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Made to be enjoyed, made to be admired & above all made to last William Ball Manufacturers of exclusive fitted furniture Est 1963 KITCHENS BEDROOMS STUDIES OPEN PLAN LIVING

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Made to be enjoyed, made to be admired & above all made to last

William BallManufacturers of exclusive fitted furniture

Est

1963

K I TCHENS

BEDROOMS

STUDIES

OPEN PLAN L IVING

Having spent many years on the shop floor we knowthe quality that can be achieved and we ensure thisstandard is maintained throughout.

Robert Ball in 1967 (right) ensuring the qualitymeets William Ball standards.

Terence Ball in 1967 operating one of theCompany’s laminating presses

Robert Ball Terence Ball

The William Ball Approach

Joint Managing Directors

Since 1963 the Ball family has manufactured qualityfitted furniture. Both Robert and Terence Ball havebeen involved from the beginning and today bothare still actively involved in day to day managementof the Company.

The six directors have over 150 years experiencebetween them within the industry. The third generation is on the board of directors and thehands on approach adopted by the family ensuresall customers receive professionalism, quality andattention to detail.

The personal involvement adopted by the Ballfamily ensures that the Company’s philosophy of complete customer satisfaction remains paramount from the initial enquiry through tofinal installation.

The dedicated work force of over 270 ensures allcustomers receive personal service, products tobe proud of and an after sales service that is second to none.

When you purchase William Ball products youbecome part of the family of satisfied customers.

Robert Ball Terence Ball

A well designed, quality built and professionally fitted room will enhance the beauty of your home, increase the

value of the property and be the envy of your friends.

Working components such as hinges and drawer runners have been tested vigorously in accordancewith quality standards laid down by British Standards.All William Ball directors and a high percentage ofthe work force have William Ball fitted furniture intheir own homes.

KITCHEN BATHROOM BEDROOM

S P E C I A L I S T S A S S O C I A T I O N

Quality

The quality of William Ball furniture is considered bymany to be amongst the best in the industry. TheFIRA (Furniture Industry Research Association) GoldAward has been obtained for the excellence ofWilliam Ball’s products. Achieving this prestigiousaward shows that a product or range of furniture hasbeen evaluated for fitness for purpose, quality andworkmanship. The Chief Executive of the KBSA(Kitchen, Bedroom Specialist Association) has WilliamBall fitted furniture in his own home. A great testament to the quality and service that is offered.

The William Ball name is synonymous with quality. For more than 40 years William Ball has built a reputation for manufacturing quality fitted furniture.Raw materials are only sourced from internationallyrecognised suppliers with a policy of protecting theenvironment. All Furniture manufactured by WilliamBall is guaranteed for 5 years. A copy of the guarantee terms and conditions is available onrequest.

The product development team at William Ball continuously research new materials and improvements in technology. The team regularlycommission new designs and finishes to introducefresh ideas to help transform your home.

Whether your choice is minimalist contemporary orclassic traditional William Ball has a product that willenhance your chosen lifestyle and the character ofyour home.

The product portfolio consists of 40 styles of kitchens, 15 bedrooms, 10 studies and 5 ranges of open planliving furniture.

With the need to protect resources and the environment, timber is only taken from areas where aprogramme of replanting is carried out. Naturalmaterial such as timber does however vary in grainand colour with occasional knots appearing in somespecies. These variations add interest and beauty toa kitchen and make it quite distinctive from manmade material.

William Ball Product Development Team

William Ball is a market leader, many of thedesigns prominent in the market place todaywere created by the William Ball productdevelopment team.

Design and Development

William Ball fitted furniture is exclusive, it can only bepurchased from Authorised William Ball Centres andyour design will be a one off, made specifically to fitonly your room.

Our designers are very experienced in making thebest use of space, creating a practical design thatwill be a joy to use. They will incorporate your ownideas to create a masterpiece that is tailored to yourpersonal needs and style.

By reorganising your existing space, you could create the perfect kitchen that the whole family can enjoy.

With a choice of over 40 kitchen styles on 12 carcase colours and over 120 handles,

the permutations are numerous so your kitchen is unique to you.

Design to Reality

Our in home design service is available without obligation. One of our designers will visit your home,at a time convenient to you to discuss your ideasand give practical and professional advice for yourproject.

William Ball designers will work closely with you toturn your ideas, your dreams, your aspirations, intoreality. The designer will measure your room and discuss the various possibilities with you.

The vast array of styles, finishes, and unit sizes assuresyour room will be transformed by utilising the spaceto its best advantage. Our designers will guide youthrough the process and produce a design to reflectyour chosen style.

William Ball controls every aspect of the project from purchase of raw materials through

to final installation.

Production

William Ball exclusive fitted furniture is manufacturedat the Company’s production facility located atGrays, Essex where more than 200 people areemployed. Our workforce is highly skilled and ourproduction processes utilise the latest technologyensuring that only the best quality leaves the factory. By producing each and every componentwithin tight tolerances, William Ball products haverightly earned a reputation for high quality.

Installation

Any building work in your home can be stressful, butwe will aim to minimise any disruption and will carryout the installation efficiently. Minor building workcan normally be undertaken and all lighting, plumbing, gas and electric requirements can beaccommodated.

With quality furniture it is important to employ professionals to ensure your furniture is installed correctly. William Ball trained installation teams arehighly experienced and have worked with the products for many years. They will respect yourhome, carry out the installation with the minimum ofdisruption and remove all packaging, leaving theroom clean and tidy.

There is no substitute for touching and feeling aproduct to assess its quality and with over 100William Ball showrooms nationwide you can dojust that. In conjunction with our William BallAuthorised Centres you can see first hand theproduct and browse at your leisure.

All Authorised Centres have extensive knowledgeof the William Ball product range and will behappy to discuss your ideas and aspirations at atime and place convenient to you. The designerwill help transform your dreams into reality.

Showrooms

For your convenience, if you are unable to call ata showroom to see the product, one of ourdesigners can arrange a home visit. The designerwill bring samples so that you can see the coloursand finishes in the comfort of your own home.

William Ball is a company you can trust, the quality of the showrooms reflect the

philosophy of doing it right first time.

Open plan living creates a unique room where all the family can gather together.

Marketing & Advertising

Advertisements feature in many quality home interest magazines, national newspapers, colour supplements, directories and local newspapers.William Ball products are often featured in editorialswhere new styles and designs are the topic of interest.

Several home interest exhibitions feature William Ballproducts. These include the Daily Mail Ideal HomeShow at Earls Court, the Daily Telegraph House &Garden Show at Olympia and the series of HomeBuilding & Renovating shows throughout the UK.

The William Ball name is synonymous with quality andservice. This is one of the many reasons that our products feature in many home interest magazinesand on both the BBC and ITV television networks.You can also see our products by visiting one of thespecialist home interest exhibitions.

Another way to witness the quality of William Ballproducts first hand is to visit one of our showrooms.Simply contact our marketing department for detailsof your nearest showroom.

William Ball offer a wide range of unit sizes which provide numerous design opportunities.

Summary

Company established for over 40 years.

Family owned and run.

Products are of exceptional quality at reasonable prices.

Reputation for doing things correctly.

Market leader in design and product development.

Exclusive products in exclusive designs.

The best carcase in the industry having obtained the Fira Gold Award.

Carcase, doors, handles & accessories can be mixed and matched to create unique styles.

Extensive range of sizes including widths 350, 450, 700 and 900mm.

British manufacturer employing over 270.

Many styles are available in kitchens,bedrooms, studies and open plan living furniture.

Showrooms nationwide.

Products displayed at many consumer shows across the U.K.

Products made to last and stand the test of time.

Members of industry association FIRA (Furniture Industry Research Association) ASFI (Association of Suppliers to Furniture Industry) and KBSA (Kitchen, Bedroom Specialists Association).

Contact us

To request a brochure for kitchens, bedrooms, studies or open plan living furniture telephone: 0800-581107

For further information or to arrange for a designer to visit youat home, without obligation, please telephone: 01375-898233

www.wball.co.uk