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iKBBI to launch new consumer website
24/02/2010
The iKBBI are set to launch a new consumer website as part of their 2010 strategy to support its members to source new business... read more ..
 
iKBBI support new WEPLS Scheme
23/02/2010
The iKBBI this week pledge to support The Bathroom Manufacturing Association (BMA) with their Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme.. read more ..
 
Worktop sales decline in 2009
23/02/2010
The kbbreview report a decrease in worktop sales following a hard year for the industry.. read more ..
 
Recession bites kitchen market for £250m
23/02/2010
The kitchen furniture market lost £250 million of sales during the recession, according to a new report.. read more ..
 
Howdens looking good
23/02/2010
Howden Joinery, one of the biggest kitchen retailers in the UK, saw sales drop in 2009 but is predicting higher profits thanks to a Christmas boost... read more ..
 
Nobia bucks trend in UK market
23/02/2010
Nobia, the parent company of brands including Magnet, Poggenpohl, Gower, Hygena and Pronorm, has suffered a poor year with significant losses despite the UK market pushing into profit... read more ..
 
Fitters unhappy with multiples over pay cut
23/02/2010
The kbbinstaller magazine report unrest with the multiples over recent decisions to slash pay.. read more ..
 
Plumbers battle it out over celebs
23/02/2010
A London plumbing company alleged to have stolen a database of celebrity clients, including Keira Knightley, Jonathan Ross and Joanna Lumley from a city rival has ceased trading.. read more ..
 
Mark Two lead charity night
12/02/2010
Mark Two joint managing director Nick 'Hoppy' Hopkinson MBE helped raise nearly £225,000 for young people in one night... read more ..
 
Miller & Trustmark feature on BBC Rogue Traders
10/02/2010
Kitchen "rogue" Vance Miller and the government backed Trustmark feature on this week's BBC Rogue Traders.. read more ..
 

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