Weekly Email News for the Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Industries
27th August 2004
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H20
Products has launched
a new range of high quality, competitively priced, semi-frameless
shower screens called Neptune
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here:
Dornbracht
has collaborated with Flühs – the specialist in cartridge
technology – in the development of new ceramic cartridges
for finer adjustment of the water flow on wash basin and bidet
fittings
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here:
Vintage
meets modern in the new Cubex from Carron
Phoenix. As the trend for mixing old with new gathers
apace, Cubex hits a top note in modern eclecticism for the kitchen
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here:
Tidal
thermostatic showers are part of Pegler’s
top luxury collection and have the power and performance to match
their designer style
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here:
As
part of Bristan’s foray
into the showering sector, the new thermostatic Aqueous bar shower
is just one of 17 newly launched showering products
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here:
Lofra,
the Italian range cooker manufacturer, has introduced a slot in
60cm dual fuel Double Oven to its product line-up for 2004
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here:
lndesit
has added a new range of double ovens to its freestanding line-up
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here:
Hotpoint's
EG900 freestanding range cooker - with its striking looks and functional
superiority - delivers
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here:
For
coffee lovers who are not only looking for the perfect ground but
for the most stylish looks too, Hotpoint
says that its HCM60 built-in coffee maker is ideal
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here:
Maytag
UK says that the company's range of refrigeration can
be customised to fit in with a variety of needs and lifestyles
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here:
German
kitchen manufacturer, Alno.
has extended its Alnotec Pro range with four high gloss colours;
brilliant white, brilliant red, graphite metallic and brilliant
black
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here:
Bushboard's
Aqua Slate, from its latest Formica Prima collection, complements
its extensive range of worktop and splashback designs
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here:
With
the growing resurgence of colour and texture within the home, Carron
Phoenix’ new ZX range of granite sinks is exactly
on cue, bringing visual warmth and tactile sensuality to the kitchen
workspace
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here:
Pfleiderer
lndustrie
offers a range of materials carefully co-ordinated to help kitchen
furniture manufacturers as well as kitchen and interior designers
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here:
Experiencing
the perennial quality of granite need no longer be out of reach
with Orama offering a variety
of laminate options to satisfy the growing appeal of this natural
stone
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here:
A
new development by Miele will
now be added to the repertoire of the cabinet maker. Under the programme
code ‘F 12’ the kitchen manufacturer from Warendorf, Germany
is offering glossy laminate fronts
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here:
Ovali
is a stylish addition to Imperial Towel
Rails new contemporary, feature radiator range
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here:
RadiArt
Radiators has launched its stainless steel heated towel
rails and designer radiators to the UK market together with its
steel ladder type of heated towel rails
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Vasco
already offers a wide choice of colours, with all models available
in a wide range of standard colours plus metallics and aluminium,
stainless steel and 'stainless steel look' finish and any of 300
RAL colours
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'Whether
you're planning a traditional family bathroom, a modern en-suite or
even a no-holds barred wet room, it's likely you'll find just the right
brassware and accessories in the Perrin &
Rowe Bathroom Collection.’ says the company
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here:
Ceramica
Dolomite provides the retail channel with the kind of design
and quality at realistic prices that the mainstream UK bathroom consumer
desires
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here:
Galerie
Optimise from Twyford Bathrooms
is a new compact bathroom suite and brings technology, imagination and
style to bathrooms suites where room is of a premium
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here:
To
provide customers with even more coordinated design solutions, Kohler
Co., a specialist in kitchen and bath design, has added several
new products to its traditionally designed bath suites
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here:
Bostik
Findley
has introduced Technik 2PF, a two part flexible wall and floor tile
adhesive
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here:
Pilkington’s
Tiles
has launched a new product into the Directions range. The addition
to the collection of 100x100mm tiles is a new range of 200x100mm ‘brick’
size tiles
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here:
UltraGrout
FF, the premium flexible grout part of the Ultra range of tile adhesives
and grouts manufactured by the Tamworth based Instarmac
Group plc, now comes in a range of four colours
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here:
'A
bad night's sleep can lead to an even worse day, but this needn't
be the case. A simple solution is the critically acclaimed Eco-Pillow.
This award-winning pillow uses the world's first and only Pillow
Selector
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here:
Fitted
furniture experts, Hammonds,
unveiled a new range of furniture recently at the ldeal Home
Show
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here:
'At
every TTA Gala Dinner
we 'pass the pot' for those less fortunate than ourselves.
In 2003 we collected over £800 was collected for
The Lighthouse Club.' says the TTA
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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.
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The
Federation of Master Builders
has warmly welcomed the announcement by Secretary of State
for Work and Pensions, Andrew Smith, to provide £3m
in funding for the Worker Safety Advisers scheme
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here:
Good
Market Conditions for Gardens
While
the international athletics community seems to need banned substances
before it can break records, the UK kitchen and bathroom industry seems
to be thriving on that most natural of combinations: sunshine and rain.
As we head for the wettest August on record, the garden is beginning
to resemble a tropical jungle, but at least the news from the industry
is still flourishing as well.
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Brassware
specialist, Deva, has unveiled a new
retail price guide designed to be tailor-made for its wide customer base,
offering the company’s most complete portfolio to date, presented
in a user-friendly and stylish format.
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here:
Hüppe
is celebrating the launch of ‘The World of Designer Jette Joop’
with a new brochure, price list and a special promotion from 1st August
to 30th September this year
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here:
Bathroom
specialist Showerlux has launched
two new brochures devoted to its newest enclosure collections
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here:
UK
timber and panels distributor, James Latham,
has announced that its new summer price guide is now available.
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here:
PAINI,
Italy’s largest manufacturer of taps and mixers, celebrates it’s
50th anniversary this year and has introduced a new brochure for its new
Kitchen Tap collection for the UK market.
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here:
Bathroom
distributor, Barwick has appointed
Sarah Bibby to the role of Area Sales Manager for the Yorkshire area
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here:
Alno
has made two senior appointments specifically to increase retailer support
while boosting its‚ brand. Anne-Marie Reed is promoted from area
sales manager to marketing manager and Alan Stanford joins the company
as group product and training manager.
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here:
In order to highlight the design and aesthetics of its range, Brandt
has introduced new point of sale material for dealers.
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here:
Bristan,
the supplier of bathroom taps, showers and accessories is bringing a whole
new shower experience to retailers using a bespoke display vehicle.
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here:
Maytag
UK
played host to Maytag International's annual global marketing summit.
The event was held at Redhill, Maytag UK's headquarters, and in central
London at Leo Burnett's advertising agency.
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here:
Daryl
Industries has launched a new fleet of high specification delivery
vehicles, which aim to maintain the highest standards of customer service,
improve delivery times and strengthen awareness of the Daryl Showering
brand.
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here:
Fitted
furniture supplier the Symphony Group
has been chosen to represent the North East in The National Business Awards.
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here:
Daryl
Industries has been awarded the ‘SME Best Environmental
Practice Award’ at the annual Northwest Business Environment Awards.
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here:
Victoria
& Albert Baths has launched a new website to show off
the company's growing range of contemporary and classic baths.
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here:
Bathroom
specialist Showerlux
has unveiled its new-look website and is marking the launch
with an online competition.
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here:
Premium
Appliance Brands Ltd (PAB), exclusive importer of the ATAG
brand into the UK, has launched a new website dedicated to the UK market.
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here:
Planit
International,
the industry software provider, has launched a series of training courses
throughout the UK that will allow Planit users to train at locations
closer to where their businesses are based.
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here:
Eleven
delegates from kitchen manufacturer Avanti
recently attended a special course on retailing the concept of storage
solutions at Blum UK’s Milton
Keynes headquarters.
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here:
The
NVQ qualification for showroom staff was put together by The
Tile Association and the Association for Ceramic Training
& Development and is supported by the DTI.
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here:
Exhibition
List
For upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world in the
kitchen, bathroom and bedroom markets.
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EXPO
2005 Exceeds Expectations - Already!
With just under a year to go Bathrooms and Kitchens
EXPO 2005, the UK trade exhibition for the bathrooms and kitchens industry,
is already exceeding all expectations. More space has been reserved
at the 2005 EXPO than the total sold at the 2003 exhibition.
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Hoffmann’s
stand at Milan’s Xylexpo show demonstrated the versatility of the
company’s dovetail jointing systems
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Thousands
of people gathered at the world's largest kitchen and bath event, the
Kitchen/Bath Industry Show (K/BIS),
in Chicago, Illinois in April.
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Dynamic
Space®, the new quality of space usage and motion in kitchens, was
the focus for fittings manufacturer Julius
Blum at SASMIL 2004.
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In a change to recent years, ASFI,
the UK’s largest and most important furniture supplies event will
be taking place in October in 2004.
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At Eurocucina in Milan Miele showcased
four fascinating kitchens.
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Here:
Dynamic
Space® was on the booth of fittings manufacturer Julius
Blum at ZOW 2004.
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The second Idéo Bain attracted
250 French and international exhibitors, who occupied over 30,000 m2.
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Epoc
Messe Frankfurt, Dubai, has finalised its plans for ISH
Kitchen and Bathroom Gulf.
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Here:
After
our report last week of the break up of BHD we hear from Aqualux MD
James Cadman about the MBO; we also hear from Masco about its excellent
second quarter results, much of which comes from the UK plumbing segment.
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Aqualux
Completes Management Buy out
As
we announced in last week's K&BZine in our story about the collapse
of the BHD Group, Aqualux, the shower enclosure company, has announced
a management buyout of the company as it enters a new phase of development.
James Cadman, managing director, who led the buyout comments.
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Anson
Concise Appointed UK Distributor for Arca Cucine
Anson
Concise has been appointed sole distributor in the United Kingdom for
Arca Cucine’s range of stainless steel kitchens. Arca belongs to
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Masco
Corporation Reports Record Second Quarter and Increases Earnings Guidance
for 2004
Masco
Corporation reported on August 3rd that net sales from continuing operations
for the second quarter ended June 30th, 2004 increased 16 percent to
a quarterly record $3.1 billion compared with $2.6 billion for the same
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Lathams
Supplies Both Buildbase and Jacksons
Timber
and panels distributor, James Latham, has secured some lucrative deals
to supply both Buildbase and Jackson Building Centres with Bausen hardwood
flooring. In addition to this, the company is also supplying several
branches of Buildbase with a range of other hardwood and panel products,
and is an approved sheet material supplier for Jacksons in the East
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Hopkinsons
Announce Exclusive Bathroom Promotion
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Bathroom’ promotion featuring some exclusive offers on a range
of leading brand bathroom collections..
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all Comes Back to Customer Service in the End’
'Triton
has a brand awareness amongst consumers of 62% (probably close to 100%
amongst the Trade and the industry in general). This is miles ahead
of the closest competitor whose brand awareness is 41%', says Lorna
Fellows, managing director of Triton Showers.
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Interiors Market Makes a Swing Towards Curves
The
UK manufacturer of specialist MDF panels, London-based Neat Concepts,
says that it is finding itself at the cutting edge of the commercial
interiors market, due to a growing trend towards curves.
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Underwood
Open Weekend a Great Success
An
open weekend staged by bespoke kitchen manufacturer Underwood Kitchens
earlier this month proved a huge success, with prospective customers
visiting from far and wide.
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Adminex
Oasis Extends Satra Set for Contract Market
The
addition of urinals, wall mounted WC pans and half pedestals for washbasins
to the Adminex Oasis Satra suite means it is now a suitable offering
for merchants and showrooms supplying into the contract market.
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AEG
Helps Celebrate Grange Interiors 30th Anniversary
To
support the 30th anniversary of kitchen furniture manufacturer Grange
Interiors, a huge celebration was held at Matfen Hall, Newcastle, on
the 21st of July for Grange Interiors customers and their partners.
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Surrey
New Home Development Specifies John Sydney
The
prestigious Brookwood new home development at Weybridge, Surrey has
had John Sydney bathroom fittings installed throughout the bathrooms
in each property. Brookwood Developments, the developer, is targeting
the luxury, top end of the new home market with these £650,000
five bedroom homes.
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Bringing
the Kitchen Worksurface to Life – Orama Teams Up With J & J
Ormerod
Orama,
the independent manufacturer of worksurfaces and associated decorative
products, has teamed up with J & J Ormerod Plc to unveil a new kitchen
concept embracing the most up-to-date contemporary European trends.
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Food Slicer Comes With a Built-in Cutting Board Made of DuPont™
Delrin®
Now
there's a faster, easier way to slice fruits, vegetables and more. The
new 'Clever Cleaver' kitchen cutter from Ronan Tools, Inc. integrates
a cutting board moulded from DuPont™ Delrin® acetal resin with
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Whirlpool
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in the USA continue to thirst for great quality water, a need which
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