Under the motto “in search of good design and innovation” the experts on the roughly 40-member jury will award the Red Dot seal only to products that are convincing in terms of their good design quality.

The most heard comments, from both end-users and hotel owners, could be summarized in the following statement: "We are keen on finding any kind of solution that would not stigmatize the appearance of bathrooms for disabled users, and ensure that every consideration is given to allow flexibility, independence and usability”.

The innovative Vita brassware collection, designed by creator Karim Rashid for the prestigious Cisal brand, was presented last December at the luxurious Smirnov´s Palace in Moscow. Together with the Chairman of the firm, Mr. Karim Rashid himself was the guest of honour to preside the event and present his latest creation Vita, an exceptional bathroom collection.

Profiltek, the market leader in Spain for the production of custom made shower enclosures, has entirely re-designed the Professional Area at the company´s digital platform, targeting excellence in service and customer support towards its extensive distribution network.

The companies Cosentino and Pino Cocinas & Baños have joined forces to launch the unique design contest "beautiful and functional kitchens, specially designed for disabled". The design challenge clearly aims to draw the attention, within the field of kitchen design, on the specific needs and exigencies, put forward by disabled people, and to satisfy their customer expectations and demands. 

Poalgi, the company from Valencia, dedicated to the conception, manufacturing, and sales of product elements for kitchens and bathrooms, has incorporated a new control unit to its production line. The recent investment will concede an overall improvement to the manufacturing processes of the range of shower trays, and furthermore procure more and better finished product.

Resigres has inaugurated a new showroom area in El Puig, situated close to the well-known monastery in this town of Valencia. The firm has opened a new spacious, modern and diaphanous display area, where it has introduced, during a special event with invited customers and friends, its latest product releases, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

The Keraben corporate group, controlled by the American investment firm Tensile Capital Management and run by the Benavent family, sold the whole of its ownership of Construplas to the French private equity firms MBO Partenaires and Aquasourca, and the members of the Management team of the company.

Standard Hidráulica, one of the leading manufacturers of mixers, valves and installation systems for water, gas and heating facilities will become part of the French COMAP Group. 

The IVACE Institute of Valencia is providing the venue for a BIM workshop, that is scheduled for the forthcoming 19th of January 2017, orientated to manufacturers of the brassware and bathroom equipment sector, and to interrelated managerial positions engaged in project management, planning, cost control, production, operation and maintenance.