Weekly Email News for the Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Industries
25th November 2005
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Specially
designed to be installed in column, this AEG-Electrolux
fully integrated dishwasher with controls neatly concealed on the rim
of the door will fit into any built-in kitchen
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here:
Stoves
has added four new stainless steel appliance doors to fit its integrated
fridge, freezer and fridge-freezers, creating a complete package for
consumers
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here:
Following
its strategy for delivering products which focus on ‘perfect form
and function’ AEG-Electrolux
launches the Teppan Yaki
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here:
If
you are wondering how to keep your carpets looking their best for the
festive season, help is at hand with the new, Agility deep-cleaning
carpet extractor from Maytag UK
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here:
Burbidge is extending the number
of door sizes available with all of its wood and foil wrap kitchen designs
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here:
The
handleless ALNOART range presents
three finishes - high gloss, veneered and elegantly grained
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here:
Kitchen
manufacturer, Poggenpohl, has introduced
a new Aqua Blue satin lacquer to its latest innovation, PLUSMODO
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here:
With
44,000 different worksurface products in stock at any one time, IDS
says that it can offer kitchen retailers instant access to the UK's
widest portfolio of laminate, solid wood and solid surfaced worktops
from a single supplier
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here:
Bottega d'Arte says that its new collection of interior finishes employs a decorative vocabulary of Baroque inspiration, expressing the increasingly obvious links between fashion and habitat
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Ultracolour
Plus is the latest innovation from Mapei.
'The ultimate solution for perfect grout joints, free from aesthetic
defects such as uneven colour and efflorescence, Ultracolour Plus remains
easy to keep clean and will not support mould growth'
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here:
RAK
Ceramics has launched a new range of tilescalled 'Oxodium',
which features an oxodised finish that comes in subtle orange and blue/black
versions
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here:
From
contemporary grab rails to space-maximising WCs, VitrA's
range of special needs bathroom products offers design detail
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here:
Bohle
has shown it is the best at hanging around – with mirrors that
is - with the addition of the Xtragrip mirror adhesive to the Xtra
range of mirror hanging products
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here:
The
SoftClose system available on selected Haro
Sanitary toilet seats offers convenience and provides a quality replacement
WC seat that consumers are now looking for
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here:
Bohle
has launched a new hardware catalogue aimed at the glass and hardware
consumer and retailer
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here:
Manufacturer
and distributor of quality furniture components and fittings, East
Coast Fittings has introduced three new timber doors
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here:
European
Decorative Products (EDP) now has available two new décor
foils from Pentadecor that blend well with offset subtle plain carcase
hues
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here:
Cova
Products has announced the addition of Lancelot PA, to the
Cova Press Premier range of 3D forming veneers
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here:
Designer
radiator manufacturer and importer Aestus
has introduced the Azzara radiator. 'Innovatively combining style and
functionality, the unique Azzara radiator adds beauty and interest wherever
it is used.'
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here:
Ideal
Bathrooms
has recently taken into stock the 'Essential collection' a new range
of designer heated towel rails
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here:
Myson
has unveiled a new glass towel warmer and radiator which the company
says is unique to the UK domestic heating market
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here:
D
R Services has now introduced a shower enclosure offering
two products that can be used together to completely remove visible
metal framing elements from the installation
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here:
Moods
Bathrooms
has expanded its brassware range with the introduction of three
contrasting and contemporary new mixer tap collections - Onyx, Jet
and Star
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here:
Samuel
Heath says that it is instrumental in
moving the boundaries with its new stainless steel finish, which
will be available on an array of products
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here:
Staff
in the Mereway Kitchens
Sales Office all chose to wear something pink on Friday 28th
October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Day
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here:
Monday
31st October saw employees from Hotpoint
in Peterborough set out on a cross-country challenge
to raise money for ChildLine
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here:
William
Wilson, the independent supplier of electrical, plumbing, heating
and building supplies, is backing a new training scheme operated
by the Bathroom Manufacturers Association
(BMA)
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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
BLUMOTION system from Blum ensures
that even when slammed hard the frontals automatically brake at about
80mm from closed and then gently glide shut
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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:
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DIY
Style Gurus
This week Martin Gill, Managing
Director of Poggenpohl UK asks 'What's in store for kitchen design?',
predicting a continuance of the
trend towards natural stone and Corian type materials over traditional
timber. We also have another series of revelations from recent Electrolux
sponsored market research, this time looking at style, which indicates
that the UK consumer has become a DIY style guru.
Our preview of KBB 2006 is here,
and has been updated this week with a further 25 entries, meaning that
we now cover 63 exhibiting companies. More will be added week by week,
with late additions and changes to the line-up possible until the very
last Friday before the show (which starts on Sunday 22nd January). If
you are exhibiting, and have not yet sent informatiopn in for our stand
guide, please email to debbie@thekbzine.com
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EDP
at ZOW 2006
Components and materials supplier to the KBB sector, European Decorative
Products, will have a strong presence at ZOW 2006 in Bad Salzuflen
next February.
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here:
Homag
Open House
Homag
U.K. says that its recent October open house exhibition once again
broke new ground in visitor numbers and successful business concluded.
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here:
Trade
Mouldings at ZOW
British
manufacturer of cabinet doors and wrapped furniture components, Trade
Mouldings, will exhibit for the first time at the ZOW furniture suppliers
exhibition at Bad Salzuflen in Germany from February 20 - 23, 2006.
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here:
KBSA
Lightens up Part P at its Regional Meetings
Have you got a date ear marked in your diary to attend a KBSA
regional meeting? If not, you may want to because ELECSA has
teamed up with KBSA to offer information and advice on Part P at the
following KBSA regional meetings:
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here:
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Events here
Newly
released is the seventh issue of Mermaid Tales - Norske
Interiors’ newsletter, designed exclusively for retailers
to offer all the latest information on Mermaid waterproof wall panels
for shower enclosures and bathrooms.
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here:
Fagor
UK has launched a new product catalogue specifically tailored
to the UK market, and featuring the company's 2005/2006 range of built-in
and build-under domestic appliances.
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here:
Franke,
the UK's leading sink manufacturer, has produced a Master Brochure
for retailers which contains the company's entire product portfolio,
including sinks, taps and waste management solutions.
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here:
Utopia
has appointed David Marchant as National Sales Manager. David
will take up his new role at the end of November.
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here:
Premium
Appliance Brands (PAB) has announced its second expansion
in two months, with new signings Tristan Edwards and Barbara Nuttall.
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here:
Norske
Interiors has appointed
a new agent, Mike Rogers, to continue the retailer sales service
for Mermaid waterproof wall panels following the retirement of long
serving agent, Arthur Leech.
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here:
Maytag UK has appointed Steve Burns to Independent Service
Partner Manager. Steve co-ordinates and trains Maytag's team of
independent service agents, as well as developing new and existing
relationships throughout Great Britain and Ireland.
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here:
Freestanding
bath manufacturer Clearwater Collection
has delivered one of its luxury baths to Colin and Justin's show 'How
Not to Decorate'.
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here:
Leading
sink manufacturer, Franke, has
joined forces with its distributors to deliver over 5,000 Christmas
puddings to retailers this year as a thank you for all their hard
work.
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here:
Imperial
Bathrooms continues to support its expanding network of
UK stockists with the unveiling of an eye-catching retail display
hanging banner.
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here:
The
Ignis roadshow, was taken to eight locations throughout the country
in eight days and covered Scotland, Washington, Leeds, Manchester,
Birmingham, Swindon, Southampton and ended at
Whirlpool’s National
Sales Office in Croydon.
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here:
Justine
Hénin-Hardenne has been named the inaugural winner of the Whirlpool
6th Sense Player of the Year, announced on November 12th at the 2005
Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Championships.
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here:
Bosses
at West Midlands-based Aqualux say
that they are wondering whether this year can get any better as they
celebrate reaching the finals of the Best in the Black Country Awards
which acknowledges outstanding business success.
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here:
Specialist
in internet marketing for the home improvement industry, eBuilders
Ltd, has launched a new website www.local-kitchens.co.uk
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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:
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:
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.
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here:
SPATEX,
the exhibition for professionals in the pool, spa and sauna industry,
5-7th February 2006 at the Hilton Brighton Metropole Exhibition Centre.
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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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here:
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Notices
from The Insolvency Courts, November 2005
The following Notices have been posted from the Insolvency Courts relating
to Kitchen and Bathroom companies including C & S Management Ltd,
Castle Bathrooms Ltd, Zenith Kitchens & Bedrooms Ltd, County Kitchens
(Surrey) Ltd, Wycombe Ceramics & Bathrooms Ltd, Back To Life Kitchens
Ltd, Wow Kitchens Ltd, C V Kitchens Ltd, Zenith Kitchens & Bedrooms
Ltd, P D Installations (Thame) Ltd, Kitchens Kitchens Ltd, Kitchen It
Ltd, Imperial Kitchens Ltd, Moreland Classic Kitchens Ltd, First Class
Bathrooms Ltd, Hammonds Kitchens Ltd, Aston Cord (Bathrooms) Ltd.
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Maytag's
Answer to Keeping Stainless Steel Looking Good
Stainless
steel is the 'Marmite' of the industry. Love it because it's the metal
of the moment and everyone wants it, but hate it because it is a nightmare
to keep clean. Maytag UK has come up with the answer. SteelKleen Ezi
Wipes are a convenient wipe containing a unique cleaning solution that
removes fingerprints, smears and water spots from all stainless steel
appliances.
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on this Product]
What's
in Store for Kitchen Design?
'As
the oldest established kitchen manufacturer and retailer in the world,
Poggenpohl has seen a whole host of trends come and go, from cork
flooring and tiled work surfaces to serving hatches and cathedral
arched doors.' says Martin Gill, Managing Director, Poggenpohl UK.
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on this Story]
New
Managing Shareholder for Rieber
Max Maier the designer of the stunning Rieber Waterstation is now the
new managing shareholder of the company Rieber. Having worked alongside
Rieber for many years in the capacity of industrial designer, Max has
now increased his involvement with the sole intention of restoring Rieber
to the forefront of sink design.
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on this Story]
ELECSA
Urges Electricians & Tradesmen to Remind Homeowners about the House
Sellers’ Pack
With
the Home Information Packs (sometimes referred to as the Home Sellers'
Packs) becoming compulsory in England & Wales in 2007, ELECSA is
urging electricians and tradesmen who carry out electrical work in dwellings
to remind homeowners about the need to prepare.
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on this Story]
KBSA
Makes Plastic More Flexible for Members!
The
Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association has joined forces with
Barclaycard Merchant Services to provide preferential debit and credit
card transaction processing deals for members.
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on this Story]
Prince
Edward Switches on J&J Ormerod's New BIMA Machine
J&J
Ormerod PLC, the independent UK manufacturer of quality kitchens and
bathrooms, recently received Prince Edward at its headquarters in Bacup,
Lancashire to honour its contribution to the new sports hall for Bacup
and Rawtenstall Grammar School.
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on this Story]
Bosch,
Siemens and Miele Washing Machines Top Which? Best Buy Guide
'Our
Best Buy models give great results and their makers have proven track
records for reliability.' says Which? in its updated report on washing
machines, which looks for ease of use, efficiency and value for money.
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on this Story]
Roman
Expansion Continues with New Tray Plant
Roman Ltd has unveiled its new shower Tray Plant, which forms the
next stage in growth at its County Durham manufacturing base. Roman
recognised the need for such a facility in response to customer and
retail demand for low level trays. This followed the release of the
award winning Wetrooms range launched at Expo 2003.
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on this Story]
Two More Showrooms for
In-toto Kitchens
In-toto, the fitted kitchen franchise, has just opened showrooms in
Stirling and Canterbury, giving forty-five nationwide. The franchisee
for Stirling is Lawrence Christie, while Canterbury's franchisee is
Richard Blunt.
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on this Story]
Hot
Competition for Next Years' B&K Awards
Having announced the nominees for 2006's hottest bathroom and kitchen
awards event, it looks like there will be some serious in-house rivalry
as two leading kitchen and bathroom companies - Ripples and Houseworks
- prepare to compete against their own colleagues to become the best
in the UK.
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on this Story]
KBSA
Corporate Members Networking Forum
The
Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association corporate members networking
forum was well attended by more than 50 corporate members, publishers
and journalists who where welcomed with a welcoming glass of warm punch
at Ansty Hall in Coventry on November 10th.
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on this Story]
Electrolux
Researches Style
Recent
research by Electrolux and Future Foundation Group confirms the democratisation
of design – i.e you don’t have to belong to an elite social
group to be stylish! So with good design truly available to everyone
how does this affect how people feel, think and consume? The report
reveals some very interesting facts.
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on this Story]
SEC
Clears Whirlpool Share Registration
Whirlpool
Corporation and Maytag Corporation announced on 21st November that
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared effective
Whirlpool's registration statement on Form S-4 covering the share
portion of the consideration to be issued to Maytag's stockholders
upon completion of the proposed merger.
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on this Story]
Maytag
Announces Organisational Changes
Arthur
B. Learmonth, President of Maytag Services business unit, is promoted
to the position of Acting President for Maytag Appliances business unit.
David R. McConnaughey, 49, Vice President, Maytag All-Brand Service
in Maytag Services, is promoted to the position of Acting President,
Maytag Services, replacing Learmonth.
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on this Story]
Wolseley:
£7m Spent on Two Further Acquisitions
Wolseley
plc, the world's largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing
and heating products to professional contractors and a leading supplier
of building materials, announced today two further acquisitions.
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on this Story]
MACHINERY MATTERS
Ligmatech
Boomerang Proves its Worth
The
specialist Homag Group member Ligmatech has, as one of its cutting
edge specialities, panel handling solutions for most applications.
But perhaps it is Ligmatech's most simple device, the ‘Boomerang’
that has delivered value and performance to hundreds of factories
and workshops around the UK and Ireland
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on this Story]
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]
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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on this Story]
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