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STUDENTS SAY CIAO TO MASTERCLASS HQ
As youngsters up and down the country headed back to school in September, Masterclass Kitchens welcomed a group of Italian students to its head office and factory for a lesson in British manufacturing. The students visited the Cardiff HQ having travelled to the UK on a two-week programme that combines an English language course with a short work placement. Spending time at Masterclass Kitchens gave the group an insight into the world of work, as well as the opportunity to brush up on their English skills. “We were keen for the students to visit Masterclass Kitchens to gain some insight into how a manufacturing company operates,” explained Nicky Partridge, Centre Manager at Peartree Languages. “Visiting the showroom and the offices gave them a flavour of a factory and office environment at a time when they are just starting to think about their future careers and university options.” Geoff Moore, HR Manager for Masterclass Kitchens, who helped organise the visit, said: “We were only too happy to accommodate the students for the day. Having our factory, showroom and head office all on one site meant the group were able to get a great insight into all aspects of our business and gave them plenty to think about in terms of their own future career options.”
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HAMILTON EXPANDS EAST REGION SALES TEAM Hamilton Litestat has appointed Tony Coad as its new Area Sales Manager for the East London and East Anglia regions. Having held positions in the lighting and electrical industry for over 30 years, Tony brings a wealth of experience to Hamilton. He began his career at WF Electrical, gaining distribution and wholesale experience in roles that spanned sales, buying, data analysis and product management there and at Hagemeyer and Newey & Eyre, now collectively known as Rexel. He has also spent 11 years acquiring sales and business development experience at manufacturing companies LED Group RoBus, Dialight and Waldmann Lighting. It’s from the latter that Tony joins Hamilton in his new sales role covering East London and East Anglia. “Hamilton is a significant and trusted player within the electricals industry, and I plan on deploying my extensive experience to support its growth plans and to drive business and sales in the areas of East London and East Anglia,” said Tony. “Hamilton’s firstclass product range and quality manufacturing is supported by a family ethos that I’m very much looking forward to becoming a part of.” Gavin Williams, Hamilton’s Head of Marketing, added: “Tony joins us at an exciting time of growth and development, particularly in the expansion of the brand’s product offering. Tony’s experience stood out and we’ve no doubt that this will stand him in good stead to support our increasing product range and utilise the opportunities that this presents within the market.” www.hamilton-litestat.com
BRANDT DESIGN EXPANDS TO FINCHLEY ROAD, LONDON
Brandt Design, specialists in the design and installation of residential and commercial kitchens, bedrooms and interiors, is pleased to announce Finchley Road, London as its latest retail hot-spot: scheduled to open its newly-refurbished doors this winter. Formerly owned by industry stalwart Neil Lerner, the outfit on Finchley Road established a strong reputation as one of the UK’s leading luxury kitchen showrooms for over 30 years, before fulfilling its last orders and retiring the brand this April. Made official on 23rd August 2019, Brandt Design soon-to-be open on Finchley Road is keen to continue the growth of its luxury retail business by expanding into North London. In a concerted bid to amplify both brand and retail influence, Brandt Design has committed to a complete refurbishment of this flagship retail space on Finchley Road. Its prime city location will ensure both brand and business can continue to grow, and further strengthen its reputation for customerfocussed, intuitive interior design that continues to define every project by Brandt Design. Celebrating 14 years in business this October, Brandt Design’s Hatch End kitchen showroom has built its own solid reputation on a project-to-project basis, offering thoughtful consultation and expert guidance for each and every customer. It wishes to transfer these same ideologies to the new location in north London, so it can ensure every customer journey is a true reflection of Brandt’s unique modus-operandi and approach to progressive interior design. Scott Davis, Director at Brandt Design says “We are delighted to be able to very-soon, expand our reach by opening a new design studio on Finchley Road, London. A key part of our plan to grow the business and raise our profile, we have worked very closely with Neil Lerner and his team, to ensure a smooth transition for all. This venture has been a carefully considered decision, and we are looking forward to benefitting from of a new showroom space and commercial resource.” “We are confident that our new ownership will provide great opportunities to build on the success of our Hatch End studio and offer this retail outlet a renewed focus, with an emphasis on outstanding design and exemplary customer service” concludes Julia Steadman, Head of Operations at Brandt Design. For further information on Brandt Design, please contact:
WRAS APPROVAL SECURED FOR ABODE 4 IN 1 STEAMING HOT WATER TAPS
All Abode 4 in 1 steaming hot water taps, filters and boilers now have full WRAS approval, giving KBB installers, developers, designers and retailers complete peace of mind across the entire range. WRAS is the UK standard against waste, misuse, undue consumption or contamination of the water supply, with approval meaning that these Abode Pronteau and Proboil products comply with the necessary regulations for new build and refurbishment projects. Abode Pronteau mixers deliver lime scale-free filtered cold and 80-98º filtered steaming hot water, on demand. At 98º Pronteau delivers water in a structured and controlled way, eliminating spitting and spurting and not only complies with WRAS requirements, but also meets Part G building regulations which stipulate that 100º should never be used in new build projects in the UK. Abode Pronteau 4IN1 taps also feature a patented child safe Hotkey function to prevent accidental harm. Hot water will not be dispensed unless the Hotkey is placed in proximity to the front of the tap. The 360º spout always remains cool and safe to touch, as the hot water runs through a central channel of the spout. Also WRAS approved is the ProBoil3, an intelligent and compact, self-diagnostic boiler with a 3kW element delivering over 50 cups an hour. It also features an automatic eco-mode ensuring that daily running costs remain low. The tank, which sits comfortably under the sink, is manufactured from stainless steel to avoid tainted water tastes from copper or plastics.
