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Bathroom Manufacturers Association appoints new Technical Director(23/02/2010)
After just thirteen months at the BMA Chris Taylor-Hamlin has been promoted to the position of Technical Director. Chris joined the BMA in 2008 and quickly established himself as the bathroom industry’s technical guru. He is now fully responsible for representing BMA members during the development of bathroom standards in British and European Technical Committees. He is the principle technical mouthpiece for the industry liaising with UK governm... [more]
Water Efficient Products Labelling Scheme for eco-friendly bathroom products(04/12/2009)
Consumers are becoming more and more aware of the need to save our precious resources. When they are contemplating refurbishing their bathroom they are looking to install bathroom products which are eco-efficient to try to reduce their ever increasing utility bills. Water efficiency and energy efficiency are the buzz words in the bathroom industry at the moment. To help them in the quest they are increasingly using the recently upgraded databa... [more]
BMA reports successful bathroom conference(11/11/2009)
The BMA's bathroom conference and accompanying exhibition is the main industry event in the business calendar. This year it allowed delegates to mix, build industry relationships, and learn everything that’s new in the bathroom business. Delegates from all sectors of the industry attended and all, bar none, described it as an outstanding success. A packed house, a packed programme and eight thought-provoking performances from the speakers made t... [more]
BMA upgrades Water Efficient Product Labeling Scheme(03/09/2009)
The BMA’s Water Efficient Product Labeling Scheme (WEPLS) is set to be upgraded this autumn with the introduction of two new product categories, new functionality and a completely re-designed label. The scheme which was launched two years ago is now recognised as the method by which both consumers and professionals can seek out bathroom products which are sustainable and eco-sensitive. Many Government departments now look to WEPLS as the best... [more]
Annual Bathroom Conference 2009 brings together senior figures from all sectors of the industry(28/08/2009)
The Annual Bathroom Conference 2009 is taking place on 20 October 2009 at the De Vere Carden Park near Chester, Cheshire. The conference brings together senior figures from all sectors of the industry and offers a unique opportunity for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, designers and the media to be part of the Industry’s development. The conference programme offers delegates a mix of presentations by leading industry experts, government... [more]
New regulations herald a step change in bathroom safety(17/08/2009)
Changes to Building Regulation Part G were laid before the House of Commons in a written ministerial statement on 13 May 2009. The changes to the regulations come into force on 1 October 2009. Building Regulation Part G now specifies that baths in new homes (including those created through change of use) incorporate measures to ensure that water is delivered at no more than 48ºC. The supporting guidance suggests the use of a thermostatic mixin... [more]
New President for the Bathroom Manufacturers Association(10/08/2009)
At its AGM, the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) reviewed its work over the last twelve months, elected new officials and looked forward to a challenging year ahead. The Bathroom Manufacturers Association represents the interests of almost 40 major bathroom manufacturing groups with around 80 well known brands in the UK market. Its AGM, held at the BMA office suite in Stoke on Trent, saw the retirement of its current President, Alan Br... [more]
Revised Building Regulations Part G focus on water efficiency, grey water harvesting and scalding prevention(20/07/2009)
Three really important issues are highlighted in the new revised Building Regulations Part G. Water Efficiency - from October this year Part G requires that all new build homes will need to meet a new minimum water efficiency standard of 125 litres per person per day. The current average consumption of water in the UK is around 150 litres per person. Bathroom manufacturers have been aware for a number of years that water efficiency is a key re... [more]
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