such as bathrooms, which are key when assessing hotels and being recommended by guests. Wellbeing and relaxation spaces and even, on occasions, real spas, and the bathrooms of leading hotels (both in Spain and internationally) increasingly place importance on distinctive fittings, as shown by the selection that we suggest in this article, using products from the leading brands in the sector. Maximum comfort, water and energy savings and a design that adapts to suit all scenarios. That is what «intelligent» solutions propose for the most innovative bathrooms, which are capable of optimising each and every one of the elements that comprise this space and that nowadays combines hygiene and wellbeing. Electronic taps with sophisticated features, devices that limit water consumption (without this compromising the user’s comfort), activations using presence detectors to make them even cleaner and more practical, multi-purpose bathrooms and an endless number of latest-generation accessories keep this space in permanent evolution. Hygienic sanitary equipment: innovative solutions The industrial hygienic sanitary equipment sector is reinventing itself by using technological innovations and through the launch of new products that offer better performance. The demand for more effective solutions that, at the same time, are more efficient in terms of energy, as is the case with industrial settings where this equipment is installed, obliges supplier companies to present increasingly advanced solutions. However, at the same time, competitive pressure, which is very strong in the current depressed context, is creating a «parallel» market where what is important is the price. Toilet seats: new expansion channels The toilet lid and seat market has recovered after the crash in consumption that began in 2009. Specialist companies have maintained their positions and recorded increases in both turnover and in the number of units sold. Replacements continue to be the lifeblood of the sector, which, however, continues to innovate and be open to new concepts and segments in demand (such as specialisation in replacements or for children), where there is one sophisticated piece of equipment that is predicted to have a great future: the multi-purpose seat. Built-in cisterns: at the cutting edge of bathrooms The built-in cistern market is growing within the bathroom equipment sector. Sales are heavily dependent upon the economic situation and some installation segments are responding better than others, but the upward trend is very strong and companies are convinced that the product will continue to have a positive response. This is true, however it will have to grow enormously in order to cover the majority of sectors with potential demand. Technological and aesthetic innovations are seeking to satisfy this latent market. Within the field of heating and air conditioning, energy efficiency and renewable energies are inevitable in the short and medium term. Energy transition means contextualising the current moment in order to take decisions in the coming months. Shower handset with Air System by Ramon Soler Arteplano Satin radiator by Runtal Irsap: Soul towel radiator RainDream & RainSense sprinklers by Roca Plenitud bath by Grandform New Zehnder Janda towel rail Genebre: new timed tap Baño Diseño launches a range of technical accessories for the bathroom 80W waterfall shower by Vola Cazaña Design: Totem washbasins 2015 Tres catalogue/price list Slimline valve by Jimten 2015 Grohe price list Standard Hidráulica: Klimatech range of heating valves for radiators Ballorex, hydraulic balance mobile application Gymcol: new Pasta Densa format for threaded joints New Geberit Duofix frame. Michael Rauterkus, new CEO of Grohe Baño Diseño presents its new corporate image The S12 taps by Clever obtains the Aenor Product certificate Roca: “(New) Ways of Life: a Continuous Project” A distribution agreement between BigMat and Euronics Francesc Vila, sales manager of Standard Hidráulica: “We are pioneers in the development of technologies”. 65 SANITARISTA'S
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