Latest Taps News
Plumb Center launches new Concept Curve range
Exclusive to Plumb Center, the new Curve ceramic range extends the runaway success of Ideal Standard’s Concept range of sanitaryware, bathware, furniture and accessories. Designed by Ideal Standard’s non-executive Design Director Robin Levien, the new Concept Curve range is a perfect addition to the already successful Concept collection. With minimal, timeless, and elegant design, the new extensions bring a ‘fourth dimension’ to the clean... [more]
BMA's WEPLS 'Water Label' goes into Europe
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]
Crosswater has just joined the BMA
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association welcomed a new joiner : Crosswater Holdings Ltd, with its rapidly expanding Crosswater, Simpsons, and Bauhaus bathroom brands. “I am thrilled to announce that Crosswater Holdings application has been fully approved by the full membership of the BMA and we are delighted to welcome the company to the Association” says Yvonne Orgill, chief executive. “The BMA is continually expanding and we are delighted tha... [more]
Better Bathrooms handpicked for prestigious partnership with Alison Cork at this year’s Ideal Home Show
Returning for its 104th year, the nation’s best loved homes and interiors show plays host to Better Bathrooms’ visionary display within expert home writer and broadcaster, Alison Cork’s, ‘Serene Japanese’ bathroom. Held at London’s Earls Court from March 16th to April 1st, the Ideal Home Show enables visitors to walk through a spectacular series of inspirational living ideas, with each of Alison’s’ six beautifully styled, full scale rooms exp... [more]
Plumb Center & Parts Center raise £105,000 for children’s charity
Despite more and more people feeling the pinch this past year, it is reassuring to see that support has been outstanding for the fundraising efforts of Plumb Center and Parts Center. With the help of the generous customers throughout the UK an outstanding £105,000 was raised for Action for Children. The main events of the year were a challenging five-day Andalucian bike ride of almost 400km from Granada to Seville for 28 Plumb & Parts Center ... [more]
Other Taps news and reviews
Scores of buglers honor taps
Nearly 200 buglers and trumpeters from all over the United States gathered Saturday in Arlington National Cemetery to play taps on the 150th anniversary of the bugle call.
NRC taps Japan envoy to head local office
The Midwest office of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission welcomed a new administrator Monday responsible for regulating 16 commercial nuclear plants in seven states, including Illinois.
'Taps' marks its 150th
Four Middletown students joined volunteer buglers from across the nation at Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery on Saturday to celebrate the 150th anniversary of 'Taps,' the melody played since 1862 to mark the final resting place of American service man an
FBI taps ManTech for support
FAIRFAX, Va., May 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation's information technology systems are receiving operational and support services from ManTech International Corp.
NewsGator taps surging European demand for enterprise social with steep 76%-plus year-over-year growth
DENVER, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NewsGator is seeing its European business rapidly expand as more enterprises accelerate their migration to powerful social computing solutions on Microsoft platforms. ...
150 Years Of 'Taps'
Retired Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva gives us a glimpse of the fascinating history behind these 24 somber notes.
Adconion Media Group Taps Scott Sullivan as Global Chief Technology Officer
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Sullivan, a highly accomplished, senior information technology professional with more than 25 years of experience, has been appointed global chief ...
The Office Taps New Executive Producers
The Office consulting producer Brent Forrester has been promoted to executive producer of the show alongside King of the Hill's Dan Sterling, Deadline reports.NBC's new fall schedule: The Voice back in the fall; Community moves to FridaysNeither of them has been tapped as the comedy's ...
Bain & Company Taps Phil Kleweno, Partner and Former Chief Executive, to Head New Washington, D.C. Office
Veteran Bain & Company partner, and former chief executive of Princess Cruises and president of Teleflora, Phil Kleweno, has been appointed managing director of the global consulting firm’s soon-to-launch Washington, D.C.
Union College hosts a milestone for 'Taps'
Union College hosts a milestone for 'Taps' Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 08:14 a.m., Friday, May 18, 2012 "Taps," a national song of remembrance that rarely fails to cause listeners to dab at moist eyes at the end of military funerals and memorial services, turns 150 this year ...
