The Ideal Bathroom Magazine 17

Issue 17 | August 2015

THE IDEAL BATHROOM Essential information for bathroom retailers

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT OUR SHOWERING COLLECTION – THINK SHOWER ENCLOSURES, THINK IDEAL

THE NEW LOOK ESSENTIAL COLLECTION – EXCITING PRODUCT & BRAND UPDATES

INTRODUCING OUR NEW IDEAL PARTNER – APRIL PRODUCTS

NEW FOR 2015 YOUR LIFE DESERVES THE BEST DESIGN YOUR BATHROOM DESERVES ROCA Leading bathroom brand Roca is extending its portfolio of fantastic products with designs for every area of the bathroom, from sanitaryware to baths and brassware to furniture. Present in over 135 countries and with an extensive product range, Roca offers bathroom solutions for everyone.

The new Duplo and Basic range of installation systems for wall-hung and back-to-wall WCs are designed to suit all bathroom configurations. Together with a five year guarantee for the cistern and a ten year guarantee for the frame, the easy to install systems are compatible with a wide range of Roca pans and include eight operating panel options. The competitively priced systems offer solutions to suit the growing trend for wall-hung and back-to-wall WCs.

uk.roca.com @RocaUK

WELCOME TO THE IDEAL BATHROOM MAGAZINE —

Welcome to the Autumn issue of The Ideal Bathroom – it’s been a busy summer at Ideal and for many of our brand partners, therefore we have lots to share with you in this edition.

CONTENTS - THE BUZZ The latest news from the marketplace Pg. 4-9

Our own brand range ‘Essential’ showcases a number of new products, plus we have made significant investment in the brand, find out more on page 18.

We also report on our exciting new partnership with shower specialist April Products. As the new sole national distributor of such a strong enclosure brand, we really feel that April and Ideal Bathrooms are a great fit. So, a big welcome to our newest member of the Ideal Bathrooms brand family.

- JOHN BAGSHAW’S INDUSTRY COLUMN Pg. 10

Our parent Saint-Gobain Group celebrates an amazing 350 years milestone since its foundation and Ideal Bathrooms joined in with its own celebrations – plenty of pictures recording an 80’s day to mark our own business’ heritage and a challenging 350 mile cycle ride from London to Paris, which two members of the management team took part in.

- WHAT’S NEW The lastest news from Ideal Bathrooms Pg. 12-20, 32-33 - GROHE NEW PRODUCTS Pg. 22-23 - COMPANY PROFILE April Showers Pg. 24-25 - COMPANY INSIGHT Ideal Standard Pg. 26-27

There is a special edition of our “Who Is…?” in this issue, which features our very own Kim Kirby-Earnshaw, who has completed 25 years’ service with us – a special achievement by a loyal employee who has made such a huge and far reaching impact on the business.

Plus of course our usual contributions from our supplier partners, product news in The Buzz and other news items to interest you.

Enjoy your read and we hope you have a strong trading quarter in the traditionally busy Autumn bathroom period.

- WHO IS...? Kim Kirby-Earnshaw Pg. 28-29 - SHOWROOM EXCELLENCE Lyndsey’s pick of the best displays Pg. 38

Yours,

Danielle Lillis

Commercial Director - Ideal Bathrooms

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ON THE COVER

LILY SUITE For more information see Pg. 18-20. essentialfromideal.com

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THE BUZZ | The latest marketplace news THE NEW FACE OF SHOWERLUX —

EXPERTS IN LUXURY SHOWERING

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In-line with the continuing development of our showering portfolio and to reflect this luxury showering brand, we have created a brand new Showerlux brochure. Redesigned to offer customers an improved shopping experience, the new brochure features full page imagery, improved product feature text and full specification details, making it easier to find the luxury enclosure they want.

Since Ideal Bathrooms became the exclusive UK National distributor of Showerlux in 2012, the luxury shower enclosure brand has continued to build its reputation for high-quality enclosures that complement any bathroom design. They’re made to the highest quality and safety standards, supported by a lifetime guarantee and feature Glass Shield easy-clean coating, so you can be sure that a Showerlux luxury enclosure will be the perfect showering solution. And as a retailer, you’ll be able to benefit from Ideal Bathrooms’ renowned customer service and next day delivery across the entire range.

Visit www.showerlux.uk.com or telephone 0800 634 2600

COMING SOON – NEW COMMERCIAL RANGE FROM ROCA — Making it simple for commercial premises to conform to Building Regulations, specifically addressing disabled access to washrooms, without compromising on quality or appearance, Roca is introducing a new Commercial range including two new unisex Roca Doc M packs. The new Doc M packs feature all the components necessary for commercial and public buildings to comply with Part M of the Building Regulations, in terms of access, usability and layout. They are also Local Authority Building Control (LABC) approved.

The Meridian Access Doc M Pack includes a Meridian Access pan and cistern, six grab rails with concealed fittings, and a WRAS approved thermostatic basin mixer. The traditionally styled Laura Access Doc M Pack comprises a WC, a basin mixer, a WRAS approved thermostatic mixing valve and grab rails with exposed fittings. The seat and grab rails for both packs are available in three colour options: white, blue and grey.

Visit www.uk.roca.com or telephone 01530 830080

A GREAT DEAL FROM IDEAL! — Moores Furniture Group, holder of the prestigious Royal Warrant, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new and exclusive Shades promotional offer with Ideal Bathrooms. Offering 20% off selected designs, including the brand new Shades bathroom ranges, the promotion gives the chance to purchase the superb Shades furniture at a reduced price. With a luxurious on-trend feel Moores have excelled in creating Shades bathroom furniture that punches well above its weight. With new and exciting range colours, door finishes and cabinet styles to choose from there is something for everyone in this exclusive deal.

For more information on this amazing Shades offer please look out for the flyer in the Big Yellow Price Guide or contact Ideal Bathrooms.

Visit www.moores.co.uk or telephone 01937 842394

NEW RANGE FOR TRITON — Triton, ‘The Great British shower company’, has made their electric showers a touch smarter with the introduction of the Touch- a stylish electric shower featuring the latest touch control technology.

The intuitive easy to use touch screen controls and a clear illuminated digital display provide the end user with complete visibility of temperature. Allowing individual family members to add a personal touch to their shower as it enables them to enjoy their preferred water temperature every time.

For installers looking for that all important helpful touch when it comes to the installation, a 180° fully reversible Swivel-Fit™ water connection ensures that the incoming water supply can be easily connected to either the right or the left of the unit, giving five water and four electrical entry points. This combined with a generous footprint and adjustable riser rail fixings makes the Touch ideal for replacement installations.

Visit www.tritonshowers.co.uk or telephone 02476 344441

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BY APPOINTMENT TO HM THE QUEEN FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS MOORES FURNITURE GROUP LTD WETHERBY

EXCLUSIVE TO IDEAL BATHROOMS

Dalton breeze

Stunning NEW ranges

from Shades exclusive to Ideal Bathrooms Dalton mussel

Henley white

Henley dark grey

Shades Bathrooms are delighted to be partnering exclusively with the Uk’s No.1 distributor Ideal Bathrooms. To mark this exciting partnership Shades has launched beautiful and on trend bathrooms ranges all available today from Ideal Bathrooms.

Dalton, a painted shaker style door is a timeless design with a modern twist. It is the focal point of any home. Henley is a high gloss door providing elegance and simplicity and is the perfect choice for the contemporary bathroom. The new Dalton & Henley ranges are available across the Shades fitted, freestanding and modular units for maximum flexibility when designing the perfect bathroom.

For further information please contact:

Tel: 0800 634 2600 Email: neworders@idealbathrooms.com www.idealbathrooms.com Tel: 0800 634 2600 | Email: atyourservice@idealbathrooms.com | www.idealbathrooms.com

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THE BUZZ | The latest marketplace news THE NATIONS FAVOURITE BATHROOM, SANDRINGHAM 21, A SMOOTH OPERATOR —

Armitage Shanks, Britain’s best known bathroom brand, has revealed its latest product from their best best-selling bathroom range, Sandringham 21 – introducing a sleek new ‘smooth’ WC, fresh for 2015 manufactured here in the UK and in line with the latest design trends.

The Sandringham 21 Smooth WC suite is a smooth sided modern bowl, complimented by slimmer tanks to give a sleeker, more contemporary look. The new pan option is compatible with all existing tanks and seats and offers a new soft close seat option.

The new and improved shape is an upgrade on the current version, offering low flushing capability and has been introduced to address design expectations in the market.

Targeted at both domestic and commercial sectors, the range builds on proven performance and reputation, while offering a sleek easy clean look with improved functionality at a competitive price.

Visit wwww.armitage-shanks.co.uk or telephone 01482 346461

ARMITAGE SHANKS MAKES A SPLASH WITH NEW BATHROOM RANGE FOR KIDS —

The new Contour 21 Splash school bathroom range, designed by Robin Levien features bright, engaging designs that are easy to use and vibrant coloured seats and flush plates - in red, blue, white or yellow - to help create a positive and fun environment for children.

The smooth lines and clever, ergonomic designs - including the new ‘trough’ which helps increase the through-put of children using the washroom at any one time – make the range easy to use, but also easier to clean.

Combined with rimless pan technology that allows a 360º rinse water distribution flush, it provides optimal levels of hygiene and can help cut School water bills by up to 30%, with innovative features like the child-friendly green push buttons, dual Eco flush levers, Sensorflow taps and waterless urinals.

Visit wwww.armitage-shanks.co.uk or telephone 01482 346461

IDEAL STANDARD LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY HIGH PERFORMANCE ‘AQUABLADE®’ TOILET SYSTEM — AquaBlade® Ideal Standard’s exclusive and patented flush technology offers the best superior flushing performance ever, even at low water volumes.

Using an innovative ‘Microslot’ technology the AquaBlade® system delivers optimum water flow from the top of the bowl on every flush and covers every inch of the ceramic, keeping the toilet bowl immaculately clean - and the flush surprisingly quiet.

Designed with both performance and aesthetics in mind, the strategic location of the channels higher up the bowl ensures a more beautiful looking WC as the often unsightly “rim” of the toilet becomes invisible when the seat is down.

The AquaBlade® WC is easier to clean and much more hygienic than any other toilet currently available and splashing during the flushing process is greatly reduced, meaning fewer bacteria particles are released into the air upon flushing.

The first range to be equipped with AquaBlade® is Tonic II. Visit www.ideal-standard.co.uk or telephone 01482 346461

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JUST THE TONIC: IDEAL STANDARD LAUNCHES ALLIANCE OF FORM AND FUNCTION, WITH TONIC II BATHROOM COLLECTION —

Tonic II, a new total bathroom solution of contemporary ceramics, fittings, furniture and bathtubs created by German design studio, ARTEFAKT sits within the Interiors Showroom Collection.

Tonic II features WC’s incorporating the ground-breaking “Aquablade” flush technology and stunning shaped vessels and vanity basins designed to stand proud on top of co-ordinating furniture pieces and beautiful basin units. The vessels and vanity basins are also available with a matt brown edge.

Its beautiful ceramics work seamlessly with the brassware pieces and pair with stunning baths for an iconic centrepiece. Single ended; double ended; D Shape and free standing baths are all an option.

There are five furniture finishes - gloss white, light grey or light brown and stylish grey or brown wood effect. Features include internal dividers, storage boxes and a motion sensitive internal light. Handles which double as towel rails are offered in gloss white, chrome plated or matt brown to co-ordinate or contrast.

Visit www.ideal-standard.co.uk or telephone 01482 346461

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THE BUZZ | The latest marketplace news LIGHT. COLOUR. ELECTRIC! — Electric showering like you’ve never experienced before.

PROPLAS, AN EASY AND STYLISH ALTERNATIVE TO TILES, PAINT AND ARTEX —

Brand new for 2015; entice your customers to electric showering with Aqualisa’s LumiTM and SassiTM Electric showers. Banished forever are the plain white boxes on the bathroom wall – replaced with striking Light and Colour.

Aqualisa LumiTM Electric is the ultimate style statement.

With its contemporary mirrored glass fascia and illuminating panel and adjustable brightness function – choose the mood, from energising to relaxing.

Proplas PVC wall and ceiling panelling offers a stylish, costeffective and easy installation alternative to tiles, paint or wallpaper. The ten designs provide an ideal decorative product for any room in the home including bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms. They are fast and easy to fit using simple joinery skills and come with a five year domestic use warranty.

Make a personal style statement with Aqualisa SassiTM Electric. With its clean lines, contemporary white glass finish and interchangeable glass mosaic tiles, available in a choice of five colours to complement most popular bathroom colour schemes - bring a pop of colour to the bathroom.

The panels are waterproof and provide insulation and soundproofing benefits, while the decorative PVC surface is durable, hygienic and very easy to clean with no grout lines.

Both showers boast fantastic features meaning safer showering for the whole family.

Aqualisa’s patented Over Temperature Protection system, protects the user from selecting extreme temperatures, and the Delayed Shutdown flushes residual hot water out of the system to protect the next user.

Visit www.aqualisa.co.uk or telephone 01959 560020

The tongue and groove 2700 x 250 x 8mm panels can be stapled, panel pinned, glued or screwed directly onto a flat surface or onto timber battens to provide a seamless finish. They can be fixed over existing ceiling and wallcoverings.

PVC anti-bacterial cleaner and 8mm and 10mm trims in silver, white and black available.

Visit www.proplaspvc.com, telephone 0845 0230 374 or email info@proplaspvc.com

VITRA PROVIDES THE COMPLETE BATHROOM SOLUTION WITH NEW WALL-HUNG FRAMES AND DESIGN-LED FLUSH PLATES — VitrA has introduced six new WRAS approved wall-hung frames including two frame back-to-back options; a slim 8cm model and a regular 12cm option. Both options are available with floor and wall fixation, floor fixation, or double floor fixation to cater for all wall types (solid or stud work). The frames are compatible with the extensive range of VitrA’s wall-hung WCs and include an integrated cistern.

VitrA’s wall-hung frames are designed to be quick and easy to install. The lower body of VitrA’s wall-hung frames are covered with Styrofoam, preventing condensation and providing sound installation. The fill valve is also equipped with filters to eliminate the risk of clogging. Pans and frames are tested for weights of up to 400kg/62 stone.

Whether it’s mechanical, pneumatic or electronic, VitrA has flush plates in 10 finishes including a special anti-fingerprint surface and 8 designs.

Buy any mix of 5 wall-hung frames and claim a £20 love to shop voucher.

BETTE LAUNCHES NEW BATH DESIGNED FOR COMFORT: THE BETTECOMODO — German enamelled steel bathroom manufacturer, Bette, has analysed its bath range to identify the factors that make a bath really comfortable, and has used the research to create the new BetteComodo – an enamelled steel bath that is extremely comfortable and looks stylish too.

The BetteComodo (Italian for ‘comfort’) is perfect for those who like to take frequent, long baths. It is available in white and many other colours in three sizes, with matching enamelled steel washbasins, also available. All have a thirty year warranty.

BetteComodo has a comfortable width at the head end, the radius even widens slightly, and the edge serves as a support for the arms. In order to be comfortable, a bath must not be too low, so the BetteComodo is 45 cm deep, which is deep enough to prevent even tall people’s knees sticking out of the water.

Visit www.vitra.co.uk or telephone 01235 750990

Tel: 0800 634 2600 | Email: atyourservice@idealbathrooms.com | www.idealbathrooms.com

For more information see www.bette.co.uk or telephone 0844 800 0547

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Essentials by Villeroy&Boch

Villeroy&Boch Essential Collection – Everything you expect from the brand, but at an unexpected price Essentials embodies all the luxury of this famous brand, but at a surprisingly affordable price point for these three luxurious suites. This collection is available exclusively via Ideal Bathrooms, through their network of Villeroy&Boch approved dealers.

THE BUZZ | The latest marketplace news NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR IDEAL BATHROOMS —

We are delighted to welcome April Products to our extensive brand portfolio. They are one of the leading enclosure brands, sold exclusively through distribution, and we are now stocking their full range for next day delivery. This represents a quarter million pounds of stockholding across 190 SKU’s – That’s Ideal!

“We are very excited to have secured the national distributorship for April Products.” says Commercial Director Danielle Lillis “This is a big initiative for us as it is the first new brand partner we have added for some years.

They are an excellent addition to, and a perfect fit with, our product portfolio having a range of products to complement our existing bathroom brands in a sector we have targeted for growth.”

Following a strategic review of their distribution needs, April Products chose Ideal Bathrooms as the distributor best suited to achieving their growth plans.

“We are delighted to be teaming up with Ideal Bathrooms” comments April Products Sales Director Richard Martin “Ideal Bathrooms will be the perfect partner in achieving our exciting plans for growth. They share our principles of quality and dynamism. Their strategy of distributing leading brands through retail channels supports our exclusive distributor policy and they, like us, are committed to high quality service.”

April Products’ heritage in the bathroom market spans over 100 years during which time they have established an excellent reputation for manufacturing quality products in the UK. “Ideal Bathrooms and ourselves are excellent partners, being committed to quality products, keen prices, excellent service and offering the April bathroom brand to all corners of the country” adds Richard Martin. “We are impressed with their capability to promote and grow our brand.”

April shower enclosures and trays are now available from Ideal Bathrooms to all those wishing to add a key showering brand to their customer offering – now that’s Ideal!

Visit www.aprilproducts.co.uk or telephone 01535 613830

ESSENTIAL RANGE ADDS NEW QUARTZ BATH OPTIONS —

As part of their ongoing commitment to providing customers with the right products to help their businesses grow, Essential has added New Quartz options to its bathing range.

Providing improved rigidity, strength and increased heat retention, Essential Quartz baths are the perfect alternative to other well-known reinforced baths. They’re available in two sizes and styles, 1700 x 700mm and 1700 x 750mm in both Kingston and Bromley shapes, and are very competitively priced – starting at just £245 RRP ex. VAT. In addition, all of our Quartz models are made from 3-5mm Lucite acrylic, come with an encapsulated baseboard, feet are included and they have a lifetime guarantee*.

To find out more about the New Essential bath range, including the additional standard and freestanding styles we’ve added, check out P20 for the full Essential feature.

Call us on 0800 634 2600 or contact your ASM to find out more. *excluding parts or accessories

GROHE LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS — GROHE are delighted to launch a range of innovative, stylish products new for 2015, including an update to our popular Eurosmart range. The Eurosmart combines modernised stylish design with innovative technology, such as GROHE’s EcoJoy® water saving technology, reducing the amount of water consumed, without compromising on performance.

GROHE has slimmed down the Essence range’s appearance, enhancing the cylindrical and sophisticated shape so it will complement any bathroom décor adding a modern touch to the room.

Also available this year are two new models of GROHE’s popular thermostatic shower mixer, the Grohtherm. The Grohtherm 1000’s slim body is all about stability and safety, and incorporates innovative GROHE CoolTouch® technology, ensuring no scalding on hot surfaces Like its sister model, the Grohtherm 800 is packed with numerous value-added functions and features. The handles ensure the Grohtherm 800 is easy to use, even with wet and soapy hands.

Featuring a pared down design and stylish flowing lines the Grohtherm 800 harmonises effortlessly with numerous different decors, to achieve a beautiful bathroom design.

Visit www.grohe.co.uk or telephone 0871 200 3414

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WHAT’S NEW | The latest news from Ideal Bathrooms

JOHN BAGSHAW’S INDUSTRY COLUMN —

2015 has been a busy time at Ideal Bathrooms, with new supplier April products joining the brand portfolio and The Race to Dubai initiative now well underway, we caught up with MD John Bagshaw, to find out his thoughts on some of the key business strategies and what to expect next…….

"We see showers as a key area for growth and wish to build our strength in this product sector to match our high presence in the sanitaryware sector." John Bagshaw, Managing Director 1. You’ve introduced a new marketing campaign with your Race to Dubai customer incentive. This is the first incentive programme you have run for 10 years. Why have you decided that now is the right time to do so?

2. You’ve been appointed the sole national distributor for April Products and their range of enclosures. Is this a key growth area for Ideal Bathrooms? What more can you tell us about this new and exciting partnership?

Historically Ideal Bathrooms have been hesitant to get involved in incentives. However, watching from the sidelines we have seen some incentives in the heating, plumbing and bathroom sector being very successful.

We are delighted to be working with April Products because we do see showers as a key area for growth and wish to build our strength in this product sector to match our high presence in the sanitaryware sector.

Over recent months and years we have concentrated on the shifting sands of the marketplace such as the influence of the internet and on our company infrastructure to cope with this developing market focus.

Designs can move quickly in the shower enclosure sector, a fact which has facilitated the influx of products from areas of the world where production costs are lower. April is a UK manufacturer and a perfect partner, putting us in a position to offer great designs at affordable prices. This is an exciting joint venture with a shower specialist who is committed to the traditional channels of distribution.

We now feel we are in a good shape to look at other marketing and promotional activity. Our own 30th anniversary celebrations in 2011 were so well received that we wanted to remind our customers that Ideal Bathrooms is still the major player in bathroom distribution.

We have a good team now in place and strong marketing. We have gathered momentum during the difficult trading conditions of 2014 and want to capitalise on our initiatives with heightened engagement with customers. We see our Race to Dubai as an integral part of our customer engagement programme.

There is some debate still to be held principally focusing on the difference between reducing the deficit and reducing the debt. I remain slightly concerned that the majority government may strive unrealistically to reduce not just the deficit but also debt through further austerity.

The election campaign was very jingoistic.

Whilst we all read of improvements, we are not really feeling it yet so I am still a little hesitant

However on the retail showroom side, everyone seems to be reporting some increased activity and as a company we are also showing very encouraging growth for the first half of 2015 over 2014.

4. You are in the throes of a relaunch of a new range of the popular Essential collection. How will this affect the positioning of the brand?

We are indeed revising our Essential range retaining the same strategy of offering retail showrooms products at prices to compete against the internet and multiples, where main line brands may find it difficult.

3. We are told the economy is continuing to recover with a new Conservative majority government continuing its drive to eliminate the deficit. How do you see this affecting bathroom businesses?

Other economic indicators are looking much more positive. The bathroom market is heavily driven by housing start numbers and home movers, so the bathroom business will benefit from a positive building programme and house moving stimulating both new build and home improvement business.

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in forecasting great growth and see 2015 as more of a year of consolidation.

We feel we needed to improve and widen our range at the highly price-conscious end of the market but with reliable service and a guarantee that the product comes from a reputable source, which is what the Ideal Bathroom endorsement brings.

Essential does not compete with the main brand portfolios. We remain committed to our brands policy and the new Essential collection allows us to compete at the lower level as well.

Tel: 0800 634 2600 | Email: atyourservice@idealbathrooms.com | www.idealbathrooms.com

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ANY QUESTIONS? CALL US ON 01908 278 518 OR SPEAK TO YOUR AREA SALES MANAGER. Tel: 0800 634 2600 | Email: atyourservice@idealbathrooms.com | www.idealbathrooms.com

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A GREAT CAUSE —

RUNNING HOT

What a way to spend a long weekend! Whilst most of us were relaxing on our days off, Ideal Bathrooms’ two Steve’s (Gillespie, Financial Controller at Milton Keynes and Hooley, Northern Regional Sales Manager) took on a huge challenge instead. They joined over 120 other keen cyclists on a charity cycle ride organised by our parent Saint-Gobain Group as part of their 350 years celebrations.

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April

We are delighted to welcome April Products to our extensive brand portfolio. They are one of the leading enclosure brands, sold exclusively through distribution, and we are now stocking their full range for the next day delivery.

Whilst the route took in some of the beautiful countryside of northern France, it was certainly a big challenge as it involved a gruelling 350 mile ride in four days from London to Calais and on to the groups’ original headquarters, and now archives, in Blois in France’s Loire Valley.

And a “well done” to both, who successfully completed this extreme challenge. “This was no comfortable summer day out” says Stephen Hooley “It was four very strenuous days in the saddle for six to seven hours covering 100 miles plus every day and a rise of over 10,000 feet over the four days.”

"It was four very strenuous days in the saddle for six to seven hours covering 100 miles plus every day."

Race to Dubai

We are now approaching the last stages of this fantastic incentive. We recommend all those registered to check your progress, make sure you can achieve your target and join us in Dubai for the trip of a lifetime.

Stephen Hooley, Northern Regional Sales Manager

RUNNING COLD —

Europe

Steve Gillespie adds “It was certainly hard but also rewarding personally. To take on the challenge demanded commitment over several months but the camaraderie and the exhilaration of succeeding were well worth all the effort. And the money we raised is going to a wonderful cause.”

IDEAL STEVES Steve Gillespie & Stephen Hooley represent Ideal Bathrooms

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In fact the efforts required over the four days were the last stage following months of preparation training – from January snows to summer heatwaves – necessary to make sure they were both fit enough to take on such an arduous ride. As reward for their great effort, the pair raised a magnificent £1500 towards the SaintGobain Together Partnership total, which has already topped £100,000 and which will benefit MacMillan Cancer Support, the groups chosen charity for 2014/15.

With many bathroom manufacturers producing in Europe, uncertainties with the Euro and potential difficulties of actually getting goods into the UK from Europe may cause problems the industry could do without as we enter a busy period.

Manhattan

Another victim of low price competition.

To everyone at Manhattan, we offer our sympathies to a company committed to quality products and an exsupplier partner.

Tel: 0800 634 2600 | Email: atyourservice@idealbathrooms.com | www.idealbathrooms.com

WHAT’S NEW | The latest news from Ideal Bathrooms

WOBURN GOLF DAY —

Ideal Bathrooms again joined forces with Twyford Bathrooms to hold its sponsored golf day on 20th July. Held at Woburn Golf Club, home to three championship standard courses, this year’s golfers enjoyed the challenges of the Duchess course. Set within 200 acres of mixed woodland the Duchess Course sports tree lined fairways offering a challenge to any level of golfer.

This is a keenly anticipated event which has become a popular favourite amongst our golfing customers and a regular feature of Ideal Bathrooms’ social calendar.

“Once again Twyford Bathrooms were extremely pleased to be sponsoring Ideal Bathrooms’ annual golf day. It was a great golfing day and an enjoyable, if competitive, event." says Twyford National Account Manager, Paul Stenning.

"It is all about building partnerships in an informal and enjoyable way with customers who have supported Twyford Bathrooms through us over the years and is an excellent forum to discuss wider issues in the bathroom industry." John Bagshaw, Ideal Bathrooms Managing Director

Paul Stenning and his team ready to tee off

Rob St Barbe and his group on the green

Chris Dodds, Ron Walker, John Walker and Mike Cole

The day consisted of some much needed practice on the Driving Range, 18 holes of golf and an evening meal followed by presentations of prizes and a charity auction. Guests were also lucky enough to witness the nail biting final day of the Open Championship at St Andrews over dinner in the fine surroundings of Woburn Golf Club.

The day was fully subscribed with forty keen golfers participating in the event. The individual first prize was won by Paul Stewart from Richmonds of London. After just being pipped to the title last year, he scored an impressive 39 points playing off a handicap of 8, quite an achievement on a challenging course. On receiving his prize Paul thanked Ideal Bathrooms and Twyford for putting on another fantastic day.

The Golf Day raised a total of £1,244 at the evening dinner from an auction including a round of golf for four at Woburn and a four ball at the Belfry, and from envelope donations which will be added to the funds for Ideal Bathrooms’ charity partner – MacMillan Cancer Research. So a big thank-you to all who so kindly contributed.

Ideal Bathrooms Managing Director, John Bagshaw says “The Golf day has become a highly popular annual event for Ideal Bathrooms’

John Bagshaw, Ideal Bathrooms and Mark Larden, Twyfords' MD present the winning trophy to Paul Stewart

golfing customers. It is all about building partnerships in an informal and enjoyable way with customers who have supported Twyford Bathrooms through us over the years and is an excellent forum to discuss wider issues in the bathroom industry” Finally, it is with sadness that we bid farewell

to Paul Stenning, National Account Manager at Twyfords, who is moving on to new challenges.

Paul has been Ideal Bathrooms' Account Manager for over 5 years and as a keen golfer has always been a major driver for running these annual golf days. From all at Ideal Bathrooms we’d like to say thank-you and wish him all the best in the future.

Tel: 0800 634 2600 | Email: atyourservice@idealbathrooms.com | www.idealbathrooms.com

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WHAT’S NEW | The latest news from Ideal Bathrooms

LET’S CELEBRATE —

24.07.2015

£5 donation to macmillan includes: barbeque garden games PARTY BAG & raffle fancy dress competition 1 ST PLACE: £50 VOUCHER • 2 ND PLACE: £30 VOUCHER • 3 RD PLACE: £10 VOUCHER

Crai g celeb ratin g with cust omers in Scot land - but did you see him?

This year is a special and historic one for our parent group Saint-Gobain as it celebrates an astonishing 350 years milestone. Each business within this multinational conglomerate is celebrating its own heritage as part of the group. Each of the 41 companies is producing a time capsule to be opened in 100 years’ time to give future custodians of the business an insight into the unique business as it exists today. Each capsule will highlight the people, the community involvement and the heritage of the company.

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Custom 350 celebration cupcakes

Kim Kirby-Earnshaw, celebrating her 25th Anniversary at Ideal Bathrooms with Danielle Lillis

Kirst en so lvi ng th os e tr pu rc ha sin g puzz les icky

Who’s Stew art Perry gonna call?

“We are serious - that stock is in man” thanks to our buying team

Thanks to all Ideal Bathroom’s staff who made our “Born in ‘81” milestone celebrations a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

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WHAT’S NEW | The latest news from Ideal Bathrooms

Judith bring ing the 80’s back

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Internal Sales enjoying the 80s themed celebrations

The high-f lyers Nick & Steve

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The Marketing team wonder "how many cans of hair spray did Danielle get through that morning?"

Employees from both the Milton Keynes sites got involved with the festivities

At Ideal Bathrooms we had our own celebrations in 2011 for our 30th anniversary and, as part of the groups’ 350th events, we held an 80’s day as a reminder of our 34 year heritage with the aptly named ‘Born in 1981’ the theme for the day, with all staff involved in a fun and memorable day whilst also raising money for charity.

Staff at Milton Keynes dressed up in 80’s gear, some dusted down their favourite get up from that decade, whilst others recreated some classic 80’s moments from pop, film and the world of sport. Importantly the whole day raised money for Ideal Bathrooms' chosen charity - Macmillan, and was a great way to celebrate our part in the Saint-Gobain journey.

“Ideal Bathrooms is built on its people” says Managing director John Bagshaw “Without their commitment we would not be where we are today. The celebrations recognised and acknowledged this and were an excellent opportunity to engage with all our staff. Let’s hope when the time capsules are opened in a 100 years’ time, all the businesses will still be leading the way forward in their respective markets.”

'Care Bear Katie' wins the fancy dress competition

Steve Foster - Rockin’ the 80s look

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'Love 80' for Steve & Jamie ‘McEnroe’

80s themed games & BBQ were organised for staff

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WHAT’S NEW | The latest news from Ideal Bathrooms

THINK ENCLOSURES THINK IDEAL — The shower market is one which changes rapidly. Only recently we witnessed the cessation of trading by Manhattan – a sad time for a supplier with whom we have partnered in the past. This reflects the fact that showers are a difficult sector, being somewhat saturated and prone to cut price competition from areas with ultra-low production costs. Our very own Showerlux brand almost suffered the same fate as Manhattan in 2011, but fortunately our agreement to distribute on behalf of Duscholux enabled this pioneering, well-loved brand to remain in the UK.

THE PROMISE — To reinforce our commitment as a specialist distributor of shower enclosures, Ideal Bathrooms are investing heavily to provide an increased stock holding of the key ranges.

This comes with a pledge to always have the best-selling SKU’s in stock and to back this up by providing expert sales knowledge, both in the field and via our sales office.

‘BEST SELLERS ALWAYS IN STOCK’ — Working with our brand partners and reviewing sales history and the display base, a core range of the best selling SKUs has been selected from April Products, Showerlux, Twyfords, Ideal Standard and Kinedo and will be stocked in increased depth across Ideal Bathrooms’ depots.

This enables us to 100% pledge to our customers, that this range will be ‘Always in Stock’ and therefore always available to you, the retailer, on your next delivery – Now That’s Ideal.

SHOWERLUX Glide Bi-fold

But on a brighter, more optimistic note - Shower Enclosures are a fantastic product category. They remain a growing sector that has evolved in line with the changing needs of the consumer, and the innovation in product design through both function and fashion - have seen this product category transform ahead of many others in the bathroom industry.

In contrast to this, Ideal Bathrooms are not really renowned for distributing shower enclosures. When you think of us, your first thoughts will no doubt be to industry giants such as Ideal Standard and Roca. We are changing this and the portfolio of brands we now stock showcases our strongest enclosure category in our 34 year history, and one we’re extremely proud of.

Ideal Bathrooms now carry over £1m of shower enclosures stock across 5 brands. Our new Ideal partner April Products, coupled with our exclusive Showerlux brand and the extensive shower offering from our other branded partners Ideal Standard, Twyfords and Kinedo, mean we stock over 600 SKU’s.

So you may not currently think shower enclosures and automatically think Ideal Bathrooms - but maybe it’s now time you did.

ALWAYS IN STOCK

SHOWER ENCLOSURES

ALWAYS IN STOCK

Tel: 0800 634 2600 | Email: neworders@idealbathrooms.com | www.idealbathrooms.com

This new initiative will launch in September – look out for the new enclosures brochure showcasing the ‘Always in Stock’ range.

Order now, call us on 0800 634 2600 or email neworders@idealbathrooms.com

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WHAT’S NEW | The latest news from Ideal Bathrooms TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT OUR SHOWERING PARTNERS

At April we design and manufacture high quality products that stand the test of time. All products are vigourously tested to ensure they meet the high industry standards, because of this we are able to provide a lifetime guarantee with all of our enclosures when they are installed with one of our April trays.

Our products are built to exacting standards at one of the sophisticated world-wide manufacturing facilities. Only the very best will do when it comes to materials we use to make our shower enclosures. We only use toughened safety glass, whilst our frames are rigidly constructed from BS high-grade aluminium alloy.

At Ideal Standard we believe that bathrooms should be living places, not just functional spaces. Open up your shower by picking the perfect doors to suit your bathroom. Whether you want a walk-in wetroom or simple sliding doors, there’s something in our Ideal Standard range to suit everyone.

01535 613830 www.aprilproducts.co.uk

0800 634 2600 www.showerlux.com

01482 346461 www.ideal-standard.co.uk

IDEAL BATHROOMS SHOWERING CATEGORY —

• 5 Market leading brands • Over 600 lines ready and waiting to go

Twyford have been leaders in bathroom design for over 160 years gaining Royal Warrant and a reputation for guaranteed quality and innotive products. Our products don't just perform superbly but they look great too. Form and function combine to create a statement in every bathroom. Practicle and durable, smart and stunning. The perfect solution everytime.

Kinedo self-contained shower cubicles offer a swift and efficient solution for any shape or size of bathroom. In most cases you can have a water-tight space, complete with shower, controls and doors in just one day.

• Next day delivery to 99% of the UK • Unbeatable customer service - always on hand to help

0208 842 0033 www.kinedo.co.uk

01270 879777 www.twyfordbathrooms.com

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WHAT’S NEW | The latest news from Ideal Bathrooms

THE NEW-LOOK ESSENTIAL COLLECTION — “Pause a moment and think about what you’re looking for in the perfect bathroom: Beautiful clean lines. Effortlessly chic, contemporary styling. A stunning high quality finish. And unbelievably good value. Now you’re imagining an Essential Bathroom.”

Ideal Bathrooms own brand, Essential, was created in 2011, and since then it’s become a contender in the own-brand bathroom market, going from strength to strength. This year, the collection has seen major investment so it can better support showrooms through new products, a new-look brand and improved marketing materials. It’s never been a better time to join the Essential family…

Where your bathroom story begins

• Style Conscious • Great Value • Engaging • These are the key aims of our new-look Essential brand. To support these aims, we also have a new logo, a new colour palette, a new brochure, improved showroom support and a more conversational tone to our marketing materials.

We’re committed to making Essential a go-to brand for all bathroom needs, whether that means complete refurbishment or just some new accessories. So we’ve added to our Essential collection, with new suites, Violet and Jasmine; a brand new range of UK made baths – check out the five great reasons you should be selling Essential baths on P20; and new Space-Saving Towel Warmers.

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New Brochure —

AVAILABLE NOW

We also have a great new Essential brochure out this month, and it’s easy to see why it’ll be a fantastic sales tool for your showroom: The pages have a more aspirational design, clear cross-selling features and there are glossary and inspirational sections at the back, helping to make the purchasing experience easier for customers.

Jasmine

NEW

Get the look EC5003 Jasmine 60cm 1TH Basin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£120.00 EC5004 Jasmine Full Pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£57.60 EC5007 Jasmine Close-Coupled WC Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £177.60 EC5008 Jasmine Close-Coupled Dual Flush Cistern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £100.80

Our brochures are available for free in packs of 10, so don’t forget to give us a call to order your new brochures. You can find the digital copy at http://issuu.com/ idealbathrooms/docs/essentialbrochure

EC5010 Jasmine Soft-Close Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £96.00

Four piece suite just . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£552 . . . . . .00 .

For Shower Baths see pages 26-27

For Brassware see pages 20-21

Making Displays Easy —

Want a contemporary look in your bathroom? Then Jasmine is the right choice for you. The chic, square style of Jasmine creates a captivating look for either your main family bathroom or cloakroom.

Want to become an Essential displayist? Why not talk to your Ideal Bathrooms ASM to see what support we can offer you. Along with new showroom marketing collateral, there are also some great terms available on our new products.

Jasmine 1 tap hole 60cm Basin, Pedestal and Close-Coupled WC

Features: • Range of sizes and styles • Close-coupled WC includes a 6/3 litre push button flush, helping you to save water • Fixings are included • Geberit fittings are pre-installed in cisterns

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Basins and Pedestal Product Price Code 50cm Basin 1TH £104.40 EC5001 Half pedestal for 50cm £48.00 EC5002 W: 500 x H: 435 x D: 400mm 60cm Basin 1TH £120.00 EC5003 Full Pedestal for 60cm £57.60 EC5004 W: 600 x H: 845 x D: 430mm 40cm Wall hung basin 1TH £97.20 EC5005 W: 400 x H: 136 x D: 310mm

50cm Semi-Recessed Basin Product Price Code 50cm Semi-recessed basin 1TH £160.80 EC5006 W: 500 x H: 140 x D: 400mm

Close-Coupled WC Product Price Code CC WC pan £177.60 EC5007 CC Dual flush cistern £100.80 EC5008 Soft close seat £96.00 EC5010 W: 370 x H: 825 x D: 650mm

Back-To-Wall WC Product Price Code Back to wall pan £218.40 EC5009 Soft close seat £96.00 EC5010 W: 360 x H: 400 x D: 540mm

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“Although I have only been working with the Essential brand for just over seven months, I can already see the fantastic potential it offers showrooms. I’m excited to be able to introduce new products, particularly the new range of baths, and a new brand look to the marketplace. The only way is up for Essential over the coming months.” Katie Gartland, Brand Manager for Essential.

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WHAT’S NEW | The latest news from Ideal Bathrooms

THE NEW ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS —

Violet

• • • •

Versatile curved design

NEW

Clean lines and soft curves

RRP £288

Lily

Suites

WRAS approved cisterns 6/3 litre push button flush Geberit fittings pre-installed in cisterns* Soft-close seats

RRP £365.85

*Excluding Violet

Our new Violet and Jasmine ranges offer the same outstanding quality and value that customers have come to expect from Essential Suites.

Orchid

A truly entry-level suite, Violet has a practical rounded style, a WRAS approved cistern and pre-installed cistern fittings – and a great RRP of only £288 including VAT for the four-piece suite. The new Jasmine incorporates a chic, statement square design, comes with Geberit fittings pre-installed in the cistern and sits at a similar price-point to Fuchsia, offering another option for a higher-end model to bathroom businesses.

Stylish square style

Practical Space-Saving Towel Warmer — In addition, we have introduced a brand new Space-Saving Towel Warmer, which is available in three sizes. At only 400mm wide, our new towel warmer is made from steel for long life and has superior quality 25mm bar thicknesses. It’s the perfect warmer for smaller rooms or awkward spaces.

To further complement our extensive range of towel warmers, we have also introduced straight or angled thermostatic valves to give you precise control of your bathroom’s temperature.

Turn over to find out the five great reasons to sell our brand new bath range…

NEW

RRP £373.10

Fuchsia Soft edge square design

RRP £537.80

Jasmine

NEW

Chic, Square-shape

RRP £552.00

Iris Timeless traditional style

RRP £461.60

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WHAT’S NEW | The latest news from Ideal Bathrooms

5 GREAT REASONS TO SELL ESSENTIAL BATHS

NEW

We've introduced a brand new range of Essential baths to our collection MADE IN THE UK All of our baths are designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom, meaning you can be assured of excellent quality products and fantastic service.

New sizes and shapes With 29 new baths in 16 brand new ranges, you can be sure we will have the right bath for every bathroom.

Made from 3-5mm Lucite acrylic, our baths come with encapsulated baseboards and are supplied with leg sets.

QUARTZ

New freestanding baths

Our new Essential Quartz baths offer added strength and improved heat retention, keeping your water warmer for longer; plenty more time to enjoy a relaxing soak.

Our new range of freestanding baths features traditional models and contemporary models – perfect for creating the ultimate bathroom focal point.

All our traditional baths come with eagle claw feet and our contemporary models come with overflow and wastes.

To ensure an even finish, the coating is applied by hand to the finished bath – assuring a quality product every time Coating retains heat for longer than the acrylic on a standard bath

80% OFF displays With 80% off bath displays and next day delivery*, let your customers see the quality and style of the Essential bath range for themselves. Don't forget to ask us about our Essential bathroom display packs.

The special Quartz coating provides increased strength and durability to the acrylic

*Some models are special order. Please contact us for more details.

READY TO TAKE ON THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION? CALL US ON 0800 634 2600 20.

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OVER 3,000 IDEAL STANDARD LINES READY & WAITING CALL US IDEALISTS — We know you often need products in a hurry, which is why we’ve got over £2m worth of Ideal Standard stock ready to go at a moment’s notice – so you can make promises to customers you know you can keep. Choose from over 3,000 different products, picked and shipped from our huge, strategically placed warehouses up and down the UK. Getting everything you need, when you need it?

That’s Ideal.

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NEW PRODUCTS | GROHE 2015

INTRODUCING THE SUPERB RANGE OF NEW TEMPESTA 100 ELECTRIC SHOWERS FROM GROHE —

For the first time, GROHE has brought its global expertise and renowned showering experience to electric showers, offering a range that will change your perceptions of the electric showering experience. You can now find the NEW Tempesta 100 Electric Shower in the latest edition of ‘Ideal Trade Offers’, down from £148 to an attractive £110!

Tempesta 100 Electric Shower Enjoy the luxurious revitalising flow that GROHE’s DreamSpray® technology brings to electric showers.

For a sense of sheer indulgence the range features GROHE’s precision engineered GROHE DreamSpray® technology which offers a luxuriously revitalising flow and a choice of three spray patterns to suit your mood. For ease of use and convenience, users will love the simple, intuitive, precise controls and the luxury of having your last used setting ready for you the next time you shower.

The industry-leading 5-year guarantee on the hand shower, shower rail and shower

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hose combined with the 2-year guarantee on the electric shower unit underlines the confidence that we have in the GROHE Tempesta 100 Electric Shower range, which has been made specificially for UK homes.

The range includes two power options and a choice of three colours. Each GROHE NEW Tempesta 100 Electric Shower has been thoughtfully designed for quick and easy installation, with a selection of versatile features that will save time, making it the ideal choice whether you are replacing an existing shower, completely refurbishing the family bathroom or making that ensuite in the master bedroom that you have always wanted.

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING APPROVED —

GROHE’s Tempesta 100 Electric shower has been rigorously tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute and is the first electric shower to be accredited with the Good Housekeeping Institute Approved endorsement. A Good Housekeeping Institute Expert commented ‘The GROHE Tempesta 100 Electric Shower’s controls are intuitive, very easy to use and responsive and the three spray patterns are distinctive and flow is powerful and invigorating’.

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GROHE ELECTRIC SHOWER

GROHE have applied their extensive range of showering technologies to the New Tempesta 100 Electric shower range.

Refresh and revitalise with a luxurious electric shower experience.

This experience is assured through the application of our unique German innovations, which deliver the sensation of a more powerful and evenly dispersed water flow.

CORPORATE PROFILE | April Showers

APRIL BATHROOM PRODUCTS ARE DELIGHTED TO BE WELCOMED INTO THE IDEAL BATHROOM FAMILY OF SUPPLIERS — April Products, owned by Cavalier Marketing Ltd, is a family run business with more than 250,000 sq ft of manufacturing and warehousing space in West Yorkshire. Benefitting from over 100 years’ experience within the bathroom market April has established a strong reputation for manufacturing quality, easy to install shower enclosures, shower trays and baths at great value. A reputation which is rapidly making April Products the No.1 choice for installers.

PRESTIGE2 Frameless Sliding Door April has continued to influence the bathroom industry by pushing boundaries and being at the forefront of style. The latest offerings from the talented design team, the innovative retro fitted Flipper Panel and Smoked Wetroom panels, have sparked great interest within

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the market place. A fact which has been reflected in encouraging sales figures.

Although wetrooms and the current bath replacement trend are taking the market by storm April is dedicated to guaranteeing the success of all their Identiti2, Prestige and Prestige2 product ranges. Constant product development has allowed April enclosures

to stay at the pinnacle of the design curve.

Adding soft close buffers and smoother runners to their sought after Sliding Doors and Quadrants has ensured the highest level of quality and precision. Giving April the confidence to offer a lifetime guarantee with all their enclosures.

Richard Martin, Cavalier Marketing Sales

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CORPORATE PROFILE | April Showers

The comprehensive Identiti2 6mm glass range of shower enclosures is a mix of stylish and innovative designs.

Director, said: “From the beginning the aim of April Products was to have a product offering aimed primarily at the premier UK Bathroom Distributors. After discussions earlier this year with Ideal Bathroom Directors, Danielle Lillis (Commercial) and Kim Kirby Earnshaw (Operations), it became increasingly apparent that Ideal Bathrooms would be the perfect partner in achieving our exciting plans for growth”. Richard added “Ideal Bathrooms have further welcomed the opportunity of joining our other distribution partners in offering the Prestige Rebate Scheme to all April customers, an incentive which makes buying, supplying and displaying April Products more rewarding”.

The appointment of Ideal Bathrooms as one of April’s prestigious group of distributors will ensure availability of the Brand Nationally.

Prestige2 is a premium range of 8mm frameless enclosures made to the highest specification, designed to last a lifetime.

The Prestige semi-frameless range is made with high quality 8mm glass and has an uncompromising attention to detail.

INTRODUCING OUR NEW IDEAL PARTNER —

As one of the leading enclosure brands, sold exclusviely through distribution, April products are now partnering with the leading national distributor - now that’s ideal!

• The complete April Products range stocked across Ideal Bathrooms depots • Next day delivery to 99% of the UK • Unrivalled customer service

Danielle Lillis, Ideal Bathrooms Commercial Director, states: “We are very excited to have secured the national distributorship for April Products. This is a big initiative for us as it is the first brand partner we have added for some years. They are an excellent addition and a perfect fit with our product portfolio, having a range of products to complement our existing bathroom brands in a sector we have targeted for growth.”

PRESTIGE2 Wetroom with return panel in smoked glass

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WHAT'S NEW | Ideal Standard

IDEAL STANDARD CONTINUES TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF SHOWROOMS WITH INTERIORS — For Ideal Standard 2014 saw the first step in the roll out of its strategy for its retail business. The aim of the strategy being to re-establish Ideal Standard as a market leading brand in the independent showroom channel and to achieve this by doing ‘bigger and better things’ in the channel and working with committed showroom partners to represent the brand.

The journey began at KBB Birmingham with the launch of the new showroom collection ‘Interiors’ a comprehensive collection of products with a more specific showroom feel and focus, available on an exclusive basis to showroom partners.

2015 – THE JOURNEY CONTINUES —

At an exclusive launch event at the OXO Tower in London in June Ideal Standard unveiled to their interiors showroom partners a brand new suite ‘Tonic II’ together with Aquablade®, a revolutionary flushing technology and shared their future plans for enhanced levels of support, just a few of these being:-

• Increased dedicated sales support with the implementation of a new Independent Retail sales team with an increased number of sales execs.

• IdealCLUB – Launched in July this exciting development is a loyalty club and engagement platform for Interior showrooms.

• Continued programme of new product development.

• Major investment in consumer marketing and full embrace of social media.

• Increased investment in showroom support materials.

SOCIAL MEDIA —

Welcome to the 21st century! Follow Ideal Standard via their Twitter feed @IdealStandardUK and use this to promote your showroom in the world of social media.

A full package of digital marketing collateral is available to showroom partners.

And check out the Ideal Standard YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IdealStandardUK

Above: Dea – winner of 4 top design awards

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WHAT'S NEW | Ideal Standard ARCHIMODULE ATTITUDE

INTERIORS COLLECTION

SHOWROOM SUPPORT — Vital to promote showrooms and their products Ideal Standard have developed a comprehensive range of stunning collateral, available to Interior showroom partners.

BRASSWARE COLLECTION ideal-standard.co.uk ideal-standard.co.uk

THE COLLECTION INCLUDES:-

Above: Totem brochure stand, Swing tags, Plaques & Window Vinyls

IDEAL CLUB —

Exclusive to Ideal Standard’s Interiors showroom partners, IdealCLUB is an exciting new and unique online showroom sales incentive programme, it is run from a dynamic online portal that rewards retailers in real time.

The scheme has been designed to increase motivation and incentivise sales in showrooms through educating and engaging showroom staff, increasing product awareness and knowledge, and encouraging brand loyalty.

To top it off it includes a sales incentive to win an all-expenses paid trip to New York.

Showrooms will be placed into 10 league

NEW PRODUCTS – TONIC II AND AQUABLADE® —

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Car park banners, window and door vinyls designed to add kerb appeal

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POS including range & furniture plaques, tap swing tags and stunning A2 graphics boards

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Dedicated 185 page Interiors brochure and Totem display to hold 50 copies

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Full advertising support collateral including access to the Interiors image bank for online, social and press advertising

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Full digital marketing collateral

tables; with a points system dictating league position. Points will be gained from showrooms selling Ideal Standard products to achieve individual targets set and agreed

by Ideal Standard, in addition to points for engagement activity. The top 2 league winners in each league will win an allexpenses paid trip to New York as well as smaller incentives for showroom teams.

The online platform is now live, with training, product news, brochure ordering, surveys polls and spot prizes with the sales incentive launching on the 1st September 2015.

For more details contact your Ideal Standard Sales Executive who will be happy to show you how it works.

and clean beautiful lines completes and compliments perfectly the existing Interiors Collection.

Designed by German design studio Artefakt Tonic II with its refined soft geometric design

Collection and independent showroom channel.

Take a closer look at these exciting new products on pages 34 and 35 and see Aquablade® for yourself – watch the video on https://www.youtu.be/4iA4FaH9EQY

At the time of the initial launch Ideal Standard promised to invest in a programme of new product development and innovation specifically for the independent showroom channel recognising that keeping a collection fresh is very much key to its success.

Being true to their word Ideal Standard’s stunning new suite ‘Tonic II’ has been launched and is now available.

Screen shot of Ideal Club website

All the Tonic II toilets include the revolutionary Aquablade® flush technology, considered to be the most significant development since the invention of the flush toilet in the 19th century. Choosing to launch this on Tonic II highlights the importance of the Interiors

For showrooms interested in benefitting from the investments Ideal Standard are making for Interiors showroom partners please contact the Ideal Standard sales team for further information.

For more information visit www.idealstandard.co.uk or call 01482 346461

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WHO IS...? | An insight into the m arket’s leading figures

KIM KIRBY-EARNSHAW —

This year Operations Director Kim Kirby-Earnshaw celebrates 25 years with the company, so we decided to dedicate this “Who is …?” to one of our very own industry guru’s in recognition of her contribution to our success over the years.

Kim started working at Ideal Bathrooms’ sales office in 1990, taking orders from many of the same customers who she still deals with today. Over the last 25 years Kim has been a key player in the company’s growth.

As Operations Director, Kim is responsible for all of the company’s logistics operation, purchasing and the internal sales team. Kim ensures that everything runs smoothly and that Ideal Bathrooms continues to provide the first class service that our customers have come to expect.

"Kim is someone rather special and an example to us all. She is liked and respected by colleagues, customers and suppliers alike." John Bagshaw, Ideal Bathrooms Managing Director BUSINESS You joined the company in its fledgling days.

What were your initial impressions of Ideal Bathrooms at that time?

To be perfectly honest, when I walked into the office, which was huge, there were just three desks in it. I thought “they are being optimistic.

This business won’t last long.” How wrong could I have been?

challenge is to ensure that Ideal Bathrooms exemplary service record is consistent across all depots and for all customers. We are currently averaging an OTIF (On Time In Full deliveries) of 98% - so I have 2% to still work on!

What have been the most notable changes in the role of the distributor and industry practices over the years?

The biggest change was seeing manufacturers wanting to supply both through distribution channels and direct. This is challenging the role of the distributor.

Over the years the role of the distributor has grown dramatically with merchants reducing their stockholding at various times of economic hardship. This has made the distributor’s role stronger and fundamental to our developing a service offering which is recognised by retailers as the most effective and economical way of obtaining their products for their customers.

Kim in the early days of Ideal Bathrooms What do you consider the most significant developments you have been involved with?

Just about the whole of 2008 was a memorable year for me. In March we relocated from Kingston to Hayes, in April we acquired In-line Sales & Distribution of Glasgow and in September I got married. Quite a year!

What has been the most challenging role for you?

What I love about my job is that every day is challenging, but without doubt my biggest

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What is the most successful range in your history?

The most successful product range would have to be Studio by Ideal Standard. Virtually 20 years old and still going strong – it shows that good design pays.

Would you share with us any industry stories or glorious successes or amusing instances that have stuck in your mind during your 25 years?

The fact the Isaac Baroukh had reservations

25 years of Easter eggs! about employing me. My daughter was only 6 months old and he was concerned how I would manage holding down a full time role and being a full time mother, Little did he know I had a fantastic family… I think it’s fair to say I proved him wrong…

Who has been a particular inspiration to you?

My Sister – She sadly lost her husband at the age of 33 and through the pain and grief still managed to raise 4 children (aged 5,7,9 & 10) on her own.

For whom in the bathroom business do you have the most respect?

Alan Dodds, Managing Director of Roca, a strong leader for the brand and a gentleman at all times.

Who has had the biggest influence on your career?

I would say the Saint-Gobain Group as a whole, since their acquisition of Ideal Bathrooms. They have inspired me as a business and given great support and helped me progress personally.

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WHO IS...? | An insight into the m arket’s leading figures

Left: Kim, John Bagshaw and Danielle Lillis at the Ideal Bathrooms 30th Anniversary Ball

Kim accepting the Diamond Award with Saint-Gobain CEO Pierre-André De Chalendar

PERSONAL Which three words best sum you up?

Loyal, hardworking and sensitive What would it surprise people to know about you?

I own a horse – “a very expensive pet” What do you do in your spare time?

I spend as much time as I can with my grandson, Mason, whom I absolutely adore.

Laura Soer from Roca, Kim and Gary Kim at the Saint-Gobain Reference Awards with her fellow nominees and Mark Rayfield Cheif Exec SGBD UK & ireland Matthews from Ideal Standard.

If you could have a dinner party with any four guests who would they be?

Gary Barlow, José Mourinho, David Beckham and of course Patrick Swayze.

What would you change about yourself if you could?

My age.

Left: Surprise anniversary lunch held in London with colleagues, suppliers and customers

“On behalf of everyone at Ideal Bathrooms, thank you Kim for 25 years” says Managing Director John Bagshaw “We are delighted to see employees with long service because our ethos is to promote a friendly, caring, progressive environment that encourages long service. Kim is someone rather special and an example to us all.

She is liked and respected by colleagues, customers and suppliers alike. Thanks for the first 25 years Kim – long they may continue!”

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THE NEW STYLISH AND AFFORDABLE ECORA BATHROOM FURNITURE RANGE

ECORA COMPLEMENT A STYLISH AND MODERN HOME WITH THE ECORA RANGE. THE GRACEFUL ANGULAR DESIGN COMBINED WITH INTELLIGENT STORAGE SYSTEMS MAKE THE ECORA RANGE A STYLISH AND FUNCTIONAL SOLUTION FOR ANY BATHROOM. Now available Ideal Bathrooms or contact us for further information.

Now availablethrough through Ideal Bathrooms.

Tel: +44 (0)1235 750990 Email: neworders@idealbathrooms.com info@vitra.co.uk www.vitra.co.uk Call us on 0800 634 2600 or email

COUNT ON US TO DELIVER UNBEATABLE SERVICE EVERY TIME We want everything to be perfect for you every time which is why we support you at every step. From stocking the largest range of products to delivering your order next day in full. We pride ourselves on our service to you; it’s what separates us from our competitors and in turn you from yours.

• £20k Product Lines ready and waiting to go • Unbeatable customer service • Next Day delivery to 99% of the UK • 98% of orders delivered on time in full

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WHAT’S NEW | The latest news from Ideal Bathrooms

LOOKING SOUTH —

It’s important that companies fully understand and act on customer needs. This impacts on all aspects of our businesses – not least in our field sales contact with you – our customers.

To further advance our customer service in the field, we’ve reorganised our sales structure last year into Northern and Southern regions, each with a regional sales manager running a team of area sales managers.

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"It is vital that customers can count on our knowledge and support in all they do and it is equally important that the ASMs communicate the benefits of Ideal Bathrooms’ service in helping customers in their businesses." Chris Dodds, Southern Regional Sales Manager

Chris Dodds Southern Regional Manager chris.dodds@ idealbathrooms.com 07808 579645

Mark Smedley East Midlands Area Sales Manager mark.smedley@ idealbathrooms.com 07808 579645

SOUTHERN SALES TEAM —

In addition, the Southern team has changed significantly. Whilst the area covered remains as before, we have a new Regional Sales Manager and new members of his team.

Chris Dodds is our recently appointed Regional Sales Manager for the Southern region. He is a bathroom industry specialist bringing extensive experience in bathroom distribution sales. He is responsible for developing the Southern territory, supporting his team of Area Sales Managers in driving sales, whilst maintaining the company’s renowned customer service.

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David Garner

North London/Northern Home Counties

david.garner@ idealbathrooms.com 07771 782571

Lucy Russell South West Area Sales Manager lucy.russell@ idealbathrooms.com 07824 639584

“This is an exciting challenge for me personally and my team” says Chris “Ideal Bathrooms is the big name in bathroom distribution and I am looking forward to us building on our strengths throughout the south of the country. I have got a great team and we are all totally committed to supporting our customers in every way we can.”

Lucy Russell joins Chris’s team to look after the South West area. Lucy has considerable experience in the FMCG retail sector and is looking forward to applying her knowledge to the bathroom industry.

Dave Garner, who won Ideal Bathrooms’ Showroom Display Award last year for the individual sales person generating the highest number of new showroom displays,

Jordan Southan South East Area Sales Manager jordan.southan@ idealbathrooms.com 07824 604899

moves from the North West to take over the North London area, where his acknowledged expertise assisting showrooms in their displays will be invaluable.

Completing the team are Jordan Southan, Area Sales Manager for the South East who also won an Ideal Bathrooms sales award last year as the Sales Person of the year and Mark Smedley, who has been with Ideal Bathrooms for six years and covers the Midlands area.

“The sales team is the all important link with customers” says Chris. “It is vital that customers can count on our knowledge and support in all they do and it is equally important that the ASMs communicate the benefits of Ideal Bathrooms’ service in helping customers in their businesses.”

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WHAT’S NEW | The latest news from Ideal Bathrooms

SOUTHERN REGION

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Chris Dodds outlines his plans for the Southern Region.

Ideal Bathrooms’ Southern region is serviced from distribution centres in Milton Keynes and Hayes

• Ideal Bathrooms service over 3000 delivery points in the south, including the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands

Our team has certainly changed. New people from outside and inside the bathroom industry have given us the opportunity to refocus on what we want to achieve together.

• 28 vehicles in the Ideal Bathrooms fleet cover the south, bringing orders direct to your door

A key feature of the sales teams remit is to be proactive in customer liaison. A visit from someone from Ideal Bathrooms must be something which provides a positive benefit for you. We see our key function as helping your business to develop. This means being knowledgeable of the industry in total and about our customers’ needs, bringing our experience in dealing with a wide cross section of bathroom businesses and of what has been successful for them, to provide information to help other customers.

• Ideal Bathrooms deliver every working day throughout the South, except for parts of Devon and Cornwall where deliveries are made 2/3 days every week

Our customers are our business partners and we succeed by helping you. Because we make a point of knowing your business we are in a position to identify opportunities which we can work together on. We want you to know how important it is to us to ensure you can count on us to not only provide the products you need but also the support you would like.

• Ideal Bathrooms achieve a 98.8% on time/ in full delivery record of stock items, of which there are over 21,000 product lines

To strengthen our service further we are in the process of recruiting an additional Area Sales Manager to cover parts of London and the South East. This addition will ensure that our customers are served more frequently and we can work closer with our customers to develop their business.

• Later this year vehicle trackers will enable us to give you a delivery window and to advise of any delays •

In short, we are looking proactively at further strengthening customer relationships to benefit us all – and that’s how I see our role as the Southern Sales Team.

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TONIC II DESIGNED FOR LIVING Clean lines and soft square contours Wealth of choice in size, colours and 5 new furniture finishes and complementary handles From small guest vanities to large double basins to suit every space Bathing choice from freestanding to D shaped and shower baths Stunning taps and complementary showers

All basins are available with a matt brown edge, which can be enhanced by separate furniture and handle options.

Quiet Shusssh flush Full bowl clean with every flush Easier to clean

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The wrap-style toilet seat for quicker cleaning and maintenance. Available in slow or standard closing.

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NEW SUMMER

2015

Baths are available in the seamless, curved D-shape as well as rectangular options to complement your bathroom perfectly.

Our high spout basin mixer will elevate your bathroom to another level. Pioneering ceramic disc cartridges allow easy control of water flow and temperature.

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Fresh. Exciting.

Fresh. Exciting.

With more additions to the successful e100 range and whole new ranges of baths and taps there’s lots to get excited about coming from Twyford!

With more additions to the successful e100 range and whole new ranges of baths and tapsand there’swashbasin lots to get excited about coming from Twyford! e100 furniture additions Twyford’s e100 square ceramics have been a major hit. And now there’s a smart range of bathroom furniture and accessories to complete the look, with multiple vanity unit, modular side cabinet and mirror cabinet storage options in white gloss and grey ash wood finishes.

Fashionable and flexible! The e100 washbasin ranges have been extended too. Even more Twyford’sine100 square ceramics have been a major hit. And now there’s a smart range of choice a great collection, perfect! bathroom furniture and accessories to complete the look, with multiple vanity unit, modular The new furniture range comes pre-assembled for combinations. e100 handrinse side cabinet and mirror cabinet storage options in stacked white gloss and greyTwo ashnew wood finishes. easy installation, and can be mounted on plinths, washbasin options have been added: Fashionable and flexible! The e100 washbasin ranges have been extended too. Even360mm more in legs or simply wall hung. Modular units allow for flexible round and 450mm in square. There’s also a new choice in a great collection, perfect!

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combinations to suit any space, and 500 & 550mm units feature service space to easily conceal pipework.

The new furniture range comes pre-assembled for Each side unit door reversible to accommodate easy installation, andis can be mounted on plinths,

legs or simply wall hung. Modular units allow for flexible combinations to suit any space, and 500 & 550mm units feature service space to easily conceal pipework.

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650mm family sized washbasin, available in both square and round. Chrome overflow come as stacked combinations.

Two new e100trims handrinse standard, as well ashave various tapadded: and pedestal washbasin options been 360mmoptions. in round and 450mm in square. There’s also a new 650mm family sized washbasin, available in both square and round. Chrome overflow trims come as standard, as well as various tap and pedestal options.

Beautiful new baths and panels Beautiful new baths and panels

Now there are lots of beautiful new Twyford acrylic baths to choose from, with stylish square designs and new tread pattern options to suit contemporary bathroom trends.

Athena is a double ended modern shaped 1700 x 750mm bath to suit Now there are lots of beautiful new Twyford acrylic baths to choose any modern bathroom, while Aspect is available in both 1700 x 700mm and from, with stylish square designs and new tread pattern options to 1700 x 750mm - perfectly co-ordinating with Energy square ceramics. The existing suit contemporary bathroom trends.

Opal bath is now available with a tread pattern which covers the full length of the base, new variants to the range including a water Athena is aadding doubleseven ended modern shaped 1700 x-750mm bath to suitsaving 1700 x 700mm option with 130 litre water capacity.

The new can be any modern bathroom, while Aspect is available in both 1700baths x 700mm and complemented the new extra durablewith twinEnergy skin Endurance front andThe end 1700 x 750mm - by perfectly co-ordinating square ceramics. existing panels, available in 1700mm front and 700mm and 750mm endfull options.

Opal bath is now available with a tread pattern which covers the length of the base, adding seven new variants to the range - including a water saving 1700 x 700mm option with 130 litre water capacity. The new baths can be complemented by the new extra durable twin skin Endurance front and end panels, available in 1700mm front and 700mm and 750mm end options.

Transforming bathrooms since 1849

Tel: 0800 634 2600 | Email: neworders@idealbathrooms.com | www.idealbathrooms.com Transforming bathrooms since 1849

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Twyford’s Energy collection has made a massive impact on the market, with designer looks at down to earth prices giving homes all over Britain the ‘wow’ factor. And now Twyford have extended the ranges even further, with great looking contemporary bathroom furniture to complement and complete the popular e100 collection, plus additions to the e100 washbasin and Rimfree® toilet options and exciting new taps and mixers, plus stylish square baths and matching panels.

Even more options to suit every need, all available and in stock now!

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now there are 5 exciting new collections

e100 family toilet seat This unique soft close family seat can be adapted for use by either an adult or a child by using the magnetic child seat ring, the child ring can be easily dismounted when no longer in use. The seat includes a quick release function for more convenient and thorough cleaning, and comes with a 2 year guarantee.

Twyford have energised their range of taps and mixers with 5 exciting new collections for washbasins, bidets, baths and showers - providing good quality, contemporary styled solutions at competitive prices to enhance any bathroom design. All taps are made from WRAS approved materials to meet water regulations and can be used with high or low pressure applications so are ideal for both new build and RMI. All products come with a 5 year guarantee for complete peace of mind.

Clean, green & stylish Twyford’s revolutionary Rimfree® toilets are now available as e100 and e500 wall hung options. With no rim there’s nowhere for germs and dirt to hide - and they’re all available with Twyford’s Flushwise® 4 and 2.6 litre water saving dual flush push button technology.

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SHOWROOM EXCELLENCE | The latest display promotions

SHOWROOM EXCELLENCE — For more information, please contact Lyndsey Bailey, our Display Coordinator.

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In today’s highly competitive market place, it is crucial that retailers create attractive showroom displays that are a reflection of the market sector that they are in. Here at Ideal Bathrooms we understand that getting the right display settings can either make or break a sale and we endeavour to assist you in the challenge of getting the right display for your showroom.

We are continually looking to further develop our practices and procedures to ensure that upgrading your showroom is as smooth a transition as possible, from placing the order with the office or your Area Sales Manager, to receipt of your goods to rectifying any issues that may arise – that’s ideal!

LYNDSEY’S PICK OF THE BEST DISPLAYS Lyndsey Bailey Display Coordinator - Your display contact

APRIL PRODUCTS —

ESSENTIAL BATHS —

ESSENTIAL JASMINE —

New to Ideal Bathrooms’ brand portfolio is the April Products range of shower enclosures. Featuring the Identiti2, Prestige & Prestige2 collections there is something within the April Products range to complement all bathroom configurations at price points to suit all budgets.

An exciting development within the Essential range is the addition 13 new bath designs to its ever growing portfolio. New Contemporary, Freestanding & Slipper style baths are now available as well as the more traditional varieties in a wide range of sizes ranging from 1500 x 700mm up to 1800 x 800mm with panels to suit.

Another exciting new innovation in the Essentials range is the addition of the beautiful new Jasmine suite with its stunning soft square curves, noting the current trend for this handsome style. Available in 3 sizes of basin, with full or semi pedestal, both close coupled & back to wall W.C.s and a soft close seat to suit, this attractive range is sure to bring a touch of class to any bathroom setting.

Display terms are RRP less 70%

Display terms are RRP less 80%

Display terms are RRP less 70%

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EXPERTS IN LUXURY SHOWERING

Created with over 35 years of experience, the Showerlux range offers a number of key benefits and features: • Lifetime guarantee • Made with stringent safety standards • Power shower compatible • Glass Shield as standard • Easy Installation • Easi-glide roller system* * Selected models

Call us on 0800 634 2600, speak to your ASM or visit www.showerlux.uk.com to find out more

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Where your bathroom story begins Pause a moment and think about what you’re looking for in the perfect bathroom: Beautiful clean lines.

Effortlessly chic, contemporary styling. A stunning high quality finish. And unbelievably good value.

Find out why Essential is right for your showroom: 0800 634 2600, see our article on p18 or visit us at www.essentialfromideal.com