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TECHNOLOGY 2018
Q6) Who are some of your hotel clients?
We’ve worked with some fantastic hotels on numerous projects
and regularly get enquiries for large hotel projects. Some of our
clients include; Treacys Hotels – Wexford and Shannon, Ireland,
Hilton Grosvenor – Edinburgh, Best Western Plus Castle Green
– Kendal Alcock Brown - County Galway, Ireland, Taynuilt Hotel
– Argyll and Bute, Scotland Combermere Abbey – Whitchurch,
SoHostel – London and Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel - Derby.
Treacys Enniscorthy hotel in Wexford needed radiators installed
in each of their guest rooms. They wanted an efficient system that
could easily be controlled from reception and could be locked to and new technology. However, we did not as our products were
prevent guest misuse. After a technical study was completed, we already Lot20 compliant long before the regulations came into
installed our D Series radiators in each room and connected them effect.
directly to the hotel Wi-Fi. The end result was fantastic and the
Over the last five years we’ve expanded our product portfolio to
owners were extremely pleased with the results: include the D Series range and underfloor heating. To think when
“The possibility to control all radiators from our hotel reception we started over 30 years ago we only had one electric radiator and
is vital, as we can control how they are used at all time. The now we have a huge product offering that caters to everyone.
Rointe integrated heating system is efficient, stylish and easy
We have also sold to new markets across Europe. France,
to use. It offers a very pleasant atmosphere and comfortable Sweden and Russia are some of our newest ventures with
heat to our guests.” - Anton Treacy, owner and director. great response.
Q7) How has the customer response to your heaters been? mentality. A few years ago they were looking for cheap, easily
Generally, we find many clients are pleasantly surprised at how available products, but now they realise they need a reliable and
easy our products are to use and install. They are so satisfied valuable product that can be connected and controlled smartly.
The market has changed rapidly and so has the user’s
after using them and know they have bought a great product.
They have some wonderful comments about us. I like to ensure Q10) Where do you see Rointe being in the next 5 years?
that whatever feedback our customers have, we take it on The next five years are very important for us as a business. We
board for future improvements. All comments are taken into want to build on our success and be the number one business in
consideration so we can grow and improve. the heating market in Europe. In order to do this, we will focus on
Research and Development to meet the needs of our customers.
Q8) Has Brexit had any implications on your business? Technology is always evolving. The world is becoming more aware
At this present time we haven’t seen much impact on our of energy usage and how it affects the environment (and their
business because of Brexit. However, there is still a long way to wallets!). Therefore, we must continually evaluate and improve to
go until the UK completely leaves the single market. We do not ensure our customers get the lowest consumption possible from
envisage that it will affect the company but we must be vigilant their Rointe products.
and informed about the changes Brexit may bring so we can
We also want to expand our market share. It’s growing year on
year and we are very competitive against some of the more well-
ensure the success of our company.
known brands. Customers choose Rointe because they enjoy the
Q9) How has the business changed in the last 5 years? personal service we can give them and that’s something we will
The heating market moves very quickly and we’re known to adapt always provide.
to any change
We are also expanding our product portfolio even further
extremely over the next few years. These are exciting times for us and
well. Take the we want to make sure we offer a wide range of diverse electric
new Lot20 heating products that everyone can experience. The UK and
regulations Ireland market is extremely important for us and generates
for example. many sales. We have strong plans to expand here over the
Many of our next few years, beginning with the launch of our online shop
competitors earlier this year:
had to design www.buyrointe.co.uk
new products
April 2018
with energy For more information on Rointe integrated heating systems:
saving Call 0203 321 5928 or email [email protected]. You can also
functions visit their website at www.rointe.co.uk
www.hotelowner.co.uk
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