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15th July 2019
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Products Kitchen tap design goes back to black
Classically beautiful and beautifully versatile - new ceramic sinks from Blanco
The everlasting appeal of ceramic sinks and bowls lies in the natural look and feel. A tactile, deep glaze finish creates a beautiful work space while modern production techniques allow for contemporary shapes with slim rims and small radius designs.
Unidrain received a Gold REMI at the WorldFest-Houston, the Silver Award at the US International Film and Video Festival, plus a Silver World Medal at the New York Festival Awards, which took place earlier this year. Bathroom Brands Group's new MyHome collection by Britton: compact yet comprehensive
InSinkErator introduces new development on hot water tank
The upgraded NeoTank, suitable for use with the InSinkErator 4N1 Touch combination tap, benefits from a 1300W power level to efficiently heat the water in the tank up to 99°C. If a lower temperature is required, the NeoTank features a precise +/- 1°C thermostat. New handleless kitchen for Trend Interiors
The new range has a choice of eight fashionable profile finishes which include Brass, Copper, Bronze, Dust Grey, Graphite, White Gloss, Black Gloss and Aluminium, providing a wide range of possible looks when matched with one of the 33 door finishes available across Trend Kitchens. From urban Concrete to modern Gloss White, trendy textures and cool Scandi style Greens, there is tremendous flexibility and choice to design a kitchen for every customer. New washrooms have the 'wow' factor at Abacus HQ
The wall hung WC complements bespoke White Marble Elements basins, which feature the innovative Infinity Tray drain. The elegant White Gloss Marble Trex3 tiles open up the space by reflecting the natural light. Free the imagination with the new Liberty tile range from Trend
Keller Kitchens' countryside style
The flat robust veneer fronts blend the higher cabinetry and lower units; perfect for providing your kitchen with more storage without making it look too crowded.
Roseberry was introduced in 2016 with Peacock Blue as one of six heritage shades offered to complement this classic solid timber collection. Within the first year, it had become that best-selling Roseberry offering. |
Last week I wrote about some things we'll lose if we continue to boycott the High Street. Two experiences since, underlined some hazards of shopping online... One involved a mission by one daughter and I to complete our Whittard of Chelsea kitchenware collection, which we must do online since the Gunwharf Quays outlet closed (we'd buy some whenever we visited, never dreaming we'd run out of time)! A lot had been auctioned on e-bay and Gumtree which we were lucky enough to win, so we were awaiting several parcels - as were my other daughter and a paying guest. I'd also been emailed a Yodel tracking number by Who Gives A Crap - the toilet tissue brand I buy online as 50% of the profits help build toilets for those who don't have them. I'd been keeping an eye on the delivery, via an app. I was indoors and thus was miffed to find a 'sorry we missed you; parcel in porch' card, four minutes after it had been left. No-one had knocked and there was no parcel. I opened online chat via my Yodel tracking number. A much shortened version follows: Welcome to Yodel, how can I help? Hi. I'm tracking a parcel that's not due yet. I've just found a 'sorry I missed you; package in porch' card, barcode 51346467. Nothing's in porch & I was near door at time on card. Sorry. Can you provide me with name and address on parcel details? There aren't any; just, 14:25, tick in 'safe place' box & 'porch' written in. No courier name/ number. No-one knocked. It seems this was meant for someone else as address and name do not correspond. Another surname here is Warner. This parcel is for Brian Warner. Can you provide me with his address if you know him? Our Warner's name is Lee. He's at work so I can't ask if he's expecting a Hermes parcel. Can you to ask him to chat with us directly as it is not the same address and name? OK, but I'm concerned that a parcel has supposedly been left by your driver who hasn't knocked. How do we find out what's missing? I will raise this with the depot. Many thanks for contacting Yodel. It was then I realised I was holding a Hermes card... Yesterday, four new, sub-standard pasta bowls (not Whittard - as none of us can find any!) arrived. Amazon refunded my daughter, who now has to find something else for my birthday next week. Oh, the hazards of online shopping! Yours,
 This Week's News
Duravit support Blueprint for the Future
The event has paired 13 leading architecture schools with 13 international design brands, resulting in a 'trail' of exhibitions which are held over three days (9th, 10th, 11th July), in showrooms across Clerkenwell, London's beating heart of design. VitrA extends Scandi-style Sento bathroom furniture
The wide range of options within the Sento range has now been extended with the addition of new washbasin units, designed to work with countertop bowls. The future of Health and Safety. New software company aims to make everything digital A new health & safety management tool is said to be about to 'revolutionise' how businesses approach health & safety in the workplace by providing a 'one stop shop' for firms. The online software, launched by Protecting.co.uk, offers savvy business owners a number of tools to help them protect their business. Helping businesses tackle the required legal documentation they need to stay compliant in their day-to-day operations, the software will allow firms to generate unlimited amounts of crucial documents such as risk assessments, method statements in just minutes. BC Designs brings colour to its bath collection
Offering retailers a broad spectrum of colours, Colourkast is an assortment of jewel shades, earthy tones and pastel hues including Gunmetal, Khaki Green, Mushroom, Powder Blue, Light Fawn, Industrial Grey, Satin Rose and Powder Grey - as shown in our image of the colour-capped push down waste collection. HSE releases annual workplace fatality figures
The three most common causes of fatal injuries continue to be; workers falling from height (40), being struck by a moving vehicle (30) and being struck by a moving object (16), accounting for nearly 60% of fatal injuries in 2018/19. Grohe launches cashback offer for Sensia Arena shower toilet
The cashback offer is eligible for all purchases made from now until 30th September, where a valid proof of purchase is provided. Customers can claim their £100 cashback online until 31st October 2019 by entering their details on Grohe's website. 'Go Eco' with new coffee-inspired wood colours by Rotpunkt
* Euca Caramel - a golden wood effect with smooth structure and highly visual contours LDL presents at Granite & Trend Transformations Summer Conference
Bristan Group gets creative about sales at annual company conference
On 4th July, the team came together at Ashorne Hill Conference Centre to discuss the group's 2020 and beyond sales strategy for its Heritage and Bristan brands. Spread Mudd right through the house
Get your projects off to the perfect start with: 'Your deliveries in safe hands'
The ceremony was hosted by TV presenter Claudia Winkleman with the award given to the City Plumbing and PTS Team by comedian Omid Djalili. These awards are the equivalent of the Oscars for the Transport industry! Twice as nice with Caple's new double ovens in the Classic collection
"We have added these double ovens to our new Classic collection for those who are looking for a sleek, matching aesthetic on their appliances at an affordable price," says product manager Luke Shipway. "Each has a stylish stainless steel and black glass finish with stainless steel square handles and triple-glazed door with heat-reflective glass." 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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