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31st March 2017
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Products Wake up and smell the coffee...
Lustrolite's glass effect acrylic wall panels are the perfect way to update both the bathroom and the kitchen. LochAnna Kitchens expands portfolio, launching 18 ranges and additional kitchen features
Roca brings together the future and the past to its stand at ISH
Grohe launches new water security system for the home
Indesit introduces a new stylish and efficient cooker hood
Aquavision introduces the Tailored Collection
Saniflo launches raft of new products, new product catalogue and extended warranty
Carron Phoenix's new Carronade Elite waste disposal units: easy to fit; efficient to use
British Ceramic Tile talk texture with New Brighton and Luna
Blue Atoll - a calming shade from Lustrolite
A license to thrill with spectre from HiB
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Around three years ago I was having trouble with a builder who was due to fix a couple of cisterns (you may remember, the one who instead of fixing the cisterns, painted my already newly-painted 'Contemporary' dining room wall and my equally neutral, newly-painted kitchen, bright yellow, in my absence and without my say-so). For some reason I was never able to establish, he also delivered two new toilets (minus seats and lids) to my front door. They remained in my porch for some days, before I removed them while cleaning, onto my drive in the vain hope that he'd collect them. They were too heavy for me to be able to lift into my car, so there they stayed. Eventually I filled them with compost and planted Spring bulbs, Summer flowering climbers and Fuschias whose colourful blooms last until the first frosts. As well as being easy to keep moist thanks to the reservoir in the u-bend, they make a cheery display and a great talking point when visitors see them for the first time. The white ceramic also works as a useful marker when I'm reversing into the drive after dark!
It was with much delight that I opened up a press release from Hull-based Ideal Standard's press relations guru Corey Kitchener today, with pictures showing how men's urinals have been turned into art for the new Hull Capital of Culture exhibition - a collaboration between Ideal Standard, which owns the famous Armitage Shanks brand; and the Hull School of Art and Design. Having looked at how some of the urinals have been decorated, I can see I'm in good company in making use of superfluous sanitaryware and I'm wondering whether there would be any call for a permanent exhibition... a Salvador Dali-esque village of sanitaryware - painted, decorated and placed exactly where you wouldn't expect to find it... Yours,
 This Week's News
Ruth joined the KBSA in January 2007 and has most recently been working with current acting CEO and consultant Uwe Hanneck, to implement a new strategy for future growth of the KBSA. Aqata showering luxury at the Ideal Home Show Village
The Spectra range is suitable for both tray and wet room applications and made-to-measure options are also possible to create truly bespoke solutions for even the most challenging spaces. The stunning Spectra SP350 sliding door quadrant, Spectra SP400 shower screen and contemporary Spectra SP410 walk-in are showcased throughout the Ideal Home show houses. 'Organisational Business Communication' with Sirius Buying Group preferred suppliers
Sirius has been working closely with long-established preferred supplier Caple, to promote its kitchen furniture as a new avenue for retailers to develop in their businesses as another opportunity for increased margins. Caple has already demonstrated the power of effective and organisational business communication to allow for a successful and transparent distribution chain. Designworks tiles launch new Zen mosaic tile collection
The products offer a matt texture in a range of tranquil colours which evoke relaxation in every inch. Kartell by Laufen takes part in Milan Design Week with new collection
At the show, Kartell by Laufen will be presenting new ceramic pieces, furniture, accessories and special finishes that evolve the products into iconic and stimulating objects, capable of triggering emotions and embellishing the bathroom, which becomes a true retreat. Stoves unveils new built-in Richmond Collection
The premium ovens feature the traditional design of the Richmond range cookers with key elements such as large robust handles, chrome finish knobs and new glass and window apertures. Additional features include soft close doors and dual telescopic shelves. UK Plumber of the Year annouces Watersafe as official judging partner
This year's search to find the finest plumber of 2017 and recognise the remarkable level of talent from plumbers across the UK, will launch on 3rd April. The initial round asks plumbers to put themselves forward for the award by showcasing one job from the past year outlining their outstanding skill and professionalism. NHBC's top tips for preventing trips and falls on site
NHBC, the leading provider of health & safety services to the home building industry and the organiser of the UK's only industry health & safety awards scheme, recommends the following top tips to help identify some of the more common risk factors and how to avoid them for a safer site: New and improved hot water tank from InSinkErator
Modelled on the previous hot water tank, the innovative NeoTank features a precise and adjustable thermostat, enabling users to set the desired temperature of the water between 88 and 98°C. The compact 2.5 litre tank takes up only a small amount of valuable, under-the-sink, cupboard space and the enhanced internal and external design ensures a quiet operation and increased product longevity. How Britain's foremost river rescuer is helping construction companies
With so much building work taking place alongside one of London's prime access routes, this particular project will see Ant giving vital training to some of Britain's leading construction firms on projects around the capital's leading building ventures. TKC makes three further key senior appointments
Stuart joins TKC with a wealth of sales experience starting his career at Marks & Spencer, spending 20 years in the kitchen, bathroom and commercial/FMCG sectors, including recent industry experience with Moores. 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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