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Freedom Slide is the name of Roman's latest shower enclosure. It is claimed to be a 'a completely new and innovative take on the bath replacement, walk-in style enclosure.' Its 1700 x 700mm dimensions match the footprint of a standard UK bath making it, says the company the 'perfect bath replacement enclosure'. It comes with a sliding door, so is ideal for those nervous of door-less showering.The sliding door creates a capsule style drying area so is maintained to be an ideal solution for smaller en-suite bathrooms, ensuring the area around the shower enclosure is kept a splash-free zone. The low-level tray to suit the Freedom slide comes complete with an integrated duckboard, which sits within the drying area of the shower enclosure. The duckboard is made from the same material as the shower tray to offer a long life. It is also removable for easy cleaning.

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The Ecovector from Smith's Environmental Products is described as the next generation of fan convector, designed for use with the heating systems of today. Designed to look more like a radiator, the flat-fronted convector is operated by a single-speed fan which is claimed to run so quietly, 'it is difficult to tell if the unit is actually turned on.' It also features simple, easy to operate controls and has a built-in thermostat.

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Sedgley-based Baggeridge is celebrating after two of its popular brick types reached a product milestone at its Waresley factory. Works manager recently Eric Conway took the billionth Tuscan Red Multi and Harvest Bluff wire cut bricks off the production line. Both types of brick have been a firm favourite with builders for more than 15 years and Mr Conway said there is still a growing market for them. He went on to add: 'We will continue to endeavour to provide the bricks that our customers demand and we are in no doubt that it won't be long before we are celebrating the next billionth milestone.'

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A health club has installed seven hemispherical surface mounted stainless steel bowls from GEC Anderson as part of a stylish refit of its men's changing room. The double-skinned C38 bowls are a recent addition to the company's range of made-to-measure stainless steel products for bathrooms and kitchens.

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Lenze maintains it has taken cost and complexity from vector motor control with the added advantage of IP65 protection in its SMV frequency convertor. The enclosure allows outdoor use in the damp with protection against low pressure jets.

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Daily flushing of internal drainage is unavoidable, but silence is golden, especially in flats and apartments. OSMA SiTech is the new noise push-fit soil system now available from Wavin Plastics. It provides a cost-effective and time-saving solution for professional plumbers. As well as being an easy-fix push-fit system, SiTech is made from a mineral-filled polypropylene, which has the effect of increasing pipe density. This means that it only needs to be encased in 25mm mineral wool wrap where contact between the pipe and the building structure cannot be avoided. This therefore cuts down on installation time, wrapping and tooling costs. The product has been independently tested for sound reducing performance and helps to achieve the higher acoustic performance standards in buildings as required by the Building Regulations Part E 2003.

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Lloyd Fleming attended the first Glastonbury Festival in 1970 - with his parents. This year he fitted two Glow-worm Ultrapower 170s in the shower block on the festival site. Guaranteeing hot water demand, the units are believed to be the highest rated boilers in the UK with SEDBUK verified score of 91.5%.

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Lloyd Fleming attended the first Glastonbury Festival in 1970 - with his parents. This year he fitted two Glow-worm Ultrapower 170s in the shower block on the festival site. Guaranteeing hot water demand, the units are believed to be the highest rated boilers in the UK with SEDBUK verified score of 91.5%.

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An integrated waterfall bath inlet has been introduced by Kaldewei. Created by Phoenix Design, it is said to integrate harmoniously into the inside all of the bath and its steady waterfall flow is claimed to create a 'special bathing experience.' Centrally located, the product has been reduced to a minimum, allowing it to integrate seamlessly into the design of the bath. The round cover flush with the inside wall of the bath and is available in complementary colours - alpine white, pergamon and manhattan. The system does not require an additional tap, as it is connected directly to the water supply and operated by a standard mixer. When the water supply is turned on, the cover automatically opens slightly and creates a steady waterfall effect.

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A range of natural hemp batt insulation, which is claimed to be more thermally efficient than many synthetic alternatives has been launched by NBT (Natural Building Technologies). The company says the insulation provides a high performance, ecologically solution to insulating both residential and non-residential buildings. The batts are made using hemp fibres bonded together using a thermoplastic binder.

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