Facilities Show 2018

FORBO FLOORING SYSTEMS  STAND N710

Sharron Kapellar

Forbo Flooring Systems provides high-quality commercial floor coverings, which include linoleum, vinyl, luxury vinyl tiles, flocked flooring, carpet tiles and entrance flooring systems. Focusing on environmentally friendly, functional and design-orientated floors, Forbo can guide and support FM professionals throughout the entire specification and design process – whatever the project.

Sharron Kapellar, National Framework Manager, comments: “At this year’s Facilities Show, our full product portfolio will be on display, as well as a preview of a new carpet tile which is due to be launched later this year. However, there are two products that we will be particularly highlighting to visitors: Step and Modul’up.

“Step is a safety vinyl solution with on-trend colours and designs giving more freedom to create beautiful interiors, without having to compromise on slip resistance, while Modul’up is our new adhesive-free sheet vinyl product. Requiring no adhesive, tackifier or double-sided tape, Modul’up can be installed quickly and can be walked on immediately after installation – reducing downtime and minimising the impact on day-to-day business.

“Throughout the three days, our specialists will also be giving advice on our added-value services. One example is our collaborative work with the University of Stirling’s Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), reviewing over 1,000 floor finishes to assess their suitability for use in dementia-friendly environments. We will also advise on the benefits of working with us under the Procure 22 framework (for the development and delivery of NHS and social care capital schemes in England) and Crown Commercial Services (provider of commercial and procurement services to the public sector).

“We feel that the Facilities Show is an exhibition not to be missed. It brings together a wealth of people from all different sectors, with the same aim of creating inviting, healthy and safe environments for end users. It provides us, as a company, with an opportunity to meet existing and new clients, as well as listening to what the latest issues and demands are within the industry, in order to further improve our product portfolio.”

FSI  STAND R750

Sally Wotton

According to Marketing  Manager Sally Wotton: “FSI will be showcasing our facilities management software at the event, including Concept Evolution, our FSI Go mobile application solution and the Concept Advantage suite of apps that can be tailored to suit end users.

“The Facilities Show allows us not only to promote our Concept Evolution CAFM solutions to a new audience, but also gives us the chance to meet up with existing clients and provide them with the latest information on our range. These events are a great networking tool for the FM profession, as well as putting FM firmly on, and at the forefront of, the workplace map.

“The seminars and networking events at the show provide a well-rounded insight into current and future hot topics and industry trends, as well as allowing dialogue with like-minded industry peers. The benefits of attending include career development and training via the workshops and seminars, learning about the latest and future cutting-edge FM solutions, and networking with industry peers.

“In terms of the future, I believe that the show should aim to continue to bring FM out of the basement and its silos and to the forefront of the workplace, putting FM directly in the hands of the end users of a building. A positive and productive workplace is at the root of promoting workplace wellbeing and achieving workforce retention.”

KLEEN-TEX  STAND L700

Lee Fox

This is the first time Kleen-Tex will be exhibiting at the Facilities Show. The company will highlight its ‘intelligent’ 1-2-3 mat concept, which aims to significantly reduce cleaning costs and help to ‘make more of your floor’.

Sales and Marketing Director Lee Fox explains: “Kleen-Tex advocates using a three-step system for entrance mats. The first mat, placed externally, will capture excess grit and moisture from footwear, while the second mat, placed just inside the building, will take care of the remaining grit and more moisture. The third mat, placed adjacent to the second mat, will absorb any remaining traces of dirt and moisture, ensuring that footwear is as clean as possible when it finally makes contact with the floor. We’re looking forward to discussing the concept with a wide range of facilities managers and other visitors, including those from overseas, and also catching up with UK clients.”

He adds: “As with many products, it pays to invest in a better-quality mat, choosing mats engineered from nitrile rubber and high-twist nylon for durability and non-slip. We will have samples of many items from our product range, including health and safety, anti-fatigue, antibacterial and rubber mats.

“With more than 50 years’ experience of matting, we have developed a wide range of products, each designed to fulfil a particular function – from the simple task of keeping dirt out of a building to helping to protect the muscles and joints of people who stand for long periods of time.”

TOTAL SOLUTIONS GROUP  STAND R850

Sharmin Akter

Total Solutions Group is a family-owned business providing specialist facilities services. It will be showcasing its cleaning, high-access equipment, drainage and security divisions.

Sharmin Akter, Managing Director, says: “We will be launching our cleaning franchise proposition, Solved365, at the show. Solved365 franchisees will provide services including 24/7 disaster recovery, window cleaning, carpet cleaning and hard floor restoration, which will allow us to support our customers throughout the UK.

“In an innovation for the facilities services industry, a highly controlled model will be employed, similar to that of fast-food retailers. Equipment, processes, chemicals, training and marketing will all be provided centrally, ensuring consistent, high-quality standards.

“What I enjoy most about the show is the buzzing atmosphere and meeting a wide range of people, from company directors to operatives, from many different companies. Our full management team will be at the show, providing an opportunity for everyone to attend seminars of particular interest to them and to network, as well as manning our stand.

“I think the show is a fantastic learning opportunity for visitors and exhibitors, as there are so many services and products being showcased, and there are always interesting innovations. Visitors have the opportunity to meet a variety of businesses to find solutions to their problems in a time-efficient way. I believe innovation is key to the added-value approach, which is crucial to the FM industry.”

URGENT TECHNOLOGY  STAND P806

Paul Djuric

“We understand the challenges facing facilities managers,” says Paul Djuric, CEO of Urgent Technology, “which is why our software delivers complete visibility and control of the maintenance operation, along with the data and insight needed to support informed budgeting and decision-making. The software manages reactive and scheduled tasks, and tracks supplier and asset performance. The software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform is used in more than 30,000 locations globally.

“We will be showcasing our CAFM software at the Facilities Show. We’re also looking forward to sharing our new business intelligence (BI) tool with visitors. The embedded BI delivers powerful, insightful reports at the click of a button, making it faster than ever to identify trends and patterns in FM data, and pinpoint areas of the business requiring improvement. Visitors will be able to get hands-on with the tool.

“The Facilities Show brings the whole FM community together. It is a catalyst for further conversation, too, and the forward-thinking line-up promises to highlight new technologies that facilities managers should have on their radar. We are looking forward to some thought-provoking discussion.

“The show also offers an opportunity to take time away from your day-to-day job and consider the wider FM picture, which will hopefully spark new ideas.”