EXPOTILE.. 2-5 march 2008

[IvegotsTILE]

We'll all have to meet up for a few beers,it'll be good to put a few faces to names.

 

[TheWrightTiler]

well said that man, think i might parktake in a few small beverages just to be sociable likes lol

andy

 

[penno]

Adam...we will arrange mini bus for North West crew...bout 5 alredy on the list....was gonna say when I saw you today...head in shed......gaz

Wouldn't mind chipping in for a bus mate

 

[grumpygrouter]

All signed up. Just got to figure out how to get there now!

Grumpy

 

[CLAYS TILES]

by car heading m6 south j4 (not 4a as you'll go down m42), off slip road turn right, take 1st left turn follow to island N.E.C is sign posted to the left and straight ahead! if your on train it stops @ the N.E.C

 

[wayne]

i will be there. think i will go on train and stay overnight so i can have a proper booze up

 

[DHTiling]

Visit KBB 2008 ( expotile )

The highlight of the kitchen and bathroom industry calendar, KBB incorporating Expotile 2008 is your optimum chance to see the evolution of the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, presenting a stunning spectrum of furniture, worktops, showers, sanitaryware, sinks, accessories and tiles.
Relocated to a new dateline in order to expand the event to its largest yet, from the 2-5 March the NEC will house this stunning seven-hall event, providing the ultimate experience for buyers to source for the season ahead. The launch of HPE, the new Heating and Plumbing Event which will sit alongside KBB, will offer a natural progression into the functional and technical back end products such as boilers, pumps and components – an ideal diversification for the success story of KBB.
A launchpad for new design and vision, global brands use this platform to showcase their ranges to the marketplace, an audience of retailers, developers, designers, architects, builders merchants, specifiers and contract buyers. As the increasing trend for contemporary design and bespoke interiors comes to the forefront, the event offers both unique and exclusive collections, alongside more classic designs that will always be prevalent in this industry.
Your visit…
From the outset, your visit to KBB, Expotile and HPE will be a visionary experience. Walking through uniquely designed entrances into each hall, each visitor will be met with over 300 beautifully designed stands, showcasing the latest innovations and products from across the industry. Stepping further into the halls, you will find key companies such as Poggenpohl, Rational, Alno and Charles Yorke alongside Crosswater, Laufen, Jacuzzi, RAK Ceramics, Bristan, Roca and Coram Showers whilst Hepplewhite, Birch Bedrooms and J&J Ormerod will also showcase their new ranges of bedroom furniture.
There are a plethora of places to relax and refresh within the event whatever your tastebuds demand. The Bristan bar, Ionic Stone café and the Caple café will all serve your needs, along with the wittily designed Croydex cocktail bar and the Poggenpohl Champagne bar within the luxury of the Kitchen Gallery area.
Seminars are taking place throughout KBB and HPE, programmes of informative presentations from the leading lights of the industry, educating visitors and exhibitors on topical issues causing debate in the market. These, alongside demonstration areas, will encourage professionals to interact with the showcased products.
Sounds good?
To pre-register for a complimentary ticket to KBB, Expotile or HPE, visit www.kbb.co.uk or call the ticket hotline on +44 (0)845 218 6036.
If you would like to take part in KBB, please call Sam Cande on +44 (0)20 7921 8438 or email [email protected]. With very few remaining stands, there is limited time left to secure your place at KBB, a primary tool to promote brand new products to a key audience of over 19,000 visitors. An unmissable event, this is the definitive opportunity to secure sales for the year ahead.
KBB co-located alongside Expotile and HPE
2-5 March 2008, NEC Birmingham
www.kbb.co.uk
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Industry News - The sweet smell of success

A device known as Panfan that won this year’s Best New Product Award at the KBIS 2007 Bathroom and Kitchen Exhibition in Las Vegas is due to make its debut at KBB Birmingham in March.

Panfan works by eliminating odours before they can escape the toilet area.
These odours don’t just smell badly - they can also circulate some nasty germs, including Fecal Coliform, Norwalk Virus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella and Shigella among others.
The Panfan unit is placed within the flush tank and consists of a small suction fan with an activated carbon filter cartridge. Instead of allowing doors to rise and waft into the air when the toilet is in use, Panfan gently draws air into the toilet bowl. This ensures that no doors can escape into the surrounding room.
Instead, they are drawn upwards through the independent overflow pipe within the cistern. Here they pass through the activated carbon filter where the doors are totally eliminated. So the bathroom always smells fresh and cleans, and becomes a more inviting place for family members, friends, customers, patients and clients.
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LocationKBB
Halls 6, 7 and 17 - 20Expotile
Hall 19HPE Hall 8
National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
Birmingham
B40 1NT
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 121 780 4141
Fax: +44 (0) 121 767 3825
www.necgroup.co.uk
http://www.tilersforums.com/Show Opening Hours

Sun 02 March: 09:00-18:00 hrs
Mon 03 March: 09:00-18:00 hrs
Tues 04 March: 09:00-18:00 hrs
Wed 05 March: 09:00-17:00 hrs

http://www.tilersforums.com/Getting there

The Concierge service, developed by Hotelzon, makes it even easier for you to plan your accommodation and travel. This service will be available shortly.

The NEC is easily accessible by road, rail and air.
By Car

From your nearest motorway link join the M42. Leave at Junction 6 and follow the signs to the NEC. There's free car parking for 21,000 vehicles and regular complimentary shuttle buses to and from the main entrances. Halls 6-8 and 17-20 are most easily accessible via the Atrium entrance, for which the North Car Park is the most convenient. However, you can still easily access all parts of the show from anywhere within the site.
To plan your route, please visit www.theaa.co.uk or for a detailed road map of the area please visit www.streetmap.co.uk
By Coach

National Express provides a network of coaches across the UK, including direct routes to Birmingham International. You can visit their website at [DLMURL="http://www.nationalexpress.com/"]www.nationalexpress.com[/DLMURL] or you can call them on +44 (0)8705 808080.
By Rail

The rail network goes straight to Birmingham International station at the NEC - just a short walk from the halls.
For timetable details, advice and/or advance ticket bookings visit www.thetrainline.com; or www.virgintrains.co.uk. Alternatively, call National Rail Enquiries on +44 (0)8457 48 49 50 or Virgin Trains on +44 (0)8457 222 333.
By Air

Birmingham International Airport is directly accessible from over 40 European cities. A newly set up SkyRail service, taking just 90 seconds, links the main terminal and Eurohub (Birmingham airport terminal 2) to Birmingham International railway station, situated within the NEC complex.
For further information or to arrange flights please visit www.bhx.co.uk
http://www.tilersforums.com/Accommodation

The KBB team and Hotelzon have negotiated a number of hotel deals for visitors and exhibitors. Call +44 (0) 1962 834464 for further information and bookings. A link enabling you to book online will be available shortly.
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Be inspired by the various collections and innovative designs on offer at KBB, the UK's largest trade exhibition dedicated to the kitchen, bedroom and bathrooms.
Discover the latest trends, themes, colours, materials and textures for the coming season, source the newest products and benefit from the informative presentations delivered by thought-leading speakers within the industry at the free seminars.
Bringing the entire spectrum of kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms together under one roof, this is an event which should not be missed. Whether you are a retail buyer looking for a selection of mid-priced products for your high street store or an architect who requires a one-off, unique piece for a boutique hotel, KBB can deliver.
This year KBB will take place within a new dateline to serve the industry better, at a time when buyers are looking to source new products for the season ahead and to allow the event to expand to its largest yet. Previously held alongside Interiors Birmingham in January, the event will now take place 2 - 5 March 2008.
Expotile and Heating and Plumbing Event

Expotile, the industry's haven for tiling, will be bigger and better for 2008 following its previous success in 2006 and the increased focus on tiling in the UK market.
New for 2008 Heating and Plumbing Event (HPE) will be at the forefront of the industry, a natural progression from KBB delivering the functional backbone to the industry with products such as boilers, pumps and components.
Your registration for KBB will also give you access to Expotile and HPE.
We strongly recommend that you allow at least 2 days to see the whole show.

 

[CLAYS TILES]

:huh2: how are we going to recognise everyone from the forums when we get there?
do we all wear NAME TAGS?
:stupid:

 

[DHTiling]

you wont miss me i,m the 6',2 inch shaved head git stood with gazza....lol lol...

 

[CLAYS TILES]

you wont miss me i,m the 6',2 inch shaved head git stood with gazza....lol lol...

just incase we find each other i better let you all know im 5'9 inch shaved head GOOD LUCKING git next to you both!

 

[DHTiling]

sound clays mate..looks like the baldies are having an outing...lol lol...

 

[Tilestiles]

They will think Right Said Fred have turned up!! - Lol

 

[Perry]

i will be going if i can get away

 

[DHTiling]

They will think Right Said Fred have turned up!! - Lol

hey! who told you my nickname...:lol:

 

[GazTech]

Aye thats us...lol