by Wesco
Product Description
Product Description
The Company Westermann & Co. was founded in 1867 as a family
enterprise based in the Sauerland and celebrated its 140th anniversary
in 2007
The brand Wesco stands for metal manufacturing in the
classical manner – a combination of excellent German quality, an
exclusive design and high tech functionality. A long experience in
manufacturing and high tech form a perfect unity giving Wesco products
their unique design
Soon after its establishment in 1867, the
company specialised in the processing of metal plates for household
goods and has since continuously extended the range of its products.
In
the 1920s, Wesco introduced the “ash can” into its product range, after
the war it launched its first “pedal bin”.Today, the range of household
goods includes more than 50 waste bins in various designs. Some of
these products are modelled on the historic precursors which have
inspired the use of classic design elements in the development of modern
products.
Wesco design is characterised by the company's
long-standing experience with metal as working material. Because we are
familiar with the material we work with, we are able to shape it in a
new and exciting way.
DESIGN AND TRADITION
In the USA
- the land of unlimited possibilities and unfortunately of unlimited
volumes of trash as well - trash containers in the typical American
dimensions of 50 litres and more have been in production since the
1920s. These bins were originally developed for the catering trade, but
soon found their way into American households.
But it was not
until the 1970s that the American 'trash can' celebrated its triumphal
as symbol of the typically American design. This feat was achieved with
the help of a German exchange student in the US: Egbert Neuhaus, the
current managing director of Wesco. During his stay in Texas, one of
these typically American trash cans caught his eye - and it was 'love at
first sight'. Neuhaus brought the product idea back to Germany with him
to his father's factory.
Due to long years of experience in metal
processing the Wesco-team brought the necessary expertise to the table
for re-designing the American 'trash can'.
Based on the American
idea of 'large volume large input flap', the body and the semicircular
lid of the trash bin were adapted to each other in such a way that the
proportions were perfectly well suited to one another, and topped off by
a large, technically solid input flap made of stainless steel and
stable handles.
Further technical details were added. Now the only
thing missing was a new name: based on the writing engraved on the
flap, it was christened 'Pushboy' - the first child of an entire family
which today comprises more than 20 design products.
ORIGINAL QUALITY - MADE IN GERMANY
Modern
technology and finest materials guarantee the quality and longevity of
Wesco products: high-quality powder-coated or galvanized sheet-steel and
stainless steel are being used. Stainless steel is known for its
durability and rust resistance.
The company strategy regarding
functionality is based on a combination of high-tech and tradition:
Projects designed at the computer are undergoing extensive test phases
for function and sturdiness, before starting with high-technology
production.
Decades of experience in craftsmanship take care of the final touch.
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Product details
- Boxed-product Weight: 10 Kg
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- Item model number: 175 861-23
- ASIN: B000MQIPL8
- Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 21 July 2009
- Average Customer Review:
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
36,055 in Kitchen & Home
Product Features
- The special feature of Push Two you can separate your rubbish
- The inset is separated in two receptacles that can be filled by two separate flaps
- Manufactured from high quality powder coated sheet steel with a galvanised inner bin
- Dimensions Height 44.5 cm, Width 36.5 cm, Length 36.5 cm
