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11th March 2016
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International News
Products British Ceramic Tile sponsors the UK's first National Tile Week
More than one in three of us prefer neutrals when it comes to decorating our bathrooms
Slide into style with a new feature from in-toto
The kitchen is often the heart of the home... a busy hub of people gathering to eat, drink and socialise. Masterclass takes up position at KBB Birmingham 2016
Proud of its progressive design and product quality: Abode to showcase 2016 range of taps
Karonia at KBB 2016: New Look Mistral worktops
Twyford works with homeless charity, CRASH, to support projects in the North East
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Most of those I mentioned it to winced when I said I needed three weeks to get around the show and see all I wanted to – and of course, when it comes to the aching feet and general feeling of tiredness, I have to say I agree with them… but going back over the notes I took at the show, looking at the pictures and remembering the people we’d chatted to, the stands we’d admired and the sheer beauty of some of the products, I can’t help but hanker after Birmingham. Some with whom we spoke, felt that the show was smaller than before; others said it was slightly bigger. Some felt it was busier while others claimed it was a bit quieter – although the handful who did think the numbers were down, said that the quality of visitor was bang on. More than one said it was the best KBB Birmingham they’d ever experienced (and they were even older than John and me)! Perhaps by the time we come to produce Part 2 of our show review next week, the visitor numbers will have been released. Whatever they end up revealing though, I can’t help but feel that the consensus will be that this really was an excellent show. Roll on the next one! John and I visited as many of the stands as we possibly could but of course over just a few days it was impossible for us to see everything. If we didn’t manage to meet up with you, do email us your press release, won’t you? And if you were simply visiting, we’d love to learn your thoughts on what you saw, what you liked and perhaps even what you weren’t so keen on. Do please get in touch… Yours,
This Week's News
Ideal Standard unveils two new bathroom collections
Ruth Hinks, UK World Chocolate Master, didn't disappoint crowds on Franke stand
The event gave retailers a first chance to meet Ruth, who will also lead Franke's 'More in Store Blooming Great Tea Party' campaign, now in its third year, in support of Marie Curie. Cosentino launches Dekton XGloss
RAK unveils new tiles and bathroom designs at KBB 2016
Natural beauty set in stone with Raw Concrete
Latest kitchen lighting and power solutions
Also on the stand and shown for the first time were products launched during 2015; the power solutions SensioPod Bluetooth and SensioPower U, plus under cabinet lights SLS Quadra, Nico, Arrow, Titon and Venus and the award winning SensioSound light with quality integrated Bluetooth speaker. Terence Ball Kitchens: everything for your favourite tipple but all hidden away!
Terence Ball Kitchens has come of with a great solution, as our picture illustrates. Yes - everything you might want in a home bar can be accommodated in this unit, but when it's time for morning coffee or when tea totallers or perhaps the life insurance representative visit, the contents can be hidden away, leaving the bar to blend in beautifully with the rest of the kitchen... Karonia: striking new designs, a new brochure (and was it a case of 'Play Mistral for me'?)
Abode's Pronteau: water the way you want it, when you want it
The new 4-in-1 Pronteau Ph-balanced filtered water system delivers a choice of steaming water at the exact temperature you want. No scum, scale or bad tasting hot drinks and no spitting or spurting as hot water is pumped at a steady three litres per minute. British Ceramic Tile: new ranges plus launch of 'Retailer Club'
Jacques Vermeulen (pictured under a selection of new Ted Baker splashbacks offered by BCT), explained that the Retailer Club will offer an enhanced level of support to selected premium customers through a variety of in-store solutions, print and online marketing materials and incentive and service packages, with the aim being to help retailers drive sales and increase their turnover. An installer's dream... Wirquin's Quick Fit wows Innovation Awards judges
When the BMA decided to support the charity, it launched a campaign; 'Hot Water Burns Like Fire', to raise awareness of the dangers of scalding. Well either this young lady needs harp lessons, or this isn't really a harp...
The products are designed and built in Turkey and are distributed via UK general manager Darren Chisholm, based in Kent, who told us that while the radiators are made for incorporation into a standard central heating system, they can also be made in plug-in versions. Stylish bathroom solutions for all ages and abilities; Italian by design
All aboard the Burlington Bus!
Unfortunately Bathroom Brands, who'd fitted the Burlington Bus out with some of Burlington's fabulous products, wasn't able to replicate the feeling of danger when you swing out of the bus as it turns sharply right, but it certainly brought back memories. 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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