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Bathrooms & Washrooms
New Origin Brassware and Accessories
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VitrA, one of Europe’s leading bathroom companies, has expanded both its Designer Collection and the recently launched Signature Collection with a new range of brassware and accessories.
Subtle elegant design is the key theme of the outstanding new Origin brassware and accessories range from VitrA. Origin presents retailers, designers and consumers with a complete and versatile collection that is the perfect partner for contemporary sanitaryware.
There are over 150 pieces in the collection including monobloc taps in four heights, wall and deck mounted mixers, and both concealed and exposed thermostatic and manual showers with a choice of hand held or fixed overhead showers. Taps and showers are complemented by a comprehensive range of accessories. All pieces are available in chrome, brushed nickel, copper and matt black finishes. “This is a beautiful comprehensive collection,” comments Marketing Manager Margaret Talbot. “The design-for-all ethos can be seen throughout with the choice of finishes, sizes and product types. It goes without saying that top quality materials have been used with cartridges that allow light fingertip control and deliver an efficient flow rate. There are products to satisfy the most demanding specification with basin mixers, baths, showers, wet rooms, WCs and complementary accessories. VitrA Origin also includes colourmatched bottle traps and waste covers . The exposed and concealed shower systems can be installed using VitrA’s innovative Minibox and V-Box systems.” Origin taps require an operating pressure of 0.3 bar.
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Main image: Origin basin mixer shown in matt black on Plural monoblock basin also in matt black
New Origin Brassware and Accessories
Above: Showerheads from the Origin collection showing all finishes; (from top) brushed nickel, matt black, chrome, copper
Below: Origin tall basin mixer in copper.
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VitrA Dedicates New Brochure to Brassware, Accessories and Showers
VitrA Bathrooms has one of the largest collections of brassware and complementary accessories on the market, catering for every style and need. With designs that range from the pared down elegance of Origin with its exciting selection of finishes to practical, easy to use designs such as X-Line, Solid S and Suit L (featured on the front cover), VitrA’s brassware collection offers consumers and specifiers the ultimate in quality, longevity and choice.
Thanks to the brand-new colour 130pp brochure, retailers, designers and consumers will be able to see the complete range in an easy to follow format. The new brochure includes all taps, accessories and showers and is the ideal reference point for every need from a complete re-design to a fast facelift.
“We’ve designed the brochure to be very consumerfriendly”, says Marketing Manager Margaret Talbot. “The format makes it as simple as possible to find a product that fits with the customer’s technical and design needs. For example, we’ve included a step by step guide on how to choose a shower and helpful information for the eco-conscious. The products are marked with icons to make it easy to identify features such as their required water pressure or thermostatic control.”
As well as looking good, VitrA brassware is tested above and beyond industry standards to ensure superior, trouble-free performance. Cartridges that control the flow of water are tested nearly 2 million times more than European standard. There is a 10-year warranty on all brassware and 5 years on showers and accessories. The environment is important to VitrA so products include different eco-friendly properties such as adjustable cartridges that can limit temperature and flow, and aerators that save water. Alongside icons for water pressure, useful indices highlight which products are WRAS approved, water-saving and thermostatically controlled for safety.
The new brochure will be available to download from www.VitrA.co.uk/brochures
The smart toilet that extracts odour and provides safety features
Smart toilets are here, and they’re increasing in popularity.
This month, Easy Bathrooms launched its own smart toilet, on the back of the demand the firm experienced for connected products. In a statement, they said: “In recent years, people have become more interested in looking after their bathrooms and are subsequently investing more time, money and care into this room of the home.
“Homeowners are renovating their bathrooms more regularly than ever before, meaning that they are looking for the latest technologies to install too. Our Darwin toilet helps to meet this demand.”
The smart toilet has already begun selling well, particularly in West Yorkshire, where a demonstration product is available in the Huddersfield store.
The key features of the Darwin toilet include:
Presets and controls
The toilet is controlled by a removable, wall-hung remote control and a dial on the side of the unit. Users are able to set two presets to personalise the experience each time.
Front and rear cleaning bidet
The bidet nozzle is entirely customisable, allowing the user to adjust the position of the spray and the flow/ temperature of the water.
It offers a rear wash, as well as a female wash option. The spray is oscillating and pulsating to provide a massaging experience.
Drying experience
The user is also able to indicate whether an air dry is required, eliminating the use of toilet paper entirely. The warm air is adjustable, with five temperatures available.
Odour extraction
Sensing when the seat is occupied, the toilet extracts any odours, leaving a fresh-smelling room for the next user.
Effortless cleaning
The toilet itself is rimless, meaning that bacteria cannot build up underneath the rim. Instead of flush water entering the bowl from under the rim, it sprays from the rear of the toilet with a vortex power flush. The seat is also antibacterial, providing peace of mind that the toilet will be almost germ-free. The seat is also soft-closing.
The flush also works from a sensor.
Night light
With adjustable night lights, the toilet increases user safety on an evening, without the need to turn on bright lights which may wake others.
Further information is available from Easy Bathrooms on 0330 660 1120, by emailing sales@easybathrooms.com or visiting www.easybathrooms.com.
Leading supplier of bathroom products, Easy Bathrooms, introduces modern bathroom collection
Easy Bathrooms has introduced a brand-new collection of bathroom furniture.
Inspired by Italian design, the Callerton range offers a luxurious selection of contemporary designer bathroom vanities. They incorporate the appearance of high-end materials, including curved gloss wood and a slim porcelain tile worktop, while offering an affordable option for the new home market.
These pieces are designed to impress, available with a choice of sizes and finishes.
The Callerton unit is on offer as a freestanding or wall-hung vanity. The 745mm height freestanding furniture comes in two widths, including 650mm or 550mm, with two slim, handle-less cupboard doors, with ample storage space.
The wall-hung option is available in 550mm, 650mm or 750mm width, with one handle-less drawer.
The style of these bathroom vanity units is incredibly on-trend, with clean curves and a slim worktop available in white marble, grey marble or Italian slate, while the unit is presented in gloss white, light grey or titanium grey, giving a bespoke feel to the overall bathroom design.
Each product is supplied with a 10-year guarantee, offering peace of mind that they will last for years to come.
Pair the vanity unit with Easy Bathrooms’ Hedon countertop bowl, for a contemporary duo. Finish it off with a modern waterfall tap or a matt black tap. For something different, go for a wall-mounted black and gold basin mixer tap.
All of Easy Bathrooms’ bathroom vanities are expertly chosen by a professional team to bring an exceptional array of freestanding bathroom furniture that will suit a range of bathroom designs and sizes.
For further information, please contact Easy Bathrooms | t 0113 451 0555 | www.easybathrooms.com | 27 Oakwell Way, Birstall, WF17 9LU
JIS Europe first introduced the Sussex Range to the market in 1998. At that time although there were ladder rails on the market we were unique in that the rails were manufactured from 100% Stainless Steel.
Stainless steel is 100% recyclable, and manufactured from over 90% recyclable material. It will not rust, flake or corrode.
It is the sustainable, durable choice and can be used in all systems including open. We source our rails ethically and take our social responsibility seriously, from our sourcing to our manufacture to our charity initiatives.
We offer 3 formats of rail throughout the range: Electric, dual fuel and central heating only. We offer both polished and satin finishes as well as the Black Edition Range, manufactured from 100% stainless steel and powder coated black, hereby giving you the ultimate flexibility within your heating as well as visual requirements.
The cornerstones of our business are quality, stock holding and ultimately customer service. The three work hand in hand. We offer an extensive range of sizes and accessories, and constantly strive to bring new and interesting product to the market, whilst always marrying practicality and durability with design aesthete.
We have always maintained a policy of stockholding and all orders are dispatched for next day delivery when ordered before midday. This added to our extensive product range only goes to further improve the service we are able to offer.
Our staff are firstly and foremost polite, friendly and efficient, furthermore they are knowledgeable and able to deal with your queries. There will always be a friendly and willing person on the other end of the line ready to assist you.
We have a large selection of gallery shots, showing the visual diversity of our rails, on our website www.sussexrange.co.uk. Comfortable in both a modern and contemporary bathroom as well as the traditional, we think you will be impressed by the diversity of the images shown.
We are confident you will be happy with your purchase and are pleased to offer a 25 year guarantee.
Should you wish any further details, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01825 722988 or info@jiseurope.co.uk
Helping you Build Better
The Roofing Cladding and Insulation Show returns to the Ricoh Arena over the 25-26 March 2020.
The RCI Show is the UK’s largest free to attend event dedicated to the roofing, cladding and insulation supply chain. The vibrant two-day event allows visitors to compare and source new products, learn from the experts and hear about the important issues currently impacting the market.
The RCI Show gives you the opportunity to speak directly to the experts, try out their products and discover how you can transform your projects. The exhibition of leading suppliers covers essential construction products and services including adhesives, fixings, tooling, the latest materials, safety equipment plus much more. In addition to the unrivalled selection of exhibitors; the RCI Show provides a multitude of dedicated conference sessions keeping you ahead of the latest trends, technologies, legislation and issues influencing your market. The full programme will be launched in January with highlights including Peter Johnson, Chairman, Vivalda Group providing advice on managing your businesses through tough times, austerity, Grenfell and Brexit. Additionally, Nigel Blacklock, Bauder’s Technical Director will discuss fire concerns in flat roofing, whilst the Scaffolding Association will deliver a best practice guide to commissioning scaffolding, plus much much more.
New for 2020, a dedicated workshop theatre will host accredited CPD seminars and live product demonstrations from a range of exhibitors. This will provide visitors with an opportunity to earn CPD points for free and see the latest tools, products and services in action. Nothing beats face-to-face discussions to help build strong supply-chain partnerships. Visiting the RCI Show in March provides you with a dynamic environment in which to build profitable supply chain relationships. The 2020 show brings together an array of suppliers, manufacturers, merchants, distributors and industry supporting organisations.
Visitor registration opens in January for this free to attend event which includes free parking at the Ricoh Arena. Visit www.rcishow. co.uk to sign up to our e-newsletter and be the first to hear when visitor registration opens and receive the latest show news.
Had never been to the RCI Show before, would be extremely likely to recommend a colleague as it was a very productive way to see a lot of the products on the market and to gain fresh ideas for products to use in the future. ”
— James Blake, Flat
Roofing Solutions Ltd
Panasonic are Finalists in the National ACR & Heat Pumps Awards 2020
Panasonic is pleased to announce they are finalists in two categories in the forthcoming and highly anticipated National ACR & Heat Pump Awards.
The two categories Panasonic has been shortlisted for are; Heat Pump product with the highly energy efficient Panasonic Aquarea T-Cap, in addition to the ACR Product of the year with the innovative Panasonic GHP VRF GF3 series. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Manchester on 23rd January 2020 at the prestigious Midland Hotel.
The awards will be hosted by the face of Soccer Saturday, Jeff Stelling, and promises to be a fantastic ceremony that celebrates stand out achievements within the HVAC industry.
Tony Nielsen, UK Marketing Manager of Panasonic commented “We are delighted to be finalists in two categories in the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards for both Heat Pump Product and ACR Product. These awards are highly regarded within the industry that highlight the standards that must be met to create innovative and energy efficient solutions, this is a priority within Panasonic and becoming finalists confirms our dedication and performance within the industry.”
Panasonic GHP VRF Units
Panasonic’s new generation of Gas-powered Heat Pumps deliver simultaneous heating or cooling and domestic hot water (DHW) for commercial applications, for example hotels and apartments where constant high-volume supplies are crucial. The GHP GF3 series provides a host of attractive benefits which improve energy efficiency and seasonal performance, while contributing to significant energy savings for commercial buildings and facilities.
The Panasonic GHP GF3 units boast a heat exchanger that provides DHW in parallel to heating or cooling, by effectively capturing the waste heat generated by the engine during operation. This powerful heat exchanger means that the GF3 series can provide an impressive heating capacity of 100% and DHW at temperatures as low as -21°C without requiring a defrost process, optimising the system’s winter performance.
Panasonic Aquarea Air to Water T-Cap
Aimed at residential installations, the Panasonic Aquarea T-Cap is a single outdoor heat pump unit, generating the perfect temperature, producing hot water, in an easy, cost effective and environmentally friendly way, by transferring heat instead of generating it. It is among the technologies listed on the International Energy Agency (IEA), with the goal of reducing CO2 emissions to half the levels emitted in 2005, by the year 2020.
These units have an extremely high efficiency, making it one of the most economical systems on the market. Up to 80% of the energy generated by the heat pump comes from the outside air, with electricity making up the remaining 20%, so not only is this an extremely cost-effective alternative, but it is also environmentally friendly. An air source heat pump is a great option to increase energy efficiency and can reduce overall energy bills by up to 60% (when compared to fossil fuel alternatives).
The Aquarea T-Cap unit captures ambient air from temperatures as low as -28°C, continuously heating the property, ensuring maximum comfort, and providing domestic hot water. Furthermore, the range is also far cleaner, safer, cheaper and more environmentally friendly than competing alternatives, which use mains gas, oil, LPG and other electrical systems.
Tony Nielsen further added “Panasonic products focus consistently on innovation, reliability, ecological respect and connectivity.”
For more information on the above please do get in touch with our team via email, uk-aircon@eu.panasonic.com or telephone 01344 853182.
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Panasonic UK Announces New Distributor for Cold Chain Solutions with Hawco
Panasonic UK, has today announced a new UK distributor for their Cold Chain CO2 Condensing Units, specialist and experienced refrigeration company ‘Hawco’ who will now stock its full range of natural CO2 condensing refrigeration units for the UK market.
The Panasonic range has been specifically developed for small to medium capacity applications within the retail and food service sectors and is particularly suited for installations in small supermarkets, convenience stores and garage forecourt retail operations.
The CO2 Cold Chain units work well for both refrigerated and freezer showcases, as well as walk-in freezers and cold rooms. An ideal solution suited to provide refrigeration within the restaurant and hotel sectors.
Martin Butler, Commercial Director of Hawco commented “We were conscious that from 2022, all new condensing units used for refrigeration will need to be installed using a refrigerant with a global warming potential (GWP) of 150 or less. In practice, only a handful of refrigerants meet this criterion, with R744 (CO2) being the most appealing for most commercial cold room applications. Given this, we have been looking for a commercial refrigeration solution that meets these new requirements to offer our customers a futureproof offering. The Panasonic Cold Chain CO2 Condensing unit range uses a natural refrigerant with a GWP (Global Warming Potential) equal to 1 as opposed to the current refrigerant typically used such as R404A having a GWP equal to 3,922.”
Hawco was first established 45 years ago and have built an enviable reputation across the UK for their knowledge and expertise in the refrigeration sector. The team offer design and in-depth product knowledge, helping customers to improve efficiency, minimise energy consumption and move to lower GWP refrigerants.
Alfredos Armaos, UK Country Manager added, “We welcome Hawco on board as a UK distributor of our Cold Chain CO2 Condensing Units. This will help us and our customers across the UK embrace the changing world of refrigeration and help to minimise future risk to businesses, CO2 seems to be the best way to go for refrigeration needs.”
The Panasonic range of CO2 condensing units has been in development for more than 10 years – and over 10,000 units have been installed worldwide. Each unit features a highly efficient two-stage rotary compressor, unique to the Panasonic units (covered by a five-year warranty). The units are compact in size, light weight and have low noise levels, making this solution ideal for small supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol stations.
All models are suitable for medium and low temperature applications. This makes them ideal for up to 200m3 as well as systems which combine multiple retail display cases. A heat recovery function can also be applied to provide heating using the waste heat from the system to produce free hot water.
Alfredos Armaos further added, “The Panasonic CO2 condensing units are designed for fast and easy commissioning with extended pipe runs between 25 and 100 metres. The units also feature four preprogrammed application settings and can be integrated with market leading controllers.”
By combining reliability and efficiency, with the natural refrigerant CO2, the range removes any risk of future costs associated with the F-Gas refrigerant phase down whilst also minimising energy use and operating costs.
With changes to the F-Gas regulations coming into force alongside reducing carbon emissions and energy costs becoming key drivers for change in refrigeration systems, both specifiers and end users are recognising the need to consider CO2 as a refrigerant.
The units are practical, straightforward to install and easy to commission, with complete design support available through the distributor network.
Hawco will be inviting contractors to attend a training session at Panasonic HQ in Bracknell on Thursday 5th December 2019 with further training sessions scheduled for 2020.
For more information, please visit www.aircon.panasonic.eu or www.hawco.co.uk/co2.
