Portuguese sanitaryware manufacturer Sanindusa has opened its first UK base and employed a sales team. The Dartford, Kent office, houses sales, administration and warehouse/logistics. E: [email protected]

Philippe Starck has introduced some striking new geometric variations to his classic bathroom collections for Duravit. E: [email protected]

Ideal Standard, has appointed Alex de Courcy as UK Sales Director. He was previously Sales & Marketing Director UK & Ireland at 3M Consumer & Retail. T: 0 1482 346461

Astracast, has revised the design of its high gloss, ceramic Lincoln single bowl and drainer to be compatible with both laminate and solid worktops. E: [email protected]