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REVIEW | THE FLOORING SHOW

‘Quick-Step impresses at Harrogate’

HE Flooring Show saw Quick-Step ‘The Flooring Show was the first
Twelcome one of Belgium’s iconic opportunity for the UK’s retail flooring
landmarks to the halls of the Harrogate industry to see new Impressive and
International Centre as it unveiled its new Impressive Designs, with Quick-Step
Impressive laminate collection and the showcasing the floor’s authentic look and
world’s first waterproof wood floors. feel on its stand.’
Bringing Brussels to Harrogate, Continues the company: ‘Retailers saw
Quick-Step’s installation of the iconic how the collection’s new wood effects are
Manneken Pis, a beloved symbol of not only more lifelike thanks to their richer
the city, saw water trickling over its and more complex texture but also come
wood floors continuously for three in an extraordinary 20 planks per design
days, demonstrating what’s described (56 in herringbone) for fewer telltale
as its 100% waterproof performance repeats in all sizes of room.
to everyone attending this year’s The ‘For the Impressive Designs herringbone Manneken Pis
Flooring Show. collection, they also got the chance to
The replica statue certainly proved a discover how the use of Quick-Step’s Quick-Step retailers across the country
talking point, but so too was the launch of Unizip joint eliminates the need for A/B making the most of this new collection.’
the Impressive laminate collection. planks and gives a faster installation with ‘The new Quick-Step Impressive
Says the company: ‘First launched in less waste.’ collection continues to be available in
2014 as the world’s first waterproof Niall Cassidy, retail manager UK, was standard 8mm, as well as Impressive Ultra
laminate floor, Impressive has been the delighted with the response to the (12mm). Enjoying a versatile plank format
cornerstone of Quick-Step’s laminate collection’s launch: ‘The Flooring Show of 1380mm x 190mm, the collection
category, defining a premium laminate gave us a chance to show why Quick-Step works in a wide variety of room sizes.
floor that excels in performance and that represents a premium brand for retailers ‘To complete the installation, Quick-Step
delivers a look and feel close to nature. that want to offer their customers high has also introduced perfectly matched
‘For 2025, Quick-Step has introduced quality, innovative products that are new accessories and stair covers. Made
eight new designs to the collection across unmatched in the industry. from Impressive planks, these new
two new surface structures and has also ‘The new Impressive collection has accessories bring the same authentic
unveiled Impressive Designs, the world’s shown that we never stop pursuing natural look and scratch-resistant
first creak-free, 100% waterproof laminate perfection and the response we received performance as the floor itself.’ 
herringbone. was fantastic. I’m looking forward to www.quick-step.co.uk

‘VEEUZE strengthens UK presence at Flooring Show’

ARROGATE marked our second already recognised VEEUZE and our upload photos of their own rooms and
‘Happearance at the Flooring Show, solutions. For a company still new to immediately test flooring, wallcoverings
and for us it was a clear step forward,’ the UK market, this awareness felt both and upholstery in a photorealistic way. The
says Tim Bates, international account encouraging and significant.’ feedback was enthusiastic. Many pointed
manager at VEEUZE. ‘What impressed Adds Tim: ‘From the first day, our out how such a tool could reduce returns,
us most this year was how many visitors stand was busy with conversations – accelerate sales decisions and increase
not just with flooring customer confidence.
manufacturers, but also ‘We also received useful suggestions
with retailers, distributors and creative ideas for further development
and interior designers. – exactly the kind of dialogue that
The interest in product makes events like Harrogate so valuable.
visualisation was stronger For us, the show was not only about
than expected, and the technology but also about relationships.
discussions gave us We reconnected with familiar partners
valuable insights into the
needs of the UK market. and made new contacts that hold strong
‘These will help us to business potential. The mix of continuity
adapt even more closely and fresh opportunities made Harrogate a
to local requirements and real success.’
strengthen our relevance Concludes Tim: ‘Looking ahead, we are
here.’ already preparing for the next event in
Tim continues: ‘A real southern England – and after this positive
highlight was presenting experience, we wouldn’t miss it.’ 
the new generation of 07713 788045
our visualiser. Visitors tim.bates@veeuze.com
saw how customers can www.veeuze.com
Veeuze had its second appearance at Harrogate

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