SieMatic Pluspoints ottobre 2014 by Arvendesign

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SieMaticPlusPoints October 2014

SieMatic

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SieMatic – Intelligent Storage

SieMatic – Safety

SieMatic – Easy to clean

SieMatic – Excellent quality

SieMatic – Exclusive and protected! 05 SieMatic – Awarded!

SieMatic – All inclusive!

SieMatic – Environment

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SieMatic – Intelligent Storage

FEATURE shelves in corner- & provision cabinets ADVANTAGE 1  shelves are solid/closed, are made of white, melamine coated triple layer furniture board and come with a high-quality plated chrome surround and railing CLIENT’S BENEFITS  all items have an even stand on the shelves and will not tip  smaller items cannot fall down (e.g. rice, flour, small packets of backing powder, etc.)

ADVANTAGE 2  90x90 cm corner base cabinets with revolving doors have 3 adjustable shelves CLIENT’S BENEFITS  the storage space can fully be used  the shelves can be adjusted in height

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FEATURE onWall-system accessories ADVANTAGES  the system offers many decorative or useful accessories – which would otherwise stand on the countertop and waste valuable workspace CLIENT’S BENEFIT  the recess area can be equipped with necessary functions exactly where needed DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Intelligent Storage

FEATURE wooden oak cutlery- and accessory-inserts ADVANTAGES  unique, awarded, modular wooden system  consisting of “cutlery inserts“ and “accessory inserts“, which can be equipped individually with add-on elements  different functions can be combined  possible for the carcase depths 46 cm (cutlery inserts only), 56/61 cm and 71 cm  accessory inserts also available for 46 cm deep, special shallow/flat drawers CLIENT’S BENEFITS  drawers can be fully equipped with some basis function by just only 1 insert (cutlery- or accessory) and are ready  additional functions can be added at a later date  useful accessories like a foil roll holder or spice jars can be stored, where they are actually needed DEALER’S BENEFIT  extremely easy and quick to design and order USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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FEATURE aluminium accessory system for SK14 ADVANTAGES  almost endless possibilities to combine  different functions can be combined, vertically or horizontally  possible for carcase depth 46 cm, 56/61 cm and 71 cm  possible for drawers and pull-outs even in special widths CLIENT’S BENEFITS  KingSize-compartment for extra-high items like ladles, whisks etc.  USB-charging station in drawers for mobile phone, tablet, etc.  the flocked mats and flocked accessories cannot slip/shift inside of the drawer/pull-out due to a frictional connection (“Flock2Block”-principle) DEALER’S BENEFITS  the dealer can either order a pre-configured insert or can get an absolutely custommade combination of functions  extremely flexible to design and order  noble look through the combination of aluminium and two woods USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Intelligent Storage

FEATURE carry-out catch for SK14. ADVANTAGES  the carry-out catch provides access to the internal drawer automatically by just opening the front pull-out  after unlocking the carry-out catch also items stored in the pull-out beneath are reachable  the carry-out catch auto-adjusts itself by a long slot in height CLIENT’S BENEFITS  functionality is not lost, when full-height doors and with this a less detailed design is desired  utensils in the internal drawer (e.g. cutlery) are accessable as same as quickly as with regular drawers

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SieMatic – Intelligent Storage

FEATURE provision pull-out tall cabinet ADVANTAGE  provision pull-out tall cabinets come as standard with a carcase white back panel CLIENT’S BENEFIT  especially small groceries cannot fall into the back area of the cabinet COMPETITORS  the majority of competitors just uses standard hardwares without back panel

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SieMatic – Intelligent Storage

FEATURE flocked lining mats ADVANTAGES  all inserts and porcelain elements with a flocked underside can be placed on the flocked insert mats without slipping; making them easy to remove and rearrange  this “coupling effect“ is an intelligent and unique SieMatic development CLIENT’S BENEFITS  consistent high-quality look in drawers and on adjustable shelves matching perfectly to the flocked GripDeck in pull-outs  perfect anti-slip-surface DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Intelligent Storage FEATURE flocked and veneered GripDecks ADVANTAGES  anti-slip strips provide a safe stand of plates, pots etc. in front pull-outs  the flocked GripDeck offer the additional feature of the “Flock2Block”-principle CLIENT’S BENEFITS  high-class look of all pull-outs even internally  perfect solution against slipping and shifting of any item stored in a pull-out DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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FEATURE stackable wooden boxes and porcelain storage jars ADVANTAGES  boxes and storage jars can be stored in almost any cabinet  more storage capacity by stacking the elements  the porcelain lid of the wooden boxes can be labelled individually with a pencil or can be used as a serving plate CLIENT’S BENEFITS  perfect storage place for smaller items  high-class look with the elegant combination of wood and porcelain DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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FEATURE removable cleaning material basket ADVANTAGE  the cleaning material basket can be taken out of the cabinet at any time CLIENT’S BENEFIT  cleaning materials can be taken where they are needed, even in other areas of the apartment/house

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FEATURE carcase inside with dowelled-in multi-function tracking ADVANTAGE 1  the multi-function tracking guarantees an almost infinite adjustment possibility of all accessories in worldwide unique increments of only 1.6 cm CLIENT’S BENEFITS  re-adjustment of all accessories at any time without any problem – in most cases even without any tools  individual, custom-made compilation of accessories in every single cabinet according to the needs of the client DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature! COMPETITORS  standard are drill holes in increments of 3.2 cm or even 6.4 cm  1.6 cm increments are worldwide unique

ADVANTAGE 2  accessories like adjustable shelves, internal roll-outs, MultiMatic-items, etc. can be retro-fitted at any time CLIENT’S BENEFITS  interesting for clients with a limited budget or later changed demands to the interior accessories  retro-fitting is easy any time – even for end clients – because most the accessories can be added to the multi-function tracking without any tools  low cost, because no additional installer needed

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FEATURE The MultiMatic system ADVANTAGES  the multi-function tracking in doors guarantees an almost infinite adjustment possibility of all accessories in worldwide unique increments of only 1.6 cm  2 colours available: white and aluminium coloured CLIENT’S BENEFITS  creation of a 2nd storage level on the inside of the doors with 32 accessory elements  quick access to all utensils on the inside of the doors (“fridge-principle”)  every cabinet can be equipped in a more efficient way  re-adjustment of all accessories at any time without any problem without any tools COMPETITORS  just only few accessories are available (e.g. herb racks)  wire parts have to be screwed to the inside of doors and will therefore destroy the surface DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Intelligent Storage

FEATURE MultiMatic Aluminium ADVANTAGES  the multi-function tracking in doors guarantees an almost infinite adjustment possibility of all accessories in worldwide unique increments of only 1.6 cm CLIENT’S BENEFITS  creation of a 2nd storage level on the inside of the doors  the design of MultiMatic Aluminium matches perfectly to the SK14 aluminium interior accessories in light oak and smoked chestnut  extremely flexible system based on trays and frames with additional accessories  every cabinet can be equipped in a more efficient way  re-adjustment of all accessories at any time without any problem without any tools COMPETITORS  just only few accessories are available (e.g. herb racks)  wire parts have to be screwed to the inside of doors and will therefore destroy the surface DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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FEATURE internal roll-outs can be positioned on the hinge ADVANTAGE  retro-fitable internal roll-outs can be positioned on the same height as the bottom hinge of a cabinet CLIENT’S BENEFIT  the storage space can be used without restrictions, even if there is a hinge present at the desired height COMPETITORS  internal drawers, roll-outs or pull-outs of competitors do not allow for a solution like this  storage space is lost if an internal drawer is built-in above the bottom hinge

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SieMatic – Intelligent Storage

FEATURE SK14 internal drawers & pull-outs behind swing doors ADVANTAGE  SK14 drawers and pull-outs can be designed behind swing doors using 155° wide-angle hinges CLIENT’S BENEFITS  high-quality look matching perfectly to the rest of the interior either aluminium coloured (SK14A) or in real aluminium  high load capacities  huge flexibility: plastic, wooden or aluminum interior accessories can be used

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SieMatic – Intelligent Storage

FEATURE MultiMatic II especially for the SieMatic S1 ADVANTAGES  a door thickness of 4.4 cm provides additional storage space  the groove on the inside of the door’s aluminium frame guarantees an infinite adjustment of all accessories CLIENT’S BENEFITS  individual and flexible equipment of all cabinets  provisions etc. are immediately accessible DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Intelligent Storage

FEATURE the SieMatic S1 utility conduit ADVANTAGES  no disturbing cooking accessories on the countertop  all stored utensils are hidden but still always accessible  additional storage capacity in the utility conduit and in the 71 cm pull-out underneath CLIENT’S BENEFITS  cooking accessories can be stored where necessary  more workspace DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Safety

FEATURE The GS symbol ADVANTAGES  SieMatic carries the prestigious, world-renowned GS symbol (Geprüfte Sicherheit = tested safety), awarded to consumer products across many industries which have been verified as safe and reliable.  it certifies, that SieMatic’s kitchen furniture fulfil the requirements of the German Appliance Security Law (GSG), the Accident Directions of the German Employer's Liability Insurance Association, DIN- and EN-norms and all generally accepted rules of technology  in order to use the GS symbol and to achieve a product related certificate the product is monitored permanently by a licensed testing laboratory (LGA)  an inspection of SieMatic’s production and products is undertaken yearly to keep the certificate CLIENT’S BENEFIT  the annual inspection by the LGA ensures that the mechanical, electrical and general safety of SieMatic’s furniture is guaranteed and maintained

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SieMatic – Safety

FEATURE all-metal hanging rail of wall cabinets with carcase height 91, 104 and 130 cm ADVANTAGE  the hanging rail always sits 31.8 cm below the carcase top edge DEALER’S BENEFIT  easy and secure installation (avoid drilling into electrical cables which have to be - in many countries - 30 cm below the ceiling)

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FEATURE the SieMatic retractable socket cylinder with RCD fuse switch ADVANTAGE  if an accident happens (e.g. through water or fat) an appliance plugged into the socket cylinder is switched off automatically CLIENT’S BENEFITS  the power circuit of the rest of the kitchen is not shut down completely  the socket cylinder can be cleaned and used again after the fuse switch has been turned back on  additional protection with a separate power circuit is not necessary => saving of costs

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SieMatic – Safety

FEATURE 19 mm thick cabinet shelves made of multiplex/plywood ADVANTAGE  all wall cabinets ≥ 80 cm wide without middle post (i.e. with flap, lift-door or fold-liftdoor) come with bottom shelves and adjustable shelves made of 19 mm thick multiplex/plywood material CLIENT’S BENEFIT  fully loaded shelves will not warp even after years of use COMPETITORS  16 mm or 19 mm chipboard is very common in the industry  some competitors use additional hardware which makes the interior of the cabinets less useable and unattractive

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SieMatic – Safety

FEATURE provision pull-out tall cabinet ADVANTAGE 1  the provision pull-out tall cabinets come as standard with a moveable chrome bar which (also) works as stopper CLIENT’S BENEFIT  the pull-out is secured and cannot fall out accidentally when opening the pull-out too hard

ADVANTAGE 2  load capacity of 100 kg CLIENT’S BENEFIT  high level of safety and assurance due to large load capacity reserve (no worries about overloading) COMPETITORS  the majority of competitors offers a maximum load of 70-80 kg

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SieMatic – Safety

FEATURE adjustable glass shelves 8 and 10 mm thick ADVANTAGES  adjustable glass shelves have the following thicknesses at SieMatic: - 8 mm thick wall cabinets with carcase width  100 cm - 10 mm thick wall cabinets with carcase width = 120 cm - 10 mm thick tall cabinets with carcase depth = 56/61 cm  the shelf clips in the multi-function tracking have an additional pull-out protection CLIENT’S BENEFIT  additional safety when using glass door cabinets COMPETITORS  the majority of adjustable glass shelves are only 5 mm or 6 mm thick  a pull-out protection does not exist

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SieMatic – Safety

FEATURE carcase inside with doweled multi-function tracking ADVANTAGES  extremely high load capacity, as the track is doweled into carcase sides  shelf and accessory clips snap / lock securely into the track on assembly CLIENT’S BENEFIT  all adjustable shelves will withstand high loads permanently  much higher load capacities than with metal pin shelf clips in – industry standard – drill holes  load capacity of 75 kg/m2 => use load of 42 kg for base- and tall cabinets shelves => use load of 22.5 kg e.g. for a wall cabinet 100x92 cm COMPETITORS  if not screwed into the carcase side all other competitors use metal pin shelf holders which are just only pushed into the drill holes brought into the carcase sides

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SieMatic – Safety

FEATURE cable protection shelf for all cooktop base cabinets ADVANTAGE  all cooktop cabinets are fitted as standard with a cable protection shelf – no matter if with fixed drawer panel or with drawer CLIENT’S BENEFIT  additional safety as the cooktop and everything stored underneath the cooktop are additionally protected COMPETITORS  often use standard base cabinets without being aware of the related risks

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SieMatic – Safety

FEATURE additional safety against accidental removal of adjustable shelves ADVANTAGES  all shelf clips are equipped with an anti-slip coating, which additionally secures the adjustable shelves against accidental removal  even shelf clips in carcase white cabinets with multi-function tracking and glass shelves come with the same feature CLIENT’S BENEFIT  additional safety for adjustable shelves DEALER’S BENEFIT  the shelf clips are delivered as standard for every kitchen and do not have to be ordered additionally

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SieMatic – Safety

FEATURE anti-tip clip for multi-function tracking ADVANTAGES  all cabinets in wall cabinet depth are automatically equipped with anti-tip clips for the rear multi-function tracking  an anti-tip clip – fitted in the rear multi-function tracking – guarantees that wall cabinet shelves will not tip when the front edge of shelves is loaded CLIENT’S BENEFIT  adjustable shelves will not tip by accident  provisions and crockery are safely stored

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SieMatic – Safety

FEATURE wooden boxes and porcelain storage jars with flocked bottoms ADVANTAGES  items stored in pull-outs are perfectly protected from slipping, because the underside and the flocked lining mat / flocked GripDeck will be locked to each other by the “Flock2Block”-principle (frictional connection)  any accessory can be put on top of a stone countertop without leaving any scratches or sound, because of the flocked bottom CLIENT’S BENEFITS  boxes or jars will not tip  clients do not have to be especially careful when placing a SieMatic accessory on a sensitive countertop DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Easy to clean

FEATURE cut-out for flush-mounted sinks in laminate countertops ADVANTAGE  the sink is absolutely flush-mounted, not below the HPL-material CLIENT’S BENEFIT  easy to clean because there is no seam where dirt could collect COMPETITORS  use the expression “flush-mounted”, but actually fit the sink underneath the HPLmaterial – which is aesthetically not the same  in most cases the competitors’ solutions lead to cracks in the surface and are not waterproof

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FEATURE shelves in corner- & provision cabinets ADVANTAGE  shelves are solid/closed, are made of white, melamine coated triple layer furniture board and come with a high-quality plated chrome surround and railing CLIENT’S BENEFITS  closed shelves are easier to clean than wire shelves  the rail and chrome surround will not rust/stain when being cleaned with a damp cloth, because the surface is scratchproof COMPETITORS  metal/wire baskets and shelves are quite common  lacquered or epoxy resin coated wire parts are hardly impact resistant

FEATURE high quality chrome plated wire parts (MultiMatic, bottle basket etc.) ADVANTAGE  welded joints are not visible or palpable CLIENT’S BENEFIT  the surface and welded joints are easier to clean

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SieMatic – Easy to clean FEATURE plinth panels with hollow sealer strip fixed into groove on panel underside ADVANTAGE  the black, invisible sealer strip covers the complete underside of the panel CLIENT’S BENEFITS  no moisture can enter the toe kick area, e.g. when cleaning the floor  will not discolour from dirt  aesthetically the best choice, because invisible COMPETITORS  usually use U-shaped plastic profiles  most of the U-profiles do not match the toe kick colour  transparent U-shaped profiles discolour in time  dirt trapped in the U-profile is visible

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SieMatic – Easy to clean

FEATURE safety profile grooved into the front edge of every carcase ADVANTAGES  all cabinets come as standard with a safety profile grooved into the front carcase edge  choice of two colours: white and dark grey CLIENT’S BENEFITS  dust penetration is almost non-existent  particularly important for glass door cabinets, e.g. wine glasses can be used immediately without cleaning them first COMPETITORS  often just use transparent buffers which are glued to the backside of a door  when present, dust seals or other profiles are often only glued onto the carcase edge  dust seal is not always on all 4 carcase edges

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SieMatic – Easy to clean

FEATURE the closed trays of provision pull-out tall cabinets cover the runners ADVANTAGE  the bottom triple layer furniture board shelf/tray covers the runners CLIENT’S BENEFIT  flour, etc. will not penetrate into the runners, they will therefore not get dirty and slide perfectly for years and years

FEATURE “round corners“ for wall cabinets ADVANTAGE  wall cabinet carcase bottom corners are rounded-off additionally CLIENT’S BENEFITS  dirt is unable to collect in the corners  cleaning of normally difficult to reach corners is made easier

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SieMatic – Easy to clean FEATURE “Flock2Block” mats for adjustable shelves or drawers and pull-outs ADVANTAGE  the Flock2Block mats are made of synthetic fibre CLIENT’S BENEFIT  the surface can be cleaned easily with a dump cloth

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SieMatic – Easy to clean

FEATURE special metal lining mat for sink base cabinets ADVANTAGES  the carcase bottoms of sink cabinets are perfectly protected as standard  organic wastes, cleaning materials, or other aggressive detergents cannot destroy the bottom shelf CLIENT’S BENEFIT  cleaning of sink cabinets is made easy COMPETITORS  often only use coated bottom shelves, plastic trays or light metal covers against surcharge

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE high-quality chrome plated surfaces of all wire parts ADVANTAGE  high-quality chrome plated wire parts (MultiMatic, bottle basket, etc.) are scratch and impact resistant CLIENT’S BENEFIT  the durable surfaces will hardly show any signs of wear nor will they rust/stain even after years of use COMPETITORS  market norm are only lacquered or epoxy resin coated metal parts  sharp edges on the bottom of bottles or cans scratch the lacquer surface finish which then begin to rust 

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE cut-out for flush-mounted sinks in laminate countertops ADVANTAGE 1  the complete cut-out is covered with 1.3 cm thick resin cast and therefore sealed and waterproof  the resin is also cast under the HPL CLIENT’S BENEFITS  the sink area of the countertop is protected and therefore more durable  dirt cannot collect at the edges of the sink when it is flush mounted DEALER’S BENEFITS  no complaints because of swollen countertops  installation is clean and simple as the sink is laid into the cut-out and secured from underneath with screws  the patented solution is exclusively protected for the countertop producer

ADVANTAGE 2  countertop and sink are transported separately DEALER’S BENEFIT  the cut-out area of the countertop will not crack during transport – no consequential damage

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE quantity of hinges ADVANTAGES  all wall cabinets with carcase height 91 cm (and higher) are fitted with 3 hinges instead of the market standard 2 hinges  all tall cabinets with carcase height 195 cm (and higher) are fitted with 5 hinges instead of the market standard 4 hinges CLIENT’S BENEFITS  wide doors have a much lower sideward deflection - even with additional MultiMatic accessories and provisions added to the door weight  even heavy doors are held permanently in position by the hinges  warping of doors is minimized

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE all-metal wall cabinet hanging-system concealed behind the cabinet’s back panel and additionally secured with a rivet ADVANTAGE 1  the only visible part inside the cabinet is a white cover cap CLIENT’S BENEFITS  the internal space can be fully utilized  inside of the cabinet much more pleasing than the market-norm with clearly visible hanging-systems

ADVANTAGE 2  an additional rivet secures and connects the hanging system with the cabinet’s back panel CLIENT’S BENEFITS  long lasting stability of all wall cabinets even with higher loads load capacity per shelf = 20 kg load capacity per cabinet = 80 kg DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE 19 mm thick cabinet shelves made of multiplex/plywood ADVANTAGE  all wall cabinets ≥ 80 cm wide without middle post (i.e. with flap, lift-door or fold-liftdoor) come with bottom shelves and adjustable shelves made of 19 mm thick multiplex/plywood material CLIENT’S BENEFIT  fully loaded shelves will not warp even after years of use COMPETITORS  16 mm or 19 mm chipboard is very common in the industry  some competitors use additional hardware that make the interior of the cabinets less useable and unattractive

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE protective roller for internal roll-outs ADVANTAGE  all internal roll outs behind swing doors are fitted as standard with a protective roller CLIENT’S BENEFIT  the protective roller stops sharp edges from scratching the inner side of the door when, for example the internal roll outs have not been completely pushed in before the door is closed

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE provision pull-out tall cabinets are standardly equipped with a moveable stopper and a stabilizer ADVANTAGE 1  movable chrome bar as stopper CLIENT’S BENEFITS  the cabinet’s carcase sides are stabilized against warping (because the cabinet does not have a construction shelf)  cabinet can also be designed at the end of a run

ADVANTAGE 2  stabilizer in high pull-outs CLIENT’S BENEFITS  the hardware of tall cabinets 208 cm or higher will not deform/warp even with higher loads  shelves/trays will not fall down USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE SK14. for drawers and pull-outs ADVANTAGES  extremely low forces are necessary to open drawers and pull-outs  pull-out sides and back panel are closed and have no railing  drawer and pull-out sides are seamlessly made of one piece – in both the steel and the aluminium version  custom, special widths from 25 to 120 cm possible upon request – millimetre-precisely CLIENT’S BENEFITS  pull-outs with carry-out catch, with small handles or with strip handles can be opened with tangible ease  sophisticated look of SieMatic cabinets even on the inside  individual widths provide more flexibility in design

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE carcase inside with dowelled-in multi-function tracking ADVANTAGE  the patented multi-function tracking system prevents damage to the carcase sides CLIENT’S BENEFITS  market-norm shelf clips leave unsightly splayed drill holes  the edges of these drill holes split more open each time the shelf clips or cover caps are removed COMPETITORS  market norm are open drill holes in increments of 3.2 cm or even only 6.4 cm  increments of 1.6 cm are not available from any other competitor worldwide

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE carcase front edge with safety profile ADVANTAGES  all cabinets come as standard with a safety profile grooved into the front carcase edge  a development which was introduced 1967 for the first time with the name “buffer profile”, later as “dust seal”  the latest improvement brought a more modern and angular design and the choice of two colours CLIENT’S BENEFITS  items stored in a SieMatic cabinet will not collect dust or odours that easily  important for some markets: the safety profile protect groceries inside of the cabinet against small insects COMPETITORS  often just use transparent buffers which are glued to the backside of a door  when present, dust seals or other profiles are often only glued onto the carcase edge  dust seal is not always on all 4 carcase edges

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE lining mats in drawers, pull-outs and corner cabinets ADVANTAGES  SieMatic lining mats are very thick, durable and not as soft as with competitors  they are specially anti-slip coated and come with aluminium coloured anti-slip strips  lining mats come as standard in all drawers, pull-outs and corner cabinets CLIENT’S BENEFITS  lining mats have a higher longevity in terms of form, colour and qualitiy  pans and dishes stay on their position when opening the pull-out  even standard kitchens receive a premium appearance with the GripDeck-look of SieMatic’s lining mats without extra costs USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE laminate countertops with 1 cm visible edge ADVANTAGES  countertops give the impression of being just only 1 cm thick, but are in fact: S2: 6.1 cm thick SC/SE: 3.0 cm thick  base cabinets are especially height reduced to cater for the base construction  the laminate tops are made of MDF instead or market standard chipboard

DEALER BENEFIT 

easy & safe installation of sinks, faucets and hobs

CLIENT’S BENEFIT 

maximum stability, deflection or breakage is not possible

COMPETITORS  competitors often use only 10-13 mm thick material which is put directly onto the cabinets (if not done properly risk of breakage)

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE waterproof plinth panel metal coloured ADVANTAGE  a polyurethane core guarantees, that the toe kick panel is absolutely waterproof CLIENT’S BENEFIT  no moisture can penetrate into the panel, e.g. from cleaning the floor, even after years of use

FEATURE the light carrier profile ADVANTAGES  custom made, seamless up to 500 cm, millimetre precisely  can be used under wall cabinets or free hanging  integrated rail for onWall or Linereo backsplash accessories  additional electrical sockets possible at any position – not too dominant in the backsplash area or necessity to destroy existing tiles  lights and sockets are possible behind one another so they can be planned independently from one another  extremely flat, therefore not too dominant, lights do not blind  offers optional ambient light with RGB-LED or warm white LED CLIENT’S BENEFITS  it is not necessary to install new sockets in the recess  with glass panels in the recess no need to drill holes for the sockets or hanging rails DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE closed carcase tops of base cabinets ADVANTAGE  the carcase is closed on all sides (exception: cooktop,sink and corner cabinets come with top rails/bars for easier installation) CLIENT’S BENEFIT  high-quality, closed look of the cabinets DEALER’S BENEFITS  it is possible to build-in spots into the carcase top  the carcase inside is protected perfectly during shipment and when a kitchen is put into stock

FEATURE 4.4 cm thick SieMatic S1 doors ADVANTAGES  extremely stable and strong through the aluminium frame with a 6 mm thick “skin”  the idea for the door concept was borrowed from modern plane construction CLIENT’S BENEFITS  doors can be equipped with MultiMatic II seamlessly at any position within the frame  door height of more than 2 m are possible easily  assurance that SieMatic uses up-to-date high-tech solutions even for doors DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE 1.3 cm thick FloatingSpaces shelves in multiplex/plywood ADVANTAGE  1.3 cm thick FloatingSpaces shelves are made of multiplex/plywood instead of chipboard CLIENT’S BENEFITS  much higher stability than chipboard  even the thin shelves can bear a load of 5 kg per metre without a problem DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE back panels of SieMatic carcases ADVANTAGES  3 mm thick, coated on both sides with a protective acrylic lacquer  1.8 cm recessed by wall cabinets  3.8 cm recessed by base and tall cabinets  4.8 cm recessed by sink base cabinets CLIENT’S BENEFITS  humidity in newly built houses will dry more easily because the air can circulate without any problems  the development of mould is prevented  enough space for cables, hoses and pipes DEALER’S BENEFIT  leaves a good impression on the customer during unpacking and installation COMPETITORS  often use back panels coated only on the inside

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE ZeroMatic edges ADVANTAGE  seamless laser edges – at SieMatic called “ZeroMatic” – as standard for: - all doors, side panels, back panels, cover boards, special panel material, etc. - in 1.3, 1.9 and 2.8 cm thickness - in laminate matt & gloss and SimiLaque matt & gloss  available in all SieMatic-colours (solid colours & wood imitation) CLIENT’S BENEFITS  high quality look even for price entry level products  SimiLaque is one price group lower in price but looks similar to lacquer  edges have nice, modern small radii DEALER’S BENEFIT  perfectly matching ZeroMatic edges for all SieMatic door style colours  consistent quality through the complete range of all laminate and SimiLaque panels  high flexibility through SieMatic’s in-house production COMPETITORS  seldom produce everything themselves and cannot offer the same wide range of possibilities

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FEATURE kitchens with continuous grains ADVANTAGES  kitchens can be ordered upon request with continuous grains  if wished specially selected cathedral look veneers are available for all SieMatic veneers CLIENT’S BENEFIT  kitchens can receive an even more sophisticated high quality look DEALER’S BENEFIT  dealers can cater for more individualized, custom and exclusive wishes of their clients

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE several handles and knobs in nickel gloss ADVANTAGE  handles with nickel gloss galvanized surface come with a protective transparent cover lacquer CLIENT’S BENEFITS  clients will not directly get in contact with the galvanized surface – important especially when allergic to nickel  additional protection against abrasion  easier to clean DEALER’S BENEFIT  no complaints because handles show sign of wear COMPETITORS  hardly use additional lacquer on their handles

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE lacquer kitchens in NCS colour ADVANTAGE  kitchens can be ordered upon request in one of the 1,950 different colours of the NCS colour system CLIENT’S BENEFITS  absolutely individual solutions possible  the kitchen’s colour can be adjusted to match the rest of the client’s interior DEALER’S BENEFIT  dealers can fulfil individualized, custom and exclusive wishes of their clients

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SieMatic – Excellent quality

FEATURE hinges with SieMatic-exclusive red dot ADVANTAGE  continuous tests in the SieMatic test laboratory show and guarantee: the hinge has an up to 25% longer service life than requested by the norms CLIENT’S BENEFITS  reduced, modern look and particularly impressive functionality  the SieMatic-exclusive red dot identifies the linear hinge with integrated soft-close and with this SieMatic as a brand kitchen  hinges are durable and can carry all door weights and including MultiMatic accessories – guaranteed

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SieMatic – Exclusive and protected! 05 FEATURE products, details and accessories which are only offered by SieMatic                      

several handles (e.g. nos. 180, 239, 243, 262, 362 265, 269, 278, 279) vertical S2 recess channel with grooved-in safety profile S3 handles S3 shelf cabinets glass doors in nickel gloss glass doors with JAB-fabric BeauxArts base cabinet with facetted, nickel gloss frame BeauxArts extractor hood made by Gutmann Chinese wedding cabinet StoneDesign sliding doors ellipse edge for StoneDesign FloatingSpaces incl. accessories the OnWall-system several accessories for drawers & pull-outs, like Flock2Block, KingSize-compartment, USB-charging station, etc. plate holder and bottle basket in leather MultiMatic and the multi-function tracking StoneDesign with 1 cm stone cover and stabilizing base construction StoneDesign with 6.5 mm front edge look tables and benches The SieMatic S1 light carrier profile LP1 audio and media system by T&A

CLIENT’S BENEFIT  excellent possibility to fulfil wishes for absolute exclusivity and unique function DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic features!

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SieMatic – Exclusive and protected! 05 FEATURE exceptional wide and deep offer of countertops ADVANTAGES  SieMatic countertops: - laminate countertops in all solid colours of the SieMatic ColorSystem - laminate countertops with 1 cm visible edge made of 3 cm thick MDF with stabilizing sub-construction - StoneDesign countertops with 1 cm visible edge with stabilizing sub-construction - StoneDesign countertops in volcanic stone, slate, composite, marble, ceramic, quartzite, limestone and granite - all stones in 1, 3, 4, 5 and 8 cm thickness – some even with 6.5 mm look - several edge variations available (ellipse, chiselled, rough-cut edge, …) - countertops with 5 mm solid wooden cover CLIENT’S BENEFITS  one-stop service  StoneDesign countertops are all custom-made  individual, special solutions are possible – especially also for StoneDesign due to the base construction  delivery and installation together with the kitchen  clients receive a consistent high level of quality – also for the countertop DEALER’S BENEFITS  client can get a countertop that was especially selected to match in colour and design to a SieMatic kitchen  huge variety of materials, colours and edges  possibility to excel over local competitors even through the choice of countertops in this extend an USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Exclusive and protected! 05 FEATURE extraordinary wide range of products ADVANTAGE  three major design groups make a first decision how the kitchen may look like very easy: URBAN | PURE | CLASSIC DEALER’S BENEFIT  from minimalist to classic, from price entry level to luxury: Ever target group can be catered for with a matching product. in this extend an USP | exclusive SieMatic feature! CLIENT’S BENEFIT  every client will find a matching kitchen

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SieMatic – Exclusive and protected! 05 FEATURE SieMatic StoneDesign ADVANTAGES  jobsite adjustable, i.e. can be cut on site easily  lighter than solid countertops, therefore easier to carry 4 cm solid = 120 kg/m2 <> 4 cm StoneDesign = ca. 36 kg/m2  conservation of valuable recourses, because with a 1 cm top layer 4x more countertops can be produced  easier and safer installation, as the installers can screw into the underside  higher resistance to breakage due to core construction and the square steel tubes  8 different surface materials in polished, matt, textured  only one contact person, only one price-list  furniture & countertops are ordered at the same time > only 1 order  furniture & countertops are confirmed at the same time > only 1 o/c  furniture & countertops are delivered at the same time > only 1 delivery  furniture & countertops are installed at the same time > only 1 installation > templates are not necessary > immediate installation, not 2 or 3 weeks later > kitchen is ready to cook in and to be used > installers, dirt and noise only once, not again 2 weeks later > faster payment CLIENT’S BENEFITS  wider range different materials, surfaces and edge variations than with a local stone mason, because some stones are locally not available at all  reliable SieMatic quality  StoneDesign countertops were specially selected to perfectly match to the design of a SieMatic kitchen  no delay in installation DEALER’S BENEFITS  defined, standardized SieMatic quality  dealer does not have to worry in detail about dimensions for overhangs, cut-outs, etc.  1 cm look countertops also possible with natural stone or ceramic, which most local stone masons cannot do at all in this extend an USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Exclusive and protected! 05 FEATURE MaticMotion for S1 ADVANTAGES  pull-outs can be opened in an ergonomic perfect height by sensor technology  no protruding handles CLIENT’S BENEFITS  no stooping when opening the bottom pull-outs  no finger prints on pull-outs as with other handle-less kitchens DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

FEATURE The S1 SmartBoard ADVANTAGES  all functions integrated into one board  comfortable usage on eye-level  very stable wall installation CLIENT’S BENEFITS  music, temperature, time, radio, iPod, internet, etc. – everything can be controlled from one central point  working in the kitchen and multimedia possible without the need for a remote control  the board offers stylish looking additional storage space and comes with integrated lighting DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Exclusive and protected! 05 FEATURE The FloatingSpaces panel wall system ADVANTAGES  accessories can be adjusted in height within 6.5 cm, i.e. half of the grid used for SieMatic furniture  all horizontal lines can with this float / be continued into the panel system – carcase heights, drawers, pull-outs, plinth, doors, flaps, etc.  countertop thicknesses of 3 cm and 1cm can be continued by the thickness of the shelves CLIENT’S BENEFITS  the design can be perfectly coordinated with the kitchen  transition of materials & colours from kitchen into dining/living area DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Exclusive and protected! 05 FEATURE The light carrier profile ADVANTAGES  custom made, seamless up to 500 cm, millimetre precisely  can be used under wall cabinets or free hanging  integrated rail for onWall or Linereo backsplash accessories  additional electrical sockets possible at any position – not too dominant in the backsplash area or necessity to destroy existing tiles  lights and sockets are possible behind one another so they can be planned independently from one another  extremely flat, therefore not too dominant, lights do not blind  offers optional ambient light with RGB-LED or warm white LED CLIENT’S BENEFITS  it is not necessary to install new sockets in the recess  if glass is used in the recess it is not necessary to drill holes for the sockets DEALER’S BENEFIT USP | exclusive SieMatic feature!

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SieMatic – Awarded!

FEATURE independent design awards ADVANTAGES German Design Award Special Mention 2014  for special design quality in the category “Home Interior”  product: FloatingSpaces  given by: German Design Council German Design Award Special Mention 2013  for special design quality in the category “Home Interior”  product: the SieMatic SF-10 wooden interior accessories for drawers and pull-outs  given by: German Design Council Design Award 2011 nominated in the category “Home Interior”  product: the SieMatic S1 and the interior details - MultiMatic II - GripDeck - MaticMotion  given by: German Design Council Design Award 2009 nominated in the category “communication design”  product the SieMatic Homepage www.siematic.com  given by: German Design Council

Best of Year Winner 2012  product: Floating Spaces  given by: Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Winner 2009  product: the SieMatic S1  given by: Interior Design Magazine

International Design award Baden Württemberg Focus Open 2011 Focus in Silber  product: the SieMatic SF-10 interior accessories for drawers and pull-outs  given by: Design Center Stuttgart

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SieMatic – Awarded! KBCulture Award Winner 2013  product: the SieMatic S3  given by: KBCulture

Good Design Award 2008  product: the SieMatic S1 Design and the interior details - GripDeck - SmartBoard - MultiMatic II - MaticMotion  given by: The Chicago Athenaeum Good Design Award 2004  product: MultiMedia cabinet  given by: The Chicago Athenaeum Good Design Award 2003  product: the MultiMatic system  given by: The Chicago Athenaeum

reddot award: product design 2014  product: the aluminium interior accessory system  given by: Design Centre North Rhine Westphalia reddot design award “best of the best” 2008 for top design quality  product: the SieMatic S1  given by: Design Centre North Rhine Westphalia reddot award: product design 2008  product: the SieMatic S1 interior details: - MultiMatic II - GripDeck - MaticMotion - Interior accessories  given by: Design Centre North Rhine Westphalia reddot design award: communication design 2007  product: the SieMatic Homepage www.siematic.com  given by: Design Centre North Rhine Westphalia

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SieMatic – Awarded!

reddot design award 2005  product: the onWall System  given by: Design Centre North Rhine Westphalia reddot design award 2004  product: the MultiMatic System  given by: Design Centre North Rhine Westphalia

iF product design award 2014  product: the aluminium interior accessory system  given by: International Forum Design Hannover iF design award winner 2004  product: the MultiMatic System  given by: International Forum Design Hannover

New Classic Award 2009  product: the SieMatic S1  given by: Schöner Wohnen, Gruner + Jahr Verlag, Hamburg Nomination for the White Star 2009  product: the SieMatic S1  given by: Schöner Wohnen, Gruner + Jahr Verlag, Hamburg

Winner of Kitchen innovation of the Year 2009  product: the SieMatic S1  given by: Initiative “LifeCare - Besser Leben“

CLIENT’S BENEFIT  assurance that SieMatic is a timeless, innovative, trendsetting and distinctive kitchen furniture producer whose design competence has been independently confirmed

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SieMatic – Awarded!

FEATURE The “Golden M” ADVANTAGES  SieMatic is one of only few German kitchen furniture producers to be a member of the “Deutschen Gütegemeinschaft Möbel e.V.“ (DGM, German Quality Assurance Association Furniture)  the aims of the DGM are: define and assure quality, safety, environmental, and health criteria – with the aim of protecting the consumer CLIENT’S BENEFITS  the only officially recognized and independent quality seal for the quality of furniture  consumers can rely on the “Golden M“ seal  intensive and independent testing of: criteria like durability, stability, production quality, light fastness or hazardous substances  the analysed values for SieMatic furniture found by independent testing institutes (LGA Bayern, WKI Braunschweig, ihd Dresden) were all well below legal requirements or the standards of the DGM  a yearly inspection of SieMatic’s production processes and products by the LGA (Nürnberg) guarantees a permanent and continuous compliance of all test criteria  assurance for customers that they purchase a product which meets the high demands of the independent testers in terms of quality, security, environmental and health criteria COMPETITORS  only 10 of approx. 100 German furniture producers are allowed to carry the “Golden M“ seal  this means, just only about 10 % of all German kitchen furniture producers comply with the strict testing criteria of the DGM, which are often more stringent than legal requirements

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SieMatic – Awarded!

FEATURE The GS symbol ADVANTAGES  GS stands for “geprüfte Sicherheit”, or tested for safety  it certifies, that SieMatic’s kitchen furniture fulfil the requirements of the German Appliance Security Law (GSG), the Accident Directions of the German Employer's Liability Insurance Association, DIN- and EN-norms and all generally accepted rules of technology  in order to use the GS symbol and to achieve a product related certificate the product is monitored permanently by a licensed testing laboratory (LGA)  an inspection of SieMatic’s production is undertaken yearly to keep the certificate CLIENT’S BENEFIT  the annual inspection by the LGA ensures that the mechanical, electrical and general safety of SieMatic’s furniture is guaranteed and maintained

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SieMatic – Awarded!

FEATURE certification to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards ADVANTAGE  SieMatic was certified by TÜV Hannover according to the criteria and norms of ISO 9001 for “quality management” and ISO 14001 for “environmental management” CLIENT’S BENEFITS  these certificates stand for sustainable business development as a need of reason and SieMatic’s responsibility for the future  important is: a foresighted, voluntary and systematic consideration of ecological aspects in political and economic decisions, i.e. environmental management as an active factor in the further development of an efficient and forward-looking environmental protection concept.  the certificates guarantee, that SieMatic’s products and production processes are permanently monitored with regard to quality and environmental friendliness and that – if necessary – actions are taken for continuous improvement

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SieMatic – Awarded!

FEATURE The FSC certificate ADVANTAGES  the FSC describes how forest have to be managed to meet the social, economic, ecological, cultural and spiritual needs of present and future generations  yearly controls of all certified companies, both in the forest industry and the follow-on, secondary industries result in a high level of transparency, credibility and reliability CLIENT’S BENEFIT  SieMatic is one of only few brand kitchen manufacturers with this environmentally friendly and future orientated sourcing method

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SieMatic – All inclusive!

FEATURE many product details are delivered as a standard without surcharge by SieMatic ADVANTAGES  lining mats in GripDeck look in all drawers, pull-outs and corner cabinets  retract damper (soft close) for all drawers, pull-outs, swing doors, lift-doors, flaps, foldlift-doors  cable protection shelf for all cooktop base cabinets  colour of carcase front edge 1.5 mm thick can be individually selected  multi-function tracking in all carcase white cabinets  anti-tip-clip  finished sides in directly applied laminate / colour can be chosen individually  round corners  installation instructions  special light metal lining mat for all sink base cabinets  aftercare solution for all StoneDesign countertops and countertops with solid wood covering  glass door cabinets: all glasses without surcharge (except JAB)  edges of special panel material  carcase connections via screws and metal sleeves in pre-drilled blind holes  lacquer pen for lacquer kitchens  plinth panels in laminate or laminate gloss  … DEALER’S BENEFIT  nothing can be forgotten when ordering a kitchen CLIENT’S BENEFIT  features that are not standard in the industry are included when buying a SieMatic kitchen, which improves credibility into the brand COMPETITORS  many of these elements must be ordered separately and calculated additionally

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SieMatic – All inclusive!

FEATURE custom door dimensions ADVANTAGES  special, individual dimensions for doors, drawer panels or pull-out panels are free of charge  all doors are individually produced for each kitchen DEALER’S BENEFITS  custom-made designs and dimensions specially adjusted to the client’s needs and wishes are no problem at all  the door layout can be adjusted to provide the perfect look (because of appliances etc.)  custom dimensions possible in all materials: laminate, SimiLaque, lacquer and veneer – no matter if it is a plain door or a frame doors CLIENT’S BENEFIT  custom-made designs and dimensions specially adjusted to the client’s needs and wishes are no problem at all COMPETITORS  special door dimension cost extra

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SieMatic – All inclusive!

FEATURE corner tall cabinet with side cover panel ADVANTAGE  corner tall cabinet with swing-out shelves come as standard with a side cover panel in door style finish DEALER’S BENEFIT  individual solutions are possible – no matter if corner connection with tall cabinets, wall cabinets or base cabinets COMPETITORS  side cover has to be taken care of additionally or is not available at all

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SieMatic – Environment

FEATURE integrated LED lights ADVANTAGES  double energy efficiency of halogen lamps  extremely long life span (LED app. 50,000 hours – halogen 4,000 hours)  different possibilities: round built-in spots or LED-profiles or panel lights CLIENT’S BENEFITS  lower energy costs, lower purchasing costs for new lights  low thermal emission of LED – especially also inside of the cabinets where provisions are stored

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FEATURE StoneDesign countertops with 1 cm stone cover ADVANTAGE  preservation of valuable resources: - app. 75 pieces of 1 cm thick slabs out of one block granite vs. only 28 slabs in 4 cm thickness - four times more slabs can be transported in a lorry as with 4 cm thick material CLIENT’S BENEFITS  protection of natural material reserves  environmental friendly and more efficient material transportation

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FEATURE The FSC certificate ADVANTAGES  the FSC is the only forest certification system that is supported by environmental and social associations as well as the forest and wood industries  only sustainable cultivation of forests  protection against over exploitation  prevention of violation of human rights CLIENT’S BENEFIT  sustainably protects the worldwide woods  no furniture made of wood from protected forests

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