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The Duravit Group strengthens Global Project Business Team

Matt Oakley Duravit

Duravit has appointed Matt Oakley to the position of international specification manager.

Located within the UK and responsible for the ongoing development of the Duravit brand within international projects, Matt will work closely with Architects and Interior Design Practices who specify on a global basis. Having held similar positions at Dornbracht & Vado, Matt has experience in this area.

Toni El Kadi, head of Global Project Business comments: “Having Matt as part of our global project business team is a major advantage given his previous experience with international projects and his ability to collaborate successfully with specifiers in key design hubs such as London. I am thrilled to have him onboard.”

Martin Carroll, managing director of Duravit UK comments: “We are delighted to welcome Matt to work alongside our UK Projects Team, to help develop and strengthen our relationships with key specifiers who are based in London, the architectural hub for global development.”

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Ensuring accessories are a priority can make all the difference to bathroom design

Have you ever planned to decorate a room in your house and ended up purchasing accessories and soft furnishings before you’ve even dealt with the painting or fitted the flooring? Despite these fundamentals parts of a room renovation taking priority, the things that often bring us most joy are the extra touches that amplify our personalities and tastes.

Bathroom accessories can often play a huge part in the success of a desired look or scheme. HiB is a firm believer that those finishing touches can make all the difference and they need to be considered right from the initial design stage.

From choosing the materials and finishes and how the items will complement the overall look, to how they’ll be used by each member of the household, decisions need to be made early on how accessories can be used to maximise the functionality and flair of the bathroom.

Options such as HiB’s Atto range are available in chrome, black and brushed brass finishes, offering versatility applicable to a range of trends. Pieces in the range can be matched with brassware and mirrors with the same finish, creating a consistent style throughout the space.

Shape and texture need to be considered too, as accessories are often the main touch points in a space, that we interact with every day. Choosing tactile options such as a grab bar with grip not only improve safety but can enhance the overall attention to detail.

Multigenerational accessories are a great option for families that have many age groups living under one roof. Products such as foldable Shower Seats with support leg can be a stylish but practical solution that aids mobility and access without imposing on the available space.

To see HiB’s complete range of accessories and get inspiration for your next bathroom design, visit https://www.hib.co.uk/product-category/products/bathroom-accessories/

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Conserve water with a Neoperl PCW

Neoperl PCW Flow Regulators

There has never been a more critical time to conserve water and with baths and showers accounting for 34%* of water used in the home it’s an important area to focus upon.  Pressure Compensating Washers (PCW), also known as Flow Regulators, are designed to save water when showering.  They are retrofittable products that can be easily installed by replacing the incumbent washer with a ½” PCW, and they are available in various flow rates.

Altering the flow rate in a valve shower has long been the domain of a plumbing installer. Still, with drought conditions across the country, it is fast becoming a consideration of bathroom designers, retailers, and consumers to reduce water usage and energy bills. Heating water uses 20%* of a typical home gas bill and with energy prices soaring Neoperl water conserving products are increasing in popularity.

Neoperl produces PCW’s for valve showers in their Malvern factory. The PCW-01 for shower hoses and PCW-02 for shower handles and wall-mounted taps, are both available with different colour coded flow rates. Neoperl offer standard pressure regulators for 1-10 bar and their Dual-Core products assist with low-pressure situations.

A standard European shower uses 18 litres of water per minute and yet a very comfortable shower can be achieved with a flow of 8-12 litres per minute, that’s a minimum saving of 42 litres of water per 7-minute shower.  It is a quick, inexpensive win and it’s time that everyone questioned their usage. 

*Waterwise

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PJH enhances ‘wellbeing at work’ initiatives  

PJH Wellbeing at work

Recognising the positive impact good employee health and wellbeing has on the success of its operations, PJH Group, a UK KBB distributor, has launched a new internal initiative: ‘Always working with wellbeing in mind’.

Designed to establish mental health and wellbeing as central to its entire business, the initiative encompasses four key areas, Physical Wellbeing, Mental & Emotional Wellbeing, Working Environment Wellbeing, and Social Wellbeing – all identified as key to a healthy, happy and productive workforce.

Speaking about the enhanced focus on wellbeing, Richard George, CEO, PJH, said: “One of the positives to come out of the COVID pandemic was just how important the health and wellbeing of employees is to the success of our business. This initiative recognises this and establishes its support of employees formally within all of PJH’s operations under the guiding message, ‘Always working with wellbeing in mind’.

“The wellbeing message is being rolled out across all our sites with new benefits and activities being introduced continuously. Many of the ideas being developed are as a result of discussions with our colleagues through regular staff ‘forums’ allowing people the opportunity to feedback on our efforts and make suggestions.”                                                    

The approach builds on a number of activities PJH has already in place that help promote wellbeing, such as its regular ‘PJH Get Togethers’, where employees have the opportunity to meet up and chat with colleagues and managers, to now include a growing benefits package including a Cycle to Work Scheme, Private HealthCare and Gym Membership programme. One of the most welcomed initiatives is the extra day’s holiday being given to staff for birthdays.

For further information on PJH, visit www.pjh.uk , www.partners.pjh.uk or call, T: 0800 8 77 88 99.

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Kudos move to an eco packaging solution

Kudos Panatec Machine

British showering products manufacturer, Kudos, has invested in a new product packaging machine that will reduce the business’s plastic packaging use by 95%.

As part of an on-going initiative said to reduce the amount of single use plastic in the business, they have invested in a new Panatec product packaging machine which has moved the business to a cardboard-based solution.  The new machine is said to have enabled them to design new cardboard packaging that retains the structural integrity required to ensure it meets the demands of the supply chain, without the requirement for single use shrink wrapping.

Investing in this direction demonstrates the company’s intent in moving towards a more environmentally friendly way of working.  The change has already been implemented on their range of over bath screens and enclosures and will be rolled out to include shower trays.

Kudos Shower Products Ltd has been designing and manufacturing shower products at their Cumbrian facility since 1999. Their portfolio includes shower enclosures, shower trays, over bath screens and wet-room solutions sold via KBB showrooms and merchants across the UK.

Please call on 01539 564040, email to marketing@kudosshowers.co.uk or visit their website at kudosshowers.co.uk.

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Compusoft + 2020 reveal new company brand name ‘Cyncly’

Cyncly

Compusoft and 2020 have announced the rebrand of their recently merged company which will now be known as Cyncly. The name is said to have been inspired by ‘synchronisation’ and ‘simplicity’. It expresses the mission of the company to be the ultimate platform for connecting designers, retailers, manufacturers, contractors and consumers to ‘make spaces amazing’. 

“Our new brand, Cyncly, unites us and encompasses our passion to drive innovation to enable our customers to be more successful. We are transforming how our customers do business, enabling them to simplify complexity, grow sales, increase efficiency, and drive innovation,” responded CEO Joerg Jung. “Bringing together best-in-industry solutions from all our brands, Cyncly helps everyone in the value chain make their work and the outcomes for their customers amazing.” 

Cyncly brings together more than 30 years of experience and offers industry-specific solutions in the kitchen, bathroom, furniture, flooring and windows, doors & glass industries. With the world’s largest repository of catalogues and solutions for every step of the process, including online space planning, CAD design applications, CPQ solutions, business process management, manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP), Cyncly says it offers the ultimate connected platform to inspire and create a seamless flow of information to power sales and manufacturing. 

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Mereway and Trend Bathrooms offer “cut and finish” worktop service

cut and finish

Conveniently the new service means retailers can specify the length of the long end of the worktop to exactly suit the dimensions of the bathroom design. The worktop is then hand-finished with a seamless white gloss edge to match the rest of the worktop, meaning that not only can the worktop be cut to fit, but the cut edge can be on display, offering even greater flexibility in bathroom design and layout.

Mereway Cut and finish

www.merewaybathrooms.co.uk

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New sales manager for Neoperl UK

Chris Neath

Neoperl UK has appointed Chris Neath as sales manager for UK & Ireland. He brings a wealth of experience to the role having worked for the business for almost a decade.

Chris joined Neoperl UK as a sales administrator in 2013, progressing on to business development manager in 2017 so has been involved in the selling process for this UK manufacturer and global business for many years. The business manufactures water saving flow regulators on their Malvern site which are despatched all over the world. They are precision-made parts that are fitted to taps, showers and boilers, amongst other applications, to control the flow of water.  The business also sells aerators, check valves and hoses manufactured by sister companies across the globe.  Chris’s role is selling business-to-business largely to OEM producers of boilers, showers and taps and to watersaving specialists and plumbing installers.

“I am delighted to be taking on this new role for Neoperl UK at his time.” Said Chris.

“It’s great to be working for a business that’s making such a difference to the environment, producing innovative products that deliver, protect and reduce the amount of water we use without compromising on performance. Now is the perfect time to be pushing our wares, as everyone is trying to reduce both the water they use and the energy they use to heat it.”

Managing director Kevin Gates said of the appointment; “It was time to appoint someone to head the sales function at Neoperl UK, pulling all our selling initiatives together and I’m certain that Chris will manage the role well and grow our sales accordingly. I wish him all the very best in this new chapter for him.”

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Kudos appoints retail support for North East

Kudos Shaun Wells

Shaun Wells has been appointed as retail support manager for Kudos Shower Products, to support their retail partners across the northeast of England. His area runs from the Derbyshire border north to Durham.

Whilst new to the bathroom market, Shaun has had many years of experience in the home improvement market having been installations manager for a blinds business prior to joining Kudos. His role is now ensuring that retailers in his area, selling Kudos products, are armed with all the required support to assist in the selling process.  All of the Kudos Retail Support Managers across the country have installation experience.  They support retailers by installing displays, checking installed displays are working correctly, providing product and business updates, end-user visits and of course having the technical product knowledge to answer any questions.

“Shaun is proving to be a real asset to the business.”  Said sales & marketing director Nick Graville.  “His hands on approach and technical ability ensure our retail partners get all round support.”

Kudos Shower Products Ltd has been designing and manufacturing shower products at their Cumbria facility since 1999.  Their portfolio includes shower enclosures, shower trays, over-bath screens and wet-room solutions sold via KBB showrooms and merchants across the UK.

Visit their website at kudosshowers.co.uk, call them on 01539 564040 or email info@kudosshowers.co.uk.

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Impey launches new coloured wetroom drain tops

Impey, best known as one of the UK’s market-leading wetroom manufacturers, has announced the introduction of four new colours of drain top to their portfolio. The shades Gold, Anthracite, Bronze and Black, have been chosen to complement the brand’s Aqua-Dec EasyFit and Aqua-Dec Linear range of wetroom floor formers. The Allure collection and new Paragon drain tops will be available from September 2022, throughout the brand’s nationwide retailer network.

Impey is renowned for its portfolio of wetroom solutions including its Aqua-Dec wetroom floor formers with inbuilt drainage gradient. In addition to the popular Aqua-Dec range, Impey has released an eye-catching new selection of coloured drain tops that offer enhanced personalisation options and will fit both the linear and square style of wetroom floors. 

Wetroom Drain Tops
Wetroom Drain Tops

The new linear Allure range is available in both 600mm and 800mm sizes for the Aqua-Dec Linear floor formers. While the new square Allure range has been designed to fit the Aqua-Dec EasyFit.

In addition to the new colours, Impey will simultaneously launch two high-quality stainless steel drain tops ‘Paragon’ which will also be available in a brushed or polished finish. The pioneering new drain tops offer a minimalist aesthetic and customisation within any bathroom space.

Both the Allure collection and Paragon drain tops boast high flow rates, exceptional quality and are manufactured with a low carbon footprint.

Said Jessica Davis, Impey’s product manager, shower floors: “We are excited to launch the stunning Allure Collection and Paragon drain tops as an addition to our Aqua-Dec wetroom floor former drainage solutions. Giving specifiers and homeowners an opportunity to customise their wetrooms and coordinate perfectly with bathroom accessories or screen profiles. The colourful drain tops will sit alongside our existing wetroom floor former options and can be purchased as an upgrade to a complete wetroom solution or as a stand-alone item.”

Both new additions to Allure and Paragon are manufactured in the UK using locally sourced products and suppliers. Targeting sustainability, 100% of the packaging is recyclable cardboard and the Allure collection is PVD coated; the most energy-efficient coating process.

For more information on Allure or Paragon visit https://www.impeyshowers.com/wetroom-inspiration/impey-allure-collection/

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