The new Ergo bucket is easy on the arms, shoulders and back, according to manufacturer Hammarplast. The bucket can be carried close to the body with straight arms and won't knock against your legs, thanks to its ergonomic shape with a straight back edge. This reduces the risk of spillage, while also preventing strain injuries to the carrier. The bucket has a rubber handle for easy carrying and can hold a total volume of 25 l when full.
Hammarplast, S-362 21 Tingsryd, www.hammarplast.se
Heating for wooden floors
Jo-El offers a parquet floor heating system that can be laid without filler directly under the wooden floor. The heating is made from a newly developed material called Amorphus, a sort of metallic glass. The heating ribbons are extremely thin and flat, and feature double polyethylene insulation. The system has been approved by all the relevant bodies. The heating mats, which are just 2.2 mm thick, are available in eight different sizes and delivered in rolls. The system comes complete with a 15 year manufacturer's guarantee.
Jo-El Electric, DK-5220 Odense, www.jo-el.com
New collection
Bergo’s XL is a new collection of floor tiles that is linear in design and consequently creates a crisp, modern look. The range of colours is so subtle and natural that the tiles can be mixed with each other to create interesting patterns. Made of polypropylene, the tiles measure 378 x 378 mm and are 10.1 mm thick. Corners and borders are available as accessories to provide a neat finishing edge. This flooring can be easily laid, requiring neither adhesive nor special tools.
Bergo, S-33421 Anderstorp, www.flooring.se
Dust-free sanding
KWH Mirka is introducing the Abranet Deco Sander, a sanding system that consists of a specially designed telescopic sanding tool coupled with an industrial-type vacuum cleaner. Abranet abrasive material is attached to the sanding strip head to ensure that dust particles are quickly removed from the surface, which results in dust-free finishing. The suction of the vacuum cleaner can be adjusted if required to allow the Deco Sander to stick firmly to the ceiling.
KWH Mirka, FIN-66850 Jeppo, www.mirka.com