Sanitary Equipment
Showers
German tapware manufacturer expands German tapware manufacturer expands
19 Nov 2009
In spite of the difficult business climate internationally, highly respected German tapware, shower and fittings specialist Hansgrohe has recently set up its own distribution and marketing office in Australia.
Nuova Showers Nuova Showers
21 Aug 2009
Distributed by Paco Jaanson and reaching Australian shores for the first time, Nuova Showers offers an infinite range of showering possibilities.
Hard water clogs showerheads
14 Aug 2009
The first results of a major new study on the effects of water softeners in the home have shown that untreated hard water can rapidly lead to clogged showerheads, in some cases possibly as soon as a year and a half of regular use.
Sealskin wellness Sealskin wellness
01 Jun 2009
Sealskin welness products use less water than conventional shower products.
ISH: Fifty years on ISH: Fifty years on
26 Mar 2009
It’s the grand dame of plumbing exhibitions and despite tough global economic times, the 2009 ISH (International Sanitation & Heating/Air-Conditioning) Exhibition held in Frankfurt, Germany in March put on a strong showing.
A scientific look at adapting showers for water conservation A scientific look at adapting showers for water conservation
16 Feb 2009
Conserving one of the planet’s most precious resources was the focus of a recent interdisciplinary study into domestic showering in the UK. The results are part of a widespread program to move the country towards a better water-saving regime.
Pumped shower awareness
16 Feb 2009
An extensive public awareness program is needed to steer customers away from using pumped showers.
Protection against product copying Protection against product copying
13 Feb 2009
Manufacturers and trade show organizers have strategies to counter the pirating of designs and brands, but the best defence is to refuse to buy copies.
There's more to kitchen and bathroom design There's more to kitchen and bathroom design
12 Feb 2009
David Kohler, group president of the Kitchen and Bath Group for Kohler Co, speaks candidly about what constitutes good design in bathroom products.
Curing pathogens in the pipes Curing pathogens in the pipes
11 Feb 2009
The deaths of six infants in a Canadian neo-natal ward reinforce the need for hospitals to be exceptionally vigilant about maintaining a healthy plumbing system to guard against waterborne pathogens.
Saving water and power in hotel bathrooms Saving water and power in hotel bathrooms
11 Feb 2009
Hotel bathrooms have to meet guests’ expectations while saving water and power.
Seiger Design
06 Feb 2009
As well as designing plumbing products for bathrooms, Sieger Design also offer industrial design services, architecture and design management, graphic design, public relations (PR) and marketing.
Designer bathrooms that save water Designer bathrooms that save water
06 Feb 2009
From where do industrial designers draw their influences? WPI talks to one of Europe's leading bathroom product design studios.
Australian shower research Australian shower research
05 Feb 2009
In Australia, the labelling of certain products for their water efficiency is mandatory under the Water Efficiency Labelling Standards (WELS) legislation. The basis of the legislation is the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 6400 Water efficient products – Rating and labelling.