Monthly Archives: July 2010

Stream of consciousness

Posted on July 28, 2010 by admin

Technical director of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA), Christian Taylor Hamlin answered questions on water efficiency at our recent 360.1 Showroom Forum The South East of the UK is now drier per capita than Abu Dhabi. But the latest information … Continue reading →

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Team Chantry off and running

Posted on July 28, 2010 by admin

Team Chantry has completed its first event in a five-month schedule of fund-raising in aid of two children’s hospices. Neil Schofield, of Hettich UK, completed the Bupa Manchester 10k in a personal best time. While Derrick Smith, of Chantry Kitchens, … Continue reading →

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Carron Phoenix halts stainless

Posted on July 27, 2010 by admin

As part of a review of manufacturing, Carron Phoenix has halted its stainless steel sink production, with the Scottish manufacturer now focusing on composite models. No redundancies are expected at Carron Phoenix, as less than 20 staff affected will be … Continue reading →

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UK kitchen component event

Posted on July 27, 2010 by admin

Kitchen component suppliers have joined together to launch a dedicated event for the UK, Kx v.10, which will be held at Blum’s headquarters in Milton Keynes from September 21-23. The three-day event will feature six furniture component brands, including: LDL … Continue reading →

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The rise and rise of Robin Craddock

Posted on July 27, 2010 by admin

Recently promoted to managing director of shower enclosure manufacturer Lakes Bathrooms, Robin tells us how he got to where he is and where he’s taking the company next. What is your industry background? My career in the industry started back … Continue reading →

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Fine dining

Posted on July 26, 2010 by admin

Luxury appliance brand Scholtès is launching into the UK with its S3 collection, supported by a showroom opening in London’s Wigmore Street. We talk to the brand director Nigel Taylor about what Scholtès will offer to kitchen specialists and their … Continue reading →

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July news in brief 2

Posted on July 26, 2010 by admin

• Lafarge Plasterboard has opened a depot in Grangemouth, Scotland. The depot is located near Lafarge’s Scottish customers’ sites to ensure overall optimisation of its supply chain and enhanced customer service to the supply market. • Abode’s interactive synchronised website … Continue reading →

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Indesit highlights appliance dinosaurs

Posted on July 26, 2010 by admin

Up to 9million households in the UK have outdated appliances, with one in three people owning fridges and freezers between 5-10 years old, according to a survey by the Indesit Company. The survey revealed that three quarters of people are … Continue reading →

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Best foot forward

Posted on July 23, 2010 by admin

Following the launch of BEST into the UK, with its partner Britannia Living, we talk to the designer Lorenzo Lipsi about the creation of these distinctive cooker hoods

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Electrolux Design Lab concepts

Posted on July 23, 2010 by admin

A robotic fish dishwasher, snail induction cooker and sheep vacuum cleaner are among the top 25 entries, from industrial design students, for the Electrolux Design Awards. Chosen from 1,300 entries, spanning 17 countries, these concepts have been created to answer … Continue reading →

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