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THE K&BZINE ISSUE 220 21st December 2007
Nobia
Divests British Bathroom Retailer C.P. Hart
Nobia has entered into an agreement to sell C.P. Hart, which comprises
five bathroom stores in the UK. The buyer is Charco 2010 Ltd, owned by
Kevin Ohle and Richard Reynolds.
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Electrolux
to Close Spennymoor Factory
Electrolux has announced that it is to close its loss-making cooker factory
in Spennymoor towards the end of 2008 and consolidate production into
its existing cooker plant in Poland. The factory manufactures mainly free
standing cookers - plus a smaller number of built-in ovens - for the UK
and Irish markets and has approx. 500 employees.
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Neff
Wins 'Best Buy 2007' Award
Built in appliance manufacturer Neff has won a prestigious 'Best Buy 2007'
award from one of the country's leading consumer lifestyle magazines,
'Good Housekeeping'.
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New
Sales Team Structure at Britannia
In order to cover the UK more effectively and increase the level of retailer
contact, range cooker specialist Britannia has restructured and expanded
its sales team.
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Team
UKI Thinks Small for the Future
Team UKI, the Birmingham based small domestic appliance brand, has been
busy adding new products to its in-depth portfolio of small domestic appliances.
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Bringing
Home Cool Energy Efficiency to Severn Wye
The Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA) and Severn
Wye Energy Agency have signed an agreement to work together on various
initiatives to promote the benefits of the latest generation of high efficiency
fridges and freezers to consumers.
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Crosswater
and Simpsons Sponsor the 2007 FX Awards
At the very essence of both Crosswater and Simpsons is excellence in design;
and so it made sense to unite with the very best interior design talent
at the FX Awards 2007.
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Antony
Worrall Thompson Gets Behind His Brand & His Stand
Celebrity Chef Antony Worrall Thompson will be making his first personal
appearance at the Spring Fair on 5th February 2008. He will be on hand
to showcase his existing and new range of kitchen and lifestyle products
available from 2008.
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Do
Your Bit for the Environment - Sell a Bosch Dishwasher
Bosch dishwashers can use less than 10 litres per cycle to clean 12 place
settings worth of dishes. That's using the equivalent of only one washing
up bowl full of water.
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Electrolux
Wins Twelve 2008 iF Design Awards Electrolux
has been awarded a combined total of twelve International Design Awards
in the ‘Household/Living’ appliance category for the 2008 edition
of the iF Design Awards.
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‘Indesit
- Can you Imagine?’ Wins a Special Award
The
awards ceremony of the Movi&Co competition took place on 23rd November
at the Triennale di Milano. Indesit Company won a special prize for ‘best
original sound track’ with its film ‘Indesit: Can you imagine?’.
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Book
Your Space Now in the KBSA Pavilion
The last few spaces in the KBSA Pavilion at next year's Homebuilding &
Renovating Show are available, but the Association is urging anyone interested
to book their space now to avoid disappointment.
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MFI
Launches Collection 2008
MFI, the UK’s largest retailer of quality fitted furniture will see
the launch of its 2008 collection this week, part of a continued development
process to enhance the company’s product offering. The new range
will comprise five new bedrooms and six new kitchens.
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RIBA
Awards CPD Status to BAL Seminar
BAL (Building Adhesives Limited) has achieved RIBA CPD status for its
presentation ‘Leisure facilities: specifying tiling works’.
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Clouting
- One Year On
After officially announcing his move to managing director of David Clouting
Ltd at the W6 exhibition last year, Mike Clouting has been able to look
back with considerable satisfaction while celebrating his first year in
charge.
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Ambiente
- Talents Zeitgeist in Great Demand
Applications
came from a total of 33 countries and eleven of them will be represented
at Ambiente, Frankfurt from 8th to 12th February: 'next year's Talents
are distinguished by internationality, creativity and a pronounced feeling
for the zeitgeist of the consumer-goods world', the organiser says.
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THE K&BZINE ISSUE 219 14th December 2007
Cosentino
Invests 26 Million Euros in European Markets in 2007
The Spanish-owned quartz work surface manufacturer, Cosentino has invested
26 million Euros in Europe, opening new warehouses and developing and
strengthening the brand name.
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BCT
Appoints Senior Contracts Sales Manager
British Ceramic Tile (BCT Ltd) has appointed Chris Stretton as its new
Senior Contracts Sales Manager: he will be responsible for expanding the
contract, housebuild and specification market for BCT, making it the first
choice brand
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Exor
Teams Up with the ECA
Exor Management Services, an independent analysis and accreditation body
for suppliers and contractors to the Public Sector, has partnered with
the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA).
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Neff
Wins 'Best Buy 2007' Award
Built in appliance manufacturer Neff has won a prestigious 'Best Buy 2007'
award from one of the country's leading consumer lifestyle magazines,
'Good Housekeeping'.
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Happy
Birthday Extreme Design
Kitchen and Home Interior retailer Extreme Design has been busy celebrating
its first birthday. Officially launched in December 2006, Extreme Design
says that it has had a fantastic first year and has been overwhelmed from
the support it has received.
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Homag
5-axis Nesting is the Future at Davonport
Colchester-based Davonport Furniture has made impressive strides since
owner/director Richard Davonport set up the bespoke fitted furniture business
just over 10 years ago.
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The
Institute of Kitchen Bedroom and Bathroom Installers
The Institute of Kitchen Bedroom and Bathroom Installers (iKBBI) says
that its mission is:to support reputable kitchen, bedroom and bathroom
installers with their business aspirations, whilst raising general standards
within the industry and helping UK consumers make a more informed choice'
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KitchenAid
Invests in Customer Hospitality Programme
KitchenAid celebrated the success of the new premium range of built-in
major domestic appliances with an event packed Autumn for account holders.
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Lathams
Proves that Style Matters with LG HI-MACS®
The UK's distributor of LG HI-MACS®, James Latham, has teamed up with
Edge Projects to showcase the material being used as a functioning bar
top and seating pod at an impressive showroom facility in Knutsford, Cheshire.
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Electrolux
Presents the Winner of LEAF London Awards
LEAF
is the Leading European Architect's Forum. This year Electrolux sponsored
the Best Environmentally Sustainable Project of the Year for the LEAF
2007 Awards
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Lathams
Proves that Style Matters with LG HI-MACS®The
UK's distributor of LG HI-MACS®, James Latham, has teamed up with
Edge Projects to showcase the material being used as a functioning bar
top and seating pod at an impressive showroom facility in Knutsford, Cheshire.
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New
Management for Nobia Europe from 1st January 2008
After 12 years in Nobia's Group management team and a number of leading
positions in Nobia, Peter Peterson has chosen to leave the Nobia Group
at his own request. Preben Bager (59) will assume the position of Executive
Vice President for the Nobia Group on 1st January 2008.
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Premium
Appliance Brands Named in Sunday Times Fast Track 100
Premium Appliance Brands (PAB), the white goods and electrical appliance
company behind celebrity endorsed products by Rosemary Conley and Oz Clarke
has been named as the 34th fastest growing UK company in the Sunday Times
Fast Track 100.
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Positive
Third Quarter Results for Screwfix
Third quarter results for Screwfix showed sales growth of 28.1% to £117.1
million in the 13 weeks ending 3rd November, 2007. The company, which
had a 2006/2007 turnover of over £300m, has continued its Trade
Counter initiative with an additional 12 outlets being opened during the
quarter, bringing the total to 80* across the UK.
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THE K&BZINE ISSUE 218 7th December 2007
Acceleris
Completes Funding for 2D Heat Technology
Acceleris
plc, specialist funds raiser for early and development stage businesses
has announced the completion of a £300,000 funding round for North
West based 2DHeat Ltd.
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100
Years Of Home Inspiration
Marking
one hundred years of iconic home innovation and inspiration, the Ideal
Home Show kicks off its centenary celebrations on Friday 14th March, 2008.
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KBB’s
Kitchen Comeback
KBB,
the UK event for the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry, is a successful
showcase of the latest products and designs alongside informative seminars
and demonstrations with featured cafes, bars and restaurants available
to utilise for a much needed break.
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Twyford
Bathrooms Returns to KBB for Major Re-launch
Twyford
Bathrooms will reveal a fresh identity at this year's KBB as well as a
host of ranges that it says will confirm its position as the leading sanitaryware
manufacturer in the UK, and the first choice for retailers, merchants
or specifiers.
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AFG's
Presence at European Midcap Events in London
The
Eighth Edition of the London European Midcap Events took place on December
5-6, 2007. Edgar Oehler, President and Delegate of the Board of Directors,
attended as representative of AFG Forster-Holding Arbonia AG.
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Apadana
Ceram Starts Up Production
Production
began in October at the giant factory owned by Apadana Ceram, the newly-formed
Iranian company which is destined to become one of the largest tile manufacturers
in the world.
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BCT
Gains Recognition Again at Prestigious National Awards
British
tile manufacturer British Ceramic Tile (BCT Ltd) has added two more awards
to its collection. The Devon-based company won the categories of
the Contract Floors’ and Retail Floors’ Readers Choice for Ceramic
Tile at the prestigious Network’s Publishing Flooring Awards.
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Burbidge
Boosts Bespoke Capability
To
help its customers meet a growing demand for special-sized doors Burbidge
has invested £150,000 in a brand new, high-tech moulding machine,
which will allow for a greater range of timber bespoke doors at a lower
cost than ever before.
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Market
Leading Insurance Benefits Now Part of CPA Membership Package
Insurance-backed
guarantee provider the Consumer Protection Association (CPA) has extended
its range of benefits for members with discounts and concessions for a
range of commercial insurance products.
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REHAU
Promotes Benefits of Polymer Edgeband
REHAU
is encouraging customers in the furniture industry to put a little something
extra into their products by upgrading from melamine or wood veneer edging
to one of its polymer alternatives.
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Acova
Radiators on Show
Acova
Radiators can now be seen on the company’s stand and in the Potton
Home at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon.
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Baumatic
Completes £120,000 Contract to Supply Manchester's Islington
Baumatic
has recently supplied appliances for 200 luxury apartments at Islington
Wharf, Manchester, in a deal worth £120,000. The kitchens were supplied
by William Ball's contracts division.
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BSH
to Take Over Willem van Rijn Huishoud-elektro B.V.
From
the beginning of 2008, BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH will
be assuming direct control of sales activities for the Bosch and Neff
brands in the Netherlands.
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Kitchen
Firm Cavendish Cooks up another Winner with Mercedes Sprinter
An
Ashington company is so delighted with its new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
vans that it has already ordered another.
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Maytag
UK's New Customer Service Vehicles
Maytag
UK has taken delivery of a new fleet of customised vehicles for the company’s
service engineers. The new fleet of Renault Trafic LWB service vans are
liveried in opulent silver together with each brand's logo.
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Energy
Labelling Review in Full Swing
The
EU Energy Label has been a mandatory requirement for domestic appliances
for over ten years. However, for a number of domestic appliances, the
old ‘A to G’ classes have become inappropriate, with most products
on the market being placed in the ‘A’ or even ‘A+’
bands.
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Group
Calls Greenpeace Campaign 'Risky'
The
international environmental group Greenpeace is targeting electronics
manufacturers that use brominated flame retardants in their products to
prevent them from catching fire, despite the significant fire danger those
products can pose if they overheat, according to the Bromine Science and
Environmental Forum (BSEF).
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'Professional
Forum': Modern Miele Technology in Historical Ambiance
A
showroom dedicated entirely to professional laundry care, dishwashing
and medical technology completes Miele's showrooms at the company’s
headquarters in Gütersloh.
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Nuts
about Washing!
The
2007 Electrolux Design Lab, the fifth edition of this annual competition,
challenged students to come up with environmentally-sound, commercially-viable
products and solutions that would enable consumers to live in greater
harmony with the environment.
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Symphony Group Appoints Jardine Lloyd Thompson
The
Symphony Group - the privately owned provider of fitted kitchen, bedroom
and bathroom furniture - has appointed Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) to
manage its insurance and risk management programmes and pension arrangements.
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Retailer
Event A 'Huge Success'
Over
150 independent retailers from across the UK attended [tc] bathrooms’
annual event, held at the Galpharm Stadium in Huddersfield recently.
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