‘To be awarded Best UK Carpet Manufacturer for the 13th consecutive year is an incredible achievement for all at Cormar Carpets. With so much investment and transformation taking place this year, from product innovation to digital systems, it’s great for the team to be recognised for the hard work they have put in,’ says David Cormack, Cormar Carpets marketing director.
‘Receiving the award again is a great privilege and the company would like to say a huge thank you to all its customers, suppliers and colleagues for their ongoing support over the past year.’
Cormar Carpets has been manufacturing carpet at its mills in Lancashire for more than 65 years. Built on strong family values and a forward-thinking mindset, the company has continued to innovate, evolve and invest in the future, to deliver exceptional quality, service, and growth.
Over the past 12 months, five ranges have been launched, including the heavyweight twist Zenith using Cormar’s exclusive new Ultralux polypropylene. Zenith has proven to be a great success, quickly becoming a firm favourite with stockists thanks to its luxurious finish and outstanding performance. Two of the company’s popular ranges from its Easy Clean collection, Primo Naturals and Primo Plus, have also been relaunched with on-trend colour palettes to meet evolving customer preferences.
Another service enhancement is the award-winning trade portal. Since its launch in 2011, it has gone from strength to strength with almost 70% of customers now placing orders via the service. More than £10,000 has been invested in the past year to improve the user experience, including improvements to the after-sales area.
To further lift service levels, Cormar Carpets has again made a substantial investment in own fleet of distribution vehicles. Equipped with the latest technology and safety features, this ensures high standards of quality, efficiency and safety are maintained.
There has also been continued investment in manufacturing. Significant quality benefits have been achieved following investments in both tufting and backing, reflecting the company’s long-term thinking and commitment to operational excellence.
Sustainability continues to play a central role, and Cormar has partnered with Innovate Recycle to become the first major carpet manufacturer to achieve full certification for recyclable polypropylene carpet ranges. So far more than 175tonnes of carpets have been diverted from landfill and repurposed into useful plastic products.
