ClearCourse, the provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs, has acquired Computers for Flooring, a management software provider for the flooring industry.
Computers for Flooring marks ClearCourse’s first acquisition in Wales. The firm said the acquisition supports its mission to power SME growth across the UK by developing innovative, industry-specific payment solutions that puts big tech in the hands of small businesses.
Founded in 2010 and based in Cardiff, Computers for Flooring provides bespoke management software tailored specifically to the needs of the flooring industry. Recognising a gap in the market where off-the-shelf solutions fall short, the company established itself as a market leader with its flagship product, Carman.
Today, Carman processes around 10% of all flooring transactions in the UK, with Computers for Flooring overseeing £180 million in sales across its product portfolio. The company serves more than 100 customers across the UK from small independent retailers to multi-store, multi-channel enterprises.
Christina Hamilton, CEO of ClearCourse, said:
“We are thrilled to welcome Computers for Flooring into the ClearCourse Group as part of our Retail & Hospitality Software division. Computers for Flooring is a disruptive business within the flooring space and is a great story of an entrepreneur who built their businesses from scratch and is ready to scale. We’re excited to work with Kris and the team to continue developing their market-leading product, Carman, and give them access to our resources and expertise to drive growth and deliver a wider range of integrated and specialised solutions to our customers.”
Kristian Bailey, Managing Director at Computers for Flooring, said:
“We’re really excited to become part of the ClearCourse group to accelerate our growth. For over a decade we’ve been committed to equipping independent flooring retailers and wholesalers with the enterprise level tools they need to give customers the big retail experience. ClearCourse understands the unique needs of our industry and is the ideal strategic partner to help us take the next step in our growth journey. Together, we’ll continue to develop our outstanding product, drive faster innovation and take our business to the next level.”
Gary Miller from Floor Studio added:
“Computers for Flooring has been a game-changer and has enabled us to grow our business over the past 14 years. The Carman product is built specifically for the flooring industry, and has enabled us to monitor our sales, stock, performance and customers. We’re excited to see how this next chapter will bring more innovation to Carman and about the positive impact it will have on our business and our customers.”
