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Hiatt Hardware Group acquires Lakes Bathrooms in multimillion-pound deal

Birmingham-based distributor and supplier of premium hardware and ironmongery products Hiatt Hardware Group has announced it has completed the acquisi...
bathrooms news

Thu 21st May 2026

RAK Ceramics unveils I Sassi Borgogna surface at Clerkenwell Design Week

Launching at Clerkenwell Design Week at the RAK Ceramics Design Hub, I Sassi Borgogna is said to be a surface that brings together heritage inspiratio...
surfaces products

Wed 20th May 2026

Daphne Doody-Green: Building the next generation – why we must back talent now

With skilled trades under pressure and too many people eyeing the exit, the bathroom sector has a choice: complain about the gap, or build a pipelin...
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Tue 24th Feb 2026

Lakes highlights the importance of growing industry talent with apprenticeships

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from 9th - 15th February 2026, shower enclosure manufacturer Lakes is shining a spotlight o...
bathrooms news

Thu 12th Feb 2026

Lakes strengthens specification team with two promotions

Shower enclosure brand Lakes has promoted 2 of its specification team as it boosts its presence in the market following it describes as 'a successfu...
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Mon 26th Jan 2026

Lakes Celebrates 'world first' B Corporation Certification

Shower-enclosure brand Lakes has achieved B Corporation (B Corp) certification, becoming the first bathroom sector manufacturer in the world to reach...
bathrooms news

Wed 26th Nov 2025

The rise of spa-style shower trays: Luxury aesthetics with reliable functionality

More design-led than ever before, the latest shower trays prioritise style, safety and practicality – Nicola Hanley talks to the experts to find out m...
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Wed 19th Nov 2025

Lakes partners with Podfather to boost sustainability efforts

Shower enclosure brand Lakes has implemented fleet management software from cloud-based logistics company, Podfather, in a bid to increase sustainabil...
bathrooms news

Mon 10th Nov 2025

Lakes Showering Spaces appoints Tim Lloyd as new finance director

Shower enclosure brand Lakes has appointed a new finance director to support the company’s long-term growth plans. Tim Lloyd brings over 2 decades of...
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Mon 10th Nov 2025

Lakes expands flagship Modular Walk-In Collection with new features that ‘redefine personalisation’

Lakes has expanded its flagship Modular Walk-In Collection, which it plans to update on an annual basis. Designed by its UK-based design team, the co...
bathrooms products

Wed 22nd Oct 2025

Bathroom Association celebrates rising talent at Thirty-under-Thirty Awards 2025

The Bathroom Association, the leading voice for the UK bathroom industry, has unveiled the winners of its Thirty-under-Thirty Awards. Now in its seco...
bathrooms news

Thu 25th Sep 2025

Dishwasher eco modes: A key selling point for energy-conscious buyers

Dishwashers' eco cycles, even used just once or twice a week, can save more water and energy than homeowners realise – Sally Smith looks at the sustai...
kitchens features

Mon 15th Sep 2025

Sonas introduces new Reed Furniture Range to portfolio

Sonas has announced the launch of the new Reed Furniture Range – wall-hung vanity units crafted to meet growing consumer demand for tactile finishes a...
bathrooms products

Tue 19th Aug 2025

Lakes welcomes new business development manager Brett Wraight

Shower enclosure brand Lakes has appointed a new business development manager for the Central and Anglia region to support its expanding market presen...
new hire people

Thu 14th Aug 2025

Lakes promotes apprentice Katie Harris to role of customer service advisor

Shower enclosure brand Lakes Showering Spaces has appointed apprentice Katie Harris as a customer service advisor, strengthening its Customer Services...
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Tue 1st Jul 2025

Lakes introduces new Roku Collection to showering portfolio

Lakes Showering Spaces has launched the Roku Collection, a new product range that the company says offers competitive pricing, multiple colour options...
bathrooms products

Wed 16th Apr 2025

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Thu 10th Apr 2025

Lakes Showering Spaces names Mick Bone as sales director

Lakes Showering Spaces has a new sales director after promoting Mick Bone to the position.  Mick, who joined the shower enclosure manufacturer in Jun...
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Wed 5th Mar 2025

How Davonport designed an epic space for a multimillion-pound home

Richard Davonport, MD of Colchester-based bespoke kitchen company Davonport, reveals how he and his team designed an incredible kitchen for a space wi...
kitchens features

Wed 5th Mar 2025

Pete Ward joins Lakes Showering Spaces as specification manager

Lakes Showering Spaces has announced the appointment of Pete Ward as specification manager. With over 11 years of industry experience at both regional...
new hire people

Tue 21st Jan 2025

Lakes continues sustainability successes with ISO accreditations

Lakes Showering Spaces’ ongoing commitment to strengthening its sustainability practices has been recognised with a major new certification. In the la...
bathrooms news

Fri 29th Nov 2024

BMA raises over £4,000 for Band of Builders at industry conference

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) raised over £4,000 for the Band of Builders charity during the recent BMA Industry Conference. The funds...
bathrooms news

Fri 11th Oct 2024

InstallerSHOW's Andy Bishop looks ahead to 2025's event

InstallerSHOW grew its bathroom content in 2024 and added kitchens to the mix to create Installer Kitchens & Bathrooms – Andy Bishop looks ahead to ne...
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Wed 9th Oct 2024

Lakes Showering Spaces introduces new Linear Shower Tray

Lakes Showering Spaces has launched its Linear Shower Tray range, designed to complement the brand’s Modular Walk-In collection. The Linear Shower Tra...
bathrooms products

Tue 17th Sep 2024

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