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6th October 2017
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 International News
Products New Zion Furniture from Crosswater: stunning yet functional
Step into the future with Hoover's touch-screen oven
Small bathrooms have huge design potential with the Geberit Bathroom Collection
'Transitional Living' with open-plan kitchens by Rotpunkt
Bringing a well-balanced fusion of 'classic meets modern', the traditional features of this kitchen are defined by Rotpunkt's Pastel Smoke Oak shaker-style cabinetry with one-panel design door and drawer fronts. New magic box: innovative first-fix solution for thermostatic shower solutions from VitrA
Bushboard Nuance at Kitchens & Bathrooms Live (Stand M635)
The complete bathroom solution from Crosswater
Easy use for everyone - a new classic from VitrA
Bertazzoni goes to new lengths with 110cm range
Porcel-Thin wins Business Innovator Award
Abode's collection of Dune sinks shortlisted in House Beautiful 2017 Award
The four sinks have a strong organic design style to them... rounded corners, sumptuous bowls and a stunning ripple-effect practical drainer pattern. These creative features are the backbone to the design which is right 'on trend' with current kitchen design fashion. |
Had to have a chuckle at the findings of the recent survey by Samsung Electronics (www.samsung.com/uk)... Having surveyed 2,000 men and women in the UK, the company has revealed the UK's most annoying domestic habits - the top three being:
1) Food left in the fridge: 83% of people get frustrated when rotten & out of date food is left festering in the fridge My top one is getting up in the morning to find that the grill or oven (and sometimes both) has been left on all night - something I experienced many years ago when sharing with someone who would occasionally came home late at night, a little worse for wear. It didn't cause too much of a problem other than a higher gas bill than normal but I'm grateful that the pizza left in the oven at maximum temperature on one occasion didn't burn and perhaps ignite (if that's possible?) because the door had been left open too. My other grouse is the freezer door being left open, as this normally means endless rounds of batch cooking of food I'd not wanted to cook just yet and a defrost and clean out job I'd not scheduled into my day. The fridge freezer my mother's just purchased has an alarm which beeps when the fridge door has been open for rather too long; I find it odd that the freezer part doesn't have a similar alarm too, which to me would be far more useful, if it's a case of 'either/or'. Samsung's survey also highlighted the number one kitchen necessity as the fridge, with 41% saying they couldn't live without it. This was followed by the washing machine (21%), with the kettle and oven tying at 16%. The washing machine rated more highly - quite understandably in my book - with women (30%) than with men (11%). The kettle was the biggest hit amongst the older 65+ age group - it must be all those cups of tea... Yours,
 This Week's News
'Better Together' presentation from Sir Clive Woodward closes KBSA conference
Sir Clive Woodward was the keynote speaker in a line-up that included entrepreneur Richard Askam and respected property journalist and broadcaster Michael Holmes.
'Support and growth for retailers' key messages from KBSA AGM and conference
There were over 120 delegates in total in attendance, with 43 retailers attending an exclusive dinner the night before - a new addition to the programme, providing retailers with an additional opportunity to network. The evening included two presentations from corporate sponsors Blum and Neff. Bowls of beauty: new manufacturing process produces super-fine basins
Shapes and edges like this are not possible using more traditional materials as the shape would not survive the firing process. New financial protection for BiKBBI members and their customers
An escrow is a financial arrangement, where a third party holds and regulates payment of the funds required for two parties involved in a given transaction. The new service will allow members to provide optional, added peace of mind to their customers whilst protecting and increasing their own income and commercial interests. LDL centralises business operation in Hadfield
The company was formed in 2010 when Bath-based business, Lord Distribution Limited and OML Limited, located in Hadfield, merged. Although there was natural synergy between the two companies and the resulting business has grown dramatically, there has always remained the challenge of working from two sites 170 miles apart. British Ceramic Tile unveils its 2018 lookbook at its London Hub
Launched for the first time in 2017, the lookbook is filled with inspiration and advice, highlighting key directions and styles for the year ahead with expert advice from British Ceramic Tile's in house design and marketing team. Full on performance with new BAL Rapid-Flex One - rapid on straights, smooth on bends
Fast, strong and flexible, BAL Rapid-Flex One is an ultimate all-round adhesive with extended 30 minutes open time and 60 minutes working time - giving fixers speed but crucially all the control - and is still ready to grout in just three hours. British Ceramic Tiles makes senior appointments within its marketing team
A key move is the promotion of Jayne Adamson to head of retail marketing and brand. Formerly marketing manager at British Ceramic Tile, Jayne says her new role is pivotal to the company's strategic brand direction. With over 15 years 'experience in the surface covering and tile industry, Jayne will oversee three senior product managers and a newly appointed graphic designer, leading the company's vision to become the expert in the tile industry. New website, new security, better experience...
Aquavision appoints director of business development
Ronnie brings with him extensive international business management experience in the Pro AV, custom installation and consumer electronics industry both in the UK and overseas. He will be responsible for developing Aquavision's international territories, partners, channels and vertical markets Abode's Abbie Wilkinson takes on a 'sky dive' for charity
The dive was in aid of the charity Bluebell Woods Children's Hospice in Yorkshire who care for children with shortened lives to support them and their families. Hoover plays it cool with freezer donation
The charitable organisation, which provides food parcels to people facing difficult times, has noted a significant and rapid increase in those needing its service. As the community, including local supermarkets, has drastically increased the number of donations to help those in need, the charity was struggling to keep frozen food due to lack of space. 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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