100%
Design London Debates the Big Issues in Design and Architecture
Inspired
to create a city of design, Tom Dixon's re-invigoration of 100% Design
London's exhibition space has placed creative discussion and debate at
the heart of the show. Located in the centre of 100% Design London, The
Finnforest Merk Theatre will host a wide range of large seminars covering
sustainability and green issues, new technologies, interior trends, and
the contract market. There will be a programme of talks devoted to Low
Carbon Building, highlighting the future of cities, and the need for sustainability
in architecture and building design. There will also be a series of conversations
with designers including BarberOsgerby; Matthew Hilton; Mathias Bengtsson
and PearsonLloyd.
Throughout the show Workshop Areas will present smaller interactive sessions
focusing on the large seminar topics in more detail. Sessions will cover
interiors trends, new technologies, and offer support for young businesses.
All seminars are free to attend.
Thursday 20th September
The Low Carbon Building Programme discusses achieving Zero Carbon London
and the future of cities. Weighing into the debate on the future of cities
will be 'London as a Design Destination'. Tom Dixon, 100% Design London's
creative director will discuss London's critical place in the world as
a creative hub and focus for design talent with Deyan Sudjic, director
of the Design Museum, Emily Campbell of the British Council and Paul Thompson
of the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum in the USA.
Thursday's Workshop Area will focus on the contract market and interiors
for business, hotels, restaurants, offices and shops and accompanying
trends. Lynda Relph-Knight and Design Week will host a 'Look at Retail
Interiors', whilst On Office Magazine will be focusing on office interiors
and looking at future trends in the contract market.
Friday 21st September
New Technologies Day at 100% Design London and 100% Detail. In addition
to further seminars offering advice on lowering carbon footprints in client‚s
buildings and businesses and use of sustainable materials, The Finnforest
Merk Theatre will focus new technologies in design and their applications,
particularly as communications tools for designers and showcase the best
of European design.
Workshops Areas will continue the new technologies theme, discussing trends
and the technology available to designers now and in the future - do we
need the digital design on offer and are we getting the most from current
technologies? Will digital design kill off handicraft or improve it?
Saturday 22nd September
Matthew Hilton will be in conversation with Layton Reid about his long
and illustrious career designing for the great and the good - Ercol, SCP,
Case, Authentics, Habitat, Driade and the pleasures of finally setting
up his own brand after twenty years in the business.
100% Futures Workshops. You're fresh out of college with the talent,
enthusiasm and big ambition and you've got a stand in 100% Futures at
100% Design London - how do you capitalise on this and build a business?
100% Futures presents a series of practical workshop sessions aiming to
support young design talent at the crucial early stages of their career.
These 'how-to' sessions offer advice on PR Marketing; building your brand;
securing and maintaining contracts and looking after business relationships.
Experienced designers, journalists and directors will offer their tips
for running a successful business.
Sunday 23rd September (Trade and Public Day)
In The Finnforest Theatre, the Cool Wall Contest returns to 100% Detail,
inspiring heated debate and heckling from architects and journalists as
they pitch their best, favourite architectural projects to the audience
who then vote to decide which is the coolest. This year's contestants
include Alan Leibowitz (Dorrington); Daisy Froud (AOC Architecture); Ellis
Woodman (BD Magazine) and Lee Mallett (Architectural consultant and journalist).
Design Room 101 is a lively, fun session where design do's may
become design don'ts if the panel from FredriksonStallard have their way.
The V's Gareth Williams will be guiding the session and the audience is
encouraged to show their appreciation or dismay for items consigned to
Design Room 101.
Workshop areas will focus on the influence of design on our homes and
with developers Londonewcastle, Kate Burnett, editor of idFX and Tara
Bernerd of Target Living. Following this, Sustain magazine will look at
ethical interiors and eco-chic.
Show information:
Admission is free for trade and professional visitors who register online
(http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk)
before 14th September 2007. Tickets will be available on the door, priced
£20 each.
Dates and opening times for 100% Design London 2007
Thursday 20 September: 10.00 - 21.00
Friday 21 September: 10.00 - 19.00
Saturday 22 September: 10.00 - 18.00
Sunday 23 September: 11.00 - 18.00
100% Design is open to the public on Sunday 23rd September. Children under
16 will not be admitted on trade days
100% Design: 20-23 September, Earls Court 2, London - http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk
100% Detail: 20-23 September, Earls Court 1, London - http://www.100percentdetail.co.uk
100% Light: 20-23 September, Earls Court, London - http://www.100percentlight.co.uk
100% Futures: 20-23 September, Earls Court, London - http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk
Green
Building Store Launches First Mail Order Water Saving Collection
Green
Building Store, the UK supplier of sustainable building products, is launching
The Water Saving Collection – an exclusive range of water saving
products available to buy mail order.
The Water Saving Collection is available from the end of September and
includes a wide array of water conservation products from ultra low flush
toilets and water saving showers to water efficient spray taps and flow
regulators. The collection has been put together in response to customer
demand for water efficient products, as people become increasingly aware
of water as a precious resource and start to feel the financial impact
of rising water bills.
Nick Grant, from water management company Elemental Solutions, said 'The
Water Saving Collection brings together an excellent range of tried and
tested water-efficient products that are also stylish and easy to use.
It offers effective water saving solutions to anybody that wants to reduce
water consumption at home or in the workplace.'
The collection offers water saving solutions to suit both private householders
and commercial customers. The brochure also includes useful advice and
information for anybody looking to make their home or workplace more water
efficient.
Tel: 01484 461705
Web: http://www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk
Aqualux's
new look website is proving to be a big hit with customers with visits
to http://www.aqualux.co.uk
doubling since the launch of over 100 new products at the Bathroom and
Kitchen Expo in May.
The bath screen and shower enclosure manufacturer recorded an average
of 6000 visitors a week from the middle of May to August, ranking it the
fourth most searched for bathroom supplier on search engine Google.
The website, which showcases all of Aqualux's latest products including
AquaSpace, Pura, Aquanos and two new steam cabins Florenta and Crysta,
has proved to be extremely popular with brochure requests via the site
increasing by 50 percent.
This is the latest success for the West Midland-based Aqualux, which has
recently been named as the leading volume supplier of shower enclosures
and bath screens by BRG Consult.
Sandra Hyde, marketing manager, said, 'We are delighted with the overwhelming
success of the website and our Google ranking shows the Aqualux brand
is now a well-known consumer name. Not only are we having more requests
for our brochures, but we're turning them into sales proving that we've
judged the market just right with the launch of our new products.'
Coram
Appoints Five Acora Sales Agents
Coram
Showers has appointed five new sales agents for its recently launched
retail range, Acora. Brian Robertson, Larry Alford, John Corbett, Alan
Downes and Simon Evans will be responsible for driving forward sales of
Acora's enclosure and bath screen designs across the UK.
Brian Robertson has gained considerable experience within the bathroom
market working as an agent for the last 12 years and in a previous role
with bathroom distributor, Barwick Distribution. Brian will use his extensive
sales experience to develop business within the North East and Yorkshire.
With a background in the bathroom and kitchen industry, Larry Alford has
held senior management roles with several market leading companies, including
Imperial Bathrooms. Larry will be responsible for developing sales in
the West and East Midlands.
John Corbett has over 25 years experience in the industry working with
several leading bathroom manufacturers such as Jacuzzi and Utopia. John
will be covering East Anglia, the Home Counties and the London area.
Previously the national sales manager for Watermill Products, Alan Downes
joins the Acora sales team within the South East and South London area,
where he has worked for 20 years with leading merchants, Grahams and Plumbase.
Simon Evans was national account manager at Shades Bathroom Furniture
and has a wealth of experience within the bathroom retail and manufacturing
industry.
Simon will use his extensive knowledge of the sector to develop sales
within the South West and South Wales.
Speaking on the new appointments to the Acora sales team, Charlie Wallis,
marketing manager of Coram Showers said: 'Following the success of the
company's market leading enclosures, trays and bath screens within the
trade market, Coram's expansion into the retail sector with the Acora
range has been natural progression. By increasing the nationwide team
of experienced sales agents, the company will be able to reach more merchant
and retail outlets with Acora's range of stylish, high performance, professional
products that set a new standard for the retail market.'
Coram Showers specialises in the design and manufacture of shower enclosures,
shower pods, shower trays and bath screens. In addition to the new retail
range, Acora, the company's current range includes the Premier and Optima
ranges of shower enclosures, Waterguard Showertrays and a range of bath
screens. Designed for fast and easy installation, as well as watertight
performance, all Coram products are designed and manufactured at the company's
Bridgnorth factory in Shropshire and enclosures are power shower tested
to BS 6340 against leakage.
Tel: 01746 766466
Web: http://www.coram.co.uk
Label
Scheme Website goes Live
On
1st September 2007, the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) Water
Efficient Product Labelling Scheme website at http://www.water-efficiencylabel.org.uk
went live offering the Bathroom Industry another new innovative service.
The Scheme aims to help both trade and consumers easily identify water
efficient products that when installed and used correctly use less water.
Clever use of smart technology in stunning designs means we can do our
bit to stamp out waste without compromising on style. Manufacturers are
working hard to ensure they help Government meet its water saving targets,
whilst still delivering the sexy looking performance packed bathing experience
consumers crave.
The website provides a plethora of information supporting the Scheme,
including the criteria for qualification, database of registered product,
practical water saving tips and hints and all registration documentation.
The BMA decided to launch the world's first industry-led water efficiency
labelling scheme back in December 2006 following the release of the DCLG
and Defra Water Efficiency in New Buildings consultation document which
contains proposals for new homes, extensive renovations and new commercial
buildings in England and Wales. Since then, Industry experts have been
hard at work to produce the Scheme and define the qualifying criteria.
The BMA Scheme, in addition to facilitating easy identification of water
efficient bathroom products, will aid Government in its quest to reduce
water consumption per capita from 150 litres per day to 125 litres per
day.
Speaking about the launch of the Scheme and the new website Yvonne Orgill
Chief Executive of the BMA says: ‘We have spent many hours with our
members working on the Scheme to get it just right.
‘We believe we have developed a credible Scheme with clout. The response
from Industry and Government confirms this. The Scheme has been very positively
received by Waterwise, Water UK and Defra.
‘But it doesn't stop there. We still have work to do and are putting
together a consumer campaign because we need to change behaviour and educate
the consumer to achieve the desired result.
‘It's important that consumers understand that the key to water efficiency
is reducing waste, not restricting use.’
The Scheme is voluntary and open to all companies that sell water efficient
products into the UK market and which meet the Scheme's criteria for volumes
and flow rates.
Watch out for the label on product itself, the product packaging, point
of sale literature or within the company's own product literature from
September onwards, with a full press launch later in the year.
Web: http://www.bathroom-association.org
Aqata
Promotes Jayne Barnes to the Role of Managing Director
Aqata,
the UK independent British manufacturer of shower enclosures, has announced
the appointment of Jayne Barnes as its new Managing Director. Jayne has
been working for Aqata since 1991, most recently holding the position
of Sales and Operations Director.
In her new role, Jayne will ensure that the company achieves its strategic
objectives while also providing leadership and direction to staff.
Through her wealth of managerial experience obtained over the last 16
year's with Aqata, Jayne has acquired outstanding customer relations,
retention, team building and coaching skills. She has a proven track record
of establishing a strong relationship with Aqata's customers and also
putting into place proficient operational procedures.
Specific areas that Jayne will be focusing on within her new role include
the management of the day-to-day operations of the company, the motivation
and leadership of the members of the management team and the competent
allocation of available resources to the different company operations.
On the whole, Jayne will be accountable for the overall performance of
Aqata, developing and delivering on the company's strategic plan in the
most effective and efficient manner.
On her new position, Jayne comments: ‘My vision for Aqata is to strive
to maintain our position as a market leader. The company will continue
to be renowned for quality products, whilst keeping the ethics and values
of a family business.’
Jayne replaces Peter Brown, who has been the founding Managing Director
of Aqata since the company was established 21 years ago. Peter will remain
on the board of directors as chairman and will maintain an active role
in the company. He said: ‘Jayne is a results-driven executive with
remarkable conceptual and tactical skills. Her appointment to the role
of Managing Director is part of the company's plans for continuous growth
and family-run success. We are confident that Jayne will propel Aqata
to new levels of success.’
Aqata's collection of shower enclosures is available via recommended retailers
throughout the UK; for further details please visit http://www.aqata.co.uk.
Other prices and details on how to become an Aqata stockist can be obtained
directly from Aqata on 01455 896500, or by emailing info@aqata.co.uk.
Ian
Brown Appointed Managing Director of Homag UK
Ian
Brown has been appointed Managing Director of Homag UK as of September
2007. Ian brings extensive experience to the position having spent his
entire working life in the woodworking sector.
Ian
joins the Homag UK team at Castle Donington following the highly successful
tenure of Paul Cooper who moves to a different, albeit associated, industry
sector.
Ian started his career with Wadkin in 1973 becoming Sales Manager at Wadkin
Durham before spending a number of years gaining valuable international
experience in Singapore as Managing Director of Wadkin there. More recently
he headed SCM in the UK as Managing Director and drew valuable experience
in terms of high level manufacturing and processing technology.
‘It is a privilege and a great challenge to head the UK sales and
service arm of what is the world's largest woodworking machinery and technology
Group’ says Ian.
‘I join Homag UK at exciting times - just as the international Homag
Group announces going public’ he explains. Homag AG stands to receive
gross proceeds of between €32.7 million and €39.4 million. Homag
plans to channel the net proceeds from the issue in particular into expanding
its product range by acquiring and integrating specialist high performance
manufacturing companies as well as developing key strategic growth markets.
‘I'd like to wish Paul Cooper all the best for his move to head up
Motoman in the UK and look forward to hopefully working in conjunction
at some point in the future’ says Ian.
Paul Cooper is to become MD of Motoman which is a major worldwide manufacturer
and supplier of industrial robots - including a number of units fully
integrated into production lines at Hygena and Gower furniture. Owned
by the Japanese company Yaskawa, Motoman officially became the number
one worldwide robot manufacturer when they sold their 150,000th unit in
October 2006.
‘Finally’ says Ian Brown, ‘I very much look forward to
working successfully with all our current and future customers. We're
here to provide the best technical solutions and service to create the
future success for your businesses.’
Tel: 01332 856500
Email: info@homag-uk.co.uk
Web: http://www.homag-uk.co.uk
RAK
Ceramics Supports Public Building Award at the LEAF Awards
RAK
Ceramics, the tile and sanitaryware manufacturer is investing in a major
new marketing initiative by sponsoring The Public Building Award’s
In Design category, at the prestigious Leading European Architects Forum
(LEAF) Awards 2007, presented at a spectacular dinner in London on the
29th November.
Now in their fourth year, the LEAF Awards will be held in the UK for the
first time after successful years in other leading European cities. The
LEAF Awards have rapidly become Europe’s most prestigious architectural
prizes, creating and recognising excellence in design and build.
The LEAF Awards are open to all companies, technologies and individuals
with offices in Europe that have made an outstanding contribution to the
world of architecture, and who continue to set the benchmark for the buildings
of tomorrow.
Rob Jull, MD at RAK Ceramics said: 'We are proud sponsor the Public Building
Award’s In Design category at this years LEAF awards. We strongly
believe in recognising talent and innovation within the industry.'
Rita Hatton, LEAF Project Director commented 'The awards recognise the
strategic importance, impact and, above all, the innovation and practical
developments that both challenge and change the way we consider and evaluate
the buildings of tomorrow.'
Web: http://www.leaf-awards.com
Web: http://www.rakceramics.co.uk
Electrolux
Supports Sustainable Project of the Year at LEAF Awards
Electrolux,
the producer of both home and professional appliances and equipment, is
investing in a major new marketing initiative by sponsoring the Best Environmentally
Sustainable Project of the Year at the prestigious LEAF Awards, the Leading
European Architects Forum, which will be presented at a spectacular dinner
in London on 29th November 2007.
Now in their fourth year, this is the first time the LEAF Awards have
been held in London after successful years in other leading European cities.
The LEAF Awards are open to all companies, technologies and individuals
with offices in Europe that have made an outstanding contribution to the
world of architecture, and who continue to set the benchmark for the buildings
of tomorrow. For information please visit http://www.designbuild-network.com/awards/
Dawn Stockley Brand and Marketing Manager at Electrolux said: 'The LEAF
Awards have rapidly become Europe’s most prestigious architectural
prizes, creating and recognising excellence in design and build.'
Rita Hatton, LEAF Project Director commented 'The LEAF Awards recognise
the strategic importance, impact and, above all, the innovation and practical
developments that both challenge and change the way we consider and evaluate
the buildings of tomorrow.'
The LEAF Awards will be held at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London,
on 29th November 2007.
Web: http://www.leaf-awards.com
Bianca
adds Luxury Touch for Charles Church
Shades
has announced that its high gloss Bianca range of fitted bathroom furniture
has been selected by high-end developer Charles Church to add an extra
touch of luxury to its Pen y fai development in South Wales.
The Bianca range has been fitted within a collection of exclusive four-bedroom
executive homes that will go on the market for £400,000 plus.
Seeking to provide potential buyers with the added value of high quality
furniture in their bathrooms, the Bianca range was selected for its elegant
look and ability to perfectly coordinate with any décor scheme.
Enhancing the overall luxury status of the Pen y fai development and providing
ample storage, the Bianca range has been topped with dramatic black quartz
countertops for high class appeal.
For further information contact 01937 842394 or log on to http://www.shadesfurniture.co.uk
http://www.charleschurch.com
Chesterfield
'Plumbing and Heating Engineer' Fined £3,000
Philip
Goodman (62), a self-employed plumbing and heating engineer, was fined
£3,000 at Chesterfield Magistrates' Court on Monday 3rd September
for working on gas appliances without being registered with the Council
of Registered Gas Installers (CORGI).
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) prosecution came after the investigation
of complaints relating to work Goodman had carried out at four separate
addresses. The installations at two addresses were evaluated by CORGI
Inspectors whilst the other two addresses were notified to the HSE by
properly qualified and CORGI registered gas installers.
At three of the four addresses, gas appliances that had been worked on
by Mr Goodman were found to be 'immediately dangerous' or 'at risk'. At
one address he used a fictitious CORGI registration number on the gas
safety certificate paperwork where he had 'certified' the gas boiler as
safe for continued use. A valid certificate was needed by the homeowner
as she operates from the house as a registered childminder. The boiler
was later found to be immediately dangerous.
Philip Goodman, previously of Glapwell, but now residing in Stockton on
Tees, pleaded guilty to six contraventions of the Gas Safety (Installation
and Use) Regulations 1998. He was fined £500 for each of the six
offences and ordered to pay costs of £2,700.
The offences committed by Mr Goodman were as follows, that:
- between 1st July 2003 and 31st July 2003 at a property in Hempshill
Vale, Nottingham, he serviced a gas fire without being CORGI registered
and the fire was left with the operating pressure dangerously high, contrary
to Regulations 3(3) and 26(9) of the Gas safety (Installation and Use)
Regulations 1998.
- on 10th June 2003 at a second property in Hempshill Vale, he pretended
to be CORGI registered, contrary to Regulation 3(7) of the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
- Between 1st September 2002 and 31st October 2002, at a property in Glapwell,
Chesterfield, he installed a gas fire and boiler without being CORGI registered,and
the fire and gas pipework were installed in an unsafe condition, contrary
to Regulations 3(3), 19 (2)(b) and 26(1) of the Gas Safety (Installation
and Use) Regulations 1998.
HSE inspector Kevin Wilson said:
'Every year about 20 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning as a result
of faulty gas fires, central heating boilers, cookers, and other appliances.
The law requires that only trained, competent people work on gas appliances,
and at the present time, the only qualification recognised by HSE is membership
of CORGI. This prosecution clearly shows the penalties faced by people
who work on gas appliances in the absence of a CORGI registration.
'Mr Goodman was previously summonsed to answer the charges in 2005, but
he failed to appear and has evaded justice for over two years. These were
serious offences following which numbers of people were put at serious
risk. Mr. Goodman had been previously warned not to carry out work on
gas appliances unless he was registered with CORGI. He failed to heed
this warning and has now been brought before the Court to answer the charges
against him.'
It is recommended by HSE that homeowners ensure that gas appliances are
tested annually by a qualified, CORGI-registered gas fitter. In addition,
people should always ask tradesmen to demonstrate that they are registered
with CORGI, and hold the appropriate qualifications before allowing them
to work on their gas appliances.
Early symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning are easily mistaken for
'flu'. Tell-tale signs include tiredness, drowsiness, headaches, pains
in the chest and stomach, and lethargy. If you suspect that you or any
of your family have been exposed to CO, then seek medical help immediately.
Tell your GP you think these symptoms may be related to CO exposure: they
will be able to tell by means of a blood test.
To find a Corgi-registered gas installer visit Corgi's website at: http://www.corgi-gas-safety.com
or call 0870 401 2300.
Wolseley
plc Acquisitions Update
Wolseley
plc, specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products to
professional contractors and a leading supplier of building materials,
has announced two further bolt on acquisitions for an aggregate consideration
of £9 million. In a full year, these bolt on acquisitions are expected
to add approximately £14 million to total revenue.
Since the beginning of the financial year on 1st August 2006, a total
of 43 bolt on acquisitions in Europe and North America have been completed
for an aggregate consideration of approximately £383 million. These
43 acquisitions are expected to add approximately £671 million to
Group revenue in a full year. Goodwill and intangible assets related to
these acquisitions is estimated to be around £261 million. In addition,
on 25th September 2006, Wolseley plc completed the acquisition of DT Group
(formerly known as Danske Traelast) for an estimated consideration of
£1,339 million, which brings aggregate acquisition spend for the
year ended 31st July 2007 to £1,722 million.
Details of the latest acquisitions are as follows:
North America
On 30th July 2007, Ferguson acquired the assets of Fire Fab, Inc. ('Fire
Fab') from Brad Coons and David Wagner. Fire Fab is a distributor and
fabricator of fire safety and suppression systems located in Minneapolis,
Minnesota. In the year ended 31st December 2006, Fire Fab had revenue
of $12.4 million (£6.0 million) and gross assets of $2.7 million
(£1.3 million) at that date. This acquisition expands Ferguson's
presence in the growing fire protection market.
Europe
On 30th July 2007, DT Group acquired Säve Trä Försäljnings
AB ('Säve') from Pieter Martinsson AB, Klas Berntsson Invest AB and
Per Stellan AB. Säve, a builders merchant, operates from two branches
in Säve and Lerum, Sweden. In the year ended 31st December 2006,
Säve had revenue of SEK111.0 million (£8.1 million) and gross
assets of SEK33.1 million (£2.4 million) at that date. This is the
eighth bolt on acquisition since DT Group joined Wolseley Group and is
consistent with the plan to expand DT's heavy side building materials
footprint in the Nordic region.
In addition, on 26th July 2007, Wolseley France signed an agreement conditional
upon obtaining French competition clearance, to acquire Sofiparts SAS
('Sofiparts') and its subsidiary companies from SAS Savare. Sofiparts
designs, engineers and assembles roof trusses operating from nineteen
production sites across France. In the year ended 31st December 2006,
Sofiparts had revenue of Euro121.4 million (£81.5 million) and gross
assets of Euro36.6 million (£24.5 million) at that date. Completion
of this acquisition is expected in November 2007. The conditional acquisition
of Sofiparts is in line with Wolseley France's strategy to move into the
truss assembly market and further increase its presence in the new residential
sector.
Chip Hornsby, Group Chief Executive of Wolseley said:
'These acquisitions build on our strategy of profitable growth through
acquisitions and organic means and provide increased diversity to the
Group's product range. We are delighted to also be announcing an agreement
to acquire Sofiparts, a leading operator in the truss and wood frame housing
market which will further complement our existing building materials operations
in France.'
Web: http://www.wolseley.com
CMPi
has announced the partnership between the new Heating and Plumbing Event,
HPE, and the Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering, IPHE. ‘The
IPHE's involvement with the HPE will help to build a truly successful
event with additional features throughout, to ensure every visitor has
an informative and worthwhile experience.’
The Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (IPHE) says that it
is excited to be partners with HPE. ‘We will be putting together
seminars for the visitors attending the exhibition and believe that the
show will attract a wide audience of professionals within the plumbing
and heating industry,’ said Kevin Wellman, IPHE Operations Director.
‘This is an opportunity for us to work together to produce a high
quality show that will be of great interest to many people.’
The launch of HPE has been received well within the industry, giving the
market a destination heating and plumbing event. Some of the companies
already booked include Worcester Bosch, JG Speedfit, McAlpine, Opella,
Salamander Pumps, The Radiator Company, Thomas Dudley/ Masefield and Tudol
International.
HPE will take place from 2-5 March 2008 at the NEC, Birmingham alongside
KBB, the UK event for kitchens and bathrooms. http://www.heatingandplumbingevent.co.uk
With
85% sold and a limited number of stands left at KBB, the event has gone
from strength to strength with the key companies now involved. With additional
halls complete with the very best from the industry, both the bathroom
and kitchen sections of the event are larger than ever before due to the
change in timing of the event, now taking place from 2-5 March 2008 in
six halls.
With over 100 stands booked in the kitchen sector, showcasing more appliances
and kitchen furniture than previous years, you will find Alno, Blanco,
Baumatic, Caple, Carron Phoenix, Elica, Franke, Hepplewhite, Kuppersbusch,
Poggenpohl, Premium Appliance Brands, Pronorm, Scottwood and William Ball.
2008 will feature the largest bathroom section in KBB’s history with
many companies returning from previous years. Find Ambiance Bain, Aqualux,
Bristan Group, Coram Showers, Douglas James, Grohe, Hansgrohe, HIB, Jacuzzi,
Kohler Mira, Laufen, Matki, Qualceram, RAK Ceramics, Roca, Shires and
Utopia among many others.
With seminars, demonstration areas and additional features planned, KBB
incorporating Expotile will kick up an industry storm with an excellent
showcase to both promote and source the very latest products for the season
ahead…the perfect event for all your needs.
If you would like one of these last few stands, please contact Sam Cande
on +44 (0)20 7921 8438 or email scande@cmpi.biz.
tc
Showers Retailers with Sales Opportunities
tc
bathrooms has extended its shower range with a number of new products
that are now available to retailers.
The bathroom designer and distributor recognised the potential for retailers
in the shower market and has added a number of new showers and enclosures
to its collection, which offers a good opportunity for retailers to increase
their sales.
Steve
Parkinson, Sales Director at tc bathrooms said: 'Showers have been part
of our range for many years but with these latest additions, we now have
one of the best shower offers available in the market. The range contains
traditional and contemporary designs, with many styles complementing the
clean minimalist look that is proving popular with buyers. There is something
for everyone in this range, with showers available at a range of price
points to suit all budgets.'
New additions include the ‘Kensington’ and ‘Trend’
shower ranges. Kensington features a range of concealed or exposed-valve
showers, with a choice of elegant handles, which complement the classic
5” and 8” showerhead rose designs.
The Trend shower range comprises a more contemporary style of showerhead,
with the option of round or square handwheels to complete the effect.
All elements within the range can be mixed and matched to allow customers
to choose a style that suits their home.
Another
release is the Columbo Shower Tower. This stylish Cobra design is a minimalist’s
dream and fits with the trend towards wet rooms and modern contemporary
living.
The Columbo Shower Tower features water release at knee, head and overhead
height and the added convenience of a shower attachment.
tc bathrooms has also released a range of new bar valve showers: Quadro
and Roma. Quadro features a square style of shower head, bar valve and
slide rail, with Roma providing a more rounded, contoured alternative.
'There has never been a better time for retailers to increase their sales
of shower room products,' said Steve Parkinson. 'With the housing market
so strong, homeowners are choosing to upgrade their bathrooms to add more
value to their properties. Retailers who can offer an extensive range
of shower products have the opportunity to pick up some added-value sales
opportunities.'
All the new showers along with the full range of tc’s new bath tubs,
taps and bathroom furniture products are shown in the latest catalogue
which is available now.
tc bathrooms offers full UK distribution from its own fleet, in most instances
on a next day basis, backed up with the very best customer service support
including installation of display equipment and after-sales care.
Products and catalogues can also be ordered online by visiting the website
http://www.tc-bathrooms.co.uk
or for details of your nearest stockist call 01924 845 001.
New
Moretti Taps from Screwfix - Bellissimo!
Screwfix
says that there is only one word to describe its new and exclusive range
of Italian inspired taps - Bellissimo! ‘Combining stylish design,
reliability and quality craftsmanship at affordable prices and bringing
a classic, modern or contemporary feel to kitchens and bathrooms, they
are also both functional and fashionable. With a sense of panache and
quality that shines through in every detail, they are equally at home
in domestic or commercial environments.’
Each of the taps are approved for use under the Water Regulations Advisory
Scheme (WRAS) and feature a heavy cast brass and quality chrome finish
and state-of-the-art Flühs Lifetime Ceramic Cartridges to ensure
smooth turning for a lifetime and ensure a high-flow design for low pressure.
Full details can be seen at http://www.screwfix.com
as well as in the latest Screwfix catalogue (issue 88) which contains
more than 17,000 building, maintenance and refurbishment items. All products
can be accessed 7 days a week via a call to Freephone 0500 414141, a click
onto http://www.screwfix.com,
or a visit to one of the growing UK network of Trade Counters (71 as at
end August, 2007 - full address details can be found at http://www.screwfix.com/tradecounters).
For
kitchens
Featuring a high quality brass construction, the kitchen range of Mono
Sink Mixers includes Flare, a durable design with swivel spout and ceramic
cartridge, whilst the Aria has a cross-handled design and 1/4-turn operation.
The Domino is far from square despite its cube design, and an oval-shaped
brass lever forms the smooth lines and easy 1/4-turn operation of the
Forte range complete with ceramic disc technology. For the culinary enthusiast,
the Spira has a contemporary design that is both durable and reliable
and solves the problem of cleaning unreachable areas by combining a mixer
tap with a pull out.
For bathrooms
The bathroom ranges combine basin taps (pair), bath taps (pair), mono
basin mixers, bath fillers and bath shower mixers. The 1/4-turn operation
is another feature of the Cubico cube style mixer with its' high tech
surface finish, as well as the cube style Angolo mixer, the cross-handled
Aria, the Elevare, and the elegantly shaped Luna with its' distinctive
design. Sophisticated column style taps are also available in the form
of the Avanti which has been crafted to perfection with a smooth feel
to the hand and easy action through 1/4-turn ceramic disc technology.
Recognised as being ‘where the trade buys’ and promising a fast,
reliable service, Screwfix is fully committed to customer care and support
and despatches, on average, more than 70,000 parcels a week from its state-of-the-art,
325,000 sq ft fulfilment centre. Each item in the catalogue can be ordered
24 hours a day, 365 days a year and all products are supplied complete
with a 30-day money back guarantee. Simply click online at http://www.screwfix.com,
call Freephone on 0500 414141 between 7am and 10pm from Monday to Friday,
and 8am to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday, or visit one of the Screwfix Trade
Counters.
For a free catalogue, call Freephone: 0800 317004 or Freefax: 0800 0562256,
for sales assistance Freephone: 0500 414141, or visit the Screwfix Internet
site: http://www.screwfix.com.
Catalogues are also available at Screwfix Trade Counters. Visit http://www.screwfix.com/tradecounters
for address information and opening times.
Evitavonni
Introduces Zucchetti Brassware
As a supplier of Zucchetti, Evitavonni now offers the full range of brassware from the Italian tap specialist including Isy, Aguablu, Soft, Pan and Bellagio. Exceptionally designed, Zucchetti brassware blends form with technological innovation, to offer a contemporary range of taps for the modern bathroom.
The
company says that the quality and style associated with the Zucchetti
brand is no better exemplified than in the Isy Fresh 3 piece deck mounted
basin mixer, pictured. ' This sleek, elegant tap instantly makes
a focal point in the bathroom; its large projection yet incredibly slender
body offering a truly sculptural quality to the tap. Offered in
chrome, the masculine form of the Isy Fresh tap is perfectly juxtaposed
with geometric, angular handles to create a stunning addition to any bathroom.'
Many of the Zucchetti brassware ranges are currently on display at the
new Evitavonni showroom. The Zucchetti brassware ranges vary in
price with the Isy Fresh deck mounted tap retailing at £ £345.50
including vat.
The Evitavonni showroom can be found at 27 Station Road, Chobham, Surrey,
GU24 8AQ. For more information please email information@evitavonni.co.uk
visit http://www.evitavonni.co.uk
or call 08700 66 33 05.
Latest
One Day KBB Sales Course
The
latest one day KBB sales course was held at Miele Experience Centre on
5th September and was attended by 16 KBB delegates including designers
from Poggenpohl and Bulthaup.
This latest course takes the number of kitchen and bathroom delegates
that have been trained on sales techniques to 104 since the courses started
in April 2006.
The course covers the basic selling steps, features and benefits, buying
motives, negotiation, body language and the ‘Wow’ factor and
is tailored to the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom industry.
The course is delivered by Graham Hayden who was Managing Director and
CEO of the KBSA for 10 years from 1996-2006.
Commenting on the course, Oliver Smith of The Kitchen Company said ‘Its
interesting to see how it relates to actual examples in my work. After
2 years of design and sales, I can now use these techniques that I learned
on the course.’
The next course will e held at Whirlpool Croydon on Thursday 18th October
2007 and any delegates wishing to book should contact Graham Hayden at
Higrahamhayden@aol.com or
call on 07889 692164. Delegate places can also be booked via the KBB NTG
website http://www.kbbntg.com.
New Environmentally Friendly Urinal Hygiene Service
Enviro-Fresh,
Rentokil Initial’s expert provider of effective and environmentally
friendly washroom solutions, has launches a new water saving, urinal hygiene
service in the UK.
Responding to opportunities provided by increased environmental concerns
and cleanliness standards, eco-clear is a urinal service that delivers
exceptional standards of hygiene.
In addition to delivering savings on maintenance and operating costs,
eco-clear can also save companies significant amounts of money in water
usage. By employing eco-clear, a typical company, with over 2,000 males
using urinal facilities, could save the equivalent of 840 Olympic-size
swimming pools of water each year.
Mark Gillespie, Managing Director, Enviro-Fresh, comments: 'If you consider
that just one urinal with a nine litre cistern flushing every 15 minutes
can use over 315,000 litres of water per year and cost the average business
up to £700 in water charges, UK plc is literally throwing money
down the drain. Not only does it waste one of the earth’s increasingly
precious resources, but corporate water charges mean that it’s a
problem that businesses can no longer afford to ignore.'
eco-clear uses innovative products to regulate water flow to the urinal,
whilst at the same time combating the problems associated with reduced
water, such as the build up of uric acid, salts and scale that can cause
unpleasant odours and blockages.
The timed water management device, which is approved by Defra, controls
the flow of water to the cistern, reducing flushing to between four and
eight times per day.
Enviro-Fresh’s patented sleeve (Sani-Sleeve) uses bio-enzymes (‘good
bacteria’) to penetrate uric acid, salts and scale and the sleeve’s
patented odour-lock design traps smells below the water line to stop them
from entering the washroom. The sleeve’s specially designed cap also
prevents blockages caused by the accumulation of foreign matter falling
into the waste trap. A special eco-clear cleaning solution is also supplied
to remove the need to use harmful cleaning chemicals on a daily basis.
Specially trained eco-clear service technicians then ensure optimum performance
of the products with specialist servicing and maintenance each quarter,
including the replacement of Sani-Sleeves.
Gillespie continues: 'The service offered by eco-clear ensures that businesses
can both save money and be confident that their urinals are visitor-ready
at all times of the day in a clean, hygienic and pleasant smelling state.
By offering flexible service plans, we pride ourselves on ensuring the
needs of clients can be met whatever their circumstances or business type.'
Enviro-Fresh is initially launching eco-clear in the UK, Australia, South
Africa and Ireland. More details can be found on the newly launched website
http://www.enviro-fresh.com
which provides an overview of the entire service offering. Additional
eco-clear roll-outs to other countries are planned between now and the
end of the year.