Industry Update THE TILE ASSOCIATION COLUMN
Gorenje ‘drives’ VW fans wild at Camper Jam festival
Following the launch of its VW camper van-inspired special edition retro refrigerator, leading kitchen appliance manufacturer, Gorenje, showcased the product at the Camper Jam festival in Shropshire.
The Volkswagen-inspired fridge, which comes in both baby blue and Bordeaux colourways, took centre stage at the festival proving to be so popular that it took attention away from headlining cover-bands the UK Foo Fighters and Hey Beatles.
Sharon Taylor is first-ever female Tile Fixer of the Year
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his month we once again focus on the 2017 TTA Awards. Sharon Taylor winning Tile Fixer of the Year was definitely one of the highlights. She was the first-ever woman to be nominated for and to win this accolade – a category which is always one of the most eagerly awaited.
Sharon’s focus has very much been on bathroom work, ever since she started her own company, Viva Tiling. She quickly became convinced that she wanted to focus on the area of mosaics. “It became obvious to me that I should specialise in mosaics and so that is what I have been aiming towards achieving,” she says. “I have steadily developed a reputation for working on steam rooms, ice fountains, spa baths, curved seating and shower units, basically any surface that requires mosaics. I have worked on new spas in leisure centres, including the new Hilton Conference Hotel at Heathrow (T5), plus private domestic steam rooms around the UK, working with home owners, contractors and designers. I enjoy what I do, and I am always willing to take on the most intricate and difficult projects, as I relish any new challenge.”
Sharon is clearly thrilled with her Award win and views this as a great accolade for the work that she has already carried out and as a boost for her business going forward. “This is definitely a career highlight,” she says, “and I would like to thank everybody who voted for me. I am delighted that I have been able to build up a good portfolio of work in my chosen area of mosaics. Winning Tile Fixer of the Year is the icing on the cake and I have no doubt that this will be enormously beneficial to the development of my business going forward. I would urge any other fixers out there who are proud of their work to consider entering Tile Fixer of the Year in 2018!”
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Not just for passionate drivers, the fridge will add an instant touch of individual style, freedom and adventure to any kitchen, while keeping food fresh and full of vital nutrients.
With flower power in mind, it also boasts the highest achievable energy- efficiency rating (A+++), meaning that owners will have complete peace of mind knowing that they’re doing their bit to save the planet.
Following the success of the Camper
Jam festival, the special edition fridge will also be showcased at the VW festival in Leeds, taking place 11th – 13th August 2017.
PWS Worksurfaces appoint a wealth of sales’ experience
PWS Worksurfaces has appointed James Archer to the new position of Head of Sales. He will be supported by Darren Goodison, who joins as Area Sales Manager for the South. James’ appointment is on promotion from Category Head at parent company Danesmor Group, where for 11 years he managed Kessebohmer, handle and frontal component business to key accounts. His total experience in the kitchen industry extends to 21 years so he brings with him a wealth of knowledge to his new role.
From left to right – James Archer (Worksurfaces’ Head of Sales) and Darren Goodison (Area Sales Manager, South)
Darren joins PWS having previously worked in the kitchen sector for almost 20 years, with various roles in sales and operation management for leading suppliers, including Omega and Articad. His expertise has been gained through working across independent retail, national retail and business-to business selling via manufacturers.
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Comments James Archer, ”I am privileged to have been given the opportunity to develop a dedicated worksurfaces’ sales team to focus on the comprehensive product portfolio and unrivalled craftsmanship offered by PWS. The company continues to invest and is always looking forward, to ensure the factory is ahead with the latest technology and the most innovative and exciting materials are available. The recent £250k investment in a state-of-the art water-jet machine, in response to the increasing popularity of ultra compact materials, is just one example of this. Darren and I are really looking forward to supporting the company through its next stage of growth.”
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