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3rd November 2006
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Whirlpool
says that the new AWZ 8477 6th Sense Condenser dryer with 'B' energy
rating is its most efficient dryer yet and has been accredited by
the Energy Savings Trust
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Miele
is set to help retailers boost sales with the launch of its first
stainless steel domestic laundry appliances
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here:
Baumatic's new MG1 built-in oven
has an invigorating orange finish that will add a burst of colour
to liven up any kitchen
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here:
De
Dietrich warming drawers are designed to keep prepared
dishes warm or to heat up plates and bowls in advance of serving;
without taking up space in the oven
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here:
Tumble
drying is becoming more energy efficient thanks to new models like
the Zanussi-Electrolux TCE7227
with B Energy Rating
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here:
Few
can disagree that stainless steel is now a modern day staple of the
kitchen that continues to feature strongly in kitchen design and PWS
has responded with a new range of stainless steel blanks
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here:
Pfleiderer
Industrie has recently 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 complement kitchens from mainstream manufacturers
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here:
Decorative
Panels' creative chief Julian Tatham has come up with a
new collection of four foils which, he says, ‘look great in contemporary
settings right across the cabinet furniture spectrum.’
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here:
JADO,
a provider of exclusive and luxurious designer bath and kitchen products,
has unveiled its new range of bathroom fittings and accessories including
a new ‘smart’ collection
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here:
The
Abode contemporary kitchen mixer
tap range combines precision perfect engineering with stunning design
and the latest designer-led products within this family of taps include
Solera and Media
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here:
Lythan
is one of the latest tap ranges to be launched by Marflow
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here:
Available in either Stainless Steel or Fragranite, the Franke
Mythos sink and tap range has a clean, distinctive design and will
be particularly appealing to consumers seeking popular, minimalistic
style kitchens
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here:
The
Gallery collection, from kitchen
expert Symphony, has taken a fresh approach and restyled the gothic
arch to create a contemporary solid oak range, Montana
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here:
In-toto
Kitchens unveiled a collection of new kitchens for 2007
at the Wellmann headquarters in Enger. Germany this month
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here:
Paying
homage to Imperial Bathrooms’
extended line-up of freestanding and wall-hung timber washstations
is the Imperial Stone & Marble Collection - a luxurious range
of handcrafted stone and marble bowls and worktops
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Intatec
says that bath time can be made safer with an anti-scald mixing
valve, a device that blends together hot and cold water, to fill
a bath to just the right temperature
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here:
The
luxurious new Splash bath from Shires
is a winning design of P shaped shower bath that has a whole host
of benefits and features
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here:
Supplier
of components to the furniture industry, Jet
Press has launched a new range of Automatic Soft-Closing
Systems for doors and drawers
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here:
The
new art deco-style handles from Häfele
are all cast in solid pewter - and they are all finished 'art pewter'
too
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here:
Choosing
radiators for a property is now easier with the Matrix portfolio
from MHS, a versatile range
of modern radiators suitable for the conservatory, the office,
the kitchen and even the bathroom
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here:
New
from Hudson Reed is the
Keida designer radiator, complete with a full length central
mirror
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here:
Craven
Dunnill is celebrating the success of new homes developer
Cliveden Homes, which has just won The Daily Mail Property Award
for its Holland Park luxury villas in Bramhall. Craven Dunnill supplied
all the ceramic wall and floor tiles for the kitchens and bathrooms
in the development
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here:
Staff
from Doncaster based Pegler
have won the Grizedale Challenge. A team consisting of six people
from Pegler was put together to participate in the event held
on 7th October in the Lake District, with all money raised going
to Age Concern.
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here:
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Global Up and Downs
This week we publish the highlights from Masco's third quarter,
which show satisfactory growth internationally, but a slight decline
in its domestic market, with the housing slump in the USA having an
obvious knock-on effect on the demand for building and interior products.
Of interest to UK kitchen retailers, especially those in the North of
England, is the news this week that high end Spanish manufacturer Santos
continues to look for outlets, having secured a flagship store in London
and several more in the South, as it continues its UK expansion.
We also report on an interesting initiative from Siemens by which
homeowners will be able to have a washing machine or dishwasher at home
for a 28 day trial.
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ALNO
Unveils 2007 Range at Hausmesse
Germany's largest kitchen manufacturer, ALNO
opened its doors to dealers and partners from all over the world at its
Hausmesse last week.
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here:
Scott
Brothers at BBC Good Food Show 2006
Scott
Brothers will be exhibiting its Pack-Mate AnyLock™ food freshness
storage bags and Pack-Mate CarryLock™ liquid storage system at the
BBC Good Food Show 2006, at the NEC, Birmingham, 22-26 November 2006,
Booth HH5.
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here:
Merlyn
at Ideal Home Scotland
Shower manufacturer Merlyn Industries has announced that it is to partner
with one of the company’s largest Scottish retailers, Wholesale Domestic,
at the Ideal Home Show Scotland.
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here:
Bathroom
Life & Kitchen Life at BK Expo 07
In
recognition of the diverse range of design concepts, styles and innovative
products now transforming the bathroom and kitchen industry, Bathroom
& Kitchen EXPO, is launching Kitchen Life and Bathroom Life at its
2007 show (ExCeL London, 13-15 May).
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here:
KBB
National Training Group/NAPIT Seminars
In a joint venture with NAPIT (National Association of Professional Inspectors
and Testers) the KBB National Training Group are delivering more seminars
regarding changes to the building regulations at the end of November in
Newcastle and London.
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here:
Franke,
leading kitchen systems manufacturer, is producing a brochure dedicated
to the new Mythos range.
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here:
Kitchen
design and installation specialist KCA
has introduced new product manuals, which include images of the Savillewood
range.
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here:
Ashley
Bathrooms
has
launched a new product brochure detailing all of the company's popular
'Made in Britain' sanitaryware ranges, including two new cloakroom basins.
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here:
ArtiCAD
Ltd, the CAD software specialist announces the appointment
of three new members of staff as part of the company’s continued
expansion.
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here:
Whirlpool
Corporation announced on October 19th that Sanwal Sarraf
will join the company as vice president, Corporate Innovation and Technology
(CIT), effective October 23rd, 2006.
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here:
Roman’s
Tray Plant Manager, Graham Speed, has been appointed Product Manager,
after successfully establishing Roman’s in-house low-level tray
plant manufacturing facility.
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here:
Showerlux,
the UK bathroom manufacturer, has appointed a new Area Sales Manager
for the North of England.
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here:
Whirlpool
has been chosen to supply products for use in the demonstration theatres
at the NEC Birmingham and London Olympia BBC Good Food Shows in November.
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here:
Those
driving behind William Ball's new
7.5 tonne Mercedes Atego 815 lorry will be treated to a stunning view
of the company's popular Sorbus range.
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here:
Bristan
recently sponsored aspiring Formula One champion Edward Brand, who is
following in the footsteps of Senna, Passet and Button.
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here:
Limited
Edition – the collection of seven sanitaryware designs recently
launched by Imperial Bathrooms
– has scooped a Highly Commended accolade in the Manufacturers
Awards category at the kitchen and bathroom industry Design Awards 2006.
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here:
D.A.D.,
the Gloucester-based domestic appliance distributor, has been voted
Distributor of the Year by the Sirius Buying
Group of independent retailers.
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here:
Luxury
interiors specialist Drummonds
has launched a comprehensive new website to help designers and private
clients get the most out of its product range.
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here:
With the final quarter of 2006 now almost in view, there are only
just over three months left to accrue valuable points in Gaggenau's
first totally online reward scheme trade promotion.
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here:
Clearwater
Collection,
the
manufacturer of freestanding baths, has recently updated and improved
its website.
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here:
The
training and education provider for the HVAC and refrigeration industry,
elearning -training.com, has
launched a new website to deliver cost-effective and flexible training
solutions online to individuals and corporations.
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here:
It's
top marks for two team members at Aqualux
who've passed a Quality Control course with flying colours.
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here:
The
BAL training centre operation,
which incorporates three centres nationwide, is set to introduce a
new five-day training programme to its portfolio; combining wall and
floor tiling courses for the first time.
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here:
Following
his retirement from KBSA Graham Hayden
is running a series of training courses that he has developed for
the KBB industry in conjunction with the NTG (National Training Group).
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here:
Continuing
to provide bedroom concepts to the industry, UK manufacturer Crown
Imperial has made substantial changes to its bedroom pricing
structure with many products being reduced by up to 21% or price frozen
until April 2007
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here:
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Trevi's
Logical Solution Brings Showers into Digital Arena
A
new remote control shower, Trevi Logical is now available
from distributors through Trevi, Ideal Standard's
brand for shower valves and kits.
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Masco
Corporation Reports Q3 Results and a Reduction in Anticipated
Earnings for 2006
Masco
Corporation reported on 31st October net sales from continuing
operations for the quarter ended September 30th, 2006 increased
one percent to $3.3 billion.
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on this Story]
Spanish
Kitchen Brand Seeks UK Retailers
CRS Agencies Ltd is well underway with its plans for developing
the Spanish brand of Santos in the UK marketplace. A number
of retail outlets have already been secured for the product
including a very influential London retailer which wiil undoubtedly
be the flagship studio for Santos.
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on this Story]
Clean
up for Free with Siemens Wet Appliances
Kitchen
appliance manufacturer Siemens is offering customers a free
28-day trial period on selected freestanding washing machines
and dishwashers bought from a participating Siemens dealer between
November 1st 2006 and January 31st 2007.
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on this Story]
Nobia:
Continued Favourable Growth Rate
During
the third quarter, kitchen company Nobia increased its net sales
by 24 per cent to SEK 3,631 million (2,930). Organic growth
amounted to 11 per cent. Profit after tax increased by 35 per
cent and earnings per share amounted to SEK 3.22 (2.39).
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Aqualux
Blog makes Living History
Wednesbury-based
Aqualux is backing the History Matters campaign, with an eco-friendly
entry by its marketing manager in the biggest blog in history.
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on this Story]
Britannia
Appoints Marketing Director
Range
cooker specialist Britannia Living has appointed Henneke Duistermaat
as Director of Marketing from 1st November 2006.
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on this Story]
CP
Group Named 'Best of British' at ELLE Decoration Design Awards
Yorkshire
tile manufacturer, the CP Group, has clinched a national design
award for its new Unity range. Demonstrating the progression
and potential of tile design, 'Unity' was named 'Best in Wallcoverings'
at the prestigious ELLE Decoration Design Awards in London.
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on this Story]
Dutch
Design meets Dutch Design - For New Kitchen Collections
Two
of the leading players in the kitchen market in the Netherlands
- Keller and ATAG - have joined forces to bring Dutch technology
and innovation to the UK retail and consumer market.
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on this Story]
'Seeing
is Believing'
The Bristan Group's new fully functional interactive showroom
is a sales tool that will help customer's get to grips with
all its latest products.
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on this Story]
Victoria
& Albert Baths get the French Connection
International
freestanding bath manufacturer Victoria & Albert continues to forge
ahead with impressive European sales growth following the announcement
of two new agents for the brand in France.
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on this Story]
Clean
Finish for RH Morton at Lanark Visitor Centre Cafe
RH
Morton, bespoke kitchen and catering equipment supplier, has completed
the final touches to the New Lanark Visitor Centre front of house kitchen.
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on this Story]
Sanitec
Invests Bathroom Ceramics Factory in the Ukraine
On
26th October 2006, after a ceremony attended by the Presidents of Finland
and the Ukraine, the Finnish Sanitec Group and the Ukrainian Ukrbudmaterialy
Group signed an agreement to establish a joint company.
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on this Story]
Plumbing
Specialist Reveals Identity
Plumbing
equipment specialist Altecnic has revealed its new corporate identity
this week.
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on this Story]
Social
housing Refurbishment Drive gets Multi-billion Pound Boost
On Thursday, October 19 thirty eight councils in England were given
the go-ahead for their plans to transfer more than 94,000 homes during
the next two years, as part of the Government's social housing refurbishment
drive.
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on this Story]
Eco-friendly
Kitchens from Nicholas Anthony
The
world of kitchens is becoming increasingly eco-friendly, says kitchen
designer Nicholas Anthony. Manufacturers have taken huge steps in adopting
environmental policies to ensure that their processes have a minimum
effect on the environment.
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on this Story]
KBSA
Retailers Offer Comprehensive Consumer Protection
The
Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association has launched a new
enhanced deposit protection scheme which protects consumers from payment
of the deposit to completion of the contract and includes an insurance
backed warranty.
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on this Story]
Chubb
Fire Addresses Commercial Kitchen Fire Risks
Against
a background of increasing risks to fire safety in the commercial
kitchen environment, Chubb Fire has developed a range of products
to meet the growing needs of restaurants, hotels and pubs in dealing
with the danger and complying with the new Fire Safety Order.
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on this Story]
HIPPOBAGS™
Replace Skips for Dolphin & Sharps Home Installations
The
waste industry’s alternative to the traditional skip, the HIPPOBAG™,
is now the exclusive national waste disposal solution used by two
of the UK’s leading home improvement brands.
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on this Story]
Final
Assisted Areas Map Published - And Good News for Areas Left Out
The Government recently published its map of Assisted Areas showing
the zones where businesses can apply for regional aid for the next
seven years.
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on this Story]
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