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Saniflo launches Sanimatic electrically controlled rise and fall WC for disabled and older citizens

As the population of the UK increases the number of registered disabled and older citizens rises, leading to an increased demand for products that will enable people to continue to live in their family homes whilst enjoying the assistance of products of inclusive design. The population of the UK is ageing. Over the last 25 years the percentage of the population aged 65 and over increased from 15 per cent in 1983 to 16 per cent in 2008, an inc... [more]

Shower manufacturers must drive choice and confidence through product innovation

The UK showering market has enjoyed many years of growth, but it is not immune to a slowdown in the economy as a result of the blame-all/excuse-all credit crunch. The value of the market currently stands at around £250m. By volume, Electric showers and Mixer showers make up the vast majority of sales with electric showers contributing around 55% and mixers around 40%. Power showers account for around 6% units per annum. Paradoxically for ma... [more]

Performa T555 thermostatic bath and shower mixer eliminates any possibility of scalding

The impact of severe scalds on vulnerable groups like children and the elderly can be devastating, resulting in long-term disability and disfigurement and often years of hospital treatment. The cost of these injuries can be considerable. Pegler Yorkshire's Performa T555 heralds the arrival of the next generation of dual-control thermostatic bath and shower mixers from Pegler Yorkshire. Social landlords need a solution that delivers cost-effec... [more]

Tahi shower with Twin-Jet technology combines luxury design and performance

Deva has added to it water saving Satinjet™ range with the launch of the modular Tahi to offer the ultimate in luxury eco showering. Tahi's architectural design incorporates the Twin-Jet™ Technology and requires just nine litres of water per minute to deliver a fantastic drenching, resulting in customer satisfaction and substantial, long term savings on water and energy of up to 40 per cent with each shower taken. The Twin-Jet™ Technology ... [more]

Hudson Reed launches s I-Flow remote control digital shower system

I-Flow is to showering what the remote control is to the TV. Hudson Reed's I-Flow is a new remote control digital shower system that can set water flow and temperature from up to 10 metres away. The I-Flow remote control operates the shower so water is at the perfect temperature before showering. For ease of use, this has separate, clearly marked buttons for each function and a large readout screen. These start and stop the shower; raise or lo... [more]

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