CHICAGO, July 29, 2008 – Italian stone and tile manufacturer GranitiFiandre has recently introduced their patented Crystal Collection to the United States market. Crystal is a group of luxurious porcelain slabs rich in crystal inclusions that accent the material’s distinctive fullness of hue.
“The technical excellence and innovation that characterize GranitiFiandre’s style are indubitable with the development of Crystal,” said
Jeanne Nichols, vice president for GranitiFiandre in the United States. “This captivating collection offers designers a dazzling, original porcelain material perfect for creating sophisticated interiors.”
GranitiFiandre received a patent for Crystal’s technical excellence and product design, which features evenly distributed sparkling crystals over its surface. The crystals produce a lightreflecting, visual effect similar to mica found in natural stone formations and highlight the material’s deep color.
Blue Crystal, Purple Crystal, Cinder Crystal, and Black Crystal are available in 36"x 18"and 18"x 18", along with 1"x 1" mosaics, Project 11, and a variety of liners, dots, and steptreads. Crystal finishes include polished, honed, and silk-touch.
Crystal is part of GranitiFiandre’s GeoStyle product line that showcases their most innovative design concepts and expansive R&D efforts including GeoDesign, GeoDiamond, GeoStyle, and Luminar Collections.
About GranitiFiandre
Founded in 1961 in Castellarano, Italy, GranitiFiandre has for decades supplied global customers with the highest quality selection of fine architectural surfacing products. With international facilities in Italy, Germany and the United States, as well as a global distribution network, GranitiFiandre is equipped to address product needs for an array of architectural and design situations. The company’s United States operations are managed through TransCeramica with American headquarters based in the Chicago area.
Dedication to a healthy and safe environment is an important part of GranitiFiandre’s history, and the company proudly continues the tradition of environmental leadership at its United States facility. Significant investments in materials usage efficiency, air quality protection, water resource management and energy efficiency are the hallmarks of GranitiFiandre’s corporate stewardship.
