2012

HOME 2013 will take place on 13-15th January in London’s Earls Court 2, after a successful debut show in 2012 preparations are well underway for an even bigger homewares and interiors event.
Bugatti Italy will showcase their electrical and cookware ranges on their stand B12. Top Moka, Ascaso and Graef will also have brand presence.

Cookshop have a full article on the show on page 12 of their November 2012 edition, with Bugatti listed as one of the top international companies listed as supporting the show.

The Saeco Intelia Focus Bean to cup Espresso maker makes its debut on the cover of Coffee Choice this month. The espresso maker, which was awarded 5 stars by the Mail Online recently, features ceramic grinders, adjustable coffee strengths and one touch espresso and long coffee options ensuring professional coffee results every time. The Saeco Intelia is the perfect coffee machine to entertain and impress your guests this Christmas, with it’s sharp, futuristic lines the unit is designed to be the centerpiece on any kitchen worktop.

See the full specification for this machine on page 30 of Coffee Choice November 2012.

EPE exhibited at their first RETRA the (radio, electrical and television retailer’s association)
Trade Show at The Bridge Hotel, Wetherby, it gave EPE the opportunity to meet with Associate members and exhibit and introduce their products and the company to Retra dealer members.

RETRA hold numerous trade shows for their members throughout the year up and down the country. The show was EPE’s first step in building strong working relationships with the RETRA team and all its members.

Top Moka coffee pots are designed and created in the breathtaking Lake Maggiore’s panorama, located in the north-west of Italy.

The coffee pots are all handmade from alimentary aluminum and produced with the most accurate treatments by highly skilled artisans. Top Moka Italia is the only company remaining that produces aluminum moka coffee makers entirely in Italy, and the only one around the world to have such a wide range of colours.

The “Top”, is the classic and original stovetop coffee maker and is designed to steam brew an excellent espresso coffee. The double bottom and the boiler heat releaser, allow a smooth and gradual coffee outflow, taking full advantage of the best coffee blends.
The Top is available in 1, 3 and 6 cups sizes and is also available in stylish gift boxes “Queen of Hearts” for 1 and 2 cups models, with matching saucers and cups.

The “Mini” Espresso Maker steam-brews strong, espresso coffee in about five minutes, and is available in either a single or double-cup design.
Entirely made of Alimentary aluminum, the coffee is channeled directly from the boiler to the cups, through arched tubes.
Coffee is dispensed in a few seconds and can be served by bringing the pot to the table by means of a small protruding handle, or by sliding out the cups.

“Mini” Queen of Hearts boxed sets with matching cups and saucers make the perfect gift and are available in both one and two cup.

Top Moka is the latest brand managed addition to the EPE Group, to view the full range on offer turn to page 45 of Coffee Choice October 2012.

EPE have introduced another exclusive product to the SDA market this month.
Philips have launched the Viva Collection SaladMaker and have chosen EPE to be the exclusive distributor for the UK.

The Philips SaladMaker leaves it’s rivals standing on all levels. At 200W it has the power, with an extra large feeding tube it has the speed, and with slicing, grating, shredding, julienne and French fry stainless steel disks it has the variety!
The SaladMaker also cuts directly into your bowl making your salad ready to serve directly. And it doesn’t stop at salad the SaladMaker also cuts vegetables, cheese and even meats it really is a great versatile product!

Turn to page 48 in EPE’s Buyers Choice October 2012 for the full specification

EPE were back at the NEC, Birmingham earlier this month and had their best show yet! Autumn Fair 2012 ran from 2nd-5th September and welcomed over 32, 000 visitors over the four days.

EPE welcomed customers old and new to the stand in Hall 2 and reported their best sales to date from a show affirming that they are “The UK’s leading premium SDA & Cookware distributor”.

Noel Pamment, managing director at EPE is listed in the Top 30 Most Influencers in Progressive Housewares. They write:

“Small Electricals distributor to cookshops and department stores, EPE’s influence on the housewares market has grown in tandem with the growth in small electrical appliance sales and the coffee culture boom. Market research company, GfK Retail and Technology UK says the Small Domestic Appliances market was worth £2.4 billion in 2011, and the UK saw an increase of 4.9% in total growth compared to 2010. Staying in tune with customer needs, Noel leads the EPE team, assisted by Investment, Sales and Marketing Director, Harry Singh. Noel works with leading brands, including De’Longhi, Kenwood, Gaggia, Krups, tefal, Philips, Bosch and Russell Hobbs.

EPE has become the latest associate member of RETRA, the radio, electrical and television retailer’s association.

Harry Singh, Investment, Sales and Marketing Director, said: “Independent electrical retailers are the mainstay of our business, so it made perfect sense for us to become an associate member of RETRA.
“We look forward to building a strong working relationship with the RETRA team and all it members.”

Bryan Lovewell, RETRA’s chief executive, said: “Strong relationships between businesses is crucial, and so we are pleased to welcome EPE Group as an associate member of RETRA.

EPE has appointed well respected industry journalist Simon King as its new PR advisor.

Simon, who also handles PR for the radio, electrical and television retailer’s association (RETRA), runs Simon King Media, a PR/journalism consultancy. He also worked on trade title ERT for 11 years.
Harry Singh, investment, sales and marketing director, and Noel Pamment, managing director at EPE, said they were both delighted to appoint Simon King Media as the new provider of PR services to EPE.
Noel said: “I’ve always been a great believer in the independent retail sector and I believe my company is going to do a substantial amount of business with them in the next 12 months.
“Simon also has a passion for the independent retail sector and he has a proven track record, making him well placed to communicate our message to the retail trade.”
Harry added: “ EPE is growing year-on-year and we are sure that with Simon on board that we can grow the business even further.”
Simon said: “I’m delighted to add EPE to my list of clients and look forward to working with them, to ensure that retailers are well informed about the company’s brands, products and services.”

EPE were delighted to support their Head of Marketing & Design, Sally Bell, with her charity event to raise money for Kirkwood Hospice. Sally and a team of 11 walked 155 miles over 5 days from Kirkwood Hospice, Huddersfield to Welshpool, Wales to raise money for the hospice.

To celebrate their achievement and to raise more money they held an auction evening for which EPE were only too happy to donate a range of SDA too.

The SDA products helped raise over £1000 on the night, bringing the final total to over £5500.

EPE Managing Director Noel Pamment said “We are happy to play a part in this years ceremony, presenting the award for ‘Tabletop Innovation WINNER’. EPE supply the most design innovative premium products and the most choice under one distribution to many independent retailers throughout the UK, therefore we feel this sponsorship is ideal for us.”

These events have consistently attracted speakers, delegates, sponsors and entries from Britain’s most important housewares retailers and suppliers.

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EPE exhibited their new and exciting range of quality housewares and cookwares range at the NEC spring international fair earlier this year, which has been the most successful year yet for EPE.
Click here to check out the EPE stand images of this most impressive event of the year, EPE Group Stand no.1M14-L15

Dont miss this great chance to come and see us at the NEC Spring Fair 2012 the years largest home & gift event, with 300,000 NEW product launches, FREE seminars and trend presentations to benefit your business, and unmissable Spring Fair exclusive promotions.

EPE are exhibiting at the NEC Spring Fair from the 5th – 9th of February 2012, you can find us in Hall 1 at stand 1M14 – L15, why not stop by for a chat with one of our sales representatives to hear about the latest deals we have to offer? With all NEW product lines and EPE exclusives we will be showcasing the very best 2012 has to offer, not forgetting our premium product portfolio. Dont miss this opportunity to meet face to face with the UK’s leading SDA & Cookware distributor, we are proud to present to you the most premium brands and the most choice under one distribution in the UK all under one roof at the NEC Spring Fair.

See our premium product in action at Cooking Live an interactive kitchen located in the heart of Kitchen, Dining & Housewares – this is an opportunity to see the latest kitchen and dining products in action demonstrated by celebrity chefs.

This is one event you wont want to miss! Dont forget…
Stand 1M14-L15, Hall 1, 5 – 9th February!

This is sure to be an unmissable new housewares industry event

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