INDUSTRY UPDATE
Wilsonart Appoint new Senior Project Manager
Paul Neal, has joined Wilsonart UK, in Shildon, County Durham, as a new Senior Project Manager working with the company’s growing specification team,
Wilsonart UK is part of the global company Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces which is recognised as one of the largest
surface manufacturers in the World. Wilsonart UK specialises in creating bespoke engineered surface ranges for furniture manufacturers, retailers and distributors throughout the UK and Ireland.
Specialising in Solid Surfacing, Paul has many years in product development and strategy, with a strong track record in the design and implementation of large high street roll outs. He brings his expertise to the existing Wilsonart Specification team led by George Emms.
Paul (pictured above with George Emms) says, “I’ve worked closely with Wilsonart on many occasions and always admired the company. I’m joining during a period of growth and look forward to leading several exciting projects already on the horizon.”
George Emms comments, “I am very pleased and excited to have Paul join us; he brings not only experience but drive and energy and with his focus on large key accounts, he’s sure to be an asset to the team.”
Bette Bathroom products’ sustainability confirmed
Glazed titanium-steel bath, shower tray and washbasin manufacturer, Bette, has had the sustainability of its products confirmed by a new Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
The EPD, which is based on the ISO 14025 and EN 15804 standards, covers the entire life-cycle of Bette’s products, and their functional and technical qualities. It provides quantitative information on the environmental performance of Bette products, and independent verification of their sustainability.
Bette ensures that sustainability and product durability are central to its manufacturing. Its baths, shower trays and washbasins are made from glazed titanium-steel, which uses only natural materials in its production, and they are so durable that they come with a 30 year warranty. When Bette products do, eventually, reach the end of their life, they are 100% recyclable.
Bette has invested in energy-efficient manufacturing and creates 2/3 of its own energy requirements with electricity that it produces itself from renewable sources.
Bushboard Evolve Chosen for Solar Powered Narrowboat
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hen Tim Knox, founder of Mothership Marine, wanted a stunning kitchen for his company’s remarkable solar-powered narrowboat, he chose Evolve Caldiera for the worksurfaces.
The Mothership Electric
Narrowboat concept is the first of its kind. She is a purpose-built solar- powered boat with an electric motor supported by a backup generator. The idea born of many uncomfortable water-based outings like sailing and rafting combines boating with the facilities and cosiness of a family home – hence ‘Mother’.
Tim Explains “For my wife, Sue, boating, canoeing and rafting have been a source of terrific family enjoyment. Now the children are older; I felt she deserved something a little more luxurious. So I built SHINE. A solar- powered narrowboat that we can comfortably use all year round. The steel-hulled narrowboat is also quiet, exceptionally green and easy on the pocket too. Eco-Friendly boating means we can travel the waterways without leaving an impact; no noise, no clawing diesel fumes and absolutely zero emissions. It’s like going back a few centuries when just one horse pulled all boats.”
When it came to fitting out the interior Mothership worked with Morris and Co to develop interiors that celebrate the Arts and Crafts movement of the 19th century while resonating modern-day chic. The kitchen was hand crafted to fit the narrowboats slender proportions using reclaimed wood from a hospital in Wiltshire, with steel surrounds fitted to the doors to create the retro feel. The selection of Bushboard Evolve worktops finished the kitchen in a modern and understated way. Tim again, “The Evolve surface is simple to work with, light and easy to handle. It’s slim profile, at just 12.5mm thick means it blends
perfectly with the kitchen making the kitchen flow. It also meant we could cut it on-site to the exact requirements of the galley and accommodate an under-mount sink and a small format hob. Being able to create curves and upstands so easily finished the kitchen perfectly. The Mothership Narrowboat reflects a real meeting of ideals between the Arts and Crafts movement and modern-day conservationists – both celebrate the natural world and wish to preserve and protect it.”
Holly Turnbull, marketing manager for Bushboard worktops “This is such a remarkable project. Evolve’s super slim profile makes any kitchen makeover feel modern and contemporary, but as we can see, it works with more traditional décor, like the William Morris design here. The surface is solid so it can be crafted, by any competent fitter, into curves of any radius and refinished – the edge looks great no matter what the shape.”
www.bushboard.co.uk/evolve BKU OCTOBER 2019 43
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