Features By Amelia Thorpe
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Amelia is an award-winning journalist, specialising in kitchens, bathrooms, interiors and design. She has contributed to many leading national publications, and has written about the kitchen and bathroom business for more than 15 years.
Interview: Pronorm's Richard Turner on making a success of 2020
Against a global backdrop of immense challenges, the headwinds of COVID and Brexit failed to knock kitchen furniture man...
Interview: It pays to be unique, says Acquabella's Juan José Benavent
Spanish brand Acquabella has recently launched a succession of striking new products in the UK – CEO Juan José Benave...
Interview: Geberit's Mark Larden on the power of a complete offering
Renowned as it is for behind-the-wall installation systems and its AquaClean shower toilets, Geberit is becoming increas...
Interview: Minotti's David Knights on the view from the luxury sector
David Knights, director of Minotti Cucine London, talks to Amelia Thorpe about what's been happening in high-end kitchen...
Interview: How Arbor Lane can help add bespoke furniture to your offer
Founded barely 18 months ago, bespoke hand-painted kitchen and interiors manufacturer Arbor Lane Interiors, which sells ...
Interview: Margaret Talbot on VitrA's brand-new Clerkenwell showroom
It's been a long time coming as the pandemic put plans on hold, but, as regional marketing manager for Europe Margaret T...
Interview: Neoperl MD Kevin Gates is on a mission to save the planet
Environmental concerns and the mounting urgency to reduce water waste mean that Neoperl's flow regulators are coming int...
Interview: Robert Ginsberg on HiB's unique culture and portfolio
HiB MD Robert Ginsberg reveals to Amelia Thorpe the secrets to developing a successful company culture, and how he has l...
Interview: Flexibility is key to coping with change, says Alan Dodds
While some brands have struggled with the challenges thrown at them by COVID-19, Roca Group has pressed ahead with its g...
Interview: Diversification and digitisation have been key for Euroline
While the pandemic has had many negative effects, Nigel Jacobs, MD of Euroline, chooses to focus on a positive one. “A...
Interview: How CRL became one of the top 3 quartz brands in the UK
It has been four years since C.R. Laurence of Europe (CRL), the former UK distributor of Caesarstone, launched its own r...
InterviewsFeatures Mon 8th Feb 2021
Interview: How extraction specialist Westin is raising its profile
It was one hundred years ago in 1921 when Walter Stanley Westin founded his electrical engineering company in an old tex...
Interview: David Osborne on Roman's future plans and new A&D showroom
In December, Roman announced the opening of its London A&D showroom as part of the Sanipex Gallery on the busy King’s ...
Interview: Imperial Bathrooms' Graham Bucktrout on energising a brand
As one of a handful of surviving British sanitaryware manufacturers, it is probably true to say that Imperial Bathrooms ...
Interview: Richard George – 'PJH's bathroom retail sales are up 30%'
Amidst the gloom of a third national lockdown comes a welcome blast of positivity. “We’ve had an incredibly strong y...
