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Chester Zoo’s Wild Worlds Festival is officially open, bringing a new twist to teaching children about the animal world with nine interactive installations, including three giant talking chairs made from MEDITE® TRICOYA® EXTREME (MTX).

At this community venue in Southeast England, we refurbished an existing retractable seating system to produce a dramatic change. Refurbishment has allowed the customer to transform the auditorium, but with less cost, use of materials, and disruption than replacing the whole retractable system. Use of vinyl fabric on the new seating also means that the auditorium is easier to sanitise.The Curve is multipurpose cultural destination in the heart of Slough, UK. As well as the auditorium (“The Venue”), this remarkable looking building houses an array of community spaces including a library, café, gallery, museum, learning spaces and register office. When The Curve was first built, Audience Systems equipped The Venue with a retractable seating system complete with benches. A few years later, the retractable platforms were still in excellent working order. However, the team at the Curve wanted to upgrade the auditorium in order to increase The Venue’s attractiveness as a theatre, and bring in more events and bookings. The Curve approached the Audience Systems aftersales team to refurbish the existing retractable platforms and fit them with chairs in place of benches.Keeping the existing retractable understructure, Audience Systems’ after sales team devised an upgrade package to give the platforms a “good-as-new” look. They stripped and replaced decks and steps, and swapped the benches for 174 Evolve High Back chairs. The chairs not only look fresh, they also offer outstanding support. Upholstered in a vinyl fabric in four restful shades, the chairs can be cleaned with most household cleaners. With its unique colour scheme of four restful shades, the new seating looks welcoming too.The team also added grab rails beside the aisles to help less mobile spectators to move more confidently around the auditorium. These don’t have to be removed before the retractable platforms are closed – they can simply be folded down onto the steps.The team at The Curve are delighted with the transformation. Leo Yousef, Hubs and Community Buildings Lead said, “The refurbishment really looks nice – we’re very pleased with it! And working with Audience Systems has been a very good experience.”  Evolve is a new chair design from Audience Systems; a modern take on our classic and popular Espace chair. Like the Espace, Evolve folds into a very small space when unoccupied, creating ample room for people to pass in the aisle. It does this without sacrificing seated comfort or style! Evolve is suitable for use on retractable platforms, as a fixed chair, or as a removable chair (as seen in the front row here at The Curve). Photographs by Mark Cameron

The Cube is an incredibly multipurpose space. Its uses include a lecture theatre, cinema, circus training arena, Zumba studio and nightclub to name a few. The retractable seating is therefore operated on a daily basis. High specification Recital T chairs with foldaway writing tablets were chosen for their good looks, practicality and versatility. They are finished in a raspberry-grey colour scheme to complement the contemporary interior. The platforms close away at the touch of a button, sliding into a specially designed storage area. Customised fascias create a seamless façade, completely protecting the chairs when the system is closed.

A complete refurbishment of this stunning Victorian auditorium with 1200 of Audience Systems' Icon theatre chairs. The chairs feature a smooth, soft tipping mechanism and comfortable contoured backrest. Chris Moore, Associate Director – Operations at the Theatre said: "We are all delighted with the new seating and we have received lots of positive feedback from customers. The seats are comfortable, and as well as meeting modern standards and expectations they complement the age of our Victorian auditorium. Throughout the whole process, Audience Systems have worked tirelessly to achieve our deadline and we are extremely pleased with their workmanship and professionalism."

A striking new building at Selwyn College, Cambridge houses the Bartlam Library and this flexible space - the Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium.The Auditorium is a multipurpose facility fit for the 21st Century, and shows off brilliantly what can be achieved when retractable seating is combined with movable walls. The auditorium is not only for use by the college, it is also intended for public events, and forms part of the university’s portfolio of conference spaces.With the two spaces separated or combined, with or without the retractable seating and/or stacking seating, there is scope for events of all kinds: A conference with a tiered auditorium and a separate reception area, a networking event in a large open space, a meeting with stacking chairs in an informal layout.From the start, extensive audio visual technology has been integrated into the space with a view to hosting hybrid in-person / online events.The retractable seating we provided features our gorgeous Recital seats; spacious theatre chairs which seem to defy logic in their ability to fold away into retractable platforms. We also provided some matching stacking chairs with trolleys, which are not seen in these photos. The retractable platforms themselves are power operated so that the space can be transformed quickly with minimal manual handling.Funded by donors and alumni, this £13m project is named after two of its most generous benefactors.

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust commissioned artistic wall protection from manufacturer Intastop Ltd after its MRI waiting area at York Hospital was suffering damage from the backs of chairs scuffing the perimeter walls leaving unsightly and unhygienic levels of damage.

It was critical to specify the correct colours for Food Chain and Salsa Mexican Grill, to ensure the brand identity was standardized throughout, with no variance. Both the Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C, and Hybrid Wood Protector range was applied to counters, wall cladding, bulkheads, table tops, counter fronts, chairs, benches and door frames.

This brand new arts facility is a fantastic new asset for Plymstock School, near Plymouth. Audience Systems began working on the project from the very start with architects Ayres Haynes, ensuring the building design and seating layout could work together perfectly in terms of access, functionality, design and sightlines. We then worked with main contractors Ryearch to see the installation through to its completion and sign off. The seating consists of 344 Accolade seats on a bank of power operated retractable seating. The retractable platforms are fitted with a partial opening system, allowing a limited number of rows to be opened out for smaller performances, or where more floor space is required. The retractable platforms open out over a sprung floor by Junckers, so Audience Systems worked carefully with the client to ensure that the floor was reinforced in the right places to safely bear the seating structure. An extra row of chairs fixed to the front of the system cleverly creates an extra row of seating.To the rear there is a tiering structure with a further 54 Accolade fixed chairs. All chairs are upholstered in a 100% recycled polyester fabric, and the mix of blues and greys creates a calm and inspiring backdrop for artistic performances of all kinds. “From start to finish Audience Systems were very professional. The sales team were extremely patient and spent a lot of time working with the Architect on layout options to ensure that everyone was happy with the final proposal. The delivery team were efficient, safety conscious and tidy. The final result is amazing.” Julie Boyes, Contracts Manager, Ryearch Ltd.

Yeoman Shield HessianEx wall panels at 1250mm high and 50x50mm Corner Protection Angles in Lilac was fitted on the ground & 1st floor corridors and plaza area. HessianEx panels, cut to 300mm wide was fitted as an attractive protection strip in waiting areas, to protect against chairs being pushed up against walls and causing marks and scuffs.

Twelve years ago leaders in the East Belfast community, principle among them Sammy Douglas, then Chair of East Belfast Partnership, had a vision of a walking/cycle/nature way that would link some of the public parks of East Belfast by following the watercourse of the Connswater and Loop Rivers from the Cregagh Glen down to the Connswater’s entry to Belfast Lough.

A stylish redevelopment of a courtyard at Stratford University. The project needed products that matched the aesthetic of the Stratford Cultural Quarter landscape. Artform were chosen as the preferred supplier on a range of architectural street furniture. The Parc Vue range of case style furniture was specified. The package included the Parc Vue Tables and Chairs by Landscape Forms along with a selection of sleek stainless steel bins and bollards, and elegant timber and steel benches.

Retractable seating platforms twinned with high specification Recital auditorium chairs create a stunning intimate studio theatre. Liz Leyshon, Strode Theatre Manager said, “We are delighted, it looks wonderful. The way the room works as both empty rehearsal room and then within 20 minutes ready for film is worth seeing. The installation crew were brilliant. We couldn’t believe how they completed the installation in just two days.”

A prestigious four-star hotel in Surrey gets a stylish enclosed pergola structure to suit the ambience and scenery of the location. This historic hotel’s large paved terrace area with outdoor BBQ was only equipped with some tables and chairs, and so only used on dry days in the summer months. The hotel's event team wanted to create a new flexible outdoor space that could guarantee availability for bookings throughout the year, whatever the weather....

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School in Coventry has transformed its offering to dance, drama and arts students – and to the wider community – by turning its school hall into a modern theatre space.The 1960s hall has been upgraded to become a high specification performance venue, complete with a 288-seat power operated retractable seating by Audience Systems, as well as state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and lighting. To add to the appeal, the school have created a patio terrace outside, complete with lighting and a retractable canopy. All in all, it’s a perfect venue for atmospheric evening performances, and has already attracted the interest of clubs and organisations from outside the school.Patrick Taggart, the school’s Director of Operations, explains what a difference the seating has made. “Having high specification facilities really tells a story about what the school is about. We have students in there every day benefitting from the seating and the presentation equipment. We have also had a number of students decide to stay on for sixth form to study drama, who would not otherwise have done so.”There is also a massive operational and cost benefit. “Before, we used to have to set out and put away 250 plastic chairs every time we had a performance, which would take our site team one and a half hours. Opening this seating unit takes a minute and twenty seconds.”“The seating is first class, and the process from A to Z worked really really well – from the initial quote through to design, through to the installation and sign off. Audience Systems really listened to what we wanted, and that made a huge difference.” Specification Notes:The TX telescopic platform system is power operated, opening at the touch of a button. The chairs fold down automatically, and the side rails simply nest on the side of the seating unit when it’s closed – they do not have to be removed. This all adds up to the 1 minute 20 second turnaround time.The retractable platforms also include a ‘partial opening’ feature, which allows a smaller number of rows to be opened and locked safely into place. This gives the school even more flexibility – the first few rows can be opened to create more floor space or house a smaller group.Chairs specified for this project are Audience Systems’ ‘Accolade’ model, upholstered in three welcoming shades of blue. Wraparound plastic panels are fitted to the back of each chair to extend the life of the upholstery.

The combination of a DYNAMIK sprung, high compression, comfort based undercarriage finished in a solid (non-foam backed) vinyl provides high levels of indentation resistance from tables, chairs or play equipment typically seen in Primary or Junior Schools. The feeling of comfort is achieved by the flexibility of the new DYNAMIK Sprung base and not the top playing surface as the Vinyl is solid, therefore will not indent or tear when a point or rolling load is applied. The DYNAMIK Sports Vinyl in wood effect is easy to clean, combating drink or food spillages.

Newry Town Hall's seating was replaced as part of the second phase of a major refurbishment. The Espace 628 seats offer outstanding comfort as well as a high-specification look. The stalls chairs are deployed on “Matrix” removable floorbars – the whole system is completely removable with no need for floor fixings, and can be stacked on trolleys. Matching tread fixed seats are installed on the balcony. “The seating looks amazing, and the colour scheme works really well in the hall. The installers were very friendly, and worked incredibly hard to get the job done."

The management of this arts center in the historic city of Savannah wanted to increase both space utilisation and income. Audience Systems’ local representative worked closely with Theatre Consultants Collaborative to design this multipurpose space. The seating is both practical and elegant, toning with the historic interior of the building. The solution includes: Flexibility and ease of operation: the push-button power operated retractable system is complete with folding side rails and can be fully or partially opened depending on capacity. Refined finish: The Espace 628 chairs are elegantly upholstered and finished with timber to complement the building’s interior.

This wonderful grade II listed building on the Strand, London is the former home of the BBC World Service, and now serves as a beautiful conference space for Kings College London. Audience Systems’ retractable seating system includes high specification Espace 628 chairs, with pocket sprung seats for outstanding comfort, solid oak armrests and high backrests. The retractable seating includes two “partial opening” positions for added flexibility, special carpet and elegantly trimmed steps with special nosing and LED aisle lighting. It’s a fitting level of finish for a building with an exceptionally distinguished history.

Race Furniture was approached by the Ian David Productions for the “Magic Mike Live” show at the iconic London Hippodrome.The Race Tempest seat with a heritage style leg frame was selected and had a fully upholstered seat and back with the back rest having an attractive serpentine shape. Race Furniture worked closely with the design and production team to create an interesting and exotic appearance with the selection of some very vivid and exciting fabric choices.The delivery and installation of the seating was a true team effort with the actual chairs being installed over several nights in order to achieve the required deadline.

DYNAMIK Sport are proud to have supplied and installed the world class competition sports flooring at the EIS. DYNAMIK has expertise in providing world class training venues for top athletes and creating facilities that are designed to enhance top sporting performance inclusive of wheelchair sport. The Elite Training Centre, home of Team GB Wheelchair Basketball, houses DYNAMIK’s sprung engineered oak flooring. This is an ideal surface for wheelchair users to aid the glide of wheelchairs as the low rolling resistance of sprung systems finished with a solid ‘non-spongy’ playing surface, allows chairs to easily glide across the floor.

Accoya was recommended by distributor Tecade for use in the construction of the building. Tecade recommended the use of Accoya to ensure that the building would sit well in its natural surroundings, while also maintaining its structural integrity in the harsh environment. Accoya was used for all applications throughout the home including the façade, interior doors, indoor & outdoor furniture, terrace, garage door & railings. The architect specified 28mm X 150mm of Accoya for the outdoor terrace & constructed the terrace furniture using around 1 cubic meters of Accoya to build 3 tables & 36 chairs for external use.

Retractable seating for this education, performance and community space included elegant Espace 628 chairs with a high specification maple veneer finish. Director of Operations, Letitia Hays said "We wanted a telescopic system that was very easy to operate. The studios are busy and multiple partners use the room. In order to create revenue streams and maintain our own schedule, we need a fast turnaround. On top of that we wanted high quality and user-friendly mechanisms. The Audience Systems seating is so easy to use; I can set the telescopic system up on my own."

Friarage Hospital in North Yorkshire completed the construction of its flagship £10m cancer centre. Funded by the South Tees Hospital Trust, Yorkshire philanthropist Sir Robert Ogden, and generous donations from the local community. Artform supplied the Wellspring range of furniture. The freestanding chairs can be easily moved, whilst offering robustness when frequently handled. The elegant teak furniture has subtle features to make sitting and rising easier and more comfortable and was designed specifically with healthcare facilities in mind. The outdoor space is now a relaxing place for patients and visitors to use and supporting improvements to health and wellbeing.

Audience Systems have worked with the Royal Albert Hall for over 15 years, replacing the auditorium's seating in phases. The latest phase involved the replacement of the stalls seating. The removable Matrix system in conjunction with Espace 628 chairs provided an elegant but practical solution. Jen Mills from the Albert Hall said, "Audience Systems provided the Royal Albert Hall with excellent service and attention to detail from conceptual stage through to delivery of the Espace 628 Matrix floor bar system. We are extremely happy with the seating design which has reduced setting out time and manual labour."

Camden People’s Theatre……planned to revitalise the much loved venue by upgrading its performance space, rehearsal space and foyer for the first time in its 26-year history. Their aims were to create a more exclusive space, a more comfortable space, and a space that could have its usage maximised. They needed 67 comfortable, flexible seats created for their performance space to match the other newly refurbished areas of the venue.The Solution?The solution chosen was our Stanway Max seating. With it’s wider seat pan, it is an extremely comfortable option. The Stanway Max also provides a huge level of flexibility to the venue with its easy manoeuvrability.“Working with Race has been fantastic, we were able to give our audiences a comfortable environment to enjoy a show. The chairs interlock really simply and look very elegant in our space.”Harriet Vincent of Camden People’s Theatre The OutcomeFinished in a crimson red fabric with dark veneered back the seat matched the refurbished venue perfectly. A simple, stylish and budget-friendly solution that will allow the space to be used in a variety of ways and give the community the comfort they deserve.Amy Daniels of Camden People’s Theatre said of their new seats:“The delivery of the new chairs was a very exciting day for us indeed at CPT! They are a great symbol of how much we have transformed as a venue and something that people often comment on when they see us for the first time since we have reopened. They are easy to connect to together and store and have made a massive difference to us day-to-day!”

The Aquatic Centre in the Northern Rockies Regional Recreation Centre has installed a ceiling lift system that enables wheelchair users to be independent when using the changing rooms.During the downtime in the COVID-19 lockdown, the people working at the Aquatic Centre decided to upgrade the changing room with a Guldmann GH3 ceiling lift solution. They knew that several of their visitors would benefit from this upgrade and they also knew of customers that were not able to use the facilities because they needed more assistance.Their vision was to make the Aquatic Centre accessible for a wider group of people, and they succeeded: When the Aquatic Centre re-opened to the public, the result was life-changing.On the first day, the crew had tipped a regular customer whom they thought would benefit from the ceiling lift to come swimming.The customer brought her support worker but ended up being able to do everything herself because she was able to use the new lift in the changing room.As she worked through getting ready to go for a swim, she used the lift to get herself out of her wheelchair and into the sling, changed herself, lowered herself into one of the aquatic chairs and got into the pool all on her own.She was then able to do it all over again when she was finished.Previously, a wheelchair user who wished to swim in the pool would have to hire helpers or ask family members to come with them and help transfer them from the wheelchair to the aquatic chair.Now, wheelchair users can come to the Aquatic Centre and be just as independent as the majority of the visitors.

Audience Systems provided retractable seating for the school's contemporary performing arts extension, working closely with the school to ensure the seating would fit with the steeply sloping roof. Co-ordinating stacking chairs provide additional capacity when needed. Simple, clean finishes sit well in the space. "The system you installed has been of great benefit to us already, said Janitor Andrew Garrick, “and has cut setting up times by quite a considerable amount. “We can now set up the 200 seats in about ten minutes instead of about thirty minutes in the old auditorium."

Stockton Globe theatre is a major live entertainment destination in the Northeast of England, with a capacity of up to 3000. However, this archetypal art deco theatre had stood empty since 1997, and for 20 years before that, been used as a bingo hall. As part of a huge overhaul of the whole building carried out by Stockton Borough Council, the auditorium was sympathetically refurbished. It is now a comfortable space which recaptures the ambience of the 1930s, while being a flexible and manageable space for operators Ambassador Theatre Group. Audience Systems worked with theatre consultant Chris Baldwin to create a two-part seating package. The seats on the balcony are based on our adaptable Icon chair. With just a few special design touches, the chair has been reimagined to provide an authentic 1930s feel, but with superb comfort. Bespoke elements include a timber rail above the seat upholstery, a full depth back, a soft close seat return, and a triple routed seat number recess inspired by the “O” in the Globe’s iconic logo. A few VIP ticket holders will also enjoy the luxury of our specially designed beverage tables. In the stalls area, the challenges were operational. Some events in the auditorium will be all seated, some part-standing. So Audience Systems were given the brief of creating a removable seating layout that could be stored under the stage. We worked with the client to engineer a solution with removable seats stacking on low trolleys, which can be lowered to under-stage level on a hydraulic orchestra pit. The seats are based on our tool-free Matrix system, where tip-up seats are slotted into removable floor bars in groups. These floor bars normally need no fixings, but the stalls in the Globe have a sloping floor, so simple stud locators help the seats win the fight against gravity. Good brakes on the transportation trolleys are a must too! Our seats have a stunning backdrop with the whole of the auditorium beautifully restored, and a striking but authentic colour scheme. The venue will truly provide a unique experience for all who visit. The photographs on this page are by Sally Ann Norman.

Scott Cinemas own & operate seven independent cinema sites throughout the South-West of the UK. Highly praised for bringing the big screen experience to coastal towns, they operate independent cinemas where the buildings sometimes have unique histories of their very own.The Scott Cinemas building in the port town of Exmouth was built in 1877 and it is believed motion pictures were originally shown here as early as 1910. This makes it one of the oldest cinemas in the UK. Having survived a bombing during World War Two the cinema was repurposed as an amusement arcade in 1979. Thankfully it was reopened as a cinema in 1987 and has remained in use ever since.During their temporary closure in 2020, Scott Cinemas chose to refurbish one of their three screening rooms in Exmouth. Ferco was selected as the perfect match for their seating requirements - which included both VIP and standard cinema chairs.Ferco's Paragon 755 is the most popular seat in the Paragon range and has been installed in cinemas across the world. Providing superior comfort and pleasing aesthetics, the 755 comes with a tip-up seat, silent tip-up mechanism and no finger traps. Far from being a 'standard' cinema seat, the Paragon 755 is everything that modern cinema-goers expect from their chair.For their VIP offering, the Premium Opus was selected. Ferco's market leading Opus Rocker is exceptionally comfortable with a generously cushioned headrest and a soft foam backrest and seat. The Opus gives a nod to the essence of Scandinavian furniture design with its modern, eye-catching design making a statement whilst compromising nothing on quality and ergonomic seating position.Since reopening its doors in May 2021 the Exmouth cinema has been well-used and the refurbished screen and seats have received very positive feedback. Director of Scott Cinemas, David Williams MBE clearly agrees with his customers saying “The premium seats at Exmouth Screen 2 are the most comfortable I have ever sat in”.That's another successful installation completed and showcasing that whether it is luxurious VIP cinema seats, or more standard cinema seats Ferco Seating has a product which will delight customers and owners alike.

Théâtre Basse Passière……was looking to transform their picturesque Normandy Barn into an intimate theatre and performing arts space. Working alongside Stage & Tiers, Race Furniture was tasked to create a seat that could be used for many types of performances while still allowing audiences to sit comfortably and have great views of the performance area.The Solution?We chose to use the iconic Stanway stacking chair, in all 3 heights to create an instant rake and tiered theatre effect. This solution also allowed for the entire audience to have great sightlines. All 98 seats were customised in an elegant teal blue fabric with black frame.The OutcomeA simple, effective and budget friendly outcome that allowed this unique space to transform an empty barn into a creative, welcoming and comfortable space that could be enjoyed by everyone. This was the first project to utilise the Stanway in all 3 heights and it was fantastic for the team at Race to see just how well this solution works for venue’s that want to create tiered seating but don’t have the budget to install seating and tiering.

Logan Hall is a stunning auditorium owned by University College London's Institute of Education and located in their 20 Bedford Way building. Available for University events as well as for private hire, the 910-seat venue is regularly used for conferences, debates, concerts, fashion shows and film screenings. Featuring tiered seating, outstanding acoustics and excellent sight lines; The stage at Logan Hall has been graced by world-leading academics and entertainers including Sir David Attenborough, Brian Cox & Stephen Hawking.Logan Hall's home of 20 Bedford Way is situated in Bloomsbury close to the British Museum and in London's academic homeland. The building was designed by Sir Denys Lasdun in 1977 and is considered an iconic example of Brutalist architecture. Brutalist building design emerged during the 1950s during post-war reconstruction projects and is characterised by minimal construction showcasing structural elements over decorative design. 20 Bedford Way prominently displays the styles exposed and unpainted concrete, angular geometric shapes and monochrome colour palette. Sir Denys Lasdun also designed the National Theatre and was considered one of the finest Brutalist architects in the UK.UCL recently undertook a £2.4 million upgrade to the interior of the grade 2 listed building, including a complete refurbishment of Logan Hall. The project was completed by TROY group, and as part of that refurbishment 910 new auditorium seats were installed by Ferco Seating.UCL elected to use Ferco's versatile FT10 Wrimatic auditorium seat which is perfect for both education, auditorium and multi-purpose venues. The FT10 is fully upholstered with removeable seat covers and is designed for superior ergonomic and postural support. Featuring a structural steel frame throughout the seat and backrest for robust performance, the FT10 is virtually maintenance-free.In addition to being a comfortable and flexible seating choice, Ferco's FT10 Wrimatic chair features an A3 writing tablet. Ferco's Wrimatic tablet is load tested up to 240kg and is virtually unbreakable. The Wrimatic tablet makes the FT10 practical for lectures and conferences - and is fully integrated into the chair to stow away easily when not in use. Ferco's anti-panic system means that if there is an emergency when the tablet is in use, it is easily moved back to its stowed position with minimal effort leaving no obstructions to the user.Logan Hall is an exceptional multi-purpose venue which continues to host international and prestigious events. It is only right that such a venue gets an audience seat that is attractive, comfortable and versatile. Ferco's FT10 Wrimatic is beautifully designed and practical for any audience - as such it was the perfect seat for University College London and Logan Hall.

Rawson Carpet Solutions Felkirk Polypropylene carpet tiles have been installed at the Idsall school Independent Academy in Shropshire, a thriving and highly successful school that believes every student can reach their potential. J Daniel Flooring have installed carefully chosen carpet tile colours to match with the school logo and branding which has provided a great new aesthetic to the refurbished rooms, including the library, corridors, sixth form centre and various teaching rooms.Rawson Carpet solutions provide a broad range of designer and durable contract carpet tiles to suit any design or budget aspiration. Felkirk Carpet Tiles in colours ‘Blackout’ with random Tiles in ‘Turf’ complement the schools branding colours. The entrance matting is Rawson’s primary entrance solution, ‘Dominator’ entrance tiles in colour ‘Anthracite’.Felkirk Carpet Tiles by Rawson Carpet Solutions are a popular choice nationally for Education Carpet solutions as there is a proven durability and reliability in the product after so many years of successful historical use. The Tiles, specifically engineered for the workplace and learning sectors, have class 33 heavy contract rating and offer castor chair suitability.

Rawson Carpet Solutions ‘Signal’ structured nylon carpet tiles have been installed at Pocklington School in York, a boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 3-18 focused on helping every child fulfil their potential. The school offers small class sizes and vibrant co-curricular activities in a safe rural setting to ensure excellent results and well-rounded individuals ready to make their mark on the world. ‘Buckley for Flooring’ installed the commercial carpet tiles in colours to match with the school logo and branding which has provided a great new aesthetic to the refurbished rooms.Rawson Carpet Solutions provides a broad range of designer and durable contract carpet tiles to suit any design or budget aspiration. Signal tile can be laid ¼ turn or brick bond patterned as with this installation. The effect is a striking carpet tile to complement any leaning space design.Signal carpet tiles are supplied Carbon neutral and are class 33, heavy contract accredited and castor chair suited. The tiles have matching yarns to other supporting ranges providing our clients with endless design possibilities.

When Cardiff High school needed a high-quality multi-use sports flooring solution for their main hall, they chose international flooring specialist Gerflor to supply 700m2 of their world class Taraflex® Multi-Use vinyl sports floor. Gerflor also supplied an Isolsport underlay and their ubiquitous Taraflex® Bateco moveable protective covering which would ensure that the Taraflex® sports floor would remain protected during non-sporting activities.The contracting responsibility for the sports floor would be undertaken by Cardiff-based Floor Furnishings Limited. Nick Jefferies, Company Director, Floor Furnishings Ltd commented, “Gerflor’s Taraflex sports floor was extremely easy to lay. The Isolsport underlay also supplied by Gerflor, enabled us to lay the Taraflex Multi-Use directly over the existing concrete floor, this was a real benefit as the project was on a very tight schedule, due to the hall being required for exams.”The Taraflex® Multi-Use is a P1 category sports flooring, designed for both sport and non-sport use making it ideal for multi-purpose areas. Taraflex® Multi-Use protects users with excellent shock absorption and impact protection of 25% to 35%. Yet it’s tough enough to protect itself against non-sport demands often found in many education environments such as the movement of tables, chairs, and exercise equipment.

Boston Endeavour Academy is a newly built special school for children age 2-19 with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, located in the market town of Boston, Lincolnshire. It opened to 100 pupils in September 2021 building to 140 over the coming few years. It features many state of the art facilities including therapy rooms classrooms and a hydrotherapy pool. Key Considerations:Installing ceiling hoists within multi-height ceilings Large spans are required throughoutRequires bespoke solution Working in collaboration with Kier and Wates Construction on this state of the art academy, our Astor OT200 hoisting system and Sensory Integration Swings have provided safe, supportive and comfortable accessibility to the children, allowing them to thrive in their educational setting. Main Equipment: Astor OT200 ceiling hoistH systemBespoke track systemRoom to room gatesTurntablesSensory Integration Swings“ The ceiling hoists are infinitely more convenient for supporting pupils from chairs to the floor to complete their work and postural changes. No longer having to rely on mobile hoists increases the space available that can be deployed for learning activities. The tracking in the pool area allows for speedy transitions to changing rooms reducing waiting times and the number of staff required to support transitions. The Sensory Integration swings have become a much-valued resource for supporting the regulation of many pupils. The advice given by Astor Bannerman representatives to be reliable and leading to excellent outcomes in terms of the resources for our pupils..” Richard Gamman, Headteacher Boston Endeavour Academy 

Rawson’s Fanfare range has been chosen in 2 distinct colours for the Key Assets office project in Birmingham. The result is a covering which meets the planned aesthetic and offers a soft, quiet and comfortable surface. Rawson Carpet Solutions have been supplying the office and Education sectors for over 50 years. As the markets have evolved, so too has the product range and customer support. Hannah Sidley of CB Interiors stated: ‘We were looking for a heavy contract carpet which worked with our design concept portraying a contemporary look. The Fanfare Range supplied by Rawson carpets provided this, being solution dyed nylon and with BRE A+ environmental accreditation. Plus being fully supported as a UK manufacturer we were confident about meeting the deadline as the supply wouldn’t be an issue. Fanfare is a range that can be laid tessellated or broadloom, the result is a tile which offers the aesthetics of a seamless, monolithic floor. The sinuous look complements the space and offers great durability with castor chair resistance. The contract carpet tile is constructed using high grade solution dyed nylon and as such offers great cleaning results. Rawson values the Environment. All considerations for ethical trading down the manufacturing and supply line and the responsible choice of REACH compliant materials is paramount. In addition, carpets are provided with the BRE Green Guide Individual assessment, achieving A+ and this offers clients the assurance of an environmentally conscious product and manufacturer. Indeed there are products in the range that are fully recyclable. WE Rawson, A UK Company since 1865, is ISO9001:2015 accredited with 3 divisions and a heritage past as a reputed long standing privately owned UK Manufacturer.