Feature: Water
receiving detailed product training and these items are supplied by Aqua Cure.
memorising flow rates and media properties is So why does Matt keep coming back to
not enough when the engineer is on the end Aqua Cure?
of a telephone line. It’s not just the convenience of next day
With that in mind, Steve Watson headed delivery or of being able to find so many
to Brontë Water Coolers in Huddersfield to competitively priced items under one roof,
meet point of use manager, Matt Lawton. he told Steve, it’s also a matter of quality. Matt
“The basic idea,” said Steve, “was to go and finds the Mains Installation Kits he’s using today,
see what he does at each site, to get a feel for made in-house at Aqua Cure, to be the highest
what he does and to see things from the side quality of any available.
of the people we’re selling to.” off the shut-off valve.” He checks there are no In less than 20 minutes, the job is done and
Brontë originally started out bottling water leaks in the cooler before reopening the valve a brand new cooler stands ready for use.
from the spring after which the company is and showing his customer what has happened Steve said that the day, “Highlighted
named. Increasingly though, it is moving and how. areas, product-wise, where we can better
more and more into point of use help our customers, I’ve now got more
coolers and dispensers. Like Aqua understanding of what
Cure, Brontë is EPDWA recognised our customers want, from
and it’s this side of the business Steve their tools as well as their
has come to see. consumables.”
After a quick tour of the warehouse It’s not all servicing and repairs though, The visit also means Steve and Matt can
the pair went to the first job of the day. On one of the sites Steve visited with Matt required now put a face to the voice on the other end
site, Matt’s five years of experience with water the full installation of a point of use cooler. For of the phone, and, Aqua Cure claims, this can
coolers were quickly evident. “Thorough,” is this job Matt has a trolley neatly stocked with only strengthen the already strong relationship
the first word Steve uses to describe him all the spanners, drills, compression fittings, shut- between Brontë and Aqua Cure.
working. “He worked quickly and efficiently offs and tubing he needs for the job. It’s here www.aquacure.co.uk
and always put safety first." that Steve gets the best insight into how his www.brontewater.co.uk
Matt explained that, “Someone has turned company’s products are used, as the majority of www.epdwa.org
Westomatic says mains fed water taps into a
big opportunity
Vending machine manufacturer Westomatic Westomatic’s engineers to provide operators deposits, maintain PH neutral and remove
Vending Services has developed the Azure with a business opportunity that taps into the unpleasant tastes and odours for a superior
mains fed water dispenser for businesses demand for healthier lifestyles and the need drink quality.
looking to capitalise on the increasing demand for environmentally friendly vending solutions. With an optional 500ml bottle-fill facility
for quality water products. Unlike traditional bottled water coolers, and eye-catching back-lit graphics featuring
The mains fed technology was developed by the Azure provides an unlimited supply of household brand names such as Brita, 3M and
pure, still or sparkling twice-filtered, ‘bottled at Del Monte, and the extra large 630 automatic
source’ quality water at the touch of a button. cup-dropper the Azure is a popular addition to
Facilities managers tend to appreciate the any chilled beverage service.
low maintenance qualities of the Azure which In line with the current trend for flavoured
removes the hassle of bulk water deliveries water, the Azure can offer any combination of
and storage, and avoids the health and safety up to two fruit flavours.
issues associated with lifting heavy water Mark Rhodes, marketing manager at
bottles. The company reports that the unit Westomatic said, “In today’s economic and
is especially popular with schools, colleges, environmental climate, bottled water is a
universities and leisure centres. luxury neither consumers, nor the planet, can
The Azure is easy to set up and maintain, afford. Many eco-conscious organisations do
with simple menu-driven programming not want to sacrifice the Earth’s health for
and robust design. Operators can measure something that can easily be acquired through
machine trends and monitor performance a high-capacity point-of-use water dispenser. By
using USB or telemetry technology. An offering an economical and environmentally-
advanced ultraviolet (UV) water purification friendly alternative to bottled water, businesses
system ensures water is free from impurities can maintain their share of the water market
and removes any worries about mains water and provide an essential service.”
quality, enabling it to be installed anywhere. 01626 323100
In-built BRITA or 3M filters remove scale www.westomatic.com
18 April 2009 www.auto-vending.co.uk
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