a year in review
A good reception
bedrooms and support areas, as well as providing
touch-down bases to replace the old-style nurses sta-
Birley manufacturing stepped up to the plate to pro- tions. Working with ModuleCo, which designed and
Glorious Granite
vide an interior solution for Hillingdon Hospital’s built the ward, Birley have developed a unit that Launched by Granite Transformations in
new Bevan ward in 2009. Hospital staff were de- matches the new-look ward. 2009 was the unique Trend G Recycled range,
lighted with the results after Birley provided the For further information telephone manufactured with high percentages of post-
hospital with the fittings for the ward’s 24 en-suite 0114 280 3200 or visit www.birleyml.com consumer recycled content. Offered in a choice
of ten colours to suit different applications and
décor, from a bright, flaming Cristallino
Orange to the darker tones and golden flecks
of Cosmic Brown, the new range brings style,
durability and sustainability to the kitchen,
bathroom, shower, reception area, flooring
and other applications, inside and out. Trend
G Recycled also features all the performance
attributes of the granite transformations
collection, notably the capacity to fit on top of
existing work surfaces, so that there's no mess,
demolition, debris or landfill waste. Sustainable
make Trend G an even more eco-friendly way
to transform any interior. The coloured or
transparent glass from recycled bottles means
that the work surfaces can reutilise an end
product that has completed its original life
cycle. Composed of tempered glass chips and
The oval collection
bound together with five to seven per cent high
performance polyester resin, the completed
Bristan’s Oval Collection was successfully
slabs are polished in the same way as natural
launched in 2009. The stylish range takes inspira-
granite, furthermore, tests from the American
tion from the trend for the use of curves in
Society of Testing and Materials reflected that
architecture, cars and kitchens, to offer a comple-
Trend G is superior in thermal shock
mentary family of taps, mixers and showers. Taps
resistance. For further information
and mixers in the range have stylish, easy to use
telephone 01892 509680 or visit
lever handles and the basin mixer features a water
www.granitetransformations.co.uk
efficient flow limiting aerator. The collection also
includes two thermostatic shower valves, which
can be fitted either portrait or landscape, and a
thermostatic bar valve that comes complete with
an adjustable riser and fast fit connections.
For further information telephone 0844
701 6273 or visit www.bristan.com
Inspirational
new literature
GEC Anderson, the stainless steel specialists pro-
duced a brand new Product Literature and Design
Guide in 2009. The guide contains full details of
GEC extensive range of stainless steel products
including sinks, worktops and cabinets in made-to-
measure steel. Each product was carefully selected,
organised and presented in three sections that are
displayed within the folder. ‘Made-to-measure’
sinks, worktops, cabinets, panels and shelving are
made to precise and individual dimensions and
requirements; ‘Sanitaryware’ includes a range of
highly durable and very safe products such as
WC’s, basins, mirrors and drinking fountains. To
conclude the package ‘Decimetre’ is a versatile and
economic modular, professional kitchen furniture,
which is both robust and hygienic.
For further information
telephone 01442 82 6999.
Dramatic debut
2kW fan heater can be operated on a half heat 1kW
setting. The fire can also be used without any heat, as
Dimplex went widescreen with the eye- the flame effect is fully independent of the heat set-
catching SP16 wall mounted electric fire last year, tings. The SP16 comes with remote control as
a contemporary design that makes a real style state- standard for the ultimate in user convenience, giving
ment. The letterbox-style fire has a sleek black armchair selection of on/off, heat and flame effect
finish for an up-to-the-minute look and features light levels. Like all Dimplex fires, the SP16 is BEAB
Dimplex’s award-winning Optiflame
®
effect with a approved, a guarantee of independent and ongoing
glowing log bed. For a streamlined look, the chassis safety checks and, as it is electric, the fire is 100 per
can be inset so that the frame protrudes into the cent efficient at the point of use.
room by only a few centimetres, maximising the For further information telephone 01489
fire’s impact as well as preserving precious living 773336, email: marketing@dimplex.co.uk
space. To avoid energy wastage, the fully concealed or visit www.dimplex.co.uk
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