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NEW METALLIC FINISH BOOSTS TOWEL RAIL DESIGN CREDIBILITY
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ehnder Group UK - Indoor climate solutions provider, Zehnder Group UK, today unveils new metallic finishes for its already-popular Zehnder Alban towel rail.
Previously only available in Stainless Steel Mirror, this modern towel
rail will now boast new finishes in Brushed Black Chrome, Brushed Brass and Brushed Bronze thanks to an innovative Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating process. The new finishes will allow customers to make a standout statement
by matching fittings across their room design – from taps and stoppers to showerheads and now their towel rails – creating a cohesive and striking look. New finishing techniques have pioneered radiator design in recent
times and now allow for even more options than ever. PVD coatings, also known as thin-film coating, is a process in which a solid material, such as chrome or bronze, is vaporised in a vacuum and deposited onto the surface of the radiator tubes. These coatings are not simply metal layers, however, but a process whereby compound materials
are deposited atom by atom onto the surface, forming a thin, bonded, metal or metal-ceramic surface layer that enhances the appearance of the radiator. The Zehnder Alban is the latest in Zehnder’s Studio Collection to get the treatment. The Zehnder Alban is the rectangular version of Zehnder’s popular Chime towel rail, which is also
part of the Studio Collection and available with PVD finishes. The Alban boasts the same sparkling appeal as its round-barred partner but with a perpendicular style. Cantilevered rails allow for even the plumpest of towels to be slid on and off – and it can be installed with rails facing left or right. This flexibility not only ensures a perfect fit, but also adds a distinctive look to a space allowing for a touch of style, rather than purely delivering on function. The Zehnder Alban doesn’t just perform in the style stakes, however. Its narrow profile from wall to
front face is a mere 100 – 125mm projection and its heat output can boast up to 417 watts depending on its size. With decades of experience and design credibility in home heating, which includes the creation of
the first ladder towel radiator in 1980, Zehnder’s commitment to design and function is unwavering. Inspired by bold design principles and powered by technical expertise, the Zehnder Studio Collection showcases an exceptional fusion of form and functionality. Each model in the Studio Collection is a testament to Zehnder’s dedication to innovation, aesthetic
appeal and unyielding quality. The development of its already popular Zehnder Alban towel rail is the next evolution in this inspiring portfolio of innovative products, which deliver design and technical expertise into living spaces. The entire Studio Collection, which includes the Zehnder Alban, Zehnder Chime and the newly added Zehnder Pera, signifies a major milestone for Zehnder - bringing together ground-breaking designs and unwavering technical expertise. It is testimony to Zehnder’s commitment to innovation and ability to challenge the norm in the interior design space.
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Dean Group Announces Leadership Transition
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e are excited to reveal an important strategic shift as part of our leadership succession plan. Effective
July 2024, Pulkit Ahuja will take up the role of Managing Director, succeeding the retiring Graham Stubbs. Pulkit, a key member of the Dean Group
team since 2019, has been selected for his proven proficiency in directing the company’s commercial operations, contributing significantly to its enhanced positioning within the casting industry. Outgoing Managing Director Graham Stubbs, who expertly navigated the company through the global pandemic, has applauded the appointment of Pulkit Ahuja. Reflecting on the leadership transition and expressing confidence in his successor, Graham Stubbs stated, “As I transition from my role, it gives me great comfort to know that Pulkit will be steering the ship. I have faith in his capabilities and believe the future of Dean Group is in excellent hands.” As of the 2nd January 2024, Pulkit has taken on the responsibilities of the Managing Director designate, with the official transition planned for the 1st July 2024. Until then, Graham Stubbs will remain involved with strategic undertakings and continue to offer his valuable guidance up until the summer of 2024. Sharing his thoughts on his new role, Pulkit Ahuja said, “I’m deeply honoured and excited to accept
the role of Managing Director at Dean Group. My mission will be to assert our position as the ultimate choice for casting solutions catering to high-demand markets. The path ahead may present challenges, but I have the utmost faith in our team’s capacity to surmount any obstacle. Together, we’ll shape a prospering future for Dean Group.” This planned succession reflects the company’s commitment to a seamless transition in leadership that ensures continuity and maintains the high standards for which Dean Group is recognised in the industry.
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Click lights up its Mode Moulded Wiring Accessories
ince it was first launched back in 2006, Scolmore’s Click Mode range of
moulded wiring accessories has remained the company’s best-selling wiring accessories collection. Today, the comprehensive range numbers in excess of 160 individual product lines. However, the company is always looking at ways to upgrade and enhance its products, and a new range of LED Indicator products has been designed to modernise the Click Mode offer. The range of Fused Connection Units, 20A Double Pole Switches, 50A Double Pole Switches and Key Lockable Sockets are all beneficiaries of this product upgrade. The Click Mode moulded wiring accessories range was conceived and developed as a high quality, flexible and modern solution for virtually any domestic wiring requirement. The smooth, contemporary lines of the accessory plate will fit easily into traditional and contemporary designs alike and the modular design allows installers unprecedented flexibility in creating dedicated wiring solutions to deal with specific wiring needs. All Mode products are manufactured using Urea Formaldehyde, which has similar inherent properties
to antimicrobial additives that inhibit the growth of infectious diseases. All products independently tested achieved a 99.99% kill off rate across all four types of the strains of bacteria - MRSA, E-Coli, Salmonella, Klebsiella Pneumonia and enveloped viruses. Mode plates have also been independently tested and have shown to have anti-viral properties against enveloped and non-enveloped viruses. Contractors will have the additional reassurance that all Scolmore BS1363 products – in particular socket outlets – are third party approved and bear the BSI Kitemark logo. The company has held this certification for over 25 years – a clear demonstration of the company’s commitment to adhering to the highest standards of quality and safety of the products it supplies to the professional electrical market. The comprehensive Click Mode range can be viewed on the Scolmore Gorup website – as well as on the Scolmore Group app.
www.scolmore.com
Salt X and ABB expand collaboration for electrification of emission-intensive industries
• ABB and Salt X sign agreement for technology development to help decarbonize cement and other hard-to-abate industries
Salt X’s Electric Arc Calciner reinvents industrial calcination with renewable electricity and carbon capture during heating process
• ABB becomes minority shareholder in Salt X, as well as contributing with automation and electrification technology and expertise
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, MARCH 11, 2024 - ABB and Sweden-based greentech company Salt X have signed an agreement to enable the further development of technologies in the Electric Arc Calcination (EAC) process. ABB will also become a minority shareholder in Salt X. The two companies are known for their expertise in electrifying emission-intensive industries, including in the production of cement and quicklime, highly sought after materials in modern construction and process industries. Today, manufacturers are dependent on fossil fuels for high- temperature heating, up to 900 degrees Celsius, and have no realistic alternative. Under the new agreement, Salt X will further develop its innovative Electric Arc Calciner (EAC),
a technology that makes it possible to reach several thousand degrees Celsius. The electric plasma solution reinvents industrial calcination – the process used to heat materials to high temperatures – and replaces fossil-driven heating with renewable electricity while capturing the CO₂ emissions released. ABB will contribute with control and electrical systems for the EAC, creating a strong joint offering to the market. The collaboration aims to accelerate the commercialization of Salt X’s electrification and carbon separation technology. “Salt X gains an optimal industrial partner with extensive experience in scaling up and implementing
new industrial technologies on a global scale, together with a substantial capital injection,” said Carl- Johan Linér, CEO of Salt X. “This strengthens us as a company and enables us to progress with our growth plans. With ABB and our other partners, we can significantly improve our capability to take a leading role in the electrification wave sweeping through the industrial sector.” “At ABB, we are at the core of accelerating decarbonization in the cement and other emission- intensive industries whilst providing world-class solutions to our customers,” said Michael Marti, Global Growth Industries Business Line Manager, ABB Process Industries. “Our collaboration with Salt X marks a significant milestone in this journey. The technology benefits are two-fold; replacing the use of fossil fuels through renewable electricity in the calcination process and enabling cost efficient capture of the carbon emissions at the same time. It will be a highly effective way of curbing lime production emissions.” The companies first initiated a collaboration for electrifying the industrial process of calcination in 2022. This intensified in 2023 with the construction of Salt X’s research and test facility (ECRC).
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