Product Description The CompanyWestermann & Co. was founded in 1867 as a family enterprise based in the Sauerland and celebrated its 140th anniversary in 2007The brand Wesco stands for metal manufacturing in the classical manner – a combination of excellent German quality, an exclusive design and high tech functionality. A long experience in manufacturing and high tech form a perfect unity giving Wesco products their unique designSoon after its establishment in 1867, the company specialised in the processing of metal plates for household goods and has since continuously extended the range of its products.In the 1920s, Wesco introduced the “ash can” into its product range, after the war it launched its first “pedal bin”.Today, the range of household goods includes more than 50 waste bins in various designs. Some of these products are modelled on the historic precursors which have inspired the use of classic design elements in the development of modern products.Wesco design is characterised by the company's long-standing experience with metal as working material. Because we are familiar with the material we work with, we are able to shape it in a new and exciting way.DESIGN AND TRADITIONIn the USA - the land of unlimited possibilities and unfortunately of unlimited volumes of trash as well - trash containers in the typical American dimensions of 50 litres and more have been in production since the 1920s. These bins were originally developed for the catering trade, but soon found their way into American households.But it was not until the 1970s that the American 'trash can' celebrated its triumphal as symbol of the typically American design. This feat was achieved with the help of a German exchange student in the US: Egbert Neuhaus, the current managing director of Wesco. During his stay in Texas, one of these typically American trash cans caught his eye - and it was 'love at first sight'. Neuhaus brought the product idea back to Germany with him to his father's factory.Due to long years of experience in metal processing the Wesco-team brought the necessary expertise to the table for re-designing the American 'trash can'.Based on the American idea of 'large volume large input flap', the body and the semicircular lid of the trash bin were adapted to each other in such a way that the proportions were perfectly well suited to one another, and topped off by a large, technically solid input flap made of stainless steel and stable handles.Further technical details were added. Now the only thing missing was a new name: based on the writing engraved on the flap, it was christened 'Pushboy' - the first child of an entire family which today comprises more than 20 design products.ORIGINAL QUALITY - MADE IN GERMANYModern technology and finest materials guarantee the quality and longevity of Wesco products: high-quality powder-coated or galvanized sheet-steel and stainless steel are being used. Stainless steel is known for its durability and rust resistance.The company strategy regarding functionality is based on a combination of high-tech and tradition: Projects designed at the computer are undergoing extensive test phases for function and sturdiness, before starting with high-technology production.Decades of experience in craftsmanship take care of the final touch. Box Contains 1 × Bin
R**R
great bin
Really like the bin. Initially a bit of a problem working out how the bin lifted off the inside when first purchased, but once I had it released it has been fine. Good spacious compartments. Just right for my once a week rubbish, and bi-weekly recycling collection.
T**E
not very good for a large
looks the part but not very user friendly and the rubber part inside has already broken after a couple of months. not very good for a large family
G**W
Form over function- for this money it could be both!
This is one of the least fit for purpose items I have bought recently. It is the the opitomy of " form over function". In the spirit of giving a balanced review I will give it it's due; it looks cool, it's different from most bins on the market, and it's a bit of a talking point. However, there has been no thought into its primary use. You can't fit bin bags securely to the individual sections. The flaps don't direct the waste into the sections of the bin properly. Most frustratingly the handles of the internal section of the bin , sit on the inside , meaning that when you lift the bin bags out they are torn by the handle! You cannot separate the sections within the bin, because essentially it is just cylinder with a with a fixed metal divider, making it useless for using as a recycling bin as you have to use a bag- which will then tear. I emplore you not to buy this. We wish we could send it back. We wish we could talk to Wesco about why they continue produce such an inferior product.
E**E
Two Stars
Fabulous to look at. Not so practical to use. I'd score 10/10 for looks but 2/10 for practicality.
P**Y
gorgeous bin!
Wow I never thought a bin could be gorgeous! This one is great, one side for rubbish, the other for recycling the outside shell lifts off completely for emptying making it easy and clean to use. It matches the smeg red of kitchen appliances too. I did end up buying the rolling wheels for it as it is a bit hard to move otherwise.
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