Kaldewei extends its Meisterstücke Collection

Following the successful market launch of the Meisterstücke Collection - luxurious freestanding bathtubs with fully enamelled panelling, Kaldewei has extended the range with models for corner and wall installation, which are perfect for smaller bathrooms; offering a feeling of opulence while making the most of the space.
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Whirlpool washing machine proclaimed a Which? Best Buy

The Whirlpool Supreme Care FSCR 10432 washing machine has impressed the testers at Which? landing the 'Best Buy' rating for its 'excellent' wash performance, ease of use and quiet operation.

Assessing the washing machine, Which? noted that it is 'dead easy' to use; the testers also loved the 'large and clear digital display' and the wide door opening, which enables easier loading and unloading of large items, such as a duvet, and particularly commended the way in which the FSCR 10432 'kept washing and spinning noises to a minimum'.
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Utopia upgrades and expands Halo range

Utopia Bathrooms has upgraded and expanded its popular Halo range of modular bathroom furniture.

With immediate effect all washbasin units and occasional units will have LED under unit mood lighting fitted as standard. This accent lighting offers subtle illumination below the unit, perfect for creating an atmosphere of subdued lighting or for use as low level lighting at night-time.
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Tutti frutti! Everhot launches tangerine range cooker

The new tangerine range cooker from Everhot is set to add some serious zing to kitchens nationwide. The vibrant new electric range cooker makes the ultimate statement and coordinates beautifully with a range of other colours - from blues and greens to white, greys and other neutrals.
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CRL launches new collection of porcelain surfaces

CRL is proud to be launching a stunning new range of surfaces crafted from porcelain. The perfect complement to the company's existing quartz offering, the brand new collection - Ceralsio Porcelain Surfaces - is available in 26 colours and a choice of finishes, making it an ideal option for any space.

Drawing on its 20 years' expertise in the stone industry and responding head-on to current trends in worksurface design, Ceralsio surfaces from CRL tap into the huge move towards ceramic worktops coming out of Europe.
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New compact oven and warming drawer for Amica Built-In

Europe's fastest growing appliance manufacturer, Amica, has added two compact built-in ovens and a complementing warming drawer to its portfolio of built-in and freestanding kitchen appliances.

Amica's Platinum Design features a choice of two compact ovens. Both provide a 38-litre combination of oven with built-in microwave and grill and both offer touch control LED clock and time. Five power levels for the oven and three for the grill feature on the AMMB44E1GI which also features a 1000W power combi oven with a 1500W grill.
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BETTE shower trays and baths chosen for luxury St James developments

Member of the Berkeley Group, St James, has chosen Bette enamelled steel bathroom products for a number of its luxury London developments. St James has established a reputation as a design-conscious developer regenerating brownfield sites, with its designs, not only creating desirable places to live, but also having a positive impact on the environment. Sustainability is vital to the way the company operates.
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The future is now

It's an inalienable fact that just as the world keeps on turning so does our desire to continuously innovate. Staying ahead of the game is crucial if we are to succeed in helping our clients now and in the future, writes Darren Evans.

"Disney chairman Bob Iger once said: 'The riskiest thing we can do is just maintain the status quo'. I was reminded of this when members of our team here at Darren Evans Assessments visited the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon.
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Abode Zorb - a 'steel' of a stainless tap

Over the past few years there has been a continued dominance of steel in kitchen appliances overall. This ongoing trend has lead the way for Abode to introduce a competitively priced range of stainless steel taps which are a perfect combination with the company's sinks. 

They are hygienic and practical, retaining a natural lustre for years and the resistance of stainless steel to corrosion and staining, together with its low maintenance and sheen, make it an ideal material for the kitchen.
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Holloways of Ludlow launches three kitchen designs to celebrate move to Shropshire

For the past 10 years, Holloways of Ludlow has been designing award-winning, beautiful, individual kitchens, hand-made from solid wood by skilled craftsmen at its workshop in West London. However, during 2016, the team has been preparing a return to its Shropshire roots, (where the business started life as a company trading in architectural salvage) and to celebrate the move, is launching three new designs.
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Duravit announces training dates for 2017

As part of the ongoing commitment to support its dealer network, Duravit announced that new training dates are now available to book for 2017.

Based at either Milton Keynes or the International Head Office in Germany, the training events enable attendees to choose the type of training to suit their needs, depending on their existing knowledge-base of Duravit products.
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British Ceramic Tile's 2017 design trend predictions...

Key colours Greige: Grey has been softened with a mixing of palettes for 2017. Organic, natural and incredibly versatile, greige combines the cool base tones of grey with the earthy qualities of beige. A subtle neutral, greige is the perfect backdrop for accent shades of paprika and rust, as well as vibrant blues and green.
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BiKBBI chief executive to raise £100,000 for Furniture Makers by climbing Everest

Damian Walters, chief executive of the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI), is attempting to raise £100,000 for The Furniture Makers' Company, the furnishing industry's charity, by scaling the icy precipices of Mount Everest in 2017.

Damian's journey to the summit of Everest starts in April 2017 when he travels from London to Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Outstanding reaction to Utopia's Roseberry Collection

Just four months since the launch, Utopia's Roseberry Collection of luxury painted bathroom furniture is poised to become a best-selling range for the company as demand from showrooms for displays continues to increasealong with consumer interest in the range.
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Gorenje reveals six new stylish extraction hoods

Gorenje has unveiled six new additions to its cooker hoods portfolio including curved glass hoods, chimney hoods, an island hood and a telescopic hood, all of which are available now and come in either 60cm or 90cm configurations.

"We are seeing an increasing number of consumers consider their selection of hood more carefully, taking extraction rates and aesthetics into account more than ever before," says Stuart Benson, sales director at Gorenje UK.
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Built-in innovation from New World: Design Suites Collection to shake up market

Kitchen appliance brand New World has launched its highest specification collection of built-in appliances to date, at what it believes will be the lowest price point in the market.

The brand believes its latest offering, New World Design Suites, is set to disrupt the market by launching a range of fully coordinated, high specification built-in appliances - including a first-to-market innovation - at an affordable price.
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Blanco's festive Jingle Bell Jog

Blanco UK kicked off the festive month of December with a 5K run around the town of St Albans in support of the Rennie Grove Hospice Care charity.

The charity is dedicated to providing care and support for patients, diagnosed with cancer or other life-limiting illnesses, and their families.
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Not so grim up North as growth continues at NESP

North East Sheets and Panels (NESP), manufacturer and supplier of doors, panels, worktops and components, is ending this unpredictable year with excellent news as the company has seen sales of Mistral worktops double in the last two years, selling more than £1m in 2016 alone.
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Daval ends 2016 with a bang!

Daval Furniture tells us it is pleased to end 2016 with a bang, seeing an unprecedented level of enquiries this fiscal year and tripling its pick-up rate when compared to 2015...

With new design trends and concepts from Europe hitting the UK high street, Daval has seen the British furniture market open up to a new set of interior furniture solutions for the modern homeowner.
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The New Range Generation: GDHA releases report on Range sector

Glen Dimplex Home Appliances has conducted one of the largest surveys of range cookers users in recent times to discover more about them, their cooking habits and how they choose and buy their appliance. GDHA surveyed 2,000 consumers across the UK who had recently bought a Range cooker to help it identify changing customer demographics for the Range cooking sector.
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New national account executive for Wilsonart UK

Fiona Jardine has joined Wilsonart UK, County Durham as a National Account Executive. Fiona joins this renowned producer of laminate work surface products from the media sector where she worked in sales and management of national accounts.

Fiona's role supports the Account Management team and will be strengthening the collaborative relationship that Wilsonart has with its customers. Fiona will implement and execute projects to reinforce key business relationships.
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PWS appoint new sales manager for East Midlands area

With over 10 years of KBB industry sales experience under his belt, Sam Berridge joins PWS as area sales manager for the East Midlands' area. Most recently Sam worked for Bristan, with responsibility for selling taps to both independents and merchants.

Prior to this he was with Kohler for six years, selling high-end shower doors, sanitaryware and brassware to independent and national retailers and he was previously working in showroom sales for an East-Midlands' based kitchen and bathroom retailer.
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Hoover donates laundry appliances to Marina Dalglish Appeal

Hoover has donated two appliances to the Larks Breast Cancer Centre Liverpool branch of the Marina Dalglish Appeal, a charity aimed at improving the lives of cancer sufferers.

Hoover donated a DXP410AIW washing machine and DYC710AVBX tumble dryer, to be used by patients and visitors to the centre.
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IDS launches new 72-page Solutions Guide for decorative surfaces

Specialist surface materials distributor IDS has updated its Solutions Guide. The 72-page, full-colour directory, showcases the depth and breadth of IDS's portfolio in flooring, worktops, sinks and taps, wall panelling, solid surface, laminate, compact and decorative panel products.

Designed to help customers browse, compare and choose the right product, the guide is rich with images, technical and product information on the 40+ leading surface material brands that IDS represents and distributes across the UK.
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Euronics postpones Showcase 2017 but will invest £multi-million to support growth

Those gathered at this week's Combined Independents (Holdings) annual lunch in London, not only enjoyed a great day out but they were also party to some breaking news...
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Cashflow problems undermine four in 10 small UK firms

Four-in-10 (38%) small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have suffered cashflow problems over the past two years, according to new research by Amicus Commercial Finance, the specialist lender of flexible working capital to SMEs. The figure rises to two-thirds (65%) among medium-sized firms with between 50 and 250 staff.
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Karonia freezes Mistral prices

Karonia has announced that it will hold current pricing for the Mistral worktop range going into 2017.
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"Strong demand for residential projects" reports latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI

The latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers' Index, published today, reports improved order books, alongside resilient client confidence and strong demand for residential projects. Housebuilding activity remained the best performing category of construction output during November, despite the pace of expansion slipping to a three-month low.
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Tiles market growth forecast for 2017

A new report on the UK bathroom market from MTW Research indicates that sales have remained resilient for most bathroom products in 2016 with consumer spending set to remain strong in 2017, despite a recent 'Brexit Blip'.
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Taking time out for training: the Counter Interiors experience

York-based Counter Interiors is run by Luke Counter. A kitchen fitter by trade, he ran his business successfully from home using the ArtiCAD design software on a laptop - until he hurt his back. This demanded a change of lifestyle - and the opening of his first showroom in partnership with his wife just over two years ago.
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A 'bluming' fantastic two-day event for Burbidge premium partners

In a true meeting of minds, KBB industry giants Burbidge and Blum join forces to launch a very special two-day event recently, for a select group of Burbidge Premium Partners.
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AMDEA wins BSI's first industry leader award

The Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances has been recognised by the British Standards Institution for leading the way in establishing key production standards in the UK and wider world. AMDEA won the BSI Industry Leadership Award last Thursday November at a prestigious ceremony in London, becoming the very first recipient of this new honour.
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Going green boosts contract kitchen firm's profits

Lanzet, a national supplier of kitchens and fitted bedroom furniture to house builders, developers and social/commercial contractors, is enjoying record profits.
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AKW promotes independent living on Care England and ITN's 'Caring Communities'

AKW, manufacturer of accessible bathroom, kitchen and mobility support solutions, has been extensively featured on a programme titled 'Caring Communities', produced jointly by ITN Productions and Care England.
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Becky joins Crosswater Contracts team

As part of its continued expansion, Crosswater Contracts has appointed Becky Greenin to the UK contracts team. Becky is the first of a series of new appointments, and will hold the role of projects and key account manager for London and the Home Counties.
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