INDUSTRY UPDATE
New partnership elevates BiKBBI Awards and Conference for 2026
e recently announced a new partnership with InstallerSHOW which will see the institute’s annual awards and one-day conference take place at the NEC in June 2026 and beyond.
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The partnership marks a further extension of the relationship between ourselves and InstallerSHOW, having been a keen supporter of Installer Kitchens & Bathrooms since its launch, and demonstrates a shared commitment to ensuring industry stakeholders are represented in the best way.
Both the BiKBBI Conference and our annual Awards have enjoyed tremendous growth and success in Westminster in recent years. In order to continue on that trajectory, we have decided to centralise these two important dates in our calendar to not only capitalise on our great relationship with Lyrical Communications but also recognising the significance of InstallerSHOW to our stakeholders and communities. This means a change of location to Birmingham and becoming a summer event which will believe will make both events more accessible for our audiences.
David Ventris-Field, Sales Director at Lyrical Communications (part of Nineteen Group) commented: “This is great news for InstallerSHOW and the BiKBBI and, most importantly, for the kitchens and bathrooms space as a whole. Both Installer Kitchens & Bathrooms and the BiKBBI Conference and Awards, which InstallerSHOW has supported for a number of years, have become fixtures in the K&B calendar. Bringing them together at the NEC is a natural fit which will give everyone in the sector the opportunity to experience the best the industry has to offer.”
Damian Walters CEO, BiKBBI
40 BKU JULY 2025
Lee Mairs joins Waterline as Contract Channel Head
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has named Lee Mairs as its new Contract Channel Head. Lee has worked in the KBB industry for nearly 25 years and brings vast experience of distribution and the housebuilding sector to his new role. Since 2001, he has held various positions at HDL and was appointed Managing Director of the business in 2014.
As Waterline’s new Contract Channel Head, Lee will be responsible for leading the development of the supply and installation service of Crown Imperial kitchen and bedroom furniture, appliances, sinks, taps and bathroom products from Waterline’s comprehensive, market-leading portfolio to housebuilders. Lee said: “I have long been an admirer of Waterline and Crown Imperial so the decision to make the move and step into this position was an easy one. There is a really strong, experienced team across all departments here at Waterline and the potential to expand in the housebuilding market is huge. I look forward to supporting the team and capitalising on opportunities for growth.”
Michael Marriot, CEO of Waterline Distribution, added: “Lee is a well-known and respected industry figure and it’s great to have him on board. His experience makes him perfectly placed to help drive our contract business forward as we look for further growth in the housebuilding market.”
For more information visit the website.
03330 149 149
www.waterline.co.uk
aterline, the UK’s largest kitchen furniture, appliance, sinks, taps and ancillary kitchen products supplier to
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