Weekly Email News for the Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Industries
13th May 2005
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'The
Bosch refrigeration range
offers something for everyone as well as some clever ideas for
keeping your food fresher, safer and more conveniently stored
than ever.' says the company
More
here:
To
complement the company's new 2005 collection of built in single
and double ovens and microwaves, Neff
has introduced several new gas hobs plus a number of new chimney
extractor hoods
More
here:
Amana
has recently launched another generation of new refrigerator designs,
inspired by, and to complement the leading kitchen designs today
More
here:
Finished
in sleek stainless the AS17 is a 90cm chimney hood from Italian
kitchen appliance supplier Baumatic
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here:
Caple
has added the S700 island hood to its range of appliances. Its
circular glass and stainless steel design makes an eye catching
centrepiece for the modern kitchen
More
here:
Bradshaw
Appliances
has combined its design flair with the advanced technology of
Samsung to produce a new range of stylish, environmentally friendly
side-by-side refrigerators
More
here:
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
More
here:
New
from Franke is the Kubus undermount
range of sinks, which sees the traditional soft curve of the bowl
replaced with a more geometric modern line
More
here:
BA
Components
has recently launched eight new colours and six new door designs
to its product range
More
here:
In-toto's
latest kitchen offers contemporary styling and value for money.
W2-120 is in a low price group yet features top of the range drawer
mechanisms
More
here:
‘PWS’
new high gloss Avant White range is a shining example of chic
contemporary design.’ says the company
More
here:
Specialist
panel manufacturer Neat Concepts
has launched a new version of its Neatform Bendy MDF product –
the heavy duty ‘Neatflex Bendy Birch’
More
here:
Carron
Phoenix
has further enhanced the design flexibility of its Zinia tap
model with the addition of a new brushed stainless steel finish
More
here:
Maurice
Lay Distributors Ltd
has added the new Coil kitchen tap from Caple to its extensive
range of sinks and taps
More
here:
'Caress',
'Dama' and 'Boater' shower roses by Italian manufacturer Gnutti
are made of stainless steel AISI304 and are hygienic and durable
More
here:
Aqualux
has announced the latest edition to its product range with the
launch of its new shower trays
More
here:
Vixo,
an angular sleek, modern kitchen mixertap heads up the new collection
of abode stainless steel
mixertaps available from May
More
here:
New
to its contemporary bathroom collection, Moods
Bathrooms has added a comprehensive choice of fitted, free-standing,
space-saving and shower/bath designs to the range
More
here:
Ashley
Bathrooms
says that it has reaffirmed its commitment to high quality British manufacturing
by further expanding the workforce at the company's Stoke-on-Trent sanitaryware
factory
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here:
Transforming
your bathroom into a luxury retreat is easier than you think with Antique
Bathrooms of Ivybridge's deep-fill freestanding baths
More
here:
'Pure,
yes – but not without warmth and softness', this could well be
the motto of Villeroy & Boch's
new 'Private Lounge' bathroom edition
More
here:
Splash
distribution, exclusive distributor of Alape bathroom products, announces
the addition of the WT.RX washstand to its portfolio
More
here:
The
new
Emilia
Tuscan
Cherry
bedroom,
recently
launched
by
Burbidge,
combines
warmth
and
comfort
More
here:
Burbidge
has
added
a
further
contemporary
design
to
its
recently
launched
fitted
bedroom
furniture
collection
–
Prado
Alabaster
More
here:
Daval
Furniture,
the
UK
independent
manufacturer
of
bedroom,
bathroom
and
home
office
furniture,
has
added
three
new
ranges
to
its
bedroom
collection
More
here:
Bushboard,
official
supporter
of
the
charity
ChildLine,
has
collected
over
two
thousand
pounds
following
a
series
of
fundraising
activities
More
here:
Employees
at
Indesit
Company
have
teamed
together
to
train
for
the
London
Marathon
2005.
Like
many
of
the
thousands
taking
part,
they
are
running
for
a
charity
-
ChildLine
More
here:
Throughout
the
year
Maytag
employees
have
been
having
fun
and
rewarding
times
in
the
aid
of
several
charities
More
here:
The
Chrome Classic from Bisque
is a new version of the much
loved Classic radiator, suitable
for any luxury kitchen or bathroom
More
here:
Termosan
Heating Systems
has introduced its new designer
stainless steel radiators line,
Carisa 2005
More
here:
Myson
has added a new contemporary
touch to a selection of its
towel warmer range
More
here:
Designer
tubular radiator manufacturer,
Tubes
Radiatori, has announced
a new addition to its comprehensive
range of radiators and towel
heaters for the home
More
here:
Häfele
has
launched
a
built-in
CD
player
and
clock
radio
combined
that
is
equally
at
home
in
the
kitchen
or
the
bedroom
and
delivers
magnificent
sound
quality,
looks
chic
and
elegant
and
can
be
discretely
positioned
for
optimum
accessibility
More
here:
Breaking
with
tradition,
Turnstyle
Designs
has
brought
out
a
new
range
of
solid
brass
door
hardware,
finished
in
uniform
materials
More
here:
Mercury
Appliances
Ltd,
the
Lincoln-based
manufacturer
of
kitchen
appliances,
has
introduced
an
accessories
range
More
here:
Villeroy
& Boch's Light Tile lighting
concept features state-of-the-art light emitting
diodes (LEDs) integrated into high-quality
wall and floor tiles
More
here:
H&R
Johnson, the UK
manufacturer of ceramic tiles, has unveiled
Elements, an exclusive new porcelain tile
range drawing on the natural weathered appearance
and textures of geological strata
More
here:
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
More
here:
BK
Expo Opens with One Owner, Closes with Another
Few
people expected the future of the show itself to be the main talking
point on turning up to the opening day of BK Expo earlier this week.
It soon transpired that DMG, the owners of kbb Review, had acquired
the kitchen and bath portfolio of Quantum. This includes the show, the
Awards, the Directory and the website, but the magazine Bathrooms and
Kitchens has been absorbed into kbb Review.
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Tim
Foley - who has recently been commisioned to write the 'definitive
book on kitchens' and acts as Project Consultant to ITV's 60 Minute
Makeover - also runs a website which includes an excellent Discussion
Forum about all things kitchen related.
You'll
Find it here:
Merlyn
Shower Enclosures has announced the launch of its 2005
sales brochure.
More
here:
UK
shower manufacturer Roman Ltd
is launching a new brochure offering the total showering package.
More
here:
The
latest edition of INSIGHT, the complete product and pricing guide
from the UK distributor of bathrooms, kitchens and appliances, Hopkinsons
Fourways, is now available.
More
here:
A
fifth edition of Häfele’s
quarterly Essentials catalogue for men on the move - kitchen, bedroom
and bathroom fitted cabinet installers.
More
here:
Franke,
the manufacturer of kitchen sinks, has produced a brochure dedicated
solely to its extensive range of taps.
More
here:
Aqualux
has relaunched its product brochure to further reflect its commitment
to providing stylish and contemporary options in the shower enclosure
market.
More
here:
Recently
published by Neff
is a 220-page brochure featuring the entire new 2005 built-in collection
in one comprehensive volume.
More
here:
Hopkinsons
Fourways, the kitchen, bathroom and appliance
distributor of the PJH Group, welcomes Catherine Seville as new
Bathroom Category Manager.
More
here:
Brian
Simpson has been appointed Warehouse Manager at PWS.
More
here:
Aqualux
has announced the appointment of Colin Henderson and John Little
to its sales team.
More
here:
Barwick
has appointed Michael Johnson to the Internal Sales department as
Internal Sales Coordinator.
More
here:
Laufen
has recently appointed Richard Court as Area Sales Manager for the
South West and Midlands.
More
here:
Merlyn
Industries Ltd
has announced four new appointments to the company’s UK and
Irish team.
More
here:
Myson is hailing as a success
its recent multi-media campaign to promote its space saving kitchen
heating duo.
More
here:
Distributor of kitchens, appliances, bedrooms and bathrooms,
Maurice Lay Distributors Ltd,
has recently entertained some 59 customers on an all expenses paid
trip to Cuba.
More
here:
Baumatic
has upped its advertising spend by a third for its 2005 print media
campaign in order to support its trade customers.
More
here:
In support of its growing UK network of stockists and to provide a
spring boost to sales during one of the key bathroom buying periods,
British manufacturer – Imperial Bathrooms
– has rolled out its Blue Ribbon promotion.
More
here:
Due
to a considerable amount of interest, averaging at nearly 3.5 million
hits per year, Bushboard has redesigned
the website to reflect its popularity.
More
here:
Whirlpool
Corporation
recently announced it has been recognised by Electronic Recruiting Exchange
for its recruiting efforts. The company received honourable mentions
at the first annual ER Excellence Awards in the categories of Best Corporate
Careers Web site.
More
here:
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.
More
here:
The
Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association
is introducing a range of new website services designed especially to
benefit its members.
More
here:
Alan
J. Lacy, Sears Holdings Corporation’s vice chairman and chief executive
officer, honoured Whirlpool Corporation
on April 12th with two Partner in Progress achievement awards.
More
here:
Built
in appliance specialist, Neff has
won one of the top prizes at this year's prestigious 'House Beautiful'
magazine awards.
More
here:
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.
More
here:
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.
More
here:
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.
More
here:
Victoria
& Albert Baths Announces Middle East Launch at ISH Dubai
British freestanding bath manufacturer, Victoria & Albert,
has chosen ISH Dubai to mark the company’s launch in the Middle
East.
More
Here:
MasterClass
Conference is Moving West
After a highly successful first MasterClass Conference: Perspectives
on Design in New York City last Autumn, the National Kitchen & Bath
Association (NKBA) has decided to do it again, this time on the West
Coast.
More
Here:
Keynote
Speakers Captivate Audiences at K/BIS 2005
Bestselling authors, a futurist, eco-stylist and corporate hypnotist
were among several other world-renowned keynote speakers to be featured
at this year's Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference (K/BIS) in
Las Vegas, NV May 9-12, 2005.
More
Here:
G&G
Shows ‘The Inside Story’ at ZOW
One stand at ZOW claimed to be distinctive in its quality and individuality
of design - Britain's specialist manufacturer of customised drawer and
other storage interiors, G&G Products
of Manchester.
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Here:
Mercury
at Homebuilding and Renovating Show 2005
Mercury
Appliances Limited has showcased it's 'Beachcomber Colour Collection'
of contemporary colours for the award-winning Mercury range cooker,
to an appreciative audience at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show
2005.
More
Here:
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.
More
Here:
Epoc Messe Frankfurt, Dubai, has finalised its plans for ISH
Kitchen and Bathroom Gulf.
More
Here:
Interbuild 2006 - The Building Show
takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from April 23 to 27.
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:
The
show itself proved an interesting event, although numbers seemed down
on 2003. This may have been an optical illusion, since the
show took up more space than in 2003, and the aisles were generally bigger,
so visitors perhaps just seemed thinner on the ground. Most exhibitors
were happy with the turnout and the only common complaint was the atrocious
state of the shell scheme system available from the venue: I don't think
so much bent, scratched and lopsided Octanorm has ever been seen under
one roof before!
Marketing Manager Clare Coe summed up the show: "Thousands of retailers,
architects and housebuilders came to see over 200 companies exhibiting
hundreds of new products, some of which were being shown for the first
time in the UK. Celebrities Naomi Cleaver, Laurence Llewellyn Bowen and
‘How Not To Decorate’ duo Colin and Justin all made appearances
at the exhibition. Many visitors took the time out from walking around
the stands to attend one or more of the seminars and workshops learning
more about colour, showroom design, lighting and wet rooms. Bathrooms
& Kitchens EXPO will return to ExCeL on 13-15 May 2007."
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THE BIG INTERVIEW
Glen
Dimplex Shifts into Fifth Gear
From 1973 Glen Dimplex has grown a small factory in Newry into the largest
manufacturer of electric heating appliances in the world, and a major
player in other household goods, with 22 subsidiaries. In an exclusive
interview with The K&BZine, Group Chief Executive Sean O'Driscoll
explains how the market is shifting so that direct customers are attracting
the heaviest day-to-day investment, while research is increasingly focussed
to meet the demands of consumer requirements.
[More
on this Story]
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
On
Time Every Time with Indesit's New Range
Indesit
is launching a new washing machine and dishwasher. The On Time range
like all Indesit appliances, are designed to help make the most of consumers'
precious time. With On Time, the user can select the wash to complete
in the time they have available. The simplified controls mean consumers
can choose to start the wash when they want, select different wash lengths
or simply select the ideal wash. The easy to follow lights on the dashboard
illustrate the progress of the wash at all times.
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on this Story]
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
DMG
World Media Expands Kitchens And Bathrooms Portfolio
On the first day of BK EXPO dmg world media announced the acquisition
of the Bathrooms & Kitchens portfolio from Quantum Business Media
Ltd. This portfolio includes, the biennial Bathrooms & Kitchens
Expo (May 8-10, 2005 at ExCeL); the prestigious annual Bathrooms &
Kitchens Industry Awards, Bathrooms & Kitchens magazine; the annual
Bathrooms & Kitchens Directory and the Bathrooms and Kitchens website.
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on this Story]
Jacuzzi
Brands Announces Q2 2005 Financial Results - and Sells Rexair
Jacuzzi Brands, Inc., announced on 10th May earnings for the second
quarter ended April 2nd, 2005. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal
2005 increased 1.4% to $337.6 million from net sales of $332.9 million
for the second quarter of fiscal 2004. Operating income for the fiscal
2005 second quarter increased 18.3% to $21.3 million.
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on this Story]
Jacuzzi
Brands Announces Sale of Rexair
Jacuzzi
Brands, Inc. announced on 9th May that it has entered into an agreement
to sell Rexair, Inc. to Rhone Capital LLC in a transaction valued at
$170 million.
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on this Story]
Maytag
UK Announces New Sales Director
Maytag
UK, the American appliance specialist has announced the appointment
of a new member to the management team, Julie Blaylock, Sales Director.
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on this Story]
Villeroy
& Boch Sales up 1.2% in 2004
When
compared with prior-year figures of Euro 948.6 mill., Group sales recorded
an absolute rise of 1.2% to Euro 959.9 mill.. Following structural adjustment,
consolidated sales rose 3.7%. The Villeroy & Boch Group recorded
sales increases in virtually all foreign markets.
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on this Story]
Free
Top of the Range Cookware from De Dietrich
De
Dietrich, the premium appliance brand is offering a free six piece pan
set with every induction hob purchased until 30th June 2005.
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on this Story]
BMA
Launches Dedicated Training Micro Web Site
The
Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA), the trade association which
represents 87% of bathroom manufacturers trading in the UK, has announced
that its dedicated training micro web site has gone live.
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on this Story]
Clearshield
- The Clear Option on Aqata Shower Enclosures
The
difference is clear for customers of Aqata Shower Enclosures opting
for Ritec’s award-winning ClearShield™ protection system on
their shower glass.
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on this Story]
Rayburn
Meets 2005 Building Regs
Rayburn
says that its central heating range cookers are fully compliant with
new Building Regulations ADL1. The Entire collection of Rayburn central
heating range cookers are not affected by amendments to the Building
Regulations Part L which came into force in April.
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on this Story]
Architects
and Designers Demand Style when it Comes to DDA
Bathroom
brand Waterbury says that it works hard to ensure that the company
has a stylish range to suit every scenario and its Proteus range is
testament to this.
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on this Story]
New
Jet System Technology Brings More Consumer Benefits
The
biggest news on the technology front for Zanussi-Electrolux is the
major development and enhancement of the ‘Unique and Patented
Jet System' which will now be available across the whole Zanussi-Electrolux
washing machine range.
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on this Story]
DuPont
Announces Availability of PFOA Emissions Reduction Technologies
DuPont
announced on 6th May that it will provide critical technologies to
reduce emissions of PFOA royalty-free to others in the fluoropolymer
industry, which is used in the cookware industry.
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on this Story]
Candy
Wins Tile of the Year!
One
of The Candy Tile Co's recently launched ranges of UK designed wall
tiles - Satins, has won the prestigious Tile Association 'Wall Tile
of the Year' award.
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on this Story]
Apollo
Chemicals' Tacky Approach to Innovation Wins Award
Apollo Chemicals Ltd scooped a prestigious Queen's Award for Innovation
for its Fastack adhesive. A specialist supplier to the furnishing
industry, Apollo manufactures a range of adhesive products.
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on this Story]
Property
Ladder of Success for Venetian
Venetian Bathrooms has received a surge of inquiries following a brief
appearance on popular Channel 4 series 'Property Ladder'. 'It was
a fleeting glimpse of some Venetian branded point of sale in the showroom,
but that's all it took to get the phones ringing and an increase in
hits on the Venetian pages of our website,'
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on this Story]
Groupe
SEB Finalises Lagostina Acquisition
Groupe
SEB confirms that it has signed the final agreement to acquire Lagostina,
the leading Italian producer of stainless-steel cookware. Negotiations
for the agreement were announced last 24th February.
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on this Story]
Nobia's
2005 Annual General Meeting
The
Meeting established that the dividend for 2004 would be SEK 3.00 per
share. The record date for the right to receive the dividend is 2nd
May 2005 and payment is expected via the Swedish Securities Register
Centre (VPC) on 6th May 2005.
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on this Story]
Decisions
of the Snaige AB AGM
The
annual general meeting of Snaige AB shareholders held on April 27th,
2005 passed the following decisions: To approve the Report of the
board of Snaige AB on the operation of the company in 2004.
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on this Story]
FRANKE COMMENTS
Recycling:
It's an Issue That Won't Go Away
John
Swain, product manager of Franke UK, addresses the issue of waste
management in the kitchen… 'In less than two hours the UK produces
enough waste to fill the Albert hall, so it’s little wonder we’re
running out of space to put it all.'
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on this Story]
NOTICES
Notices
from The Insolvency Courts, April 2005
The following Notices have been posted from the Insolvency Courts
relating to Kitchen and Bathroom companies from February to April
2005. Some of the recent companies include A W Kitchens & Bathrooms
Limited, Pioneer Contract Kitchens Limited, Limetree Interiors Limited,
Design Zone Kitchens And Bedrooms Limited, Kitchens Kitchens Limited,
RDM Manufacturing Limited, BBK Installers Limited, Kitchen Plus
(UK) Limited, Streetly Village Design Limited, Matchmaker Kitchen
Designs Limited and Libra Kitchens & Bedrooms Limited.
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on this Story]
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.
[More
Here]
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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on this Story]
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