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SONAS Bathrooms
Ireland’s leading bathroom manufacturer, debuted two new collections – The Living Collection and The Reed Collection – for the first time in the UK, as the company returned to KBB Birmingham for a second year.
SONAS’ return to the show marked another step of the brand’s expansion in the UK, showcasing new ranges that are designed to support retailers with coordinated, display-ready bathroom solutions that combine strong design with practical considerations for installation, compliance and long-term supply.
Both collections reflect SONAS’ ‘Assured by Design’ philosophy, which focuses on developing product collections that will deliver aesthetically, commercially and technically for retailers, installers and homeowners. This ‘Assured by Design’ approach shaped the
collections showcased at KBB, displaying products in complete environments that reflect the way that they are meant to be experienced in a showroom or in a home.
One of the collections featured was the Living Collection, which launched in late 2025, and introduces a versatile, modern furniture range characterised by a pill shaped lines and a refined colour palette, made up of five carefully curated shades.
CATA Appliances
CATA Appliances enjoyed a highly successful presence at this year’s KBB Birmingham exhibition, with the brand’s stand attracting strong interest from across the industry throughout the four-day show. Located in a prominent position on the show floor, the CATA stand welcomed a steady stream of retailers, installers, distributors and industry professionals keen to explore the brand’s latest appliance innovations and learn more about its plans for continued growth in the UK market.
With a bold stand design, striking product displays and live product demonstrations, the CATA team spent the show engaging in valuable conversations with visitors about emerging kitchen trends, appliance technology and the evolving needs of modern kitchen design. One of the biggest talking points on the stand was the CATDD77CHF 77cm Vented Flex Zone Induction Hob, which was showcased in a clear Perspex display that allowed visitors to fully appreciate the integrated extraction system. The appliance attracted significant attention from visitors seeking a premium cooking solution that combines powerful induction performance with built-in extraction in a single streamlined appliance.
ArtiCAD and KBBConnect ArtiCAD and KBBConnect reported a highly successful appearance at kbb Birmingham 2026, with a steady stream of visitors to the stand, including long-standing customers, brand new start-up retailers entering the market, and businesses moving across from competing platforms after recommendations from industry peers.
Throughout the exhibition, the team showcased multiple
new products alongside a series of major software innovations, with particular excitement surrounding the introduction of AI-powered functionality within its flagship design software, ArtiCAD-Pro. Visitors were able to see how the latest developments are designed to streamline design workflows while helping designers produce even high-quality visuals and deliver a more engaging customer experience. Among the highlights was the introduction of
KPS.MAX,
the brand-new design platform from parent company SHD, developed specifically for German kitchen retailers. The software attracted significant attention from businesses looking for a powerful, modern design solution tailored to their market. The team also unveiled habino, a new consumer-focused application designed to manage the after-sales process and support the entire retailer customer journey in one seamless platform.
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