kitchens, bathrooms and kbb review Kbb London delivers


on innovation The launch of kbb London, took place between 15-17 May 2011 at ExCeL, London. The show attracted more than 6,000 visitors for three days of business and professional networking and presented the latest collections and product designs from over 120 companies. Among the well- known industry names who exhibited at the show were BC Designs, Grohe, Perrin and Rowe, Poggenpohl, Roca, Triflow Concepts and Whirlpool. The show ran under the theme of ‘Innovation’ in its first year, presenting a versatile array of features, such as The Innovation Centre, Future Bathrooms 20:20, The Room and a series of free seminars. The areas were filled with


Going green at the


Grand Prix Awards A new ‘green’ kitchen for one of the world’s most famous chocolate confectionery companies has won a top industry award for its designer and installer- and makes it ‘three in a row’ for CHR Equipment. The Lancashire-based specialist in commercial kitchens has triumphed in the annual Catering Equipment Distributors Association (CEDA) Grand Prix Awards, which recognize and reward the highest levels of excellence and outstanding achievement in completed kitchen installations, encompassing six areas from customer


pioneering product designs, futuristic concepts and animated discussions on the recent developments in the kbb industry. kbb Brand Director Andy Vaughan commented on the event’s positive outcome: “We’re extremely pleased with the show’s results. The event has been tremendously beneficial for the kbb industry at large and the feedback we’ve had to this event is incredibly encouraging.” kbb London will return to the ExCeL, London from 19-21 May 2013.


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service to large projects in the cost and profit sectors. CHR Equipment scooped the prestigious sustainability award, for its refurbishment of the kitchen at Cadbury World, which improved efficiency and productivity whilst reducing energy consumption by some 35 per cent. It is the third year in succession CHR Equipment has achieved podium placing at the awards, each time in a different category. The brief to CHR Equipment for the Cadbury World kitchen was to design a new kitchen that would meet today’s requirements in terms of energy usage in peak times whilst still maintaining production. For further information visit www.chrequipment.co.uk


worktops Established in 1943 in USA, Richlite has now been introduced to the UK and is available in a choice of seven colours and thicknesses (6mm to 75mm). Made from layers of FSC paper bonded with VOC free Phenolyic resins, it is extremely strong (literally bullet-proof!), durable and water impervious. It stands heat temperatures up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and is virtually maintenance free. Richlite has been widely used for commercial and residential kitchens because of its excellent hygienic properties and yet is equally at home in industrial, hardworking environments. Architects have used the material for cladding, wall decoration and furniture. Richlite can be machined and sanded just like wooden worktops and has an appearance similar to slate. Contact Woodentops for more information and samples. For further information, telephone 01392 421111, email info@richliteworktops.co.uk or visit www.richlite.com


Iconic bathroom design


The establishment of its’ British subsidiary by the Italian sanitaryware manufacturer Galassia now guarantees that the iconic M2 range is available for UK delivery. M2, by designer Romano Adolini retains the clean lines that made minimalism so popular in recent years, but has produced the softer, more rounded look at the cutting edge of bathroom design today. Leading the UK offer is a floor mounted toilet


suite with a difference; the tall cistern is just 250mm wide and despite a pleasing rounded design, the pan only has a 60cm projection, so would fit neatly where space is limited. A matching bidet at just 45cm deep and 35cm wide makes this often-neglected piece of sanitaryware a practical proposition. This M2 range includes three wash basins in 50, 60 & 70cm sizes that can be fitted with a full length pedestal. For further information telephone 0113 239 4447 or visit www.ceramicagalassia.com


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