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The lengths we go to test

Tom Reynolds, chief executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, explains the lengths manufacturers go to when testing products
and the crucial role retailers play in ensuring consumers choose credible brands and products

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KBB industry reacts to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

Despite some welcome news for retailers, KBB industry chiefs have found more to criticise than praise in Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement.

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BMA announces winners of Sustainability Awards 2022

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has revealed the winners of its Sustainability Awards 2022

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Mandatory water labels could see non-compliant retailers brought to book

Retailers could face action from authorities if they don’t display compulsory water labelling in their showrooms.

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The kbbreview Podcast: S5 E5: Who’s responsible for sustainability?

What can the manufacturer do to engage retailers and consumers? We’re talking it all through with BMA CEO Tom Reynolds and Dan Lintell, the sustainability manager at Triton Showers.

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‘We need to create a market for sustainable products’, says BMA boss

The single biggest sustainability issue for bathroom manufacturers and suppliers is convincing consumers that it needs to be a part of their project.

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BMF warns against manufacturers selling direct

At the recent Bathroom Manufacturers Association Industry Conference, John Newcomb, chief executive of the Builders Merchants Federation, advised caution for manufacturers who sell direct to consumers and tradesmen.

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BMA conference returns with message of positivity

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association held its industry conference on yesterday (June 8) at Cheshire’s Carden Park Hotel.

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KBB industry leaders react to Spring Statement

With disposable incomes falling and costs rising, what will the measures announced in the Chancellor’s Spring Statement mean for KBB retailers?

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Unified Water Label Association becomes independent body

The Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) has moved onto the next chapter of its journey having gained its independence with the signing of a share purchase agreement with the Bathroom Manufacturers Association that transfers the full ownership of the Water Label to the UWLA.

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Sustainability Forum: Leaky loos major factor in the fight against water wastage

Water wastage was high on the agenda at the Bathroom Manufacturers Association’s latest Sustainability Forum at kbb Birmingham.

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Bathroom refurbs down but professional installs on the rise

The number of people looking to refurbish their bathrooms fell in January, although more said they would hire a professional to do the work for them.

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Record-breaking year for bathroom manufacturers with £1.2bn in sales

The annual 2021 sales for Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) members reached nearly 1.2 billion. The sales are record-breaking and are said to be ‘well above’ 2020 and 2019.

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“Don’t let people down over sustainability’ pleads BMA president

Bathroom manufacturers need to ‘do the right thing’ in their sustainability policies, says BMA president John Robinson.

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Water efficiency in two simple steps

Tom Reynolds, CEO of the BMA, reveals how it is engaging with Defra to shape the mandatory water labelling and water efficiency policies

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Sunak’s post-Covid Budget – a shot in the arm for businesses?

With a 50% reduction in business rates and more money pledged to fund apprenticeships, business chiefs and the KBB industry have broadly welcomed the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget.

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BMA among 40 trade associations to join CBI in call for business rates reform

The BMA has joined with 40 other trade associations to back the CBI’s call to Chancellor to reform business rates in the next Budget.

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BMA chief calls for action on climate change

Chief executive of the BMA, Tom Reynolds, has called for more joined up thinking among legislators and specialists across the home improvement industry in a bid to aid the Government’s plan for Net Zero

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