The SmartOne Lotus system now Tork T8 system
SmartOne® is a central sheet-fed toilet paper system, the sheet is always ready for use, just pull horizontally, it cuts out automatically and starts the next one. This system is more hygienic than other systems on the market. The roll is fully protected, you only touch the sheet you use, which reduces the risk of cross-contamination . With its stylish and contemporary design, SmartOne® Tork T8 helps control costs while being easy to use.
The Smartone mini version also exists at Tork T9 system
With SmartOne Tork T8 and mini T9 control consumption and costs
The Tork T8 T9 and T9 SmartOne® toilet paper roll-fed sheetfeed allows you to take only enough toilet paper - reducing waste, maintenance and expense.
With SmartOne® Tork T8 and T9 dispensers , reduce paper consumption by up to 40% . Results of an internal comparative study between the Jumbo Lotus Professional® and the SmartOne® Mini Double performed on 7,729 European users. Calculated reduction in square meters used
Essity (formerly SCA) has always been committed to the development of innovative hygiene products and solutions and defends its intellectual property rights wherever they may be subject to counterfeiting or misappropriation.
Essity through its brand Tork, produces and markets innovative hygiene products and solutions. This involves significant investment in both financial resources and time for Essity and its partners.
Tork SmartOne® is one of these strong innovations, protected by intellectual property rights, including patents and designs.
With its success, the presence on the market of many devices similar to SmartOne® has multiplied, which is why Essity continuously monitors the market and acts as soon as it is necessary.
Essity discovered a company that sold Tork SmartOne® copies, devices and refills. Essity has decided to appeal to justice.
The Paris Court of Appeal recognized the counterfeit system (device and refill) then June 8, the Court of Cassation ruled that there was also forgery by the sole supply of the refill.
• Essity's patent is well infringed by competition marketing a device and charging based on SmartOne® technology
• Essity's patent is well infringed by competition marketing a single charge compatible with SmartOne® technology
This decision is a major victory for Essity and its Tork brand in France.