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17th August 2012
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International News
Products Aqua 6 brings true elegance to the mid-range market
Hettich's Magic range puts interiors in the right light
NKBA awards outstanding kitchen & bath design students and colleges The US National Kitchen & Bath Association recently recognised kitchen and bath design students with the 2012 NKBA Outstanding Student Awards, while also presenting three NKBA-accredited colleges with the 2011 Excellence in Education Awards. The NKBA announced these prestigious honours during the Educators' Forum at the NKBA's 2012 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Chicago. LDL adds to Kitchen Essentials range
Trade Mouldings to exhibit at W12
The Scent of Success for Mereway Bathrooms
Everyone has their favourite perfume. When in the bottle it could be anyone's, but once someone wears it, it becomes individually theirs, they become themselves, feeling incomplete when not wearing it. A perfume magically lifts spirits and stirs emotions. Abode's Matrix RO sink collection brings a sharp geometry to the kitchen
Multi award winning Asymmetric Duo bath wins two further prestigious design awards
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Having just returned from a festival where I enjoyed the use of some very impressive 'compost loos', as opposed to the more traditional type - and about to head off to another, which is likely to offer yet another way of dealing with human waste, it was with interest that I read briefly about the winners of the Bill Gates Foundation's 'Reinvent the Toilet' challenge (see more below). The ones I've become used to over the past week are very basic but they're great for the environment as they don't require any water at all. A bucket of sawdust, some anti-bacterial handwash and a little solar lighting is all that's needed to keep everything fresh and easy to use and I didn't notice any unpleasant smells emanating from any of the little blocks of wooden huts in the six days I was away. It's incredible just what the human brain can come up with when there's a real need, isn't it? And with vast swathes of the world without adequate sanitation - and growing demands on Mother Earth's water resources, there is a real need in this area. I'm looking forward to learning more about the attributes of those schemes that caught the Microsoft founder's eye and will report back in our next issue. You'll have to wait a while though, as John & I are taking our annual holidays and our next issue won't be broadcast until Friday 7th September. We will be keeping an eye on our emails while we're away though, so if you have anything of interest to share with our readers, do please let us know about it. Yours,
This Week's News
New law seeks to limit dumping of e-waste At least 85% of electrical and electronic waste generated in the European Union will have to be recycled by 2020 under new rules that took effect on Monday. Bathing with a view: Kaldewei equips private luxury residences of 5-star hotel
 Sensio approved as a corporate KBSA member Sensio is delighted that it is now a corporate member of the Kitchen Bathroom and Bedroom Specialists Association. As a leading lighting manufacturer, Sensio has joined the organisation with a goal of providing help and support to all kitchen retail KBSA members. Inta welcomes retailer's dedicated healthcare division Anti-scald bathroom equipment manufacturer Inta is encouraging bathroom merchants to follow the lead of online retailer Notjusttaps, after it announced the launch of a division dedicated to healthcare washroom products on its site. Inta specialises in TMV2 and TMV3 compliant thermostatic mixing valves, taps and showers, all of which feature its innovative anti-scald technology. The company, which has spent a decade campaigning for greater anti-scald education, successfully lobbied for changes to building regulations in the UK that make the fitting of TMV2 valves in all new bathrooms compulsory. Eye-catching Epos makes stunning statement in stylish kitchens
Ellis Furniture adds to Inspire kitchen range
 Rearo aims to clean up in the kitchen
British Ceramic Tile's Elite stone collection makes its TV debut on Channel 5
David is revved up for week-long fundraiser on the continent
HiB introduces interactive lighting display for retailers
The attractively designed board has the large, circular Kinetic light, whilst a protruding overhead panel displays the three LED shower lights showing their different surround finishes: white, chrome, and matt aluminium. New price range and new offerings from Nolte Kitchens
Bill Gates names winners of the 'Reinvent the Toilet' challenge
Crosswater hires independent consultant as part of key expansion plans
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BMA uses its unique position to pave the way for new industry agreement A recent meeting of the main players in the bathroom industry, organised by the award-winning Bathroom Manufacturers Association, has broken new ground in establishing a framework for process improvement for product certification.  Joiner on community service after illegal installation causes expensive explosion A self-employed joiner has been sentenced to 300 hours of community service after a gas cooker he illegally installed exploded, severely injuring two householders and causing more than £580,000 worth of damage to four properties.  Channel Five’s show ‘Cowboy Builders’ is planning to make over some rooms in a property in Bradford, including the kitchen. The programme makers are looking for The Kitchen Bathroom & Bedroom Specialists Association members to offer a kitchen and appliances free of charge in return for the opportunity to be involved in this prime time show, which has attracted up to 2.3 million viewers in previous episodes. Luxury living in the heart of the forest: Center Parcs Treehouses
Ultra Finishing acquires Niko Distribution After years of enjoying a successful relationship, bathroom speciaists Ultra Finishing and Niko Distribution have completed a deal which has seen Ultra Finishing acquire Niko Distribution. Corporate membership now available at the iKBBI KBB Birmingham, 2012, also saw the launch of the The Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installers' brand new Corporate Membership programme. Moores continues to meet FISP criteria Moores Furniture Group has successfully achieved Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme certification for the 6th consecutive year. Renolit Cramlington employee carries Olympic Torch
Ashley Hoadley of Darwin Clayton outlines risk management issues affecting the KBB industry during London 2012 New NHBC figures reveal decline in new home registrations during Q2 2012 New figures for Q2 2012 released today by NHBC reveal that new home registrations in the UK decreased by 24%, compared to the same period last year. Inta issues reminder to installers after news of another Legionnaires' outbreak As another Legionella outbreak has been reported in Stoke-on-Trent, anti-scald tap, valve and shower manufacturer Inta issues a timely reminder to engineers and installers on how to safeguard against the bacteria without running the risk of bathroom scalding. People
Burbidge recruits new addition to the team British kitchen manufacturer Burbidge has announced the appointment of Grant Hilliker as its new purchasing manager. Marketing
Roman Project 252 surpasses expectation
Rubbish' Summer promotion from LDL!
Literature
Whirlpool presents new Freestanding Product brochure
Ellis Furniture unveils stunning new kitchen brochure
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