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Roman shower valves now officially accredited on the BMA's WEPLS Scheme(14/09/2011)
The Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme (WEPLS) was developed and introduced by the Bathroom Manufacturer's Association (BMA) in 2007 and it has been successfully helping to shape the industry. The aim of the scheme is to help consumers save water with no reduction in performance. A key message is how much energy can be saved by using less heated water in the home - this can be a cost saving of up to a third in certain situations. In order to achieve the BMA's Water Efficient Label, the... [more]
Water efficiency and energy efficiency are inextricably linked(28/12/2010)
Hotels are always looking for efficiencies and cost reduction. The water efficient product labelling scheme (WEPLS) is an increasingly important tool for proprietors and managers aiming to reduce their hot water consumption. Recent announcements of impending energy price hikes make the BMA’s speech at the Sleep Event more relevant than ever. Chris Taylor-Hamlin, Technical Director of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, at the Sleep Event Seminar about ‘Water efficiency in the Commercial... [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 the water sector. What is WEPLS? WEPLS is a ... [more]
Bristan prodcuts accredited under the Bathroom Manufacturers Association Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme(13/04/2009)
Launched in 2007, the BMA's Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme is designed to raise awareness of bathroom products that, when installed and used correctly, use less water and save on water and energy, without impairing the bathing experience. Only products that pass the BMA’s strict criteria, as defined by technical experts from within the UK bathroom industry, are eligible for the accreditation. Bristan has gained accreditation for 35 products under the Bathroom Manufacturers Associati... [more]
Water Efficiency Label helps consumers to choose the most water efficient products(29/09/2008)
If you are looking to replace your bathroom now is the time to consider installing the new water efficient products which are currently available. “There is no doubt that green issues are becoming more important in British homes” says Yvonne Orgill, Chief Executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA). “The UK government is encouraging everyone to take a fresh look at the way they use water. The pressure is on to encourage everyone to use our precious resource more efficiently.” ... [more]
BMA supports the annual Waterwise Water Efficiency Conference(05/03/2008)
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) is supporting the annual Waterwise Water Efficiency Conference – The Road to Water Efficiency in the UK - to be held as part of UNESCO’s World Water Day events programme on 8 and 9 April 2008 at Keble College, Oxford University. The event brings together the leading policy makers, doers and thinkers on water efficiency, both as speakers and participants and takes place at a time when the water companies will be in the thick of producing their draft... [more]
New President for the Bathroom Manufacturers Association(04/07/2007)
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association's (BMA) Annual General Meeting took place on Thursday 21 June 2007 at Crewe Hall in Cheshire. The AGM was very well attended with more than 40 representatives from BMA member companies, corporate sponsors of the Bathroom Academy, representatives from potential new member companies and editors from some of the Industry’s leading trade publications. This year saw BMA President Ted Goold of Masco step down after more than two years at the helm. Speaking ab... [more]
BMA reports strong interest in Bathroom Academy and the Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme(15/06/2007)
This year’s Bathroom & Kitchen Expo held at ExCel in London between 13 and 15 May was a success for the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA). The BMA stand attracted a lot of attention from manufacturers, retailers, architects, designers and house builders who were looking for more information about the Bathroom Academy and the Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme. In fact, the BMA stand was so popular that the Secretariat team say they need more space in the future. Visitors to th... [more]
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