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Insinkerator has launched its new brochure detailing the products featured in its premium Showroom Collection, including its 4N1 Touch taps. The rose gold 3N1 J Shape steaming hot water tap and Evolution 250 food waste disposer – which gained Good Housekeeping Instituteapproved status last year – are also featured. The brochure displays products in a “variety of differently style, reallife showroom settings” and contains “all the need-to-know” product information as well as details of the NeoTank, designed specifically for Insinkerator steaming hot water taps. “The new literature is a handy asset to support our highly valued partners at the point of sale and to encourage consumers to invest in an Insinkerator Showroom Collection product,” said Insinkerator Europe and Russia marketing communications manager Anne Kaarlela. “It is packed with images to help the consumer visualise our products, alongside detailed specifications and valuable information including safety and warranties available.” Grab your copy now: here
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Brassware manufacturer Abode has launched a new brochure dedicated to its Classically Abode premium kitchen tap range. The 56-page, fullcolour brochure features details on the manufacturing process for the tap range, including hand assembly, hand finishing and individual testing. Each tap in the Classically Abode range – namely Astbury, Bayenne, Brompton and Langley – is detailed in the brochure to “make selection and ordering simple for retailers”. Alongside information on the range’s antisplash aerators, ceramic valves and pre-fitted flexible tailpipes, Abode’s ceramic and stainless steel undermount sink range is also featured in the brochure. Grab your copy now: here
BARWICK OPENS NEW DEPOT IN SCOTLAND
Bathroom distributor Barwick has invested in a new depot in Scotland to strengthen its service network as well as increase its presence in the region. The company said the investment is a result of “significant growth” in recent years. The new, larger Bellshill-based facility has a fleet of five Barwick vehicles servicing Scotland and North Cumbria. “Barwick are known for providing great service and this is a really positive step forward, demonstrating our commitment to our customers,” said Barwick operations director Bob Ashley. “The new depot will undoubtedly improve our distribution capacity and service levels for all of our valued Scottish and North Cumbria customers.”
UNCOVERED: BRITS’ MOST COMMON NEW BATHROOM PROBLEMS
A new survey by consumer group Which? has uncovered the complications Brits experience when buying a new bathroom or bathroom components, with nearly 40% running into problems when having a new bathroom installed. The survey – which questioned 3,982 Which? members – were asked how their most recent bathroom renovations had gone, and 14% said that new toilets were the source of a problem, while 12% said new showers and 9% said new taps. In terms of installation, 15% said the installation took longer than planned, while 6% said the problem was poor quality workmanship and a further 6% said the wrong parts were delivered. For 32% of people, the problem was fixed within a week, while 23% said they were still waiting. Consumers added that extra costs during the installation due to necessary extra work, the installation being delayed by the installer or due to parts not being available when needed, and components not fitting as well as they should were also frustrating. More than 40% of people questioned said they used an installer they found themselves, while 30% said the company from which they bought the bathroom to install it. For 40% of people, it took between a week and a month to have their bathroom delivered and installed. Close to 30% said it took between one and two months, while 15% said it took two to three months. Just 8% reported a speedy installation – done in less than a week from start to finish.
ARTICAD WELCOMES UFORM TO SUPPLIER PROGRAMME
CAD software specialist for the KBB market ArtiCAD has welcomed kitchen door and component supplier Uform to its supplier partnership programme, which ArtiCAD said will “underpin the strong working relationship between the two companies” after many years of working together. Graphics for Uform’s Aisling and Uform catalogues are now available for designers on the ArtiCAD-Pro software, including an updated door and materials library for the Aisling brand, as well as configurations for tall units. For the Uform range, changes include an updated door and colour library. “We are delighted to welcome Uform to the Supplier Partnership Programme,” said ArtiCAD director Theresa Turner. “This ensures that designers have access to the latest Uform graphics, free of charge and the latest doors and components are available as and when they’re brought to market.” Uform product manager Sara Cotter added: “We’re pleased to make this latest announcement. We believe this latest step will help to provide an enhanced buying experience for our retailers nationwide. “By being part of the Supplier Programme, we can make it even easier for customers to specify our products in their designs which in turn can enable them to have endless design possibilities at their fingertips.”
Shower manufacturer Roman has launched Shower Surge, its first online game, designed to “add another dimension” to the company’s social media channels. The game is accessible from Roman’s website or its Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. The aim of the game is to match as many ducks in any direction, with bigger combinations garnering better scores. Players can submit their high scores by taking a screenshot and posting it on social media with the hashtags #showersurge and #pamperhamper. The player with the highest overall score will be revealed on 28th February and will receive an exclusive Roman at Home ‘pamper hamper’. “We want to create both informative and fun social media platforms that offer our followers more than just product promotion,” said Roman managing director David Osborne. “The idea of our Shower Surge game is to give people a 10-minute break from their working day where they can switch off and have some fun – it is also a bit of a challenge!”
IMPEY’S WE ARE WETROOMS TOUR RETURNS FOR 2019
Wetroom manufacturer Impey is bringing back its We Are Wetrooms UK training tour for the fourth year with new dates and venues added to the schedule, which kicks off on the 10th April 2019 in Milton Keynes. Impey’s technical manager Shaun Hunt will head up the daylong training sessions, which focus on “providing information and skills to those wishing to expand upon their wetroom knowledge and learn about installation in a practical way”, the company said. Following Milton Keynes, the tour will stop at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth on the 17th April; Villa Park in Birmingham on the 8th May; Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen on the 22nd May; and in Cardiff on the 26th June, with more dates expected for the latter half of 2019. To secure a place on the tour, there is a one-off registration fee of £15. Each day course has a maximum of 25 spaces, where attendants will be able to ask questions, try out equipment and “tailor the participation opportunities to their own skill level”, Impey said. Find out more: here
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