The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of DER KREIS, has reported a strong start to Q2, bringing six new suppliers on board, significantly increasing the portfolio of products available to members, ahead of its Annual Members’ Meeting in June.
The buying group is welcoming two new kitchen furniture suppliers, brands that specialise in flooring, partitions and outdoor furniture, as well as a leading distributor of worktops and decorative surfaces.
Schüller, who is among the top three German kitchen furniture manufacturers, is joining the group with its versatile and coordinated solutions including worktops, fronts, shelves and storage solutions. Beyond this, Schüller also provides living room, utility room and pantry solutions, as well as wardrobes and optimally integrated furniture for home working spaces.
KBBG members will also have access to Stosa Cucine, who has been producing quality Italian kitchens for over 60 years and is internationally recognised for its innovation and style. Offering both modern and classic kitchen designs in a variety of finishes, Stosa Cucine’s unique style also extends to the living area to create modern and functional living spaces in perfect character with the kitchen. Stosa Cucine is highly competitive on price and is constantly evolving its products and support for retail partners.
KlickFloor is bringing its luxury engineered vinyl flooring solutions to the group and is the first flooring specialist in KBBG’s portfolio. KlickFloor combines the authenticity and beauty of natural products with the durability of innovative luxury engineered vinyl technology. With three distinct product ranges, KlickFloor Herringbone, KlickFloor RedLabel and KlickFloor BlackLabel, all ranges offer integrated underlay and a lifetime warranty. The company offers beautiful wood and stone effect finishes that include oak, marbles, granites, slates and concretes.
Extending design opportunities to help its members create modern spaces, KBBG has added Patishon to its portfolio. Patishon is a UK-based company specialising in the design and manufacture of elegant glazed partitions, doors, and room dividers with the industrial character of steel-frame glazing. Given the frequent integration of their products in kitchen-adjacent spaces, they have structured their offering to make it as simple as possible for showrooms to take advantage of this fashionable trend.
Taking creative opportunities a step further, KBBG has also partnered with 4 Seasons Outdoor (4SO), to support its members with the growing trend for outdoor living spaces. 4SO manufactures garden furniture that stands out for its high quality, great comfort, extraordinary design and high weather-resistant abilities. All products are designed to be kept outdoors during the four seasons including lounge sets, dining sets and outdoor accessories. With 4SO’s affordable, luxury, outdoor furniture, KBBG members will be able to design sophisticated outdoor spaces with stylish, ergonomic and durable furniture.
Finally, with over 90 years of trading experience, Blackheath Products has joined the buying group. Blackheath is a leading distributor of worktops and decorative surfaces, centrally located in the West Midlands. Its ranges include solid surfacing and decorative surfaces as well as kitchen and bathroom products, flooring and accessories. Blackheath aspires to lead through innovation, reliability and exceptional customer service.
Owain Harrison, Managing Director, KBBG, comments: “We are delighted to welcome so many fantastic new suppliers to our portfolio and it’s great to have them on board ahead of our Annual Members’ Meeting at Center Parcs, Sherwood Forest, on Monday 30th June.
“These new partnerships reflect our ongoing commitment to expanding the breadth and quality of our offering for independent KBB retailers. Each of these suppliers brings something new to the table, whether that’s innovative design, exceptional craftsmanship, or new product categories for our members to explore. As consumer expectations continue to evolve, it’s vital that our members have access to fresh ideas and opportunities that help them stay ahead of the curve.”
To find out more about the KBBG, please call 023 8202 1348 or email info@derkreis.co.uk. Further information can also be found on the website: www.kbbg.co.uk.
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Image captions:
1. Stosa Cucine – Aliant kitchen
2. Patishon offers custom solutions including sliding doors
3. Blackheath Products – Mirostone Worksurface – Lotus Temple
About KBBG:
The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group UK is an organisation set up to support the business of independent kitchen and bathroom specialists. Part of the renowned DER KREIS, the company has over 40 years of experience and a turnover in excess of five billion Euros. Currently operating in 12 countries, with over 4,000 members, DER KREIS provides a range of exclusive tailored benefits and services to support and increase the success of independent kitchen and bathroom specialists, helping them stay ahead of the competition and improving their margin.
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