SLEEPER SPECIFIER
Emma Segelov Head of Marketing MK Electric
MK ELECTRIC ECHO MK Electric has extended its Echo portfolio to offer even more functionality, following its early success. The innovative range of entirely wireless, batteryless and self-powered transmitters, controls and receivers enables the user to create a bespoke control system with a range of transmitters, temperature sensors and presence detectors, as well as receivers that can be programmed with multiple settings. The latest extension brings more capability to the portfolio including light dimming, scene setting, presence sensing, temperature control, and dimming, as well as new aesthetic finishes for transmitters including glass and aluminum. Tel: +44 (0)1268 563 000
www.mkelectric.co.uk
LAUFEN LAUFEN CLEAN COAT With cleanliness and hygiene being top priorities in the bathroom, Laufen has available an innovative dirt-repellent surface finish, Laufen Clean Coat (LCC). The silicate ceramic vitreous coating is baked on over the original glaze resulting in an immaculately smooth, pore-free surface where grime, limescale and bacteria simply don’t stand a chance as they can be effortlessly wiped away with running water. Tel: +44 (0)1530 510 007
www.laufen.co.uk
What is Echo and what are its benefits to the interior designer? Echo is MK Electric’s range of completely wireless, battery- less and self-powered switches which has recently been extended (see left) thanks to favourable customer feedback, particularly from hotel managers. Being wireless, designers have total freedom to locate switches on glass doors or walls in modern buildings for example, or on stone pillars or exposed brickwork in ancient churches. You simply mount them directly onto the surface. This means you can place them anywhere you want and even re-locate them at a later date. Its invaluable when refurbishing, re-designing or re-arranging spaces such as hotel rooms, bathrooms and conference suites. The Echo collection also comes in a variety of aesthetic finishes and the MK Design Service offers bespoke options to match any interior, including glass and aluminium finishes.
HIB
OPTICAL / FOCAL MIRRORS Launched by HiB at KBB Birmingham, the new Optical and Focal mirrors feature innovative height adjustable magnifying mirror, magnetically mounted with a delicate felt covered disc directly onto the main mirror surface. The high definition clarity of the movable magnifying element is ideal for close shaving, or meticulous make-up application. Tel: +44 (0)20 8441 0352
www.hib.co.uk
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Have you seen increased demand for wireless switches? Wireless is clearly a rising trend but it’s the combination of Echo’s key features that have caught the attention and imagination of our customers. The new products, capabilities and aesthetic finishes we’ve recently brought to the range provide hotel owners will the ultimate flexibility – both in terms of function and design – and it’s this increased flexibility that is in demand. With interior fashions changing so quickly and consumers expecting more and more technology at their fingertips, those managing hotels understand that it isn’t just about focusing on the here and now; room lighting and automation systems need to be flexible to accommodate the demands of the future.
What does the future hold for technology such as this? Wireless technology is now everywhere and shows little sign of retreating. EnOcean – which is used by Echo – is already being used in other products within hotels. Having this ‘common language’ enables designers to incorporate any enabled device into the system, regardless of the manufacturer. Today 200 companies are committed to the standard and offer over 700 interoperable products that are seeing wireless solutions not just match, but move beyond traditional options.
See left for a description of the Echo range, or visit www.
mkelectric.co.uk
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