Half of homeowners refuse to tip tradespeople
Posted today - 15:45pm | Kitchens and BathroomsReasons include ‘the price is agreed before work commences’ and ‘good work should be expected, not rewarded’
Astracast falls back into administration
Posted today - 12:35pm | KitchensThe sink brand previously fell into administration in March last year, just months after being bought by Darren Cooper
Coram UK ‘enters period of transformation’
Posted today - 11:16am | BathroomsThe group said it plans to end production of its shower enclosure ranges and is ‘consolidating’ business operations
Brits predict demise of independent retailers on high streets
Posted today - 10:30am | Money MattersThe survey by KIS Finance also found that 61% of Brits are ‘worried the high street will disappear in the next 10 years’
Formed UK appoints product development head
Posted today - 10:30am | Movers and ShakersTracy Bird-Hempstock was formerly senior product manager at Häfele UK for seven years
HPP invests £3m in new production line
Posted today - 08:00am | KitchensThe new line will increase output of bespoke vinyl-wrapped doors from 30,000 to 45,000 units per month
Uform reduces lead times for paint-to-order timber items
Posted today - 07:00am | KitchensThe company has recently completed its £4m investment programme to improve business operations
CRL Stone appoints new sales representative
Posted yesterday - 15:42pm | Movers and ShakersAshton Reid will be responsible for northern and southern Ireland in her new role
New climate change report calls for ban on gas cookers
Posted yesterday - 14:58pm | Kitchens and BathroomsThe Committee on Climate Change has said that no new homes should be connected to the gas grid from 2025
kbbEDIT: Events
Posted yesterday - 13:14pm | kbbEDITYour weekly list of the top events taking place in the KBB industry next week – don’t miss out!
‘Fresh concerns’ emerge over fire-risk tumble dryers
Posted yesterday - 10:39am | KitchensConsumer group Which? said it has heard from owners of modified dryers who claim their appliances are still unsafe
LDL becomes official L&S distributor in UK
Posted yesterday - 08:00am | Kitchens and MaterialsThe company will offer the Italian brand’s range of interior furniture lighting
Whirlpool named top employer in Europe for 2019
Posted yesterday - 07:00am | Kitchens‘Developing careers and nurturing our colleagues is so important to us,’ said HR director Camila Perina, pictured left
Kaldewei to unveil new stand concept at ISH 2019
Posted Wednesday | BathroomsThe company’s 750sq m stand at the show will be divided into five themed zones
Bayswater London W2 updates brochure
Posted Wednesday | BathroomsThe brand has also refreshed its POS material, showroom displays and accessories box
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