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BLANCO UNIT featuring VINTERA farmhouse kitchen sink and LINUS faucet sink in Coal Black

BLANCO Expands SILGRANIT® Line with Two New Colors

LUMBERTON, NJ / TORONTO, ON, July 2023 — Neutral tones continue to command kitchen colorways in 2023 and warm whites and grays are forecasted to remain on-trend for years to come. According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association 2023 Design Trends Report, 69% of interior designers are expecting earthy tones to be predominant in kitchens in the...

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BLANCO UNIT featuring VINTERA farmhouse kitchen sink and LINUS faucet sink in Coal Black

BLANCO North America Introduces First Filter-Ready Faucet

LUMBERTON, NJ / TORONTO, ON, July 2023 — BLANCO, the premium kitchen solutions brand backed by industry-leading German engineering and known for the BLANCO UNIT– a customizable combination of BLANCO sink, faucet and accessories – unveils the new...

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LINUS Faucet, TORRE Soap Dispenser and VINTERA Sink in Coal Black.

BLANCO Unveils UNIT Inspirations to Streamline Kitchen Design and Planning

TORONTO, ON, March 2022 — As homeowners invest more into modernizing their kitchens, BLANCO, the premium kitchen solutions brand backed by industry-leading German engineering, is pleased to unveil three inspiring BLANCO UNITs to help streamline the kitchen...

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BLANCO expands premium offerings with new accessories - discover our over the sink dish rack

BLANCO expands premium offerings with new accessories

TORONTO, ON, March 2022 — BLANCO continues to offer solutions for upgrading kitchens with products that achieve more versatility to meet the demands of modern home life. BLANCO, the premium kitchen solutions brand backed by industry-leading German engineering, introduces new productive accessories for...

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BLANCO to launch new faucet finishes this spring - Satin Gold and Matte Black faucets by BLANCO

BLANCO to launch new faucet finishes this spring

TORONTO, ON, March 2022 — This spring, BLANCO, the premium kitchen solutions brand backed by industry-leading German engineering, will introduce two new metal faucet finishes – bold Matte Black and luxurious Satin Gold...

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BLANCO with New Top Management in North America

BLANCO WITH NEW TOP MANAGEMENT IN NORTH AMERICA

LUMBERTON, NJ / TORONTO, ON, November 2023 – With the appointment of Alana Stevens as CEO of Blanco North America and Emre Yalcin as CFO of Blanco North America, the company is realigning its top management in North America...

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BLANCO Appoints Lars Christensen as Vice President, Strategic Portfolio Development

BLANCO Appoints Lars Christensen as VP, Strategic Portfolio Development & Market Intelligence

LUMBERTON, NJ / TORONTO, ON, May 2023 – BLANCO, the premium kitchen solutions brand backed by industry-leading German engineering, announces the appointment of Lars Christensen as...

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Edyta Drutis - Vice President of Marketing for BLANCO North America

BLANCO APPOINTS EDYTA DRUTIS AS VICE PRESIDENT, BRAND & MARKETING FOR NORTH AMERICA

LUMBERTON, NJ / TORONTO, ON, November 2022 BLANCO, the premium kitchen solutions brand backed by industry-leading German engineering, announces the promotion of Edyta Drutis to Vice President, Brand & Marketing for BLANCO North America. In this role, Drutis will...

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Diana Windsor Sales

BLANCO APPOINTS DIANA WINDSOR AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES FOR NORTH AMERICA

LUMBERTON, NJ / TORONTO, ON, November 2022 – BLANCO, the premium kitchen solutions brand backed by industry-leading German engineering, announces the appointment of Diana Windsor as Senior Vice President, Sales for BLANCO North America. In this role, Windsor will lead all strategic and operative market activities for...

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BLANCO Appoints Steve Guterres to Director of Sales in Canada

BLANCO Appoints Steve Guterres to Director of Sales in Canada

TORONTO, ON, Sept 2020 – BLANCO has announced that Steve Guterres, former Senior National Sales Manager, has been promoted to Director of Sales in Canada. Guterres has been an integral member of the BLANCO Sales team for the last 9 years, and his...

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The BLANCO UNIT Made Kitchen Life Easier in 2022

The BLANCO UNIT Made Kitchen Life Easier in 2022

OBERDERDINGEN, GERMANY, May 2023 – BLANCO, the premium kitchen solutions brand backed by industry-leading German engineering, has successfully continued to make headway with transformation and growth. The pioneer in system solutions for the kitchen water place increased its turnover...

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Holger Harald Stephan appointed as new BLANCO COO for Production and Logistics

Holger Harald Stephan appointed as new BLANCO COO for Production and Logistics

BERDERDINGEN, GERMANY, March 2023 — BLANCO, the premium kitchen solutions brand backed by industry-leading German engineering and known for the BLANCO UNIT, announces that Harald Stephan will join the BLANCO Group as a member of the Management Board in April before taking over as...

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Strategic Realignment of Global Sales

TORONTO, ON, September 2022 —The BLANCO Group global sales force will undergo strategic realignment as of September. Under the leadership of Hans Nasemann, the division will operate as Global Markets, and its operational work will focus on...

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The BLANCO UNIT Brought Joy Back to the Kitchen in 2021

OBERDERDINGEN, GERMANY / LUMBERTON, NJ / TORONTO, ON, June 2022 – BLANCO, the premium kitchen solutions brand backed by industry-leading German engineering, globally concluded a successful 2021 financial year with an 18.5 percent increase in sales to €483 million compared to the...

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BLANCO is donating €50,000 to support immediate aid efforts

BLANCO Donates €50,000 to Support Emergency Aid to Ukraine

TORONTO, ON, March 2022 —In order to provide rapid aid to those impacted by the critical situation in Ukraine, BLANCO donates €50,000 to arche noVa–Initiative for People in Need. The company is committed to this long-established initiative, which has had a presence in...

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BLANCO Appoints Garth Wallin as President and CEO for North America

BLANCO Appoints Garth Wallin as President and CEO for North America

TORONTO, ON, May 2020 – BLANCO has announced that Garth Wallin, formerly the President of BLANCO Canada, will expand his role to President and CEO, BLANCO North America. In his new position, he will provide strategic leadership with a focus on long-term sustainable growth, creating an...

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VINTERA™ Collection Wins Red Dot and iF Design Awards

TORONTO, ON, July 2021 — BLANCO proudly announces the BLANCO VINTERA collection has earned a 2021 Red Dot Award and 2021 iF Design Award for product design. These prestigious...

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THE PERFECT MATTE-BLACK ACCENT. CAPTIVATING. INTENSE.

TORONTO, ON, March 2021 – BLANCO is proud to announce Coal Black, a bold new addition to their SILGRANIT color palette. Coal Black is a pure, flat, seemingly endless matte-black color with a...

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NEW VINTERA™ CONTEMPORARY APRON COLLECTION

TORONTO, ON, March 2021 – BLANCO introduces the VINTERA farmhouse sink collection – a clean, contemporary version of the apron front sink style with versatile installation capabilities. Farmhouse sinks are...

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BLANCO FAUCETS – ENHANCED PERFORMANCE & COLOUR OPTIONS.

TORONTO, ON, March 2021 – BLANCO enhances their kitchen faucet collection with fresh new finishes, greater water efficiency and inspired new designs. The majority of BLANCO faucets have now been...

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LINUS™ KITCHEN FAUCET COLLECTION

TORONTO, ON, March 2021 – BLANCO relaunches their LINUS faucet collection with nine new full color finishes. The updated LINUS kitchen faucet has been re-engineered to...

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European styling, modern lines, today’s living – the new RIVANA faucet collection

BLANCO RIVANA – new contemporary faucet collection

01.10.20 TORONTO— European styling, modern lines, today’s living – the new RIVANA faucet collection offers a range of beautiful faucets and soap dispensers that blend organic shapes with ergonomic functions. The unique style is represented by a clean...

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Modern flexibility inspired by home-chefs - BLANCO CATRIS FLEXO

BLANCO CATRIS FLEXO faucet – new model extension

01.10.20 TORONTO— A highly functional kitchen for busy home-chefs definitely deserves the semi-professional faucet experience. In 2020, the sleek design of the CATRIS collection welcomes a new model CATRIS FLEXO featuring a flexible, matte-black...

BLANCO, an internationally recognized brand and acclaimed leader in innovative solutions

BLANCO Unveils New Marketing Campaign

TORONTO, ON, January 2020 – an internationally recognized brand and acclaimed leader in innovative, human-centered sink and faucet solutions unveils a new brand campaign for the Canadian market for 2020 titled “Lean on Me.” This humble, yet inspiring campaign, showcased through a series of...

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Every January in Toronto, international legacy brand BLANCO sets the stage to inspire Canadians

BLANCO Canada at IDS 2020

TORONTO, ON, January 2020 – community with its latest kitchen innovations. This year at IDS, BLANCO will immerse the industry and consumers in a romantic tale with the kitchen sink through an...

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BLANCO, an internationally recognized brand and acclaimed leader in innovative solutions

BLANCO Wins Gold for Best Booth Design

TORONTO, ON, March 2020 – an internationally recognized brand and acclaimed leader in innovative, human-centered sink and faucet solutions, was awarded gold for Best Booth Design at the...

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BLANCO pays tribute to 30 years in Canadian kitchens

BLANCO Canada celebrates 30th anniversary

TORONTO, ON, June 2020 – BLANCO has quietly and passionately elevated the standards for luxury sinks, faucets, and accessories in Canada for the last 30 years. BLANCO is the number one kitchen sink brand in Canada and a world leader in kitchen sink and faucet technology. Moreover, BLANCO Canada is the proud home to...

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