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 [...]

School and local club teams have the chance to win a training day with the England rugby team, courtesy ofthe grassroots rugby campaign. All 50 teams have already won themselves an Ultimate Kit & Laundry Package, which includes 22 bespoke Samurai kits and a top-of-the-range AEG 9 series washing machine [...]

The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association has presented the KBSA supplier awards 2011, which recognise excellence in those companies that supply products to KBSA retailers. For the second consecutive year, the winners include Neff for best product supplier, Miele won the best training provider and a joint award was given [...]

Manufacturer of cistern components, Fluidmaster has acquired Opella based in Hereford. Opella manufactures cistern filling and flushing products including Torbecj, Delchem and Opella Fill and Flush valves, cisterns, shower traps and sink strainers. “We’re excited to offer our global customers the benefits of the collective strength of both the Fluidmaster [...]

Built-in appliance manufacturer Neff has announced the winners of its third Master Partner Awards, this year held at The Natural History Museum in London. The event, which was hosted by TV celebrity Vernon Kay, saw nine awards presented to Neff dealers, including new categories for the Best Window Display and [...]

At the time of going to press, it’s understood that key members of BCG’s senior management team may have left the bathroom and kitchen distributor Although it remains unconfirmed by Wolseley, it’s believed those who could have exited the business include managing director Chris Honer, commercial and sales director Andrew [...]

What is your background? I started my working life in inventory control systems consultancy for many different industries. For the last twenty years, I have worked in finance and operations within retail businesses such as Lloyds Chemist Group, Holland & Barratt and Iatterly Bonmarché. What does your experience in finance [...]

Crosby Kitchens has relaunched its website to showcase its latest 24-strong range of kitchen furniture. In addition, the site features details of product guarantees, a downloadable brochure, installation instructions, as well as a list ofdisplaying retailers, including its latest flagship store in Aberdeen. For more information visit www.crosby-kitchens.co.uk. Ideal Home [...]

Abode has donated £1,500 to the Safe Anchor Trust charity, which provides canal trips for special needs and socially disadvantaged groups. Each year, around Christmas, the Trust takes a number of children on a boat ‘to meet Santa in his grotto’. The donation from Abode will be spent on presents [...]

The @wall from ARTIQUA has been introduced by PELIPAL and is available in the UK through lnHouse. @wall uses aluminium profiles to allow users to restructure walls, in order to surround mirrors and lighting panels with wood or gloss décor panels. It is available in five grained woods in structured [...]