Inviting, inspiring, intimate and individual, PWS’ new Milton Ivory range is all this and more. Embracing a modern take on traditional in-frame principles, Milton Ivory has no frills and pretentiousness, just a deceptively simple and clean design that will bring an effortless ease into any home.

Refrigeration specialist Lec has launched its eagerly anticipated new range of retro-styled domestic refrigeration appliances. With a classic design and sleek silver handles, the all new Lec range is packed with the high end features and touches that are guaranteed to appeal to retailers and consumers alike.

The Cyprium copper bath from Boundary Bathrooms with its Romanesque features and time-honoured design embraces the traditional bathing experience of our ancestors. Hand made from pure copper, Cyprium is a commanding centrepiece which will add instant elegance to any bathroom.

Part of its new high luxury Gold Collection, Keller’s Manor range offers sophisticated style with quality construction and a unique low-lustre lacquered finish.

Bathroom and tiling retailers are being offered a new profit area in the form of new anti-slip discs and strips from Sylglas.

With a slip or fall in the home every three minutes in the UK there is clearly a huge market for retailers who can stock a fast moving product designed to address this critical area.

Halo is the latest magnifying bathroom mirror product from leading suppliers HiB. The stylish circular wallmounted mirror uses an advanced LED lighting system instead of the more conventional incandescent bulb.

Blum have always strived to make you ever more comfortable in your kitchen. From developing the cleverest storage systems so that everything is in place and immediately to hand to their famous soft close drawers (Blumotion) and non-slam cabinet doors.

In response to rapid growth in the number of showers installed in new build homes, Mira Showers is introducing the all-new Mira Select. Sporting a brand new look with smooth shapes and easy to operate flow and temperature controls, the new Select mixer shower combines proven Mira technology and features to offer a quality volume product, competitively priced.

Profile is a name that has become synonymous with shower enclosures. Since the launch of the Profile concept in 1999, Ellbee has enjoyed a doubling of sales, culminating in a top three position among UK manufacturers.

Sales of glass splashbacks and upstands for kitchens and bathrooms – and of larger one-off bespoke decorative panels - is taking off at Häfele with the launch of a new range of colours.

Latina is another new addition to Kingswood Carrera, Allied’s own brand bedroom range. This fashionable oak Shaker-style bedroom has a warm yet contemporary appearance.

Kronospan has launched five fresh new decors for summer to further enhance its already comprehensive melamine collection. All five finishes were created specifically to complement existing ranges, as well as ancillary products offered by partner furniture suppliers.

The latest of the innovative flushing products introduced by Polypipe Sanitary Systems under the respected Macdee brand name is the Arcadia cistern outlet valve. In a compact configuration specifically designed to fit fashionable, ultra-slim cisterns and with an impressive flow rate of 1.95 litres per second, the Arcadia is WRAS approved, available with a single or dual flush option, durable and extremely simple to install.

With rounded contours and simple lines, the Viceroy single lever mixer tap is the latest addition to the Studio Collection from Astracast, Britain’s largest manufacturer of sinks and taps.

Leading bathroom distributor the PJH Group has teamed up with shower manufacturer April Bathroom Products to offer a brand new collection of semi-frameless enclosures – the Meko range – exclusively to PJH Group customers.

Soft, scale-free water becomes a way of life with the new Aquadial Softlife range of technically advanced domestic water softeners from Culligan. Designed to meet the household soft water needs of up to eight people, the compact new softeners incorporate the latest technology and come with a full range of official approvals. With increased flow rates to meet modern lifestyle needs, the new Aquadial Softlife range has three models that offer opportunities for merchants and installers – as well as homeowners.

Created to complement the traditionally styled Classic and Original ranges of ceramic sinks, the Turton monobloc tap has been specifically designed to enhance the Shaws offering.

In response to the growing demand for walnut kitchens, Burbidge has introduced Odessa – a highly contemporary range of kitchen frontals and accessories in beautiful American black walnut.

Styled along cubic minimalist lines Vixo will complement any contemporary kitchen. Vixo offers original design with a stunning twist.

KTW Distribution has introduced two definitive timber finishes for PVCwrapped door and drawer fronts, which bring an upmarket look within reach of a wider audience.

Elegance was the obvious name for PWS’ new range of inset sinks. Clean lined and hyperhygienic, stainless steel sinks can sometimes look cold and clinical. Not so with the Elegance sinks; with their soft corners and gentle contours the look is instantly stylish and simply elegant.

Due to the popularity of its 900mm electric model, Stoves has widened its Richmond range cooker collection to include an advanced all electric 1100mm induction model that gives even more versatility to its range cooker package.

Pyramis manufacture a comprehensive range of 18/10 stainless steel sinks designed in a wide selection of bowl and drainer combinations with aesthetic and ergonomic qualities. All sinks are complemented by a range of precision made taps.

The new Boss surface finish boosts functionality and enhances the design possibilities of made-tomeasure stainless steel worktops from leading manufacturer GEC Anderson. This interesting and attractive new detail also extends the potential lifecycle of worktops in home or work environments, especially in high use areas.

Galley Matrix, the kitchens division of the national distributor Broughton Crangrove, has recently introduced Hoover Candy to their portfolio. This exciting introduction brings the innovative Hoover Candy brand to a wider retail audience, with the additional benefit of next day delivery with any combination of other models, products or brands from Galley Matrix’ portfolio.

The new Oakham kitchen from Burbidge is the ideal choice for consumers who appreciate genuine character and period style features. The epitome of elegant English country house design, Oakham is characterised by the “shabby chic” hand-finished frontals and accessories which have been subtly distressed to show the timber grain beneath. In addition to the subtly aged Old Ivory finish, Oakham is also available in four timeless fully applied heritage colours - Ivory, Maize, Cornflower and Sage.

Leading independent UK brassware supplier and member of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, the Deva Tap Company, has launched their new brochure for 2007.

Consider your own washing machine – and dishwasher for that matter. How many different wash programmes do you select? In both cases, the majority of us would have to admit to using one and the same programme on most occasions; and perhaps one other for specific reasons, e.g. delicates.

Leading appliance manufacturer BEKO plc is to launch the 7kg Xpress Washing Machine. This 1600 rpm washing machine boasts unique motor technology and three highly versatile “Xpress” washing programmes including a Super Short programme of only 14 minutes. The Xpress Washing Machine also incorporates the 58-minute Xpress and 30- minute Xpress washing programmes, making it the quickest machine on the market at full load.

The brand new iconic Indesit Moon washing machine has an innovative interface and coloured door, plus a unique selfcleaning detergent dispenser inside the door for improved wash performance.

The Hotpoint Aqualtis has an “A+” energy efficiency rating and offers a mini load cycle that washes small loads with a water saving of up to 25 per cent and up to 40 per cent on energy compared to a full load. The machine is also one of the quietest washing machines on the market, with a Super Silent wash cycle.

Italian manufacturer Smeg has launched a washing machine that sets new standards of design. The WMFAB16 lends to the washing machine the same fashion credentials that Smeg has successfully applied to other appliances, its unique and “first to market” appearance a refreshing alternative to all the established looking washing machines.

Just arrived in the UK is an entirely new line-up of freestanding laundry appliances from leading kitchen appliance manufacturer, Siemens.

Creating a complete package for customers, Belling has expanded it stylish built-in collection to feature a new integrated washer/dryer and washing machine to make light work of home laundry.

The new WM13VI fully integrated washing machine boasts a 1300rpm spin speed, 15 wash programmes and can hold a large 6kg load with ease.

Thirty per cent of people in the UK do not wash their bed linen often enough to rid them of bacteria and bed bugs, a survey by washing machine manufacturer Electra has shown. Industry experts recommend that sheets, duvet covers and pillow cases should be changed once a week and washed at 60ºC to kill any unwanted occupants.

Following the power spending of the 1980s and the blingfest of the 1990s, we have entered a much more compassionate Naughties. A decade where people focus much less on consumerism and much more on caring. Carbon neutrality, solar heating and ethical purchasing are now part of our everyday vocabulary. And whether we personally implement them or not, we cannot fail to be aware of them.

The latest tilting pullout waste sorting system for units with hinged doors from LDL, the PEKA Pesaboy bin is very easy to use. As the door opens an innovative mechanism tips the bins out of the unit, fully allowing easy access from above.

Carron Phoenix has extended its sink and tap portfolio to offer a new product line in eco-friendly waste disposers, offering 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.

Waste disposal units are becoming increasingly popular owing to local councils introducing compulsory waste separation schemes, says Franke, leading kitchen solutions manufacturer.

Franke, the world’s largest sink manufacturer, has designed a hands-free sorter system which makes under-sink waste management more convenient.

The growing number of councils introducing fortnightly bin collections, and the furore this is causing in certain parts of the UK, is giving kitchen retailers a unique opportunity to help consumers - while also generating additional income.

For more than 30 years German kitchens have been the prime choice of the discerning consumer and the commercially proactive house builder. Has anything changed?

In a long-planned move due for completion this summer, German shower enclosure manufacturer Hüppe are taking over their UK sales agent, RSJ Associates Ltd, and will be known as Hüppe UK & Eire. All RSJ staff will be retained by the new Hüppe UK branch office, which will continue to operate from the RSJ premises in Greenfield Road, Congleton. Additionally, Hüppe has brought the service engineer function in-house.

Miele’s built-in range of ovens, steam ovens, combination microwaves, coffee machines and plate warmers are strategically designed to create a streamlined look throughout the kitchen, making Miele one of the most desirable brands to own.

Products made in Germany have always had a certain caché - especially those that are engineering-led and rely for their good name on functional effectiveness. The quality and operational efficiency of the furniture fittings and components coming out of the factories of Häfele have made it a leading brand and have allowed the company to expand and grow.

Already enjoying great popularity with kitchen designers and consumers alike, square sinks have proven their design credibility with the news that the new BLANCOCLARON iF range of square sinks has taken a top design award from the Industrie Forum Design Hanover.

As the environment becomes an issue of increasing concern, German brassware manufacturer Kludi has responded with foresight, introducing two key developments designed to reduce energy consumption and maximise efficiency.

One of the UK’s best kept secrets is also one of Germany’s biggest kitchen furniture manufacturers. “bau-for-mat” is still owned by the Baumann family, whose origins go back to 1929 when the four Baumann brothers (Gebruder Baumann) set up a company called GEBA. In 1954 Wilhelm Baumann set up the independent manufacture of kitchen buffets. His grandson Delf Baumann now runs the company.

Showering luxury and sophisticated technology are abundant in the new Pharo SideWay shower panel.

The Raindance AIR hand shower offers three spray modes all enriched with Hansgrohe’s patented air injection technology, and there are five flat body sprays that can be activated individually for a targeted massage.

The Plaza Duo double bath is an innovative new product for perfect bathing with a friend. Thanks to its unusual shape and extra wide sloping back rest, two people can relax and enjoy a completely new feeling of togetherness as they bathe side by side.

New for 2007, Duravit introduces Vero as a complete bathroom range.

Building on the success of the clear-cut, classic rectangular basins, Duravit has responded to their popularity with customers and developed matching WCs, bidets and baths. These also coordinate perfectly with the Fogo furniture range to provide complete bathroom solutions.

Hettich has developed a soft-close system which adds tremendous value thanks to its almost inaudible operation. Offered as an option or for retrofit, Silent System is suitable for all applications from pan drawers to hinged and sliding cabinet doors. It is one of the many innovations which Hettich will introduce at this year’s Interzum exhibition in Cologne in May, and is already available in the UK.

Illustrated is the striking new minimalist Credo Half Design from Kermi. Clever concealment of the wall fixings allows beautifully simplistic lines to this new design.

We would like to introduce to you Störmer Küchen GmbH. We are a family run business that produces high quality, high specification rigid kitchen furniture. We manufacture a wide choice of door styles and colours and also carcass colours, all of which are very high quality finishes. Our doors vary from real wood to high gloss.

Grohe, the luxury shower and tap manufacturer, introduces the latest combination of innovative design and technology with the introduction of the minimalist line.

Imagine pure indulgence at your fingertips … waking up every morning and simply pressing a button to walk into a captivating shower, pre-set to your perfect heat, and the flow rate fine-tuned to suit your mood. The Grohe Grohtherm Wireless® is a revolutionary showering experience that features the very latest in technology and design – the ultimate must-have for the modern bathroom.

The number of bathrooms now included in a property is definitely pushing sanitaryware sales into the stratosphere right now. Even at the lower ends of the new build market, most family homes will have at least two bathrooms, and it’s no longer rare for a property to have as many bathrooms as bedrooms.

Not so very long ago the consumer would visit their local installer, merchant or retailer and almost invariably choose their new bathroom as a replica of one of the display suites. Today’s consumers want more. They want to choose a bathroom which meets their style aspirations precisely.

Bang is just one of the individual and inspirational design-led ranges of sanitaryware in the “Italian Collection”. Manufactured through an exclusive agreement with Kerasan of Italy, the Collection is now available in a number of selected high street retail outlets countrywide.

The Element suite from Roca is designed by David Chipperfield and features the following pieces. Basin, £318; WC, £960; Bidet, from £266.

Pictured here is Dansani’s “Concorde” porcelain washbasin. It is made from a special hard wearing and easy to clean porcelain and has a retail price of £441.

Aquaplus Solutions, UK distributor for Deca bathroom ceramics, is pleased to announce the Piano wall-hung WC and Nuova wall-hung WC have both been tested and approved by world leader in advanced plumbing and plastics technologies Geberit for use with its UP200 and UP300 concealed dual flush cisterns and Duofix frame system.

Ideal Standard, a leading provider of innovative, design-driven bathroom and kitchen solutions, previewed its newest innovations in the home wellness arena at ISH.

Geberit, the leading supplier of sanitary, supply and drainage systems, has produced a new dual flush plate which will complement any modern bathroom.

Ideal Standard, a leading provider of innovative, design-driven bathroom and kitchen solutions, is launching its new designer suite by Jasper Morrison to retailers. Since its preview at 100% Design this fully integrated collection of sanitaryware, fittings and furniture has created much interest and is expected to generate substantial sales.

Appliances steal the show – following the huge success of its first ever TV campaign last autumn, Baumatic is back on the box with a fresh run of ads that are designed to put its appliances firmly in the spotlight …

BSH Appliance Care Limited (ACL), the nationwide after sales service company for BSH domestic appliance brands, Bosch, Siemens, Neff and Gaggenau, has expanded its online shopping menu with the addition of several new cooking accessories at www.bshappliancecare.co.uk

Leisure, BEKO plc’s branded range of kitchen appliances, has secured a key contract with JP Distribution, one of the UK’s most high profile and prolific distributors of kitchens and appliances to independent kitchen retailers. Leisure is now set to have the full range launched in specialist kitchen studios across the UK.

Symphony has opened its latest overseas retail outlet in the “City of Gold”.

A new 3,000 square feet studio, featuring an extensive range of Symphony kitchens including premium brand Mirari, has opened in Dubai, believed to be one of the fastest growing cities in the world.

The KBSA Design Innovation Awards are now only one month away and guests are urged to book their tables now as this year’s event promises to be a sellout. All entries are now in for the design awards and the finalists have been announced for the Retailer Excellence Award.

To keep pace with their packed product development programme, PWS have appointed designer Lizzie Beesley (pictured) to strengthen the company’s design capabilities.

Sarah Skinner from Mira Showers’ Sales Department was put to the test during a holiday trip to Africa where she and her husband had gone as volunteers at the Lion Conservation Project in Zimbabwe. The project was founded by a handful of volunteers, wishing to reverse the decline in the number of wild lions.

Wayne Dance has been supplying German kitchen manufacturer Schüller Kitchens within the UK for just two years and in that time has amounted over 80 UK dealerships.

Leading developer of design and visualisation software for the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and home improvement markets, Planit International has made two new appointments at its Ashford, Kent, headquarters, providing further support for customers.

To support Roca’s continued growth, the company has recently completed an expansion of its warehouse facility in Coalville, Leicestershire.

Business is looking good at the moment for Image Showers, who is Ireland’s leading manufacturer of enclosures and screens. It is continuing to make significant progress in the UK.

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) is all set to have a wonderful show at B&K Expo between May 13th-15th 2007, ExCel, London.

“We have a lot going on this year and B&K Expo provides us with the perfect opportunity to inform Industry about the work we’re doing,” says Yvonne Orgill, Chief Executive of the BMA.

PWS have appointed Marina Gibbons as Area Sales Manager, with responsibility for sales development and account management in the Central Area. With extensive management and business experience, Marina gained her knowledge in retail management, most recently with Acdoco managing grocery multiples accounts and prior to this with Bendicks (Mayfair), Walkers Snack Foods and Estee Lauder.

Shades Furniture is upping the ante in the design stakes with a substantial investment in their design and supply chain team that is poised to take its furniture collections to the next level.

In today’s climate, both political and ecological, Franke, the world’s leading manufacturer in kitchen solutions, appreciates the need to demonstrate its commitment to the protection of the environment.

In response to the accelerated growth that leading British bathroom manufacturer, Imperial Bathrooms, continues to enjoy, the company has launched a new and significantly improved web site to showcase its extended product portfolio.

With 25 years of experience behind them, Trade Mouldings, one of Europe’s most successful manufacturers of vinyl doors, wrapped mouldings and accessories for kitchens bedrooms and bathrooms, has invested in excess of £2 million to provide the ultimate made to measure vinyl door service.