Drayton Controls launched the Wiser 2nd Generation smart home range and smart radiator thermostat model with enhanced battery life, quieter operation, and a cleaner look, and it is OpenTherm v4.2 approved.

Drayton is one of the leading brands in the UK domestic heating market with over 75 years of innovation experience. Manufactured in Plymouth, most Drayton products are made in the UK, for the UK and have a reputation for quality, reliability and technical excellence. These attributes have been instrumental in ensuring that Drayton has continued to lead the field within the UK heating market. Drayton is part of Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries. Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company's 150,000 plus employees achieved sales of 23.6 billion euros in 2013, through an active commitment to help individuals and organisations “Make the most of their energy”. Drayton has an ongoing research and development programme, which actively sets market trends and exploits new technology in order to introduce new innovative products and features. This is designed to make the products easier to use for both installers and end users, in providing total heating control, which will suit any lifestyle and heating system. Drayton is committed to optimising energy efficiency within the home in line with government initiatives. The wireless range of products offer solutions to the changing needs of the homeowner with the added benefit of being easy to install and easy to use. New Wiser is a perfect example of how Drayton continue to develop products with both the installer and homeowner in mind, internet connected, easy to install and easy to use Wiser saves everyone time and money.

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