News
Below is a list of the latest news from Quantum Flooring Solutions. Click on any one of the articles to see further details.
Flooring Shows 2021
Harrogate Flooring Show is the largest flooring industry event in the UK. 2020’s show was postponed, and due to this there will now be two events in 2021. The first show will be held at the Yorkshire Event Centre between the 28th of February and the 2nd of March. The second show will take place at the Harrogate Convention Centre from the 19th to the 21st of September.
FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2020/21
As promised we’re doing it again! Yes, Quantum Flooring Solutions are running a Fantasy Football League competition for the upcoming 2020/21 Premier League season, and as usual , there is a great prize up for grabs!
The New Evolution in Stair Nosing Design for Specification
Quantum Flooring is pleasured to announce the release of our new innovative Stair Nosings. Our new Stair Nosings measure 55 by 55mm for the tread and the riser. This complies with parts M and K of Building Regulations. Like all of Quantum’s Q-Range Stair Nosings they have an all-over tread design. This helps to reduce the risk of slips on stairways.
Virtual Learning - RIBA CPD Points From Your Desk
We are delivering our RIBA CPDs live over three free to attend web sessions. Book your attendance today, and attend as many as you like. RIBA CPD certificates will be sent out to all attendees via email after the CPD series has been completed. All CPDs are RIBA Core Curriculum.
Fundraising with C&F
The past few months have been tough for everyone. Businesses and individuals are struggling for money, which has had a knock-on effect on charities. That is why, in these hard times, it’s more important than ever to give something back to society, in whatever way we can.
Offsite Expo 2021
Offsite Expo 2020 is being held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on the 22nd and 23rd of September. This event involves companies which are on the cutting edge of offsite manufacturing, on both the construction and the supply sides.
Irish Building Guidance and stairways
A Stair Nosing is a profile which is attached to the front edge, or nose, of steps on a stairway.
FREE Covid-19 Signage
We have created a range of signage for usage around our head office and factory. We think our new signage is pretty good and covers everything you might need a sign for in order for managing Covid-19 (sign wise) in the work place. We have therefore decided to make all of these sign free to download for usage in other places of work.
Golden Ticket 2020 Q2-Q4
Quantum Flooring Solutions’ Golden Ticket Promotion was a great success again last year, so we’re bringing it back for 2020.
Quantum Flooring Update and Site Measures
We appreciate that we are living through unprecedented times. As a leading independent British manufacturer, who have been continually manufacturing in the UK for over 50 years, I wanted to get in touch to let you know just some of the ways that we can support your business and your safe return to work. We are now fully open, with our complete range of products and services available.
Quantum Flooring Mobile App
All the benefits of the Quantum Flooring website on your phone - product information, samples, site support.
COVID-19 (Updated 27.3)
Quantum Profile Systems Ltd are taking a sensible approach to managing the risk to employees and visitors posed by Coronavirus.
Entrance Matting Guide 2020
Quantum Flooring Solutions are releasing a new Entrance Matting specification guide. This document offers a simple explanation of the matting that Quantum offers, along with a clear pricing structure. It outlines all of the classic Quantum Matting Systems, along with some brand new models.
Antimicrobial PVC Skirting
Antimicrobial PVC inhibits the growth of micro-organisms. It is created by blending or coating normal PVC with other materials which are known to be resistant to bug and virus growth. This material often involves silver, which has well-documented antimicrobial properties. It prevents bacteria from settling and growing as it may on normal surfaces.
Specification Afternoon & Beer Festival
QPSL is delighted to announce that we will be hosting an afternoon of Building Product Specification CPD, a RIBA accredited LEAN factory tour along with an evening food and drink festival, on Thursday 16th July 2020. We are holding the event at Quantum’s headquarters in Oldham, in partnership with the Manchester Society of Architects. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to:
Increased Transport Fleet to Keep Up with Demand
Quantum Profile Systems Ltd. is the home of Quantum Flooring Solutions, Dacatie, QWood and QLean Solutions. All of these businesses manufacture and distribute their products from the QPSL factory and Head Office in Royston, Oldham.
New Product Round Up
TopClip is Quantum Flooring Solution’s Transition Profile range. The four clip-in profiles which make up TopClip provide safe junctions between practically every mix of adjacent floorcoverings. This is down to the unique design and manufacturing techniques which have gone into the creation of TopClip.
Training Schools
At Quantum Flooring Solutions we are always looking to the future. This is the case for our company practices, but it also involves encouraging flooring installers in their training. As part of this commitment to students of the industry, we supply materials to training centres to assist in the education of future flooring professionals.
UKCW2019
Our installation was designed to represent the path to good mental health. This journey always begins with the first step. That step could be speaking to a friend, seeking help from a professional, or simply acknowledging a problem.
New Product: Slimline Capping
At Quantum Flooring Solutions we aim to constantly review our products, and to enhance them when we can. This enables improvements in design, for reasons such as aesthetics, or ease of use for fitters.
New Product: TopClip Transitions
Quantum Flooring Solutions has made big changes to its transitions range: Topclip is the evolution of an already great design.
UK Slip Resistance Group
Over 40% of all reported injuries in public are down to slips and trips, with slips accounting for over 25% of non-fatal work-based injuries. This costs employers over £500m a year. The UK Slip Resistance Group (UKSRG) aim to “promote a greater understanding of the causes and prevention of slips”.
Harrogate Flooring Show 2019
The Flooring Show 2019 was held at Harrogate Convention Centre from the 15th to the 17th of September. The UK’s flagship flooring event was a great success again this year.
Vice Chair of the CFA Manufacturers Committee
The Contract Flooring Association (CFA) has members from all areas of the flooring industry including Flooring Contractors, Manufacturers and Distributors. All members of the CFA must pass a vetting process to ensure the maintenance of high-quality practices.
Golden Ticket Winners
Quantum Flooring Solutions has drawn the final Golden Ticket Raffle of the year, and there are more grand prize winners from around the country. We are delighted to announce the latest winners in our biggest Golden Ticket Promotion yet!
New Colours: Mist and Desert Tread
Light Reflectance Values (LRVs) are an important factor when deciding which colour to use for stair nosing treads. The LRV scale ranges from 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
The Flooring Show 2019
The Flooring Show is the flooring industry’s flagship national event in the UK, bringing together people from all areas of the industry. The Flooring Show 2019 will be held at the Harrogate Convention Centre from the 15th to the 17th of September.
FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2019/20
As promised we’re doing it again! Yes, Quantum Flooring Solutions are running a Fantasy Football League competition for the upcoming 2019/20 Premier League season, and as usual , there is a great prize up for grabs!
CFJ Awards – St Michael’s
Quantum Flooring Solutions is delighted to announce that we are finalists in the 2019 Flooring Industry Awards. We are on the shortlist in the ‘Best use of flooring in Education - Primary/Secondary Education’ category, for a staircase at St Michael’s Primary School in Salisbury.
Sustainability and QPSL
In the modern world, sustainability is vitally important. Climate change, deforestation and waste accumulation are just some of the major environmental issues that need to be tackled by society in the coming years.
