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KBBG Expands Offering With High Quality Sink and Tap Solutions From 1810 and SCHOCK

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of DER KREIS, has added The 1810 Company, part of the SCHOCK Group, to its portfolio of suppliers. KBBG members now have access to 1810 and SCHOCK kitchen sinks and taps, offering a wide range of products that combine style, functionality and high-quality materials to meet the demands of modern kitchen design.

The 1810 Company is a highly reputable supplier of quality kitchen sinks, taps and accessories in the UK. Founded in 2009, The 1810 Company has constantly evolved with new product development and unrelenting enthusiasm, making it a fast growing and innovative company in the UK kitchen industry. SCHOCK is the inventor of the quartz composite sink and has been setting new standards in technology and quality in the field for many years. Founded in Germany in 1924, SCHOCK is renowned for its patented technology and strong focus on sustainable innovations. The SCHOCK Group acquired The 1810 Company in 2022.

Bernhard Van Ommen, Managing Director, The 1810 Company, says: “During a meeting with Owain Harrison at our Business Design Centre London showroom, I was struck by his passion for championing independent kitchen studios, something that strongly aligns with my own commitment to supporting high-end brick-and-mortar retailers. After attending the KBBG’s annual members’ gathering, it became clear that this is a community of engaged, quality-driven businesses with a genuine passion for what they do. I’m confident that The 1810 Company, with its portfolio of premium stainless steel sinks from 1810 and quartz composite sinks from SCHOCK, can deliver real value to the members.

“DER KREIS represents everything we value – quality, independence, and a strong sense of community. The opportunity to work alongside such a respected network of kitchen studios is exciting. Their dynamic, member-first ethos and our high-end kitchen sink and tap solutions are a great match.”

Owain Harrison, Managing Director, KBBG, adds: “We’re thrilled to welcome 1810 to the KBBG. The range of sinks and taps available from both 1810 and their parent company, SCHOCK Germany, a key European partner of DER KREIS Internationally, will be a real asset to our members. The 1810 Company’s commitment to supporting independent retailers while delivering stylish, high performance products makes them a natural fit for our group. It’s great to partner with a company whose values so closely align with our own, and I’m confident this will be a highly successful collaboration.

“It’s essential that we help our members not just meet customer needs, but exceed expectations and stand out in a competitive market. Expanding our portfolio of trusted European suppliers allows us to do exactly that giving members access to innovative products, quality brands, and commercial support that will underpin their long term success.”

For further information on the KBBG, call 023 8202 1348 or email info@derkreis.co.uk. You can also visit the website at www.kbbg.co.uk.

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Image captions:
1. DER KREIS Global MD, Ralph Leimbach, Chair of the newly formed KBBG Advisory Board, Trevor Scott, and Managing Director of The 1810 Company, Bernhard Van Ommen at the KBBG Annual Members’ Meeting
2. 1810 – Zenduo10 Slim Bridge 340-203U
3. 1810 – Alpsee stainless steel tap

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, Europe’s leading kitchen and bathroom buying group, the company has over 45 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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23rd July 2025

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