Taking the stress out of creating breathtaking bathrooms in awkward or unusual spaces, Simpsons' new Supreme Bespoke service offers hassle-free tailor-made showering in just two weeks. Custom-made to individual dimensions, the Supreme Bespoke shower enclosures offer the freedom to install a shower where a standard-sized enclosure fails.

Bellissimo Furniture has added the perfect material for today's minimalist kitchens and bathrooms to its range. Zenolite looks like glass and beads water in the same way, but has 25 times the impact resistance. Applications range from splashbacks to room dividers, and even door and drawer fronts.

The latest addition to the Crosswater's stunning Love Me range of fittings is designed for the contemporary bathroom.

Make a stunning design statement with the curvaceous new Ascari countertop basin from Bauhaus. Smooth, sleek curves and a sculptured oval-shaped façade make the Ascari a truly unique basin.

Long narrow cloakrooms are a feature of many houses in the UK, the WC is normally located on the end wall and if bathroom furniture is incorporated it tends to be a WC Unit with no storage. So Montrose's new Cloakroom WC Unit is a welcome addition for those consumers wondering where to store essentials.

Offering a modern geometric design with clean-cut edges and super-sleek angles, the new Bergamo basin from Bauhaus is the perfect choice for the contemporary bathroom. With smaller than average proportions, the Bergamo has been designed specifically with the cloakroom or en-suite in mind without compromising on style or functionality.

Proving that black is back, Stoves has responded to consumer demand by relaunching its 61EHDO and 61GDO freestanding electric and gas double ovens in classic black.

Accessories are usually the final purchase in a bathroom. Once the main suite and fittings have been selected, accessories provide the important finishing touches, as well as serving a highly practical purpose. Roca has introduced four new accessory ranges to its product portfolio, each of which offers great design, quality in manufacturing and above all, functionality.

Carron Phoenix has boosted its granite offering with the launch of the new Bali sink range. It joins the recent additions of the Java inset and Fiji undermounts, giving retailers a rounded offer that can satisfy a range of design needs and price points.

Flair International, Ireland's leading producer of quality glass shower enclosures, introduces NaMara - a modern collection of semi-frameless shower doors with ClearshieldTM glass as standard. This patented easy clean surface coating repels everyday dirt and lime scale to keep shower doors sparkling clean with just a simple rinse, saving valuable time and effort.

The ‘wet room' look is becoming more popular as people opt for minimalist styling in the bathroom. To meet this growing trend Mira has introduced the innovative range of Mira Flight Low shower trays, which feature a 40mm profile instead of the usual 90-150mm. BioCote® technology has been incorporated as it reduces bacteria and mould by up to 99.9% and is already used in healthcare applications.

ESSE are the oldest and most respected British, cast iron range cooker manufacturer, with a history of quality and innovation spanning 154 years.

The LPG ‘Cat Enabled' cooker is a beautiful hand made traditional cast iron cooker, employing the very latest catalytic technology from a British manufacturer whose reputation for engineering and innovation spans 154 years.

Available from Britain's leading bathroom products specialists, HiB, is a compact but highly practical lighting display board for retailers to create effective display and demonstration areas without taking up valuable storage space.

Hafele have launched a new range of tough, high quality power tools for cabinet furniture installation professionals under the Protool banner. Rart of the Festool stable of TT Tooltechnic AG in Germany and built to very high standards of engineering precision for hard use and durability - many individual models carry a three year guarantee.

Bushboard has enhanced its Encore solid surface worktop offer with a clever new undermount sink system complete with a neat drainer grooves solution that offers easy installation and attractive price-pointing.

Smooth, minimalist lines by Tem Mobilya for the latest cabinet and drawer handles in aluminium from Hafele.

Representing the pinnacle of timeless luxury and indulgence, Imperial Bathrooms has unveiled a new double-ended roll top cast-iron bath that comes resplendent with a hand stitched leather-effect exterior finish. Entirely hand-crafted to individual order only, Radison Cureo is the perfect adornment for the luxury bathroom epitomising the company's resolve to distinguish itself within the marketplace.

The newest addition to REHAU's range of cabinet roller shutter systems is a striking design in glass.

Screen addicts need never miss their favourite television programme in lieu of bathing again. With bathovision, they can do both simultaneously.

Air Uno who supply contemporary, sharp-edged sinks from Italy in Foster stainless steel are now also offering Foster worksurfaces to add to their collection of kitchen appliances.

For the ultimate in ease of ordering & speed of installation, ‘M' & ‘D' height Blum Tandembox configurations can now be ordered from East Coast boxed & pre-assembled ready for immediate installation.

A new digital flat-screen TV from Hafele for kitchens is designed to fit flush with a 500mm cabinet fascia panel providing high quality picture material to UK Freeview standards.

D.R. Cooker Hoods is proud to launch the revolutionary Legend extractor hood from Elica.

As simple to install in the ceiling as a halogen light, the KB Sound® radio is perfect for the bathroom or kitchen.

Innovative British designer and manufacturer of shower enclosures, Kudos Showers, announces the latest addition to its elegant Original range - the Kudos 1000 Original Curved Slider.

Bristan, one of the UK's leading bathroom companies has expanded its product range with the distinctive and modern Quadrato Collection. Getting the right taps can make a huge difference to the overall look of a bathroom, and Bristan can help you make the right choice with its stunning and minimal Quadrato designs.

Concepts Bathroom Furniture was launched earlier this year and has already become well established.

http://www.totalwall.co.uk/, faithfully recreating nature's natural materials to produce realistic and striking wall cladding designs to dramatically enhance your feature wall.

Flair International, Ireland's leading producer of quality glass shower enclosures, introduces their stylish range of Wetroom Shower Screens for creating stunning contemporary shower spaces in every home. Simple design combined with minimal use of quality materials creates a feeling of freedom and space - ideal for people who love contemporary interiors and who love to shower.

Air Uno is famous for extractors which combine real design flair with high performance extraction. The Murano Vetro, Air Uno's top-of-the-range model, has four extraction speeds with soft touch control, automatic switch off and a filter cleaning warning. With an aluminium tangential motor, it has perfect suction and a high level of noiselessness even at the maximum speed of 770 m3/h.

The Life Shower Bath has been added to the ‘Essentials from Ideal' brand, available from Ideal Bathrooms in 1500mm and 1700mm lengths and comes undrilled which increases its versatility as a stock bath for retailers and trade counters.

Following the success of the Bemis ultra-hygienic range of seats, this latest model featuring a new hinge, has all the benefits of easy cleaning combined with minimal effort.

Planit Fusion - the UK's leading advanced design and visualisation software supplier for the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and home improvement markets - has received Microsoft Windows Vista Certification for the latest version of its Fusion product. Already a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, this new certification allows Planit Fusion to offer a seamlessly integrated system with a convenient and familiar experience under the Vista operating system.

Balterley's new 116-page bathroom brochure sees the launch of eight new suites, eight new baths and five new brassware ranges. The bathroom brand, owned by distributor Mark Two, has also introduced its lowest ever priced suite, Mirage, which retails at £598.

James Latham, the UK's   leading Timber and Panel products distributor, has committed further investment to the Bausen brand by producing new literature. Designed with both distributors and end users in mind, product   and lifestyle photography is   featured heavily to assist the     client when making a selection.

Brand new from sink specialist, Franke, is the Pro-Value portfolio of affordable kitchen sink packages which has been designed with quality and value in mind. Always pioneering research and developing new materials and products for the kitchen, Franke has combined sinks, taps and waste disposal units in a new brochure for ease of selection both for the consumer and retailer.

FURNITURE component manufacturer Hills Panel Products (HPP) is showcasing its latest range of boards, doors and fittings with the launch of its biggest ever product brochure.

Impulse Bathrooms General Manager Gary Hawkins, comments on water saving as part of an eco-friendly approach to the environment. Despite the downturn in new house building, the government still has a target of three million more homes by 2020. As private housebuilds have fallen dramatically then social housing will be needed to fill the gap.

The Tribune Suite is just one suite from Impulse Bathrooms which features a 4.5/3 litre dual flush rather than the usual 6/3 litre flush.

Impulse Bathrooms have invested in their own specialist brassware manufacturing facility and are launching five ranges of high quality taps and mixers to offer bathroom suppliers additional choices in complete bathrooms suites. The ranges are well timed to meet the rapidly growing demand for water saving, being designed not to exceed a flow rate of 13 litres per minute, providing ample water for washing and bathing but avoiding water wastage.

Hansgrohe - the specialist in mixers, taps and shower sprays, offers a wide range of stylish bathroom fittings with Ecosmart water-saving technology. The new Crometta 85 Green hand shower offers great value, superb shower performance and a delivery of just 6 litres per minute.

Being environmentally responsible is not always as easy as it seems; but with InSinkErator^TM's range of food waste disposers doing your bit for the environment in the kitchen really can be quick, convenient and hygienic! Food waste can simply be washed down the sink into a food waste disposer where it is ground into fine particles, before being flushed away by running water. Thereafter it has the potential to be recycled into soil conditioner and biogas by waste water treatment plants.

Now you can have a design-led product that delivers a performance-packed shower, saves money and protects the environment.

Easy to use? Yes. Easy to install? Yes. So far, so digital - after all, nearly everyone now recognises that digital showers are the future of the bathroom. But what's this? Eco friendly? A shower that's got green credentials? Yes, if it's Aqualisa's Visage Digital.

As the campaign to save water gathers pace , Doncaster based Pegler Yorkshire has responded by introducing a range of taps that make a practical contribution to saving water in the bathroom. Eco Taps form part of the Performa range and are designed to deliver an environmentally friendly water saving solution for domestic and commercial applications.

Water conservation has always been regarded as an important issue at Roca. Supported by an extensive range of product research and development, Roca continues to offer a variety of bathroom products that are water efficient and energy saving. This year, Roca has added to its product portfolio with more "eco" solutions for the bathroom, offering both style and functionality with a conscience.

Siemens has introduced another world first in domestic appliances: namely the world's most energy efficient tumble dryer.

The new Nova Cosmopolitan flush plate from GROHE is a must for customers in search of flawless design. Launched in response to the growing trend for softer, more organic lines in sanitary ware, GROHE Nova helps create a fully co-ordinated look in the bathroom and completes GROHE's Cosmopolitan collection of showers, basins and bath mixers. Available in a chrome finish, the Nova flush plate is a perfect accompaniment to the GROHE Allure, Atrio, Tenso, Lineare, Essence and Concetto ranges.

Carron Phoenix's eco-friendly waste disposers offer customers a total solution for the kitchen sink space from a single supplier. Easy to fit, quiet to operate and efficient to use, waste disposers are an asset to any kitchen and can be easily sold in as part of the sink and tap combination.

The BLANCO ClassicBox sink, in premium quality 18/10 stainless steel, comes complete with a 17-litre capacity BlancoBio-Box bin.  Scoop the remnants of fruit and vegetables from the food board into the CLASSICBOX, to fall directly into the BIOBOX bin below, helping to build up the compost heap. For sorting other recyclable household waste, there is the option to upgrade to a three bin BLANCOSELECT ECON 60/3,   which will include a 33 litre bin, increasing the overall capacity to 50-litre.

British Gas's recent shock announcement of a 35% increase in gas prices has been highlighted in The Times by the cost of a bath, now costing the paper suggests, 96p. Mira, the leading UK shower manufacturer, points to the water and thus energy savings that households can make by showering. "An average shower uses around a third of the water used in a bath and therefore, a third of the energy required to heat it. In money terms that equates to only 31 pence for a shower rather than 96p for a bath," says Roger Crabb, Mira's marketing manager.

Shires have joined forces with the BMA in their water efficient labelling initiative and has encompassed the ‘water conservation' issue with their dual flush option Corvo wc reflecting that philosophy. We are seeing more of the impact of guidelines and social pressure for more water efficient products and our Corvo close-coupled wc fits this market perfectly - very compact and fitting in with the industry leading, low flush capacity - 4 and 2.6 litres.

Fliq, a new concept in mixer taps has been developed to use a completely new ceramic disc valve allowing precise operation for the water flow through the simple forwards and backwards movement of the unique hot and cold controls.

BLP UK Ltd are seeing growth in the sales of gloss foils. In particular, the Noche Barone print design, a digital print developed by Interprint, has proven to be popular with its detailed design and depth of finish.

Marrying fashion with function is key for any kitchen designer. While on one hand consumers are eager to embrace the latest trends in their home, on the other they understand the need for practicality, especially in a room as hard-working as the kitchen. The latest cool glass work surface may give a kitchen the final ‘wow' factor but it quickly loses its appeal once scratches appear and wear and tear takes its toll.

As sleek gloss continues to dominate contemporary kitchen design, Burbidge's new textured finishes offer a complete contrast, with a unique horizontal wood-grain effect introducing depth and a tactile feel. Available in two of the most fashionable finishes for 2008, White and cool Dark Oak, the new textured frontals can be mixed and matched with each other or with Opus's range of vibrant gloss colour ways for a truly individual design.

With its simple lines and sleek finish, the Paddington range from Keller offers a contemporary look -with a hint of tradition.

Leading kitchen & bedroom manufacturer Bernstein Group Holdings (BGH) has announced its second major product launch for its flagship Four Seasons brand in less than 6 months. The four new ranges are:

There are three established kitchen brands under the umbrella of TSC Industries Ltd; Wrighton International, English Rose and Scottwood of Nottingham. Each brand has a clearly defined market strategy, addressing a particular sector by product type and market positioning.

Frontline is a well established company with over 35 years trading in the kitchen and bedroom furniture industry. The business operates nationally from a modern premises in Nottingham, supplying mainly to the trade, predominately to showrooms, property development companies, holiday home specialists and other supply and installation outlets.

NEWMARKET, is one of 3 Shaker doors in the new Kingswood Kitchen range from Allied Kingswood. This 5-piece Shaker style maple effect door is a true kitchen design classic - Maple being the species of choice for the original Shaker craftsmen. Newmarket is shown here with a brushed bow stripe handle - one of 12 stylish and different handles offered in the range. The oven, hob and hood are from the company's own highly successful Sarena brand.  

Lakes Kitchens have introduced three new fascias to its collection.

France's leading kitchen manufacturer have taken minimalist kitchen design to new heights with their new Lagune design.

Häfele have a fabulous collection of gloss lacquered cabinet door and matching drawer front panels for 2008.

Mereway Kitchens have modified the positioning of their extrusions on all tall and mid height units from horizontal to vertical for their handleless Futura range by Cucina Colore in order to provide even greater planning flexibility.

Mereway Kitchens have introduced a fabulous brand new door to their core range. Canterbury; a shaker style door available in Spring White, Ivory, Bone and Stone has been designed to inject modern yet subtle tones into the popular shaker kitchen.

BLP UK Ltd are seeing growth in the sales of gloss foils. In particular, the Noche Barone print design, a digital print developed by Interprint, has proven to be popular with its detailed design and depth of finish.

Producing well designed and beautifully made rigid kitchens using some of the most stunning woods including oaks, cherry, apple and pear woods as well as painted finishes and the latest materials, Ravenswood can create a range of furniture which retains its good looks throughout the years.

Sienna from Eggersmann is a kitchen designed to complement both traditional and contemporary settings. This versatile kitchen offers a perfect solution regardless of room style or architecture. The solid wood veneer doors are available in a selection of different finishes; royal oak, limed royal oak, mace, blue-grey, wenge, nutmeg and the full range of RAL colours. The overall look refers to the traditional shaker style whilst emitting the cool clean lines generally associated with today's modern minimalist trend.

German kitchens are renowned for their engineering and craftsmanship. Bauformat has gone one step further by manufacturing cabinets with a touch of European chic and flair, where function follows form. The range of styles and finishes found in the Bauformat collection will complement all types of property and market sector. Ergonomic designs and inventive storage solutions address the demands and requirements of today's lifestyle. Variable interior divisions, high back and side panels combined with innovative pull outs and pharmacy units maximise storage facilities and provide a superior element of functionality. Bauformat call it Kitchen-ology.

The marriage of high gloss and wood takes kitchen design to the edge of contemporary living and Parapan® is the high gloss acrylic of choice for a growing number of top kitchen designers.

German kitchens are renowned for their engineering and craftsmanship. Bauformat has gone one step further by manufacturing cabinets with a touch of European chic and flair, where function follows form. The range of styles and finishes found in the Bauformat collection will complement all types of property and market sector. Ergonomic designs and inventive storage solutions address the demands and requirements of today's lifestyle. Variable interior divisions, high back and side panels combined with innovative pull outs and pharmacy units maximise storage facilities and provide a superior element of functionality. Bauformat call it Kitchen-ology.

ALNOArt Pro in High Gloss Magnolia White

The award-winning ALNOArt Pro is a top of the range, handleless, high gloss kitchen now available in a nature-inspired magnolia white colour. The secret of this inimitably stylish kitchen design lies in the high-gloss, handleless lacquered glass fronts, which create the brilliant shine. ALNOArt Pro is epitomised by timeless elegance. With its warm overtones, magnolia white is a fresh alternative to white.

Kitchens are now living/dining rooms where we cook, eat, entertain and share experiences - whatever the size of home.  It's where form and function combine to provide an important element in daily life. So when choosing a kitchen today's buyer wants a combination of innovation and style mixed with practicality to give a room which always looks good despite continued use.

Distributor, PJH Group has enhanced its entry level kitchen brand, Prima, with the addition of three new contemporary furniture ranges; further practical kitchen accessories; and a new range of ultra modern LED lighting systems.

HPP have been making vinyl doors since 1996. Its strength is in being able to manufacture small orders of as little as one door as easily as large runs of a thousand plus. This is due to its highly developed software linking order processing directly through to manufacturing. They offer an extensive range of 30 colours including 7 Hi gloss and a standard range of 29 different styles. Coupled with outstanding quality and a maximum 10 day lead time, HPP gives an unrivalled service in this busy industry.

As shape continues to be a key theme in contemporary kitchen schemes, PWS have introduced an extended collection of curved options into their popular high gloss Avant range, including the beige, cappuccino, ivory and white options.

In light of the current economic climate, consumers are feeling the impact of the credit crunch, and many homeowners are opting to renovate their kitchens in order to add much needed value to their properties in a slowing housing market.

Ceramic tiles have become a major decorative feature of the bathroom in recent years as developers and homeowners have become more receptive to the concept of tiling both the walls and floor of a modern bathroom.

The choice of ceramic tiles for bathrooms has never been greater. The advances in design technology are encouraging exciting new designs in a series of size formats. The introduction of larger format tiles and co-ordinating wall and floor tile designs mean that bathroom interiors no longer need to be dull and uninteresting. Johnson Tiles have a wide range of designs suitable for bathrooms and shower areas. Concepts introduced in 2008 features both textured surfaces and pattern designs and includes a three tile panel called Chantilly.

When it comes to the kitchen and bathroom, tiles remain a very popular choice for both the walls and floor. They are easy to clean, hygienic and come in a wide range of sizes, colours and styles, making them the ideal choice whether simply refreshing an existing kitchen or bathroom, or going for a completely new look.

Add a burst of colour into the bathroom with RAK Ceramic's exciting new Crystal range - now with innovative new photographic feature tiles depicting colourful images inspired by nature. As well as 60cm x 30cm wall tiles, the collection features striking 7.4cm x 60cm strips for creating truly inspirational design statements.

Pilkington's Group is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new, large format, Quiligotti Granite Porcelain Wall and Floor Tile Collection. The collection is designed to fulfill a multitude of requirements from architects and interior designers through to DIY applications in domestic environments.

MapeGrip Plus is a ready-to-use brilliant white, flexible non-slip wall tile adhesive which has a high initial grab and high bond strength, it is suitable for installing most ceramic tiles and mosaics. The new formula product is now recognisable by its white lid.

James Latham has now added Sika Flooring adhesives to its range of accessories for Bausen customers. Available in both trowel on and liquid batten options, Lathams now offers a solution for both customers requiring adhesive for small areas and for buyers that need to apply product to large areas quickly. The installation kit includes a professional dispenser gun and 10 x 600ml adhesive sausages, which cover an average room size of approximately 20 mÇ. The sausage packaging is becoming increasingly popular with customers due to its ease of use and ability to keep waste to a minimum.

JG Speedfit is a push-fit system suitable for hot and cold water, central and underfloor heating.

The new Deviflex ROBUST from DEVI is a thin, ultra-robust, ultra-flexible and ultra-safe, loose-lay underfloor heating cable. The system is simple to install and due to its robust nature, the chance of any damage through installation is kept to a minimum.

When was Cerrig Ltd established?

Cerrig (which is Welsh for stone) was established in 2001. Its family owned and managed with Ian Williams (5th generation of the family to be involved in the stone industry) as Managing Director and his father, Glyn Williams, as Director.

The washing machine market is a mature, stable product category that is experiencing strong growth within the Built-in sector. This brings positive news to the industry, especially under the current financial climate where larger luxury purchases, especially within white goods are becoming a reconsidered purchase. The Built-in growth is partly fuelled by replacement purchase and new builds, but is also impacted by consumers making the decision to invest into a kitchen re-fit project rather than the heavier investment and hassle factor of a full blown house move.

Hotpoint Aqualtis...distinctly different

The Aqualtis is now available in a massive 8kg and 9kg load, yet still fits into a standard footprint. With the capability of a larger load, it enables specific programmes such as Bed & Bath and Duvet cycle to cope with bulkier washing loads.

CDA's CI960 integrated washer dryer brings functionality and efficiency to the home through the multitude of features it offers. The washer dryer was designed with today's energy conscious buyer in mind and has an energy rating of ‘A' making this machine ideal for reducing household energy consumption.

Maytag UK, the premier supplier of refrigeration and laundry appliances has launched a new genuine American laundry pair. The Maytag washer (3RMTW4905TW) and matching tumble dryer (3RMED4905TW) bring genuine load and time saving benefits.

Amica, leading Polish manufacturer of high quality freestanding and built-in appliances, is pleased to announce a new introduction to its laundry range in the UK.

The AEG-Electrolux Lavamat L75850B has a roomy 7kg load, large LCD display and a Wool plus programme to take even better care of your woollens, plus a range of specialist programmes for silk, lingerie, duvets, jeans and sports clothes. Rated A+ for energy, A for wash performance and B for spin drying, this 1400rpm model features time delay and an ultra quick 20 minute wash. Also available in stainless steel.

Whilst there are a number of key trends driving the home laundry market forward one of the most significant is size. Capacity is becoming ever more important and while 5kg and 6kg models remain popular, there has been a clear shift in demand for larger 7kg and 8kg machines. People now realise that it's simply not necessary to do two loads when one big one will do.

LSY is the distributor of high end Swiss brand V-ZUG who manufactures an array of kitchen appliances including a selection of washing machines and dryers. The precision of Swiss design ensures that every detail is taken into account and that a great deal of effort has been made to obtain a distinct balance between style and functionality. It is for this reason that the Adora SLQ washing machine and the Adora TLS WP dryer are stackable or will sit side by side at the same level, leaving the choice for their lay out entirely up to the consumer.

As today's economy seems peppered with doom, consumers need hope and a change of focus. More people are now looking to improve their home rather than move and an area in which consumers can add value is the bathroom. Lifestyles have changed and people are increasingly looking to their bathrooms as a place in which to create a sanctuary, a place to escape from the strains of modern life.

As wellness equipment becomes increasingly ingrained in homes across Europe, Ideal Standard is developing its expertise to bring customers innovative products that combine beautiful design with functionality. These new products build on its range of hydro-massage showers, whirlpools and unique items such as the TRIS.

Italy's top shower, brassware and accessories manufacturer, Gessi, has recently launched its ‘Private Wellness' range of multi functional rain showers featuring a hydro massage system and fixed or changing chromatherapy lights.

Invest in ‘wellbeing' and make a bathroom a ‘sanctuary of relaxation' with the stylish bow-fronted Tylö 'Round Vision' sauna cabin, with full length smoke-tinted safety glass wall panels producing a sensation of space from within.

Neos IV a new free-standing addition to the Neos series of hydromassage columns, embraces both practicality and the benefits of personal wellness. It is equipped with four hydro-massage jets, a thermostatic or single lever (manual) mixer, and an overhead shower with rain spray to offer a revitalizing and therapeutic shower experience. It is easy to care for being freestanding and of a brushed stainless steel finish while the directional hydromassage jets allow you to enjoy the height of well-being.

The Axis and Matrix share the same innovative design concept, and are ideal for both bathing and showering. Both baths incorporate a dedicated shower area, a slip resistant base and compatibility with a shower screen. The subtle difference in the two designs is in the roll height.

Leading UK shower manufacturer and designer, Roman, has launched the ultimate statement piece for the bathroom - the first freestanding bath replacement enclosure.

The first thing that sprang to mind was a naked woman relaxing in a whirlpool bath sprinkled with rose petals and surrounded by candles and shades of pastel......concentrate man....

KBSA members turned out in force to support the KBSA at the national meeting which was held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 9th September. More than 50 people attended the meeting, with 31 retailer members being eligible to vote on the special resolutions to increase subscriptions and incorporate the TrustMark fees into retailer membership from August 2008.

Bathroom furniture specialist, Shades' parent company, Moores Furniture Group certainly has a lot to celebrate after receiving the Gold Medal Award from RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) for its achievements in Health and Safety Management. Delegates from Moores' health and safety team were presented with the award at the annual award ceremony held this year at the Hilton Hotel, NEC Birmingham. The Gold Medal Award is the most prestigious award given by RoSPA in the Achievement Award category.

Roca is delighted to announce the appointment of Cheryl Clarke to the position of Area Sales Manager for South Wales. Cheryl has previously provided valuable retail support for the Western region.

Bathroom and kitchen contractors choosing between fuel cards have been advised to try the telephone test with potential suppliers. Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People, said: "There's a quick way to find out how much any potential fuel card provider cares about you as a customer. Telephone them with a question and note the name of the person who takes your call. Call again later with another question and try to speak to the same person."

The EGGER Directions folder, the trends bible for furniture designers and manufacturers, is celebrating its second anniversary.

FairTrades - the leading multi-trade association and TrustMark Approved Scheme Operator (ASO) - is seeing a significant increase in the number of businesses moving forward to TrustMark status; with the ASO having managed the accreditation of another 16 KBB companies in the last couple of months.

Shaws of Darwen ‘British made' white glazed commercial fireclay products suit all applications covering public and contract sectors of the market. Fireclay is a traditional robust material which can be used in many areas including hospitals, schools, laboratories, prisons, institutions and hotel kitchens.

A new booklet from the UK Government arrived at the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) offices recently. It is all about treating customers fairly and the booklet gives details about new regulations which clamp down on unfair sales and marketing practices.

For a limited 13-week period from 1st September to 30th November 2008 inclusive, individual sales of Siemens built in appliances will earn cash rewards.

The Lightweight Network UK, a lobbying group formed earlier this year to promote the use of light weight panels over standard particleboard, is inviting interested delegates to attend its next meeting for furniture manufacturers on 16th October at the REHAU HQ in Ross on Wye.

Leading Italian shower manufacturer Cesana will be exhibiting its fantastic Plano enclosure at Interieur 2008 exhibition between 17 October and 26 October 2008 in Kortrijk, Belgium.

Keeping pace with Sir Ian on 200 mile walk for leukaemia PWS' Chief Executive Mark Stephenson is pairing up with Sir Ian Botham on a 200 mile walk through 9 towns in 9 days to raise money and awareness for leukaemia research. Mark is extremely privileged as he is the only person walking every step of the way with Sir Ian.

Deva is launching a superb new tool for its trade customers. The comprehensive technical database allows the trade to access all technical data for the company's massive portfolio of kitchen and bathroom brassware, showers, accessories and pumps.

Wetroom specialists Impey recently announced the opening of their 500th showroom by presenting a luxury hamper to Matthew Redwood, Sales Director of Homerite Bathrooms in Cardiff.

The Tile Association website has had a makeover; it has more information, more photographs and more members. The association now has over 750 member companies across the UK and the website has almost 1,000,000 hits every month.

Fragranite sinks from Franke have undergone a transformation and are now officially smoother.

Schüller Kitchens, supplied to the UK market by In-House Design Limited, has achieved phenomenal success in recent months. In July 2008, In-House had its biggest ever month reaching a turnover of £906,000 selling Schüller kitchens through UK independent kitchen retailers. This is 18% higher than the previous best month. In-House is on target to achieve a turnover for Schüller of £9million in 2008, which is a great accomplishment in under four years.

Montrose Furniture, are extremely pleased to announce that Mr Phil Ollerhead has become the Montrose Sales Agent for North West England.

Aqualux is launching its largest ever ‘Pick n' Mix' style promotion to distributors and retailers who can select from a range of offers including reward vouchers, promotional giveaways or bulk-buy discounts across Aqualux's AquaSpace, Pura, Elite Xtra, Elite Modern and Classic, Aquarius and steam cabin collections.

Toolstation has lowered its minimum order value for free delivery to just £10 so that more customers can benefit from the service, in particular those with smaller, regular orders.