Genna mixer taps from Hudson Reed are engineered from solid brass with machined square edges and mirror flat surfaces.

Genna combines form, function and elegance into a range of contemporary brassware to blend perfectly with the minimalist bathroom. The clean, mirror flat surfaces of the Genna range are highlighted by the synergy between the rectangular spout and the operating handle, creating a pleasing and practical brassware for the bathroom.

Waterfront, the bathroom tap, showering and bathroom accessory specialist, has introduced its inspirational Designer Collection for 2010.

 Totally exclusive to Waterfront, this chic collection has been conceived and produced in close collaboration with some of Britain’s leading interior designers, including the internationally renowned Kelly Hoppen and Mark Humphrey. Distinctive and aspirational, the Designer Collection challenges the traditional, explores the future and lifts bathroom fittings to a new aesthetic.

There’s nothing more comforting than a hot, scented bath when you’ve struggled home from work on a bitter winter day – and now Victoria & Albert has made the experience extra special with the introduction of a luxurious cushioned headrest for the elegant, ergonomically designed Napoli bath.

The Plan Compact from Purmo is a white panel radiator with a minimalist, elegant look, suitable for an array of living spaces. It has a flat front with lucent lamination, which consists of attached top and side panels. This covers the Compact in such a way that no overlapping corners can be seen from the front.

AllClear is now available to sell in kit form. The Surface Protection System has been launched by Lakes Bathrooms and contains everything needed for consumers to apply AllClear in bathrooms, kitchens or around the home.

Roper Rhodes launches Plateau this autumn, one of six new cabinets which are added to the company’s already hugely successful Ascension range.

Plateau features integrated fluorescent lighting that stands out from the cabinet front to create a stunning 3D lighting effect.  Generous storage is complemented by the lights which illuminate the inside of the cabinet when the doors are open. A discreetly placed infrared switch allows you to turn the lights on and off without touching the cabinet. Inside are three adjustable glass shelves and a shaver/toothbrush socket.

Aqua4ma, a new product by Kudos Showers, has been launched to save up to 30% on the cost of creating a fully watertight wet room without compromising on style or functionality, whilst also being 75% less time consuming to install.

Glide, the new, stunning range of bathroom fittings from Crosswater, oozes quality and style and makes a classy statement in any contemporary bathroom design.

The upwardly-curved spout is the hallmark of Glide; it allows water to cascade creating a distinctive effect while the subtle, easy-to-clean lever control is functional and modern.

No, not the full five year guarantee offered on all Oakland furniture by Miller from Sweden, but the introduction of a new stylish full cover basin for the Oakland two drawer vanity unit. 

This white vanity basin has a slimline roll and squared edging that fits snugly over the 705mm wide by 515mm deep two drawer vanity unit. The raised tap platform at the back provides a handy shelf with a single central tap hole ready for a basin mixer.

HiB, the leading bathroom mirror specialists, have introduced two new designs featuring modern styling combined with technical enhancements to make them even more attractive to the consumer. Both feature HiB’s new steam free mirror surfaces.

Carron Bathrooms are pleased to announce the launch of our exciting new whirlpool system. The components for this system are the most technologically advanced available in the market today and have been sourced from Markon based in New Zealand.

This unique, sleek jet technology makes the C-Lenda system stand out from the competition.

As promised previously here are more new images & products from Montrose. In the October & November issues of BKU we featured the new door styles – Centro & Linear, now hot off the press from the new Montrose brochure, are these pictures of the stunning new Hi Gloss African Zebrawood finish and DuPont Corian range of worktops & bowls.

EASiWOOD is said to be much more flexible than normal paper - backed veneer and suitable for curves up to 360°. It can easily be cut with scissors or a craft knife and can be securely bonded to most dry substrates. Buyers can choose from 12 wood species held in stock and by special request, a further 130 other veneers from the Schorn & Groh collection.

Just in time for the busiest time of year for entertaining at home, leading appliance manufacturer Baumatic has launched a stylish new wine cooler guaranteed to keep the wine in good supply and at its ideal temperature throughout the festive season.

To strengthen the range of innovative products available from Wirquin, the Venisio Shower Channels have been launched specifically for wet room bathrooms.

The complete Venisio channels are available in three width sizes of 700mm, 800mm or 900mm to cater for all bathrooms. The stylish grid is made from brushed stainless steel and is only 43mm wide, so as not to intrude and detract from the overall bathroom design.

The Aqua Digitemp from Galaxy offers a host of benefits for installers and end users alike. The unit is wireless which means the digital mixer can be sited remotely, in the loft or under the bath, so there is no need for extensive excavation work to fit wires and pipes and therefore no need for expensive retiling. For the installer this simplifies and greatly reduces installation time and the homeowner can control the shower through a stylish remote control, which can be used up to 10m away from the base unit or from within the showering area.

With the trend for technology in the bathroom comes an ingenious product that is sure to catch the eye of bathroom connoisseurs everywhere. GROHE has introduced Nova Light, with its pure and enduring design, the illuminated LED ring encircles the flush button, making an innovative design statement for a product that has traditionally kept a low profile.

ARDEX UK, the leading manufacturer of premium tiling products, is delighted to announce that their ARDEX-FLEX FS and ARDEX-FLEX FL Tile Grouts are now available in 32 fantastic new colours – ranging from Classic Vanilla to refreshing Spring Jasmine or the warmth of Autumn Red!

The new Delta towel rail from Dimplex has been designed to fit a corner space, bringing a new level of flexible installation to the Dimplex range. With its compact and contemporary styling, the six chrome finish rungs provide maximum towel rail capacity in minimum space. The rails also incorporate Dimplex’s patented DryTech dry element technology, giving a much faster warm up than conventional wet-filled towel rails.

Shades has introduced a water saving toilet cistern, featuring a dual flush system which provides flushing volumes as low as 2.6 litres per flush, helping to significantly reduce water usage by up to 52 per cent per year, without compromising on performance.

Three of the new top-of-the-range 60cm wide full size models by leading kitchen appliance manufacturer, Siemens boast the innovative ‘zeolith’ energy recovery system – unique to the company - for huge savings of energy using less water in a larger capacity, 13 place setting machine.

Taking the concept of ladder-style radiators to a new level, Bosporus from Aeon is sure to appeal to contemporary homeowners.

Increasing in depth from base to top, the intriguing five-rung design incorporates a box-shaped airing shelf, ideal for storing folded or rolled towels to warm. 

The new Regal bathroom furniture range from Bauhaus features a smooth, sculptured marble worktop and up stand, called the Regal vanity unit it merges classical cabinetry with quality ceramics.

Leading Polish appliances manufacturer, Amica, is delighted with its latest UK catalogue, available now.

51 glossy pages provide details of all Amica products and the features of each, organised into easily found sections – cooking, first freestanding, then built-in with hobs, hoods and packs; then refrigeration, dishwashers and laundry.

Launched in November, the impressive Component Portfolio from East Coast Fittings features its full range of components and fittings, as well as giving an overview of their comprehensive door offer.

New from Uform is the latest consumer brochure introduced to showcase the manufacturer’s complete Kitchen Stori furniture collection. The full-colour brochure features 130 pages packed with aspirational photography and full in-depth product information for each furniture collection in the Kitchen Stori range, providing consumers with all they need to know when choosing their new kitchen design.

Created especially for the UK furniture industry, EGGER has launched a brand new trend book called ‘Insight’ which aims to help manufacturers and retailers make decisions on their product range to keep their offering fresh and modern, especially important in these challenging times.

With Christmas fast approaching Plumb Center and Parts Center customers can boost their spending power on the high street by exchanging their eXtra points for vouchers from Argos, M & S and Thomas Cook. And, with online access to the whole Argos catalogue, including any Argos product offers, they can easily treat their loved ones to an eXtra present or two.

Rayburn’s recently launched series of oil-fired central heating range cookers – the Heatranger 600 series – are believed to be the first oil-fired appliances in the UK to be backed by the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council’s Benchmark scheme.

GROHE is delighted to announce that its Partner Club initiative has been a huge success with showrooms, overwhelmingly positive response. The GROHE Partner Club (GPC) was launched in early 2009 and continues to gain momentum. It is a cash incentive scheme designed to support and reward GROHE’S most dedicated and knowledgeable showrooms.

Despite the current popularity of contemporary kitchen furniture, such as the slab door, the timeless Shaker design continues to enjoy steady sales, attracting a wide audience. With origins based around simple, unornamented and functional living, the Shaker door continues to evolve, embracing the latest technology and the changing demands of modern living. With such a huge range of styles, colours and finishes to now choose from, the modern Shaker kitchen sits as comfortably in city centre living as it does in the country cottage interior.

The kitchengroup is a specialist kitchen company that designs and manufactures kitchen furniture under the Prima and K Kitchen brands – Prima representing entry-level and K, a mid-market brand. Both offering a comprehensive range of contemporary, modern and classic kitchen furniture styles, the Shaker is one of a number of popular door choices.

The Franke Neptune Soft extractor in crisp stainless steel uses highly efficient extraction technology, powerful enough to keep an open plan kitchen clear of steam, smoke and odours. This precision extraction is all thanks to an innovative Air Curtain function – which creates a curtain of air in front of the hob, confining and channelling cooking vapours into the extraction area. The amazing Air Curtain encloses smoke and cooking vapours in the hob area and increases extraction efficiency, allowing the hood to be operated on a lower setting, which in turn saves energy and reduces noise.

Rieber’s Waterstation® Cubic Sink System features a highly organised preparation and cooking area which works on 3 levels.

Using professional Gastronorm containers and chopping boards, the sink system offers numerous ways of washing, chopping and preparing all types of food.

Gloss doors keep going from strength to strength, and even with a huge array of colours to choose from the neutral tones of white and ivory remain the popular choice. But with a simple colour pallet how do you create a design that is both interesting and innovative? By introducing new elements which can create a fresh style and look to the design.

Glass is one of the most innovative materials to hit kitchens and is now widely used on worktops, splashbacks and sinks.

An example of pioneering design, Franke’s Kubus KBV 611 and KBV 651 fashionable glass sinks, with durable stainless steel bowls, now feature a clever groove around the drainer to help contain spillages and make for easy cleaning. Adding extra design appeal, the drainer boasts an etched matt surface, which is slip-resistant, while the perimeter surface has a reflective shiny finish.

The trend for high gloss in today’s kitchens has been given a boost with the introduction of NESP’s Vetreo Acrylic range. The acrylic face on an mdf core means the final product is lighter and can easily be drilled for handles or hinges unlike some alternative high gloss doors. Combined with the matching two tone acrylic edging tape, the impressive finish gives the illusion of glass.

British manufacturer Mereway Kitchens has introduced two new curved products into its offering. This expansion sees the introduction of brand new curved cornice blocks and pilasters for base and wall units to complement the popular Lincoln, Virginia and Bromley ranges.

Uform’s brand new Madison Ivory kitchen is a classic kitchen design aimed at customers who want their kitchen to exude an elite bespoke feel without breaking the bank. With a wide range of accessories available, the range opens up vast design possibilities not normally available at such a competitive price point.

Häfele have just released their new Kitchen Solutions catalogue packed with over 300 new products to provide the very latest innovative ideas for any kitchen project.

Browse through the extended range of storage options including the new universal corner pull out for 800mm and 900mm cabinets, or the Eclipse corner carousel unit with LED lighting included. Alternatively opt for a Tambour unit now offering a selection of coloured glass finishes helping compliment a variety of design themes.

Zip Heaters (UK) Ltd is launching a totally new line up of domestic HydroTap products to cater for an even wider variety of user needs and installations. All models in the domestic HydroTap range feature the iconic Zip tap head with integral safety interlock, system function indicators and provision for font mounting.

Esse, the 155 year old masters of the cast iron range cooker have developed a 35,000 Btu version of their best selling, class leading, ultra efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to oil and gas, the ‘Woodfired’ cooker.

The Rolux Pull-Out Spray tap from Franke exudes contemporary style, emitting bright LED light, adding atmosphere and a dramatic air to any kitchen.

This white light illuminates the water delivery creating a stunning visual effect. Even when the tap is turned off the appearance is equally striking as the LED acts as ambient lighting in the kitchen.

Pronorm’s integrated rail system is a clever feature that will enhance any kitchen with user-friendly ergonomics and a very nice contemporary style detail.

Britain’s leading kitchen products distributor, DK Distribution continues to enjoy success with an elegant vinyl oyster door with sculptured centre panel and subtle finish. A typically inspired design in the genre of strong French influence.

With well over 100 years uninterrupted manufacture of rigid furniture, the Ellis philosophy of exceptional build quality, innovative design and meticulous attention to detail is as relevant today as it was in the early 1900’s.

Burbidge’s new shaker style range of kitchen frontals and accessories is designed for those who appreciate the real quality and individuality of wood.

Erin exudes effortless and understated charm. Combining a chunky frame with natural character oak, this kitchen cleverly maximises the beauty of unaltered wood, accentuating the unmistakable variations in colour, grain and texture and inherent knots. The result is not just an intrinsically earthy look but a guarantee that no two pieces are the same, making it an ideal choice for homeowners seeking a truly one-off kitchen.

Herbert Direct have recently launched their new Inter-Bin. This large capacity waste bin combines a sturdy carriage system with 40kg soft-close runners and a large front fixing bracket. The bracket is fully adjustable in all directions for easy installation. The NEW Inter-Bin is available in 400, 450, 500 & 600mm widths with bin capacity from 42 litres up to 85 litres. High-line and drawer-line versions available.

Bringing a hint of traditional values to the modern day kitchen PWS has launched the Seton door collection - an irresistible mix of Shaker design and classic tones.

Seton is available in 3 finishes, alabaster, oak and walnut. The options in a timber finish have an authentic look and feel, the walnut is especially warm and realistic whereas the oak is mellow and light; Seton proves that looking good doesn’t always have to be expensive.

Parapan®, already a firm favourite with many of the UK’s leading kitchen designers, is an extremely versatile material with unlimited potential for creative door applications.

Because it is cut from solid sheets cupboard doors can be to any size and thermoformed into curves which can be outward, inward and even s-shape in varying radii to create interesting shapes and fit unusual spaces. In keeping with the sleek, look Parapan® can be fitted with a variety of invisible finger pulls or almost any style of handle.

Burbidge is adding a new Ebony effect gloss statement door to its Opus kitchen range. The stunning frontal has been inspired by the sumptuous blends of black, brown and cream in exotic Ebony; pairing the rich tones and patterning of the hard wood with the ultra reflective gloss finish of Opus.

Leading fittings manufacturer Blum are seeing extremely positive results following a long running strategy of marketing the advantages of Blum products and systems directly to end users despite the fact that they do not sell directly to them.

How many times do you fit a great kitchen only to struggle with the final touches of getting the plinths straight and tight into the corners?

Plinth Lock is a revolutionary, patented and concealed locking system for kitchen plinths, corner posts, filler panels and many more.

The advanced solid surface HI-MACS® by LG has proved fundamental to the creation of a stunning contemporary kitchen and bathroom environment in a home in Hampshire.

HI-MACS was chosen for its superb properties both in terms of fabrication (no restriction placed on the designer) and its performance and durability in use.

Memories of hearth and home, apron strings and childhood happiness. Remembering familiar smells – the welcoming aroma of baked bread, the plump and plop of potatoes and pasta in a pot. Fresh coffee. The hiss and spit of a sizzling hot pan. A kitchen for cooking, entertaining friends, solving the problems of the day over a relaxed breakfast or a chat over a cup of tea. Sometimes just to sit and enjoy it. It’s where you are comfortable – in the heart of your home. A Bella kitchen – an opportunity to make memories unforgettable.

Launched as a premium addition to Sylmar’s popular maia collection, the ‘Galaxy’ worktop is now available. Giving the look of a moonlit sky, this new addition uses subtle metallic flecks that reflect light in order to add a touch of contemporary glamour to the kitchen environment.

Axiom by Formica®, the UK and Ireland’s leading range of kitchen worktops, provides a comprehensive range of designs that cover all major kitchen trends. Axiom® Honed and Riverwash offers customers laminate worktops that take inspiration from natural surfaces such as concrete, granite and stone.

Worktops cover the largest area in a kitchen so it is paramount that quality, design and aesthetics are taken into consideration when planning this space. Affordability is also a key factor for many clients.

Bushboard’s undermount sink solution has proved such a resounding hit with retailers that the company has expanded its offering to give a wider choice of styles and materials, with 15 choices now available.

The Elen tap from Carron Phoenix features a slim profile tap spout in a gently squared-off arc shape which accentuates the gracefulness of the design. The spout swivels 180º and its easy operation is further complemented by the simple detailing of the quarter-turn handle that dispenses hot and cold water with a single twist. The slim styling of the Elen tap allows it to sit discreetly behind the sink, giving a very streamlined aesthetic while earning top marks for functionality. The Elen design works especially well with Carron’s stainless steel undermounts in the Deca and Tetra ranges.

Traditionally only associated with high-end bespoke kitchens, in-frame doors are now available off-the-peg thanks to über furniture’s cleverly constructed Harvard range.

Huddersfield based Westin are the only UK Company to manufacture and supply custom-built domestic kitchen extractors, providing a bespoke service without the designer price tag.

Recently, Westin produced an entirely mirrored hood, for customers of kitchen design specialists, Mowlem and Co.

As the UK’s leading distributor of Blum products Hills Panel Products (HPP) is able to offer the entire range of Blum products, most of which is available off the shelf for next day delivery across the whole of the UK.

This beautifully engineered in-frame larder, from Edwin Loxley, is available to order as a free standing piece of furniture or as part of one of their stunning commissions in a matching natural wood or painted (or combination of both) finish.

The lateral Larder can be made to any size. The clever, lateral cupboard doors open and extend outwards to give you un-impeded access to what must surely be one the most ingeniously designed and wonderfully detailed internals of any pantry cupboard you are ever likely to see!

Decorum is a stunning kitchen design from European leaders Schmidt. Using strong geometric and cubist designs, the units are given a recessed feel and the impression of a cantilevered suspension with clear space under the units that give a strong visual effect and offer the practicality of easy cleaning right up to the wall.

Affordable should not mean lacking in features or benefits," says Ian Kershaw, MD at CDA. "Appliances in this sector must be designed to deliver a combination of value for money and performance. We believe that energy saving features are really important for this sector of the market - and although an affordable dishwasher (for example) might not feature top of the market automatic functions or quite so many programmes as a machine further up the range it should offer AAA ratings and a choice of intensive, quick wash and eco settings and ideally a delay timer.

CDA offers a three level choice that builds up from a basic solid, stylish and functional level 1 product. Move up a notch to level 2 and the oven will have additional features such as electronic controls, a cool door and more programmes. Go up again to level 3 and the bells and whistles include touch control with animated display, up to ten programmes and various advanced functions - but the message is that even at level 1, the product is good, solid and reliable.

Reginox’s RLE 217S and RLE 220S are proving particularly popular in the current economic climate.

The sinks are the result of new manufacturing techniques that are enabling Reginox to produce these two sinks at an extremely competitive price, whilst still retaining all the features associated with higher-end products. Both sinks have a polished finish, designer-profile drainer and basket strainer waste, with retail prices starting from just £115.00.

Pitched as an entry level sink, the brand new Pacific range from Carron Phoenix boasts all the right credentials for the contract market: long lasting quality; versatile bowl sizes; modern, workable shapes and superb value for money.

Elfin Kitchens now trading directly with electrical wholesalers, bringing the market all the latest ranges of its pre-built compact kitchens, including the popular Economy range.

Bob Andrew, Managing Director of Elfin Kitchens said: “We are now providing our full range of modular kitchens directly to the electrical wholesale market. Cost efficiency as well as space efficiency are two of our key deliverables, clearly featured in the popular Economy range.

Bristan’s Capri range of contemporary chrome brassware combines designer looks with real value for money.

Featuring smart styling with a sculptured lever and soft triangular base, the collection comprises a basin mixer, basin and bath taps, bath filler and bath shower mixer with suggested retail prices starting from just £53. All products within the range have been quality manufactured in chrome and come with a five year guarantee.

Leading suppliers of showering, kitchen and access products for the disabled and elderly, AKW MediCare have extensive experience of designing and manufacturing products specifically to suit client’s needs.

Many of you might agree that industry-wide recognised standards that categorise product conformity under BS EN classifications, should be considered when pricing materials for a project. However, more often than not this seems to be overshadowed by other factors such as price, promotion or even marketing statements that have no classification to support them.

WaterShield TM is a flexible waterproofing (tanking) membrane designed for use beneath ceramic, porcelain, natural stone tiles and mosaics in wet rooms and showers. In addition, the kit is cost-effective and easy to use, therefore an ULTRA-effective waterproofing method.

Introducing inspirational and innovative Kitchen and Bathroom - Designs for Living Tile Collections from the UKs leading wall and floor product manufacturer

The unique collections offer a range of materials, colours, textures, sizes and finishes and more importantly, they present almost limitless opportunities for creative design.

The Renaissance Collection of ceramic wall and floor tiles from Craven Dunnill is extensive; new designs are regularly added, which are selected for their broad appeal and strong sales potential.

MICROTEC, a new range from ARDEX – named due to its ingenious micro fibre reinforced technology – includes six new products, each of which has achieved independently tested EN classifications.

Setting a new industry benchmark in thickness, strength, cost and ease of use, RAK Ceramics’ new RAKSLIM range is set to wow retailers, installers and designers in 2010.

Renowned for its stain resistant, easy clean, hardwearing properties, it is easy to see why porcelain tiles have long been a popular flooring choice. However, when it comes to installation tiles are undeniably a labour intensive option, compared to carpet, laminate, vinyl or wood.

Maybe it’s the fact that ‘Cerrig’ is Welsh for stone or the fact that Ian Williams, Managing Director, is the 6th generation of his family to be working in the stone mining and fabrication industry, that you feel particularly confident in Cerrig’s credentials to undertake your work surface, splash backs or flooring project?

Tiled floors are back on trend, popular for their durability, easy-care and natural elegance. Hardwearing and practical, tiles work well with high foot traffic, look great for years and accommodate underfloor heating.

Two new attractive ranges have been introduced to British Ceramic Tile’s comprehensive collection of wall tiles.

The Chambray range offers an elegant linen effect field tile and Brocade feature wall tile, creating the look of heavily embroidered tapestry. The raised relief and metallic print designed on a contrasting background coordinate with the plain field tiles. Available in pure white, grey, black and brown with raised silver metallic relief and opulent red and gold, the fine linen texture of the field tile provides a subtle sheen in a palette of white, grey and cream and is also available with co-ordinating strips.

New Aqua-Step range from IDS is best in class for waterproof laminate flooring

IDS has added a new range of Aqua-Step waterproof laminate flooring to its portfolio that combines style, easy installation, simple maintenance and a 100% guarantee of being totally waterproof.

We have certainly been on an economy rollercoaster ride this year, but I’m glad to say this hasn’t affected the number of innovative new products gracing the pages of BKU magazine.

The majority of the bathroom and kitchen industry realise that you have to be imaginative in your product creation during a tough economic climate and produce items that not only fit the bill from a standards point of view, but are affordable too.

Created by the Roca Design Centre together with Gabriele and Oscar Buratti, W+W is a truly exciting new product innovation from Roca.

The washbasin and WC are two essential elements in every single bathroom. Highlighting its commitment to design and innovation, Roca has combined these two elements to create W+W - an all-in-one washbasin and WC designed to maximize space and conserve water.

Bristan’s new Oval range takes inspiration from the trend for the use of curves in architecture, cars and kitchens, to provide the trade with a complementary family of taps, mixers and showers that offer designer styling at a value for money price.

Since Aqualisa launched its digital technology just under a decade ago, hundreds of thousands have switched onto the benefits provided by a little black box; thermostatic temperatures, perfect flow, compatibility with all types of domestic plumbing system and a simple start/stop switch. And now, thanks to an innovative accessory kit that is available for use with the concealed variant of Quartz Digital Shower, it is possible to combine both digital showering and bathing together, delivering the ultimate bath shower solution.

In a world and industry first, Belling, one of the UK’s leading home appliance brands, launched the BI60i Belling Eco Induction Oven in September 2009 – a unique built-in appliance that uses induction technology in the main oven cavity.

The 60cm built-in oven, is the first ever induction oven to be introduced and uses an impressive 50 per cent less energy than an A rated oven.

Not only does the Aspen range have a huge choice of colours and finishes to suit all tastes, but there are innumerable combinations of sizes and configurations available. This allows the customer to tailor the range to their exact requirements, using everything from vanity units to shelving, wall units and aluminium-framed glass tower units. The base units can even be wall-hung to give a clean and uncluttered Continental feel.

Castello Luxury Baths offers a timeless range of stunning baths of sleek lines and soft curves to give a feeling of ultimate luxury and comfort.

The innovation behind the success of these sophisticated free-standing baths comes from the collaboration of practicality, style and simplicity. Castello composite baths offer the authenticity of stone with the benefit of warmth and significant lighter weight; and the hidden built in waste and overflow system, which presents a minimalistic look.

At this year’s ISH, Dornbracht launched the Supernova, a fixture of high sculptural quality. “With Supernova, we are continuing the series of design innovations of the past two decades”, said CEO Andreas Dornbracht. “Supernova represents a cultivated, progressive, unique design. The fixture plays with the light and reflects the surroundings, including their objects and colours, in a new way.”

The UK’s Leading manufacturer of High Pressure Laminate (HPL), Formica Limited has launched an exclusive ‘off-the-shelf’ screen-print range through the Formica® Bespoke laminate service. Six striking designs; Wave, Dots, Stripe, Octagons, Mesh and Swerve, provide the designer with a simple selection of large scale, classic and geometric designs ideal for any interior laminate application from cubicles, door skins, wall panelling and furniture. The range is promoted in 6 fixed colours, to offer the most competitive pricing. However, the Formica Bespoke service also offers the choice to alternate these colours appropriate to the designer’s specification requirements for a small additional premium.

Novellini, Italian manufacturer of highest quality shower enclosures and wet rooms also produces an exceptional range of over bath screens. Pictured here; SunV from the Elysium collection comprises a two section 8mm glass bath screen, one hinged and one fixed. Supplied with a lifetime guarantee SunV, which features a statement silver profile is 165cms high overall.

Typically innovative, VitrA’s Delphi shower/bath is an engaging design that fits a bathroom corner with angular edges while the external dimensions partially follow the “body” curves of the internal space. A chrome pillar hinges a glassed half shower door which is also curved to replicate the ceramic base and gives a sleek, elegant finish to the whole installation.

Market leading Danish bathroom brand, Dansani have introduced a promotion for the first quarter of 2010, which sees both their mid market ‘Luna’ range and their high end ‘Zaro’ range developed hand in hand with some special discounted promotions.

Leading German glassed steel bathroom basin manufacturer, Alape, is once again at the top of its field having launched ‘Inside’ and ‘Metaphor’.

Flair International introduces their New affordable style Chianti range, specifically designed for modern bathrooms and today’s consumer.

Flair’s New 6mm Chianti range compromises of 6 great door styles, Hinged Door, Bifold Door, Slider, Curved Quadrant, Offset Quadrant and Corner Entry all of which are 1900mm high to accommodate low level shower trays. Chianti is a semi frameless range characterised by unique design and style, featuring stylish chrome signature handle & hinges, 6mm toughened glass throughout the range and frameless side panels to complement Chianti Slider, Hinged and Bifold doors.

SCHELL taps are distributed in the UK by Fluid Systems of Guildford. The latest SCHELL products to become available here are the Puris range of automated ‘hands free’, hygienic taps. They are designed to prevent water wastage as much as possible and are therefore particularly suited for use in public places such as hotels, leisure centres and hospitals.

The Orbit towel radiator is an eye-catching, asymmetrical shape in three sizes, suitable for any style of bathroom or kitchen.

Made from superior-quality, polished stainless steel, this model can be used on both central heating and hot water systems.

The leading supplier of business management software to the KBB industry, easyquote, have introduced a number of new features to the application in 2009, designed to help you manage your business more effectively.

Two must have features for any businesses are the Dashboard and Customer Profiling modules.

The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) held a number of regional meetings throughout the UK, which were run in conjunction with this year’s BCG xl Tour. KBSA members were invited to their nearest meeting, which took place throughout October 2009.

Metris by PWS has been awarded the Designer Magazine’s 2009 Gold Award for product innovation for its contemporary, ergonomic curved kitchen system. Barry Stubbs accepted the award from architect and TV presenter George Clarke, host of the awards ceremony at Lord’s Cricket Ground on 6th October. Over 350 invited guests were brought together to witness the event - a ‘who’s who’ of the kitchen industry and media.

Introducing the friendly face of Aaron Green, Planit Fusion’s talented new Support Officer.

With a wealth of IT and software experience at his fingertips and a helpful, friendly attitude, newly appointed Support Officer Aaron Green is already an essential member of the Planit Fusion support team.

MHS Radiators has supplied 5,219 sections of its classic cast-iron Ionic and Burlington radiators, as well as 120 Carat flat panel radiators, 114 towel rails and 340 sets of valves to one of the UK’s most luxurious spa hotels – Luton Hoo. In addition MHS also supplied Carat radiators and electric towel rails to The Warren, the stable block and the golf complex which form part of this beautiful and impressive hotel and golf complex on the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire border.

Jason Reed has been appointed as the new Regional Sales Manager for prestigious UK shower specialist Aqata.

James Hardy joined the Kaldewei UK team as Sales Representative on December 1st, responsible for the South West of England and Wales. This latest appointment is significant as all retail trade accounts up to now in the region have been managed by sales agents. From his base in Poole, Dorset, James’s role will be to provide a dedicated sales focus for Kaldewei across the entire trade customer base including independent bathroom retailers, merchants and key distributors.

Roca is delighted to announce that the ground-breaking W+W was a Gold Winner at this year’s Product Innovation Awards – the new product category for the Design Awards 2009.

The Design Awards is an ongoing scheme to promote excellence in design in the home, organised by the publishers of Designer magazine and supported by over 30 leading UK suppliers. The Product Innovation Awards, which are at the heart of the scheme, celebrate and reward products that demonstrate real innovation, and highlight the vital role of manufacturers in driving innovation in design in the home.

The recent upgrade to the Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme (WEPLS) has received a warm welcome and rave reviews from all sectors of the bathroom industry. The relaunch, timed to coincide with the Annual Bathroom Conference, is set to be the catalyst to take the industry forward in its development of bathroom products which are both stylish and water efficient.

Colin Seaton is returning to Planit Fusion as its new Area Sales Manager (South).

Having first joined the kitchen and bathroom industry in 1976, and stuck with it ever since, Colin Seaton will be a familiar name to many. In fact, prior to a seven year foray running his own business as an import agent for kitchen and bathroom products, including a CAD system, Seaton spent four happy years working for Planit Fusion.

Following hard on the heels of the addition of two new sales team members, Impulse Bathrooms has now invested in larger premises in line with its ambitious growth plans for the next 5-years.

REHAU’s furniture products are the focus of the polymer group’s re-launched website occupying the home page at www.rehau.co.uk with a series of inspirational images. To celebrate this, the company is running a competition to win £50 in High Street vouchers.

Hüppe’s international sales management team, including UK General Manager Mike Kelly, joined their eastern European colleagues in Moscow recently to celebrate the opening of Hüppe’s new Russian showroom at which the company’s plans for 2010 were also revealed.

Aqualisa has won the coveted ‘Best Packaging of a New Product’ award for its Midas 100 shower and its accompanying fixing bracket at this year’s UK Packaging Awards. The prestigious awards were held last month at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, with Aqualisa proudly triumphing over a shortlist of contenders that included household names.

Actress Tina O’Brien has teamed up with Indesit to celebrate the launch of its new Prime range of appliances. New research from Indesit shows that the average Brit wishes they had an extra 107 minutes of fun in their day and Tina is on a mission to show you how you can ‘Make the Most of Your Prime’.

The Tile Association are so confident of their members’ workmanship that they have introduced an insurance backed warranty scheme especially for TTA fixers working in the consumer sector. Because the scheme is insurance backed, if the TTA Fixer were to go out of business and The Tile Association Warranty has been provided, the consumer will have an insurance policy to rely on.

Power tool specialist RotoZip has supplied precision cutting solutions to a firm of professional Tilers working on a 5-Star Luxury Cruise Liner.

German-based company Fleisen Verlege Union, provide specialist tiling services on cruise liners worldwide and have used a range of RotoZip power tools and accessories for their latest project involving repairs to a swimming pool and honeymoon suite.

Two CDA dishwashers and one integrated washing machine have been chosen as Recommended Appliances by the Energy Saving Trust.

The CI394 integrated washing machine, VW80 integrated intelligent dishwasher and integrated slimline dishwasher CW448 from CDA now display the Energy Saving Recommended logo, a clear sign to consumers that these appliances are the most efficient in their category and offer valuable savings on the use of energy, detergent and water.