THE TILE ASSOCIATION
serving the tile industry and its customers
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THE TILE ASSOCIATION
serving the tile industry and its customers
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The Best in the IndustryThe Tile Association Awards 2009 – the winners The Tile Association Awards are the “Oscars” of the wall and floor tile industry. This year TTA received more nominations than ever before across the 21 awards. Listed below are the winners and finalists. They are the best in the industry. To read the report with illustrations and to download a copy of the awards brochure click on events and TTA Awards Winners 2009 THE AWARDS WINNERS Outstanding Contribution to the Industry sponsored by The Tile Association Bill Walters. The remit for this highly coveted award is that the he or she has made a difference to the industry as a whole, not just within their own business environment. Bill Walters is well known to many within the industry and has very definitely made a difference on the technical front. Bill specialised in the performance and installation of ceramic tiles and sits on British, European and International Standards Committees. 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. Excellence in Independent Retailing sponsored by British Ceramic Tile Ltd TileStyle The TileStyle showroom is designed to make the customer experience pleasurable. It is a bright, spacious and inspiring place to shop. The finalists were European Heritage, Middlesex Tile Centre and Tileclick Ltd. Excellence in Multiple Retailing sponsored by Pilkingtons Tiles Group plc Armatile 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 Excellence in Distribution sponsored by Neptune Shipping Agency Hampshire Tile Warehouse Ltd Hampshire Tile Warehouse Ltd prides itself in offering a complete service for the tiling industry The finalists were Craven Dunnill & Co, Ltd, ULTRA Tile Distribution Delivery Guarantee and Walls and Floors (Kettering) Ltd Excellence in Tile Contracting sponsored by Rotozip Kemtile Ltd Kemtile Limited have excellent site management skills, retain a dedicated Health and Safety Consultant and employ a skilled workforce. The finalists were Moderna Contracts and Wilson & Wylie Contracts Ltd Best Newcomer (Tile Fixing Trainee) sponsored by Kerakoll 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. Highly Commended - Ben McCarthy of Spot On Ceramics Best Individual Tile Fixer sponsored by Rubi UK Ltd 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 Best Use of Tile in a Small Construction Contract sponsored by Lea Ceramiche Private pool in an old chapel in South Hams by Jonathan Davies, JD Tiling This project was probably one of the most testing jobs any tiler can be asked to do. 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 Best Use of Tile in a Large Construction Contract sponsored by ULTRA Tile 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. The finalists were BT Liverpool Convention Centre by Pilkington’s Tile Group Plc, Best Use of Tile in a Housing Development sponsored by CP Group ”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. The finalists were Dalston Square, East London by Pilkington’s Tile Group and The Hat Factory, Victoria Street St Albans by AG Ceramics Ltd Best Technical Use of Tile in a Construction Contract sponsored by Schlüter-Systems Uniq, Northampton by Kemtile Ltd and Plkington’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. 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 Best Use of Tile within the Leisure Industry sponsored by Mapei UK Ltd 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 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. Best Use of Tile in a Domestic Environment sponsored by Bathroom & Kitchen Update Winchester House by Taylor’s Etc. Winchester House is a perfect example of a project where tiles have been used to enhance 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 Best Use of Tile by an Architect or Designer sponsored by Johnson Tiles Peter Mark Style Club, Dublin by Douglas Wallace Architects 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 Excellence in Tile Industry Marketing sponsored by TAYLIST MEDIA Ardex UK Limited for Ardex Microtec Adhesives Range This marketing campaign included 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 Best Website sponsored by Tile UK www.mandarinstone.com 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 Best Initiative to Reduce Environmental Impact sponsored by GranitiFiandre ULTRA Tile for A Greener Future Instarmac has implemented the optimum use of materials and consumables 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 Wall Tile of the Year sponsored by Banks & Lloyd British Ceramic Tile for tactile The tactile collection, designed by Studio Conran, 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 Floor Tile of the Year sponsored by Weber N&C Nicobond, Fusion The Fusion range is a stunning metallic effect porcelain tile complimented by mosaic decoration. The finalists were Florim Ceramiche SpA, Pietra Lucide, Pilkingtons Tiles Group Plc, Quiligotti Series 88 and Venus Ceramica, Enygma Best Natural Product sponsored by Lithofin 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. The finalists were CP Group, Alfresco, Plkington’s Tile Group Plc, Marble & Glass Mosaic, Taylor’s Etc, Silkstone Best New Innovation sponsored by Shackerley (Holdings) Group Limited/Mirage N&C Nicobond, Plastic Ply Plastic Ply is a revolutionary solution to fixing tiles and Natural Stone to timber floors. The finalists were 365 Drills, Porsadrill, Ardex, Microtec Tile Adhesives Range and HTW – SUPA, Pro Mosaic Tile Spacers For more details and images of all winners click on events and awards. You can also download a copy of the awards brochure. |
Awards Brochure
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