Polyflor recently proposed a sponsorship agreement with the Floorcovering Association of NSW that would attract careers in laying vinyl floors.

Polyflor contacted the association based on the concerns in the shortfall of vinyl floor layers in Australia and how this was becoming detrimental to contractors and the whole industry. With the introduction of the Vinyl flooring Apprentice and Traineeship incentive scheme Polyflor is offering a rebate scheme to assist in financing the recruitment and training of Apprentices and Traineeships in NSW.

Polyflor will be supported by contractors who are involved with the association and through purchasing Polyflor Design FX will offer contractors the normal day to day discounted price and Polyflor will pay a rebate of $2 per square metre for every product purchased of Polyflor Design FX. Polyflor will be pay the rebate quarterly into a trust which will be set up by the Floorcovering Association of NSW which can be spent on the recruitment and resources required to support the Vinyl Flooring Apprentices and Trainees.

Polyflor would like to congratulate the NSW Floorcovering Association for its proactive response in supporting the idea of the rebate initiative and to continuing to build and recruit people into the Vinyl Flooring Industry.

Contractors who are ordering stock through Polyflor for this rebate are to include “ASP’ in the front of their normal order number for the rebate to be claimed.

• The training of apprentice installers at Lidcombe TAFE, including input into the curriculum and the provision of scholarships.
• The negotiation of an Industry Agreement (EBA) with the CFMEU on behalf of member companies.
• Independent inspection and reports of installations.
• A web page with links under the assoc. banner for member companies.
• Support of the Children’s Hospital Westmead.