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CPD Open Day - Tuesday 12th June 2012 at TileStyle

We are delighted to invite you to The TileStyle CPD Open Day in conjunction with Trend, Bal, Kahrs & GranitiFiandre.

• TREND-Sustainable Design – Agglomerates And Their Applications  
Presented by John Franklin of Trend Agglomerates UK, – this seminar focuses on an interior and exterior finishing material that is widely employed in the built environment. It also explores the sustainability of agglomerates, arising from the efficient production process and the extensive use of recycled material.
TileStyle Training Room 1, Morning Session 10.00 -11.00 or Afternoon Session 14.00-15.00

BAL- Problem Solving with Tiling Solutions
Presented by Paul Cronin of Ardex Building Products – Ardex is one of the leading manufacturers of adhesive, grout, flooring preparation products and specialist industrial floor coatings to the Irish flooring and tiling market. With core brands including Ardex, BAL and Dunlop, it can provide support including technical advice, site surveys, moisture tests, written specifications and extensive training.
TileStyle Training Room 2, Morning Session 10.00 -11.00 or Afternoon Session 14.00-15.00

• KAHRS-Engineered Wood Flooring-Technology designed with care for the Environment
Presented by Alex Davidson of Kahrs – a Swedish manufacturer with over 150 years of tradition, knowledge and innovation making Kahrs a pioneer in the production of environmentally friendly flooring. The seminar covers the products, manufacturing and installation.  Kahrs is the first floor manufacturer to use the revolutionary Woodloc method of joining boards, making installation quick, easy and giving tighter joints.  
TileStyle Training Room 2, Morning Session 11.30-12.30 or Afternoon Session 15.30- 16.30

• GRANITIFIANDRE-Green Building with Porcelain Tiles  
Presented by Stefania Brugnola of GranitiFiandre, Italy – a world leader in the production of porcelain tiles, the objectives define the characteristics and manufacture of porcelain tiles, and why it is one of the greenest choices as a flooring material and ideal for sustainable design. Also covering photocatalytic tiles that are antibacterial, self-cleaning and break down pollutants.
TileStyle Training Room 2, Morning Session 11.30-12.30 or Afternoon Session 15.30- 16.30

For planning purposes, we would be grateful if you could let us know if you are available to attend any/all of these CPD sessions by emailing Bernadette Murray at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or calling her on 01-4658110.

Our CPD’s are RIAI accredited and in association with a number of our leading manufacturers. The next scheduled CPD is:

 â€¢ Engineered Wood Flooring – Technology designed with care for the Environment (1 hour) – presented by Alex Davidson of Kahrs – from the Swedish manufacturer with over 150 years of tradition, knowledge and innovation has made Kahrs a pioneer in the production of environmentally friendly flooring. The seminar covers the products, manufacturing and installation. The first floor manufacturer to use the revolutionary Woodloc method of joining boards, making installation quick, easy and giving tighter joints.

Alex will be visiting architects from Monday 23rd April to Thursday 26th April. We will be holding one CPD in our training room from 9.30am to 10.30am on Wednesday 25th April and all are welcome to attend.

We will be holding a limited number of seminars here in our training rooms in TileStyle, however we can also bring these  CPD's to your office, for any number of participants small or large. If you are interested and would like to schedule a booking for these CPD's please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it I would be delighted to hear from you.
Mary Hennessy, Director – TileStyle