Latest news for Bathroom Manufacturers Association BMA 
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]
Wirquin joins Bathroom Manufacturers Association(23/03/2010)
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association recently saw its membership grow with Wirquin joining the trade association. Wirquin is an international group of companies providing water solutions for bathrooms, toilets and kitchens. Their office in the UK is based in Axbridge, Somerset and from there the company manages its range of shower drains and columns, toilet seats, flushing mechanisms, and drainage products. The group employs around 700 peo... [more]
Bathroom Manufacturers Association appoints new Technical Director(23/02/2010)
After just thirteen months at the BMA Chris Taylor-Hamlin has been promoted to the position of Technical Director. Chris joined the BMA in 2008 and quickly established himself as the bathroom industry’s technical guru. He is now fully responsible for representing BMA members during the development of bathroom standards in British and European Technical Committees. He is the principle technical mouthpiece for the industry liaising with UK governm... [more]
Water Efficient Products Labelling Scheme for eco-friendly bathroom products(04/12/2009)
Consumers are becoming more and more aware of the need to save our precious resources. When they are contemplating refurbishing their bathroom they are looking to install bathroom products which are eco-efficient to try to reduce their ever increasing utility bills. Water efficiency and energy efficiency are the buzz words in the bathroom industry at the moment. To help them in the quest they are increasingly using the recently upgraded databa... [more]
BMA reports successful bathroom conference(11/11/2009)
The BMA's bathroom conference and accompanying exhibition is the main industry event in the business calendar. This year it allowed delegates to mix, build industry relationships, and learn everything that’s new in the bathroom business. Delegates from all sectors of the industry attended and all, bar none, described it as an outstanding success. A packed house, a packed programme and eight thought-provoking performances from the speakers made t... [more]
BMA upgrades Water Efficient Product Labeling Scheme(03/09/2009)
The BMA’s Water Efficient Product Labeling Scheme (WEPLS) is set to be upgraded this autumn with the introduction of two new product categories, new functionality and a completely re-designed label. The scheme which was launched two years ago is now recognised as the method by which both consumers and professionals can seek out bathroom products which are sustainable and eco-sensitive. Many Government departments now look to WEPLS as the best... [more]
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