INDUSTRY UPDATE THE TILE ASSOCIATION COLUMN
Bernhard van Ommen Appointed as Managing Director of The 1810 Company/SCHOCK UK
he 1810 Company/SCHOCK UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernhard van Ommen as Managing Director, bringing extensive leadership experience in international markets, brand growth, and business transformation.
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Bernhard succeeds Dean Williams, whom the company sincerely thanks for his leadership and contributions over the past 14 months. With more than 20 years of senior leadership experience across premium and luxury brands, Bernhard is well-positioned to drive the continued success of The 1810 Company/SCHOCK UK. As former Managing Director of Flokk UK, he led business transformation, accelerated revenue growth, and successfully integrated multiple brands under a unified commercial strategy. His expertise in scaling businesses and aligning teams around a shared vision will be instrumental as The 1810 Company and SCHOCK enter their next phase of expansion and integration.
Commenting on his new role, Bernhard said: “I am thrilled to join The 1810 Company at such a pivotal moment.
“With a strong foundation in the market, a highly motivated team, and the support of parent company SCHOCK GmbH, we have a tremendous opportunity to strengthen our position and further enhance the trust of our customers and partners.”
Under his leadership, The 1810 Company will focus on expanding its market presence, enhancing brand awareness, and unifying operations with SCHOCK to create a seamless, industry-leading product offering. He added: “Our goal is clear – to continue delivering innovative, high-quality solutions and establish ourselves as the go-to manufacturer for sinks, taps, and accessories in the kitchen industry.
“Above all, we remain dedicated to putting our customers first, ensuring their satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do.” As Managing Director, Bernhard will oversee sales, manufacturing, marketing, and operations, ensuring The 1810 Company/SCHOCK UK remains at the forefront of the KBB industry while continuing to provide exceptional value to customers and partners.
This appointment marks a significant milestone for The 1810 Company/SCHOCK UK as it continues its mission to lead the UK market through innovation, strategic growth, and customer excellence.
13 Gold sponsors signed up for TTA Awards 2025
he Tile Association (TTA) is delighted to introduce the 13 Gold sponsors signed up for the 2025 TTA Awards. They are: Amber Underfloor Heating, Banks & Lloyd (Shipping), Beava, BIHUI, Genesis Global Systems, InstallerSHOW, Jackoboard®, Mapei, No More Ply®, Palace Chemicals, PCS, Shackerley (Holdings) Group Ltd and UltraTile.
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TTA is very grateful to all of those who are showing their support for the Awards and for the values of excellence and achievement which they represent and promote. These brands benefit from consistent marketing exposure between now and the Awards night on 16th May at Hilton Birmingham Metropole. There is still time to take advantage of this high-profile opportunity – email
awards@tile.org.uk to find full details. Please note that the date for TTA Awards and The Tiling Show has been moved to 16th May 2025 to increase hotel room availability as a benefit to overnight visitors. The team are working behind the scenes to ensure that the entertainment and organisation of these events will be better than ever. Awards ticket holders, prospective Show visitors and interested parties should save the new date.
Following last year’s success, the Afterparty for TTA Awards will feature once again in 2025 at Brightsmith on the Water – now with an increased capacity! Sponsored by Progress Profiles, the event’s lively and engaging atmosphere proved highly popular as the perfect opportunity to carry on the award evening’s celebrations. With entries now submitted, the 16 categories will now be judged by an esteemed panel of judges. Closer to the event, the Awards will open the public vote, allowing everyone in the industry to have their say. Stay tuned for more details.
Tickets are now available at
www.tiles.org.uk/tta-awards/. Individual tickets are priced at £225+VAT. Alternatively, there is a package deal for a table of 10 at £1,950+VAT, and a further discounted £1,755+VAT available for a second table. To find out more about TTA Awards, visit
www.tiles.org.uk/tta-awards/.
For further information or to join TTA visit
www.tiles.org.uk/join
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