Cheshire-based bathroom brand Norcros adds Merlyn to expanding portfolio
Norcros the Cheshire-based supplier of showers, taps and bathroom accessories has agreed to buy Irish shower enclosure company Merlyn Industries for £60m on a debt-free,…
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Kitchen Trends for 2018
Looking at much of the content in the home interiors magazines, the trade events throughout the year and what the kitchen brands themselves are releasing…
Tunbridge Wells branch of Kutchenhaus, operated by Dexter Stevens Kitchens and Interiors
Kutchenhaus, the Manchester headquartered Nobilia kitchens retailer has expanded their German kitchens network with a new franchise store in Tunbridge Wells. The new showroom which is…
Bertazzoni recognised at UK-Italy Business Awards
High end Italian appliance manufacturer Bertazzoni was recently recognised for its success in the UK market – having only launched in the UK in May….
Ground broken for new Ikea sustainable Greenwich store
Global furniture giant Ikea has begun construction of its new sustainable store in Greenwich, London which will mark the company’s first full-sized London store built…
Whirlpool’s reluctance an obstacle to preventing more fire deaths
If it isn’t enough that the scale of the Whirlpool (#whirlpool-hotpoint-creda-indesit-fire) scandal is of such a proportion that millions of homes are at risk of fire,…
Whirlpool withdraw replacement scheme with 1m defective appliances left
According to the BBC MPs are demanding to know why the white goods manufacturer Whirlpool ended a product replacement scheme for dangerous tumble dryers. The…
Trend for ever more energy efficient appliances continues to grow
Far from waning, the trend of consumers replacing their kitchen appliances for newer and more energy-efficient models is continually rising in popularity, according to manufacturer…
Gorenje seeks buyer amid continued share slump
Slovenian appliance manufacturer Gorenje has revealed it is seeking a buyer for the business. The company said it was looking for a “suitable partner and…
Aga closes Coalbrookdale factory for good
Aga Rangemaster has permanently closed the doors of its foundry at Coalbrookdale in Shropshire after a “long and proud history of manufacturing” in the county….