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Silestone advertisement wins Golden Lion award  28 June 2011, The worldwide leader of quartz surfaces, recycled decorative surfaces and natural stone, is delighted to announce that the cutting edge Silestone ‘Above Everything Else’ advert that was created using CGI images only has been awarded a prestigious Golden Lion award at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity in the Animation section of the Film Craft category. |
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Textured surfaces remain as the focus The trend over the previous two years towards strong structural effects continues, while natural and high-quality design is increasingly gaining attention. In addition to a new PET-film-based collection, available in a selection of woodgrain designs and solid colours, with a variety of different embosses, to coincide with this year’s Interzum in Cologne renolit design presented 30 new stock range designs, alongside many new developments. |
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Silestone® chosen by chef Mike Robinson Silestone has been chosen for the new Countrywise kitchen with chef, Mike Robinson. The worktop was selected by Mike who also has a Silestone worksurface in his Game and Wild Food Cookery School in Berkshire. |
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Matt, Neutral, Elegant …Simply perfect A collection of ten Renolit Alkoren neutral solid colours are presented as the latest additions to Renolit Cramlington’s UK & Ireland 3D Stock Range. The assortment of seven elegant shades have a paint-effect surface texture which benefit from superior scratch and mar resistance. The colour range starts with light whites through soft and rich creams to the deeper more atmospheric and muted tones of mushroom, taupe and olive. All seven colours are available in matt while the white and two creams are also offered in a more satin finish to complete the collection. Offering two gloss finishes provides flexibility to achieve which ever effect looked is preferred. |
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| Silestone®, the quartz worktop for Bulthaup kitchens Cosentino has secured a contract with Bulthaup GmbH & Co KG, where by Silestone® worktops will be the quartz worktop of choice for its kitchens. Bulthaup is renowned for its high quality designs, using the very best materials that enhance the natural architecture and beauty of open plan spaces, as well as more intimate, smaller rooms. |
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Cosentino Offers 10 Year Warranty  The worldwide leader of quartz surfaces, recycled decorative surfaces and natural stone, Cosentino is offering a valuable 10-year warranty on its revolutionary ECO by Cosentino® worksurfaces, sold through its approved fabricators. |
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| Staron to expand Premier Fabricator Network Solid surface distributor Staron UK is planning to expand its Premier Fabricator Network after moving to larger premises. The company has seen increased demand for Samsung Staron products, in particular the exclusive Tempest range, due to heightened consumer awareness. By working closely with their premier fabricators, Staron will strengthen its fabricator network – leading to quicker responses for customers and a high level of service across the board. |
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Stone Masters wins International award for Silestone Quartz and granite worktop fabricator Stone Masters has won the Prize for International Marble Work at the MACAEL Awards in Spain. The award was for kitchen worktops and bathroom vanity tops in Silestone quartz supplied to the striking Gunwharf Quays luxury residential development in Portsmouth Harbour for Berkeley Homes... |
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| The way forward is affordable luxury and minimalism 2011 will see a surge in minimalist and luxury kitchen styles, according to solid surface distributor Staron UK. Staron UK, which is the sole distributor for Samsung-branded solid surfaces, predicts that the two contrasting trends are set to soar in popularity throughout next year. |
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Stone in Marylebone Popular Harrogate-based stone specialist, Lapicida, is stepping up its game by opening a stunning new stone studio in fashionable Marylebone, London. The studio, which will showcase over 300 stone products, has been designed to appeal primarily to architects, specifiers and interior designers as well as design conscious consumers. |
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Revolutionary Porcelanosa KRION™ is the Solid Surface from Porcelanosa: it is very hard, compact, nonporous and uniform throughout its entire thickness. KRION™ is available in two versions: STONE and LUX. Each of these versions has been developed with different applications in mind. |
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Exclusive UK Samsung solid surface distributor expands Solid surface distributor Staron UK has expanded into new premises to offer customers more choice and better service. |
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Cosentino celebrates success at 100% Design The worldwide leader of quartz surfaces, natural stone and recycled decorative surfaces, Cosentino is celebrating a successful three days at 100% Design. The imaginative stand attracted over hundreds of visitors and generated in excess of over 260 new leads. |
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Maia in Live Kitchen Experience  Not only is Sylmar Technology taking a stand at Grand Designs Birmingham this year to exhibit its new range of bathroom worktops and kitchen sink modules, but the Derbyshire based company has been asked once again to provide product for the ‘Live Kitchen Experience’ area. |
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New Laser Edge invitation REHAU is inviting visitors to the W10 exhibition to attend a presentation and live demonstration of its new Laser Edge edgebanding technology on Tuesday, 5 October at 1.30. |
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| Innovative Campanas at 100% Design The worldwide leader of quartz surfaces, natural stone and recycled decorative surfaces, Cosentino is exhibiting the revolutionary Campanas for eCosentino concept at 100% Design from 23-26 September at Earls Court London. The concept is an artistic interpretation of ECO by Cosentino® and has been created through the imaginative use of the recycled decorative surface, comprising of 75% recycled materials, including porcelain, glass, mirrors and an innovative part eco-resin. |
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| The focus is on Laser Edge REHAU’s 60m 2 stand at W10 will comprise four distinct zones, setting out the company’s newest solutions and innovations for the furniture industry. | |
Cosentino opens in Dublin The producer and distributor of quartz surfaces and natural stone, Cosentino has invested approximately €2,000,000 in its new Cosentino Centre in Dublin. |
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The short of it Since RENOLIT introduced the integrated COVAREN and ALKOREN brands customers have benefited from a far wider selection of colours and designs to choose from. Customers however want to maintain lower stock levels and so to meet this growing demand and to further improve customer service, the company offer 11 of the latest and most popular 3D stock range effects ex-stock in a 50 metre roll. |
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Colour changing back-lit splashback The new colour changing back-lit splash back from iglass is an exceptionally clever and innovative design which can create ambient, calm or vibrant lighting, depending upon which setting the customer chooses. |
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Sale now on Maia is a brand renowned for its commitment to the kitchen worktop industry; however its latest strategic venture sees a move into the lucrative bathroom market. |
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The evocative Petal surfaces Avonite Surfaces™ is pleased to announce the launch of its new Petal series that is to be distributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by Midlands based company, Sylmar Technology. |
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Renolit introduces new effects  RENOLIT has introduced 19 new effects as part of its first update of its global 3D stock range since the company introduced the integrated RENOLIT COVAREN and RENOLIT ALKOREN brands at Interzum 2009. Since then, work has continued to predict current trends and develop new designs to ensure the range remains a leading authority at the forefront of modern surface design. |
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The Illusion of Glass The trend for high gloss in today’s kitchens has been given a boost with the introduction of NESP’s Vetreo Acrylic range. This premium look is now more affordable due to the unique construction of the doors. |
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Four New Recycled Décors from Avonite Avonite welcomes four new recycled décors to its ground-breaking solid surface collection in the form of Honey Crunch, Terrene, Recycled White and Khaki. |
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Warm welcome for Maia at Grand Designs Live Sylmar Technology is delighted to announce that the launch of its bathroom worktop collection was a huge success! The Derbyshire based company used Grand Designs Live, at ExCel in London , to reveal its brand new line of maia bathroom worktops and the reaction, says Peter Holt, MD, ‘was quite terrific’. |
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Monochrome styling For the latest in monochrome styling, the kitchengroup has added a sleek new worktop into its K Kitchens Collection, called Venetian. A black and white, stone-effect high gloss laminate, Venetian is the perfect partner for a monochrome kitchen scheme. |
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stoneCIRCLE grows stoneCIRCLE, the Basingstoke based manufacturer of natural stone products has just experienced an excellent 12 months. The financial year ended on 30th April and whilst the accountant's official figures are still awaited, the firm is confident that they experienced their best year to date: even better than 2008 which saw their previous record turnover. |
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Selkie Boards – the Norsemen are coming
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Learn all about lightweight board  REHAU, Hettich and Egger are inviting designers and manufacturers interested in working with lightweight boards to attend a seminar with the Lightweight Network to be held at REHAU’s Ross on Wye HQ on 23 June. |
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| Sylmar Technology gives consumers what they want According to a recent report carried out by AMA Research LTD , Sylmar Technology has a business strategy and product portfolio perfectly suited to the current economic climate. | |
SieMatic launches new worktop Leading German kitchen manufacturer, SieMatic, is launching the latest in worktop design at London ’s Urban showroom. The Limestone worktop called ‘Malijat Brown’ makes a subtle addition to this season’s latest colour trend – Truffle Grey. |
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GX gets tough with its worktops Fitting a new worktop has been made a whole lot easier with the stunning Toughened Back Painted Glass worktop from GX. |
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Curved Splashbacks from Caple  Providing consumers with the complete package, Caple has just launched into its extensive portfolio a curved splashback. |
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Co-ordinated look splashbacks from ‘maia’  For the complete co-ordinated look, the maia worktop range includes complementary splashbacks for the kitchen. |
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| Affordable Luxury Worktops Launched Worktops cover the largest area in a kitchen so it is paramount that quality, design and aesthetics are taken into consideration when planning this space. Affordability is also a key factor for many clients. | |
Utopia expands product offering  Utopia is reporting an enthusiastic response to its new range of marble and granite worksurfaces. |
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Ice Cold in maia As the trend for white interiors heats up, Sylmar Technology cools things down with its new ‘Iceberg’ worktop. |
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A fully integrated service for customers from Cosentino Cosentino, has launched an ambitious project to transform its warehouses in Spain and Europe into the new fully-integrated service: The Cosentino Centre. |
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Cristello is new from Sylmar With home renovation projects at an all time high, Sylmar Technology feels it the perfect time to launch another striking addition to its ‘Maia’ range of worktops. |
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James Latham distributes Silica worktops The manufacturers of Silica solid surface worktops have entered into a national distribution partnership with James Latham Ltd, the UK 's leading distributor of timber, panels, flooring and solid surface. |
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Maia’s Delicious Vanilla Worktop The ‘Maia’ line of solid surface worktops from Sylmar Technology has proven extremely popular with consumers looking to add a touch of class and luxury to their kitchens. For those who require an elegant and versatile décor option, ‘Vanilla’ is the perfect choice. |
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Avonite from Sylmar Technology Sylmar Technology is a market leading solid surface worktop manufacturer and distributor, well known for its lengthy presence within the industry coupled with its cutting edge and innovative design solutions. |
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Technology at Grand Designs
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The National Sanitation Foundation Certifies ECO ® by Cosentino The world leader in standards development, product certification, education, and risk-management for public health and safety, The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), has certified ECO ® by Cosentino |
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New William Ball and Axiom Worktops partnership Axiom Worktops has joined forces with British kitchen manufacturer William Ball in a move which will see the respected laminate worktop manufacturer supply product to William Ball showrooms |
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Insure your tiling With TV programs devoted to finding rogue traders and the stories you read in the press and hear on the news about homeowners being ripped off by “cowboys” how do you make sure that only true professionals do work on your biggest financial asset; |
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Additions to the Sylmar range  Sylmar Technology is a solid surface worktop manufacturer and distributor, well known for its Avonite and maia brands. |
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ECO ® Cosentino sponsors the RIBA Lubetkin prize reception The official sponsor of the RIBA Lubetkin prize reception, Eco® by Cosentino is pleased to announce that The National Stadium Beijing- |
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Mocha from its Sylmar's maia  Bringing a touch of affordable luxury to the home, worktop specialist, Sylmar Technology has added ‘Mocha’ a stylishly understated addition to its popular Maia range of acrylic worktop surfaces. |
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Solid surfacing for durable bathroom design Shades, the leading manufacturer of high quality furniture for the UK bathroom market, is delighted to announce the launch of its solid surfacing range, providing a durable, luxury finish to any bathroom setting and fantastic opportunities for the retailer. |
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New Showroom for B&V Masonary B&V Masonry is a stonemasonry business that has been established since 1968. The company manufactures stone products in its modern CNC equipped factory and sells them under the stoneCIRCLE brand. |
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New African Dust from Tuscan African Dust from the premium Tuscan Solid Surface worktop range meets well the trend for contemporary neutrals in the kitchen. The ivory coloured surface, delicately flecked with fine brown dust particles |
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15% Discount on six Silestone Colours Six beautiful and popular Silestone colours; Stellar Blanco, Stellar Negro, Blaco Zeus, Gris Expo, Blano Capri and Haiku are now available with a fantastic 15% discount*. With a valuable ten-year guarantee, Silestone quartz worktops are made from up to 93% natural quartz crystals and have a high resistance to scratching and staining. |
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DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surfaces: new colours for 2009 Trend-leading additions include: new pastels; a deeper glossy black; a new choice featuring recycled |
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Wall & Floor Solutions for Low Carbon Developments As a world wide manufacturer, Pilkington’s is committed to producing tangible results for Worldwide organisations by continued innovation and investment in improving sustainable performance of our wall and flooring material solutions. Pilkington’s sustainability experts have conducted |
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16 MILLION US DOLLAR INVESTMENT IN COSENTINO’S FACTORY
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Silestone is THE Celebrity Quartz Featured in Hello! Magazine Well-known TV presenter and property expert, Amanda Lamb is photographed in her new kitchen with Silestone worktops, in Hello! magazine. In the same issue, Spanish model, Andres Velencoso is pictured at a Silestone press event in Spain . |
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HI-MACS® in Chill out hotel The 22nd March saw the opening of Hôtel Gabriel in the über-trendy Marais district of Paris. Founded on the up-to-the-minute innovating “detox” concept, the hotel invites its customers to pamper their bodies using sleep monitors, ranges of detox care products, anti-oxidant drinks and numerous teas to stimulate body cells. |
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Dramatic texture is predominant in kitchen design As an innovator and leader in the manufacture and design of kitchen worktops Axiom by Formica ® is constantly working to provide exclusive on trend designs that inspire and excite kitchen designers and homeowners. A detailed surface finish on a laminate worktop can bring the look and feel of nature into the kitchen with textured finishes taking inspiration from materials such as stone, concrete or granite. |
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glass - and more… available in Europe from April 2009 The appetite in the market for the sophisticated style and performance of DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surfaces continues to inspire the creation of new colours
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