KBBG Introductory Leaflet 2022

STRONGER TOGETHER EMPOWERING INDEPENDENTS KITCHEN BATHROOM BUYING GROUP

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BECOME PART OF THE UK’S LARGEST KITCHEN AND BATHROOM BUYING GROUP THAT IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT SPECIALISTS

HOW TO JOIN… • Simply phone: 02382 021347 • Email: officesupport@derkreis.co.uk

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG) is part of DER KREIS, Europe’s leading kitchen and bathroom buying group. The company has over 40 years of experience and a turnover in excess of €4.2 billion.

Currently operating in eleven countries, with over 3,500 members, DER KREIS provides a range of exclusive tailored benefits and services to support and increase the success of UK independent kitchen and bathroom specialists, helping them stay ahead of the competition and improving their margin.

Our objective is very simple, to create a strong and sustainable independent channel, to enable our members to achieve their full business potential.

TO BECOME A KBBG MEMBER… • You need to have a showroom or plan to open a showroom within six months of membership • You need to be independent • You do not sell online WE OFFER YOU… • Improved margins through exclusive buying conditions and annual bonus payments from a range of leading kitchen and bathroom suppliers • Business advice and support based upon our 40 years industry experience helping our members achieve their business goals • Access to a growing number of leading kitchen and bathroom brands • Unique private label kitchen furniture ranges, only available to KBBG members • Exclusive members-only promotions and offers • A voice in the market • Preferential rates from service providers such as Compusoft, Lead Wolf and the Used Kitchen Exchange • Exclusive consumer finance from Novuna, formally Hitachi Capitol Plc • An invitation to attend our Annual Members’ Meeting • UK based administration support SUPPLIERS The KBBG gives members unique access to the very best kitchen, bedroom and bathroom suppliers and service providers from the UK and Europe. Please visit our website for a full up to date supplier listing: www.kbbg.co.uk

“Words cannot express how grateful I am for the support the KBBG has given us on our journey to this point. It has always been a pleasure to be able to get the benefit of your experience and knowledge of the kitchen industry.”

Adam Prickett, Ligneous Kitchens, KBBG member since 2018

LOGIC FROM NOLTE KÜCHEN Nolte, one of the Europe’s leading kitchen manufacturers and winner of Germany’s Favourite Kitchen Brand on three consecutive occasions, produces the Logic range exclusively for KBBG members. Logic has a huge variety of options including almost 190 different fronts, 15 internal/external carcase colour options and features several unique features including glass etched drawer sides, chrome internal fittings and a carcase dust seal as standard. The Logic range offers an amazing combination of quality and value for money.

KITCHEN FURNITURE ALKU FROM GETLEY furniture manufacturers. The product range includes all common Produced by the leading UK cabinet manufacturer Getley, industrial materials and styles. State-of-the-art production Alku offers both traditional and contemporary styles at excellent facilities and individual production enable the partner kitchen price points. The Alku range includes popular painted shaker door options, plus full in-frame. Alku is available on most kitchen retailer to have exceptional opportunities.

CAD systems including Winner. You BRIGITTE KÜCHEN can be sure your customer will be justly proud of their new Alku kitchen Brigitte is the brand for those who “Joining the KBBG was a and because it is built to last, they will want more, more brightness, more complete no brainer as far be able to enjoy it for years to come. naturalness and more elegance. What as we were concerned.”

The Alku range also includes bedroom began as a visionary idea of producing and living room furniture. kitchen furniture in 1922, Brigitte Tony Marshall, Two Guys Kitchens, Küchen remains an independent, KBBG Member since 2015 medium-sized, family-run business BALLERINA-KÜCHEN today. The passion for technology, Regular winner of Germany’s number continuous motivation and customer one kitchen brand, Ballerina sets satisfaction is the driving force and foundation of the company. market trends, offers numerous innovations and exclusive A huge range of styles, colours and competitive price points features with the characteristic “quality made in Germany”. With makes Brigitte a great choice for your showroom. more than 450 models, the product range offers a large variety of design options meeting all wishes, no matter how specific.

ECO, COLONIAL KITCHENS & HOLCOMBE BEDROOMS FROM JJO BAUFORMAT AND BURGER Founded over 150 years ago JJO produce over Two superb market leading kitchen ranges available from one 600 kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms every week and top German manufacturer, holder of the prestigious Golden M are widely recognised in the UK for quality of service. award for quality. The innovative Bauformat brand is the last The JJO range of kitchen and bedrooms are designed to word in industrial contemporary design and luxury, while Burger cater for all tastes, habits, desires and of course budgets. is competitively priced with no compromise on quality or range.

Looking for a contemporary minimalist style, or maybe your Both offers combine innovative materials with the proven matt customer is looking for the classic, traditional look that never lacquered front – one of Bauformat’s core ranges. goes out of style. Whatever the taste, JJO has the ideal kitchen or bedroom to suit your customers lifestyle and budget, BECKERMANN KÜCHEN backed by a service and quality promise and availability Beckermann Kitchens looks back on more than 120 years of from stock within a few days. history and is therefore one of the oldest German kitchen

KH SYSTEM MÖBEL One of Germany’s leading kitchen furniture companies, KH, is set apart from its competitors thanks to its quality and design.

The brand offers many standard door designs and colours, with plenty in the range that is unique to KH. Furthermore, the range is very competitively priced against its mainstream competitors.

As the KH brand only works with select retailers, this gives KBBG members a unique opportunity to be one of the first UK retailers to display their excellent product range.

STÖRMER KÜCHEN For those who think ‘all German kitchens are the same’, look at Störmer with its Italian design and USP’s like Hydrophobing & moisture resistant cabinets. Störmer offers total flexibility across 90% of its fronts including any RAL, NCS & Sikkens colours in both Matt & Gloss.

Störmer is one of the more niche German producers and is therefore able to offer its customers exclusive areas with competitive pricing.

VIVARI FROM NOBILIA One of the world’s largest kitchen companies, Nobilia, produces the Vivari range exclusively for KBBG members. Vivari has an extensive selection of bestselling door designs, colours and finishes. All designs are at an incredible price point, to suit all tastes and budgets, without compromising on quality. KBBG members have an opportunity to purchase the exclusive private label range Vivari or branded Nobilia kitchens using the block pricing system, which offers even greater savings on furniture and selected appliances available from Nobilia.

NOVY Luxury Belgium brand Novy has been manufacturing award-winning, high-quality, silent cooker hoods since 1965. The patented inventor of perimeter extraction and the ceiling hood. Using unique noise reduction technology ensures efficient yet silent extraction in the kitchen. With multiple Red Dot and Plus X awards. Novy is the reference point in cooker hood and downdraft hob design and a Novy cooker hood is reputed to last a lifetime.

“The KBBG is a great platform for our views to be fully understood and taken notice of, while retaining our best asset, our independence.”

Mark Siddall, MR Kitchen Design, KBBG member since 2014

SMEG The iconic Italian brand has been manufacturing appliances for over 60 years, combining technology with style. With a huge range of design families and products to choose from, its vast range of over 1,200 products spans all categories, from extensive collections of built-in ovens complete with warming drawers, compacts, coffee machines and wine coolers through to induction and mixed fuel hobs, downdraft extractors, sinks and taps. Importantly Smeg supports their extensive product range with extremely competitive display prices coupled with excellent ongoing terms and exclusive 5-year warranties.

STEEL CUCINE Everyday STEEL designs range cookers that express their passion for beauty and functionality.

Appliances uniquely created in stainless steel, a material they have used for three generations of production – a culture of excellence in manufacturing – truly made in Italy. STEEL continually look at the evolution of the market so they can tune in to the new lifestyles, new ways, new techniques of living and cooking. The collection of STEEL appliances is exclusively dedicated to supporting independent kitchen specialists.

MIELE Miele is one of the best known and well-respected brands in our industry. A familyrun company with a long history of creating high-end domestic appliances. For 120 Years, Miele has been innovating and inventing. Miele is a highly awarded brand in several different categories, the attention to detail and quality materials ensures the appliances stand the test of time - 20 years to be precise. Miele have been awarded ‘Best Brand Award’ naming them among the top 10 international cooperate brands.

Not to mention that they have been awarded the Which? Large Home Appliance Brand for the 4th time.

BUILT-IN APPLIANCES CAPLE (NEW BUSINESS ONLY) Caple is a family owned, award-winning appliance, sink, tap and kitchen furniture brand. With over 40 years industry experience, their aim is to provide exceptional design, intuitive functionality & uncompromising performance. As the UK’s largest wine cabinet brand, one of the fastest growing sectors they understand the demands of the market, with every detail meticulously planned and carefully executed to ensure they deliver the best products possible at the right price, whilst never compromising on quality. All products are covered by a two-year parts and labour guarantee. Supply to KBBG members is restricted to new business only.

DE DIETRICH & NORDMENDE De Dietrich is one of Europe’s leading premium appliance manufacturers, and is an industry pioneer, having introduced pyrolytic cleaning, induction and steam cooking to the built-in appliance market. De Dietrich is synonymous with combining innovation with beautiful design. The De Dietrich brand is exclusively distributed in the UK by AB Distribution, together with the value for money appliance brand NordMende. Both brands carry a 3-year parts and labour guarantee.

ELECTROLUX GROUP The Electrolux Group is a world leader, offering innovative and award-winning appliances. KBBG members have access to all three built-in brands: AEG, Electrolux and Zanussi. This includes the premium AEG Mastery Range, which is packed with features such as the award-winning Com-fortLift® dishwasher and Hob2Hood, the first responsive hob and hood range. Supply to members is subject to agreement.

KUPPERSBUSCH The award-winning premium appliance manufacturer Küppersbusch is best known for its exclusive ‘OKOTHERM’ cooking method. Patented for 30 years, its ovens use a catalytic converter to eliminate any cooking odours or grease and fat particles emitting into open spaces. The ’Individual’ & ‘Individual Plus’ concepts allow customers to select the handles of their appliances to suit their personal taste. Customers can choose between seven different colours and materials: stainless steel, black chrome, silver chrome, gold, black velvet, copper and hot chilli. All Küppersbusch products come with a free five-year parts and labour guarantee. Not available online with exclusive sales areas too!

INSINKERATOR® Part of Emerson, InSinkErator® is the inventor and world’s largest manufacturer of food waste disposal units, as well as the clear market leader for hot taps. InSinkErator® has recently introduced its Showroom Collection, a range of products especially designed to independent kitchen specialists, that includes the award winning 4N1 Touch tap and the top-of-the-range, premium, InSinkErator® Evolution 250 food waste disposer.

OPTIDEK Optidek manufactures glass and Dekton splashbacks and wall coverings, and employs a team of more than 30 staff, ranging from surveyors and glass panel sprayers to fitters and CAD technicians. State-of-the-art technology has allowed Optidek to embrace incredible innovations, including high-resolution glass printing, beautiful antiqued mirror finishes, and ultra-precise shaping and cutting for a seamless, flawless finish. They pride themselves on providing a reliable, friendly and stress-free service to every one of their customers, taking the greatest care with every job, however large or small.

ANCILLARY KITCHEN PRODUCTS “The KBBG has been invaluable for me as a startup company, as the KBBG has given me access to a fantastic range of brands, which would have been very difficult otherwise.”

Manish Hirani, Moiety Kitchens, KBBG member since 2014

HOTSPOT TITANIUM HotSpot Titanium has exclusive design taps of various styles and finishes to suit any taste. They know that customers want a true boiling water solution that stands the test of time and isn’t impactful on the environment. Their 3-in-1 boiling water tap switches easily between cold, hot and boiling water. Combined with their 4-litre or 8-litre water titanium boiler, HotSpot can support family homes and commercial spaces alike. It is paramount to ensure the product delivers the best results and the purest filtered drinking water; as well as a luxurious design that matches your customers taste and kitchen style. With its unique 20-year guarantee on the storage tank and five-year guarantee on the tap, with Hotspot Titanium you get complete peace of mind.

BLANCO Blanco has established worldwide acclaim for its complete commitment to producing innovative and functional kitchen products of the highest quality. They work directly with retailers, continuing to provide exceptional customer service. Their aim is, quite simply, to be ‘the best’. It is this commitment that has led Blanco to be recognised as the UK’s number one premium sink and tap supplier. With a wide range of products to suit every budget from entry to premium level, Blanco provides the perfect solution for your customers preparation centre in the kitchen.

DF SALES DF Sales are the UK’s leading trade supplier of kitchen bar stools. With over 400 designs to choose from, fantastic styling, no minimum order value and free next day delivery to any mainland UK address DF Sales are there to support you whatever your needs.

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THE RADIATOR COMPANY The Radiator Company, part of the IRSAP Group, offers the UK’s most comprehensive range of designer radiators, towel rails, valves and accessories. With over 52 exclusive and affordable designs, plus 1,250 sizes and colours available from stock delivered in 48 - 72 hours. There are also thousands of Made to Order options in over 220 colours and special finishes. Efficient low water content designs to save energy and reduce running costs.10-year guarantee on all radiators and towel rails produced in their factories. All radiators and towel rails are CE/UKCA approved and certified to BS EN442.

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SWIFT ELECTRICAL For 43 years Swift Electrical has been a major distributor of Big Brands into the Kitchen Studio, Independent Electrical and Merchant sectors. Based in Stoke on Trent, Swift deliver to all areas of the UK twice a week from an extensive stock holding. The whole company works on an ethos of “putting the customer at the heart of everything they do” and this is backed up with a field sales team of 7 and a national contact centre.

Swift Electricals’ logistic proposition utilises the latest “state of the art” route planning software that is in constant contact with the retailer via email or SMS throughout the delivery process.

SYCAMORE LED Sycamore LED offers innovative lighting solutions for the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom sector. Sycamore’s implementation of cutting-edge technology, includes kinetic, app and voice control for all their products. Sycamore has also invested in a state-of-the-art laboratory and offer a unique free lighting design service for KBBG members and free training to all their customers, which sets the brand apart from its competition.

PRECISION STONE Masters in the fabrication of granite, marble quartz and ultra-compact surfaces, Precision Stone employs the latest CNC machinery, operated by skilled craftsmen with over twenty years of experience and knowledge.

Precision Stone ensures that its worktops are consistently of the highest quality and manufactured using the latest and most effective production techniques. Precision Stone offers all of the leading brands of solid surface worktop materials including: Caesarstone, Silestone, Dekton and Neolith.

ROMAN Roman is the UK’s and Europe’s leading designer and manufacturer of shower enclosures; bath screens; walk-in enclosures; anti-slip solid surface shower trays; and Corian fabrication of bathroom structures and vanity tops. Proudly made in Britain, Roman exports to over 60 countries worldwide and is specified by all the major International Hotel Groups. Roman offers ranges for all sectors, designs and price points – and all products are fully CE/UKCA marked and have a service backed lifetime guarantee.

BATHROOM PRODUCTS NEW! MULTIPANEL A modern alternative to tiles. Create beautiful wall spaces with waterproof wall panels, the luxurious and modern way to decorate a bathroom. The Multipanel wall panel collections come in a range of sizes and finishes, including marble, stone and wood, offering a range of design possibilities and allowing your customer to reinvent their bathroom in a style that is uniquely theirs. Quick and easy to install using the unique Hydrolock system, completely waterproof and comes with a 30-year warranty.

BADEA FROM BAUFORMAT Leading German kitchen brand, Bauformat, have also been manufacturing the highest quality bathroom ranges for over 20 years. They have launched the Badea bathroom range in the UK and have introduced many new designs to the range which is built to the same exacting standards as their kitchens, using only the best European components.

ACQUABELLA A multi-award-winning Spanish manufacturer and supplier of premium made to measure shower trays, worktops, panels, baths and furniture. They have a new avantgarde decorative concept that allows customers to design their bathroom using the highest standards of quality and innovation. Acquabella was born with the vision of giving life to your customers bathing environment. Their creations continue to arouse emotions and allow your customer to experience to the full their elegance and beauty.

ECO BATHROOMS FROM JJO The Eco rigid bathroom furniture range is designed around three fundamental principles: making best space of the room available; using fittings and components high in specification; making it easy to install. These principles are as true today as they were when the product design was conceived. Eco Bathrooms comes in three distinct flavours: Space, Style and Design and is covered by a 5-year guarantee.

METHVEN Creating amazing water experiences since 1886, Methven is world renowned for its beautifully designed and award-winning showers, taps and valves. Over the years, Methven has learned how to harness the power of water to cleanse, calm, refresh and invigorate. It is this expertise, combined with the brand’s passion for design and innovation, which fuels its ongoing mission to create amazing water experiences, just for your customers.

“There were challenging decisions to make along the way, but KBBG has been a tremendous resource in helping make the best choice for the business.”

Lewis Moncrieff, GR Robertson, KBBG Member since 2017

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES NEW!

SIMON ACRES GROUP Your first choice KBB service provider, offering you considered recruitment, customised accredited training and experienced media solutions. Whether you are looking to expand your sales or design team, improve your sales skills or create a website that stands out from your competitors, the Simon Acres Group has the answer. KBBG members benefit from preferential rates please enquire for details.

VIRTUAL360TOUR A virtual tour is a simple, yet effective way to upload your showroom in all its glory to your digital and online platforms.

By hosting a tour of your showroom, you will gain traction to your website and be able to highlight top selling within an interactive virtual reality. You can even integrate your tour with your social media channels and Google Earth to increase exposure and enhance your sales prospects.

LEAD WOLF Lead Wolf are a well-established digital agency that specialises in consumer lead generation for the kitchen and bathroom industry. Their leads have created more than £100m in KBB retail quotes. They have the insight of more than 750k Google Ads visitors. Websites and advertising campaigns built and optimised expressly to deliver quality KBB leads. They have generated over 40,000 KBB leads from Google Ads and over 150 tested campaigns featuring more than 1500 ad groups ready to deploy.

COMPUSOFT At Compusoft we enable kitchen and bathroom retailers to make their customer’s dream rooms become a reality.

Integrated software takes customers from design through to installation, with localised customer support and outstanding data combining to provide real value for retailers and

manufacturers across all 14 of our markets across Europe, Australasia and South Africa. Winner Design, Kitchen Design Software. Design, showcase, quote and order in minutes, not hours. With one simple tool you can create inspirational designs to showcase to your customers in an immersive 3D experience. At the same time, Winner Design creates an exact quote and order, for you to share with your customers at the touch of a button. Innoplus, Bathroom design software creates stunningly accurate bathroom designs in less than 15 minutes and have confidence that measurements are exact, thanks to our team of data experts who constantly update our catalogues to ensure dimensions and details are extremely accurate.

USED KITCHEN EXCHANGE Used Kitchen Exchange is a multi-award-winning business that specialises in the re-sale of pre-owned and ex-display kitchens. Let the Used Kitchen Exchange do the work for you, as they look after every aspect of the sale including removal, collection and delivery etc. (additional fees apply).

It’s simple, with no hassle, ‘no sale, no fee’ basis. Benefits to KBBG members include a reduced sales fee and free photography.

CONSUMER FINANCE FROM NOVUNA FORMALLY HITACHI CAPITOL PLC Members enjoy exclusive finance rates from the UK’s largest lender to give your customers more buying power, so you can close more business, always get paid and beat the competition. Together with our business partner Retracare, Novuna offer several simple and affordable finance options for any kitchen or bathroom purchase. In addition, the Retracare team are always on hand to help you and your customer through the process.

“After the introduction by CIH / Euronics at their showcase the KBBG swung into action to make the jump into selling kitchens as quick and painless as possible or for us.”

Matthew Todd, Herbert & Todd, KBBG Member since 2019

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