KBBG INTRODUCTORY LEAFLET 2023

STRONGER TOGETHER EMPOWERING INDEPENDENTS

KITCHEN BATHROOM BUYING GROUP

BE PART OF THE UK’S LEADING KITCHEN AND BATHROOM BUYING GROUP

THAT IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT SPECIALISTS

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 €5 billion. Currently operating in twelve countries, with over 4,000 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.

HOW TO JOIN…

• Simply phone: 02382 021347

• Email: officesupport@derkreis.co.uk

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 made by some of Europe’s leading manufacturers, only available to KBBG members

• Exclusive members-only promotions and offers

• Benefit from a FREE listing on mykitchenspecialist, a unique consumer facing lead generation web site promoting independent kitchen retailers.

• 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

KITCHEN FURNITURE

ALKU FROM GETLEY

Produced by the leading UK cabinet manufacturer Getley, Alku offers both traditional and contemporary styles at excellent price points.

The Alku range includes popular painted shaker door options, plus full in-frame. Alku is available on most kitchen CAD systems including Winner. You can be sure your customer will be justly proud of their new Alku kitchen and because it is built to last, they will be able to enjoy it for years to come. The Alku range also includes bedroom and living room furniture.

BA KITCHENS & BEDROOMS

Over 30 years’ experience in manufacturing kitchen & bedroom components. All products are manufactured in the UK in three state of the art factories in Cookstown, Doncaster & Rotherham. With progressive product development BA are always on trend. BA offers Blossom Avenue which is a complete rigid kitchen range, a comprehensive self-assembly kitchen range and a complete bedroom offer. All products can be ordered online via the unique My BA web site.

BALLERINA-KÜCHEN

Regular winner of Germany’s number one kitchen brand, Ballerina sets market trends, offers numerous innovations and exclusive features with the characteristic “quality made in Germany”. With more than 450 models, the product range offers a large

variety of design options meeting all wishes, no matter how specific.

BAUFORMAT AND BURGER

Two superb market leading kitchen ranges available from one top German manufacturer, holder of the prestigious Golden M award for quality. The innovative Bauformat brand is the last word in industrial contemporary design and luxury, while Burger is competitively priced with no compromise on quality or range. Both offers combine innovative materials with the proven matt lacquered front – one of Bauformat’s core ranges.

BECKERMANN

KÜCHEN

Beckermann Kitchens looks back on more than 120 years of history and is therefore one of the oldest German kitchen furniture manufacturers. The product range includes all common industrial materials and styles. State-ofthe-art production facilities and individual production enable the partner kitchen retailer to have exceptional opportunities.

BRIGITTE KÜCHEN

Brigitte is the brand for those who want more, more brightness, more natural finishes and more elegance. What began as a visionary idea of producing kitchen furniture in 1922, Brigitte Küchen remains an independent, medium-sized, family-run

business today. The passion for technology, continuous motivation and customer satisfaction is the driving force and foundation of the company. A huge range of styles, colours and competitive price points makes Brigitte a great choice for your showroom.

ECO, AVALON KITCHENS & HOLCOMBE BEDROOMS FROM JJO

Founded over 150 years ago JJO produce over 600 Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms every week and are widely recognised in the UK for quality of service. The JJO range of kitchen

and bedrooms are designed to cater for all tastes, habits, desires and of course budgets. Looking for a contemporary minimalist style, or maybe your customer is looking for the classic, traditional look that never goes out of style. Whatever the taste, JJO has the ideal kitchen or bedroom to suit your customers lifestyle and budget, backed by a service and quality promise and availability from stock within a few days.

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.

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 offers a huge variety of options including almost 190 different fronts, 15 internal/external carcase colour options. The Nolte and Logic ranges offer an amazing combination of quality and value for money.

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 best-selling door designs, colours and finishes. All designs are at an incredible price points, 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.

“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

“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

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 we 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

Their solutions help you expand your customers skills in the kitchen and take taste further. With innovations such as our SensePro Hob, not only can you cook with precision to help preserve nutrients, texture, and flavour from ingredients, you’ll save energy too. And when you’ve finished eating, don’t worry about bending down to your dishwasher – ComfortLift elevates dishwashing to a whole new level, bringing the basket up to you for quick and comfortable loading. KBBG members enjoy exclusive dealer benefits, please ask for details.

FISHER & PAYKEL

At the heart of the Fisher & Paykel story are people looking for the innovation that changes the everyday into something out of the ordinary. Their goal is to improve life through good design. Best known for the innovative DishDrawer™ and CoolDrawer™, Fisher & Paykel also produce an extensive range of premium cooking, washing and cooling products all with a 5-year parts and labour guarantee.

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 design 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.

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.

STEEL CUCINE

Every day STEEL designs range cookers and outdoor kitchens 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 stands for true craftsmanship, combining vision, precision and a great deal of attention to detail. Each of their products is manufactured to the highest standard and is subject to stringent quality controls including individual surface tests with gloves. From handles milled from a single piece of metal to matching gap dimensions across all product groups, each element is part of their journey to absolute perfection. For their customers this means the peace of mind of knowing that choosing Miele is a good decision – and probably the decision of a lifetime! Where other manufactures are satisfied after a few rounds of testing, Miele go further for longer. Some car engines need 3000 hours of testing – Miele check their performance with up to 10000*. In fact, 30% of their development time goes into testing. Ensuring ultimate results – year after year. *For more information: www.miele.co.uk/20years

MIELE

“The KBBG has been invaluable for me as a start-up 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

ANCILLARY KITCHEN PRODUCTS

AUSTEN GROUP

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 Austen Group are there to support you whatever your needs.

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 preparation centre in the kitchen.

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. 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.

INSINKERATOR®

Part of Whirlpool, 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-ofthe-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.

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.

SWIFT ELECTRICAL

For over 40 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 baked 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, including 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.

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.

“Joining the KBBG was a complete no brainer as far as we were concerned.”

Tony Marshall, Two Guys Kitchens KBBG Member since 2013

BATHROOM PRODUCTS

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 avant-garde decorative concept that allows customers to design their bathroom using the highest standards of quality and innovation. Each design begins with a story. Their goal is to bring your customers ideas to life. To make their dreams come true. Flexibility and consistency to adapt to the customer’s changing needs without losing their own style is Acquabella’s aim. They strive to continue to predict and anticipate customers future needs. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UTOPIA

At the forefront of the UK bathroom industry for over 30 years. Utopia’s products are produced to exacting quality standards so your customers can buy with complete confidence. Products are designed, manufactured and hand assembled in the Midlands from the best quality materials, resulting in beautiful products with the perfect functional performance to match. For complete peace of mind Utopia offer a 5 year guarantee on all furniture, a 10 year guarantee on brassware, a 30 year guarantee for baths and a lifetime guarantee on all sanitaryware.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

ARTICAD

You are probably already familiar with this leading software company that has operated very successfully in the UK for over 30 years. Historically ArtiCAD specialized in working with UK kitchen brands, however with their acquisition by the international group SHD, they now offer all the leading European brands as well. KBBG members benefit from reduced monthly rates.

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..

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.

LEAD WOLF

Lead Wolf are a well-established digital agency that specializes 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 optimized 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.

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.

TRUBLUE

Making it easy for KBB businesses to optimise their process from quoting through to manufacturing. A true cloud-based solution, all tools and data can be accessed via a single log-in from any compatible web browser or device, with all pricing, customer and project data stored securely in the cloud. TruBlue’s instant access model eliminates any need for KBB businesses to experience inconvenient downtime for software installations or lengthy catalogue downloads. Accurate, enriched, and up-to-date product data is a critical component of TruBlue’s offering, with catalogues from the breadth of the KBB industry instantly available to users.

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.

“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

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