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Articles | Consumer FAQs, Cost and pricing
"I'm a facilities manager. Why should I pay for a higher-end water cooler?"
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Articles | Distributor sales support
The Gulf state has just launched "Dubai Can" - and proved the need for high-quality water dispensers
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Articles | Choosing the right water dispenser
Electrical safety certification is provided by NEMKO, an independent professional testing house. Find out more about electrical testing at Borg & Overstrom…
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Sparkling water comes with a litany of its own benefits. With consumer health concerns driving this latest boom, here's why distributors need to sell NOW...
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Articles | Choosing the right water dispenser, Consumer FAQs, Cost and pricing
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Articles | Consumer FAQs, Installer FAQs
Now that we can see which way the wind is blowing, how is Borg & Overström staying at the forefront?
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Articles | Distributor sales support
There are three types of customer service: good, bad, and exceptional. Our ambition is..
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Crossing the Atlantic in a sailboat was a once in a lifetime adventure, says Bart Brouwer, KoffiePartners Managing Director. In this post, Bart shares some of his experiences and reflections while onboard the 65-foot Janssen de Jong V065.
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Articles, Resources | Choosing the right water dispenser, Consumer FAQs, Installer FAQs
A detailed look at the T2 - and what it means for the sparkling market
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What does the latest research reveal - and how can it help distributors?
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Ahead of new legislation, we’re changing the refrigerant gas used in our water dispensers to a greener alternative. By 2022 the use of Fluorinated gases (F-gases) in new products in the UK and EU will be banned. These gases can stay in the atmosphere for centuries and are linked to the greenhouse effect.
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Borg & Overström engineers challenge mediocrity. They strive to advance water dispensing beyond conventional office watercoolers to design high performing appliances
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We’ve upgraded the U2 to the C2 creating a new commercial tap system and..
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The T2 is a bold yet practical integrated tap system for modern offices and communal workspaces. It's packed with digital technology for advanced performance, energy efficiency, and hygiene. Digital precision The T2 is a next-generation high-capacity digital water dispenser. It combines some of the...
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With event season in full swing we’ve put together a list of the major vending, food and beverage, coffee and water events taking place around the world. Listings marked with a * are being attended by a Borg & Overström representative, or one of our distributors.
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Businesses have accelerated digital initiatives by an average of seven years due to the pandemic, says McKinsey & Company..
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From Totality® to touch-free app control and footswitch water dispensing, we continually explore innovative technologies that push the boundaries of conventional office water coolers. We’re investing in R&D A 3D printer takes pride of place....
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When we refer to refreshment, we’re referring to the entire package. The package is the design, efficiency, and function of your watercooler. We take time to ensure that your watercooler offers you a refreshment package that you can trust and rely on. A cornerstone of this trust is ensuring that our products provide water that is clean, pure, and hygienic.
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How much water should an adult drink per day? Does coffee cause dehydration? We asked a doctor these and other questions about hydration
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How the Indigenous people of Easter Island could drink water from the sea was a mystery. Until scientists discovered that it wasn’t the salty water they were drinking but freshwater in the ocean supplied by coastal seeps.
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Is yours one of the many organisations around the world welcoming employees back into the workplace? Have you considered whether your refreshment services need upgrading? We’ve seen many more employers redesigning their refreshment services to create enticing environments where employees feel welcomed and comfortable. Included among their considerations is upgrading appliances to touch-free solutions.
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Coffee and water are complementary, mutually beneficial services that together are greater than the sum of its parts. Here are five key benefits of adding a quality point-of-use (POU) water dispenser to your office coffee service.
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If your cup of office coffee tastes sour, bitter, or lacks body, you could be making it wrong. A well-balanced and enjoyable cup of coffee is part science and part personal preference. Follow these five tips for brewing the tastiest cup of coffee, in association with Office Barista.
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It’s been around 18 months since we last held in-house training at our Academy in Synergy House. It’s great to be back, and we’re delighted that our first face-to-face training was with seven graduates from Connect Vending.
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During a typical pre-pandemic working day how many social interactions do you think you had on average in the workplace? Where did these take place? Now think about the number of social interactions you had today with co-workers and where they took place. Do you notice a difference? The physical workplace is an essential facilitator for socialising. The stairs, the kitchen, the...
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We’ve all enjoyed the pleasant fizz of the sparkling stuff, but do we know what’s behind our glass? We’ve found 10 fascinating facts about your favourite fizzy beverage. 1. Sparkling water is created when high gas pressure and low temperature causes carbon to dissolve in water 2. By dissolving carbon in water, carbonic acid is created. This is what gives sparkling water its slight tart note...
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Borg & Overström water dispensers are produced in the UK and subjected to routine in-house quality controls. These include wet testing for leaks, functional and operational checks, along with randomised water quality tests in our in-house lab.
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In this guide we show you how to ensure your water dispensers are safe to use, and how to help your team feel more comfortable using them.
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The Water Project has completed a new sand dam in Kangalu, Kenya. It’s constructed on a sandy riverbed, which will build up sand to raise the water table and naturally filter water. We’re delighted to have contributed funds to this project and will continue to support future projects.
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We remain highly optimistic for the future of office coffee and water services (OCWS). We believe that refreshment will remain a core part of the workplace and may also play a more critical role in the future office experience. In recent weeks more businesses have brought employees back to the physical workplace, at least some of the time. This is reflected in the encouraging increase in global sales for Borg & Overström. We’ve strong interest from China and have expanded distribution in...
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The future of work. How three of the World’s Best Workplaces are reimagining their workplaces and workplace strategies in 2021
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You’ve bought an item online and are at the checkout. Just as you’re about to click through to payment you’re presented with other products. Maybe one of those recommendations makes your order more complete, like an accessory, so you add it to your basket. This is cross selling. Where a customer is offered a complementary item that increases sales and average order value. In our industry, coffee and water are prime cross selling opportunities. Here’s why…
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Last month Aqua Ltd told us they will only supply Borg & Overström appliances going forward. We asked the UK-based water hygiene company why they had decided to no longer supply budget or low-cost water dispensers to their customers.
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Renting water coolers can be more affordable than buying them. It also removes the hassle of arranging third party service and maintenance agreements. A reputable water cooler company will help you find the best solution for your workplace and your budget.
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In a new report Avison Young, realestateworks and HLM Architects assess the pandemic’s impact on the workplace and portfolio strategies in the longer-term. The authors asked over 100 private and public sector companies about their real estate strategies. This included decarbonisation, remote working and the blending of physical and virtual workspaces. Their findings are in line with other surveys we’ve read.
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Working from home has its perks, but long-term remote working with limited in-person contact is tough. While the pandemic has shown that remote working is possible, it’s also exposed the many benefits of working in an office. Why offices are still needed...
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