The Scottish coastal town of Kirkcaldy became the world centre for linoleum thanks to one local entrepreneur's willingness to take a gamble. Michael Nairn was a canvas trader from Kirkcaldy who ...

FLOOR coverings group Forbo, the last linoleum manufacturer in Kirkcaldy, saw strong growth in profits last year despite tough trading conditions. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The ...

The British court ruled against Frederick Walton in 1878. No, it declared, Michael Nairn and Company was not guilty of trademark infringement and was free to use the term “linoleum” that had been ...

Britain's only remaining linoleum manufacturer has been a mainstay of the economy of Kirkcaldy and area for more than 150 years. The good news is that there is every reason to believe Forbo-Nairn will ...

The chronically unfashionable floor covering linoleum is making a comeback, with a brand new, super-sustainable and stylish image. Floor coverings have been manufactured at Forbo-Nairn’s Kirkcaldy ...

Flooring brand Forbo explains how its linoleum surfacing material uses natural, raw materials to create a versatile finish in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen for the brand. Called Furniture ...

The Scottish coastal town of Kirkcaldy became the world centre for linoleum thanks to one local entrepreneur's willingness to take a gamble. Michael Nairn was a canvas trader from Kirkcaldy who ...

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