Weekly Email News for the Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Industries
22nd April 2005
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Maytag UK has launched a range of new dishwashers. The company says that this brings opportunities for the retailer to play in this increasingly popular market, as the dishwasher promises to become an essential household appliance
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Amana has recently introduced a raft of new features and benefits in refrigeration coupled with new sleek designs to enhance the most stylish of kitchens
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Hotpoint says that its SE100PX built-in single oven from the new Experience range epitomises quality. 'Elegance and technology combine to offer consumers high performance, while its appearance is enhanced by a contemporary stainless steel finish.'
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The new top-of-the-range double oven from Neff, model U1644, has two capacious oven cavities to choose from
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As the popularity of induction hob cooking continues to grow at pace, Stoves says that it has incorporated the UK's only induction hob range cooker into its Sterling collection, adding even more versatility to its new, stylish range cooker package
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Offering the ultimate in flexibility, worktops from Bushboard's Prima collection are available in three and four metre lengths to minimise wastage and reduce costs
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UK kitchen and appliances supplier, Maurice Lay Distributors Ltd. has launched the new 'Chico' kitchen as part of its extensive and popular Caple range of kitchens
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DiLusso Distribution continues its 2005 new door range launch with a white gloss design named Florence
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Mepla says that it is setting new standards of precision for cabinet door operation with the company’s new Soft-close hinge system
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PWS has introduced the Evoline socket, which offers a solution to bring power and telephone points to difficult situations.
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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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Vixo, an angular sleek, modern kitchen mixertap heads up the new collection of abode stainless steel mixertaps brought to the market at B&K Expo 2005, and available from May
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Roman, the UK shower manufacturer, has launched its new thermostatic 'Waterfall' collection, allowing use of the most fashionable shower heads, with even a standard water supply
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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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'Pure, yes – but not without warmth and softness', this could well be the motto of Villeroy & Boch's new 'Private Lounge' bathroom edition
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Ashley Bathrooms is expanding its range of 'made in Britain' sanitaryware with the launch of three new contemporary suites
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Bathrooms can now benefit from the high performance waterproofing of Mermaid wall panels from Norske Interiors and still enjoy the traditional appeal of tiles by co-ordinating both together
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Splash distribution, exclusive distributor of Alape bathroom products, announces the addition of the WT.RX washstand to its portfolio
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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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AMDEA Show Starts Sunday
Final reminder that the AMDEA show, the UK appliance association's own exhibition effort runs from this Sunday 24th April through 26th at Birmingham's NEC. More on this here.

An interesting launch this week from the KBSA, who demonstrated to a number of corporate members and press the benefits of its new web services at the Amtico studio in Islington's Business Design Centre. More about this below.

Glen Dimplex Home Appliances, the UK supplier of cooking appliances, has unveiled a new look website containing comprehensive information about the company and its brands.
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The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association is introducing a range of new website services designed especially to benefit its members.
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Visit The Tile Association website at www.tiles.org.uk and you can win £100 to spend on tiles. Just fill in a short questionnaire and your email address will be put into a prize draw.
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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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Built in appliance specialist, Neff has won one of the top prizes at this year's prestigious 'House Beautiful' magazine awards.
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Five Electrolux products including the Ergorapido 2 in 1, Oxy3 system vacuum cleaner and the AEG-Electrolux Favorit 84985 Vi 90cm dishwasher have been recognised for their excellence in product design at the 50th red dot design awards.
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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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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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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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Hotpoint, Indesit And Cannon Launch New Ranges At Amdea
Hotpoint, Indesit and Cannon will be at the Amdea Show exhibiting their 2005 freestanding product ranges.
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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.
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Iconic Design goes Underground
Interior design experts, Justin Ryan and Colin McAllister have been showcasing the most innovative of Ideal-Standard bathroom designs in a most unusual setting at this year's Ideal Home exhibition.
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Electrolux 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 Ideal Home
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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K/BIS 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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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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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

Let it Flow with New Zip HydroTap
Zip Heaters will be turning on the power with the launch of its stylish new Zip HydroTap, the drinking water system which the company says is set to revolutionise the way freshly filtered boiling and chilled water is instantly dispensed - simply by the touch of a button.
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KBSA CORNER...

Part P Training And Assessment From Niceic Domestic Installer Scheme
The KBB industry has welcomed a programme of assessment and training, launched by the KBSA, which offers retailers a clear route to self-certification under the requirements of the new Part P legislation.
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KBSA Launches New Website Services For Members
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association today launches a range of new website services designed especially to benefit its members. The new services, available exclusively to members both retail and corporate, include ‘Lead Link’ (a streamlined consumer enquiry lead system) and a comprehensive Mapping System.
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Budding Teenager Bids for Pole Position in Motor Sport
Teenager, James Nash is on the road to living his dream of competing in the world of F1. James finished second at Silverstone’s National Circuit in the first round of the BRDC Formula Ford Single Seat Championship.
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Double Investment in Customer Service
Bradford-based bath manufacturer Clearwater Collection has made a double investment in customer service. Clearwater has created a new service team and appointed a new service manager, Peter Armstrong, to head it up.
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Schmidt Demonstrate Virtuosity with Aquilon
Aquilon Brilliant is the new range from France's leading kitchen manufacturer that demonstrates their flair for 21st Century design. Sweeping, clean lines in a variety of gloss surface finishes create stark architectural styles with a combination of broad low drawers and towering cupboard units.
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Fagor Acquires Brandt Group
The Spanish appliance manufacturer Fagor Electrodomésticos has acquired 90% of the Brandt Group – the French market leader for electrical appliances – from Elco Holland BV for 162.5 million euros. The acquisition means that Fagor now controls the entire Brandt Group, subject to approval from the relevant regulatory authorities.
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Maytag UK Launches New Deep Cleaning Vacuum Cleaner
Maytag UK, the American appliance specialist, is launching a new deep cleaning vacuum cleaner. Made by the inventors of the upright vacuum cleaner and the largest and most experienced vacuum cleaner manufacturer in the world, means it delivers excellent cleaning and retailer performance.
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Dyson Gives up on Revolutionary Washing Machine
James Dyson has given up on his revolutionary Contrarotator washing machine, because the product is making a loss. The Contrarotator, which costs around £1,000, has two counter-rotating drums which replicate the action of handwashing.
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Jacuzzi Brands, Inc. Dedicates New Engineering Center in China
Jacuzzi Brands, Inc. announce that Company officials and local dignitaries dedicated Jacuzzi Brands' new Engineering and Sourcing Center in the city of Zhuhai in the People's Republic of China on Tuesday, April 19, 2005.
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Complaint About Currys Advert Not Upheld by ASA
 A member of the public complained about a national press advertisement by DSG Retail (trading as Currys) for electrical appliances, according to published details from the Advertising Standards Authority. In the bottom right corner text stated 'Currys Always Lowering Prices'.
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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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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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