INDUSTRY UPDATE
The Treehouse Bathroom Fit for a Princess from Thomas Crapper
An ambitious home
improvement project has led to a spectacular Thomas Crapper bathroom being installed in the unlikely location of a treehouse. Nestled in a private garden in Bournemouth is a
£100,000 luxury treehouse; the perfect hideaway, evoking thoughts of magic and fairy tales. Tucked away in one of the three-roomed wooden structure’s turrets is an exquisite Thomas Crapper bathroom. Complete with solid brass cistern and fittings, solid oak ‘Throne’ WC seat, Harwood basin and original cistern pull and chain, the bathroom is fit for a princess. Paul Dwyer, managing director of Thomas Crapper, explains: “Thomas Crapper bathrooms can be found in some unique locations around the world, but I think this may be the first time one’s been fitted in a treehouse! “The customer was determined to use the best quality fittings and furnishings for every element of his remarkable treehouse so we were naturally thrilled that Thomas Crapper was his choice for the bathroom. “The combination of natural wood, luxurious polished brass and beautiful white chinaware has created something truly special, and the project perfectly showcases how a Thomas Crapper bathroom can work in any setting.” The treehouse, which took 18 months to complete, was built by High Life Treehouses in North London and Hanbury Home Improvements in Poole.
Sales Boost – BA appoints New Area Sales Manager
One of the UKs leading kitchen & bedroom manufacturers, BA, has appointed a new Area Sales Manager to strengthen its presence in the north as the firm continues its drive to grow its market share during 2019 and beyond.
Geraldine Thomson has been appointed as Area Sales Manager for the North of England and Scotland and will take on the responsibility of growing existing business, whist building longstanding partnerships with new customers.
With 24 years of experience working in the KBB industry, Geraldine brings a wealth of knowledge and has a proven track record in field-based sales, having held similar roles at PJH Distribution, Uform and Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms.
Commenting on the new role, Geraldine said: “I’m really proud to have joined a leading manufacturer such as BA. The range is extremely comprehensive and the quality is superb. The customer base in the North is already strong, but I’m dedicated to increasing our market share and raising awareness of the BA brand.”
Nick Corlett, CEO for BA, said: “It is important for us to recruit talented individuals and Geraldine will be an important addition to our sales team. I wish her every success in this new role.”
42 BKU OCTOBER 2019
SycamoreLED.com
announces two key additions S
ycamoreLED.com is delighted to announce two key additions to their team. Mark Turner has recently joined the company as their new marketing manager. A graduate of marketing, he has over 20 years
marketing experience in different industries which includes 4 years in the KBB sector. He joins Sycamore at an exciting time and will head up the marketing department with a focus on supporting the national sales team in achieving their ambitious growth plans whilst maintaining Sycamore’s position as the
Mark Turner
UK’s market-leading LED lighting manufacturer and supplier. Gary Wilson, sales director of Sycamore, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Mark to the Sycamore family and look forward to tapping into his extensive marketing knowledge and skill set.
“There’s tremendous opportunities for growth within the KBB and lighting market sectors to take this business to the next level and Mark will be the driving force behind this.”
Also new to Sycamore is Matt Bell who has recently joined the company as an area sales manager. He has taken up the vacant Midlands area and is responsible for generating sales strategies and will also service key accounts within the region. Matt originally trained as a butcher and fishmonger through the
Matt Bell
Worshipful Company of Butchers which took him to Munich and Canada. He enjoyed 18 years within the Cooperative Movement
progressing from butcher to store and area management. He then moved into domestic appliance warranty with 10 years at
Domestic and General (D&G) overseeing both the repair side and the replacement side of domestic appliances.
Wilson added: “Matt’s appointment will add both strength and depth to our business development operations and I’m sure he’ll quickly prove to be a great asset to the Sycamore team.”
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