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Philippa Turrell

What would the KBB industry look like if two thirds of installers leave? An annual survey by the BiKBBI found that 60% of installers would consider using their transferable skills in other industries. It’s a sobering thought and bolsters the need for more apprentices.

Tom Reynolds

Sobering is the word.

Richard Wyatt

Maybe if the sheds actually paid installers more? I mention the sheds as this is where the

Bc Designs

Bathroom manufacturer BC Designs has hired Amanda Brazell as its new international sales manager. She will spearhead its sales operations, as well drive forward its customer service proposition to current and new retailers. Having worked in the industry for nearly 40 years, Brazell has a wealth of experience, working for Miller and Silverdale Bathrooms, as well as having run two showrooms.

MHK-UK problem exists, private work or working for smaller kitchen outlets pay more. In my view, this is the single reason why most installers would want to leave as other trades have overtaken on income. If you’re good at what you do then you should be paid right!

Buying group MHK-UK has appointed Anthony Davis as account manager for the North of England and Scotland. Davis joins MHK-UK with almost 20 years of kitchen experience and joins the organisation from Logicom, where he was regional sales manager for over three years. According to MHK-UK, his appointment reflects continued support for its retailers and commitment to growth in the UK market.

Irvine Bowie

I have to agree with Richard Wyatt. It’s the reason my installation business is doing less and less in the industry.

Tony Wilson

I think what’s lacking is

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@kandbnews @kandbnews www.linkedin.com/company/kitchens-bathrooms-news transparency. We have an open book policy with installers They are given all the information allowing them to give us a price based upon.

1The survey videos and images

2The new design plans and elivations

3The render images of new project

4List of all new products

5Details/ setup of lighting etc

6Location and estimated install date

We do not dictate the price. We simply ask for a fair price and having an installation background allows us to know what is and isn’t far. I regularly let installers know if I think their price is too low and adjust it to make sure they make profit as we need them to grow with us and survive.