Saniflo is confirmed for the Installer Show 2026, taking place at the NEC. The brand will be on stand 4F22, Hall 4, adjacent to the Bathroom Association Theatre, offering visitors a comprehensive showcase of its latest bathroom and plumbing solutions.
The Saniflo side of the stand will feature a working display demonstrating the efficiency of lifting stations, alongside a range of domestic and commercial pumps, macerators, and condensate and submersible pumps. Visitors can explore the new Clearwater range, including the Saniboost Smart, a variable-speed mains boosting pump delivering high pressure and high flow rates for mains-fed water systems.
Kinedo will be presenting its latest Kinewall shower panels, alongside walk-in showers and design-led cuttable trays that are growing in popularity with specifiers and homeowners alike.
Saniflo is also participating in the £10k giveaway challenge run by Mapped Out Media, with cards available to be stamped at the stand’s front desk.
The Saniflo and Kinedo sales teams look forward to welcoming both new and returning customers, providing expert advice and showcasing products designed to meet the latest trends in bathrooms, kitchens, and plumbing.
Bathroom brand VitrA is set to take its latest product launches directly to customers with a month-long UK roadshow, travelling the country in a custom-built mobile showroom.
Running from 14 April to 14 May, the VitrA On The Road tour will visit locations nationwide, offering architects, designers and retailers the opportunity to explore new collections and technologies in an immersive, hands-on environment.
Housed within a bespoke trailer, the travelling showroom has been designed to bring VitrA’s product portfolio closer to its audience, enabling visitors to engage directly with the brand’s latest innovations and meet members of the VitrA team.
Among the highlights is the debut of the V-Care 3 smart toilet range, which integrates advanced hygiene features with enhanced comfort and intelligent functionality. The product reflects a growing demand for technology-led bathroom solutions that prioritise wellbeing and user experience.
Each stop on the tour will provide an informal setting for industry professionals to discover new products, ask questions and gain insight into VitrA’s design and development approach.
The initiative forms part of VitrA’s wider strategy to strengthen engagement with the UK KBB sector, offering a more accessible and interactive way to experience its latest launches beyond the traditional showroom setting.
Visitors can view the full tour schedule and register their interest via the VitrA website.
Bathroom brand JTP has announced two key additions to its growing sales team which it says is part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening customer relationships and supporting continued business growth across the UK.
Bobby Pearson joins as south east area sales manager, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in the bathroom industry. Starting his career in a showroom before moving into trade sales, Bobby has previously held roles with Salamander Pumps, Novelini and Aqualisa. In his new role, he will focus on developing relationships with merchants and installers across the region.
Commenting on his appointment, Pearson said: “I’m excited to join JTP, a brand known for its stylish, high-quality bathroom products. My first few weeks have been really positive, taking over from Keith following his retirement after 40 years in the industry. It’s great to see customers enthusiastic about building new relationships with both JTP and myself.”
Also joining the business is David Whiteside, who takes on the role of specification manager for the South, West and South Wales. Whiteside will focus on driving specification opportunities across large-scale residential and commercial projects, working closely with key decision-makers including housebuilders, contractors, architects and design practices. He will also ensure JTP products are specified at the earliest stages of project planning, helping to secure volume opportunities and streamline supply through merchant partners.
Speaking about his new role, Whiteside said: “My focus will be on engaging with those responsible for specifying bathroom products across a wide range of developments, from new-build housing to large residential refurbishments and hotel projects. With over 200,000 new homes built annually across England and Wales, there is a significant opportunity to ensure JTP products are considered and specified from the outset.”
These appointments reflect JTP’s continued investment in its people and infrastructure, ensuring the business is well-positioned to support its customers and partners while capitalising on growth opportunities within the sector.
As part of the company’s strategic realignment, Michael Demmer, CTPO and member of the Executive Board, is assuming the role of interim CEO effective immediately, thereby ensuring the seamless continuation of all relevant processes, projects, and strategic initiatives.
With this step, Duravit AG is aligning itself even more consistently with the needs of customers and markets and strengthening its focus on the core brand with its timeless bathroom solutions.
“I will continue to develop Duravit AG with a clear strategy that puts people first and consistently strengthens the core brand,” says Michael Demmer. “In doing so, we will focus even more strongly on customers and markets in the future and continue to uphold the values that have always defined Duravit: timeless design, craftsmanship excellence, and first-class quality.”
Bathrooms to Love from distributor, PJH, has launched SS26, a refreshed collection featuring over a hundred product additions. The new portfoliois presented in an enhanced 348-page brochure layout (See it Here).
Paired with premium product quality and reliability, alongside PJH’s class-leading, next-day, nationwide delivery service, highlights of the Collection span the Modular Furniture, Ceramics, Heating, and Showering categories. The products are supported with aspirational new brochure photography, product tips and advice.
Stylish furniture
CHIC is the epitome of modern, understated style – a floor-standing, handleless range with a unique circular door design, elegant metal legs and ample cupboard storage. The KUBA range has also been extended to include further handleless units in its fluted, oak- and walnut-effect, textured finishes. It also welcomes a new Matt White colour option, boasting the same soft, signature curves and flexible storage.
Ceramic innovation
Bathrooms to Love’s new SWIRLUX™ toilet range features innovative rimless 360° flushing technology designed and to provide a unique swirling action to help reduce water usage. This category also welcomes new COMFORT-HEIGHT WC’s, as well as new statement WASHBOWLS.
Shower design
The new Iconix Wetroom Panels with a Gunmetal profile project high-end, sophisticated looks. A new shower and brassware range, also in striking Gunmetal, joins the Collection. Other additions to showering include an innovative WETROOM STORAGE SHELF column, and ULTRA-SLIM TRAYS boasting an incredibly strong yet lightweight structure.
On the heating front, a luxurious new ELECTRIC RADIATOR family includes an intelligent built-in thermostat control with a sleek, modern design. With great energy saving properties this range is available in a variety of styles and finishes. In addition, three new stylish standard LADDER RADIATOR ranges also join this category.
This latest launch is supported with new showroom POS, attractive display deals, video reels, augmented reality sales tools, social media promotion, website updates, consumer PR activity, and of course, PJH’s excellent ‘First Choice’ service promise. Available to order now via the PJH Partners Portal™.
It turns out that even at 17,500 mph, the one thing you really do not want to leave behind is a working bathroom. NASA’s Artemis II mission – humanity’s first crewed lunar trip in over fifty years – nearly had its launch delayed not by rocket science, but by a fault in the spacecraft’s toilet.
In the hours before the crew left Earth, sensors in the Orion spacecraft’s waste-management system threw up unexpected readings. With launch rapidly approaching, astronaut Christina Koch reportedly rolled up her sleeves and dismantled part of the toilet unit herself, guided remotely by mission control. A plumber by necessity, an astronaut by trade.
However, on saturday, the toilet was still unable to dispose of its waste overboard, NASA indicated a frozen vent line may have been to blame. The four astronauts had to use collapsible plastic containers to collect urine.
NASA spent over $23 million developing the Universal Waste Management System. The unit is deisgned to handle both liquid and solid waste in zero gravity using airflow, a funnel-and-hose arrangement, and a specialised sealed seat. Restraints are also included to stop the crew floating away mid-use.
Despite its toilet troubles, Artemis II launched successfully, and is now returning to Earth after seeing parts of Moon ‘no human has ever seen’.
Facts in this piece are drawn from BBC News reporting by Esme Stallard, Tom Bennett and Grace Eliza Goodwin. Read Artemis II coverage at bbc.com/news & bbc.com/news
Duravit AG and its CEO, Stephan Patrick Tahy, have mutually decided to end the partnership and part ways.
The Supervisory Board and the owners of Duravit AG thank Mr. Tahy for his commitment and strategic contributions to the company during his time as CEO. After having open and constructive conversations, the Supervisory Board, the owners, and Mr. Tahy came to the joint conclusion that their visions for the company’s future strategic direction were no longer aligned. Against this backdrop, both parties have agreed to end their collaboration at an appropriate time.
“We thank Stephan Patrick Tahy for his dedication to Duravit AG and for his valuable contributions to the company. He set strategic milestones and initiated further developments during a time of change. We wish him every success and all the best in his future personal and professional endeavors,” said Gregor Greinert on behalf of the Supervisory Board and the owners.
Stephan Patrick Tahy comments: “I look back on my time at Duravit with great appreciation. Together with a dedicated, international team, we took important steps for the company’s further development. I would like to thank the owners, the Supervisory Board, and especially all the employees worldwide for their trust, passion, and collaborative work. I wish Duravit continued success.”
Duravit AG will provide information regarding the future composition of the management team in due course. Until then, the area will be managed on an interim basis, with responsibilities shared among the existing members of the Executive Board: Martin Winkle (CFO), Thomas Stammel (COO), and Michael Demmer (CTPO).
About Duravit AG
Founded in 1817 in Hornberg in the Black Forest, Duravit AG is today a leading international manufacturer of designer bathrooms and is active in more than 130 countries worldwide. During product development, the complete bathroom supplier’s internal-design team worked hand in hand with a global network of designers such as Cecilie Manz, Philippe Starck, Antonio Citterio, Christian Werner, Sebastian Herkner and Patricia Urquiola. As an energy-intensive company, Duravit AG is aiming to be entirely climate-neutral by 2045 and avoid CO2 offsetting as far as possible.
Bathroom manufacturer, VitrA, will host a programme of product launches, talks and events in its London Specification & Design Hub during this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, 19-21 May 2026 inviting the architecture and design communityto explore its latest innovations at 64 Turnmill St, London EC1M 5RR.
Visitors can discover the newly launched and recently installed collections, including the contemporary, wall-hung Glora and Sareta furniture collections, and the new V-Care 3 range, the next generation of smart toilets that prioritise intelligent hygiene, personal comfort and everyday wellbeing. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience these design-focused products firsthand and gain insight into their craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology.
VitrA will host two ‘In conversation with’ talks featuring leading industry voices:
On Tuesday 19 May, VitrA’s Head of Design Nisan Tunçak will be joined by designer Terri Pecora for a conversation titled ‘From Concept to Culture: The Meaning of the Plural Collection in Today’s Design Landscape’. The discussion will explore the story behind the Plural collection collaboration and examine contemporary design perspectives.
On Wednesday 20 May, VitrA will host Anne-Rachel Schiffman, discipline director and senior interior architect at Snøhetta, alongside Nisan Tunçak. ‘Ceramics Forged in Light – VitrA x Snøhetta; A Conversation on Ceramics and Architecture’ will explore the inspiration behind the installation unveiled at the Interni showcase during Milan Design Week 2026 and the collaborative thinking behind its design.
VitrA will present its current RIBA-accredited CPD: Hygiene in Residential and Commercial Bathrooms, covering hygiene challenges in private residential spaces, offices and hotels, and the importance of smart product choices and innovative technologies. Aimed at architects and specifiers, the insightful session will provide insight into health, safety and wellbeing.
The activities will conclude on Thursday evening with Showroom Socials, VitrA’s closing celebration. The RSVP-only event will bring together members of the architecture and design community for drinks, conversation and a final chance to explore the latest product launches.
An additional highlight of the programme is the return of VitrA’s much-loved waffle bar, taking place each morning. Open to all, the informal breakfast gathering will offer freshly made waffles, tea and coffee. Guests can print a Clerkenwell Design Week badge and collect a VitrA tote bag before heading out to explore the rest of the festival.
From left: Terri Pecora, designer; Nisan Tuncak, head of design at VitrA; Anne-Rachel Schiffman, discipline director and senior interior architect at Snøhetta
Event Programme: Tuesday 19 May
9.00–10.30am — Waffle Bar: Start the day with VitrA (open to all)
1.00–2.00pm — ‘From Concept to Culture: The Meaning of the Plural Collection in Today’s Design Landscape.’ Conversation with Terri Pecora and Nisan Tunçak (RSVP only)
Wednesday 20 May
9.00–10.30am — Waffle Bar: Start the day with VitrA (open to all)
1.00–2.00pm — ‘Ceramics Forged in Light — VitrA x Snøhetta; A Conversation on Ceramics and Architecture’ VitrA x Snøhetta conversation with Anne Rachel-Schiffman and Nisan Tunçak (RSVP only)
Thursday 21 May
9.00–10.30am — Waffle Bar: Start the day with VitrA (open to all)
1.00–2.00pm — New RIBA-accredited CPD: Sustainability & Innovation in Bathroom Sanitaryware Manufacturing (RSVP only)
5.30–8.00pm — Showroom Socials closing party (RSVP only)
Flair Showers is partnering with Plumbing Heating Group (PHG), a UK’s merchant buying group for plumbing, heating and bathrooms. PHG members will now be able to supply shower enclosures, bathscreens and wetrooms from the installer-friendly Flair PRO Collections and premium Harmony Collections.
Founded in 2012, by a group of bathroom, heating and plumbing merchants, PHG now boasts 308 branches across the UK consisting of 181 bathroom showrooms and 247 plumbing and heating trade counters. Empowering its members with marketing support and commercial resources, one of the key benefits of being part of the buying group is its joint purchasing power in a competitive marketplace. Flair has joined the merchant network to offer PHG members, and their customers, its beautifully designed and innovative shower solutions that are expertly engineered to stand the test of time in the bathroom.
The Flair PRO Collections have been designed specifically with installers in mind. Consisting of shower enclosures, wetrooms, and bathscreens, Flair PRO offers an easy-fit showering solution for every customer. Including the popular Verve PRO and Verve PRO 8 collections that boast Flair’s Click Fit PRO screw-free assembly system, PHG members can now supply shower enclosures that can be fitted by just one installer. Once the profiles are aligned, the installer simply slides and snaps the frame into place. It’s quicker, safer, and cuts down on installation costs without compromising on strength or style.
For members seeking a more premium shower solution, the Harmony Collections by Flair is a distinctive portfolio of high-performance enclosures and wetrooms, offering versatile sizes and premium finishes, designed to bring a sense of calm and comfort to the daily routine. Each range within the collection features considered design elements that enhance the user experience. PHG members can also access the recently launched BABY AYO collection of reduced height wetroom panels, designed for attic spaces and compact bathrooms.
Flair Showers offers print and digital versions of its Flair PRO and Harmony Collections brochures and provides installation guidance and advice on its website and YouTube channel. Through its commitment to product quality and rigorous testing processes, Flair can confidently guarantee its shower enclosures for 20 years1. Furthermore, Flair maintains a substantial stockholding of spare parts should PHG members require them at short notice.
Jo Edwards, sales director for the UK Showering Division, Sanbra Ltd, says: “We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with PHG, the UK’s leading merchant buying group for plumbing, heating and bathrooms. Joining the PHG supplier network marks a key milestone in our continued expansion and commitment to supporting independent merchants across the country. This collaboration reflects our dedication to delivering premium bathroom solutions with service that matches the quality of our products.
“We look forward to working closely with PHG members and helping even more customers create spaces they love.”
Updating bathroom accessories is one of the most effective ways to refresh a space without the cost or disruption of a full renovation. Small design details can have a significant impact, enhancing both the visual appeal and day-to-day functionality of the bathroom.
Replacing outdated items with well-designed accessories can instantly elevate bath, shower and basin areas, while helping to create a more organised and clutter-free environment. Practical solutions such as towel rails, soap dispensers and shower baskets streamline everyday routines, reducing mess and improving usability.
Keuco’s range of bathroom accessories is designed to combine functionality with high-quality design, allowing accessories to be matched with brassware and fittings for a fully coordinated look. This unified approach is increasingly important in modern bathroom design, where consistency in finishes and materials helps create a calm, considered interior.
Premium finishes such as Brushed Brass and Brushed Matt Black add warmth, contrast and a sense of understated luxury to the bathroom. Keuco’s brass surfaces are produced using precious metals, with fittings and accessories coated with 23.5 carat gold after the brushing process. For darker finishes such as titanium black, fittings and accessories are chrome-plated in black following brushing, ensuring a durable and long-lasting surface.
“The fittings and accessories are finished by hand in our electroplating facility. This is the only way we can meet KEUCO’s high standards of quality,” says Levent Obuz, head of electroplating in Hemer. Every product must pass through the strict control of KEUCO’s dedicated employees so they can inspire customers all over the world with their perfect finish. This makes each fitting and accessory produced in one of the special colours unique, as the surface is intricately hand-brushed and built-up layer by layer by hand at KEUCO’s manual electroplating facilities.
The finishes provide a wide variety of designs for every bathroom and lifestyle; be it large or small, minimalist or opulent, tone-on-tone or colourful, KEUCO’s colour and design world offers an extensive range of options for every room:
Keuco’s accessories collections Edition 400, Edition 11 and Collection Moll are all available in the new colours brushed brass and brushed black chrome, in addition to stainless steel and chrome plated, and compliment IXMO bathroom fittings. The COLLECTION MOLL accessories range is KEUCO’s interpretation of absolute timelessness with the series embodying solid materiality yet with a sensual feel. EDITION 400 fittings and accessories are characterised by their sensual design language. Soft, organic shapes meet straight lines. A soft oval characterises their face. The EDITION 11 series is characterised by straight-lined contours. The clean design underlines the value of the fittings and accessories and their solid materiality.
About KEUCO
KEUCO GmbH & Co. KG is an internationally active, expert provider of premium bathroom furnishings. KEUCO offers a large assortment of fittings, accessories, mirror cabinets, lights and mirrors, washbasins, and bathroom furniture “made in Germany.” At KEUCO, design and function play a key role. Perfectly crafted products must combine aesthetic form with sensible functionality. A standard that is systematically applied, from the idea right to implementation. Collaboration with designers is a long tradition at KEUCO. The company has been family-operated since its founding in 1953. Its headquarters are located in the Westphalian city of Hemer.
