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May 25, 2023

COMING FORWARD WITH AN ARRAY OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC WASHROOM SOLUTIONS, ARMITAGE SHANKS TRANSFORMS A VISION OF AN ENTIRELY AUGMENTED SANCTUARY FIT FOR THE MASSES INTO CONCRETE REALITIES ACROSS THE GLOBE.

From 1817 onwards, iconic British sanitaryware brand Armitage Shanks has remained consistent in diligently catering to the wants and needs of non-residential markets with great success. Its production site in Armitage, Staffordshire continues to be the only large-scale ceramics manufacturing operation in the UK, producing millions of toilets and basins annually. 

The trusted leader within the healthcare sector provides ceramics, fittings and other related products to England’s National Health Service (NHS), along with private hospitals and clinics across the UK. The brand’s high-quality washroom products can also be found in a wide variety of commercial spaces such as high-rise offices, sports stadia, hotels, leisure centres, schools, cinemas and local pubs. 

Furthermore, Armitage Shanks continues to develop revolutionary technologies which incorporate sustainable, water-and-energy-saving solutions to support these institutions in the endless commitment to proper hygiene on a mass scale. It achieves all this and more without neglecting the significance of elevated aesthetics to alter the typical public washroom experience into an optically-pleasing, convenience-driven oasis. Returning to the Malaysian and Southeast Asian market after a 30-year absence, enjoy a closer look and feel of the brand’s impressive line-up of new collections at Agrow Healthtech, the premium healthcare product supplier operating as the brand’s authorised distributor for Malaysia and Singapore. This source is also a subsidiary of Agrow Malaysia, reliably servicing all stakeholders in the nation’s building and construction industry for more than 35 years and counting. 

Paired with incomparable visuals, here are just some of the many remarkable technologies integrated into Armitage Shanks’ exemplary products:

INTELLIMIX TAP 

Redefining efficient hygiene is Intellimix, a smart touchless tap that ingeniously dispenses a programmable amount of both soap and water in a complete, timed wash cycle. Perfect for high-traffic commercial washrooms, the fitting not only enables touch-free handwashing but also ensures the correct handwashing etiquette takes place by encouraging the use of soap every time. Consequently, it significantly lowers running costs as well as soap-and-water wastage which in turn reduces environmental impact.

CONNECT AIR VANITY WASHBASIN 

Courtesy of Robin Levien, Connect Air – developed from the design philosophy of the original, ever-popular Connect collection – includes a range of classy and practical vanity washbasins that have been meticulously constructed with a fresh, contemporary design. Inspired by nature, it includes thin ceramic walls and refined edges for an overall light, sleek look. It also comes in a variety of finishes such as white, neutral and chrome.

SPHERO URINAL 

Ensuring appeal in both performance and aesthetics is Sphero, an elegant collection of urinals to compliment any contemporary washroom. Its circular, deep concave shape and rimless design minimises splashes, simplifies cleaning and maximises user comfort. The Smart Hybrid flush system built in the maxi model takes efficiency to new heights with the smart sensor technology which detects salinity and urinal use, activating flushes only when necessary. The waterless versions – available with the Midi and Mini models – contain an odour block cartridge which keeps the surrounding air fresh.

BLEND CUBE WATER CLOSET AND BIDET 

Offering simple sophistication is Blend Cube, designed by Palomba Serafini Associati as an inclusive range of water closets and bidets which come in wall-hung and wallmounted versions. Enriching its functions is the inclusion of the cleaner, quieter and smarter flush courtesy of AquaBlade®. The smooth, gently curved surface with no overhanging rim results in the splash-free, thorough cleanse of the bowl. In fact, this revolutionary technology is 80% quieter compared to traditional flushes and 25% quieter than equivalent models.

SENSORFLOW E INFRARED BASIN MOUNTED MIXER TAP 

The completely touch-free Sensorflow E Infrared Basin Mounted Mixer Tap flawlessly detects one’s hands and instantly activates the flow of water. In curtailing physical contact, the spread of bacteria is limited. The streamlined, cylindrical shape of the tap helps drastically hinder the accumulation of dirt and limescale while an optimised waterway reduces water stagnation and bacteria growth. It also features an adjustable temperature control lever and safety stop after 55 seconds.

For more information, please visit www.idealspec.co.uk, www.idealstandard.com & www.agrowhealthtech.com