May 5, 2011

New automatic soft closing door hinge from Hettich

In line with our commitment to bring you the latest tips and tricks on our blog we offer you this media release from our contact at the Hettich company. Smartpack can supply these hinges at a small extra cost as part of any kitchen home office or wardrobe project or we can supply the add on soft closers as mentioned in a previous blog article on soft closers.

Hettich consolidates its reputation as Australia’s leading supplier of innovative fittings for the kitchen and building industry, with their award-winning Sensys generation of fully integrated and automatic soft closing door hinges. The preferred choice of architects, cabinet makers and kitchen designers, Hettich’s commitment is to providing products that make living spaces to work beautifully.

“As a family-owned German company with a 100-year proud tradition of being at the forefront of new concepts and design trends, Hettich produces only stylish, efficient and innovative quality products,” says Hettich Marketing Manager, Dave Angus.

Hettich’s Sensys hinge with its integrated soft close system hides the hinges and internal cabinetry, leaving the silence and luxury of soft closing cupboards. The Sensys System is available for all main door mounting options and unlike competitor products can close a door from an angle of only 35 degrees. No more doors ajar. An added bonus is that Sensys is interchangeable with the current range of Intermat hinges.

Sensys is cutting edge European design and is manufactured with high quality materials and standards Australians have come to expect from Hettich, with the drawer and hinge systems coming with a lifetime warranty and a full replacement guarantee.

People can view the Sensys range at their nearest Hettich Endorsed Showroom. Each showroom has been hand-picked to showcase the depth and breadth of Hettich products.

November 16, 2010

BECOMING A KITCHEN DESIGNER AS EASY AS D.Y.O.S

SmartPack Kitchens’ DYOS program gives renovators the ability to design, view in 3D and cost their kitchen or home office renovation. The results speak for themselves.

The "DYOS" design

...and the Reality 3 weeks later.

With SmartPack Kitchens’ new Design Your Own SmartPack (DYOS) software, renovators can point and click their way to kitchen and home office designs – seeing the results in 3D and getting an estimate of cabinetry costs – in their own home and without talking to a salesperson.

Downloadable free of charge from www.smartpackkit.com.au, the program guides customers through the design process: from entering their room’s dimensions, marking out windows and doors, adding to-scale cabinetry options and choosing colours and finishes. Customers can change their options with the click of the mouse – then view and print out their 3D design. Here is the direct link to the DYOS program .

DYOS automatically calculates the order requirements and cost (bar benchtops), so customers can easily consider the budget implications of different configurations. There’s also the option to buy $50 sample kit, which contains an extensive range of sample finishes for benches, doors and handles, plus a $100 SmartPack voucher which makes the end cost much less than zero.

Managing Director of SmartPack Kitchens, Mike Caminer says DYOS gives customers the best of both words: total control over the design with expert advice on-hand if required. A free video skype call can be made from the contact page and a designer can share the onscreen design with you while you chat.

“The system is almost foolproof, as most errors are obvious in 3D. But to be certain, SmartPack Kitchen’s qualified designers can check each DYOS design free of charge, picking up oversights that might only be evident to a trained eye,” Mike Caminer says.

Caminer adds that SmartPack can also design custom cabinetry, so that the finished kitchen fits the customers’ requirements exactly.

Australia’s premier quality flatpack system for kitchens, home offices and garage/workshops, SmartPack kitchens are constructed around a cam and dowel system that is easy-to-assemble and requires no sawing, drilling or screws.

Having backed more than 15,000 kitchen and other home renovation projects over the past 20 years, SmartPack Kitchens’ aim is providing the best value – rather than the cheapest price – in the market. The company’s components are manufactured in ISO 9001-accredited facilities and are guaranteed for seven years, while fittings – SmartPack uses leading European brands such as Hettich and Blum - carry the manufacturers’ lifetime warranties.

The result is that renovators get quality outcomes, a designer look – and now, complete design control - at $thousands less.

“There’s no longer the need to put up with heavy sales pressure – or worse, ‘cowboy’ kitchen companies that are here one day and gone the next. With DYOS you are in control at every step of the way, with the option of free, expert advice to make sure you get a great result at a value-for-money price,” says Caminer.

Developed in third-generation technologies at a cost of more than $500,000, the DYOS program works on both Windows-based and Macintosh computers although there are some anomolies on Mac. In addition to the kitchen and home office programs available now at www.smartpackkit.com.au.

September 30, 2010

SmartpackCreativ is now offered as a premium service custom made individually designed kitchen

SmartpackCreativ is a custom made and individually designed product with a very high quality standard using E1 board,hettich soft closing drawers and a in home design service at no extra cost. SmartpackCreativ is a fully assembled screwed together product which is delivered assembled and installed by one of our team of experienced tradespeople. We offer a full turnkey project management including plumbers,electricians,tilers and plaster board installation.

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There is no better value for money product on the market offering Australian made cabinets and German engineered hardware with a lifetime warranty than that made by our nesting based production line for customised cabinetry. We offer you a hassle free experience in any of your kitchen ,wardrobe or home office product.

SmartpackCreativ is a new product line for a 25 year old company dedicated to quality manufacturing in Australia.

SmartpackCreativ has partnered with Hettich for all the german engineered hardware and accessories and offers a lifetime warranty on the hinges and softclose drawer runners. Visit the website for SmartpackCreativ to get some inspirational ideas for our kitchens and accessories.

Arc appliances, Elica range hoods and Fagor European appliances are offered with our kitchens. There are a huge range of appliances from new-age range hoods to integrated dishwashers and ovens and coffee-machines. Click on the link on the SmartpacCreativ home page for Accessories ideas and Appliance recommendations.