Wandsworth Launches New Dimension

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Wiring accessories specialist, The Wandsworth Group, has turned conventional design a-round – literally! – with the introduction of a new circular plate range.Drawing on the classic, timeless design that has characterised the Wandsworth range for over a century, the new range is based on the company’s Series 2 sockets and switches, using the same interiors with a ground-breaking circular plate. The innovation marks the first time that circular sockets and switches have been available in a range of finishes from any supplier in the UK. Guaranteed to make a design statement, the new range is available in any of the Wandsworth Series 2 finishes, including polished brass, super mirror stainless steel, antique bronze, satin silver and satin stainless steel.

Explains managing director of The Wandsworth Group, Gary Stevens: “We have produced circular plates before as specials and they make a real impact. We wanted to make that eye-catching design statement available as standard so we’ve launched this range with all the ease of installation and build quality of our Series 2 range with the added wow factor of a product that breaks free of wiring accessory design conventions.”

Installed in exactly the same way as the Wandsworth Series 2 range, with a grid-mounted interior and a plate that fits flush to the wall, the range offers simple fitting and retro-fitting. The striking plates are available as a standard range of single sockets and switches, including, data, telephone, TV aerial and HDMI sockets, along with double switches. Double sockets and socket combinations can also be provided on request by combining two units in a figure of eight format and a wide range of special finishes are also available.

Gary Stevens adds: “The Wandsworth Group is the oldest independent wiring accessories specialist in the UK and we have stayed in business all that time by remaining innovative and challenging the marketplace with new ideas. This new range puts a stylish, contemporary twist on classic design while offering the specifier and installer the confidence of Wandsworth quality and ease of installation.”

Daniel Fountain / 05.09.2012

Editor, Hotel Designs

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