HIMACS has been chosen for visually-striking, high-concept and ultra-hygienic new commercial sink and dryer units XLERATORsync\u00ae by Excel Dryer.
\nJames Latham Ltd (Lathams), one of the UK\u2019s leading independent materials distributors, was instrumental in a recent project for global hand dryer manufacturer Excel Dryer (Excel).
\nHere they provided HIMACS to solid surface fabricator, Qubicle, for a bespoke basin unit to house Excel\u2019s latest drying innovation, XLERATORsync\u00ae.
\nBalancing style with substance
\nExcel is one of the world\u2019s most respected manufacturers of fast-drying, ultra-hygienic and low energy consumption hand dryers; renowned for developing innovative systems which deliver best-in-class solutions.
\nXLERATORsync\u00ae is its latest offering, incorporating Excel\u2019s proprietary 10 second drying technology with built in HEPA filtration and fully-integrated wash troughs. Eliminating 99.999% of bacteria and viruses, it\u2019s one of the most hygienic, functional, attractive and sustainable solutions on the market.
\nLaunched in the US in 2017, Excel planned to introduce XLERATORsync\u00ae to the UK in 2022, but found they needed a more adaptable design for the UK market. It was essential to have a product that could be installed as a trough, separate basins (both under-mount and top-mount) and, most importantly, retrofitted into existing vanity tops.
\nSo, in order to develop a visually appealing yet high-performance unit, Excel invited a handful of the UK\u2019s leading commercial fabricators to create a new basin to complement the dryers.
\nFabricating success
\nExcel\u2019s approach to the project was highly original as, usually, a design is presented to the fabricator to price, build and install rather than create.
\nThe process yielded some interesting ideas, highlighting the imagination and creativity of the participants, with Qubicle, a solid surface fabricator from Bolton, emerging as the victor.
\nTheir design, a slanted recess ending with a vertical stop, was deliberately designed to absorb and dissipate the dryer\u2019s powerful airflow, preventing splashback and reducing airborne droplets. This guaranteed maximum hygiene and removed potential slip hazards from on-floor water.
\nHIMACS for high-performance
\nDesign complete, Qubicle aimed to source a best-fit material to deliver on the project requirements as well as embody the uncompromising quality expected from Excel\u2019s products.
\nConsulting with long-time materials partner Lathams, its specification team suggested renowned solid surface brand, HIMACS, recommending Terrazzo Grigio, one of its most sought-after colours, for the prototype XLERATORsync\u00ae.
\nHIMACS\u2019 strong performance qualities immediately appealed to the fabricators, who were particularly impressed with the surface\u2019s exceptionally smooth finish. Already a popular choice for commercial washrooms, it\u2019s non-porous, low-maintenance and high resistance to damage, scratching and abrasions meant it could deliver the uncompromising hygiene levels required.
\nUltimate flexibility
\nThe Qubicle-designed XLERATORsync\u00ae was also developed to adapt to a variety of specification needs, either fabricated as long troughs or individual, stand-alone basins.
\nNot only that, they can also be under-mounted as well as retrofitted, making them a long-term and low-waste option.
\nAvailable in 20 of HIMACS\u2019 most popular patterns, ranging from natural stone and marble to intense pinks and inky blacks, XLERATORsync\u00ae system prices begin at \u00a32,000 and are bespoke to individual project requirements.
\nCommenting on the selection process, Jim Mackenzie, UK and Ireland Specification and Project Manager at LX Hausys Europe GmbH, HIMACS\u2019 parent company, says, \u201cThe beauty of Qubicle\u2019s design is its simplicity. Not only does it look great, it meets a whole host of other washroom-specific requirements. It\u2019s particularly exciting that, as the design and materials used have been so well received, Excel is now bringing the product Stateside to potentially replace the existing XLERATORsync\u00ae design!\u201d
\nMark Robinson, Solid Surface Sales Manager at Lathams concludes, \u201cIt\u2019s great to be involved in a project which showcases the skill of the fabricator, all too often the unsung hero behind the delivery of exceptional outcomes. For a brief like this, HIMACS was the obvious choice, as it\u2019s well-suited to the demands of the busy setting of a commercial washroom, as well as embodying so many of the same principles which guide Excel\u2019s approach to business.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"template":"","projects_category":[1165],"projects_line":[1146],"class_list":["post-7034","projects","type-projects","status-publish","hentry","projects_category-himacs","projects_line-himacs"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n