TruBlue is a pricing, selling and business management solution built specifically to help KBB businesses realise their full potential. Powered by the most accurate and up-to-date enriched product pricing data, TruBlue makes it easier and quicker for businesses to sell products and manage and nurture valuable customer relationships.

As a Swiss manufacturer, we are firmly rooted in the town of Zug. Nevertheless, we are taking great strides into the future with regard to new developments and design concepts. Based on a tradition of more than 100 years, we are committed to manufacturing household appliances which make your home more aesthetically pleasing as well as making your daily life easier and more sustainable. In the age of digital transformation, we aspire to achieve much more than simply developing and manufacturing high-quality household appliances – we are focusing increasingly on conserving natural resources and taking greater care of our employees and the society in which our company operates. Quality and a passion for detail are the values that motivate our development, production and customer service employees on a daily basis.

The Kbsa has partnered with Vendigo to provide members with simple, hassle-free, affordable finance options for their customers.

Directly authorised and Appointed Representative models available

Their easy-to-use platform and network of lenders empower you to offer finance with confidence.

1) No obligatory compliance resource - FCA authorisation is not required as Vendigo can appoint you to their licence and manage the compliance requirements on your behalf.

2) Quick turnaround to offering finance - getting appointed to Vendigo’s licence is straightforward – they just require 1 form to be completed, and some ancillary information submitted. The FCA will approve you, typically within 4 weeks.

3) High credit limits - finance is available for orders between £1,000 and £500,000 meaning that no matter how big or small your job is, Vendigo can help finance it.

4) Full suite of lending terms - loan terms range from 12-months to 30-years so customers can choose the right solution for their own personal circumstances.

5) Cost-neutral products available – there is a full range of subsidies available ranging from Interest Free Credit where the retailer pays, to low APRs that reduce the subsidy and, slightly higher APRs that cost the retailer nothing.

6) The market’s simplest solution & best service – using Vendigo takes less than 2 minutes for a customer to approved for a loan. Funds are paid either directly to you once the job is completed or to the customer for them to pay you at specific points of the project.

For further information please click here https://www.vendigo.com/landing-pages/kbsa/ or, alternatively, you can contact Vendigo via email support@vendigo.com or telephone on 0330 069 735.

The Worktop Fabricators Federation (WFF) serves as a dedicated community for UK fabricators, committed to developing elevated standards within the industry. Our members undergo a thorough audit process to ensure that they consistently demonstrate compliance with, and often exceed, established industry benchmarks.

A principal aim of the Federation is to equip KBB designers with detailed knowledge regarding material properties. By doing so, we strive to ensure that end users develop informed expectations while enabling designers to create robust solutions from the outset. This proactive approach mitigates frequent issues stemming from insufficient planning and a lack of consumer understanding about material selection and characteristics.

Additionally, we acknowledge the critical importance of proper furniture installation before templating, which plays a significant role in maintaining material integrity and adequate surface support. These foundational steps can substantially reduce the necessity for rework during templating and subsequent installation. Common yet essential practices – such as verifying level furniture and incorporating appropriate supports like battens for weight-bearing surfaces – are frequently overlooked. Our overarching objective is to promote a ‘right first time’ methodology across the sector, reflecting enhanced professionalism while also increasing the profitability of the business involved.

Moreover, we are committed to informing both designers and end users about the benefits of engaging with reputable fabrication businesses, particularly WFF members. This distinction highlights organisations that prioritise safety and quality, distinguishing them from less scrupulous operators who may compromise industry standards and endanger reputations through unsafe handling practices, exposure to RCS dust, non-existent warranties and guarantees.

Our online directory details all our members, and should your supplier not be a current WFF member, we would be happy to discuss the benefits of joining and being a fully qualified fabricator. However, as a KBSA partner, we can offer your suppliers, whether WFF members or not, an audit of their production methods to help advise industry compliance, ultimately protecting your own reputation.