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THE
K&BZINE ISSUE 73 29th October 2004
Management
Buy Out for Aqualisa
Close
Brothers Private Equity (CBPE) announced on Friday 22nd October that it
has backed the management buy-out of Aqualisa, a leading supplier and
distributor of domestic showers in the UK. Aqualisa is being acquired
from Baxi Holdings Ltd. (Baxi), the European heating products manufacturer.
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on this Story]
The
Design Awards 2004
As
we reported last week, The Design Awards in association with Kitchen
+ Bathroom Designer took place in the fascinating surroundings
of The Brewery, Chiswell Street. We feature a full list of the winning
designs.
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on this Story]
Merloni
Sales up 6.5% and Operating Margin at 8% in 3rd Quarter 2004
Merloni
Elettrodomestici expects to close 2004 with a substantial increase in
sales volumes and market shares and with profit margins in line with expectations.
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on this Story]
Prodi,
Belka and Marzano Open Merloni's New Refrigerator Plant in Poland
The
President of the European Commission Romano Prodi, the Polish Prime Minister
Marek Belka and the Italian Minister for Productive Activities Antonio
Marzano, together with Vittorio Merloni, opened Merloni Elettrodomesticis
new refrigerator production plant in Lodz, Poland.
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on this Story]
Nobia
Reports Q3 Profits up 59%
Nobia
has announced that organic growth was 11 per cent for both Q3 and for
the first nine months, with net sales rising by 26 per cent to SEK 2,707m
(2,144) in Q3 and by 23 per cent to SEK 8,487m (6,896) for the first nine
months. Profit after financial items soared by 59 per cent to SEK 553m.
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on this Story]
Nobia
Appoints New Business Unit Manager for Magnet
Nobia
has appointed Preben Bager as its new Business Unit Manager at Magnet
in the UK. Preben is currently the Business Unit Manager at Danish HTH,
which is part of the Group. He replaces Gary Favell who has decided to
resign from Magnet.
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on this Story]
John
Sydney Capitalises on Luxury New Build Sector
John
Sydneys growth in the luxury new build sector continues apace. Its
latest project is the new development of luxury, residential apartments
at 55 Holmes Road, Kentish Town in the centre of London.
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on this Story]
Blum
Moves Storage and Planning to the Front of the Agenda
It
is now a number of years since Blums independent international survey
revealed that 66% of new kitchen buyers were dissatisfied with the amount
of storage space available after their kitchens were installed. At the
time Blum identified this as the most challenging aspect of kitchen design
that would become a major sales feature in the future.
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on this Story]
Pegler
Working in Partnership with the London Borough of Newham
Pegler
Leger design taps are to be installed in the 53 homes that
make up The London Borough of Newham Austin Court one
of the councils existing tower blocks - as part of its programme
to bring all the homes in the area up to the Governments Decent
Homes Standard by 2010.
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on this Story]
Linda
Barker Opens Jacuzzi® Bathroom Studio at Leekes
It's
not everyday that you get some professional design advice for free, not
least from one of the country's top TV interior designers, but that's
exactly what Leekes customers in Melksham were treated to recently.
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on this Story]
Topps
Tiles Plc Pre Close Trading Update
As
the tile and wood flooring specialist went into its close period for the
53 weeks ending 2nd October 2004, the Board of Topps Tiles Plc announced
that the Company has continued to enjoy buoyant trading conditions with
like for like sales growth of in excess of 20 per cent.
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on this Story]
KBSA
Offers Employment Law and Safety Advice Service
Members
of the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association are now able to
take advantage of an employment law and health and safety consultancy
service, thanks to the associations ongoing partnership with business
advice experts Croner Consulting.
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on this Story]
Major
Retail Credit Provider joins KBSA
Major
retail credit provider Cetelem is the latest company to join the Kitchen
Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association as a corporate member.
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on this Story]
James
Latham Acquires North East Panels Business
James
Latham, which has been established for almost 250 years and now has nine
distribution centres around the UK, has acquired the Gateshead sheet material
and fabrication arm of FH Thompson & Sons Ltd.
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on this Story]
ldeal-Standard
Teams Up with Top Design Agency Pearsonlloyd
Ideal-Standard
says that it is dedicated to offering the latest in bathroom and shower
design and over the years has worked with top designers across the globe.
The latest collaboration is with award-winning London agency Pearsonlloyd.
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on this Story]
Sharp
Electronics (UK) Ltd Attracts Complaint
A
complaint objecting to a national press advertisement for an air purifier
issued by Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd of Newton Heath, Manchester was upheld
according to published details from the Advertising Standards Authority.
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on this Story]
Fifth
International Hettich Furniture Design Competition 2005
Hettich
International is inviting entries for the fifth International Furniture
Design Competition, the objective being to stimulate the world's rising
generation of designers to formulate their creative ideas and turn them
into imaginative products.
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on this Story]
Sanitec
Prepares to Start Production in the Ukraine
Sanitec
Corporation plans to start acrylics production in the Kiev region of the
Ukraine in 2005. At the moment, Sanitec has a sales office in Kiev and
regional representatives in four other locations throughout the country.
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on this Story]
THE
K&BZINE ISSUE 72 22nd October 2004
Fisher
& Paykel Buys US Appliance Company for $33m
Fisher & Paykel has acquired Dynamic Cooking Systems, a US manufacturer
and distributor of cooking appliances. The factory is located close to
FPA's main US sales and distribution facilities in Irvine, California.
DCS has been acquired from a private equity investor and the original
founders of the business for US$33m. FPA anticipates investing a further
US$9.7m in new manufacturing plant and equipment and US$12m in working
capital for DCS through to December 2005.
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on this Story]
Airbath
Posts Losses as Aquabeau Fails to Deliver, and New CEO Steps up to the
Plate
The
challenging trading conditions referred to in the interim results announced
on 15th December 2003 continued from the third quarter into the fourth
quarter of the financial year under review in both Aquabeau and Brampton
Housewares. This was exacerbated in the case of Aquabeau by an ineffective
implementation of its sales and marketing strategy..
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on this Story]
Electrolux
Reports 17% Drop in Sales for Q3, but Announces Increased Brand Building
Expenditure
Net sales for the Electrolux Group in the third quarter amounted to SEK
29,588m as against SEK 30,387m for the same period in the previous year.
The decline is attributable to changes in exchange rates and divestments,
while the trend in volume/price/mix was positive.The Group's spending
on brand-building was approximately SEK 100m higher than in the third
quarter in 2003.
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Maytag
Turns the Corner in Q3 With Positive Results from 'One Company' Strategy
Maytag Corporation yesterday reported third quarter consolidated sales
of $1.19bn, down 3 percent from sales of $1.22bn in the same period last
year. Net income for the third quarter of 2004 was $7.5m, compared with
$36.6m or 46 cents per share a year ago and an improvement over the second
quarter's net loss of $41.1m or 52 cents per share. Included in the third
quarter are restructuring and related charges for the Galesburg closure
and 'One Company' reorganisation, as well as a gain from the sale of a
Canadian warehouse.
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American
Standard Reports Earnings Up 29 Percent
American Standard Companies Inc. announced on October 18th record third-quarter
earnings of 71 cents per diluted share, up 29 percent from third quarter
last year. Third-quarter sales were $2.396 billion, up 7 percent from
a year ago, and net income rose 27 percent to $156 million. Third-quarter
earnings include operational consolidation expenses of $7 million or 2
cents per diluted share net of taxes, primarily for Bath and Kitchen.
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on this Story]
CDA
Scoops £500,000 Order from China
Domestic
appliance manufacturer the CDA Group, has beaten competition from market
leaders to secure a £500,000 order from China. Months of negotiation
followed a trip to China by Managing Director lan Kershaw, who is naturally
delighted to win this business.
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on this Story]
Burbidge
Invests £350,000 to Improve Flexibility
Burbidge,
the UKs leading manufacturer of kitchen frontals and accessories,
has invested over £350,000 in improving production facilities and
processes in order to enhance its service to customers.
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on this Story]
Daval
Furniture to Launch Kitchen Collection
Daval
Furniture, one of the United Kingdoms largest independent manufacturers
of bedroom, bathroom and home office furniture is about to launch its
new kitchen collection.
Established in 1978, Daval is looking forward to using its experience
to meet the challenges of the kitchen market. Preparations for the kitchen
launch began last year and were led by a period of investment.
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on this Story]
Homestyle
Admits to Challening First Half in AGM Statement
At this week's Annual General Meeting of the Homestyle Group plc, David
Brock, Chairman, made the following statement to shareholders prior to
the Company entering its close period on 30th October, 2004.'The first
half of the year has been a very challenging period for the Company. We
have undergone a significant level of management change and undertaken
a fundamental financial review which has resulted in the Group restructuring
its balance sheet and refinancing its debt. However, we now believe that
the business is properly focused to carry out its commercial strategy.
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on this Story]
Ongoing
Success means Two New Merchandisers Appointed for Axiom Brand
Formica
Limited has announced that is has appointed Sarah Bamford and Richard
Crisp as Merchandisers for the Axiom range of worktops and splashbacks.
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on this Story]
Falcon's
Infinity Fryer Rocks
Hard
Rock Cafes are home to some classic equipment - usually memorabilia adorning
the walls. However, the worlds first Hard Rock Bar in Bristol, a
brand new leisure concept, has just recently installed a new classic
piece of equipment in the kitchen - the revolutionary Infinity fryer from
Falcon
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on this Story]
THE
K&BZINE ISSUE 71 15th October 2004
Mixed
Picture in Third Quarter for SEB, but Sales Rise in UK
SEB consolidated sales for the first nine months of 2004 totalled €1,542m,
including a first-time contribution of €16.8m from All-Clad, consolidated
over two months. At constant scope of consolidation, sales amounted to
€1,525m, a decline of 3.5% at current exchange rates and 1.9% at
constant exchange rates. The currency effect, mainly due to the dollar,
impacted sales by a negative €26m.
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Housebuilding
2004 Features Strong Kitchen and Bathroom Contingent
Housebuilding
2004 was part of a programme of events in September at the Business Design
Centre, forming a new industry-wide initiative. Over 100 companies exhibited
in an event which grouped Housing Market Intelligence Conference and launch
of the accompanying HMI Report, together with the national Housing Design
Awards. Several kitchen a bathroom companies were present.
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on this Story]
It's
Finnished! Myson's £18 Million Nordic Investment Bears Fruit
Mysons
new Gateshead factory, developed following an £18 million cash injection
from Finnish-based parent group Rettig was officially unveiled to customers,
clients and the media on October 12th, 2004.
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on this Story]
National
Training Group Announces First Series of Nationwide Training Seminars
The
Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom National Training Group (KBB NTG) has announced
details of a series of five seminars which will held around the UK from
the end of October until mid November.
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on this Story]
Consumers
Wise Up to Energy Efficient Appliances
Energy
efficiency has become hugely important to consumers choosing cookers according
to new statistics. A survey by Lofra of over 200 homeowners found that
people valued energy efficiency over oven size, dual fuel options and
even aesthetics.
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on this Story]
Manufacturers
Back New Trade Show - Major Brands are all in as Space is Snapped Up
Brands
representing over 80% of the Domestic Appliance market are already fully
committed to The AMDEA Show (NEC 24-26 April 2005), with a number shortly
to make their final decision.
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on this Story]
Pyrolytic
Package from Fagor UK
Fagor
UK says that with its new pyrolytic package, you can bring all the benefits
of pyrolytic cleaning to your customers at previously unheard-of prices.
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on this Story]
New
Australian Distributor for Planit
Software
provider Planit International has announced that a new partner has joined
its worldwide distribution network. An agreement has been signed with
Solspec, a company based in Sydney Australia.
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on this Story]
KBSA
Supports Woodstock Furniture Customers
The
KBSA is working with the appointed receivers of kitchen retailer Woodstock
Furniture to try to help customers who have been affected by the closure
of the business on Thursday 7th October.
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on this Story]
Sealy
'backs' Backcare Awareness Week
Sealy,
the Cumbria-based bed manufacturer is supporting Backcare Awareness Week,
which runs from 11 to 17 October to support the theme of 'Posture and
Back Pain'.
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on this Story]
Louis
R. Hughes to Leave the Electrolux Board of Directors
Louis
R. Hughes will leave the Electrolux Board of Directors and take on a new
role as Chief of Staff for the Afghanistan Reconstruction Group.
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on this Story]
10
Years of Impulse Purchases
Impulse
Bathroom Products Limited is celebrating the start of its 10th year of
selling an ever-expanding range of sanitary ware in the UK. To mark the
event Impulse is planning a number of events and promotions to celebrate
this and to reward those employees and customers who have helped to firmly
establish a secure foothold in the UK market.
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on this Story]
Chilterns
Distribution Supplies Hotpoint Built-In to New Studio Design Showroom
Chilterns
Distribution Ltd has supplied Kitchens @ CMK's new showroom with the latest
Hotpoint Built-in appliances. Based in High Wycombe, the launch of CMK's
re-located showroom was officially held on 25th September, opened by The
Mayor of High Wycombe, Margarete Draper.
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on this Story]
New
from Homag BOF211 Venture 12 CNC Processing Centre
New
from Homag and seen for the first time at Woodmex, is the BOF211 Venture
12 CNC router and processing centre. The BOF211 Venture 12 has a console
workpiece clamping station with LED positioning indicators which is a
unique feature to the Homag Group.
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on this Story]
Fowler
& Co Relies on John Boddy Timber for Specialist Supply
Its
difficult to define what actually constitutes the concept of design.
Even the various dictionary definitions arent able to completely
focus on what it is. But occasionally with a completed product it is possible
to identify design at the highest level. Such products and completed projects
can be viewed in the brochures and on the website of one of Britains
most interesting furniture and interiors manufacturers, Fowler & Company
of Portslade in East Sussex.
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on this Story]
THE
K&BZINE ISSUE 70 8th October 2004
Safety
Notice Concerning AEG and Electrolux Touch Control Ceramic Glass Hobs
The
Electrolux Group requested on 2nd October that owners of the touch control
ceramic glass hobs listed below should contact them regarding a potential
safety issue. In certain circumstances, these hobs could remain switched
on, even if the hob main off switch has been pressed. This
could lead to an injury or a fire if any items are left on the hob.
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on this Story]
KBSA
Supports Pennybee of Wimbledon Customers
The KBSA is working with the appointed receivers of kitchen retailer Pennybee
of Wimbledon Ltd to try and help customers who have been affected by the
closure of the business on Monday 27th September. Pennybee of Wimbledon,
which has eight branches in total, is a KBSA member and so customers who
paid a deposit of no more than 25% have been advised to claim under the
associations' insurance backed ConsumerCare Deposit Protection Scheme.
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on this Story]
A
Fitting Recommendation from Ney
After
two years successfully developing NEY's burgeoning PVC foil sales, Martin
Ney has taken charge of a new corporate move into cabinet hardware and
fittings. Ney has been appointed sole UK distributor for Samet.
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on this Story]
Gfk
Confirms Hotpoint as Brand Leader in Built-In Cooking
August
Gfk figures have confirmed Hotpoint as the new brand leader in built-in
cookers holding a 9.2% volume share, and joint number one in hobs taking
9.5% of the retail market in August.
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on this Story]
Nolte
is Spot on with Magellan Homes
Nolte
Kitchens' Spot and Credo are the latest ranges to be chosen by Magellan
Homes for the companys Parc Mont development in Leeds.
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on this Story]
Poggenpohl
Changes to Water-Based Paints for Satin Lacquered Fronts and Presents
Mineral Beige
In
the kitchen, high-quality lacquered fronts are enjoying increasing popularity.
Poggenpohls range includes a wide selection of surfaces in different
finishes and textures. The fronts in satin lacquer are available in expressive
colour shades such as Spanish red or saffron yellow.
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on this Story]
Hotpoint
Re-Launches Incentive Scheme with New 'R£AL D£AL' Programme
Hotpoint
has launched its new incentive scheme 'R£AL D£AL' to kitchen
retailers. This new programme has been developed to help Hotpoint Built-in
retailers earn back real money for their support and brand loyalty.
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on this Story]
Daval
Furniture joins the KBSA as a Corporate Member
Independent
furniture manufacturer, Daval Furniture Ltd has joined the KBSA as a corporate
member. Established in 1978, Daval Furniture manufactures high quality
bedroom, bathroom and home office furniture, which is sold through a network
of independent retailers across the United Kingdom.
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on this Story]
New
Waterline Bathroom Furniture Offer
Waterline
has announced changes to the Bathroom Furniture Collection to offer faster
installation times and include new WC pan and cistern designs. All carcases
in the standard size and ES (small depth, narrow width) ranges are now
supplied assembled (rigid).
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on this Story]
The
Sparkle Oven Cleaning Co. Attracts Complaint
A
complaint by OvenClean, objecting to a leaflet, for oven cleaning services
issued by The Sparkle Oven Cleaning Co. of March, Cambridgeshire, was
upheld in two of the three objections according to published details from
the Advertising Standards Authority.
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on this Story]
International
Luxury Hotel in Athens - Bathrooms Fitted with Dornbracht
One of the 'Official members of the Hospitality Network for the Athens
2004 Olympic Games' was the extensively renovated five-star luxury hotel
Arion Astir Palace. The Arions bathrooms were all fitted with high
quality designer fittings by Dornbracht.
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on this Story]
WHAT
WE SAW AT 100% DESIGN (Part II)
Colourwash
Hit Cutting Edge at 100% Design
Colourwash is one of London's premier bathroom suppliers, with six showrooms
in London, and is exhibiting for a second year running at 100% Design.
Visitors were especially impressed with some of the firm's quirkier products,
such as the 'Foozball Fun Basin', a sink which also doubles as table football!
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on this Story]
Hot
Designs from Radiating Style
Radiating
Style
has launched further additions to its collection. Both the Massimo
and the Motif are imposing statements in any modern living area, re-confirming
the fact that radiators are now taking on a new dimension in the home.
says the company.
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on this Story]
Formica
Limited Launches Design a Laminate Competition at 100% Design
Formica
Ltd launched the Formica® Design a Laminate Competition 2005 at 100%
Design. This open competition challenges entrants to develop surface designs
appropriate for production in high pressure laminate and offers the chance
for them to become part of an interior design classic. So get inspired
and get creating.
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on this Story]
Take
A Look Beneath the Surface of LG Hi-Macs®
LG
Chem
says that interior spaces have seen a revolution since the introduction
of its Hi-Macs® Natural Acrylic Stone solid surface products
due to its cutting-edge aesthetics and extreme versatility. LG and its
strategic partners have established LG Hi-Macs® as a major brand within
the growing surfaces market and the entire product range has gone from
strength to strength.
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on this Story]
Shape,
Sound, Space and Solidity: Dody Nash for DuPont at 100% Design 2004
DuPont demonstrated the benefits of the high-performance
surface solutions DuPont Corian® and DuPont Zodiaq®
in a Gallery created by Dody Nash at 100% Design 2004 in London.
Inspired by the grace and solidity of Zodiaq® and the
tactile, technically astonishing properties of Corian®,
Nash, whose background is in opera design, conceived a space in which
shape, perspective, sound, colour and texture all played dramatic, interconnecting
roles.
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on this Story]
dline
Announces Variations to its C and U Shaped Lever
Handles
Thirty
years after their introduction, dlines classic Knud Holscher designed
C and U shaped lever handles are now available
in two new variants labelled as C2 and U2.
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on this Story]
THE
K&BZINE ISSUE 69 1st October 2004
Increased
Material Prices Cause Downward Revision of Electrolux Group's Earnings
Outlook for 2004
Electrolux's
operating income for 2004, excluding items affecting comparability, is
expected to be somewhat lower than previously stated. The outlook for
Group earnings was unchanged in the half-yearly report 2004 with the addition
of the risk that higher costs for steel could have an increasingly negative
impact on income for the second half of the year.
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on this Story]
LHC
Seeks Feedback for its Forthcoming Kitchen and Bathroom Replacement Bulk
Quotation Arrangement
LHC
is a local government consortium, established in 1966 to help its public
sector users to achieve better value for money. The current LHC arrangement
for kitchen units and worktops (the value of orders for which has risen
over the past four years from £6m to over £8m) is due to be
terminated in a years time, and LHC is therefore conducting a review
of users and the industry on the use of the arrangement to date, potential
for the future and industry provision.
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on this Story]
VitrA
Relocates Furniture Factory and Launches New Bathroom Suite
Reflecting
the growing presence and importance of bathroom furniture in its comprehensive
product portfolio, VitrA has relocated its dedicated furniture factory
and launched a new furniture focused suite.
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on this Story]
On
Site Adds Complete Prima Range to Appliance Collection
One
stop shop, On Site, the UK distributor and installer of kitchen appliances
to the housebuilding industry, has extended its top brand range, to now
include its complete collection from own-brand, Prima.
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on this Story]
Rangemaster's
Quality Backed by Two Year Guarantee
Rangemaster,
an Aga company, has backed its products quality by launching a two
year guarantee with the entire range cooker collection.
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on this Story]
Be
Ready to do Business when Part P Comes into Effect. Register with ELECSA
by 1st October 2004
ELECSA
is urging everyone - sole traders and larger electrical contractors alike
- who undertake domestic electrical installation work which falls under
the scope of Part P (Electrical safety in dwellings), to submit their
completed registration forms before 1st October 2004.
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on this Story]
Dualit
Products Make Their Stage Debut
A
range of Dualit products has taken centre stage at a new play at The Old
Vic in London. The Dutch play Cloaca by Maria Goos is directed by Kevin
Spacey and stars Hugh Bonneville, Adrian Lukas, Neil Pearson and Stephen
Tompinkson with an impressive supporting cast of Dualit products.
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on this Story]
New
Dishwasher Inner Cabinet Production Line at Miele's Bielefeld Plant
On
September 8th, the new line for the production of dishwasher inner cabinets
officially came on line at Miele's Bielefeld plant. At the heart of this
new facility is a patented hydroforming method used to expand and sculpture
a cube representing five of the six sides of the inner cabinet.
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on this Story]
WHAT
WE SAW AT 100% DESIGN (Part 1)
Lefroy
Brooks Makes Historic Contribution to Bathroom Design
Visitors
to 100% Design were the first to see the new 1950's Bel Air brassware
and sanitary ware collection from Christo Lefroy Brooks which is to be
officially launched soon after the show. lnspired by American 1950s style
and cutting edge Chevrolets, the Bel Air range expresses the retro nostalgia
still shared by many.
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on this Story]
All-Glass
Heaters and feonic Sound from Preedy
Prefit,
part of Preedy Glass,
is distributing new all-glass, German-manufactured
heaters for use in bathrooms, conservatories and other domestic living
areas. Also on show at 100% Design was the feonic system of transmitting
sound through glass, which created a great deal of interest.
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on this Story]
Progetti
Italiani Brings Art Back into Tiles
Progetti
Italianis hand-painted ceramic wall tiles are designed by some of
Italys leading contemporary artists. Progetti was at 100% Design
last week for its first ever show, and all products on show formed part
of the companys launch range - a fusion of contemporary design and
traditional materials.
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on this Story]
Whirlpool
Europe Unveils 'In.Kitchen' - Visionary Design Concepts of Built-In Kitchens
Earlier
this year Whirlpool Europe unveiled a series of built-in kitchen concepts
entitled in.kitchen: design landscapes for a new built-in experience
at the company's 15th anniversary celebration in Cannes and Nice, France.
This was on show in the UK for the first time at 100% Design.
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on this Story]
A
New Generation of Grab Rails from d-line
Architectural
hardware manufacturer, dline, has extended its bathroom fittings collection
with the addition of a useful grab rail, offering the collection greater
appeal to a wider customer base.
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on this Story]
New
Image Transfer Technology can make DuPont Corian® into a Work
of Art
The
sculptural and translucent qualities of Corian® have inspired many
creative applications...and now, thanks to new digital printing techniques
known as image transfer by sublimation, Corian® can become
the canvas on which to reproduce a personal artistic vision.
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on this Story]
No
Ordinary Stand for C.P. Hart at 100% Design
C.P.
Hart displayed the new Poggenpohl +Integration kitchen in high-gloss black
the first time it has been on display anywhere since its launch
in Milan earlier this year. Following 100% Design, the kitchen is now
displayed in the flagship C.P. Hart showroom in Waterloo.
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