Methven partners with Future Proof Building [NZ]
May 2009 - Methven Limited is pleased to announce that we have joined Future Proof Building as a product partner.
As New Zealand's leading designer and manufacturer of tapware, showerware and valving, it is important to partner with like-minded innovative brands and companies to provide solutions to the building industry and home owners.
Becoming a Future-Proof Building 'FPB' partner gives us an added point of difference. Both trade and consumers are engaging in more research and require a more thorough understanding both online and in the marketplace prior to purchase - especially in the current economic environment. Having the tools readily available online to make better decisions for now and in the future is vital for a change in thinking and building in the future.
FPB are driving this change in the industry for sustainable solutions. This gives us great strategy alignment as Methven's focus is on luxury showering without compromise for the planet, in whichever way we can - everyday. We deliver one of the world's most precious resources on the planet and so helping to preserve this is our greatest challenge. We are committed to answering "What makes the perfect shower?", "How much water is needed to maintain the feeling of a fullflow shower?". The technologies we use in our products reflect these questions like Satinjet technology which can provide a luxurious feeling shower even at lower flows (great for NZ specific conditions and you can also achieve water savings on mains pressure installations if flow restrictors are installed).
"As leaders at driving change within the building industry, we need to partner with like minded people, such as Methven, who understand the challenge of achieving and providing sustainable, quality options. These changes will not only raise the standard of our homes today, but will also deliver a more sustainable living environment that will endure well into the future. Says Jamie Fear, Brand Education Manager, FPB.
Methven CEO, Gary Nel says "We are delighted to be part of the Future-Proof Building programme. It gives the trade and consumers enhanced tools with which to make better decisions in this cluttered environment".
ABOUT FUTURE PROOF BUILDING
Future Proof Building (FPB) is a nationwide initiative developed to change thinking in the industry from cost driven construction to solution driven construction.
It acts as a badge of confidence for consumers - giving them the tools to improve the quality of their living environment, and encourages building professionals to use innovative and high quality building practices and products. It also incorporates the ideals of quality and excellence, which are of paramount importance to improving the overall quality of New Zealand homes.
The eight FPB principles are; energy efficiency, building health and safety, resource responsibility, space management, lifecycle costing, quality assurance, sound control, space management and security and automation. Future-Proof Building has a home and building solution to suit every lifestyle.
ABOUT METHVEN
Methven has been around a long time. In New Zealand since 1886 in fact. Today, Methven is New Zealand's longest established, largest supplier and leading designer and marketer of distinctive showerware, tapware and hot water valves to home renovators, plumbers and the building industry.
With a proud track record as true pioneers and innovators, and as an island nation, we have a unique relationship with water. We understand its power, to calm, refresh or invigorate. We're acutely aware that it is one of the planets scarcest and most precious resources.
Over time we've made it our business to understand our customer's needs. They've told us that in this busy time-poor world, their bathrooms are their sanctuaries, where families and women in particular, can take time out.
As a result our entire consuming passion is making sure our customers have at least one experience in the day where their senses are fully awakened, restored and ready to face whatever comes their way.
For further information please call:
Methven Marketing Manager, Trudy Smith
P: +64 829 0428 M: +64 21 678 786 E: tsmith@methven.net
