INDUSTRY UPDATE THE KBSA COLUMN
Geberit appoints new Regional Sales Manager for Bathroom Projects – North
KBSA continues to welcome members to the association
BSA, the only trade body dedicated to representing independent KBB retailers in the UK, continues to grow its membership with the addition of The Plymouth Kitchen Company in Devon and The Washroom in Nottingham. Established in 1993, The Washroom brings a wealth of specialist expertise to the KBSA community and a shared commitment to the high standards of design, installation and customer care that the Association represents.
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The Plymouth Kitchen Company specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke fitted kitchens, bedrooms, home offices, utility rooms and boot rooms, serving Plymouth and the wider Devon and Cornwall region.
The Plymouth Kitchen Company joined KBSA following a conversation with board member Heath Everett, who introduced the retailer to the Association’s consumer finance offering. Recognising the opportunity that access to competitive finance could bring to their business, the team was quick to see the value in KBSA membership. “We are delighted to welcome The Plymouth Kitchen Company and The Washroom to the Association. Both businesses represent exactly the kind of independent specialist retailers that KBSA exists to support. And it is particularly pleasing to see that our finance package continues to attract quality businesses to membership. Finance is an increasingly important tool for independent retailers, enabling them to offer customers a flexible and accessible route to investing in their home. We look forward to working with both companies and helping them make the most of everything KBSA has to offer.” – Richard Hibbert, KBSA National Chair.
More details are available from The KBSA
www.kbsa.org.uk or call 01623 818808
38 BKU MAY 2026
eberit has appointed Oliver Talbot as Regional Sales Manager for Bathroom Projects – North, reinforcing its strategic focus on driving growth and strengthening its presence across the region.
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Oliver brings extensive experience across construction, project delivery and commercial leadership. He began his career with Portakabin, where he spent 18 years in a range of roles including territory sales and regional commercial management, developing a strong understanding of project-led environments and customer needs. He later moved to Drax, where he gained further experience in operational leadership, supply chain and logistics within a large-scale business.
In his new role, Oliver will be responsible for driving sales performance across the North, working closely with contractors, merchants and key project stakeholders. A core part of his remit will be building early engagement in the specification process, ensuring customers are supported with high-quality, reliable solutions from the outset.
Oliver said: “I was really attracted to Geberit’s brand and reputation for quality, as well as the culture and people within the business. It’s a global organisation, but with a strong sense of identity and values, which really resonated with me.
“As I settle into the role, my focus is on getting to know the team, products and market, while building strong relationships with contractors and partners. Early engagement is key so we can better support projects from the outset and help influence specification.
“There are clear opportunities for growth across the North, particularly within the contractor space and social housing, alongside wider residential development driven by housing targets.
“In terms of first impressions, they couldn’t be better - the welcome and onboarding have been excellent, and there’s a real willingness across the business to connect and support each other. The company’s values are clearly lived and celebrated.”
For more information about Geberit please visit the website.
www.geberit.co.uk
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