Weekly
Email News for the Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Industries
23rd May 2003
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When
we use public sanitary facilities we would like to feel as comfortable
as we feel at home. Geberit’s
products offer functional design, a level of user comfort, security
and aesthetics, as well as catering for the needs of the elderly and
disabled
More here:
The
Hydrozone hydrotherapy baths range of from Showerlux
has now been extended to include Whirlpool bath and Spa bath options
as well as the established Combination baths, so whichever underwater
massage option you prefer there’s something to suit
More here:
The Flute range of bathroom brassware from John Sydney features coloured levers combined with a chrome finish. The initial range has been expanded with two new additions
More here:
Galette
is the new eye-catching patterned glass from Glaverbel,
designed to satisfy designers’ increasing demand for very thick
glass.
More here:
Kitchenvision
is a UK nationwide supplier of audio visual solutions designed specifically
for the kitchen environment. Kitchenvision has taken kitchen design
and entertaining one step further by supplying audiovisual solutions
More here:
British
furniture designer and manufacturer, Brookmans
has recently launched its new kitchen furniture range, Bradfield Parish
More here:
Rational
has launched 'onda', one of the new creations from the company for 2003.
'onda' represents independent living, filled with a desire to combine
the soft and organic with all the benefits of modern
More here:
Bohle,
leading suppliers to the glass industry, now offers a stylish range
of Shower Door Hinges and Accessories. With 12 designs and a choice
of finish, including chrome, white or stainless steel look
More
here:
A
new minimalistic collection of thermostatic showers was launched at
the Deva stand during EXPO - featuring
the latest fusion of technology and design
More
here:
Hansgrohe
has expanded it range of kitchen mixers in the Allegra Variarc product
line. Two current models round out the line, whose distinguishing characteristic
is a slim round pipe with a high spout
More
here:
Broughton
Crangrove,
the distributor who offers next day delivery to the majority of the
UK, has a vast range of stainless steel cooking appliances from an array
of trusted, leading brands
More here:
Following
the launch of the Bompani appliance
offer into the UK, the company has announced the addition of its 900
x 600 Stainless Steel 'Dual Fuel' Range Cooker that will stand alongside
the already successful All Gas version
More here:
The
new Amana Bottom Mount range from Maytag UK
is a recent addition to the company's expanding portfolio of big, professional,
born and bred American refrigerators
More here:
Smeg's
DWF614SS 60cm dishwasher is an appliance that combines the latest Smeg
dishwasher technology with superb styling
More here:
Radiator
designer and manufacturer Aestus,
offers a range of radiators including models that provide a solution
to the problems of heating a kitchen
More
here:
H&R
Johnson Tiles has won 'Wall Tile Of The Year 2003' at The
Tile Association Awards, for the 'Infiniti' collection of ceramic
wall tiles.
More
here:
Symphony
has launched a timeless, versatile new bedroom range to add to its
growing collection of bedroom styles
More
here
Gautiers
UK
always looks forward to The Paris Furniture Show and once again had
a range of furniture designs to launch. Gautier knows how important
the marriage of style and function is, and the new 2003 ranges are
no different
More
here
Construction
industry safety experts gathered recently at the first in a
series of hard-hitting seminars designed to get small contractors
and self-employed people in the construction industry to put
health and safety at the top of the agenda
More
here:
An
Industry with its Thinking Hat on
I
think few people who made the trip to ExCel a fortnight ago will have
any doubt that the kitchen and bathroom industry is alive with innovation
and excellent product design. This week we feature the first of our
Reviews
of B&K Expo, in which we highlight some of the things which
caught our eye. The second part will feature in next week's edition
of The K&Bzine.
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BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY
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Exhibition
List
For upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world in the kitchen,
bathroom and bedroom markets.
More
Here:
Batimat
Paris will be held from Nov 3 - Nov 8, 2003 at Paris Expo -
Port de Versailles, France. This year sees the launch of a new kitchens
area
More
here:
Masterclass
2003 is an inspirational conference and seminar programme targeted
at every professional designer working with kitchen products and projects.
It will take place September 11th and 12th at The Business Design Centre,
Upper Street, Islington, London
More
here:
Sarah Brook joins Orama in the role of Marketing Manager, where she
succeeds Julian Annison who moves within the company
More here:
The
nametag has nothing to do with his size or shape, but his reputation
for developing and bringing to our attention the Corner Fridge and
the man in question is Irwen Martin of The
Corner Fridge Company
More here:
The
Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association has launched a new shopping
link with leading web retailer Amazon. The KBSA
Online Kitchen and Bath Shop, which can be accessed direct
from any section page within the KBSA website, will enable anyone browsing
the site to purchase products direct from Amazon instantly and without
having to change website
More
here:
The
new website One Stop Kitchens has
recently launched with the intention of providing one port of call for
consumers wishing to purchase parts for kitchens directly over the internet
More
here:
The
Design Awards are a new initiative from the publishers of The
Kitchen & Bathroom Designer, the aim of which is to highlight the
range of talented designers working with kitchen and bathroom products.
More
here:
Kitchen
and bathroom companies from throughout the UK have submitted entries for
this year's KBSA/Nova Retail Finance
Award for Business Excellence in the Kitchen and Bathroom Industry 2003
More
here:
BA
Components has launched a new Bedroom Product Brochure for
2003 as part of of a £120k investment in promotional and point of
sale material.
More
here:
Broughton
Crangrove
has published its latest product and pricing catalogue together with the
Appliance Update and Freestanding Focus trade brochure.
More
here:
The UK distributor of bathrooms, kitchens and appliances, Hopkinsons Fourways, launched a 19-day Red Nose challenge over the recent Comic Relief period, aiming to raise thousands of pounds for the national fundraising event
More here:
Planit
International is supporting the launch of the UK's first
Foundation degree in Bathroom & Kitchen Design, which will commence
this September at Bishop Burton College in East Yorkshire
More
here:
Part
M
of the Building Regulations concerns access and facilities for disabled
people, including requirements regarding sanitary conveniences. Anna
Burns, marketing manager of Twyford Bathrooms,
looks at how it makes provision for those with special needs.
More
here:
Another example of joined up thinking comes this week from Maytag, US appliance specialist which has just launched ClimateZone, a new range of refrigerator which helps prevent food going off too quickly. This follows research that shows that worldwide we throw away hundreds of millions of pounds worth of food every year which has gone off. How have they done it? See below....
Also
showing the way forward: the KBSA has launched a shopping
link with leading web retailer Amazon, and recent figures from KitchenVision
show that 30% of kitchen sales now include a TV or audiovisual product.
You can e-mail me at debbie@thekbzine.com
Debbie Schwarz, Publisher
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Bathrooms
& Kitchens Expo 2003 Highlights Part 1
As
we mentioned last week in The K&Bzine, our couple of days at the
Bathroom and Kitchen Expo this month proved a refreshing reminder of
the healthy state of our industry - quite literally judging by the number
of 'wellness', 'well being' and 'healthy living' labels attached to
kitchen and bathroom products on show.
[More
on this Story]
How
Much does your Fridge Really Cost?
'How
much food do you throw away a year? How much does it really cost you?
You could save money if you had the latest Maytag refrigerator with
ClimateZone™ technology!' says the company.
[More
on this Story]
Nolte
Kitchens Launches Contracts Division
Nolte Kitchens has launched a Contracts Division, offering a dedicated
service to architects and developers
[More
on this Story]
Stimulate
your Senses with Twyford Bathrooms
Twyford Bathrooms has teamed up with specialist hydrotherapy manufacturer,
Domino, to bring its Revita Hydromassage range to the UK
[More
on this Story]
Shower
Sales Boost First Quarter Profits for Bristan
Bristan has reported an impressive 25% growth in sales during the first
quarter of 2003 compared with the same period during 2002.
[More
on this Story]
'Side-Spray'
Rinse Technology Arrives in UK
Hand rinses, or 'side sprays' as the Americans call them, have been
standard in the States for some time. Now these indispensable kitchen
tools are fast gaining in the popularity stakes here, too, and ahead
of the game is the rinse that has been patented by Avilion, manufacturers
of the high-end Perrin & Rowe brand.
[More
on this Story]
John
Sydney Invests Heavily in its Future
The John Sydney brand of luxury bathroom brassware is two years old.
Inspired by its success to date and looking to grow its share of the
luxury market, the company is significantly investing in the launch
of a new design, JS2.
[More
on this Story]
Worktops
- Orama Reveals What the Market Wants
Orama, the UK independent manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom worksurfaces,
has completed the first phase of its initial market research project
into the UK's purchasing chain for worktops.
[More
on this Story]
Heating
Sector Late in Meeting Design Challenge says Myson MD
'Excellent quality and value for money are givens in modern society;
we now seek design to match our lifestyle. Furniture, kitchens and bathrooms
have all responded but only recently has the heating sector risen to
the challenge.
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on this Story]
Lots
of Space and lots of Motion Product Ideas by Blum for Interzum 2003
Interzum, the largest international fair for suppliers to the furniture
industry, will again be a central platform for the presentation of the
latest products by Julius Blum GmbH, manufacturer of fittings.
[More
on this Story]
Aestus
Secures Cordivari Range and Extends Radiator Portfolio
Aestus has recently secured the UK agency for Cordivari, one of Italy's
largest and most respected manufacturers. Its Willenhall HQ also houses
the company's own manufacturing plant, producing innovatively designed
radiators for the mid to top end market segment.
[More
on this Story]
KBSA
to Establish New Customer Complaints Procedure
The KBSA is to establish a new conciliation service to deal with customer
complaints. The independent conciliation and adjudication service, which
has been provided by the furniture standards body, Qualitas, for the
last three years, is to be replaced by an independent conciliation board.
[More
on this Story]
View
the Latest Kitchen Concepts from Rational at its New Showcase
Rational has endorsed its presence in the UK with the recent opening
of a new 530 square metre showroom in the heart of the country. The
facility has a rotating display of 15 kitchen systems to demonstrate
the diversity and design flexibility of Rational.
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on this Story]
Franke
Shuts Down Metal Construction Profit Centre at End of 2003
Franke Industrie AG, Aarburg, intends to shut down
the metal construction profit centre, which currently employs 33 people,
at the latest by the end of 2003. The legally required consultation
proceedings were started as of May 5th, 2003.
[More
on this Story]
Electrolux
to Supply Home Appliances to New Antarctic Research Station
Electrolux, the manufacturer of household appliances for kitchen, cleaning
and outdoor use, has signed an agreement with the Italian research organisation
Ente per le Nuove Tecnologie l'Energia e l'Ambiente (ENEA) to supply
its new Antarctic research station with home appliances.
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on this Story]
Salton
to Launch Beyond™ Icebox in UK
Salton Europe, the manufacturer and distributor of high-quality small
appliances, has announced the UK launch of iCEBOX, the first product
in the Salton 'Beyond' Connected Home Initiative.
[More
on this Story]
New
Premises for Falcon Interiors
Falcon Interiors of Melksham, Wiltshire, has moved to new purpose built
premises. Suppliers of kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and home offices,
Falcon (a member of the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association)
has grown dramatically in recent years.
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on this Story]
Record
Month for KBSA Membership Drive
March this year proved a record month for attracting
new members into the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association
fold.
[More
on this Story]
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