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19th January 2018
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International News
Products Kaldewei Iconic World offers multisensory experience of brand and material
New Retro fridge freezer joins Amica catalogue
New Year, new Rangemaster: stylish Nexus SE released for contemporary kitchens
Samsung Electronics debuts next generation of Family Hub refrigerator at CES 2018
Family Hub in 2018 offers a wide range of smart features that allow consumers to do what they could not do before. Steel yourself: Appliances are now in Pantone colour of the year!
Marvellous mirror cabinets from Abacus
Offering a practical, sophisticated design, every cabinet is fitted with a shaver socket, adjustable shelves and low energy LED lighting. Each is easy to install and there is a range of sizes to suit any bathroom decor. Bright and beautiful bathroom lighting
Those looking to add some period-style charm and incorporate useful lighting for tasks such as shaving or applying make-up can tap into the growing trend for wall lights with the Collection's Bathroom Wall Light (pictured). Roca creates new forms with Modo
Belling releases first 50cm induction cooker
Tactile and luxurious, Fenix NTA is the new 'wonder metal' material
Step forward the new 'wonder metal', Fenix NTA, a unique material in its field and the result of three years' research and development. Abode introduces Serenitie bathroom taps in rose gold
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Britain has become a nation reliant on appliances, unable to carry out basic tasks without the help of a gadget, according to new research from AppliancesDirect.co.uk, as part of its 'Power On: The Evolution of Appliances' report. The research found that 46% of Brits would not be able to reheat food without a gadget to do it for them, while 40% would struggle to make toast without an appliance, despite this only requiring a grill. And 25% wouldn't be able to make a cup of tea or coffee - a task that in most cases involves simply boiling water with a pan, without using a kettle. Almost one in four confesses to not knowing how to wash clothes without having a washing machine on hand to do most of the work - and, shockingly, one in five wouldn't know how to dry clothes without a tumble dryer. Washing machines (81%) topped the list of appliances British adults confessed they couldn't live without, closely followed by dishwashers (36%), toasters (33%) and coffee machines (18%). I agree with the washing machine part! Perhaps unsurprisingly, millennials - those aged 18 to 30 years - many of whom will have grown up with mobile phones and access to the Internet, is the generation that would fare worst if they had to do without electrical appliances in their home. 40% wouldn't know how to make tea or coffee without a kettle while 63% wouldn't know how to wash or dry clothes without an appliance to do so. I wholeheartedly agree with the company's marketing manager Mark Kelly, who says that while appliances definitely make everyday tasks a lot easier, we Brits should ensure we know how to do basic things such as boil water and wash our clothes, in case our appliances break or there is a power cut. As someone who can recall the three-day-week, where we didn't have any power at all for long periods, I know full well the importance of being able to 'wing it'... When it comes to these gadgets, which have clearly become crucial to so many people's ability to function, I look forward to seeing plenty of old favourites as well as new innovations very soon, alongside so many other industry products, furniture and ancillaries at KBB Birmingham, at the NEC from 4th - 7th March. Our rolling preview starts today. If you want to be included, do please send your press release and images without delay. Yours,
This Week's News
BMF looks to woo 1,400 Carillion apprentices into building materials sector
"The Building Materials Industry, which is valued at £55 billion, is growing fast, with most of our members reporting strong growth across 2017 and into this year," he explains.
Meet the kitchen specialists' choice...
Big as in '559.741 sq feet of state-of-the-art production space' big, earning Keller a place in the top 10 biggest European manufacturers. That's huge. KBB 2018: Abacus Bathrooms to display new innovations - E78
KBB 2018: KBBG to treat visitors to launch of new Störmer kitchen - J115 hall 19 at stand
Also presented for the first time in the UK, will be the new cooking appliance collection from Küppersbusch; the German pioneer of the 'Okotherm' cooking system. KBB 2018: Bushboard to unveil exciting new solid surface developments - Stand G95
Commercial director Neil Horton explains: "KBB is an important industry platform and an ideal place for us to continue showing the qualities of our bathroom panels to retailers and designers." KBB 2018: Blanco's stylish new products to be showcased - I100
KBB 2018: New version of ArtiCAD-Pro being launched - J85 & M80
This latest version (v.21) also includes a completely new pricing system with multiple options ranging from super-speedy quotations through to a full suite of business management tools including BI and CRM facilities. KBB 2018: Abode to showcase new products - I90 Hall 19
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