Blanco expands MicroEdge sink technology with eight new sinks in three design families. The first stainless innovation in more than a decade makes instant kitchen makeovers a reality.

May, 2009--Blanco, German innovator of quality engineered stainless steel since 1925, is expanding their line of MicroEdge™ sinks. MicroEdge™ technology will now be featured on eight new sinks in three of Blanco's most popular design families–Supreme™, Wave™ and Performa.

Kitchen and bath professionals are hungry for the next new thing and MicroEdge is an innovation that is tailored for today's marketplace.

• It's not just a new sink - it's the first new innovation for stainless steel sinks in more than a decade.
• An inset design that's easy to install - but looks like an expensive flushmount. Everyone wants more for less and this allows homeowners, designers and showrooms to update their kitchens without having to replace a countertop.
• And…they achieve a flushmount look without the installation hassle/expense.

MicroEdge's unique ultra-fine (1.25mm) rim gives this sink its near seamless edge–a precision finish so demanding, only Blanco could make it a reality. "Our MicroEdge sink is the first breakthrough in stainless steel sink design since the introduction of the undermount sink more than 10 years ago," says Tim Maicher, Director of Marketing for Blanco. "These new models offer an elegant alternative to traditional undermount or drop-in styles," Maicher adds.

The MicroEdge top-mounted sinks can be positioned easily and sit virtually flush to any worktop in almost any thickness with Blanco's unique mounting clips. This delivers a fit so tight that crumbs can be wiped cleanly into the sink without catching on the sink's ultra fine rim. MicroEdge can also be installed as a traditional flushmounted sink by an experienced solid surface professional.

Blanco's MicroEdge Top-mounted, Stainless Kitchen Sink

Each MicroEdge sink is created with cutting-edge sound-dampening pads that reduce the overall noise as water from the faucet hits the bottom of the basin. These distinctive sinks feature Blanco's unique Satin Polished finish which is the result of an extensive polishing process that creates an extremely consistent and luxurious finish.

About Blanco
For three generations, Blanco has quietly and passionately elevated the standards for luxury sinks, faucets and decorative accessories. Proud of its European heritage and award-winning German engineering, Blanco is steadfastly committed to their tradition of high quality, innovative design and unsurpassed service since 1925. Today, Blanco is the only supplier in the world to produce its own sinks from start to finish in three materials. Dedicated to quality without compromise, every sink is closely inspected many times before it receives the Blanco name. A remarkable history of firsts emphasizes Blanco's zeal for innovation including the first stainless steel sink to achieve a 10mm radius –Steelart®–the first to market colored hard composite sinks–and Blanco's pioneering MicroEdge™ technology with its virtual flushmount edge.

Blanco has a long tradition of environmental stewardship and their production facilities operate to strict DIN EN ISO 14001 environmental Performance standards.

Blanco is the brand of choice in the luxury sink and faucet category for its unparalleled quality and an inspirational breadth of design possibilities. From the precision craftsmanship and artistic creativity of its Steelart® brand to the stunning durability of its ground breaking Silgranit® collection, Blanco has proven that the sink is far more than a mere functional element in the kitchen.

Since 1994, Blanco has been a member of the Caux Round Table (CRT), an international network of principled business leaders and companies working to promote a moral capitalism.