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Simon Acres Group Shares Industry Action Plan Following KBB Futures Roundtable

Specialist recruitment consultancy and online training provider, Simon Acres Group Limited, unveils the outcomes from the second edition of its KBB Futures roundtable event.

With InstallerSHOW as the Associate Host, the discussion was chaired by Amanda Hughes and sponsored by Blanco and Trojan Baths. KBB Futures brought manufacturers, retailers, industry associations and other inspiring leaders together to address the skills gap, improve recruitment, strengthen retention and foster meaningful collaboration across a fragmented industry.

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Simon Acres Group to Inspire Young Talent at School Careers Fair

Simon Acres Group is partaking in a Careers Fair, at Wollaston School in Northamptonshire, on Thursday 25th June 2026. The specialist recruitment consultancy will be exhibiting, alongside 35 other organisations, to put a spotlight on careers in the KBB and construction industries. Simon Acres will also be hosting a session to classes of year 10 students on the theme of apprenticeships.

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Simon Acres to Host Expert Panel at InstallerSHOW New York, Broadcast Directly to UK Audiences

Providing an opportunity for UK and US based trade professionals to learn from one another, Simon Acres is hosting a panel discussion at InstallerSHOW New York. Taking place on the InstallerPLAZA stage on 19th March 2026, the discussion will be broadcast live on Simon Acres Group’s YouTube channel, bringing the action directly to UK installers from across the pond.

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Simon Acres Group Launches ‘KBB Futures’ Roundtable

Specialist recruitment consultancy, and online training provider, Simon Acres Group Limited is set to host a new initiative designed to spark meaningful change across the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom (KBB) sector.

The inaugural ‘KBB Futures’ roundtable will take place on Thursday, 4th December 2025, at The Brewery, London. The event will bring a panel of leading KBB experts together to discuss key industry challenges, explore emerging opportunities and agree tangible actions for a stronger, more sustainable future.

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Simon Acres Group Offers HR Business Support

Specialist recruitment consultancy, and online training provider, Simon Acres Group Limited is offering HR support to small businesses within the KBB, merchant and construction sectors. Facilitating this service is Simon Acres Group’s Director of People, James Gibson, who has over 10 years of HR experience, backed by a Level 5 CIPD certification.

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Simon Acres Group Wins East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network Award

Specialist KBB, merchant and construction recruitment agency, and online training provider, Simon Acres Group has received the Best SME Engagement Award by the East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (EMAAN). The prestigious award celebrates small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that go the extra mile in creating impactful opportunities for young people. The achievement was presented to Simon Acres Group at the EMMAN Summer Conference, held at Mediq UK, Castle Donington.

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Simon Acres Wins Outstanding Contribution Award

Simon Acres, Managing Director of Simon Acres Group Limited has been honoured with The David Caulfield Outstanding Contribution Award at the 2025 BKU Awards for his exceptional passion, dedication and commitment to supporting industry apprenticeships. Simon Acres Group is a specialist KBB, merchant and construction recruitment agency, and online training provider.

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Simon Acres Group Supports InstallerFUTURES at InstallerSHOW 2025

Specialist KBB and construction recruitment agency, and online training provider, Simon Acres Group Limited, is bringing its expertise in talent acquisition and apprenticeships to this year’s InstallerSHOW, from 24th to 26th June at the NEC, Birmingham. The group is sponsoring InstallerFUTURES, which is a dedicated student and apprentice programme at InstallerSHOW. It aims to provide a structured and meaningful visit to the show for the next generation.

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Simon Acres Group Branches Out With Dedicated Office For Oval Deene Recruitment

Following the acquisition of Oval Deene Recruitment in 2024, Simon Acres Group Limited has invested in additional office space to support Oval Deene’s continued growth and strengthen its specialist recruitment services. The new office is situated in Royal Tunbridge Wells, giving the group a southern base in addition to Simon Acres Group’s current headquarters in Northamptonshire.

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AI Can’t Install a Kitchen – Simon Acres and Phil Beechinor Discuss the Importance of Apprentice Installers

Specialist recruitment agency and online training provider, Simon Acres Group Limited has partnered with Phil Beechinor for the latest instalment of its ‘Industry Legends’ series. The future of the KBB industry hinges on attracting and training more apprentices to meet the demand for kitchen installations. Simon and Phil delve into the challenges of empowering the next generation to fill this gap.

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