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Simon Acres Group hails industry’s ‘appetite for collaboration’ following second KBB Futures roundtable

Specialist recruitment consultancy and online training provider, Simon Acres Group, says practical initiatives to address key industry issues are st...
industry news

Wed 22nd Jul 2026

BIFIS Awards 2026 celebrates installation excellence at InstallerSHOW

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) hosted its 5th annual awards on 23rd June 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, in partnership w...
industry news

Thu 25th Jun 2026

Simon Acres: Our KBB Futures events are about collaborating to drive change

With the next KBB Futures roundtable set to take place at InstallerSHOW this month, Simon Acres tells us about his ambition to help create an indust...
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Fri 19th Jun 2026

Simon Acres Group to host second KBB Futures roundtable at InstallerSHOW 2026

Specialist recruitment consultancy and online training provider, Simon Acres Group, has announced that it will host the second edition of its KBB Futu...
industry news

Mon 18th May 2026

Simon Acres Group and Bathroom Association to collaborate on initiatives

Specialist recruitment consultancy and online training provider, Simon Acres Group is to collaborate with the Bathroom Association to support the wide...
bathrooms news

Thu 2nd Apr 2026

Simon Acres Group launches KBB Futures Roundtable to drive industry change

Specialist recruitment consultancy Simon Acres Group is set to host a new initiative designed to spark meaningful change across the kitchen, bedroom a...
industry news

Mon 1st Dec 2025

Simon Acres Group strengthens team with two promotions and appointment

Simon Acres Group, the specialist KBB recruitment agency and online training provider has promoted Sam Radford to head of recruitment and Lewis Morris...
new hire people

Tue 16th Sep 2025

Adroit Services is the first independent retailer to join the Bathroom Association

The Bathroom Association has announced that it has welcomed its first independent retailer member – Adroit Services. Based in Buckinghamshire, Adroit...
bathrooms news

Tue 5th Aug 2025

Simon Acres Group invests in southern base for Oval Deene Recruitment

Following the acquisition of Oval Deene Recruitment in 2024, Simon Acres Group has invested in additional office space to support Oval Deene’s continu...
industry news

Fri 2nd May 2025

Simon Acres Group to host KBB golf networking event

Specialist recruitment agency and online training provider, Simon Acres Group is holding its third annual golf day on Thursday 12th June 2025. The net...
industry news

Fri 4th Apr 2025

KBSA ‘delighted’ by response to first of its new regional meetings

The KBSA has launched a new series of regional meetings, designed to support members by providing an update on benefits and initiatives.  The first m...
industry news

Thu 27th Feb 2025

Ideal Standard sponsored apprentice triumphs at BiKBBI Awards 2025

Ashton Clifford, an apprentice at Adroit Services whose apprenticeship is funded by Ideal Standard, has been crowned winner of the prestigious Apprent...
bathrooms news

Mon 17th Feb 2025

Simon Acres Group to film Adroit Services' apprenticeship journey

Specialist KBB recruitment agency, and online training provider, Simon Acres Group is collaborating with Adroit Services to document its journey of hi...
industry news

Fri 17th Jan 2025

Simon Acres Group joins forces with Worktop Fabricators Federation

Simon Acres Group, the specialist KBB recruitment agency and online training provider, is collaborating with the Worktop Fabricators Federation (WFF)...
industry news

Mon 18th Nov 2024

Simon Acres Group acquires Oval Deene Recruitment Limited

Simon Acres Group, the recruitment agency and online training and service provider specialising in the KBB and construction industries, has announced...
industry news

Tue 1st Oct 2024

Why a kitchen isn't complete without a high-tech, multifunctional tap

Multifunctional taps offer so much more than cold, hot and boiling water – now you can adjust the temperature and even choose the amount of bubbles in...
kitchens features

Tue 23rd Jul 2024

Tobias Waltham joins Simon Acres Group in newly created role

Specialist recruitment agency and online training provider, Simon Acres Group is expanding its operations with the appointment of Tobias Waltham as pa...
new hire people

Fri 7th Jun 2024

North America's NKBA to have presence at InstallerSHOW 2024

North America's National Kitchen & Bathroom Association (NKBA) has revealed it is set to have a presence at InstallerSHOW for the first time this year...
industry news

Thu 30th May 2024

Simon Acres Group announces speakers for InstallerSHOW 2024

Simon Acres Group has announced its line-up of guest speakers at this year’s InstallerSHOW. The specialist KBB, merchant and construction recruitment...
industry news

Tue 21st May 2024

KBSA reveals latest corporate and retail members to join

The KBSA has announced that Simon Acres Group has rejoined the association as a corporate member and 3 showroom businesses – Alex Lee Kitchens, Priory...
industry news

Thu 11th Apr 2024

Tom Reynolds – KBIS is an opportunity UK businesses should not miss

Tom Reynolds, chief executive at the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, calls for future Government support for UK exhibitors at KBIS, highlighting m...
insight features

Wed 17th Jan 2024

Simon Acres Group to partner with the InstallerSHOW 2024

Simon Acres Group Limited is partnering with the InstallerSHOW, which is set to take place at the NEC in Birmingham from 25th – 27th June 2024, to sha...
industry news

Wed 20th Dec 2023

Simon Acres Group launches training module for builders' merchants

Simon Acres Group, the recruitment agency and online training and service provider specialising in the KBB and construction industries, has launched a...
industry news

Wed 8th Nov 2023

David Ventris-Field – Why InstallerSHOW is now a multi-trade event

InstallerSHOW is growing – 2023's event saw the addition of the Bathroom Zone and 2024 will see its expansion into Kitchens – sales director David Ven...
insight features

Tue 7th Nov 2023

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