Research station in the Antarctica focuses on GROHE quality
In the eternal ice of Antarctica where whales and penguins are at home and the temperatures in summer barely reach one degree over zero, an extraordinary launch was celebrated in February: The German polar research facility Neumayer-Station III of the Alfred-Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) in Bremerhaven could begin its work after almost ten years of planning and a 12-month construction phase. So that the research team, even under the most extreme conditions, do not have to forgo the sanitary comfort that they are used to in Germany the washbasins and showers in the research station have been fitted with GROHE products.
Neumayer III is designed to be run for at least 25 years so that long-term observations in the areas of meteorology, geophysics and air chemistry, infrasound and marine acoustics can be led at the same location. “An innovative building concept has been developed for this. It meets the requirements in environmental compatibility, operating time as well as modern facilities for research and logistics” according to Dr. Saad El Naggar. “Furthermore it offers improved living and working conditions for the hibernation of research scientists.”
In the design of sanitary facilities with fittings quality products from Germany were chosen: Washbasins and showers have been installed with GROHE fittings. The single-level mixer tap from the Eurostyle line is maintained thanks to its high functionality even in the most extreme conditions. Comfortable shower pleasure is provided by showerheads from the popular Tempesta range.
