Tony outlined the details of a strategic alliance with bathroom specialist association IBSA and the appointment of Graham Ball as a new consultant as part of his update on KBSA activities.

He said, “This alliance marks the first step in a period of growth for both associations. It will strengthen our bathroom presence considerably, adding high quality bathroom retailers and major industry brands.

“Graham Ball will focus on new developments and review our membership offer to ensure that the KBSA continues to provide valuable and tangible benefits to both retail and corporate members.

“Graham is well recognised and respected in the industry having had an outstanding career with a number of top appliance brands.”

John Andrews, CEO NAPIT, gave a presentation illustrating the support and advice regarding new legislation that NAPIT can offer the industry, Renee Mascari, CEO KBB NTG, provided an update on the activities of the KBB NTG and Bruce Thomas, who was appointed Corporate Vice Chair earlier this year, gave a brief presentation about his vision for the future.

The meeting concluded with an extremely informative and thought provoking talk from guest speaker Charlie Browne, environmental manager of IKEA UK.

Charlie illustrated how the environmental initiatives that IKEA has implemented have made good business sense as well as being environmentally sound.

“Doing your bit for the environment is no longer something to do as an afterthought - all businesses need to incorporate a policy that is an integral part of a workable business strategy,” says KBSA Corporate Chair Barbara Leech.

“The excellent presentation given by Charlie provided much food for thought and lots of great ideas for everybody to take away.”

For further information, please go to the KBSA website at www.kbsa.co.uk

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