iKBBI NEWS

iKBBI INSPECTOR NETWORK WILL LAUNCH IN NOVEMBER

Following an overwhelming response from the industry, the new iKBBI independent network of specialist KBB inspectors will launch in just a few weeks. The network will provide a wide range of inspection services to the industry, including support with dispute resolution, onsite auditing, member vetting and continual personal development assessment, another first for the UK. Speaking on behalf of The Furniture Ombudsman earlier this year, CEO Kevin Grix commented on the initiative by saying: “We’re delighted to be working with the iKBBI and look forward to exploring long-term opportunities in addition to short-term quick-wins.” The service will be coordinated by former Metropolitan Police officer Geoffrey Jackson (pictured) and should request more information by contacting info@ikbbi.org.uk

KBB BIRMINGHAM 2016

Following negotiation with UBM, the organisers behind KBB, the UK’s biggest kitchen, bedroom and bathroom exhibition. The iKBBI reconfirmed its support of the premier event to be held at The National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham in March next year. Billed as “the most important business meeting of the year”, KBB 2016 has already confirmed over 400 leading UK and international brands, including iKBBI sponsors Blum, Franke and Festool. The iKBBI which normally mans a modest stand (shack) will be doing something much different next year, explains Communications Manager, Denise Mayell: “In association with some of our key associates, we’ll be running advice clinics on a number of key topics including consumer law, installation standards as well as relaunching our offering to independent retailers.” Stand details will be confirmed early next year, with free invites to attend the event being distributed to all members over the Christmas close down period. In the meantime, save the date - 6th-9th March 2016. More information about the exhibition, including the list of confirmed exhibitors, can be found at the exhibition website kbb.co.uk

WINNER!

The winner of the competition in the summer edition of The Installer is Dave White of Dave White Installations from Blackheath. Dave wins an amazing new 3-in1 hot tap by Perrin & Rowe worth almost a thousand pounds! On hearing the news Dave said: “Wow, great! I never win anything!” Well you have now Dave, thanks for entering.

LONDON-TOPARIS FOR CHARITY

iKBBI CEO Damian Walters has signed up to ‘A Year of Giving,’ a series of fundraising activities planned for 2016-17. The year long commitment will begin next July, where Damian will cycle from Central London to Paris, a 400 mile challenge for The Alzheimer’s Society. Sponsorship details will be released early next year, but any business interested in corporate sponsorship should contact: denise.mayell@ikbbi.org.uk

INSTALLERS WANTED

The iKBBI is working with a number of businesses that are looking to connect with both domestic and contract (site) installers. Those installers interested in finding out more should visit http://www. ikbbi-recruitment.org and submit contact information.