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AKW makes life better with launch of new virtual showroom

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AKW, one of the UK’s leading providers of accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its easy-to-navigate and use virtual showroom. Freely accessible to all via https://www.akw-ltd.co.uk/virtualshowroom/, it features 8 different bathrooms that are fully fitted out with AKW products. Created with specifiers, installers and end users in mind, the virtual tool helps those who can’t visit the company’s two physical showrooms in Droitwich Spa and Middlewich explore AKW solutions in realistic room settings.

A virtual tour for all

The spaces in the virtual showroom include a dementia-friendly bathroom, options for retirement and care settings, and wet rooms and bathrooms suitable for social housing. Three display walls also feature shower seats, grab rails, and electric and mixer showers. The virtual showroom is also highly interactive, with many of the products in the bays offering quick links to specification sheets or videos for visitors to access more information. It is also possible to alter the colour of some of the bathroom wall panels and see AKW’s Bathroom for Life – a bath-to-wet room and wet room-to-bath solution – in action.

The virtual showroom allows visitors to see how AKW’s solutions would work in a real-life scenario, meaning that specifiers can easily show clients the products that they could have installed in their homes, whilst also providing inspiration to contractors and private-pay customers alike.

Although the virtual showroom offers a convenient way to explore AKW’s bathroom solutions remotely, it has been designed to complement and not replace AKW’s existing physical showrooms in Droitwich Spa and Middlewich. Both locations remain open for those who would prefer an in-person chance to learn about the AKW product range.

Stuart Reynolds, Product and Marketing Director at AKW, comments: “The virtual showroom adds another layer of flexibility for our customers, ensuring that AKW’s market-leading products and expertise can continue to be accessed in a way that suits them best. By combining physical showrooms with this easy-to-use digital experience, AKW continues to break down barriers, provide exceptional services and resources, and support customers, specifiers, and partners wherever they are based in the UK.”

To find out more about AKW’s Virtual showroom visit: https://www.akw-ltd.co.uk/virtualshowroom/

For more information contact AKW on 01905 823298, Email: sales@akw-ltd.co.uk or visit www.akw-ltd.co.uk

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System 900 | Barrier-free sanitary series in individual colours

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For HEWI, good design also means offering options. System 900 offers design options due to the large variety of materials. With System 900, HEWI now offers the option of designing folding support handles, dispensers and co. for the project business with surfaces in the colour of your choice.

Choose Your Own Colour

With over 4,500 colours, HEWI’s colour worlds offer individual design options and make expressive statements. Whether in the latest trend colours or in your personal favourite colour, System 900 solutions can be powder-coated to suit any interior design.

Thus, from the perspective of “healing architecture”, bathrooms in healthcare buildings such as hospitals and senior residences can be designed aesthetically and thus promote the recovery of patients. The possibility of individualisation offers companies in office and commercial buildings as well as hotels the option of implementing the corporate design down to the smallest detail.

In this way, unique colour concepts are created that create a personal recognition value and and individually enhance sanitary rooms. True to the motto: Make Your Own Choice – Choose Your Own Colour!

System 900 | More than a play of colours

System 900 is the award-winning answer to the complex requirements of barrier-free bathrooms. The products are well thought-out down to the smallest detail – they convince through functionality, durable quality, clever assembly technology and hygienic design. System 900 combines purist design with high functionality and a unique depth of range. With System 900, comfort can be designed.

New washbasin concept

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Individual functions

Demographic change requires a change in the way we think about architecture and products. New living concepts are becoming increasingly important. More than two thirds of people in need of care want to grow old at home. The bathroom is of particular importance in this context.

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With the new washbasin concept, HEWI is continuing the success story of its innovative washbasin family. New models with a concealed handle edge complement the range.

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The washbasins are reduced due to the reduced material thickness and can be supplemented with important additional functions via supplementary products. The innovative concept enables the integration of an adaptive retaining handle, which also serves as a towel rail, and a modular storage system directly on the washbasin.

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The washbasins provide safety and ensure that all bathroom utensils such as soap dispensers, beakers and the like are always within easy reach.

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Depending on the necessity, the washbasin adapts to the altered individual needs. It can be quickly and easily expanded or dismantled with practical shelves and utensils.

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Due to the timeless and modern design from HEWI, the arrangement system is also ideal for the wall.

Modules and accessories

Profiles, storage versions and hooks

New_washbasin_conceptProfile, hooks and shelves made of stainless steel with powder coating are available in the colours deep mat black (RAL 9005), deep mat white (RAL 9003), deep mat light grey pearl mica and deep mat dark grey pearl mica.

The profile on the washbasin has a length of 478 mm. For wall mounting, the profile is available in lengths of 368 mm, 478 mm and 732 mm.

The storage system contains six versions in two sizes, which can be hooked into the profile according to individual requirements. The shelves are available in lengths of 360 mm and 470 mm. Two short shelves can therefore be integrated into the longest wall profile.

The hooks can be attached to the side of the profiles under the washbasin. Hand towels or items of clothing can always be located here within immediate reach.

 

Grab bar

F21296_MThe adaptive grab bar enables symmetrical gripping due to the round tube design made of powder-coated stainless steel. The material creates a noble look that provides high gripping comfort and has an extremely resistant surface.

Soap dispenser, beaker and basket

Existing HEWI products from the 800 K series complement the innovative storage system on the washbasin.

Soap dispenser, beaker and basket are made of high-quality polyamide and available in 16 selected HEWI colours as well as six neutral colours in the mat edition.