INDUSTRY UPDATE THE BMA COLUMN
BLANCO UK launches new website
The new website from BLANCO UK, a leading manufacturer of kitchen sinks and taps, has been designed to be easy to navigate so that homeowners can explore the very best in kitchen technology and retailers can find the products and details they need quickly. At
www.blanco.co.uk, the homepage showcases the prowess of BLANCO
with lifestyle images of innovative sinks and taps in today’s stylish kitchens. Above this is a panel which features different sections for kitchen sinks, kitchen taps, the finishing touches (such as lighting and sink
accessories), inspiration guides and FAQs. Each section includes a drop down menu so that all the products are easy to find and questions are easily answered. For further ease, homeowners and retailers alike can simply scroll down the
BMA Green Recovery requires a reduction in water and energy waste
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truly green recovery will require policymakers to look at reducing wasted water alongside energy efficiency. Last
month the influential Public Affairs Committee of MPs warned about routine water shortages within 20 years and the Environment Agency has warned of an “existential threat”. While the carbon footprint of our individual water use is small, if collectively we cut consumption by a third it would have the same effective as taking a million petrol cars off the road. Water companies lose over 3 billion litres every day through leaky pipes.
They are coming under increasing pressure to solve this, but with no quick fixes and growing demand reducing domestic water consumption is also on the agenda. Two-thirds of water use in the home is in the bathroom so designers, installers and fittings manufacturers have a massive roll to play. BMA members are engineering fittings to reduce water wastage and we can all point to the Unified Water Label to help consumers make an informed choice during the buying cycle. My concern is that consumers and policymakers have not yet joined the
dots between efficient bathrooms and climate action. The Green Homes Grant, for instance seems to focus only on energy efficiency and insulation. Together we need to insist that water efficiency is part and parcel of action to achieve net zero carbon.
homepage for further information on state-of-the-art sinks and taps and find ideas and guides on how to achieve the perfect kitchen. With beautiful photography and detailed caption information, website visitors can easily find something to suit their home and, thanks to the simply lay out in the “where to buy” section, homeowners can get in touch with a member of the BLANCO team quickly.
HiB wins Best Accessory Brand at BKU awards
We’re delighted to announce that HiB has been named as the winner of the Best Accessory Brand at the BKU Awards 2020. This fantastic accolade highlights
HiB’s ongoing success in manufacturing quality illuminated mirrors, cabinets and accessories and was announced as part of BKU’s virtual awards ceremony, held online. The highly-anticipated event was streamed live across the UK and showcased the accomplishments of businesses across the sector. This year marks HiB’s 30th anniversary year and to be awarded with
Best Accessory Brand at the BKU awards is a terrific achievement for the team. The award will be showcased at the company’s distribution centre alongside other prestigious accolades that the company has won, during the past 30 years in business. Robert Ginsberg, Managing Director at HiB, said: “We’re delighted that
For more information, please contact BMA on 01782 631619, visit
www.bathroom-association.org or email
info@bathroom-association.org.uk
HiB has received the award for Best Accessory Brand. This recognition highlights not only our commitment to providing high quality accessory products which are trusted by the industry, but also our dedication to providing a service which is second to none. The award is voted for by retailers, peers and customers within the bathroom industry, so it is fantastic that so many have voted for us. It is a wonderful achievement for HiB to have been selected as this year’s winner and to be able to watch the announcement with the entire HiB team was incredibly special.” HiB would like to thank all the retailers, suppliers and partners who took
the time to vote for the company this year. To see HiB’s range of accessories or to download a brochure, visit
www.hib.co.uk
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