Functionality with an aesthetic edge

The emphasis is on both functional and aesthetic aspects when new products are developed, whereby more and more diverse tie-in possibilities are opening up completely new areas of application for many products.Growing demand for up-market bathroom furniture is being registered by DIY retailers.Structure and designCompact ceiling systems that deliver protection against fire, quality acoustics and an aesthetic aspect as well, conform to the trend towards a balanced combination of functionality with creative criteria, whilst at the same time offering an interesting solution from the point of view of cost. Decorative panels with a matt, veneer-effect surface provide an up-market look.The situation is similar where plaster facades are concerned. Here, true to the principle of “Eye-catching up top and watertight down below”, the new two-component edge fillers seal the area between the ground and the footing against damp, while at the same time offering the attractive appearance of plaster.
The fibre technology used for light machine base plaster reduces the risk of cracking, without any loss of weatherproofing, waterproofing or shockproofing qualities.Fibre-reinforced coated seals offer flexible protection against holes, cracks and leaks in roofs, gutters, downpipes, dome lights and chimney or fireplace joints. Special bonding agents, joint mortars, silicones and primers have been developed for marble and granite. These products adapt to the properties of the stone, will not discolour the material or cause any scratching. Car care of a special kind is promised by a wild berry scented anti-freeze and screen-cleaning combination.
Threadless screws that lock according to the shaft hub connection system provide stable joints through optimal abrasion resistance.
New connecting techniquesThere are easily erected fencing systems designed specially for do-it-yourselfers, which offer poles and stretchers that can be securely connected by means of a simple interlocking screw system.Multi-functional hinged brackets allow shelves, tables and work surfaces to be used at several different angles. There are screws, nuts, washers and other fasteners made from stainless steel, which protects them against corrosion and acid and makes them suitable for use in damp rooms and near the sea. Threadless screws, which lock according to the shaft hub connection system, offer optimal abrasion resistance to keep connections stable and vibration-proof in all directions.New…