INDUSTRY UPDATE THE KBSA COLUMN
Panelco Innovation Insight event
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anelco hosted a two day Innovation Insight Event at their head office in Stoke-on-Trent. The two day affair did not
disappoint, packed full of innovation new designs and textures many displayed for the first time in the UK. Partnering with three of their major brands, ALVIC, EGGER and
UNILIN this event was certainly an exclusive assemble. The main Design Studio displayed 56 Alvic decors in large format style providing an impressive feature across the majority of the room. This diverse range from Alvic really does provide something for everyone but not only that something unique for all. A full display of high gloss high resistance panels, embossed surface textures, striking metallic elements and the soft supermatt luxury silk touch surfaces. Across one wall the unique Croma sunset design was on show in a striking piece of furniture which really was a highlight. Over on the other side of the Studio Unilin displayed the UK decorative collection, 44 decors consisting of solid colours, lifelike stone finishes, the intricate weave texture, the new generation of Master oak in various hues and the new geometric Hive texture which was a hit with everyone! The second Design Forum was taken over across the two days by EGGER and the room was transformed with large graphics and mood boards detailing the new introductions, digital services on offer, recent upgrades in the perfect sense gloss laminate range, the advantages of choosing Egger’s Flammex range and a real focus on sustainability. Presentations took place across the two days where customers were shown the new additions to the decorative collection and the new TM9 perfect sense structure. Panelco provided refreshments all day along with factory tours where customers were blown away with the sheer size and mix of products across the site. And in true Panelco style a thank you gift bag was given to everyone that attended which was packed with goodies. The sheer hard work provided by all the staff involved and their partners was obvious and the event was a huge success so much so that Panelco are already planning their next one for January 2023 watch this space.
Kbsa announces 2022 Designer Awards winners
which followed the Kitchen and Bathroom Conference, held at the Belfry Hotel. The awards were presented by special guest British comic actress and writer Sally Phillips, as follows:
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Kbsa Kitchen Concept Award, sponsored by Blum UK Felicity O'Hare, Kitchens by JS Geddes
Kbsa Young Designer of the Year sponsored by Quooker Dominic Massarella, KC Design House
Kbsa Bathroom Designer of the Year, sponsored by Airflow Developments Andrew Hewson, Dobsons
Kbsa Kitchen Designer of the Year - Kitchens up to £25k, sponsored by Siemens Diane Berry, Diane Berry Kitchens
Kbsa Kitchen Designer of the Year for Kitchens from £25k to £50k sponsored by Blanco Elizabeth Pantling-Jones, Lima Kitchens
Kbsa Kitchen Designer of the Year for Kitchens over £50k sponsored by Neff Keith Myers & Amanda Smith, the Myers Touch
In addition, the annual Kbsa Supplier Award was presented.
This award is judged by Kbsa retail members. Each year they have the opportunity to vote for the supplier that has best supported them. This award is sponsored by Clear Insurance Management and was won by Quooker. The final award for the evening was the prestigious Customer
Service Award. This is a much coveted award amongst members as it is based purely on customer feedback, the best method of judging whether customer performance is genuine. This award is sponsored by Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd and was won by Regal Kitchens.
uMore details are available from The KBSA
www.kbsa.org.uk or call 01623 818808
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he winners of the 2022 Kbsa Designer Awards were announced on 28 September at the Awards Dinner,
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