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9th September 2011
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International News
Products Water saving made simple with Triton's new Leah Eco showerhead
New kitchen market report published
Maytag launches new range of super smart tumble dryers
Imperial Bathrooms unveils fine furniture collection
Methven unveils Deva Signature shower kits
Rocking Roller hood from Franke is hugely efficient
The stylish black glass surround contrasts beautifully with the stainless steel strips while ambient lighting is achieved with halogen lights. There is a choice of touch or optional remote control. |
Welcome to the Regular readers of KBZine will be aware that I was a strong advocate of our need to cut the amount of waste we send to landfill, long before the EU set the ever tightening targets we now have to meet. Although my local council operates a good doorstep collection scheme for recyclables, it doesn’t take items such as aluminium foil, paint tins, builders’ rubble, broken computers etc., but these – or bits of them – can be used in the manufacture of other products. Householders are encouraged to take them to the local waste transfer station where they are separated into different skips for collection by companies prepared to pay for them. It’s a pain to take everything there but it cuts local taxes and it’s good to know I’m doing my bit, so I do. Yours,
Jan Hobbs
This Week's News
De Dietrich awards service contract to Assurant Solutions De Dietrich Kitchen Appliances has appointed Assurant Solutions as the provider and administrator of all service repair contracts for both De Dietrich and Fagor brands in the UK*.
AGA Rangemaster says streamlined processes improve profit performance The AGA Rangemaster Group has released the results of its first half year trading statement for the 2011 financial year... and the Midlands-based specialist in range cooking and kitchen living has announced an improved profit performance, with a marked rise in operating profit to £2.9 million from £0.8 million.
Roca is a leading global bathroom brand, not only renowned for its cutting edge design and technology but also for its commitment to the environment which puts it at the forefront of the industry. Roca's latest addition to its portfolio of environmentally-friendly products is Drain News. This deceptively simple innovation begs the question - why didn't anyone think of this before? Zanussi fridge freezer one of Which? magazine's Top 10 Space Savers
The 50cm wide ZRT318W was also awarded 5 stars for both fridge and freezer temperature stability. Just Add Water - Ellis Furniture joins forces with Fayers
Perfect portfolio of traditional taps
The Venician model has a graceful swan neck spout with white levers. It has a spout reach of 193mm. IDS hits £1m sales with its Webstore on-line shopping solution
Tile Depot sponsors Wycombe Tigers Youth FC
With stores across London and the South East including branches in High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Watford and Slough, Tile Depot is ideally placed to back the team, which has been accepted for entry into South Bucks Youth League for the 2011/12 season. Polypipe launches Domus radial duct system Polypipe Ventilation, has launched its Domus Radial Duct System for properties requiring whole house ventilation. Traditional ducting systems are based upon a branch design, with ducting to rooms run off a main duct connected to a MEV, MVHR unit or in-line fan. The Domus Radial Duct System works differently in that each room vent is served by one 75mm semi rigid duct which connects directly to a central distribution system splitting the air from the Air Handling Unit. 20-20 Technologies strikes the right chord for Symphony
FIRA to supply furniture test equipment to the Philippines
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 Register for Designersblock 2011, which takes place in Clerkenwell, London, from 22nd through 25th September, by visiting: www.designersblocklondon2011.eventbrite.com
Stuart Turner's new 'wasteflo' macerators and lifting station feature a removable watertight cassette system for easy and clean access without the need to remove pipework, or the appliance, for servicing. T: 08449 800 097
Vado's new pocket sized trade catalogue is perfect for plumbers and fitters who need information while on site but can't cope with large A4 catalogues. E: [email protected] Italian chef, Enzo Saccucci, will be on the Hoover Candy Swift Trade Show stand preparing a range of dishes to demonstrate the capability and versatility of the manufacturer's cooking appliances. Swift takes place in Stoke on Trent from 18th through 20th October. T: 0151 334 2781 Atag has added a new four burner and a new five burner gas hob to its Magna range. Both feature A+ burners for a perfectly adjustable flame, wide heat range and a very high output. T: 0208 247 3993 How to contact us at The KBzine:
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KBSA releases details of post-AGM networking dinner The Kitchen Bathroom & Bedroom Specialists Association has announced that its AGM and presentations, which will take place on Tuesday 4 October 2011 at 16.00, will be followed by a networking dinner with entertainment provided by Matthew Osbourn, English Comedian of the year 2009. Pronorm signs five new retailers in under two months
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