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BMA's WEPLS 'Water Label' goes into Europe(25/04/2012)
A single Water Label for taps, shower valves and shower heads moves a step closer Trade Associations from a number of European countries representing the tap, shower valves and handsets industry, together with major European manufacturers, have completed the first phase in the development of a single Water Label for bathroom products. CEIR, the European Association for the Valve Industry, brought together representatives from France, Spain... [more]
Bathroom Manufacturers Association welcomes Roman Dietsche Gmbh as a new member(16/02/2012)
Roman Dietsche Gmbh has become the latest recruit to the expanding BMA. Based in Emmendingen, Germany, and founded in 1873, the company manufactures ceramics, baths, brassware, accessories and showers for the domestic and commercial markets. Its UK offices in Tipton, West Midlands, provide full technical, sales and after sales resources for its growing customer base. Robert Pryde, Dietsche Business Development Director, commented “we are ... [more]
Pseudomonas : More facts are needed(09/02/2012)
Following the tragic baby deaths in Belfast’s Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital, investigations into how and where this killer bug, pseudomonas, thrived need to be carried out quickly and accurately. Members of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association are as keen as any in the industry to find out the real facts from the investigators. The worst thing we can do is jump to conclusions and respond without more information. Meanwhile a greater... [more]
Scalding should not be possible anymore(20/12/2011)
The recent death of the Midlands toddler shows how uncontrolled hot water can be fatal. In the past five years over 50 people have died in the UK through scalding. Over 800 more have been seriously injured and scarred for life. The law has gone some way in addressing the problem and the publishing of Building Regulations Approved Document G in 2010 stipulates the control of hot water to baths by using Thermostatic Mixing valves (TMVs) in bath ins... [more]
Bathroom Manufacturers Association launches customer service survey(09/09/2010)
Today’s customers are increasingly sophisticated and just won’t put up with shoddy customer service. But how bad, or how good, is it in today’s bathroom world? The Bathroom Manufacturers Association is targeting customer service as the theme in this year’s Bathroom Conference, and to make it more relevant than ever the BMA has launched a major customer service survey, the results of which will be used by the conference speakers to show delega... [more]
BMA discusses fake sanitaryware imports and stolen labelling(29/07/2010)
Manchester’s prestigious Lowry Hotel was the venue for this year's AGM of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association. Fake sanitaryware imports and stolen labelling were amongst the discussions at the AGM. Other topics discussed included the rapid progress of the BMA’s Water Efficient Labelling Scheme, European funding for bathroom product innovation and proposals for Toilet Scrappage to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. “This was a busy ... [more]
Bathroom Manufacturers Association's AGM is being held in Manchester on 1st July(01/06/2010)
The BMA now represents over 75 well known and respected bathroom brands trading in the UK. It works closely with government bodies, NGOs and technical standards organisations throughout Europe. The BMA’s technical, marketing and education committees meet regularly to discuss the important issues affecting the industry and it members rely on the BMA’s full time staff to front their opinions with the key decision-making bodies. Every twelve mon... [more]
Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme is pushing forward the sustainability agenda(21/05/2010)
Water is one of the most undervalued natural commodities in the country. The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) is leading an initiative to raise awareness of those water efficient bathroom products which are the very best in reducing the consumption of water in homes and public buildings. This initiative– The Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme (WEPLS) – supports Water Saving Week and is pushing forward the sustainability agenda in t... [more]
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