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Interview: Andy Cottee – The IPG is much more than just a buying group

Andy Cottee, MD at The IPG, talks to Nicola Hanley about how the group is supporting independents by giving them a range...

InterviewFeatures Mon 18th Nov 2024

Interview: Lee Appleby on turning the fortunes of G&M Plumbing around

When local businessmen Lee Appleby, Chris Barnes and Russel Millar acquired Colchester-based G&M Plumbing & Heating in J...

InterviewFeatures Tue 5th Nov 2024

Interview: Ben Cullum – How Blum's new team is focusing on the future

As Blum UK’s new management team settle into their roles, Nicola Hanley talks to new sales director Ben Cullum about h...

InterviewFeatures Tue 29th Oct 2024

Interview: Simon Taylor – My key to a successful apprenticeship scheme

Rather than train apprentices in-house, Aylesbury-based bespoke furniture maker Simon Taylor is reaping the benefits of ...

InterviewFeatures Thu 10th Oct 2024

Interview: How Nathan Kingsbury works with clients to find inspiration

Reigate-based kitchens and interiors specialist Nathan Kingsbury places the client at the centre of his approach, produc...

InterviewFeatures Wed 2nd Oct 2024

Interview: Steve Jones on Sirius's quality over quantity approach

Sirius MD Steve Jones took a break from preparing for the buying group’s annual UK Trade Show in Milton Keynes to talk...

InterviewFeatures Thu 26th Sep 2024

Interview: MHK UK's David Morris – Why we are stronger together

David Morris, sales director at MHK UK, talks to Nicola Hanley about how the buying group adds value to its members’ b...

InterviewFeatures Thu 5th Sep 2024

Interview: Alan Ramm – How Bakehouse Kitchens differentiates its offer

Stamford-based bespoke furniture business Bakehouse Kitchens has begun selling its ranges to other independent retailers...

InterviewFeatures Tue 3rd Sep 2024

Interview: My design and fit service cuts a chunk off showroom prices

Sole trader Dominic Toovey helps clients bypass high-street retailers and still end up with a luxury fitted kitchen – ...

InterviewFeatures Thu 29th Aug 2024

Interview: Waterline CEO Michael Marriott on branching into bathrooms

Waterline CEO Michael Marriott talks to Nicola Hanley about how the distributor plans to replicate its success in kitche...

InterviewFeatures Tue 13th Aug 2024

Interview: What Schlüter-Systems can offer high-end bathroom showrooms

Fresh from opening the doors of a new showroom and training facility, Schlüter-Systems UK head of sales Lee Rowland tal...

InterviewFeatures Mon 5th Aug 2024

Interview: Rob Burnett on the evolution of Kitchens by Holloways

Fresh from opening the revamped showroom in Wimbledon, director Rob Burnett of Kitchens by Holloways tells Amelia Thorpe...

InterviewFeatures Mon 15th Jul 2024

Interview: Ashley Munden – How you can maximise food waste disposers

As InSinkErator gears up for the August launch of its Next Generation of food waste disposers, Ashley Munden gives Nicol...

InterviewFeatures Thu 27th Jun 2024

Interview: Kast MD David Knight on plans after Kohler's acquisition

New MD of Kast, David Knight, tells Amelia Thorpe about growth plans for the concrete basin brand following its acquisit...

InterviewFeatures Fri 14th Jun 2024

Interview: Dennis Evans on opening his Schmidt Warrington showroom

It's a little over 18 months since director Dennis Evans opened the doors to his new Schmidt Warrington showroom – Nic...

InterviewFeatures Mon 10th Jun 2024