SHAWS LAUNCH UTILITY RANGE

Shaws, who are well known for their superior ranges of fire clay sinks for both commercial and household usage, now launch a wide range of sinks specifically selected for their suitability and durability for use in laundry rooms, utility rooms and garages.

There are six heavyweight sinks available with a durable white glaze. The Shaws glaze has recently been independently tested, using the ISO 22196/JIS Z 2801:2000 test method to international standards, and all samples proved to be ‘antibacterial’.  Shaws glaze reduced bacterial colonies of E-Coli and MRSA by 99.99% over a 24 hour period and were classified as excellent in this area.

All of the Utility range sinks are scratch and impact resistant, impervious to acid, alkali and bleach unlike stainless steel.  Our glazes will never become dull over time, like enamel sinks, they will keep their durable sheen for a lifetime.  Our laboratory regularly checks clay and glazes to ensure the highest durability standards are upheld.

The range includes a Shaker 800 which is large, deep and extremely versatile and adds a touch of elegance to any laundry or utility room.  The Longridge is the perfect sink for either kitchen or utility room as it is a stylish combination sink and drainer product.

The Ribblesdale is a beautifully crafted sink and is the ideal choice for a practical sink with a traditional look.  The obvious choice for use in a laundry room is the practical and compact Belfast, a sink suitable for many styles of homes.


Shaws wall-mounted sinks are ideal if you’re looking for an easy to install or space saving sink.  It includes a stainless steel bucket grating with rubber pads - and lastly the Pendle.  This is a more contemporary version of the Belfast sink and fits in perfectly with a both modern and traditional looking application.  Its cleaner lines offer durability but is aesthetically more modern in appearance.

David Dare, CEO of Shaws comments:  With all of our sinks which are chip and impact resistant, we use only the best materials, responsibly sourced, lead free and 100% recyclable.  All of these things combine to give character and durability to our full portfolio of fire clay products.  Our utility sinks are now readily available and have been launched in response to customer demand for a specific range of sinks for utility and laundry rooms.”

The range is available through our distributor partners and builders merchants

SHAWS SINKS TEST AS 99.99% ANTIBACTERIAL

Shaws sinks are not only for use in homes, but are commercially used in laboratories, hospitals, institutions, restaurants, hotels, schools, universities and many other applications. To ensure that they are safe for every environment and being a considerate company, testing of the various ingredients used to manufacture our range of unique sinks is routinely carried out.

 Our handcrafted fireclay sinks have recently been tested by SteriTouch, an independent laboratory, for an evaluation of antimicrobial performance. The testing was conducted using the ISO 22196/JIS Z 2801:2000 test method to international standards and all samples proved to be ‘antibacterial’. Shaws glaze reduced bacterial colonies of E-Coli and MRSA by 99.99% over a 24 hour period and were classified as EXCELLENT in this area. Safe to use in every environment.

 The Shaws glaze, is not new or a new glaze development, or a thin coating, as some other manufacturers use, which can be considered temporary, but is the original glaze we’ve always used and is the regular and permanent performance of our glaze. Other tests are regularly carried out include: Determination of Chemical Resistance (BS 3402: 1969) and Determination of Resistance to Staining and Burning (BS 3402: 1969). In these tests Shaws sinks proved to be completely stainless and resistant to aggressive alkalis, acids and bleach. A durable glaze which will last forever.

 Shaws are the world’s only producer of heavy duty fireclay, sourced from the West Country and the clay is at least 25% denser and stronger than fine fireclay. Our heavy duty fireclay is responsibly sourced, sustainable, lead-free and 100% recyclable.

 Our sinks are chip and impact resilient as a heavyweight Shaws Original has 2” thick solid walls giving extra durability. Each sink is twice glazed with up to four times the glaze thickness of other sinks and fired at over 1200ºC.

 Taking over three weeks to create, Shaws use more clay, more glaze, more heat and more care to craft character products, made by real people. Every Shaws sink is unique and designed to last a lifetime!

SHAWS QUALITY BRITISH PRODUCTS

Having refined fireclay production over more than 117 years to an ‘art form’, each Shaws sink is individually hand-made, making them ‘simply the best in the world’. A true test of quality is to examine the finished product, admire the finish and feel the weight – no lightweight imitations from Shaws – just traditional quality built with ‘world-class’ manufacturing standards.

The combination of handcrafted skills and modern production techniques enable Shaws to deliver a high end product at the right price. There are many Shaws sinks which have, and continue to be installed, into some of the finest houses in the land. No self-respecting stately home is without its Shaws sinks, upstairs and downstairs!

Edgworth: Place Names and Shaws of Darwen Sinks

Once again, we look at one of the area’s villages that gives its name to one of our Original Collection Heavy Duty Fireclay Sinks.

Edgworth
Edgworth is a small village near Darwen within the Blackburn borough of Lancashire and is an Anglo-Saxon word meaning ‘Village in the Hills’.

Edgworth’s most famous son was Sir Thomas Barlow who went on to become physician not only to Queen Victoria but also King Edward VII & King George 5th. The Barlow Memorial Institute was the family's gift to the people of Edgworth and continues to see increased usage.

Traditional Sink Vs Contemporary Sink

We produce the World’s finest kitchen sinks and have done for over 115 years, handcrafted at our factory in Darwen, Lancashire. Our current Kitchen sink range includes two distinctly different styles; Original, which is a more traditional fireclay sink, and the Classic, which appeals to more contemporary styles.

The differences don’t end there though, allowing our Customers to select a sink that fits best with their kitchen style; be it Farmhouse, Traditional or Contemporary.

The Waterside Kitchen Sink; an Elegant Alternative to the Belfast Sink.

An elegant alternative to the traditional Belfast kitchen sink from Shaws of Darwen is the Waterside sink.