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15th March 2013
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 International News
Products Fresh new finish for Cucina Colore
What should we do about plastic waste? New Green Paper opens EU-wide reflection Plastic has become an unavoidable material in our modern world. Plastics are versatile and durable, but this durability can make disposal problematic. A Green Paper published yesterday by the European Commission aims to launch a structured discussion about how to make plastic products more sustainable throughout their life cycle and reduce the impact of plastic waste on the environment. Electrolux EKC607601 freestanding cooker: Professional features, designer looks
Multi-function mirrors with HiB
Seven new designs added to Aqua-Step waterproof laminate flooring range
Solutions for every bathroom challenge launched by new AquaCabinets
Take a seat for inclusive bathing
A fresh, modern palette with Caple's new Altino Sand bedroom
Radisson Blu Hamburg: business as usual during bath renovations
US National Restaurant Association announces 2013 Kitchen Innovations awards recipients Energy efficiency, intelligent controls, online tools, kitchen design and layout versatility lead advances in foodservice equipment for acclaimed industry award at NRA Show 2013. Schüller launches 2013 schüller.C collection
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I had thought that with all the wonderful innovations now offered by the KBB industry, we householders had it all, but apparently we hadn’t - until now. A new company has put together a team of people to provide every kind of conceivable help to those buying or selling their property. And as well as offering traditional services such as legal help and financial advice, it also caters for the more spiritual needs of the prospective home buyer… Incredibly, Future Life Properties (www.futurelifeproperties.com) also has a team of experts on feng shui, energy clearance, house blessings and house astrology based across the country. There are even Future Life Progression practitioners who can guide clients to travel to the future and see their future home – helping them to make decisions about what property they buy! It is also offering a free phone app – simply by tapping in Future Life Properties - people will be helped to see their future home through a guided meditation. Company founder Anne Jirsch, explains: “People are becoming more aware of the energies at work around them and are now looking for spiritual help to guide them through their lives and make the most of the time they spend on Earth. This is particularly true of life’s big moments and buying your first property or moving house certainly counts amongst them. Future Life Progression is a wonderful tool for this as it can guide someone to visualise their future life, including their home, to give them an insight in how they can overcome blocks and discover what they can do in the present to speed up that reality. Your future home needs to be a wonderful investment that will rise in value over time, it needs to be in a location where you will like the local people and it needs to be your sanctuary, your castle. Everyone deserves that.” I’m now wondering if in future, I won’t be slipping off my shoes and jumping into an empty bath at the showroom when no-one’s looking (to see if it’s going to be comfy for a long soak with a good book!) but will instead be popping into a meditation room to visualise each bath’s effect on my psyche!
Yours,
This Week's News
National Self Build week launches The first ever National Self Build Week will take place in early May 2013 with a wide-ranging programme of events planned to help millions of Britons turn their self build dreams into a reality. One-for-all from Britton Bathrooms
Classic choice from Crosswater
First 9kg washing machine from Amica is also available in black
Rated A+++ for energy efficiency, the 9kg Amica (AWN912DJ) also features a large 33 cm porthole which opens a full 150 degrees for easy manoeuvring of large 9kg family loads. Anthea McIntyre MEP Visits Mereway Kitchens
Zanussi Slimline dishwasher: perfect for smaller kitchens!
The Slimline is a 45 cm model that is perfect for smaller kitchen spaces yet still has the capacity for nine place settings. "Some of the people with the most active lives live in cities in small apartments," says Chandrasekar Kunche, Product Manager at Zanussi. "They'd love a tidy kitchen, but even small meals generate a lot of dishes." Bradbury's to open Alno Store in Bristol
New 'Building Confidence' gong for C&C Catering Equipment
BKoncepts welcome new Financial Director
He will oversee all financial matters within BKoncepts and comes to BK from Nabarro Poole Chartered and Management Accountants. The KBzine Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of The KBzine. If you would like to run a search of the The KBzine web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at The KBzine:
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FIRA first as bathroom manufacturer receives inaugural award Aquadi by Symphony is continuing to lead the way in the bathroom furniture market, by becoming the first bathroom furniture supplier to be awarded the FIRA Gold Product Certification.  Decline in retail floorspace hits town centres harder than out of town Research undertaken by leading retail property trade body - the British Council of Shopping Centres, in partnership with Geofutures, shows that retail space in UK town centres is declining almost 20% faster than retail space outside town centres. A pilot undertaken in the South West has shown that town centre retail space contracted by 12% between 2005 and 2010. Over the same period the quantum of retail space outside town centres increased by almost 6%. HSE launches safety clampdown on refurbishment sites Unsafe practices on construction sites are to be targeted as part of a national initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health. During a month-long drive to improve standards in one of Britain's most dangerous industries, the Health & Safety Executive will visit sites where refurbishment or repair works are taking place.  Three new Which? Best Buys for Electrolux Group hobs
Everything you need to know about the May Design Series In response to the design communities needs, UBM has created the May Design Series to provide a single destination for four of the most important trade exhibitions; kbb LDN, The ARC Show, DX and Interiors LDN, at ExCeL London 19th - 21st May. Electrolux Design Lab 2013 opens for entries
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Display & training opportunities abound for retailers with Bushboard's M-Stone quartz range
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New graphics catalogues now available in ArtiCAD-Pro CAD software specialist for the KBB sector, ArtiCAD, announces the availability of several new graphics catalogues for designers using the company's ArtiCAD-Pro software. |
