TTA Awards 2009 - Winners

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Winner Bill Walters

Working for Ceram (formerly British Ceramic Research Association) for 43 years Bill specialised in the performance and installation of ceramic tiles. He sits on British, European and International Standards Committees and has lectured widely in the UK and internationally. He is highly regarded as one of the UK's principal experts in testing methods for ceramic tiles and is a pioneer in testing the slip resistance of floor tiles.

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Excellence in Independent Retailing

Winner - TileStyle
The TileStyle showroom is designed to make the customer experience pleasurable. It is a bright, spacious and inspiring place to shop. All the staff are highly trained and experienced, something which has always been an important focus for TileStyle.

The finalists were European Heritage, Middlesex Tile Centre and Tileclick Ltd.

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Excellence in Multiple Retailing

Winner - Armatile
Armatile are one of the longest established tile & natural stone retailers in Ireland. Their experience in the industry and a focus on the provision of innovative design and accurate technical information has ensured that they remain market leaders.

The finalists were Mandarin Stone, N&C TileStyle and Taylor's Etc

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Excellence in Distribution

Winner - Hampshire Tile Warehouse Ltd
Hampshire Tile Warehouse Ltd prides itself in offering a complete service for the tiling industry. The service levels are excellent and 95% of customers receive a next day delivery service.

The finalists were Craven Dunnill & Co, Ltd, ULTRA Tile Distribution Delivery Guarantee and Walls and Floors (Kettering) Ltd

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Excellence in Tile Contracting

Winner - Kemtile Ltd
Kemtile Limited have excellent site management skills, retain a dedicated Health and Safety Consultant and employ a skilled workforce. Kemtile have worked for almost every major brand in the food and drink industry.

The finalists were Moderna Contracts and Wilson & Wylie Contracts Ltd

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Best Newcomer (Tile Fixing Trainee)

Winner - Chris Borlase of Wilson & Wylie Contracts Ltd

Chris has shown that he is not only a quality tiler, capable of taking on a variety of works, but also that he has organisational skills and good common sense. He has shown his quality of work on contracts such as AELTCC Wimbledon, Clissold Leisure Centre and Uxbridge Business Park.

Highly Commended - Ben McCarthy of Spot On Ceramics

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Best Individual Tile Fixer

Winner - Jonathan Davies of JD Tiling
Jonathan has an NVQ level 3 in wall and floor tiling, a CSCS Gold card and has also won the Medal of Excellence from City & Guilds in advanced computer aided engineering.

The finalists were Peter Breathwick of Wilson & Wylie Contracts Ltd, Alan Milne of R Parker (Wall & Floor Tiling Contractors) Ltd and Neil Rodgerson of W Rodgerson & Sons

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Best Use of Tile in a Small Construction Contract

The finalists were Broome & Delancey, Clapham, by Wilson & Wylie Contracts Ltd, Coca Cola, East Kilbride by Kemtile Ltd, St Dunstan's Church, Woking by Stone & Ceramic Ltd and TS Eliot House by N&C Moderna

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Best Use of Tile in a Large Construction Contract

Winner - Centre Court Redevelopment - All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon by Wilson & Wylie Contracts Ltd
The project was completed in June 2008, completely snag free, in plenty of time for the 2008 Championships. This was due to an effective working relationship between Wilson & Wylie and GallifordTry.

The finalists were BT Liverpool Convention Centre by Pilkington's Tile Group Plc, County Square, Ashford by N&C Moderna and 125 Old Broad Street by Harper & Edwards Limited

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Best Use of Tile in a Housing Development

Winner - "The Forge", Westferry Road, London by Wilson & Wylie Contracts Ltd
This project, for Glenkerrin Homes, comprised of installing wall and floor tiles to the bathrooms, en-suites and kitchens in 128 flats. This project shows the high quality finish of Wilson & Wylie operatives and their versatility at being able to adapt between varying sizes and types of tiles.

The finalists were Dalston Square, East London by Pilkington's Tile Group Plc and The Hat Factory, Victoria Street St Albans by AG Ceramics Ltd

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Best Technical Use of Tile in a Construction Contract

Winner - Uniq, Northampton by Kemtile Ltd and Pilkington's Tile Group Plc
The Pilkington's Dorset Hexagon tile used was developed in close collaboration with Kemtile to satisfy a specific need in this demanding market and to suit Kemtile's unique flooring systems and fixing methods.

The finalists were Centre Court Redevelopment - All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon by Wilson & Wylie Contracts Ltd, Coca Cola, East Kilbride by Kemtile Ltd and County Square, Ashford by N&C Moderna

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Best Use of Tile within the Leisure Industry

Winner - Lions Quay, Oswestry by Craven Dunnill & Co. Ltd
The project has internal styling fit for a luxury hotel, and is a testimony to how great ceramics can look. The high standard of workmanship and specification of product has resulted in a leisure project which is technically sound, durable and extremely stylish.

The finalists were Centre Court Redevelopment - All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon by Wilson & Wylie Contracts Ltd, The Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Douglas, Isle of Man by Tiles UK Ltd and Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Solihull by Birmingham Tile & Mosaic.

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Best Use of Tile in a Domestic Environment

Winner - Winchester House by Taylor's Etc
Winchester House is a perfect example of a project where tiles have been used to offer not only a hardwearing surface but, more importantly, an interior design element that introduces pattern, colour and texture to the internal design scheme.

The finalists were Evesham Private Pool by Craven Dunnill & Co. Ltd, South Yorkshire family bathroom by CP Group and Welwynbury, Farndon by Studio Ceramics Ltd.

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Best Use of Tile by an Architect or Designer

Winner - Peter Mark Style Club, Dublin by Douglas Wallace Architects
The company wanted the imagery of cut hair on the floor as a catwalk style runner to add to the already funky décor. The idea was that in normal salons hair is swept off the floor, in this salon the hair is an integral part of the floor.

The finalists were Lions Quay by DW Dulson, Principles by Pepa Retail Design and The Braid Museum by Consarc

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Excellence in Tile Industry Marketing

Winner - Ardex UK Limited for Ardex Microtec Adhesives Range
This marketing campaign specifically targeted distributors and end users, comprising nationwide press and PR campaigns, point of sale, direct mailings and a nationwide road show with product demonstrations.

The finalists were CP Group for Enki Splashback launch, Johnson Tiles for Absolute and ULTRA Tile for Truly Flexible Marketing Campaign

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Best Website

Winner - www.mandarinstone.com
This site has a clean simple visual design with strong graphics and clear navigation. The design is striking yet welcoming which encourages visitors to explore further.

The finalists were www.thetilesource.co.uk, www.urbanceramics.com and www.cravendunnill.co.uk

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Best Initiative to Reduce Environmental Impact

Winner - ULTRA Tile for A Greener Future
The optimum use of materials and consumables is not a new concept but it is one that Instarmac has implemented successfully due to the commitment of the entire company personnel.

The finalists were Pilkington's Tile Group Plc for Quiligotti Terrazzo Filter Cake Recycling and Reed Harris for Tiles that don't cost the Earth

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Wall Tile of the Year

Winner - British Ceramic Tile for tactile
The tactile collection, designed by Studio Conran, was inspired by the beautiful textures of nature from the West Country and captures all of the region's dramatic contrasts. The collection offers immense flexibility and breadth.

The finalists were Johnson Tiles for Elegance, N&C Nicobond for Damask and Rupert Scott for the Wave series of Designs

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Floor Tile of the Year

Winner - N&C Nicobond, Fusion
The Fusion range is a stunning metallic effect porcelain tile in both a semi polished lapato and structured finish, complimented by mosaic decoration. Fusion has texture and body, something that brings warmth and elegance to any room.

The finalists were Florim Ceramiche SpA, Pietra Lucide, Pilkington's Tiles Group Plc, Quiligotti Series 88 and Venus Ceramica, Enygma

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Best Natural Product

Winner - Mandarin Stone, Jerusalem Ramon Brushed Limestone
The material gives a muted wash of creams, greys and golds with regular inclusions of shells and fossil formations. Jerusalem Ramon Brushed has already made a big impact in the U.K trade and retail markets.

The finalists were CP Group, Alfresco, Plkington's Tile Group Plc, Marble & Glass Mosaic, Taylor's Etc, Silkstone

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Best New Innovation

Winner - Limited/Mirage N&C Nicobond, Plastic Ply
Plastic Ply is a revolutionary solution to fixing tiles and Natural Stone to timber floors. The product eliminates the need to install thick sheets of Marine Grade plywood or similar over-boarding products before tiling.

The finalists were 365 Drills, Porsadrill, Ardex, Microtec Tile Adhesives Range and HTW - SUPA, Pro Mosaic Tile Spacers