MIW Water Cooler Experts & Elkay Manufacturing

Why Elkay?

As water cooler suppliers, MIW works with a variety of brands. But it’s with Elkay that the company has developed a special working relationship. The reasons for this are varied, but stem from a number of core principles.

Quality – You don’t get to be the world’s largest water cooler manufacturer by creating substandard products. Quality has always been a watchword with this brand, and it is apparent in all of the company’s contactless water coolers, drinking fountains, and bottle fillers. And the brand is so confident of this that all EZH20 Endura products come with a 5-year parts warranty.

Safety – Safety is also of paramount concern. That’s why in 2017, Elkay gained WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) approval for the full Elkay EZH20 LZS8WSLK range of bottle fillers and drinking fountains. Despite the considerable cost and fact that there is no obligation for water coolers supplied to the UK from overseas, to have this certification.

Innovation – Elkay is always looking for ways to improve the quality and functionality of its products. That’s why their bottle fillers were among the first to receive ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) approval. It was also one of the first water cooler companies to create dispensers with contactless activation.

Sustainability – A company that leads the way in the production of sustainable water dispensers. Most Elkay drinking fountains have been designed to minimise wastewater. Their energy consumption is minimal, even for refrigerated units. And a considerable percentage of the range is both BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) approved and GreenSpec™ listed. Including the Elkay EZH20 bottle filler series, which are manufactured using 75% recycled materials.

Trust – Lastly, but no less importantly, Elkay has become one of the world’s most trusted drinking fountain manufacturers. And the company’s products have been adopted by a wide range of sectors, from leading water authorities and councils, to educational establishments and business.

How Elkay works

As the world’s largest water cooler manufacturer, Elkay has a global presence. With bases in Latin America, Europe & Africa, Asia & Pacific, and the Middle East. But the company is people-centric, with an ethos that puts the wellbeing and betterment of its teams and the communities it works within first.

Condemning racism, discrimination, and social injustice of any kind, they encourage diversity and openness in its workplaces, and supports equality and justice. This is something that carries through to the company’s position on corporate social responsibility.

What about CSR

Corporate social responsibility is one of the key tenets that MIW and Elkay share. Both companies are dedicated to promoting a more sustainable world and reducing the amount of single use plastic entering our seas and oceans. This has led to shared collaboration with a number of world leading NGOs, Social Enterprises and NFPs.

Already proud partners of the #OneLess movement, in 2019, MIW was invited to become Refill UK  official water fountain partner too. Working with these organisations and others, MIW and Elkay continue to support sustainability at home, and in the wider world. Something that both businesses promote to their customers.