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29th May 2013
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 International News
Products Geberit continues to make a splash to support retail partners
Gorenje once again named Slovenia's most trusted brand Gorenje has received The Reader's Digest Trusted Brand award in the category of home appliances in Slovenia for the seventh year in a row.
Steel introduces new gas hob collection
Dimplex launches compact corner towel rail
Electrolux Hosts 2013 Cannes Film Festival Opening Gala Dinner
Kick back and cool down with the new InSinkErator under-sink chiller
Ultra-low profile shower tray meets growing demand for 25mm profile shower trays
Chinese developer seeks innovations for £20m flagship building in new £6bn eco-city The Building Research Establishment is working with Franshion Properties (China), one of China's leading state owned developers, to give businesses an opportunity to showcase their most innovative and sustainable technologies in a new eco-city in China.
Abode 'Debuts' striking new bathroom taps
Maytag introduces new 10Kg capacity washing machine
Eco-friendly comfort from ClearGreen
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Those of you that met with John and Alan Austen on Sunday 19th May at kbb LDN will recall that John and I were due to fly out to Verona the following day to produce a daily newsletter for a large cleaning show. Sadly, because I needed to prepare much of the first day's issue in advance, I was unable to attend kbb LDN myself. As you'll know though, John attended, and he's produced a brief photo report, which should prove of interest to those of you who, like me, couldn't attend in person. You can read it further down the page. Cleaning is certainly not as glamorous as kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms but as you can imagine lots of the products we’ve looked at over there have benefited from that clever Italian design flair. And of course we’ve also enjoyed that wonderful Italian hospitality and friendship so it’s been a pretty good week – despite the lack of sleep that comes with steaming around a large exhibition all day, then putting a newsletter together overnight for a pre-show broadcast the following day! One of the things that’s kept me going is that our hotel has recently been upgraded and I’ve been particularly spoilt with my bathroom. I’ve really enjoyed the little time I’ve spent in there as it’s fitted out with a gorgeous Jacuzzi loo, bidet and basin and lots of Geberit, Huber and Keuco products. I have to admit that I stroked everything when I first saw it. Fabulous KBB products just have that effect on you, don’t they? Finally - in case it passed you by... we announced on Friday that because of delays to our homeward journey from Verona, we'd be broadcasting that day's issue today and what would have been this coming Friday's issue next Friday instead. I know how these Bank Holidays can addle the brain so if you're based in the UK, today is Wednesday and not Friday and you do need to set your alarm and go to work tomorrow!
Yours,
This Week's News
Broadcaster Nina Hossain to host this year's Bathroom Business Conference.
Ellis Furniture expands Cambourne kitchen range
Cambourne, featuring a 22mm, five-piece shaker door with a painted foil on the renowned Ellis 18mm cabinet, offers homeowners the highly desirable shaker style, painted timber look at an affordable price. John Swain retires from Franke after 25 years' service
Methven extends Kaha Satinjet range with latest award-winning technology
The Kaha, which is Maori for strength, includes the latest innovation in Methven's clever Satinjet technology, delivering superior coverage. The collection features a new, stunning, white-on-chrome handset, with a 135mm faceplate and a crisp continuous chrome edge that blends with soft curves to create a timeless design. The revamped grey-on-chrome handset and shower head also have rounder, thin and tapering lines with soft curves.   Abode promotes Helen Clark to marketing manager
The Karonia stand was continually busy with visitors admiring the flexibility of design possible with Mistral counter tops. Seamless joins and a perfectly smooth finish are readily achievable - even if using contrasting colours to create that something special for the homeowner. Our photo shows some of the specially designed shaping tools in the foreground while an installer discusses possibilities with stand staff. New FIRA Gold scheme launched at kbb LDN At kbb LDN a scheme which signifies excellence in kitchen, bedroom and bathroom installation services was launched to independent retailers and the name of the first company to be awarded the accreditation was announced. Joinery firm in court over worker's severed finger A Dagenham-based firm has been sentenced after a worker severed a finger and seriously injured two others on a badly-guarded cutting block capable of 10,000 cuts per minute. B&Q announced as iKBBI Installation Standards Partner
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