Month: April 2014

Elica launches new global brand identity

Elica, the Italian designer of kitchen extractors and cooker hoods, has unveiled a new global brand identity. The company, which has more than 3000 employees in offices around the world, says the new identity reflects its combined technical know-how, superior

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Dornbracht joins May Design Series

Dornbracht is the latest major player to join the Kitchen + Bathroom district at May Design Series, which takes place at London’s ExCeL next month. The family run German business will be bringing a selection of its most innovative and

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Conservatives: Pledge to end onshore wind farm subsidies

Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservative party pledged to end government subsidies for onshore wind farms if it wins a national election next year, increasing uncertainty for investors in renewable energy, Reuters has reported. Michael Fallon, a Conservative energy minister, said

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Mira volunteers brighten up Sam’s House

12 volunteers from Mira Showers recently worked with local artist Mike Kingston to brighten up Sam’s House, the purpose-built home for children undergoing bone marrow and stem cell transplants at Bristol Children’s Hospital. Using donated painting materials and equipment, the

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Plant and tool hire group HSS Hire has reported a 24% increase

HSS saw its revenues reach £226m last year, up from £182m in 2012. Pre-tax profit was a modest £300,000, turning around 2012’s pre-tax loss of £17.0m. Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) were up 36% to £55m (2012:

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