Hansgrohe, the German bathroom fittings and shower manufacturer, has supplied more than 5,000 fittings for the tallest building in the world – the 828-m Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE.

Saudi Ceramic Company (SCC) continues to focus on its expansion plans, which are scheduled for completion in two years. An encouraging 12 per cent growth in sales last year, despite the global financial crisis, has boosted the company’s confidence in achieving an even better performance this year with its steadily increasing capacity.

Dubai-based Ekotribe has recently launched several water-saving products in the region such as showerheads, shower timers and waterless car wash. One such product is the eco-showerhead from Oxygenics in the US, which according to the company helps save water and money.

Duravit marks a return to traditional design with its new 1930 Series, a range that was inspired by a model that was a market success as early as the 1930s.

Villeroyyy & Boch (V&B) has expanded its successful Squaro, Subway and Futurion collections by offering new solutions aimed at enhancing flexibility in designing bathrooms.