Weekly Email News for the Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Industries
1st April 2005
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PWS has introduced the Evoline socket, which offers a solution to bring power and telephone points to difficult situations. Suitable for island units and particularly areas that are awkward to access, the socket port provides a flexible and unobtrusive power supply
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Fresh, light and natural are words that PWS says sum up Gullwing Oak, with the simple Gullwing styling creating a modern yet timeless look
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William Ball has introduced the wonder of walnut to its portfolio of contemporary kitchens
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Uform, Irelands biggest distributor of kitchen doors and accessories, has just launched its new ranges, featured as ‘eight’ kitchen combinations
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Poggenpohl's +Segmento in horizontal light oak with stainless steel gives a modern take on a traditional theme without the drawbacks associated with using open grain or untreated wood
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Bushboard has added three new designs to its Prima collection: both Perlato Granite and Natural Block Walnut create the right look to mirror natural materials at a fraction of the cost
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Orama has developed Vesta, a semi-bespoke solid surface as part of its recently launched Minerva range aimed at kitchen furniture manufacturers
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Trade Mouldings Distribution, has launched a new walnut finish door for kitchens and bedrooms called Hebden
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The new glass shower head from Crosswater is now available from bathroom showroom and online retailer, Boundary Bathrooms
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The new Swiss Pro from Franke will not disappoint today’s discerning buyer. With a 70cm high J Spout, the Swiss Pro towers above the bowl and offers consumers the chance to make a real design statement in their kitchen
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Ideal-Standard's latest addition is the Joy shower enclosure, designed to cater for a wide range of tastes and budget options
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With statistics from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) revealing that the almost one in ten accidents in the home occur in the kitchen, safety is high on the agenda for kitchen appliance manufacturers
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Celebrating 25 years in the UK and Ireland, De Dietrich has introduced its expanded 2005 built – in range, the highlights of which are as follows:
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Neff’s new Range Cooker, model F3470 has already won a prestigious ‘iF’ award for design. The 100cm wide range cooker has a solid ‘chunky’ finish with matching fascia, solid oval controls for ovens and hob, plus doors, handles and rear upstand
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As part of the new built-in range, Indesit has launched the FIDM 20 IX double oven
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Armond has announced the launch of its new Stock Range. The Armond Stock Range comprises two designs, the Quayside collection and the Docklands collection
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‘Designed by Anna Dabrowski at Studio Levien in London, The Bath represents the ultimate in freestanding luxury bathing.’ says Ideal-Standard
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Villeroy & Boch has taken its inspiration from the interaction between water and stone and created the 'Pure Stone' bathroom collection
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The Fordham Under Bath Storage Unit is now available in a contemporary gloss white finish in addition to the popular beech finish
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Jacuzzi has unveiled a new series of whirlpool baths - Alpha, Gamma and Sigma - that were designed in conjunction with Pininfarina, legendary for Ferrari car designs
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Counting Down to BK Expo
We are only a matter of weeks away before the biennial Bathrooms & Kitchens Expo at London's Excel opens its doors to thousands of trade visitors. We publish details of seminars and some stand highlights this week, and we will be beginning our in-depth preview of the show from next week. Anyone who is exhibiting and has not yet submitted editorial details of their stand presentation should email news@thekbzine.com

With an increasing number of people tapping into the internet to find out more about a product they plan to purchase, Franke has launched an online survey to look at how its site could be improved to better meet visitors’ needs.
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Pfleiderer Industrie Ltd. the UK subsidiary of Pfleiderer AG, one of Europe's largest HPL/wood based panel manufacturers has a new website specifically for UK customers.
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Aqualisa’s Axis Digital shower triumphed at this year’s Homes & Gardens Classic Design Awards, held on Thursday, 10th March at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
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Kitchen appliances from the Electrolux Group have been honoured with six prestigious Good Design awards, one of the oldest and most important design competition worldwide, established by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in 1950.
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Yvonne Orgill Commercial Director of the BMA talks about how the newly appointed Training Co-ordinator will help further the implementation of the BMA’s Bathroom Education Initiative.
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World's Largest Kitchen & Bath Event Moves to Las Vegas
More than 900 kitchen and bath companies will showcase the latest products and cutting-edge design ideas at the sold out Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference (K/BIS), May 9-12, 2005 in Las Vegas.
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Miele Takes Appliance Design To The Next Generation
Miele, a specialist in advanced appliance technology and design, is showcasing four of its premier kitchen appliances in the NextGen Demonstration Home during the International Consumer Electronics, National Associations of Broadcasters and Kitchen & Bath Industry tradeshows in Las Vegas.
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James Latham at the Surface Design Show
For the first time, UK panels distributor James Latham exhibited its popular LG HI-MACS® portfolio last month at the 2005 Surface Design Show.
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Electrolux Major Appliances and Wickes – An Ideal Home
Wickes Home Improvements Centres and Electrolux Major Appliances teamed up to show a stunning array of kitchens at last month’s Ideal Home Exhibition.
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Siemens Stars in Venetian Show House at 2005 Ideal Home Show
At this year's Daily Mail Ideal Home Show at Earl's Court in London, a selection of Siemens built-in appliances starred in the kitchen of the Venetian show house within the central Mediterranean living village.
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Trade Partners Given Special Section at AMDEA Show
A special section of The AMDEA Show is being created for trade partners offering services to the industry. Domestic and General and BEAB are the first to take stands at the show, being held at the NEC on 24 – 26 April this year.
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Exposure to Experts at EXPO
Inspiration, aspiration, knowledge and trend spotting - all can be found together within the seminar programme on offer at Bathrooms and Kitchens EXPO during 8th - 10th May 2005 at London's premier exhibition venue, ExCeL.
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Interclima + Elec home&building 2006
Reed Expositions France has changed the dates for Interclima + elec home&building and Idéo Bain, which will be held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
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Brands representing over 80% of the Domestic Appliance market are already fully committed to The AMDEA Show (NEC 24-26 April 2005).
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Epoc Messe Frankfurt, Dubai, has finalised its plans for ISH Kitchen and Bathroom Gulf.
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Interbuild 2006 - The Building Show takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from April 23 to 27.
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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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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

Glaverbel Launches a New Range of Bright, Colourful Varnished Lacobel Glass
With its Lacobel range of varnished glasses designed for indoor use, Glaverbel offers a contemporary style of decoration in a vast array of both daring and subtle colours.
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FRANKE COMMENTS

Curtain Call For Changing Rooms
But What an Impact it’s Had on our Industry
There’s some debate whether Changing Rooms marked designer brilliance or decorating disaster, but there’s no doubt that the programme gave the home improvement market a real makeover. Changing Rooms, which was the first show of its kind when it appeared on screens in 1996, regularly attracted ten million viewers and saw neighbour battle it out against neighbour in a contest of plaster, plywood and paint.
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Wolseley Announces Ninth Set of Record Interims: UK Still Leading Europe
Wolseley announces another set of record first half results, the ninth consecutive improvement in interim figures. The UK has been the most positive of the Group's European markets in the first half, with demand in the RMI sector together with social housing remaining strong.
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Maytag UK Launches New Appliances
Guests were invited to the launch of Maytag UK's new appliance ranges on 10th March 2005 with performance and design being the mantra of the day. Not only were the new Amana and Maytag appliances displayed in the splendour of Prestwold Hall, guests were treated to an exhilarating performance driving event.
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New Products Boost Profits at Aga
UK stove maker Aga Foodservice says a growing range of products and higher international sales helped it post a 9.7% rise in profits for 2004. Aga, known for its upmarket oil-burning country kitchen stoves, said pre-tax profits came in at £30.6m ($58.7m).
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ExCeL Yourself at Expo
So much more than just an exhibition, Bathrooms and Kitchens Expo 2005 is hitting the spot with its programme of seminars and workshops that are already booking up fast.
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Anticipation in the Air for Events at EXPO
Once the premier industry event of the season is firmly confirmed in the diary, the hopeful visitor can begin to look forward to a wave of new product launches. Bathrooms & Kitchens EXPO 2005 will certainly not disappoint, and the anticipation for the unveiling of many new designs and creations is palpable.
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VitrA to Host Seminar at EXPO
VitrA UK will be hosting a RIBA CPD approved seminar entitled ‘How To Live in the Modern World’ for visitors to EXPO on Monday 9th May at 11.00am in the Workshop Theatre.
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Energy Promotion Unfair to Indies - EST Should Change Rules says AMDEA
Appliance manufacturers have told the boss of the Energy Savings Trust that the multi-million pound campaign promoting energy efficient products will only cause frustration to the customers of several thousand independent retailers.
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Tickets on Sale for KBSA Awards Ceremony and AGM
Tickets are now available for the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association Design Innovation Awards presentation ceremony and AGM in June.
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Ceramica Dolomite 'Sales' in to Spring
To support retailers during the traditional spring sale period, Ceramica Dolomite will be running a promotion starting Thursday 24th March 2005 in order to boost sales of the brand. This promotion will run throughout the months of April, May and June 2005.
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Lofra Announces New Distribution with D.A.D
Cooker manufacturer, Lofra, has signed a new distribution deal with Domestic Appliance Distributor. D.A.D, specialist distributior to independent electrical retailers, kitchen specialists, and regional multiples, will be distributing the entire Lofra range.
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In-Sink-Erator Launches UK’s First Waste Disposal Installer Club
Food waste disposer manufacturer, In-Sink-Erator, has launched the UK’s first official food waste disposer Installer Club. With a growing demand for food waste disposers in today’s modern kitchen, In-Sink-Erator is keen to ensure that consumers have access to professionally qualified and registered plumbers.
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BSH Set to Unveil New UK Brand at Amdea Show 2005
UK household appliance group, BSH Home Appliances Ltd has chosen AMDEA Show 2005 in April as the launch platform for an exciting new appliance brand.
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Uform Joins Forces with ArtiCAD and Easyquote
The complete Uform product portfolio is now integrated within both the ArtiCAD and easyquote software packages. ArtiCAD, the Computer Aided Design technology, enables the user to bring photo-realistic clarity to design graphics, which can be altered and enhanced with minimal effort and viewed at many different elevations and perspectives.
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MACHINERY MATTERS

Mark Cooper Cabinets ‘up for’ the new Hoffmann
Mark Cooper Cabinets, based near Shrewsbury in Shropshire, is an established company of 20 years standing supplying top quality products to individual customers at the top end of the market. The company is primarily a kitchen maker but also supplies bespoke designs for bedrooms, bathrooms and some home office products.
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KBSA CORNER...

KBSA Advice to Retailers Struggling with Part P
The KBSA has issued advice to its members advising them how to fulfill the requirements of the new Part P legislation. ‘We have been working closely with the KBB NTG, (Kitchen, Bathroom & Bedroom National Training Group), the ODPM (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) and a number of Competent Scheme Operators to help our members deal with this legislation which has been introduced too quickly and without proper planning,’ says KBSA Chief Executive Graham Hayden.
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