Classic designA new addition featured in the programme of Cheminées de Chazelles, the heating and fireplace specialists, is a cast-iron wood-burning stove. It is classic in design and available in four colours (grey, ivory, green or blue). The stove weighs 160 kg, has an output of 11 kW and conforms to the strict European pollution standards. Logs up to 60 cm in size can be burnt in the insulated firebox. It also features a special system for keeping smoke away from the glass door, with the result that the glass remains clean for longer.Cheminées de Chazelles, F-16380 Chazelles, www.chazelles.com
Showing the wayIdea Ceramica is offering a new tile by the name of “TiVedo”, which is especially suitable for outdoor use, since it has luminous stripes that mark the way in the dark. With an annual production volume of 7 mio m², the company is one of Italy’s leading manufacturers of tiles and fine stoneware for flooring and walls both indoors and outside. The company has its own décor studio, which means the products can be embellished with exclusive patterns and borders and the firm can react quickly to the individual customer’s wishes.Idea Ceramica, I-41034 Finale Emila MO, www.ideaceramica.biz
Laser precisionThe new EMS 1830 SCL sliding compound mitre saw from Ryobi offers a maximum cutting capacity of 343 x 111 mm and is equipped with a laser marker. The saw weighs 29 kg and is powered by a 1 800 Watt motor. The saw table is made from die-cast aluminium and has a generous bearing surface that houses the high stops that are included with the saw. The clamp that is available as an accessory can be attached to the saw table without requiring any tools. The table can be angled up to 60 degrees for mitring and the saw head to 48 degrees for bevelling.Ryobi, D-40724 Hilden, info@ryobi-rtg.deStable edge protectionRichter System has launched a new edge protection profile of tear-resistant, fibre-reinforced paper to replace metal corner brackets. Risy-Tape Corner, the interior and exterior profile for all angle positioning, and Risy-Tape Flex-Corner for arches and curves of all kinds, are together sufficient to cover all areas of application, whether round or semicircular window openings, jambs or stairways are involved. The tapes can be used in combination with any filler and without the need for any special tools.Richter System, D-64343 Griesheim, www.richtersystem.comExtension of area of applicationIn a new application, the Philips Master PL-T lamps now feature the company’s patented bridge technology, which determines the temperature of the lamp’s “cold spot”. The area of application for the Master PL-T lamps has now been extended, since the “cold spot” version has been added to the product range. The new addition is especially suitable for use in dimmable lights and in lights with motion detectors, though it is also good for outdoor applications and for security lighting.Philips, D-20099 Hamburg, www.philips.com






