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John
Artis, a leading supplier of tabletop products to the foodservice
industry, is the sole UK distributor in this market of premium
quality porcelain tableware from respected Italian manufacturer, Tognana.
Tognana,
which has its factory in Casier, northern Italy, is well known for
manufacturing top end porcelain at an affordable price, which makes
it a popular choice amongst UK restaurateurs. Its tableware ranges
are further characterised by the inventiveness of their dish shapes
and patterns.
Tognana was
founded in 1775 as an industrial brick factory and moved into
tableware in 1946. Today, it is the largest Italian manufacturer of
porcelain for both domestic retail and foodservice markets, a
position it has gained largely as a result of its willingness to
invest in new technology.
All Tognana
porcelain is fired at high temperatures, giving excellent resistance
to scratching and abrasion. Dish feet are polished to avoid
scratching and the rims are glazed for maximum durability and stain prevention.
John Artis'
2008 catalogue features the following four stunning ranges from Tognana:
NERO
(pictured, left)
As the name
suggests, Nero is finished with a very distinctive and highly
polished black glaze. Pieces may be used on their own to create a
dramatic effect or matched with white tableware for an eye-catching
contrast. Nero is available in three different plate sizes with a
soup plate, tea and espresso cups and saucers.
GRAFFITI
This range is
characterised by an original relief of thin concentric lines running
around the rim of the dish in stark contrast to the smooth central
area. Although fully glazed to avoid staining, Graffiti takes on a
matt appearance, giving the range a very distinctive look. It is
available in round, oval, coupe and well plates, accompanied by small
and medium sized cups and saucers.
OMNI
This is a
collection of unusual and contemporary pieces designed to enhance
food presentation with creativity and flair. The 18 different pieces
include slanting oval bowls, tear bowls, rhombus plates and a
triangular bowl.
ENIGMA
Enigma is
made from Alutec porcelain which gives it exceptional whiteness as
well as excellent resistance to shock, chipping and abrasion. Again
Italian flair is displayed in the shapes in the collection, which
include an inoval plate, tidbit bowl and the half moon plate designed
to pair with the oval plate forming an eye catching table presentation.
All Tognana
lines are illustrated in full colour in the John Artis 2008
catalogue, which is available to order online at www.johnartis.co.uk.
Alternatively, a copy may be requested by telephoning John Artis
direct on 0208 391 5544.
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