INDUSTRY UPDATE THE BMA COLUMN
BMA – Innovative sustainability in bathrooms: A conversation with Kerr Drummond
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om Reynolds, Chief Executive at the Bathroom
Manufacturers Association (BMA), recently spoke about sustainability in the bathroom with Kerr Drummond, a property expert and presenter on Channel 4’s Coast vs Country. At the recent InstallerSHOW 2024,
I had the pleasure of discussing the future of sustainable bathroom design with Kerr Drummond. During our conversation, Drummond expressed a sense of
disappointment in the industry’s current use of materials. He advocates for the adoption of more sustainable materials like bamboo, which is not only abundant and affordable but also naturally water-resistant. This, he believes, is a missed opportunity in pushing the boundaries of bathroom design. Sustainability was a central theme in our discussion. Drummond
highlighted the potential of recirculating showers, which recycle water to reduce consumption without compromising on the user experience. He stressed that consumer satisfaction must go hand in hand with sustainability. For instance, while water-saving measures are essential, they should not lead to a poor shower flow. For those looking to update their bathrooms on a budget, Drummond
suggested simple yet effective measures such as regrouting, resealing, deep cleaning, painting the ceiling, and updating the lighting. These steps refresh the space and align with sustainable practices by extending the life of existing fixtures and fittings. Drummond is optimistic about the future, predicting that sustainable and
eco-friendly products will become the new trendsetters. He foresees behind-the-scenes innovations, especially those that save water, gaining popularity. As consumer awareness and demand for sustainability grow, the bathroom industry is poised for a green revolution, balancing style, function, and environmental responsibility.
WFF takes a major step forward for membership services
so much you can do with passionate volunteers and a part- time administrator. So the Worktop Fabricators Federation is delighted to announce the
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appointment of Nigel Fletcher – our first full-time member of staff. Nigel joins us from a
stone fabrication background, being former head of sales and marketing at Marble Building Products of York. He hit the ground running, first at the Installer Show at the end of June, and then at the latest WFF Members Meeting at Cullifords in Surrey (see picture above). Nigel’s brief is firstly to
make sure existing WFF Members are fully engaged in our work and our projects on behalf of the industry – especially in the light of growing publicity about occupational ill-health in some of the less well-managed operations in our sector. And secondly, to turn some of those Members’ good ideas into hard deliverables. “It’s great to be working with the WFF,” says Nigel. “WFF is only four
years old, but we have already made a huge difference to the way professional fabricators interact with one another, and to how we are perceived in the wider industry. I look forward to helping write the next chapter.”
u For more information contact BMA on 01782 631619 or email
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