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Roca introduces new Duplo S PS3 and PS4 flush plates to collection

Roca has added 2 new flush platest to its portfolio – the Duplo S PS3 and PS4. Compatible with Roca’s Duplo S WC installation systems, the PS3 and PS4...
bathrooms products

Tue 26th Aug 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

Bathroom Association announces finalists for the 2025 Sustainability Awards

As the UK’s leading voice for the bathroom industry, the Bathroom Association has announced the finalists for its Sustainability Awards. The awards sh...
bathrooms news

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

How the Mediterranean-inspired bathroom trend helps create the ideal sanctuary

You could feel it at ISH and also at Cevisama – that warm, evocative Mediterranean vibe is taking over interiors in general, but bathrooms in particul...
Bathrooms features

Thu 12th Jun 2025

Jordan Page joins Roca Group UK as residential specification manager

Roca Group UK has announced the appointment of Jordan Page as the new residential specification manager. Jordan’s role will be to build on the team’s ...
new hire people

Wed 11th 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

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

Roca Group UK looks to grow Scottish sales with appointment of new BDM

Roca Group UK has expanded its sales team following the appointment of Allyson Doak business development manager for Scotland. Her main responsibiliti...
new hire people

Thu 1st May 2025

Bathroom focus: Our top 10 product highlights spotted at ISH 2025

As 163,150 visitors descended on Frankfurt last month to see the latest in bathroom and HVAC design and innovation, ISH 2025 did not disappoint – Emma...
bathrooms features

Wed 23rd Apr 2025

Laufen set to ‘delight, engage and educate visitors’ at ISH 2025

Bathroom manufacturer Laufen has announced further details of its plans for this year's ISH 2025 exhibition, which is returning to Frankfurt from 17th...
bathrooms news

Wed 5th Feb 2025

Alan Dodds leaves Roca UK after 25 years with the company

Alan Dodds, chairman of Roca UK, is moving on after 25 years with the bathroom brand. MD of Roca UK since 1999, Alan took on the new role of chairman...
bathrooms news

Tue 17th Dec 2024

Design Focus – 6 key bathroom trends spotted at HIX 2024

This year’s HIX hotel interiors show offered plenty of bathroom design inspiration – Amelia Thorpe rounds up 6 of the hottest trends on show. 'Everyt...
bathrooms features

Wed 11th Dec 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 June 2023 they immediately set...
interview features

Tue 5th Nov 2024

World bathroom leaders sign critical declaration in landmark agreement

On Friday 1st November, global bathroom manufacturers signed a landmark agreement aimed at reducing billions of litres of waste water from toilets, ta...
bathrooms news

Mon 4th Nov 2024

Roca Group UK grows sales and specification teams with 2 appointments

Roca Group UK has welcomed two new members of staff to its team. Rob Slimming (pictured left) joins as regional sales manager for the North while Barr...
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Mon 16th Sep 2024

Roca Group acquires Innotec to boost sanitary installation systems

Roca Group has acquired Innotec Systemelemente GmbH, German manufacturer of modular solutions for integrating structural elements in the bathroom. The...
bathrooms news

Fri 13th Sep 2024

Roca Group boosts UK team with 2 new appointments

Roca Group UK has welcomed Dean French (pictured left) to the company – he has joined the project specification team in the North of England. His role...
new hire people

Mon 12th Aug 2024

Roca Group targets over 65s market with two 'strategic' acquisitions

Roca Group, which owns the Roca, Laufen and Royo brands, has acquired two new companies: Nosag and IneoCare. Both specialise in the manufacture of bat...
bathrooms news

Thu 2nd May 2024

Insights from HIX – The top 4 bathroom design trends on show this year

HIX was back this month and bathroom manufacturers were out in force with plenty of exciting hotel design ideas to inspire residential interiors – Ame...
bathrooms features

Thu 30th Nov 2023

How consumers are embracing colour and texture in the bathroom

Bathroom furniture in vibrant tones and interesting textures is a growing trend – Nicola Hanley talks to manufacturers about the latest launches and t...
bathrooms features

Tue 17th Oct 2023

BMA announces the finalists for its 2023 Sustainability Awards

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has revealed the finalists  for the 2023 Sustainability Awards. The judging panel, which consisted of jou...
bathrooms news

Mon 25th Sep 2023

Roca announces Primaflow, F&P as new UK distributor

Roca has announced the appointment of Primaflow, F&P as a distributor of its Product Band A range in the UK. Primaflow, F&P is one of the UK’s largest...
bathrooms news

Fri 15th Sep 2023

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