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Toby Drew joins Roca Group UK & Ireland as business development manager

Roca Group UK & Ireland has welcomed a new member of the team in Ireland. Toby Drew has joined as business development manager for the LAUFEN and Roca...
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Tue 1st Sep 2026

Duravit UK & Ireland announces leadership transition as Martin Carroll retires

Duravit UK & Ireland has announced that its MD, Martin Carroll, will take retirement at the end of 2026, after more than a decade with the company. Si...
bathrooms news

Thu 27th Aug 2026

Interview: Peter Wirz on design and the launch of Laufen's new PRO X collection

As Laufen launches the latest generation of its bestselling PRO collection, designer Peter Wirz talks to Nicola Hanley about why his longstanding co...
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Thu 20th Aug 2026

Roca Group UK welcomes three new business development managers to the team

Roca Group UK & Ireland has announced the addition of 3 new business development managers to the team. Andreea Simion, pictured left, is now merchant...
new hire people

Thu 6th Aug 2026

Roca Group UK promotes Matt Preece to key account manager

Roca Group UK has announced the internal promotion of Matt Preece to the position of key account manager.  In his new role, Matt will take responsibi...
new hire people

Mon 20th Jul 2026

Show focus: Key highlights and takeaways from Clerkenwell Design Week 2026

Now in its 15th year, Clerkenwell Design Week is regarded as a leading global design festival – Amelia Thorpe visited and found a feast of inspirati...
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Wed 10th Jun 2026

Ripples raises more than £13,000 in latest charity challenge

Bathroom retailer Ripples has raised over £13,000 for The Cycle, a charity empowering communities through sanitation, education, and gender equity aft...
bathrooms news

Tue 19th May 2026

Laufen to present 'The Future of the Bathroom' at Clerkenwell Design Week

Swiss bathroom brand Laufen has announced it will be exhibiting at The Charterhouse during Clerkenwell Design Week, taking place from 19th - 21st May...
bathrooms news

Thu 7th May 2026

Laufen introduces new Cleanet MEDA shower toilet to portfolio

Laufen has announced the launch of the new Cleanet MEDA shower toilet, part of a collection conceived with Swiss designer Peter Wirz with a simple amb...
bathrooms products

Wed 15th Apr 2026

Interview: Derek Miller returns to Scotland's specification frontline with Partner Spec

Having spent more than 2 decades building Scope Bathrooms, Derek Miller has founded Partner Spec – a consultancy that helps manufacturers, developer...
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Wed 8th Apr 2026

Laufen looks to cut lead times for multicolour furniture by extending stockholding with Barwick

Laufen has announced that its multicolour furniture finishes are now available at Barwick, the brand’s sole UK distributor, in a move that aims to giv...
bathrooms news

Tue 24th Feb 2026

Roca expands Optica collection with new contemporary bathroom solutions

Roca UK has introduced its extended Optica bathroom collection. New Roca Rimless Vortex WCs, bidets, wall-hung and pedestal basins, and 3-drawer fur...
bathrooms products

Thu 29th Jan 2026

HIX 2025 trend report: The top 3 influences currently shaping bathroom design

Best in show – Amelia Thorpe rounds up the hottest bathroom trends from this year’s HIX hotel design exhibition. Celebrating the best in hotel design...
bathrooms features

Thu 11th Dec 2025

Frontline Bathrooms reclaims exclusive UK distribution for Royo

Frontline Bathrooms has announced that it will once again become the exclusive UK distribution partner for bathroom furniture brand Royo, following a...
bathrooms news

Tue 25th Nov 2025

Roca and Laufen get set to return to HIX 2025 with latest launches

Roca Group has revealed its plans for HIX 2025, where it will have separate, dedicated stands for its Roca and Laufen brands. The two-day event dedica...
bathrooms news

Wed 19th 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...
bathrooms features

Wed 19th Nov 2025

Wall-hung toilets are trending – here’s why homeowners love them

Wall-hung WCs are sleek and space saving, offering the contemporary bathroom design consumers crave along with ease of installation – Sally Smith look...
bathrooms features

Wed 8th Oct 2025

Emma Mottram promoted to head of brand & communications at Roca UK & Ireland

Roca UK & Ireland has announced the promotion of Emma Mottram to head of brand & communications. Emma steps into the role following her successful te...
new hire people

Thu 21st Aug 2025

Laufen Group announces the acquisition of Antonio Lupi Design

Laufen Schweiz AG, part of the Roca Group (Laufen), has announced the acquisition of Antonio Lupi Design S.p.A. (antoniolupi), leading Italian company...
bathrooms news

Tue 29th Jul 2025

Zara Oatey appointed project specification manager – North at Roca Group

Roca Group UK & Ireland has welcomed Zara Oatey as project specification manager – North, marking another step in the company’s ongoing investment in...
new hire people

Wed 9th Jul 2025

Ripples hosts annual Designer Day for franchise community

Bathroom retailer Ripples welcomed designers from its 21 showrooms across the UK for its annual Designer Day, held this year at the picturesque Retrea...
bathrooms news

Wed 4th Jun 2025

Mike Trender joins Roca Group UK as offsite specification manager

Roca Group UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Mike Trender as the new offsite specification manager. Having worked in the bathroom industry...
new hire people

Fri 30th May 2025

10 beautiful basin designs that make the perfect bathroom centrepiece

The latest washbasin launches all have one thing in common – they're all so impactful and thoughtfully designed they deserve to be the centre of atten...
bathrooms features

Fri 9th May 2025

Eco-conscious consumers are driving demand for 'greener' bathrooms

Increased use of renewable energy, the introduction of innovative materials, and combining water efficiencies with end-to-end sustainable production c...
bathrooms features

Wed 7th May 2025

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