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Industry Update
THE KBSA COLUMN High impact designs from
20-20 Technologies gives
PJH Group the edge
The KBSA stand at the BCG xl Tour
Nationwide regional
meetings for KBSA
T
he Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) held
a number of regional meetings throughout the UK, which were
The PJH Group – distributor of Kenny, merchandising manager for
run in conjunction with this year’s BCG xl Tour. KBSA members were
bathrooms, kitchens and appliances PJH. “If we suggest lime and
invited to their nearest meeting, which took place throughout
to the independent retailer, builders aubergine kitchen doors but they
September and early October.
merchant, house builder and want to see lime and walnut, no
The meetings were generally very well received and provided an opportunity
developer markets – is using design problem!
for members to share the Association’s short and long term future plans and
software from 20-20 Technologies to Working closely with the PJH
to discuss any additional topical issues.
provide professional, photorealistic Group, 20-20 Technologies ensures its
Graham Ball, CEO of the KBSA, gave a presentation on the findings from
designs, accurate plans and detailed software produces the most realistic
the Association’s recent members’ survey and talked through the importance
cost estimates. interpretation of the company’s
of ConsumerCare Plus and TrustMark in today’s financial climate.
The PJH Group required a partner kitchens and bathrooms. Bespoke and
Graham comments: “Linking in with the BCG xl Tour was a great idea as it
that could provide a comprehensive exclusive products not included in the
was a much better use of everyone’s time. The regional meetings allowed us
design package to enhance previous standard data catalogues are
to update our members and provided an opportunity for our members to get
plans and offer greater flexibility. A integrated into the software to ensure
together and network.
principal aim of the company was to its full range can be incorporated into
“We also had a stand at the BCG xl Tour which allowed us to
market its products in the best any design.
communicate with potential members and introduce them to the benefits of
possible light to encourage and 20-20 Design software was selected
KBSA membership.”
increase the commitment of not only because of its quality, but also
The regional meetings were held at seven locations including Coventry,
showroom space. the ease of use and logical navigation.
Twickenham and Scotland. Further regional meetings are planned for Spring
“When pitching our products to a Another vital factor for PJH Group was
2009.
customer, the 20-20 design software that the catalogues are updated on a
allows us to present them with regular basis and include the main
compelling designs and lifelike brands that it supplies in addition to
images that can be altered at the the integration of exclusive products.
touch of a button to fit their
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For further information, please go to the
KBSA website at www.kbsa.org.uk
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