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10th November 2006
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The
latest cooker hoods from Stoves
offer consumers a sleek, design-led aesthetic and are good for creating
a dramatic focal point in the kitchen whilst also providing a practical
solution to cooking odour extraction
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here:
Amana's
genuine American refrigeration makes a dramatic lifestyle statement
in any kitchen but this can be further enhanced with the company's
latest luxurious trio
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here:
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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here:
European
Decorative Products (EDP) is able to offer immediate supply
of the most in vogue foil of the moment - very high gloss pvc flex
foil in rich Plum
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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:
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:
The
Onyx range of taps from Mayfair
has the ability to cope with a wide range of water pressures, while
maintaining a high flow rate
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here:
The
BLANCOFILTRA Fresh tap offers
kitchen retailers and designers an opportunity to incorporate water
saving within the overall kitchen design, thanks to the flow-restrictor
feature
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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 premier kitchen brand of the PJH Group,
Apple Studios, has launched a new kitchen furniture range, the Rocca
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here:
PWS
has added a new natural option to its Broadoak range. Broadoak Natural
unites the successful simple design with the warmth of natural oak
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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:
Miller
from Sweden has launched Oakland bathroom furniture in
a new dark oak finish
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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
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here:
Bathroom
products supplier HiB has introduced
a new multi-function mirror called Esashi
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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
Carat radiator from MHS
– one of the most discreet wall mounted radiators –
is now available in 183 different models
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here:
Craven
Dunnill
has introduced Metope, a range of floor and wall tiles, which offers
both the new, larger tiles and unusual, random mosaics
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here:
This
month saw twenty employees from Servis
UK don their walking boots to raise over £4000
for Meningitis UK
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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:
J&J
Ormerod PLC
(JJO plc), the independent UK manufacturer of quality bedrooms
and kitchens, announces that it has added one of the nation's
most popular colourways, cream, to its Colonial Bedroom
range
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here:
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It's
all About People
This week seems to be quite heavy on people stories, with a number of
key appointments being announced. Imperial Bathrooms has elevated
Robin Wright, James Stevenson and David Leary to the Board and Bristan
is singing the praises of Guy Dunkerley, the recently appointed Supply
Chain Director who has helped make the transition to the new Tamworth
HQ as painless as possible (see News).
On the marketing and PR front, meanwhile, the BMA welcomes Karen
Myles as its new marketing manager, while the BMA's ex-Training Manager
Richard Moss has cropped up as the in-house PR Manager for the increasingly
international kitchen designer Mark Wilkinson (see News).
We also hear of further appointments at Mayfair Brassware, Victoria
& Albert, Merlyn Industries and Crosswater (see
People).
If you were beginning to wonder when Nanotechnology would surface
(no pun intended) in the KBB industry, worry no more, it's here! This
latest coating technology can make kitchen and bathroom surfaces bacteria
free for a fraction of the cost of existing methods, says manufacturer
Nanopool, and is already a multimillion pound industry in Germany,
where you can apparently buy nanos in supermarkets (see News).
Finally, for those of you who like a challenge on a Friday afternoon,
try making sense of the technical argument, kindly hosted by our friends
at the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), about whether or
not the Electrolux bagless vacuum cleaner cleans its own filters.
And guess who complained to the ASA?
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Fridge Appears at Ideal Home Show
The
Gorenje fridge freezer, hailed as 'the most glamorous appliance in the
world', and decorated with 7,000 Swarovski crystals, made a star appearance
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:
Baumatic
has launched its first ever Fashion Book - an appliance 'bible' that
is crammed with the hottest style icons from the kitchen catwalk.
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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:
To
further strengthen its sales force, and bring greater brand-awareness
to the UK market, Mayfair has made
three new appointments to its sales team.
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here:
Victoria
& Albert has appointed a new sales support manager to
cover the South East of England, Charlie Tull.
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here:
As
part of the company’s expansion plans Merlyn
Industries has announced two new appointments: Samantha Wright
and Gary Hildrow.
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here:
Crosswater continues to reinforce
the national sales team: the most recent recruit is Karen Morley, from
Pontefract, who will cover the North East of England.
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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:
Ideal
Stelrad has teamed up with international yachtsman and world
record holder Ross Hobson to take on one of the toughest challenges in
the yachting calendar – the Route du Rhum.
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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:
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:
US
appliance brand White-Westinghouse
recently launched its new home on the UK web with www. white- westinghouse.
co. uk.
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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:
As
part of an initiative to give young people hand's on experience of
the science behind sanitaryware, Heritage
Bathrooms has invited local students to create their own
mini WCs at its ceramics division in Brighouse.
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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.
More
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:
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Victoria
& Albert Baths Launches the Napoli
Freestanding
bath manufacturer Victoria & Albert has announced
the Napoli contemporary bath, which will be available
from January 1st 2007 and represents a number of firsts
for the brand. Boldly shaped as a 1,900mm-long low
slung oval with an integrated plinth, the new model
features soft organic curves made in one piece QUARRYCAST®.
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Imperial
Bathrooms Announces New Board Appointments
British
bathroom manufacturer, Imperial Bathrooms, has further strengthened
its management team following the internal appointment of three
Board Directors - Robin Wright, James Stevenson and David Leary.
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on this Story]
Dunkerley
Secures Supply Chain Success at New Bristan Group HQ
The
recent appointment of Guy Dunkerley as the new Bristan Group
Supply Chain Director has done much to aid the smooth move to
the Group's new, purpose-built site in Birch Coppice, Tamworth.
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on this Story]
BMA
Welcomes new Marketing Manager
This
month sees the arrival of Karen Myles as the new Marketing Manager
at the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA). The appointment
will greatly enhance the work of the Secretariat team, providing
an added boost to ongoing initiatives and facilitating the implementation
of the BMA's future marketing strategy.
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on this Story]
Mark
Wilkinson takes PR Function In-House
Based
in Wiltshire and with showrooms throughout the country and abroad,
Mark Wilkinson, the originator of the English Style of fitted
kitchen furniture, has engaged Richard Moss to work with its
PR and marketing team to ensure that the company's communications
are fully integrated, worldwide.
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on this Story]
Are
UK Companies Sourcing Furniture Overseas Aware of their Responsibilities?
The
enormous increase in imported furniture coming onto the UK market
either directly sourced by retailers or through importer/wholesalers
has brought with it a whole new challenge for the market. Awareness
of quality and product safety issues is essential if companies
sourcing furniture overseas for supply in the UK are not to
contravene consumer legislation.
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on this Story]
Size
Matters. The Smaller The Better
Nano
technology is no longer for Tomorrow’s World- it is now
revolutionising the Kitchen and Bathroom industry, says Neil
McClelland, Project manager of Nanopool GmbH. For many years
the talk about nano technology has been a highly esoteric, theoretical
debate. However, this has all changed as we can now purchase
off- the shelf nano products; which do exactly what they say
on the tin.
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on this Story]
Rangemaster
Magic Provides Warm Bonus for Heating Engineers
According to Calor, heating engineers working in non-mains gas
areas can give their profits a healthy boost by cross-selling
the wide range of gas cookers and fires that are available to
LPG customers.
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on this Story]
Kitchen
Fitters Segmented for Definite Leads
Kitchen Fitters can now define their marketing through the newly
launched lead generator, Quotatis. This pay-as-you-go system
with no contract or join up fee has segmented its kitchen fitting
category to create more targeted qualified leads for each service
of this trade.
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on this Story]
Mercedes
Vans Join Roman Empire
Roman,
the UK shower manufacturer, has enlisted three new recruits
to its fleet of vehicles. The County Durham-based firm runs
a fleet of 41 vehicles, with 38 of them being Mercedes Sprinter
vans. Most recently added to Roman’s line-up was Mercedes’
first examples of the company's latest model- the new generation
Sprinters.
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on this Story]
'Mates
rates' Cost First-Time Buyers Dear - TrustMark Survey
A
generation of first-time buyers is in danger of risking quality
and safety by cutting corners when it comes to home improvement.
Research published on 26th October shows 218,000 (58%) of new
UK homeowners admit to calling in friends and family to do work
such as electrical, roofing or plumbing jobs.
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on this Story]
Cyklop
Helps Formica Develop a more Efficient Pallet Strapping Solution
As
packaging becomes an increasingly important component in the production
process, more and more companies are seeking to update their methods
and machinery in a bid to improve productivity and implement more cost
effective ways of working.
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on this Story]
FFC
order Homag Edgebander at W6
Office
furniture manufacturer FFC ordered a new Homag KAL310 high performance
edgebander at the recent W6 exhibition to increase capacity at the company’s
factory at Keighley, West Yorkshire.
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on this Story]
Hoffmann
Makes the Mitres at Re-Nu
In
1986 Re-Nu pioneered the idea of renovating kitchens by making
and fitting completely new doors, drawer fronts and worktops. The company
says that it is the most experienced company in this method in the industry
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on this Story]
And Finally...
Electrolux
Ads Attract Complaint from Dyson
A
complaint from Dyson objecting to a press ad, a magazine ad and a TV
ad for Electrolux plc, Luton, Bedordshire which stated: ‘Forget
about the bag. Forget about cleaning filters’ was upheld in two
of the three objections according to information published by the Advertising
Standards Authority (ASA).
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on this Story]
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