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SECTOR FOCUS CARPET TILES COMPANY SHOWCASE

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The future is modular: Why carpet tiles

still matter in a changing world

N an age when resilient flooring and vinyl At Shaw Contract, that shift has led to a environments. They are also comfortable
Iplanks dominate headlines, you might wider rethink of identity. 'We now define underfoot, which makes a real difference
assume carpet tiles have had their day. ourselves as a modular flooring supplier, in high-traffic or collaborative spaces
Yet according to Andrew Jackson, not just a carpet tile manufacturer,' he where people are on their feet all day.'
Business Development Director at SHAW explains. 'It’s a subtle difference but an Beyond comfort and safety,
CONTRACT, the opposite is true. Carpet important one because modular design is sustainability is at the heart of the carpet
tiles are evolving fast in performance, driving innovation and growth across the tile’s revival. 'Most major manufacturers
design, and sustainability, and their flooring sector.' are leading the way in sustainable
transformation reflects a wider shift materials and circular design,' he
towards modular flooring as the smart Reinventing the carpet tile continues. 'The real breakthrough now is
choice for commercial interiors. Carpet tiles have always been known for thinking of carpet tiles not as disposable
'Modular flooring is now the go- their performance in commercial settings. commodities but as assets that can be
to across commercial sectors,' says They offer strong fire safety credentials, reused, remanufactured, or recycled.'
Andrew. 'We have seen a move away an aspect that has come under increased Design for disassembly and circular
from traditional sheet products, whether scrutiny since Grenfell, and they provide thinking
in carpet or resilient, because modular acoustic benefits that hard surfaces One of Shaw Contract’s biggest areas of
formats are so much more adaptable for simply cannot match. innovation is what Andrew calls design for
installation and maintenance. It is quicker 'Tiles absorb and reduce noise disassembly. 'It’s about creating products
to install, easier to replace, and better transmission,' says Andrew, 'which is vital that can be easily taken up and reused,'
suited to how modern spaces work.' in workplaces, schools and healthcare he explains. 'We promote adhesive-free

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