INDUSTRY UPDATE THE BMA COLUMN
BMA – Building resilient global value chains: The Big Debate
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he COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical importance of resilient global supply chains, particularly for manufacturing sectors in the UK. The bathroom manufacturing industry is no exception, as disruptions in the supply chain significantly impacted both businesses and consumers.
Recognising the significance of this issue, the BMA’s Big Debate panel session on the 10th of October 2023 at our Annual Industry Conference will explore strategies for building resilience, the role of sustainability, analyse the impact on consumers and identify areas for improvement. Global supply chains play a vital role in the success of the UK manufacturing sector. Indeed, the Department for International Trade published a resilience framework in November last year for public and private sector organisations considering potential actions to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities.
In the Big Debate, panellists and experts, including representatives from the Government, will discuss embedding greater resilience and understanding and managing supply chain dependencies. Our sector will draw valuable lessons to develop strategies that address vulnerabilities and build more robust systems.
By collaborating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and other stakeholders, the bathroom sector can collectively strengthen supply chains and ensure a coordinated response to future disruptions. Sustainability will be another crucial aspect discussed during The Big Debate. The UK Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 underscores the importance of sustainable practices in manufacturing. The bathroom sector can contribute to a greener and more resilient supply chain by adopting sustainable sourcing, production methods, and packaging.
By diversification, collaboration, and adopting sustainable practices, the bathroom manufacturing industry can strengthen its global value chains. These improvements will ensure continuity during disruptions and contribute to our sector’s overall competitiveness and sustainability, ensuring that products remain available and affordable. If you’d like to attend the Big Debate, visit Industry Conference 2023 on the BMA website.
Tom Reynolds Chief Executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association
For more information contact BMA on 01782 631619 or email
info@bathroom-association.org.uk
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Lyrical Communications to launch Installer Kitchens & bathrooms to debut alongside InstallerSHOW 2024
nstaller Kitchens & Bathrooms will showcase the role technology and innovation play in shaping the kitchens and bathrooms of the future, to an audience of 20,000 installers, specifiers, designers, developers, manufacturers and retailers. Launched alongside the hugely successful annual InstallerSHOW and featuring its own dedicated, immersive content programme, Installer Kitchens & Bathrooms will bring this important industry closer together, with education, knowledge sharing and networking. The themes covered by Installer Kitchens & Bathrooms will include water and energy efficiency in both domestic and commercial buildings, design innovation, sustainable and smart technology, and changing legislation and regulation.
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Mike Costain, Managing Director, Lyrical Communications, said: “Having successfully established InstallerSHOW as the key meeting place in the UK for the bathroom sector, we are delighted to have partnered with BMA and BIKBBI in extending our proposition to the kitchen industry. Specifiers, installers and retailers from the kitchen and bathroom industry will no doubt flock to the event in 2024 to see the latest technologies and solutions on the exhibition floor as well as hear from key names in our content programme.”
News of the launch has been warmly welcomed by key industry bodies, including BiKBBI and BMA.
Tom Reynolds, CEO of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, said: “The launch of Installer Kitchens & Bathrooms is great news for the industry. The buzz around InstallerSHOW has really been gathering momentum for the last few years, with more and more BMA members exhibiting and the introduction of a bathroom zone. A hall dedicated to the exciting future of kitchens and bathrooms will boost that momentum even further. BMA is excited to be involved.”
Damian Walters, Founder and Chief Executive, British Institute of KBB Installation (BiKBBI), said:
“BiKBBI welcomes the evolution of InstallerSHOW, which will soon include a kitchen and bathroom hall for the first time. We’re delighted to explore opportunities to support the development of the programme and we look forward to being part of the 2024 plans.”
Lyrical Communications is a forward-thinking media company with three thriving brands – InstallerSHOW, InstallerONLINE and elemental. Lyrical, part of the Nineteen Group, specialises in events and digital publishing, creating market-leading content for those working on decarbonisation and the route to Net Zero, with a focus on heat, energy, air and water. Our flagship event, InstallerSHOW, welcomes thousands of people every year and is one of the fastest growing event brands in the UK. InstallerSHOW 2024 will take place 25-27 June. Prospective visitors can register their interest by visiting the website.
www.installershow.com
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