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Adam Carpets Celebrate Successful Flooring Show

Posted on October 23, 2015 by chris

Adam Carpets had a very successful time at ‘The Flooring Show’ in Harrogate. Our stand was very well received with the stunning ‘Union Flag’ the centrepiece and main talking point.

The flag was put together by three of our employees (Tony Cook, Lee Harrison and Simon Collins). It was to done to highlight the launch of our new undyed wool twist range Pure Brit!

We used three of the Pure Brit! colours to make the flag which was pieced and seamed at our factory before being brought up to Harrogate and fitted onto the stand.

The stand was purposely made without tombolas as we looked to engage retailers with our mood board display and design boards. The main design board at the rear of the stand was used to show how we developed the new Fine Worcester colours for our ‘Hugo & Ella’ collection.

We invited retailers to give us their views on the board and what trends, colours they would like to see next or what they are seeing now. We pinned that information and feedback onto our board. Thanks to all who took part.

Our mood board units were once again very popular and we once again sold out the allocation over the first two days. Retailers were particularly interested in how we would take the concept forward and were delighted to see that we had already designed the next two boards ready for the Spring/Summer 16.

Entitled ‘Brit Pop’ and ‘Free Spirit’, they won the approval of the vast majority of retailers who visited the stand.

A Few Testimonials

Posted on August 28, 2015 by chris

It is always great to get feedback from customers. Here are a selection of a few that we have received this year:

24^th August 2015

Today I received the six requested samples and I wish to thank you for the very prompt response as well as the useful size of the samples which has made it very easy to make my selection. I will be visiting my local stockist this week (at Dockray trading estate in Kendal) to make arrangements for a purchase, which, thanks to you, will be a speedy process

13^th July 2015

Thank you for your prompt reply to my queries – it is much appreciated.

26^th June 2015

I just spotted it on a stand as I was looking at other carpets in carpets direct, Wellfield road, Cardiff. It was a really nice way to see a quick selection of a colour scheme rather than flicking through a huge pile of samples! I’ll look forward to seeing the sample,

22^nd June 2015

Hi Many thanks we saw your carpets at Linney Cooper in Llandudno I have asked for some samples through your internet page my post code sy6 7

11^th June 2015

Just to let you know we received the carpets this morning.

First Class Service-First Class Company-First Class Staff

Best Regards

Les & Chris

1^st June 2015

Thank you for all your help and very prompt replies. Best wishes,

1^st June 2015

The information you have sent has once more been really helpful and informative.

27^th May 2015

It has been a pleasure dealing with you today.

As previously mentioned you have been very informative with what has been asked of you.

What you have provided has been exceptional and i would say that you are a credit to your company.

All the best

23^rd March 2015

Hello – You have recently sent me two sets of samples, and I just wanted to express my appreciation of your excellent service and also your beautiful carpets ! We require in the region of 60sq.m, so our choice had to be the right one, and the samples have enabled us to do this, finally making a decision on colour and design, and saving us from trawling through endless carpet stores. We shall be placing our order in due course, and again, my many thanks. Kind regards Zoe

23^rd February 2015

Thank you for you’re prompt response, could you please send me this guide.

Kind regards

Rebecca

20^th February 2015

We’ve just received a sample of Catherine Lace CL14 from John Lewis. We love this carpet.

Many thanks, Sue

12^th February 2015

Hi Thank you very much indeed for your reply I shall be ordering in the morning I just wanted to make sure that the fine Worcester I am ordering (Ribbesford-Rose) is indeed the 2ply Many thanks. Kind Regards Graham

25^th January 2015

shame about that, the cambric flax carpet in the dining room was was fitted 10 years ago and is still in perfect condition – we were trying to replace the lounge carpet with the same, this is as well as fitting a new FW71 in the hall (it matches the stair and landing -again no wear showing, at all!). thursbys in sunderland are a great help and im sure we will find something suitable.

Kind regards

Mark

Mood Board Windows

Posted on August 10, 2015 by chris

Our loyal customers here at Adam Carpets continue to amaze us with their inventive window displays. This month we have A J Rogers of Bromley (below) and Wordsley Carpets of Wordsley (above) with their use of our Mood Boards in their windows.

We would like to thank Rogers and Wordsley for sending us these images. Good window displays can make a massive impact on your businesses and attract customers into your store.

This month we received an email from Louise (end user) regarding the mood boards:

“I just spotted it as I was looking at other carpets in Cardiff. It was a really nice way to see a quick selection of a colour scheme rather than flicking through a huge pile of samples!”

A few days later we received a message from the retailer that an order had been taken on the back of the customer using the boards.

Always great to get feedback, good or bad, from retailers and end users.

Continued Investment By Adam Carpets

Posted on August 10, 2015 by chris

Adam Carpets have announced that they will be purchasing a brand new beaming machine as part of their continued investment at their factory in Kidderminster.

This represents a continued commitment to manufacturing all of our own products at the Greenhill Works plant.

Managing Director, Chris Adam, explained “Last year saw the company invest in the two new boilers for the dye house, which extended our capacity to dye our own plain colours well into the future. This years increase in sales means that to continue to meet the needs of our customers we will be purchasing a brand new Beaming machine to increase our production rate and meet our lead time targets.”

This new machine is being built by a bespoke manufacturer in America and will be in place in time for the Autumn peak period. Adam Carpets are one of a very select number of companies around the world that use Beams. The major advantage of them is stock control and the ability to react quickly to demand.

Establishing our Green Credentials and Commitment

Posted on August 10, 2015 by chris

Here at Adam Carpets we are working towards a cleaner environment. We are also members of the Enco Environmental Network.

Enco and its member are committed to the goals of reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, effective use of raw materials, minimising environmental impact and compliance with environmental legislation.

Over the last twelve months, we have installed new energy efficient boilers in our dye house which has reduced our fuel usage. We have also put in place new methods to take heat out of the dye house vats for use elsewhere in the factory. We have also ensured that as much of our waste as possible is recycled. All of our waste yarn, cardboard tubes, plastic cones are all sold on to recycling companies to be used in other projects.

Going forward we are looking at other opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint and continue to invest in greener production methods.

Adam Carpets Voted ‘Best UK Flooring Manufacturer 2015′

Posted on August 10, 2015 by chris

Adam Carpets have been voted ‘Best UK Flooring Manufacturer 2015′ by the readers of Interiors Monthly magazine.

Sales & Marketing Director, Eamonn Prescott had this to say “We would like to thank all of the retailers who took the time to vote for us, it is greatly appreciated. This award reflects all the hard work put in by all aspects of our business.

The message we have taken from retailers who voted for us is that from design through to dyeing, production, sales, despatch and transport, the whole company is working together sucessfully to deliver the highest standard of product and service to our retail customers. In return, our message to retailers is that we will continue to strive to do even better.”

This is the second year in a row that Adam Carpets have been recognised at the Interior Monthly awards after they won the ‘Outstanding Performance’ category last year.

“These awards mean a lot to us and show we are doing the right things” Eamonn continued, “we have also been voted in the top three carpet suppliers at the last two Flooring One awards. It is great that our retail customers give us this type of reward.”

Flooring Studio Window Display

Posted on August 3, 2015 by chris

Flooring Studio, Bridge of Allan

Our retail customers seem to be having a lot of fun with our new Mood Boards.

Flooring Studio in Bridge of Allan have often use our carpets for their window displays, you may have seen our Marquette Plaid on show there.

Today they have put the new Mood Boards in their window to catch the eye of the passer by. We think they look fantastic.

Thank you Flooring Studio for your continued support.

A Unique Adam Carpets Window

Posted on August 3, 2015 by chris

Barnes Flooring, Bishops Stortford

A big thank you to Barnes Flooring of Bishops Stortford for this ingenious window display utilising several rages from Adam Carpets.

We can spot two of the new Fine Worcester Twist colours, Belbroughton Blue and Stildon Sky.

Castlemead Velvet Stripe aptly named, High Seas, is also visible in the sail and we can see some Catherine Powder Blue in the sea. The hull is made from Fine Worcester Twist, Elmbridge Ecru.

There is also some, again well named, Inspirations Mariner in the sail to.

Absolutely brilliant!

Praise Continues for Adam Carpets ‘Exciting’ Approach

Posted on July 3, 2015 by chris

‘Adam Carpets’ are undergoing an exciting evolution into one of the most fashionable brands in the business – and doing so with considerable character and flair’

No these are not our words, but those of ‘The Stocklists’ editorial team during their recent review of the ‘National Buying Group Flooring Show’ held at Solihull.

The magazine devoted a whole page to the review of our stand which included ‘Hugo & Ella’ and our Mood Board POS.

In the feature entitled ‘In the mood for imagination’, they write about how Adam Carpets is a brand with ‘an aspirational feel’ and ‘fashion led’

Commenting on this article and the articles above, Sales & Marketing Director, Eamonn Prescott: “It is great to get this amount of positive feedback from not just the carpet trade, but the interiors market in general. We believe in the quality and style of our products and want to display them in the most fashionable and inventive way we can to entice consumers into our retailer accounts.”

Mood Boards Catch the Eye of Leading Marketing Professional

Posted on July 3, 2015 by chris

Our new Mood Board POS has caught the imagination of leading marketing company Bancmarketing. Using their column the trade press they praised the new Mood Board units as an ‘industry first’.

The column called ‘Marketing Insights’ is used to help retailer develop their marketing campaigns and give advice on what options are open to retailers looking to grow their businesses.

The column featured one of our four new themed boards, ‘Nordic’ (see above). This board represents a ‘simple clean style with fresh crisp colour’

The Mood Board POS has already proved extremely popular. The first batch of stands sold out on day one of the Buying Group National Floor Show and the second sold within a week of being shown by our Reps. More stands will be on order in time for the Autumn.