A Peerless designer moment with Sky+ boxes proves the future is certainly not grey!!

Peerless Plastics and Coatings of Thetford, recently won a contract with Sky to decorate a limited number of exclusively designed Sky+ boxes.

Following the success of the 2004 Sky+ Designer Collection, five of the worlds most desirable and sought after designers have joined forces to present the 2005 range - eight exclusive boxes on sale now at John Lewis for £99.

Wayne Hemingway has designed four boxes celebrating the top scoring Premiership clubs of all time - Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea. The remaining four boxes see the creative talents of accessories designer, Lulu Guinness; luxury wallpaper designer, Cole & Son; fabric and wallpaper specialists, Osborne & Little; and wallpaper and paint experts, Farrow & Ball; come together in an eclectic range that fuses technology and design in spectacular fashion.

Peerless was chosen to decorate the boxes because of the complex process involved. The company is one of only a few using the latest in digital technology to print pictures onto a water-soluble PVA film using a system called Aquadec.

The Sky+ boxes were painted with a specific base colour, a printed film was then applied to the boxes using the Aquadec water transfer system. Finally a satin top coat lacquer was applied to give a hard wearing, durable finish.

James Grint, MD Peerless, “We are very pleased to have been contracted to deliver the limited edition Sky + range. It is the first time we have combined two technologies on one product and we are very satisfied with the results. Grey boxes are all around us in the home, in business and in other places. The process we use can transform the dullest of objects and it is ideal for matching to furniture and fittings in the home. Plus, the ability to cope with individual items means everyone can enjoy a designer moment.”