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THE K&BZINE ISSUE 6 30th May 2003
Bathrooms
& Kitchens Expo 2003 Highlights Part 2
Commenting
on BK Expo, Tim Hutchinson of first-time exhibitors, 'Waterline at The
Kitchen Republic said: 'Retailers told us that there was a freshness about
the show, with lots of interesting new products to see and trends to follow.
Notably, there was a strong kitchen furniture presence that othger exhibitions
lack. It was a busy and successful finale to our Product Premier Tour'.
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on this Story]
Sanitec
reports First Quarter Results, and Attributes Lower Sales to Currency
Exchange Rates
Operating
profit of Sanitec International for the first quarter of 2003 was EUR
15.1 million (2002: 12.3 million), an increase of EUR 2.8 million or 22.8%
over the first quarter of 2002. In the first quarter of 2003 operating
profit margin increased to 6.2% of net sales compared to 4.9% in the first
quarter of the previous year. Restructuring in the ceramics production
network as well as savings in sales, general, and administration costs
contributed to this increase.
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on this Story]
Premium
Appliance Brands Appoints Exclusive Importer and Distributor for ATAG
in the UK
Premium
Appliance Brands Ltd (PAB), the new white goods marketing company created
by former Stoves marketing director, Guy Weaver (pictured right), has
been appointed as the exclusive importer and distributor of ATAG products
in the UK.
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on this Story]
Innova:
Appliance Innovation from Fagor
Fagor
has launched the Innova range of built-in and freestanding electronic
appliances in the UK. Innova is at the head of a three-tier product strategy
that also includes mid-range Elegance models and entry-point Classic products
- three targeted business tools enabling the kitchen specialist to offer
full coverage of every market sector.
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on this Story]
Showerlux
Promotion set to Make a Splash
Bathroom
specialist Showerlux looks set to make a splash in the hydrotherapy market
this summer with an imaginative consumer promotion.
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on this Story]
I'm
a Manager, Get me out of Here!
Members
of the Hopkinsons Fourways management team were recently faced with the
challenge of an outward bound personal development weekend at Windermere
in the Lake District - and it was an event not to be easily forgotten!
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on this Story]
WISA
450: A Total New Design Concept
With the official release of the WISA 450 Dual
Flush Toilet Cistern in 2003, WISA claims to be the first company in Europe
to produce a 'Total Design Concept' toilet cistern.
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on this Story]
Silestone
Quartz Provided Worktops for 60,000 Kitchens in 2002
In 2002 over 275,000 kitchens were supplied worldwide.
The high performance, low maintenance and beauty of Silestone Quartz surfaces
have resulted in them becoming one of the fastest growing kitchen worktop
solutions.
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on this Story]
KA
Distribution Appointed by Leisure Sinks
KA Distribution has been appointed by Leisure
Sinks to distribute its range of stainless steel and ceramic sinks to
the kitchen specialist with effect from April 2003.
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on this Story]
20
Years of Innovative Products and Excellent Service
In just twenty years, Modular Heating Sales has
grown into the Modular Heating Group, a company which claims one of the
broadest based portfolios of radiators and boilers available today.
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on this Story]
Neff
Launches First Built-Under Double Oven
Due to popular demand, built-in appliance manufacturer,
Neff, has launched the company's first built-under double oven, model
V1721.
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on this Story]
Ultima
- The Ultimate Retail Therapy from Roca
Now established in the UK, particularly in the
commercial and new build markets, Roca is now focusing its attention on
the potential business in the retail sector. The company's recently launched
new initiative - Ultima - is designed to offer selected dealers an unbeatable
package of products, support and improved margin.
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on this Story]
VitrA
Redefines Bathroom Design with New Concept Launch
VitrA has unveiled its new concept - 'Matrix'.
Designed not as a suite, but as a complete bathroom system Matrix comprises
over 60 individual pieces of sanitaryware, furniture and accessories that
share one common design aesthetic.
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on this Story]
Kitchen
Seating Experts join KBSA
Kitchen
seating experts Boveards has become a corporate member of the Kitchen
Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association.
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on this Story]
Electrolux
and Innovation
The Electrolux Group has always prided itself on its desire to be at the
centre of innovative and technological progress within its sector. Driving
innovation forward over the years has made Electrolux a leading player
on the international market for consumer and professional appliances:
from launching the first domestic refrigerator in 1925 to the world's
first domestic robot, the Trilobite vacuum cleaner.
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on this Story]
THE K&BZINE ISSUE 5 23rd May 2003
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.
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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.
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on this Story]
Nolte
Kitchens Launches Contracts Division
Nolte Kitchens has launched a Contracts Division, offering a dedicated
service to architects and developers
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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on this Story]
THE K&BZINE ISSUE 4 15th May 2003
Twyford
Bathrooms launches Pure range to the Retail Sector at BK Expo
Twyford Bathrooms unveiled a comprehensive new range of sanitaryware exclusive
to the retail sector at Bathrooms and Kitchens Expo 2003. The range -
Pure by Twyford - comprises a complete range of VC, baths and brassware
for the retail sector.
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on this Story]
Ideal-Standard
Announces a Wholesale Review of its Retail Business
Ideal-Standard - part of the American Standard Group - is announcing a
wholesale review of its retail business with the launch of a major initiative
for showrooms covering the top-end of the bathroom market.
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on this Story]
A
World First for Miele: a Washing Machine Specially for Allergy Sufferers
Miele, the household appliance manufacturer,
has launched a first in laundry care: the Miele Medicwash washing machine,
designed specifically for allergy sufferers.
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on this Story]
KA
Injects a Breath of Fresh Air into Kitchen Design
KA Dlstribution's Milestone Altemative, a radical collection of standard
and feature doors, promises to break the mould of traditional thinking
and bring a breath of fresh air into kitchen design.
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on this Story]
Sheffield
MP Launches Campaign for Disabled Shower Access
An MP will outline her plans for a 'fast track' scheme for shower installation
for the elderly and disabled, with grant support for all house owners,
tenants, and or landlords.
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on this Story]
Top
Range German Scales from Korona Launched in UK
Korona, one of the largest suppliers of scales in Europe, has launched
its range of Bathroom and Kitchen Scales to the UK market. Korona is currently
number two in the German scale market with a share of 35% and have become
'international' in the last five years, supplying most European countries.
Korona are on target to become number two supplier in Europe by the end
of 2005
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on this Story]
wedi
Warns on Banned Substances
wedi Systems (UK) Ltd today sounded a note of caution to architects, specifiers
and interior designers. They should, according to wedi Managing Director
lan Fyfe, 'be aware that certain tilebacker boards on the UK market could
have been manufactured using substances which deplete the ozone layer
and which are banned under European Environmental Regulations EC No 2037/2000'.
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on this Story]
Pressalit
2002 Results 'Satisfactory'
'It was as we expected' said Kim Boyter
at the Pressalit Group board meeting on 6th May. 'Turnover finished on
the lines of last year, but rather lower than budgeted, whereas profit
was as we expected. The budget for 2003 is for a moderate growth in turnover
and a strong growth in profit following various adjustments in 2002. The
investment budget is the highest since 1999
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on this Story]
Franke
issues 2002 Company Report and Resumé of First Quarter 2003
We reported on Franke's 2002 financial results in our first issue 3 weeks
ago. Franke has now issued its Final Company Report for 2002 which gives
an overview of its activities in the international Kitchen market, including
significant acquisitions, as well as a resume of performance in the first
quarter of 2003.
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on this Story]
Lowe’s
and Whirlpool Send Materials and Appliances to the Jimmy Carter Work Project
2003
What
does it take to build 92 Habitat for Humanity homes in the course of a
week? A lot of sweat, dedication and materials! During Habitat's Jimmy
Carter Work Project (JCWP) 2003, which takes place the week of June 8-13,
Lowe's and Whirlpool will donate materials and appliances that will be
used to build adequate homes for more than 400 people.
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on this Story]
New
Purpose-Built Headquarters for Arrow
February saw building work commence at
Area Seven on the brand new headquarters for Arrow Distributors. Area
Seven takes its name from its convenient location being situated near
Junction 7, on the M5 in Worcester. The new location, only a few miles
from the current premises, makes the headquarters ideal for motorway access
and delivery throughout the UK, continuing Arrow's national distribution
service.
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on this Story]
David
Kohler Highlights Event at K/BIS
The Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference
(K/BIS) in Orlando, Florida, was highlighted by keynote speaker David
Kohler, Group President of the Kitchen and Bath Group of the Kohler Company,
who spoke to a crowd of more than 600 about the growth of the industry
and what consumers want during the annual NKBA Business Meeting and Luncheon.
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on this Story]
Launch
of New Kitchens Brand
A new brand of kitchen furniture has been
launched onto the UK market, offering retailers and distributors a new
alternative for flatpack kitchen sales to consumers. The range, known
simply as Kitchens, has been put together by a team of experts from the
kitchen industry, to meet market needs for high fashion, reliably priced,
midmarket products.
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on this Story]
Continental
Kitchen Furniture Supplier Joins KBSA
Members of the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom
Specialists Association now have ready access to a selection of contemporary
Continental kitchen furniture, thanks to new association corporate member
Washington Sales and Marketing Ltd.
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on this Story]
THE K&BZINE ISSUE 3 8th May 2003
Marflow
Announces Major Launch at BK Expo (Stand 330)
Britannia water fittings and accessories manufacturer Marflow will be
launching additions to its popular Trident, Tangent and St. James Collection
as well as four entirely new collections for independent bathroom specialists
and plumbers merchants.
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on this Story]
Merloni
Continues to Shine in 1st Quarter 2003, with Sales up 42% and Operating
margin up 43%
Another positive quarter for Merloni Elettrodomestici,
which posted increases in sales and operating margin of 42% and 45%, respectively,
compared to the 1st quarter of 2002. The accounts for the 1st quarter
of 2003 were reviewed by the board of directors meeting in Fabriano yesterday.
The results include figures for GDA (Hotpoint brand), the leading UK company
acquired last year and 100% consolidated for the first time in this quarter.
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on this Story]
Quality
Marble and Pallam Precast Merge, and Launch Polished Concrete
The recent amalgamation of Pallam Precast and Quality
Marble, and the subsequent change of location to Enfield, has given customers
the benefit of a vastly increased range of products, materials and services
provided by the leading UK specialists in marble, granite, limestone,
quartz and slate.
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on this Story]
Sustainable,
Efficient and Effective - the Ifö Cera ES4: Water-efficient siphon
flush WC gets WRAS approval
Specifiers can now select water-efficient WCs with confidence, thanks
to the Ifö Cera ES4 (4.5 litre) WC, available from Green Building
Store. Developed by UK water conservation specialists Elemental Solutions,
in association with Ifö Sanitar AB and Thomas Dudley Ltd, the Ifö
Cera ES4 has just received official approval from the Water Regulations
Advisory Scheme (WRAS).
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on this Story]
Electrolux
Makes Life Easy for Celebrity Chefs at the BBC Good Homes Show
Electrolux will make the lives of celebrity chefs such
as Ainsley Harriott and Phil Vickery that bit easier at this year's BBC
Good Homes Show which opens today in Birmingham (NEC, 8-11 May 2003).
In keeping with the show's theme of inspiration, appliances from the new
Electrolux built-in range will create a stunning environment for the chefs.
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on this Story]
Masco
is Latest Corporate Member of KBSA
Masco Corporation, one of the world's largest manufacturers
of brand-name consumer products for the home and family, is the latest
group of companies to join the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association
as a corporate member.
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on this Story]
American
Standard was first Bathroom Company to join newly named KBSA
American Standard was the first bathroom company to
join the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association since the trade
organisation changed its name at the end of last year in order to reflect
a growing commitment to the wider interiors industry.
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on this Story]
BMA
Membership Now Numbers 28
Sanitaryware manufacturers Vitra, Heritage and Jacob
Delafon, together with Bristan, A&J Gummers, Imperial Towel Rails,
shower manufacturer Newteam and shower enclosure manufacturer Showerlux
have recently joined the Bathroom Manufacturers Association increasing
the membership to 28.
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on this Story]
Knaggs
Furniture Fittings has announced the opening of its new warehouse and
showroom facility in Harlow, Essex.'After more than 22 years of successful
trading from our Enfield depot, the time is right for us to expand into
new premises and offer an even better service to our clients.
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on this Story]
Neff
(UK) Recommends E-Cloths for Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances
Neff (UK) has found a solution to the age-old problem
of how to clean stainless steel without using chemicals: E-Cloth, a cloth
that contains no chemicals, but millions of little ultra micro fibres
which literally wipe away all dirt, including grease, using just water.
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on this Story]
Fisher
and Paykel Appliances to Launch 'Break-Through' Product in US Market
Home grown technology is behind the development of a
new 'break-through' clothes dryer launched by New Zealand appliance manufacturer
Fisher and Paykel Appliances at a trade show in the United States recently.
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on this Story]
DuPont
Showcases Designer's 'Modern Interpretation' of Corian® and Zodiaq®,
for the Bathroom at ISH
At ISH 2003 DuPont demonstrated how a designer can use
modem materials to create inspirational pieces for the bathroom - and
how these designs can be easily realised using state-of-the-art fabrication
techniques.
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on this Story]
Scientific
Survey Results in Top Marks for Miele Steam Cooker: Professor Foresees
New Kitchen Trends
Steam cooking offers a perfect combination of excellent
flavour and a healthy diet. This has been confirmed by an expert report
compiled by the Justus Liebig University in Gießen and the Koblenz-Landau
university which proved that not only do some types of vegetables contain
50% more vitamin C when prepared in a Miele steam cooker rather than when
cooked in water, but also that steam-cooked food retains its natural flavour
much better.
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on this Story]
New
from Maytag - Amana MX-M
For over 140 years the Amana colonies in the United
States have been renowned for producing reliable quality products. It
was in 1934, George Foerstner, an Amana native, was challenged by a local
businessman to make a reliable beverage cooler. His success led to the
birth of Amana appliances.
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on this Story]
THE K&BZINE ISSUE 2 1st May 2003
Sunshine
Through McCloud at BK EXPO
Visitors
to the opening day of Bathrooms and Kitchens EXPO on Sunday May 11 will
not only be the first to see the striking range of products and innovations
on show, but will also be able to witness the show's official opening
by TV's Kevin McCloud, followed by a short talk by the man himself.
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on this Story]
Bathrooms
& Kitchens Expo 2003 - Seminar Programme
The
Countdown to BK Expo continues: final details of the (excellent) seminar
Programme have been announced. Highlights include Kevin McCloud from Channel
4's Grand Designs (see above) talking about some of the Bathrooms and
Kitchens he has encountered during the making of the show. Another one
to look out for is Meryka Currie of Colour Effects, talking about the
psychology of colour.
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on this Story]
Wolseley's
Proposed Acquisition of PBM Gets Workers' Councils Agreement
Further to the announcement on 24th April 2003 regarding the proposed
acquisition of Pinault Bois & Materiaux ('PBM'), Wolseley plc confirms
that a sale and purchase agreement was signed on 30th April, following
approval from PBM's workers' councils.
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on this Story]
OFT
Issues Proceedings against Kitchen Company Directors for Contempt of Court
The
OFT has issued proceedings for contempt of court against Vance Miller,
formerly involved with Craftsman Kitchens Ltd and Craftsman Kitchens Manufacturing
Ltd. A hearing is scheduled to take place on 21st May 2003 at Manchester
County Court. This is the first time the OFT has taken court action for
breach of a Stop Now Order.
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on this Story]
Whitehall
Secures Substantial MFI Deal
Whitehall, the UK fabricator of luxury worksurfaces,
has recently agreed a significant distribution deal with furniture retailer,
MFI. The Leeds based fabricator is installing Corian and granite worktops
in 94 stores across the UK as part of the retailers' design-led revolution,
which reflects the aspirations and needs of modern living.
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on this Story]
Villeroy
& Boch Q1 Interim Report 2003
A further deterioration was seen in the international economy in the first
quarter of 2003. Economic indices fell back even further both in Europe
and the USA. Additional uncertainty was created among consumers in Germany
by the start of the war in Iraq in particular. Fear of war and job losses
heightened the restraint in consumer spending. In addition, export opportunities
declined owing to revaluation of the Euro against the Dollar.
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on this Story]
In-Sink-Erator
Tackles the Daily Grind
In-Sink-Erator, the manufacturer of food waste disposers,
has recently invested close to a quarter of a £million in a comprehensive
UK marketing campaign, the most significant of its kind in the food waste
disposer sector.
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on this Story]
bluestone
Kitchen Studio to Open in London
Supplier of bespoke fitted kitchens to house builders
and developers bluestone, is opening its first London showroom in partnership
with Just Add Water. The already vast Just Add Water showroom is to be
extended by a further 200 square metres to accommodate seven bluestone
kitchen displays
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on this Story]
Orama
Creates New Position to Support Strategy
The independent manufacturer of worksurfaces for kitchens,
bathrooms and associated industries Orama is taking a strategic shift
in direction during 2003. As part of this move, Orama has created a new
position within its management team to focus on new opportunities.
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on this Story]
American
Standard Reports Double-Digit Increases in Sales, Net Income and EPS
American Standard Companies Inc. announced on 16th April first-quarter
earnings of 87 cents per diluted share, up 12 percent from first quarter
last year. These earnings are consistent with the company’s January
estimate for the quarter of 85-90 cents. Sales were a record $1.95 billion,
up 11 percent from a year ago. Net income rose to $63.8 million, up 12
percent.
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on this Story]
Kitchens
With A Vision - Be Entertained With Audio Visual Solutions
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.
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on this Story]
Whirlpool
Brand Named Most Trusted Appliance Brand in France, Slovakia and Hungary
in Reader's Digest Survey
Whirlpool Corporation's Whirlpool brand, a relative
newcomer to the European home appliance market, was named the top and
most trusted appliance brand in France, Slovakia and Hungary in the most
recent European Trusted Brands Survey by Reader's Digest.
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on this Story]
KBSA
On Hand to Advise at EXPO
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association
will be out in force at the second Bathrooms & Kitchens EXPO industry
show in May.
This will be the first time that the association will attend the show
as the KBSA. Formerly known as the Kitchen Specialists Association, the
organisation changed its name late last year to reflect an ever-growing
commitment to the wider interiors industry.
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on this Story]
AW
Andes go 'All Brand' with VitrA
AW Andes has announced that it has been appointed as
an 'all brand' distributor for sanitaryware giants VitrA. The appointment
means that AW Andes is the first southern based VitrA 'all brand' distributor.
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on this Story]
THE K&BZINE ISSUE 1 24th April 2003
BK
Expo's Final Countdown
The countdown to Bathrooms & Kitchens
EXPO 2003 has begun so log on now to www.bkexpo.co.uk,
call the telephone registration line on 0870 429 4498 or click
here to Register online for your free tickets to the industry's 'must
see' event this year.
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on this Story]
The
Bathroom Business 2003: Some Growth Despite Slower Consumer Spending
Mike Conlon, Sales & Marketing Director
of Twyford Bathrooms, looks at how the bathroom market is set to progress
throughout 2003.
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on this Story]
Electrolux
First Quarter Report Flags up Currency Issue and Asbestos Litigation
Net sales for the Electrolux Group in the first quarter of 2003 amounted
to SEK 32,062m, as against SEK 33,580m for the same period in the previous
year.
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on this Story]
Franke
Group: Strong Swiss Franc Skews 2002 Results
In the difficult economic year of 2002,
the Franke Group managed to achieve its set targets, with total sales
of CHF 1,591.2 million and operating results that were in line with the
budget forecast.
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on this Story]
Hansgrohe
Sales Increase to a Strong 360 Million Euros
Thanks to solid growth in foreign markets,
the Hansgrohe group's sales rose from Euro 356 million to Euro 360.5 million
in 2002, a gain of 1.4 percent.
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on this Story]
DIY
Spending to fall 10% this quarter
Spending on DIY by UK homeowners is set
to fall by 10% over the next three months, according to the Alliance &
Leicester 's latest movingimproving index.
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on this Story]
Spectacular
Setting for KBSA AGM!
The
venue for this year's Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association
AGM will be the spectacular Oulton Hall near Leeds
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on this Story]
Whirlpool
Reports 1st Quarter Results in Line with Expectations
Whirlpool Corporation announced on 21st
April first-quarter 2003 results that were in line with expectations.
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on this Story]
CF
Anderson Boosts Pfleiderer Service in London
CF Anderson can now distribute Pfleiderer
Industrie via a newly equipped Islington sales centre and Tottenham distribution
depot.
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on this Story]
Merloni
Dividend Raised after Reporting Profits up 45%
Meeting on 20th March in Milan, the board
of directors of Merloni Elettrodomestici approved the figures in the consolidated
balance sheet for 2002, which closed with net profits of Euro 107 million,
up 45% on 2001.
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on this Story]
Domestic
Kitchen Furniture Market Report 2003
AMA Research has recently published the Sixth Edition of the 'UK Domestic
Kitchen Furniture Market Report 2003.
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on this Story]
Fisher
and Paykel Appliances Sells Record Million Appliances in Single Year
New Zealand appliance manufacturer Fisher
and Paykel Appliances Ltd sold a record one million appliances in a single
year for the first time since the company was founded nearly 70 years
ago
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on this Story]
AEG
Launches new 'Preference Centre' Concept
AEG is to recognise excellent sales and
service creating 80 'Preference Centres' nationwide during 2003.
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on this Story]
The
Bathroom Becomes a Feel-Good Centre
An opinion poll conducted by the Forsa
Institute for the German Sanitary Industry Associastion (VDS) revealed
just how important for well being the bathroom is to the German citizen.
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on this Story]
Waste
Disposal Experts Join the KBSA
Specialist manufacturers of domestic household
food waste disposers Tweeny (the Haigh Tweeny Company) is the latest company
to join the ranks of the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association.
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on this Story]
AW
Andes to Distribute Sovereign Excel's Aspect Shower Range
AW Andes has announced that it is now
a main distributor for Sovereign Excel Ltd, in particular for the company's
new Aspect range shower enclosures.
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Jacuzzi
Whirlpool Bath to Supply Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse
U.S. Industries, Inc. has named USI's
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath business the exclusive supplier of jetted baths
at over 850 Lowe's stores across the USA.
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