Growth is the result of “tactical and substantial” investment

Warendorf Küchenfabrik had recorded annual sales of approximately €10 million in recent years, with a downward trend.

Hülsta-Werke Hüls GmbH & Co. KG also finds itself in debtor-inpossession insolvency proceedings.

Warendorf will become a sister company to the Hülsta operating company under the Hülsta Group holding company.

Omega achieves record turnover of over £60m

British kitchen manufacturer Omega PLC has celebrated a record turnover for 2022 of over £60million, representing an annual growth of 22%.

CEO Simon Barber said: “I feel incredibly proud that Omega continues to grow its market share by delivering high quality, innovative, made for life kitchens, on time and in full to our customers.

“Through strategic investment across the business, we have strengthened our team, infrastructure, production capabilities, product design, and sustainable initiatives.

“We are well placed to strengthen our position further in the years to come.”

According to Omega, its growth is the result of “tactical and substantial” investment to support its trading partners.

During the pandemic and Brexit, Omega PLC invested millions to secure materials and increase warehouse capacity, doubling its UK stockholding.

Omega PLC stated this allowed the company to maintain its service levels and offer price stability, giving retail and contract customers confidence in purchasing.

In addition, it has also allowed the company to bring out new product ranges which are held in stock.

Omega PLC has bolstered its team structure with hires across the business which, it reports, has also contributed to enhanced service.

It includes a developing design team at Omega PLC to examine the way people experience their kitchens and homes, to deliver innovation and new product development.

With an eye on the future and during this period of growth, the furniture manufacturer has prioritised sustainability with product and responsible practises.

Omega PLC is part of The Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) and is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.

Joining panel of speakers at Kitchen & Bathroom Industry Conference

Kbsa announces Sensehacking author as keynote speaker

Trade association the Kbsa has announced author of Sensehacking: How to use the power of your senses for happier, healthier living, as keynote speaker at the Kitchen & Bathroom Industry Conference.

Professor Charles Spence is head of the Crossmodal Research Laboratory at the Department of Experimental Psychology, Oxford University and will focus on ‘sensehacking’ showrooms.

His presentation will explore how retailers can transform showrooms into a multi-sensory experience to enhance the design and sales process.

Spence will discuss some of the ways we can intelligently stimulate our senses to support health and social, cognitive, and emotional well-being and demonstrate how the home has a profound effect on us.

Joining a speaker programme, which will include business coach Andy McLachlan, it will form part of the conference themed Ingenuity & Building Success.

Kbsa chair Richard Hibbert commented: “We are delighted to welcome such a well-respected leader in psychology as Professor Spence, who is believed to have