HEWI - SANITARY AND ACCESSIBILITY SOLUTIONS
HOLM OAK BARN
BELUNCLE HALT
STOKE ROAD
HOO, ROCHESTER
KENT ME3 9NT
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Suppliers of: washroom accessibility products stainless steel grab rails nylon washroom accessories stainless steel bathroom accessories chrome bathroom accessories accessibility wash basins shower curtains disabled shower seats soap dispensers
HEWI Sanitary and Accessibility Solutions
HEWI believe in creating aspirational spaces for everyone. By combining innovative engineering with contemporary & functional design HEWI have become world leaders in accessible bathroom & hardware supply. Working alongside architects and designers HEWI offer a full specification service which seamlessly combines the design aesthetic with the specific requirements and standards of a project’s region. HEWI finishes include Chrome, Stainless Steel, Matt Black, Matt White & Anthracite Grey. Once combined with our unique functions HEWI become the first choice for any type of development. Our systems and solutions have been tried and tested in multiple markets including Hotels, Care & Retirement, Student Living as well as Local Authority Housing.
COVID-19 UPDATE. HEWI Active Plus+
In these unprecedented times we have all been looking to protect ourselves and our loved ones as much as we possibly can. A worldwide consensus has been to ensure that the surfaces we interact with are as free from contaminants as possible. We are all doing our part by ensuring we wash our hands regularly and touch foreign surfaces as little as possible.
For those of us however who find this impractical or have to interact with support products regularly, the risk of infection from germs and bacteria is obviously higher and so the need for a higher level of confidence of a surface’s cleanliness is required.
HEWI Active Plus+ introduced to the market in 2015, is specifically designed with this in mind. Active Plus+ incorporates Microsilver into the product material. The Microsilver then discharges silver ions, which inhibit the growth of bacteria, germs, fungi and microbes. Over 24 hours, germs on the surface of the products are reduced continuously, so that during this period 99.9 % of the germs are reduced.
HEWI active+ does not harm the environment or the human body. The active ingredient is ECO CERT-certified and suitable for the use of skin care products.
- CPD Seminars: Hewi UK offer a range of RIBA CPD Seminars to Architects and Specifiers. Please contact us for further information at: info@hewi.co.uk, or call us on 01634 258200
- To find a Hewi Distributor in the UK please email us at info@hewi.co.uk
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Hewi Accessibility Ranges:
Range 477: Glass and transparent plastic combined with high-quality plastic are optimally shown to their best advantage.
System 900: The new System 900 products have been designed to meet the requirements of Doc M and British Standards, including a beautifully stylish and totally compliant 650mm shower seat.
System 800: The various chrome or white holders and elements are optionally combined with inserts made of plastic or satin-finish glass. The result is a modern system for commercial and public buildings, which is used both in highly-frequented areas and in domestic bathrooms.
Range 801: The steel core sheathed in polyamide is the guarantee for a high degree of stability and safety of numerous Range 801 products.
Range 805: Range 805 made of brushed stainless steel is a contemporary and clear solution for public areas
LifeSystem: Developed for the professional hospital, rehabilitation and retirement home sector
Washbasins: New from HEWI – cast mineral washbasins matching all HEWI sanitary ranges and systems.
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Hewi Sanitary Ranges:
System 100: An expressive, overall architectural concept. All sanitary accessories are available in chrome and white.
System 800: A modern project system with sanitary accessories and accessibility products, which offers a wide variety of uses and absolutely continuous form and - harmoniously rounded with a clear line.
System 162: This system has now been perfectly extended to include stainless steel sanitary accessories.
System S 01: A complete system with washstand, WC and urinal modules. The internal, fold-down functions do not become visible until just before they are needed.
Shower Curtains: Whether for the shower spray guard or as a curtain for the threshold-free shower: it protects, supports and sets decorative accentuations.
Washbasins: New from HEWI – cast mineral washbasins matching all HEWI sanitary ranges and systems.
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Further technical information is available to download from the Hewi Website or the BPi Download Library.
HEWI expands the Re-Seat family with new chrome-framed versions
Interview with HEWI product manager, Susan Herrmann
HEWI has extended the Re-Seat family to include a version with a chrome frame, which complements the existing chairs and stools with black matt frames. In this interview, our product manager, Susan Herrmann, talks about the development of bathroom furniture made from post-industrial recyclate (PIR) and explains its special properties.
Susan Herrmann | Senior Product Manager
HEWI: Ms Herrmann, what was your role in the development of the Re-Seat family?
Susan Herrmann: I work as a product manager at HEWI. In collaboration with the project team – made up of colleagues from marketing, (material) development, design and purchasing – we jointly developed the Re-Seat family and launched it on the market. The development process for the Re-Seat family was somewhat different than is usually the case with new product development.
HEWI: That sounds very interesting. Why don't you tell us more about product development and the idea behind the Re-Seat family?
Susan Herrmann: HEWI stands for products that are designed according to universal design aspects. Function and quality in combination with an aesthetically pleasing design are our top priorities. In this way, we enable optimum use for everyone and guarantee durable and long-lasting products for years to come. As experts in the field of plastics and injection moulding technology, we have been dealing with the reuse of plastic for a long time and have therefore asked ourselves the question: How can we use the extra material generated in our production to manufacture a new product? Until now, it has actually been rather unusual to upcycle material from production and then use it in the visible surfaces of a newly created product. For this project, it was of course important for us to manufacture a product from a recycled material that meets the high quality standards that we and our customers expect of our solutions. For us, one such material is the post-industrial recyclate that we use for the Re-Seat family. The seats are made of a mixture of recycled polypropylene and recycled polyamide. The latter comes from HEWI production while the former is sourced from a regionally based company.
HEWI: Is that where the name "Re-Seat family" comes from?
Susan Herrmann: Yes, exactly. The syllable "Re" is derived from the English word "Recycle". It therefore alludes to the main feature that characterises this bathroom furniture. As our Re-Seat family is produced with high-quality post-industrial recyclate, we also save on intensive treatment processes and a lot of energy during production. By sourcing raw materials and parts regionally, we are strengthening regional supply chains and cooperating with local partners – this is also a fundamental part of our sustainability strategy.
HEWI: What is so special about the surface of the Re-Seat family and what colour variants are available?
Susan Herrmann: The special thing about this furniture is that every stool and bath chair is unique. This is because the two materials have different melting points, creating a mottled structure with small speckles of colour on the surface during the injection moulding process. These tell the unique colour story of HEWI: all the colours from the HEWI polyamide range are immortalised in this bathroom furniture.
The surface of the seat and backrest as well as the armrests are designed in two completely new colours: Forest Green and Dark Granite Grey. Both shades are quite close to nature. Whilst the Dark Granite Grey harmonises quite well with other products from the HEWI portfolio and is rather subdued, Forest Green can be used to emphasise certain elements in the bathroom. For example, it goes particularly well with the HEWI favourite colour Somber Sage Green from System 900. Although each product in the Re-Seat family is unique in itself, they still fit together perfectly in the composition.
The frames of the seating options are now also available in two colours, increasing the design variety. In addition to the existing frame in matt black, a high-gloss version with chrome details is now also available.
HEWI: And how did the addition of a version with a chrome frame to the Re-Seat family come about?
There were several considerations at the forefront of the expansion of our Re-Seat family to include a version with a chrome frame. As a system provider, we want to offer a variety of designs that allow our products to be harmoniously integrated into any interior design. The new chrome version complements our existing models in matt black, thereby offering the opportunity to create high-gloss accents in the bathroom. Our aim was to expand the Re-Seat family range so that there is a suitable solution for every individual design wish and need. The chrome version therefore rounds off our product assortment and extends our range of convenient and attractive design options.
HEWI: What other special features characterise the bathroom furniture?
Susan Herrmann: Our Re-Seat family is based on a slender round tube design made of metal, which is optionallypowder-coated in black or high-gloss chrome-plated. As already mentioned, the seats, backrests and armrests of the Re-Seat family are made of post-industrial recycled material, which makes each piece of bathroom furniture unique and is the most special feature of the products.
With the Re-Seat family, it was of course also important to us that the products are just as hygienic as the other HEWI solutions. Therefore, the surfaces made of the material blend are very easy to clean and are resistant to cleaning agents. In addition, thanks to their minimalist design, the bathroom furniture has very few joints where dirt and bacteria could collect.
Another special feature is that each stool and bathroom chair in our Re-Seat family has a different function. Due to its compact dimensions, the small stool is perfect for narrow bathrooms and showers with small floor areas, for example. Thanks to its frame shape, it always ensures a secure stand and is absolutely tip-proof. The stool with integrated recessed grips offers perfect support to users for sitting down and standing up. The same applies to the stool with side support handles – the raised and ergonomically shaped support handles provide users with the necessary safety in the bathroom and make their everyday life easier. The bath chair, which is available with or without armrests, has a towel rail on the back, which is also ideal for holding onto if required. For nursing-care staff, this device is also quite useful for moving the chair quickly from A to B. The large bath chair has a circumferential railing. The armrests on this model are also ergonomically shaped and actively support the user during use. People with physical disabilities, for example, can feel their way around the railing until they can sit down safely on the chair. In this way, the different models respond to the individual needs of the user.
HEWI: Thank you very much for your time and the interesting interview, Ms Herrmann.
German Design Award 2024: HEWI magnetic shower holder honoured
The German Design Award has set itself the task of promoting the social tasks of our time through design across all sectors. In doing so, the German Design Award brings visibility to unique design trends – a competition that drives the design-orientated economy forward. Only those product solutions that provide answers to the challenges of our time and think ahead in terms of design are honoured with this award.
In the "Excellent Product Design - Bath and Wellness" category, the innovative magnetic shower holder won over the high-calibre international jury. The product solution was honoured with the "Winner" award for outstanding design quality.
A new feeling of comfort
The new, patented magnetic shower holder from HEWI is much easier to use and, in the spirit of universal design, is an optimal product for all people and especially for differently-abled users. Characteristic features are easy, magnet-based height adjustment by sliding the shower head, intuitive one-handed operation, a fully rotatable cone bracket, and the conscious lack of the buttons and knobs usually found on such products. Thus, the shower holder can be used without strain and even by those with motor limitations. Wet hands no longer matter, as the traditional clamping mechanism has been replaced by the novel magnetic principle, thus eliminating the need to exert pressure when adjusting the shower holder.
German Design Award: The jury's opinion
The German Design Award is presented by the German Design Council. This is one of the leading international competence centres for design. Initiated by the German Bundesrat, it has been supporting companies in their brand and design development for almost 70 years and strengthens German design as an economic factor.
