Just occasionally a manufacturer will totally rethink the design on an every-day fitment. That is what the highly respected French company Wirquin Plastiques has done with the humble bottle trap, producing one model that is exceptionally small, in sleek modern styling that will not collect dust and, most important of all, can be used for washbasins, hand-basins, bidets, sinks or even, with a special connector, washing machines.

CLASSICLINE is an extensive collection of stylish illuminated bathroom mirrors from leading Swiss manufacturer Schneider.

The CLASSICLINE collection includes 10 vertical mirror options and models in varying widths ranging from 60cm to 175cm ensuring there is a mirror ideal for any environment.

Roman, the UK’s market leading shower manufacturer, has launched Roman Shield, a brand new wetroom tanking kit which incorporates everything you need to tank a room from start to finish in one box.

Roman Shield is an easy to use tanking kit which contains everything needed to waterproof a 10m2 room in preparation for tiling. It is supplied complete with a simple stepby- step guide for inexperienced installers.

Meeting the needs of people with mobility restrictions is now integral to the regulations covering the building of new homes. The standards covering the waterproofing and drainage of wetrooms, however, are not prescriptive, leaving the solution to the end user, manufacturer or installer.

KTW Distribution has introduced a definitive contemporary oak-finish PVC kitchen, which bring an upmarket look within reach of a wider audience. Lissa Oak in the Bellissimo range sets the tone for contemporary timber-style kitchens, by combining a remarkably authentic woodgrain with a highly desirable five-piece construction.

For contemporary kitchen cabinetry with imaginative styling, Keller strikes it right with Arcade.
With its contemporary inset handles to create a sleek door profile, and demonstrating an easy-to clean and fresh aluminium worktop, the Arcade range is the perfect choice for modern kitchens.

Franke has devised a subtle and stylish way to deliver purified water to the more environmentally-aware and health-conscious consumer with the Franke Triflow tap. Demonstrating three handles and using an advanced ceramic filter, purified water is delivered in a separate channel to ensure no contamination from the hot or cold flow.

PWS extends modern handle collection PWS’ modern handle collection has been extended with a range of ten new stainless steel designs as there seems no holding back the popularity of metallics in the kitchen to create the all-important finishing touch.

Offering a fresh take on the popular Geo sink, leading sink manufacturer Astracast introduces the latest from the Studio Collection: The Geo Sand.

With the dedicated aim of revolutionising the solid surface sector, Bushboard has added to its laminate portfolio with the launch of a brand new range of off-the-shelf solid surfaced worktops Titled Encore, the range offers eight finishes that are an exercise in contemporary style blending fine particles with a fashionably neutral colour palette that will suit a host of kitchen styles.

Symphony has been continuing its investment in retail brand Embrace, introducing five stunning new bedroom designs to its extensive collection.

Inspired by the spirit of the big city, Axor Citterio M is the latest bathroom collection from Hansgrohe, designed by Italian architect and designer Antonio Citterio (with colleague Toan Nguyen). M stands for modernity, metropolis and, not least, for Milan, the home of Antonio Citterio.

A wet room is the latest must have for a designer home and Marflow, the leading name in stylish bathroom brassware and accessories, has the perfect shower combination for a luxurious and stylish shower.

tc bathrooms has extended its popular range of taps with its latest addition Serie 7 – an innovative design with clean angular lines to reflect the trend towards contemporary bathrooms.

This latest extension to the popular ‘Serie’ range is again finished in high quality chrome to create a truly dazzling complement to sinks, baths and showers.

Leading kitchen appliance manufacturer Siemens has introduced its first pair of black laundry appliances in the shape of a matching washing machine and tumble dryer, models WM14S79BGB and WT46S59BGB respectively.

JADO, a leading provider of exclusive and luxurious designer bath and kitchen products has introduced a distinctive new collection of taps. Geometry, created by two of Scandinavia’s greatest names in contemporary design Christian Bjorn and Ad van Berlo sets new standards in individual detail and high tech performance.

Homelux have strengthened its range of seals, with the introduction of Waterproof Matting for both walls & floors. The product is a membrane installed beneath any tile application, and ensures complete watertight protection, preventing the migration of moisture from the tile surface to the substrate below.

Shape is a key theme in contemporary kitchen schemes and PWS have introduced an extended range of curved options into their popular Fresco, American Walnut and hi-gloss Avant ranges. Included in the new line-up are wide curved drawer packs offered in additional widths of 800mm and 1000mm.

Cottam and Preedy have introduced a starter pack for their patented CP961® Multi isolation valve. The package is designed for trade counter use and includes both 15mm and 22mm sizes, together with flow regulator cartridges for flow volumes from 6 to 15 litres/minute.

The UK’s leading branded worktop and accessories range, Axiom by Formica®, is extending its Solid Surfacing range with the introduction of matching upstands, splashbacks and breakfast bars. The growth of the collection allows designers and homeowners to co-ordinate their kitchen layout and create a perfectly seamless look.

Myson is continuing to develop heating through innovation. The company is re-launching its fan convector business with an exciting revamp of its core product range as well as adding some new innovative models.

Recognising that attention to detail is crucial in the kitchen, Franke has unveiled a new colourway for its geometric Mythos MTG tap – with Polar White shoulders to provide the perfect match to its SilkSheen Fragranite Polar White sinks.

Offering consumers an alternative to shower brassware, industry trendsetter Crosswater offers a range of fixed shower heads made of glass. Available as a single or double head, the glass is ideal for a minimalist look as no shower column is visible.

Martin Carroll, managing director of Ideal Bathrooms the specialist bathroom products distributor, comments on the current state of the sanitaryware market.

Roca continually seeks to improve and develop its product portfolio to meet the changing demands of today’s modern world. As well as adding new ranges, the company also re-visits existing suites to look at how they can be altered in line with the latest interiors trends.

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.

Advanced technology meets strikingly modern design resulting in the ultimate bathing experience that is WWW Supreme Wellness Bath. The shape of the bath has been designed specifically to maximise the benefits of hydromassage, and every detail has been considered create a sensation of total regeneration.

Completing the final step in its bid to be the UK’s leading one-stop bathroom provider, Bristan has now added sanitaryware to its portfolio with a stunning trio of high quality ceramics that are well designed and price-conscious. Available in three distinct ranges – Quest, Jute and Blade - these fresh new sanitaryware collections enable designers and installers to create a complete Bristan bathroom with ease: one order, one delivery and one invoice…life couldn’t be simpler.

Calmo and Delight are the names of two new toilet seats from the Danish company Pressalit, which combine minimalist design with functionality. They offer the ultimate in comfort as well as a soundless, soft close function.

An exceptional new range of basins for smaller bathrooms and cloakrooms have been introduced by bathroom specialists HiB. In all 12 designs offer wide choice from a variety of styles that supply short projection basins for all situations.

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

Polypipe Sanitary Systems now offer a complete range of four toilet seats under the well known Celmac brand name, fitted with ‘smooth-close’ hinges. The gel filled damper incorporated into the newly designed hinges allows the seats to close slowly and virtually silently, making the sound of a seat slamming a thing of the past and preventing the possibilities of little fingers being trapped by the seat. In case the seat should be forced shut regardless of the mechanism, the hinge is equipped with a by-pass system to avoid damage or breakage.

Plumbing Imports are launching the new Trio range of sanitaryware as part of the Yukka bathroom range.

The Ebb bath and basin continuous flow product made entirely from LG HI-MACS® in two new designs called Loop and Line provide awesome bath, basin and accessory products - mirrors and shelves - which take design concepts in this product area to a new level.

Wall-hung sanitaryware has been made popular by interior designers as it offers a sleek, modern look that gives a feeling of open space and also hides all unsightly pipework.

Like many major manufacturers of appliances and kitchens, Mercury conducts extensive market research, and additionally retains close contact with end users.

With interior fashions constantly changing, there is an increasing trend to change home décor on a regular basis. Mercury, the manufacturers of the award winning Thermastone range oven, have come up with a solution.

The days of buying a radiator purely as an object of function are over. In an age of fashionable heating solutions, Jaga Home Heating has unveiled the ultimate eye-catcher in designer radiators. Sleek and stylish, the Geo Vertical is a breathtakingly beautiful feature in any room that is highly energy-efficient and yet requires no trade-off in heating performance.

PELICAN is just one range of products from the inspirational Italian Collection from Shires. Pelican is a beautifully crafted ultra modern range of sanitaryware available in white or in fabulous dual colours of white with black, blue, green and yellow. Distinctive design features are a combination of curves and square edges on a wide range of basins, wcs and bidets to make this collection highly desirable.

Caple has recently launched a brand new selection of range cookers; the Gastron collection. As well as being incredibly functional, Gastron range cookers lead the way in terms of energy efficiency by offering a top ‘A’ rating. As energy efficiency becomes more prevalent in the consumer purchase, range cookers with an improved rating certainly stand out from the competition.

The new Silestone quartz colour collection, ‘Zen’ by Cosentino, is available in five exciting and elegant solid colours: Haiku (cream), Gedatsu (chocolate), Koan (raspberry red), Unsui (mocca) and Satori (deep wine). The thorough-body colours offer a shade and tone that is not found with natural stone and Silestone worktops contain a unique Microban antibacterial protection, which lasts the lifetime of the surface.

High gloss is the latest trend in kitchen design and Parapan® is the ultimate high tech gloss surface for doors, drawers and vertical surfaces. Stoneham, one of Britain’s most innovative kitchen manufacturers, have artfully combined Alpine White Parapan® with American Black Walnut base units and a combination of Maron Emperador and solid American Black Walnut work surfaces for a sleek contemporary look.

Brack furniture from Roca offers contemporary, minimal styling, combined with practical storage solutions. Designed by Ricard Ferrer, Brack is available in Grey Ash, Ivory or bright Yellow Ochre, – so you can be as bold or as subtle as you like!

With colour making a big comeback in the kitchen, the launch of the bold new ‘Flavours by Stoves’ range cooker collection provides retailers with the perfect package to satisfy customers wanting a range cooker with impact.

The A2RW-6 is an addition to the successful Smeg ‘Opera’ Range Cooker collection and is finished in an attractive burgundy red. This fashionable yet understated colour blends in with a variety of kitchen designs from traditional wood through to contemporary laminates.

Scottwood Kitchen designers are renowned for creating many unique pieces to give a kitchen that ‘little bit extra’ to make it really special. All Scottwood kitchens are hand-made and this Manhattan kitchen, with its angular style doors and rectangular pilaster columns can be painted in the factory, or in the home, from a pallette of over 3,000 colours.

KTW Distribution has added four vibrant retro finishes to its extensive range of high gloss doors and drawer fronts. Aimed mainly at fitted kitchens, these evocative vinyl fascias bring concept to reality for the UK kitchen market.

With colour being so now, designers can turn up the volume to full-on glamour with Pronorm’s GLS glass doors in black. The 20mm doors are available in a choice of sizes from standard wall units to full size tall housings. The latter are on a cantilever door mechanism allowing them to glide open and shut, elegantly and silently.

Encouraged by buoyant sales of Colourange, Britannia is giving styleconscious consumers further reason to celebrate with the launch at Grand Designs Live of the Couture Range. This collaboration between cutting edge fashion designer Avsh Alom Gur, three times winner of the British Fashion Council’s acclaimed New Generation Award, and textile designer, Daniel Reynolds, will bring to market the UK’s very first designer range cooker.

For the ultimate bathing experience, chromotherapy lighting is a must. Drawing from the principle of healing through light, colour, is an intense sensory experience. It can, stimulate, soothe, regenerate and promote relaxation and overall well being.

Calidris Colour, from Dansani, is an exciting range of furniture that combines 7 ultra high gloss colours with oak, teak or white cabinets.

There are several features that make this furniture particularly special. The flexible nature of the modular system on which the range is based, allows you to create whatever look you want.

The Floral Collection - the first ever printed range cookers from Rangemaster. Colourful, fun and super stylish the striking designs will create a fabulous statement in the kitchen and will make you the envy of your friends.

Tired of neutral colour palettes and uninspiring hues? Inject a burst of colour into the kitchen with the help of Willam Ball’s new super shiny Variocolore range. Available in nine daring shades, the Variocolore range boasts a glamorous high gloss finish that is incredibly hardwearing and easy to maintain. Finishes include Arancia (orange), Rosso (red), Pistachio (green) and Grigio (grey).

Bradshaw Appliances are delighted to announce the exclusive UK launch of the stylish Italian Bertazzoni cooking range brand. Celebrating 125 years of appliance manufacture this year, Bertazzoni’s professional-performance ranges and range-tops are made in the Emilia-Romagna region, the food and cooking heartland of Italy.

Burbidge’s Italian-inspired Mezzo gloss range of kitchen frontals and accessories is ideal for anyone looking to create an ultra-modern kitchen that doesn’t cost the earth. With Mezzo, Burbidge is offering kitchen manufacturers and retailers, as well as property developers and other contract kitchen purchasers, a highly stylish yet cost competitive contemporary kitchen design.

Gessi, creator, inventor and maker of luxurious, designer brassware comes up trumps again with a dazzling range of black and white taps for the bathroom. Complemented by showers, valves and accessories, all finished in durable and hard wearing matt powder coat, a touch of class and elegance is now available from one of Italy’s classiest brassware brands.

After years of being constrained to metallic, white or black when choosing appliances, colour is now making a major comeback in the kitchen. Hot on the heels of this very latest interior trend, Baumatic's exciting new Dance Partners Collection boasts built-in oven in three vibrant finishes that will add a burst of colour to liven up any kitchen.

Towel warmer, bathroom radiator or designer room radiator? That’s the choice for today’s discerning retailer. Without a doubt, chrome ladder radiators are still the number one choice in bathroom heating and are available at rock bottom prices. This style of radiator has seen prices tumble from the once chrome on brass offer to the heavily imported chrome plate on steel.

Ariston’s new GENUS HE is a high performance domestic gas-fired boiler range offering the ultimate in efficiency and control via an innovative multifunction display.

Greenwood Airvac has developed a stylish and decorative alternative to traditionally unsightly bathroom and kitchen ventilation – Affresco. A range of decorative panel-fronted ventilators has been created to complement current bathroom and kitchen design, comprising models that incorporate lighting, high quality materials such as chrome and frosted glass, discreet low profile designs and decorative front covers. Each offer the choice of three, easy to change, central inserts to suit any bathroom or kitchen style.

The Alfa stainless steel extractor hood from Sarena, Allied's own brand appliance range, is special because of its unique styling. The Alfa hood is available in 3 widths - 600mm, 700mm and 900mm, it is 500mm deep and 785mm - 1155mm high.

Each range embraces and reproduces the design aesthetics of existing Smeg products, thereby making it possible to add a fire to a kitchen that co-ordinates with the appliances, however, the fires will suit any domestic living environment. The three fire ranges are each brand extensions of the Smeg FAB (retro), Classic and Linear appliances.

The RAY is a slimline radiator offering a good heat source as well as a smart steam free mirror for your bathroom environment. The RAY can be used in other areas of the house, such as a dressing room, landing or hallway.

Smith’s Environmental Products produce an array of fan convectors that connect to and run from an existing central heating system. Models can be installed on a wall at low or high level, in a plinth, a floor, wall or ceiling – in fact, just about anywhere!

Myson, renowned for heating through innovation, has added to its contemporary line of radiators and towel warmers, with the introduction of a range of stainless steel products.

Vectaire is committed to ensuring that its range of cooker hoods give the best performances not only to comply with Building Regulation requirements, but also to creating a comfortable kitchen environment free of steam, condensation and unwelcome odours and keeping noise levels to a minimum.

The new Metro bathroom radiator from Dimplex adds a sophisticated twist to any bathroom, with contemporary design plus innovative heating technology for superior performance.

Think relaxation and sanctuary with the new Yarmy radiator from Purmo. With a smooth metallic sheen surface and romantically curved edges, this combination of radiator and light comes with a chrome towel rail option for an ideal hanging and drying environment. It is perfect for the bathroom, but can also create an eye-catching feature in a kitchen or hallway.

Our latest version of the Warmup® Ribbon Heaters comes with a built-in Earth Screen, making installations in wet areas both quicker and safer than ever. No need to install additional grounding nets or self-levelling compound – simply roll the heater out!

The new Siesta from Aeon Radiator Heaven has been designed primarily for kitchens and bathrooms and takes the ladder type radiator concept much loved by architects and home owners to a new level.

The new Icaro Designer Radiator from Kermi offers fine sculptured lines in a simple neat geometry.
For ease of installation Icaro is fully reversible on site for LH or RH configuration and towel placing is extremely easy with the open ended design form.

Radiating Style proudly introduces a fabulous new design into its collection called Spinnaker. Inspired by the sea, this design looks like a sail with a gently curved edge and mast made from steel tubes. Suitable for use as either a towel warmer or simply for injecting a warm glow into any bathroom, this model is perfect for smaller spaces.

The Midas radiator, part of the new Elements collection of genuine stone radiators from Aestus, is the latest addition to the designer radiator and heated towel rail manufacturer’s product portfolio.

Bisque’s most popular and versatile radiator, the Classic, is now available as a towel radiator.

Air Uno extractors are now available in the UK for the first time.

A leading name in Italy, Air Uno is famous for extractors which combine real design flair with high performance extraction. Linear and sculptural, Air Uno extractors are the stylish choice for today’s ‘lifestyle’ kitchens, where every piece of equipment must have its own design values. Although the collection has a highend specification, the designs are very well priced.

Traditional kitchens are having a resurgence at the moment, thanks to a constant refreshment of what “traditional” actually means. A contradiction in terms? For me, tradition is about conserving established features and finishes within an overall design which is relevant to the current market. The actual look to which “traditional” refers is constantly redefined. The cathedral arch door, for instance: very popular five or six years ago, it is now staging a comeback.

KTW’s Shaker Cream kitchen provides traditional construction and colour which holds strong appeal for those who value a look which is enduring without being old-fashioned.

For vintage styling in a period home, the Abode Ludlow Bridge mixer tap captures the true design values of yesteryear. The dual flow Ludlow is a timeless design, inspired by the Victorian era. It combines age-old design values with modern engineering technology to offer effortless quarter turn control of temperature and flow.

Reginox’s RL 306CW is a bow-fronted Belfast sink that offers a contemporary alternative to its more traditional straight-edged counterpart.

Midlands based kitchens manufacturer ‘Mereway’ remains keen to retain a balanced portfolio of styles for their retailers with a commitment to not only satisfying the trend for contemporary doors, but also the more traditional needs of the market place.

Astracast is recognised as the market leader in the manufacture of kitchen sinks, taps and accessories and strives to continually improve design, innovation and performance.

Keeping pace with the trend for ceramics, the single bowl Belfast sink from Carron Phoenix sink combines good old fashioned charm with a key design improvement more suited to modern day usage.

Amaretto Oak is a traditional oak shaker style kitchen which has been given a contemporary feel with the clever use of black granite effect worktops, up to the minute stainless steel appliances and a glass cooker hood.

Edwin Loxley produce inframe, solid wood furniture in a wide range of designs from traditional to the more contemporary.

With their manufacturing base in Nottingham, just of Junction 26 of the M1, they are ideally situated to supply their dealers and customers anywhere in the UK.

The NEW Aspects Kitchen Collection From The Adam Furniture Group contains contemporary, modern & Traditional doors. The subtle styling of our Burnham washed Door shown creates a warm and welcoming feel, which is both elegant & traditional.

The new Oakham kitchen from Burbidge is the ideal choice for consumers who appreciate genuine character and period style features. The epitome of elegant English country house design, Oakham is characterised by the ‘shabby chic’ hand-finished frontals and accessories which have been subtly distressed to show the timber grain beneath. In addition to the subtly aged Old Ivory finish, Oakham is also available in four timeless fully applied heritage colours – Ivory, Maize, Cornflower and Sage.

The focus on the kitchen continues and has supplanted the living room as the showroom of the home. For aspirational consumers, investment in desirable, iconic appliances has risen, and with it the popularity of American-style refrigeration. For the retailer there has never been a better time to invest with excellent value of the sector and profitable opportunities.

With its strong, sleek steel exterior and high spec interior, Baumatic’s new Titan side-by-side range offers the ultimate in American-style cooling

Lec is launching its new range of 90cm wide American style side by side fridge freezers, available in either white or classic silver. With a completely new look for Lec the all-new American style range is packed with the features that are guaranteed to appeal to retailers and consumers alike.

Amana, the ultra-premium brand of genuine American refrigeration, is offering a free 5-Year warranty on all its refrigerator models.

Announced in the company’s October retailer newsletter, Vision, the offer applies to all Amana refrigeration models and is available to consumer purchases from 1st October until 31st December 2007.

Whilst traditionally the UK consumer has favoured the combi fridge freezer, research has shown that more and more people are looking to the American side-by-side style that not only looks great in the kitchen but also provides and extensive amount of storage. The combination of sleek design with low noise levels means these appliances, although large, do not dominate people’s living spaces.

Leading kitchen appliance manufacturer, Siemens has introduced a pair of brand new fridge freezers boasting advanced sensor technology for more accurate temperature control.

New from Neff is the K3990, a majestic Manhattan style freestanding side-by-side fridge freezer combination.
In fully clad stainless steel on the front and sides of the appliance, the new K3990 measures a generous 90cm wide and is ‘A’ rated for energy efficiency.

When it comes to refrigeration, consumers demand style and intelligence. The ergonomically designed Hotpoint HDR190I Fridge Drawers offer a large, chilled storage space, which can be fitted with fronts to coordinate with the rest of the kitchen. For a modern look, the new ‘Ice Glass’ or Stainless Steel finish make a perfect edition to any home.

Measuring just 500mm wide, the M0263 ‘A’ rated frost free fridge freezer from Servis is ideal where kitchen space is limited. This slimline version offers a practical alternative to many of the larger style cooling products available on the market.

As part of the launch of its premium built-in collection, Accolade from Stoves offers a brand new collection of coordinating cooling products designed to reflect the quality and style the popular brand, has come to represent.

Coolzone announces 17 new products in a range comprising of stand-alone fridges and freezers, fridge-freezers and drinks chillers – providing high quality products at unrivalled value in the market.

The Coolzone range of refrigeration and built-in appliances are designed to suit every need - and come in all shapes and sizes to fit perfectly into consumers’ homes and lifestyles. All new Coolzone fridges and freezers are A-Rated for energy efficiency.

Comment by GRAHAM ASHCROFT, Group Sales Director, Pilkington’s Group

One of the most compelling factors affecting flooring growth in the residential sector is the trend toward houses with open floor plans, high-end kitchens, multiple bathrooms, conservatories, and specialized rooms such as laundry rooms and personal gyms. These types of homes require seamless flooring and flooring products that offer enhanced performance properties in all atmospheric conditions, and improved style options.

Building Adhesives Limited [BAL], the UK’s leading supplier of professional tiling grouts and adhesives, has responded to growing interest in effective antibacterial protection technology. BAL is the only manufacturer in the tiling sector that is licensed to incorporate Microban® antibacterial protection into its UK grout products. Now BAL has given an eye-catching new look to its full range of antibacterial tile grouts, sealants and cleaning products.

For fashionable handcrafted style, Golden Oak from IDS’ Tuscan solid wood flooring range is a premium choice for domestic and contract interiors. It has the design versatility to create a range of interior looks, from traditional to modern rustic, and from classic to contemporary. Golden Oak is one of 10 species in the Tuscan range that is positioned to give retailers selling differentiation in the mid to upper end of the market.

Home and business owners can now have both the look of limestone and the benefits of durable flooring with Karndean’s new ‘Island Limestone’ collection.

As part of this years new product portfolio Amtico has launched six new Fossil Stones, each with individual character to add a new dimension to the already extensive Amtico Stone collection.

The new Esencia range of wall tiles from Craven Dunnill combines bright, zesty colours with detailed, geometric patterns in a high gloss finish. Using the latest scored format tiles in retro colours including pistachio, red, orange and brown, Esencia offers an enticing choice of decorating options for the adventurous home owner.

We deliver nationally on Pergo and approx 80% of orders go out next day.

CMS Acoustics is set to restore market confidence in specifying ceramic floor surfaces, with the launch of a revolutionary acoustic tiling system.

To complement its handcrafted collection of modern classic bathroom products and extend its hugely successful existing range of wall tiles, Imperial Bathrooms has unveiled an exclusive range of unique wall and floor tiles. Boasting all the aesthetic charm and appeal of real stone, ‘The Naturals Collection’ provides all the superior technical benefits of through body porcelain. To help fire customers’ imaginations, an eye-catching tile display board is now available free of charge to retailers.

H&R Johnson, the UK’s largest manufacturer of ceramic tiles, has launched a new range of marble and stone effect matching floor and wall tiles.

Leading wood finish specialist Osmo now offers a professional, eco-friendly coloured foundation for all wood floors. Available in four subtle colours, (light oak, mid-oak, dark oak and white) Polyx®-Oil Colour Foundation is ideal for a range of floors from contemporary bleached white boards to the traditional ambience associated with dark brown flooring.

The next Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association corporate member networking event and dinner takes place at Ansty Hall in Coventry on November 15.

Shades is delighted to announce that its high gloss Bianca range of fitted bathroom furniture has been selected by high-end developer Charles Church to add an extra touch of luxury to its Pen y fai development in South Wales.

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.

Independent home improvement finance specialists Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS) has appointed two new members of staff to be involved in the setting up of credit facilities for companies and suppliers in the home improvement market.

Utopia has appointed two well-known industry designers, Phil Allen and Bob Westmoreland, to focus on new product development. Phil and Bob, who have many years’ experiences in the bathroom industry, will act as Design Consultants specialising in different but complementary areas.

Glasgow based manufacturer TradeStyle Cabinets Group, whose well known kitchen brands include Scottwood of Nottingham, English Rose, Wrighton International and NOW Kitchens announce the promotion of Bill Smith to Group Sales Development Director. Bill becomes a member of the Group Board with immediate effect.

Utopia, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bathroom furniture, was delighted to welcome over 150 bathroom specialists to the first phase of its Retailer Day programme over the summer.

What would you say are the tools of your trade? Where on your list do the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) websites sit? If they’re not on your list then you’re definitely missing a trick.

Deva’s sales and marketing team has been further strengthened with the appointment of Claire Stokes.
Claire joins the leading brassware manufacturer as Marketing Manager from soap powder manufacturer Acdoco - owner of Stain Devils and Glo White brands.

Utopia has announced that Julius Blum and Van Hagen have won the 2007 Utopia Supplier of the Year awards. Each year the UK bathroom furniture manufacturer makes two 'Best Supplier' awards, one in the distributor category and one in the manufacturer category, based on its vendor appraisal system.

Kohler Mira is the first member of the Bathroom Manufacturers Asssociation (BMA) to have an employee gain the Certificate in Bathroom Studies from the Bathroom Academy.

Many tile suppliers are just returning from Bologna after visiting the most important tile exhibition in Europe. Cersaie is in its 25th year and had a record 92,000 visitors from across the world. Much of what was on show there will be available in UK in early spring 2008.

With the acquisition of Deva by Methven now complete, the Lancashire-based brassware manufacturer has this month increased its global capabilities by managing product sourcing for the entire Group.

The function will be headed up by Deva Managing Director Rob Pryde who, as well as continuing to run the Deva UK operation, now also sits on Methven’s Global management board.

JIS Europe Ltd., based in Sussex and one of the leading suppliers of stainless steel radiators and towel rails in the UK, is extremely conscious of increasing public awareness of the need to save energy both for ecological and financial reasons. As a result the company is including a section entitled “Energy Saving Accessories” in its updated brochures of modern styled rails, due to be published shortly.

Handles, knobs and pulls are detailed in just one of the 16 comprehensive sections in the latest Daro Factors catalogue.

Styles range from elegant and contemporary through to practical and traditional. Applications also cover modern furniture, rustic and traditional furniture as well as architectural requirements.

A new 92-page high quality full colour brochure has just been published by leading UK Bathroom Specialist suppliers HiB.
The main categories covered in detail are mirrors, cabinets, basins & taps, furniture and lighting. The catalogue is HiB’s largest to date with new collections and ranges illustrated with superb and clear photography. There are many products applicable not only to the bathroom but to other areas of the home.

The UK’s leading timber and panel products distributor, James Latham, is pleased to announce that the Autumn 2007 Product and Price Guide is now available.