Category: News
Introducing Tallstor – The Unique Stylish Storage Solution
With the increasing demand for practical storage solutions in the kitchen, BA is thrilled to introduce its own new unique stylish storage solution, Tallstor. Tallstor gives your customers even more choice and is as functional as it is attractive. The kitchen is now packed with clever shelving systems, racks and space-savers, but the inside of […]
BA Joins BiKBBI
The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) is delighted to welcome BA, a major manufacturer of kitchens, bedrooms, doors and accessories, as its newest Corporate Sponsor. BA joins a growing number of high-profile manufacturers who have backed the Institute in recent months to support the drive for greater skills training and professional […]
We’re Back!
Information Update The health and safety of our employees remains our No. 1 priority. We continue to monitor closely the advice from Government regarding the pandemic. Cookstown to recommence operations on the 26th This will be a phased approach with the Customer Services Team available to take calls from the 26th May. Manufacturing operations will […]
A Business Update from CEO Peter Rush
Dear Valued Customer, As the impact of Covid 19 continues around the world I want to provide you with a further BA Business update. Our focus and no.1 priority continues to be protecting the wellbeing of our employees and their families, followed by maintaining a trading business and shaping the business for the future. We […]
We are Open for Business
We are open for business for stocked Pronto product in both standard and made to measure sizes, flat pack and rigid cabinets and complete kitchens; all within our standard lead times. Call us on 01302 794272.
A Business Update from our CEO Peter Rush
Dear Valued Customer, I hope that you, your family and friends are managing to stay safe and well during this period of uncertainty. At BA we have been focussing on protecting the wellbeing of our employees, maintaining a trading business and getting the business in the right shape for the challenges ahead. We continue to […]
BA Business Update
Dear Everyone, We continue to accept orders for Pronto, Complete and Complete+ (Blossom Avenue) at our Doncaster site. Please contact us on 01302 794272. Important Summary Update The health and safety of our employees remains our No.1 priority We continue to monitor closely the advice from Government regarding the pandemic We continue to operate safely […]
We had a BArilliant time at the KBB Birmingham 2016!
Speaking after the recent KBB Birmingham Exhibition from the 6th to 9th March, BA Components’ Sales & Marketing Director David Caulfield was positively beaming. ‘The show has been an amazing success for BA Components’, he said, ‘but even beyond that a great success for the UK KBB industry as a whole.’ David continued, ‘Every year we […]
A better BA experience at the KBB Birmingham 2016
Building on the success of the last 25 years is the main focus for BA Components during 2016. An essential element of that focus will be our presence at the KBB Birmingham exhibition from the 6th – 9th March 2016. For BA it has always been about the product; and continued investment in design and production has created […]
Why you need to use Twitter in the KBB industry
Even as social media continues to grow and blossom as a useful business tool, many companies still choose to put most of their expenditure towards traditional customer communication and marketing methods.
BA Components takes over the Unilin uniclic® for furniture activities
UNILIN, divison Panels is handing over the production and sales of furniture components with the Uniclic® for furniture technology to one of its major customers, BA components.
The #BAwards2015 Review
On Thursday November 19th 2015 BA Components crowned their 25th incredible year in business with a glorious celebration. A day to go down in KBB history; with over 300 staff, suppliers, customers, family and guests attending a black tie gala awards night at the Glenavon House Hotel in Cookstown. The statistics were impressive; 332 attendees, […]
BA Components Innovation
BA Components not only works with KKB designers, but with shop fitters, caravan manufacturers, boat builders, park home manufacturers, holiday camps, furniture producers, cruise lines and many more. BA Components have the ability to customise and tailor design solutions to meet nearly any requirement, emphasising the versatility of BA products. For instance… BA Components were […]
BA makes the Shortlist for the DANI Awards
The Digital Advertising in Northern Ireland, or ‘DANI’ Awards are Northern Ireland’s premier Digital Industry Awards, celebrating excellence within the digital advertising sector. The DANI Awards give businesses the opportunity to shine and demonstrate outstanding work in their field. BA Components submitted entries into two categories of this year’s DANI Awards categories – ‘Online Export […]
Meet Kathryn Moore
Hi. I’m Kathryn Moore and I’ve recently commenced work as a Digital Marketing Assistant with BA Components, Cookstown. I’m an undergraduate Communication, Advertising and Marketing student at Ulster University, Jordanstown; and have the privilege to complete my work placement at BA.
BA Launch Exciting New Awards
BA Components are pleased to announce the launch of the exciting new BA Awards for 2015. This will be open to dealers, suppliers and partner companies. The Awards will take place on on Thursday 19th November 2015; this event will mark the culmination of our celebrations to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary since the company was […]
BA Components win Best Overall Kitchen Brand 2015
Thursday 25th June saw the first ever BKU Awards grace London and we were delighted to be there. Making the final in a few categories we were elated when it was announced we were winners of ‘Best Overall Kitchen Brand 2015’ in the UK. This is another great award for BA Components and we will […]
We’ve made the Final!
We are delighted by this announcement as it helps us to celebrate our 25 years in business even more! The big event is being held in Madame Tussauds, and will be night of Hollywood stars, glitz and glam.
BA Components Success at the May Design Series
The May Design Series is the most commercially focused interiors trade event in the UK Calendar. On the 17th to the 19th May, we took to the London ExCel to exhibit at this much-anticipated event.
How kitchen designers can help the battle with Dementia
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dubheasa Gallagher from the Alzheimer’s Society about the importance of kitchen design for those living with dementia. As a company who manufacture kitchen doors, we were keen to see what we can be doing to help with the design of kitchens. Tell us about your role with […]
When ‘Interzuming’, you’re never alone in Cologne
‘Interzum, Cologne provides the furniture industry momentum for their innovations: The decision-makers, opinion leaders and multipliers in furniture production and interior design are excited about your new products, solutions and concepts.’ For many people three days in Cologne sounds like a fantastic City break, and I’ve no doubt it would be if you had time to enjoy […]
Pub Quiz for Cancer Research
We had our first event for our new charity, Cancer Research on Friday 8th May. We took to the Greenvale Hotel in Cookstown for our very first BA pub quiz. Raising much-needed funds for Cancer Research, the night was definitely great fun. With much coveted trophies to be won by both the winners and the […]
BA Awards
As we are celebrating 25 years in business this year we thought there would be no better way than to launch our very own BA Awards ceremony.
Will we see you at the May Design Series?
We are excited to announce that we will be attending this year’s much anticipated May Design Series in the London ExCel from the 17th to 19th May.
Cancer Research is our new charity
Here in BA, before Christmas, we asked everyone what charity needs our help and their answer was Cancer Research.
Not one but two new brochures
New Brochures Keeping up with trends is a task that BA Components are a dab hand at. Constantly scouring the globe for inspiration, BA Components are always seeking designs that will inspire consumers. As a manufacturer of kitchen doors and bedroom doors, it is important to stay on the edge and realise the importance of […]
Why the KBB Industry needs to open up to the world of Social Media
Having worked in the B2C sector before joining BA Components, it came as quite a shock to move into B2B digital marketing. A shock in the sense that I can’t believe how little those in the KBB industry utilise digital marketing.
25 years in the making
BA Components are celebrating our twenty-fifth birthday this year and as with any milestone it’s interesting to look back and judge what progress has been made.
Twenty-Five and Going Strong
Back in 1990 a young Cookstown man began to live his dream. Brian McCracken always wanted to have his own business and build something from scratch but as with any young budding entrepreneur the drive might be there, the opportunity might exist, the drive might be in full motion, but without the cash it’s impossible to get started.
Meet Chloe, Our Marketing Intern
Hey everyone, meet Chloe, our Marketing Intern. Chloe Badger here and I have just joined BA Components Cookstown as their Marketing Intern. I came to BA because I am very interested in Digital Marketing and I figured that Clara and the rest of the team could teach me a few things. When I joined, I […]
Alternative Doors Kits out Celebrity Big Brother
Yes! You read that headline right. One of our customers has helped to kit out the notorious Celebrity Big Brother house. We spoke to Alternative Doors who bagged this amazing opportunity. Naiomh Morgan who owns Alternative Doors told us just how this came about. “We received an email/information request asking about black gloss drawer fronts […]
BA Components Awarded Best SME at The Ulster Bank Awards
BA Components win at the Ulster Bank Awards. BA Components are celebrating as they scooped Best Established SME at the Ulster Bank Awards in Belfast. Nine Ulster companies have been selected to compete in the All Ireland Final in Dublin on the 4th December. This will see companies from Leinster, Munster and Connacht compete for […]
BA Components Had Success at W14 Exhibition
BA Components had great success at W14 Exhibition last week and if you dropped by our stand it was good to meet you! We ran a very successful competition which involved constructing a ClicBox carcass in 30 seconds. Our mascot, Barry was most definitely beaten with the winning time coming in at just over 8 […]
Ready, Steady…Build that Kitchen!
Ready, Steady, Build that Kitchen they shouted down under! On a recent business trip to Australia and New Zealand BA experienced some weird and wonderful things. One of them was this kitchen building competition… Sounds a bit strange I hear you say but it was all for fun and for a good cause. Local teams […]
View from Down Under
It’s proving to be an interesting trip in the antipodes, particularly where kitchens are concerned and BA kitchens at that.
ByBAW14 Exhibition – Are you making a difference?
The ByBAW14 exhibition is the must attend event held every 2 years. It’s where the UK industry meets to experience the latest in machinery, components and materials with the emphasis on live demonstration of product and process. Guess where we will be on the 5th to the 8th October? You guessed right, we will be attending the W14 event showcasing […]
Selfie Mad for the World Cup
The world cup is done and dusted and what a blast we had with it. Encouraging staff and dealers alike to send in weird and wonderful selfies, we were amazed at the response. To create a truly unique competition BA decided that they would send out World Cup inspired T-shirts and encourage people to get […]
How time flies
We will be bringing you stories from BA Components and here is Brenda with the very first employee blog post. Come the 25 July 2014 I will be a BA employee 20 years and all I can say is ‘wow’; what changes I have seen! I started with the company when I left technical college […]
EuroCucina Milan 2014
Today will be day 3 and my final day at EuroCucina in Milan. Attendance at the show appears to be very high and it is noticeably busier than on my last visit in 2012.
KBB Birmingham 2014
KBB Birmingham is fast approaching and at BA Components we are entering that fast and frantic final furlong.