New
at ZOW - Dynamic Space® by Blum for More Comfort in Kitchens
Dynamic
Space®, the new quality of space usage and motion in kitchens, was
the focus of attention at the booth of fittings manufacturer Julius
Blum at ZOW 2004. Blum made the most of the show to discuss
new kitchen standards with visitors.
To
this end, planning and fit-out solutions were on display which were based
on the division of the kitchen into five activity zones: provisions, storage,
cleaning, preparation and cooking/baking.
By using Blum’s ‘Zone Planner’, which was presented for
the first time at ZOW, individual goods can be assigned to the right zone
in just a few steps. This new planning aid also shows users how to put
the space available to its proper use. Items that are frequently needed
are stored close to worktops in keeping with good ergonomics.
The new planning tool is the logical supplement to Blum’s Storage
Space Planner and assists professionals in their efforts to plan kitchens.
Designers can quickly establish the client’s idea of a functional
kitchen which is shaped by lifestyle, size of household and requirements.
As a result, five activity zones are generated which are each a ‘centre
of maximum efficiency’.
By means of simple, easily comprehensible examples, Blum can immediately
demonstrate the enhanced comfort held out by a kitchen planned in this
way. Users need to cover far shorter distances to do the same number of
jobs if items are stored in the right cabinets.
The right things in the right place
The solutions on display at ZOW demonstrated how kitchen work zones can
be equipped with suitable carcases. Blum presented modern storage space
solutions for corner cabinets, sink units and large toe-kick (plinth)
pull-outs. The combination of Blum’s standard Tandem pull-out components
is not the only thing that makes these solutions convincing. A further
strong point is the multitude of possibilities of differentiation which
allow solutions to be adapted to individual furniture designs. Then there
are the special effects such as Blumotion, the motion that closes doors
and drawers gently and quietly. Users are fascinated by the feather-light
glide and silent closing action of drawers, pull-outs and doors even when
fully laden.
The
second Idéo Bain took place
from 4th to 9th February at Paris-Expo, Porte de Versailles. Its concept
attracted 250 French and international exhibitors, who occupied over 30,000
m2, and visitor interest was excited by the top of the range products
on show from the industry’s big names and the numerous new exhibitors.
Idéo Bain confirmed the importance of offering manufacturers and
their partners an international trade show in Paris capable of generating
traffic and raising the profile of the entire industry.
A unifying show:
Idéo Bain confirmed its unifying role for bathroom professionals,
who came together for this major biennial under the auspices of the Fédération
des Industries de la Salle de Bains.
Interclima and Ideo bain attracted 85,150 visitors (including 14,909 private
individuals) keen to view innovations and discover the latest trends.
The sustained campaign to motivate and attract the various types of professional
visitor worked well. Over 41% of the visitors to Idéo Bain were
installers, who flocked to the show, whilst merchants accounted for19.7
% and specifiers (architects, contractors and interior designers) represented
over 22 %.
A
show that attracts the consumer:
Every effort was made to wow the 15,000 members of the public planning
bathrooms (98% of them are planning one within a year) who visited the
show on 7th, 8th and 9th February. They showed a lively interest in (the
bubble) bathrooms of the world, the only display of its kind in Europe,
which was the produc t of the combined talents of Daniel Rozensztroch
(style consultant) and François Muracciole (architect). The members
of the public were amazed and inspired by the fifty outstanding bathrooms
created by manufacturers and designers.
The advice points were a success, enabling consumers to find answers to
all their questions, as well as the addresses of craftsmen or show rooms
throughout France.
Prizes
galore:
• The ‘Hotel Bathroom Prize'
Two years ago it went to Andrée Putman, this time the ‘Hotel
Bathroom Prize’ was presented to Terence Conran. The unanimous choice
of the firms at Idéo Bain in recognition of his overall achievements,
Terence Conran created a new hotel bathroom exclusively for Idéo
Bain.
• The Idéo Bain Awards
A jury of bathroom buyers and experts scoured the aisles of Idéo
Bain on the first day of the show in search of innovative, creative or
high performance products.
(thebubble) bathrooms of the world bathroom set award
THG- Tel: +33 (0)3 22 60 20 80
Outdoor bathroom built around an olive tree for shade and freshness. A
room that is all freedom and clarity: Tangiers, the Mediterranean or Greek
islands. Design: Christian Migeon
The Design Product Award
FLAMINIA – Tel.: +33 (0)4 42 90 00 27
Tatami line: a floor-mounted shower tray formed by modular ceramic plates
set in flexible resin. 2 to 5 plates (73 to 178 cm), 3 colours: white,
iridescent white or anthracite black.
Technical
Innovation Award
PRESTO – Tel.: +33 (0)1 46 12 34 56
DL 400S Legionalla treatment system: This system allows DL 400S mechanical
shower taps to be triggered remotely and simultaneously. Combined with
thermal shock treatment, it offers an effective means of combating Legionella
by treating the pipes right up to the outlet points without the risk of
burning or infecting personnel.
Jury’s Favourite
DECOTEC- Tel: +33 (0)1 53 36 15 00
La malle des Indes [The Indian Mail]: A mini toilet cabinet for small
spaces in a single piece of furniture. This creation reflects a new rhythm
of life, that of the travelling spirit, bohemian without formalism, where
function and concern for detail rule.
This toilet cabinet consists of a white Ceramyl basin, a fluorescent light
and a mirror. Available in three materials: imperials red painted MDF,
ash veneer olive and melamine coated aluminium. Dimensions: W700xD520xH1360/1210.
Design: Pierre Cazenove.
Jury’s
Special Prize
MINGORI - Tel: +33 (0)3 85 32 90 60
The « Ciel de Pluie »[The Rain Shower]: Rediscover the pleasure
of natural rain in the bathroom. A patented system combining the soothing
effects of the bath with the tonic effects of a shower. Enjoy the soothing
and relaxing effects of a fine summer rain by fitting a 'second'shower
ceiling. Plain stainless steel sheet, dimensions: 48x48cm or 65x65cm.
Breakdown of Ideo bain visitors by sector of activity:
Installation 41.47 %
Trade, distribution 19.70 %
Specifier 13.11 %
Contractor/ customer 9.33 %
Manufacturer 7.20 %
Organisation, services 5.05 %
Operation/maintenance, after sales 3.35 %
The next Idéo Bain will take place in February 2006.
Web: http://www.ideobain.com
ASFI
2004 Minimal Investment for Maximum Exposure
Bookings
continue to come in for The Association of Suppliers to the Furniture
Industry’s next ASFI showcase scheduled for October 10th-13th at
the NEC, Birmingham UK. Moving away from previous ASFI exhibitions, this
year’s furniture supplies event has been completely revamped.
ASFI 2004 has a new format which ASFI says will appeal to both exhibitors
and visitors alike and underlines its position as the UK's largest and
most important furniture supplies show. With an all inclusive package
for exhibitors, ASFI is taking responsibility for the outline display,
build up, construction and breakdown. The stand package also includes
furniture, lighting and power and carpet. With pre-show logistics and
planning reduced to a minimum – there is not even a need for a stand
designer – all the exhibitor needs to do is arrive with displays
and literature.
Says the Association’s Chairman Roy Farrant, ‘ASFI 2004 is a
brilliant opportunity for exhibitors to put their products in front of
a very wide range of visitors – ASFI is the only way it can be done
in the UK. Exhibitors are guaranteed maximum exposure whilst at the same
time benefiting from increased cost-effectiveness, less stand preparation
and smaller more focused stand areas. ASFI 2004 will be THE place for
exhibitors to showcase latest products for the industry, and will attract
serious buyers, manufacturers and distributors looking for new component
solutions.'
There will be over 241 stands spread over 6.048 sq m of floor space with
an expected 15,000 visitors across the four days. Companies that have
recently booked and who will be taking advantage of the new stand packages
include:
Lectra Systems Ltd, Waivis, Linak-UK Ltd, Merenda, Morrells Woodfinishes,
Emafyl Architectural, Titus International, PUR Mobelprofile and Laguna
Sp. Z. o. o.
For a copy of the sales information and to book your stand, visit the
ASFI website http://www.asfi-expo.co.uk
or email mailto:admin@asfi-expo.co.uk
Tel: +44(0) 1423 530586
Schott's
'Tea & Coffee Lounge' at Ambiente 2004
Schott
Jenaer Glas GmbH
will be showing a wide range of new products at the 'Ambiente 2004' Frankfurt
Spring Fair from 20th to 24th February 2004.
The theme of the booth is 'Tea & Coffee Lounge'. Comfortable seating
will be provided to encourage visitors to linger and international trade
buyers will have the opportunity to sample coffee and tea specialties
served in 'Jenaer Glas' products.
The star product on display will again be the iF design award 2002 winning
Globo tilting teapot (pictured) plus the Passero coffeemaker which will
be receiving this coveted award in March. Both 'Jenaer Glas' products
were nominated for the Federal Republic of Germany‘s Design Award
by the German Design Council of Frankfurt am Main.
New additions to the range include modern drinking glass items combining
stainless steel and glass, trends for international kitchens with scales
using European, British and American measures. In addition the wide range
of possible applications for heat resistant 'Jenaer Glas' will be demonstrated.
Schott Jenaer Glas GmbH is looking forward to welcoming visitors on Stand
B31 in Hall 10.2
http://ambiente.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en/home.html.
Underwood
Open Weekend Proves Huge Success
Bespoke
kitchen manufacturer Underwood Kitchens
attracted a record number of visitors to its open weekend late last month.
The company, which offers a complete kitchen design, manufacture and installation
service at Lawn Farm Business Centre, Grendon Underwood, near Aylesbury,
invited potential customers to visit its showroom and workshops –
and joint managing director Jane Cheel was delighted with the attendance
figures.
'Our open weekends always prove popular and this one was no exception,’
said Jane. ‘Customers really seem to appreciate the opportunity to
visit us on site to see how our kitchens are designed and manufactured
– and to discuss their individual requirements with our designers.’
TV celebrity chef and Underwood ambassador James Martin was also on hand
to discuss why he loves his own Underwood Kitchen. He also demonstrated
his range of small kitchen merchandise, which is on sale at both the Grendon
Underwood showroom and the Underwood & James shop in St. Albans.
Underwood kitchens are completely individual, built to reflect the unique
character of each home and the personal style of the customer. The company
has supplied kitchens to a number of celebrities, including James Martin,
actress Lesley Joseph and actor Graham Cole (The Bill).
Tel: 01296 771800
Kitchen
Showcase 2004: Design inspiration for the Kitchen Industry
For those involved in the manufacture, design, specification, sale or
procurement of kitchens and related products, there’s only one place
to be between 1st - 3rd July 2004 - Kitchen Showcase 2004 at the Commonwealth
Institute, Kensington, London.
Back less than 12 months after its launch in September 2003, Kitchen Showcase
has more than doubled in size, and is without peer in the UK trade market.
Kitchen Showcase 2004 provides architects, interior designers, kitchen
retailers, manufacturers and property developers with the UK’s largest
ever professional showroom. A showroom boasting more than 24 state-of-the-art
kitchen sets created by leading manufacturers and designers using the
very latest materials, technology and design thinking. Quite simply a
design inspiration.
As a gathering of the who’s who of the industry, Kitchen Showcase
provides a unique environment enabling those attending to:
• research new products and developments
• identify new trends
• reach new customers
• source new suppliers
• establish new partnerships
• discuss product and design detail
In addition to the main exhibition, Kitchen Showcase offers a number of
extra features:
• Masterclass 04 – a conference and seminar programme, now in
its fourth year, featuring industry experts from around the world. This
programme allows delegates to supplement the showcase with some highly
specialist presentations.
• A free kitchen design clinic – a lively programme of debates
and presentations, less formal than Masterclass but involving contributions
from many of the main exhibitors
• An open day for consumers. In 2003 the final day was open to select
consumers and proved hugely successful with discerning customers giving
invaluable market input. 2004 will be no different.
A list of participating companies and speakers is available on request.
Kitchen Showcase 2004 runs from 1st - 3rd July 2004 at the Commonwealth
Institute, Kensington, London. 1st - 2nd July trade only, 3rd July open
to the public with advance tickets.
To
find out about exhibiting at Kitchen Showcase call Kevin John on 01803
839399 or email mailto:kevin.john@kbdmagazine.com
To register for tickets for Kitchen Showcase or the Masterclass conference
call Kevin or email mailto:kitchenshowcase@kbdmgazine.com
KBB
2004: Looking Forward to 0ver 16,000 Visitors
Experience the contrast between the community of the kitchen and the sanctuary
of the bathroom at the UK's most prominent exhibition dedicated to the
kitchen, bathroom and appliance industries. KBB 2004 offers the chance
to see first hand how the role played by the kitchen and bathroom within
the house has evolved, thus presenting the industry with the ultimate
shop window to fulfil modern society's demand for society and haven, respectively.
KBB 2004 forms an integral part of the UK's largest and most important
interiors event. For 2004 the entire event comprises KBB 2004, Expotile,
The Furniture Show & Furnishing Accessories, Design Interiors, The
Lighting Show, and Soft Furnishings. The event will be held in 17 halls,
featuring around 1500 exhibitors and attracting in excess of 50,00 trade
visitors.
Visitors to the show include Kitchen, bathroom and specialist retailers,
builder's merchants, plumbers, specifiers, developers, contract buyers
and interior designers all attend the show to source new products, view
the trends for the coming season, meet up with existing and new suppliers
and catch up on the latest industry news. KBB2002 welcomed a total of
26,469 visitors, 16,646 of which were dedicated visitors registering specifically
for KBB. KBB is an ABC audited event.
In the past the show has seen feature areas such as the celebrity kitchen,
running daily cookery demonstrations by chef James Martin and the free
industry seminars for both visitors and exhibitors run by the KBSA. New
for this year is Kitchen Living. Featuring eight fantastic room sets full
of quality kitchen furniture situated around a central restaurant area;
Kitchen living creates an essential destination within KBB for all trade
professionals with an interest in kitchen design.
From showers and enclosures, taps, sanitaryware, sinks and accessories
to kitchen and bathroom furniture, kitchen appliances, worktops, cabinets
and doors, you are sure to source the right products for you from over
220 hand picked companies. 90% sold to date, American Standard,
Baumatic, Bristan, CDA, Grohe, Hansgrohe, Jacuzzi, Kohler Group, Leisure,
Nolte, Roca, Stoves / New World and Wellmann are just some of the top
industry names signed up to exhibit.
Introducing the latest in mood therapy, colours, themes, materials and
textures, the products on display are a story book of flourishing market
trends. Regarded as a 'meeting place' just as importantly as a market
place, KBB 2004 recognises that buying is a serious business and networking
is increasingly becoming an integral part of the buying process.
http://www.kbb.co.uk
Visitors can register via the website or by calling the booking hotline
on 0870 429 4636
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ArtiCAD
hosts KBSA London & Home Counties Meeting
ArtiCAD,
the UK producer of CAD software solutions is sponsoring the next KBSA
regional meeting on the 3rd December for London and Home Counties members.
The meeting is to be held at Watford Football Club in the Elton John Suite,
kicking off at 5pm with drinks and canapés and rounding up at about
7.30pm. Everyone is welcome and if you require any further details call
Theresa Turner on 01923 246586 or email mailto:theresa@articad.cc
BolognaFiere
and CMP Sinoexpo Establish a Joint Venture Company to Organise Construction
Fairs in China
BolognaFiere
and CMP Sinoexpo announced recently
that they are establishing a new joint venture company in China to organise
two major trade fairs in China. Expo Build China and Ceramics, Tile &
Sanitary Ware China are both held annually in Shanghai in April. Subject
to the final approval by the relevant Chinese authorities, the new ownership
will be in effect for the 2004 fairs.
Expo Build China will be staged for the 12th time from 6 - 9 April 2004
at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Previously operated
by CMP Sinoexpo under a different brand name, the fair is the foremost
showcase and trade platform for medium and high-end construction materials
for the fastest growing world market, China, especially the huge East
China market.
Running at the same time and place with Expo Build China is Ceramics,
Tile & Sanitary Ware China, the largest fair for ceramic tiles and
sanitary products in China.
Co-organised by the China Building Ceramics & Sanitary Ware Association,
it is the only trade fair in East China that the association supports,
ensuring the participation of their members who are China's leading manufacturers.
Together, the fairs take up over 35,000 sqm of exhibition space and attract
more than 500 exhibiting companies and 40,000 visitors.
'We are very pleased with the partnership with BolognaFiere,' said Peter
Sutton, President and Chief Executive of CMP Asia. 'The joint effort of
BolognaFiere's leading position in the construction industry in Europe
and CMP Sinoexpo's strong position in China will gradually develelop Expo
Build and Ceramic shows to be the biggest shows of their kind in the growing
Asian market. The new joint venture company also plans to organise more
fairs serving the construction industry.'
"Our aim is to expand the unique cycle of building and construction
exhibitions we have in Bologna to the exciting Chinese market. For this,
tying up with CMP Sinoexpo is the perfect match,' said Mauro Malfatti,
Director for Marketing and Sales of BolognaFiere.
'China's construction and decoration industry has made huge progress in
recent years with an annual growth rate of over 20%. It is estimated that
in the next 1O years, at least 200 million square metres of floor space
will be completed yearly. The partnership with BolognaFiere will ensure
further growth of our construction fairs in China's vast and rapidly developing
market,' said Wang Ming Liang, Managing Director of CMP Sinoexpo.
BolognaFiere is the most important construction exhibition platform in
Europe. Every year, the BolognaFiere exhibition centre is host to Europe's
major cycle of specialised exhibitions dedicated to the building and construction
industry, articulated in three large-scale international exhibitions:
CERSAIE: the world's benchmark exhibition for the building ceramics
industry (1,061 exhibitors and 99,950 visitors), with over 25,000 international
visitors.
SAIEDUE: the most important exhibition in Europe devoted to the
sector of internal finishings, with 1,477 exhibitors and 104,064 visitors
in 2003.
SAIE: the exhibition leader in Europe in the sector of structural
technologies, with more than 1,850 exhibitors from 30 countries and 172,500
visitors from all over Europe.
Together these three major exhibitions bring together an annual attendance
of 4,338 exhibitors and over 376,514 professionai visitors from every
corner of the globe: in sum, it is a full and specialist exhibition system
unparalleled anywhere in the world.
CMP Sinoexpo is CMP Asia's joint-venture company in mainland China. It
stages 27 international events every year, serving the building, furniture,
industrial technology, hotel, pharmaceutical and food industries. It co-organises
with its local partners some of the biggest shows in the country like
Furniture China, Hotelex Shanghai, CPhI China for the pharmaceutical industry,
and Chinawood Beijing for the woodworking industry.
Web: http://www.cmpasia.com
Web: http://www.bolognafiere.com
Underwood
Provides Celebrity Kitchen for Spirit of Christmas
Underwood
Kitchens
provided the Celebrity Cookery Theatre for the spectacular Spirit of Christmas
show held at Olympia this month.
The show, supported by The Daily Telegraph and House & Garden magazine,
proved to be a huge success once again with more exhibitors ranging from
gifts and cards to food and wine.
Chefs demonstrating in the Underwood Celebrity Cookery Theatre included
Raymond Blanc and Anton Edelmann.
‘This was Underwood’s third visit to this show and we’re
delighted with the response,’ says Jane Cheel. ‘We enjoyed meeting
show visitors as they took a break from shopping and relaxed at the celebrity
cookery demonstrations against the backdrop of an Underwood kitchen.’
Tel: 01296 771800
Kitchen
Showcase & Masterclass 2004
Kitchen
Showcase & Masterclass 2004 will take place from 1-3 July 2004 at
the Commonwealth Institute on Kensington High St, and the organisers plan
to double the size of the original event to create the most important
kitchen exhibition ever held in the UK.
The response of Kitchen Showcase 2003 exhibitors has been overwhelmingly
positive, with 10 of the 12 furniture brands reserving room sets at the
2004 exhibition.
The new venue is an inspirational space that will enhance the unique environment
of the Kitchen Showcase exhibition, to deliver the perfect setting in
which to present the best that our industry can offer.
A maximum 24 kitchens will be on display, alongside a wealth of satellite
product stands.
The organisers hope to attract over 1,500 key trade visitors to the first
2 days of Kitchen Showcase, and then to deliver over 1,000 buying consumers
on the Saturday open day.
To find out about exhibiting at Kitchen Showcase call Kevin John on 01803
839399 or email mailto:kevin.john@kbdmagazine.com
To register for tickets for Kitchen Showcase or the Masterclass conference
call Kevin or email mailto:kitchenshowcase@kbdmgazine.com
Heritage
Bathrooms held a three-day seminar last month, in Stratford-Upon-Avon,
to launch a major new look for its brochure that is part of a programme
to refresh, revitalise and rejuvenate the brand.
More than 150 dealers, staff and colleagues from around the UK plus several
of their international partners attended the seminars to hear presentations
from the Heritage management team and preview more than 130 new products,
which will be launched this month (October).
Visitors at the Heritage Dealer seminar- left-right:
Gary Major, Commercial Manager (South East), Heritage, Paul Ford, Drakes,
Tunbridge Wells and Mike Raddenbury, Drakes in Uckfield.
The
new products will span across the complete bathroom portfolio and include
suites, furniture, walk in shower enclosures and wet room solutions, baths,
towel rails and shower valves.
‘This is a very exciting time for Heritage Bathrooms,’ said
Sales and Marketing Director Bryan Benfield.
‘Whilst we are still dedicated to developing our ‘Traditional
Collection’ of suites and products we wanted to reinforce our contemporary
credentials and benefit from the growing consumer demand for more modern
styling. That is why more than 90% of the new products launched are contemporary.
‘These stunning new collections, which include some of the most innovative
bathroom products available in the market place, will extend our offer
of quality products for retail specialists and enable them to cater for
an even wider variety of styles and taste.’
The newly-designed consumer brochure has been updated to include all of
the products that have been introduced in October. The fresh contemporary
branding is evident throughout with a new logo on the front and easy to
read pages.
‘I am delighted that we have had this opportunity, at our recent
seminar, to demonstrate to our dealers our complete commitment to their
future growth,’ adds Bryan.
‘We have invested heavily to develop our brand and extend our product
range so that we remain at the forefront of the market.’
Visit http://www.creatingbetterhomes.com
to view Heritage bathroom products in the home industry online exhibition.
Milano
Design Week: Work in Progress
The
upcoming Salone Internazionale del Mobile
(14 - 19 April 2004) is an event the trade just cannot afford to miss:
also being staged concomitantly are Eurocucina, the industry’s
landmark event, showcases the finest Italian and internationally made
kitchen furniture. Also the International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition,
and the biennial event Eimu. Pavilion 9 will host SaloneSatellite along
with a parallel event, Dining Design, where international designers will
turn their talents to restaurants.
For over 40 years now Milan’s Salone Internazionale del Mobile has
provided a unique showcase for the latest and most innovative interior
design solutions. The Milan Fairgrounds are now revving up for the next
edition of the event (14-19 April 2004), which is expected to attract
over 185 thousand visitors from at least 163 countries, confirming that
the Salone is one of the furniture market’s foremost global attractions
and a hub for business, advertising and communications.
The Salone Internazionale del Mobile and Salone Internazionale del Complemento
d’Arredo – the main show and the furnishing accessories exhibit
– as always will showcase every conceivable product from the one-off
masterpiece to coordinated suites and everyday products for the home.
There will be a major focus on novel materials and technologies, and of
course the styles on show will range from the classic to the space-age.
Visitors gain more than just the chance to strike the ideal balance between
business and design: they can also take in a host of parallel events scheduled
to take place during the show and in synergy with it – all within
the over 200,000 square metre area of the Milan exhibition precinct.
Eurocucina, the industry’s landmark event, showcases the finest
Italian and internationally made kitchen furniture.
Eimu, the biennial international office furniture exhibition, is
the worldwide unrivalled showcase for furniture and accessories for the
office environment, banks, insurance companies, post offices and communities,
featuring prototypes, blueprints, mock-ups, snapshots, film clips and
computerised designs. The macro-theme chosen for the 2004 show is Work
& Emotion, ie the workplace as a backdrop for the imagination.
Lastly, SaloneSatellite, the crowd-pleasing launching pad for creative
young designers, and fountainhead of an increasing number of trend-setting
designs.
Visitors to pavilion 9 will enjoy a special event entitled Dining Design,
focusing on the restaurant business. In a real restaurant set up in the
main hall, six internationally acclaimed fashion designers will ‘dress’
the dining tables with their signature styles, and in parallel, 12 international
design schools will also have the opportunity to present some of their
best work.
So once again, the Salone has come up with an impressive array of innovative
concepts: thousands upon thousands of exciting products and designs await
the visitor. During next year’s six-day design extravaganza, the
Salone will confirm its role as a driver of brilliant new ideas in the
world of domestic furnishings.
Tel: +39/028065141
http://www.cosmit.it
BMA
Conference 2003 - The Cost of Poor Design
A
record turnout of members is expected at the BMA
conference, held at Nailcote Hall in Warwickshire with 40 attendees from
25 companies.
In its third year of operation The Bathroom Manufacturers Association
(BMA) has rapidly become one of the most representative associations in
our industry, with a membership that accounts for £750m of bathroom
business in a total bathroom market of around £1.1 billion. The
energy and ambition injected into the association by inaugural Presidential
team of Roger Cooper and Martyn Denny continues unabated under the 2003/2005
President Martyn Denny, supported by the Vice President Ted Goold.
Current activity sees the association driving itself to the very core
of the industry with initiatives such as the creation of a Centre of Excellence
that will benefit industry members and consumers alike.
The Centre of Excellence, which is managed by the association’s Marketing
Committee under the chairmanship of David Osborne, has already created
a series of consumer-friendly Fact Sheets, aimed at making the process
of buying a new bathroom much easier for homeowners.
Latest plans include an on-line exhibition, and an industry training &
qualifications initiative and much more dynamic interrelation with the
Media, all aimed at ensuring the Bathroom Industry is positioned much
higher in the consumer’s perception.
The
2003 Conference focuses on the design process and examines the importance
of gathering information from research, design, technology and the end
user.
Specialist speakers consist of David Humphries, who is a director of design-house
PDD and talks about innovation partnership and about understanding human
behaviour in order to create the ultimate product. Paul Snee of the RNIB
looks at sensory design as it relates to the visually impaired, disabled
and older population markets and Tracy Westell of DEFRA explains the governments
enhanced capital allowance scheme that is aimed at helping manufacturers
especially in the design of water-saving products.
On the business front past President Roger Cooper will present a ‘State
of the Market’ report. Roger will show the healthy state of the UK
bathroom market, especially when compared to the relatively flat markets
in the rest of Europe.
Tel: 01782 747123
Email: mailto:yvonne.orgill@bathroom-association.org.uk
ISH
Kitchen and Bathroom Gulf 2004
Last
year, Messe Frankfurt founded a new subsidiary - Epoc Messe Frankfurt
- in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which has now finalised its trade-fair
plans for the 'Architecture and Technology' Area of Competence and begun
preparations for two trade fairs, which are to be held in parallel from
16th to 19th May 2004: ISH Kitchen and Bathroom Gulf, lnternational
Trade Fair in the Middle East for Kitchen and Bathroom Furnishings,
and Lightstyle Gulf Light, lnternational Trade Fair in the Middle East
for Home lnterior Lighting.
As the new owner of the two fairs, ISH Kitchen and Bathroom Gulf and Lightstyle
Gulf Light, Epoc Messe Frankfurt decided to hold them in association with
two existing events held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, H&H Housewares
and Hometec Middle East, Garden, Landscaping and Outdoor Living and Hardware
and Tools.
This association of fairs is being held for the fourth time. New in this
connection are subjects from the field of sanitation, which originate
from the ISH lnternational Trade Fair for Building and Energy Technology
and The Bathroom Experience - in Frankfurt, which has been the world's
leading trade fair for the heating, air-conditioning and sanitation sector
for over 40 years.
The partners of Epoc Messe Frankfurt expect around 110 companies to exhibit
on around 4,000 square metres of gross exhibition space at ISH Kitchen
and Bathroom Gulf. The products to be seen in the 'Kitchen' sector include
kitchen furniture, worktops, sinks and fittings. In the bathroom' sector,
the products on show will include sanitation parts, such as bath tubs,
shower trays, wash basins, wash tables, toilet parts and systems, bathroom
furniture and accessories, as well as products from the fields of water
and hot-water systems, swimming pool and sauna technology and pump technology
and systems. The pipes and pipe systems product group, was well as pipelines
and connecting equipment for fresh and waste water, will be adapted to
suit local circumstances.
As part of the drive to increase the level of internationality at Lightstyle,
the trade fair for home interior lighting in Frankfurt, the Lightstyle
Gulf Light will focus on decorative lighting. For this event, the organisers
expect around 85 national and international exhibitors. The product groups
include wall and standard lamps, chandeliers, spots, halogen luminaires,
safety lighting, outdoor light fittings and intelligent lighting management
systems.
For both fairs, the organisers anticipate a total of 3,500 trade visitors,
the majority of them from the United Arab Emirates, the adjoining Arab
nations and Iran. The most important visitor target groups are the wholesale
and retail trades, department-store chains, specialist dealers, architects,
interior designers, hotel planners & project managers, kitchen &
bathroom planners, engineers and building operators. Furthermore, the
fair is also aimed at importers.
The Dubai World Trade Centre is one of the Middle East's leading exhibition
centres. Every year, some 60 events are held on the 33,179 square metres
of exhibition space in eight halls.
For further information please contact:
Messe Frankfurt GmbH Team Lightstyle and ISH Press Team
Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1
D-60327 Frankfurt am Main
Tel.: +49 69 7575 6144
Fax: +49 69 7575 6758
E-mail: mailto:jutta.stahlheberQmessefrankfurt.com
Web: http://www.lightstyle.messefrankfurt.com
Web: http://www.ish.messefrankfurt.com
Villeroy
& Boch at 'Cersaie 2003'
One
year after the Tile Division merged with that of Bathroom and Kitchens,
Villeroy & Boch is presenting
a new marketing mix for the tile sector. It includes extensive reorganisation
of the product range and effectively focuses on the Villeroy & Boch
brand. Part of this strategic reorientation is the partnership with Graniti
Fiandre, which enables Villeroy & Boch to break into an important
product segment with high demand levels. The common goal of all strategic
measures is to strengthen partnerships with the retail and manual sectors,
as well as with architects, to achieve sustained stability of Villeroy
& Boch's market position and guarantee competitive advantages as a
result of the range's quality and design.
Product-range restructuring as a central marketing-mix element includes
above all the concept character of the new tile series. This idea places
emphasis on innovative concepts, instead of simply concentrating on individual
products and designs. Owing to their system and modular nature, they provide
new solutions and create greater scope for design. This means that a wealth
of interior design tasks can be realised not only in the private sector,
but also in the project-business sector.
Tel: 020 8871 4028
Web: http://www.villeroy-boch.com
CBD
2004 - China International Building & Decoration Fair
The
6th China International Building & Decoration
Fair - CBD 2004 - will be held from 6-9 July, 2004 in Guangzhou
(Canton). It is organised by the China Foreign Trade Centre Group in association
with MEREBO Messe Marketing based in Hamburg/Germany, in charge of European
participation. CBD 2004 is authorised by the Ministry of Commerce of P.
R. China and the China Building & Decoration Association.
The CBD achieves new dimensions year by year. Since its launch in 1999
the show has rapidly developed into the most important platform for the
Building Industry in China. In September 2003, some 1,500 exhibitors participated
in CBD. Compared to the 2002 event it represented an increase of 30%.
CBD 2004 will take place in the biggest exhibition centre in Asia, the
'Chinese Export Commodities Fair New Complex'. With an exhibition area
of 90,000 sqm, CBD 2004 will be able to allow some 2,000 companies to
participate. Several European Pavilions in different sectors will be set-up
for CBD 2004.
Interested companies may contact: MEREBO Messe Marketing, Mr. Frank Bode.
Tel: +49-40-6087 6926
Email: mailto:cbd@merebo.com
Web: http://www.cbd2004.de
and http://www.merebo.com
Idèo
Bain Confirms its Success and Names its new Bathroom Set Area 'Bathrooms
of the World'
From
4th to 9th February 2004, Idèo Bain the Paris bathroom exhibition
will be the professional event where everyone involved in the world of
bathrooms will meet to discover the sector's new trends.
Over 80% of the 2004 show has already been sold. New exhibitors include:
Delpha, Bisazza and Cristina.
Idèo Bain has now established itself as the key show for an entire
industry and as an unmissable event at the start of 2004.
In 2002, Living Bathroom '100 Bathroom Ideas' was a great success with
visitors and the press alike. For 2004, Idèo Bain - the Bathroom
Exhibition has named its new area for bathroom sets: (labulle), bathrooms
of the world.
The organisers have appointed Daniel Rozenzstroch* and Franáois
Muracciole.* to design this area.
(labulle) bathrooms of the world will provide professionals and private
individuals with the opportunity to discover ideas and to gain vital inspiration
for the creation of new bathrooms. The project's designers have based
their concept on the points of the compass, which provide four guiding
themes:
*North: Scandinavian influences
*East: Asian rituals
*South: Mediterranean cultures
*West: European traditions
Within these four areas manufacturers will be able to display their collections
in ways that satisfy the desires and needs of the visitors. Some of the
bathrooms will be the work of well known designers and stylists.
'(labulle) bathrooms of the world is a unique source of inspiration and
an event all of its own' declares Carine Tissot Caubet, the Exhibition
Director.
Idèo Bain will be held in Hall 1 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
in conjunction with Interclima, the international HVAC-R exhibition, which
runs from 3rd to 6th February 2004.
Idèo Bain will also be open to the general public on 7th, 8th and
9th February 2004, when private individuals planning a bathroom will be
able to visit.
Idèo Bain is an FISB (Fèdèration des Industries de
la Salle de Bains / Federation of Bathroom Manufacturers) exhibition,
organised by Reed Exhibitions. Every year Reed Exhibitions organises 440
events in 49 sectors of business.
Tel.: +33 [0]1 47 56 24 52
Web: http://www.ideobain.com
* Daniel Rozenzstroch, style consultant and editorial adviser to 'Marie-Claire
Maison', is well known for his work on the RÈsonance concept and
fully understands what exhibition visitors are looking for, since he himself
is a devotee. Franáois Muracciole is an architect who works closely
with Daniel Rozenzstroch.
ASFI
2004: the UK Furniture Supplies Event
ASFI the UK furniture supplies event is being re-launched for 2004 in a refreshing and exciting new format with an all inclusive package for exhibitors.
Sales
are going well and companies that have booked so far, include: Ashwood
Timber & Plastics Ltd, BHK (UK) Ltd, Chairman Software Ltd, David
Clouting Ltd, Crofts & Assinder Ltd, Dudley Tool & Engineering
Co Ltd, Ferrari, Hettich UK Ltd Partnership, Hill’s Panel Products
Ltd, Hydewood Ltd, IntAfit, Isaac Lord Ltd, Jet Press Ltd, Jowat Adhesives,
Robert Linnemann Intl Gmbh, Martin & Co Ltd, Morland, PAL Extrusions
Ltd.
Moving away from previous ASFI exhibitions, the new show will adopt a
uniform display format throughout Hall 6 at Birmingham's NEC. Stands will
utilise the same Display Unit components, albeit in different combinations,
so allowing the product to have maximum impact upon the visitor. Exhibitors
will simply have to turn up with their product and literature for the
four day show.
The layout of the hall has also been overhauled to reflect the new exhibition
format. With four central catering areas included, these will create a
pleasant environment for relaxing off-stand or meeting with customers.
The exhibition will have an 'open' feel to it with minimal partition walling.
All stand areas will have a white back wall at 2.4 metres in height and
will be divided from their neighbour using a 2440mm Display Unit utilising
product panels. A selection of different Display Units will also be available
at no extra cost, and no limitation on the quantity per stand.
ASFI will be hosting a number of exhibitor days prior to the show where
exhibitors can consult with a designer free of charge. Advice will be
available on how to focus on the innovative and how to get the best from
display stands.
With ASFI taking responsibility for the outline display, build up, construction
and breakdown, exhibitor inconvenience is minimised. Instead companies
can benefit from increased cost effectiveness with less stand preparation,
smaller stand areas and subsequently fewer staff needed during the four
days.
Web: http://www.asfi.co.uk
Mostra
Convegno Expocomfort 2004
M.C.E. has become an important event for the bathrooms sector,
providing a venue for meetings, comparison and discussion, to
be held at Fiera
Milano Exhibition Centre Milan, Italy
Mar 2 - Mar 6, 2004.
M.C.E. is a showcase for the future of technology that features a diverse
and comprehensive array of innovative and high quality products and solutions
for domestic and industrial HVAC and plumbing. It is also a unique opportunity
to monitor current trends and to assess the state of the art in a major
sector of the industry. M.C.E. also delivers very high level information
and news providing an extensive programme of conferences and seminars
promoted by leading trade associations and institutions.
Products and services: Heating, Controls, Co-generation, Air-conditioning,
Refrigeration, Ventilation, Plumbing technology, Water treatment, Bathroom
fittings, Pumps, Valves, Pipe fittings, Heating accessories, Implements,
Tools, Fastening Systems.
Visitor profile: Installers, maintenance and management, wholesalers,
retailers, import-export, agents/ representatives, mass distribution,
designers, consultants, building companies, public bodies, research institutes,
manufacturers, architects.
Sponsorships: In partnership with Anima (Federation of the Italian Associations
of Mechanical and Engineering Industries) and Federceramica (Federation
of Italian Ceramics and Abrasives Manufacturers Associations)
Last Show: 2002
Net Area: 142,580 sqm
International Exhibitors: 289
National Exhibitors: 1,679
Total Exhibitors: 1,968
International Attendance: 23,502
National Attendance: 123,946
Total Attendance: 147,448
Event Edition: 34
UK Contacts:
Sally de Swart
Tel: 0208 910 7744
Email: mailto:sally.deswart@reedexpo.co.uk
James Samuel
Tel: 0208 910 7876
Email: mailto:james.samuel@reedexpo.co.uk
Web: http://www.fmi.it/mce
New
Kitchen Area for Batimat Paris
2003
Batimat Paris will be held from Nov 3 - Nov 8, 2003 at Paris
Expo - Port de Versailles, France. This year sees the launch of a new
kitchens area.
Created in 1959 Batimat Paris is the major event for the European building
industry on an international level. The most innovative products are presented
during Batimat in the following sectors: structure and materials, joinery
and fenestration, interiors, equipment, finishing & decoration, fittings
and tiling.
Visitor profile: Project managers, specifiers, contractors, craftsmen,
owners, developers, local authorities and merchant manufacturers.
Last Show: 2001
Net Area: 133,699 sqm
Total Exhibitors: 2,159
Total Attendance: 456,820
Event Edition: 23
UK Contacts:
Sally de Swart on Tel: 0208 910 7744 or mailto:sally.deswart@reedexpo.co.uk
James Samuel on Tel: 0208 910 7876 or mailto:james.samuel@reedexpo.co.uk
Web: http://www.batimat.com