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0161 220 3707          AG Flooring Limited
                                                                           enquiries@agflooringltd.co.uk  Unit 9 Medlock Court,
                                                                           www.agflooringltd.co.uk  The CityWorks, Openshaw,
                                                                                                  Manchester  M11 2NB





                               OUNDED in 1989   Management 2 (Hard FM) Framework as
                             Fby Mr Alan Gayle,   a compliant and government approved
                             AG FLOORING was    supplier. AG Flooring say its pleased with
                             strategically named   this achievement and to be working with
                             after himself. Alan   the many UK public sector bodies using
                             thought this worked   NHS SBS Frameworks. Additionally, its
                             particularly well as   long-standing membership with the CFA
                             back in those days   and involvement in industry leadership
             Alan Gayle
                             people would refer   roles underscore its commitment to
            to phone directories such as the yellow   excellence of industry standards.
            pages to find traders and with his initial   With over four decades of experience
            starting with ‘A’, this meant the company   in the flooring sector, AG Flooring has
            had prominent placement in the phone   solidified its position as a prominent entity
            directories.                        in the industry. It’s extensive engagement
              The company currently supply flooring   with the CFA underscores its commitment
            services for all public sector bodies and   to the industry. The company’s
            commercial entities in the following   longstanding membership with the CFA,
            regions; northwest, northeast, Yorkshire   coupled with Mr. Gayle’s profound expertise
            and North Lincolnshire.             in flooring, culminated in his esteemed
              AG Flooring specialise in supplying and   appointment as the president of the CFA
            installing various contract floorcoverings,   from 2012 - 2014. Presently, Mr. Gayle
            including commercial vinyl, vinyl tiles,   continues to serve on the council for CFA   the floor throughout the whole building
            floor preparation works, contract carpets,   and FITA, the training division of CFA.  as well as replacing the vinyl on all the
            carpet tiles, entrance matting and bespoke   At AG Flooring, the company describes   staircases and main corridors across the
            solutions for wet rooms. Additionally,   itself to deliver high-quality commercial   hospital.
            it offers a comprehensive selection of   flooring services that prioritises safety,   AG Flooring is committed to
            flooring accessories to complement your   efficiency, and affordability. Providing   sustainability, as evidenced by its
            chosen flooring materials.          informative support throughout, its   sustainability development plan, setting
              AG Flooring focuses on providing   dedication to customer satisfaction,   out its policy, action plan and performance
            floorcoverings for various public sectors,   coupled with industry expertise, ensures   indicators highlighting its commitment to
            including local health authorities, councils,   every project is executed to perfection.  improvement. It promotes eco-friendly
            education sectors, care homes, retail,   The installation team consists of   practices such as a cycle to work scheme
            and local businesses. The company says   apprenticeship-trained professionals   whereby encouraging employees to
            its expertise in these sectors ensures   or those who’re currently completing   cycle wherever possible. Alongside this,
            it understands and cater to the unique   an apprenticeship. Alongside this, AG   the flooring contractor promotes the
            flooring requirements of each client.  Flooring provides regular health and   use of public transport and ridesharing.
              While AG Flooring is a relatively small   safety, environmental and product-specific   Additionally, it aims to transition to
            company, it says its dedication to quality   training to all employees. The company’s   electric vehicles where possible and
            is unparalleled. With a team of five skilled   estimator boasts 40 years of experience   recycle all waste materials including
            installation professionals and two office   in the flooring industry and continues to   many of its office supplies such as paper,
            staff members, the company maintains   enhance his knowledge through ongoing   ink cartridges and coffee pods. Its also
            a personalised approach to every project.   training initiatives.       restructured the process for quantifying
            It has four fully qualified fitters and in   One of the projects the company   product requirements and keep stock
            addition, one team member who is due   recently completed consists of a flooring   checks updated to reduce the number
            to complete his apprenticeship later this   replacement at Fairfield House, an office   of materials ordered thereby ensuring
            year. As part of its company ethos, the   block based at Fairfield General Hospital in   minimal waste is produced.
            contractor prioritises skill development by   Bury. The scope of work included replacing   The company says its primary challenge
            investing in apprenticeships, with plans to                             throughout the next year revolves around
            expand the team further in the coming year.                             maintaining workflow stability amidst
              The company says its proud to advise                                  economic uncertainties and particularly
            that it gained a place on the Hard Facilities                           concerning government spending owing to
                                                                                    its work being predominately government
                                                                                    funded work. Additionally, its focused
            ACCREDITATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS
                                                                                    on addressing the shortage of quality
                                                                                    apprenticeship candidates and training
                                                                                    providers, which poses a significant hurdle
                                                                                    for the flooring industry’s future growth. 


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