Weekly Email News for the Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Industries
5th September 2008
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ATAG'S
Good at Hoods
New to the market is ATAG's state-of-the-art 900mm Diagonal
Chimney Hood finished in sophisticated black glass trimmed in stainless
steel
More
Here
De
Dietrich 90cm Single Oven
De Dietrich now offers a 90cm extra-wide
oven in its range with a larger than average cavity - perfect for
entertaining
More
Here
Maytag's
All New All American Laundry
Maytag UK, the premier supplier of
refrigeration and laundry appliances has launched a new laundry pair.
Made in the USA, the new Maytag washer (3RMTW4905TW) and matching
tumble dryer (3RMED4905TW) bring genuine load and time saving benefits
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Here
Cheers!
Salut, Sante, Prosit...
Sovereign's new range of seven built-in
wine chillers provide an ideal way to store wine and canned drinks
for summer barbecues, entertaining and everyday drinking. Elegant
in black and stainless steel, the range offers models that store from
52 bottles to just 7
More
Here
Previous Appliance Stories in brief:
• Team UKI has developed a range of neat, compact appliances More
• New from the Elica Collection range is the cooker hood, Gold Stream More
• ATAG range of aesthetically pleasing built in ovens, including a side opener More
'Platinum' Range from Silestone
The Spanish quartz worktop fabricator, Cosentino has unveiled its latest collection of Silestone quartz worksurfaces, 'Platinum' at an event in Frankfurt, Germany
More here:
Previous
Surface Stories in brief:
• EDP surface lamination materials and
edging products More
• Omega's Olivewood laminate worksurface
More
Aqata
Adds Elipse 300 Shower Enclosure
Aqata, the independent British manufacturer
of shower enclosures, has unveiled the Elipse 300 shower enclosure,
the latest addition to its extensive Exclusive Solutions range
More
Here:
Aquaplus
Zero Range
Bathroom product distributor Aquaplus Solutions
has extended its contemporary luxury brassware collection with the
addition of the Zero Slim range to its product portfolio
More
Here:
Previous Shower Stories in brief:
•
Deva has launched three new mini shower valves – the
7000 range More
• New Abode kitchen taps
are high on the agenda in the design stakes More
• The new Dante tap from Carron Phoenix More
• Manhattan has created a series of Wetrooms More
Pro-Value
portfolio from Franke
Brand
new from sink specialist, Franke, is the Pro-Value
portfolio of affordable kitchen sink packages which has been designed
with quality and value in mind.
[More
on this Story]
Burbidge
Kinsale Painted Oak
Burbidge
has injected colour into its classic oak Kinsale range, for a kitchen
design that the company says is bursting with character and guaranteed
to add personality to any rural retreat
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Here:
Shaws
of Darwen Launches Pendle
Shaws of Darwen, which has been
manufacturing fireclay ceramic sinks in England for well over 100
years, has launched its second 'British made' new product this year
More
Here:
Extreme
Design Presents Extreme Wood
Recognised in the industry for its dedication
to design, Sunningdale retailer Extreme Design says
that it added ‘yet another show-stopper to its Extreme Wood
portfolio’
More
Here:
Previous
Kitchen Stories in brief:
• Revolutionary new patented sink clip system
from Franke More
• Carron Phoenix has boosted its granite offering with the new Bali sink range More
• Bushboard has enhanced its Encore solid surface worktop offer with a new undermount sink system More
Cast-Iron Bath in Luxurious Leather
Imperial Bathrooms has unveiled a new double-ended roll
top cast-iron bath that comes resplendent with a hand stitched leather-effect
exterior finish
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here:
Previous Bathroom Stories in brief:
• Mira has introduced the innovative range of Mira Flight
Low shower trays More
Brabantia
Touch Bin®
For anyone looking for an easy life, Brabantia
has added its successful 'soft touch' opening technology to its storage
bin
More
here:
Previous Accessory Stories in brief:
• Shades has introduced a new storage idea: the cube unit More
Papillon
- Understated Beauty
Papillon is
an understated radiator design from specialist in designer radiator
manufacture Aestus.
More
here:
ISAM
Introduces Bedroom Furniture
ISAM,
the parent company of Vama Cucine, has now added a range of
bedroom furniture to its portfolio
More
here:
Previous Bedroom Stories in brief:
Bespoke bed manufacturer Warren Evans wins his third green award More
KBB
Industry Training
One day Sales and Customer
Care Course
Date. Tuesday 30th September 2008
Venue Miele Training Centre Marcham Rd Abingdon Oxford OX14
1TW
Timing 9.30 am-4.30 pm
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Here:
When
times are tough, it is an unwise move to cut your marketing budget - chances
are you are already having to fight harder to retain or increase your
share of what new business there is out there, so why tie one arm behind
your back as well?
It's refreshing to see Ideal Standard weighing in
with not just another impressive bathroom suite, but its 'biggest single
product launch of a range of bathroom products and bathroom furniture
in 22 years, designed by the respected Robin Levien.'
Not only this, it is tying the launch to a credit
crunch busting marketing offer involving free Odeon cinema tickets and
money off for trade customers. Great stuff!
Other marketing initiatives this week include the continuing sponsorpship
of rally driver Alick Kerr by Rangemaster and Leaker Direct.
Brilliant photo this week!.
Elsewhere,
cooking appliance
brand, Stoves, has just signed up its 200th retailer to a dedicated
support initiative designed to help independent retailers increase profits,
Metropolitan Showers is launching a dealer
charter to protect its branding, and Siemens is revisiting its
Pure Card concept of loyalty bonuses for dealers.
Junior Area Sales Manager
Plastivan
Ltd is a Belgium owned manufacturer of PVC Building products who
distribute throughout the UK. We are looking to recruit a junior
area sales manager to promote our products throughout the Midlands
and surrounding areas.
[More
Here]
Roca's
New Area Sales Manager
Roca has appointedof Cheryl Clarke to the position of Area Sales
Manager for South Wales. Cheryl has previously provided valuable
retail support for the Western region.
[More
Here]
Maytag
UK's New Key Accounts Manager
Maytag UK has announced the promotion of Adam Aldred-Lane to
Key Accounts Manager for England. Adam was previously Maytag's Area
Sales Manager for the South East of England.
[More
Here]
New
Appointments at FIRA
Terry
Woods - Commercial Executive joins FIRA International with
26 years' experience within the kitchen and office furniture industry,
19 of which at senior management level.
[More
Here]
Previous People Stories in brief:
• GROHE has appointed new Marketing Director, Sylvie Barr and M25 Sales Director, Eli Briski More
• The iKBBI has unveiled plans to create a panel to support the existing team More
• The KBSA has announced three new appointments at national level More
HomeForm
Appoints Summersault
HomeForm has selected Summersault
Communications to produce and publish its new internal magazine,
inform, following a competitive tender.
[More
here]
Previous Literature Stories in brief:
• Ideal Bathrooms’ Yellow Book More
Miele
Voted Number One
Premium
domestic appliance brand, Miele has won the nationwide Domestic
& General Total Excellence and Quality (TEQ) award for 2008.
[More
on this Story]
Previous Awards Stories in brief:
• British Ceramic Tile has announced that Charlotte Pearce has won its Tile Design Competition More
• GROHE's range of Grohtherm thermostats has gained 12 accolades More
Star
of the Show!
Featured
on CiTV's hip show 'Finger Tips' Baumatic's bright new fridge
freezer proved an on screen success.
More
Here:
Previous Marketing Stories in brief:
• Utopia Bathroom Group has unveiled a planned programme of advertisements, advertorials and makeovers More
• Mereway Bathrooms has 'pimped' its Showvan, which is nowon a national tour More
• Special promotion launched in conjunction with Showerlux and Ideal Standard More
• Premium Appliance Brands has teamed up with Irish celebrity chef Rachel Allen More
• Cosentino is to offer a free 10 year warranty on Silestone kitchen worktops More
Indesit
Recruitment Portal
Join In, the new Indesit Company
portal entirely devoted to online recruiting is now up and running,
with the dual goal of attracting new talents entering the job market
and improving the way the company manages its human capital.
More
Here:
Leaker
Direct online
Leaker Direct has launched its new
website at www.leakerdirect. co.uk.
More
Here:
Previous Internet Stories in brief:
• Deva is launching a new tool for its trade customers - an online technical database More
•
Maytag says that its website is a haven for all enthusiastic
retail partners More
• Aqualux’s new-look website
is proving to be a big hit More
• GROHE has announced the launch of
its new website More
100%
Design London
A landmark in the global design calendar, 100% Design
London takes place at Earls Court on 18-21 September 2008.
More
Here:
Decorate
Life Autumn Show Attracts 70,000
With around 70,000 visitors from all over the world,
the new Decorate Life combined show exceeded the number
of visitors predicted by the organisers, Messe Frankfurt, before the
doors opened.
More
Here:
De
Dietrich at Grand Designs
Following its success at the Grand Designs Show
in London, De Dietrich Kitchen Appliances has teamed
up with Hampshire-based kitchen design partnership Searle &
Taylor to exhibit three kitchens featuring its collection
of state-of-the-art appliances on its stand at October's Grand Designs
Live!
More
Here:
National
Furniture Conference
FIRA has announced the first details
of this year's National Furniture Conference, which has the theme
'What do buyers want?'
More
Here:
GDHA
Takes Family of Brands to CIH Show
UK-based manufacturer, GDHA, is this
year attending the Combined Independent Holdings Show with all of
its four cooking and refrigeration consumer brands: Stoves, Belling,
New World and Lec.
More
Here:
CERAMIC
TTD at Tecnargilla 2008
From 30th September to 4th October 2008, on the occasion
of the 21st edition of Tecnargilla, international exhibition
of technologies and supplies for the ceramic and brick industries,
CERAMIC TTD will be held, brokerage event organised by Acimac and
ISTEC-CNR.
[More
Here]
•
James Latham will be at the W8 exhibition 26 - 28 October
More
• kbbreview EXPO 2009 exhibition will go ahead More
•
UBM has acquired the Sleep and Arc Exhibitions More
Introducing
4.33 from Aestus
Designer
radiator and heated towel rail manufacturer Aestus has
introduced the latest addition to the 'Cinier' collection; 4.33.
More
Here:
House of Mosaics has added Italian manufacturer Appiani to the company's portfolio
PJH Makes a Difference
Aiming to raise £30,000 for its chosen charity of the year, CLIC Sargent, the PJH Group has already generated over £6,000 in fundraising, following its participation in the BUPA Great Manchester Run 2008.
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REHAU
Launches New Glass Roller Shutters
The
newest addition to REHAU's range of cabinet roller shutter
systems is a striking design in glass. RAUVOLET Vetro
Line has joined the line up alongside the stylish and
very durable Metallic Line which REHAU successfully
launched earlier this year.
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Here:
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Moray
Tenders for Replacement Kitchens
The
Moray Council is tendering for 400 replacement
kitchens per year to Council owned properties
throughout Moray. Estimated value excluding
VAT: £600, 000. (Time-limit 08.09.2008).
[More
on this Tender]
Gwynedd
Council Requires Kitchen Units and Worktops
The contract is for a
period of 5 years commencing 1st November
2008 to supply and deliver kitchen units
and worktops. Estimated total value of the
contract will be £800,000 and may
increase depending on further investment.
(Time-limit 02.10.2008).
[More
on this Tender]
Kent
Requires Laundry Equipment
The contract covers the
purchase, repair and maintenance of commercial
laundry equipment including washing machines,
tumble dryers and rotary ironers etc across
a broad range of public authorities including
but not exclusive CBC and ESPO. (Time-limit
08.09.2008).
[More
on this Tender]
Coming
to a Cinema Near You - 'The Concept'
Ideal Standard, a leading provider of innovative,
design-driven bathroom solutions launches 'Concept', Ideal Standard's
biggest single product launch of a range of bathroom products
and bathroom furniture in 22 years, beautifully designed by the
respected Robin Levien.
[More
on this Story]
Alick
Kerr - Merrick Forest Stages
Lanarkshire
rally driver Alick Kerr heads south to Newton Stewart this weekend
for the Merrick Forest Stages with all still to play for in the
County Saab Scottish Rally Championship.
[More
on this Story]
Bathroom
and Kitchen PODs Market UK 2008-2012
A
new AMA report provides a major review of the UK bathroom and
kitchen pods Market. The bathroom and kitchen pods market has
an estimated value of £190 million at manufacturer selling
prices in 2007.
[More
on this Story]
Fusion
Awarded Windows Vista Certification
Planit
Fusion - the advanced design and visualisation software supplier
for the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and home improvement markets
- has received Microsoft Windows Vista Certification for the latest
version of its Fusion product.
[More
on this Story]
Pre-assembled
Tandembox
For
the ultimate in ease of ordering & speed of installation,
'M' & 'D' height Blum Tandembox configurations can now be
ordered from East Coast boxed & pre-assembled ready for immediate
installation.
[More
on this Story]
Showerlux
Creates Bespoke Enclosure for a Princess
Showerlux
UK has been specified to install bespoke shower enclosures on
a luxury private 25m Princess Yacht. Now successfully complete,
the job is a perfect example of the capabilities of the Showerlux
made to measure team.
[More
on this Story]
Kitchen
Generator Continues to Expand with Homag
With
now over a year of trading behind the company, Kent-based Kitchen
Generator has experienced great success and growth following setting
up production with mainly Homag Group machines.
[More
on this Story]
Satinjet™
- Low in Flow, Big on Performance
We're
all interested in making any savings we can right now and consumers
are no different. With the worsening strain on the housing market,
more people are staying put and improving their current home to
make it as stylish and energy efficient as possible.
[More
on this Story]
British
BBQs - A Sense of Humour
Sudden
downpours, undercooked bangers and swarms of wasps - a sense of
humour seems to be a prerequisite for most British BBQs and perhaps
that's why Matt Lucas and David Walliams have just been voted
Britain's ultimate barbecue guests.
[More
on this Story]
Nottingham
Couple Named One of UK’s Top Franchisees
A
husband and wife team from Nottingham have been named National
Finalists in the annual British Franchise Associations (bfa) Franchisee
of the Year Awards, sponsored by HSBC Bank and Express Newspapers.
[More
on this Story]
It's
Back to the Future: We All Need a Larder Today
With
rising fuel prices and soaring food costs it's important to shop
less and make food last longer; a modern larder is essential.
Amana has the answer. ‘It's back to the future,’ says
Stuart Frost Product Marketing Manager for Amana. ‘We have
lost the knowledge of storing food properly and knowing how to
make it last longer.’
[More
on this Story]
Stoves
Rewards Retailers with Ace Initiative
Cooking
appliance brand, Stoves, has just signed up its 200th retailer
to a dedicated support initiative designed to help independent
retailers increase profits. The Stoves and Ace Centre initiative
was launched in the latter half of last year, to support retailers
through the provision of training, product information and merchandising
support.
[More
on this Story]
Metropolitan
Launches Dealer Charter
Metropolitan
Showers has drawn up a dealer charter that is to be signed by
all the company’s retailers. Graham Hackett, Marketing Manager
of Metropolitan Showers states that ‘the aim of this charter
is to have a consistent standard of 'brand' promotion within our
chosen dealer network.’
[More
on this Story]
Built
in Bonus for Siemens Appliances
Siemens
is launching a Pure Card promotion specifically to reward its
loyal kitchen specialist dealers for sales of built in appliances.
For a limited 13-week period from 1st September to 30th November
2008 inclusive, individual sales of Siemens built in appliances
will earn cash rewards in an online credit promotion for the company's
extensive built in appliance range.
[More
on this Story]
Commercial
Water Supply Market is Hot New Prospect for InSinkErator
InSinkErator
has launched its 98 degree centigrade Steaming Hot Water Tap into
the contracted water services market – answering increasing
demand for functional yet elegant water dispensing solutions in
offices across the UK.
[More
on this Story]
Online
Retailer Continues to make Massive Impact
Offering
customers a wide choice of leading brands and products, www.bigbathroomshop.com
has been met with universal acclaim and high sales growth following
the recent unveiling of its new design.
[More
on this Story]
Increase
in Press Coverage for KBSA
The
value of editorial press coverage for the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom
Specialists Association (KBSA) has risen by 44% compared to results
achieved in the previous six months, according to recent figures
released by the Association.
[More
on this Story]
Waterwise
Marque Helps You Save Money on Water and Energy Bills
On
1st September Waterwise relaunched the Waterwise Marque for the
third year in a row in order to help consumers save money on water
and energy bills. With summer now a mere memory, and the winter
months fast approaching, we'll all soon be heating our homes and
watching our energy bills escalate.
[More
on this Story]
Training
and Education Vital
to Combat Consumer Complaints
of Over £19m
Latest
figures from Consumer
Direct reveal that complaints
from consumers about
home maintenance and
improvements have risen
by more than £6million
(8%) to reach a total
of £80million
for the first three
months of 2008.
[More
Here]
BMA NEWS ...
Feeling
the Pinch
The poor economic climate continues
and the latest figures from The Office for
National Statistics (ONS) suggest that the
bathroom industry will continue depressed
for some time yet. ‘The figures make
grim reading’ says Yvonne Orgill, Chief
Executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers
Association.
[More
Here]
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