THE K&BZINE ISSUE 241 30th May 2008
Key
Associations Back kbbreview EXPO
Three
major trade associations have pledged their support to kbbreview EXPO
2009 (ExCeL London, 10-12 May 2009), London's established dedicated trade
exhibition for innovators within the kitchen, bedroom & bathroom industry.
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on this Story]
Sustainable
Solutions, Awareness, Engagement and Action
The
2008 Annual Bathroom Conference will consider, challenge and stretch the
boundaries of sustainability from corporate, social, environmental and
economic ideals. But what does this mean for the Bathroom Industry?
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on this Story]
Whirlpool
Picks Up GHI and Which? Accolades
Whirlpool
has received two awards for its innovative AWO/D AS128 6th Sense AquaSteam
washing machine. The ‘Best Buy’ accolade from Which? and the
Good Housekeeping Institute Accreditation.
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on this Story]
HPP
Illuminates with Environmentally Friendly Lighting
Furniture
component supplier, HPP has joined forces with Sensio to offer the latest
UK technology in stylish, energy efficient lighting.
[More
on this Story]
Burbidge
Opens New Doors in the South East
Promising
to further strengthen its sales team, the UK kitchen frontals and accessories
manufacturer, Burbidge, has appointed a new area sales manager for the
South East.
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on this Story]
Hettich
Product Data Now Available on easyquote
The
UK supplier of total business software for the KBB industry easyquote
has announced a partnership with furniture fittings manufacturer Hettich
UK whereby all of its products will be available electronically to more
than 3000 users of the easyquote system.
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on this Story]
Indesit
Company Wins a 2008 Sodalitas Social Award
Indesit
Company won an award at the 6th 'Sodalitas Social Awards', promoted by
Sodalitas and recognised by the President of the Republic.
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on this Story]
MFI
Credit Concerns Prompt Move to McCann
MFI Retail has pulled its advertising and media out
of M&C Saatchi and Zenith-Optimedia after difficulties securing credit
insurance on its 24 million media spend.
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on this Story]
Geberit
Announces New Managing Director
Geberit
the manufacturer of sanitaryware, plumbing and drainage technologies,
has announced that Mark Larden has been appointed managing director of
its UK operations.
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on this Story]
James
Latham Excels at NMBS
The
UK's leading timber and panel products distributor, James Latham, has
announced its recent success at the NMBS show held at Telford International
Centre in May.
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on this Story]
Another
Award Winning Solution from Miele
Not
content with providing stylish looking kitchen solutions, Miele also ensures
its fitted kitchens are practical too, by offering a wide range of intelligent
features to make life easier.
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on this Story]
Reevoo
Readers Rate Miele as Part of 'Perfect Kitchen'
According
to popular online review site Reevoo, two Miele domestic appliances have
been selected as part of a 'Perfect Kitchen'. The concept of this 'Perfect
Kitchen' was defined by thousands of consumers writing independent reviews
on appliances.
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on this Story]
Cool
Promotion from Miele
Miele
has launched a free 5 year warranty offer on the company’s newly
introduced K10000 refrigeration range. The K10000 range is feature rich
with enhanced storage solutions. With quality features both inside and
out the range has something to offer every household.
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on this Story]
Showerlux
Delivers Silver Service for Hotel Group
Each
of the en-suite bathrooms of a new 50-bedroom annex extension at the Macdonald
Old England Hotel & Spa on the shores of Lake Windermere have been
fitted with Showerlux shower doors and panels from the company's contemporary
'Simply' range.
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on this Story]
Croydex
Helps the Fight Against Infectious Diseases with Safeflush
Bacteria
can cause infection, illness and even death - FACT. A high standard of
personal hygiene is the most effective weapon in the continuous battle
against diseases and now this can be helped with SafeFlush - an advanced,
zero tolerance toilet system from Croydex, the UK manufacturer and supplier
of bathroom accessories and fittings.
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on this Story]
Screwfix
Helps to Ensure Compliance with 17th Regs
The
new 17th Edition Wiring Regulations will have significant effects on electrical
installations. In line with its commitment to the electrical trade and
to help ensure compliance with these requirements, Screwfix is in the
process of updating all its Consumer Unit ranges, including those from
leading brand names such as Wylex.
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on this Story]
Italian
Tiles Experience a Slow 2007
The Italian ceramic tile industry exhibited two seemingly
contradictory trends in 2007. On the one hand the Italian production facilities
reported falls in both output and total sales, while on the other the
production sites outside Italy achieved increases in both turnover and
output.
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on this Story]
Building
Firm Folds Every Four Hours as Bankruptcies Soar
A construction company is going bust every four hours as the
full extent of the economic downturn starts to hit home. Figures
from the Insolvency Service show 500 building firms went to the
wall during the first quarter of 2008 - the highest rate in five
years.
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on this Story]
Construction
Industry Slowdown Set to Continue
Slowdown
in construction has continued throughout the first quarter of
2008 according to the latest joint Trade Survey Report from the
Construction Products Association and the Construction Confederation.
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on this Story]
Housebuilding
Slump Continues
The downturn in the housebuilding sector continues,
with bad news this week from Kier, Bellway Homes, Taylor Wimpey,
McCarthy & Stone, Crest Nicholson and Wolseley.
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on this Story]
14%
of Firms could Go Under
One in seven construction companies could disappear
if the market downturn deepens, a report has warned.
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on this Story]
THE K&BZINE ISSUE 240 23rd May 2008
Aqualux
Massive Showroom Give Away
Aqualux
is launching its biggest give away of the year and offering bathroom showrooms
the chance to get their hands on a free display unit to showcase its latest
design additions to its AquaSpace collection - the exclusive Modular Glass
Panels.
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on this Story]
The
UK's First One-Stop Website to Find, Compare and Book Training Courses
www.bookmycourse.co.uk
is the UK's first website where you can locate, compare and book top quality
training courses nationwide. The new pioneering website saves hours of
endless searching, telephone calls and information gathering.
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on this Story]
Hills
Panel Products Acquired by Directors
Oldham
business Hills Panel Products has been acquired by two of the companys
directors. Brothers Stephen Hill, managing director, and Martin Hill,
operations director, have bought out a share in the business which was
previously held by their sister, Deborah Martin, and father Malcolm, for
a seven-figure amount.
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on this Story]
Electrolux
Hosts Home of the Future Seminar
Electrolux's
Senior Industrial Designer Adam Szczepanowski (pictured) was the key speaker
along with TV Channel 5 Gadget Show celeb Jason Bradbury at the Grand
Designs Live Home of the Future Seminar which took place on Saturday 3rd
May 2008.
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on this Story]
Nicholas
Anthony at Harrods
Nicholas
Anthony is opening an exclusive Poggenpohl kitchen studio at Harrods.
The kitchen retailer has been hand-picked to run this prestigious concession,
named Poggenpohl at Harrods.
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on this Story]
Miele
Climbs Mountains for New Ad Campaign
This
weekend sees the launch of the latest press ad campaign by premium German
domestic appliance giant, Miele. Created by Leeds agency, Poulters, the
campaign aims to create a deeper understanding of and a greater empathy
with the brand.
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on this Story]
PJH
Opens Stylish London Design Centre
The
UK's largest bathroom and kitchen distributor, PJH Group has marked the
grand opening of its new 4,470 sq. ft. design centre in North London,
by hosting an exclusive two day preview event for its customers based
in the south of England.
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on this Story]
Smeg
Improves Logistics Programme
Smeg
logistics drives an in-depth and multifunctional operations system whereby
customers are provided with the maximum level of quality service.
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on this Story]
HSE
Issues Safety Alert about Boilers
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety
alert aimed at North West homeowners, tenants, landlords and heating professionals
following five incidents in the last five years where redundant solid
fuel back boilers exploded. A number of these incidents led to injury
and sadly, in one case, a fatality.
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on this Story]
Location,
Location, Location
Ideal Bathrooms is relocating its Kingston upon Thames
distribution warehouse hub to new purpose designed premises in Hayes,
Middlesex.
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on this Story]
JSB
Group Enhance Deliveries
Following
the merger of the company’s Leeds and Manchester operations onto
the four-acre Heywood site, as from June JSB Group will be adding to its
growth by enhancing its West Midlands delivery schedule to a daily service.
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on this Story]
James
Latham Excels at NMBS
The
UK's leading timber and panel products distributor, James Latham, has
announced its recent success at the NMBS show held at Telford International
Centre in May.
[More
on this Story]
Whirlpool
Picks Up GHI and Which? Accolades
Whirlpool
has received two awards for its innovative AWO/D AS128 6th Sense AquaSteam
washing machine. The ‘Best Buy’ accolade from Which? and the
Good Housekeeping Institute Accreditation.
[More
on this Story]
Sustainable
Solutions, Awareness, Engagement and Action
The
2008 Annual Bathroom Conference will consider, challenge and stretch the
boundaries of sustainability from corporate, social, environmental and
economic ideals.
[More
on this Story]
De
Dietrich Gains Great Exposure at Grand Designs Live!
For
the first time in the company's history, De Dietrich Kitchen Appliances
took a branded stand at the Grand Designs Live! show to display and demonstrate
its appliances direct to consumers.
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on this Story]
Reevoo
Readers Rate Miele as Part of 'Perfect Kitchen'
According
to popular online review site Reevoo, two Miele domestic appliances have
been selected as part of a 'Perfect Kitchen'. The concept of this 'Perfect
Kitchen' was defined by thousands of consumers writing independent reviews
on appliances.
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on this Story]
New
Chair for TTA
Ashley
Heath took over as Chairman of The Tile Association on 19th April. 'The
tile industry is, like many sectors, feeling the squeeze. It is during
difficult trading conditions that the strongest players demonstrate their
strength by succeeding in their continued growth'.
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on this Story]
Student's
Moving Washbasin to Help Elderly and Young
Graduating
Design student Magdalena Musial is hoping to help improve quality of life
for elderly people. Originally
from Poland, where she studied at the Academy of Art in Gdansk for four
years, Magdalena graduates from the Product and Furniture Design degree
at De Montfort University this July and will exhibit some of her work
next month.
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on this Story]
Lightweight
Network Looking to Inspire
A
new lobbying group has emerged to try to encourage furniture designers
and manufacturers to use more lightweight board in their design and production.
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on this Story]
Wolseley
PLC Interim Management Statement
Wolseley
plc, the world's largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and
heating products to professional contractors and a leading supplier of
building materials, has issued its Interim Management Statement for the
Group's third quarter and for the nine months ended 30 April 2008.
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on this Story]
Make
the Most of Your Bathroom with Jackson
If
you're planning to give your home some attention this year, revamping
the bathroom is a good place to start. Along with fitted kitchens, loft
conversions and conservatories, a well equipped and welcoming bathroom
is a popular feature.
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on this Story]
Alick
Kerr - Jim Clark Reivers Rally
Lanarkshire teenager Alick Kerr (19) is preparing for
his first asphalt outing of the year as he looks to keep up the challenge
for the Scottish Rally Championship Junior title.
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on this Story]
THE K&BZINE ISSUE 239 16th May 2008
Bathroom
Market UK 2008-2012
A
new AMA report provides a major review of the UK Bathroom Market. In 2008,
the market is expected to show a modest decline and is estimated to be
around 878m at manufacturers selling price, which represents a decrease
of around 3% compared to 2007.
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on this Story]
Trustmark
Status for KBSA
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association
(KBSA) has announced that it has been granted 'approved scheme operator'
status within the Government backed Trustmark scheme.
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on this Story]
Alan
Coxon Launches New Kitchens Showroom in St Albans
This
month Alan Coxon, TV chef/presenter and creator of the Historic Food Ranges,
launched the new Pure Kitchens showroom in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
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on this Story]
Energy
Advisors Primed for Coolest Savings Advice
Representatives
from Energy Advice Centres across the country, from Nottingham to Devon,
have been taking a close look inside the latest generation of energy efficient
fridges and freezers.
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on this Story]
James
Latham Reaches Wide and Long
The UK timber and panel products distributor, James
Latham, is expanding its Leicester depot by 8500 ft2 as of May 1st due
to the departure of Nevill Long from the Wigston site.
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on this Story]
A
New Kitchen Stori
Uform has presented its kitchen Stori. The company says
that the brand is distinguished for its kitchen design combining style
and prestige with high quality materials.
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on this Story]
Showerlux
Steps into Assisted Bathing Market
Showerlux
UK, known for manufacturing stylish and contemporary bathroom products,
has launched Easi Care - a new range that the company says is set to create
a stir in the assisted bathing market.
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on this Story]
Siemens
Extends Free 5-year Guarantee Scheme
Kitchen appliance manufacturer, Siemens has extended
its very successful free 5-year guarantee scheme until the end of August
2008.
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on this Story]
Amica
Announces Tie-Up with Glen Dimplex
Amica,
the largest Polish brand of built-in and freestanding domestic appliances,
has announced a partnership with Glen Dimplex Home Appliance to provide
the brand's aftercare service.
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on this Story]
Deva
Satinjet Awarded Waterwise Marque
Deva's Satinjet shower system - that saves up to 40%
on water and energy whilst providing a rejuvenating and luxurious cleansing
experience - has been awarded the Waterwise Marque in recognition of its
environmental achievements.
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on this Story]
British
Ceramic Tile has Designs on USA
Heathfield-based
tile manufacturer British Ceramic Tile has broadened its horizons to the
US, making its first ever American export to residential and commercial
flooring suppliers, Bennett's Carpets of Kentucky.
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on this Story]
EuP
Directive Threatens Merchants, Warns BMF
New
EU legislation which threatens to cut both heating installers and small
merchants out of the supply chain for heating systems is being vigorously
opposed by the Builders Merchants Federation.
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on this Story]
Mark
Wilkinson Wins Employer of the Year Award
Company founders Mark & Cynthia Wilkinson of Mark
Wilkinson Furniture Ltd., were presented with the south west region Employer
of the Year Award by the Learning Skills Council at Sandy Lane Park Stadium
in Exeter last month.
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on this Story]
Top
Chefs Put Healthy Eating on the Cards for UK
Three of the UK's top chefs are revealing their culinary
secrets this National Vegetarian Week (May 19th to 25th) in a bid to get
more people eating their five-a-day.
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on this Story]
Brits
Turn Green as House Sales Stall
A survey, conducted by UK heating and hot water specialist
Baxi, shows that more and more people are turning their houses green in
a bid to beat the housing slump.
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on this Story]
May
the Force be with Them
Hinton
Buckley of Stratford-upon-Avon has been renovating the plumbing and heating
in the 47 period cottages in the centre of the town which house the actors
and staff of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Company.
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on this Story]
FIRA
Customer Care Service Expands Irish Coverage
Service
Technicians, the customer care division of FIRA [Furniture Industry Research
Association], has extended its representation in the Irish Republic to
complement full coverage in the UK.
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on this Story]
Whirlpool
and Hisense-Kelon Announce Joint Venture in China
Whirlpool
Corporation, the world's largest home appliance manufacturer, and Hisense-Kelon
Electrical Holdings Company Ltd., one of the leading electronic and home
appliances companies in China, has announced that they have formed a joint
venture in China.
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on this Story]
Whirlpool
Corporation Reports First-Quarter Results
Whirlpool Corporation has announced that first-quarter
earnings from continuing operations of $94 million decreased 24 percent
to $1.22 per diluted share compared to $124 million, or $1.55 per diluted
share reported during the previous year's quarter.
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on this Story]
HOMAG
Group AG Confirms 2007 Figures
The
HOMAG Group Board of Management reported a successful start to the 2008
financial year at its Press Conference on the financial results in Stuttgart.
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on this Story]
Exclusive
Agreement Success for James Latham
The UK timber and panel products distributor, James
Latham, has announced its exclusive UK sales and distribution agreement
with Finsa UK for Finsa GreenPanel.
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on this Story]
Lean
Manufacturing Excellence
ukfirst, the industry forum for the furniture industry,
recently took delegates on two best practice visits as part of a manufacturing
excellence course in partnership with The Worshipful Company of Furniture
Makers.
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on this Story]
HOMAG
Group AG on Steady Growth Course
Following the record year 2007, HOMAG Group AG maintained
its growth course in first quarter of 2008. Buoyed by a continued high
utilisation of capacity, the SDAX-listed global manufacturer of plant
and machinery for the woodworking industry recorded a substantial rise
in sales revenue.
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on this Story]
Joos
Offers Unique Pressing Advantages
The German press manufacturer Joos has developed features,
systems and technologies to give users distinct advantages in terms of
performance, product quality, energy efficiency and safety.
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on this Story]
Holzma
Boosts Capacity at VCi
Stourton-based VC Industries is a specialist panel processor
offering a complete cut, edged and drilled service to the general panel
furniture industry, office furniture manufacturers and the retail outfit
trade.
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on this Story]
THE K&BZINE ISSUE 238 9th May 2008
K&B
Distributor Market: Debt Surges in Difficult Times
Research for a new report on the Kitchen and Bathroom
Distributors market has found that the industry is set to experience tougher
trading conditions in 2008/9, despite signs that the market should continue
to experience positive performance in terms of overall sales turnover.
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on this Story]
Merchant
Sales in Q1 Reflect Market Downturn
Sales of building materials at builders'merchants across
the country were down by 3.1% during the first three months of 2008, when
compared with the same trading period of the previous year, latest figures
from the Builders Merchants Federation reveal.
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on this Story]
Collapse
of Cotswoldgate Leads to Calls for a Change in Company Law
Cotswoldgate
has become the latest housebuilder to fall victim to the credit crunch
after going into administration last week. The demise of the 13m turnover
company prompted creditors to call for a change to the law that allows
housebuilders and their financial backers to share the same company directors.
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on this Story]
KBSA
Announces Major Changes to Drive Forward Growth
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association
(KBSA) has announced that it has restructured its administrative operations
as a key part of its new plans to improve member benefits and services.
This will be coupled with a new membership campaign for both retailers
and corporates.
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on this Story]
Maytag
UK Appoints New Distributor for Ireland
Maytag UK has announced the appointment of C&F Quadrant
to handle the distribution and service of Maytag UK's brands throughout
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with immediate effect.
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on this Story]
New
Showroom for Aquadreams
Sean McCann and Jason Humpherston say tht they have
proved that dreams really do come true, with their new bathroom showroom
in Sutton Coldfield. Aquadreams is a [tc] totally committed showroom,
consisting of 40 displays of [tc] bathrooms products in a 2,100 sq ft
double fronted store, just a couple of miles off the M6.
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on this Story]
Tradestyle
Cabinets Opens Riverside Studio & Showroom
A new flagship boutique 'Riverside Kitchen Design Studio
and Showroom' was officially opened last week to produce the very best
in creative kitchen solutions in Glasgow. This is the third kitchen showroom
to be opened by Elaine Sutherland whose other studios are in Elgin and
Inverness.
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on this Story]
Samsung
Staron Targets KBB Market with ArtiCAD
ArtiCAD, the computer-aided design software developer
for the KBB marketplace, has announced a new partnership with Samsung
Staron UK
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on this Story]
Nobia
and DMG Acquire German Kitchen Chain Vesta
Through
Culinoma, Swedish company Nobia and Dutch company DMG have acquired 75
per cent of the German Vesta Group, a kitchen retail chain located in
Germany with ten stores that generated sales of approximately EUR 27 million
in 2007.
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on this Story]
Bugs
Like it Hot!
Keep everyone smiling this summer with the latest appliances
from Maytag UK. National Food Safety Week takes place from 9th to 13th
June this year and it is an excellent opportunity to remind consumers
of the dangers of food contamination by bacteria.
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on this Story]
Premium
Appliance Brands Customer Support Service
Warrington based white goods company Premium Appliance
Brands has proved that customer service is the top of its agenda by overhauling
its customer support and service operations.
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on this Story]
Call
for Water-Wise Business to Shout About Success
The
Environment Agency is calling on innovative businesses and other organisations
to lead by example and demonstrate their outstanding contribution to water
conservation by entering the Water Efficiency Awards 2009.
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on this Story]
Satinjet
Awarded Waterwise Marque
Deva's Satinjet shower system - that saves up to 40%
on water and energy whilst providing the most rejuvenating and luxurious
cleansing experience - has been awarded the Waterwise Marque in recognition
of its environmental achievements.
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on this Story]
Ten
Marques of Excellence
Waterwise has announced ten new water saving devices
which have been awarded the prestigious Waterwise Marque. The new products
bring the total number of Waterwise Marque products to 25 across a broad
range of products for saving water indoors and outdoors.
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on this Story]
Shades
Smashes Environmental Targets
Shades has just released its environmental target results
for 2007 and the picture couldn't be greener - the figures are not only
excellent for the company, but for the environment too.
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on this Story]
Green
Issues Taken Seriously in Eco Kitchens
Eco
kitchens and carbon footprints are much banded about terms, but interestingly
enough consumers are starting to take things seriously. Traditional craftsmen
like Cotteswood have in fact been environmentally dedicated when producing
kitchens and advising customers on green issues for many years.
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on this Story]
Home
Baker of the Year Launches at Poggenpohl Manchester
Sticky
cakes were the order of the day at Poggenpohl's Manchester studio on 10th
April. The newly-opened showroom enjoyed a visit from actress and queen
of home baking, Jane Asher, to launch the Home Baker of the Year award
2008.
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on this Story]
HPP
Illuminates with Environmentally Friendly Lighting
Furniture
component supplier, HPP has joined forces with Sensio to offer the latest
UK technology in stylish, energy efficient lighting.
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on this Story]
THE K&BZINE ISSUE 237 2nd May 2008
Consumer
Direct Receives over 19,000 Complaints in First Quarter
Consumer Direct received more than 19,000 complaints
about builders, plumbers, electricians, decorators and other home improvement
traders in the first three months of this year totalling almost £80
million.
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on this Story]
TrustMark
Levels the Playing Field for Independents
With
major kitchen and bathroom retailers - such as Homebase and Magnet - now
having been accredited by TrustMark; it is even more important for independent
businesses to seek 'equality of perception' through their own TrustMark
recognition,
says Nick Egdell, Managing Director of FairTrades.
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on this Story]
Masco
Announces Sale of Heating Group
Masco
Corporation (MAS) has announced that it has sold its European based The
Heating Group for a price of approximately $155 million to an affiliate
of Vaessen Industries, headed by Jos Vaessen.
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on this Story]
Whirlpool
Sues Kenwood over KitchenAid Stand Mixer
Whirlpool Corporation, Whirlpool Properties and KitchenAid
Europa have announced legal action against Kenwood Ltd, a wholly owned
subsidiary of De' Longhi S.p.A., of Italy, for infringement of the shape
of the KitchenAid stand mixer, which is a registered trademark.
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on this Story]
Whirlpool
Expands Legal Action Against LG Electronics
Whirlpool Corporation has announced that it has taken
aggressive, new legal steps against LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea,
and its U.S. and Mexican affiliates.
[More
on this Story]
Ideal
Bathrooms Grows Through Acquisition
Ideal
Bathrooms has announced the acquisition of Glasgow based bathroom products
distributor Inline Distribution.
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on this Story]
New
ArtiCAD-Live Portfolio from ArtiCAD
ArtiCAD,
a supplier of CAD solutions to the KBB industry, has announced the launch
of the first two products from its new ArtiCAD-Live technologies portfolio.
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on this Story]
Indesit
1st Quarter 2008
In
the first quarter of 2008 Indesit Company’s sales reached E756m,
up 0.6% on the same period the previous year; Ebit was up 1.2% and net
profits were down 6.6% to E22m E498m from E542m at 31st March 2007.
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on this Story]
Utopia
Announces Major Investment
Utopia has announced capital investment of over 1m in
the Press and Spray room at its Bilston headquarters.
[More
on this Story]
Mayfair
and JSB Celebrate 10 Years
Mayfair
Taps and Showers, the UK manufacturer of taps and showers is celebrating
the 10 year partnership with distributor John Smith-Butler & Sons
Ltd (JSB Group).
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on this Story]
Mira
Electric Showers Confirmed as Water Efficient
Mira
Showers instantaneous electric showers are now accredited with the BMA
Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme.
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on this Story]
Introducing
the AEG-Electrolux Silent Kitchen
The biggest ever survey on noise in the home commissioned
by AEG-Electrolux in 2007 revealed that the vast majority of consumers
across Europe say it was a mistake not taking more consideration of the
noise an appliance makes at the time of purchase.
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on this Story]
Classic
Marble at Innovation Awards, Valencia
With over 25 years of experience in the design and manufacture
of resin stone shower trays, Classic Marble has been short listed for
the UK Trade & Investment award for Innovation in recognition of its
ground-breaking product, Classi- Seal.
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on this Story]
Award
Winning Consultancy Creates Kitchen in New Home
Colliers, the kitchen design consultancy service based
in Worthing, was recently appointed to create a high specification kitchen
for a new home by developer, Charles James Homes.
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on this Story]
Bathroom
Culture for the Over 50s - Kaldewei Study
In
the latest rheingold study entitled ‘Bathroom and bathing culture
practised by the 50+ generation’, Kaldewei - producer of bathtubs
- has examined the changes in requirements for this important market and
the impact on product design.
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on this Story]
ConstructionSkills
Says Sorry for 'Sexist' Advert
ConstructionSkills
has been forced to apologise for an advert in The Sun newspaper that was
accused of promoting a sexist view of the sector.
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on this Story]
Magnet
Launches Internet Recruitment Drive
Magnet has created a dedicated careers website to support
its mounting recruitment needs and nationwide expansion. During the last
12 months, Magnet has recruited more than 700 employees across all areas
of its retail and trade businesses, and this growth shows no sign of slowing
down.
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on this Story]
Choose
the Right White Goods Advises Consumer Direct
If
you're planning on buying a new fridge-freezer or washing machine this
bank holiday, make sure you do your homework and shop around for deals
says government advice service Consumer Direct.
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on this Story]
Coram
is Premier Choice for Walton Homes
Leading
regional property developer, Walton Homes, has exclusively specified Coram
Showers' flagship Premier range of shower enclosures for all of its new
build properties throughout Central England.
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on this Story]
Electrolux
Appliances Chosen for 'The House that Kevin Built'
Channel
4's Grand Designs has embarked on an ambitious new project - The House
that Kevin Built. Taking place in and around London's Docklands 4 - 9
May 2009, Kevin McCloud's challenge, with the help of celebrity friends
is to build a sustainable home in six days on site around Excel.
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on this Story]
Victorian
Bathrooms Shows Grand Designs
Visitors
to Grand Designs LIVE are in for a treat as Victorian Bathrooms, one of
the UK’s leading retailers of traditional and contemporary styles
of bathrooms, will be displaying a complete range of new products during
the nine day long event (May 3-11).
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Planit
Joins KBB NTG to Foster Young Talent
Planit
International, the developer of design and visualisation software for
the KBB sector, has joined forces with the Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms
National Training Group (NTG) and South Nottingham College to spearhead
a new initiative which focuses on attracting young design talent into
the industry.
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