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HOW KITCHEN DESIGN AFFECTS US
SINKS & THINGS
REVEALS NEW-LOOK LOGO AND ENHANCED WEBSITE
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Ashford-based distributor Sinks & Things has undergone a brand refresh including the creation of a new logo, enhanced website and refreshed marketing assets.
The Franke-owned company merged with Cricklade based The Sink Space in January and the refresh has been undertaken as part of Franke’s commitment to investing in the business as a key part of its UK distribution network.
The new Sinks & Things logo has been developed to create a fresh new image that better reflects the current market and the company’s proposition as a specialist in Franke products. In addition, the website, www. sinksthings.co.uk, has been updated to incorporate the new brand image and to include an up-to-date ‘Our Team’ page. The Sink Space customers visiting the old website are now redirected to a message on the Sinks & Things site explaining the changes to the distribution businesses. The new branding has been updated across all the company’s marketing assets including email footers, business cards and presentations. Jo Sargent, Sales and Marketing Director of Franke UK, says: “The investment in a fresh and modern new Sinks & Things brand reflects a dynamic new start for the business following the company’s merger with The Sink Space. It also reflects our commitment to investing in the business as we look towards future growth.”
Franke acquired Sinks & Things in January 2020 to build on the company’s 40-year distribution partnership and strengthen its regional presence in its heartland of London and South East.
The company currently distributes Franke’s entire portfolio including sinks, taps, waste management products and decorative hoods and following its the merger with The Sink Space, it now also offers the full Carron Phoenix range giving customers access to both brands from one single provider. Other products in the company’s portfolio include Domus Ducting, Interbin waste management and McAlpine plumbing kits.
www.sinksthings.co.uk
Pictured: Tom Reynolds, Chief Executive, BMA; Damian Walters, Founder & Chief Executive, BiKBBI, (witness to the signing) and Yvonne Orgill, UWLA MD
INDEPENDENCE FOR
THE UNIFIED WATER LABEL ASSOCIATION
The Unified Water Label Association, (UWLA) has become an independent body with the signing of a share purchase agreement with the Bathroom Manufacturers Association that transfers the full ownership of the Water Label to the UWLA.
“This is an exciting next step for the Unified Water Label,” says UWLA MD Yvonne Orgill “The journey that began with the European Bathroom Forum, has brought together four European schemes that now operate together as the Unified Water Label Association, an independent body.
Carlos Velazquez, president of UWLA said, “I am delighted that the UWLA has reached this important stage on its journey, and would like to thank all our stakeholders who have supported and contributed to the development of the Unified Water Label.” Tom Reynolds, Chief Executive at the Bathroom Manufacturers Association added, “As the UK government and European institutions consider their policies to address water scarcity, we urge them to fully utilise the Unified Water Label.
The independence of the scheme is an important step, giving further confidence to policymakers and shapers that the scheme is the best way to help consumers make sustainable choices.”
“The Unified Water Label continues to have the support of bathroom manufacturers and retailers, and is gaining further traction with other players in the sector. With this momentum, I know the scheme will go from strength to strength in its next chapter.”
www.uwla.eu
SCRUFFS CHOOSES U-PRO IN RETAIL PARTNERSHIP
U-PRO, an online retailer of trade tools, accessories, and products, has teamed up with Scruffs, a UK performance workwear brand as it expands its product offering to customers. A popular choice amongst many trades. Scruffs is renowned for its hard-wearing, long-lasting clothing, boots and accessories.
As well as a wide range of Scruffs workwear and footwear, U-PRO will stock the full range of Scuffs cloting including the new switchback 3 safety boots, a brand-new addition to its hugely popular high specification safety boot range.
BORA X BO, 2022 INNOVATION
AWARDS WINNER
BORA X BO, the manufacturer’s first steam oven, has been met with high acclaim since its UK launch this spring, winning the Judge’s Choice award for 2022 at the kbb Innovation Awards.
Announced during the Birmingham event at which BORA X BO made its UK debut, the prestigious award tops off what was an extremely successful show for BORA. The awards judges were said to be ‘blown away’ by the versatility of BORA X BO. This was the reaction from many of the visitors to the manufacturer’s stand during kbb Birmingham too, with the appliance’s multiple functions and self-cleaning cycle drawing great attention.
The BORA X BO is a steamer and oven rolled into one appliance. The steam oven offers professional technology for the domestic kitchen, with a steam extraction function built-in. Together with the innovative activated charcoal odour filter it keeps the kitchen full of fresh air, ensures a clear view and prevents steam from escaping when the door is opened. It is also WiFi and Bluetoothcompatible
www.bora.com
TUBIST T BY ABODE
Abode´s Tubist T has been exclusively designed to give the end user even more control when prepping food, pot filling or cleaning necessities like kitchen utensils, cookware or dirty dishes.
It aligns perfectly with the latest lifestyle trends which are experiencing a 63% surge in cooking and entertaining in the home. Paul Illingworth, Design Director at Abode says, ”Tubist T, is designed with physical ergonomics in mind to offer a single lever tap that fully optimises both performance and efficiency in the kitchen. Taking influence from our popular Tubist range, Tubist T comes with an iconic T-bar style pull-out spray, which is shaped to keep both hand and wrist in a neutral, stress-free position and weighted to ensure a fast, gravitational pull back.”
The new Tubist T kitchen tap is available in three fashionable finishes - Brushed Nickel, Matt Black and Chrome, and is competitively priced say the company.
Product advantages include a trigger spray function with c.60cm pull-out to reach the corners of even the largest sinks. A Cool touch sprayhead for hot spray practicality and hot water control and a cold start ceramic disk valve that gives Super smooth operation, no unnecessary boiler or backwards handle. And it offers aerated
SHOWERWALL JOINS VIRTUAL WORLDS
Making it easier than ever to design statement bathrooms that are also big on practicality, Showerwall bathroom wall panelling products are now available on Virtual Worlds.
Among the many Showerwall solutions now available on Virtual Worlds are panels in its Laminate and Acrylic collections, making it simple for retailers to include the latest trends for Terrazzo, minimalist prints, and classic tile designs into their bathroom designs. Visually appealing and waterproof, the wall panelling also allows for grout-free installation and these high-performance surfaces are easy to clean and maintain.
www.showerwall.co.uk www.virtualworlds.co.uk
water for improved water efficiency and reduced splashing and has a weighted hose to aid retraction.
Leanne Adamson, Marketing Manager at Abode says, “Tubist T is part of the premium range of Distinctly Abode kitchen taps that offers original and unique designs for anyone wanting something different. We feel that Tubist T fulfils this level of exclusivity, offering a readymade kitchen assistant designed to elevate the contemporary kitchen and utility room space.”
The tap that does it all
100°C BOILING, CHILLED AND SPARKLING WATER
With a Quooker in your showroom you can offer your customers the only tap in the world that dispenses true 100°C boiling, chilled and sparkling water. Well-known, extremely popular, and already sought after by your customers thanks to our extensive national marketing campaigns. Quooker offers high-quality, innovative kitchen taps that are already being used by millions of households throughout the world. As an official Quooker dealer, our in-house service team will take care of all after sales matters for you, and we can even arrange installation by a Quooker engineer. We also have a unique industry-leading virtual online platform that enables consumers to choose the right product for their kitchen without your involvement. This way, you can focus on what you are good at: selling beautiful kitchens.
