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COLOURS, TEXTURES AND INNOVATION ARE MAJOR DESIGN STORIES FOR FRANKE AS IT LAUNCHES 95 NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2018
Franke has unveiled its extensive 2018 portfolio, turbo-charged with 95 new products Highlights include four unique ‘Super metallic’ Fragranite colours, two grey ceramics, six new sink ranges, seven new taps including a new electronic 4-in-1 style, four new brassware finishes and five
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innovative hoods.
Says Neil Clark, managing director of Franke UK: “Our new portfolio for 2018 shows Franke’s commitment to serving our UK customer base with high quality, well designed products offering installers a wide choice of designs and installation options. We’ve interpreted the trend towards texture and colour widely across our new products with a major expansion of granite sinks, plus two new grey colours for ceramics. We have a fashionable matt finish on the new Maris Bowl stainless steel sink range, together with innovative hoods and an array of new coloured finishes and tap styles which strongly complement our sink offer.” The company has extended its popular Fragranite range to include four luxurious Super metallics in Copper Gold, Copper Grey, Lunar Grey and Sterling Silver, elevating the material to a new aesthetic level. Matt to the touch and with a subtle pearlescence, the Super metallics expertly combine high performance and sophistication and are available on the Kubus 2 undermount, the contemporary Fresno undermount and the easy-toinstall Style inset sink ranges.
The new Maris Bowl stainless steel sink range has a distinctive matt finish. The comprehensive range comprises three
We've extended our popular Fragranite range to include four luxurious Super metallics, elevating the material to a new aesthetic level. Matt to the touch, with a subtle pearlescence."
different models which are all available in either undermount or in inset Slim-Top versions, where easy installation is assured through Franke’s FastFix system. Accessories include a strainer bowl, mobile drainer, chopping board and Rollamat.
Reflecting the popularity of ceramics, two new colours of Out and Neptune, available in chrome and four new stylish finishes of Brass, Smokey Mirror, Graphite and Matt Black, while new U-spout options in Fuji, Ascona and Olympus are available in chrome and SilkSteel.
Five innovative new hoods are also available, the Cloud, Impress, Mythos 2gether, Mythos ceiling and Atmos,
demonstrating the company’s focus on technology, innovation and design. All of the new models have an energy rating of A+ or A.
The Cloud extractor hood appears to ‘float’ above the worksurface. Its suspended installation gives the Cloud a sleek, minimalist appearance and its slimline design is elegant and unobtrusive, with illuminated touch controls and three ambient LED lighting options. It is available in White or Grey. which gives it the appearance of contemporary wall art, attractive to an urban consumer.
The Mythos 2gether is a completely integrated extractor which sits between two induction hobs in stylish black glass. It extracts vapours using a constant flow of air pressure, discreetly reducing unwanted odours
The Impress is manufactured from a unique, super-matt textured material with anti-fingerprint properties, it has a 3D-formed surface which gives it the appearance of contemporary wall art, attractive to an urban consumer."
Graphite and Matt Pearl Grey have been added, in addition to white, on the Kubus ceramic undermount range in all three current single and 1.5 bowl sizes.
The Minerva Electronic 4-in-1 tap is now available in solid stainless steel in the contemporary Minerva Mondial style. It has preset 30 and 60 second programmes that are digitally controlled with a push-button, ideal for filling pans, teapots, cafetières and jugs with instant filtered boiling or filtered cold water, while standard mains hot and cold are operated by a single lever.
Other new taps include the Active Plus, Active Plus PullThe Impress is manufactured from a unique, super-matt textured material with antifingerprint properties. The hood is available in White, Metallic Grey or Soft Brown and has a 3D-formed surface and condensation. The Mythos ceiling hood is designed for flush-mounted installation and comes in white tempered glass. It features full panel LED backlighting with five settings which can be adjusted to suit the mood and tasks of the kitchen environment.
The new Atmos hood, which is installed in wall cabinetry, solves the problem of dripping condensation. Available in three sizes, it is ideal for use with induction hobs capturing the rising steam before it condenses on surfaces using its innovative ‘steam-off’ technology.
