Expert opinion

One.platform, one machine for everything, is a revolutionary design solution for Berker sockets and switches. The details of the new platform are explained by the Hager electrical installation production engineer.

What is one.platform?

One.platform is revolutionising the electrical installation market. It is a machine based on one plug-in and one connection system that can be retrofitted in any way, it can be used for most Berker design ranges. One.platform is unrivalled on the market and is a huge benefit to the customer.

What does this change mean for customers? What are the benefits of one.platform?
One.platform brings a great number of benefits addressed to every customer, both the investor, the wiring company and the distributor of our products. The investor, the end user, gains time and is not forced to make decisions immediately when choosing a design. In the initial phase of the investment, only the machine is installed, the final design is chosen after the interior has been fine-tuned - after the accessories and colours have been chosen. All central elements that fit into the one.platform are sold separately, I mean frames, keys or other central elements of the drawers. A huge advantage is the possibility to replace accessories at a minimal cost. There will be many changes to the interior over a few years, it is also easy to replace existing series with new designs. For the customer this system represents a great saving, only the cost of replacing the upper elements will be incurred. The machine stays in the wall, there is no need to buy a new one and no electrician is required to be involved in the changes.

And the advantages of one.platform for electricians?

A machine that matches all designs is also a huge advantage for electricians. They don't have to wait for the investor's decision during installation. He can install the socket and switch machines in a specified time and the customer can later select the range and colour. The work is now easier to plan. It cannot happen that frames or other accessories get lost or dirty on site, everything is bought in the final stages of the investment. We must not forget the advantages of the distribution network. Just keep one one.platform machine in stock.