Impey joins free technical training tour of accessible showering and bathroom products
Wetroom, level access and disabled showering specialist manufacturer Impey has announced new dates for the Bathroom Adaptations Technical Training Tour 2024.
Along with four UK brands, Impey is offering free training centred on the design, development and manufacture of accessible showering and bathroom products.
Brands that will share expertise and training tips include Altro flooring and walling solutions, Closomat toilets, Mira showers and Whale pumps.
This year the tour also welcomes a team from Foundations, the National Body for Disabled Facilities Grants and Home Improvements in England; who will be on hand to enlighten attendees on what is new in the DFG sector.
Consisting of four UK events, the sessions will feature interactive training, discussion, and networking opportunities for those involved in the specification or installation of bathroom adaptations including retailers, installers, contractors, specifiers, surveyors, architects and all those working within the DFG sector.
The Bathroom Adaptations Technical Training Tour consists of four training sessions, which are spread across the UK in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Edinburgh.
Topics covered during the events include installation, maintenance and surveys for wetroom specification; shower trays and (DIN 51097) slip resistance, grab rails, half heights doors and other accessible showering options, and flooring and walling solutions with colour and design flexibility.
Additionally, wash and dry toilets and dignity and independence in toileting; innovative shower design, service and support, and shower pump technology and drainage performance; including innovations for safe pumped drainage for electric and mixer showers plus flood reduction and pump installation best practice, will be covered.
2023 attendee Andy Hayward, Director at Evolve adaptation management specialists said: “The Bathroom Adaptations Technical Tour was an excellent way of expanding product knowledge and getting hands-on with new innovations in the accessible bathroom sector.
“It was a perfect networking opportunity and ideal to have product experts on hand from each of the manufacturers to answers questions.”
Each event offers the attendees the opportunity to see and try-out a range of bathroom solutions, as well as providing excellent networking opportunities.
John Houghton, National Sales Manager – Healthcare, from Impey said: “We are excited to get the Bathroom Adaptations Technical Training Tour 2024 underway. For these events we are working in partnership with four wonderful UK brands, who are also passionate about the importance of accessible bathrooms. It is also a pleasure to welcome the team from Foundations to this year’s events; their knowledge will be invaluable.
“Whether you are looking to improve productivity, develop your professional skills, further your understanding of accessible showering and bathroom options, maximise your budgets or simply refresh your knowledge, these sessions offer a wonderful opportunity. We can’t wait to see you there.”
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