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8th September 2017
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International News
Products Alno AG - production continues
Achieve instant kitchen appeal with Caple's new Ceramica island hood
Putting ergonomics into bathroom design with Geberit Acanto
Bertazzoni launches cooling lines
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. 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. |
Welcome to our first post-Summer-break issue of KBzine. If you managed to get away or simply take some time off, I hope your batteries have been recharged too. Such a lot seems to have happened since we've been away but sadly, very little of it in our country has involved consistent warm weather and sunshine! I mustn't complain though, since what's currently happening around the Caribbean and south east United States makes our wet Summer seem something of a blessing. Like most of the rest of the world, our thoughts are with everyone affected. I have it on good authority that we're going to suffer a drought in England next year and my daughter keeps nagging me to install a second water butt. You may recall me saying in my last leader that I'd attended a festival that had run out of water. Many of us shared bottled water for drinking and one enterprising chap found a way of enabling the hot and sticky to clean up, as my picture shows.
He'd give people a quick douse and then a minute to use the soap supplied, before spraying them down. It used minimal water but I don't want to have to live like that so if you have a garden but don't yet have a water butt, it might be time to get one! That wasn't me in the pic by the way... Closer to home I've been receiving updates on our industry conferences and I'm delighted that Sir Clive Woodward has been secured as keynote speaker for next month's KBSA annual gathering. The former England International and British & Irish Lion took England from sixth in the world to the number one ranked team, winning every trophy an England team can win. Then, as director of sport with the British Olympic Association, he helped deliver Team GB's most successful Olympic Games in the modern era. That he'll be sharing his expertise and motivational secrets with delegates, bodes well for both the conference and the future growth of this industry itself. I'm expecting great things in the future! Yours,
This Week's News
Mayor's focus on small sites can help solve London's housing crisis, says FMB
Over 5% of UK homes now have a wetroom installation
Growth was particularly strong in 2015, with more modest rates in 2016/17 of around 3% per annum. Moderate growth is currently forecast to 2021, when the market is expected to have increased by 18% compared to the market size in 2017.
Suit U combines soft curves with a gently rounded, flat directional spout; Suit L is characterised by the angular style, with a straight ribbon spout. BMA finalises industry conference line up
This year's event, on 17th October at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, is set to be the biggest yet with more speakers than ever before, an all-new programme including a set-piece panel discussion and a formalised industry exhibition. British Ceramic Tile introduces a contemporary Laura Ashley splashback collection
KBSA announces another speaker for National Conference
Richard Askam is an accomplished speaker and successful entrepreneur who now shares his vast experience with others that are keen to succeed in our ever-changing world. His unique observations of UK and international businesses, provide invaluable insights on strategy, change, and what success really means. The new Space Tower from LDL - too good to hide
Available now, the new Space Tower offers virtually unlimited co-ordination opportunities with the external kitchen design. Major update project transforms Marpatt graphics catalogue in ArtiCAD-Pro
Designers using the ArtiCAD-Pro software now have access to all Marpatt's range of wooden kitchen and bedroom doors, components and accessories, in an entirely new format, making it easier to include the highest quality images of the selected products into new room designs. Amica launches new cooling that will help to tackle food waste.
Neolith celebrates the workshop professional with 'Top Fabricator' competition
Bushboard to exhibit Nuance at Sleep 2017 (Stand DG6, London Design Centre)
Jo Gilhooly, marketing director for Bushboard explains: "Sleep has gathered pace over the last few years and is now the must-go-to-show for specification and inspiration in hotels and the hospitality sector. It's the ideal platform for us to showcase Nuance - a compelling range of bathroom panelling products. Hotpoint launches new range of dishwashers
Abode products appear on ITV's 'Love your home & garden'
Working with the programme's organisers, the London based architects undertaking the project, chose the Abode black granite Matrix GR10 kitchen sink as the designer's dream for showcasing and installing, along with a matching New Media single lever tap in Granite black to enhance the new kitchen. 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. News in Brief How to contact us at The KBzine:
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New trade catalogue from Croydex provides professionals with in-depth technical specifications
The two Intelligent Style themed brochures are available as a 90-page full range edition which includes all cooking, hobs and hoods, cooling, dishwashing, and laundry products from built-in, built-under and freestanding categories and a 43-page freestanding only edition. Each Amica brochure is supported by a photographic trade price list. |