MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 2022

IMPERIAL'S WALL-HUNG RADCLIFFE

When people think of wall-hung bathrooms they virtually always imagine sanitaryware that is contemporary in design, Imperial Bathrooms however, has applied wall-hung to traditional style to beautiful effect as epitomized by its Radcliffe range (pictured).

James Stevenson, Creative Director at Imperial Bathrooms, says, “There is no doubt that a finely crafted WC made from high-quality clay and honed to perfection is going to boost comfort, which is why our collection of designs for the rest room are authentically made. Considering material, design, application and proportions of a WC will all help to define your bathroom, as well as provide a clear sense of period style.”

Imperial Bathrooms expansive range of ceramic WCs means that you can choose the aesthetic that works best for your particular scheme and match it to the Imperial Bathrooms collection of your choice for a seamless effect. Giving the illusion of more space, the pictured wall-hung model offers a light and airy feel, freeing up valuable floor space and adding a more contemporary feel by removing the cistern from view.

www.imperialbathroom.com

EASY ASSEMBLY APP FROM BLUM

Blum have introduced its Easy Assembly app which is downloadable to a smartphone or tablet from the app store or google play. The app can be used to help assemble and adjust Blum’s family of hinges, lift systems and pull-outs and is proving invaluable to fitters.

The app includes assembly instructions and assembly videos for all Blum products, arranged by product group, and these can be saved into a favourites tab to make it even more simple to find each time it is needed.

Up-to-date assembly and installation instructions are found at your fingertips. This saves time and ensures that furniture is assembled to the highest standard. The interactive applications clearly indicate the right drilling positions and show you how to adjust Blum fittings. There are also assembly videos, taking you through the process step-by-step.

Easy Assembly is supported by the Blum Live Support App, where customers can speak directly to the technical support team via a live chat, sending videos and photos of the individual situation completely free of charge as part of Blum’s commitment and dedication to services for its customers.

“When talking with installers we’ve found that there is nothing quite like having all the answers to your installation questions right in your pocket. Whether you prefer instructions, interactive content, or videos, the app delivers the solution you like best, and when you need it.” Commented Matthew Glanfield, Technical Manager, Blum.

www.blum.com

VITRA BATHROOMS APPOINTS NEW MANAGERS

Bathroom manufacturer, VitrA, has appointed new managers to its growing business in the UK. The company which produces all the bathroom products it supplies for domestic and commercial bathrooms continues to flourish as it approaches its 30th anniversary in the UK.

Caroline Gregory – Finance Manager (image: above ) Caroline Gregory joins VitrA as Finance Manager. Caroline brings a wealth of experience having worked in retail, not-for-profit, private, and public sectors.

Lance Corfield – Contracts Sales Manager (image: below) Lance Corfield joins as Contracts Sales Manager and will be responsible for managing complete bathroom specifications for housebuilders and developers across the West and East Midlands. Lance brings years of bathroom business experience having previously worked for Roca Group, Grohe UK, and Utopia Bathrooms.

Lynne Wainwright – Specifications Manager (image: above) VitrA welcomes Lynne as Specifications Manager. Lynne, whose clients include Architects and Designers has had extensive experience in the bathroom sector, having previously worked at VADO and C.P. Hart in roles across specification and business development.

Levent Giray, managing director the VitrA Bathrooms in the UK says, “Attracting people to the VitrA family that bring such terrific experience and genuine enthusiasm for the industry has been a key part of the growth of VitrA. We are delighted to welcome Lynne, Caroline, and Lance and wish them every success for the future.”

www.VitrA.co.uk

RAISING THE BAR FOR FASHION- LED FRAME DESIGN IN THE BATHROOM

CR Laurence has unveiled a highly-attractive frame design which is inspired by the Art-Deco era.

CRL’s EUFB19MBL Flat Bar, in a sophisticated matte black finish, is a strip of metal that can be easily installed on glass shower frames to create the stunning effect. This, coupled with the company’s range of shower frame hinges, handles and support bars in the matching finish, are the ideal products for achieving this on-trend look.

The metal-framed glazing gives the bathroom a contemporary feel, adding a hint of industrial style by taking a standard clear glass shower enclosure or screen and adding this important detail with ease.

www.crlaurence.co.uk

SHOWERWALL UNVEILS ITS GREEN CREDENTIALS

Showerwall has announced its dedication to creating a sustainable business by unveiling its Environmental Story at KBB Birmingham. The company will bring together all its sustainable practices to showcase to retailers, installers and consumers the work it has undertaken to ensure its manufacturing process and ways of working are environmentally conscious.

As part of its commitment, all Showerwall’s panels are manufactured in the UK, meaning less fuel is used to transport materials, and as its POS is made within the same factory this helps to reduce its carbon footprint when getting the whole package out to the customer.

In addition, Showerwall’s Laminate panels are manufactured using an FSC® certified core boards, guaranteeing that the timber used is harvested from responsibly managed forests. By purchasing a product with such certification, it supports sustainable forest management worldwide.

Showerwall’s manufacturing facilities encompass many sustainable practices including using forklifts that are powered by electricity, the pallets used for its Laminate collection are recycled and used to redistribute the finished product, and all the cardboard used for packaging is fully recyclable.

To discover more about Showerwall’s Environmental Story at KBB Birmingham visit stand D54 or the website to learn more.

www.showerwall.co.uk