MOVERS & SHAKERS

NICOLAS PÉCHEUR JOINS BUSHBOARD AS PRODUCT MANAGER

Nicolas Pécheur has joined Bushboard as the new Product Manager for Engineered Panel Systems Western Europe.

Responsible for new product introductions, market planning and product lifecyle management, Nicolas will spearhead links between new and existing customers, marketing plans, operations and supply chain management for all wall panel products throughout Europe. Based at Bushboard’s head office and manufacturing facility in Wellingborough, Northants, Nicolas’ brief will include Bushboard’s award winning Nuance bathroom panelling, which recently received a £1million pound investment in additional manufacturing capacity.

Neil Horton, Sales Director for Engineered Panel Systems said “Nicolas brings with him a unique combination of product management skill, experience and understanding of the industry – he is an asset to our growing team.”

Born in Rennes,France Nicolas joins Bushboard having spent 3 years within St Gobain Adhesives business Tape Solutions. Nicolas said “Joining Bushboard is an exciting opportunity for me to help a well respected, rapidly growing and innovative company meet its objectives. I am proud to be part of such a pioneering business.”

www.bushboard.co.uk

SAMANTHA DONNELLY JOINS WILSONART AS MARKETING CONTENT MANAGER

Wilsonart UK has expanded its marketing team with the appointment of Samantha Donnelly to the role of Marketing Content Manager.

Samantha joins the company’s marketing team is responsible for aligning and strengthening Wilsonart’s multiple UK brands as the company continues to grow its product portfolio.

Wilsonart UK’s HR Manager Lindy Tegg says, “I’m delighted to welcome Samantha during this exciting period of growth and wish her every success.”

includes Global Marketing & Brand Guardianship for Micralite, a subsidiary of Silver Cross.

Samantha says, “I’m excited to join Wilsonart and unify its messaging across our many product lines. It’s a unique opportunity to help propel the company into the next phase.”

www.wilsonart.co.uk

HAMILTON LAUNCHES NEW HARTLAND G2 PLATE: A SCREWLESS UPGRADE TO BOX-FIX AT A SCREW-LOOSE PRICE!

Hamilton Litestat has launched Hartland G2, a ‘second generation’ screwless faceplate that’s the perfect competitively priced upgrade to the popular Hartland box fix plate.

Following customer demand, Hamilton has value engineered the Hartland box fix collection and developed the sleek, streamlined and screwless Hartland G2.

Spot-welded for durability, installation is simply push-tofit. Its simplified design and reduced manufacturing costs means the Hartland G2 delivers a popular screwless design at an unbelievable price.

Now available at many wholesalers with a fit & forget 25-year product guarantee, it comes in six popular highquality finishes: Antique Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Stainless, Richmond Bronze,

Matt Black and Matt White. Inserts are available in White, Black and new-for-2019 Quartz Grey. More finishes will be added soon.

Already being installed in 90 apartments in Watford, Hertfordshire, the Hartland G2’s functionality options include Grid & EuroFix options, 2.4A Dual USB sockets, and 4.8A Type A and C output connectors.

www.hamilton-litestat.com

BUSHBOARD APPOINTS NEW KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

Bushboard, Wellingborough, manufacturer of laminate and solid-core work surfaces has expanded its sales team once again. Becky Scaife, formerly with Xstone and Dekton, has joined the company as a highly experienced Key Account Manager covering the South East, South West and Midlands regions.

Becky assumes responsibility for key distributor support as well as securing new partners for the successful Bushboard worksurface and statement splashback collections.

Nigel Machin, Bushboard’s UK and Ireland Sales Manager, explains, “Becky is taking on a key role and we wish her every success. The team are really pleased to have her working with us, providing key distributor support and exploring new opportunities.”

www.bushboard.co.uk

FRANKE UPDATES MASTER BROCHURE WITH VITAL CAPSULE FILTER TAP RANGE

Franke has updated its Master Brochure to include the new Vital Capsule filter tap range. The brochure is now available to Franke retailers and provides a comprehensive guide to the brand’s extensive range of sinks, taps and waste disposal products.

The full-colour 132-page brochure includes an additional section on the new Vital Capsule Filter tap, which features the world’s most advanced filtration system. It showcases the full tap range which includes a compact dedicated single dispense, a J-Spout and a Semi- Pro model with a flexible hose and spray function, all of which are available in two tactile finishes of Chrome with a Gunmetal capsule or Matt Black with a SilkSteel PVD capsule.

The brochure also highlights Franke’s Vital Capsule filter tap promotion, which encourages consumers purchasing a tap from the range to register their product on the Franke website to receive a stylish 750ml refillable water bottle, part of Franke’s bid to encourage consumers to move away from single use plastic bottles.

Other updates include new imagery and information about Franke’s patented Slimfix® sink fixing system fixing, which anchors the sink firmly to the work surface without the need for any under-sink fitting, which has been added to the innovations page.

The updated master brochure can be downloaded from the website:

www.franke.co.uk/brochures t: 0161 436 6280

‘TURN UP THE HEAT’ WITH NEW 750MM AXIS BY VOGUE (UK)

Vogue (UK), taps into consumer demand for high heat output in the bathroom with its Axis design, available in new metallic finishes, and a new 750mm width complete with an aroma plug option.

Vogue’s popular new wider multi-rail design Axis MD062 Towel Warmer, is installer-friendly with its adjustable brackets and offers optimum heat output. Plus, by including a blanking plug with an Aroma Oil Dish, consumers can also fragrance their bathroom with the scent of choice.

Axis by Vogue (UK) is a sleek ladder rail design for the modern bathroom, efficient and versatile with models ranging from 12- bar (600mm) to 32 cross bars. It is defined by its smooth, stylish bars and minimal finish.

Precision designed, Axis MD062 is available in a wide range of sizes to ensure a high capacity for hanging and drying, with the pictured model as per below:

For more information regarding its full range of quality heating solutions, please contact:

www.vogueuk.co.uk

16% MORE STORAGE WITH NEW HEIGHT BY ROTPUNKT

Rotpunkt, has taken its cabinetry to new heights with the launch of its 910mm height wall cupboards. The new sizes will be available across its entire range of dynamic lifestyle furniture.

Its claimed that on average, Europeans are regarded as the tallest people in the world, with the average human height increasing by 3 inches in the past 50 years. This has had a huge impact on furniture design and by virtue, addressed the standard height and depths of kitchen units.

The new 910mm height by Rotpunkt is a valuable design resource as it increases the elevation of kitchen furniture by an extra 130mm, the taller unit will ensure a more comfortable working height for the user. In fact, storage capacity is increased by up to 26%!

Matt Phillips, Head of UK Operations, Rotpunkt says “Improving design possibilities means that our new furniture solutions are encouraging a new freedom of expression where diverse furniture heights and free-form layouts are becoming a key feature of a modern kitchen. This has been instrumental in a shift towards taller kitchen furniture which is being enhanced by modular design solutions like room dividers, wall-hung designs, asymmetrical arrangements, varied eye lines and visual weights.”

For further information on Rotpunkt UK and its range of kitchen furniture and designer solutions, please visit or email:

www.rotpunktuk.com e: matt.phillips@rotpunktuk

‘PARALLEL LINES’ WITH TRENDY BY AESTUS

The Trendy towel warmer by Aestus is available in a variety of on-trend, contemporary colourways: White, Quartz, Ancient Bronze and Anthracite.

Manufactured from highquality mild steel, Trendy features fashionable 20mm square horizontal tubes, which create a modern, designer look and ample hanging space to warm and dry towels. Steve Birch, Sales Director, Aestus comments “Trendy is sure to appeal to KBB installers looking for a clean, contemporary feel to their projects using the very latest colour fashions.

Measuring 1494mm high by 600mm wide by 100mm deep, Trendy is suitable for closed heating systems and delivers a heat output of 700/2388 Watts/ BTU’s. With a 15-year manufacturer’s guarantee, Trendy is shown here with Cube angled valves, as recommended by Aestus.

The Trendy towel warmer in White is priced at £694 including vat with coloured options priced at £868 including vat. Dual fuel and sealed electric options are also available.

For further information please contact Aestus.

www.aestus.co.uk

VITRA WILL PRESENT ITS DESIGNER COLLECTIONS AT SLEEP & EAT 2019, LONDON OLYMPIA, 19-20 NOVEMBER - STAND L22

VitrA, will present its latest designer ranges by Claudio Bellini and Terri Pecora at one of Europe’s biggest hospitality design events, Sleep & Eat.

Featuring clean, minimal lines and monochrome accents, VitrA's most recent launch, Equal, designed by Claudio Bellini, sports organic shapes and seamless joins which is perfect for hospitality spaces thanks to its contemporary and versatile nature.

Developed in collaboration with VitrA’s in-house design team, the Equal collection includes a mirror with integrated LED lighting, a selection of storage and washbasin units, and a wall- hung WC. VitrA will also showcase the latest additions to its Plural collection, designed by Terri Pecora. This innovative range reimagines the bathroom as a living space, by using smooth, rounded edges and solid woods to emulate furniture usually found in other rooms of the home. The Sleep & Eat set will feature a number of Plural washbasins including a monoblock basin and countertop bowls, as well as new wallhung urinals.

Above from left: Wall-hung urinals and washbasin units from the Plural collection by Terri Pecora for VitrA

The two ranges will be complemented by VitrA's Retromix tile collection. Reimagining traditional tile motives, Retromix offers bold colours and geometric forms. Available in 10×10cm and 15×15cm square formats, the tiles can be laid in a variety of patterns to suit any interior, whilst ensuring ease of application.

Visit VitrA at Stand L22 Sleep & Eat (19-20 November 2019) National Hall, Olympia London