Imperial Bathrooms has unveiled a new Design Guide that provides an inspirational insight into its comprehensive range of luxurious bathroom products. Complete with a sumptuous black linen cover edged with silver, the Summer 2011 Guide features many of the company’s popular products together with new and exciting additions.

 ‘S- Box’ consists of a range of 6 x products, ‘TV Box’; ‘Knife Box’, ‘iDock Box’, ‘Spice Box’; ‘Power Box’ and ‘Key Box’. The ‘S-Box’ simply pops up out of the work surface, when firmly touched, to reveal the product of your choice and can then simply be pushed back down, out of sight when not in use.

The Timber Door Company has found the recession-proof formula to take it well into the next decade, manufacturing bespoke timber doors in Oak, Ash, Maple, Steam Beech, Pine, Walnut and Pippy Oak in a wide selection of styles such as Shaker Square, Multi-panel, Cathedral and Slow Arch. With a variety of stains and pigment paint finishes available, we’ll have no problem in meeting your customers’ demanding expectations.

Rangemaster, Britain’s No.1 Range Cooker brand, has a heritage that spans more than 200 years, and today is an innovative kitchen appliance brand that is renowned for style and functionality across its extensive product ranges. Rangemaster is at home in any home and is proud of its reputation as a family brand, bringing the focus of the home to the kitchen.

For more than 17 years Montrose have been manufacturing Bathroom Furniture products, for the UK market, from their Essex based factory & offices. In recent years the brand has been re-focused & revitalised, allowing Montrose to move forward in tough trading conditions, within its core market - Bathroom Furniture. As a business Montrose feels the continued development it has enjoyed, can be attributed to many factors but that they all link back to the dedicated focus on their core product - Bathroom Furniture.

The first Rayburn was produced in 1946 – and the principles that made it revolutionary then, make it a sensible and economic choice today. Rayburn cookers were originally engineered to provide homeowners with plentiful hot water and convenient cooking, while consuming the least amount of fuel, and are made from recycled iron.

Apex Interior Systems manufacture bespoke, made-to-measure vinyl wrapped kitchen and bedroom doors and related accessories. Specialists in supplying bespoke doors to independent installers, retailers and manufacturers, Apex prides itself on their quality service. One of the latest finishes for 2011 is Noce Marino on the Premier door style and when teamed up with White Gloss, makes for a very modern kitchen.

Creating a design statement has never been easier with UK manufacturer Mereway Bathrooms presenting such a broad range of fitted and freestanding furniture. The complete Infinity fitted furniture range comprises 25 fabulous satin, gloss, woodgrain and glass door styles with 10 carcass options to contrast or complement.

Cucina Colore

Mereway Kitchens’ Italian inspired Cucina Colore collection distinguishes itself with a palette of 25 stunning door colours and finishes that stand out from the crowd in silk, soft matt, textured, gloss and gloss woodgrains. Combine these with a choice of 22 cabinet colours, for endless design possibilities.

Intrinsically British and respected the world over for harnessing innovative design, Triflow Concepts is proud to launch the Triflow Quadro System; a revolutionary 4-way water-delivery system. This patented system is capable of delivering not only hot and cold water, but also hot and cold filtered water through a dedicated waterway in the same spout thus avoiding cross-contamination.

The Linear XS is the latest addition to Leisure Sinks’ range of extremely competitively priced large single bowl, fully reversible sinks. Available in 0.7 or 0.9 gauge, the Linear XS is constructed from high grade 18/10 stainless steel which provides a robust, rigid frame that won’t bend or flex under pressure.

When it comes to the Best of British, Westin Design flies the flag for the best in kitchen extraction! A British company, based in Huddersfield and established in 1921, Westin Design continues to flourish thanks to its commitment to providing not only the best performing extraction solutions, but the best levels of customer service and after sales.

Building on the successful 2010 launch of TBK rigid built kitchens, 6 new ranges are now introduced. Painted ash timber doors in a traditional style with tongue and groove effect centre panels lead the way in creating a luxurious look without busting the budget. Natural oak and painted Ivory finishes are available from stock with 13 other standard earthy tones produced to order.

The ‘Victorian’ collection is of a truly traditional British design and would look perfect in any country home or boutique hotel. Included within the collection is a range of basins; inset, cloakroom, with fluted or un-fluted pedestal and optional chrome heated towel rail. The range also includes a freestanding bidet offered at two heights and a range of WC’s.

Premium British manufacturer of kitchen taps, including filtration, bathroom brassware and bathroom sanitaryware, Perrin & Rowe, has unveiled its latest offering in the form of ‘Deco’ sanitaryware. Deco has been designed to transcend the boundaries between traditional and contemporary styles creating an elegant, sophisticated and versatile range for any home.

The Bowland sink from Shaws of Darwen is handcrafted in England and features a distinctive fluted front. This style is available in two sizes, 600 and 800 and is an ideal sink for most kitchens, traditional or contemporary and comes in both white and biscuit (pergamon) finishes. Features include a 3-hole overflow and standard 3½“ waste outlet for basket strainer or waste disposer.

Kitchen appliance manufacturer, Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (GDHA), is leading the way in helping UK consumers buy the very best of British. After committing to manufacturing as many of its Stoves, Belling and New World products as possible in the UK, the company is now also heading a campaign to establish an official seal of approval for British-made products.

Concept Bathrooms have recently finished a holiday accommodation refurbishment project, where they used British manufactured Ultra Tile adhesives, grouts and Ultra Floor sub-floor preparation products. The project included three 17th century cottages and two B & B rooms.

With the largest team of qualified designers in the sector, Symphony brings the very best in British design and quality to all its kitchen and bathroom brands. As well as delivering the most up to date directions in interior design, textures and colours, Symphony also meets the highest quality and sustainability standards.

Whether you’re looking for something soothing and restful or something with a bit more pizzazz, the summer product launch from British Ceramic Tile will have a range to suit. The latest products are designed to enhance and complement two of the existing ranges. The addition of the Brighton Neutrals tiles introduces a softer, more subtle look to this range.

Boasting a 28% share of the UK shower tray market, JT is leading the way in manufacturing excellence in the UK, with the Leeds-based supplier fast becoming a true British success story. So much so, the manufacturer has announced they will feature the Union Flag imagery on its entire range of awarding winning shower trays.

Sigma 3 Kitchens, one of the UK’s leading fitted kitchen suppliers, unveils Masterclass Kitchens (www.masterclasskitchens.co.uk), a new offering for studios up and down the country. Launched in response to studio feedback, Masterclass Kitchens aim to provide the exclusivity and ownership that studio managers have craved for many years and the new brand is tipped to become the kitchen studios’ supplier of choice, representing the latest tastes of the British public.

Top fashion designers such as Gucci, Prada and Vivien Westwood have themed collections - and leading tap manufacturer Pegler Yorkshire is no different. The renowned Francis Pegler brassware range has been revolutionised by the company’s innovative design house, and its products can now be seen within an eclectic mix of five fashion-setting collections. The Clever, The Chic, The Eternal, The Vivid and The Living are iconic collections that look stunning and perform with finesse.

Over the years as a British designer and manufacturer, Burbidge has perfected its talent for kitchen design and enjoyed great success with a range of stunning collections. Being the longest established, British kitchen frontals and accessories manufacturer, Burbidge brings a wealth of benefits to all its customers.

During the past 120 years we have earned a deserved reputation for high standards and outstanding attention to detail. Our unwavering commitment to the British KBB industry and our code of ethics make us one of the most trusted and secure brands in today’s marketplace.

British design is iconic. Look back through history and you’ll see that many British designs are legendary worldwide; the Spitfire, the red telephone box, the Mini, Concorde, the Jaguar E Type, plus many, British furniture designs and lots more besides. As a nation we may not manufacture a great deal anymore, but rest assured that there are still some of us out there advocating traditional British cabinet making skills and offering apprenticeships to keep the practice alive; combining the best of modern technology and traditional craftsmanship to bring you superior quality furniture.

Leading UK shower tray manufacturer JT, today announced its first ever range of solid surface co-ordinated basins and shower trays together with a major rebrand, including a new website to showcase their entire product range.

Shades has added a stylish new feature door to its versatile Aspen range. The glossy aubergine door ticks all the right boxes for retailers wanting to promote Continental styling.

Whilst many businesses in the kbb industry remember 2009 for the economic downturn, the Adam Furniture Group Plc used 2009 wisely, creating a strong product range ready for 2010. Celebrating its 37th year as an independently owned British manufacturer the Adam Furniture Group continues to invest in innovation - both in established brands and in new product development

Reva Industries was established in 1993 and today is one of the largest manufacturers of acrylic baths in the UK. A proud British manufacturer, Reva supplies a wide range of customers throughout the whole of the UK and Western Europe, from its state of the art 60,000 sq ft factory in Hull, East Yorkshire.

Lighting specialist, Astro, has designed dozens of inspiring new products throughout 2010 that contribute towards making the bathroom a safe, highly functional and beautiful space.

Apex Interior Systems manufacture distinctive ranges of bespoke, made-to-measure vinyl wrapped kitchen and bedroom doors and related accessories. Specialists in supplying doors to independent installers, retailers and manufacturers, Apex prides itself in a quality service. Andrew Ashworth, Apex managing director comments: “As we only make to order we hold no stock, therefore we can produce to any size, normal or quirky and deliver on time, in full. No job is too small or too large for Apex”.

Offering nothing but the best in quality British manufactured kitchen furniture, Mereway Kitchens operate from a 150,000 sq. ft. manufacturing site based right in the heart of the midlands, providing easy access to the whole of the UK.

Bespoke Service – Many say it but how many brands actually offer it and to what extent?

Britain’s market leading, in-frame kitchen manufacturer explains what the word ‘bespoke’ means to them and their customers.

Established in 1999, Parapan® has developed an impressive reputation and is now recognised as the market leader in high-tech, high-gloss acrylic for vertical surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms.

Aqata, UK manufacturer of innovative showering solutions is proud to announce the dawn of a new era in luxury showering with Adagiomove - the first and only electronic sliding door shower enclosure.

Bushboard’s Nuance bathroom surfacing range comprises waterproof panels, work surfaces and upstands in both laminate and solid surfacing.

From traditional to contemporary the classic kitchen design has seen many distinct styles over the years, and one British manufacturer you can rely on for iconic and on-trend kitchen surface design is Formica Limited.

Kudos Showers has launched Lifeshield Glass Protection. Utilising the latest in nano-technology, the formula chemically bonds into every crevice of the glass which are often covered over by a thin coating with alternate products, to create a totally smooth, permanent protective layer. As a result, limescale and soap deposits are unable to build up and cleaning becomes a simple and quick task.

On the Level, the UK's leading manufacturer of concealed wet floor shower trays (known as formers), has introduced a new system which provides the perfect solution for creating wetroom floors using larger tile formats. The new Linear Drainage system is an ideal partner for floors using marble, limestone or any fashionable large-scale tiles.

Turnstyle Designs have produced a new range of simple leather Strap handles, based on their very popular Strap with Button fixing, the new range has a simple but effective Square metal end fixing, transforming the range to a much more contemporary style.

With its honey, brown and cream tones cut through with a hint of black, the new Prima Golden Mascarello work surface creates the perfect classic chic look with the flexibility to add design interest to a range of kitchen door styles and shades from painted or plain colours to a host of woodgrain shades.

There are some things in life that despite your best expectations and unfailing support, just don’t seem to deliver in the way you might hope, well be assured Montrose doesn’t appear to be one of them!

Triflow Concepts enables the consumer to reduce their carbon footprint by reducing the need for bottled water and going BACK TO TAP.

The Triflow is the world’s first three-way tap, delivering not only hot and cold but filtered water, through a dedicated waterway, from the same spout. This groundbreaking development has been one of the most significant changes to the industry and its strong patent remains unchallenged.

Wherever BA doors are manufactured, either in Doncaster or Cookstown a BA door is manufactured to the highest quality using the latest available plant, procedures and processes.

Putting the heart and soul into every home, Rangemaster still design and manufacture their well-loved range cookers here in Britain. Amazingly, they have been creating cooking equipment in the UK since 1709 and today the company is renowned for designing innovative, world-class cookers. Rangemaster is the UK market leader in range cooking and actually invented the range cooker 175 years ago, still producing them in the same factory in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

Instarmac Group has been listed 86th in the 2010 Times Top 100 Best Small Companies To Work For. The annual awards are based on research conducted by Best Companies where the company was again awarded 2 Star status.

Pegler Yorkshire, renowned for its quality brassware, is at the forefront of research and development into the taps and mixers of tomorrow. One hugely successful example of this research is the recently launched Strata range.

Rayburn has launched an oil-fired central heating range cooker with an exceptionally energy efficient A-rated condensing boiler – the only one of its kind on the UK market. With efficiencies of over 92% and a central heating and hot water output of 24kW, the Heatranger 680KCD is the perfect choice for energy conscious households without access to mains natural gas.

To meet the demand for bold colours and finishes in the bathroom, Ellis Furniture has launched the stunning Ikon Gloss Black range of bathroom furniture, guaranteed to make a bold statement in contemporary bathrooms.

As a British manufacturer Burbidge is able to adapt to market demands and produce special size doors and drawer fronts on request, allowing customers to provide a tailored service to the discerning consumer.

Traditional British stove-maker ESSE has launched the stunning 990 range cooker which boasts three large capacity ovens, giving a combined volume of 112 litres. Featuring a secondary glass door, the firebox allows the flames to be admired while allowing extra heat into the room.

Leading cooking appliance brand, Belling, has further demonstrated its commitment to home-grown innovation by transferring the production of its new CRS60 MK5 hob to its Prescot factory.

Launched less than two months ago at KBB2010, more than 80 retailers nationwide have already signed up to become an Approved Carron Centre which carries the status of a premier retailer offering the extensive range of Carron Phoenix sink, taps, accessories and waste management products.

Inspired design and superb craftsmanship are combined in the ‘Made in England’ Shaws Original Collection to create both a traditional and elegant range of fireclay ceramic sinks. The Collection contains an array of original designs and details which are unique in fireclay ceramics and as practical now as a century ago.

The exciting new Brighton range from British Ceramic Tile combines the vibrancy of bright colours with a soft linear design.

Few would disagree that the last year or so have been difficult times for the manufacturing industry and market dynamics have changed considerably during this period.