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5th October 2018
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Products Steel screens for stylish interior spaces
Can designer bathroom pieces increase in value?
Abacus Elements relaunches ultimate Tile Backer Board
The company is well known as the 'go-to' brand for waterproofing and wetroom solutions in the bathroom, creating innovative and flexible designs coupled with ultimate build quality. Toto's Washlet certified as world's No.1 brand when it comes to shower toilets
VitrA launches new Plural range at Design Junction. See it while you can!
Which? Best Buy accolade for Amica fridge freezer
Blanco ArchPro offers the expert look
New for 2018 at Küchenmeile: Holland Trend Haus
Miele's new CM 7550 bean-to-cup countertop coffee machine incorporates WiFi technology
Blanco introduces super stylish stainless steel taps
NoCode Versobox - innovation in shower valve technology
Rangemaster updates iconic Elan range cooker by launching the Elan Deluxe
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Imagine a day without water... On Wednesday, the US Water Alliance (www.uswateralliance.org) will be holding its annual 'Imagine A Day Without Water' campaign, designed to get people thinking: "What would it be like to go even a day without water?" Those involved believe that as well as reminding we adults of just how precious this commodity is, it can prove a valuable lesson for children, helping them learn, observe, and realise just how important water is in their lives. Today, about 900 million people around the world don't have access to safe water. Further, for a large percentage of these people, there's no certainty that they will have any water - safe or unsafe - on any given day. Just imagine how that must feel... When the 'Imagine A Day Without Water' campaign began in 2015, a total of 185 organisations in the US signed up to participate. Most of these were involved in water-related sectors of some sort. Last year, more than 300 participated - many of them US manufacturers, real estate associations, coffee manufacturers and retailers, city councils, engineering firms, hotels and restaurants - even the health sector got involved. It's anticipated that the 2018 events will involve more than 750 organisations. "This reflects the growing concerns we have about water availability in the US," Klaus Reichardt, CEO and founder of Waterless Co, the manufacturer of no-water urinals, told me. "Each year, more and more people realise that water is not in unlimited supply, and this is reflected in the fact that water bills keep rising every year around the country." In the past, some organisations have participated in the campaign by encouraging mayors, city councils and governors to issue proclamations, encouraging businesses and citizens to grasp just what it might be like to have to go without water for a day. Additionally, some local and nationwide coffee shops have created coffee sleeves, reminding people that every cup of coffee starts with fresh water. As this industry is so switched on when it comes to raising awareness of the need to conserve water, as well as in designing products that use less water whilst fooling us into thinking we're actually using a lot more than we are, I'm wondering whether we should consider joining our friends across the pond and extending its campaign to these shores. What do you think? Yours,
 This Week's News
Danby launches in the UK as first part of European expansion project
BMA reveals identity of inspirational speaker
Richard McCann will deliver the final presentation at the conference. His dark past which includes the murder of his mother when he was only five years old, will illustrate how it is possible to overcome adversity and turn negativity into positivity with an 'I can' attitude. Best Installer finalists announced
BiKBBI are pleased to announce the following finalists: Making waves in kitchen design with new granite sinks
Combining perfectly with virtually any colour scheme, granite is very much the material of the moment in interior design and Londa is a shining example of just what can be achieved with Abode's highly versatile composite. The elegantly curving sink has a generous drainer and well-proportioned bowl size, while the grey metallic granite not only responds to key trends in kitchen design while creating a striking impression, but also offers an extremely high level of durability and ease of maintenance. Plumbers' merchants market in the UK worth over £4.2bn
The overall trend in recent years has been positive, and early indications for 2018 are for a continuation of the modest recovery experienced from Q3 2017 onwards, although there is still a degree of restructuring activity, as major players adapt to changing conditions and slowing growth in some key end use sectors. Amy Neale joins VitrA as marketing executive
Amy, who was formerly a marketing executive in the transport sector, says: "I'm excited to be working with the team at VitrA. The company has clearly enjoyed remarkable growth over the last 25 years - it's great to be part of the next chapter." AKW to rebrand Bluetooth enabled shower
The decision has been taken so that in future, AKW SmartCare Plus can be positioned as the flagship product in a new range of AKW 'smart' products that the company will be launching in the future. Blanco sponsors the 2019 RSA Student Design Awards programme
The Royal Society of Arts is currently in the 95th year of the successful Awards programme, making it the longest-running global student competition. This competition is open to all undergraduate, postgraduate or other higher education students around the world. Impey launches revolutionary Shower Space Configurator
The launch of Impey's online 'Shower Space Configurator' signals the next phase of the company's website update and offers a renewed online strategy which demonstrates a key differentiator in market offering. New Caple integrated wine cabinet is part of the furniture
With an A+ rating for energy efficiency, this model is dual zone with sleek touch controls and an LED display. Black wire beech fronted shelves with a stainless-steel trim just add to the style. Telescopic shelves provide easy access and this model can hold 44 bottles of wine, including Champagne. It also features charcoal filters, which purify the air in the cabinet and remove undesirable odours that could penetrate the cork, spoiling the wine. Belling launches charity recipe book to inspire fun family cooking
The cookbook contains 10 nutritious recipes, contributed by both food bloggers and families who were asked to submit their favourite recipes via social media. These include a range of sweet and savoury meals, including veggie lentil chilli, rainbow pancakes, and 'Fasta pasta'.
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