George Dean

Colchester

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Two new Uform appointments will expand market reach

1 week ago | kbbreview.com | George Dean

As part of its plans to accelerate growth and expand market reach, Uform has appointed two new business development executives. Alison McBride is joining Uform as business development executive for South England. Having recently worked as a showroom sales manager for supplier Bathshack, Uform says she has strong communication, negotioation and organisational skills, and as a result, will be instrumental in supporting its growth going forwards.
Winners revealed for 2025 Häfele Studio Partner Awards

1 week ago | kbbreview.com | George Dean

KBB furniture fittings distributor Häfele has announced the winners of this year’s Studio Partner Awards, with the lucky designers being crowned at the Earth Hall within the Natural History Museum. This year’s event saw 26 studios going head-to-head across seven categories, with a brand new award recognising the Häfele Kitchen Designer of the Year.
Neolith brings full-body veining with new collection

1 week ago | kbbreview.com | George Dean

After five years in development, Neolith has presented its new Neolith Iconic Design surfaces, which use 3D printed technology to create full-body veining running through the entire slab – not just the surface. The new collection is launching in two exclusive models: Victoria (pictured), which features a dark background and stark white veins, and El Estatuario, which is said to “capture the timeless essence of marble” by using soft grey veining.
Häfele UK MD ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2025 business

1 week ago | kbbreview.com | George Dean

Speaking at last night’s Häfele Studio Partner Awards, UK managing director Richard Curtis welcomed the ‘positive’ start to 2025, and said he was ‘cautiously optimistic’ that this positivity would continue throughout the rest of the year. He gave the remarks at the Earth Hall within The Natural History Museum in London, which was the venue for this year’s awards, held to celebrate excellence among Häfele’s studio partners.
Pick up your BONUS issue of kbbreview at InstallerSHOW

1 week ago | kbbreview.com | George Dean

Remember to pick up your exclusive bonus issue of kbbreview Magazine, which is available exclusively for visitors at this year’s InstallerSHOW. The cover story of this year’s bonus InstallerSHOW edition is about the worsening installer skills gap crisis, with the show issue featuring an exclusive look at the BiKBBI’s latest research on the problem.
Sachsenküchen launching new retailer training scheme

1 week ago | kbbreview.com | George Dean

Available to its UK retailer network, German kitchen manufacturer Sachsenküchen is launching a free installation training scheme at its headquarters in Obercarsdorf, with the first session due to take place next month. The manufacturer’s retail partners can access either two- or three-day training sessions, which are said to focus on the finer detail of fitting its latest furniture innovations.
Your guide to The kbbreview Podcast LIVE at InstallerSHOW

1 week ago | kbbreview.com | George Dean

The kbbreview Podcast is the show for anyone interested in the independent kitchen and bathroom retail market and we’re bringing it to InstallerSHOW 2025. Each day of the show in the ‘Kitchen Of The Future’ theatre, Andrew Davies will be hosting a live recording of a brand new episode and you can come along and join in the discussion with our experts…We’ll be discussing the health of the kbb independent market after a difficult couple of years – is the outlook improving?
New Northern sales director at Bathroom Brands

1 week ago | kbbreview.com | George Dean

Bathroom Brands has welcomed Ben Culley to its staff as the new incoming regional sales director for the North. Culley has previously worked for other bathroom companies such as Aqualisa, Heritage Bathrooms, and Grohe UK, amassing more than 20 years of experience in the bathroom industry across his career. With this appointment said to be invaluable in supporting Bathroom Brands’ continued growth, his experience is said to span the retail space, with specific leadership in the e-commerce market.
Ripples empire expands with two new showrooms

1 week ago | kbbreview.com | George Dean

Bathroom retail chain Ripples has increased its total number of showrooms to 23, following new store openings in Walton-on-Thames and Bishop’s Waltham. First founded in Bath in 1988, the Ripples chain has gone on to become a nationally recognized name in bathroom retail, with showrooms opened across the UK.
BC Designs launches ‘Bath of the Month’ discounts

1 week ago | kbbreview.com | George Dean

Colchester-based bathroom manufacturer BC Designs has launched a new incentive to retailers, which will see a new bath each month receiving an extra display rate discount. Said to be looking to support bricks and mortar retailers, starting from this month, BC Designs will be discounting a particular bath model each month. For its inaugural month, the company is promoting its newly launched Wivenhoe bath.