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Dune, the shoe shop for South Molton Street, London have installed a 'fast fit' air curtain from Dimplex. The installation took place overnight, so that the shop could be open for its trading day the next day, and with no wholesalers open during the night the contractor specified a trouble-free installation. The air curtains feature a dual flexibility option of dual or recess mounting for one model.

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Wood veneer furniture manufacturer Eborcraft has introduced a new chrome base frame to its office furniture range of work stations, boardroom tables, storage units and reception counters. The base features a chrome T-bar with a joining rail that can also double up as a foot rest. The new frame has the flexibility to be easily fitted to any length table and is shown here on a 3.6 metre long Bird's Eye maple wood veneer table top.

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A slatted adjustable radiator cabinet has come on the market from London-based Winther Brown, adding a made to measure aspect to the existing standard range of radiator covers from the company . Finished in satin white, the slatted design adjusts in width to provide a simple custom made fit, and includes a back panel to disguise the gap in the slatted appearance when extended.

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London developer Stanhope has appointed interior fit-out specialists Phoenix Interiors as a preferred contractor to provide suspended ceiling and partitioning work on a broad portfolio of projects nationwide. Part of the developers strategic approach is to negotiate work rather than putting specialist packages out to tender. Stanhope's Project Director Paul Hargeaves described the current commercial office market as 'hot with high levels of activity', and advocated the approach that the developer has taken. 'It has significant cost implications and we don't waste time assembling project teams,' he said.

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Office interior specialist AET has added a new Crystal alternative to its Movinord demountable partitioning ranges. The two existing steel framed systems have been enhanced by the additional option of a vertical dry joint for single glazed modules. Available with both visible and hidden profiling, the Crystal option allows for a generous glazed area with minimal framework. The partition has an appearance of a glass wall, but remains fully portable with all the resulting benefits including tax concessions and adjustable ceiling height.

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Six new colours have been introduced to Quinn Plastics' portfolio of Cast Design products, bringing the number up to 18. The new colours comprise Mexican orange (light orange), village green (light green), Nordic blue (ice blue), Parma violet (light violet, Petra rose (magenta ice) and glacier green (transparent green). Cast Design is a cast acrylic sheet covered with either one or two surfaces in a matt, satiny finish. It is soft to the touch, does not stain, reduces finger markings and does not attract much dust. Combined with wood or metal, it can soften harsh colours, reinforce brightness and will subtly filter light. The product, manufactured in the supplier's Barcelona plant, is designed to be shaped and maintained without losing its essential qualities. Quinn Cast Design retains the 'frosted look' after thermoforming, sawing and drilling and is resistant to many chemical products. Because the product is said to be hard-wearing, it usually used for in-store displays and signs. Judith Sanz, Quinn Plastics manager, says: 'The visual communication sector is a major target area for us and we recognise that more and more sophisticated thinking is coming into play. Our extensive range of vibrant and exciting colours will appeal to designers seeking an individually tailored look to their interior and signage pieces.'

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