MOVERS AND SHAKERS

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.

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.”

The Gira System 55 modular system is now able to yield even more design options thanks to Gira Studio, a dynamic intelligent control solution in three installation variants and Plug + Light, a new specification product which unites light control and power supply.

Gira System 55 now offers a range of new and contemporary design aesthetics, which provide a greater distinction between the varying systems, controls and functions in operation.

Offering more than 300 functions, Gira System 55 is perfect for those looking for an ultra-modern style, especially its flush mounted solution with its lustrous glass cover frame which can be used for single or multiple installations, either horizontally or vertically.

In contrast, for a more traditional look, Gira manufactures its Surface Mounted design which is available in high-quality glass or shatter-proof thermoplastic. The period-style design takes its inspiration from the historically round dome light switches so popular in the early 20th century.

It can be installed as a single solution for controlling lights but is also ideal for multiple installations. It thus offers endless design options and a virtually unlimited variety of functions in the

Meanwhile, Plug + Light makes indoor lighting smart and light control incredibly simple. Plug + Light is a defined interface which unites light control and power supply. Combined with appropriate light top units, Plug + Light offers easily controllable indoor lighting – from dimming to warm dim. The open system can be used in the most common flush-mounted device boxes, also in British Standard, and besides the controller, it reconfigures the handling of the associated light top units.

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TOP RADIO DJ AND CELEBRITY MUM NEEV SINGS THE PRAISES OF ABODE PRONTEAU

Reaching out to high profile celebrities and social media influencers to help promote the advantages of its best-selling steaming hot water taps, Abode recently caught the attention of Kiss FM DJ and magazine columnist Neev Spencer.

used the column to wax lyrical about the Abode Pronteau 4IN1, tagging the Abode website in her comment and saying: “Our latest gadget to the home is an Abode Pronteau Filter Hot water Tap and it has made bottle feeds for the baby so much easier. Instant boiling water is such a fantastic addition to a hectic life and makes a big difference for mixed feeding.

“Also having filtered water at home direct from the tap has been such a luxury and knowing we are doing our bit for the environment to reduce plastic makes it a huge tick.” On a post on her Twitter page in November, Neev referred to the tap as her ‘gadget of the year’.

With 28.5k Instagram followers and 26.7k on Twitter where she regularly promotes her motherhood column, Neev’s review of the Abode 4IN1 tap is a brilliant promotion for the manufacturer and means this latest technology is being highlighted among an influential audience of parents-to-be and new mums.

NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR PUBLICITY ENGINEERS

Specialist KBB PR consultancy, Publicity Engineers has announced that Emily McCullagh has been promoted to Managing Director.

Emily fills the position vacated by Owner Rob Nicholls who becomes Chairman to enable him more time to concentrate on Publishing and Editing ‘The Installer Magazine’ (BiKBBI). Emily joined Publicity Engineers almost ten years ago from an established KBB trade magazine as a PR executive and has risen to Associate Director before now accepting her new role at the head of the company. Emily said, “I could not be more grateful to Rob for this opportunity, and wish to thank him for being a great mentor over the years and entrusting me with this new leadership role at PE. I am extremely fortunate to be able to head up such a long-established industry brand and am confident I can further add to the company’s successes. We have a fantastic portfolio of clients I genuinely love working with and a great team of kbb experts that all know how to have a good time! I firmly believe that Publicity Engineers is well placed to grow and continue to develop in the market and I am confident that in our new roles, Rob and I can achieve this. ” www.publicityengineers.com t: 01992 478 109 | e: info@publicityengineers.com