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Two recently released products from Armitage Venesta, claimed to be the UK's leading washroom provider, are said to ensure all hospital and healthcare washrooms can meet new standards. First, IPS Evolve boxed-out units now feature a 'pencil round radius that together with the flush fitting side panels enhances infection control. Secondly, the old style swan neck, twin lever taps are now non-compliant. HFN 30 states: 'Avoid the use of swan neck taps as they do not drain after use'. The twin lever also promotes a dead leg of water on the cold side. The thermostatic mixer and single lever with sequential operation of the new mixer tap ensures integral temperature and flow control of water as required by the new standards. A sterilisation feature, via a bridging hose , ensures that hot water is flushed through all areas of the tap killing any bacteria. The design is said to also mean that maintenance can be carried out from the front to save time and money.

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Offering speed of installation through a click-fix mechanism, IPS Evolve is a metal-framed, pre-plumbed system from Armitage Venesta. Units are bespoke manufactured with quality checks and factory testing on all sanitaryware and plumbing. There is a choice of three performance boards and a range of 42 colours.

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New vanity products from Armitage Venesta include the Avonite solid surface stone effect vanity top, which is available in 10 shades and can be specified with standard basins or integral bowl for a seamless finish. Brassware, semi-countertop and fully inset basins are also in the range, with the Oslo providing a glass cantilever top and brushed steel brackets alongside polished stainless steel basins.

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Assistance with Building Regulations is provided by Armitage Venesta. The company advises on BS 6465: Part 1: 1994, which covers the requirements for the number of sanitaryware products for any number of people. The company assists with DDA requirements with Document M 'kits' ensuring cubicles are correctly fitted. The products comply with relevant standards, including the Resista solid gold laminate.

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Pre-plumbed panel assemblies from the IPS Healthcare range by Armitage Venesta have been redesigned and the support service improved. The company offers a two part delivery service with the satin anodised framework of IPS boxed-out units delivered first, then the 'just in time' delivery of the pre-plumbed units that fast-fix into the framework. This approach reduces damage risk and eases on-site handling and manoeuvrability by a reduction in weight. New design features include a 'pencil round' radius for the front corners of IPS boxed-out units which provides a simplified interface at the skirting level and ceiling height details. This improves infection control and makes installation quicker. Other features of the range include factory-fitted sanitaryware for quicker installation, a choice of units to accommodate solid or suspended ceiling heights, free-standing and wall corner situations - for dry wall linings or solid walls - and 'flush fitting' side and front panels.

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With annual spending set at ?2.2billion, the Government's 'Building Schools for the Future' (BSF) initiative aims to rebuild and refurbish secondary schools in the next 10 to 15 years. Armitage Venesta and Armitage Shanks have establised partnerships with contractors by offering their full product ranges, service and support systems for the BSF initiative.

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Arriving on site pre-plumbed, IPS Evolve from Armitage Venesta is a wall panelling system that comes with sanitaryware, brassware, wastes, pipework and cisterns attached. The products 'click fix' into metal frames and are bespoke, not modular. The luminescence value of the panelling meets the visual contrast requirement of Part M of the new Building Regulations.

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Millennium, the washroom system from Armitage Venesta has changed in name and appearance. Exactly like Millennium, Quantum Resista is manufactured in 13mm soild grade laminate, impervious to water, impace resistant, and generally designed for durability. The new system also offers reduced floor clearance and increased height for extra privacy.

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Equinox glass cubicles and Swanstone vanity systems from Armitage Venesta have been used in a new shower and washroom block at Ayr Holiday Park in Cornwall. The installation is part of an upgrade of the holiday venue, which receives some 10,000 visitors a year and features 50 letting caravans and sites for 80 tourers. The Equinox Glass washroom system features elliptical pilasters in a choice of polished or powder coated aluminium, plus matching hinges and indicator bolts.

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Four pupil washrooms at Castle Bromwich Infant School have been refurbished using the Genesis system from Armitage Venestra?s school washroom range. It was chosen to bring a 'fun and safe' washroom facility to the school. Cubicle doors are available in four height options, and three performance levels, including easy-to-clean, robust solid grade laminate. As well as a choice of 42 colours in the company's new palette, Genesis can also be specified in five special screen prints including 24T and Bird designs. Safety features include anti-finger trap hinges and indicator bolts with an emergency release mechanism.

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Commissioned by Armitage Venesta and Armitage Shanks in support of the ?Bog Standard Campaign?, a survey of 30,000 primary and secondary schools has highlighted the poor state of washrooms in British Schools. The findings revealed that dilapidated and ageing toilets are common with seven out of ten school toilet blocks having been installed some 20 years ago and 50% of all schools rating their own toilets as being in ?poor condition?. Armitage Venesta believes that health and performance benefits will be tangible if pupils have access to improved conditions in school toilets.

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Four pupil washrooms and the school kitchen washroom at the Castle Bronwich Infant School have been refurbished using products from Armitage Venesta. The Genesis system ? from the company?s dedicated school washroom range ? was selected, with the 400 children and staff playing an active role in the system and colour specification. Cubicle doors are available in four height options and three performance levels, including easy-to-clean, robust solid grade laminate or Tufwall (the choice for this particular project). There are a number of safety features in the design, including anti-finger trap hinges and indicator bolts with an emergency release mechanism.

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Designed for prestige wet and dry leisure environments, Armitage Venesta has introduced Ciro. It features toughened glass doors and partitions, in three specifications, finished in white silk screen prints. Aluminium headrails and pedestals complete the design. Both Stadia, a family wash and changing room system and the economy Relay system support Ciro.

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Quantum, Armitage Vesta?s washroom system, can now be specified in anti-vandal solidgrade laminate. Cubicle height has also been increased to 2100mm, and floor clearance reduced to 100mm to provide extra privacy. The system is also available in 42 colour options, including 23 new colour options.

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Staff at Stockport metropolitan borough council now have a new washroom following the refurbishment of its main office, Stopford House. Armitage Venesta?s Millennium cubicles were installed, along with IPS Evolve integrated plumbing systems for the WC?s. A special needs cubicle, compliant with Part M, a shower cubicle and wall cladding were also specified.

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Design freedom is a feature of the Stadia free-standing wash and changing room units from Armitage Venestra. Suitable for family changing, the ranges features solid laminate doors and partitions for durability, and for easy cleaning in wet and dry facilities. This range is available in 29 colours.

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