The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists is pleased to announce that TECE, global manufacturer of sanitary solutions and flushing technology, has pledged its support to the government sanctioned institute’s work on building a sustainable workforce for the future and improving education, standards and compliance in the fitted interiors installation sector.
For over 35 years, TECE has operated as an independent, family-run business, growing from a small engineering company in 1987, to employing more than 1,900 people across 22 subsidiaries and six international production sites today. TECE is known for its innovative solutions and focus on customer needs, with a reputation for developing high quality products that simplify plumbing and elevate bathroom designs.
Richard Court at TECE Limited, UK National Sales Manager commented “We are thrilled to announce our support for BIFIS as an advocate. As a leading German manufacturer, TECE is renowned for its exceptional product quality and standards built on innovation and technical expertise. We are proud to be supporting and shaping a new era in bathroom installation standards and regulations, safeguarding installers, retailers and end users.” TECE Limited is part of a global company that operates under TECE SE.
Damian Walters, CEO at BIFIS said “It’s vital that BIFIS has the support of the wider industry to enable us to continue our work on driving positive change in the fitted interiors sector and beyond, through our focus on education, standards, sustainability and compliance. We are delighted to welcome TECE as an advocate and we look forward to working with them.”
The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) is the UK’s first and only Government sanctioned institute dedicated to the fitted interiors sector, formally known as The British Institute of KBB Installation (BiKBBI) – The name change was made in October 2025. The organisation works with professional tradespeople, retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors of fitted interiors product to define industry standards, support skills development and provide the industry with a national and collaborative voice.
BIFIS accredited national registration comprises of 5,000+ trade businesses, together with a network of local, regional, and national specialist retailers and a growing number of major national and international manufacturers and suppliers.
Thanks to this the organisation is able to provide consumers with reassurance of compliance, while representing the shared interests of sole traders, SMEs and major national and international businesses working in one of the most important parts of the UK economy.