Central News: 29.01.1982: Kidderminster Carpets

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Summary

Tony Francis visits Kidderminster which is famous for its carpet industry but is now suffering during the recession.

Year:

1982

Duration:

0:03:03

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

Betacam SP

Description

The latest blow are the polypropylene carpets imported from France and Belgium which sell for as little as £2.99 a yard. Interview with John Curwen who is the marketing director of Tomkinson's in Kidderminster who said that the way to survive is innovation, good value and quality. Shots of carpet production at Tomkinson's. Skyline shot of Kidderminster (+ trims).


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Notes

Story 87/82