Retail Observer

RETAILOBSERVER.COM MARCH 2016 46 "After years of research, our engineers were able to deliver what was thought a technical impossibility – a true granite apron front kitchen sink. BLANCO is the undisputed leader in granite sinks for more than three decades, and with IKON, we now offer apron front sinks in three materials—steel, fireclay and for the first time, SILGRANIT." The BLANCO IKON will be available in three on-trend neutral colors, Anthracite, White and Café Brown. The custom-fit floating grid is expertly designed to handle the weight of pots and pans, while gently resting along the IKON's inner walls to provide added comfort while prepping and cleaning. BLANCO SILGRANIT With the most colors, designs and durability, BLANCO has been the leader in granite, granite-like and composite sinks since 1981. For a generation, BLANCO has continuously developed and perfected our own exclusive industry-leading SILGRANIT material, which now features a new, smoother surface that is easier to clean. SILGRANIT sinks are beautifully designed and scientifically proven to be scratch, stain and heat-resistant, which makes the IKON apron front sink extremely durable. The sink is one of the most heavily used areas of the kitchen – and apron front sinks experience more contact than traditional undermount sinks. The science behind SILGRANIT offers a level of protection that ensures that the apron front on the IKON won't scratch, and will maintain its beauty after years of use. IKON ™ DETAILS: • 30" Apron Front Single Bowl • Three color offerings: —Anthracite —White —Café Brown • Dimensions —1.5" Rim —9 ¼" Bowl Depth —10" Apron Depth —Undermount Installation • SILGRANIT benefits —Rock hard granite durability —Heat resistant up to 536° F —Unsurpassed cleanability backed by industry leading 7 patents! —Resistant to scratches, stains and all household acids and alkali solutions —Limited Lifetime Warranty • List price: $1,395 For more information visit www.blanco-germany.com/en_us. KWC'S NEW ZOE BATH COLLECTION COMBINES CONTEMPORARY LUXURY WITH TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION Distinguished by minimalist form and intuitive function KWC's new line of sink faucets, bathtub spouts and shower valves was inspired by the Swiss company's renowned kitchen faucet of the same name KWC, a leading supplier of luxury kitchen and bath faucets, shower systems and accessories, showcased the new ZOE Bath Collection at the 2016 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The elegant, architecturally-distinctive ZOE Bath Collection includes three contemporary faucet options, bathtub spouts and shower valves that incorporate the latest innovations in water spa technology to transform any bath into an unmatched Swiss shower and bath experience. Inspired by the singular ZOE Kitchen Faucet, The ZOE Bath Collection was designed by NOA Design Studio of Aachen, Germany, which also conceptualized the kitchen faucet. The Collection retains the ZOE characteristics of contemporary minimalism encapsulating the best of Swiss luxury, precision and craftsmanship. Architecture in action, the ZOE Bath Collection is available for purchase in showrooms across the country. "Turning the spout transforms the KWC ZOE into a dynamic sculpture," says KWC Global Product Manager Lars Christensen. "With every slight movement, a new and interesting shape results." P L U M B I N G [ N E W S ]

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