DiMH 2023 PREVIEW


Furniture manufacturer looking to reduce carbon footprint


As part of the ‘A Greener NHS’ programme, in October 2020 the NHS committed to


delivering a carbon ‘Net Zero’ health service by 2045. As well as focusing on the carbon


emissions associated with the daily operation of the health services, this target also includes ‘emissions the NHS has the ability to influence’, which includes the carbon emissions generated by organisations which supply the NHS with goods and services. The NHS is therefore focusing on ‘decarbonising the supply chain’, firstly by switching to low-carbon product alternatives where possible, but also encouraging suppliers to decarbonise their own processes too. As a manufacturer supplying the NHS with furniture, Pineapple has noticed an increased focus on sustainability and carbon emissions in tenders and pre- qualification questionnaires, with increasing


weight given to organisations that can evidence their current carbon footprint and provide goals relating to reducing it in the form of a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP). It said: “By doing so, the NHS has been gradually incentivising those organisations able to demonstrate an understanding of their carbon emissions, and a desire to make improvements. Pineapple looks at what reducing its carbon footprint means in practice.” As pictured, some of Pineapple’s products now incorporate a plastic containing 50% recycled content from fishing nets and lines.


Tough Furniture’s ‘evidence-based’ design


Tough Furniture is a family-run business, and


says it is ‘unique’ in having over 25 years’ experience in designing and manufacturing exclusively for the challenging behaviour furniture market, giving it ‘an unmatched level of evidence-based experience and track record’ in this field. The company said: “One of our key hallmarks is our track record of innovation and customisation in response to customer needs. With an in-house design team based at the same location as the manufacturing team, we can offer a


uniquely flexible level of bespoke design, helping to bring genuinely therapeutic care environments to life.” As a founding exhibitor


at the Design in Mental Health exhibition, Tough says it is delighted to be attending again this year, and will be showcasing some of its specially designed bedroom furniture, its secure TV cabinet, and built-in bench seating – ‘all in a modern


and eco-friendly display’. It said: “Visit our brand new stand


– 414 – where the team will be happy to show you around and discuss your requirements.”


‘Virtually unbreakable’ washroom products


Designing for mental health and high-security environments can be challenging, but the


KWC DVS Safe En-suite range, which will feature in Coventry, ‘provides the perfect solution’, the washroom technology specialist maintains. KWC DVS said: “Manufactured using


advanced technologies, these high-security and ligature-resistant products are virtually unbreakable, and create a safe solution, while providing a domestic, familiar feel in any mental healthcare facility.” The sanitaryware, basins, and


accessories, are manufactured from GRP using the same production technique as ballistic armour. KWC DVS says this makes


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homely feel’. The shower panels are made of robust stainless steel, and come with satin polished or white finishes. The range also features ligature-resistant shower heads, including wall, ceiling, or panel- mounted versions. The Multi-Channel control box – which


them ‘cost-effective, vandal-resistant, and completely shatterproof’. The Safe En-suite range of products is finished with a white high-grade polyester gel coat ‘for a more


completes the solution – can control two full en-suites from one control box, allowing the bathroom’s tactile buttons or wave-on sensors to be configured and externally controlled using the Handheld Programmer. The Inform water temperature monitoring software box and system will also feature at Design in Mental Health 2023, alongside a new GRP vanity unit designed for high-security applications.


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High-quality secure vision panel experts


Vistamatic has been providing glazed secure vision panels to companies


around the world for over 60 years. The company explains: “Each panel is made to specification by hand, using only top-quality components, in our factory just outside London. Our products are found in more than 90% of NHS hospitals in the UK, as well as other medical facilities, care homes, and high-security environments. Secure, durable, and reliable, Vistamatic vision panels are a proven monitoring and manual vision access control solution. We are so confident in our product that Vistamatic vision panels carry a lifetime warranty against faulty manufacture. “Vistamatic is also dedicated to providing top-quality service. Our goal is to communicate


openly with our customers to clearly understand their requirements and build long-term trading relationships. We offer a friendly, flexible, bespoke service, ensuring clients receive the most competitive price, shortest lead time, and convenient payment terms. We are committed to maintaining our position as the number one choice when it comes to the specification of glazed secure observation panels. We are looking forward to showing our range of panels – ranging from those with anti-ligature features, to bespoke- designed Vista Art panels, and our larger BetweenGlassBlinds integral blind units.”


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