product news
XLS, more
Superior
than just lighting
interior surfaces
Kingfisher Lighting introduces the XLS, an express
Granite Transformations’ agglomerate surfacing is
lighting solution for exterior lighting projects. A brand
specified for diverse commercial installations
new catalogue and innovative e-catalogue is available
around the globe. Now, the manufacturer’s Kent-
online at www.expresslightingsolutions.com, providing
based UK head office is keen to extend its
essential details of all of the lighting ranges and asso-
architectural use over here. Granite
ciated columns and brackets. Given the importance
Transformations’ material has a distinctive manu-
being placed on sustainable building design Kingfisher
facturing process, making it much lighter and
Lighting have certainly made it easier for you to
slimmer without sacrificing strength, and it offers a
choose energy efficient lighting. All of the featured
number of unique benefits to architects, specifiers,
lighting ranges include relevant information to illus-
interior designers, developers and builders.
trate their compliance with BREEAM, a code of
Composed of around 95 per cent natural material
practice aimed at encouraging sustainable building de-
blended with a high performance polymer resin, it
sign. A practical product selector provides at a glance
is offered in a choice of granite, quartz, recycled
guide to the ranges on offer. The project gallery
glass and mosaic materials, each with its own dis-
demonstrates the versatility of the range and provides
tinctive aesthetics. Many installations can be carried
a useful reference of the products in situ. Many of the
out by factory-trained fitters in a single day, min-
familiar lighting ranges such as Evoluta, Sloane and
imising downtime and enabling overnight fit-outs.
Kaos are still included. In addition to a full compli-
The agglomerate material’s light weight, slim pro-
ment of exterior lighting, XLS will also feature indus-
file, inherent flexibility, technical performance and
trial lighting with a defined range of Highbay
a palette of more than 60 colours and patterns,
luminaires and T5/T8 based non-corrosive luminaires
make it a strong choice for new-build projects, for
suitable to a wide range of applications.
both horizontal and vertical applications. ASTM
For further information, telephone 01623 415915.
tested and UNI ES IS0 certificated for heat,
impact, scratch and stain resistance, Granite
Transformations’ surfaces are tough enough to
Lincoln ready
and paving the way for consumers to be as creative
withstand the consistent wear and tear associated
with colour as they wish. The hugely popular New
with commercial buildings and domestic locations.
Lincoln range features a solid timber shaker style door
For further information telephone 08700 427 450
to paint doors
in a warm Oak finish and features a veneered centre
or visit www.granitetransformations.co.uk
panel with a distinctive lively grain. The new RTP
doors are ready primed for consumers to splash on
Mereway Kitchens have taken their successful new their colour choices using any leading brand paint. To
Lincoln range one step further; giving customers accompany Oak and RTP are a collection of five pre-
unlimited freedom of colour choice to paint their painted pastel Ash doors launched earlier this year, that
kitchen cabinet doors whatever colour they like! come in popular tones chalk white, pebble blue, willow
Lincoln Ready to Paint (RTP) presents this already green, pantry cream, and fennel green.
hugely popular door style in a primed format, opening For further information telephone 0121 706 7844
up endless colour possibilities for showroom displays or visit www.merewaykitchens.co.uk.
AKW Launch
wall mounted washbasin, raised height WC and the
AKW exclusive natural grip grab rail. Two very unique
features to the range consist of the easy operational
Doc M Pack
spatula flush handle which offers water saving dual
flush operation; along with the ergonomic soft close
As a leading provider of specialist showering, toilet seat which is a benefit rarely featured on other
kitchen and daily living solutions AKW MediCare similar products. Many items are also available in high
are continually developing new products. The recent visibility blue for visually impaired. Providing superi-
addition is the new extensive Doc M range available ority of service and next working day delivery, AKW’s
to purchase in a number of formats. Offered either products are at the forefront of delivery to meet the
as a standard pack or fully compliant (with demands of more accessible living.
BS8300:2009), there is also the opportunity to pur- For further information telephone 01905 823298
chase items individually. Items include a 2tap hole or visit www.akw-medicare.co.uk
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