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RETAILOBSERVER.COM JUNE 2018 26 appliances," says Antonio Di Tommaso, CEO of SUPERIORE. The LA CUCINA collection is SUPERIORE's first-ever full suite of kitchen appliances, including a variety of ranges with complementary hood pairings, plus a 24" tall-tub dishwasher with hidden control panel and a 36" counter-depth refrigerator, both with matching LA CUCINA handles. LA CUCINA stainless steel ranges are available 30" and 36" models, with the option of the Classic oven door window or SUPERIORE's iconic PANORAMA window for a widescreen view inside the oven. The worktop features five gas burners (on both sizes) with power up to 18,000 BTUs and simmer at 750 BTUs, and below, a gas convection oven with convection fan, infrared broiler and 5.7 or 6.7 cu. ft. overall capacity. Offering a bold, new approach to kitchen design, the LA CUCINA 36" ranges will also be available in never-before-seen colors and unique finishes, all manufactured with the SUPERIORE PANROAMA window. A sophisticated VELVET finish offers a soft texture in subdued shades of Terra and Sage. The STELLAR finish features metallized particles in its polished surface, showcasing stunning Olive and Aubergine colors. Inspired by the racing culture of SUPERIORE's own Emilia Romagna Motor Valley, the HIGH GLOSS finish in Red and Black boast a bold, sporty shine. And finally, the PEARL finish exhibits a unique matte-lustre texture in White and London Grey for a subtly glamorous, contemporary look. SUPERIORE's PRO line of stainless steel hoods complement the new LA CUCINA ranges, available in 30" or 36" with the option of slider or electronic controls. Coming in at a convenient 24", the LA CUCINA dishwasher packs a large capacity punch of 14 place settings. The interior functionality also includes an adjustable upper rack, three spray arms, five wash cycles and four wash options. Its standard panel is classic stainless steel, but consumers can also order DECO panels to match with SUPERIORE's Art Deco-inspired collection of ranges in Matte Red, Black, Brown and Cream with custom trim. The brand-new LA CUCINA French door refrigerator is a comfortable 36", counter-depth size with an extra-large internal capacity. Flexible storage is allowed by adjustable glass shelves, and the dual crisper drawers feature dedicated temperature and humidity controls. The refrigerator sits atop two freezer drawers, inclusive of an automatic icemaker and the external touch control creates an easy-to- use experience. The entire LA CUCINA line was designed with the consumer in mind – for those who expect high-end cooking performance but don't want to spend their entire kitchen renovation budget on just the appliances. As with any of the products in the SUPERIORE portfolio, the more affordable LA CUCINA line does not compromise on the iconic details promised by the brand, including: • Large capacity interiors; • Oven doors created without screws and installed fully flush for easy cleaning; • Gas versatility offering burners with varying levels of power and; • The unique SUPERIORE "Cool Flow" system that keeps the ranges' exterior safe to touch without sacrificing the interior cooking temperature for a safer experience. Please visit superiore.us for more information. TOTO INTRODUCES ITS NEW NEOREST COLLECTION Company presents the next generation of its flagship Neorest product line, a fusion of cutting- edge technology and the beauty of nature TOTO, the global leader in innovative, high-tech luxury plumbing products, introduces the next generation of its flagship NEOREST Collection. TOTO's new NEOREST product line offers the most innovative, design forward array of products available with elegant designs drawn from nature, cutting-edge technology, flawless performance, and extraordinary comfort. Inspired by the natural beauty of pebbles shaped by water over time to create soft, round curves and smooth surfaces, the new NEOREST Collection offers innovative technologies that will have an even greater impact on improving people's health and well-being. TOTO believes that the bath space should be a relaxing, restorative place where people escape the stresses of daily life and their everyday bathroom rituals should be transformed into enriching experiences. With the new NEOREST Collection, TOTO has brought these efforts to their most beautiful and welcoming expression. THE FLOTATION TUB WITH ZERO DIMENSION TECHNOLOGY After more than a decade of dedicated research on body positioning, bathing, and neurological relaxation, TOTO has developed the world's first zero-gravity bathtub in which bathers experience total weightlessness. TOTO calls this extraordinarily calming, tension-free bathing experience, Zero Dimension. The high-tech Flotation Tub with Zero Dimension Technology has been proven to put the bather in a meditative, low frequency brain wave state similar to what is experienced in a deeply relaxed mental state. This state of deep muscle relaxation is achieved by placing the body in a specific reclining posture with the buttocks lower than the I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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