Honeywell Blenze
With increasing pollution levels, consciousness towards hygiene and Infection control is also becoming increasingly important in environments like that of hospitals, hotels, and homes. The Honeywell Blenze Plus products are incorporated with the active ingredients and silver ions during the manufacturing process and are active for the entire life of the product. Anti-microbial coating impregnated with silver ions inhibits microbial growth to improve hygiene and the growth of broad spectrum bacteria and fungi such as E-coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria and Salmonella.

The Honeywell Blenze plus switches are completely flush with the front plate in ‘off’ condition making them appear flat on the wall. They have a shroudless rocker with positive action. The range is future-proofed 10AX and is IP 20 rated, making it truly a next generation switch range. The switches are designed with RH base for easy installation and are engineered with ant ingress design giving it complete protection from ant entry. The 32A DP switch can carry heavy resistive and inductive loads upto 7.68 kW. The lenses in the switch, are textured for better visibility of indicators.

Bacti-safe is a new generation antibacterial technology with advanced features such as 99% reduction in bacteria (Ecoli & Staphylococcus aureus) on the surface which results in healthy environment, is non-toxic therefore, safe for humans, its durability gives value for money, and also is aesthetically pleasing and fire retardant.

thyssenkrupp unveils world-class elevator manufacturing site in Pune

Adding more to its achievements, thyssenkrupp recently inaugurated its newest Multi-Purpose Facility (MPF) in the Chakan Industrial Area of Pune, Maharashtra, for the elevator industry, including manufacturing of elevators, distribution center and training facilities. Representing an investment of 3 billion rupees (44 million euros), the new 20,000 sq.m. industrial facility is designed for an initial capacity of manufacturing 6,000 elevator units, extendable to 10,000 in the course of the next two years. The new MPF was built in a short 18-month time period.

Having established a 95% manufacturing localization target, the opening of the Pune factory will enable the company to significantly expand in the region and support the increasing growth of the Indian construction sector, driven by strong urbanization. As part of the factory’s inauguration, thyssenkrupp will also be launching a new seed campus training center for field technicians.

On this occasion, Ravi Kirpalani, CEO of thyssenkrupp India, comments, “With the addition of the new Multi-Purpose Facility to the Chakan Industrial Area, thyssenkrupp is poised to play an important role both in supporting the development of the local area, and contributing to wider Indian goals of sustainable and efficient urbanized growth.”

Speaking about the latest developments in the Indian elevator market and the significance of the new facility, Mr. Bharat Vishnani, Managing Director, thyssenkrupp Elevator India, said, “In line with the government’s aim to provide housing for all by 2022, it will create 20 million new urban housing units and 30 million rural homes. Along with this, the Government’s drive on Smart Cities will open up new opportunities to be explored. All these factors in turn will give strong impetus to the Indian elevator industry.”

NEW PRODUCTS
Specifically designed Grohtherm Special thermostat for care homes


The new Grohtherm Special, that comes with safe and comfortable temperature control, combines the proven qualities of a GROHE thermostat with a number of unique and innovative features. This combination makes it the perfect choice specifically for the elderly as well as for anyone with reduced manual dexterity. Care homes and hospitals, in particular, stand to benefit from this thermostat, which is the most ergonomic and safest unit of its kind in the GROHE range.

GROHE Safety stop combines safety with flexibility by allowing staff to set the maximum temperature anywhere between 35 to 43 degrees; the factory setting is 38 degrees Celsius, an ideal temperature for care homes and hospitals. The new features also include “winged” metal knobs, which are comfortable to use even for older people and those with reduced manual function.

Adding more to its range with GROHE Quickfix technology that not only makes for more efficient installation but also simplifies and speeds up regular maintenance.

In addition, GROHE has further improved the heart of the thermostat with a GROHE TurboStat thermo element for a super-fast response in case the water pressure changes. Residents also benefit from the proven GROHE CoolTouch technology, which protects users against scalding on hot metal surfaces. This thermostat offers 100% safety in this respect thanks to a newly developed body with escutcheons completely covering the pipe connections.

The new Grohtherm Special is available for washbasins, bathtubs and showers. While the wall-mounted basin variant comes with spout lengths of 115 and 175 millimetres, the concealed variants for installation in the Rapido T Box and the on-the-wall models share the same innovative features.

Pringle Homeware launches Mini Blender CUTTIE

Known for its day-to-day cooking appliances, Pringle Homeware Pvt. Ltd., one of the leading manufacturers and distributors, in its recent announcement, launched the Mini Blender CUTTIE, a brand-new smart kitchen tool for easy blending and mixing for cooking enthusiasts.

The new electric blender features stainless-steel blades for fine blending and cleaning. Its highly efficient 350-watt motor provides all the power one needs for fast, reliable performance. Ideal for the modern kitchen, the stylish and compact blender can be used to prepare nutritious juices, lip-smacking smoothies, purees, shakes, and tempting chutneys.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Ajay Singhania, Director Pringle Homeware said, “Our product development strategy is a deep dive into the minds of our consumers who prefer appliances that make cooking hassle free. We are focused at offering products with a high quality user experience complimented by stunning design.”

The Mini Blender CUTTIE is a perfect match for serious culinary artists who want to create sumptuous dishes. Its helpful pre-programmed, hands-free operation delivers optimal blending results. The blender jar has a capacity of 600 ml and contains no BPA. Other features include a safety lock for children.

The blender is affordably priced and is available in different colours (white, black, red and purple) with a year’s warranty across Pringle outlets and distributors channels.

Sloan launches Health Faucet and Angle Valve in India

Sloan Valve Company (“Sloan”), the global market leader in commercial plumbing solutions, recently launched its Health Faucet and Angle Valve in India. The Sloan Health Faucet and Angle Valve are versatile, flexible, and bring outstanding performance, durability, and reliability for any project. These products are especially designed for installation in high-traffic washrooms and toilets in places such as malls, airports, railway stations and offices.

Sloan’s Health Faucet and Angle Valve are made of high-quality zinc material that can withstand a variety of usage conditions and resist leakages, which is especially important for a water-deficient country like India. The health faucet is easy to install and use and comes with a flexible 1.2m, chrome-plated hose.

Anup Tripathi, Country Head at Sloan India said, “Sloan has a global reputation for building products with industry-leading reliability and performance, and the Health Faucet and Angle Valve are among the most reliable products available for Indian customers today. These products are meant to last and will resist leakages even in a high-usage operating environment.”

“Public toilets typically witness high footfalls and thus need high-performance and durable fixtures that can resist any damage even if used severely. The Sloan Health Faucet and Angle Valve are ideally suited for use in such high-traffic environments and are backed by Sloan’s promise of unmatched reliability,” said Ted Garcia, VP of International Business Development for Sloan.