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27th July 2012
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International News
Products New renovation rule set to boost inner-city industry Newly adopted EU rules requiring governments to revamp old buildings will generate industrial renovation in cities, say commentators who welcome the energy efficiency directive approved by the European Parliament's energy committee last week. Refurbishment activity in US poised for strong growth With home sales in the US picking up and contractors seeing more positive business conditions in the future, refurbishment activity in the US is in a position to see accelerated growth by the end of this year and into 2013, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released this week by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Roman creates an over bath style statement
KitchenAid's warming drawers are ideal for the true cooking enthusiast
New iKBBI You Tube Channel launches The Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installers has launched a new You Tube Channel as it continues to use smart, cost effective technology to spread the word. Hoover's All in One washing machine safely mixes whites and coloureds in one wash
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We've heard a great deal about the Olympic Village where they'll all be staying, the new stadia and aquatics centre where the sports men and women will be displaying their prowess and the surrounding parklands that have been established for them, as well as visitors, to enjoy, but nowhere have I seen any information about whose products have been used for the kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms! Winning a contract to supply fixtures, fittings, appliances and furniture for the Games has to be the biggest coup going and I'm surprised that - in an industry that is normally so good about sharing its successes - the relevant marketing people have kept so quiet. If this is part of the infamous Games crackdown on people using the event for marketing purposes I can understand just how frustrating that must be and hope that perhaps after the event I'm going to be inundated with press releases! If you have any industry-related news you'd like to share with our readers (wherever you are in the world, as we have readers on just about every continent!) do please send it in for consideration, together with any supporting images. Yours,
This Week's News
Renolit Cramlington employee carries Olympic Torch
Ashley Hoadley of Darwin Clayton outlines risk management issues affecting the KBB industry during London 2012 Starting today, millions of people will be celebrating the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It's important, therefore, to consider the impact the Games will have on your daily business operations. Transport infrastructure will be exceptionally busy, with thousands of extra visitors in the capital. Operators of KBB fleets could be affected by transport changes and special measures which have been put in place for deliveries. New NHBC figures reveal decline in new home registrations during Q2 2012 New figures for Q2 2012 released today by NHBC reveal that new home registrations in the UK decreased by 24%, compared to the same period last year. Following a contraction seen during Q1, public sector registrations declined 49% in Q2 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, bringing overall registration totals down across all new homes for the quarter. Abode's Matrix RO sink collection brings a sharp geometry to the kitchen
Inta issues reminder to installers after news of another Legionnaires' outbreak As another Legionella outbreak has been reported in Stoke-on-Trent, anti-scald tap, valve and shower manufacturer Inta issues a timely reminder to engineers and installers on how to safeguard against the bacteria without running the risk of bathroom scalding. Multi award winning Asymmetric Duo bath wins two further prestigious design awards
On unprotected surfaces, bacteria can multiply every 20 minutes. Tests have proven that Fragranite treated with Sanitized reduces bacteria and microbe growth by 99%. Colourful kitchens launched by Leicht
Curtain rises on the Debut 100 new value granite sink from Carron Phoenix
Ellis Furniture unveils stunning new kitchen brochure
AKW showcases style for the care sector The latest publication from AKW, the independent living solutions specialist, showcases its full range of showering and bathroom products for the care and retirement markets. Highlighting the company's 'Styleability' message, the brochure uses high-quality images to illustrate how accessible products come together to create beautiful bathrooms that are safe, easy to use and stylish. 'Ilbagnoalessi One' by Laufen celebrates 10 years of pure elegance
Ladies and gents urged to sign up for the Geberit Challenge today
High function mirrors from HiB
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