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 PJH has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Macmillan Cancer Support through 2026 following another successful year of staff fundraising. In 2025, PJH colleagues raised £8,077 through a variety of charity initiatives, with the company matching the total pound for pound, bringing the overall contribution to £16,154.

Building on this momentum, PJH has confirmed that it will continue its partnership with Macmillan in 2026. The initiative forms part of the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting communities and causes that matter to colleagues across the business.

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Fundraising for the year is already underway, with Simon Fryer, Contracts Manager at PJH, recently completing a 12-hour charity darts marathon alongside members of his family. The challenge has already raised £450, providing an encouraging start to the company’s fundraising efforts for the year ahead.

Throughout the year PJH teams organise a range of activities to support the charity, from raffles and workplace events to personal challenges. These initiatives not only help raise vital funds for Macmillan’s services but also bring colleagues together in support of a cause that touches many families across the UK.

Lynn Statham, head of people at PJH, said: “Macmillan is a charity that means a great deal to many of our colleagues, so the support shown across the business each year is fantastic to see. From workplace fundraising events to personal challenges, our teams always show real enthusiasm and generosity. We are proud to continue our partnership with Macmillan in 2026 and to match the funds raised by our colleagues to help support the vital work the charity does for people living with cancer.”

PJH has supported Macmillan for several years, helping the charity continue its work providing practical, emotional and financial support to people living with cancer.

Further information:

PJH: T: 0345 450 8932 / www.partners.pjh.uk  / www.pjh.uk / www.macmillan.org.uk

Lecico Bathrooms has announced the appointment of Dan Banks as managing director. Banks joined the business earlier this year as commercial director and has already made a strong impact across sales, customer engagement and commercial performance. He brings extensive experience across the building products sector, with a strong record of delivering profitable growth and commercial transformation.

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His appointment reflects the Board’s confidence in his ability to lead the next phase of growth. As managing director, Dan will focus on strengthening commercial execution, advancing the product and innovation roadmap, and driving sustainable growth across Lecico’s core markets.

Antony Thompson is stepping down after eight years leading the business. The Board would like to thank Antony for his leadership and significant contribution in growing market share and enriching Lecico’s market leading service levels.

Antony Thompson commented:“It has been a pleasure to lead Lecico Bathrooms over the past 8 years, and I have been fortunate to work with amazing employees, a supportive board, and loyal customers”.

Dan Banks commented: “I am delighted to take on the role of Managing Director. Lecico has strong foundations, a talented team and clear opportunities to grow. I look forward to building on this and working closely with our customers and partners.

The Bathroom Association has announced that affiliate member EazyStock will be a Silver Sponsor for Connect Conference 2026, taking place on Thursday, 8 October at the Grand Hotel, Birmingham. EazyStock’s support for this year’s event marks its third consecutive year as a Silver Sponsor, underlining the company’s ongoing commitment to the bathroom industry and to one of the sector’s key annual gatherings.

This year’s conference theme, ‘Stronger Together’, will spotlight the importance of collaboration, joined-up thinking and practical partnership across the bathroom sector. Bringing together manufacturers, the wider supply chain and industry partners, the conference will explore how businesses can strengthen resilience, improve performance and unlock new opportunities by working more closely together.

EazyStock provides AI-powered, cloud-based inventory optimisation and purchasing software designed to help businesses improve forecast accuracy, automate manual processes and enhance inventory management. Its platform integrates with ERP and business systems to support smarter stock control, stronger availability and more efficient purchasing decisions. That capability is especially relevant for manufacturers facing ongoing pressure on margins, stockholding, service levels and supply chain responsiveness.

As the bathroom sector continues to adapt to changing customer expectations and a more demanding operating environment, effective supply chain planning is critical to long-term success. EazyStock’s continued support for the conference reflects the value of solutions that help manufacturers make better decisions, reduce waste and build more agile, resilient operations.

Peter Drakeley, managing director at EazyStock said: “We are proud to support the Bathroom Association’s Connect Conference once again as a Silver Sponsor. For EazyStock, this event is an important opportunity to engage with manufacturers and industry partners on the challenges and opportunities shaping the sector. Our focus is on helping businesses gain greater control, efficiency and confidence in their inventory and purchasing decisions, and Connect Conference provides the perfect setting for those conversations.”

Amy Kirk, marketing and events director at the Bathroom Association, said: “We’re delighted that EazyStock is returning as a Silver Sponsor for a third consecutive year. Their continued backing demonstrates a strong commitment to the bathroom sector and to the collaborative approach at the heart of Connect Conference 2026. As this year’s theme, ‘Stronger Together’, makes clear, the industry’s future depends on how well we connect insight, expertise and practical action across the supply chain.”

Connect Conference 2026 will feature Jez Rose as the morning keynote speaker and Rob Law MBE as the afternoon keynote speaker, alongside panel discussions, networking opportunities, and the conference’s wider programme, including the gala dinner, the Thirty-under-Thirty Awards, and charity fundraising activities.

For more information and to register, please visit the official Bathroom Association Connect Conference 2026 page.

KBB distributor, PJH, has marked a major ‘One Year’ milestone at its flagship Wolverhampton Distribution Centre with a three-day VIP showroom event, welcoming retail customers to experience the site’s impressive 3,000 sq. ft. showroom.

The anniversary event gave guests the opportunity to explore the dedicated showroom within PJH’s 205,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art distribution centre in Wolverhampton, which has now been successfully operating for over a year. The event celebrated both the ongoing success of the new facility and the role it continues to play in strengthening PJH’s First Choice customer offer.

During the event, guests were able to see the latest Spring/Summer 2026 Bathrooms to Love collections first, showcased in inspiring room set displays, giving them the chance to see products up close, experience finishes and features first-hand, and speak directly with the PJH team about the latest styles, specifications and opportunities for their business. Customers were also able to take advantage of some exclusive Bathrooms to Love & Bathrooms2GO offers and display incentives, as well as win exciting prizes in PJH’s Spin the Wheel game.

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The showroom event also provided an ideal platform for PJH to highlight the benefits the Wolverhampton site has delivered over the past year. Strategically located in the Midlands, the purpose-built distribution centre has significantly enhanced PJH’s warehousing, distribution, office and showroom capabilities, while supporting the company’s continued growth and commitment to its first class customer service.                                                

Double the size of PJH’s previous Cannock site, the Wolverhampton facility has enabled greater stockholding and broader product choice, helping PJH extend its next day delivery service to 93% of UK postcodes. It also supports a wider choice of brands and categories across the business, including own-brands, Bathrooms to Love, Bathrooms2GO and Prima,  alongside bathroom, appliance, sink & tap brand partnerships. These operational improvements have given customers even greater access to products, availability and service.

Kim Cooper, Product and Marketing Director, PJH said: “We were delighted to welcome customers to our Wolverhampton showroom for this special event. While the site has now been operational for a year, this was an excellent opportunity to officially showcase the showroom environment and everything the facility has helped us achieve over the last 12 months.

“The feedback from visiting customers was extremely positive. It was valuable for them to see our latest bathroom collections presented in a more immersive way, and to spend time with the PJH team discussing products, trends and opportunities for growth. The event also gave us the chance to reflect on the success of the Wolverhampton site so far, and the important role it is playing in supporting our customers with greater choice, stronger availability and outstanding service.”

The successful showroom event underlined the importance of the Wolverhampton facility not only as a distribution hub, but also as a destination where customers can engage more closely with PJH’s product offer, expertise and long-term vision.

For further information on PJH, visit www.pjh.uk, www.partners.pjh.uk or call, T: 0345 450 8932.

At Palazzo Crespi on Corso Matteotti, a landmark residential building designed by Piero Portaluppi, Kaldewei presented Bubbles of Time during Milan Design Week. The project marked the first time the historic property has opened as an exhibition venue.

Developed in collaboration with Parasite 2.0 and Bianca Felicori, founder of Forgotten Architecture, the installation explored the evolution of bathroom culture through a dialogue between historic architecture and contemporary design.

Designed between 1928 and 1932 for the Crespi family, industrialists and co-owners of Corriere della Sera, Palazzo Crespi is considered one of the most representative examples of Milanese residential architecture. Its façade is defined by a progression of material tones, transitioning from darker marble at street level to lighter finishes above. Arcades, pilasters and recessed terraces establish a clear architectural rhythm.

Materiality formed the foundation of the exhibition. Kaldewei’s steel enamel surfaces were presented alongside marble types specified by Portaluppi, creating a direct dialogue between past and present.

A key feature of Bubbles of Time was a bespoke dusty pink shade developed exclusively for the installation. Referencing Portaluppi’s original marble palette, the colour translates historic materiality into a contemporary design language and connects architectural heritage with modern bathroom design.

In the basement, an exhibition curated by Parasite 2.0 positioned Kaldewei’s products alongside references to Portaluppi’s interiors, including bathrooms at Villa Necchi Campiglio and Villa Panza. Contemporary photography and selected monographs contextualised the bathroom as an evolving architectural space.

At the centre of the installation, the MST Classic Duo Oval was presented as an archetype of the freestanding bath. Its sculptural form reinforces the relationship between bathing rituals and spatial design. This was complemented by the Nuio Duo Zen Edition, which introduces a more immersive and sensorial approach to the bathroom as a space for wellbeing and retreat.

Shower surfaces and precisely crafted washbowls completed the presentation, demonstrating how steel enamel can function as an architectural material across the bathroom environment.

Extensive archival research by Bianca Felicori underpinned the project and highlighted the bathroom’s historical role as a ritual space where technology, material culture and daily life intersect.

With Bubbles of Time, Kaldewei reinterprets Portaluppi’s architectural legacy through a contemporary lens. The installation positions the bathroom as an integral element of residential architecture and reinforces its products as enduring design components.

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About Kaldewei

Kaldewei is a premium bathroom manufacturer known for its steel enamel products, combining design, durability and sustainability. Around 600 products are Cradle to Cradle® Certified, reflecting a commitment to circular design principles. Its bathtubs, washbasins and shower solutions are plastic free and designed for long lasting performance.

Through its LUXSTAINABILITY® approach, Kaldewei integrates sustainable innovation with contemporary design, creating bathroom solutions for both hospitality and residential projects.

CHIC from PJH’s Bathrooms to Love Collection is the brand’s newest furniture launch, a floor-standing modular range that really sets this tone, boasting a truly elegant look.

CHIC satisfies the evolving trend for nature-inspired design and muted colour schemes and is available in two sophisticated premium matt lacquered finishes – Matt Taupe and Matt White.

The range of units feature a distinctive circular door design with a simple J-shaped handleless form. Floor-standing, CHIC’s refined, elegant look is boosted yet further with the addition of sleek legs in either a matt black finish or colour matched with the unit.

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Complete with a generous sit-in ceramic basin, the CHIC family offers a choice of three basin units. These include a 610mm option with single tap hole, as well as one without a tap hole, allowing it to be paired with wall-mounted brassware for a sophisticated look. Each basin comes complete with a stylish two-door unit, while a larger 1010mm basin is available with a three-door furniture unit. A true statement piece, the vanity unit provides ample cupboard space, and the slim-edged basin offers plenty of surface area for toiletries.

With a fine attention to detail, the cabinet interiors are equally luxurious and finished in a subtle graphite grey linen-effect. CHIC’s high-spec properties also include silent, soft-close doors and a highly durable construction built to last. See the CHIC video here: CHIC Video.

“CHIC is the epitome of modern, understated style”, commented Julie Lockwood, product manager, Bathrooms to Love.                                                                                  

“Natural tones and textures are everything in the 2026 modern bathroom, so Chic’s soft Taupe hue is the perfect muted, earthy shade for this scheme, finished in a premium matt lacquered finish for a wonderfully tactile feel. Paired with marble- and limestone-effect tiling provides a further nod to nature, introducing more elements of calm and tranquillity to this beautiful bathroom.”

As featured on the front cover of the new Spring Summer 2026 Bathrooms to Love brochure (See it Here), the CHIC furniture range comes with a Five-year Guarantee and is available for ordering via the PJH Partners Portal™ on a Next-day Delivery service. For further information, including showroom POS and attractive display deals, contact PJH now.

Further information:

Bathrooms to Love by PJH: T: 0345 450 8932 / www.partners.pjh.uk  / www.bathroomstolove.uk

Heatrak Technical Services was appointed to support a major refurbishment at the northbound Leicester Forest East Services on the M1, providing temporary facilities for ten weeks. Modular WC blocks with 12 toilets were installed to maintain customer access.

With no excavation permitted and pipework required above ground, wastewater needed to be pumped over 15m to the nearest drainage point. Heatrak turned to Saniflo for a solution.

Following a site survey and flow calculations, a three-phase Sanicubic 2 VX lifting station was specified. Installed behind the temporary units, the system collected waste from all blocks and discharged it via 4” pipework to the mains.

Featuring twin vortex pumps to prevent clogging and ensure reliability, the above-ground unit was quick to install and operated seamlessly throughout the project.

Designed for high-demand environments, the Sanicubic 2 VX delivers efficient wastewater management where gravity drainage isn’t possible.

There is no doubt that whether you are creating a full wet room or a wet shower area, they offer the illusion of more space in the room. As the majority of British bathrooms tend to be small, wet rooms are a great solution. However, the most important part of a wet room is hidden from view, and it is imperative to select a system that is easy to install and that you are confident will provide a waterproof solution for many years.

In Aqua4Ma from Kudos, the unique system doesn’t require tanking prior to installation; the old-style membranes have been replaced with CNC-machined panels of extruded PVC, a material that’s totally waterproof and really quick to install. These panels come in different sizes and thicknesses (to help create structural features like seating and shelving) and with shower decks offering centre or end waste options. They can be cut to size and fitted directly to wooden or solid floors or to a raised plinth as required. With Aqua4Ma Evolution, the joints are solvent-welded together with a solvent paste to provide a one-piece permanent waterproof barrier that’s guaranteed for life. And their decks can be used on their own within a showering area, or they can be coupled with floor, skirting and wall panels to provide totally watertight room protection. They are also suitable to be used with underfloor heating.

One of the key features of the Aqua4Ma Evolution wet-room system is that it is suitable for immediate finishing with tiles, vinyl or micro-cement. The closed cell extruded PVC panels with solvent welding joints allow fitting and tiling within the day. The robust panels also allow tiles to be removed and replaced without compromising the waterproof integrity of the system. It negates the need for a membrane, and that really speeds up the installation process.

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Creating a bathroom that feels both stylish and personal has never been easier thanks to Kinedo’s latest product range. The new Solo Design + walk-in shower range brings together sleek design, customisation, and everyday practicality – perfect for modern living.

One of the key advantages of a walk-in shower is its effortless accessibility. With a low or level entry, it’s easier and safer to use than traditional enclosures or baths, making it a smart choice for a wide range of households. The open design also helps create a greater sense of space, allowing even smaller bathrooms to feel lighter, larger, and less cluttered.

At the heart of the collection is a beautifully minimalist single-panel design, framed in a slim aluminium profile. Available in five contemporary finishes – white, black, brushed graphite, brushed stainless steel, and brushed gold – each option is paired with a coordinating reinforcement bar for a seamless, high-end look. This clean, modern style is one of the reasons walk-in showers have become such a popular choice in today’s bathroom designs.

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Another standout feature of the new range is the level of customisation available. With six distinctive glass styles available, depending on the panel chosen, the walk-in can become a real design feature within the space. For added privacy, in open-plan or bedroom-bathroom layouts for example, frosted options like Cosmos and Weave offer subtle screening without sacrificing light. Meanwhile, bolder designs are making a comeback: the gold Art Deco pattern adds a touch of glamour whilst its Art Deco counterpart fluted glass design offers a nostalgic nod to a bygone era. The Mondrian-style black grid glass suits industrial style bathrooms. This flexibility makes it easy to tailor the space to suit both practical needs and personal style.

Beyond aesthetics, walk-in showers are easier to clean and maintain. With fewer moving parts and a more open structure, keeping the space looking its best requires less effort. The Solo Design + range enhances this further with anti-limescale treated glass panels, helping to reduce build-up and cleaning time. Designed for versatility, the panels can be installed with either wet room flooring or a shower tray, and offer reversible left- or right-hand fitting to suit different layouts.

As part of Kinedo’s wider bathroom offering, the range pairs effortlessly with Kinewall panels and shower trays, making it simple to create a fully coordinated space from a single brand.

Whether it’s a renovation project or a brand-new bathroom, the Solo Design + range from Kinedo combines the practical benefits of a walk-in shower with a luxurious, design-led finish.

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Villeroy & Boch has announced a significant reshaping of its senior leadership, marking a new strategic chapter for the German bathroom and lifestyle brand as it moves to a leaner, more collegial management structure.

The reshuffle follows the departure of Gabi Schupp, who served as chairwoman of the executive board since 2024 and as a board member since 2019. Schupp is stepping down for personal reasons after the Annual General Meeting on 31 May 2026, concluding a seven-year tenure that included overseeing the brand’s most transformative period in recent memory.

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A landmark acquisition, completed

Central to Schupp’s legacy is the integration of Ideal Standard – the largest acquisition in Villeroy & Boch’s history. The deal significantly expanded the group’s footprint in the bathroom and wellness sector, and its full integration positions the company as a more powerful player in the premium European market.

“The integration of Ideal Standard is complete, the company’s transformation is progressing well, and the key foundations for further successful development have been laid,” said Schupp in a statement.

Supervisory board chairman Andreas Schmid paid tribute to her contribution: “She leaves behind a company that is ideally positioned for the future… she used the acquisition as a catalyst with entrepreneurial vision and great skill to transform a company with a long tradition into a forward-looking group.”

Schupp will remain available to the company in an advisory capacity following her departure.

New structure built around four divisions

Villeroy & Boch’s incoming Executive Board consolidates to four members, each aligned with the company’s core strategic priorities:

  • Georg Lörz – executive board spokesperson; responsible for Bathroom & Wellness. A board member since 2020, Lörz steps into the new spokesperson role as the company moves away from a single CEO model.
  • Dr Peter Domma – responsible for Dining & Lifestyle, Digitalisation, and IT.
  • Dr Markus Warncke – continues to lead Finance.
  • Esther Jehle – heads Human Resources & Organisational Development, and Operations within the Bath & Wellness division.

The shift to a spokesperson model rather than a traditional CEO structure signals a deliberate move toward distributed leadership – a governance approach gaining traction among European manufacturing groups seeking greater operational agility.

What this means for the brand

For the KBB industry, the restructure at Villeroy & Boch is worth watching. With Bathroom & Wellness now the clear focal point of the group’s leadership – and the Ideal Standard integration bedded in — the brand appears primed to accelerate its product and commercial strategy in the mid-to-premium bathroom segment.

The Dining & Lifestyle division, which Schupp herself repositioned during her tenure, passes to Dr Domma alongside a digital remit, suggesting the brand is keen to sharpen its e-commerce and tech capabilities alongside its heritage tableware offer.

The changes take effect following the Annual General Meeting and formal handover of responsibilities on 31 May 2026.