On the 17th September the BMA hosted its inaugural thirty-under-thirty award ceremony, at the Queens Hotel in Leeds. This prestigious event brought industry leaders, innovators and young talent together for an evening of celebration and networking. 

This prestigious accolade has been purposefully designed to recognise and shine a spotlight on young professionals, under the age of thirty who have demonstrated exceptional skills, leadership and dedication in their respective roles within the UK’s bathroom manufacturing sector.

Following a worthy nomination for our colleague Ryan Brackstone, we are delighted to announce that Ryan received industry recognition and was awarded for his commitment, passion and astonishing work ethic that he delivers daily to our business.  

It is unsurprising that Cistermiser recognises Ryan as a true asset to our team. He is without doubt an unsung hero of our business and it is an utter joy to work alongside him as a colleague. 

Richard Braid managing director said “We are delighted that Ryan has received this prestigious industry recognition from the BMA, it is testament to Ryan’s commitment.  These awards seek to honour those who are driving positive change and push boundaries of excellence with our industry” 

Keraflo’s innovative Fire Valves have become the first ever to receive important accreditation from the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), a division of the Building Research Establishment (BRE). This significant endorsement highlights the exceptional standards and build quality of Keraflo's products, setting a new benchmark for the performance of fire safety in commercial buildings.

The path to LPCB accreditation requires products to undergo stringent and rigorous testing to ensure they meet the highest safety and performance standards. Keraflo’s Fire Valves have been subjected to these exacting tests, demonstrating their robust design, reliability and efficiency in critical fire safety applications.

Highlighting Keraflo’s commitment to unrivalled quality and assurance, the rigorous BRE testing process has enabled the Fire Valve range to boast an unprecedented 10-year warranty. This is 10 times the industry standard and provides unparalleled peace of mind.

The integration of LPS 2083 into the LPS 1276 standard now offers clarity and removes all ambiguity and represents a critical step forward in enhancing fire protection and ensuring the safety of occupants in commercial and public buildings.

One the UK’s leading manufacturers of water boosting solutions has expanded its offering with a new, innovative device following a two-year development process.

AquaScan, by Salamander Pumps, is a high-quality, robust, digital water multimeter designed to make water testing easier and more efficient for professional installers. With 4-in-1 measurement capabilities including water flow, pressure, temperature and hardness to deliver precise water insight.  

Manufactured in the UK, AquaScan combines cutting-edge technologies to provide the key measurements needed to diagnose a water system, This tool is beneficial for installers aiding them with a range of tasks, including specifying combination boilers, servicing unvented cylinders, selecting the right water boosting product, and troubleshooting water systems.

Supplied in a hardwearing and robust case, AquaScan includes a variety of accessories to allow the product to connect to a range of outlet types; the supplied fittings allow connection to pipework, hoses, showers plus both indoor and outdoor taps. 
The rechargeable battery has up to a 12-hour life and can be charged via USB C cable included in the kit.

AquaScan is available to pre-order from June, includes a one-year warranty and is IPX5 rated. 
 

This globally recognised hotel had identified a need to reduce their water consumption within a specific area of the hotel, the men’s urinal communal washroom. The existing 10x aged urinals had no form of attenuation on them, resulting in frequent flushing throughout the day.

The Cistermiser Direct Flush Discreet (DFD) urinal valve had been identified as the optimum solution, as they have been specifically engineered to ensure both water and energy efficiencies are maximised, while offering an attractive 8-month payback. The Cistermiser infrared sensor-controlled DFD is an automatic mains-flushing valve that is activated once the urinal is used which ensures the highest level of hygiene is achieved from using minimal volumes of water.

To help the hotel realise the full benefits of the DFD sensor solution, an initial trial methodology of the solution was arranged. This allowed for an unbiased water saving analysis to be presented, as well as comparative data of the new sensor solution against the existing urinal system.

The hotel has been delighted with the incredible 84% water-savings, which were achieved, as it not only reduced their water usage on a seismic scale but also significantly reduced their carbon footprint.

A prestigious government site in the South of England which spans 2,500 acres, and consists of 160 separate buildings, is currently served by approximately 1,500-2,000 cold-water storage tanks across the complete site. The site continually suffered from biofilms forming on the surface of the tanks, which can quickly develop into an ideal breeding environment for waterborne bacteria, the site approached Keraflo for their expert advice.

A Tanktronic field trial was commissioned, to fully demonstrate the true capabilities of Tanktronic. The site particularly favoured the idea of utilising the calendar function, so they could drop the water level weekly if required to ensure the water in the tank was completely turned over when occupancy was low. Immediately after Tanktronic was installed and commissioned, the biofilm completely disappeared.

The successful installation gave the site the confidence that the water in the tank was continually turned over, to avoid stagnation, it also provided intelligence on the condition of the water. The site now adopts a policy to only clean and chlorinate “when alerted” in addition to adopting the annual clean and chlorinate best practice.

Talon is currently undergoing a transformational period of continuous improvement, with many projects already in progress. Most significantly we are in the process of implementing a new MRP/ERP (Material Requirements Planning and Enterprise Resource Planning) system in our organisation, which will provide the foundation for our growth plans. 

This initiative necessitates a comprehensive review of all our core processes to ensure their suitability for our demanding and evolving customers. 

Additionally, we have recently enhanced our team by welcoming Steve Monger as our Finance Director, and George Jones as the Supply Chain Manager. 

We take pride in announcing and congratulating our most recent Davidson Award Winners: Patrick Guest, our Central Regional Manager; Jade O'Connell, our Marketing Executive; Debbie Mann, a valuable member of our packing team; and Laurence Tatnell, our Production and Engineering Manager. 

We are also pleased to introduce our latest product, the Black Link Spacer, which is compatible with our Hinged Clip Range.

Salamander Pumps, part of Davidson Holdings, has launched a brand new product, TankBoost - an easy to install, single unit solution to ensure water performance remains at optimum levels even in large, multi-storey homes. 

The first product in the Salamander Pumps product range to deliver flow rates beyond 36 L/min, TankBoost will ensure powerful showers, strong flowing taps, and quick toilet cistern replenishment, even when they are being used at the same time, in combi or unvented systems.

TankBoost will deliver flow rates up to 80L/min and pressures up to 3.0 Bar, ideal for even the busiest homes. The latest product in the expanding MainsBooster range combines a cold-water storage tank and an integral pump. The high-quality stainless-steel pump is submerged within the tank, meaning that the water boosting solution is extremely quiet throughout operation.

Gareth added: “Our newest water boosting solution will give even the busiest of properties more than enough boosted water supply.” 

Where a property has particularly high water demand, and space is not an issue, tanks can be linked with additional storage units to increase capacity.

CAT5 variants are also available as part of the range, and the product comes with a two-year warranty.

Davidson Holdings is pleased to confirm that Lewis Wilkes, Project Engineer for Salamander Pumps, has been nominated for the ‘Rising Star Award’ at the Pump Industry Awards 2023 following a successful launch of new product ‘TapBoost’ in April 2022.

After joining Salamander Pumps in 2014 as an Engineering Apprentice, Lewis has completed several qualifications including a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering where he was awarded a 1st class honours in 2022.

Davidson are a huge supporter of staff development and training and encourage all companies within the group to invest in their employees. Lewis is a fine example of success in this area. Salamander’s long-term plan is for Lewis to further grow his pump knowledge and deliver further new, innovative and ‘on brand’ products.

At Davidson Holdings we value and support innovative new product development and continuous improvement, and drive a culture that delivers this for the group. In April 2022 Salamander Pumps successfully launched TapBoost, a cost-effective solution to boost the performance of a single outlet.

Boosting flow to between 7 and 11 litres per minute depending on incoming flow, TapBoost provides an easy solution for when a slow-flowing kitchen tap means the kettle takes an age to fill. The pump can be fitted at multiple locations around the house, including bathroom and kitchen sinks, bath taps, garden taps, toilet cisterns, dishwashers, and washing machines. 

TapBoost is incredibly quiet, easy to install and can be installed in either mains-fed or gravity-fed systems.