2011

  • The Diamond Hall, University of Ulster

    12/12/2011

    First Kährs Walnut Activity floor site triumphs at The Wood Awards

    The Diamond Hall, at the University of Ulster – which features a world-first bespoke Kährs Walnut Activity floor – has won the ‘Conservation/ Restoration’ category in this year’s Wood Awards. View press release


  • Kährs international stand at Domotex 2012

    Kährs to present new products and ’secret’ innovations at Domotex 2012

    08/12/2011

    Kährs will be introducing a variety of new wood flooring products and innovations at Domotex 2012. New for this year’s show, Kährs 250m² international stand will be divided into a variety of lifestyle areas.
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  • NEO Bankside

    Kährs specified throughout icon NEO Bankside

    08/12/2011

    Kährs Oak Cornwall is being installed throughout the stunning NEO Bankside development, in the heart of London’s cultural quarter.
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  • Cherry Muscovado

    Linnea Living Collection joins Kährs wood flooring range

    17/11/2011

    Kährs has introduced a new collection of wood floors to its popular Linnea Range. The Linnea Living Collection includes ten one-strip designs, crafted in Sweden from sustainable oak, walnut or cherry. View press release


  • Oak Tower

    Kährs launches Habitat Collection of wood floors

    05/10/2011

    Kährs has introduced its new Habitat Collection of wood floors. Part of the Linnea Range, Habitat includes five one-strip Oak and Walnut floors, all crafted in Sweden from sustainable European timber. At just 7mm thick, Habitat provides a stylish and hardwearing real wood flooring option that’s easy to install and look after. View press release


  • Kährs Walnut Activity Floor, University of Ulster

    First Kährs Walnut sports floor made-to-order for University of Ulster

    20/09/2011

    A world-first bespoke Kährs Walnut Activity floor has been installed at the University of Ulster, in Northern Ireland. The installation forms part of a major refurbishment of the Diamond Hall, on the Coleraine Campus - a project, designed by Architects, Samuel Stevenson & Sons, that has been shortlisted for this year’s TRADA Wood Awards.
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  • Oak Sugar

    Kährs responds to DIY SOS!

    12/09/2011

    Kährs has supplied oak wood flooring for the BBC One series 'DIY SOS: The Big Build' to help transform the home of a family in Chesterfield. The application is one of several high profile placements planned throughout the autumn. View press release


  • RIBA CPD Providers Network

    Kährs launches new RIBA-approved CPD Seminar

    06/09/2011

    Europe’s largest multi-layered wood floor manufacturer, Kährs has launched a new RIBA-approved CPD seminar. The new seminar – ‘Specifying Engineered Wood Flooring’ - will assist in specification for domestic and commercial environments. View press release


  • Paul Heatley and Kitson Lewis

    Expansion and new roles within Kährs’ Sales

    06/09/2011

    Kährs has expanded its UK sales team with the appointment of two new Area Sales Managers. Paul Heatley and Kitson Lewis each join with over 30 years’ sales and technical experience gained within the flooring sector.
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  • Interiors monthly Awards 2011

    Kährs celebrates third wood flooring award for 2011

    24/08/2011

    Kährs has been voted ‘Best Solid/Engineered Wood Manufacturer’ for the third consecutive year, by readers of Interiors Monthly magazine. The third award to be received by the manufacturer this year, Kährs was judged on a range of criteria including quality, service, value and commercial success. View press release


  • Liz, Rachel and James

    Liz, Rachel and James join Kährs customer service team

    22/08/2011

    Kährs has welcomed three new members to its Customer Service Department. Liz Bulpitt, Rachel Deverill and James Knibbs join Shelly Kaufman, as part of a team of dedicated Customer Service Representatives. View press release


  • Oak Charlemagne

    Floors combine and contrast for autumn/winter

    22/07/2011

    This autumn/winter, there are two strong emerging trends in terms of contrasting and complementing surfaces. Dark wood floors are being used alongside gleaming white walls, to create stark contrast, whilst wood is also being laid across horizontal and vertical surfaces to create a natural continuity. View press release


  • Oak Oyster

    Kährs spans colour spectrum with new on-trend finishes

    05/07/2011

    Kährs offers a wide range of designer finishes throughout its wood flooring ranges. They include a variety of new matt lacquer and nature oil stains, in a spectrum of shades, as well as textural finishing treatments which highlight the timber’s natural grain structure. View press release


  • Kährs at David Lloyd

    Kährs proves a class act at David Lloyd, Cheadle

    27/06/2011

    Kährs FSC-certified Oak Activity floor has been installed at the prestigious David Lloyd fitness club in Cheadle. Specified and sold through Kährs sports floor partner, Reflex Sports, and laid by Reflex-approved CourtCare UK, the installation forms part of a fitness studio refurbishment and totals over 180m². View press release


  • CFJ Award

    Kährs voted best wood floor for tenth time

    06/06/2011

    Kährs wood flooring range has won the hardwood flooring category, for the tenth time, in the 2011 CFJ/CFA Flooring Industry Awards. Sponsored jointly by Contract Flooring Journal and the Contract Flooring Association, the unanimous award was given for Kährs entire range of eco-friendly, multi-layered wood flooring. View press release


  • Oxen are used to extract logs. Source and copyright SSC Wood Technologies

    FSC & Fairtrade dual-labelled timber

    02/06/2011

    Europe’s largest wood flooring manufacturer, Kährs is the first company to confirm its commitment to a new timber pilot in Chile. As part of the world first co-operative pilot, dual-labelled timber will now be available which meets both FSC and Fairtrade certification standards.
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  • Oak Hampshire

    Thirteen Kährs floors receive FSC Certification

    09/05/2011

    Reflecting its long-term environmental focus, Kährs has received FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification for 13 wood floors produced throughout its range. They include eight oak floors from its Original and Linnea Ranges and all sports floors from its Activity Range, available in a choice of wood species. View press release


  • Mornington Hotel

    Kährs provides warm welcome at charismatic Mornington Hotel

    06/04/2011

    Kährs wood flooring has been laid throughout guest rooms at the recently refurbished Mornington Hotel, in West London. Kährs Walnut Montreal was chosen to complement the strong, charismatic interior design whilst providing high performance. View press release


  • Notting Hill

    New retro chic with Kährs patterned wood floor

    14/03/2011

    Embracing the hot trend for all things retro, Kährs has introduced its new Linnea Dwell Collection of wood floors. Offering a mix of chic patterns, the new Collection includes Oak, Walnut and Poplar options in Dutch Mosaic, Industry Parquet and Multi-stripes. View press release


  • Oak Nouveau White

    Kährs ‘Highly Commended’ in Product Excellence Awards

    23/02/2011

    Kährs Oak Nouveau White has achieved the ‘Highly Commended’ accolade in this year’s Homebuilding & Renovating Product Excellence Awards. Celebrating innovation in the building industry, the awards showcase the very best products on offer, with judges including RIBA, RICS, FMB and industry website, Building Talk.
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  • Kährs Walnut flooring at The Lancasters

    Bespoke Kährs flooring at The Lancasters

    08/02/2011

    Kährs bespoke walnut flooring has been specified throughout The Lancasters – a stunning residential development situated directly opposite Hyde Park. A joint venture between Northacre plc and Minerva plc, the development comprises 77 luxury homes, including 10 penthouses and two townhouses. View press release


  • Oak Habanero

    Kährs launches eco-friendly World Collection

    14/01/2011

    Kährs has launched its new World Collection, which provides an eco-friendly alternative to a tropical wood floor. The new sustainable oak floors are available in 1, 2 and 3-strip designs and have an authentic ‘exotic’ stained finish. View press release


  • Oak Nouveau Snow at Fenwick

    Kährs Oak Nouveau Snow adds design edge at Fenwick

    10/01/2011

    Kährs Oak Nouveau Snow has been specified for use in the refurbishment at Fenwick Department store, in Tunbridge Wells. Chosen for installation throughout the Lingerie, Ladies Fashion and changing areas, the one-strip wood floor features a brushed surface, distinct bevelled edge and durable white lacquer pre-finish. View press release