With the growing popularity of wet-room and walk in showers there has been a rapidly increasing demand for a lower profile tray; to ensure these trends are met Simpsons introduced an ultra-low 25mm shower tray range called Slab

Made from 100 per cent natural stone resin and finished with a gel coat surface the Slab tray is super strong and elegant, creating the perfect and much desired minimalist look. The tray can simply be installed onto a hard or wooden floor or easily as a level access tray.

Ideal Bathrooms has extended its Essentials range with four ceramic suites, bringing new designs in tune with current consumer preferences and at price points from entry level to upper market.

A simplified trade price structure has been introduced with 50% discounts across the complete collection and additional quantity discounts and display deals, making it even more competitive against DIY multiples. Retailers now have a selection of high quality, stylish designs to offer customers looking for quality bathrooms at the lower end of the market.

Spa Laminates has added a range of real stone veneers to its portfolio of surface options. The veneers of thinly sliced natural stone are bonded to a flexible backing or a choice of core materials, making them an ideal lightweight alternative to solid stone.

Renowned for their range of technically advanced furniture fittings, SALICE’s new Futura with3 way adjustable clip system offers many user benefits, combined with the expected high performance from SALICE.

Suitable for use with all versions of full-extension runners, including Unica, Smove and Push, the 3 way adjustment allows the drawers to be precisely aligned.  In addition, the system can be adjusted without the use of tools and enables the removal of the drawer from both the front and the sides – particularly important for the bottom drawer in a set where access from below may be difficult. 

EDP have started 2013 with the introduction of a complete range of internal cabinet wirework solutions from a quality European manufacturer.

Well known as a supplier of foils, edgings, veneers and furniture components, EDP have now established themselves in the KBB sectors with the new internal fitting systems.

Dimmer Pack

This switch can be used inside the bathroom. Altima produces a great range of versatile, wafer-thin dimmer switches and dimmer controls with a remote-controlled Dimmer Pack. The button switches and dimmer controls are suitable for multi-way switching with other button dimmer switches.

IDM believe in individuality and being different from the rest of the sheds. Designing made easier with totally bespoke sizes eradicating the need for unsightly fillers when designing a dream kitchen, bedroom, home office or living space.

Selling from swatches and brochures is old fashioned; now you can order a physical sample for your customer and show them the benefits of using you as a supplier as nobody else can offer them the same dream door as you, when it boils down to the style, specification, timber species, finish and colour options.

Inspired by the drifting aeolian sands, Desert Dune is the latest glazed ceramic wall and floor tile introduction from the distributor Craven Dunnill. The subtle patina is sophisticated in its effect, creating a relaxing sense of calm, so sought-after by many homeowners; Craven Dunnill anticipates this new tile range will have broad appeal, enhanced by its mid price point.

As the market leader in bathroom design and innovation, Twyford Bathrooms returned to Ecobuild this year to unveil a series of new collections.

As the core focus, the brand new All is a truly all inclusive bathroom range designed to offer the perfect solution to the challenge of today’s increasingly large, mixed-generation homes.

N&C Nicobond have launched Nicobond D-Mat 3L, a revolutionary decoupling mat and anti fracture membrane for the secure fixing of tiles and natural stone onto problematic substrates.

Tiling to cracked floors or green screeds can cause damage, resulting in costly tile installations to fail. The use of Nicobond D-Mat 3L prevents the transfer of stresses between the substrate and the tiled surface as it separates the floor covering from the substrate acting as an uncoupling membrane to neutralise the deformation or cracks in the substrate.

AquaCabinets® is a new brand of bathroom furniture joining the portfolio from Bathroom Brands. In direct response to the four UK bathroom demands of limited space, unerring style, the damage caused by water and humidity and colour-fade associated with UV light, AquaCabinets provides a flawless answer for each.

The AquaCabinet® range of fitted bathroom furniture brings together a compelling mix of elegant, tough, fade resistant cabinetry that features stylish gull-wing and curved doors, high gloss finishes in a range of on-trend colours and the exclusive-to-AquaCabinets, movement-sensor internal lighting. The eleven different ranges comprise; modular and fitted, floor-standing and wall-hung, basin and WC units each incorporating technology that ensures resistance to damp and the fading effects of natural sunlight.

Ideal Standard retailers will find planning and designing much faster and intuitive, following the release of the latest upgrade of the Virtual Worlds Professional CAD software from Logicom, created in conjunction with the major bathroom company.

Paul Frankish, Marketing Director UK at Ideal Standard comments: “We’ve worked closely with Virtual Worlds and the result is a transformation for those customers looking for a powerful design and selling tool that features Ideal Standard comprehensively”.

Four new fire-rated LED downlights from HiB which are suitable for over the shower enclosures as well as general bathroom lights not only ensure compliancy with the latest regulations but also offer the homeowner a fitting that demonstrates aesthetic style in addition to great performance.

The sleek, low profile chrome or white ceiling lights suitable for installation over shower enclosures have low energy LED light sources that offer exceptionally long bulb life and can be specified either as cool-white or warm-white light projection.

RAK Ceramics has introduced its new Elena bathroom range. The contemporary collection, which has a strong Italian design influence, includes basins, WC’s and bidets. It is offered alongside RAK’s wide range of baths, tiling options and RAKextra accessories. It will be available throughout the UK from March, 2013.

The new Elena range includes full and half pedestal basins, with a deep back ledge.

KA Distribution has added the stunning new Norcool range of refrigeration products to its extensive portfolio.

Recognised as Scandinavia’s ultimate cooling appliance brand, the 2013 Norcool range includes corner fridges, drawer fridges and wine coolers. The 1200 litre capacity of the Norcool Corner fridge offers more than four times the capacity of a standard fridge while the stylish Cave 20 wine cooler boasts dual temperature zones for storing both red and white wine simultaneously.

British cooking brand, Belling, has extended its freestanding collection, applying its popular aesthetic to a number of new AA rated 50cm ceramic cookers.

The FSEC50DO is a conventional electric double oven and the FSEC50FDO is an electric fanned double oven, both featuring an electric grill. Also included in the new range is an electric fanned double oven with programmer, the FSEC50DOPSS.

Sycamore Lighting has introduced a new range of high performance LED fittings that have been specifically designed to replace halogen lighting within the KBB market sectors.

The SIRIUS range utilises high quality Samsung LEDs and has no visible points, yet has excellent lumen outputs, over and above a 20 watts halogen fitting, also offering superb colour rendition.

CDA has launched four new A+ rated frost free premier fridge freezers perfect for larger families or for canny shoppers who want to take maximum advantage of special offers and buy one get one free supermarket buys.

There are two US side by side models in the new collection - one with an in-door ice and water dispenser and one without but with an interior ice cube maker with twist to empty ice storage "Both the side by sides have a very good specification and are competitively priced," says Marketing Manager David Thacker." Both are available in a stainless steel colour and in black. The PC70 is packed with features, including an ice and chilled water dispenser, a safety key lock, home bar, vacation mode, standby mode, electronic control, ample interior storage - in fact everything you would expect from a sophisticated US style fridge freezer."

Stylish designs, high levels of performance linked with quiet operation are key elements of the Extractair cooker hood/extractor products offering.

Available with internal/external motors to suit various installation applications, a superb ducting system, plus a custom made/bespoke service for architects, designers, and kitchen retailers, Extractair really do offer the complete package.

Simpsons, the wet room and shower enclosure brand in the Crosswater portfolio provides a complete product offer for every type of showering concept. The brand which offers a range of eight different enclosures also provides a wide-ranging and innovative wet room solution. To complete, what is probably the most comprehensive range of showering enclosures in the UK, Simpsons has now added a line of smart fold-down, wall mounted showering/bathroom seats.

Triton Showers is making its range of electric showers a touch smarter with the introduction of the Touch by Triton featuring the latest touch control technology.

This shower provides the perfect combination of premium technology with ultimate style, providing retailers with the ideal electric shower for customers who would like to bring a clever yet affordable effect to their bathroom.

Glass Idromassaggio has joined forces with I-Radium to offer interior heating solutions that combine classic living materials including wood with innovative infrared technology.

As soon as the device is turned on you have an immediate sensation of warmth on your body and on objects around you. It uses less energy and is therefore much more economical.

As a result of its uniform heat, I-Radium creates a lower and steady humidity percentage which provides a comfortable and healthy living environment.

Coram has introduced its new Cubicle concept of enclosure for trouble-free and watertight shower installation.

Specially cut channels allow the installer to literally click ‘n’ fix the Cubicle to completion; the enclosure is literally freestanding. Remaining a standalone, watertight unit instantly avoids the need to prepare the wet area before installation.

A ground-breaking range of lever-operation brassware joins the market-leading line-up specially created for British bathrooms by Crosswater.

Svelte, is Crosswater's latest comprehensive range of solid brass basin, bath and showering products. The sleek design of the tap spout delivers a thin blade of water, which is easily controlled by the single, equally slim control lever.

Mira has developed a new series of high performance, easy to clean and install thermostatic mixer showers for 2013. The first launch is Mira Agile which includes a selection of showers and accessories that are exclusive to the retail showroom sector.

Guaranteed for five years, the collection is an exposed valve range for new installations that benefits from a patented system that makes fitting exceptionally simple and virtually tool-free. Similarly, these clever new showers feature a sleek, ‘unibody’ design that renders the range particularly stylish and compact to suit any bathroom decor.

Ideal Bathrooms has launched three new brassware collections to complete the options within its Essential portfolio.

Sunshine is an entry level range which includes basin and bath taps, basin mixer, two-hole bath filler and bath shower mixer. Traditionally designed Star has cross head taps and comes as monobloc mixers or taps. Storm is the premium sector range and includes single tap hole basin mixer and bath filler and bath/shower mixer.

Anti-scald bathroom product manufacturer Inta has unveiled a slick new Applewhite finish to its extensive range of stylish showers.

The company’s new Applewhite option means every Inta shower is now available with a modern white finish around the shower head and nipples, to offset Inta’s classic chrome design and complement today’s modern polished bathrooms.

Cooper Callas has taken on the distribution of the revolutionary NoCalc lime-scale reduction product designed to prevent the build up of lime-scale prevalent in homes located in hard water areas which makes up 70% of UK properties. Successfully selling in several countries, NoCalc provides a much more cost effective, easier to fit and more environmentally friendly option for home owners.

We now live in an age where every room in the home contributes towards our lifestyles and wellbeing. The bathroom is no exception – it’s no longer a utilitarian and mono-functional area but rather one of private time, a place in which you can luxuriate and relax in a very personal way.

The TOUCH system from Michael Barnes Systems is a new and innovative opening mechanism that preserves the architectural simplicity of your doors, drawers and cabinets. Set on the back of the door and and completely hidden within the door panel, the system provides the perfect combination of easy functionality and sleek aesthetics.

QUOOKER FUSION®

Hot, cold and 100°C boiling water from a single tap!

From now on, you'll only ever need one tap – and what a tap it is! Fusion is both a hot and cold water mixer and a boiling water tap.

East Coast Fittings are delighted to introduce our stunning new range of painted timber doors presented in the classic in-frame style. Devon and Cornwall offer the perfect blend of the contemporary and the traditional, providing a timeless design whilst also being ideally suited to the demands of a modern kitchen environment.

Building on the popular overpainted finishes in the Milbourne range, PWS has introduced a natural oak option, bringing a hint of traditional values to the modern kitchen with its enduring mix of Shaker styling and appealing finishes.

High specification, hand-finished, solid Oak, lacquered, dovetailed drawer boxes are now available from LandauParapan to complement the Brooklands ‘in frame’ door range. 

Available in standard sizes:  the drawer boxes are 90mm or 150mm high and machined to suit Blum Tandem runners, the cutlery drawers can be customised to fit any drawers from 400mm to 1000mm.

TKC has launched Cartmel, a timeless kitchen featuring a beautiful soft matt finish.

Manufactured from MDF wrapped in textured foil to provide the appearance of a high-end timber kitchen, Cartmel is available with a range of accessories and curved doors, allowing the flexibility to create either a simple classic or more traditional look.

IDM believe in individuality and being different from the rest of the sheds. Designing made easier with totally bespoke sizes eradicating the need for unsightly fillers when designing a dream kitchen, bedroom, home office or living space.

Selling from swatches and brochures is old fashioned; now you can order a physical sample for your customer and show them the benefits of using you as a supplier as nobody else can offer them the same dream door as you, when it boils down to the style, specification, timber species, finish and colour options.

Unilin has launched its first 100% tool-less kitchen cabinet. Assembled in 30 seconds and five times quicker to construct than its flat pack equivalent, it’s set to revolutionise the kitchen industry.

Originating from the patented Uniclic system which enables floorboards to be installed without the use of glue, the innovative ClicBox allows furniture panels to be clicked together and fixed at an angle of 90 degrees without the need for screws or tools.

EDP is the sole UK distributor for the unique Italian handles from the Cosma studios.

Cosma are one of the top European design houses for decorative furniture fittings and their highly original pieces for kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms are developed and crafted in-house to maintain their unique style ans exclusivity.

Bring showering into the 21st Century with Hudson Reed’s wetroom screens – made from 8mm toughened safety glass and covered by a market leading Lifetime Guarantee.

The stunning Norcool Drawer fridge offers the ultimate in contemporary style with its cool clean lines and provides a level of functionality unmatched by conventional refrigerators.

The Drawer Fridge can be fully integrated under the worktop, as the two drawers can be fitted with a drawer front or panel to match the existing kitchen furniture for a seamless look.  Alternatively a stainless steel version is also available which can be utilised to co-ordinate with other appliances in the kitchen.

Claygate Distribution Ltd has plenty to celebrate due to the success of its open day on 15th May. The event kicked off at 2pm at the company’s premises in Marden, Kent, where staff welcomed customers with a welcome pack and a brief introduction of the day. Clearwater, Cleargreen and Britton were all on hand to showcase their new products that feature in Claygate’s portfolio, alongside existing manufacturers.

Methven – the global designer and manufacturer of premium showers and tapware – has revamped and extended its award-winning* range of Kaha Satinjet® showers in the UK and Europe.

The Kaha, which is Maori for strength, includes the latest innovation in Methven’s unique Satinjet technology, delivering superior coverage. The collection features a new, stunning white-on-chrome handset, with a 135mm faceplate and a crisp continuous chrome edge that blends with soft curves to create a timeless design. The revamped grey-on-chrome handset and shower head also have rounder, thin and tapering lines with soft curves.

There really is no stopping Ney and its range of made-to-measure doors. After recently launching a range of over 30 3D embossed vinyl finishes that effortlessly combine nature with modern day living, the Coventry-based door manufacturer has launched its exciting new metallic range, Magic.

Dimmer Pack

This switch can be used inside the bathroom. Altima produces a great range of versatile, wafer-thin dimmer switches and dimmer controls with a remote-controlled Dimmer Pack. The button switches and dimmer controls are suitable for multi-way switching with other button dimmer switches.

IDM believe in individuality and being different from the rest of the sheds. Designing made easier with totally bespoke sizes eradicating the need for unsightly fillers when designing a dream kitchen, bedroom, home office or living space.

Selling from swatches and brochures is old fashioned; now you can order a physical sample for your customer and show them the benefits of using you as a supplier as nobody else can offer them the same dream door as you, when it boils down to the style, specification, timber species, finish and colour options.

Beautiful and practical, the Silestone bathroom collection from Cosentino offers a great choice of shower tray and washbasin models for maximum flexibility and creativity.

Large custom made components can be used to create bath surrounds, shower enclosures, wall cladding and flooring with minimal joins for a fresh look.

Britannia Living has launched its American fridge-freezer; Montana. Combining premium quality with American grandeur, this model is set to meet the needs of any kitchen. Available in stainless steel, gloss black, gloss red and gloss cream, it complements the brand’s Delphi and Q Line range cookers.

RAK’s Lounge collection includes a wide range of porcelain tiles, slabs and decorative inserts for a seamless surface design. The versatile products combine aesthetic and performance benefits, providing a stylish surface that’s highly abrasion and stain resistance, easy to maintenance and very affordable.

For wall and floor application, RAK’s Lounge tiles are available in 30x60 and 60x60cm formats, as well as 30x30 mosaics. 

Aqata has an extensive collection of luxury walk-ins and contemporary shower screens with hinged panels, which have been designed specially to create seamless wetroom style showering areas.

Quooker, the UK’s only dedicated 100°c boiling water tap inventor, has launched the stunning new Nordic, a dedicated boiling water tap which is available exclusively through Quooker’s kitchen dealer network.

The Nordic comes in two models, the Nordic square and the Nordic round, each of which is available in either chrome or brushed chrome finish.