Industry Update
PWS makes senior operations’ appointments
As part of PWS’ strategy for significant growth, over the course of the next few years, the company has announced two senior appointments. Kevin Gay has been promoted to Operations Director and Andrew Buckingham to IT Manager. As Operations Director, Kevin is responsible for
all aspects of IT and logistics. With over 500 orders dispatched from PWS each day slick operations are critical to the smooth running of the business. Kevin joined PWS in 1988 and, over the years, has managed the marketing, worksurfaces and IT & logistics departments, developing a deep understanding of how the business functions across all disciplines. Andrew Buckingham steps up to the position of
IT Manager, following 9 years as Software Engineer at PWS. Andrew has extensive and valuable systems’ experience, most recently managing and developing enhancements to TradeZone, the company’s online ordering system. Comments Andrew Elenor, PWS’ Managing
Nolte takes Silver at Architects Partner
Award 2014 For the sixth year running trade magazines AIT and xia have presented companies with the APA|Architects Partner Award. Nolte Küchen took Silver in the Kitchen category which honours manufacturers, architects and interior designers as prime partners through outstanding services in sales and distribution. With the award AIT and xia hope to “contribute
to furthering the improvement of qualified technical and architectural advice for the benefit of architects and interior designers.” Winning Silver, Nolte Küchen improved on the
previous year’s success when the manufacturer came sixth among 39 companies. “The Award means a lot to us as it demonstrates
the strength of the Nolte brand,” says CEO Eckhard Wefing. “Our success lies in our versatile product and excellent service which is always guided by the requirements of our customers. Winning the Silver is proof that we are being valued as a reliable partner.” For a list of all categories and rankings visit:
www.ait-online.de/events/wettbewerbe/apa-2014
Director, “We have ambitious plans for the business and these senior and strategically
important appointments underline our commitment to ensure, as the company grows, we maintain the high standards of service our customers have grown accustomed to. Kevin has an unrivalled knowledge of the business and no one is better placed to bring in-depth experience and be such a great asset to the board. An already established and valued member of the IT department, it gives me great pleasure to welcome Andrew to the management team.”
Johnson Tiles unveils spectacular mirrored 3D wall of evolving colour
Johnson Tiles unveiled a spectacular reflective 3D wall of colour, transforming the entrance to the Design Factory area throughout Clerkenwell Design Week 2015. Mirrors cleverly placed behind rows of tiles
emerging from the wall produced an array of reflections, evolving shades and playful visual effects, interacting with passers-by and surrounding buildings. Verve was commissioned
specially as part of the CDW Presents series. Inspired by rows of dominoes, it was created with more than 6,000 tiles from the British-made Prismatics range, each set into hundreds of rows of protruding ‘blades’. The carefully selected colour
combinations meant visitors were greeted with a different effect depending on where they stood. From one side, vertical bands of
Carron Phoenix launches new brochure for 2015
Boasting a fresh new design layout, Carron Phoenix has launched its new brochure for 2015, available for retailers now through their distributors or on-line via the Carron Phoenix website. Squarely aimed at offering good design, quality and
value to its middle market heartland, the new brochure includes sinks in granite, ceramic and stainless steel. Boiling water, filter and mixer taps perfectly complement the range including the new classic cross- head Aruni and iconic top lever Damo, both in solid stainless steel.
46 BKU JUNE 2015 There’s a clear section on Carron Phoenix’s highly
popular Sink and Tap Value Packs, which offer generous savings against the individual retail prices. A section full of hints and tips helps consumers choose the best sink styles and the best materials, configurations and finishes to suit their kitchen design. The new brochure comes on the back of the launch of
their revamped, new-look website boasting a fresh design and easier-to-navigate sections for retailers, developers and consumers, to allow them to quickly source kitchen sinks, taps, waste management products and accessories.
gloss and matt white presented a calming theme with the tiles appearing to take on muted tones, an effect created by the mirrors reflecting the bolder shades of blues, teals and greens from the tiles on the other side of each row.
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