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4th August 2017
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 International News
Products European Bathroom Forum promotes creation of environmental label
LDL launches Pullboy Z for Blum Legrabox
The popular Pullboy Z waste bin system has two separate compartments to facilitate efficient sorting of household rubbish and has previously only been available with Blum Antaro drawers supplied in component form. Intuitive control: A new remote control app for Geberit AquaClean Mera and Tuma
Alongside a simple-to-use control panel and intuitive remote control, the latest Geberit AquaClean shower toilets can also be operated via an app on an Android or Apple smartphone. Glass act: new glass basins for Svelte 120 bathroom unit set new design standards
Following the distinctive curves of Svelte's 120 basin units, the exquisite cast-glass basin and worksurface is available in two distinctive finishes of Charcoal and Ice White. In frame and in colour - Benchmarx launches four new kitchen ranges
New colour options have been added to the ever-popular Sherwood, Eton and Soho collections alongside a brand new, premium in-frame kitchen in the shape of the Chelsea Matt Dove Grey range. Keeping warm with Gaia's underfloor heating
Water-based systems essentially use warm water from the central heating system and pump it through pipe circuits underneath the floor. This type of heating uses water at a lower temperature than standard radiators which helps to reduce heating costs. TKC upgrades its trade-only showroom to further improve customer service
After the storm: Cintas offers retailers a Summer storm checklist
With Summer storm season just beginning in parts of the US & well underway in much of Europe, Cintas Corporation offers retailers a checklist to help limit downtime following a severe storm. HiB urges retailers to take stock of 3g living
Established in 1989, World Population Day was developed by the United Nations to raise awareness around the rapid increase in population which is being experienced globally. This year, HiB has been reminding retailers of the opportunities presented by the increase in multi-generational, or 3G, households. |
Information technologies, smart data, digitisation and the Internet of Things have revolutionised many activities in our daily lives. For example, 15% of UK retail spending is now online, totalling £52 billion in 2015... eBay hosts 150 million active trades at any one time and lists more than 700 million items - far more than the inventory a physical market can hope to store or display. Smart data, mobile apps and other digital applications are also beginning to be applied in waste management, with 'smart bins' being just one example. But can we do more? Can we use these technologies to help consumers make educated 'purchase, reuse and recycling' decisions? Can we make product management and waste management more joined-up and efficient? I'm sure we can. And I've just this morning heard that a £7,000 prize has been put up, to encourage us to find the best ways of doing so... The London Waste & Recycling Board has teamed up with RWM (the energy, water, recycling, renewables and waste management show) and this year's partner, Suez Recycling & Recovery UK, to host #CEhack17 - a collaborative 'hackathon' event offering an opportunity to receive advice, support and mentoring from industry experts. The challenge is to showcase innovative ideas that use mobile technology, smart data and the Internet of Things to deliver solutions for improving circularity. As an example, innovations could address (but are not limited to) the following aims: Successful applicants will be invited to a pitch day in London on 31st August, from which five teams will be selected to pitch for the prize at the final at RWM in Birmingham on 13th September 2017. "I can't wait to see what creative and connected minds can propose," says Stuart Hayward-Higham, technical development director at Suez. As someone who's always banging on about our need to look after our planet's resources, neither can I... Yours,
 This Week's News
Employees regarded as a greatest asset but also one of biggest data security risks
Thomas Crapper relocates warehouse to Huddersfield Following a period of sustained growth and extensions to its product range, Thomas Crapper is relocating its existing Stratford warehouse to larger premises in Huddersfield. The new warehouse provides the manufacturer with 50% more space for stock, enabling it to respond to demand and fulfil customer orders promptly. Putting ergonomics into bathroom design with Geberit Acanto
Bertazzoni launches cooling lines
BiKBBI confirms partnership with The Ideal Home Show 2018
The versatile panel solution for kitchen splashbacks and showers
The product is quick and easy to install and, with its gloss finish, ultra-hygienic, hard-coated non-stick surface, does not harbour mould or calcium; bacterial growth is eliminated. Falmec introduces Soffio from the Circle Tech collection, featuring a Murano Glass canopy
Available in either white or amber, the extractor makes a stunning design statement in the kitchen or indeed anywhere in the home. Its subtle lighting, which glows through the coloured Murano glass, also helps to create a warm and relaxing ambience, particularly perfect for entertaining. Duravit uses groundbreaking technology for new Vero Air collection
The straight interior surface and precise edges of the Vero Air washbasins reflect the collection's linear charm. British Ceramic Tile develops digital proposition with upgrade of its website britishceramictile.com
Easy to navigate, the new site enables users to discover the company's product portfolio by need, filtering tile selection based on room, colour and style, to support consumers in their search for their ideal tile. Binopolis puts squeeze on waste with new Titan Compactor Bin from Joseph Joseph
The innovative, integrated compaction system compresses the contents so it holds up to three times more than a similar single compartment bin. TKC further strengthens its sales support with new ASM appointment
TKC is growing its sales force to allow the creation of smaller area sales manager zones in some key geographical areas, to give customers more regular contact and a more tailored and personal service.
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