Cormar’s award-winning trade portal, it is now used by over 50% of our customers. The online service is the market leader in the carpet trade giving retailers the opportunity to quickly place orders, receive a delivery date and check stock levels in real time, ensuring prompt delivery times for end customers. As David concluded: “Over the past 65 years we have grown the brand immensely and this year, in spite of the pandemic and restrictions looks like it will be another successful one! And for that I’d like to say a big thank you for the support our customers give us.”

Spring Range Update

April 2021

We're delighted to be launching a new wool twist carpet, Woodland Heather Twist, for Spring 2021. Made from 80% Pure New Wool, 10% Polypropylene and 10% Tuftbond, Woodland Heather Twist is a premier, fine quality tenth gauge carpet, available in two pile weights, Elite and Deluxe. This range is suitable for extra heavy domestic use, making it ideal for high traffic areas such as stairways and hallways. Woodland Heather Twist has a strong palette of 14 popular heather shades including creams, beiges and greys such as Pine Nut, Travertine and Silver Fox. Durable, resilient and luxurious, Woodland Heather Twist combines the natural beauty of wool with long-lasting looks, as well as being moth resistant. It also comes with a 10-year wear warranty for added peace of mind. “Our wool collections are increasingly popular with customers wanting to add a touch of natural warmth, comfort and luxury to their homes,” said David Cormack, Marketing Director of the Cormar Carpet Company. “This new collection looks great, is tough and hardwearing and offers a mix of on-trend greys and natural shades, a perfect palette to bring style and distinction to any room.” The collection is available in 4 and 5-metre widths to suit all homes and will be delivered via the Cormar nationwide delivery fleet. Woodland Heather Twist is now available on the portal. HOME COUNTIES HEATHERS DISCONTINUATION To make way for this new range, during May we shall be discontinuing our Home Counties Heathers range. Please note, the plain version of Home Counties remains ongoing and unaffected. Stock of Home Counties Heathers will be available in most colours throughout the month, however, please check stock with our sales office or online via the Trade Portal before confirming orders with your customers.

A Welcome Return...

April 2021

I hope you enjoyed the Easter break, it has been a long 3 months of lockdown and I’m sure that you’ll be delighted to finally be opening your doors to trade once again. You’ll be pleased to know that at Cormar we have been busy securing raw materials and manufacturing plenty of carpet during lockdown, building stock availability in anticipation of an upturn in business. That said, trade over recent weeks has remained remarkably buoyant and this will no doubt continue, following the recent home decoration activity. Our Sales Team will be out and about from Monday 12th April, ensuring you are prepared for the re-opening - updating displays and in-store sampling, including our recent range launches. Later in April, we will be launching another new range, which we are very excited about and which we believe will provide yet another reason to promote Cormar to your customers. In the meantime, I’d like to thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward to a busy Spring and beyond. Tim EaglesChief Executive

Cormar's Collection Points

March 2021

Over the past year and a half, our Collection Centres have proved to be an invaluable service offering, ensuring our customers can work safer, smarter and make better use of their time in spite of any trading restrictions. Customers using the Collection Centres have found the following advantages; • Next Day Collection - For last minute orders and improved fitting times.• Cost Savings - Your fitters can collect carpet en-route, saving fuel & time.• Convenient Access - Easy in, easy out, no parking restrictions.• Reduced Deliveries to Store - Allows flexibility on your opening times. Should you wish to take advantage of this unique service, please request delivery to any of our collection points at the time of order or simply select the option when using our Trade Portal. Collection Centres are open 5 days a week Monday – Friday 7.30am – 4pm. Find your nearest collection centre by clicking here.

NEW Inglewood Saxony

August 2020

We're delighted to be launching a new deeper pile addition to our popular Easy Clean Collection - Inglewood Saxony, a super-heavyweight heather carpet with a luxurious, yet firm touch. Manufactured using fine 10th gauge machinery, Inglewood provides a dense and durable carpet that will perform outstandingly across all areas of the home and yet retains the sumptuous, deep pile feel of a classic Saxony carpet. Available in 15 stunning new shades, the range is Stain Resistant, Bleach Cleanable and has the added assurance of a 10-year Stain & Wear Guarantee. Like all Cormar’s Easy Clean and Wool Collections, Inglewood Saxony comes in both 4 and 5 metre widths to cater for all room sizes. To view the range online visit our website www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Soft Focus Discontinuation

October 2020

Following the introduction of the new Inglewood Saxony range and strong sales on the existing range portfolio, we will be discontinuing Soft Focus with effect from November 2020. Whilst most colours will be available into November, please check stock availability with our sales office or via the Portal (portal.cormarcarpets.co.uk), prior to committing to an order. Thank you for your continued support. David N Cormack Marketing Director

Cormar voted Best Carpet Manufacturer 2020

September 2020

Readers of Interiors Monthly magazine have voted Cormar as Best Carpet Manufacturer for the eighth consecutive year. The company has now won over ﬁfty carpet and ﬂooring industry awards, reinforcing their position as market leader in the ﬂooring industry with an unrivalled reputation for exceptional quality and outstanding customer service, delivery and affordability. David Cormack, Cormar Marketing Director, said: “We are delighted to be awarded this prestigious industry prize once again. Whilst the past few months have been a challenging time for business, we would like to say thank you to our loyal customers and wider community. We pride ourselves on offering ﬁrst class customer service, industry-leading delivery times and excellent product quality. To be recognized for this award is a testament to all the hard work everyone here at Cormar has put in once again over the past 12 months.”

Natural Berber Twist has a fresh new look

January 2020

The re-vamped Natural Berber Twist collection is now available to order via the portal. Made from 80% Pure New Wool, 10% Nylon and 10% Tuftbond yarn, Natural Berber Twist has been re-engineered to improve the look and finish of the carpet. Comfortable and hard-wearing, it's suitable for extra heavy domestic use, is moth resistant and now comes with a 10-Year Wear Guarantee - ideal for high traffic areas all around the home. Since it was first introduced in 2009, Natural Berber Twist has been a popular choice in consumers' homes, due to its natural looks and versatility. Therefore, adding some exciting, fresh new colours, improving the look and feel, plus a 10-Year Wear Guarantee - makes perfect sense. This classic, wool twist collection now includes 10 stylish new shades such as Woodland Mist, Saxon Stone and Rustic Clay, as well as retaining the most popular 6 existing colours. The collection is available in 4 and 5 metre widths and is delivered via the Cormar nationwide delivery fleet. Samples of Natural Berber Twist are currently being delivered by our Sales Team. Stock availability is shown on the trade portal - portal.cormarcarpets.co.uk, or to view the range online visit our website cormarcarpets.co.uk

A Natural addition to the Primo family...

October 2019

We're delighted to introduce the latest addition to our Primo family. ‘Primo Naturals’, made from 100% Excellon Polypropylene, is bleach cleanable, stain resistant and comes with a 10-year stain and wear guarantee. The range comes in 13 heather shades including a rich Pecan, Wild Honey, Sterling Silver and a warm Walnut. The collection is sold in 4 and 5 metre widths through the Cormar Company website and select retailers across the UK and is expected to retail at around £20 per sq. metre. ‘Primo Naturals’ is perfect for high traffic, domestic areas of the home such as the living and dining room as well as the stairs. Produced using a durable 2-Ply yarn, the range is both pet and family friendly. Cormar trade customers can order via the portal, our sales office, or get in touch with your local Cormar territory manager.

Carpet Manufacturer & Best Flooring Brand 2019

August 2019

For the seventh consecutive year, Cormar Carpet Company has been voted “Best Carpet Manufacturer” by readers of Interiors Monthly. And for the first time ever, Cormar have also been awarded “Best Flooring Brand”, a tremendous success given the fierce competition for the award. So a huge "Thank You" to all readers of Interiors Monthly who voted for us.

Sensation Supreme Discontinuation

August 2019

To make way for new range launches planned over the Autumn, we will be discontinuing Sensation Supreme with effect from September 2019. Stock of most colours in Sensation Supreme should still be available throughout September, but before confirming an order with your customer, please check with our Sales Office or online via the Portal at portal.cormarcarpets.co.uk. Cormar will be exhibiting at the Flooring Show in Harrogate on the 15th to 17th September. We'll be exhibiting on two stands in Hall A and visitors will have the opportunity to meet the customer team and see live demonstrations of the trade portal. On the adjacent main stand, we'll be showcasing our latest new ranges. For more details please visit the website at www.theflooringshow.com or contact your local Cormar Sales Territory Manager.

Cormar Launches New Wool Loop Range

June 2019

Introducing the latest quality from Cormar - ‘Southwold’ is a new wool loop pile carpet in two designs – a popular textured style and a contemporary level option. Following in the footsteps of Cormar’s long-running Malabar range, Southwold provides a plain alternative in eight grey and neutral shades. Southwold is produced using 100% New Zealand Wool in a moth resistant two-ply yarn, enabling a cleaner, brighter effect for lighter shades. Ideal for traditional or modern homes, it is available in both 4 and 5 metre widths and is expected to retail below 30 sq metre. David Cormack, marketing director explains ‘Wool is enjoying a renaissance in the carpet market, at the moment. With the increasing emphasis on the environment, people are recognising the many attributes of wool as a natural fibre. So the timing is right to capitalise on this trend, whilst at the same time adding another dimension to the Cormar product portfolio.’ All Cormar’s wool loop pile, wool twist and easy clean polypropylene ranges are manufactured in the UK at its Lancashire mills and distributed throughout Britain and Ireland via its own delivery fleet. For further information on any Cormar Carpet Company visit www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Cormar Wins Again!

May 2019

Thirteen may be unlucky for some – but not for Cormar Carpet Company which has won Flooring One’s Supplier of The Year award for the 13th consecutive year. The accolade cements the carpet manufacturer’s leading position in the industry as a company that produces high-quality products, invests in staff and expertly services the flooring industry. Cormar picked up the award at the Buying Group National Flooring Show, held at Flooring One’s head office in Solihull. Voted for by members of the buying group, the scores are based on delivery performance, quality and response to quality issues, products and sales support/communication. “We’re delighted to, once again, be recognised for all the dedication and commitment from our Cormar team,” said David Cormack, marketing director at Cormar. “To be awarded Supplier of the Year for 13 years running is a fantastic achievement. We really do pride ourselves on continually producing new ranges and providing industry-leading delivery, excellent product quality and first-class customer service.”

Primo Makes a Grande Entrance

March 2019

Cormar Carpet Company have added a new flagship range to their popular easy clean twist carpet collection. Primo Grande is an extra heavyweight, bleach cleanable, twist pile carpet made from 100% Excellon Polypropylene - a fibre renowned for its stain resistance and hardwearing properties. It comes with Cormar’s 10-year stain and wear warranty and is available in four and five-metre widths. It’s expected to retail at around £27 per sqm. With an extensive palette of 16 modern shades, the collection is a mix of plains and heathers in a luxury twist pile. Said David Cormack of Cormar Carpets: “Heavyweight, easy clean, polypropylene carpets are an increasingly popular and reliable choice for homes. So it’s important for us to make sure that cover all the bases and all the price points. “We’ve had great success with our ‘family’ of Primo easy-clean carpets over the past few years, as homeowners increasingly look for durable, great value, low maintenance carpets. With that in mind, we’ve continued to update and expand our Primo collection to give customers even more choice.”

Cormar Service & Brexit

February 2019

It's a year now since we moved into our new Southern Regional Distribution Centre in Hemel Hempstead. This investment in 130,000 sq ft of warehouse space, incorporating two new cut length machines, a sortation system and new loading bays, has undoubtedly helped Cormar improve our delivery service to retailers in the South, and by liberating space at Brookhouse Mill has also improved service in the north of the UK as well. In fact, in the run-up to Christmas and the early part of 2019, our delivery performance to our customers has consistently exceeded 96%, which we are sure will have helped you run your business and plan your fitting schedules. This brings us to the outlook for the next few months, whatever your views are on Brexit, one thing is absolutely certain - the Earth will continue to spin on its axis after 29th March! Which is why, here at Cormar, we've been working hard internally and with our overseas yarn and raw material suppliers to build stock, in case of any disruption at the UK ports. We already hold significant yarn stocks at our sites around the UK, which means that we have simply been able to extend that facility. Clearly, the nature of uncertainty cannot prepare us for all eventualities, but for Cormar, having carpet manufacturing, storage and distribution here in the UK will undoubtedly be an advantage in the case of a disruptive Brexit. So, going forward, please be assured that we are doing everything we can to ensure we continue to support you and your customers, with the award-winning service that you are accustomed to from Cormar Carpet Company.

More Choice From Cormar

January 2019

A new colour palette is behind the relaunch of Cormar Carpet Company’s Primo Choice range. The stain resistant heather collection, originally launched in 2012, has extended its colour bank to 15 shades and been infused with nine new contemporary hues, including Zinc and Light Azore, as well as retaining six of the original best-selling shades. Made from 100% Excellon polypropylene fibre and available in two qualities, "Elite" and "Super", Primo Choice has all the easy clean, stain resistant and bleach cleanable qualities of Cormar’s other Primo ranges. It is a two-ply yarn, tufted on 10th gauge for a finer look and improved pile density and performance. And from 2019, Primo Choice also comes with Cormar’s increasingly popular 10 Year Stain and Wear Warranty. “We had such a great reaction to the relaunch of our Apollo Plus and Primo Ultra collections – both 10th gauge twist piles, so it made sense to reinvigorate this range,” said David Cormack, marketing director at Cormar. “After six years, colour trends have moved on and now there is a demand for a more urban palette of greys and stony neutrals among consumers. And with two weights and price points available, it gives both the retailer and consumer, more choice.” Cormar Carpet Company produces all its carpet ranges from two sites near Bury, Lancashire and through its new regional distribution centre is in Hemel Hempstead, with a network of out-bases throughout the UK.

Sensation Heathers Feeling Discontinuation

November 2018

Following the successful launch of our first Dura Polyester range, Gemini. We will be discontinuing the lighter weight "Feeling" quality in our Sensation Heathers range. This weight will be discontinued in December 2018. Your local Cormar Sales Representative will be updating your sampling and stock is likely to be available throughout the coming month. The change is also to make way for exciting up and coming new ranges in 2019! Please note, you will still be able to order our super soft, Sensation Heathers range, which will be available only in the "Original" quality. If you have any further questions regarding the changes, please get in touch with your local rep or call: 01204 881200 Don’t miss out on our extended winter opening hours!

New Additions to Cormar's Fleet

November 2018

Award-winning manufacturer Cormar Carpet Company is all set to drive forward into 2019 with new additions to its delivery fleet – the first to feature the new look branding. The 12 new trucks bring the total to 77 vehicles, just in time for the busiest period of the year. It is the largest manufacturer owned carpet fleet in the industry – and will showcase Cormar’s new livery, as well as providing significant changes to the configuration of the trucks. Said Gary Mitchell, Cormar’s distribution manager: “The extra 12 vehicles represent an investment of over £1.5m as part of the rolling annual fleet replacement programme. This is on top of the major multi-million-pound investment in the Southern Regional Distribution centre at Hemel Hempstead and the redevelopment of our brand look and identity. Further customised adaptations to the cabs include extra driver safety features –improved lighting, non-slip flooring plus adapted ladders and handles for safer and more efficient handling. “The new vehicles will optimise the fleet, meeting the increase in demand in the peak period up to Christmas and ensure we maintain our high standards of service for our retail customers. With over 170,000 deliveries per year, the fleet needs constant investment to ensure that Cormar are number one in the carpet trade for service and reliability.” It was over five decades ago that Cormar decided to make door-to-door delivery to retailers part of its service. Now from its base in Bury, Lancashire and it’s newly built southern distribution centre in Hemel Hempstead, Cormar delivers right across the UK direct to retailers and also through 27 strategically located collection centres, offering a 48-hour nationwide turnaround service to customers.

National Flooring Show 2018

September 2018

Displaying their recently updated new branding, Cormar once again exhibited at the industry’s main flooring trade show, in the North Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate. This year though, in addition to main carpet stand, the company promoted their award winning ‘Trade Portal’ – an online ordering interface for trade customers, on an adjacent stand. The trade exhibition which takes place every Autumn in Harrogate, has been held there for over 50 years. Once again attendance was good and Cormar played host to many of their customers from the UK and Ireland. This year, the ranges that were promoted at the show included the year’s new and re-launched qualities, Apollo Comfort, Home Counties Plains and Apollo Plus. In addition a new range called Gemini was previewed at the show, ready for it’s launch in October. Commenting on the show, David Cormack Marketing Director said; The Harrogate Flooring Exhibition has always been a great success for Cormar – our customers know where we are and whether they choose to come every year or every other year, they are always guaranteed a warm welcome.’ ‘Fortunately this year we were able to take more space at the show, with a stand to specially promote our Trade Portal. This gave us a great opportunity to explain the new features to existing users, as well as customers that have not already used it. Over 40% of our orders are now placed online via the portal, so it made sense to have a stand dedicated to this service.’

Cormar Carpets Win at Flooring Innovation Awards

September 2018

Bury-based The Cormar Carpet Company is celebrating an awards double, adding a further pair of accolades to its growing list of industry honours. Voted for by leading trade magazine ‘The Stocklists’, Cormar has picked up two Golds in the Flooring Innovation Awards, which recognise everything that’s new, exciting and innovative in the UK floorcoverings sector. It follows a run of industry wins that include Best Carpet Manufacturer and two Supplier of the Year awards. Cormar’s industry-leading online trade portal – which allows flooring retailers to stock check, order online and manage payments – was awarded Gold in the Services category. It also scooped Gold in ‘Marketing’ for its recent brand relaunch and new consumer website. The company’s brand new look – the first in over a quarter of a century – was a significant investment in moving the business forward and has been backed with a new website that has been re-engineered and re-designed to inspire and motivate consumers. “Once again, everyone at Cormar is to be congratulated,” said David Judge, managing director at Cormar. “Awards such as these are won by a whole team of people whose efforts contribute to the quality of our offering and the efficiency of our customer service. “We’ve had a very busy year launching our new brand identity and overhauling all our marketing collateral, all while ensuring we keep our exacting standards in our products and services. So it’s been fantastic to be rewarded by our industry with these accolades.”

NEW Feedback App...

September 2018

We've added a handy feedback app to your award-winning Cormar trade portal! The feedback app is really easy to use and you can tell us what you think, let us know how we can improve your portal, or send any other comments and suggestions. Remember, it's your trade portal and we're constantly looking for ways to make managing your account, ordering and tracking products even better. To provide feedback, simply click the "Feedback" button on the right side of your screen and the app will pop up in a new window...

Cormar Carpet Co - Best Of British

September 2018

Cormar have been voted "Best Carpet Manufacturer 2018" by retailers and readers of leading trade Magazine, Interiors Monthly. David Cormack, Marketing Director, explains what this means for Cormar... Winning Best Carpet Manufacturer adds another element of success to a notable year for the Cormar Carpet Company which recently unveiled a brand new look – the first corporate update in over a quarter of a century. “To be voted Best Carpet Manufacturer, for the sixth consecutive year, by the readers of Interiors Monthly is an incredible achievement,” said David Cormack, marketing director of Cormar, one of the UK’s leading carpet manufacturers. “This year we’ve made huge investments in the business that take us forward as a dynamic and leading edge player in the market so it’s great for the Cormar team to be recognised once again for the hard work and determination that they have put in.” At the start of the year, Cormar opened the doors to a new 130,000 sq ft distribution centre, based in Hemel Hempstead, which consolidated and strengthened its national distribution network across the South of England. The multi-million pound infrastructure houses two cut length machines and a sortation system which allows Cormar to stock up to 2,500 rolls of carpet. Last month, the company launched its new look as the ‘Cormar Carpet Company’ reflecting its ongoing specialism in carpets. Developed with the consumer at the forefront of the redesign and following extensive research, the intention is to bring a more ‘home furnishing’ style to the brand and drive traffic through to retailers. “While we may have a fresh image, we are still maintaining the company’s core values: family owned and British made and the brand will continue to be supported with high-performing products, excellent customer service and an efficient delivery service,” said David.

12 TIMES A SUCCESS FOR CORMAR!

June 2018

Cormar Carpets has won Flooring One’s Supplier of The Year award – providing evidence once again, of it’s leading position in the UK carpet manufacturing industry. The only company to have been crowned with the title for the 12th consecutive year, Cormar picked up the award at the Buying Group National Flooring Show, held in May held at Flooring One’s head office in Solihull. Voted for by members of the buying group, the scores are based on delivery performance, quality and response to quality issues, products and sales support/communication. “To be awarded Supplier of the Year for 12 years running is such an accolade,” said David Cormack, marketing director at Cormar Carpets. “It makes us immensely proud of all the hard work, enthusiasm and commitment everyone at the company has put in to continue delivering our market leading products, first class delivery service and excellent customer service.” Cormar continues to produce all its wool and polypropylene carpet ranges from its two production sites near Bury in Lancashire. It also has its own fleet of over 60 distribution vehicles to ensure a top class delivery service to customers, as well as its own team of 29 sales representatives throughout Britain and Ireland. Cormar Carpets is one of the UK’s most successful independent carpet producers with some one million people a year buying a Cormar carpet. PICTURE CAPTION: Cormar’s Chris Isaacs and David Cormack were presented with the award by Mandy Powell and Peter Karra from Flooring One.

Cormar Carpets "New" Regional Distribution Centre Opens for Business

April 2018

Leading UK carpet manufacturer Cormar Carpets has opened the doors to its new southern Regional Distribution centre at Hemel Hempstead, which will service customers in East Anglia and the South East of England. The new 130,000 sq ft facility - equivalent to 46 full sized tennis courts – will hold stock, cut and distribute carpet enabling Cormar to build on it’s award winning service record. The distribution centre also includes two cut lengths machines and a sortation system. It allows Cormar to stock up to 2,500 rolls of carpet. There are also nine loading bays, parking capacity for up to 60 HGV vehicles and new reach/counter balance trucks. Said David Judge, Managing Director at Cormar Carpets: “This project has been ongoing for the last two years, but in the last few months as the plan has come to fruition. It’s been really exciting time for our business, seeing the property converted into a fully operational, modern carpet distribution facility. “The growth at Cormar has meant that we have had to plan for future expansion and this multi-million pound infrastructure investment demonstrates our commitment to our customers and the trade.” “The Hemel Hempstead area offers us perfect access across the South, allowing us to strengthen our distribution throughout the UK by servicing our existing customer base in the South from this one location. Plus it has created more than forty new job opportunities locally.” The distribution centre will sit alongside the company’s existing national distribution network which includes regional out-bases in the UK and Ireland as well as the main backing and distribution site at Brookhouse Mill in Bury, Lancashire. Cormar runs a distribution fleet of more than 60 vehicles, delivering to retailers, contractors and wholesalers throughout Great Britain and Eire, on a daily basis. For further information visit www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Cormar's Range Relaunch Causes A Sensation

February 2018

With an improved softer feel, more choice than ever before and a 10 year stain and wear warranty, the revamped Sensation Heathers from Cormar Carpets is set to cause a stir among retailers and consumers. Now available in two weights - 'Original' and 'New Feeling' - like its sister collection Sensation, easy clean Sensation Heathers is a heavyweight carpet tufted on 1/8th gauge using the two-fold specialised yarn to create a lustrous, luxurious handle. With 15 on-trend shades now on offer, including 10 brand new ones, the 100% Luxelle polypropylene range is ideal for all areas of the home. Dirt and stain resistant and bleach cleanable, it is available in both four and five metre widths and is expected to retail from £24 per sq m. Said David Cormack, Marketing Director at Cormar Carpets: "We felt the time was right to further improve our popular Sensation Heathers collection to include two weight options for added versatility. In line with consumer demand and trends, we've overhauled the colour bank to introduce more contemporary neutrals and greys to the mix - such as "Riga Surf" and "Bergen Frost"." All Cormar's stain resistant polypropylene carpets, wool twists, wool loop carpets are produced on site at its Lancashire mills and distributed in the UK and Eire via its own delivery fleet. For further information on the Sensation collection or any other Cormar Carpet range log on to www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

DOMOTEX 2018

February 2018

On 12-15 January, Cormar exhibited at Domotex, in Hannover (Germany), the world’s largest annual international flooring show. It’s a great showcase for Cormar to meet potential international customers and an opportunity to meet with our suppliers! Our directors, Regional Sales Managers and Export Sales Manager, Robert Mulder were all present. From the production & development side of our company, Craig Rumens and Jason Clarke completed the Domotex Team. We met with many of our key UK and international customers, giving chance to discuss current business as well as our new ranges. After years of recession, it was apparent that people were smiling again! Customers are usually reluctant to pay for samples, displays and wall units, but this year it did not seem to be an issue at all. When customers spend money on sampling, they will make a much bigger effort to sell our products in order to win their investments back! Just like in previous years, our Cormar stand looked fabulous, giving us the right image of the professional company we are! Although this year we moved from Hall 5 to Hall 11, together with most European carpet manufacturers, we had a great location again being clearly visible from all angles. While our market is predominantly the UK, the demand for our carpets internationally continues to increase. Therefore, Domotex is a golden opportunity to show our carpet collection to an international audience, including the most recent new ranges such as Soft Focus Heathers, Sensation Heathers and Apollo Plus & Elite. Being able to exhibit our entire product range presented on nice wall units was also very useful. When we travel and visit our customers, sales people are usually restricted in bringing samples over. Therefore having a nice big stand with great product presentations makes life a lot easier.! A huge “Thank you” to everybody for making this exhibition successful again!

Carpet Re-cycling UK (CRUK)

February 2018

Most of you will know Cormar are big supporters of Carpet Re-cycling UK (CRUC). This is an organisation that was set up in 2008, with the intention of diverting over 709,000 tonnes of carpet waste created every year (the equivalent to 43,846 football pitches) - from landfill to recycling or energy recovery. Back in 2007, only 2% of carpet waste created was re-cycled. In 2016 that figure had increased to 35% and last year the diversion rate was 42%. The goal for CRUC is to achieve 60% by 2020. The manufacturers and distributers that support CRUK also continued to grow last year, while retailers and flooring contractor members have also increased, as more flooring companies recognise the cost savings and sustainability impact on their businesses. Awareness and interest in recycling carpet waste continues to grow, with a 28% increase in enquiries over the phone, online and at events. In addition, an increasing social media presence has enhanced their visibility. All in all, an encouraging picture for the industry and this clearly shows that the focus directed by CRUK and its’ associate members, is having a positive effect.

Cormar Sponsor's Carpet Fitter of the Year Competition 2018

January 2018

It's back again in 2018! It's that time of the year when Carpet Fitter's sharpen their pencil's to be in with a chance of becoming CARPET FITTER OF THE YEAR 2018! Cormar Carpets is pleased to announce that once again we're a headline sponsor for the big competition. The winner of the competition receives some great prizes which include, £2,000 cash, a selection of tools, NICF Master Fitter membership FREE for one year PLUS the winner's trophy. Last year's winner was Byron Terrett from the Vale of Glamorgan.

Sales Awards 2017

December 2017

JOHN NEVILLE AWARD Congratulations to Jason Clewer from the Central Team, for winning this year's John Neville award. This award is presented to the salesperson that demonstrates the skills John valued, being professional at all times, offering help and support whether dealing with customers or colleagues within Cormar. Each year the Regional Managers nominate and debate the possible winner of the award, taking in to account area performance, the contribution the individual has made to the region and the sales team as a whole. The award is thoroughly deserved; Jason has had a fantastic year hitting all the targets set and increasing turnover, a great ambassador for Cormar. SALESMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Each year the sales team compete to achieve the highest growth in terms of sales, to win the prestigious Salesman of The Year award. 2017 has been an outstanding year for all the sales team with everyone ensuring their sales territories increased year on year. This year it was extremely close; however, this year's winner, who achieved the highest revenue increase on their territory, is Joe O'Boyle, who covers the whole of Ireland. Joe has achieved fantastic growth across both North and Southern Ireland, working exceptionally hard to achieve this. It's also not the first time Joe has won Salesman Of The Year either - having won the awards 10 years ago in 2007!

Welcome Our New Tufting Operations Manager

December 2017

We extend a warm welcome to Matt Lord, who has been appointed Tufting Operations Manager and started with us on the 4th December. Matt lives in Ashton Under Lyne and is married with two children aged 12 and 15. A big Manchester City supporter, Matt has vast manufacturing experience including a number of leading FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) brands, with 3 years at both Warburtons and McVities amongst a manufacturing career spanning over 20 years. As the newly appointed Tufting Operations Manager, based at Holme Mill of course, Matt will be responsible for day to day operations. There will be particular focus on quality processes, team culture and in helping us improve operational standards and efficiencies. It's a key new role and we are delighted to have Matt on board with "Team Cormar"!

Welcome To Two New Salesmen...

December 2017

We're pleased to announce that two new salesmen have joined Cormar in December. Christopher Holloway will take over from Lynda Lockhart who has recently retired. Lynda worked 21 years with the company and covered North / East Yorkshire. Chris has over 10 years' experience in the carpet industry working for both distributors and manufactures during this time. He will be familiar to many of our customers across the region and looks forward to continuing building the Cormar presence. Jason Willis will cover the South Wales and Gloucester territory and takes over from John Bevan who has also retired, after working 26 years for Cormar. Following a period in the armed forces, Jason found his passion for carpets, with over 8 years experience in distribution. During that time he has been very successful and will also be a familiar face to many of our customers. Both have undergone their induction programme and are now on their territory's visiting customers, both old and new. We welcome them to Cormar and know they will both have long and successful careers, as did their predecessors.

New Trucks at Cormar Carpets

December 2017

To support the growth in the business, once again we have turned to DAF to purchase 10 new trucks. This has enabled us underpin the network and deliver our peak volumes. Lead times on trucks and the specialised equipment needed for our operation are growing due to higher demand on the engineering companies that build the chassis and bodies. This results in us having to place these orders very early in the year. Once an order is placed we carefully monitor our suppliers to ensure they meet their deadline. This year we had a number of emergency meetings to keep the pressure on the chassis builder, to deliver on time, as they were faced with their own supply problems. With the opening of the SRDC we will be moving away from the cross-docking of carpets and moving back to the demount box trunking operation. This gives us improves vehicle efficiency and improves quality, as a consequence of less manual handling. However it also means we had to reconfigure the fleet to accommodate this. So earlier this year in March, we ordered 8 new CF75s with specialist drawbar chassis to cover the "trunking" of trailers with loaded boxes. We also ordered 2 LF55s with the ability to run with demountable bodies. As the photos show, the trucks look great and over the busy Autumn they have been put to good use! Cormar continue to invest in commercial fleet in other ways too, example, by providing our drivers with the latest technology such as lane departure warnings and assisted braking.

NEW Apollo Elite set to take-off...

October 2017

This autumn, Cormar Carpets is launching another new carpet collection that is simply out of this world! Apollo Elite joins Cormar’s easy clean family using the same 100% Excellon fibre as its sister range, Apollo Plus. It is tufted on 1/10thth gauge machinery and features a colour bank of 14 popular shades – four plains and 10 heathers – with a core of greys and neutrals including Campsie Cliff and Grey Partridge. “Apollo Plus has been a successful entry level range for us, over the past four years,” said David Cormack, marketing director of Cormar Carpets. “Now we felt the time was right to introduce a great value, more premium-led collection. “We’ve taken the same concept and developed the yarn, as well as increasing the pile height and weight to engineer a premier product that is still fantastic value-for-moneyand which looks and feels fantastic. Given the uncertain economic climate, this well priced carpet range will appeal to new homeowners and those on a budget who want to bring affordable quality and style into their home.” In line with other members of Cormar’s easy clean family of products, Apollo Elite is bleach cleanable and stain resistant, carrying a 10 year wear and stain warranty. It is expected to retail under £20 sq m and comes in both 4m and 5m widths. All Cormar’s stain resistant polypropylene carpets, as well as it’s wool twists and wool loops are produced on site as its Lancashire mills and distributed in the UK and Eire via its own delivery fleet. For further information on any Cormar Carpets range visit www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Cormar Announce Promotions for 3 Operating Group Heads...

September 2017

The Directors of Greenwood and Coope Ltd are delighted to announce the internal promotion of their three Operating Group Heads, Paul Murphy, Craig Marshall and Chris Isaacs to Directors of Cormar Carpets. All three have contributed heavily towards the success of Cormar over the last ten years, in their respective departments. Paul Murphy will become Manufacturing Director, Craig Marshall will be Sales Order Channels & Logistics Director and Chris Isaacs will become Sales Director. Commenting on the promotion, David Judge Managing Director said “We are thrilled to make this announcement and we congratulate them on this achievement. Cormar has grown organically over the years and it is wonderful to see ‘home grown talent’ make the move to Directors. Each one of them in their own way has made a significant contribution to the business, helping to make it the award winning UK manufacturer that it is today.’ Cormar was established in 1956 and is the UK’s largest independent carpet manufacturer. All it’s wool twist, wool loop and easy clean polypropylene ranges are produced on site at its Lancashire mills and distributed to retailers, wholesalers and contractors throughout the UK and Eire via its own delivery fleet.

Cormar voted "Best Carpet Manufacturer 2017"

August 2017

Cormar Carpets have once again been voted "Best Carpet Manufacturer" by readers of leading trade magazine, Interiors Monthly. “Everyone at Cormar Carpets is delighted to have been voted Best Carpet Manufacturer for the fifth year running, and thanks go to the readers of Interiors Monthly,” said David Cormack, marketing director at Cormar Carpets, whose father Neville Cormack founded the business. “At Cormar, we constantly strive to excel and improve in every part of our business – from customer service and production to sales and marketing. To win this award again is a great achievement, but we are not going to rest on our laurels.” This year, Cormar is investing in a brand new 130,000 sq ft distribution centre, based in Hemel Hempstead, which will consolidate and strengthen its regional hub network across the South of England. It will sit alongside the company’s existing outbase depots, providing additional support to current facilities in the loading bay and cut lengths department at Cormar’s Brookhouse Mill site in Greenmount, Bury. Over the past 12 months, Cormar has experienced strong growth across its portfolio of carpets with the launch of heavyweight heather twist, Highland Saxony, and the super-soft easy clean Soft Focus - plus the re-colouration of some of its bestselling ranges Sensation and Primo Ultra. “We never stand still,” said David. “With the ever changing market, we have to stay one step ahead and are constantly producing new quality ranges and overhauling established ones to ensure that Cormar’s product offering is what the consumer wants or needs.” Cormar runs a distribution fleet of more than 60 vehicles, delivering to retailers, contractors and wholesalers throughout Great Britain and Eire, on a daily basis.

Work underway on new Hemel Hempstead RDC

May 2017

Leading UK carpet manufacturer, Cormar Carpets, is investing in a new purpose-built distribution centre in Hemel Hempstead which has the potential to bring 60-70 new jobs to the town. Work is already underway at the £15m, 130,000 square foot facility which will stock and distribute carpet and enable Cormar to consolidate its regional hub network across the south of England. Said David Judge, managing director at Cormar Carpets: “Hemel Hempstead is a perfect location for us and we are delighted to have secured this building. We look forward to being part of the local business community and providing employment opportunities within the Hemel Hempstead area. “The new distribution site is a significant investment for Cormar and the next few months will see further acceleration in activity including the installation of new equipment and recruiting staff. This demonstrates our total commitment to prompt delivery and providing excellent customer service.” The new distribution centre will sit alongside the company’s existing outbase depots, providing additional support to current facilities in the loading bay and cut lengths department at Cormar’s Brookhouse Mill site in Greenmount, Bury. Cormar run a distribution fleet of over 60 vehicles, delivering to retailers, contractors and wholesalers throughout Great Britain and Eire, on a daily basis.

Cormar wins ‘Supplier of the Year’ 2017!

May 2017

Cormar Carpets has once again, been named ‘Supplier of the Year’ by buying group, Flooring One. It’s the 11th consecutive year that Cormar have won this prestigious award! The award is voted on by all members of the buying group, with scores based on delivery performance, quality and response to quality issues, products and sales support/communication. In recognition of its commitment to high quality products, staff investment and servicing the flooring industry, the award was presented on 9th May to Cormar Carpets at the Buying Group's National Flooring Show, at Flooring One’s head quarters, based in Solihull, Birmingham. “We’re delighted to once again be recognised for the dedication and commitment from our Cormar team. We really do pride ourselves on continually producing new ranges and provide industry leading delivery, excellent product quality and first class customer service", said David Judge, managing director at Cormar Carpets. Pictured Cormar’s Managing Director, David Judge, is pictured receiving the award from Chairman Ian Philp, of Gillies, a leading home furnishings and flooring retailer based in Dundee.