SILESTONE BREATHES LIFE INTO COUNTERTOPS WITH COLORrnAdds Vibrant New “Rosso Monza” Red to the LIFE! Seriesrn rnNEW YORK, NEW YORK (April, 2011) – Silestone (www.silestoneusa.com), the world leader in quartz surfacing, announces the addition of Rosso Monza, a new vibrant juicy red shade to its leading LIFE! series. Influenced by European design trends, the LIFE! collection is composed of bright contemporary colors to create an energetic aesthetic to kitchen and bath design projects while offering all the benefits of Silestone natural Quartz. rnrnRossa Monza becomes the sixth color in the LIFE! series, widening the product’s scope to create modern and striking décor. Other colors in the Life! series include Magenta Energy, a daring fuchsia; Green Fun, a vivid key lime green; Orange Cool, a radiant orange; Yellow Dream, a butterscotch yellow; and Blue Enjoy, a deep indigo blue. For those who love to create with color, the LIFE! series inspires new possibilities for stunning residential and commercial applications. rnrn“The LIFE! series is a perfect fit for architects, designers, and consumers, looking to create a bold color statement,” said Lorenzo Marquez, VP of Marketing for Cosentino North America. “We are seeing a captivating trend in Europe of using brilliant color to create extremely contemporary designs. Combined with a complimentary palette, the use of daring color creates a sophisticated design statement. The overall effect is stunning and a favorite with the fashion-forward.” rnrnAs with all Silestone natural quartz products, Rossa Monza and the entire LIFE! series is naturally non-porous and never needs to be sealed. It is easy to clean and has high scratch, stain, and heat resistance. Silestone is also proven to be a cleaner and safer countertop. It offers a unique combination of built-in antimicrobial protection that safely fights the growth of odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew along with the assurance of GREENGUARD certification for clean air quality, and National Sanitation Foundation certification (NSF 51) for safe food preparation. rnrnRosso Monza will be available, along with the rest of the Life! series colors, from April 2011, retailing at $62 - $75 per square foot, depending on thickness and color. Silestone Quartz offers a 15-year limited manufacturer’s warranty. For more information on Silestone, visit www.silestoneusa.com.rnrn
Cosentino
Cosentino, a global natural stone manufacturer, began harvesting precious stones from the finest quarries in Europe close to a century ago. The Spanish company currently distributes material in more than 80 countries. Cosentino North America was established in 1998 to distribute and market natural quartz products in the US, Canada and Mexico. With 11 manufacturing lines, Cosentino is the largest manufacturer of natural quartz surfaces in the world. The company covers the entire process of producing natural stone products including quarrying, fabricating and installing surfaces, such as kitchen and bathroom countertops, wall cladding and many other applications. For more information regarding Cosentino, visit www.cosentinonorthamerica.com.