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 …
Read More »Kudos welcomes new National sales manager
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 …
Read More »VitrA appoints new Midlands Area Sales Manager
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 …
Read More »Roman expands their Empire
Shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has further enhanced their manufacturing capabilities and capacity with a significant purchase of land and buildings. Over the last 6 months Roman has increased their main shower enclosure manufacturing site from 90,000 square feet to 140,000 square feet. The production lines were expanded from 5 …
Read More »Villeroy & Boch unveil online bathroom planning tools
Villeroy & Boch’s unique suite of online planning tools gives users the opportunity to be involved in every aspect of their bathroom project, from initial inspirations to design ideas, products selection to final plans. Be it the Style Finder, Bathroom Inspirator, Bathroom Planner or the Augmented Reality App, the innovative …
Read More »VitrA Extends Scandi-style Sento Bathroom Furniture
Aesthetic and minimalist Scandinavian styling has made the Sento range from VitrA a top choice for bathroom buyers looking for modern and versatile design. 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. …
Read More »Häfele hosts fifth annual Studio Partner Awards
Häfele, furniture fittings and architectural hardware specialist, hosted its fifth annual Studio Partner Awards, celebrating the achievements of some of the UK’s very best kitchen and bathroom specialists, on Thursday 27th June at Scotland’s Gleneagles Hotel. Awards were presented across six categories, with each winning studio receiving a trophy, alongside two …
Read More »BMF picks Bence as new K&B Forum chair
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced the launch of its latest special interest Forum, which will focus on Kitchens and Bathrooms bringing together members with responsibility for these important product areas The new Kitchen and Bathroom Forum will be chaired by Paul Bence, managing director of the George Bence …
Read More »Multipanel appoints Sales Director
Grant Westfield, the company behind Multipanel the UK’s leading bathroom panel brand has appointed a new sales director as it seeks to drive growth across the UK and Europe. John Mortimer joins Grant Westfield from the world’s largest global laminate manufacturer and global brand, Formica Group, where he was Sales …
Read More »Sensio’s Mirror Technology
A bathroom mirror isn’t just a mirror anymore now it’s loaded with so much style, choice and technology. An illuminated mirror has therefore become a real must have for any new bathroom. Despite being an essential element for shaving and putting on make-up, the illumination now provides perfect lighting for …
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