04/07/2008 - Employee Rewarded

Mr John Zanre was presented with a gold watch as reward for his 25 years of loyal service at Andrews. The presentation, made by the Managing Director Ian Taylor, was justly deserved for the efforts and dedication shown by Mr Zanre in his time with the company as a polisher and a fixer.
John represents the 4th generation of the Zanre family to receive the award making a total of six members of the Zanre family to have achieved 25 years service or more. All have worked in the terrazzo division.

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29/06/2008 - Trinity Square Nottingham

A.Andrews and Sons were employed by Shepherd Construction to fix 300m2 of 48x48mm blue colour mix glass mosaic to the showpiece central tower of the brand new Trinity Square development in Nottingham City Centre.
Shepherds cast the insitu concrete column in several pieces from which Andrews established the correct radii and sweep of the finished tiling. We then carried out a shot blast and built out the concrete in several layers of render to form the required background for tiling.
Glass mosaic sheets were imported from China on a 14 week delivery period and fixed using Mapei Adesilex P10 adhesive. After carrying out samples of various coloured grouts, Mapei Space Blue was chosen as it best complimented the coloured mix of the glass mosaics.
Despite extensive preparation works including the application of render up to 50mm thick in several coats, the works were completed on time, the scaffold was then dropped and the building un-veiled to the public below.

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18/06/2008 - Aquis House Leeds

We were employed by local refurbishment specialists Waterhouse Ideas Ltd, to remove and re-fix the ageing entrance to one of Leeds busy city centre office buildings at Aquis House, Greek Street. Once the office had closed on Friday night the existing stone was stripped and removed from site. We then delivered new 600*600mm flame textured slabs, with pre–finished bullnose edges, applied in our own marble works to form tread pieces where necessary. Slabs were diamond cut to match the sloping pavement line and the new entrance laid in rapid set cement and sand. Works were grouted on completion, and the site cleared before office staff returned to work as usual on the Monday morning.

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01/06/2008 - Wayfarers Arcade Rejuvenated

Andrews were selected as principal contractor on this prestigious project, a 130 year old grade 2 listed shopping arcade. Our expertise was involved from conception to advise on complex design issues, through to construction, to ensure the highest level of installation would be achieved. The project involved the removal of an existing asphalt floor and the laying of a new 400x400 module tile imported from Portugal incorporating complex patterns of contrasting colour to the main arcade area. Existing areas of insitu terrazzo flooring deemed to be unrepairable was removed and replaced with new to match the existing in keeping with the listed status of the building. Where areas of existing insitu terrazzo were retained, the floor was repaired and repolished to reinstate its original appearance.

The project also included a complex feature produced off site by the precast division of Andrews in our Leeds Works. A circular feature, four metres in diamter with arrow features and concentric brass bands designed by Andrews to match the logo of the arcade was produced in three colours of epoxy terrazzo and all in a three week period to meet programme requirements. An entrance logo bearing the name of the arcade was also produced in this period to replace an existing feature.

Once completed the project met with universal approval of the highest praise from the client, architect and local planners.

10/04/2008 - Forum Shopping Centre

A contract to reinstate a flood damaged terrazzo floor at the Forum Shopping Centre has succesfully completed. The works involved cutting out the affected joints in large areas filling with polyester floor grout. This was then polished on completion and the floor given a final diamond polish.

The contract inviolved the use of 300 x 300 hand made precast terrazzo tiles and polyester floor grout and was carried out over a 2 week period for the client, Forum Shopping Centre.

26/03/2008 - Next Contracts Complete

The contracts for Radius Shopfitters Ltd at the Next stores at Barton Square, Manchester and the Arndale Centre, Manchester are both now complete. The works involved the supply and laying of 1200m2 (x 2no) of 600 x 300mm (large format) Next approved porcelain tiles in standard Next colours to various departments within the two stores. The new build Barton Square is psrt of the Trafford Centre extension built by Bovis and opened Easter 2008. The Arndale project is the refurbishment of the flagship existing store carried out on nights behind hoardings whilst the shop remained open for trade. Both projects opened on time as part of Next's refurbishment roll out works.

The tiles used were a 600 x 300mm Strata Feel Porcelain in colours Live, Loft and Moonlight. Bal Pourable Thick Bed Flexible adhesive was used with Porcelain Techonology Admix. Mapei (Next approved grout) with a flexible additive was used to grout in both black and grey.

The programme ran from January to March 2008.

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21/01/2008 - Glenskirlie Hotel

Glenskirlie Hotel is on of Scotland's top wedding venues and finished to a very high standard.
The tiling that was carried out by us comprised large format Caithness flooring to the main reception areas and limestone flooring to the ceremony room. Caithness stone was also used to form the fireplaces and these all contribute to giving that auhentic Castle feel.
The toilet areas and themed en-suites incorporated Victorian wall and floor tiles, porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone mosaic finishes . Intricate pattern mosaic was also fixed to each staircase leading to the bridal suites.
Challenging from start to finish we at Andrews are proud to have been involved in such a prestigious project.

31/10/2007 - Terrazzo News

• Works on three new Wm. Morrisons superstores were handed over during October. These were the stores at Hartcliffe in Bristol, Llanelli and Wednesbury in the Midlands. Approximately 18000m2 of terrazzo flooring was installed within a small period and all contracts were finished on time and in accordance with the reduced installation required by the client.
• Nearing completion is the prestigious two year, thirty million pound lottery and private sector funded refurbishment of the Royal Hall in Harrogate. This grade two listed building, whose Patron is Prince Charles, is been restored to its former glory by HBG Construction. Andrews have been involved in the restoration of the existing 120 year old terrazzo finishes from the initial consultation with the architect Burrell, Foley and Fischer as to the viability of the restoration, to the conception and completion of the repairs as well as the installation of the new in-situ terrazzo floor to match the existing. The works were carried out in two phases and have received commendation and high praise form the contractor and the trustees.
• Works on Wm. Morrisons extension at Redditch and Chippenham have now been completed. The works at Redditch involved for 500m2 of terrazzo flooring and at Chippenham 1200m2 of flooring was installed as well as the full refurbishment of the existing terrazzo sales floor.
• Works on the new Café Roma have completed in Whitfield Manchester as part of a major development by Wm. Morrisons.

25/10/2007 - Ceramics Update

• Several ceramic refurbishment contracts were completed to Next department stores throughout the UK and included the stores at Newcastle, Warrington, Speke, Trafford centre (Manchester), Rotherham and Glasgow.
• The ceramic contract for Next at Barton Square Manchester has now been awarded.

21/10/2007 - Marble News

• Cladding works at Hepworth House, Leeds have now completed.
• The installation of vanity tops and entrance sign together with step repairs completed at Leeds City Office Park.
• The granite stallrisers are now installed at Marks & Spencer in both Bishop Stortford and Canterbury.
• Phase one and phase two of column cladding completed at Newport Retail Park.
• Slate cladding and reception desk installed at Spring Gardens, Manchester.
• Two tier granite reception desk installed at Marshal House, Elland, Halifax.
• Granite cladding to several fascias and columns now installed at West Riding House Leeds.
• Cast stone cladding completed at Yorkshire Bank, Broadway, Bradford.
• Hand carved marble bandstand balustrade completed at the Trafford Centre, Manchester to the Orient Food Court.
• Phases 3-10 at Newport Retail Park to commence shortly.
• Chinese Marble Ornate Carved Water Feature to be installed at Barton Square Manchester in the New Year which will be the centre piece of the new Barton Square Retail Park; the extension of the Trafford Centre, Manchester. The fountain is over 10 metres in height with a 12 metre diameter.

18/10/2007 - Precast News

• This month our precast division had to produce over 400metres of precast terrazzo stair units within a 3 week period to ensure that St. Pancras Station opened on time.
• A further 250metres of precast terrazzo stairs for the Duke of York H.Q. London had to be made at the same time.
• Precast stairs and pump islands for the new Wm. Morrisons store at Giffnock are nearing completion and work on Pump Islands for Morpeth has started.
• During the month of October our company developed an anti-slip terrazzo stair unit and it has been approved for the refurbishment of the London Underground stations. We have commenced production of twelve stairs for Euston Station.
• Orders for works in Northern Ireland have increased and despatch of precast terrazzo stair units for the St. Colmans College in Newry are now on going.

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18/09/2007 - Barnsley Interchange Completes

Works at the Barnsley Interchange, comprising 4000m2 ceramic tiling and laytex works to the concourse, have now completed in the reduced programme period of ten weeks due to delays in the construction. However, although the programme period was tight, we were able to utilise our large experienced workforce and place twenty tilers on site working seven days a week. The works were completed to programme on the Friday allowing the Mayor of Barnsley to carry out the pre-arranged opening ceremony the following day.

17/09/2007 - Further Supermarket Hands Over

The company is pleased to announce that it has succesfully handed over a further store to the supermarket giant Wm.Morrioson Plc following the completion of the terrazzo installation at the Dundee store.

Granite flooring at St. Stephens Centre, Hull.

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17/09/2007 - St. Stephens Centre Hull

The installation of 4000m2 of random length granite flooring at the St. Stephens Centre in Hull is now very close to completion. The works, carried out for contractor Breheny, has taken 12 weeks to install and is yet another example of Andrews ability to lay first class finishes to programme and to budget.

17/09/2007 - Second Phase Renovation Works Begin

Following the succesful completion of the first phase of renovation works at the Royal Hall Harrogate the company is set to commence works on the second phase in October. The prestigious development is being over seen by it's Patron Prince Charles and sees Andrews expertise being brought to the forefront once again.

16/09/2007 - Manufacturing Update

During the month of August Andrews terrazzo manufacturing division shipped out it's second export order for petrol pump islands to Jersey in the Channel Islands.

Manufacturing of Flowcrete MONDECO EXOTIC PLATINUM resin terrazzo door surrounds, bar tops and splayed coved skirtings for the prestigious sky bar project on the 34th floor of the West Tower in Liverpool went into production as too did the pebble terrazzo tops for another M & S deli; this time at the Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow.

The manufacturing divisions always welcomes new enquries for work and they can be contacted on 0113 262 4751 or via email contracts@andrews-tiles.co.uk

As supplied to the Zanetti Group. Double sink and recessed drainer in precast terrazzo.

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17/08/2007 - Precast News

As precast manufacturers for members of the National Federation of Terrazzo Marble and Mosaic Specialists we have recently supplied a precast terrazzo worktop with integral double sink and recessed drainer to the Zanetti group; one of the UK's leading specialists in the industry.

09/08/2007 - New Appointments

Andrews Tiles Ltd are pleased to announce the promotion of two key members of staff. These are David Clough to the position of Company Director from his previous position of Contracts Director and Mike Wilson from Senior Contracts Manager to his new position of Contracts Director. Both appointments continue Andrews trend of promoting from within the company and reward both employees for their exceptional service and commitment.

08/08/2007 - Ceramic Update

The past month has been a hectic period for the ceramic department. Below we highlight just some of what has been happening.

* Three Andrews ceramic tilers (Chris Fretwell, Martin Lumb and Steven Swift) have been awarded Appointed Person certificates after completing St. John Ambulance First Aid training course.

*The successful completion of the Next store re-fit in Newcastle and further orders for the Next stores in Warrington and the Trafford Centre.

* The completion of the glass mosaic and granite tiling package on the prestigious Duke of Westminster owned Grosvenor Hotel in Chester.

*Limestone tiling works begin on Beetham Tower Penthouse in Manchester, the tallest building in the North of England.

13/07/2007 - New Venture

A. Andrews & Sons (Marbles & Tiles) Ltd are delighted to have been awarded the contract on the West Tower project in Liverpool to install 120m2 of resin terrazzo flooring (Flowcrete Mondeco)in the prestigious sky bar for the main contractor Carillion Building Ltd . The works also include cove upstands. Andrews Tiles Ltd are confident of installing a high quality product and hope that this will be the first of many contracts in this ever expanding field. If you would like advice or a quotation relating to resin flooring then please call us on 0113 262 4751.

06/07/2007 - New Store Hands Over

A. Andrews & Sons (Marbles & Tiles) Ltd succesfully handed over the terrazzo flooring to main contractor Kier North West on June 15th on the newly built Wm. Morrisons supermarket in Speke. The works were carried out to programme and within budget and further enhanced the companies 120 year reputation as one of the leading installers of hard wall and floor finishes throughout the UK.

06/07/2007 - Marble & Granite Update

A. Andrews & Sons (Marbles & Tiles) Ltd marble & granite division continues to thrive and there appears to be little sign of down turn as the department continues to tender for works on many prestigious developments.

Currently contracts are being undertaken at the Trafford Centre, Manchester (band stand balustrade and cladding); Hepworth House, Leeds (marble cladding and fascias) and West Riding House, leeds (granite cladding, pilasters, stallrisers and fascias). The department is soon to commence works on the following projects.

Leeds Office Park (vanity tops and slate sign); Next, Newport Retail Store (granite pilasters); Yorkshire Bank, Brooadway, Bradford (stone cladding); Chester Grosvenor Hotel (vanity tops and urinal division panels); Yorkshire Bank, Merrion Way, Leeds (granite cladding and curved steps); Spring Gardens, Manchester (slate reception desk) and Hilton Beltham Tower, Penthouse, Manchester (marble/stone cladding and steps).

The division also reports the recent succesful completion of the following projects -

Brompton Road Bureau De Change, London (granite cladding); Next, Newcastle (granite cladding); Golders Green Holiday Inn, London (granite vanity tops & granite cistern tops) and Oceana Nightclub, Cardiff (granite bar tops).

The department welcomes any further enquiries and these can be sent to either contracts@andrews-tiles.co.uk or to Mervyn or Richard direct at mervyn.marriott@andrews-tiles.co.uk or richard.lockwood@andrews-tiles.co.uk

18/06/2007 - Wigan Grand Arcade Contract Completes

The new £60m Shepherd built Grand Arcade opened to the public on 22nd March 2007 and Andrews Tiles Ltd are pleased to be associated with the scheme. The installation of the 3000m2 of terrazzo flooring, incorporating a contrasting border tile and feature circles (all water jet cut to precision) was a success. The works were carried out on two levels and included Compriband structural movement joints, precast skirting and stallrisers, Corduroy tiling to the bottom and top of the main staircase, the manufacture and installation of the precast terrazzo staircase (treads, risers, stringers and cappings) and precast terrazzo column bases. In addition to this 500m2 of ceramic tiling was installed to toilet and lobby areas and a further 300m2 of Black Anthracite was fixed as cladding to mall pilasters. Externally granite stallrisers and a planter were manufactured and installed. The scheme was designed by LRW Architects of Manchester and point of contact is John Hyland 0161 8330211.

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15/06/2007 - Barnsley Interchange Completes

Works on the Barnsley Interchange Building have completed to programme despite a reduction in programme length from sixteen weeks to ten. The contract saw Andrews Tiles Ltd lay 3000m2 of ceramic tiles that incorporated feature tiling, mosaics, staircases, seats and bins. The works were carried out for Laing.

11/06/2007 - Wm. Morrison Plc Refurb Finishes

A. Andrews & Sons Ltd have just completed the succesful refurbishment of the terrazzo flooring at the Wm. Morrisons Plc supermarket in Morley Leeds. The contract was run by our Contracts Director Mike Wilson with Phil Waite taking care of the financials. The works included the overhaul of the existing terrazzo floor and finished with a diamond polish prior to completion. The main contractor was Ham Construction Ltd.

09/06/2007 - Smoke Free Andrews

Andrews are pleased to announce the introduction of a Smoke Free Workplace Policy ahead of the 1st July Smoking in Public Places Ban.

08/06/2007 - Further Training

Four of Andrews Site Supervisors (foremen) are undertaking a two day Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Course (site safety plus scheme). This is part of Andrews commitment to provide the highest level of service to our clients as well as maintaining our dedication to ensuring the safety of our employees. The four employyes are; Ray Lumb, David Fretwell, Martin Turtle and Tony Wade.

07/06/2007 - CSCS Skills Card

A further sixty terrazzo & granite tilers have recently received their CSCS Skills Cards ("terrazzo/marble & granite installer") under construction related occupation scheme. This now means that the company has an almost 100% CSCS compliant workforce. The company is now striving to achieve the 100% mark by booking slots for the remaining handful of employees who still have to take the CSCS examination.

06/06/2007 - Andrews Product Range Expands

Andrews Tiles are now stocking Lithofin products for sealing, cleaning and maintaining granite, marble, limestone and other natural stone surfaces. Please see our sales area for product detail and prices. Other products from the Lithofin range are available to order. Please use the online enquiry form for price and delivery details.

04/06/2007 - Granite Paving Works Commences

Works have commenced at the St. Stephens Development in Hull for contractor J. H. Breheny Contractors Ltd. The works involve the installation of 3500m2 of granite paving laid internally on one of Hull's largest and most prestigious developments.

29/05/2007 - Work on New Wm. Morrisons Supermarkets Plc to Commence

Andrews Tiles Ltd are pleased to announce the commencement of terrazzo flooring works on four new Wm. Morrisons Supermarkets stores. Having worked closely with the retail giant for a number of years Andrews Tiles Ltd continues to produce high quality flooring throughout the UK for this market leader. The new stores are Llanelli, Hartcliffe (Bristol), Wednesbury and Gibraltar.

24/05/2007 - Staff Training

Andrews Tiles Ltd has invested further in the training of it's staff with three key members attending a 5 day Site Management Safety Training Scheme. The staff attending are: Phil Waite (Projects Manager), Neil Prior (Quantity Surveyor) and Tim Raper (Contracts Manager). Andrews Tiles Ltd trusts that our continued investment in it's staff will enable us to remain at the forefront of our industry.

24/05/2007 - Barking Town Centre

A. Andrews & Sons Ltd are putting the finishing touches to the chequerboard style terrazzo paving they were contracted to carry out at Barking Town Centre for Ardmore Construction. The design, by MUF Architects, involved laying a black and white terrazzo pattern on a sand/cement screed incorporating a black border with black and white tiling laid at forty-five degrees laid within. In total an area of 580m2 was laid externally involving an inordinate amount of fair square cutting and the installation of movement joints. The quality of the work has received praise from MUF Architects.

30/04/2007 - Aldi Distribution Centre Works Complete

Andrews Tiles Ltd have recently completed works at the New Aldi Distribution Centre in Atherstone, Warwickshire. The project involved the installation of 1500m2 of Villeroy & Boch 200 x 200mm ceramic tiles to walls within various floors and buildings forming toilets, cleaners rooms, testing and warm rooms. There was an additional 500m2 of floor tiling also installed. The works involved a high standard of setting out and the demand for a high quality finish by Aldi/ATP Architects was achieved. ATP Architects (Nadja Witzig) can be contacted on 01827 722598.

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07/11/2006 - A New Look for Andrews Tiles

We are happy to announce the launch of our Brand New Website.

We have worked closely with our design team to ensure a great user experience, for both newcomers and our existing clients.

We have added lots of new features, such as our new Online Store and Recent Projects areas, plus we feature a wealth of company information in About Us.