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6th September 2013
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International News
Products Volcanic bath erupts into UK market
  Soapbox: World Water Week calls attention to growing need for clean water
Abode bathes with Mr & Mrs Smith
DEVI launches the next generation of underfloor heating
The DEVIflex works equally well beneath laminate, ceramic, stone, vinyl and carpet and, by removing the need for radiators, space is maximised. Correct specifying for heavy traffic tiling
First Roca Gallery in Asia set to open its doors in the heart of Shanghai
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, I am the smartest of them all!
No frosty reception for Polypipe's Domus Thermal at Scottish student housing
World's biggest construction project!! Thousands of jobs for Brits in one of the world's best cities The Emigration Group is urging construction workers in the UK to consider emigrating to New Zealand, where the country's largest city, Auckland, is about to embark on a $10 billion infrastructure programme which will lead to thousands of new jobs for skilled Brits. Lakes Bathrooms expands globally UK Shower enclosure specialist, Lakes Bathrooms, is expanding and seeking strategic relationships with wholesalers and distributors worldwide to act as trade partners for the supply of its Classic and Coastline Collections. |
Sadly, with everything else that’s going on in the world right now and much of our media focused on ‘celebrity’ rather than real issues, most people will be unaware that this week is World Water Week and that what comes out of this week’s global conference taking place in Stockholm could well be crucial to the very survival of mankind. A sobering thought, eh? The need to make every drop of water count is not a new concept – indeed this is the 23rd in the World Water Week series and you can read more about it below. And although most industries are striving to work with less water and more of us are trying to conserve it, we need to do more – and fast. Many of those in the KBB industry are developing products and appliances that use up less water and I can see that momentum gathering pace as more and more consumers are becoming aware of the urgent need to look after our environment and stop using our water faster than it can be replenished by nature - and as a result are demanding more ecologically-friendly products. Those at the conference are sharing ideas on how we can all manage water more equitably and sustainably and I hope that the world’s ‘popular’ press will do its duty by focusing more on what’s really important in life and start spreading the word…
Yours,
 This Week's News
Ellis Furniture launches latest designer colourways for its Spirit kitchen range
World Water Week opens with a call for life-saving cooperation over water
Britannia Living has rejoined the Kitchen Bathroom and Bedroom Specialists Association. The move will provide Britannia Living with the opportunity to showcase its products to the KBSA’s network of 300 fully accredited, UK-based retail members.
Apollo combines raw materials and neutral hues to create some seasonal shutter style
Apparently, a major homes trend for Autumn/Winter 2013 is bringing the outdoors in. Emphasis is on sustainability and going back to our roots - reflected in the use of materials such as wood and stone and warm neutral colours. Visiting Cersaie? Make sure you pay a visit to the House of British Ceramic Tile!
Kitchen installation gets the gold seal: Special discounted offer announced
Benchmarx promises to 'save trade time and money'
Methven celebrates outstanding commitment of employees
As part of an internal presentation, Methven has recognised the outstanding commitment and effort demonstrated by employees from across the business.
Summit to celebrate: leading UK chefs triumph on peak of Kilimanjaro
The team, led by the Fat Duck Group's Executive Head Chef Ashley Palmer-Watts, reached Uhuru Peak - the highest point in Africa - at 5.55 am BST on August 28th. 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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