Who: EWE Kitchens
Reason for invitation: Visit to its newly opened 1,600m2 showroom in Wels, Austria, which features all three of its brands FM, EWE and Intuo in 26 displays. ln addition to the latest furniture ranges, the company unveiled itsVirtua| Design Studio. lt projects a l computer image of a door front, worktop and flooring onto a blank kitchen set.
Who: Rangemaster
Reason for invitation: Tripto its recently refitted showroom in Nottingham showcasing its new sinks and taps collection. Manufactured in the onsite factory, features of the collection include etched branding and a Microsheen finish. The company has also re-designed all the packaging to appeal to both the retailer and the consumer and make sure it arrives in good condition.
Who: Laufen. Reason for invitation: Selected press from 17 nations were invited to LaVufen’s Forum in Basel, Switzerland, to celebrate the launch of its new ceramic. Presentations from speakers including Patrick Goff and author Diccon Bewes took place within the Palomba-basin shaped concrete bui|ding.The company unveiled a 2960mm wide basin to show what the new material can achieve. Guests then went on tomake their own miniature Palomba basin during the tour of its factory.