Abode launch their unique collection of kitchen sinks spanning 68 contemporary and stylish products which synchronise with their wide range of design-led taps.

Metrik, a creatively designed stainless steel sink which introduces pure geometric lines into the kitchen with neatly pressed edges and exacting corners available in a single bowl and drainer plus a 1.5 bowl format. Accessories are available which make Metrik into a complete work station - a black tempered glass chopping board, steel colander, silicone bowl and drainer mats plus a High & Dry drainer rack.

Welcoming customers on to its fully interactive stand, Sensio Lighting impressed visitors to the KBB show with its exciting new product range.

Giving customers the opportunity to try out the new remote control for both the LED dimming and colour changing system, the playful nature of the stand was enjoyed by all. In addition, Slideline; an innovative new lighting system featuring a fixed track with maneuverable lights; was very popular with visitors to the show. Fully demonstrating Sensio’s expanding product portfolio, the show highlighted its range of energy efficient lighting products designed not only for the kitchen but bedroom and bathroom too.

Reginox has launched the new Adriatico granite sink, the latest addition to the company’s Regi-Granite range.

A stunning granite sink that will add a contemporary edge to any kitchen design, the Adriatico combines an angular bowl with a minimalist drainer featuring simple straight lines that perfectly complement the sink’s understated design. It is available in five colours – Alaska, Croma, Colorado, Titanium and Onyx.

Geberit, the leading supplier of innovative sanitary and plumbing solutions, has added to its already extensive product range with the new shower element, providing an easy to install, hassle-free alternative to traditional wet room drainage.

Offering a discreet, easy to install alternative to building a water drain in the floor, the new Geberit shower element integrates the drain in to the wall and can be fitted with the company’s tried-and-tested installation systems avoiding the need to build into the floor, which can be costly, time consuming and more at risk of leaking.

DK Distribution exhibited at KBB with their biggest ever stand and used the event to launch their phenomenal new rage of high gloss Luxe doors with the distinctive Cristal edge and multi-layered edge effect.

The DK stand demonstrated their broad spread of products as a national distributor with weekly deliveries nationwide. The also used their stand to exhibit a great display of Pyramis sinks for whom they are now sole national distributors.

VASCO, the international designer radiator brand, recently exhibited at KBB in March 2010 under the umbrella company name of The Heating Company. On display for the first time in the UK, visitors could experience the very latest in radiator technology – stunning architectural designs in aluminium to provide high-tech and sustainable heating solutions.

Bathroom lighting specialist, Astro, unveiled many new designs at kbb in March 2010 to add to their already comprehensive range of IP44 rated wall lights, spotlights, ceiling lights, mirrors and LED magnifying mirrors for bathrooms. The new Flair illuminated mirror was one of their most popular launches.

Roca unveiled its latest collections of sanitaryware, furniture and brassware at KBB 2010, with UK launches of The Gap, Khromaclin and Innova products.

A square-shaped white suite with subtle design details and smooth clean lines, The Gap comprises a wall-hung basin in nine sizes, three WCs and bidets and Unik combined basin and units.

20-20 Technologies has launched Version 9 of its kitchen and bathroom design software, with enhancements to help create photorealistic renderings.

Global Illumination technology enables brightness levels to be easily adjusted and show the shadow effect created by the sun and the ambience of natural daylight.

CaesarStone, synonymous with style and durability, has created a new unique selection of colours for its surfaces. The new colours were showcased at the KBB show on Stand K41, Hall 17 at the NEC in March.

The new selection includes ‘Dusty Stones,’ ‘Black Rocks,’ ‘Buttermilk,’ Organic White’ and ‘Pure White,’ the definitive white. Five beautiful new colours introduced to compliment the existing range.

Launched at KBB, Saturno is the latest innovation in radiator design – an electric towel radiator made from lightweight, laminated wood.

With an Italian style that makes a magnificent addition to any bathroom, Saturno has curving chrome towel rails that contrast with the wood grain detail. The outer veneer is treated to withstand wet towels and room temperature and operating times can be accurately controlled by a remote controlled programmer.

Bushboard has relaunched its Prima worktop range with new designs that underline the company’s innovative approach to work surface development.

These include True Scale granite designs in Blue Storm, Antique Mascarello and Golden Mascarello. Perfectly mirroring the beauty of exclusive and luxurious granites, True Scale granites capture a depth and quality of reproduction synonymous with Bushboard’s philosophy for affordable design and added value. They feature the new Radiance texture that gently shimmers under the light, giving the laminates a distinctive quality and design exclusivity.

Turning heads at KBB 2010 is the brand new stainless steel collection from Brass & Traditional Sinks, featuring a whole array of shapes and sizes in this most trend-setting of materials.

The collection now consists of no fewer than 28 models, with something to suit any kitchen. From single, double and triple sinks, square, round and D bowls and both under-mounted and skirted installation, there is truly something for every kitchen space, design and budget.

Westin, the only UK Company to manufacture and supply custom-built domestic kitchen extractors, chose KBB to present the first concept design from their new themed product range “All that Jazz”. This striking Piano design hood, with on-trend elegant curves, created a stir both on and off the stand, demonstrating Westin’s unparalleled ability to design highly functional products, with no compromising on style.

Cadesign form is Europe’s leading Cgi visualization-photographic agency for the KBB Industry.

Our team of 35 visual artists and designers have been evolving the know-how of Cgi Photography for over 16 years and the result is cutting edge photo realism that rivals a photographer and traditional studio.

The Industry Trend is Cgi Photography as it saves TIME and MONEY while offering unlimited CREATIVITY for room set design, interactive communications and CI visual branding.

For Wirquin UK, KBB couldn’t have been at a better time as it showcased exciting new and established best-selling products to the Plumbing trade.

Wirquin UK presented products such as the best selling Jollytank Concealed Cistern and Jollyflush Universal Cistern Kit along with the new Intramuros Wall Hung Frames and Venisio Shower Drains.

Danish brassware manufacturer Damixa returned to the UK market at KBB 2010 in partnership with Croydex with a collection of 10 bathroom ranges, 23 kitchen models and 18 thermostatic showers - all embracing strong design with an ecological twist, supporting the company’s philosophy ‘when design makes sense.’

HiB’s stand RadioStar interactive mirror with built-in FM stereo radio was the main attraction on its stand at KBB 2010. This bevelled mirror with LED illumination also features a digital 12/24 clock with sleep timer and alarm functions. Full controls and settings, stereo speakers and aerial are neatly concealed within the frame.

The portrait 70 x 50cm Tempo design and Acoustia landscape 60 x 80cm mirror come with remote control to operate the 10 pre-set station memory, radio and auto-tune function.

With a whole host of award-winning new products on show, the KBB exhibition proved a huge success for GROHE. Main highlights included the company’s first ever boiling and filtered water appliances, GROHE Red™ and Blue®.

Visitors to the Zip Heaters stand at KBB 2010 were invited to test out the range of fully functioning domestic HydroTaps featured, delivering instant boiling and chilled filtered water at the touch of a button.

The stunning M2 bathroom collection from Galassia is designed to match contemporary settings. With its minimalist look it offers a versatile solution for modern living areas. This exclusive range of sanitaryware is perfect for all spaces from small cloakrooms to large bathrooms.

Galassia has selected some exciting shades for its sanitaryware ranges - for the chromatic nuance but above all for their ability to work effectively on a ceramic surface.

Pegler Yorkshire launched several new tap ranges at this year’s KBB, but for those looking for a true minimalist style, the new Axi design is sure to attract interest. Evolved from Pegler Yorkshire’s Visio range, Axi has a distinctive angular shape, stylishly raked forward to give an impression of movement and grace.

Seven new designs include the mono basin with click waste and concealed shower with diverter and a wall-mounted bar shower.

Bringing class and beauty to the bathroom, Jax Art Ltd introduces the ‘Shine’ furniture collection from its ‘Emotions’ brand.

Launched exclusively at KBB Birmingham 2010, ‘Shine’ is a luxury, designer range that exudes style and quality synonymously. Each piece is wall-hung for a fresh and modern ambience, helping to create a sanctuary where users can relax and unwind.

The KBB2010 show proved to be a huge success for EQ Software and saw an increase in sales of over 50% on the previous show in 2008.

The company used KBB2010 as a platform to not only celebrate their ten year anniversary, showcase a new company name and logo as well as previewing version 10 of their market leading business management software but more significantly to launch their new eStore product range to the KBB industry. The new eStore product line proved to be a big hit with every retailer visiting the stand with the vast majority of both enquiries and sales being for the new eStore product.