Multi-skilled Kingkraft

Kingkraft not only have an impressive portfolio of baths, changing tables, basins etc which we manufacture and install but what you may not realise is that we also install wetrooms.

As you may be aware our Head Office is based at sheffield but we also have a team in Leicester and wetrooms and level-access showers are their speciality. They are there to help you from day one and are able to find a full solution to all of your individual needs. They get involved with the design and pre-installation work so to make it as easy and simple for you at home as possible.

Don't just take our word for it, have a look at the brochure below....

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And the next exhibition is....

In March, Kingkraft Ltd will be exhibiting at the UK’s leading educational training and resources event. The NEC will be playing host to the Education Show between March 14 and 16 and entry is free so book your places to avoid queuing on the day! Make sure you stop by stand HH98 and see us.

Our friendly sales and marketing staff will be exhibiting our VS range of ergonomic chairs, the Madita Fun postural chair and everyone’s favourite Sensit. All of our seating range has been designed to help children develop properly and concentrate and behave in the classroom or at home providing special educational needs resources. They can be used from early years all the way through to secondary education and further and higher if necessary.

Sensit

The Protac Sensit has been incredibly popular amongst our customers for children who need extra sensory stimulation and integration. Pressure at trigger points from the chair’s plastic balls stimulates tactile, muscle and joint sensation. These sensory perceptions send impulses to the central nervous system causing a soothing and relaxing effect which leads to greater bodily awareness. The chair helps with concentration as the neck and side wings provide extra security meaning the user can relax for longer periods of time so is the perfect choice for when doing homework.

Our VS ergonomic chairs were designed to encourage movement which surprisingly makes them great to use in the classroom. This is because…. Classroom furniture today restricts movement which impairs with body developments leading to tension and mental fatigue. The Hokki Stool is a great solution to this as it encourages the user to move frequently and encourages a dynamic seating position. The bottom of the stool is slightly curved meaning it doesn’t stand still. While the user is sitting they are constantly encouraged to rock the stool from side to side or circle with the hips.

The PantoMove-Lupo and Ergo desk

The PantoSwing-Lupo and PantoMove-Lupo are fitted with an air-cushion shell making it extremely comfortable to sit on during lessons which is very important for the long school day. The PantoSwing-Lupo is a cantilevered chair whereby a change of the position of the centre of gravity changes the inclination of the seat. In the forward sitting position, the seat is also inclined forwards which stimulates the spine to a dynamic balance and stabilises the posture. The PantoMove-Lupo offers movement to the user much like a computer chair does. However our chair adapts itself to the user and not vice versa. Natural and impulsive movements are not restrained making it a great chair to use in a school environment. In addition the seat also has a rocking effect to encourage movement in all directions and a regular chance of seating posture.

Madita Fun

The Madita Fun is a postural chair designed to support the body when it is developing and can be used from an early learning stage all the way through school. The seat position can be lowered to ground level so the user can interact with others while playing on the floor and can be raised for use at a desk or table. The seat and back angle can also be altered from the active position to the passive when the user grows tired. There are many additional features that can be added to the Madita Fun to support arms, feet, thighs etc.

We will also be exhibiting our VS height adjustable desks which are perfect for the classroom. These special ergonomic tables can be adjusted to help prevent any future back problems and encourages a physiological positive sitting posture. If the table is too low the child is forced to hunch over, or if it is too high the child will tense the shoulders which can result in neck and shoulder pain. These tables have a special tilting top providing a good working angle and posture in the classroom.

At the Education Show you will be able to try out the products and our sales team will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer any questions you have. The Sensit is always a popular product at exhibitions so make sure you come and see us early to avoid the queues of people waiting for a go! We look forward to seeing you at the NEC.

Hokki Stools

Kingkraft opens it's doors again to healthcare professionals

Attention all! On Tuesday March 12th Kingkraft will be holding a special open day for all healthcare professionals with our suppliers to improve your knowledge and insight on assisted bathroom products, specialist seating, moving and handling and sensory integration.

As well as showing own products we have invited Guldmann, Ropox, Pressalit and Geberit to also show theirs and provide demonstrations.

"The best thing about the Kingkraft open day is that care professionals are able to touch and see the products rather than just rely on information in catalogues. Particularly as we have some very innovative new bathroom products which really benefit from hands on assessment. We're also finding that less OTs are able to travel to the big exhibitions like Naidex, so having an easily accessible mini show should make it really worthwhile to them."

Peter Davies, Sales Manager at Ropox 

Kingkraft's own sales team will be on hand to provide expert knowledge and scenarios on our baths, active seating and sensory equipment. Professionals attending the open day will also have the special opportunity to view a new product that will be revealed for the first time on the day.

The day will include seven 30 minute seminars hosted by the different manufacturers enabling the attendees to learn about new developments in this sector. We will encourage everyone to get involved with the demonstrations so they are aware themselves on how to use the products being shown.

"It's a great opportunity for everyone working in healthcare services to see a wide range of suitable and easy-to-use products. For those that are already familiar with this equipment it's great for them to refresh their memory and hear of the new techniques and products that are being developed. From Kingkraft's prospective it's also a good chance to network with the OTs, Physios and other experts who work within this industry."

Dale Spademan, Sales and Marketing Manager at Kingkraft Ltd 

If you would like to register your interest in the open day please email info@kingkraft.co.uk

Successful Seating Seminar!

On Tuesday 27th November local occupational therapists and physiotherapists descended onto our office here in Sheffield to be part of an active seating seminar. It was a very successful day with our local healthcare professionals hearing about the benefits of active seating and good posture from two speakers and Kingkraft's very own Paediatric Physiotherapist, Sue King all whilst tucking into a bacon butty!

Nottingham City Council Social Services employees Katie Marsden, Head of Paediatric Occupational Therapy, and Esme Hobbs, Senior Paeds OT, spoke about the importance of a good sitting posture, including a good head and pelvic position to enable the child to participate in activities within the classroom and home.

We also provided product demonstrations on our ergonomic and postural seating range which includes the MaditaFun, Vela Tango and Salsa, Hooki Stool and the PantoMove and Swing chair. This was to promote functional independence within the child's capabilities which is very important to Kingkraft.

"Seminar was well received and we hope to run a similar seminar in the new year on a much larger scale. We focused on local OTs but it would be great to have people coming from further afar which will help us to spread the message more."

Sue King, Kingkraft's Paediatric Physiotherapist

Kingkraft's trip to Denmark

At the end of November, Kingkraft's paediatric sales and marketing team were lucky enough to go to Denmark. Unfortunately though it wasn't for a holiday! Instead they attended an 'Inspiration Seminar' that was held by one of our suppliers, Protac. It is a yearly event that really benefits Kingkraft and in turn our customers as we learn all about new sensory techniques and products, bringing back to Sheffield a whole range of new ideas and projects.

"It is a great opportunity to visit Denmark and discuss the action plans for the forthcoming year with Protac and their other suppliers. We have more in-depth training on the products and come back to the UK more knowledgeable than ever!"

Sue King, Paediatric Physiotherapist

While there, the team visited a Snoezelen House to see a range of sensory equipment in action. It was not just beneficial for learning about the range but also great fun as they were able to get involved and test out the equipment themselves. (See pictures below, for the full photo album on the seminar please visit out Facebook page). There were lots of colourful lights and unusual objects but the enormous ball pool was our favourite! We just had to have a play around in the balls that inspired the Protac products.

The Snoezelen House is part of a village complex which the adult residents can use at any time with their carers. There are around eight rooms which cater for different sensory systems in order to create a calming and relaxing atmosphere which will help lower anxiety levels and in turn help with poor behavioural patterns. The different rooms included:

• A ball pit with lighting effects (to help with proprioceptive and tactile systems)
• A water bed with weighted blankets with projected images onto a wall (proprioceptive, tactile and visual)
• A dark cave (proprioceptive, tactile and visual)
• Interactive floor effects (visual)
• Swings, rocking chairs, balls and rollers (vestibular and proprioceptive)
• Relaxation rooms (smell, visual and auditory)

Attending the Inspiration Seminar also were Protac suppliers from Sweden, Spain, Norway and Holland. It's always great meeting up with them to discuss marketing plans for the new year. With all our heads together we managed to think up some brilliant ideas for 2013!

"From a marketing perspective the Denmark trip is always very useful. I get to hear about how the other suppliers in Europe market the products and the different techniques they use. It is always interesting to see their literature and brochures too. I come away inspired and full of ideas for the following year. Not to mention meeting Protac and gaining useful insight into new products that they are developing is always exciting."

Kate Earnshaw, Marketing Manager