Retail Observer

RETAILOBSERVER.COM SEPTEMBER 2016 50 The BLANCO ARTONA features a semi-hidden, pull-down dual spray head and a standard 2.2 or 1.5 GPM flow rate offering water- saving potential. The functional and innovative design delivers a high quality faucet now with the desired ability to color match with SILGRANIT sinks. "The launch of ARTONA is extremely iconic for BLANCO and our customers," states Tim Maicher, Marketing Director for BLANCO. "Liveable faucets are trending right now and so is the desire to be able to match your kitchen faucet to the exact color of your kitchen sink - enter, the ARTONA. Dual finishes have taken over the market in a big way and it is important for us to show that we now have the complete collection of sinks and faucets needed to create a polished kitchen design. ARTONA is an expansion in this category for BLANCO, we are the material leader in SILGRANIT and we plan to continue evolving with coordinating products." The BLANCO ARTONA will be available in Stainless Finish and Chrome as well six on-trend neutral colors coordinating with BLANCO SILGRANIT. Dual Finish colors include Stainless Finish mixed with either Anthracite, Cinder, Metallic Gray, Truffle, White or Café Brown. The BLANCO ARTONA collection also includes a matching bar/prep faucet and soap dispenser. For more information, visit www.blancoamerica.com. RENOVATION IS NOW HASSLE-FREE WITH FRANKE'S FAST-IN QUICK INSTALL SYSTEM The fast-in sinks combine the durability and beauty of stainless steel with simple, no-tools- required top-mount installation; now available In Lowe's stores across the nation Franke, the largest stainless steel kitchen sink manufacturer in the world and a leading name in kitchen faucets, has designed the perfect kitchen sink for any Do-It-Yourself (DIY) homeowner. Franke's Fast-In Quick Install Kitchen Sink System, now available in Lowe's stores across the nation, offers simple no-tools- required, top-mount installation; versatile single-bowl or double- bowl designs; and either traditional or hand-crafted, modern styles. These sinks bring Franke's superior quality, craftsmanship, performance, and innovation to the DIYer. The Fast-In's pre-attached, spring-loaded clips are a first-of- its-kind industry exclusive that make installation easier than ever before. Rather than going underneath the sink to attach screws, homeowners need only drop the top-mount sink through the counter-surface opening and press down until the built-in Fast- In clips click into position. Available in 18-gauge or 20-gauge stainless steel, Franke's Fast-In sinks are ideal for laminate, tile and solid-surface countertops. "The Fast-In Sink is a way for our customers to save time and money without sacrificing quality," says Heather Jach, Retail Marketing Manager, Franke Consumer Products. "You don't need to be a contortionist to install this sink. It simply drops into place, so you can spend more time making your sink work for you and less time working on your sink." P L U M B I N G [ N E W S ]

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