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27th May 2016
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International News
Products Ultra-Natural addition has beauty in its veins
A marble-inspired design, Statuario Maximus is a bold new surface, featuring intricate warm grey veins which sweep across a soft white base, enriched by delicate background veins. New Pro filter system launched by Pando
Xpelair puts noisy bathroom fans back on the agenda
Chic Coheba joins RAK's porcelain collection
New Victorian back-to-wall WC by Perrin & Rowe
More Bette Baths with hidden overflow - BetteSensory options extended
RAK launches encaustic-styled Cronto Collection
Popular commercial tap range extended and enhanced with new technology and design
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This Week's News
Miele crowned Which? Home Appliance Brand of the Year 2016 with "unparalleled" results
Jess O'Leary, Which? home appliances expert commented: "Miele's strike rate in our testing is unparalleled - 91% of all appliances we've tested are either a Best Buy or Worth a Look." Kitchen entrepreneur shortlisted for coveted interiors award
After taking the plunge into self-employment in 2007, young entrepreneur, Alan MacGregor, grafted in the kitchen industry for eight years before setting up his first business in 2012. Next125 wins two Red Dot design awards for contemporary kitchen design
Introduced to increase design flexibility, the new 87.5cm carcase and reduced 5cm plinth height creates the additional benefit of increased storage space, making it easier to accommodate larger items. Equally, the new dimensions add an almost monolithic quality to this purist design. Open sesame! with Servo-Drive flex by Blum
Servo-Drive flex also has a feature that stops the door from opening if the user just leans against it. The only prerequisite is that the refrigerators and freezers have been built into cabinets - they must not be stand-alone appliances. European Water Label launches new two-minute movie
The movie, specifically created to highlight what the Label is all about, where it's used and who supports it, will be seen across 34 countries of Europe and beyond, and is aimed at attracting more members and users.
Boutique takes the stress away from walk-in installations with all configurations coming with an integrated shower tray and optional integrated brassware as part of the package. PWS Worksurfaces boosts Strata granite and quartz offer
Following an intensive period of research, evaluating current and emerging trends, gathering customer feedback and drawing on the huge knowledge bank at PWS, the new collection includes a considered mix of colours and finishes, to give customers multiple colour and pattern choices from one tried and trusted source. Liebherr has great success at Grand Designs Live London
With over 500 exhibitors across seven sectors, there was a lot to see, but Liebherr stood out from the crowd with an impressive collection of refrigeration appliances and wine cabinets positioned prominently within the dedicated Kitchen and Bathroom section. HIB welcomes bathroom renovation popularity
According to a new study by The Tile Depot, (www.swns.com) UK bathrooms are now the most popular choice of home improvement, with nearly half (44%) of people choosing to renovate their bathroom. In comparison, the kitchen comes a close second with 42%, followed by the garden with 17%. Max-Top announces The Panelling Centre partnership
"Max-Top Quartz surfaces offer a whole host of benefits that will really suit installers in Ireland, from being ready for immediate sale and installation to the variety of decors available," says Stephen Moss, managing director of Max-Top. Shaws launches 'Florida' urinal
Already commissioned for specific installations in some of the country's most prestigious buildings, the product is now being added to Shaws' commercial portfolio and will be available through Shaws' dealer partnerships and builders merchants. Customer at the core - Burbidge's expanded team sees customer satisfaction soar
During the last two years, Burbidge has bolstered its customer service division with two new appointments in order to deal with increased demand following the launch of its new kitchen and bathroom furniture ranges. 150+ Franke More in Store retailers support Marie Curie Blooming Great Tea Party campaign
This year, Franke has teamed up with UK World Chocolate Master Ruth Hinks to support the campaign. Croydex strengthens sales team with two new appointments
Craig Blakeway (pictured left) joins the award-winning, Andover-based company as area sales manager for the East of the UK whilst Andrew Wilkins (below right) has been named area sales manager for London and the South East region. 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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