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THE FUTURE



                                                                 Marlings is planning a new facility and to move
                                                                   from its Stanley Mills site where it has been
                                                               housed for the last 100 years. The new factory will
                                                                provide opportunities for lean, and more efficient
                                                                  production and processing providing an even
                                                                better service for our customers. We are proud of
                                                               the last 100 years and look forward to the future of
                                                                           Marlings in our new facility.














                                                                           Marlings moves to produce 50 x 50cm
                                                                            carpet tiles which are synonymous
                                                                           with today’s market. Marlings supplies
                                                                             contract floor  coverings and stair
                                                                            nosings with a diverse portfolio to
                                                                             flooring  contractors nationwide.
                Marlings determine the need for
                anti-static carpets as computer                                                      1995
                 technology begins to advance.
               Marlings creates anti-static carpet
                 pads for these areas creating a
                  whole new industry focus.

                          Mid                                             1993
                      1970s



                                                                                  Treads UK is introduced
                                                                                 into the Marlings portfolio,
                                               1992                              currently known as Treads
                                                                                      Stair Nosings.




                                         Marlings purchases Warlord,
                                           the flooring division of
                                             Early’s of Witney.





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