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Industry Update
Unique glazing
THE BMA COLUMN
from DR Services
Boasting the level of
specification normally
associated with five star hotels
the latest private residence to be
developed by Iconic Properties
has utilised a number of
bespoke glass installations by D
R Services.
The company has supplied
and installed individually
detailed shower enclosures as
well as glass doors for the
conversion of the substantial
home in a listed Nash Terrace in
Regent’s Park.
The dressing room areas to
the showers have stonework
with deep chamfered joints
matched with 6 mm sand-
blasted stripes on the specially
sourced, low iron safety glass of these doors affording privacy by
Machine polished and anti slip low density grit blasting of the
Italian stone trays have used an inward opposite face. The stainless steel door
sloping threshold detail derived from hinges and handles have a polished
D R Services’ own shower tray designs finish on the inside matching the
preventing water leaking into the deluge shower head and other fittings
room. while the outside surfaces present a
While the gymnasium door is clear, brushed finish.
the steam room and shower doors are For more information call 01279
sand blasted to provide privacy, 445277, e-mail info@drservices.co.uk
however D R Services left horizontal or look at website
Uncertain times
pencil lines of clear glass on one side www.drservices.co.uk.
I
n uncertain times some things remain constant. One of those
constants is that bathroom buyers demand, and expect, good
Bauhaus appoints new
quality water efficient products, first class customer service and
excellent value for money.
So when the economy slows it’s those manufacturers,
Commercial Manager
merchants, and retailers that provide the best products and
services who will stand the best chance of surviving the
Marten Baker has been appointed as
downturn.
the new Commercial Manager for
Yvonne Orgill, chief executive of the
bathroom specialist, Bauhaus.
Bathroom Manufacturers Association
Having started out in the bathroom
(BMA) explains. “It wasn’t long after
industry over 20 years ago, Marten
the start of the credit crunch that we
has a huge amount of experience. He
saw a huge increase in activity on the
began on the other side of the fence,
BMA websites and in enquiries coming
working with builders merchants and
though the switchboard in our
went on to work in product headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent.
development, marketing and sales, for Would-be bathroom buyers became
Decorlux. more discerning and spent more time
Marten says of his role at Bauhaus: seeking out information and asking
“The opportunity to head the
questions. They also began looking for economies by reducing their
development of Bauhaus brand and
bathroom energy and water bills. The BMA has responded to this
product is one of the biggest
increasing demand for information.”
challenges in my career. Crosswater is,
The recently upgraded BMA websites are packed with unbiased and
undoubtedly, the leading exponent in
up-to-date help for consumers choosing their sparkling new dream
the UK bathroom industry at
bathroom. New advice pages give guidance into what to look out for
developing products that offer the
and what to ask about in the bathroom showroom. All BMA member
ultimate in value without sacrificing
stylish design and cutting edge
products are included as are clever links to member sites. The Water
Marten Baker has been appointed as the
appearance. Crosswater is one of the
Efficient Product Labelling micro site also helps consumers choose those
new Commercial Manager for bathroom
biggest suppliers within the brassware
bathroom products which save their household bills.
specialist, Bauhaus.
sector, Simpsons a significant and
“The BMA has responded to the demand and improved the
growing influence in shower Philip Carr Group Commercial
information available so that all in the purchasing chain, during these
enclosures, and, over the coming Director commented: “We are
uncertain times, will benefit,” says Orgill.
years, Bauhaus will become one of the delighted to have Marten as part of a76
most exciting and fast moving brands the team at a time when new product
For further information, please contact BMA on
within the mid-to-top ceramic and development across the group 01782 747123 or visit www.bathroom-association.org
furniture market”. remains a key priority”.
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