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The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG) is holding its 2023 Annual Members’ Meeting on Monday 12 June at the home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, Silverstone. The event


is sponsored by kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture


manufacturer, JJO. Members and suppliers of the KBBG (part of DER KREIS, one of Europe’s leading kitchen and bathroom buying groups) will gather at the Wing Building, which overlooks the finish line of the world-famous Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire. With the opportunity to hear from inspirational speakers, meet group suppliers


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KBBG announces date and venue for 2023 Members’ Meeting


in a dedicated ‘Supplier Display Area’ and benefit from exclusive supplier offers, in addition to plenty of time for networking, KBBG encourages its members to save the date as this year’s event is not one to be missed. Following the meeting, guests are invited to take a tour of the Silverstone Museum! Bill Miller, MD of KBBG, commented: “While the main focus of our Annual Members’ Meetings is to provide updates to our members and give them food for thought on ways to enhance their businesses, we also like to ensure they have a memorable experience. The Silverstone venue boasts remarkable views of the track and will certainly provide a photo opportunity or two during coffee breaks!”


Aqua Optima unveils a new sustainable-focused brand refresh


Aqua Optima has unveiled a new look as it seeks to strengthen its position as a sustainable water filtration specialist and appliance brand.


It said it wants to highlight the importance of sustainability in water technology. The company’s own market research revealed that the audience for water filtration products and appliances is becoming younger and more diverse, as consumers look for new routes to being more eco-friendly.


Aqua Optima, part of Strix Group plc, has made significant moves towards offering a more sustainable product portfolio – including manufacturing its jugs and appliances in a solar- powered factory. All its water filters are now fully recyclable via its relationship with TerraCycle and its latest appliances, powered by Strix technology, are designed to reduce energy and water waste. Elisa Bellero, Head of Brands and Marketing Communications at Strix Group, said: “The new look and feel for the Aqua Optima brand is fresh


GDHA renews calls for range cooker customers to book urgent repair


Belling, Stoves and New World have renewed calls for customers to book immediate repairs of “unsafe” gas range cookers.


The brands announced last year that a number of their gas range cookers were deemed unsafe and pose a carbon monoxide poisoning risk to consumers, and that all owners of


the affected


models should get in contact immediately to book a modification call-out. Now, the three companies are calling again for any customers that are yet to book in to urgently contact Stoves, Belling and New World in order to confirm if their cooker is affected and book a visit so the simple fix can be implemented. Consumers are warned that incorrect use of these


products poses a serious risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, until a critical modification has been made. The modification, which was rolled late last year,


ensures that even if the grill is used incorrectly, there will be no unsafe build-up of carbon monoxide. A number of Belling, Stoves and New World gas range cookers


and we believe it will engage both families and the younger audience, who are very switched on to the benefits of water filtration products both for themselves and the planet.” The rebrand coincides with the recent launch of the Perfect Pour collection – a range of two water filter jugs and an eight-litre fridge-friendly water dispenser.


have been found to have a seal fault on the grill element, which can lead to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide being produced, which can lead to injury and death. There are more details on the ERT website. Just search for “Stoves”.


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