British bathroom specialist Aqualisa has hired Glenn Payne as director of sales within its specification division. In this new role, Payne will report to Aqualisa sales director Tim Creedon, and will spearhead the expansion of its business in the specification, housebuilder and developer channels. Payne joins Aqualisa from construction materials …
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British shower manufacturer Aqualisa has been acquired by Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc from mid-market private equity firm LDC. Founded in 1977, Aqualisa invented the world’s first digital shower and is known for its commitment to innovation and new product development, particularly in the smart bathroom category. Mat Norris, …
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PJH has extended its Bathrooms to love Collection by introducing a luxurious new range of premium, Italian-made bathroom accessories, suitable for coordinating with its comprehensive collection of bathroom products and the perfect finishing touch to any bathroom scheme. Boasting premium quality with a flawless finish, the contemporary new range includes …
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Next spring, VitrA Bathrooms will open a 5,600sq ft new flagship space in London’s Clerkenwell. VitrA London will be far more than just a showroom for its design-led bathroom products. Instead, it will be a creative hub – a social space for architects, designers and thinkers with dedicated areas for …
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Wolseley has re-launched its Installer Partnership Scheme, increasing the frequency of its rewards system. Designed to help specialist bathroom installers grow their business, the scheme gives members the opportunity to receive advice from some of the UK’s leading heating and plumbing specialists. Images for press In addition to expert advice, …
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A huge revamp has recently brought the kitchen and bathroom showroom at Huws Gray Ridgeons Saffron Walden to the forefront of modern living in its displays of kitchens and bathrooms. Customers will now benefit from being able to look, touch and feel modern technology in kitchens and bathrooms, with the …
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Graham Plumbers’ Merchant has recently launched a useful taps bar in all its bathroom showrooms across the country. Making it far easier for customers to find the right design and aesthetic first time, a variety of taps can be removed from the display and placed on a basin or bathtub …
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The inaugural Kitchen and Bathroom Forum hosted by the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) took place at Roca’s new conference and showroom facility in Leicester on 12 November. Newly elected Chairman, Paul Bence (managing director of the George Bence group) led the proceedings to a full-house of 74 members. Presentations included …
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Keeley Haines has been promoted to the position of National Sales Manager for British manufacturer, Kudos Shower Products Ltd. Haines joined the sales team at Kudos just 15 months ago, coming with years of industry experience working with brands like Hansgrohe and Lecico Bathrooms. She now heads a team of …
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International bathroom manufacturer VitrA has expanded its UK sales team with the appointment of Darren Bailey as Area Sales Manager for the Midlands. Darren will be responsible for VitrA’s Bathroom and Signature portfolios. Bailey has had a long career in the bathroom industry, spending 15 years as a showroom manager …
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