BURLINGTON SHOWCASES ITS NATURAL STONE AT GRAND DESIGNS LIVE

Having had its worldwide renowned natural stone feature on the Grand Designs TV show, leading British stone engineers, Cumbria-based Burlington, continued its association with the Consumer Show of the Year by making its inaugural appearance at Grand Designs Live – ‘the’ event for design and inspiration ideas within the home. Indeed over the nine-day period of the exhibition, visitors got the chance to become acquainted with the ultimate in British natural stone products. Seeking to woo design professionals, consumers and the media, Burlington Stone promoted the intrinsic aesthetic, technical properties, and ‘Britishness’ of this most sought after of natural materials. Reinforcing the promoter’s claims that Grand Designs Live is perfect for anyone who has an interest in interiors, building, kitchens, bathrooms and gardens, not to mention a source of amazing ideas to turn dream homes into reality, Burlington’s luxurious natural stone products, exuding the ultimate in opulent quality and permanence, were showcased to add a new dimension to interior and exterior design schemes. Commenting on Burlington Stone’s decision to exhibit at Grand Designs Live, Sales & Marketing Director, Nick Williams said: “The exhibition presented us with the ideal platform from which to promote our natural stone to a highly-targeted audience, many of whom were interested in cutting-edge design products. As such, we presented what is a unique stone proposition, whilst underpinning the quality of Burlington’s products, not to mention its heritage and integrity as stone engineers.” Prized by interior designers, architects, specifiers, developers and discerning homeowners the world over, Burlington Stone combines craftsmanship skills with environmentally sensitive extraction processes and modern production techniques to create a stunning product array shaped from Lakeland stone deposits laid down over 450 million years ago. Equally at home in both the interior and exterior environment, Burlington engineers products using stone that is sympathetically teased out of the ground. From six quarries comes a unique mix of five sumptuous stones - blue/grey, pale green, mid green, olive green and silver grey - together with two limestones, Caulfeild and Lord. Adding to the romance of each stone’s rich colouring are contrasting veins and markings that emphasise its natural origin, whilst a range of smooth and textured finishes facilitate use in wet conditions. From sumptuous flooring, wall cladding, work surfaces, vanity units, surrounds and splashbacks within the home, to the highest quality natural roofing slate and an infinite number of external landscaping opportunities, Burlington has the capability to totally transform a home. Alongside the character and natural beauty inherent within Burlington’s stone, it is a material that is extremely practical, hard wearing and durable. Indeed natural stone is renowned for its outstanding technical properties, whilst being easy to clean and maintain. NOTES TO THE EDITOR Situated in the Lake District National Park, Burlington today stands as one of the UK’s leading producers of natural stone products. Combining craftsmanship skills with modern manufacturing techniques, the company uses a prestigious source of natural stone that has been quarried for over 400 years to provide a wealth of luxurious natural stone, slate and limestone products. ISO 9001 certified, Burlington currently employs approximately 130 people, many of whom live within the Lake District National Park. Indeed families across several generations continue to work in what is a very traditional industry. As well as being able to offer standard products for immediate sale, Burlington has the capability of producing highly individual pieces to bespoke designs. Supporting this function, Burlington has an experienced in-house technical support team with the ability to provide invaluable advice and design assistance. In addition to its main head office and production facility located in Kirkby-in-Furness, Burlington operates additional offices in Cumbria, Queen Anne’s Gate, London and Plano, Texas USA. PRESS CONTACT: Paul Watson Wentworth Communications Limited Tel: 0161 973 6763 Fax: 0161 969 6813 Email: paul@wentworthcomms.co.uk