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1st December 2017
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 International News
Products Smart new finishes join the Elite
Discover the unexpected with HD Galvanised from British Ceramic Tile
Franke's new electronic 4-in-1 tap offers instant 100 degree C boiling and cold filtered water
Important environmental award for bedding manufacturer
Thirty-eight stunning apartments pick Nuance for beautiful bathrooms
Warm up this winter with Amber Underfloor Heating
Distributed exclusively through wholesalers, retailers and retail showrooms, Amber offers the full electric underfloor heating solution. The easy-to-use products include 100W/sq.m and 150W/sq.m AmberMat heating mats, 140W/sq.m AmberDry thin heating foils for installation directly below timber-based flooring - removing the requirement for latex - and two ranges of electronic, stylish thermostats. Methven extends Aurajet range with new collection: Rua features unique square handset
British Ceramic Tile extends its feature floor collection with the launch of Retro
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John Austen was lucky enough to attend the business aviation show in Las Vegas a few weeks back with a colleague who produces an e-zine for that industry. He posted a picture on Facebook, of him strapped into an aircraft seat, captioned something like: 'The nearest I'll ever get to flying on an executive jet'.
I know the feeling... I was lucky enough to go on Concorde some years back. Sadly though, instead of witnessing the excitement of being whizzed through the sound barrier while sipping champagne, I was on board to examine what the cleaners had to do to bring that beautiful plane back up to standard before the next lot of wealthy passengers boarded. What made things worse was that I didn't even get to see how she looked immediately after the new arrivals had disembarked - the mucky stuff had been cleared away before I boarded so no dirt to dish on how the elite behave whilst flying! Naturally, I was more interested in the more private facilities on John's executive jet so asked him to get some pictures of the bathrooms... It made me wonder how many of you are involved in the manufacture or marketing of bathrooms for these jets? I often speak to designers and manufacturers about the difficulties they face and the ways they overcome them, when producing bathrooms for very small spaces, but supplying a bathroom for such a tiny space as is found on one of these jets must be an art in itself. And then of course, there's the fitting. Are any of you involved in this work? If you are, I'd love to hear from you. Yours,
 This Week's News
Market growth in integrated MDAs expected to continue
The Review of the UK Integrated MDA Market shows integrated MDA sales value will exceed £1.16Bn at end client buying price in 2017, up almost 8% on 2016. Value growth is almost twice the rate of volume growth, indicating that for the market as a whole typical client buying price have increased over the year, despite the price driven presence of internet buying mechanisms. Roca wins gold at Designer Kitchen & Bathroom Awards
The Awards, which are now in their 15th year, took place at the Bloomsbury Big Top in London and celebrate the very best talent in kitchen and bathroom design. Claire Gay, sector marketing manager at Roca, collected the award on behalf of the company from host Claudia Winkleman. Voting open for Tile Trader's 'Tiling for a Good Cause' campaign
The 12 entrants in the public vote are as follows: Rearo launches new range targeting the bathroom makeover market
Glasgow-based Rearo believes the new range will accelerate demand for luxury shower panels which do away with the need to replace tiles.
Paul Findley, product manager for Bushboard Nuance says: "When people come into direct contact with the product - see it free floating in a tank of water - it makes it very clear that this is a robust, reliable, 100% waterproof product. The look is seamless as it has no edging strips or extrusions, and the decors look and feel just like the real thing." Selco Builders Warehouse now offers comprehensive Wilsonart laminate worktop collection
Alongside the new range, Selco Builders Warehouse is also listing six decors from the Wilsonart Zenith collection. Zenith is the first-to-market ultra-thin worktop solution that has grabbed consumer attention for its solid black core, its adaptability and versatility, that allows easy on-site installation and use for open shelving and standalone islands.
Dave Rowley, BAL training manager, was there in his role as lead judge of wall and floor tiling at SkillBuild - the largest multi-trade competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices. New Product Guide from MHS showcases the latest in radiator design
The retail guide includes 28 new and exclusive Italian designed models across the range, with all 52 products available in an updated palette of colours and finishes. In addition, MHS Radiators has included more stocked items than ever before, with a wide range of sizes and colours available. Luxury island living with Mark Taylor Design
The owner of this four-bedroom Surrey family home, which also features a swimming pool and gym, were looking for a fresh, modern, open-plan kitchen and living area with the wow factor, which is exactly what Mark Taylor Design's expert team delivered. Modern Homes launches partnership with fine dining chef
Leamington Spa based Modern Homes is working in partnership with a very talented young chef, Richard Bramble, on the new business venture. Richard will be based at the showroom, offering a range of catering services and will be on hand for a programme of workshops and cookery demonstrations. New, exclusive brand and range of small domestic appliances for Euronics agents
The range includes a two-slice toaster and two cordless kettles, a pyramid kettle and a jug kettle. The three small domestic appliances are available in a modern satin finish of red, green, blue, white, cream or black, appealing to a number of styles and tastes. What's more, all three appliances benefit from a robust three-year warranty. 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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