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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
4 Distribution Supplement www.contractflooringjournal.co.uk
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