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BMA discusses fake sanitaryware imports and stolen labelling(29/07/2010)
Manchester’s prestigious Lowry Hotel was the venue for this year's AGM of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association. Fake sanitaryware imports and stolen labelling were amongst the discussions at the AGM. Other topics discussed included the rapid progress of the BMA’s Water Efficient Labelling Scheme, European funding for bathroom product innovation and proposals for Toilet Scrappage to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. “This was a busy ... [more]
UK homeowners are turning towards a more luxurious look for the kitchen(27/07/2010)
Sumptuous and striking wood grain finishes have become a major fashion for UK kitchens, overtaking plain coloured door finishes according to a leading national retailer, who has reported that its new plum wood-effect kitchen - launched just two months ago - has already become its best seller. Betta Living, which supplies thousands of homes throughout the UK with fitted kitchens and bedrooms every year, is reporting record sales of its new Phoe... [more]
New Part L Domestic Heating Compliance Guide reflects the growing recognition of the benefits chemical inhibitors(19/07/2010)
Domestic water treatment is the generic term for products preventing the corrosion and scaling of ancillary pipe-work and equipment within a heating system. As system corrosion and scaling differs regionally (different water types), BEAMA’s Domestic Water Treatment Association (DWTA) standard works on the basis that an inhibitor must ‘inhibit’ ie ‘be significantly better than water in all water conditions’. A main DWTA objective is communi... [more]
Betta Living offers more than 50 different designs of kitchens(12/07/2010)
Betta Living is a national retailer of fitted bedrooms. Having grown through acquisition since 1966, they’ve got heaps of experience and can offer expert advice on all areas of interior design, furniture finishes, space saving and current consumer trends. Betta Living currently has 16 bright modern showrooms (with another three opening this year), and it also showcases products in 15 major shopping centres UK-wide and on its consumer website. ... [more]
Gatehouse Theatre in Stafford slashes heating bills with BEC retrofit(08/07/2010)
Despite experiencing the coldest winter on record for decades, the Gatehouse Theatre has been able to slash its heating bills by half last winter, thanks to a building management system upgrade that was installed and commissioned by building controls specialist, BEC. Based in the centre of Stafford, the Gatehouse Theatre is an impressive 19th century building, which provides the stage for a wide variety of professional shows and amateur produc... [more]
Beko launches fastest 9kg washing machine on the market(07/06/2010)
Beko's new 9kg Excellence model, officially the fastest 9kg washing machine on the market, is designed for a real person’s busy life. It includes useful innovative features, as well as timesaving and energy efficient programmes that are designed to do their jobs quietly and reliably helping you to simply get on with your day. Available in either white or high gloss black colour options, the stylish 9kg Excellence washing machine features an ex... [more]
Balcas wins contract to provide brites wood pellets to Government buildings across Northern Ireland(02/06/2010)
Balcas has won an important new contract to provide eco-friendly brites wood pellets to five Government buildings across Northern Ireland. The buildings to benefit from the carbon neutral brites include: Stormont Stables, within the Stormont Estate, Belfast (Department of Finance & Personnel); Inishkeen House, Killyhevlin Industrial Estate, Enniskillen (DARD Agricultural Offices); DVTA Test Centre, Chanterhill, Enniskillen (DVA and Planning ... [more]
Bathroom Manufacturers Association's AGM is being held in Manchester on 1st July(01/06/2010)
The BMA now represents over 75 well known and respected bathroom brands trading in the UK. It works closely with government bodies, NGOs and technical standards organisations throughout Europe. The BMA’s technical, marketing and education committees meet regularly to discuss the important issues affecting the industry and it members rely on the BMA’s full time staff to front their opinions with the key decision-making bodies. Every twelve mon... [more]
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