Horne Engineering, which designs, manufactures and distributes thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) and showers for commercial markets has invested in a new mobile demonstration vehicle to showcase its products and services.

The high roof, long-wheelbase Renault van has been kitted out to the highest standards and contains a wide selection of Horne showers and TMVs mounted on tiled surfaces.

A computer showing, amongst other things, maintenance procedures, video presentations and a valve sizing programme is also installed. The van also holds a comprehensive library of relevant documents such as Health Guidance Notes, Health Technical Memoranda and British Standards.

The van will comfortably hold six adults at one time. For a project team, a significant amount of time can be saved if the issues of importance to the client, architect, consulting engineer, main contractor, M & E sub-contractor and the FM provider are all addressed at the same time in the one place.

The van can be made available for relevant project meetings at a hospital or other location. Also, arrangements can be made for a group of professionals from one firm or public organisation to visit the facility.

The van will predominantly cover the East Midlands, North and South London, but it will also be available in other parts of England and Wales by request.

The new van will complement the demonstration van already available in Scotland through sales agents Hutchison Associates.

Health Estate Journal, May 2005