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TECTONIC SINK RANGE EXCLUSIVE TO ITALTILE
Exclusively available through Italtile, Franke’ s industry-leading Tectonite Sink ranges embody sleek, modern kitchen design. Tectonite, developed and refined by Franke, is a true technological marvel. It is a composite material with a smooth, non-porous finish and a granite-like appearance. The composite material contains carbon fibre polyester, rather like modern armour plating, to resist impact and surface stability, as well as quartz particles and acrylic resins. Tectonite is both lightweight and durable, with high resistance to stains, chipping, heat and bact eria and UV-protected. Both the Franke Orion and Franke Sirius sink ranges feature a coated surface that protects against bacteria and stubborn stains, ensuring a hygienic kitchen environment. Franke’ s unique, future-facing Tectonite kitchen sink ranges – Orion and Sirius – are designed to elevate every day kitchen experiences with aesthetics, durability and functionality. The collection is available in Double Sink, Single Sink and Prep Bowl configurations, in Carbon Black, Urban Grey and Urban White, undermount and drop in, with strainer waste.
BEAUTY FIRES LAUNCH THE FORGE FIRES COLLECTION
A new collection of locally manufactured, closed combustion fireplaces that combine solid build quality, performance and clean design – at a price that makes sense.
For years, South Africa’ s fireplace market has been dominated by high-end European brands and lower-cost Chinese imports. While European products are known for their refined performance, rising costs have made them less attainable. On the other hand, many of the more affordable imported units from the Far East fall short in output, pollution control and durability. They are often made with thinner steel and their basic designs are suited to smaller, freestanding models.
Forge Fires addresses this situation. Manufactured in South Africa from premium-grade steel, the closed combustion range includes both insert and freestanding fireplaces.
The designs apply well-established airflow technology, resulting in units that burn cleanly, heat efficiently, and are built to last.
“ We didn’ t just want to make another fireplace,” says Johnny Theart, Production Supervisor.“ The Forge units are built tough and designed to impress. Every detail matters because they need to perform every winter for years to come.”
A highlight of the range is the I120 / F120 – currently the largest hinged-door wood burning closed combustion fireplace available in South Africa. At 1,200mm wide, it offers generous heating capacity without sacrificing style.
Additionally, the Forge Fires inserts have been specifically designed to replace standard open wood-burning units without needing to break or rebuild the cavity, making them a practical solution for renovations and upgrades.
The Forge Fires range combines practical design and quality manufacturing and is ideal for contractors, architects, designers, and homeowners alike.
Available at all Beauty Fires stores, Forge Fires is made in Cape Town and designed with South African homes in mind. www. forgefires. co. za
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