Tarkett Releases Life Cycle Cost Analysis Tool

Tarkett has announced the release of a digital Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) tool for commercial flooring options. The tool can be accessed here.

According to research by Tarkett, 92 percent of facility managers surveyed find Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) or LCCA to be key drivers in their decision making. The problem is that only 12 percent of those surveyed have actually conducted an LCCA. There are several reasons for this discrepancy:

• There hasn’t been a reliable LCCA tool available
• Accurate cost analyses have been too time consuming
• Managers have a general lack of knowledge and resources to conduct an analysis

As a result of this, too often, the only financial information taken into account when making a commercial flooring selection is the initial purchase cost. This does not take into account the longer-term costs of installation, maintenance and premature replacement, which cause future budget constraints.

In response to this need, Tarkett has created a third-party assessed cost analysis tool that compares all types of commercial flooring, including product categories not currently offered by Tarkett. The tool includes a floor’s installed cost (national averages for product purchase, floor prep and installation costs), as well as maintenance costs, as calculated by The World Cleaning Industry Association (ISSA). The result is a cost analysis that helps facility managers feel confident in making purchase decisions.

Special features of the LCCA tool:

• Compare up to three flooring categories at a time
• Default to the national averages for flooring costs, or use the sliding scales to adjust to known local costs
• A PDF with LCCA results are immediately sent to your inbox
• Option to request follow-up from a Tarkett representative
• Phase II of the tool will include a mobile application

“Tarkett aims to create the easiest customer experience in the industry. We know that’s a tall order, but when we see a clear need like this, we get to work. The LCCA tool will help our sales team answer important questions about flooring options. But more importantly, it’s going to make our customers’ lives easier, by giving them the information they need with just a few quick clicks of the mouse. We’re really excited to offer this solution.” says Jeremy Salomon, director, segment strategy for Tarkett North America.

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