Minoli Featured in Show House for Awards Success
Minoli Featured in Show House for Awards Success
This month’s edition of Show House Magazine the industry’s leading publication has featured an article on the awards success recently enjoyed by Minoli.
The Article, in the news section talks about the TTA Tile Association awards for Marketing and for the most prestigious of all , Distribution which Minoli won for the third consecutive year.
Jonathon Minoli, Managing director wrote, obviously we are delighted to again feature in the news section of the Show House magazine, they are inundated with articles and news about everything concerning the building of new homes, these two awards showed our on going commitment to the clients we serve in the house building industry”
Show house is available on line www.showhouse.co.uk
A Garage Fit for the Monaco Grand Prix
As the European launch of the 2013 Formula One season roars to our screens on Sundays, some of London’s luckiest super-fans have kitted their very own garages reminiscent of some of the finest paddocks in the international sport.
Stanley House – Cornwall Terrace
Minoli LX Nero Polished 600 x 600 mm
Whilst bespoke home garages have long been popular with multi millionaire auto enthusiasts who want to showcase and maintain their pristine collection of vintage vehicles, a new era of London’s private supercar enthusiast has taken to creating their very own contemporary toy cupboards.
Minoli has helped create showrooms for world renowned commercial brands including Alfa Romeo, Lexus, Kia, Renault and Ferrari. Through identifying an emerging market, Minoli now offers bespoke solutions for private collectors and an increasing number of high-end house builders who have started to offer such innovative personalised spaces.
Jonathon Minoli, Managing Director, Minoli comments: “As the popularity of motor racing increases throughout the world, combined with the ongoing investment opportunities within the Capital city, we have really noticed an increase in enthusiasts creating their very own paddock-like surroundings for their most prized possessions.
“At Minoli our customers are often looking to personalise their garages to match the brand or model of their car. No longer is the garage somewhere to use simply when entering or exiting a property, it is now somewhere to retreat and take your guests when entertaining.”
During recent years, areas such as Knightsbridge and Mayfair have witnessed large quantities of supercars from the middle-east arriving into central London during the summer months. Often cars have been transported just for the occasion; many are now kept in discreet spaces which by any definition have now become some of London’s most luxurious ‘dream garages’.
Stanley House – Cornwall Terrace
Designed by leading interior designer, Siri Schumann of Two D Limited, Stanley House – No 8 Cornwall Terrace has launched onto the market at a price in the region of thirty million pounds. Overlooking the prestigious Regents Park, the 8,059 sq ft Regency mansion is set over five floors and comprises of five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, gym, master reception room and a mews house at the rear. Through using the finest materials combined with pioneering technology, the property boasts all the essential features required to provide the very best in London living, including the residents very own ‘super garage’.
For Number 8 Cornwall Terrace, Minoli provided the 600 x 600 LX Nero Super Black Polished Porcelain tile, made to the very highest standards this Italian porcelain tile has shown just how effective a (relatively) small garage can be when fitted out thoughtfully with inspirational flooring and well-chosen décor.
Minoli also work with DURA, Europe’s leading designer and manufacturer of garage furniture who have helped deliver solutions for many of the world’s leading car manufacturers and form part of Aston Martin’s corporate guidelines. They also work with residential homeowners from across the UK, creating unique garage fit outs.
The Minoli LX Nero is available from stock, in either 600 x 600 format, as used in Cornwall Terrace or 600x 300, as used by Infiniti Cars for the state of the art retail showrooms, where the tile forms a portal from reception to client lounge and showroom.
Minoli LX Nero Polished 300 x 600 mm – Used by Infiniti Cars
Posted by Sophie Weitz in Car Showroom, Minoli, Press, 21st May, 2013
Minoli Mentioned in Best Selling Book “Bloody Foreigners”
One of the bestselling non-fiction books of recent years was written by Robert Winder about the immigration in to the British Isles over the past centuries. Entitled “ Bloody Foreigners” the book tries to explain how the peoples of the British Isles are made up.
“The Story of the way Britain has been settled and influenced by foreign people and ideas is as old as the land itself. In this original, important and inspiring book, Robert Winder tells of the remarkable migrations that have founded and defined a nation”
“Our aristocracy was founded by the French”
“Our royal Family is German”
“The shops and Banks were created by Jewish immigrants”
“Our food is anything but British”
In Chapter 12, “Little Italy” Winder talks about how the Italians have influence the British isles and the people within it, Minoli are mentioned on page 188 “ Tiling and ceramic companies sprang up – Grossi in Lewisham, Toffolo in Glasgow, Quiligotti in Manchester and Minoli in Oxford”
The reviews of this book were extremely good, it is available in paperback, ISBN 978-0-349-11566-5
Minoli Featured In Show House Magazine
This month Minoli have again been featured in Show House magazine, the leading industry publication for House Builders and developers.
In a fascinating article by Kate Hamilton, Minoli are quoted in regards to the practicality and beauty of our floor tiles as well as the ever increasing importance of the “Green” factor.
“ Tile Supplier Minoli also proudly displays its eco credentials. The tile manufacturers from Italy that Minoli uses to provide for its developer ranges are produced to the Eco Label standard. Within these factories there is virtually no waste of water or power, and all unused items are recycled.”
Jonathon Minoli was then directly quoted:
“ Generally speaking, the higher the quality and the specification the more sustainable the source will have been,” explains managing director Jonathon Minoli. “The factories producing this material for Minoli have all of the essential eco credentials, especially the European Eco Labels. Lower priced and lower specified material will generally not meet the requirements, also items not sourced within the European manufacturing plants tend to be without accreditation.”
Minoli were also featured in the news section with the launch of the New Sunrock series, under the heading “On The Tiles” the launch of the range is covered with a brief introduction to the items and the variety available.
Minoli celebrate unprecedented awards success
The team at Minoli are celebrating an outstanding run of success at The Annual Tile Association Awards after yet another year of accolades for the Oxford based distributor.
At this year’s ceremony, Minoli again collected the award for Excellence in Marketing, which they last won in 2010. The judges took particular interest in Minoli’s annual events strategy which has outperformed their other marketing initiatives in terms of return on investment and has seen ever increasing attendance levels from their expanding customer base.
For the launch of their 2013 collections, Minoli once again chose Home House on London’s Portman Square as the setting for their event. The venue provides the perfect environment in which to showcase the company’s new product portfolio and its central location has proved a real draw for customers and prospects across London and the South East.
Over 250 guests joined the Minoli team at the exclusive location, enjoying a prosecco and canapés reception in the striking, minimalist interiors designed by the acclaimed Zaha Hadid and finished in sumptuous detail by Candy & Candy.
Home House Executive Chef, Jeremy Brown prepared an enticing menu of miniature classics to tempt the attendees and a selection of fine Italian wines from the Tenuta Santome Estate were sourced for the event by the specialist food and wine importers at Italian Continental.
The theme of the event – ‘Interno – Esterno’ - aptly captured the exciting design direction of Minoli’s new ranges, focusing on the latest collections that can be used both inside and outside, together with a new ‘super luxury’ addition to the Evolution series. The ranges also feature in a brand new, comprehensive brochure and supporting display materials specifically developed for the launch.
The Tile Association Awards celebrate all that is best in the wall and floor tile industry. They recognise and reward the outstanding products, people, businesses and projects of the preceding year. The winners were announced at the annual TTA Gala Dinner on Saturday 20th April in Birmingham.
This also is the third consecutive year that Minoli have landed the Award for Excellence In Distribution, an unprecedented recognition of the company’s continued commitment in this field.
Managing Director Jonathon Minoli said, “We’re delighted to have once again been commended for our efforts by our industry peers in two very important categories for our business.
“With regard to the Marketing award, this is particularly satisfying as it endorses our focus on direct marketing and events to develop more meaningful and engaging dialogue and relationships with our clients.”
Posted by Sophie Weitz in Home House, Italy, Minoli, New ranges, 9th May, 2013
Minoli celebrate unprecedented awards success
The team at Minoli are celebrating an outstanding run of success at The Annual Tile Association Awards after yet another year of accolades for the Oxford based distributor.
This is the fourth year that Minoli have entered, been nominated and won awards in the industry’s most prestigious competition and they have once again come away with first place honours in two of the most hard-fought categories.
Most significantly, this is the third consecutive year that Minoli have landed the Award for Excellence In Distribution, an unprecedented recognition of the company’s continued commitment in this field.
Sophie and Sophie receiving the award the Excellence in Distribution from TTA Chairman Ian Kershaw
At this year’s ceremony, Minoli also collected the award for Excellence in Marketing, which they last won in 2010. The judges took particular interest in Minoli’s events and direct marketing strategy which has seen ever increasing response and attendance levels from their expanding customer base.
Sophie and Sophie receiving the Excellence in Marketing award from TTA Chairman Ian Kershaw
The Tile Association Awards celebrate all that is best in the wall and floor tile industry. They recognise and reward the outstanding products, people, businesses and projects of the preceding year. The winners were announced at the annual TTA Gala Dinner, attended by some 500 industry representatives, on Saturday 20th April in Birmingham.
Managing Director Jonathon Minoli said, “We’re delighted to have once again been commended for our efforts by our industry peers in two very important categories for our business.
“Over the last 12 months, and more so than in any previous year, we have continued to invest in our distribution business – a core part of our strategy that has underpinned our success throughout the on-going economic downturn. The programme of activity has included new trucks and drivers, bespoke product brochures, increased stockholding and innovative new display stands.
“With regard to the Marketing award, this is particularly satisfying as it endorses our focus on direct marketing and events to develop more meaningful and engaging dialogue and relationships with our clients. Our most recent ‘Interno-Esterno’ event, showcasing tile ranges that are suitable for use indoors and outside, was again held at Home House in London’s Portman Square and this has proved a real draw for clients across London and the South East.”
Finalist certificate for ‘Best use of Tile in a Domestic Environment’
Minoli Evolution Marvel Featured in Metro
Metro, the leading paper for commuters in and around London has chosen to feature the latest range by Minoli. The article all about “ staying in on the tiles” featured several options for tiling, but the Minoli Marvel took the centre position with a truly wonderful image of the Minoli Marvel 3D mosaic.
Metro has a circulation of almost 800,000 on a daily basis, and has national coverage via the rail network.
The “Home Comforts” section is one of the more popular features in Metro with a very high readership for its articles on house and home.
Posted by Sophie Weitz in Minoli, New ranges, Press, 25th April, 2013
Minoli celebrate unprecedented awards success
The team at Minoli are celebrating an outstanding run of success at The Annual Tile Association Awards after yet another year of accolades for the Oxford based distributor.
This is the fourth year that Minoli have entered, been nominated and won awards in the industry’s most prestigious competition and they have once again come away with first place honours in two of the most hard-fought categories.
Most significantly, this is the third consecutive year that Minoli have landed the Award for Excellence In Distribution, an unprecedented recognition of the company’s continued commitment in this field.
At this year’s ceremony, Minoli also collected the award for Excellence in Marketing, which they last won in 2010. The judges took particular interest in Minoli’s events and direct marketing strategy which has seen ever increasing response and attendance levels from their expanding customer base.
The Tile Association Awards celebrate all that is best in the wall and floor tile industry. They recognise and reward the outstanding products, people, businesses and projects of the preceding year. The winners were announced at the annual TTA Gala Dinner, attended by some 500 industry representatives, on Saturday 20th April in Birmingham.
Managing Director Jonathon Minoli said, “We’re delighted to have once again been commended for our efforts by our industry peers in two very important categories for our business.
“Over the last 12 months, and more so than in any previous year, we have continued to invest in our distribution business – a core part of our strategy that has underpinned our success throughout the on-going economic downturn. The programme of activity has included new trucks and drivers, bespoke product brochures, increased stockholding and innovative new display stands.
“With regard to the Marketing award, this is particularly satisfying as it endorses our focus on direct marketing and events to develop more meaningful and engaging dialogue and relationships with our clients. Our most recent ‘Interno-Esterno’ event, showcasing tile ranges that are suitable for use indoors and outside, was again held at Home House in London’s Portman Square and this has proved a real draw for clients across London and the South East.”
Posted by Sophie Weitz in Minoli, 25th April, 2013
TTA Awards
Minoli was nominated for three awards at the 2013 Tile Association awards, held on saturday night at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham.
With success in two of the three categories, the team at Minoli was delighted with the results from the event.
To come away from such a prestigious event with not one but two awards was simply fantastic, with success in Marketing Excellence for the Minoli – Interno – Esterno Home House Preview and also in the Excellence in Distribution category, Minoli was successful for an unprecedented third consecutive year.
Jonathon Minoli, managing director of Minoli said after receiving the second award; “we are going to need a bigger shelf!”
Full details and pictures from the event will be added to the blog as soon as they are available.
Posted by Sophie Weitz in Minoli, 22nd April, 2013
New McLaren at Minoli
Last weekend, a client visiting Minoli arrived in their brand new McLaren Supercar, which looked so good on our forecourt we thought we would have to share it.
This silver McLaren MC12, the very latest supercar available from McLaren (of the F1 team) really did look very special, but with a price tag of well over £150K we won’t be seeing one with Minoli sign writing quite yet.
With our continued investment in our distribution fleet all “four wheeled” (I think the trucks have six wheels!!) spending is being directed at the trucks, during 2012 we had three new purpose built trucks delivered and for 2013 we have just ordered another two which will be on the road for use in the third quarter of the year, just in time for what is our busy period traditionally. As with the three delivered in 2012, these are additions to the fleet, to help us keep ahead of the demand for the products and services we are offering to our developer, designer and retailer clients.
Three latest additions to the Minoli Fleet
Posted by Sophie Weitz in Minoli, New Fleet, 17th April, 2013
Minoli interviewed by The Wall Street Journal
We were contacted by Sanette Tanaka of The Wall Street Journal as she was writing an article on upmarket developments with luxury parking provision and the phenomenon of garages as leisure spaces in homes.
With the experience Minoli has gained over many years of working with Automotive manufacturers and luxury property developers, as well as private individuals we were able to offer an insight into how the tiles are chosen, and how crucial they are to the design of a garage space, as they have to be both technically suitable and aesthetically pleasing.
The finished article used very little reference to the works carried out in Europe and not surprisingly focused on personal garages in the United States, but it was interesting to be interviewed and considered for such an esteemed publication as “the wall street journal.”
For the full article, please click on this link: Where the Car is King
Posted by Sophie Weitz in Minoli, 17th April, 2013
Minoli interviewed on Tile trends by What House Magazine
Jonathon Minoli, Managing Director of Minoli was interviewed recently for the latest edition of What House magazine, the interview conducted by Laurna Robertson concentrated on the current and future tend in the use of tile by developers and how this will transcend in to use by people on refurbishments and private projects. With varied questions from the interviewer Jonathon had to show he really knew what the trends were, let’s hope he’s right!
To read the full article, please click on the link below:
http://view.pagetiger.com/WhatHouseIssue1/issue12/PDF.pdf?PN=1,3,80
Laurna Robertson of What House profile:
Laurna is currently working as the assistant editor at whathouse.co.uk after gaining four years experience in print journalism. In her current role Laurna is responsible for the planning, project management and delivery of a 90 page digital monthly magazine. Laurna also contributes regular news articles to the website and to our blogs, source freelance staff, film and edit video features and subedit copy.
What House is the specialist new homes portal and magazine. What House offers homebuyers looking to purchase new-build homes in the UK everything they need to help their search: listings of hundreds of new homes and houses for sale, new affordable homes and new retirement property; daily news on new property developments, housebuilders and the new homes market; special offers; expert advice on moving homes and on how to buy and what to look for; and interior design tips for decorating a new home.
Evolution-Evolve, featured in Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom Magazine
Minoli client Ardgowan Homes have been featured this month in the magazine, Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom, apparently the Uk’s Number one KBB Magazine. The House built for the managing Director and founder of Ardgowan has the most amazing kitchen designed by Nicholas Antony Kitchens in Ascot and uses to great effect the Minoli Evolution Evolve, in this case the Evolve White 75 x 75, which is shown in the magazine as being polished, but we would describe as being more of a “brushed concrete” effect.
As you can imagine the choice of floor was critical, not only did the flooring have to compliment the kitchen design it also had to work with the flooring in the rooms than adjoin the kitchen living space.
Minoli Evolution series, Evolve, Etic, and the soon to be launched Iconic are all designed to work in very large expanses of floor space and compliment designs that feature space and texture.
The Minoli Interno – Esterno brochure is available that features these ranges is available upon request or can be down loaded as a pdf, below.
PDF of Evolution -Evolve Range
The New Evolution Marvel Series – simply marvellous.
Marvel Moon Mosaico 3D
The new Evolution Marvel Series from Minoli is aptly named as you will simply marvel at the sheer beauty and diversity of this exciting range of floor, wall and mosaic tiles that perfectly emulate the luxurious finish of Italian marble.
Traditionally, marble is associated with the grandeur of stately homes and exclusive developments, where a statement of luxury and opulence is desired. However, in today’s house building marketplace, more savvy premium developers are turning to porcelain tiles as a viable contender in terms of both price and finish.
The Evolution Marvel series from Minoli emphatically demonstrates the incremental benefits of porcelain and, since the initial preview launch in November 2012 (at the Home House Interno – Esterno event), Marvel has already been specified in a number of high-end private and commercial developments.
On a practical note, over natural marble, porcelain tiles are considered stronger and more durable, less prone to corrosion or staining, generally more slip and water penetration resistant, do not require sealing or polishing and are there for ultimately more cost effective.
In terms of aesthetics, being man made, porcelain tiles convincingly emulate the beauty of organic stone but come in a wider range of colours, a variety of larger sizes, are more consistent in tone and texture and, as such, less likely to show wear and tear.
Evolution Marvel is available in four gorgeous new colours; Moon Onyx – a shimmering silver-grey with subtle, pale veining, Calacatta Extra – akin to natural, radiant, white marble with more pronounced mid-grey veining, Grey Stone – with a deep slate-like tone and lustre, and Bronze Luxury – a rich and warm, glowing metallic.
Marvel Moon Onyx Marvel Calacatta Extra
Each colour is available in a choice of contemporary sizes and finishes including 75 x 75 cm, 60 x 60 cm, 45 x 90 cm and 30 x 60 cm – all in a matt finish or the Lappato finish – which is semi polished with the natural texture of organic stone. Three different 30 x 30 cm mosaic tiles are also available in matt, Lappato and stunning new 3D relief – specifically designed to create eye-catching wall features.
The Minoli Evolution Marvel Series is now in plentiful stock and available for order. More details can be found online at www.minoli.co.uk, in the new Minoli ‘Interno – Esterno’ brochure which is available upon request, or come and see them in person at Minoli’s showroom and distribution centre. Alternatively Minoli can arrange for a member of their team to contact you to set up an appointment at your convenience.
Marvel Bronze Luxury Marvel Grey Stone
PDF of Marvel Range
Posted by Sophie Weitz in Italy, Minoli, New ranges, 11th March, 2013
The New Trek Range – The Natural Choice
Trek Ocean Black Mosaico Brick
With its sculpted, organic surface patterns, the New Trek Range from Minoli faithfully emulates the beauty and strength of natural slate, but with all the advantages of technical Fine Porcelain Stoneware.
With multiple sizes and formats, designed for floor and wall application, and in a range of six complementary colours, Trek offers an almost modular solution for the most forward-thinking architectural designs.
Trek comes in six sizes; 60 x 60 cm, 30 x 60 cm, 20 x 60 cm, 30 x 60 cm ‘brick’ mosaic, 30 x 60 cm ‘3D brick’ mosaic and 30 x 30 cm traditional square mosaic.
Trek Arctic White Trek Silver Grey
Each of the six unique colours bring out the flinty, metallised effect of hewn rock; Arctic White, Silver Grey, Ocean Black, Dune Beige, Jungle Green and Forest Brown.
On a practical note, over natural stone, porcelain tiles are stronger and more durable, less prone to corrosion or staining, more slip and water resistant, do not require sealing or polishing and, ultimately more cost effective.
In terms of aesthetics, being man made, porcelain tiles convincingly emulate the beauty of natural stone but come in a wider range of colours, a variety of larger sizes, are more consistent in tone and texture and, as such, far less likely to show any sign of wear and tear.
The Trek Range is now in plentiful stock and available for order, Ocean Black and Arctic White, Silver Grey being the core stock ranges.
PDF of the Trek Range Trek
Posted by Sophie Weitz in Home House, Italy, Minoli, New ranges, 7th March, 2013
The New Sunrock Range – Brilliant and Beautiful
The New Sunrock Range from Minoli brings out the brightest side of technical porcelain stoneware in a beautiful variety of sizes, surfaces and colours.
Bourgogne Sand, Jerusalem Ivory and Rapolano Beige faithfully replicate the contrasting shades of marble in a sublimely natural pattern, with a soft but radiant sheen.
Tavertino White and Travertino Almond capture the form of organic Travertine, accentuating the delicate linear tone differences which are exposed when cut parallel to the grain.
All of these stunning colourways are available in a range of uniquely creative sizes; 40 x 90 cm, 75 x 75 cm, 60 x 60 cm, 30 x 60 cm, 30 x 60 cm structured, 30 x 60 cm brick mosaic and 30 x 30 cm traditional mosaic.
Sunrock Borgogne Sand Sunrock Jerusalem Ivory
Continuing the “Evolution “ theme promoting and showing the advantages of the new extra-large formats, both Bourgogne Sand and Jerusalem Ivory are available from stock in the 75 x 75 format as well as 45 x 90 and 60 x 60.
With such a rich choice of finishes, textures, tones, shapes and sizes, the most creative of design concepts can be realised, indoors and outside, across floors and walls, feature panels, steps and alcoves.
The main stock colours, held in the extensive Minoli distribution centre are the Ivory and Sand, probably the natural choices for most installations given the replication of the buaety of natural stone reflected in these particular combinations.
The Sunrock Range is now in plentiful stock and available for order.
PDF of the Sunrock Range Sunrock
Posted by Sophie Weitz in Home House, Italy, Minoli, New ranges, 6th March, 2013