The new Curtain radiator from MHS Radiators is making heads turn thanks to its logic defying ripples and curves. Sensuous lines and polished aluminium combine to deliver a stunning contemporary radiator.

For an entry level sink, the new Tango 100 from Carron Phoenix is hard to beat. With its attractive circular styling and competitive RRP tag of just £85 Tango is a very smart choice for a utility room or those on a small budget.

Designed to be compact yet offer ample access, the Supreme Corner Entry enclosure is available with a minimum width measurement of 700mm - which will fit snugly into the corner of the tiniest bathroom - and its corner access creates an extra-wide doorway making it feel more spacious inside and out.

Zip Heaters (UK) Ltd is proud to introduce an addition to its innovative range of instantaneous hot water heaters: the Inline ES. Suitable for hand washing applications, the Inline ES has been designed specifically for installation in buildings where energy efficiency is a priority, such as health centres, cloakrooms and the modern home. The latest of a number of new Zip product launches, this compact (size of a paperback) energy efficient appliance is an ideal solution where space is at a premium.

Since the ‘composite sink' was first introduced a number of years ago, Schock GmbH has, with a range of sinks manufactured from the highest quality composite materials, become renowned as the innovative leader in this rapidly growing marketplace.

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 high-end specification, the designs are very well priced. The Manta, shown here, comes in 60 or 90cm widths and you can choose from a black glass or stainless steel finish.

Hudson Reed has launched Arina, a new range of bathroom brassware complete with matching shower options.

From the innovators who introduced Parapan and Corian® to the UK surfaces market comes yet another quality material! Expanding its Air Uno range, the company is teaming up with Foster, the Italian makers of superior stainless steel to offer a stylish range of kitchen appliances. Their Quadra range of cooker hobs includes this model that neatly turn around corners, cleverly maximising space on the kitchen countertop! The Quadrangolo hob with five burners measures 972mm x 972mm long x 368mm.

Leading kitchen appliance manufacturer Siemens has just introduced a freestanding dishwasher in a stunning fingerprint free stainless steel look.

Playing on the success of its popular Colourange, Britannia has just added three new colours as standard options to its Sigma 100cm.

Walnut is the fourth finish to be added to PWS' successful Milton in-frame collection. Milton Walnut embodies essential elements of style to inject sophistication into the kitchen with its classical in-frame design and distinctive walnut colouring adding luxurious warmth to the scheme.

Having introduced their first range of microwaves into the market less than a year ago, Micromark is reporting strong sales. The combination of stylish design and affordable prices is proving a big hit with buyers.

The ultimate in drinking water convenience, the Zip HydroTap, with its stunning brushed stainless steel finish, is an elegant addition to any kitchen. Unlike conventional taps it doesn't have to be installed on or near a sink - its unique font with integral drainer means that it can be installed virtually anywhere plumbing is available. The undersink system comprises a single integrated unit equipped with a user-friendly control panel that fits neatly into a cupboard below the worktop.

Reva Industries, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of acrylic baths, has launched Stevens & Jubb, a brand new operating division to develop a collection of designer baths and bathroom equipment to be sold exclusively through independent retailers. Stevens & Jubb's first range of ten baths, the ‘Comfort' range, will offer affordable luxury baths and will be unveiled this month.

Always setting the brassware benchmark, Crosswater's commitment to producing creative designs is evident in every range. The company's famous Love Me range, which illustrates inspirational style with its exposed spout and joystick control, is now available in a matt black finish.

With its simple, polished chrome brassware and unusually-shaped wall hung basin, the stunning new Aim range from Bauhaus boasts an elegant simplicity that will provide a striking and unique design element to any bathroom.

Demonstrating simple elegance and a streamlined profile, Keller is back with continental flair to shake up the showroom and charm the consumer with the GL 7300.

The increased popularity of open-plan living has pushed cooker hoods into the limelight where looks are top priority, which is where the sleek profile of the Franke Neptune Soft extractor in crisp stainless steel comes in.

Handcrafted furniture designer and manufacturer Charles Yorke unveiled a breathtaking new bespoke furniture range at this year's KBB show.

Thick, chunky curves lend a dramatically different feel to RAK Ceramic's new Rondo suite, which exudes designer appeal but without the designer label price tag. Sporting the latest modular-look profile and offering a choice of two styles of WC and one solid basin, the Rondo collection is the perfect choice of sanitaryware for the modern bathroom.

Pyramis is one of the largest sink and tap producers in the world, and has built a global reputation for excellence, innovation and expertise. The company's mission is to develop and offer complete solutions for the kitchen which are characterised by high quality functional design with many unique attributes.

A new 475mm pull-out larder unit has been added to the already very successful range of versatile pull-out kitchen storage from Hafele.

Far from being a modish marketing tool, the green issue is here to stay and now figures more than ever as a major part of the consumer decision making process. High profile campaigns are generating record levels of awareness on issues such as climate change, global warming, carbon emissions and recycling. This has resulted in a real awareness of the need to save energy, and the impact energy-efficient appliances can have on both the planet and household bills.

BEKO has become one of the fastest growing appliance brands in the UK with an extensive product offering covering refrigeration, laundry, dishwashers, cookers and televisions.

Kaldewei, Europe's no.1 for baths, produces baths and shower trays to suit every shape and size of room and all 260 designs tick the box when it comes to eco-friendliness. Every Kaldewei product is made from a unique material - 3.5mm steel enamel; this is manufactured from completely natural materials (steel and enamel) which means it can be 100% recycled.

As water conservation rapidly climbs the priority stakes for both consumers and developers, leading shower manufacturer Triton has added a trio of ‘Eco' showers to its collection that combine style and performance plus all important water saving opportunities.

In an era when water and energy saving is uppermost in the nation's minds, the new ECO showerhead from Mira Showers comes out top of the class.

Already established in the sanitary product market is the Rapid SL, a complete range of concealed cisterns and installation frames for fixing bathroom sanitaryware.

Falcon has used its knowledge and innovation as range cooker experts to produce the first ever, single cavity range cooker which gives consumers the benefit of using a single or double oven depending on the amount of food they are cooking. This innovative, brand new product will appeal to keen cooks who want to become more energy and environmentally conscious in their homes.

Dimplex is setting new standards in towel rail technology with the launch of the Daytona towel rail range. With patented DryTechTM dry element technology the Daytona reaches 60 degrees Celsius in only 15 minutes, leaving other conventional wet/ liquid-filled towel rails in the cold.

Easy to use, Easy to install, but Aqualisa's brand new Visage Digital also has green credentials.

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 Roca has created a selection of environmentally friendly ‘eco' stop mechanisms for your bathroom so that you can do your bit to reduce waste without restricting use or compromising on style.

Italian appliance manufacture Smeg prides itself on producing some of the most eco friendly and efficient appliances on the market today and the new DF6SPLUS dishwasher is no exception.

New guidelines, published in the Defra ‘Water Efficiency in New Homes' publication, are a clear indication that the nation cannot continue to use, and worse - to waste, water at our present levels.

The Ecovector range of energy efficient heat emitters from Smith's Environmental Products, the leading supplier of domestic and light commercial fan convectors in the UK, is now officially available.

Complementing its extensive sink and tap portfolio, Carron Phoenix can provide an added eco-solution with its competitively priced Linea 320M waste sorter bin. Size-wise, this model offers the advantage of fitting into a 500mm wide cabinet but only requires 330mm depth.

Vectaire's new ECO range of axial fans, available in three sizes for use in most domestic situations, are for wall, window, ceiling or panel fitting. The fans are splashproof, and come in standard, timer, humidity control, SELV and Cord operated models. Apart from their energy-saving features and silently opening and closing automatic shutters, one of the main attractions is the option (on the 15cm version) of adjusting the fan speed at the time of installation, thus ensuring the fan does exactly the job required.

The next generation steam oven is now here in the form of Neff's B8762 CircoSteam oven. This superb 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.

VitrA MOD, Ross Lovegrove's second and much-anticipated range for international bathroom brand VitrA, has been described as a global solution for water conservation.

This is an exclusively low-flow hand shower with Ecosmart technology from Hansgrohe. Regardless of the water pressure, it reduces water consumption by up to 60 per cent compared to conventional shower sprays. A combination of cleverly devised flow regulation and central air intake developed by the Hansgrohe fluid stream laboratory reduces consumption to a maximum of six litres of water per minute.

Acomponent is a component - it has no life of its own, it's just part of something bigger. But components are important, even crucial - without components the bigger picture of which they are part doesn't hang together. Indeed, if the component isn't up to the job, the product of which it is part might just fall apart anyway - most of us have experienced that with furniture products in our own homes!

LEADING furniture component supplier, HPP has added four new contemporary kitchen door styles to its collection.

Another door range to be launched at ZOW this year by leading cabinet door producer, BLP UK Ltd, took visitors to the stand back in time to an era where quality craftsmen produced designs that would become timeless classics.

This snazzy collection of gloss lacquered cabinet door and matching drawer front panels from Hafele is just part of a huge range of kitchen (or bathroom) fittings, components and accessories that includes ... everything! Hafele have been Britain's biggest independent supplier of kitchen hardware for years. But when it comes to bathrooms, the Rugby supplier has only recently put a toe in the water.

World leading kitchen fittings manufacturer Blum has long made the principles of maximising efficient storage central to their product program. Why - because their wide ranging research has shown that up to 66% of new kitchen buyers are dissatisfied with the storage capacity of their kitchens after installations.

LIFT by Salice, is a family of four new opening systems for cabinet doors with significant ergonomic and aesthetic benefits for the end user as well as manufacturing and installation advantages for the supplier.

FURNITURE component supplier, HPP, has been selected to be one of the first UK stockists of Blum's innovative SERVO-DRIVE system.

Following the launch at ZOW of exciting new foils from leading specialists Pentadecor, exclusive UK agents EDP have experienced great success and a very enthusiastic response from UK and Irish component and furniture manufacturers.

BLP's new design theme for ZOW this year, ‘Contemporary Rustic', proved to be a huge success.

Creativity and Excellence of the pure Italian Taste From Clayton Munroe.

As consumers continue to look for inspiring accessories as a way to individualise their homes, leading kitchen frontals and accessories manufacturer, Burbidge has launched two new, seriously stylish door handles to complement its full range of quality kitchens.

Macassar Ebony High Gloss Veneer

The warmth & richness of colour combined with the depth of lacquer on the Macassar Ebony veneer door (above) creates a truly stunning effect. Equally stunning is the Malindi Ebony which presents a more ‘smoky' finish. All high gloss veneers are available in a recently extended range of feature door & drawer front sizes.

Huwil of Germany has long been recognised as a pioneer in the field of advanced lift-up systems and has remained one of Unico Components' star product ranges for manufacturers of kitchen and bathroom wall cabinets over several decades. Huwil is now part of the Titus+ Group and under the impetus of new management has launched its 2nd Generation of Huwilift stays, including the user-friendly, bi-fold Senso.

Design possibilities and convenience in the kitchen are taken to a new level with Hettich's new Easys electronic drawer opening system.

LDL has introduced a new range of "easy-wood" cutlery trays specially designed to fit into Blum Tandembox drawers for 450mm and 500mm depths.

The speed of technology over the last century has been incredible, so it's hard to believe that in 1908 the head of the London Patent Office almost opposed all future technological progress.  The proposal was to shut the Patent Office down as all the important inventions had already been made! In that year the key innovators were led by Henry Ford who launched his Model T and the Wright brothers successfully trialled a motorised plane. What would this gentleman have said 100 years later if he'd experienced the amazing technological developments that we now all take for granted?

With the spotlight on shape, PWS' new collection brings together a host of inspiring furniture, storage solutions and handles. The successful Milton in-frame range has been extended with walnut and painted sage options, delivering a distinctive mix of features including curves and glazed doors. The focus on high gloss continues with Avant Ebony in a rich zebrano effect and Valais, a shimmering white Shaker inspired door.

Touch is an effortlessly beautiful collection of bathroom ceramics from luxury bathroom distributor Aquaplus Solutions.

Förvara has this year been appointed to exclusively handle the UK distribution for elfa® modular storage solutions. Elfa® is a deluxe range comprising of shelving, drawers, rails, pantry systems and dressing rooms, available in a choice of platinum, white and solid birch or walnut.

Ideal Bathrooms has launched "Essential from Ideal". The new bathroom ranges under this brand have been developed exclusively for Ideal Bathrooms offering superb quality, stylish designs, competitive prices and excellent margins.

One of Britain's leading distributors to the kitchen industry, D K Distribution of Manchester have been appointed national distributor for leading international sink and tap manufacturers Pyramis.

One year on, BCG goes from strength to strength and to celebrate, BCG, the company formerly known as Broughton Crangrove Galley Matrix, is setting off around the UK once more on the 2008 Big Tour.

In a world of big is best BBD is enjoying fantastic growth and they feel that one of the contributory factors is their ability to be flexible in decision making throughout the business as there is no long chain of managers with many of the restrictions that can happen in larger companies.

Häfele have led the field in distribution of furniture fittings, components and decorative accessories for cabinet furniture throughout the modern household for a quarter of a century. In the 21st century, furniture fittings has grown to encompass kitchen appliances and accessories and also baths, showers and sanitary ware.

Robert Lee is one of the leading distributors of bathrooms, sanitaryware and plumbing products in the UK today. Always proactive and at the forefront of bringing in new and exciting products from mainland Europe. One such product is Steinberg.

Established in 1994 with the ambition of supplying the kitchen and bathroom trade with a wider choice of quality sinks, taps and bathroom products our success has been in offering a combination of classic, chic and avant garde design.

IDS's new Tuscan Quartzstone worksurface range captures all the beauty of natural stone yet offers the unique benefits of being available off the shelf, lightweight and easy to install. As a pre-fabricated blank, arguably the biggest benefit is its excellent price advantage due to reduced installation costs.

Ebor Equipment, distributors of CaesarStone luxury work surfaces, has substantially increased its warehousing capacity taking an additional 10,000 sq ft in a new warehouse adjacent to its Rochdale headquarters, giving the company in excess of 30,000 sq ft of storage space.

There is nothing that both suppliers and distributors like more than a high quality product that sells well and Frontline Bathrooms make it their business to find them.

Allied, one of the largest and longest established national distributors of kitchens, appliances and bedrooms, has recently equipped all its field sales managers with the latest ArtiCAD design software to use in conjunction with their new laptop computers.

Premium Appliance Brands is once again leading the way in cooking innovation as they expand the White-Westinghouse range of premium cooking appliances with two new designer ribbon hobs. Aiming to deliver a perfect marriage of style and substance, White-Westinghouse can now provide the ideal hob for any kitchen.

Many distributors have maintained a solid portfolio of products known well to its retail customer base within its geographical area of distribution without having a high profile in the media. Maurice Lay in comparison has chosen a different path by expanding its distribution network through highly effective self promotion.

The developments in tile design and manufacturing technology have been outstanding over the past decade, largely driven by the leading manufacturers in Europe. Concurrently, the UK tile sector has rapidly grown as ceramic tiles have evolved from a utilitarian floor and wall covering, for the kitchen and bathroom, to a fashionable, decorating statement with applications throughout the home. The level of innovation is set to continue with both texture and size being dynamic aspects to watch.

Craven Dunnill's Renaissance Collection of wall and floor tiles is constantly changing as new ranges are introduced to keep pace with the latest trend in interiors. The spectrum of designs offered is vast, ranging from the latest in structured surfaces to chic, new designs featuring innovative metallic effects and large format tiles.

The weber.sys protec integrated tanking system is a totally reliable wet area pre-tile system enabling tilers to comply with British Standard BS5385. It consists of three components: a primer, a water-proofing membrane and reinforcing tape.

Whatever your level of tiling ability, Dunlop Adhesives has made it easier than ever to achieve a perfect tiled floor. The innovative manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouts and finishing products has developed a range that offers not only exceptional quality and technical innovation, but value adding benefits able to make the tiling process as simple as possible.

In recent years the advances in production techniques and the influence of open plan living environments has resulted in tile sizes moving larger for both floors and walls. The more traditional 300x300 and 400x400 sizes are still in demand for floor, but 600x600mm and 800x800mm are increasing in popularity and even extra large 900x300mm and 900x450mm applied in commercial as well as domestic environments.

Leader in climate control, DEVI, is launching FLOOR GUARD, a unique warranty in the world of underfloor heating.

Johnson Tiles has launched a dramatic collection of designs which reflect the growing trend in interior design to include pattern. The new Concepts range includes bold floral patterns, subtle foliage designs and geometric backdrops on the large format wall tile size of 400 x 300mm and can be used in all areas of the home.

In step with the ongoing trend for oak, the 3 Strip Oak Family Oil from IDS's Tuscan engineered flooring range gives an elegant floor finish that works well in traditional and contemporary settings.

With costs rising all round, there's good reason to invest in quality building products and systems that provide long-lasting solutions. Aquapanel from Knauf Drywall is the UK's leading tile backer board, and it's built to last. Its growing popularity among tilers and other contractors reflects the fact that tiles just don't fall off Aquapanel - even in frequently used showers. Aquapanel is a reinforced cement board, specially developed to support tiling up to 50kg/m2 in wet areas such as showers and bathrooms.

Natural stone is fast becoming the material of choice throughout the home for those with a keen eye for beauty, versatility and practicality.

Arctic Products new affordable diamond drills are specially designed to enable every plumber, tile fixer, bathroom and kitchen installer to quickly and safely cut holes through expensive porcelain tiles and mosaics without the need for drilling rigs or cooling water and with no risk of damage to the tile.

MAPEI's latest addition to their expanding coloured grout range is MapeGlitter, a metallic coloured glitter to be mixed with the latest addition to the Kerapoxy Grout Range - Kerapoxy Design. The addition of up to a maximum of 10% by weight of MapeGlitter to Kerapoxy Design provides a sparkly grouting mortar particularly suitable for enhancing joints between metallic tiles and glass tiles and mosaics.

ARDEX MICROTEC Tile Adhesives are a unique combination of specialist cements, polymers and MICROTEC fibres, developed and blended by ARDEX to produce a completely new generation of wall and floor tile adhesives.

Interior designer Valerie Oldham, this year's winner of the Tile Association's Annual Awards for best use of tiling in a domestic environment, sponsored by BKU, believes that success comes, not just from good design but from in-depth preparation, working with suppliers to achieve long lasting yet stunning results.

It is generally accepted that 25% of household rubbish is food waste. Most recycle/waste experts agree the most effective way to dispose of food waste is via a Food Waste Disposer.

Abode SWICH is an innovation that will convert any kitchen mixer, new or old, into a filter water tap to improve the overall taste, smell and appearance of drinking water. SWICH is quick and easy to fit using the latest Abode ‘push fit' pipe technology.

Probably the most important Under Sink Appliance is the Waste Maid ‘Food Waste' Disposer. Regarded as the most sustainable method of dealing with organic food waste, many homeowners are fast becoming astute to the many benefits of including a disposer in their kitchen.

Culligan International has again proved their ongoing commitment to developer, installer and customer satisfaction through the introduction of the Waterside MC450 water softener. "Operational and installation flexibility has been the catalyst behind the development of this new model", says Peter Marsh of Culligan International.

Food waste represents up to 35% of the total amount of household refuse in the UK. Those that are ecologically minded or just want to free the kitchen of unsightly and unhygienic household waste, are able find a simple solution to remove it.

With environmental issues constantly in the news, and recycling an absolute priority, storage systems are ever more important to help to solve the growing problem of sorting kitchen waste.

A sink can be elegant, it can be beautiful, it can even be breath-taking, but can it be anything more than be a sink? Alone the answer could be no, but combined with one of InSinkErator's sink appliances it can become so much more.

The KBSA has announced that it has restructured its administrative operations as a key part of its new plans to improve member benefits and services. This will be coupled with a new membership campaign for both retailers and corporates.

Independent finance specialists Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS) have been selected by two of the UK's largest home improvement retailers to offer personal finance packages to their customers.

PWS have appointed Jane Hubery as Area Sales Manager, responsible for the sales development of the PWS portfolio in the East Midlands. Jane joins the external sales team following 8 years in Customer Services at PWS, most recently as Team Leader for the Southern area.

Kitchen manufacturer Bernstein Group Holdings has appointed a sales director with thirteen years' experience in the bathroom industry - and a clear focus to support retailers and their businesses in his new role.

Glass Idromassaggio, the freshest brand in the wellness sector, announces dynamic plans for the UK market. With immediate effect, a dedicated sales agency has been appointed based in Lancashire with regional representatives to provide nationwide sales coverage and technical support for the innovative Glass portfolio.

Current housing shortage, impact existing homes has on carbon emissions, rogue traders problem all have one common theme; all are exacerbated by the 17.5% rate of VAT charged on home improvements.

Ashley Heath took over as Chairman of The Tile Association on 19th April.

Leading domestic heating specialist Heatline is proud to announce that it has been awarded a new British Standard Institution (BSI) accreditation in recognition of its dedication to providing exceptional standards of service to its customers throughout the UK.

With immediate effect, Jan Shepherd has been appointed as the new Marketing Manager for Hansgrohe, based at their head office facility in Surrey.

A new flagship boutique ‘Riverside Kitchen Design Studio and Showroom' was officially opened last week to produce the very best in creative kitchen solutions in Glasgow. This is the third kitchen showroom to be opened by Elaine Sutherland whose other studios are in Elgin and Inverness.

Ellbee has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Dale Bacon as Commercial Manager.

The redesigned Second Nature brochure from PWS not only has a completely new look, but a new feel too. The tactile front cover coupled with a selection of stunning kitchen sets and lifestyle imagery can't fail to stimulate the senses.

The Spring issue of FUSION , Allied's quarterly magazine, is now available and features a plethora of new products, special offers and promotions, plus improved servicing support for Sarena.

Some days you ask yourself whether it's actually worth picking up a newspaper or watching TV. Conflicting messages abound - house building at its weakest for 20 years, mortgage lending at its lowest ever, British manufacturing in decline.....

The Spitfire. Motorway signs. The Mini. Catseyes. The Aston Martin DB5. Dr Martens. The mini skirt. The World Wide Web. The controversial new Grand Theft Auto... all examples of great British design.

Midlands based kitchen manufacturer Mereway remains keen to retain a balanced portfolio of quality styles for their retailers, with a commitment to satisfying the market needs for contemporary and traditional kitchens at competitive prices.

Ellbee Ltd. has built a reputation as a first class manufacturer producing quality products for their customers at outstanding value. With over 50 years manufacturing experience, Ellbee supply several ranges of products to the bathroom industry, including own brand and OEM products, and their Profile Collection of shower enclosures that cater for all sectors of the market,

The Shaws Classic Waterside, another ‘Best of British' fireclay sink has been well accepted by interior designers and specifiers who are happy that a new style of contemporary, bow fronted kitchen sink has been launched from a company who still manufacture only in England.

For the sink purists among us, the new Java 100 in Polar White fits the bill perfectly with its unfussy linear shape and crisp white granite material.

The pusuit of the ‘Modern Classic' ideal is the primary source of inspiration behind Imperial Bathrooms' new Delille sanitaryware range. Exuding fine detailing and graceful proportions, Delille embraces traditional style with a modern and contemporary twist. What's more, with a wide array of options available, this latest range enables customers to introduce their own sense of individuality and style to their new bathroom.

Roman limited is the UK's largest shower manufacturing plant. Our extensive range comprehensively covers high quality shower enclosures, everything you need to create a stunningly contemporary wetroom, ingenious bath screens, low-level shower trays, state-of-the-art water delivery systems including options which integrate the valve with the enclosure, designer shower walling and a range of appealing accessories. The Roman range spans from opulent top end products in the exclusive Roman Sculptures range, through to more affordable high quality solutions - something for every customer's requirements.

For a touch of the exotic, look no further than Ebony Stripwood on Bushboard's newly launched Omega worktop range.

Your bathroom should be a haven to relax and unwind in and with the Apollo range of Bathroom Furniture you can select from a choice of contemporary designs, with their deceptively simple lines through to a more traditional look - all providing the perfect storage solution.

Way back in 1854, Esse pioneered cast iron range cooking manufacturing paving the way for many of the other brands that we know today.

In today's highly technological market there's plentiful choice of design software applications, both nationally and internationally. However the key differentiator for Planit International Ltd - the UK's leading developer of advanced design and visualisation software for the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and home improvement markets lies not only in the continued level of service and support they offer, but also the extensive catalogues available from the leading brands.

Profound yet very honest words from Edwin Loxley's Founder and Managing Director, Joe Cavani.

Parapan® are specialists in the manufacture of high gloss solid doors. Established in 1999, Parapan® has developed an impressive reputation and is now a widely recognised luxury product in UK kitchens and bathrooms.

At a time when the British bathroom market is swamped with products imported from around the globe it's interesting to reflect that the shower enclosure market in the UK stands alone in that it is dominated by British manufacturers; Matki, Daryl, Roman and our sister companies Manhattan and Metropolitan are all among the major players. In terms of market share, European manufacturers dominate many other areas of the bathroom including furniture, brassware and sanitaryware throughout the UK, yet not enclosures.

Rangemaster is the UK's leading manufacturer and inventor of range cookers. Rangemaster has a reputation for innovation, quality and expertise, bringing a unique blend of engineering excellence, design and functionality to domestic kitchens. Rangemaster's kitchen appliance collection extends through sinks, taps, wine coolers, icemakers, refrigeration and accessories.

Leisure Sinks is the largest and leading manufacturer of kitchen sinks in the UK with over 70 years of experience.

Westin is the only UK company to manufacture and supply custom-built domestic kitchen extraction systems. A custom-built extractor will invariably be a totally unique design, created specifically for a kitchen which itself will be individually designed and built.

The Sherwood Kitchen is a bespoke, hand painted classic  featuring just some of the superior design and ergonomic details available.  From the fine cornice detailing to the simple square panelled doors inset into frames, this kitchen is hand-crafted in an authentic traditional style.   Scottwood work with a palette of over 3,000 colours so our customers get to choose a colour of their choice and have a chance to be part of the design process.

Aqata, Britain's leading family-owned manufacturer of shower enclosures, is one the most successful brands in the bathroom industry and proud to be British.

Remember the days when British was Best? Well, in Bathroom and Kitchen manufacturing and design, it still is! A true British success story, Avilion has grown from a seedling OEM engineering company to a globally active, brand-driven organisation with a multi-million pound turnover.

In a country where morale is low and prices are high it would be easy to understand why companies may not wish to shout about being British.  That is not the case with JJO.  JJO has been a name in furniture manufacturing since 1868, although the current company was formed when Ellis Greenhalgh took over the joinery business from the Ormerod family in the 1950's and is now a private plc, owned and run by the Greenhalgh family. 

For 15 years, Montrose has been creating beautifully designed, hand built bathroom furniture from their UK manufacturing facility. As you would expect of a specialist Bathroom Furniture supplier, the dedicated team of employees has formed a product range that will answer even the most challenging design brief. The range of styles, finishes and design combinations on offer, provide the perfect blend for lifestyle choice and budget.

Create a warm and luxurious feel to any bathroom with the exciting new Fairmont collection from Shades.

Vogue UK is a company that celebrates the wealth of traditional, quality handcrafted  heated towel rails and radiators and is one of the last true manufacturers in the UK.