A French chestnut flooring manufacturer is giving customers an insight into the company via a new internet blog (web log).

Dordogne-based Parquets Castagn’s English language blog, The Wooden Post, gives regular updates on the company, plus industry news and views. Visitors are also encouraged to leave comments.

Craig McGinty, editor of The Wooden Post, said: “The blog will give people a chance to see behind the scenes of a French parquet flooring manufacturer, plus an opportunity to get involved themselves via comments that others can read.”

Mr McGinty said he hopes that over time the site, www.woodenpost.blogspot.com, can become a useful resource for people.

Blog software is designed to help people design a simple website and post articles quickly and easily. The method is becoming popular with companies wanting to keep in touch with customers.

Parquets Castagn, established more than 80 years ago, produces chestnut and oak flooring, wall panelling and other joinery products from its factory in Villefranche du Perigord.