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THE K&BZINE ISSUE 139 31st March 2006
Fagor
Celebrates Half Century
Fagor Electrodomesticos, the only Spanish multinational in the home
appliance sector and part of MCC, the largest co-operative group in
the world, this week celebrated its 50th anniversary with an international
press conference in Bilbao. It also used the conference to introduce
the new head of Fagor General Management, Txema Gisasola, who will be
taking over when Pablo Mongelos - current head and a major architect
of change within the group over the last few years - moves up to take
a wider role within MCC.
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Whirlpool
Completes Acquisition of Maytag
Whirlpool
Corporation has completed its acquisition of Maytag Corporation. The
combined enterprise will immediately begin the integration process.
'The addition of the Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana and other brands, and the
people who support those brands, will allow Whirlpool to more fully
deploy our innovation capability across a wide assortment of high-quality
products and services,' said Jeff M. Fettig, Whirlpool’s chairman
and CEO.
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on this Story]
New
Bristan Site Counts Down to Opening
With
just nine weeks to go until completion of its new premises, The Bristan
Group has reported that construction is running on schedule for its
state-of-the-art headquarters in Birch Coppice, Tamworth.
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on this Story]
In-Sink-Erator’s
Food Waste Disposer makes Magnet’s Top Five Kitchen Gadgets
The
food waste disposer from In-Sink-Erator has been listed fourth in
the latest must-have kitchen gadget list from kitchen retail giants,
Magnet. This easy to install appliance gives real benefits to customers
at an economic cost.
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ESG
Proves Ideal Match for Shower Designers, Glasstrends
Appointing
ESG as its preferred processor of bespoke glass was a clear-cut
decision for London-based frameless glass shower designers, Glasstrends.
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on this Story]
Even
Better than a Clearwater Bath?
Clearwater
Collection, the manufacturer of luxury handmade freestanding acrylic
baths, has introduced a new specification 'Supa Spec' that offers
the very highest standard of finish for those who insist on the
'Rolls Royce' levels of quality and finish.
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on this Story]
Double
Impact for Spring Promotional Offers from Siemens
At
the beginning of April, kitchen appliance manufacturer Siemens is launching
two above the line promotional offers designed to run side by side during
the spring 2006 sales period.
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on this Story]
Hot
Water Regulations - The Debate Hots Up
The
debate on legislation for regulating the temperature of bath water
is hotting up with the introduction on 29th March of an early day
motion into the House of Commons by Mary Creagh MP for Wakefield.
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on this Story]
GDHA
Unveils All-New Lec Domestic Refrigeration Range
Glen Dimplex Home Appliances recently pulled back the covers on
it's new range of Lec domestic refrigeration appliances. With a
fresh new logo and a sleek new look, the all-new Lec range is packed
with the features and touches that the company says are guaranteed
to appeal to retailers and consumers alike.
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KBSA
Pledges to Support KBB National Training Group
The KBSA pledged to investigate ways of providing funding for the
Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom National Training Group (KBB NTG) at its
last corporate committee meeting. A presentation on the progress
the KBB NTG has made and its plans for the future was given to the
meeting by KBB NTG CEO Renee Mascari.
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Keeping
Clean with Showerblade
Taking
a shower is an unwinding and refreshing experience – until
it comes to cleaning it. But now Aqualux, the UK manufacturer of
bath screens and shower enclosures, has come up with a clever new
way to keep glass panels sparkling with minimal effort.
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on this Story]
Plumbworld
Launches Glo Warm Heated Towel Rails
Plumbworld.co.uk Ltd recently announced an exclusive distribution
deal for Glo-Warm heated towel rails in the United Kingdom. Under
the agreement Glo-Warm towel rails will only be available through
the website and the associated Bathroom World Shop in Altrincham.
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on this Story]
Reva
Joins Bathroom Manufacturers Association
Hull-based
bath manufacturer Reva Industries has joined the Bathroom Manufacture’s
Association following the company's visit to the association’s
stand at kbb2006 and its subsequent attendance at the BMA’s
General Council meeting in early March.
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Clearshield
Takes a Shower with Simpsons
Simpsons
is offering Ritec ClearShield protected glass as a factory-applied
extra on its top quality shower doors and enclosures. The specialist
designer and manufacturer is using ClearShield Shower Protect to
convert toughened safety glass into Low-M (Low Maintenance) Glass
at its Surrey production facility.
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on this Story]
Darlington
Plumber Most Qualified Bathroom Installer in Britain
A
Darlington-based plumber has become the first in the UK to complete
an accredited course on how to install a bathroom.
Stephen Luck, who owns SL Plumbing in Cleasby near Darlington, has
so far completed four of the Bathroom Manufacturing Association’s
industry tests.
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on this Story]
Genus
Wins Appliance Innovation at House Beautiful Awards
Stoves
has scooped another award for its Genus oven, this time winning
gold for the Appliance Innovation of the Year at the House Beautiful
Awards, held at Madame Tussauds in London.
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on this Story]
WMF
Cooks Up a Storm with New Kitchen Store Offering
International
kitchenware specialist, WMF, has launched a tailor-made cookware
sales package aimed specifically at kitchen retailers that will
allow them to create a complete cook shop within their showrooms.
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on this Story]
UK
Government Closer to Implementing WEEE Directive
The
UK’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued a list
of implementation proposals for the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive.
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on this Story]
Homage
to the Belle Epoque - Simple Luxury and Easy Elegance: Axor Montreux
Axor,
the designer brand from Hansgrohe AG, is expanding its product line
with the traditional elements of the Axor Montreux collection. The
beginning of the 20th century, known as the belle epoque, served
as the source of inspiration for the designers from Phoenix Design.
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THE K&BZINE ISSUE 138 24th March 2006
Electrolux
Use London's Ice Bar to launch Raft of New Hot and Cold Products
Last week Electrolux hired London's trendy new Ice Bar to launch
a raft of new cooking and refrigeration products. Two of the stars of
the show were the Screenfridge (which features wireless broadband internet,
TV, email, phone, radio and an MP3 player), and the new EGL4400X, described
as the hottest BBQ on the market.
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LSY
Group Acquires GE Appliances' DSO in Europe
LSY Group today announced it has completed the acquisition of the direct
sales operation of GE Appliances in Europe. As sole distributor, LSY
Group has distribution rights in the following countries; UK & Ireland,
Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain and Portugal.
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Graham
Hayden Retires From KBSA
KBSA Director Graham Hayden has announced his retirement from the Association
after 10 years as Chief Executive and more recently Managing Director.
He will officially step down at the KBSA AGM on 6th July.
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Sunday
Mirror Votes Luxor Top Tap
The distinctive curves of Bristan's Luxor basin mixer has earned it
special recognition from a leading national newspaper, which has voted
it one of the UK's top 10 taps.
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Aqualux is celebrating double success by scooping two of the most prestigious awards at the House Beautiful Awards 2006. At a star-studded event held at Madame Tussauds in London, Aqualux walked away with the Gold award in the Best Bathroom Product category and the Silver award for Best Consumer Advertising Campaign.
House
Beautiful Consumer Magazine Awards Titanium With Silver
At the House Beautiful magazine awards ceremony in London on March
9th, 2006, Whirlpool's Titanium cooking product range was named
as winner of the silver prize in the category 'Appliance Innovation
of the Year'.
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Kermi
Invests in New Lines
Investment
in new products is proving successful for Kermi last month saw further
significant expansion of the Shower and Designer Radiator programmes.
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on this Story]
De
Dietrich Appliances are Showcased at New Biasco Showroom in Essex
De
Dietrich, the premium appliance brand, is one of many top named appliances
being showcased at the new upmarket Biasco Showroom, which officially
opened on Wednesday 15th March 2006.
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Indesit
4th Quarter Results
Sales in the last quarter of 2005 reached €841m, up 3.5% on 4th
quarter 2004. Growth in the 4th quarter enabled the Company to make
up ground lost in the first half of the year, bringing sales in 2005
to €3,064m, down 1.2% on 2004. The improvement in the last quarter
was due mainly to increased volumes and a small reduction in the price/mix.
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KBSA
Pledges to Support KBB National Training Group
The
KBSA pledged to investigate ways of providing funding for the Kitchen
Bathroom Bedroom National Training Group (KBB NTG) at its last corporate
committee meeting.
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on this Story]
Fisher
& Paykel - Trading and Earnings Update
For
the ten months ended 31st January 2006, Fisher & Paykel Appliances
Holdings Limited experienced strong growth in appliance unit sales
as it regained market share locally and continued its market penetration
in the North American markets.
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Hoover
Heats Up Kitchen Appliances with Launch of New Line
Hoover
has revealed the new Signature collection of kitchen appliances.
‘In the same way that an individual's signature reflects their
personality, the elegant and original design of the Signature collection
embodies the uniqueness, strength of character and style of the
Hoover brand,’ says the company.
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Jacuzzi
UK Launches New Vernon Tutbury® Brand
Jacuzzi
UK has launched the new Vernon Tutbury brand in order to further
strengthen and extend its product offering to developers and builders
merchants.
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on this Story]
GUS
plc Third Quarter Trading Update
GUS
plc recently issued its regular update on trading: ‘The performance
of both ARG and Experian in the third quarter reflects the benefits
of our continued investment in initiatives to drive sustainable
growth. Both Argos and Homebase outperformed their markets in the
period.'
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VASCO
Wins red dot Design Award
2068
entries out of 41 countries; those were the entrants for the 2006
edition of the ‘red dot award: product design’. One of
the participants was VASCO. The specialist in designer warmth sent
in no less than 4 products.
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Franke
takes over Coffeetech AG
Franke
has completed its takeover of the Swiss service retailer, Coffeetech
AG located in Berikon/Zurich. Coffeetech had already been a service
retailer of Franke Kaffeemaschinen AG since 1990.
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Miele
Distributes Henkel Household Cleaning Products in U.S.A.
No
European home is complete, or completely clean, without the signature
fresh scent and gentle effectiveness of Henkel's fabric care and
household cleaning products. This absence has long been a source
of homesickness for Europeans living in the United States.
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New
Marking on Twyford Vitreous China Labels
From
1st January 2006 new messages started appearing on the packaging
of all Twyford WCs. Its all to do with CE marking which all sanitaryware
producers will eventually be obliged to follow if they wish to sell
their products in Europe.
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THE K&BZINE ISSUE 137 17th March 2006
Whirlpool
Welcomes Provisional Anti-dumping Duties on Korean Imports of Side-by-Side
Refrigerators
Whirlpool Europe welcomes today’s announcement by the European Commission
of anti-dumping duties on imports of Side-by-Side refrigerators from the
Republic of Korea. The duties, which are significant, cover Side-by-Side
refrigerators with two or more doors.
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on this Story]
House
Beautiful Magazine Awards: the Home Industry ‘Oscars’
The
fourth annual House Beautiful Awards were held at Madame Tussauds on Thursday
March 9th. Co-presented by House Beautiful acting editor Sandy Cadiz-Smith
and prime time TV Garden Designer, David Domoney, the event celebrates
the outstanding products, ranges and services in the homes industry.
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Tile
Association Annual Day is Poorly Attended
The annual Tile Association day, giving companies an opportunity to
showcase their latest products to the Kitchen and Bathroom trade was
held at The Building Centre in London last week and although a bit thin
on the ground, what was on show was both innovative and attractive.
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Franke, the world's leading kitchen systems manufacturer, has more than doubled the size of its UK headquarters.
The company has moved into larger offices within the same building in order to accommodate a fabulous new showroom which showcases the new range of appliances, including ovens, hobs and hoods, as well as an extensive range of sinks and taps.
Kitchen
Showcase 06 - The Only UK Event Dedicated to Kitchen Design Gets
Bigger
27th
June 2006 will be the opening day of the UK's only design focused
exhibition and conference dedicated entirely to kitchens, Kitchen
Showcase 06. With more stunning kitchen designs than ever before
and a new product showcase, Design Additions, Kitchen Showcase 06
will be the largest and best event since its launch in 2003.
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on this Story]
Häfele
Reports Big Sales Increases on Vario-Corners
The
latest version of Häfele's Vario-Corner - the prize-winning wire
based pull-out storage unit that makes practical storage sense out of
intractable base unit corner cupboards - is proving massively successful,
according to sales director Ray Fisher.
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KBSA
Success at Top Self Build Show
The
Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association met thousands of
consumers looking to install new kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms
at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2006, which took
place at Birmingham's NEC, from March 2nd to 5th.
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on this Story]
Planit
International Appoints Alastair McPheat as Managing Director
Planit
International, the developer of advanced CAD software for the kitchen,
bathroom and bedroom sector, has appointed Alastair McPheat as its
Managing Director.
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on this Story]
Plumbers
Poised to Score with Showerlux - Calling all Footie Mad Plumbers…
Showerlux
is helping plumbers and installers get in the mood for this summer's
Football World Cup with the launch of a promotion to introduce its
new signing - Showerlux SLX valves.
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Victoria
& Albert Flower Power comes to Islington
The
eye-catching Victoria & Albert hand-painted prize bath which caused
such a stir at KBB 2006 is now in situ at its new showroom home in
Islington. The bath, a V&A Sorrento specially decorated as the
prize in a competition for visitors to the freestanding bath manufacturer's
KBB stand, was won by Steve Hinton, managing director of J & W
Hinton.
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Roca
Launches New Suite
Roca has recently launched a raft of new products. These include
a new suite, bath, basins, brassware and furniture. The new Hall
suite, designed by Ramon Benedito, is an attractive and compact
suite.
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Pyramis
- A Company on the Up and On-Line
'Following
our success at KBB, Pyramis UK has now gone on-line with a new UK
website for the first time’, divulges Chris Grattan, UK MD.
‘We invested a substantial amount of time, effort and money
into the show and the UK website is a continuation of that effort.
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Burbidge
Invests in Fresh Design Talent
Burbidge,
the kitchen frontals and accessories manufacturer, has expanded
its award-winning design team with the appointment of product design
manager, Rob McPetrie.
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on this Story]
New
Face at Miller from Sweden
The
new Sales and Marketing Director at Miller from Sweden is David
Jones. 'Miller from Sweden is renowned for its premium quality,
best value products with consistently high standards of design,
function, and innovation.
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on this Story]
Bristan
Turns Up the Heat on Towel Rails
As part of the brand's development into new product areas, Bristan
is now offering its customers a full range of heated towel rails.
The new Bristan Towel Rail collection is designed to offer its customers
as much choice as possible, with designs to complement everything
from a contemporary chic look to classic elegance.
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on this Story]
Whirlpool
and Maytag Merger Cleared by Competition Bureau of Canada
Whirlpool
Corporation and Maytag Corporation announced on March 14th that
their proposed merger has been cleared by the Competition Bureau
of Canada
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on this Story]
THE K&BZINE ISSUE 136 10th March 2006
Jacuzzi
UK To Consolidate Bradford Ceramic Manufacturing Capability
Jacuzzi
UK, today announced the consolidation of its BRADFORD CERAMIC manufacturing
capability into its Newcastle Under Lyme facility and its overseas partners.
The consolidation is expected to be complete by September 2006. This is
just one of the four Jacuzzi UK sites on the Euroway Trading Estate in
Bradford, which include an acrylic bath and shower tray facility, a shower
enclosure factory, a Warehouse/Office facility as well as the ceramics
factory.
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Neff's
'Masterpartner®' Loyalty Status For Retailers
In a serious attempt to encourage and support the company's
top dealers in strengthening their businesses during 2006 and beyond,
UK built in appliance brand leader Neff has introduced an aspirational
long-term loyalty reward scheme, entitled Neff 'MasterPartner®'.
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on this Story]
Neff
Showroom Showcases New 2006 Collection
March 2006 sees the official opening of Neff's new Training Centre at
the company's UK head office in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.Virtually
every appliance in Neff's comprehensive built in collection is showcased
here in a variety of bespoke kitchen and display settings created by leading
kitchen furniture manufacturer, Stoneham Kitchens.
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on this Story]
New
CEO For Miele UK
Miele GB announces that Simon Grantham has joined the company as Chief
Executive. Simon replaces Michael Jeanes, who has left Miele GB after
16 and a half years to head up Miele Australia.
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on this Story]
Grohe
Appoints New Head of Sales
Grohe welcomes Leigh Leather, as Head of Sales - Major Accounts &
Specification. Leigh started out in direct sales as a financial advisor,
before moving to the bathroom industry twelve years ago in 1994, when
he joined Caradon Mira Ltd as a sales representative in the London area.
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Roman
Heads Overseas
Roman Ltd, the UK’s leading shower manufacturer, has appointed
Gillian Richardson to help manage its overseas business operations.
Gillian has been given the specialist role of Export Manager and will
be working alongside Export Executive, Renata Harding, in managing
Roman’s roster of prominent international accounts.
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on this Story]
Study
Brings Confidence to Bathroom Showroom
Wilky
Group is a family owned company that, in 1980, opened its bathroom
business to supply prestige bathrooms to homeowners and residential
builders. The Group now has a 100 display showroom in Guildford as
well as a distribution centre in Farnborough and employs more than
100 people in various property-related businesses.
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Biggest
Survey of Special Needs by Bathroom Manufacturers
In
March, a survey on the bathroom needs of people with special needs
is being mailed out by the Bathroom Manufacturers Association. The
association's membership comprises the major manufacturers of bathroom
equipment operating in the UK and the purpose of the survey is to
ensure that the bathroom industry's knowledge is as complete as it
can be in dealing with the needs of anyone with a disability.
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on this Story]
Design
Innovation Awards Finalist Goes from Strength to Strength
A
finalist in the KBSA 2005 Design Innovation Awards, Kestrel Kitchens
has benefited from an increase in business, thanks to the publicity
the company received from last year's awards.
Tom Ireland was a finalist in the Retailer Excellence award category
of the Design Innovation Awards, run by the KBSA. Kestrel Kitchens
which is based in South Yorkshire, was voted one of the top kitchen
showrooms in the UK by its customers.
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on this Story]
Multiple
'Best Buys' for BSH Brands in Which?
In
the March 2006 issue of Which? magazine, multiple accolades have
been awarded to the BSH group of household name appliances for 'Best
Buys' in two product categories, namely refrigeration and dishwashing.
In the refrigeration sector, Bosch was awarded two 'Best Buys' for
freestanding models KGU30605GB & KGU31125 receiving first and
third place respectively, while Siemens is in second place with
the KG32U193GB.
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on this Story]
Imperial
Bathrooms Drives Home Brand Positioning Message
British
bathroom manufacturer, Imperial Bathrooms, is so intent on driving
home its newly adopted brand positioning platform, ‘Imperial
Bathrooms – A Modern Classic’ that the company has now
introduced the concept to its entire vehicle fleet.
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on this Story]
Wolseley
plc Acquisitions Update
Wolseley
has spent £63 million on four further acquisitions taking
the total for the year so far to £571 million, a record spend
in any one year.
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on this Story]
Shaws
Tradition - For Over 100 Years Old
Shaws
fireclay ceramic sinks have been manufactured in England for over
100 years - 109 years to be exact. The company is based in Darwen,
Lancashire and the workforce today comprises mainly of family members
of the original craftsmen - a trait that is carried down through
many generations.
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Amazing
Facts you Never Knew about Vacuuming!
Recent
research* commissioned by Electrolux during December 2005 amongst
377 users has revealed more interesting facts about how we clean
our homes - and what we think about vacuum cleaners.
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on this Story]
THE K&BZINE ISSUE 135 3rd March 2006
Bathroom
Furniture 'Non-Core' for MFI, 1,500 Jobs to be Shed
MFI
Furniture Group PLC is to axe nearly 1,500 jobs as it cuts manufacturing
capacity in the UK by 40% and closes stores. Sales of non-core products,
such as bathroom furniture, will be progressively reduced. However,
MFI will consider granting concessions for these products to third parties.
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Wilsonart
Acquires Worktop Supplier Orama
Decorative laminate producer, Wilsonart, a subsidiary of Chicago based
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), has acquired the laminate worktop business
of Orama Holdings Ltd.
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on this Story]
Kitchen
Master Attracts Complaint
An
objection to a regional press ad for Kitchen Master, Liverpool, Merseyside
was upheld according to information published by the Advertising Standards
Authority (ASA).
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on this Story]
KBSA
Extends Deadline For Design Innovation Awards
The KBSA has given designers more time to send in their stage one entries
for the 2006 Design Innovation Awards.
The entry process was simplified this year to allow designer's to register
their intent to enter followed by a short listing process which would
then lead to a list of finalists being selected.
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New
Name in Work Tops Will Add Sales and Profit
Lechner
is a new name to the UK's kitchen and bathroom industry. The company
says that its entry to the UK brings a new approach to the supply of
working surfaces which will, Lechner believes, give dealers the confidence
to offer a wider range of surfaces, so improving sales and margin.
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2005
Results: Mixed Performances for Groupe SEB
In
a highly competitive, varied business environment, SEB reported
a 7.6% increase in sales, reflecting new advances in international
markets and the impact of recent acquisitions. Operating margin
was stable at €262m. Attributable profit declined by 21% to
€103m, after restructuring costs, and higher interest expense
and income taxes than in 2004.
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Servis
Built-In to Get McDarren's Touch
John
McDarren, managing director of Lanzet (UK) Limited and formerly
managing director of Merloni Domestic Appliances (pictured), has
put together a strong team of industry specialists within Lanzet
and secured UK distribution of Servis Built In appliances.
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on this Story]
Roman
Distribution Centre Grows
Roman
Ltd, the UK shower manufacturer, has expanded its distribution centre
in Daventry to cope with the increasing demand for its large range
of showering products. The depot has been doubled in size to hold
Roman’s products to be distributed in the South of the country.
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Ideal
Standard Sponsors Helen Hamlyn Research
With
design roots all over Europe, particularly strong in the UK, Italy
and Germany, Ideal Standard Europe, a provider of bathroom and kitchen
solutions, recently announced its continued commitment to design
and innovation through a £15,000 sponsorship of the Helen
Hamlyn Research Centre in the UK.
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Two
Exclusive Promotional Offers for 'Nespresso'
In
March, kitchen appliance manufacturer Siemens will be launching
two promotional offers for the company’s 'Nespresso' coffee
machine range.
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on this Story]
Gorenje
Launches Free 5-Year Parts & Labour Guarantee
European
appliance manufacturer Gorenje has announced a free 5-year parts
and labour guarantee across nearly all its built-in range.
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Fagor
Offers Five Year Guarantee on a Range of 'A' Rated Products
Mid
market appliance brand, Fagor, is offering a full five year parts
and labour guarantee on many 'A' rated appliances in its range
of built - in and freestanding products until 31st March 2006.
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Jason
Grinton Promoted to Business Manager for UK and Ireland
Jason
Grinton has been promoted to the newly created position of UK
and Ireland Business Manager for Pronorm, the German-based manufacturer
of contemporary, rigid kitchen furniture.
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on this Story]
In-toto
Opens in Milton Keynes
In-toto
has opened a large kitchen showroom at 9 Grafton Retail Park,
Oldbrook, Milton Keynes. As part of the nationwide franchise of
almost fifty showrooms, it features ten kitchen displays from
parent company, Wellmann of Germany.
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PJH
Announces Group Changes
The
kitchen and bathroom distributor, the PJH Group has re-launched
itself, revealing a new divisional structure, new brand identity
and new logo incorporating the corporate strapline, ‘making
a difference’.
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Style
and Environmental Credentials in One Radiator?
With
new targets set by the Government last month [Defra, 14th February
2006] to encourage individuals and businesses to recycle, MHS’s
new Decoral Ten radiator means householders hoping to ‘do
their bit’ for the environment, do not need to sacrifice
on aesthetics.
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on this Story]
Image
Plans National Showroom Network
A
key element in Image Showers plans for growth is to establish
a national network of flagship showrooms throughout the UK, building
on its present base. The sales force is currently recruiting prestige
showrooms in strategic locations.
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on this Story]
Agreement
Reached on Closure of Nuremberg Factory
Electrolux
and IG Metall, a German trade union for the manufacturing industry,
have reached an agreement on the terms and conditions for the
closure of the appliance factory in Nuremberg, Germany.
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EPA
and DOE Recognises Maytag Corporation with Energy Star® Excellence
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department
of Energy has recognised Maytag Corporation with the Excellence
in ENERGY STAR Outreach 2006 Award for its outstanding contributions
to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by promoting energy-efficient
products.
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