Industry Update
Ideal Bathrooms – coming up with the goods
Ideal Bathrooms has increased its Milton Keynes distribution centre capacity by 50%
This development has also meant a 25% increase in distribution staff to keep up with the demand. The new facility is purpose designed for maximum efficiency. Capacity has increased due to aisle widths being reduced by using narrow aisle racking and the use of “bendy” forklift vehicles which can operate in less space.
Franke announces the winner of its sponsorship opportunity
Franke has selected the winner of its More in Store competition to find a candidate to study the Foundation Degree in Kitchen Design at Bucks New University.
The selected candidate benefits from a 50% scholarship from Franke for the duration of the three-year distance learning degree which is being backed by the kitchen industry through the formation of The Kitchen Education Trust (TKET), which helps shape the course content covering design, sales, marketing, business, production, installation, psychology and an understanding of related design industries.
The winner is Natalie Peters, who works for her family’s business Kitchens Etc based in North Creake, Norfolk which has been established for over 30 years and specialises in bespoke kitchen furniture. Natalie joined the business straight from school and has gained wide experience across a range of roles.
Impressively the whole project from possession of the empty new site to full operation was completed in just 7 weeks which, the
company acknowledges, was due to the dedication and commitment of the whole operations team. Ideal Bathrooms now holds £9million worth of key branded bathroom products across its four distribution centres.
As part of their continued improvement philosophy, Ideal Bathrooms have also introduced hand held terminal (HHT) technology for warehouse operatives for barcode scanning and up to the minute stock control, with faster check-in and check-out recording.
Considerate Constructors Scheme reaches major 100,000 milestone
The Considerate Constructors Scheme - the national Scheme to improve the image of the construction industry - has reached a major milestone in UK construction history by registering its 100,000th site.
The site registration was made by - Mulalley - for the Chauncey Residential Development in Ware, Hertfordshire.
Mulalley are working with housing association Network Homes - a Client Partner of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - to deliver this £8.6m project.
Registering its first site in 1997, the Scheme has firmly established itself as the major force for good in helping to improve the image of the construction industry - for the benefit of the community, workforce and environment.
It is highly regarded throughout the UK construction industry as the ‘go to’ organisation to support construction sites, companies, suppliers and clients in raising their standards and best practice above and beyond statutory requirements.
BA Components Movers & Shakers – New Trio
BA Components have recently appointed two new Area Sales Managers. Mani Bhambra will be covering the North West & Wales. Roy Brooks will be covering South West, Central London and Essex. Both Mani & Roy bring a combined wealth of experience of over 25 years in the kBB industry. BA Components sister company, BA Clic Components have recently appointed Andy Harte as a Sales Promotion Executive for ClicBox. Covering the South, Andy will be showcasing the ClicBox product and all its benefits.
BKU SEPTEMBER 2017 33
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