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UltraFloor has environmental
commitments for the future

ULTRAFLOOR
Manufacturing meets sustainability: How Instarmac is going green and thriving

THE levels of carbon dioxide in our planet. In a significant step towards sustainability,
atmosphere have reached a concerning UltraFloor take great pride in their UltraFloor has integrated Compressed Natural
all-time high. Though carbon dioxide is an sustainability practices, with all of their Gas (CNG) lorries into its fleet, resulting in 141
essential element for the survival of plants high-performance subfloor preparation a remarkable reduction of 100 tonnes of
and animals, excessive amounts of this materials produced at their state-of-the- CO₂ emissions per truck. UltraFloor are fully
greenhouse gas are having a catastrophic art manufacturing facilities in Tamworth, committed to using fuel alternatives and have
impact on the environment. Staffordshire. a further ten CNG lorries on order with plans
As of 31st March 2025, atmospheric CO₂ ‘Having as little impact on the environment to have them operational by December 2025.
levels had reached a staggering 427.42 as possible is behind every decision I make Are pallets taking up space in your
parts per million – the highest average about the running of our production facility. yard? UltraFloor can take them back!
ever recorded, a truly alarming milestone. In the last year alone, I am proud to say that Their experienced Drivers can collect
As a market-leading manufacturer, the we have introduced further initiatives which your unwanted pallets and return them
team at UltraFloor understands their critical includes installing 3 new compressors and a to UltraFloor to be recycled or reused.
responsibility to prioritise sustainability and new X8i Compressor System Controller which Since 2021, UltraFloor Drivers collected
minimise their environmental impact. constantly monitors the system and manages approximately 28,466 pallets. That’s 366
Sustainability has long been a top them to only produce the air required.’ Paul tonnes of wood which has saved around
priority for everyone at UltraFloor, and with Evans, Works Director at Instarmac Group plc. 3,558 trees.
this steadfast commitment in mind, they UltraFloor’s commitment to environmental Other initiatives successfully implemented
have implemented a range of innovative stability extends far beyond their at UltraFloor include intelligent lighting, a grey
environmental initiatives, all aimed at reducing manufacturing and office facilities. In a water system and climate control. They have
their carbon footprint and safeguarding the significant investment, Instarmac has installed also proudly been zero waste to landfill since
3,771sqm of high-specification solar panels 2014 – this means that 100% of manufacturing
at their Tamworth premises, totalling over waste is recycled and not send to landfill.
£420,000. This impressive solar system All of UltraFloor’s environmental practices
generates enough electricity to power part of have been acknowledged by ISO 14001 – an
their manufacturing site, saving a remarkable independent accreditation which UltraFloor
36,000 kw per month. UltraFloor’s proactive have been awarded for the last 15 years. The
approach to renewable energy reflects their ISO standard allow UltraFloor to reflect a good
dedication to reducing their environmental level of professionalism and demonstrates
impact and embracing a greener future. best practice. This accreditation is a great
UltraFloor’s innovative Level IT Hydra accomplishment for UltraFloor as it shows
Bond and Level IT Multi Pro smoothing their customers, the supply chain, and the
underlayments are empowering customers flooring industry as a whole, their intent
to reduce their carbon footprint. These to continually improve all aspects of their
unparalleled products feature UltraFloor’s business and how committed they are to
cutting-edge Envirobead® Technology, which providing sustainable solutions.
incorporates 20% recycled material in every Find out more about UltraFloor’s
bag – a ground-breaking first in the industry. environmental commitments for the future by
With their commitment to sustainability, visiting Instarmac.co.uk to download a copy of
UltraFloor is enabling customers to make their Environmental and Social Responsibility
more eco-conscious choices without Report.
compromising quality or performance. Source: CO2.earth
UltraFloor delivers its offerings through a
robust fleet of 40 privately-owned vehicles. www.ultrafloor.co.uk
Solar panels generate the majority of F. Ball's power supply in the summer months

CFA Guide to Sustainability 2025/26