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25th May 2018
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New quartz surfaces are the perfect match for Summer colours in the kitchen
USB charging ports are the new must-have, says HiB
New bedroom range from Trend Interiors
New mirror effect finish to sliding wardrobes from Trend
UrbanTop range extended with new finishes
A multitude of mounting options with Matrix R15 sink range
Bette products now on Virtual Worlds CAD system
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Thank goodness it's almost over! Yes - the General Data Protection Regulations finally come into force today which means that my inbox will no longer be engulfed by a multitude of emails threatening that if I don't 'opt in', I'll be eliminated from the sender's database forever. Bearing in mind that I'm a journalist and thus rely on being on people's databases, the threat of not responding to these emails is a real one. I've had, literally, hundreds of them over recent weeks (and a real flurry today!) and the time and effort it's taken to deal with them is ridiculous. The good ones (sadly not enough of them) tell me to ignore them if I want to stay subscribed; the bad ones force me to fill out my details all over again. To see which category they fall into, I need to read them right the way through, anyway. As you can imagine, I'm thoroughly fed up! A number of very worried public relations professionals I know, confessed that they wished they'd thought a bit longer over how they were going to handle the regulations. Many of them sent out emails to their entire databases asking people to opt-in if they wanted to continue receiving their releases. Even this week, many had only received a handful of responses, as opposed to the dozens they were expecting- and because they've asked the question, they need to abide by the answers (or lack of them)! I can see why the regulations might need tightening up but (and probably like many readers) I've not checked the details of what I'm opting into. I've stopped reading the preamble and haven't checked what precedes the boxes I've ended up ticking. Goodness knows what I might have signed up to! I've also received quite a number of these emails from companies that are completely alien to me... I've come to the conclusion that some clever (but unscrupulous) marketeers have used GDPR to expand their 'fully-requested' lists. Am I the only one who thinks that this whole GDPR thing could have been thought through a little better, and that we'd at least have been advised on the best way of handling our databases? And while I'm on the subject, if you no longer wish to keep receiving KBzine, the 'unsubscribe' button is at the bottom of every page. I hope, of course, that you decide not to use it... Yours,
 This Week's News
Congratulations to British Ceramic Tile on another Award win!
The number and standard of award entries was exceptionally high for the TTA awards, with British Ceramic Tile also shortlisted in the best wall tile of the year category. BMA Charity Golf Day - book your place!
Nestled within a 650-acre private estate in the beautiful South Wales countryside, the venue - the Vale Resort, Hensol Park, Hensol, in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan, is far more than your average luxury hotel. Sleek, neat and truly handle free: Benchmarx Kitchens unveils nine True handleless kitchens
The True Handleless collection features seven of Benchmarx Kitchens' new and existing slab fronted doors but, as so many of these doors work together, it opens up the possibilities to mix and match styles, colours and finishes, to create countless looks. Whether you are asked for industrial chic to pale oak effect to fresh white and delicate pastels, this range can certainly deliver. Zypho shower heat recovery device improves energy efficiency
A heat recovery device that reduces shower water heating bills by up to 30%, improves energy efficiency and cuts carbon footprints, is now being installed in bathroom units across the UK. Customised Keller kitchen creates perfect contemporary look
Having lived in their large duplex apartment in the town of Lenzie, near Glasgow, for three years, Leigh and David Campbell-Wan decided to reconfigure their kitchen and the adjoining living room to create an open plan layout. With a clear idea of the look and style of kitchen they wanted, the couple was delighted to discover the opportunities that Keller Kitchens provides when creating highly customised and contemporary designs. Saniflo launches customer friendly configurator
Neolith announces Instagram sensation @pepitamola as its new brand ambassador
The three-year old's life has already won over 200,000 followers through an Instagram account on which her mother, Fabiola, narrates the day-to-day of a little girl with Down's syndrome. Every day Fabiola shares her daughter's zest for life, and the joy and happiness she brings to her family, friend and many fans. KBSA reaches out to those planning a new kitchen at Grand Designs Live
New literature showcases Abode taps and sinks in full colour
A useful guide for retailers to see new products from Abode at a glance, comes in the form of the New Additions 2018 brochure. This highlights the main selling points of its latest launches, with inspiring photography and is complete with prices. Wilsonart launches Zenith Revolution
Wilsonart which has already reported the success of the Zenith product this year, with sales so far beyond expectation that the company has invested heavily in its manufacturing sites. Salice provides the ideal ingredients for Mereway Kitchens
Mereway Kitchens is a leading independent manufacturer of high quality kitchen furniture, with a reputation for producing outstanding products, complemented by an unprecedented level of customer service. Its inspirational kitchen collections offer something for all tastes, budgets and lifestyles. Italian brand Steel adds sleek new colour way to Ascot collection
A built-in bottle opener with integrated cap catcher and bottle boot for chilling juices, wines and mixtures ensures that everything is available to those wishing to show off their cocktail making skills. 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. News in Brief How to contact us at The KBzine:
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