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THE K&BZINE ISSUE 217 30th November 2007
Poggenpohl
Plans to Increase the Number of Group-owned Stores
Nobia has decided to increase its establishment of Group-owned Poggenpohl
stores. Over the next four years, there are plans to open between 40 and
60 owned stores in large cities, primarily in Europe and the US.
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on this Story]
New
Appliance Brand Debuts at KBB Show
New
white goods brand, Sovereign, debuts at the KBB 2008 with the launch of
a range of built-in appliances. This follows the success of the launch
of a wide range of Sovereign free-standing products in 2006.
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on this Story]
Dolphin
Bathrooms Advert Falls Foul of ASA
The
Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint from a member of
the public about a national press advert, for Dolphin Bathrooms. The ad
featured a picture of a bathroom with a bath, shower and sink. It was
headed ‘all-inclusive sale all the product all the service all included’.
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on this Story]
Johnson
Tiles Adds to its Management Team
Johnson Tiles has announced the promotion of Karen Brindley to the management
team as Head of Exports. In her new role, Karen is in charge of worldwide
sales and Johnson Tiles' global portfolio, including the management of
overseas factories, Johnson Tiles' distribution warehouse in the USA and
the Middle East office in Dubai.
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on this Story]
Norske
Expands Sales Team
Norske
Interiors UK Limited has appointed a new Sales Representative to manage
its Scottish territory. The manufacturer of Mermaid and Showerline wall
panels has a network of over 1,000 retailers throughout the UK and employs
a team of people to support them.
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on this Story]
Tough
Competition for Journalist of the Year Award
There was stiff competition for the National Home Improvement Council's
(NHIC) Journalist of the Year Award. The winner of this year's Journalist
of the Year Award was Barbara Chandler who writes for the Evening Standard
newspaper and Grand Designs magazine.
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on this Story]
Abode
Testing...Testing
Abode, the design led Yorkshire based tap company, with its HQ at Zenith
Park, Barnsley, has officially launched its product testing laboratory.
Under the control of Abode Design Manager, Paul Illingworth, the laboratory
has been fitted out with sophisticated custom manufactured testing rigs
that allow Abode products to be tested to any working conditions.
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on this Story]
Ultimate
Control over Bath Filling
Full automation has arrived in the bathroom: bathomatic is a digital bath
filler that can be controlled from a small, wall-mounted touch-screen
pad or any other location via a PC (WAN*) or automation system.
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on this Story]
Dornbracht
Edges Will be Presenting The FARM Project at at Design Miami
The
FARM Project was created by Mike Meir in conjunction with the Dornbracht
Edges series, a series of projects that are at the interface of architecture,
design and art.
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on this Story]
Stonemasons
Warned of Killer Disease after Darlington Quarrying Company Fined
The
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned quarrying companies and stonemasons
of the risk workers face of contracting the potentially fatal disease
silicosis, if adequate measures to monitor and prevent exposure to respirable
crystalline silica (RCS) are not in place.
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on this Story]
Shaun
Senior Disqualified from Acting as a Director for Six Years
According
to information supplied by The Insolvency Service, Shaun Senior of the
Ceramic Tile Studio Limited (Company No: 03452550) has been disqualified
from acting as a director for six years after a compulsory liquidation
with debts of £222,816.00
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on this Story]
Roman
Lights the Way
Roman, the UK shower manufacturer, has introduced optic lighting into
the company's award winning low level trays. With the bathroom moving
from being a commodity room to a spa-like sanctuary, optic lighting is
the latest design feature being incorporated into bathroom equipment and
furniture. Roman is including it in its shower trays.
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on this Story]
De
Dietrich Wins 'Large Appliance Of The Year' at the 2007 House Beautiful
Awards
The De Dietrich DCM6120X Double Pyroclean Range Cooker won the highly
coveted Gold Award for 'Large Appliance of the Year 2007' at the annual
House Beautiful Awards, held in Central London last week.
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on this Story]
A
Toilet is Helping Dignity and Hygiene for One of Britain's Most Famous
Little People
Kenny Baker, the Lancashire-based actor most famous for bringing Star
Wars' R2D2 robot to life, has invested in a Clos-O-Mat automatic shower
toilet, which he says has transformed performing basic functions into
'a treat'!
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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, issued its first Interim Management Statement to coincide
with its Annual General Meeting on 28th November.
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on this Story]
Efficiency
Trials and Targets at Heart of New Action Plan to Cut Water Consumption
The
next steps in an action plan to deliver greater water efficiency were
set out by Environment Minister Phil Woolas yesterday as he confirmed
that a key cross-industry group will operate for another year.
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on this Story]
Swadling
Introduces Eco-Friendly Showering with New Water Saving Device
Swadling,
manufacturer of thermostatic shower valves, brassware and bathroom shower
fixtures, has introduced a new water-saving device for high pressure systems
to make showering more eco-friendly.
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on this Story]
Dimplex
Daytona Towel Rail - 0-60 in Record Time
Dimplex
says that it is setting new standards in towel rail technology with the
launch of the Daytona towel rail range. With patented DryTech™ dry
element technology the Daytona reaches 60 degrees Celsius in only 15 minutes.
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on this Story]
kbbreview
EXPO Goes Live
The
newly re-branded kbbreview EXPO (ExCeL London, 10-12 May 2009), London's
premier event for the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry, has launched
its all new show website - kbbreviewexpo.com.
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on this Story]
THE K&BZINE ISSUE 216 23rd November 2007
BMA
Welcomes Two New Members
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has recently welcomed two
new members to the Association. Hampshire-based bathroom accessory manufacturer
Croydex Ltd and Irish shower enclosure and tray manufacturer Merlyn Industries
Ltd boost the number of new members to seven for 2007.
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on this Story]
Strategic
Alliance for KBSA and IBSA
The
KBSA and IBSA have announced a strategic alliance that will bring the
two associations together with the aim of creating one combined association
in the future. The development was announced by KBSA sales and marketing
director Ruth Ward and IBSA director Jim Healy following a period of consultation.
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on this Story]
KBSA
Corporate Networking Forum Looks to the Future
KBSA
National Chair, Tony Nicholas announced a number of exciting developments
at the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association corporate networking
forum which was held at Ansty Hall in Coventry on November 15th.
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on this Story]
Think
Before You Flush on World Toilet Day
As
part of World Toilet Day on Monday 19th November, Waterwise urged everyone
to think before they flush, to use cistern displacement devices in their
toilets to save water or consider upgrading their toilets to new water
efficient models.
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on this Story]
The
State of the World's Toilets
Monday
19th November was World Toilet Day. WaterAid has marked the date
with the launch of a report; 'The State of the World's Toilets'.
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on this Story]
William
Ball Expands to Channel Islands
William
Ball has announced that its kitchens have now crossed the channel to Jersey,
where islanders can enjoy four kitchen and two bedroom displays at the
newly refurbished showrooms of David Hick Interiors.
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on this Story]
InSinkErator
Welcomes New Report Backing Green Credentials of Food Waste Disposers
A
new, independent report developed for Worcestershire County Council and
Herefordshire Council highlighting the environmental benefits of food
waste disposers has been welcomed by InSinkErator.
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on this Story]
SOFFICE2
- The Quest for the ‘Silent Office’
Ambient
noise in the modern office environment is an increasing problem. The advent
of open plan office space and greater levels of electronic and human noise
have led to the average office noise levels reaching 75 decibels while
the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommend 55 decibels
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on this Story]
ukfirst
Offers an Exclusive Visit to Blum
ukfirst
has teamed up with Blum, the international furniture fittings manufacturer
to provide a unique opportunity to gain a new perspective of your company's
operations.
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on this Story]
William
Ball's Bianca Range Eco-Friendly Choice for UK's First Zero Carbon Self-Build
Home
William
Ball's high gloss Bianca range has been selected by Potton Homes for the
show home of its innovative new Lighthouse project in Watford.
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on this Story]
Franke
Impresses on Nigella Express
It's
easy to be a domestic goddess when Franke products are in the kitchen,
as recently proven on Nigella Express, the cookery programme fronted by
Nigella Lawson.
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on this Story]
Graham
Ball Appointed as a Consultant to the KBSA
Tony Nicholas, Chairman of the KBSA has announced that Graham Ball has
been appointed as a consultant to the KBSA with immediate effect.
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on this Story]
PWS
Announces New Sales Manager for Scotland
PWS
has announced the appointment of Jim Stirrat as Area Sales Manager for
Scotland. Jim has joined PWS following a successful career with brand-leading
appliance manufacturer BSH Group where he was area manager for the Neff
portfolio. Prior to this Jim worked for Kenwood for 18 years.
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on this Story]
Prestige
Contract Order for New Duropal 60cm Worktops
Laminates
Ltd. decision to stock Duropal 60mm thick worktops has paid off with a
prestigious contract order. Crosby Lend Lease's Greenquarter apartments
in Manchester are fitted with Poggenpohl kitchens.
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on this Story]
Bosch
Dishwasher Advert Misleading, says ASA
According
to information provided by the Advertising Standards Authority, a TV advert
for Bosch Dishwashers was deemed to be misleading after a member of the
public complained about the claims made.
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on this Story]
Chalon
Announces Two New Bathroom Displays
Chalon
UK Ltd, designer and manufacturer of hand crafted kitchens, bathrooms
and freestanding furniture has announced the installation of two of its
latest Bathroom displays
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on this Story]
Bathstore
Makes a Splash with Major Marketing Campaign
Bathstore
is making a major splash with a national integrated broadcast, print and
online marketing campaign which is set to reach over 35 million potential
customers.
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on this Story]
Kitchens
for Every Occasion
From
day one, specialist kitchen designer and manufacturer, KBBC has pledged
its allegiance to eBuilders Ltd, the company behind the series of online
consumer home improvement websites.
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on this Story]
kbbreview
EXPO Goes Live
The
newly re-branded kbbreview EXPO (ExCeL London, 10-12 May 2009), London's
premier event for the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry, has launched
its all new show website - kbbreviewexpo.com.
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on this Story]
Move
Over Gordon, Zilli's Back
Celebrity
chef, Aldo Zilli, will appear on the Caple stand at next years KBB event,
offering a cooking demonstration on the new range cooker, Gastron.
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on this Story]
Fab
& Fix 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
Fab
& Fix, established by Phil Freeman in 1997, is already a success story.
The 10-year anniversary is being celebrated with a series of events, including
a weekend event at Warwick Castle, New Showroom opening and launching
a new and improved website.
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on this Story]
World
of Pine Taxes itself in Support of Forestry Commission
Salisbury,
Poole and Blandford Forum based furniture retailer, A World of Furniture...
A World of Pine is helping to offset the depletion of natural resources
- i.e. trees - by imposing an unusual 'green tax' on itself.
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on this Story]
THE K&BZINE ISSUE 215 16th November 2007
Vance
Miller to Face Fraud Charges
Oldham
businessman Vance Miller has been charged with fraud over his kitchen
company.Trading Standards officials have conducted an 18-month investigation
into Mr Miller's business and handed over their files to the Crown Prosecution
Service.
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on this Story]
Plumbing
Imports buys Wilky Bathrooms
Plumbing
Imports has announced the acquisition of bathroom distribution business
Wilky Bathrooms.
Wilky Bathrooms was formed in the early 1980s and supplies prestige brands
such as Villeroy & Boch direct to housebuilders and developers from
its operation in Farnborough Hants.
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on this Story]
InSinkErator
Grinds Out Record Sales in 2007
InSinkErator,
manufacturer of food waste disposers, has achieved record breaking sales
in 2007 – growing its business almost 20 per cent and demonstrating
the increasing popularity of its main product line among UK householders.
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on this Story]
Utopia
Promotes YOU Modular Range
YOU,
the new modular range of bathroom furniture from Utopia, is the focus
of Utopia's latest phase of consumer advertising. The Autumn schedule
comprises eye-catching, full page advertisements highlighting the new
range.
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on this Story]
Poggenpohl
Exports Management Flair
Poggenpohl
worldwide is set to benefit from the company's UK success. Martin Gill,
Managing Director of Poggenpohl Group UK, has been given new responsibilities
as Poggenpohl's Head of Global Retailing.
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on this Story]
Admiral
Stars in ITV1 Cook School Show
Maytag
UK's Admiral side-by-side fridge freezer is a prize in a new ITV1 afternoon
cookery show, 'The Rosemary Schrager School for Cooks' which commenced
on 5th November 2007.
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on this Story]
Firms
to Feel the Squeeze in 2008
Escalating
economic worries, higher prices and tighter spending will combine to make
2008 a much tougher year in the Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Manufacturers
market, according to business analyst Plimsoll Publishing.
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on this Story]
Lawcris
Tops £4m Turnover in one Month
Despite
a highly competitive market and continuing pressures on the UK's supply
chain, last month saw Lawcris Panel Products break all previous sales
records.
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on this Story]
Ideal
Standard Strengthens its Management Team
Ideal
Standard International, a provider of bathroom and kitchen solutions recently
appointed Clive Minett as Director for Showers and Brassware. This week,
Clive has extended his responsibilities to the role of Marketing Director
for Ideal Standard.
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on this Story]
'Enjoyment
Guaranteed' - the Grohe Rainshower Promotion
Grohe
is so confident about the quality and performance of its Rainshower®
products that it is prepared to offer the consumer an unequivocal 'enjoyment
guarantee'. If customers do not 'Love every drop' of their Rainshower®
experience, Grohe will refund their money in full.
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on this Story]
Hoffmann
is ‘Brilliant’ at Davonport
Colchester-based
Davonport Furniture has made impressive strides since owner Richard Davonport
set up the bespoke fitted furniture business just over 10 years ago.
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on this Story]
Aldo
Zilli Endorses Gastron Range Cooker
Caple
has announced that its new range cooker, Gastron, now has the endorsement
of celebrity chef, Aldo Zilli.
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on this Story]
Recycle, Repair and Reuse...
Baumatic
has joined forces with Bristol-based charity SOFA Project (Shifting Old
Furniture Around) to help recycle its appliances. In the past Baumatic
sent its unwanted fridges to Germany to be broken down (gases removed),
which cost the environment in terms of transport and processing.
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on this Story]
Servis
Announces 'Green' Winners of Cool Art Design Competition
Winners
have now been chosen for all age categories in the Servis Cool Art Design
Competition, which aimed to encourage children and art students to express
their feelings about tackling climate change.
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on this Story]
New
Mapei factory in Vietnam
The
47th Mapei factory was opened on 31 October this year in the Chu Lai Industrial
Area near Da Nang, Vietnam and will serve the local market. Mapei's operations
in the Far East are expanding rapidly.
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on this Story]
Wolseley:
£84 million spent on five acquisitions
Wolseley
plc has announced five bolt-on acquisitions for an aggregate consideration
of £84 million. In a full year, these acquisitions are expected
to add approximately £109 million to total revenue.
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on this Story]
Whirlpool
Corporation Continues Steady Commitment to Energy Efficiency
Whirlpool
Corporation says that it is the appliance industry's leader on energy
and water efficiency, and consistently demonstrates this commitment through
action.
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on this Story]
Whirlpool
Corporation Ahead of Schedule to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Whirlpool
Corporation announced on 13th November that it will increase the company's
commitment to environmentally-sound business practices by reducing total
greenhouse gas emissions 6.6 percent by 2012.
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on this Story]
Construction
Industry Honours Geberit as Green Supplier of the Year 2007
Geberit, the supplier of sanitary, supply and HDPE drainage systems, was
presented 'The Green Supplier of the Year' award at the prestigious 'Construction
News Green Awards 2007', at the Hurlington Club, London.
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on this Story]
THE
K&BZINE ISSUE 214 9th November 2007
Plumbing
Imports buys Wilky Bathrooms
Plumbing
Imports has announced the acquisition of bathroom distribution business
Wilky Bathrooms. Wilky Bathrooms was formed in the early 1980s and supplies
prestige brands such as Villeroy & Boch direct to housebuilders and
developers from its operation in Farnborough Hants.
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on this Story]
Ideal
Standard International Announced as Independent, Privately-Owned Company
A
new, privately-owned company operating under the name Ideal Standard International
on 5th November announced its independence, regional remit and strategy
to deliver total bathroom solutions based on design, innovation and quality.
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on this Story]
Ideal
Standard International Announces EMEA Leadership Team
Ideal Standard International on November
7th announced its new organisation and leadership team for operations
in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
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on this Story]
Coram
Increases Warehouse Capacity
Coram
Showers has expanded the current warehouse capacity at its Bridgnorth
manufacturing site by over 80%, a move that will enable the company to
continue to meet growing demand for its range of high performance shower
enclosure, tray and bath screen designs.
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on this Story]
Cosentino
Opens New Warehouse in Manchester
The
Spanish-owned Silestone quartz work surface manufacturer, Cosentino is
to open a second UK warehouse in Manchester on 5th November.
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on this Story]
All
go at Crosswater
Crosswater
has relocated to a brand new 65,000 sq ft, multi-operational site. The
complex in Crossways, Kent is the company's group headquarters which features
a stunning showroom, conference and training facilities.
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on this Story]
CMPi
Launches KBB London
CMPi
has announced the launch of KBB London, a new exhibition for the kitchen,
bedroom and bathroom industry at Earls Court, London from 17-19th May
2009.
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on this Story]
Tile
UK and CFR to Cease Publishing under CMPi
CMPi
has announced that it will cease to publish two of its magazines, Tile
UK and Carpet & Flooring Review. CMPi is currently investigating options
for the future of both titles outside of the company.
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on this Story]
Big
Brands Back at Interbuild 2008
On
the back of 2007's successes 61% of exhibitors have already confirmed
for Interbuild 2008, taking place 26 - 30 October at Birmingham's NEC.
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on this Story]
Rivals
Floored In The Battle Of The Trades
South
Birmingham College students walked away with £4,000 of tools following
a colossal clash of the trades at last week's Interbuild show - the UK's
largest building exhibition.
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on this Story]
NHIC
says Use Existing Properties to Create New Homes
The
National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) says that building new homes
and all the associated infrastructure problems is never going to totally
solve the nation’s housing needs.
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on this Story]
Screwfix
Email Offer ‘Misleading’ says ASA
According
to information provided by the Advertiing Standards Authority (ASA) an
email offer from Screwfix Direct Ltd was misleading.The e-mail, had the
subject heading 'Summer Sale - Massive Savings'. The ad featured an image
of a DeWalt power tool and stated ‘SAVE UP TO 40% POWER TOOLS NOW
FROM ONLY £49.79
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on this Story]
Modular
Furniture Without the Big Brand Hassle
Launched only a year ago, on-line furniture company space2 says that it
has moved seamlessly into the flat packed furniture industry with 'innovative
products which are exclusive without being expensive and an unsurpassed
service package'.
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on this Story]
Patent
Pending Solution to Leaking Shower Enclosures
You can wave goodbye to leaks and grubby silicone forever, thanks to a
'no silicone' solution from Adamsez. The company's in-house engineers
have developed an intelligent enclosure using simple physics to create
a robust, leak-free shower without the need for unsightly silicone.
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on this Story]
Consumers
Urged to Check Gas Fitters' Registration after North Wales Prosecution
The
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning consumers to check gas fitters
are CORGI registered before allowing them to work on domestic gas appliances.
The warning comes after a gas fitter from Wrexham was prosecuted by HSE
for carrying out work at a house without being CORGI registered.
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on this Story]
New
Tile Collection Designed Exclusively for Homebase by BCT Ltd
Tile
manufacturer British Ceramic Tile (BCT Ltd) has introduced a collection
of contemporary tiles for leading UK home enhancement retailer, Homebase.
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on this Story]
Brits
are a Nation of Entertainers New Survey Reveals
Britons are a nation of entertainers according to a new survey released
by kitchen and bedroom retailer County. More than 64% of people surveyed
across the UK admitted that their dining rooms are practically redundant
as they now use the kitchen as the principal room for entertaining guests.
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on this Story]
Construction
Industry Honours Geberit as Green Supplier of the Year 2007
Geberit, the supplier of sanitary, supply and HDPE drainage systems, was
presented 'The Green Supplier of the Year' award at the prestigious 'Construction
News Green Awards 2007', at the Hurlington Club, London.
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on this Story]
Homag
Group Growth Continues in
Q3
Homag
Group AG has succeeded in making further significant gains even in what
is traditionally a seasonal low period during the 3rd quarter.
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on this Story]
The
Good Food Village Trust Helping Children Develop Good Taste for Life
The
Good Food Village Trust is a charity dedicated to promoting palate training
– a way to help parents introduce their children to a wide range
of healthy foods, which helps create good eating habits in the future.
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on this Story]
The
World's First '3% Fat' Chip
Chips
represent one in every three potatoes eaten in the UK - adding up to nearly
two million tonnes of potatoes a year and a staggering 240,000 kilos of
hidden fat entering into the UK food chain. However, thanks to a new fryer:
the Tefal ActiFry, chip-lovers won't have to compromise their health or
their waistline.
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on this Story]
Tiler
Disqualified for 6 Years
According to information supplied by The Insolvency Service, Shaun Senior
of the Ceramic Tile Studio Ltd (Company No: 03452550) has been disqualified
from acting as a director for 6 years after a compulsory liquidation with
debts of £222,816.00
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on this Story]
THE K&BZINE ISSUE 213 2nd November 2007
2007
Bathroom Conference
It's
a fact: this year for the first time ever in the UK we have more
people aged over 65 than under 18 and the trend is set to continue
with the older population increasing 70 per cent during the next
30 years. Such a shift in demographics has an impact on business
at home and abroad and in a bid to prepare the Bathroom Industry
for these changes the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA)
chose to look at all aspects of the changing consumer at this
year's annual conference: The Consumer - Designing for Life, Trend
& Spend.
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on this Story]
Big
Increase In Larger Showers
Recent
statistics from Ideal Bathrooms - the national distributor of
branded bathroom products - have revealed a surge in the large
showers sector of the market. Over the last year they have seen
an increase in large shower sales of over 400%.
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on this Story]
Dyson
Cleans up at Interbuild's New Product Awards Showcase
Interbuild
has celebrated some of the latest innovations revolutionising
the construction products and services sector at its New Product
Awards Showcase. This year's Overall Winner award was claimed
by Dyson and its innovative Dyson Airblade™
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on this Story]
Masco
Reports Third Quarter 2007
Masco
Corporation's net sales from continuing operations declined seven
percent, with North American sales declined 11 percent and International
sales increased 13 percent. In local currencies, International
sales increased five percent compared with the third quarter of
2006.
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on this Story]
Worral
Thompson Opens Mark Wilkinson Dubai
Celebrity
Chef Antony Worrall Thompson officially launched the Mark Wilkinson
Furniture showroom in Dubai at the end of October. The television
personality is no stranger to Mark Wilkinson kitchens, having
just had The English Classic range by Mark Wilkinson fitted into
his new home in England
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on this Story]
NTP
Kitchens Has a Good Year
A
North-east firm has enjoyed a successful year, with turnover set
to increase to in excess of £10 million by the end of 2007.
NTP Kitchens and Joinery Limited celebrates the first anniversary
of moving into its new showroom this week – which included
a £1 million investment by the company
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on this Story]
Retirement
Ahead After 26 Years' Service
It
may seem unlikely that Tim Henman and Nigel Denning of Ideal Bathrooms
would have anything in common. However, not only have both recently
announced their retirement, but both play each year at Wimbledon.
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on this Story]
Mereway
Bathrooms Employees Bathe in NVQ Training Success
Workers
from a leading Birmingham Bathroom Furniture Manufacturer attended
South Birmingham College to gain their NVQ qualifications and
are now bathing in success after achieving a 100 per cent pass
rate.
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on this Story]
County
Expands with New Area Managers
One
of the south east's leading kitchen and bedroom retailers, County,
has appointed two new area managers with more than 45 years of
joint experience to strengthen the Surrey and Sussex teams.
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on this Story]
New
Solus Pronorm Studio opens in Edinburgh
Upmarket
retailers opening in an upmarket location need an upmarket brand
to match. That's the story behind the selection of Pronorm as
the solus brand for the new 1,600 sq ft showroom recently opened
by EKCO in the smart Stocksbridge area of Edinburgh.
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on this Story]
Theobald's Showroom Opening
James
Theobald's customers attended the recent unveiling of Theobald's
latest kitchen, bathroom and appliance collections at its trade
showroom and head office in Kent. During the two day event in
October, Theobald's launched an array of new products
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on this Story]
Screwfix
Cuts 1,000 Prices In Latest Screwfix Catalogue
Ideal
for serious home improvers as well as Christmas presents and/or
stocking fillers, the new Screwfix catalogue (issue 89) features
over 1,000 price cuts across more than 1,000 pages with significant
savings on everything from hand and power tools through to lighting
and workwear.
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on this Story]
PAB
Launches Oz Clarke Connoisseur Brand For Christmas
This
month, Premium Appliance Brands has launched its Connoisseur range
of five drink-inspired gift products, endorsed by wine expert
Oz Clarke. PAB gained the license for the Oz Clarke Connoisseur
range with its acquisition of small appliance firm, Catalyst Home
Products in early 2007.
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on this Story]
Indesit
receives a special mention at the 2007 Ecohitech Awards
The
innovative content and eco-sustainability of the new Hotpoint-Ariston
dishwasher (triple A class), reduction of cardboard used in packaging
and workplace health and safety management at the Manisa plant
in Turkey were the three aspects that earned Indesit Company a
special mention at the Ecohitech Awards
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on this Story]
OFT
Obtains Undertakings from Directors of Solar Water Heating Companies
Following
action by the OFT, Floyd Lewis and June Lewis - the directors
of Solar Technik Ltd and Ultimate Energy plc, have signed undertakings
that they will not mislead consumers, poorly install solar water
heaters and use unfair contract terms.
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on this Story]
Homag
BOF Increases Turnover at Counter Production
Leading
specialist Corian fabricator, Counter Production, have installed
a high-tech Homag BOF211 CNC router at their Red Kite Works in
Buckinghamshire. Managing Director Patrick McGrath started the
company 22 years ago with 3 people and now employs 40 at the new
site into which they moved 2 years ago.
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Easyquote
Helps Chamois Eco- Kitchens Handle Business Growth
After
benchmarking a range of software solutions, Wolverhampton-based
Chamois Eco-Kitchens has ordered more than 50 seats of Easyquote's
leading business management system for the KBB industry - in order
to increase efficiency throughout the company.
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Dynamic
Space® on Show at Lord Distribution
Based
between Bath and Bristol, Lord Distribution Limited is one of
Britain's fastest emerging suppliers and distributors of quality
fittings and furniture systems nationwide."Inside Kitchens"
is the title of Lord Distribution's catalogue and the introduction
explains: "Inside Kitchens is what LDL is all about. What's
on the inside is what matters! Especially when it comes to kitchen
functionality, innovation and design."
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Dyson
Complaint Upheld against LG Vacuum Ad
According
to recently published information from the Advertising Standards
Authority (ASA), a complaint from Dyson Ltd about a TV Ad for
LG Electronics has been upheld on three counts. The TV ad, for
the LG Compressor vacuum cleaner, featured several people creating
large clouds of dust when trying to empty their bagless vacuum
cleaners.
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BAL
Congratulates Award-Winning Tiling Trainees at Skillbuild 2007
Four
winners from UK regional Wall and Floor Tiling competitions have
gone wall-to-wall and floor-to-floor with each other in a gruelling
15-hour practical skills test at the Skillbuild 2007 National
Finals in Birmingham. The eventual winner was 18-year-old Stephen
Elliott from Northumberland College who is an apprentice with
R. Parker Tiling Contractors in Gateshead.
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