CHICAGO, October 8, 2008 – Italian stone and tile manufacturer GranitiFiandre has expanded its contemporary NewCo.de Collection with a product specifically designed for exterior application. Co.de Exte, the latest addition to NewCo.de, continues to build upon the collection’s minimalist style with its varying textured surface designs and new slate finish.

“Co.de Exte’s tile-to-tile surface variations, slate finish, and earthy color options work perfectly in minimalist exterior designs where the focus is on a relaxed, natural space with careful attention to finishing details,” said Jeanne Nichols, vice president—sales and marketing for GranitiFiandre in the United States.

First introduced to the American market in 2006, NewCo.de captures the essence of modern design and has quickly become the company’s iconic contemporary collection experiencing sustained popularity with consumers worldwide.

“Our clientele’s continued loyalty to NewCo.de’s understated elegance was the impetus for Co.de Exte,” said Nichols. “We wanted to offer designers a simple and refined surfacing product that allowed for the effortless creation of minimalist exterior spaces.”

Co.de Exte is available in 12"x 12" and 8"x 8" slate finish formats in Desert Exte, Moka Exte, Urban Exte and Graphite Exte.

Additional NewCo.de products are available in 24''x 24'', 24"x 12", 24"x 6", 24"x 4", 18"x 18”, and 12"x 12" formats, depending upon finish. NewCo.de finishes include a silk-touch finish— inspired by the softness of silk— and a fiber finish—inspired by the unevenness of raw fabrics— as well as honed and diagonal textured finishes. Coordinating mosaics, bullnose, and step-tread are also available.

Project 14, a GeoDesign product created with NewCo.de materials offers an innovative Circle Décor design in which smooth rings adorn the slab’s surface in a honed finish. NewCode products offer sustainable design with low maintenance requirements.

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 Trans Ceramica 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.

For more information, visit granitifiandreusa.com.