AKW EXTENDS INCLUSIVE SHOWERING AND BATHING RANGE

AKW, a leading provider of bathroom accessibility solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of a range of well-known products to its portfolio, thanks to the company’s acquisition of Contour Showers in 2022. These include a high-loadbearing shower former, peristaltic waste pump, Vent-Axia extractor fans, walk-in and assistive baths, as well as a shower changing bed.

AKW is now able to offer end users and installers alike its widest range of inclusive showering and bathing solutions. Incorporating Contour Showers’ most successful products into the AKW family of products, the following are amongst the products now available for purchase from AKW: www.akw-ltd.co.uk

The ShowerDec wet floor former – it offers exceptional strength for wetroom shower areas up to 635kg. No additional supports are required around the waste area, enabling quick and easy installation.

The P12 shower waste pump – this peristaltic pump is the ultimate in quiet, unblockable and maintenance-free shower waste pumps. With low running costs (due to its 24v DC efficient energy motor) and a seven-year warranty, it is a highly-efficient and cost-effective solution.

Vent-Axia extractor fans – the range includes five fans that have been designed to exceed the needs of social housing and deliver high performance with low sound and energy levels. With five- to seven-year warranties, the range features Doc F- and L-compliant versions, as well as a simultaneous light and fan option.

Walk-in and assistive baths – the range includes low threshold door walk-in baths, deep soaker walk-in corner baths with integrated seats, a button-powered assistive seat bath and an adjustable-height bath. They have all been designed to make bathing easier for those with a variety of mobility disabilities.

The Ropox shower changing bed – a 300 to 1000mm height-adjustable shower changing bed that can be folded up against the wall when not in use. It has a maximum user weight of 220kg and can be specified with additional safety end and side guardrails as required.

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