Weekly Email News for the Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Industries
24th February 2006
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Just arrived from kitchen appliance manufacturer Siemens is a pair of American style freestanding side-by-side combination fridge freezers, designed to coordinate with and complement any new or existing kitchen installation
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Küppersbusch
says that the media profi is the world's first built-in appliance of
its kind. It offers an unprecedented variety of multimedia functions
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here:
The
new Zanussi Zi918/9 FFA Total No
Frost 50:50 fully integrated fridge freezer is completely frost free
with technology that means the interior of your fridge will remain dry
too
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here:
Zanussi’s
fully integrated coffee maker ZCOF636 coordinates with your other kitchen
appliances with its stainless steel finish and neat push button controls
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here:
Bosch
says that the Logixx SGS65L22 incorporates the very latest technology
so the chore of washing your dishes is safer, easier and more efficient
than ever
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here:
De
Dietrich, the premium kitchen appliance manufacturer, has
developed a new addition to its range. The DED400X coffee machine is
designed in the family line with the rest of the built-in range
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here:
Creative in design and practical in function are the two main elements emerging from rational’s new creation for 2006, cult
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North London’s newest kitchen and bathroom studio In
Design says that it understands just what it takes to create
a truly inspiring and individual kitchen
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here:
The
Intuition range of self-assembly kitchens exclusively from Waterline
has just been re-launched with a higher specification
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here:
Geberit
Ltd.
launched its new range of decorative washbasin, shower tray and bath
traps at KBB this year
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here:
New
from Roper Rhodes is the Signatures
collection - six distinct ranges of high quality modular bathroom
furniture and storage
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here:
The
timber and panel distributor, James Latham,
has announced the availability of a new panel range at its Yate depot
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here:
Twyford
Bathrooms,
part of the Sanitec group, has introduced Flow, a new contemporary
bathroom range to its core over the counter collection
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here:
Maximise
storage potential in tall units with the latest tandem larder from PWS.
The 1700mm high larder is now available to suit both 500mm and 600mm
wide units, furthering the design possibilities with this useful wirework
storage system
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here:
'Twister'
is the latest product to be introduced to the PWS
accessories portfolio. A circular unit that rotates 360 degrees
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here:
Supplier
of surfacing materials and components, European
Decorative Products (EDP) has introduced a new collection
of quality high gloss polyester (PET) foils
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here:
A
new range of traditional forged iron and steel cabinet and door handles
and accessories by Bouvet reflects French traditions of classical style,
says UK distributor Häfele
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here:
Bohle
has introduced a new range of own-branded heated mirror pads that promise
to banish steamed-up mirrors for good by the simple flick of a switch
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here:
With
today's customers demanding more of a co-ordinated look in the kitchen,
Franke has launched the Simplon
tap, which complements two of its most popular sink models
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here:
Triton
has extended its popular range of shower towers with the introduction
of a new thermostatic model: the Ramor shower tower
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here:
New
from Franke is the Orca spray
tap, which offers a modern look with a series of cutting edge-design
elements
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here:
Just
one of the new showering additions from Bristan
launched at KBB 2006, the new Prism sequential thermostatic shower
has a generous showerhead and diverter to hand-held spray
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here:
The
Pegler decorative radiator
valve range has been an instant success with beautiful designs,
matching and complementing the designer radiators and towel
warmers that are increasingly a feature of today's modern bathrooms
and wet rooms
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here:
Myson
has launched new ‘tube on tube’ towel warmers, ‘Tuba’
is an addition to the Myson multi-rail range. ‘Tube on
tube’ reflects the design, which sees the horizontal bars
laid onto the vertical bars instead of being welded into the
product
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here:
Thermic,
the Belgian manufacturer of high-quality designer radiators,
has launched the latest innovations in the Xtend-Line - Xtend-Horizontal
and Xtend-Inox.
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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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here:
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:
Maytag
Corporation
and Sears Holdings Corporation are together donating more than
700 new refrigerators worth nearly $800,000 to Hurricane Katrina
victims in an effort to help those affected replace appliances
damaged in the storm
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here:
Kitchen
design specialist KCA, has been
busy celebrating two of the company’s dedicated designer's,
Karen West and Peter Evans professional qualification achievement
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here:
Premium showering products brand Daryl
Showering has celebrated a major milestone in its retailer
product training programme, as 600 sales staff from retail showrooms
across the country have now taken part in its 'awareness day' initiative
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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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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:
Insurance
Against Future Changes?
Some
intersting news this week from the KBSA, which has introduced
a new insurance package for its members in anticipation of increasing
regulation in the kitchen and bathroom sector:
‘We believe that the time is right to introduce this new insurance
because the market place is changing and consumers are looking for even
more added protection and peace of mind. The Government has also focused
on this sector and is preparing to launch Trust Mark, which will require
three way insurance cover to be offered by all approved firms.
‘Whilst the KBSA is supportive of the Government scheme and hopes
to be granted Trust Mark status in 2006 we wanted to press ahead with
our own enhanced insurance for members.’
Our
KBB
2006 Review in Words and Pictures, will be extended over the next
week or two, in the meantime we have additional comments below, including
a new one from Bemis.
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you have a comment on the show - from either exhibitor or visitor perspective
- please drop an email to news@thekbzine.com.
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Waterline
Showcase 2006
Waterline invites you to 'see
all that's new in kitchen design for 2006' at The Waterline Showcase,
an 8-venue tour that has been designed to be as accessible as possible
for all customers.
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here:
Maytag
at US Builders' Show
Maytag
Corporation's
family of brands introduced new products that combine the conveniences
consumers want with the performance they demand during the US 2006
International Builders' Show, January 11-14.
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here:
Homag U.K. will be hosting its first open house exhibition of 2006 with a special focus on CNC technology from March 14 - 16.
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Hybrid
Event for Designers
After
its launch last year, 100% East
returns to the Truman Brewery, from 21-24 September 2006 with a new
focus. Unlike its sister show, 100% Design, held over the same dates
in Earls Court 2, 100% East will be noticeably more multidisciplinary.
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here:
KBB
and Expotile 2008 are Moving.....
KBB incorporating Expotile, the kitchens, bathrooms
and tiling industry event, will be held at a different time of year
from 2008. The event will continue to be a part of The Interiors Event
in January 2006, but the biennial event will move to 9-12 March in
2008.
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here:
ELECSA's
New Series of Free Part P Seminars
ELECSA
announced on January 11th another series of free Part P evening seminars
for local electricians and tradesmen affected by Part P throughout
England and Wales at the following locations:
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here:
Grand
Designs Live at NEC Birmingham
Following
the successful launch of Grand Designs Live 2005 at ExCeL London,
Media 10 Limited has announced the launch of Grand Designs Live Birmingham,
6-8 October 2006 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham.
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here:
Grand
plans for Grand Designs Live 2006
Following
the hugely successful launch of Grand Designs
Live earlier this year, publishing group Media 10 and FremantleMedia
Licensing Worldwide, have announced Grand Designs Live 2006, 2-4 June,
ExCel, London.
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here:
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Roman
Ltd, the UK shower manufacturer, has launched a new 84
page brochure offering the total showering package.
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here:
Victoria
& Albert launched its new product brochure at KBB 2006.
For 2006 the freestanding bath specialist has embraced the concept
of 'small is beautiful' as a design theme.
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here:
Qualceram,
bathroom manufacturer throughout Ireland and the UK, launched a new
and improved brochure at the KBB show.
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here:
The
Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association has launched
a KBSA Members' Handbook and Buyers' Guide at KBB2006.
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here:
Maytag
UK the manufacture of genuine American household appliances
has announced the appointment of Andrew Long as Marketing Director
of Maytag UK.
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here:
Maytag
UK
has announced the appointment of Stuart Frost to the position of
Product Marketing Manager. Stuart will be responsible for key product
categories within Maytag's portfolio.
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here:
Mike
Shaw has been appointed Marketing Manager at abode,
joining the successful design and marketing team.
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here:
Juan
Pillay has been appointed to the newly created dual role of Marketing
Manager and Showroom Manager for luxury built in kitchen appliance
company, Gaggenau.
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here:
Indesit
Company
shows continued support and commitment to the
built-In sector and general training with the announcement of a
new appointment.
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here:
Whirlpool
has announced the arrival of its Blue Touch washing machine range
in a seven month press campaign that includes all the top lifestyle
and women’s magazine titles.
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here:
Stoves
has launched a display stand to demonstrate the key features and benefits
of its Genus built-in oven.
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here:
Geberit
Ltd., specialist in frame systems for wall mounted sanitaryware, will
be launching in April 2006 a major consumer campaign to inspire the
general public about the 'wall hung' look and dispel people's fears
about the technology.
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here:
Electrolux
has been awarded a combined total of six International Design Awards
in the 'Household/Living' appliance category for the 2006 edition of
the iF Design Awards.
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here:
At
the annual Incentive Travel & Meetings Association (ITMA) award
ceremony in London last week, Neff
won a total of four awards for its 'Evolution' trade product launch
held at the Concept Centre in Bedford in February 2005.
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here:
A
talented designer from KBSA retailer Chiselwood
Ltd in Lincoln has won a major national award for kitchen
design.
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here:
Kitchen
design specialist KCA has announced
the launch of its new, fresh, easy to use website.
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here:
Bespoke
kitchens specialist Charles Yorke
has begun a programme of investment in marketing support for the
brand, starting with the launch of an extensive new website.
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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:
Tim Foley runs a website which includes an excellent Discussion Forum about all things kitchen related.
You'll Find it 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
Astracast
Unveils Prototype of Ellipse Future Sink System
Astracast,
the sink and tap manufacturer, incorporated a Design and Innovation
zone as part of its stand at KBB 2006 and used it to unveil the prototype
of the Ellipse Future Sink System. Ellipse characterises what the design
team think could be the future in sink design.
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on this Product]
New
KBSA Four Way Insurance Receives Overwhelming Support from Members
at KBB
The
KBSA introduced an enhanced insurance package to the industry at KBB
2006, which received overwhelming support from the members. Details
of the insurance were made available for the first time on the stand
and a series of Q&A sessions for members were also well attended.
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on this Story]
Sanitec
to Coordinate Shower Production in the Nordic Countries
Sanitec
currently has two shower enclosure and cubicle production facilities
in the Nordic countries; one in Norrtälje, Sweden, and one in
Mörrum, Sweden. Sanitec has decided to concentrate the production
to the Mörrum facility.
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on this Story]
abode
- Local Student's Work Exhibited
Kitchen
tap manufacturer abode, based in Wakefield, has published winning
photographic images from a competition the company ran in conjunction
with Batley School of Art and Design at the end of last year.
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on this Story]
Britannia
Launches New Reward Scheme for Dealers
Range
cooker specialist Britannia has launched a new reward scheme for its
dealers that offers extra discounts to those who support the promotion
of the Britannia brand.
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on this Story]
Log
On and Win with Stoves Microsites
Stoves
is offering online visitors to its Genus and range cooker microsites
the chance to win top products. By logging on and answering a simple
question, visitors to www.stovesgenus.co.uk can win a state of the
art Genus 90cm double oven.
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on this Story]
Electrolux
Declares War on White
Electrolux
has announced that it has officially declared War on White, a shift
which marks the company's official move into thoughtful design innovation;
meeting consumer demand for appliances that reflect more individuality
in the home.
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on this Story]
Electrolux
Floorcare Puma Football Promotion Kicks off May 06
As
a warm up to the summer of football, Electrolux is running a free
Puma football promotion on two of its flagship models - the Cyclone
XL cylinder cleaner with 'the biggest dirt capacity' and the Cyclone
Power Ultima - Electrolux's most powerful upright to date.
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on this Story]
Good
Housekeeping Innovations 2005 Awards Runner-Up Prize to Electrolux
The
Electrolux Twin Clean™ has been awarded the prize of runner-up
in the Good Housekeeping Institute Innovations of the Year Awards
2005.
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on this Story]
Small
Hinge Opens Big Conversations for Bemis at KBB 2006
A
small hinge fitted to a range of toilet seats made by Bemis created
surprising levels of interest among visitors to its stand at the
KBB 2006 show, held in January at the NEC.
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on this Story]
opticolour®
Touches Down at Birmingham Airport
Interior
Glass Solutions (IGS) the Bath based manufacturer of coloured
glass wall coverings, has been selected to supply opticolour®
glass for the Gallery Café Bar refurbishment at Birmingham
International Airport.
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on this Story]
Inclusivity
is All About Opportunity - Arlington Shows Flexibility on Access
In
a recent article in KBB Review, entitled 'You don't know what
you're doing', the impression was given that the vast majority
of retailers are both ignorant of the real needs of people with
disabilities and fundamentally unwilling to offer them solutions.
RWK and the company’s agents, Arlington International Agencies,
think they are missing a great opportunity.
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on this Story]
KBSA
Member Makes History at KBB Review Awards
Once
again KBSA members have figured prominently in the prestigious
KBB Review Industry Awards, with Norwood Interiors achieving a
first in the history of the awards, by winning the coveted title
of Master Retailer for Kitchens for the second year running.
[More
on this Story]
Whirlpool
Corporation Named to KLD's Domini 400 Social Index
Whirlpool
Corporation announced yesterday that it has once again been included
in KLD’s Domini 400 Social(SM) Index. Whirlpool was among
the initial companies selected and it has remained on the Index
ever since.
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on this Story]
NKBA
Increases Legislative Committment
The
National Kitchen and Bath Association has announced that at its
Strategic Planning Meeting, the Board of Directors authorised
an expenditure of up to $500,000 for legislative activities on
the national and local level for calendar year 2006.
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on this Story]
RAK
Ceramics Scoops Major Industry Award
RAK
Ceramics has been awarded the prestigious MRM Business Award,
presented at the Dubai World Trade Centre last month. The company,
which has enjoyed significant growth within the UK in recent years,
says that it is one of the most successful ceramic and porcelain
tile and sanitaryware producers in the world.
[More
on this Story]
Smirk
- Experience the New Showcase
Kitchen
specialist Smirk has announced the official opening of its new
showroom - 100 square metres of kitchen designs. Smirk has also
announced the grand unveiling of 'Simplicity'.
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on this Story]
Bütfering
Innovation Award
Now
in its 60th year, Bütfering, the widebelt specialist manufacturing
member of the Homag Group, has proved its technical market leadership
again with a special award nomination for the radio thickness
gauge technology for widebelt sanders.
[More
on this Story]
24%
Jump in Home Depot Inc.'s Fourth-Quarter Profit
Mild
temperatures in January and higher per-customer receipts helped
fuel a 24% jump in Home Depot Inc.'s fourth-quarter profit, the
US company said on Tuesday.
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on this Story]
Latest
Survey Predicts Bumper 2006 for KBSA Members
The
Kitchen Bedroom Bathroom Specialists Association
(KBSA) has warmly welcomed a survey of UK homeowners predicting
a busy year for kitchen and bathroom specialists. The survey,
which was carried out in December 2005, asked homeowners to
name their top ten priorities for 2006 and found that home
improvements were high on the list of New Year resolutions.
Topping the list, 36% of respondents said that they planned
to fit a new kitchen or bathroom in their homes for 2006.
[More
Here]
What
is the Virtual Bathroom Academy?
I
have mentioned in previous columns, the great work that
the BMA is undertaking to help the people of our industry
to raise the standards of service that we offer to consumers.
We began to do this by writing the Generic Industry Guides,
which are a reference work that anyone working in our industry
can read to enhance their knowledge of bathroom products
and good quality installation.
We have also published our intention to create a Bathroom
Academy. It is this last point that I’d like to
talk to you about this week . . because I think that it
is important that we all understand the purpose of the BMA’s
Bathroom Academy.
Ted Goold – President - Bathroom Manufacturers Association
[More
Here]
NOTICES
Notices
from The Insolvency Courts, January 2006
The following Notices have been posted from the Insolvency Courts
relating to Kitchen and Bathroom companies including Timberwise
Kitchens Of Distinction Ltd, KM Wholesale Ltd, Artisan Bathroom
Design Company Ltd, F. & R. Dunlop Services Ltd, Kitchenhaus
Ltd, Waterworld Bathrooms (Uk) Ltd, S & W Ltd, De’sinor
Kitchens Ltd, Kitchen (Door) Wizard Ltd, R. A. Fitters Ltd
[Read
the Full List Here]
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