INDUSTRY UPDATE


UK Bathrooms announces partnership


with Ideal Standards UK Bathrooms, the UK’s leading online store for premium bathroom products, has announced its online partnership with renowned bathroom brand Ideal Standard. Having been a huge name in bathrooms for over 100 years Ideal Standard has a history of manufacturing excellence, is a brand which is trusted throughout the world and ensures the highest standards in quality, form and functionality. “We are delighted to announce our online


partnership with Ideal Standard and look forward to a long and rewarding relationship” said Graeme Borchard, Managing Director at UK Bathrooms. Graeme continues “From initial design and raw


materials, to testing and aftercare, Ideal Standard have built an enviable reputation, often setting standards and always seeking new levels of efficiency, convenience and hygiene.” Some great examples of the Ideal Standard


collections are available from UK Bathrooms these include Concept Air, Tesi and Tempo. Concept Air designed by the award-winning


Studio Levien is a sleek, minimalist collection from Ideal Standard and features an elegant free- standing bath, space-enhancing furniture and ceramic and AquaBlade technology for a cleaner, quieter and water-efficient flush. Radiating simplicity and purity, the concept collection combines beauty and performance with flexibility and affordability. Also designed by Robert Levien, Tesi is a


versatile and timeless collection and features a wide range of matching basins, toilets, taps, furniture, shower and bath. Tesi will transform any bathroom into a relaxing space, stylish shapes and cutting-edge technology make this collection the perfect choice for a modern bathroom. The Ideal Standard Tempo collection will make


a sleek, contemporary addition to any home. Complete bathroom suites are available, designed and made with busy, family households in mind the collection offers a range of matching baths, taps, furniture and accessories. Every Ideal Standard product undergoes


rigorous testing, to exceed both UK and European standards, so attaining the highest quality.


PJH – Current Trading Climate


I think it is fair to say that nobody could have foreseen or planned ahead for the situation we find ourselves in at the moment, but whilst it does present many challenges for us all I am confident the sector will bounce back. PJH has seen tremendous growth in recent years and


this growth is due to the underlying strength of the KBB sector and the efforts we have made in partnership with our retailers to provide the products and service their customers want. The present lockdown situation will not last forever and we have worked hard to ensure that in returning to operations we can continue to provide our FIRSTCHOICE service. The safety of our staff and customers is my key


priority and in preparing for our return to work we have focused on ensuring our operation follows all guidelines regarding safe working.


I know that we, and I am sure a


number of businesses in this sector, will be utilising a different operating model for the rest of the year (more home working, different operational practices in warehouses etc.) but I am very confident we can make this work safely without impact to our customers. These are unprecedented times and I am proud of how my staff at PJH have dealt with the situation


and I am confident that we will return stronger than ever and whilst the rest of the year is difficult to predict, the sector will recover. We are here to help our customers – Together We’re Better.


JT set to bring cheer to plumbers during lockdown


To bring some well needed cheer, the UK’s largest shower tray manufacturer, JT, is celebrating local plumbers across the UK who are going above and beyond for their customers during lockdown. Whether you’ve experienced a leak, heating issues or


general household plumbing emergency, JT is calling on for nominations for their #HomeHeroes2020 plumbers who are doing what they can to keep Britain flowing during lockdown. The top nominated plumbers will receive a JT ‘Thank You’


Break Pack, stocked full of goodies to enjoy during lockdown. Nominations can be submitted using #HomeHeroes2020 across social media from Monday 4th May, with the most deserving being be chosen and sent a goodie box. John Schofield, sales and marketing director at JT, commented: “We know that lockdown is an extremely difficult time for the general public and we recognise how plumbers across the UK are going that extra mile for customers who may be in need of emergency plumbing. We’ve heard some incredible stories so far, from free visits to NHS workers, to keeping families supplied with clean water and we wanted to do our bit and acknowledge plumbers efforts from across the country that are keeping us going.” Nominations will be open until Sunday 24th May. For further information, contact JT@hatchpr.co.uk.


HiB highlights the importance of mental health during awareness week


Award-winning bathroom supplier HiB has been spreading the message of positive mental health and wellbeing as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. To mark the event, the company’s Employee Experience team used the ‘Workplace’ internal communications platform, to encourage staff and their families to join in with series of activities promoting mindfulness and self-care. Emma Cuggy, HiB’s Customer and Employee Experience Director said: “Caring for our community


is at the heart of HiB and we have a fantastic Employee Experience team and group of Mental Health First Aid Champions, who are trained to support people should they ever need additional help. “Mental health problems can affect anyone at any time and with statistics showing that 1 in 4 people


in the UK will experience issues each year, we thought it was important to mark Mental Health Awareness Week and give people helpful tools to combat any difficult feelings they might experience.”


28 BKU JUNE 2020


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