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14th September 2007
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Servis
says that its new black M4705BL dishwasher is a response to customer
wishes for a sophisticated dishwashing appliance that is both functional
and fashionable
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here:
As
an alternative to the perennially popular colours of white and stainless
steel, kitchen appliance manufacturer Siemens
introduced a freestanding dishwasher finished in black gloss this
August
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here:
ATAG UK
says that it has a vast and versatile portfolio of compact ovens specially
suited for the designer kitchen specialist. ATAG's Compact Line offers
a comprehensive range blending style and substance with full-size
functionality
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here:
With its sleek touch control fascia and compact dimensions, Baumatic
says that its new P460 multifunction oven proves that the best things
in life come in small packages
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here:
Drummonds
has recently installed its beautiful 20th century oak floor boards
into a magnificent country house in Surrey
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here:
The
UK worktop and accessories range, Axiom
by Formica®, has introduced a new addition to its collection,
Axiom® Shapes
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here:
Increasingly
the move is towards natural and solid materials and PWS
has responded with a collection of interesting granite options with
the company’s hallmark point of difference
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here:
The
tactile Riverwash texture is a new entry to Bushboard's
new Prima 40mm laminate worksurface collection
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here:
The
new Walk-through Wet Room screen from Adamsez
fits tight to a tanked floor, and helps to keep water neatly contained
in one area
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here:
Hudson
Reed has announced Kubix, a new range of taps and mixers
with co-ordinating shower fittings
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here:
Coram
has expanded its current range of shower pods with the launch of the
950mm Quadrant pod, a luxurious corner design, which combines contemporary
styling with watertight performance and straightforward installation
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here:
Luxury
tap manufacturer, Gessi of Italy,
has launched a new range of brassware into the UK
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here:
Ideal Standard,
a provider of bathroom and kitchen solutions, has launched Active,
a new collection of taps for the bathroom, shower or kitchen
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here:
PWS
says that its new Avant Black will add more than a touch of drama
to the interior. It's funky and fashionable, contemporary and cool
but without any hard edges
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here:
Paying
homage to period style, PWS'
new Vanbrugh is influenced by the elegance of the Edwardian era
and the graceful symmetry of its architecture yet embraces the vogue
for mixing old and new
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here:
Symphony
has further extended its choice of kitchens for the social housing
market with the addition of a classic, walnut effect shaker style
range with stepped detail
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here:
Make
a central design statement via your bath with the help of the sleek
new Zeo freestanding bath from Adamsez
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here:
A
new range of composite stone and marble finish baths and basins
are now available in the UK from Castello
for customers looking to create designer bathroom interiors
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here:
Bathroom and kitchen distributor, the PJH
Group has launched the new NAPLES sanitaryware collection
to add to its contemporary bathroom range, Moods Bathrooms
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here:
British bathroom products supplier HiB
has introduced two new mirror designs. Constellation and Odyssey are
frameless mirrors with an infinity centre panel when illuminated
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here:
To satisfy the ever increasing demand for high technology in every room
inside and outside the home, Aquavision
has introduced five new waterproof HD Ready LCD televisions
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here:
Häfele's worktop standing Eclipse
carousel unit, designed originally to complement the best selling Mondo
base unit module, is now being supplied with a soft close mechanism
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here:
MHS
has introduced a new range of stainless steel and aluminium
radiators with optional towel holders, making them a versatile
choice for the bathroom
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here:
Part
of a series of new additions to its decorative heating range,
Bristan says that its new
Niva embraces minimalist living with flair
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here:
Caple’s popular Lattice wardrobe from the Smartrobe collection is now available in a Cocoa Walnut carcase with a dark, rich, chocolate finish
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Party
Season
The globalisation of the appliance
market continues, with Hoover Candy signing
a deal with leading Scandinavian manufacturer Helkama Forste of Finland
to acquire the exclusive commercial rights for the Helkama and
Grepa appliances.
Aldo
Fumagalli, chairman of the Hoover Candy Group, commented: 'The agreement
with Helkama Forste widens our reach and increases our presence in the
highly competitive European markets.'
This week also proved to be a highly sociable one, a good omen
for those BBQers aiming to squeeze the last drop of sunshine out of
the summer by sparking up the barbie this weekend. Celebrating
the end of an era, James and Wilhelmina Theobald held a garden
party to say a big thank you to all the company’s staff and their
families.
However, the party started (for some) last Friday, when Ideal Standard
hosted a couple of tables at Austin Healey's testimonial lunch at the
Intercontinental in London's Park Lane, attended by a raft of rugby
stars ahead of the World Cup.
Also this week, Whirlpool and Axor Hansgrohe both hosted
events in the capital on the same day: handy logistically but clearly
requiring some stamina from the party animals trying to pack them all
in. A tough week indeed!
Finally, a reminder that 100% Design opens its doors next Thursday.
We have a few highlights here
Sirrus
has announced the appointment of its new National Business Development
Manager Ross Rigby.
[More
here]
Kitchen
manufacturer and retailer, Sigma 3 has
appointed Jennifer Jones as training manager for its 180 strong
team of employees.
[More
here]
Kirkstone
Quarries
has added to its sales team with the appointment of Michael Rooney.
[More
here]
In-toto
has recently strengthened its franchise management team with the
appointment of Andrew Best as a regional franchise manager.
[More
here]
Eurobath
says that it recognises that its people are the company’s key
asset; over half of the work force have been with the company for
at least 5 years with many of those over the 10 year mark.
[More
here]
PWS has strengthened its external sales team with the
appointment of Chris Whitecross as Northern Regional Sales Manager.
[More
here]
ATAG
UK, the Dutch built in premium appliance supplier, has
launched the new Graphite Black Line, supported with a 12-page brochure.
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here:
The
new brochure from Hoffmann is
a 64-page, full-colour publication entitled ‘Designed by Nature
...the Hoffmann Dovetail Key’.
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here:
The
Solaris range of glass radiators
comes in from the cold with a new consumer brochure giving full
details of the colours and sizes of radiator available, as well
as technical information as to how they operate.
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here:
QX Bathroom Products Ltd has released a new 156 page
Bathroom Experience brochure.
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here:
Launched
1st of August, Hudson Reed has
released a new brochure, now enlarged to 116 pages, showing the
full product range, complete with suggested retail prices.
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here:
Aeon
Radiator Heaven at 100% Design
Aeon
Radiator Heaven will be unveiling a collection of designs on stand C80
at this year's 100% Design Show at London's Earls Court, 20-23 September
2007, including its first furniture design - the new Abyss table
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on this Event:
Axor at 100% Design
Axor,
the designer brand from Hansgrohe, will once again exhibit at the influential
100% Design show in Earl's Court, London on 20-23rd September. Located
on stand B16, Axor will show its latest bathroom innovations including
a new designer collection to inspire visitors.
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on this Event:
Duravit
' at 100% Design
Duravit,
the designer brand for sanitary ware, furniture, accessories, baths and
wellbeing systems, is once again exhibiting at 100% Design.
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on this Event:
Roca
at 100% Design
From
its state of the art stand through to its new products, Roca's contemporary,
design-led ethos will once again be very much in evidence at this year's
100% Design.
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on this Event:
Geberit
at 100% Detail
Geberit,
the supplier of sanitary, supply and drainage systems is exhibiting its
exclusive luxury shower toilet at this year's 100% Detail show.
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on this Event:
GROHE
at 100% Design 2007
Adding to its contemporary product portfolio, GROHE says that it will
be launching one of the most exciting new concepts the market has seen
for years - GROHE Ondus, its first digital bathroom.
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on this Event:
The
Fagor AAA-rated 1LFU-19SX freestanding
dishwasher is the top scorer for water and energy consumption in the Good
Housekeeping Institute's Expert Guide on dishwashers,
[More
here]
Freestanding
bath specialist Victoria & Albert
took to the road last month with the company's new Amalfi bath. Two newly
updated display vans did a full circuit of the UK, introducing dealers
to the latest models in a grand tour which took them to the four corners
of the country.
[More
here]
Aqualux's
new look website is proving to be a big hit with customers with
visits to www.aqualux.co.uk
doubling since the launch of over 100 new products at the Bathroom
and Kitchen Expo in May.
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here:
Maytag
has recently re-launched its marketing support tool for retailers.
Maytag says that its website is a haven for all enthusiastic retail
partners who wish to take a professional approach when creating
their own literature, point of sale and promotional materials.
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here:
Tile
adhesive and grout manufacturer, Building
Adhesives Ltd has announced ambitious plans to expand
the reach of its BAL Training Centre programme through a franchise
package.
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here:
Jemma
Coles is running the Great North Run on the 30th September this year,
on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support along with 16 of her colleagues
from Eurobath.
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here:
Lawcris
Panel Products
hosted a charity golf day to remember last month, as part of its 25th
anniversary celebrations.
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here:
To complement its handcrafted collection of modern classic bathroom
products and extend its existing range of wall tiles, Imperial
Bathrooms has unveiled an exclusive range of wall and floor
tiles.
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here:
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Electrolux
EOC68000: The Latest Menu Guided Recipe Oven
The
new Electrolux EOC68000X Menu guided recipe cooking
for perfect results everytime. Select the weight and
what you're cooking - the oven tells you what shelf
to use, what function and temperature to choose and
how long it will take. And when dinner is ready -
it tells you that too.
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on this Product]
Hoover
Brand Enters Scandinavian Market
The
Hoover Candy Group, has signed a deal with leading Scandinavian
manufacturer Helkama Forste of Finland to acquire the exclusive
commercial rights for the Helkama and Grepa appliances.
Products sold in the region will now be dual branded with Hoover
and aimed at the medium to high end market sector.
[More
on this Story]
Big
Tour is a Big Hit for Franke
Sink
manufacturer Franke supported the Broughton Crangrove Big Tour
this week. The event, which is made up of five roadshows, is
designed to attract kitchen retailers from across the UK to
see the products on offer.
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on this Story]
Fond
Farewell to James & Wilhelmina Theobald!
Celebrating
the end of an era, James and Wilhelmina Theobald recently held
a garden party to say a big thank you to all the company’s
staff and their families. The party kicked off in style with
a jazz band to entertain the guests and for the children the
fun of the fair arrived with a merry go round and bouncy castle.
[More
on this Story]
Aqualux
Offers Free Showroom Display System
Get
your hands on the latest showroom must have with Aqualux's FREE
state-of-the-art enclosure and literature display units
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on this Story]
Whirlpool
Launches New Range at 'The Hospital'
Whirlpool
launched a new range of handsome and innovative products at
'The Hospital' near Covent Garden yesterday (Thursday 13th September).
Particularly impressive was the Side by side espresso fridge
with built in coffee maker available from January 2008.
[More
on this Story]
Rugby
Stars at Ideal Standard Event
Ideal
Standard booked several tables at Austin Healey's testimonial
lunch last Friday and used the occasion to show off its Tris
shower, steam room and sauna combination. Stars at the lunch
included Will Carling, Nick Farr-Jones, Rory and Tony Underwood
and Martin Johnson.
[More
on this Story]
Mira
Launches National Consumer Advertising Campaign
Mira
Showers has taken the step into national consumer magazine advertising
marking a new phase in the company's promotional activities.
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on this Story]
Nicholas
Anthony Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary and 25% Growth
Award-winning
luxury kitchens and bathrooms retailer, Nicholas Anthony, is
celebrating a double success. The kitchen business is 25 years
old this year, having established its Colchester showroom to
focus solely on kitchens in 1982.
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on this Story]
Stuart
Frazer is Appointed on a £15m Scheme
Manchester
kitchen specialist, Stuart Frazer, has been appointed to design
the kitchens for a residential scheme worth £15m at Leabank
Country Estate in Rossendale on behalf on The Hurstwood Group.
[More
on this Story]
Symphony
Back on the Airwaves
Symphony
will make a big come back on national TV this autumn, starring
into two primetime television shows. The company has been focusing
its marketing push towards prime time television shows in a
bid to gain further exposure for its three retail brands.
[More
on this Story]
Electrolux
Supply Chain Staff Achieve Prestigious CILT Membership
Five
Supply Chain team members at Electrolux are celebrating their
success in attaining the Chartered Institute of Logistics and
Transport Corporate Certificate of Membership which was awarded
to them for their outstanding performance in all areas of supply
chain, logistics and warehousing.
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on this Story]
Electrolux
to Apply for Deregistration
Electrolux
intends to apply for deregistration with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC). Deregistration is expected to
become effective during the fourth quarter 2007.
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on this Story]
BMA
Member Kohler Mira Has Bathroom Academy Success
Kohler
Mira is first member of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association
(BMA) to have an employee gain the Certificate in Bathroom Studies
from the Bathroom Academy.
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on this Story]
Kitchen
Generator Equips with Homag for the Future
Kent-based
Kitchen Generator was set up in June by Director Darren Mace
and his wife Tara to manufacture and supply quality carcasses
to retailers and small to medium manufacturers. Darren Mace
has 15 years of experience in manufacturing kitchen cabinet
furniture.
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on this Story]
John
Boddy Timber Continues to Invest for Customers
Following
on from major investment in moulding and tooling facilities
for the company’s value added products services division
- primarily mouldings, profiles and flooring - John Boddy Timber
has installed a state-of-the-art Raimann KR310M multi-rip saw.
[More
on this Story]
Wolseley
plc Acquisitions Update
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 this week five bolt
on acquisitions for an aggregate consideration of £87
million.
[More
on this Story]
FIRA
Conference goes Green
With
carbon footprinting, global warming and sustainability high
on the political and business agendas, FIRA's National Furniture
Conference will have a green theme this year.
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on this Story]
Whirlpool
Scientists Help Consumers Sort Out Age Old Chore
Whirlpool
brand's Institute of Fabric Science (WIFS) has entered the re-launch
cycle, now the freshest laundry resource for millions of customers
worldwide. The recently transformed WIFS Web site utilises the
expertise of fabric professionals to tackle the various laundry-related
inquiries that Whirlpool receives from consumers.
[More
on this Story]
Growth
Of 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Credit Revolutionises Home Improvement
Sales
The introduction of 'buy now, pay later' credit deals
to the home improvement market has resulted in a surge in sales
within the sector says independent finance specialist Consumer
Credit Solutions (CCS).
[More
on this Story]
Cowboy
Builders Run out of Town
Rogue tradesmen beware! Develop Your Property, a
Which? essential guide has produced guidelines so tough it will
have cowboy builders heading for the hills.
[More
on this Story]
Major
New Route to TrustMark for Reputable Tradesmen
TrustMark
has approved FENSA Ltd and Exor Management Services as scheme
operators to help sign up firms to the award-winning, Government-backed
initiative which helps householders find trustworthy tradespeople
to make improvement and repairs inside and outside the home.
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on this Story]
Staff
Work Best Under Remote Control
Smarter
working practices are becoming more widely adopted. Tomorrow’s
Leaders, a study commissioned by City & Guilds and the Institute
of Leadership and Management, issued recently, reveals that
73 per cent of managers have flexible working in their organisation.
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on this Story]
Shower
Takes Upper Hand as we get too Busy to Bathe
Bath
or shower: it's an issue that threatens to split the nation
- and the signs are that the shower is beginning to get the
upper hand, according to leading home furnishing retailer Housing
Units.
[More
on this Story]
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Crazy
for Conference
The 2007 Bathroom Conference 'The Consumer - Designing for
Life, Trend and Spend' to be held on 30th October at the Oxford Belfry,
Oxfordshire, is almost here and what an unmissable event it promises
to be. Do you believe you know and understand the future direction of
the Bathroom Industry? The Bathroom Conference will certainly challenge
your thinking and no matter what you think you know, there's always
something to learn from experts.
[More
Here]
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