BESTOF BRITISH


BEST OF BRITISH


remember what’s good in life. It might seem like a grand statement, but we do tend to see things in a more positive light once the clouds go away. With that in mind, it’s time to pop on our proverbial flip-flops, grab an ice-cold shandy, and tip our hat to some of the amazing companies we’re lucky enough to have in Britain. Sounds like a “Best of Britain” supplement to me! Britain has a long and proud heritage of


manufacturing and design excellence, with numerous homegrown companies historically innovating and producing – in some instances, for decades. With that in mind, please take a moment to


celebrate some of the British companies we’re shining a light on – all doing incredible work in the kitchen and bathroom sector. We believe manufacturers, distributors and


designers all deserve their moment in the sun, so at the very least grab a pot of tea and crumpet as we give a round of applause to… Roper Rhodes - one of the UK’s leading


suppliers of bathroom furniture and bathroom products, with over 40 years’ experience in designing and developing beautiful bathrooms. Over four decades of experience goes into creating each and every one of Roper Rhodes’ products. Functional, stylish and seamlessly put together, its range incorporates contemporary and classic designs of bathroom furniture, sanitaryware, showers, taps, accessories, cabinets, mirrors, bath panels and toilet seats in a wide


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variety of colours, materials, and finishes. Roper Rhodes’ product development program ensures that it is continually updating and refining its product range to reflect changes in demand and style. From the humble tap to superb furniture collections, customers can be sure that Roper Rhodes products have been developed to the highest possible standards. Next on stage is Zaneti - a privately owned,


independent bathroom distributor founded in 1986, on the outskirts of Wetherby. For over 30 years this company has provided high quality bathroom products, excellent customer service, and next day delivery to its valued customers in the bathroom trade. It’s what helped the company build a reputation as one of the UK’s leading bathroom distribution companies. Kudos is the next British champion on show.


For 25 years the company has designed and manufactured innovative showering products from its factory in the picturesque Lake District. In this time Kudos has built a reputation for producing high quality, innovative, showering solutions. Since 2021 the company has invested significantly in its factory facility, and the last two years have seen Kudos increase its tray production to ensure it is better able to meet demand. June 2023 saw Kudos Showers become part of the wider RONAL Bathrooms Group; this Swiss owned group is made up of three sister companies (RONAL Bathrooms, Karol and Glass 1989) each bringing a new level of expertise in the bathroom products industry and giving Kudos access to broader product ranges than ever before. More British excellence comes in the shape of Decorative Panels - a leading UK-based supplier of


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decorative faced sheet materials, panel components, and flat-pack furniture. Dating back to 1907 when the family were local cabinet makers, the company is still privately owned, now combining three divisions: Decorative Panels Lamination, Decorative Panels Components and Decorative Panels Furniture. These vertically integrated companies supply the most prominent names in the furniture industry. Thomas Dudley is another British hero. This


100-year-old family run company incorporates several businesses that focus on designing, developing, manufacturing and selling specific products to suit customer needs. The company prides itself on values of partnership, teamwork and family, and continues to invest in its people and manufacturing sites across the Black Country. Thomas Dudley supports the local community through charity and working closely with schools to provide the skills that will be needed in the future. Our final British company in the spotlight is


Utopia, situated in the heart of the Midlands and celebrating over 30 years as British Bathroom experts. The company’s innovative and creative approach to British bathroom design has always put it one step ahead. Every Utopia bathroom is hand-built to order in its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the heart of the UK. Utopia uses the finest, most sustainable materials to craft its furniture to the very highest quality standards with longevity in mind. You can find Utopia’s beautiful bathrooms


on display in a nationwide network of 600 independent bathroom showrooms, all carefully selected for their skill and expertise in creating the perfect bathroom for each of their clients.


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