Retail Observer

RETAILOBSERVER.COM APRIL 2021 24 "Fulgor Milano's full suite of professional appliances embodies the design, performance and craftsmanship that our dealers and customers desire. With a wide array of products, Fulgor Milano provides a complete offering of styles and price points," explained Ron Avery, CEO of Pinnacle Sales Group. "Being a family-owned business for 40 years, Pinnacle values the 70-year legacy that Fulgor Milano and the Meneghetti family have established throughout the world. We believe in creating lasting partnerships that span a lifetime, and are humbled to further solidify our partnership with such a prestigious manufacturer that has the quality, Italian heritage and family values that we strive to offer our customers every day. The future is very bright indeed." In addition to the 20 states they currently distribute for Fulgor Milano, Pinnacle Sales Group will also serve as Fulgor Milano's distributor in Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine effective March 10, 2021. Please visit www.fulgor-milano.com for more information on Fulgor Milano. FISHER & PAYKEL AND DCS APPLIANCES RETURNED TO 2021 VIRTUAL KITCHEN & BATH INDUSTRY SHOW The brand presented its award-winning appliances across indoor and outdoor kitchens Fisher & Paykel and DCS returned to the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show for its 2021 virtual exhibition, building upon the brand's successful showing in 2019 and 2020. Pivoting for the extraordinary times, Fisher & Paykel and DCS created a virtual experience to showcase its New Zealand brand history and innovative product news across its premium indoor and outdoor kitchen suite. With an award-winning portfolio of products, this year's exhibition will celebrate new additions and underscore the beauty and choice offered across the brand's distinct design styles: Professional, Integrated, Contemporary, Minimal and Classic. As an industry leader in the premium indoor and outdoor categories, Fisher & Paykel and DCS leveraged digital technologies to showcase its offerings, brand depth and human-centered design philosophy in exciting ways. According to Fisher & Paykel President of North America, Kevin Dexter, "KBIS 2021, even in its virtual format, remains a cornerstone opportunity to exhibit the best of the brand's portfolio and to engage with the industry. We are excited to leverage these digital technologies to allow participants to explore our brand philosophy, interact with our assortment of indoor and outdoor appliances and experience our distinct style aesthetics in a whole new way." The virtual booth featured appliance suites across Fisher & Paykel's five appliance design styles – Professional, Contemporary, Minimal, Integrated, and Classic – to highlight its beauty of choice philosophy. The brand is adding new products across several styles to create a comprehensive and coordinated range of premium solutions. New introductions include its Series 11 DishDrawer™, 48" Professional Range with eight Gas Burners, Combination Steam and Convection Oven, Vacuum and Warming drawers, 24" and 30" Integrated Column Bottom Mount Refrigerator/Freezer models, colored Classic Range Hoods (red, white, black, stainless steel) and Professional Companion products, all of which will be available for purchase this year. DCS will also have a prominent showing in the virtual booth, exhibiting hero products from the brand, all of which afford users design freedom when building or expanding an outdoor built-in or freestanding kitchen. New product introductions are as follows: • Series 11 DishDrawer™ Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel is expanding upon its industry-innovation, the DishDrawer, with the introduction of the Series 11. The revolutionary appliance, which launched in 1997, was born out of the brand's deep understanding of life lived in the kitchen. The new Series 11 DishDrawer™ offers flexibility with its ergonomic design, integrated technology including SmartDrive™, knock-to-pause function, fully stainless-steel interior, soft close, wine glass I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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