Pilkingtons Tiles

[united]

I see Pilkingtons went into liquidation at 3pm today :yikes:

Just shows that things are still bad :mad2:

 

[DHTiling]

Really..?

Where did you hear this..?

 

[united]

Check it out here ********: Breaking News — Pilkingtons Tiles Group go into liquidation

 

[Spud]

we have a big job on using pilks at the moment and several in the pipe line with their tiles spec'd looks like we may have to change to b.c.t

 

[DHTiling]

Just found this..

Staff shock as Pilkington's Tiles group goes into administration - Manchester Evening News

 

[DHTiling]

we have a big job on using pilks at the moment and several in the pipe line with their tiles spec'd looks like we may have to change to b.c.t

I think they are trying to fulfill orders gary but not good news

 

[diamondtiling]

we have a big job on using pilks at the moment and several in the pipe line with their tiles spec'd looks like we may have to change to b.c.t

I heard that BCT lost 5 Mill last year so they might be teetering as well.
Nicobond have lots of stock of pilks Gary so you might want to get your order in quick for those tiles mate.

 

[nybor62]

wow thats a shock,not good, iwas talking to a rep other day porcelanosa doncaster , he was saying there not moving much at all

 

[david campbell]

it shows how bad it is,my 2 local tile sheds claim it has been dead for the last few weeks:mad2:

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Wow that is a shock, Pilks were a real part of UK tile industry. I believe Quilligotti had some involvement:yikes:

 

[White Room]

Some depressing news there

 

[CJ]

Another Brit firm bites the dust :yikes::yikes:

 

[TT Tiling]

sad news again ,

 

[penno]

wow that is a shocker, was only in there yesterday.

 

[wetdec]

Pilks were Pilks in name only they were bought by an indian owned co i believe afew years ago now, heavy retail involvment in bnq cant of helped as people stopped spending their money and their architectural side not as sharp as Johnsons. Shame to see the name go though.

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[diamondtiling]

it was and still is owned by the Whiteley bros, one died of a heart attack and the other kept it going so I believe.

 

[Dan]

Gutted to hear about this. Another great company has gone under.My thoughts go out to all the staff and their families.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I can't remember the last time I fixed a Pilkington tile - that shows how popular I found them - then again I use their Dorset range:yikes:

 

[DHTiling]

I just tiled a kitchen today with 4x4 pilks..

 

[merlecollins]

I thought the Quilligotti family bought Pilks about 10 years ago.....

Very sad news, always had a lot of time for the staff there

 

[DHTiling]

Spoke to manager at CTD today.. he is not happy as they have just done out showroom in 70 % of the kitchen range in pilks..😳

 

[Matt]

we have a big job on using pilks at the moment and several in the pipe line with their tiles spec'd looks like we may have to change to b.c.t

If you do go to BCT tiles, give me a shout. We do alot with BCT and should have just about the best prices around

 

[chris.tiling]

United - you beat me to it - just got in and was going to post this straight away. Sad times

Jobs at risk as Dorset tile firm hits trouble (From Bournemouth Echo)

 

[united]

United - you beat me to it - just got in and was going to post this straight away. Sad times

Jobs at risk as Dorset tile firm hits trouble (From Bournemouth Echo)

Your a day late mate, it's old news now :lol::lol:

 

[chris.tiling]

Thats not bad for me - I am usually a week late!

 

[Perry]

Always were bad quality tiles in my view if i tiled with there attitude I would also be bankrupt

 

[Spud]

very expensive tiles for the quality , alot of their range were buy ins from spanish factories, i inquired about one of their tiles for a job we have and the next thing i knew the rep had contacted the designer with out telling me so i was a bit miffed,

 

[wetdec]

it was and still is owned by the Whiteley bros, one died of a heart attack and the other kept it going so I believe.

Stand corrected on the ownership...............

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