Movers & Shakers NEW EUROPEAN MARKETING MANAGER FOR CR LAURENCE CR Laurence has appointed Annette Godfrey as European Marketing Manager. Based at the company’s UK head office near Manchester, Annette leads the marketing department across the company’s architectural fittings and surfaces divisions, including CRL Stone. Annette has a wealth of experience having begun her career in 2000 in B2B marketing. She has worked across a range of industries including flooring adhesives, automotive and clothing for both trade and consumer markets. Annette will deliver a range of marketing initiatives to support increasing sales and raising the profile of the business. This will include developing and maintaining working relationships with stakeholders and creating multi-channel marketing campaigns for trade and consumer audiences. Simon Boocock, Managing Director of CRL Europe, commented: “Annette brings a breadth of experience to the European Marketing Manager position and is therefore well placed to take the CRL Stone brand.” www.crlaurence.co.uk t: 01706 863600
ARMITAGE SHANKS LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE SPHERO URINAL RANGE FOR COMMERCIAL WASHROOMS Armitage Shanks, renowned provider of commercial washroom solutions, has launched Sphero, its new collection of intelligent urinals. This elegant range has been designed with in-built smart technology that allows for greater levels of cleanliness, easier installation and maintenance, as well as water saving benefits for all commercial spaces. Armitage Shanks worked with design studio, Studio Levien, to create the innovative collection which incorporates unique features to meet the current and future-needs of installers and their customers. The range comprises three different sized urinals suitable for premium high and medium traffic environments: Mini, Midi and Maxi. Both Midi and Maxi have an inbuilt sensor which optimises the product’s flush count and water usage to ensure better efficiency. The Mini model is designed for smaller spaces. Sphero’s unique circular, concave shape has been designed to minimise splashing while also improving the cleanliness, durability and efficiency of the urinals. The new rimless designs also eradicate the buildup of stagnant water, a key issue with traditional urinals. The Maxi model comes with an installation template with an incorporated rubber seal which eliminates the need to use sealant when fitting the
‘A NEW ANGLE TO HEATING DESIGN’ WITH ANGLIA BY AESTUS Aestus presents its high-profile, multilateral Anglia Towel Warmer - a geometric-style heating solution crafted from high quality mild steel. Blending Serpentine Style with contemporary functionality, Anglia offers ample hanging space owing to its maze-like design and high capacity 50mm square tubing. The neat proportions of the Anglia Towel Warmer make it the ideal heating solution above a bath, next to your shower or within easy reach of a washbasin. Designer bathroom heating is an easy and practical way to add unique flair to a bathroom. Choosing a shape and style to complement existing fittings and fixtures is a great way to transform a décor, as well as introduce a new point of interest that blends with your customer’s current interior scheme. Measuring H710mm x W500mm, Anglia by Aestus is suitable for closed heating systems and has a heat output of 126/431 Watts/BTU’s. Supplied with a 15 year manufacturer’s guarantee, this contemporary towel warmer is manufactured from mild steel and is finished in chrome. Part of the Contemporary Collection by Aestus, the Anglia Towel Warmer retails for £464.40 including vat. www.aestus.co.uk | t: 01902 387080 e: info@aestus.co.uk
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product. The template includes a levelling slot, pre-holes and markings for ease of installation. The model also has a patented maintenance bracket that has innovative hinges so installers can easily access the inner workings of the urinals. The waterless and hybrid versions of Sphero offer a high-performance key valve (HPKV) which helps reduce flush volume and enhances performance. The products come with a spreader nozzle which is easily accessible, further reducing maintenance costs. The range also includes pioneering features, such as a grate gap which protect against blockages and allow quick and easy access to the inner workings. www.idealspec.co.uk/armitage-shanks.html
MOORES APPOINTS NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Moores has announced that Paul Fincken has been recruited to head the brand’s new Business Development department. Fincken will be fieldbased and primarily focussed on developing the team and assisting with the company’s ongoing nationwide growth. Paul brings with him a wealth of knowledge from a previous role as Sales Director for a large UK manufacturer of high-quality doors, windows and stairs. On his new position, he comments “Moores had a hugely successful year in 2019 with record growth proving that the brand is well on its way to achieving its goals. To be joining the team at such a pivotal moment is very exciting and I plan to utilise my expertise in sales and management to help drive this growth even further, ensuring that 2020 is yet another record-breaking year for the company.” www.moores.co.uk
