COMPANY PROFILE Franke

The 36-strong Frames by Franke collection of appliances, sinks and taps boasts a premium specification, minimalist design and innovative technology

DESIGN & INNOVATION ARE THE CORE VALUES BEHIND FRANKE'S SUCCESS

Franke of Switzerland is the world’s foremost kitchen sink manufacturer, renowned for a commitment to quality and an unmistakable flair for design. Franke’s distinctive portfolio of appliances, sinks, taps, cooker hoods and waste management products excel in form and function and are developed with the company’s world class approach to design and innovation.

The Franke story began as a small sheetmetal business in Roschach, Switzerland, established by Hermann Franke in 1911. Today the company employs around 8,500 staff worldwide in 40 countries.

The Fit Franke First initiative

Recognising the key role of installers in delivering professionalism across the kitchen industry, Franke launched the Fit Franke First initiative two years’ ago with a website featuring a series of short training and information videos covering popular topics on installing sinks and 

taps. The site has now been extended so that installers benefit from rewards and exclusive offers, brochures, installation guides, technical support, spares, business advice articles and details of approved Franke retailers. There are also opportunities to win prizes throughout the year. Installers can check on the website, www.fitfrankefirst.co.uk, for full details.

Make it Wonderful

In 2015, Franke worked with eight internationally renowned artists, to launch its bold, new ‘Make it Wonderful’ brand campaign using inspiring illustrations – or ‘doodles’ – to show how their products make everyday life less ordinary. Franke’s aim is to help make working in the kitchen – the hub of the household – a pleasure, using the finest materials and state-ofthe-art production technology for their Specialist and Pro-Value product ranges and their new state-of-the-art Frames collection.

All Frames by Franke products have the same design style and footprint to achieve exceptionally streamlined aesthetics and a co-ordinated design look throughout the kitchen.

Innovation with the new Frames by Franke collection

The 36-strong Frames by Franke collection of ovens, hobs, hoods, sinks and taps boasts a premium specification, minimalist design and innovative technology. Ultrastreamlined and ultra-functional, Frames provides a complete and unique kitchen system with a sophisticated edge.

What sets Frames apart is that all products have the same design style and footprint to achieve exceptionally streamlined aesthetics and a co-ordinated design look throughout the kitchen, with the assurance of maximum performance.

More than just products, Frames by Franke is a total concept that is designed to transition the kitchen effortlessly through day and night for cooking, dining, entertaining and relaxing, turning the kitchen into an extension of the living space, rather than simply a work area. 

The easy-to-fit Omni 4-in-1 tap can be installed in less than two hours and delivers filtered 100⁰C boiling, filtered cold and mains hot and cold from a single, lever-operated tap.

Leading the way with 4-in-1 tap technology

Franke also continues to innovate in tap design and technology, launching the lever-operated 4-in-1 kitchen mixer tap, the Omni, in 2015. Omni delivers filtered boiling water at 100°C, filtered cold water and standard mains hot and cold, all from a single tap mixer for the ultimate in lifestyle convenience.

Safe, super easy to operate and fully reversible, one lever is for mains hot and cold, while the other lever dispenses the filtered boiling and filtered cold water. Omni has been designed for fast and easy installation, in as little as two hours. It features colour coded plug-and-play assembly in conjunction with existing plumbing and the ‘no tool’ Nutrunna® technology on the hoses allows for handtightening so minimal plumbing and tools are required.

The Fit Franke First website has now been extended so that installers benefit from rewards and exclusive offers, brochures, installation guides, technical support, spares, business advice articles and details of approved Franke retailers.

REDEFINING HYGIENE AND COMFORT STANDARDS

Contemporary Design

Contemporary, comfortable and complementing any bathroom, this stylish and modern WC is setting the standard for design in shower toilets. The ergonomically designed seat and ceramic shower toilet with its concealed, integrated electronics provides the perfect blend of design and functionality.

Personal Cleansing

Specially designed nozzle enables the user to adjust the water spray for the perfect cleansing experience. Water temperatures and nozzle position can also be adjusted by the user via the remote control.

Remote Control

V-care can be used via the remote control for optimum hygiene, comfort and convenience.

Redefining Hygiene

A rimless (Rim-Ex™) wall-hung design offers effortless cleaning. Airpurification is automatically activated when the toilet is in use, ensuring optimum bathroom hygiene.