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DEVELOPERS BUILDING IN STYLE WITH ULTRA-THIN WORKSURFACES

Housebuilders are the largest growth area for sales of Zenith solid-core laminate worksurface.

Nick Jones, Sales, and Marketing Director for BiKBBI sponsor, Wilsonart UK, has recently commented, “The demand for Zenith has been remarkable since its launch in 2016. We were the first to market with a slim solid core product range of its kind. We knew it would appeal to kitchen and bathroom designers but the success of Zenith with builders and contractors has been a fantastic bonus. Zenith is 100% solid and waterproof which means it can be stored on site. It’s adaptable and easy to handle on site too so can be cut as it is required for kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms and WCs with no need for off-site templating.” Kitchen installers, whether they undertake site work, domestic work or both, should be aware that Zenith is available in three convincing textures mimicking either concrete, granite or wood, thus offering a compelling range of design options: Curves, thick-and-thin surface combinations and co-ordinating backsplashes are easy to create and can be fixed at the same time the kitchen or bathroom units are being installed. Zenith has a decorative surface finish on both sides, perfect to create waterfallend panels and co-ordinated bespoke open shelves. In a kitchen an under-mount sink with drainer grooves that reveal the distinctive black core are practical and easy to create. Zenith can be installed with standard tooling and is available in a choice of 3-metre; worksurfaces, breakfast bars, upstands, and splashbacks as well as a 950mm curved module.

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VITRA OWNER WINS SPECIAL OLYMPIC AWARD

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded the Eczacıbaşı Sports Club the 2018 World Trophy for its success in becoming one of the world’s leading clubs in women’s volleyball. Eczacıbaşı is the owner of VitrA, one of the world’s leading bathroom brands. The sports club provides opportunities for thousands of young girls to play and strives to increase the presence of women in sports. This is the first time since the award’s launch in 2000 that a sports club has received this prestigious trophy. The Eczacıbaşı Sports Club was nominated by the Turkish Olympic Committee (TOC) for its long-running efforts to empower women through sports, raise their presence at every level of sport, and encourage thousands of young girls to take up sport by teaching them volleyball

GROHE JOINS FORCES WITH IOT EXPERT, RELAYR, TO BRING WATER DAMAGE PREVENTION STRATEGY TO INSURANCE COMPANIES

GROHE now has access to the cloud technology and the network of relayr, an IoT expert that has recently announced an agreement to be acquired by its longtime strategic partner Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB), part of the Munich Re group, one of the world's top providers of reinsurance, primary insurance and insurance-related risk solutions. GROHE, a leading global provider of sanitary fittings, and relayr, an Internet of Things (IoT) expert is forming a partnership together to jointly reduce the risk and costs of water damage. The partnership enables GROHE to access the technology and network of relayr, which will help to connect the intelligent water security system GROHE Sense more flexibly and faster with other IT ecosystems and networking platforms, especially those that are run by insurance companies. GROHE's Smart Home solution monitors humidity, detects water leaks, immediately gives warnings and shuts off the water supply automatically. In more than half of the households (54%) in Europe, water damage has occurred at least once.

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AMY NEALE JOINS VITRA AS MARKETING EXECUTIVE

International bathroom manufacturer VitrA, based in Oxfordshire has appointed Amy Neale as marketing executive. Amy is responsible for supporting VitrA’s Showrooms of Excellence retail partners along with marketing communications for VitrA’s distributor and installer networks. Amy who was formerly a marketing executive in the transport sector says “I’m excited to be working with the team at VitrA. The company has clearly enjoyed remarkable growth over the last 25 years – it’s great to be part of the next chapter.” Margaret Talbot, marketing manager for VitrA says “Amy’s appointment will allow us to build closer relationships with our Showroom of Excellence partners, distributors and installers by supporting them in their marketing requirements. Her experience and enthusiasm are a terrific asset to our team.”

GROUP PEDAL POWER BY WILSONART RAISES FUNDS FOR AUTISM CHARITY

Pedal power came to the Wilsonart group business units when staff from Polyrey (France),Resopal (Germany) and Wilsonart and Bushboard in the UK took to two wheels recently to raise funds for Les Papillons de Bergerac, a charity close to the Polyrey factory that supports children with autism. The group rode for over 282 km (175 miles) with climbs adding up too 2333m in elevation. The ride involved 15 punishing hours in the saddle and started at the Polyrey factory in Couze and finished 53 miles away in Bergerac. Day 2 was Bergerac to Libourne and then Libourne to Landon. Ruby Larvin Marketing Communications Manager at Wilsonart took part in the ride said, “It was hard work but great fun, a mini Tour de France for us and for a very good cause. It was also a great opportunity to socialise with our colleagues from all functions and sites.”

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SPECIAL DISPLAY OFFER FOR EVOLVE RETAILERS

Evolve Luna from Bushboard.

Buying a kitchen is a big decision for most customers – and nothing works quite so well in driving that decision as seeing products in an appealing display – which is why Bushboard is offering retailers an unmissable opportunity to show off new Evolve solid core worksurfaces at their best. “At Bushboard, we know displays increase sales revenue” Says UK Marketing Communications Manager Ruby Larvin. “Putting an Evolve worksurface on display in your showroom will showcase the versatility of the material and design benefits of this innovative, on trend product. That's why we're offering a special deal on Evolve worksurface displays on a first come first served basis for the first 70 retail customers who apply.” To showcase Evolve at its best, Bushboard recommends a minimum of two worksurfaces, an undermount sink, drainer grooves and a splashback or upstand. Evolve is a brand-new collection of 15 designer worksurfaces in four exciting surface textures, The range also includes a new acrylic splashback selection. Innovative and brand new, Evolve dual-faced solid core worksurfaces have a 12.5mm ultra-slim design with a sharp square edge profile which has been designed to give an authentic, slab like appearance. The new Evolve range includes 15 bold, 100% waterproof designs which have been matched with one of five principal, solid core colours, white, cream, light grey, dark grey and extra black. The matched core colour means perfectly contrasting drainer grooves and machine cuts edges.

www.bushboard.co.uk