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  • August 2016

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  • Sussex Range of Towel Rails and Feature Radiators

    • 11 August 2016

    JIS Europe is pleased to present within its Sussex Range of Towel Rails and Feature Radiators, the Arun feature radiator. The Arun is a range of flat panel feature radiators. With sleek, modern, minimal styling, these feature radiators are available in three formats: electric only, plumbed in central heating and duel fuel. As always they are also available in either a brushed satin or highly polished finish.

    Jay Phillips is Director of Sales, Global Projects EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

    • 09 August 2016

    Hansgrohe is delighted to announce that Jay Phillips has been appointed to the position of Director of Sales, Global Projects EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Based at Hansgrohe UK, Phillips will report directly to Hans-Jürgen Kalmbach, Vice President Sales Global Projects.

    Antron® carpet fibre reveals Confident colour ahead

    • 05 August 2016

    Global Trends 2017/18, brought to you by Antron® carpet fibre in association with ColourHive, presents four key trend themes influencing colour throughout 2017.

    Don’t let a site accident be your fault

    • 04 August 2016

    Health & Safety Executive figures show that handling materials is the second most common cause for injuries on construction sites and the Union of Construction, Allied Trades & Technicians states that workers are constantly being exposed to health risks. Leading bead manufacturer, Renderplas, says choosing PVCu beads over metal counterparts could reduce the number of on-site injuries.

    Intricate Art of Paper Folding Celebrated by London’s Queen of Origami

    • 03 August 2016

    London’s queen of origami and designer Kyla McCallum is celebrating the dying art of paper pleating in an art installation made from 5,832 hand folded pleats. Commissioned by flooring company, Desso, the ‘Transitions’ themed design is hanging in the Clerkenwell showroom, along with behind the scenes footage of the painstaking folding process.

    Kährs installed at Consett’s state-of-the-art Academy

    • 02 August 2016

    Kährs Oak Siena has been installed, by Reflex Sports, at Durham’s new Consett Academy. The new facility provides state-of-the-art learning facilities for 1700 students, in Consett, County Durham. Kährs high performance wood floor was installed as part of the £44 million regeneration project, by Carillion plc, which incorporated the Academy and Consett Leisure Centre.

    CEMBRIT SLATES PROVIDE PERFECT FINISH FOR WOOLWICH BARRACKS

    • 01 August 2016

    Westerland fibre cement slates and Glendyne natural slates from Cembrit have been used on the Ministry of Defence’s Single Living Accommodation Modernisation (SLAM) project at Woolwich Barracks. The redevelopment of the Barracks has provided high-standard accommodation for non-married military personnel.

  • July 2016

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  • Wandsworth Electrical on shown US TV

    • 27 July 2016

    The world renowned How It’s Made TV documentary made by the Discovery Channel aired a segment on how Electrical Switches are made. Shown on US TV on the 18th July, the aim of the documentary is to show how common, everyday items are manufactured.

    Chamberlain & Co an invitation to the unveiling of their 2017 Collection at Maison Object - Hall 7, Stand G174.

    • 27 July 2016

    Chamberlain & Co are delighted to be returning to Maison & Objet, Paris, 2- 6 September 2016. We invite you to view the magnificent unveiling of our awesome new collection at the world’s leading showcase for interior design.

    Perfect Prescription for Hospital

    • 27 July 2016

    GEZE UK has provided the perfect prescription for a stunning world class hospital in Glasgow. The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital received the GEZE ‘treatment’ as part of a £842 million development which incorporated its automatic swing doors and sliding doors into its ultra-modern design.

    Social media campaign goes viral to get everyone talking about shower toilets

    • 27 July 2016

    Getting people to talk about their bathroom habits and issues of personal hygiene can be a tricky business, as anyone that sells toilets for a living will contend, but Geberit has come up with a marketing campaign that has got everyone talking.

    Steven Lees Joins GEZE UK’s Specification Sales Team

    • 27 July 2016

    Supporting customers by giving technical advice and specification guidance will be the focus for a new addition to GEZE UK’s sales team.

    VOX WINS GOLD FOR STYLE PARTITIONS

    • 27 July 2016

    Style has won an eighth FIS Gold Contractors Award, on this occasion for their moveable partitioning wall solution installed at the Vox, a first-class conferencing and banqueting facility that is part of the NEC Group. This annual award is given to companies that demonstrate the highest levels of craftsmanship, with the FIS panel making onsite visits to judge the quality of work.

    ‘Hans On’ Day in London 2016

    • 26 July 2016

    72 staff from the Hansgrohe UK team gathered at The Water Studio in Clerkenwell to embark on a day of fun, fact-finding and, most importantly, getting to know their customers better in Central London.

    Geberit Announces New Training Dates

    • 26 July 2016

    With the latest training dates from Geberit just announced, now is the time for installers to check their diaries and make time in their schedules to expand their knowledge of the latest piping systems and sanitary solutions before the year is out.

    Beautifully Big, Chamberlain launch the largest handmade ornamental Vases produced in the UK

    • 22 July 2016

    Standing at an impressive 85cm tall, Witley vases certainly make a statement. Part of the stunning new collection from ceramic specialists Chamberlain & Co, they are the largest ornate bone china vases made in the UK, with every part crafted by hand.

    Escalmatic – style, safety and convenience

    • 22 July 2016

    With space at a premium and moving being both expensive and stressful, making the most of your loft for storing all those occasional-use household items could offer the ideal solution for freeing up valuable space in the home. Getting into your loft can be a bit of a chore though! Premier Loft Ladders latest product, the Escalmatic electric loft ladder, may be the perfect solution - offering style, safety and convenience.

    Eco and safety credentials combine with Twyford X120 shower valve

    • 20 July 2016

    Made from WRAS approved materials and designed to fit a standard 1/2" BSP hose connector, the new Twyford X120 Thermostatic Shower Valve is easy to install and packed with user benefits.

    Chamberlain & Co showcase their 2016 Prestige collection in Sept at Maison & Objet 2016 Hall 7 G174

    • 20 July 2016

    Chamberlain craft prestige fine bone china in the heart of Worcestershire, our 2016 collection is created for modern luxury interiors, featuring beautiful shapes and patterns, inspired by the rich heritage of British ceramics. They are created by our most talented ceramic artists by hand, and finished to exacting standards. Botanicals and Georgian splendour are the main themes of this anthology. Fundamental to the Chamberlain & Co portfolio are our Bespoke Commissions.

    New Card Switch Range with 32 Amp Rating

    • 19 July 2016

    Focus SB are pleased to announce the launch of a completely redesigned Card Switch Range.