Weekly Email News for the Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Industries
21st October 2005
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Maytag
UK
brings to the market a new side-by-side refrigerator by Admiral. The
new Admiral Duo is available in three practical finishes, with the added
retailer bonus of competitive entry level pricing,
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Whirlpool
UK has announced the launch of the new Ignis product range
to the UK built-in appliance market
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here:
Coming
soon from kitchen appliance manufacturer Siemens
is a pair of American style freestanding side-by-side fridge freezers
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here:
LG
recently announced the launch of its new range of Direct Drive washing
machines, created using state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge
design
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here:
Arriving
in the UK in early 2006 is Neff's
first freestanding American style side-by-side fridge freezer combination
model K3990X6
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here:
Baumatic's
new 60cm, freestanding Suprema dishwasher is Triple 'A' rated for energy
consumption, washing performance and drying performance
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here:
'The
Blanco by Gutmann range of cooker
hoods represents nothing less than the best that money can buy.’
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here:
Crown
Wood Products Ltd, manufacturer of bespoke kitchen and bedroom
door and drawer fronts, has introduced an in-frame shaker style kitchen
in bleached maple
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here:
Decorative
Panels is marketing a new range of thicker but lighter weight
board options under the LiteCore banner
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here:
SieMatichas
added a new colour to its successful SC61 kitchen range. Sterling grey
has a soft, deceptively warm tone that is modern but subtle
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here:
J&J
Ormerod PLC,
the independent UK manufacturer of quality kitchens and bedrooms, has
announced the launch of its Cologne and Décor Colonial kitchens
in the new Ferrara Oak finish
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here:
Pfleiderer
Industrie
has launched a new Duropal worktop collection. This is specific to the
UK and is in line with trends to give designers and users effects that
will complement kitchens from mainstream manufacturers
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here:
During
September, Ideal Standard previewed
three new design options for its successful Bliss range of frameless
shower enclosures at the London design exhibition, 100% Design
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here:
With
17 products in total, all in polished chrome, the new Axor
Starck X collection of mixer taps and matching fittings
has no reference points, no models
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here:
Serenis
from Ideal Standard is a range
of four walk-in shower enclosures which were on show at this year's
100% Design Exhibition
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here:
If
you want body jets, you want a versatile shower head and you want
it all in one neat, stylish unit – Bristan
says that its new Shower Panel is the answer
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here:
Instead
of sitting face to face, the Paiova (pair) corner bath from Duravit
invites you to lie back and relax side by side
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here:
New
Boreas is one of the latest contemporary colours to have been introduced
to the Mermaid range of waterproof wall panels, from Norske
Interiors
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here:
Duravit
says that the Architec range combines sophisticated design with functionality
and impresses planners and fitters alike
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here:
Mereway
Bathrooms
has added matte solid surface worktops to its expanding portfolio of products
this autumn
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here:
Burbidge
has introduced a new 100mm wide chunky cream-painted pilaster
that can be used to accompany any of its cream-painted wood kitchens
or alabaster foil wrap kitchens
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here:
PWS
has recently introduced a new range of tambour doors. While
creating an interesting focal point, tambours offer additional worktop
storage space
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here:
Scott
Brothers has announced the launch of Pack-Mate® AnyLock™,
a reusable food freshness storage bag with unique sealing rods
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here:
The
new Fogo range has proved a hit, so Duravit
is following it up with the addition of another highlight to the existing
Fogo range - the new tall cabinet
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here:
Following
the June launch of a year-long charitable programme to rebuild homes
for tsunami victims, Whirlpool and
the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced recently that an initial €27,000
(for the number of aces hit by the players so far) is being donated
towards the start of construction of homes in the Chennai region of
India
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here:
For
the second year running, Hotpoint
is supporting 'Cakes for ChildLine' a campaign designed to celebrate
ChildLine's 19th birthday and raise vital funds for the 24hr helpline
for children and young people
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here:
Indesit
joined forces with national Graffiti artist 'Temper' aka Arron Bird,
to support the Pink Aerobics Challenge this month in aid of the charity
Breast Cancer Care
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here:
Moods Bathrooms has introduced a new range of heated towel rails to its expanding bathroom collection
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Comprising
three models, Apex is the latest design available from dedicated suppliers
of radiators and towel warmers, Jumel
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here:
Malva
and Bonsai are sister towel radiators available from Vasco.
Malva has straight rails and Bonsai has curved rails giving the customer
a choice of style
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here:
H&R
Johnson has unveiled Artile, a new tiling range that
uses a digital ceramic transfer technique, allowing photographic
imagery and logos to be reproduced to create single tiles, whole
murals, features or panels
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here:
British
tile brand and division of BCT, the Candy
Tile Company, has recently introduced a new collection
of wall and floor tiles designed to suit both contemporary and classic
consumer tastes
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here:
Craven
Dunnill
of Bridgnorth, the tile distributor, has launched its major new
season's catalogues of floor and wall tiles for domestic and contract
locations
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here:
Initial
trials have begun on the Bathroom Merit scheme that will verify
the competence of people, who are downloading and studying the Education
Modules launched in May by the Bathroom
Manufacturers Association
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here:
Hotpoint
is now offering an exclusive training programme to Magnet staff
since the recent announcement of its new trading partnership with
the company
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here:
The
latest furniture collection from Mg Marga Design
is entitled ‘Luce’ and is ideal as a focus piece for a bedroom
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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:
Time
to Get a 2006 Diary
There is plenty of excitement
in the appliance market again this month - apart from the 'seasonal'
activities which we are trying to refrain from mentioning until at least
half way through November! Whirlpool has published its third quarter
results, together with a highlight of its activities worldwide and recent
product innovations, which makes very interesting reading. We also have
the first pictures of Glen Dimplex's proposed new warehouse in Trentham
Lakes and news that Underwood Kitchens has signed a deal with Hotpoint.
On the events and exhibitions front there is still plenty to plan for:
ELECSA is rolling out a series of free Part P seminars, some of which
are in conjunction with KBSA regional meetings. There are also a few
exhibitions in the new year which need to be diaried (perhaps that's
even more traumatic than contemplating Christmas!), viz Ideo Bain in
Paris (Jan 17-20), KBB in Birmingham (Jan 22-25) and Ambiente in Frankfurt
(Feb 10-14). A sobering prospect for those of us that don't usually
catch up after the holiday excesses until mid February...
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Idéo
Bain 2006
Idéo
Bain is being staged at the same time as Interclima + Elec-Home
& Building: as a result, between 17th and 20th January 2006
Porte de Versailles will welcome over 100,000 trade visitors: installers,
distributors, showroom sales staff, specifiers, public and private
contractors.
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here:
Ambiente
2006 is 'The World’s Choice'
Next
year's Ambiente, scheduled to take place from 10th to 14th
February 2006, will again feature some 4,600 exhibitor companies from
every continent. The event will combine three of the world's top fairs
under one roof, i.e. Dining, Giving and Living.
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here:
SPATEX
Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
With
86 exhibitors already confirmed, a new park & ride scheme and
an improved layout for the show floor – it’s all happening
at the 10th ever SPATEX, the
exhibition for professionals in the pool, spa and sauna industry.
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here:
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Tim
Foley - who has been commissioned 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:
H&R
Johnson,
the UK manufacturer of ceramic tiles, has launched The Tile File for
Spring 2005, providing an updated version of this already popular
brochure.
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here:
Blanco
UK
has introduced a new brochure designed to showcase a selection from
the 'Blanco by Gutmann' range of cooker hoods.
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here:
lnternational
Decorative Surfaces
(IDS) has published a six page leaflet explaining its products for
the kitchen studio market and listing its network of 10 regional branches.
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here:
Six
new professional and informative brochures have now completed publication
from fittings manufacturer and distributor, East
Coast fittings.
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here:
'All
you need is Practive’ – is the title of an overview brochure
from the Homag Group detailing
its comprehensive range of machinery and systems.
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here:
Ceramica
Dolomite's
inspirational yet affordable Camargue suite is illustrated in a new
eight page brochure which will be launched later this month.
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here:
Leading
sink manufacturer, Franke, has
produced a care and maintenance guide for its range of stainless steel
sinks.
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here:
Grohe
UK Ltd has announced three new staff, appointed in key
management positions in the Sales team. The new members join the
company during a stage of growth and new direction for the UK division.
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here:
Shower
surround and bath screen manufacturer Aqualux
has appointed Colin Henderson in a strategic move to target the
major house build and merchant sectors.
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here:
Yorkshire
based furniture manufacturer Moores
(which incorporates the Shades bathroom furniture brand and Bluestone
kitchens) has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive
- Peter Wilson.
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here:
Fagor
UK
has announced the appointment of Tim Rogers as Regional Sales Manager
covering the North East, Midlands and East Anglia.
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here:
Ebor
Equipment, of Rochdale, has recruited Marketing Executive, Jennifer
Lalley, to spearhead its UK drive for CaesarStone,
the quartz surface for kitchens and bathrooms.
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here:
Neil
Hartshorne has been appointed UK Sales Manager for Westye
Group Europe, home of the American kitchen appliance
brands Sub-Zero Refrigeration and Wolf Cooking Instruments.
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here:
Colin
and Justin return to our screens for series three of 'How Not To Decorate
and have chosen for a second year running, to use De
Dietrich Kitchen Appliances.
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here:
As
part of a £5 million Marketing investment, Electrolux
Group is launching two major new television advertising
campaigns, which will be on air during October and November 2005.
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here:
Kitchen
appliance manufacturer Siemens
is offering end customers a 28-day free trial period on all freestanding
dishwashers between October 1st 2005 and January 31st 2006.
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here:
Appliance
supplier Baumatic, is in the process
of revamping its livery of lorries in order to reflect the modern,
contemporary nature of the brand.
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here:
The
Corner Fridge Company is
keen to keep everyone informed about its range of wine storage solutions,
so has revamped its website to make it even more informative.
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here:
Premium
Appliance Brands Ltd
(PAB) has recently unveiled its new website, www.pabl.co.uk, a comprehensive
easy to navigate site designed to meet the requirements of consumers,
retailers and distributors alike.
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here:
Specialist
in internet marketing for the home improvement industry, eBuilders
Ltd, has launched a new website www.local-bathrooms.co.uk
and up until 15th November 2005 is offering bathroom suppliers a free
listing on the site for one year.
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here:
The
Active Kitchen sink from Franke
won a top honour at the Kitchen and Bathroom Designer’s Manufacturers’
Awards 2005.
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here:
Ideal
Standard has announced further recognition of its design
led strategy in recently winning the Best in Bathrooms category in the
ELLE Decoration Design Awards 2005.
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here:
BK
Installations, which handles the contracts division of Nolte
UK, was presented with the 2005 major contracts award at Germany's Hausemesse
exhibition.
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here:
Cooking
manufacturer, Glen Dimplex Home Appliances,
and Blackburn based packaging company Styropack have scooped a Silver
Starpack Award for the product packaging designed specifically to house
the latest Stoves built-in appliances.
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here:
KBB
incorporating Expotile, the biennial
event for the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and tile industry is all set
to make a big splash in January at the NEC, Birmingham. From 22-25 January
2006, five halls of the NEC will be the home of the biggest and best
industry event to date.
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here
The
preparations for the première of the Deutsche
Ausbaumesse in Nürnberg from 27-29 April 2006 are in
full swing.
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here:
Epoc Messe Frankfurt, Dubai, has finalised its plans for ISH
Kitchen and Bathroom Gulf.
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here:
Interbuild 2006 - The Building Show
takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from April 23 to 27.
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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.
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
On
an Island of its Own - New Ventilation Table from Gaggenau
Coming
soon from luxury built in kitchen appliance specialist Gaggenau is a
Ventilation Table designed for building in to a central island unit.
Eye catching and practical, the AT 400 is not only aesthetically pleasing
but also highly effective in operation as it extracts all the unwanted
cooking vapours away at exactly the right level - namely on the work
surface from where they originate.
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Whirlpool
Corporation Reports Record Q3 Sales Results
Whirlpool
Corporation yesterday announced third-quarter 2005 net earnings of $114m,
or $1.66 per diluted share, compared to $101m, or $1.50 per diluted
share, in the same period last year. The results included two non-recurring
items: a $9m gain from the sale of a business, and operating income
was reduced by approximately $6m from a fire at a major distribution
centre in the U.K.
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New
Centralised Warehouse for GDHA
Glen
Dimplex Home Appliances has announced plans to open a major new, distribution
centre in the Midlands to handle its Stoves, Belling and New World brands.
Construction has already started on the site of the 40,597 sq m (437,000
sq ft) warehouse, based at the Trentham Lakes development in Stoke-on-Trent,
due for completion in April 2006.
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Hotpoint
and Underwood Kitchens - A Prestigious New Partnership
Hotpoint
has announced a new trading partnership with Underwood Kitchens. The
prestigious kitchen company selected Hotpoint's top-of-the-range appliances
to complement its hand-crafted kitchens.
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Major
Report on UK Bathroom Market from AMA
A
major review of the UK Bathroom Market has been published by AMA Research.
The report is informed, comprehensive and up-to-date, and represents
an aid to sales and marketing professionals involved in the industry.
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Shower
Manufaturers Avoid a Soaking
Showers
are one of the most dynamic sectors in the plumbing industry. Keeping
ahead of the field demands timely knowledge of the opinions of installers
and so business research specialist, B2B International, runs a twice-yearly
survey.
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on this Story]
UK
Dealers Visit Alno Hausmesse to View 2006 Product
Alno (UK) has hosted the first of two dealer visits to its 2006 Hausmesse
at the company's headquarters in Pfullendorf, Germany. Alno premier
dealers and contract partners from all over the UK returned enthused
by the new ranges and innovations they had seen.
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on this Story]
Aqualux Celebrates Successful First Year Since MBO
Staff
from Aqualux, the manufacturer of bath screens and shower surrounds,
joined in celebrations at Alton Towers to toast the successful first
year of the company's Management Buyout. The West Midlands based business,
which employs over 250 people, underwent the Management Buyout in
August 2004 and has since enjoyed significant growth with an annual
turnover in excess of £30 million.
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Bath
Sale @ Ideal Standard Gives Retailers a Fresh Start to the Year
In
a fresh attempt to boost bathroom trade over the traditional post
Christmas sales period, Ideal Standard will be supporting retailers
by launching an extensive bathroom promotion early next year.
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on this Story]
New
Commercial Manager Appointed as Husbands Expands
Birmingham
based Husbands - the UK manufacturer and supplier of food service and
passenger lifts - has expanded its management team following record
levels of business. Simon Morgan moves from Worcester & Midland
Cold Stores in Worcester where he was sales development manager to join
Keith Holmes who acquired Husbands 18 months ago.
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Italian
Innovation takes Showering to a New Level
Tecnoglass
is a new product from Italian shower manufacturer Cesana. Tecnoglass
is one of a range of shower products Cesana plans to launch in Britain
later this year.
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on this Story]
Stoves
Sponsors UKTV Food ‘Cooking With Passion’ Season
In
a first for Stoves, the brand is sponsoring a season of programmes
entitled ‘Cooking with Passion’ on leading cooking channel
UKTV Food. A series of sponsorship idents, have been designed to raise
awareness of its new range cookers and Genus oven.
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on this Story]
Clearwater
MD Selected for Top US Marketing Scholarship
The managing director of bath manufacturer Clearwater Collection Limited
was one of five businessmen selected to take part in a top US marketing
scholarship programme. Darren Allison spent a week in Illinois at the
Kellogg Graduate School of Management on a business marketing strategy
programme.
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KBSA
Teams Up with Top Self Build Show
The
Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association has teamed up with
the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2006 to offer its members
special discounts should they decide to take a show stand.
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on this Story]
Orama
Confirms Bodel as Sole Distributor of Maia in Northern Ireland
Orama, the Derbyshire-based independent manufacturer
of worksurfaces and associated decorative products has announced a new
agreement which sees Bodel Distributors Limited having exclusive distribution
of the Maia range of solid worksurfaces throughout Northern Ireland.
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Using
Pricey 'Point-of-Sale' Credit from Retailers Could Mean Money Wasted
Alliance
& Leicester has warned those looking to carry out home or lifestyle
improvements, that they could be paying through the nose for 'point
of sale' finance, and potentially wasting over £5,300 if they
do not try and sniff-out a good deal.
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Indesit
Co. Opens Russia’s First Logistics Pole
On
4th October 2005 Indesit Company opened a logistics pole in Lipetzk,
Russia’s first and the biggest in the white goods industry in
Europe. Key figures at the event included Russian Prime Minister Mikhail
Fradkov and Vittorio Merloni.
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on this Story]
Glass
- A Clear New Fashion Trend for Kitchens and Bathrooms
Glass
is setting new trends in contemporary kitchens and bathrooms for use
as upstands, splashbacks and as one-off larger panels according to
Häfele's Ray Fisher.
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on this Story]
Wolseley
- £87m Spent on Eight Acquisitions Since 1st August 2005
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 an update on acquisitions made.
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Industry
Will Benefit from Launch of the KBB NTG
Last
March I welcomed the announcement that the CITB - ConstructionSkills
would fund the formation of a national training group. I am delighted
to report that this group has grown and developed over the last
18 months and that the KBB NTG will celebrate an official launch
at KBB in Jan 2006.
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Here]
COMPANY NOTICES
Notices
from The Insolvency Courts, September 2005
The following Notices have been posted from the Insolvency Courts
relating to Kitchen and Bathroom companies including Craft County
Kitchens Ltd, First Class Bathrooms Ltd, Aston Cord (Bathrooms)
Ltd, Corniche Bathrooms Ltd, Kingdom Kitchens Ltd, Smith Carter
Interiors Ltd, Hammonds Kitchens Ltd, Continental Lifestyle Kitchens
Ltd, Exact Kitchens (Northern) Ltd, Mirage Kitchens And Bedrooms
Ltd, Home Design Centre (Bury) Ltd.
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MACHINERY MATTERS
Starbank
Sets the Bar for Panel Fabrication
Starbank
Panel Products says that the remarkable progress it has made has
put the Merseyside company in a leading position in its specialist
field of high quality laminate fabrication and CNC component manufacture.
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Armitage
Shanks Invests Heavily to Stay Competitive
Armitage Shanks is approaching the end of an intense investment
period which will see all production at the Rugeley plant transferring
to pressure casting, with the very latest line capable of producing
an entire toilet bowl. The application of this technology has been
hastened in response to cheap imports from the Far East and has
resulted in several high volume lines - such as cisterns - actually
ending up cheaper per piece than shipped in products.
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FRANKE COMMENTS
Getting
Point of Sale Right for Retailers
John
Swain, Product Manager, Franke UK comments on Point of Sale materials:
Retailers invest a lot of time, money and effort in getting their
show rooms just right for consumers, making sure they are up-to-the-minute
and following the latest industry trends
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