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Distribution round-up




            A reflection of business: Flooring professionals provide an update on the
            implications this year has had on distribution and business


            CBW FLOORING SUPPLIES
                                  Can you start by telling us   trade. Our focus is firmly on the   on the market and what the

                                  a little about your company   accessories market, offering   government is doing, as there’s

                                  and how long you’ve been     high-quality products including   definitely some uncertainty out
                                  operating as a distributor   underlay, grippers, door bars,   there. We’re currently in the
                                  within the flooring sector?   screeds and adhesives, tools,   process of acquiring a larger

                                  CBW Flooring Supplies        and LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile)   unit - not necessarily something
                                  began trading in 2022 as an   solutions. In addition, we   I’d choose to do right now
                                  independent wholesaler of    provide a carpet edging and   given the circumstances, but
                                  flooring accessories based in   taping service, ensuring every   in business, you can’t afford to

             CARL BURGESS         South Wales. After working in   flooring project is finished   stand still.


             Managing director,                                to the highest professional
             CBW Flooring Supplies  the industry for over 20 years
                                  with various wholesalers, we   standard. Whether you’re a   Have there been any

                                  spotted a gap in the market for   flooring contractor, installer, or   noticeable changes in buying
                                  a family-run, customer-focused   retailer, CBW Flooring Supplies   behaviour - for instance,
                                  supplier to the trade.       is your trusted partner for   increased online engagement,
                                                               reliable products, expert advice,   smaller but more frequent
                                  What types of flooring products   and dedicated trade support.  orders, or greater interest in

                                  and brands do you currently                              sustainable products?
                                  distribute, and have you     How has business performance   Most of our customers

                                  diversified your portfolio to   been over the past 12 months?   have been very loyal and
                                  reflect recent shifts in the market?   Have you noticed any   understanding - many have

                                  At CBW Flooring Supplies,    particular areas of growth or   known my dad for years. From
                                  we specialise in providing   challenge?                  time to time, we get people
                                  a comprehensive range of     The past 12 months have been   asking for discounts or price
                                  flooring accessories for the   challenging, with competitors   matches against inferior

                                                                       offering products   products. They’re essentially
                                                                       and services        looking for champagne quality

                                                                       at significantly     at bucks fizz prices.

                                                                       reduced or even
                                                                       no cost. Despite    Sustainability continues to
                                                                       this competitive    play a pivotal role across
                                                                       pressure, we’ve had   the supply chain. How is
                                                                       a strong year overall.   your business advancing
                                                                       Our performance     its environmental practices
                                                                       and growth have     or meeting customer
                                                                       positioned us well,   expectations in this area?
                                                                       and we’re now       We’re proud to play our part
                                                                       actively exploring   in protecting the environment.
                                                                       opportunities to    Our carpet edging service
                                                                       invest in a new unit   helps prevent countless carpets
                                                                       to further expand   from ending up in landfill by

                                                                       the company.        giving them a new lease on
                                                                                           life. We also ensure that any
                                                                       With the new        excess waste is disposed
                                                                       government in       of responsibly and that all
                                                                       place, have you     recyclable materials - including
                                                                       seen any effects    our own - are properly recycled.
                                                                       on business         Together.

                                                                       confidence,            Small changes make a big
                                                                       investment          difference.
                                                                       decisions, or
                                                                       trading conditions?   01443 492510

                                                                       To be honest, I tend   cbwflooringsupplies@gmail.com
                                                                       to keep a close eye   www.cbwflooringsupplies.co.uk










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