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Bisque launches Archibald clothes hanger shape towel radiators(27/08/2008)
Archibald is the latest addition to the Bisque range of towel radiators. Designed in Italy, Archibald is an elegant, clothes hanger shape with a sculptural aesthetic that looks stunning on any bathroom or bedroom wall. It is finished in high quality chrome and the four rungs can be used to dry clothes as well as towels, providing room heat at the same time. Archibald was designed by Leo Salzedo. Archibald will be available from September... [more]
Bathroom industry likely to remain depressed for some time(26/08/2008)
The latest figures from The Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest that the bathroom industry will continue depressed for some time yet. “The figures make grim reading” says Yvonne Orgill, Chief Executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association. “Members of the Association are feeling the pinch as much as any other industry and the credit crunch, escalating fuel prices and increasing food costs and all playing their part in depressing... [more]
BCG launches the second revised edition of its retail and merchant price books(25/08/2008)
BCG has launched the second revised edition of its retail and merchant price books since the rebrand to BCG XL from Broughton Crangrove Galley Matrix. The price books contain all the information and pricing needed by merchants and retailers to ensure they have stocks replenished for their customers next day in most cases. Julie Butcher, marketing manager for BCG, said: "We're continually improving the price books in response to customer demand... [more]
Baxi adds evacuated tube solar collectors to its Baxi Solarflo offering(11/08/2008)
The Baxi Solarflo™ range uses the free energy provided by the sun to heat solar collectors on the roof to provide domestic hot water. The new Solarflo™ evacuated tube collectors are ideal for installation on existing buildings as the manifold tubes sit on top of pitched roof tiles. Unlike Baxi’s flat solar panel collectors, evacuated tube collectors can also be installed on flat roofs with an A frame or on a building façade. On average, Bax... [more]
Bliss launches Vitamin collection of bathroom accessories(30/07/2008)
Bliss has launched a sophisticated and luxurious range of accessories for the contemporary bathroom, designed by the design consultancy Vitamin. The Vitamin collection is sleek and elegant in high quality stainless steel, with clean lines and minimal detailing. The Mirror Cabinet has three glass shelves for storage and a lockable, roller cupboard door behind the mirror front. The Make-Up Shelf has a tilt opening storage compartment and plen... [more]
Bathroom Manufacturers Association provides training module on Basics of Competition Law(30/04/2008)
If the bathroom industry is to uphold a good reputation, we can’t ever risk falling foul of the competition law and coming under scrutiny by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in the same way that 112 construction firms in England have recently for allegedly engaging in bid rigging and cover pricing activity. Open and healthy competition is good both for consumers and for businesses. If firms compete on a level playing field, they will flourish.... [more]
Environment Minister to speak at the 2008 Bathroom Conference(29/04/2008)
Environment Minister Phil Woolas will attend and speak at the 2008 Bathroom Conference ‘Sustainable Solutions – Awareness, Engagement & Action’ on 14 October 2008 at the Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel, Meriden in Warwickshire. The Minister’s responsibilities cover climate change, energy and sustainable development. Commenting on the news, BMA Chief Executive Yvonne Orgill says: “We’re delighted that Mr Woolas has agreed to address the bathroo... [more]
City of York installs MagnaClean Professional filters to protect central heating systems(14/04/2008)
City of York is among the first councils in the country to introduce a formal programme of long-term central heating system protection and maintenance with the installation of magnetic filter technology. The north of England authority is looking to reduce future maintenance call-out, repairs and parts costs throughout its housing stock with the installation of MagnaClean Professional filters. The units are designed to maintain and protect cent... [more]
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