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9th November 2007
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For
the discerning consumer, Maytag
has a suitable choice; the company’s 60 Series washing machines
are its most ecologically sound yet
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here:
The
first generation Whirlpool US
brand centralpark™ connection allows consumers to flaunt the
refrigerator and precious family photos with CEIVA®, the world's
only connected digital photo frame
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here:
The
launch of Electra's new range
of large capacity washing machines responds to the growing trend amongst
consumers for added convenience in the kitchen
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here:
Rated
‘Simply the Best’ in a recent test carried out by Good Housekeeping
magazine, the KitchenAid® Artisan™ Mixer got top marks for
being the best at coping with the heavy mixing of the Christmas pudding
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here:
The only element that breaks the sleek, clean lines of Baumatic's
new P660SS built-in oven is its handle - and even this essential
component has been designed for make minimum intrusion
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here:
Quinn
Plastics
has introduced six new colours to its portfolio of CAST DESIGN products,
bringing to eighteen the number of colour specifications available
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here:
With
integrated design looks becoming increasingly popular in the kitchen,
Bushboard's contemporary splashbacks
offer kitchen designers the ideal way of creating a seamless, unified
look between worksurface and wall area
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here:
Cova
is continuously updating its range with new woodgrain designs and
plain colours to offer customers a continuous stream of inspirational,
modern ideas for kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom furniture creation
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here:
Evolution
Quadrants from Aqata combine quality
components, innovative design and precision engineering, with clean
lines and curved glass doors and a smooth sliding action
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here:
Ireland-based
bathroom specialist Adamsez has
recently concluded negotiations with shower company Cesana Spa of
Milan, which grants Cesana license to use Adamsez patents to create
cutting edge shower trays
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here:
Imperial
Bathrooms has unveiled Rouen – a range of solid timber-faced
shower enclosures that serve to provide a decadent alternative to
traditional existing models with their fusion of hand-crafted solid
timber, glass and leather
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here:
Hudson Reed has launched wall mounted thermostatic mixer
taps as part of the successful Tec Crosshead brassware range
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here:
JADO,
a provider of exclusive and luxurious designer bath and kitchen products
has introduced a new collection of taps, 'Geometry'
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here:
tc
bathrooms
has extended its popular range of taps with its latest addition Serie
7 – a design with clean angular lines to reflect the trend towards
contemporary bathrooms
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here:
Basin
pillar taps are the latest addition to the largest member of the Eurobath
collection; Zoo
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here:
Fusing smooth, sleek lines with urban, industrial trim, Deva
says that its Hybrid range is the ultimate in uber-chic bathroom brassware
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here:
Deva’s
luxury portfolio features five contemporary designed shower panels
for the ultimate experience
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here:
Franke has unveiled a new colourway for its geometric Mythos
MTG tap - with Polar White shoulders to provide the perfect match
to its SilkSheen Fragranite Polar White sinks
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here:
To
meet the growing demand for waste disposal units in the UK, Franke
has launched four new models, all with direct current motors with
high torque for effortless use
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here:
The
Lausanne sink range from Astracast
has been extended. Now available in ROK Metallic and ROK Granite
as well as either a 1 or 1.5 bowl sink with optional right or left
hand drainer
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here:
With
a fresh modern design and capacious bowl size, the Zeta 100 stainless
steel sink from Carron Phoenix
offers a versatile kitchen sink for any kitchen setting
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here:
A
classic golden oak effect and a burgundy gloss foil finish are the
latest additions to the Utopia
bathroom furniture range, along with new solid surface and laminate
worktop styles
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here:
Onyx
from bathroom distributor James Theobald
is the latest freestanding bath to be launched for 2007
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here:
Luxury bathroom manufacturer and retailer, Drummonds,
has launched a new range of marble vanity basins to complement its
existing portfolio
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here:
Franke
says that ergonomic solutions of outstanding quality are at the heart
of every Franke product range; and that the Franke Lira Basket Strainer
Waste is a prime example of innovation
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here:
The pleasure of peeling an orange, slicing an apple and cracking open
a walnut is so much simpler and easier with the mono
tools designed specifically for the job
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here:
Homeowners
now have more choice, thanks to the new panel radiator range
from Purmo. No two houses
are the same, and with 2500 different size and fitting combinations,
Purmo has the perfect solution for every conceivable room type
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here:
Symphony has been continuing its investment in retail brand Embrace, introducing five new bedroom designs to its extensive collection as well as a portfolio of new lifestyle photography.
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Gloves
are off in Exhibition War
CMPi, the owners of the KBB Show, traditionally at the NEC in
Birmingham every two years, has gone head to head with DMG, the owners
of KBB Review EXPO (formerly BK Expo),
by announcing a London based show to take place from 17-19th May 2009,
a week after the scheduled EXPO at Excel.
It will take place at Earl's Court, 'the
most popular location for an event in this market due to its central
London location and the ease of access for exhibitors and visitors alike,’
says Event Manager Sam Cande, who adds that some 30% of space is presold
for the London show
To support its exhibiting customers, CMPi has also launched an email
newsletter, which will provide updates on the show.
Lots of other news this week as well, with Ideal Standard mapping
out its new structure, and Coram, Cosentino and Crosswater
all announcing new premises/warehouses.
Colin
Grey has been appointed to the position of Field Technician as Aqualux
expands its UK wide Technical Support Department.
[More
here]
Adam
Furniture Group plc has further expanded its Sales team
with the appointments of Stuart Benson (near right) as National
Sales Manager and David Dodd as National Sales Manager (Bathrooms).
[More
here]
Eurobath's
continual rapid growth and investment in people has seen four new
Sales Managers join in the last month bringing the UK Sales Team
total to 14!
[More
here]
Lawcris
Panel Products has promoted Paul Holstead from Decorative
Sales Manager to Commercial Manager.
[More
here]
Per
Skårner (52) has been appointed new executive vice president
operations for Nobia's Continental
Europe region, effective 1st January 2008.
[More
here]
Welsh
kitchen and bedroom manufacturer and retailer Sigma
3 has appointed a new branch manager at its Swansea showroom
on Phoenix Way, Enterprise Park.
[More
here]
The
Maurice Lay catalogue
has been rejuvenated, and returns as the bible for appliance and
furniture retailers.
[More
here]
tc
bathrooms
has released a new collection of designer showers, baths, taps,
steam cabinets and bathroom accessories in its latest new catalogue.
[More
here]
A
new 92-page high quality full colour brochure has just been published
by UK bathroom specialist suppliers HiB.
[More
here]
Following
extensive market research, Corus
has announced its Design Solutions manual for working with pre-finished
steel in consumer products sectors.
[More
here]
ATAG
UK, the Dutch built in premium appliance supplier, has
launched the impressive new Graphite Black Line.
[More
here]
Limited
Stands Left at KBB
With
85% sold and a limited number of stands left at KBB, the event has gone
from strength to strength with the key companies now involved. With additional
halls complete with the very best from the industry, both the bathroom
and kitchen sections of the event are larger than ever before due to the
change in timing of the event, now taking place from 2-5 March 2008 in
six halls.
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on this Event:
Cesana
at Cersaie
Italian shower manufacturer Cesana exhibited
its range of stylish, contemporary showers at Cersaie, the International
Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, held in Bologna,
2-6 October 2007.
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on this Event:
Drummonds
at Decorex
Luxury interiors specialist Drummonds attracted a huge amount of attention
at Decorex with interior designers, architects and members of the general
public drawn to its stand, which featured eight luxurious bathroom sets.
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on this Event:
Home
And Garden Paintings
This
major exhibition, the final in a four-part series, will conclude the Geffrye's
fascinating exploration of paintings of English urban domestic interiors
and gardens from 1675 to the present day. This study has provided compelling
and intimate glimpses into private worlds not often on display.
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on this Event:
The
Amana Reflection 228i FIRB has been
'Highly Commended' at this year's Manufacturer Kitchen Product of the
Year Design Awards held in London on 3rd October.
[More
here]
For
the second year in a row, the European PR team of global household appliance
maker Electrolux has received what's
considered the Oscars of the PR world - the Golden World Award - from
the International Public Relations Association (IPRA).
[More
here]
Get
your hands on the latest showroom must have with Aqualux's
free state-of-the-art enclosure and literature display units.
[More
here]
Range cooker specialist Britannia
has cooked up a high impact new press advertising campaign. Launched in
late September, it will run until the end of Spring 2008.
[More
here]
A free one years supply of Brita® Filter Cartridges is available with
any Electrolux Brita® Fridge Freezer.
Electrolux is supplying eye catching POS material to retailers to help
promote its special offer on the Brita® Fridge Freezer range.
[More
here]
From
1st October 2007, De Dietrich is offering
a complimentary five year parts and labour guarantee upgrade on specialist
products in its new 2008 Collection.
[More
here]
Electrolux
has
launched its new ‘Thinking of You’ website. The website,
which enforces the 'Thinking of You' statement, provides detailed
information on every product in the Global Design as well as all
the other new products by Electrolux.
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here:
National
kitchen specialist In-toto's new website uses large rotating images
from the extensive range of contemporary and classic kitchens.
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here:
Crosswater
has restyled its website to complement the 2007 brochure and continue
the company's ethos of continuous evolution.
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here:
Häfele's
roll-for-the-pocket Essentials catalogue has now reached 150
pages and carries an even bigger range of products for smaller kitchens
and bathrooms workshops and for site-workers.
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here:
The
latest one day KBB sales course
was held at Miele Experience Centre on 5th September and was attended
by 16 KBB delegates including designers from Poggenpohl and Bulthaup.
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here:
The
Bristan Group's bid to raise £50,000
in 2007 for Leukaemia Research is well underway - with more than £15,000
already in the coffers thanks to a number of well supported events.
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here:
Crosswater
took part in the Wear it Pink day for Breast Cancer on Friday 26th October.
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here:
Burlington
says that its new range of natural limestone flooring is already becoming
a popular choice.
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here:
North
Western Lead Co (Hyde) Ltd
has launched its collection of contemporary handmade Monochrome Fused
Tiles.
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here:
Injecting
a touch of colour into any room, Temple Trading's
collection of vintage tube lined tiles, home accessories and gifts feed
the trend for Victorian period style interior decoration.
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here:
Taylor
Tiles
has announced the addition of the Norway range to its already extensive
product portfolio.
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here:
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Abode
SWICH - Filter Water Diverter
In
November tap manufacturer Abode introduces SWICH which
will convert any kitchen mixer, new or old, into a
filter water tap to improve the overall taste, smell
and appearance of drinking water. SWICH is simple,
quick and easy to fit utilising the latest Abode 'push
fit' pipe technology.
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on this Product]
Plumbing
Imports buys Wilky Bathrooms
Plumbing
Imports has announced the acquisition of bathroom distribution
business Wilky Bathrooms.
Wilky Bathrooms was formed in the early 1980s and supplies prestige
brands such as Villeroy & Boch direct to housebuilders and
developers from its operation in Farnborough Hants.
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on this Story]
Ideal
Standard International Announced as Independent, Privately-Owned
Company
A
new, privately-owned company operating under the name Ideal
Standard International on 5th November announced its independence,
regional remit and strategy to deliver total bathroom solutions
based on design, innovation and quality.
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on this Story]
Ideal
Standard International Announces EMEA Leadership Team
Ideal Standard International
on November 7th announced its new organisation and leadership
team for operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
[More
on this Story]
Coram
Increases Warehouse Capacity
Coram
Showers has expanded the current warehouse capacity at its Bridgnorth
manufacturing site by over 80%, a move that will enable the
company to continue to meet growing demand for its range of
high performance shower enclosure, tray and bath screen designs.
[More
on this Story]
Cosentino
Opens New Warehouse in Manchester
The
Spanish-owned Silestone quartz work surface manufacturer, Cosentino
is to open a second UK warehouse in Manchester on 5th November.
[More
on this Story]
All
go at Crosswater
Crosswater
has relocated to a brand new 65,000 sq ft, multi-operational
site. The complex in Crossways, Kent is the company's group
headquarters which features a stunning showroom, conference
and training facilities.
[More
on this Story]
CMPi
Launches KBB London
CMPi
has announced the launch of KBB London, a new exhibition for
the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry at Earls Court, London
from 17-19th May 2009.
[More
on this Story]
Tile
UK and CFR to Cease Publishing under CMPi
CMPi
has announced that it will cease to publish two of its magazines,
Tile UK and Carpet & Flooring Review. CMPi is currently
investigating options for the future of both titles outside
of the company.
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on this Story]
Big
Brands Back at Interbuild 2008
On
the back of 2007's successes 61% of exhibitors have already
confirmed for Interbuild 2008, taking place 26 - 30 October
at Birmingham's NEC.
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on this Story]
Rivals
Floored In The Battle Of The Trades
South
Birmingham College students walked away with £4,000 of
tools following a colossal clash of the trades at last week's
Interbuild show - the UK's largest building exhibition.
[More
on this Story]
NHIC
says Use Existing Properties to Create New Homes
The
National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) says that building
new homes and all the associated infrastructure problems is
never going to totally solve the nation’s housing needs.
[More
on this Story]
Screwfix
Email Offer ‘Misleading’ says ASA
According
to information provided by the Advertiing Standards Authority
(ASA) an email offer from Screwfix Direct Ltd was misleading.The
e-mail, had the subject heading 'Summer Sale - Massive Savings'.
The ad featured an image of a DeWalt power tool and stated ‘SAVE
UP TO 40% POWER TOOLS NOW FROM ONLY £49.79
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on this Story]
Modular
Furniture Without the Big Brand Hassle
Launched only a year ago, on-line furniture company space2 says
that it has moved seamlessly into the flat packed furniture
industry with 'innovative products which are exclusive without
being expensive and an unsurpassed service package'.
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on this Story]
Patent
Pending Solution to Leaking Shower Enclosures
You
can wave goodbye to leaks and grubby silicone forever, thanks
to a 'no silicone' solution from Adamsez. The company's in-house
engineers have developed an intelligent enclosure using simple
physics to create a robust, leak-free shower without the need
for unsightly silicone.
[More
on this Story]
Consumers
Urged to Check Gas Fitters' Registration after North Wales Prosecution
The
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning consumers to check
gas fitters are CORGI registered before allowing them to work
on domestic gas appliances. The warning comes after a gas fitter
from Wrexham was prosecuted by HSE for carrying out work at
a house without being CORGI registered.
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on this Story]
New
Tile Collection Designed Exclusively for Homebase by BCT Ltd
Tile
manufacturer British Ceramic Tile (BCT Ltd) has introduced a
collection of contemporary tiles for leading UK home enhancement
retailer, Homebase.
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on this Story]
Brits
are a Nation of Entertainers New Survey Reveals
Britons are a nation of entertainers according to a new survey
released by kitchen and bedroom retailer County. More than 64%
of people surveyed across the UK admitted that their dining
rooms are practically redundant as they now use the kitchen
as the principal room for entertaining guests.
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on this Story]
Construction
Industry Honours Geberit as Green Supplier of the Year 2007
Geberit, the supplier of sanitary, supply and HDPE drainage
systems, was presented 'The Green Supplier of the Year' award
at the prestigious 'Construction News Green Awards 2007', at
the Hurlington Club, London.
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on this Story]
Homag
Group Growth Continues in
Q3
Homag
Group AG has succeeded in making further significant gains even
in what is traditionally a seasonal low period during the 3rd
quarter.
[More
on this Story]
The
Good Food Village Trust Helping Children Develop Good Taste
for Life
The
Good Food Village Trust is a charity dedicated to promoting
palate training – a way to help parents introduce their
children to a wide range of healthy foods, which helps create
good eating habits in the future.
[More
on this Story]
The
World's First '3% Fat' Chip
Chips
represent one in every three potatoes eaten in the UK - adding
up to nearly two million tonnes of potatoes a year and a staggering
240,000 kilos of hidden fat entering into the UK food chain.
However, thanks to a new fryer: the Tefal ActiFry, chip-lovers
won't have to compromise their health or their waistline.
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on this Story]
Tiler
Disqualified for 6 Years
According to information supplied by The Insolvency Service,
Shaun Senior of the Ceramic Tile Studio Ltd (Company No: 03452550)
has been disqualified from acting as a director for 6 years
after a compulsory liquidation with debts of £222,816.00
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on this Story]
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10%
of today’s population have varying degrees
of disability and by 2020 half the adult population
will be aged over 50. Cynics could say that some
have viewed the figures and realised that if the
elderly population is to explode as predicted then
there is clearly an opportunity for business growth
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Do
You Get it Right First Time?
No
one is perfect, but how many of us can boast about getting it right
first time? If we all got everything right first time, we'd have a complaint-free
Bathroom Industry! But it's a fact that 50 per cent of after sales enquiries
result from poor installation and wrong product selection. So where
are we going wrong?
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