_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Smeg UK
Founded by Vittorio Bertazzoni Snr in 1948, Smeg has since established itself around the globe as an Italian brand synonymous with superior design aesthetics.“ Smeg established a UK subsidiary in 1989, and we moved to a new head office and showroom facility based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in 2015,” opens Phil Coulstock, Professional Sales Director at Smeg UK.“ We supply a range of more than 1900 products across the UK, and we operate a dedicated nationwide delivery network via several key logistical partners, as well as after-sales service support via Smeg Service. Smeg UK also has a beautiful London retail store located on Regent Street, and with the building being owned by the crown estate, it’ s quite the statement venue from which to showcase our products and run events.”
Design meets functionality
Although Smeg is perhaps best known for its iconic domestic appliances, the company has also evolved into a leading manufacturer of professional foodservice equipment for the catering and hospitality industries, as well as specialized instrument machines for the medical, dental, and laboratory sectors. Smeg’ s R & D investments across the group allow new technologies to be shared between domestic and professional ranges, providing measurable specification and performance benefits.
“ In the professional division, our primary offering is a wide range of professional glass and dishwashers with three tiers of specification, including the recently launched and now multi-award-winning Pura range,” Phil explains.“ Pura offers premium features and specifications such as completely tailored wash options and full Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as models with energy saving features like steam heat recovery and drain heat recovery. We also have three models of utensil
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