Allied have introduced 2 new range cookers, model 900CS and model 900SS to their own range of appliances, marketed under the “Sarena” brand name.

Rialto from one of Britain’s leading bathroom specialists HiB is a range of compact designer basins with typical Italian design flair and shapes to suit all occasions. Seven totally distinctive designs and shapes have been created for straight wall or corner hanging with dimensions and geometric designs to enhance cloakrooms (or small bathrooms) from the most compact to the luxury end.

There’s a company developing some very simple solutions to space saving electrical heating that offers good looking, electric panel radiators, with precise, innovative controls and a degree of build flexibility that has already provided the answers for many heating projects across the UK. They are particularly relevant to the bathrooms and kitchens marketplace – simple to install, and easy to control using the latest RF controls and offer a range of finishes including mirror finish stainless steel. The range even includes ladder towel rails.

There is only one word to describe the new and exclusive range of Italian inspired taps from Screwfix – Bellissimo! Combining stylish design, reliability and quality craftsmanship at affordable prices and bringing a classic, modern or contemporary feel to kitchens and bathrooms, they are also both functional and fashionable. With a sense of panache and quality that shines through in every detail, they are equally at home in domestic or commercial environments.

Making a stylish mark on the premium appliance sector, Stoves has launched a new collection of built-in appliances, set to position the brand into first-class territory. The new collection, Accolade from Stoves, offers a full suite of alluring products designed to reflect the demand for coordinated styling in the kitchen, giving consumers a one-stop-shop for a stylish built-in look.

A stainless steel worktop edge profile combining water retention capabilities and the visual simplicity of a square edge offers exciting new design possibilities with purpose-made worktops from leading manufacturer, GEC Anderson. The anti-drip ramped profile is proving popular in domestic and commercial or professional environments where good design is as important as the ability to stop the spread of minor spillages.

Hudson Reed announces Kubix, a new range of taps and mixers with co-ordinating shower fittings. The polished chrome surfaces and neat squared edges of Kubix reflect the latest in modern bathroom design; combining the clean minimalist look with the strength of perfectly engineered solid brass into a product covered by the Hudson Reed 10 year guarantee.

Geometric angles just got sharper in the bathroom, thanks to the precision-cut manufacture of Crosswater’s new Logic brassware collection. Improvements within the ceramics industry has recently seen the edges of square basins become noticeably sharper, making original cubist brassware seem almost curvy in comparison.

Bathroom designers and retailers as well as specifiers and contractors in the domestic and hospitality markets now have access to a range of steam free bathroom cabinets from demista™, the leaders in steam free mirror systems.

Following the recent commercial integration between Pegler and Yorkshire, a number of new products are now available, including the new Peglerfill combined bath filler and overflow system allowing the bath to be filled from the overflow.

Two new washbasins from Duravit have been added to the celebrated Bathroom_Foster series allowing even more flexible bathroom design. The 42.8 cm undercounter basin and the 50 cm console basin are the perfect complement to a wide variety of consoles and vanity units from Duravit's programme.

British bathroom manufacturer Twyford Bathrooms has now made it easy to save water in the home with the Galerie flushwise toilet, the UK’s lowest flushing WC. The dual flush WC uses a staggeringly low 4 or 2.6 litres of water, giving an effective flush volume of just 3 litres – half the maximum water level set by current UK legislation.

The choice in sinks has never been greater and PWS has recently revamped its collection with a mix of shapes, sizes and materials. With the growing demands on space, the new Quick range proves that small really can be beautiful as it has been designed with compact kitchens in mind. Alongside a standard 365mm diameter bowl, PWS has introduced a handy sized 380mm x 280mm bowl.

The beautiful Tampere Birch 5 piece door was exhibited at ZOW earlier this year by cabinet door producer BLP UK Ltd and not surprisingly received a wonderful response. Originally launched in 2006, Tampere Birch is one of those special foils according to BLP’s Sales and Marketing Director, Barry Berman.

One of the 16 comprehensive sections in the latest Daro Factors catalogue covers a wide range of modern internal lighting for many domestic applications. Most of the lighting products are on show at Daro’s exceptional new showroom in east London and wired in for inter-active demonstration.

Ebberns Bathroom and Heating Centre is an established business based in Hemel Hempstead. Over the years the business has grown and now employs eighteen staff, all of whom help to maintain high standards of customer service and support.

Staying in is the new going out and families are, once again, enjoying cooking together – making the evening meal a family affair that’s sociable and fun. As designers open up the kitchen to the dining room to make more room for additional chefs, so the products that go into the space need careful consideration.

Over the past 18 months we have seen the Contracts market as the biggest growth area in the KBB sector requiring management software. Easyquote provides solutions to many of the country’s leading Contracts specialists who manufacture and supply for new build, refurbishment and Social housing contracts.

Allied, The National Distributor, have introduced a whole host of amazingly low priced pack deals and promotions on Sarena, its own brand appliance range. These pack deals and promotions are designed to give the retailer and consumer greater choice and flexibility, and they are amongst the most competitively priced in the marketplace. For example:

“Water is becoming a scarce resource and we need to nurture and respect it. Our industry as a whole needs to make a commitment to protect the environment both in terms of manufacturing processes and the amount of water our products use.

Allure is one of Grohe’s ‘Sensual Minimalism’ collection with its purist design approach that concentrates on subtle and refined detail, highlights include:

Tempesta Trio is a 100mm diameter hand shower with an extra wide spray emulating a luxurious rain shower. It features three spray patterns, rain, jet and massage plus speed clean nozzles to prevent a build up of lime scale. Incorporating GROHE CoolTouch® (never to hot to handle) and GROHE Dreamspray® technologies, Tempesta Trio also has the added benefit of a flow limiter.

Roca’s design ethos is based on creativity, quality in manufacturing and technological excellence applied to water conservation. In today’s world Roca understands the importance of maintaining the natural balance of the environment. Therefore the manufacturer has created a selection of environmentally friendly ‘eco’ stop mechanisms for your bathroom so that you can do your bit to save water without compromising on style.

The HydroTap is the first tap of its kind in the UK that delivers instant, filtered chilled and boiling water, from the same tap at the touch of a button. Its green qualities have been established by quantitative research undertaken by Aston University. They found that the HydroTap is up to 40% more energy efficient than a traditional kettle and over 12% more efficient than similar alternatives.

In a world where looks are everything, Vortice has stepped up to the challenge providing a centrifugal extract fan and hand dryer set that will have you seeing double. Their environmentally friendly ‘splashproof’ Optimal Dry hand dryers and Quadro extractor fans can be used in bathrooms and washrooms in all environments and are attractive by nature with their matching modern, elegant and practical design.

SMEG are proud to introduce their new range of flueless gas fires. These poducts are the perfect extension to the SMEG range of designer led appliances that enhance both the kitchen and now the rest of your home.

The popularity of easy-flip lever handles and today’s super smooth operation makes it incredibly easy to turn your taps to full flow without even realising.

Energy efficiency is now a major consideration when it comes to choosing kitchen appliances. More and more consumers are now attracted to appliances that save on energy consumption, both for environment concerns and cost-effectiveness.

With the launch of the new BEKO Xpress Washing Machine, the quickest machine on the market at full load and boasting three impressive timesaving cycles, including the ‘Super Short’ 14 minute Xpress Programme, this new user-friendly appliance takes all the hassle and drama out of doing the laundry.

Abode’s technology and design innovation policy has resulted in the development of the superior, stainless steel Arnon aquifier tap with a three-way ceramic valve, supplying hot, cold and filter water through a single lever.

Leading appliance manufacturer Siemens has introduced a new line-up of freestanding washing machines. There are four newly designed freestanding washing machines in the range, each boasting a double ‘A’ rating for energy & wash performance in addition to a top ‘A+’ rating for energy efficiency.

Cutting down running costs in the home is vital for many families in today’s fast-paced world. With this in mind, Servis UK has introduced a new 8.5kg large load washing machine, which is 70% bigger than a standard washing machine. Its large capacity drum means fewer washes and cheaper costs, saving up to 113 washes per year, which is the equivalent to 65 baths or 160 showers a year.

The latest tilting pull-out waste sorting system for units with hinged doors from LDL, the PEKA Pesaboy bin is very easy to use. As the door opens an innovative mechanism tips the bins out of the unit, fully allowing easy access from above.

The AquaCycle 900® is an innovative indoor water recycling system that takes water from the shower, bath and sink, and recycles it for use flushing the toilet, cleaning the house, washing clothes and watering the garden. It is the only system on the market that provides a purely mechanicalbiological way of cleaning water, without the use of chemicals.

The next generation steam oven is now here in the form of Neff’s new B8762 CircoSteam oven. This brand new addition to Neff’s built in cooking range uses a combination of steam cooking and fan cooking to prepare meats, fish, vegetables, breads & desserts for genuine culinary expertise.

Designed to impress the eye and address energy saving issues,Reginox UK’s RLD range combines contemporary design with practicality and energy saving features, resulting in a sink that is both eye-catching and suitable for an endless number of applications.

A recent survey has shown that bottled water is no healthier or safer to drink than tap water and is, therefore, a waste of money. The average daily cost for an entire household's water, from the tap to the loo flush and everything in between is 68 pence, while the cost of a two-litre bottle of Evian in the supermarkets today is 75 pence.

OML is a distributor of innovative high quality orientated furniture fittings such as: Peka, Wesco, Blum, Salice, Furnipart and Carron Phoenix to name but a few. Environment friendly furniture fittings are now starting to play a much larger part in our portfolio of products as consumers become more environmentally conscious during the planning stage.

The new 6 strong collection of Sensor Taps from Deva’s new Earthware range, bring a new dimension to environment conscious touch free operation. The stylish designs will transform public or private domiciles whilst taking care of the environment. Functionality and style are not compromised in the face of eco-friendly features.

The 2007 Whirlpool premium side by side fridge freezers are among the most energy efficient cooling appliances on the market, the A+ energy rated appliances use 25% less energy than 'A' class appliances and up to 45% less than 'B' rated models. Whirlpool 6th Sense technology constantly monitors and adjusts the temperature so that the correct temperature levels are restored 5 times faster than conventional appliances after any change in storage conditions.

BrightWater Environmental Ltd’s success with the Oxygenics water saving showerhead has resulted in major water usage reductions for a wide range of applications, from individual home owners to large development contractors.

Cottam and Preedy have extended their reputation for innovation in the field of valves with their CP961® Multi, combined isolation valve and flow regulator. Not to be confused with the simple isolator, the CP961® Multi is much more versatile and incorporates a technically engineered flow regulator for precise control of water volume.

In the UK there is still a low awareness of the overall benefits of a dishwasher and a misconception that they are not environmentally friendly. Washing a full load of crockery every day for a year in a Miele dishwasher using the “Sensor Wash ” programme can actually save 570 kWh of electricity (worth over £40), 10,000 litres of water (worth £10) and over 200 hours of time compared to hand washing.

Faced with an ever-more design conscious and knowledgeable customer base, it is increasingly important for furniture producers to avail themselves of those innovations and ideas that differentiate their products and identify them to the consumer as high quality offerings.

'Pip' is one of many new additions to the Cast Iron collection from Crofts & Assinder Ltd. Although the detailing remains classically inspired, this range is lent a more modern and airy feel by the D handle's effortlessly graceful form - such slender a profile seldom associated with Cast Iron.

Salice has launched a third option in their LIFT series of vertical opening systems for wall cabinets. Designated SWING, this latest version hinges a single door from both sides of the cabinet, swinging the door upwards and allowing maximum access to the cabinet interior.

As in life, it’s the little things that mean a lot when making sure that furniture functions as it should. Fittings specialist Unico Components Ltd has recently introduced several new top quality products that offer furniture manufacturers reliable performance over the life of bathroom and kitchen furniture.

Häfele’s kitchen fittings portfolio is probably the most important - and certainly the largest - single focal point for household furniture and its functionality and efficiency within the Rugby company’s massive range.

“If you are a Boutique Owner or Manager how do you choose the best shower for your customer amongst the many products available from the many players and competitors in the shower market?

Deva’s luxury portfolio features five contemporary designed shower panels for the ultimate experience. Combining both fixed and flexible heads within one showering unit, each fuses the benefits of pulsating body jets for hydro-massage, multi-mode handset and shower rose with built in-divertors.

As metallic finishes continue to drive the showering market, the launch of Triton’s striking new T80xr Chrome and T80xr Satin/Chrome electric showers look set to expand the popular appeal of its bestselling model even further.

A world of bathroom innovation and style is on offer from Matki Showering; from shower doors, surrounds, trays and bath screens to the exclusive Matki Elixir Thermostatic shower mixers. With over 25 years experience, Matki is one of the most established and pioneering showering brands, combining invigorating design with uncompromising quality.

Combining clean lines with high precision thermostatic controls, the Qube Vertical Thermostatic shower with adjustable riser from Bristan is a pleasure to use... The contemporary geometric lines of Bristan’s popular Qube range have just been introduced to a new vertical shower with adjustable riser.

Tab UK is continually improving its fitting instructions and exploding the myth that oversees production means incomprehensible instructions - by providing user-friendly Tab UK fixing guidelines for all its shower enclosures, steam rooms, hydro-massage units and bathroom furniture!

Roman, the UK’s market leading shower manufacturer, has launched a step-by-step online video guide which demonstrates how to install a wetroom. This can be seen on the company’s website: www.romanshowers.com.

Trevi Logical, a new remote control shower, is now available from distributors through Trevi, Ideal Standard’s brand for shower valves and kits.

Combining quality components, innovative design and superb precision engineering, Evolution Quadrant highlights clean lines and stunning curved glass doors and an excellent smooth sliding action.

D R Services (London) Ltd is one of the UK’s leading problem solvers in the supply and installation of architectural ironmongery for frameless glass doors and structures and also bespoke glass shower systems.

The REI SHOWER COLUMN (140cm x 46.5cm) is a colourful addition to the Jacuzzi bathroom collection. This easy to fit shower column is available in a choice of either subtle Wisteria or vibrant orange colourways, both of which feature an antibacterial finish.

Top of the Freya range, the Offset Quadrant is one of the most popular products in the Selecta portfolio. Featuring curved panel sliding doors with handles gives a space-saving solution and ease of use for all bathroom/shower room environments. The Freya comes in either polished chrome or white frames and has toughened 6mm crystal clear glass throughout.

New from Redring is the acclaimed ‘Active & Expressions’ range of instant electric showers, now packed full of Smart technology, new features and super-slim styling. Delivering smart hot water control with every shower, both the Active and Expressions ranges are ideally suited to a range of applications – from hotels to home improvements.

Get your hands on the latest showroom must have with Aqualux's FREE state-of-the-art enclosure and literature display units. The UK's leading manufacturer of bath screens and shower enclosures is offering customers a FREE display unit with a choice of five modular units, including Aqualux's latest products, and FREE installation.

Kermi have launched GIA XP at the top of their range of minimalist shower enclosures. A brilliant piece of Kermi engineering (Patent pending) allows the profiles to be fitted from outside the enclosure without the need for the fitter to keep climbing inside. An ingenious cover profile means there are no visible screw heads or cover caps – just beautiful clean design.

Arange of innovative new enclosures has been added by Metropolitan to its eclectic and design conscious portfolio. Exuding classical and trusted design, the Metropolitan Collection redefines the look that today’s consumer’s demand through a careful combination of style and build quality.

Profile is a name that has become synonymous with shower enclosures. Since the launch of the Profile concept in 1999, Ellbee has enjoyed a doubling of sales, culminating in a top three position among UK manufacturers.

Showerlux UK, the Coventry based shower manufacturer, has today announced the launch of a new bespoke shower range that provides retailers with a large and affordable collection of customised solutions for today’s demanding customer.

Classic style and contemporary living are at the essence of the Classic Mode Walk-in shower enclosures from Simpsons; they provide designled, practical solutions. Ideal for minimalist, open-plan bathrooms, Classic Mode Walk-in model consists of just two panels to form the enclosure.

A shower system that saves up to 50% on water and energy whilst providing the most rejuvenating and luxurious cleansing experience has just been launched by Deva. Deva says it’s the unique Twin-Jet™ technology of this revolutionary range that sets it apart from all other shower systems available in the UK.

Infinite design options are provided by the one wall plus variable elements (doors, fixed segments and side panels) of Hüppe’s Studio M U enclosure, one of the latest additions to its luxury range of frameless glass shower enclosures.

The launch of the Aqua 9000 by Galaxy Showers marks a revolution in showering for households with low and unreliable cold water pressure. Whereas previously an electric shower wouldn’t be an option, the innovative Aqua 9000 combines a standard electric shower with a built-in booster pump.

The Ynventa wet room panels system offers a flexible and beautiful solution for the wet room. The system consists of four panels a straight panel that is available 74cm, 84cm or 94cm and a curved panel. By using your own personal combination of panels you can achieve endless configurations to suit your own particular needs.

Maintaining its reputation for being at the forefront of shower design and innovation, Mira Showers has succeeded once again in launching a range of stunning products with its new Autumn Collection. The collection includes a brand new range of miniature-sized mixer valves, a new Eco handset to appeal to ‘green’ consumers and a very stylish electric shower, one that should prove to be the ideal solution to storage problems within the showering area.

With the increasing trend towards showers in the home, tc bathrooms has extended its range with a number of exciting new products.

Kaldewei, Europe’s no.1 for baths, presents Arrondo – a new family of quarter-circle shower trays for the Ambiente product segment. Space-saving but with a generous showering area, stylishly simple design and with an ultra-flat version ideal for wetrooms, Arrondo is set to become a big hit within the Kaldewei portfolio.

The TP60 pump has been specifically designed to offer a very cost effective and highly efficient solution for boosting showering water flow and pressure. Developed as a reliable and easy to install option for single shower applications, it has the power to typically deliver an invigorating 18 litres per minute at 1 bar.

The OUTASIGHT™ is the ultimate in over bath shower protection. Conceived and designed by Nottinghamshire based Calmtouch Limited this is a rare example of innovative British design being accepted in markets across the globe.

The rise of the celebrity chef, the lack of disposable income caused by mountainous mortgages, and the societal trend towards cocooning has all resulted in a massive 41% of Britons now spending every evening at home. Staying in is the new going out – and kitchens are glamming up for their role as restaurant, family hub and general chill out zone.

The brief to designer Robert Alcorn of Midland Showers and Bathrooms was to create a glamorous vanity with a mix of contemporary and classical styling. The result: a wonderful panel of black glass mosaics used as a backdrop to show off the vanity with a traditional white marbled top contrasting dramatically with the ultramodern black high gloss acrylic Parapan® doors.

William Ball now offer ‘true’ handlefree styling on any range. While many manufacturers claim to offer seamless handlefree furniture, often the reality is merely an inset handle that gives the illusion of handlefree design but can be hard to grip for those with special needs.

The Adam Furniture Group has recently re-launched their Aspects Kitchen Collection. The Range now includes 42 exciting kitchens to cater for all tastes at prices that won’t leave a bitter after taste.

Mereway Kitchens core range and Cucina Colore collection offer the finest designs and quality in their class. With modern Lastra curved gloss doors by Cucina Colore and the classic Virginia Cream door finish from the core range, proves Mereway offer sophisticated high end designs at competitive prices.

Every detail counts in the high-spec kitchen and beautiful taps are now becoming a must-have. KWC Faucets are engineered in Switzerland, combining the highest contemporary design values with outstanding performance. Constantly researching and innovating, KWC bring the benefit of a long history of technological excellence to the market, regularly introducing new models, industry firsts and multi-functional solutions.

Gallery’s expert kitchen design team has been working to develop new photography that shows the versatility of the Boston gloss collection. The latest shot is of Boston Black & Latte, a kitchen that combines contrasting tones to create a classy, contemporary look.

Adding a fresh sophistication to the white goods market, Servis has launched a new range of black appliances. This muchawaited collection is a response to the growing demand from style-conscious consumers seeking appliances that combine both technology and chic design but provide an alternative to silver and white.

Pronorm, the rigid German kitchen furniture brand, has noticed a strong trend within the premium sector towards kitchens with banks of units which gives a very strong structural feel within the kitchen. Ideal for creating this architectural look is its cleverly designed Proline 128 range which offers extensive design scope to create sophisticated and seamless runs of wall and base units with total flexibility of heights and widths.

Futimis Systems is the UK’s sole distributor of the innovative ecoresinTM by 3form. With a wide variety of applications, including walls, ceilings and partitions, ecoresinTM offers customers the ultimate interior product.

Britain’s leading kitchen products distributor, DK Distribution has enjoyed a universally enthusiastic response to its elegant Paris door and accessory set. Paris is an elegant vinyl oyster door with sculptured centre panel and subtle finish.

Keller presents a fresh and clean-cut kitchen from its extremely popular Red Label collection; the Orleans. Contemporary kitchens with a taste of nostalgia lead modern cabinetry.

Consumers are becoming more discerning in their worksurface choice. Increasingly the move is towards natural and solid materials and PWS have responded with a collection of interesting granite options with their hallmark point of difference.

Exemplary design, choice and availability underpin IDS’s one-stop approach to supplying kitchen worksurfaces to the trade. From an extensive portfolio of market and brand leading names, IDS guarantees unrivalled access to laminate, timber and solid surfaced worktops available ex stock with 24-48 hour delivery.

Modern or futuristic our stunning kitchen concepts collection has all the technology and features you need to make an impact. The new Cornetti tap from Deva’s kitchen concept range has all the technology and features essential to make an impact in any home.

The Julien collection was created by Astracast’s Design and Innovations Team to create a truly professional look in a domestic environment. Julien 2100 has fulfilled this brief and much more.

Stainless steel not only offers durability and a practical, easy-to-clean finish, but can add a bold twist to any modern kitchen design. Therefore, this versatile material is fast becoming big news among trend-setting homeowners looking to make a statement with their kitchen design.

Modular bathroom furniture is becoming increasingly popular with many consumers attracted to the idea of contemporary, stylish furniture that will enhance and add style to their bathroom while offering practical storage. However, sales are often lost because consumers feel they don’t have enough space to house a modular basin unit or other piece of furniture and so, after being drawn to the unit on display in the showroom, they head straight for a mirrored cabinet or other small wall unit to house their bathroom essentials.

Shades' new Wall-mounted Rotating Cabinet will stop you getting in a spin about where to store your bathroom essentials! Keep all your bathroom essentials close to hand without wasting precious space with Shades’ attractive new Wall-mounted Rotating Cabinet.

Ideal Standard, a leading provider of innovative, design-driven bathroom and kitchen solutions introduces its new Daylight collection combining ceramic sanitaryware with modular furniture. Designed to organise and arrange core bathroom spaces, Daylight is welcomed by retailers for its wide consumer appeal and versatility particularly in situations where design possibilities and storage space are limited by a small bathroom area.

YOU – an inspired collection of modular furniture – is Utopia’s latest innovation for the bathroom. Understated yet supremely stylish, YOU presents the consumer with a range of cabinet and colour options to create a stunningly individual bathroom.

The Adam furniture group is proud to present to you their exciting NEW Apollo bathroom furniture range. The already successful range has been further strengthened with the introduction of more unit sizes which offers more flexibility when planning. Soft close doors and drawers are now offered as STANDARD at no extra cost.

Bathrooms are relatively new to Häfele and it would be out of character if hardware and fittings to make bathroom furniture function more efficiently were not part of the new inventory. But in addition to furniture components, Häfele have some nifty ideas for storing frequently used items and making a visual virtue of things that might otherwise be stored away inside bathroom furniture.

Broughtons, the bathroom division of the leading national distributor Broughton Crangrove Galley Matrix has recently added an exciting own brand bathroom furniture range called Aquos. The Aquos bathroom furniture collection has been designed to complement the successful Aquos sanitaryware.

Gelson Bathroom Furniture Available in high gloss white with satin silver door handles, the Rivers Vanity Units and Storage Cupboards range provides a variety of washing and storage options for all budgets and all shapes and sizes of bathrooms.

The recently launched Quadra bathroom furniture collection from Ambiance bain also includes a range of 500mm basin units (Quadra 1), ideal for incorporating modular bathroom furniture in the smaller bathroom or cloakroom.

Mereway Bathrooms successful Java Walnut range has just been rebranded ‘Java Warm Cherry’ due to customer feedback with retailers feeling that that the rich, darker wood door finish reflects more of a cherry finish. As a result, the transition from Walnut to Warm Cherry has been made promptly with new brochures now available.

The 2007 Bathroom Conference ‘The Consumer – Designing for Life, Trend and Spend’ is the learning and networking event of the year for people in the Bathroom Industry who want to take their business to the next level. So, ‘what’s there to learn?’ you might well ask if you already consider yourself to be an ‘Industry expert’.

Premium domestic appliance manufacturer, Miele, have again launched another fantastic warranty offer on their successful laundry appliances. Miele are offering a free 5 year parts and labour warranty on any Tumble dryer in the collection when purchased in the same transaction as a Washing Machine from the extensive Miele range.

Miele were pleased to play host to the latest KBB sales course which took place at its prestigious Experience Centre showroom in Abingdon on 5th September. The Experience Centre has often hosted industry events, and has a wealth of presentation facilities, training rooms and a ‘live’ kitchen making it a very popular venue.

Mira Showers has taken the bold step into national consumer magazine advertising marking an exciting phase in the company’s promotional activities. Aimed at increasing brand awareness and the benefits of a good shower, the highly visual campaign is being launched to a carefully targeted audience compiled of reputable home interest magazines and newspaper supplements.

Kohler Mira announces the appointment of Jeffrey Mueller as managing director – Kohler Mira, replacing Roger Wilson. Jeff comes from within the Kohler Group, and is relocating to Cheltenham from America where he held the position of general manager – Kallista.

Enjoyed continual sales growth, Crosswater and Simpsons are stronger than ever these days and with a combined commitment to provide outstanding service, pioneering products and high-quality manufacturing, new Director of Sales, Paul Caneparo, is set for a busy time.

Following the success of the KBSA Kitchen Pavilion at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2007, the KBSA (Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom, Specialists Association) has again teamed up with the show’s organisers, Centaur Exhibitors, to triple the size of the pavilion for next year’s event, taking place 10-13 April 2008.

In response to ongoing sales growth and continued expansion, PWS has strengthened its external sales team with the appointment of Chris Whitecross as Northern Regional Sales Manager. Chris has extensive sales experience, most recently gained at Carron Phoenix and previously at Anheuser Busch.

Freestanding bath specialists Victoria & Albert are taking to the road this month with the company’s new Amalfi bath. Two newly updated display vans are doing a full circuit of the UK, introducing dealers to the latest models in a grand tour which is taking them to the four corners of the country.

Bathroom distributor Aquaplus Solutions is proud to announce it has been specified to supply Pan Peninsula, London’s landmark development by international developer Ballymore Properties, with bespoke brassware, glass and basins for 762 luxury apartments.

Symphony will make a big come back on national TV this autumn, starring into two primetime television shows. The company has been focusing its marketing push towards prime time television shows in a bid to gain further exposure for its three retail brands (Gallery, Venetian and Embrace) and reach a greater number of consumers who may be considering investing in their homes.

CRS Wholesale, the independent bathroom distributor for the East and Central England, opened a new branch in Derby on the October 1st, headed by branch manager Steven Nixon. The new branch extends CRS’s coverage and delivery area to cover Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and Staffordshire.

The introduction of ‘buy now, pay later’ credit deals to the home improvement market has resulted in a surge in sales within the sector says independent finance specialist Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS).

There is an increasing trend towards fixing porcelain and vitrified tiles to walls. With differing manufacturing processes and materials, larger, thicker format tiles, complying with BS6431 are being produced.

Key Blum distributor Daro Factors has equipped their new east London showroom with a full and interactive Dynamic Space® display. Dynamic Space® is Blum’s internationally successful and recognised kitchen storage planning system which allocates storage of different items and special units to 5 key zones of activity to create the ideal ergonomic use of the kitchen no matter what the shape or configuration.

Mayfair Taps and Showers, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and distributors of taps and showers, is hitting the market with a newly structured and expanded sales force.

Ideal Bathrooms has built a reputation for excellence in customer service with next day deliveries, professional ordering facilities and a highly trained and efficient sales team. Ideal Bathrooms continues to develop its support services and is now offering a showroom design service for its Directory customers.

Victoria’s, has recently had all washroom facilities refurbished by designers Fluid Design of Newcastle. Cramlington based PPM Developments were the appointed fabricators who fulfilled the solid surface project with a vibrant orange LG HIMACS ®.

Reinventing the kitchen as a work of art and with a wealth of knowledge and revolutionary research in kitchen systems, Franke’s innovation and design is exhibited in the latest range of product brochures for kitchens without compromise.

Häfele’s roll-for-the-pocket Essentials catalogue has now reached 150 pages and carries an even bigger range of products for smaller kitchens and bathrooms workshops and for site-workers.