Weekly Email News for the Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Industries
5th August 2005
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Electrolux
has recently introduced the EKT6045X 60cm Touch Control Double
Oven Electric Cooker
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here:
Hopkinsons
Fourways
has enhanced its own-label appliance collection, Prima, with the
addition of a range of contemporary cooker hoods, a new gas oven
range and a new optional 8-year parts warranty
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here:
Hotpoint
enhances its built-in collection with the introduction of the
new HCM10 coffee maker
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here:
Maytag
UK, the genuine American appliance manufacturer, has
recently launched the new Amana Precision side-by-side fridge
freezer which is finished in premium quality stainless steel
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here:
Electrolux
has come up with the New Electrolux Visi a dishwasher
with a window on the wash
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here:
The
‘A’ rated DOP440X oven from De
Dietrich has nine cooking functions including Fan,
Combined cooking, Turbogrill, Conventional, Conventional eco,
Single grill, Double grill, Keep warm and Defrost
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here:
The
D081CSS-5 double oven in stainless steel from Smeg
has ‘Classic Style’ control knobs and analogue LED electronic
clock / programmer
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here:
AEG-Electrolux
says that its wine cooler combines stylish looks with great performance,
preserving wine in perfect condition
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here:
It’s
a case of classic meets contemporary in the new Hendon kitchen
from The Kitchen Group’s
value brand, Prima
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here:
Helena,
William Ball's latest high-end
design, has the contemporary combination of zebrano stripes and
minimalist ivory combined with a sleek, plain door profile
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here:
J&J
Ormerod PLC has
recently introduced its Colonial Cologne kitchen in Cherry
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here:
Burbidge
has introduced a new metallic glazed door that the company says
will add interest to any contemporary kitchen design
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here:
PWS
has extended its Second Nature kitchen collection with the new
Bede timber range
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here:
Fresh
designs, upgraded products and new colours are all elements of
Keller’s newly launched
Red Label collection
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here:
Swiss
specialist Eku has launched
a new vertically sliding door system called Libra, now available
from UK distributor Häfele
for the timber or glass doors of cabinet furniture
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here:
Modern
and minimal, light and open are still the strongest trends for
bathrooms and Daryl Showering
has introduced some new additions to its Minima collection
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here:
Imperial
Bathrooms now offers a comprehensive range of showers
alongside its array of bathroom suites, furniture, fixtures,
fittings and ancillaries
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here:
Designed
by Mark Wilkinson and created
by Perrin & Rowe, Oasis
‘brings together two of England's most exclusive and aspirational
brands’
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here:
Bohle
has developed ‘Europe’ – its first own manufactured
range of shower door hinges, developed exclusively for glass
shower doors
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here:
Kermi
says that its Walk In Programme is a new approach to walk-in
showers for installation in wetrooms or on conventional or floor
recessed trays
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here:
With
minimalism in the kitchen still uppermost in consumers' minds,
Franke has launched a new
single lever tap
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here:
The
new whirlpool bath collection from Biojet International
Plc has bubbled onto the scene. Each bath in the collection
has been specifically designed around the Biojet™ whirlpool system
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here:
No
other range of sanitaryware better exemplifies Imperial
Bathrooms’ latest brand positioning platform – A
Modern Classic – than the new Firenze suite
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here:
Victoria
& Albert Baths
has launched a new Walnut Veneer Cradle option for the freestanding Ella
bath
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here:
A
new Travertine-inspired panel for shower enclosures and bathrooms has
been added to the Coastal collection of Mermaid waterproof wall panels
by Norske Interiors
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here:
Swish
Building
Products
has
introduced
three
new
wall
panel
designs
to
the
Marbrex
decorative
internal
cladding
system
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here:
KPH
Stainless
Tiles
is
a
company
based
in
Sheffield,
England
that
manufactures
an
exclusive
range
of
hand
polished
plain
and
designer
stainless
tiles
available
in
both
mirror
and
satin
finishes
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here:
With
rustic styling ranking among the popular looks in kitchen design, PWS
has introduced six new pewter options to its line-up of classic handles
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here:
The
new Delamain Coloured Crystal range
is unique in that no two knobs are actually the same. Available in blue,
pink, green, amber, blue & pink, green & yellow, and an extra
special bubble effect
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here:
Reading-based
kitchen
appliance
supplier,
Baumatic,
took
a
step
back
in
time
in
aid
of
charity
recently
by
taking
part
in
The
Nation's
Biggest
Thank
You
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here:
Twenty
Whirlpool
staff
from
Croydon
and
Paddock
Wood
formed
the
'Whirlpool
Warriors'
and
took
to
the
water
like
ducks
last
month
to
raise
money
to
help
Southwark
branch
of
Habitat
for
Humanity
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here:
West
Midlands
based
Aqualux
has
raised
£2000
for
Cancer
Research
UK
by
taking
part
in
Tesco's
Race
for
Life
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here:
Vasco
has
introduced
the
E-Tech
electrical
radiator.
These
stand
alone
radiators
have
an
integrated
electronic
regulation
and
offer
the
same
comfort
as
central
heating
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here:
Myson,
the
designer
heating
specialist
has
extended
its
APM
system
into
the
majority
of
its
towel
warmer
range
More
here:
The
Chrome
Classic
from
Bisque
is
a
new
version
of
the
much
loved
Classic
radiator,
suitable
for
any
luxury
kitchen
or
bathroom
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here:
As
part
of
the
ongoing
Saniflo
training
programme
Technical
Manager
John
Jarmulowicz
recently
ran
a
seminar
at
the
prestigious
South
Shields
Town
Hall
buildings.
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here:
ELECSA
is
inviting
electricians
and
businesses
affected
by
Part
P
to
book
a
place
on
one
of
the
free
Part
P
evening
seminars
that
will
be
held
across
8
locations
in
the
South
East
in
July
2005.
More
here:
A
new online retailer,
Allersafe,
dedicated to
providing healthcare
solutions for
allergy sufferers,
says that it
has become the
first retailer
to offer the
complete healthy
sleep solution
globally
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here:
Burbidge
has expanded
the Emilia bedroom
range with the
introduction
of a painted
cream option
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here:
With
the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) pushing its 'Better Backs' initiative
this summer, Granada Material Handling
(Granada), one of the nation's leading material handling solutions specialists,
is the sole UK distributor of Fezer VacuPowerlift handling units.
More
here:
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An
International Business
Several
stories this week illustrate how international a business the Kitchen
and Bathroom is nowadays. We hear from American Standard, which has
had a record second quarter and points to the fact that it has exhibited
its bathroom products this year in Las Vegas, London and Moscow, as
well as launching new lines in the USA, Europe and China. LG, meanwhile,
took over part of the Science Museum to launch its new vacuum cleaner,
The Cyking and Dornbracht has installed 4,800 fittings at the $2.7bn
Wynn Las Vegas Hotel.
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Shires
Strengthens Links with Social Housing Sector
Shires Bathrooms recently strengthened its links with the social housing
sector after exhibiting at The Chartered Institute of Housing Conference
and Exhibition.
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here:
Tretzo
Launches ebb Bathroom at 100% Design
At 100% Design, the industry’s showcase of new talent at Earls
Court in September (22-25), Ireland-based Tretzo will unveil ebb,
its new furniture vision. This will be ebb’s world launch.
More
here:
Bathsystem
Looks for Remedy at Interbuild 2006
An
off-site bathroom and kitchen pod manufacturer aims to further enhance
its standing in the UK market with a major flag-waving mission at
Interbuild 2006.
More
here:
More Events here
Tim
Foley - who has recently been commisioned to write the 'definitive
book on kitchens' and acts as Project Consultant to ITV's 60 Minute
Makeover - also runs a website which includes an excellent Discussion
Forum about all things kitchen related.
You'll
Find it here:
Indesit's
new Cooling Collection brochure brings together a range of newly designed
refrigerators from Italian designer Guigiaro.
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here:
A
fully revised product specification manual has been produced by Burbidge
following the launch of its five new kitchen ranges and complete new
bedroom portfolio.
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here:
Waterline's
new Intuition Collection of well-priced, quality self-assembly kitchens
on ex-stock delivery is the subject of a dedicated sales brochure
and price guide.
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here:
Synergy
Kitchens
has launched its introductory brochure, providing full details of
the company’s collection of 24 kitchens.
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here:
Vasco
has recently launched the new Arche brochure. 'The new tube radiators
are elementary, uniform volumes that not only radiate warmth but also
give inner peace'.
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here:
Baumatic
has introduced a new 2005 brochure and price list which showcase the
latest additions to the Baumatic portfolio.
More
here:
David
MacArthur has been appointed National Sales Manager at PWS.
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here:
Reginox
UK Ltd, has expanded its sales team through the appointment
of Lis Perry as area sales manager.
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here:
Utopia
has announced the appointment of Robin Hughes as Area Sales Manager
with responsibility for the South Eastern region.
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here:
Nicole
Palmer has joined Utopia, the
bathroom furniture manufacturer, in the newly created role of Marketing
Assistant.
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here:
Maytag
UK
has appointed Simon Cooper to Area Sales Manager for the North west
of England and Scotland.
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here:
Bathroom
manufacturer, Shires Ltd has
announced the appointment of a new commercial manager for Selecta,
the group’s shower screen and enclosure business.
More
here:
Following
the acquisition of the Brandt Group
in April, Pablo Mongelos has been named as general manager of the
Fagor Electrical Appliances Group,
which encompasses Brandt and Fagor Electrodomésticos.
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here:
Franke
UK Ltd, the UK operation of the world’s
largest sink manufacturer, has promoted David Houghton to the newly
created position of commercial director.
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here:
A
daring display by the world-famous Royal Signals White Helmets motorcycle
team at the Aldershot Army Show was co-sponsored by Wilky
Bathrooms and its parent company The Wilky Group.
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here:
Imperial
Bathrooms
has devised a simple, yet functional and effective way for retailers
to display the palette of wood finishes available for its classic
freestanding bathroom furniture.
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here:
Indesit
is offering consumers the chance to enjoy tennis from the comfort
of their home with an on-line competition where they can win up to
£1000 every month.
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here:
Hotpoint
and Ariel joined forces last year investing in a £1million TV
campaign to promote their products. The campaign continues with colourfully
combined Hotpoint and Ariel advertisements.
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here:
With
a new survey revealing that one in five visitors to the Franke
website site are looking for a Franke dealer, the sink manufacturer
is encouraging retailers to register their details.
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here:
An
interview between London-based LBC Radio and Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom
Specialists Association managing director Graham Hayden saw a boost
in KBSA web inquiries from consumers.
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here:
Kitchen
retailers can now download the latest range of Franke
brochures from the sink manufacturer's website.
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here:
Premium
shower brand Daryl Showering has
launched a new website following research with retailers and consumers
about how it can best meet their needs.
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here:
Not
sure if you are ready for that Part P assessment? ELECSA
is inviting everyone affected by Part P to take its online test.
More
here:
Kitchen
Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association member Nolte
scooped a major design award at the National Home Awards 2005, sponsored
by Ideal Home and The Daily Telegraph.
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here:
At
the inaugural Design Innovation Awards ceremony staged earlier this
month by the KBSA, Neff area business
manager Ray Foley became the very first recipient of the ‘Supplier
Excellence’ award.
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here:
The
built in cooking appliance specialist Neff
has just received a prestigious stamp of approval from the 'Good Housekeeping
Institute' (GHI) for new double oven model U1644.
More
here:
Luxury
American Kitchen Appliances Debut at House & Garden Fair 2005
American
brands Sub-Zero Refrigeration and Wolf Cooking Instruments made their
debut at the Daily Telegraph/House & Garden Fair 2005 with the new-to-the-market,
stainless steel PRO 48 refrigerator from Sub-Zero.
More
here:
Victoria
& Albert Propelled in the Middle East with Official Royal ISH Visit
Victoria & Albert Baths
says that it enjoyed the perfect debut at ISH Kitchen & Bathroom
Gulf trade show in Dubai, generating a buzz of activity from high-end
distributors interested in the company's solid surface freestanding
models.
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here:
Book
a Free Part P Seminar Delivered by ELECSA and Megger
ELECSA is inviting electricians and businesses affected
by Part P to book a place on one of the free Part P evening seminars
that will be held across 8 locations in the South East in July 2005.
More
here:
CMP
to Sponsor Launch of KBB National Training Group
CMP Information Ltd, organiser of next year’s KBB exhibition at
the NEC in Birmingham, is to sponsor the official launch of the Kitchen
Bathroom Bedroom National Training Group during the event.
More
Here:
Interclima
+ Elec home&building 2006
Reed
Expositions France has changed the dates for Interclima
+ elec home&building and Idéo
Bain, which will be held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
More
Here:
Epoc Messe Frankfurt, Dubai, has finalised its plans for ISH
Kitchen and Bathroom Gulf.
More
Here:
Interbuild 2006 - The Building Show
takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from April 23 to 27.
More
Here:
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The
internet, of course, is about as international as you can get, and Miele
is conducting an interesting experiment with its reputation by testing
one of its washing machines to destruction on the web for all to see.
The K&BZine, on the other hand, is off on holiday for a fortnight,
and we will be back on your screens, or in your inbox next on August 26th,
so please look out for us then.
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Hansgrohe
Introduces Metallized Plastic at Offenburg Shower Plant
At
the beginning of July 2005 after nearly a year of preparation, Hansgrohe
AG took its completely new process for metallizing plastics online on
a large technical scale. The innovative production method, the implementation
of which the bathroom and plumbing specialist invested some 2.5 million
Euros in, not only increases product quality but also provides added
value from both an ecological as well as an economical standpoint.
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on this Story]
FRANKE COMMENTS
Bottled
Water… Pure Water or Pure Hype?
With
sales of bottled water at an all time high, John Swain, product manager
for Franke UK, reminds retailers that they are missing out on a huge
opportunity to sell filtered water taps. New statistics have revealed
that we splashed out a record £1.2 billion on bottled water
in 2004, with a staggering 86 per cent of all sales being still water.
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on this Story]
New
Moves to Combat Rogue Traders
Rogue
Traders are an unfortunate fact of life for many consumers across
the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and home interiors industry. The media
is keen to publicise rogue traders in sensational TV programmes but
this does not really help us solve the problem. However there does
now seem to be some positive moves from a number of organisations
that will help reduce the risk to the consumer and protect them from
rogue traders.
[More
Here]
American
Standard Achieves Record Sales And Earnings
American Standard has announced record second-quarter sales, net income
and earnings per diluted share. Earnings were 95 cents per diluted share
in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),
up 30 percent from 73 cents a year ago.
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on this Story]
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association at their fifth Annual General Meeting held 12 July 2005 at the Priest House on the River, Castle Donington, Derbyshire unanimously elected Ted Goold, Masco as their President for 2005/06.
Fashion Meets Technology at Science Museum
LG Electronics invited customers as well as journalists and press at the launch of a stunning new range of vacuum cleaners into its digital appliance collection. The event took place in the Science Museum and the first part of the evening consisted of interactive product demonstrations and hands on experience.
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