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INDUSTRY UPDATE THE KBSA COLUMN
Franke appoints two new Business Development Managers
Franke has appointed Natasha Quick and Steven Fowler as its new business development managers for the North and South of England. They will be responsible for strengthening new and existing customer relationships in the projects market and to continue to drive sales in their regions. Quick joins Franke with 10 years’ experience, most recently as a Business
Account Manager at Kelvin KBB. Working across the North of England, she will maintain and expand relationships within the developer and private rental sector markets to increase the uptake of products from Franke’s extensive portfolio. Fowler has 15 years’ experience as a BDM including within the KBB sector,
most recently spending six years with Symphony Group PLC. Covering the South of England, he will develop new business opportunities with architects, developers and contractors, as well as managing existing relationships with key trade partners including national and regional house builders, merchants, kitchen furniture manufacturers and worktop fabricators. Chris Gallagher, sales director for key accounts and projects at Franke says: “We are delighted to have Natasha and Steven join the team. Both have a
New Foundation members for Kbsa
S
onna Kitchens, a family run retailer, with a showroom in Belper, Derbyshire has joined the Kbsa as a Foundation
member. Foundation membership is open to showrooms that have been
established for at least 6 months but have not been in business for the required 2 years to apply for full membership.
It offers retailers all the
benefits of membership, and support from the Kbsa during their foundation period, at a reduced fee due to the support of corporate members. Kbsa national chair Richard Hibbert said, “I am delighted to welcome
Sonna Kitchens into the Kbsa. Our Foundation membership offers many tangible benefits and can save a new showroom money, as well as offer consumers the assurance that they are dealing with a showroom that meets the high standards set by Kbsa. “New showrooms are not necessarily inexperienced, as is the case
business.
with Sonna Kitchens. Sonny Shacklock has 15 years’ experience in the kitchen industry, having worked in many big name kitchen showrooms before branching out with his own showroom.” Sonny Shacklock said, “Kbsa membership will be a boost to our It will help give our customers additional confidence and
peace of mind when ordering kitchens from us. “The business benefits will be valuable, and we are also looking forward to networking and being part of the community.”
uMore details are available from The KBSA
www.kbsa.org.uk or call 01623 818808
wealth of experience that will be invaluable as we continue to build on the great relationships we already have within our existing trade partners and drive growth in new areas.”
Königstone wins Best Surface accolade at the Ideal Home Kitchen Awards
Königstone has won Best Surface at the first-ever Ideal Home Kitchen Awards. The surface specialist was presented with this prestigious award for the KönigQuartz range. The judges loved the look of the Concrete Fossil worktop in particular,
especially the look and texture which addresses the trend for concrete in the kitchen without the hassle. Joanne Bull,
Marketing Manager of Königstone comments “We are absolutely thrilled to have won Best Surface at the Ideal Home Kitchen Awards! As a company, we are proud of the quality of every Königstone worktop. We are so happy that Ideal Home has recognised this.” Perfect for adding up-to-the-minute style to your kitchen, the striking
worktops echo on-trend materials. All Königquartz worktops are hardwearing and scratch and stain resistant.
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