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The hygiene benefits of Bette

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Coronavirus is leading to an increased focus on the materials used in bathroom products, and their impact on maintaining high standards of hygiene. The material chosen plays a huge part in determining how quickly and effectively debris from tooth-brushing and washing in basins, and from washing in baths and showers, can be removed. Materials that can become scratched can harbour dirt and bacteria, as can tiled shower areas, so there is likely to be more demand for scratch-proof, non-porous and easy to clean materials, such as glazed titanium-steel.

Bette uses glazed titanium-steel for all its baths, shower trays and basins. It is harder than marble, acrylic, stone resin or steel alone and its unique smoothness means that dirt and bacteria are unable to adhere to the glass-hard, non-porous surface. Dirt is easy to rinse off, and the material’s superior durability also means it can withstand heightened cleaning regimes, such as the use of bleach, as it is unaffected by chemicals.

As well as providing a highly hygienic surface, Bette’s glazed titanium-steel products are available in over 400 colours, so there are many options for eye-catching baths and basins and floor-coordinating shower trays. Its products can also be a more sustainable choice and are 100% recyclable.

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For more information visit the website or call 0844 800 0547

About Bette

Bette is a specialist in bathroom products that are made of a special metal in a unique manufacturing process: titanium steel sheets are shaped under high pressure and then finished with a thin coating that is related to glass – hence the name “glazed titanium steel”. This composite material is perfect for the bathroom (it is skin-friendly, hygienic, durable and robust), and Bette uses it to make its baths, shower areas, shower trays and washbasins.

The Bette family company was founded in Delbrück in North-Rhine Westphalia in 1952, and specialises exclusively in this manufacturing process, because it allows the products to be shaped smoothly with the maximum skilled precision. The manufacturing and administrative headquarters employs around 385 people. The CEO, Thilo C. Pahl, is a member of the owner family.

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Barbara Novellini welcomes Bathroom Review

Barbara Novellini & Diane Larner

Bathroom Review’s Editor Diane Larner recently visited the Novellini factory in Italy and was impressed to discover sustainability is a key consideration for the Mantova based company.  Barbara Novellini told us “People are very important to us, but we also want to concentrate on our planet. It’s a key focus for us everyday.“

BR: Why is sustainability so important for Novellini?

BN: Because we want to make the difference, the difference compared to our competitors, the difference to the planet and to people, and mainly to the new generation. We really consider sustainability is one of the most important competitive advantages we have in our hands.

BR: What initiatives have you introduced as a company and how do you implement this on a daily basis?

BN: We started investing in new green technologies twenty years ago.  Environmental sustainability has always been the hallmark of Novellini’s vision and represents the foundation on which we base our business model, for example, PVD TECHNOLOGY (physical vapour deposition) is used by Novellini for the eco-friendly metallization of aluminium and plastic parts. Our commitment never stops.  

BR: What challenges do you foresee for the industry over the next 12-24 months?

BN: The real challenge will be to transmit to our customers and to the end consumer the green vision and its advantages, as well as to obtain more commitment from the market regarding sustainability. Today our biggest frustration is companies that do not deliver smart and green choices to the market.  

BR: Where do you think the manufacturing industry most needs to improve?

BN: I think the industry needs to challenge its supply chain to make sure its processes are green wherever possible, from raw materials to final packaging.  

BR: What motivates you most in your work?

BN: The improvement and the satisfaction of our people, because I’m 100% sure that when we have a motivated and well-prepared team, this in turn means more customer satisfaction and better results. 

BR: What are the key USP’s offered by your company?

BN: I strongly believe our USP’s are our family values of passion, commitment, innovation and creativity. In addition, the fact our products are made in Italy, and our relentless attention to customer’s needs are also key success factors. 

BR: What have been your highlights in business over the past year?

BN: We had a hugely successful show at the ISH exhibition at Frankfurt 2019. Novellini is now reaching its UK aim, which is to be associated with other leading bathroom brands. We have always been recognised as a reliable Italian manufacturing company, both in our Italian headquarters in Italy and abroad. It’s an exciting time to be at Novellini. 

BR: What new trends can we expect to see in the next year?

BN: Concerning our collection, much news is expected in 2020: New profile shapes with new functionality in shower enclosures, new colours and textures in furniture. Also, some very important news in our bath collection is expected but I can’t reveal this news yet, so…… stay tuned!

 BR: How do you define success? What challenges you to succeed?

BN: To be a better person tomorrow than I was yesterday! The challenge for me is always to achieve this goal individually and with my team. I also believe it’s important to uphold my personal values that, as you can imagine, are not so different from our company values.www.novellini.co.uk/

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Coloured profile finishes from Kudos

Coloured profile finishes from Kudos

British manufacturer, Kudos, has incorporated their five coloured profile finishes, across its broad range of Ultimate shower panels, into their new priced brochure. The colours, which are designed to co-ordinate with the most popular shower controls and brassware finishes, include Matt Black, Polished Gold, Brushed Gold, Bright Nickel and Brushed Nickel.

There has been a huge rise in the sales of coloured taps and showering controls over the past few years and there’s an obvious link between this brassware and any shower enclosure wall profile. These options from Kudos allow the designer to match or contrast finishes, adding further customisation to their room design, a trend that is forecast to grow during 2020. 

A reassuring feature of these profiles is that it’s possible to replace them easily as they have the same drilling configurations, so that a different coloured profile can be installed should the colourway require changing after a few years. All coloured profiles from Kudos are manufactured within the group and quality tested to a high-performance shower standard. They are also covered with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defect.

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.

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

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EQ Software welcomes Acquabella

EQ Software

Acquabella has teamed up with EQ Software to provide retailers with a quick and easy way to order products.

EQ Software is simple and easy-to-use and enables retailers to complete a range of tasks from quoting a customer to placing an order directly in just a few clicks.

Acquabella strives to make life as simple as possible for its customers, retailers will be able to access accurate product information and costs.

About Acquabella

Acqabella’s philosophy is to embody perfection. They care about the detail and follow the latest trends in design without compromising quality and service.

A VISION THAT HAS BROUGHT US HERE 

According to Acquabella, flexibility and the ability to adapt to the customer’s changing needs without losing their unique style is their aim. They strive to continue to predict and anticipate their customers’ future needs. Acquabella was born with the vision of giving life to the bathing environment. 

For more information on how you can access Acquabella’s catalogues via EQ Software, please call 01827 839 259 today.

For more information on Acquabella visit www.Acquabella.com/

CONSTRUPLAS S.L.U.

Polígono Industrial Belcaire

Calle C, Parcela 1201

CP 12600 La Vall d’Uixó

Castellón

Spain

Tel: +34 964 66 19 19

Email: acquabella@construplas.com

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Unidrain reports a successful first ISH

Unidrain first ISH

Exhibiting for the first time at ISH, Unidrain has reported they experienced an extremely busy stand and were delighted to be part of this significant trade event.

Unidrain’s unique system is now the go-to for stylish, discrete drainage and their award-winning products can be found across the globe from five star hotels and spas through to residential homes.  

Unidrain successful first ISH

On their stand at ISH Unidrain were able to effectively display their range of linear drains, including the HighLine and HighLine colour floor drain.  HighLine colour is the latest product to be introduced and is available in five different finishes, including copper, brass, brushed stainless steel, polished stainless steel and black.  This enables interior designers, architects and end consumers to colour match their drains to their other bathroom fittings.

Unidrain also displayed their award-winning Reframe Collection, which includes a soap shelf with shower wiper, toilet brush and paper holder, hooks, towel bar and their new corner shelf.  This is available in the same five colours as the HighLine drain to enable continuity of design in the bathroom.

Unidrain www.unidrain.com

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Ground-breaking technology from Novellini

Novellini ISH Frankfurt

The company presented ground-breaking technology with its design-led shower enclosures, shower cubicles and bathtubs.  

Responding to consumer demand for a new bathroom experience, Novellini showcased its superior wellness expertise with a recipe that mixes the brand’s historic values with a new vision of the bathroom, focused on personal care. The Mantua-based company takes with it all the tradition of Italian style and manufacturing and combines with its own enterprising spirit.

On the stand, visitors were able to view the Divina Dual. This contemporary rectangular bath is perfect for couples and features a head rest and water heater. The Divina collection has been produced in collaboration with designer Massimo Farinatti and helps fulfil the idea that the ultimate bathroom experience should help promote relaxation and wellbeing.

The interior is available in white or white soft, designers can also select one of six exterior cladding panel options: white, white wood, grain, burlington, white soft or wenge.

www.novellini.co.uk

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Duravit launches two new bathroom series at ISH

Duravit bathroom series
Duravit bathroom series

ISH 2019 for Duravit was a very exciting and extremely busy show, with the launch of two new bathroom series, Happy D 2 plus, Viu and XViu. Both have been created in collaboration with sieger design, with their completely contrasting styles, one with precise angles the other with curves. They both created a huge buzz, especially when sieger design joined us on the stand to view the products in- situ.

The stand also welcomed Philippe Stark, who has created a sleek accessory series designed exclusively for Duravit and new exciting technological innovations for the shower toilet – Starck f; In addition a natural progression in relation to functionality and style were apparent within the new faucet series launched at the show.

www.duravit.co.uk

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Plural Collection extended and showcased at ISH

Terri Pecora Plural extended

Launched at Salone del Mobile in 2018, Terri Pecora’s award-winning Plural Collection has been extended with a selection of urinals. The range includes free-standing bathroom furniture, WCs and bidets. For this line, Pecora re-imagined the washroom as a living space, using smooth, rounded edges and heavier woods to emulate furniture usually found in other rooms of the home.

VitrA also presented a small counter, washbasins and various vanity unit options and accessories including a rotating features new-mounted shelf with or without a suspended towel rail. Following the same muted colour palette to the original collection, Plural’s latest products continue VitrA’s exploration into its ‘Living Bathroom’ concept.

“The Plural collection celebrates a new modern ritual, a contemporary version of shared bathing spaces. I like to call it ’shared intimacy’.” Terri Pecora

Prices start from £380 and the monobloc basins start from £1450.

www.VitrA.co.uk

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About VitrA

VitrA UK are devoted to creating complete living spaces which encompass aesthetics, comfort and cutting-edge technology. All aspects of bathroom design are catered for. From bathroom furniture, sanitary ware to bathtubs VitrA can help you create a luxurious bathroom experience.

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Villeroy & Boch introduces new Collaro collection

Villeroy & Boch Collaro collection

Villeroy & Boch presented its new Collaro collection at ISH. 

Collaro washbasins feature a linear and yet homely look, with attractive narrow edges and slender walls. The premium bathroom collection reflects the trend towards greater lightness achieved thanks to Villeroy & Boch’s TitanCeram material. With a wide selection of washbasins, Collaro offers the perfect solution for different tastes and room configurations. From vanity unit to surface-mounted or wall-mounted, single or double basin, round or square, the 15 different models open up extensive scope for interior design.   

Collaro bathroom furniture offers a selection of spacious vanity units co-ordinating with the washbasins and available in 10 on-trend colours. The range features dimmable lighting in the recessed groove and the collection includes matching tall cabinets and side cabinets, delivering additional storage space. One practical extra feature is the option of an integrated laundry hatch in the tall cabinet. Collaro surface-mounted washbasins can be combined with furniture from the Legato and Finion series.  

Collaro acrylic bathtubs feature a dynamic shape with a wide rim on one side of the tub to co-ordinates with washbasins while at the same time providing a practical surface for storage. The integrated outlet and overflow solution in Chrome, Champagne, Gold or Black Matt is another striking design feature. One particular highlight is the optional water inlet that fills the bathtub like a softly flowing waterfall.  The collection Collaro includes three different back-to-wall bathtubs and built-in baths in different sizes. The monolith baths can be supplied with an elegant panel in your personal favourite colour. The optional whirlpool system further enhances the relaxing experience.   

With Collaro, Villeroy & Boch is delivering its premium TitanCeram material to the mainstream segment, making it an ideal option for customers seeking high-quality materials and modern design at an attractive price. 

www.villeroy-boch.co.uk

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