Wiring Accessories
Fact: Design-led accessories deliver for consumers
Ian Hamilton, Managing Director of Hamilton Litestat, provides an insight into the latest trends in wiring accessory design and functionality.
T
he electrical wiring accessories market is constantly evolving and changing. Those who assume that
the design and supply of wiring accessories is straightforward and constantly the same are simply missing out on sales opportunities. In the 47 years that Hamilton has been operating, this business has never been so dynamic and exciting as it is today.
The combination of higher design
expectations by consumers, the development of manufacturing techniques and the harnessing of technology has created a highly competitive environment for manufacturers and wholesalers alike. We are not just talking high-end either. These factors apply to the whole market, from budget right through to luxury.
On the fashion front we are seeing strong influences from Interior Designers and Architects. Their work on large commercial projects such as hotels and retail
The combination of higher design expectations by consumers, the
development of manufacturing techniques and the harnessing of technology has created a highly competitive environment for
manufacturers and wholesalers alike. We are not just talking high-end either. These factors apply to the whole market, from budget right through to luxury.
developments here in the UK and, from our point of view, particularly in the Middle Eastern markets is transcending into residential. Interiors and lifestyle media are focusing on these details and this is leading to a wide public demand for wiring accessories that are a little bit different and ‘on-trend’. The net result
of this is that your average consumer is no longer content to be satisfied with the ‘normal’; expectations have been raised and it is our job to meet them. We are seeing a strong trend towards concealed “screwless” type fixings. Demand for CFX in both our Sheer and Hartland style plates
Who said switchplates had to be boring? Hamilton Litestat has given a contemporary feel to its products and for those who want something more individual, bespoke options are available.
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