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RETAILOBSERVER.COM APRIL 2023 26 heights: Standard Tub and Tall Tub that offer more interior space while the exterior size remains the same. The dishwashers are offered in two installation applications: "panel installed," which refers to the stainless steel panel, and "panel ready," which means that the product is designed to accept a cabinetry panel for an integrated aesthetic. What's more, the Heritage and Master series are compatible with the Collezione Metalli line of handles in metallic finishes, so homeowners can swap out the default handle for a handle in Gold, Copper, and Black Nickel. ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF THE DISHWASHERS INCLUDE: • Stealth mode option featuring an operating sound level of 39 dBA ("A-weighted decibels") • Max capacity increase to 16 place settings • Deluxe third rack • 8% reduction in energy consumption With all of the new dishwashers' options, the new introductions mean that Bertazzoni's dishwasher portfolio has quadrupled in size. MIXED METALS LAUNCH FOR THE MASTER SERIES Building on Bertazzoni's launch of the Collezione Metalli line of decorative details in real metals for the Heritage Series, the style savant is pleased to offer Collezione Metalli for ranges in the Master Series. Available in brushed gold and nickel, the sets offer range knobs and handles, dishwasher handles, and refrigerator handles. A NEW REFRIGERATOR OPENS DOORS TO GREATER FUNCTIONALITY AND MORE KITCHEN DESIGN OPTIONS Rounding out its offerings for the full kitchen suite, Bertazzoni is pleased to introduce a new 36" Built-in French Door Refrigerator. Its latest innovation in the "food and beverage preservation" category, the refrigerator is available in all three Bertazzoni Styles: Professional, Master, and Heritage Series. Additional features include: • Master and Heritage available with Collezione Metalli décor sets in three different finishes • Available in panel-ready and accessorized stainless steel front- panel application • Engineered with the highest-grade materials and components • Superior energy efficiency with EnergyStar ratings • XL sized LED channel lighting • Separate controls for dedicated FRESCO drawer providing ideal temperature settings for vegetable and fruit • Internal ice and water dispenser Visit www.bertazzoni.com for more information. IMM COLOGNE RETURNS JUNE 2023 After a two-year absence, imm cologne is set to make a highly anticipated strong comeback this June 4-7, 2023 at the Koelnmesse fairgrounds in Cologne, Germany. The traditional January dates were moved to June to benefit from likely safer health conditions and energy security during the spring dates. imm cologne is known as the main industry event for the global home furnishing and design community. Excitement is building as new trends have emerged over the last two years, addressing the need to integrate home office space within residential settings. Next year's show edition has been reduced from six to four days, and admission is limited to the B2B community consisting of furnishing retailers, interior designers, architects, planners, carpenters, interior decorators, and dealers. Segmented by price points, imm cologne will showcase lines for Living Rooms, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Mattresses, Home Textiles, Wall Coverings, Lighting, Accessories, and Kitchen areas displayed in 10 halls of the Koelnmesse Fairgrounds. Held annually, imm cologne will offer an excellent platform for global furniture manufacturers and designers to reunite with the international furniture trade and design community. The last event in 2019 combined 129,000 attendees from 139 countries with 1,233 exhibitors from 53 countries. A recent study by German consulting company Conneum in partnership with Modenus Media concluded that U.S. buyers have a growing appetite for high-end furniture "Made in Germany," as imports from Germany have increased by 26% from 2021 to 2022. This trend is fueled by a surging dollar and increased U.S. demand for more modern and minimalistic furniture lines that can be viewed in Cologne next June. North American travelers to imm cologne are encouraged to connect a show visit with some extra sightseeing and travel in Germany in June, a month known to offer long daylight hours and mild temperatures. In 2024, imm cologne will return to the traditional January dates: January 14-18, 2024. For further information on visiting or exhibiting at imm cologne 2023, please visit imm cologne (imm-cologne.com). Contact Franz Balve, North American PR Manager, imm cologne: 732-933-1117 or f.balve@koelnmesse.us for more information. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ] RO

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