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4th May 2018
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International News
Products UrbanTop range extended with new finishes
A multitude of mounting options with Matrix R15 sink range
Bette products now on Virtual Worlds CAD system
TKC gains extra curves by significantly expanding its door choice
Textural and neutral - introducing Larna by Masterclass
Saniflo Kineduo walk-in shower-bath offers new features
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This Week's News
Kitchen & Bathroom Business Conference now open for registration Register now for the Kitchen & Bathroom Business Conference, to ensure you get the chance to meet the experts and learn from world class speakers at one of the most eagerly awaited industry events of the year. As usual, this event provides a great opportunity for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, architects, designers and the media to be inspired by thought-provoking presentations and gain valuable insights which will benefit their businesses. British Ceramic Tile set to celebrate homegrown design and manufacture at Clerkenwell Design Week British Ceramic Tile will be opening its showroom doors from 22nd - 24th May, inviting visitors to join the team during Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) as the company dedicates its celebrations to honouring the best of Great British design and manufacture. One of the UK's few remaining tile manufacturers to design and produce products here in Britain, the company is incredibly proud of its longstanding heritage and its' in-house design credentials, and will be marking the occasion through a range of activities that reflect the best of British. Roca has introduced Round WC options to its popular Debba range. The new rimless WCs are available in close-coupled and wall-hung variants which complement the existing range of Debba basins perfectly. "From its initial launch, Debba has always been a fantastic range for Roca," says Claire Gay, sector marketing manager at Roca. "Its elegant and simple design makes it the ideal choice for a variety of bathroom decors. By introducing Round options to our Debba WCs, we are allowing homeowners to choose a style that best suits their lifestyle and design preferences. The range is design-led, extremely easy to install and competitively priced. It ticks all the boxes." New mirror effect finish to sliding wardrobes from Trend Trend Bedrooms has introduced a new mirror effect finish to its popular sliding wardrobe collection. The mirror effect finish can be used alone or with another finish, providing even more design solutions within this flexible range. In keeping with the brand ethos of Trend Bedrooms, quality and value are key. The strong cabinet based system fits the same planning frame as traditional fitted wardrobes and is available in a variety of widths from 1200 up to 2000. Amazing Grace from Hudson Reed The new Grace ceramic bathroom suite from Hudson Reed is a beautiful blend of organic curves and clean lines that create an elegant, yet totally functional design, which delivers the 'wow' factor. The wall hung WC (H380 x W350 x D490mm) is a modern rimless design, featuring a soft-close seat and concealed cistern. Blanco's modern farmhouse-style sink The latest addition to Blanco UK's Steelart collection, Blanco Cronos, combines contemporary designs with traditional farmhouse-style. The stainless-steel sink comes with a matt finish which imitates the trims of electric kitchen appliances creating a modern look. Binopolis expands built-in bin offering with introduction of premium-quality Blanco range Specialist retailer Binopolis.com has boosted its comprehensive collection of in-cupboard bins and added premium German brand Blanco to its offering for the first time. LDL strengthens senior management team Following the recent management buyout, LDL's managing director Simon Ogden has strengthened his senior management team with the appointment of Simon Noble and Ross Darroch. Simon Noble joins as operations manager with overall responsibility for the smooth and efficient running of the business. An accomplished and driven leader with over 12 years' people management and leadership experience in the KBB industry, Simon is passionate about delivering solutions that increase business value through continued efficiencies. K Kitchens unveils new collection & simplified terms K Kitchens has launched a new range of doors to add to its popular collection, as well as strengthened its offer by simplifying its terms, pricing structure and range content, to help both its kitchen stockists and the consumer during the purchasing process. Five new stylish doors add to K Kitchens' appeal and charm, and taking centre stage is the new Hanover door (pictured). A premium, high quality constructed door, Hanover remains competitively priced, especially considering its high specification - a 22mm thick gloss J-handle door. Kaldewei's new floor-level sealing kits benefit from illustrated usage guide Kaldewei's new floor-level sealing kits benefit from an illustrated guide showing the correct and compliant way to achieve waterproofing in an installation. 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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