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00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:08 Uhr Seite 1 Press kit montana: Trendy themes, spring | summer 2006: glaskoch | montana: [email protected] :mantra a hint of the Far East, Product overview www.montana.de Peter Künzel :happy summer at last, Product overview +49(0)5253.86 373 :diner the American way, Product overview PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] :streamline simply sophisticated, Product overview Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 Basic products New website for 2006 The montana:HOMESTYLE brand From the past to the present day Facts & figures Fax: Inclusion in mailing distribution list 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:08 Uhr Seite 2 montana: trend themes montana:HOMESTYLE knows what’s hot and closely monitors markets to identify seasonal trends. Drawing inspiration from the latest design and glassware trends, montana:HOMESTYLE’s new glassware themes represent completely new trends that will keep everyone happy. Modern accessories made of various materials will whet the customer’s appetite for innovative design and will add a certain je ne sais quoi to any home. Stylishly decorating and skilfully sprucing up your home has never been easier. The style for 2006 is all about making changes, and design-oriented glass products and beautiful accessories at attractive prices are the focus of our trends. montana:HOMESTYLE caters for all tastes, be it harmonious Far Eastern design, light and summery decor items or a typically American retro look – these trends will get the imagination running wild and are great fun to boot. Made to match each other perfectly, the products are incredibly eye-catching both as stand-alone pieces and in combination for unique design highlights. glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 These latest trends perfectly complement montana:HOMESTYLE’s popular product range. Both are available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:09 Uhr Seite 3 :mantra a hint of the Far East Feng shui and Oriental style, power yoga and Pilates. Oriental pearls of wisdom are well established and are indicative of a yearning for harmony, unity and balance. People’s homes are increasingly becoming oases of well-being. But there’s no need to completely rearrange your home feng shui-style in order to rustle up a hint of the Far East within your own four walls – montana:HOMESTYLE’s carefully selected and beautiful glassware and accessories are just the ticket if you want to create an Oriental look for your home. montana:HOMESTYLE has come up with something extra special for the trend theme :mantra – Buddha statues, stackable spherical vases in three different sizes designed exclusively for montana:HOMESTYLE, ball candles, candleholders and bamboo place mats in the latest in colours, pink, orange and green. For a touch of contrast, there is a black candle tray with white pebbles and a black Buddha too, if desired – it’s entirely up to you. glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:09 Uhr Seite 4 :mantra Product overview Buddha These meditating Buddhas come in lush pink, fresh green and warm orange, and effuse calm and tranquillity. 1/4 Size: 22 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Green, orange, pink [email protected] Material: Ceramic www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Stackable spherical vases Exclusively designed for montana:HOMESTYLE: stackable spherical vases with a small solid base. Stacked on top of each other, all three vases form an orderly and harmonious whole. Also quite a sight on their own, with a choice of three different sizes. Baskets These seagrass storage baskets will sort things out and leave you with a tidy home. They also serve nicely as decor items. They are available in packs of 2 in the trendy colours pink, green and orange.. Petra Koslowski Size: Ø 15, 18, 21cm +49(0)521.521 978 27 Colours: Green, orange, pink Material: Glass Size: Ø 17 und 15 cm Height, : 15 und 13 cm Colours: Green, orange, pink montana:HOMESTYLE is avai- Material: Seagrass lable in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:09 Uhr Seite 5 :mantra Product overview Ball candles Having no sharp edges, these ball candles are all about true harmony. Regardless of whether you choose just one colour or a combination of colours, these candles will light up your life. 2/4 Size: Ø 7,5 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Green, orange, pink [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Candleholder Three candleholders in frosted matt pink, orange or green glow on a black wooden stand. The candleholders are square and the stand is curved. Add the perfect finishing touch with a matching Buddha. Candle tray with Buddha A black Buddha meditates, surrounded by six round tealights on white pebbles. The tray is made of wood. Petra Koslowski Size: 28 B x 5 T x 10 H cm +49(0)521.521 978 27 Colours: Green, orange, pink Material: Glass, wood, 3 tealights Size: 45 B x 13 T x 13 H cm Colours: Black Material: Glass, wood, pebbles, Polyresin, 6 tealights montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:09 Uhr Seite 6 :mantra Product overview Candle tray These four square tealights on white pebbles radiate light as if they were in a Zen garden. The square tray is made of wood. 3/4 Size: 22 x 22 x 5 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Black [email protected] Material: Glass, wood, granules, www.montana.de pebbles Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Candleholder The twisted pink, orange or green paper is wrapped around a glass candleholder. The candlelight conjures up a uniquely beautiful atmosphere. Petra Koslowski Size: 7,5 cm, Ø 8 cm +49(0)521.521 978 27 Colours: Green, orange, pink Material: Glass with twisted paper Table lantern There is a matching table lantern with twisted paper to go with the candleholder. Stick to one colour – pink, orange or green – or create your own colour combinations. Size: 10 cm, Ø 10 cm Vase A vase with twisted paper completes the trio. This could be just the right setting for flowers or candles. Size: 20 cm, Ø 8 cm Colours: Green, orange, pink Material: Glass with twisted paper Colours: Green, orange, pink Material: Glass with twisted paper montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:09 Uhr Seite 7 :mantra Product overview Place mats For the perfect finishing touch to an Oriental-style table or simply for decoration purposes, montana:HOMESTYLE has bamboo mats. Use them as place mats or simply for decoration purposes, and choose from the latest colours, pink, orange and green. 4/4 Size: 45 x 30 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Green, orange, pink [email protected] Material: Bamboo www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:10 Uhr Seite 8 :happy summer at last glaskoch | montana: Time to hit the great outdoors and enjoy life a little. Bright, cheery colours are what this summer is all about. And gnomes are a definite must-have, albeit not the fuddy-duddy, drab variety, but the more fashionconscious among them. The :happy gnomes have given themselves a makeover and, sporting their smart sky blue, green, orange and pink outfits, they will be veritable eye-catchers in your garden. Snow White will be more than :happy to mow the lawn this summer! Summertime is the best part of the year. And it’s about to get even better, with our trend theme called :happy. Jump into your camper van and hit the countryside. As well as all sorts of delicious treats, don’t forget to pack your picnic basket with champagne flutes, wine glasses, wine tumblers, ice cream bowls and matching mini table lanterns, all from the :happy range. The subtly graduated trendy pastel shades of sky blue, green, orange and pink start at the bottom in deep tones, gradually fading on their way up to the top. montana:HOMESTYLE recommends glass wasp traps to catch aggravating wasps. The small party candleholders could be used to light the way to the barbecue in the evening. [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 Or for a touch of romance, there are oil lamps and candleholders, either with a gnome border made of felt or hand-poured candles in frosted glass. Fresh colours for the summer: an explosion of colours or just cool greens and blues or warm reds and oranges – whatever you want and whatever the occasion, :happy has got it all to mix and match as you wish. Thank heavens for summer! 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:10 Uhr Seite 9 :happy Product overview 1/4 Gnome The dowdy old gnome outfit has had a smart makeover and this summer, the gnomes are stepping out in the stylish colours of sky blue, green, orange and pink. Looking good! Size: 20 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Sky blue, green, orange, pink [email protected] Material: Ceramic www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Red wine glass The unobtrusive graded pastel shades of the red wine glasses perfectly complement the lush green of the trees. The glasses are available in this summer’s in colours. Mini table lantern The mini table lanterns cut a truly fine figure, and go well with the :happy stemmed glasses in more ways than one. Petra Koslowski Size: 16 cm +49(0)521.521 978 27 Colours: Sky blue, green, orange, pink Material: Glass Size: 16 cm, Ø 10 cm Colours: Sky blue, green, orange, pink Material: Glass montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:10 Uhr Seite 10 :happy Product overview 2/4 White wine glass A well-chilled glass of white wine tastes particularly good when drunk from a trendy sky blue, green, orange or pink white wine glass from the :happy range. Not just for Snow White. Size: 15 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Sky blue, green, orange, pink [email protected] Material: Glass www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Wasp trap montana:HOMESTYLE recommends glass wasp traps for people being pestered by wasps. Simply drop in some sugary water, hang it up somewhere, for example in a tree, and those droning insects will soon find their own way to it! Ice cream bowl Who could ever be happy without ice cream? And what better way to savour a scrumptious scoop (or more) of ice cream than from a :happy ice cream bowl with a large base? Petra Koslowski Size: 17 cm, Ø 10 cm +49(0)521.521 978 27 Colours: Sky blue, green, orange, pink Material: Glass, Metallbügel Size: 10,5 cm, Ø 10 cm Colours: Sky blue, green, orange, pink Material: Glass montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:10 Uhr Seite 11 :happy Product overview 3/4 Oil lamp Get in the romantic mood after sunset with a :happy oil lamp – why wait for a full moon? Size: 12 cm, Ø 8 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Sky blue, green, orange, pink [email protected] Material: Glass, metal, wick www.montana.de Peter Künzel Candleholder The candleholder with a gnome border gives the moon a run for its money in the brightness stakes. These little chaps are made of felt and round off a summer’s evening perfectly. Alternatively, when taken off the candleholders, they more than adequately double up as napkin rings. Champagne flute A :happy champagne flute is just the place for a drop of bubbly. The glass’s subtle colour graduation is the perfect setting for a fresh glass of plonk. +49(0)5253.86 373 Size: 7 cm, Ø 5 cm Colours: Sky blue, green, orange, pink PR agency | WörterSee Material: Glass, felt, tealight [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 Size: 19 cm Colours: Sky blue, green, orange, pink Material: Glass montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:10 Uhr Seite 12 :happy Product overview 4/4 Party candleholder These small metal party candleholders will show you the way to the barbecue after sunset. If not the way to happiness ... Size: 17 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Sky blue, green, orange, pink [email protected] Material: Metal, 16 tealights www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Set of candleholders All good things ... Three hand-poured candles in the latest colours of sky blue, green, orange and pink really set the scene on mild summer nights in their frosted glass candleholders. Wine tumbler The :happy wine tumbler will add a soupçon of Mediterranean flair to the proceedings for perfect summertime feelings at home. Petra Koslowski Size: 6 cm, Ø 5 cm +49(0)521.521 978 27 Colours: Sky blue, green, orange, pink Material: frosted glass, candle Size: 9,5 cm, Ø 7 cm Colours: Sky blue, green, orange, pink Material: Glass montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:10 Uhr Seite 13 :diner the American way The smell of fresh coffee and fried bacon lingers in the air. The neon advertising flashes, the stainless steel fittings sparkle and the red imitation leather seats are incredibly comfy. “I did it my way” croons on the jukebox. glaskoch | montana: Glassware in vibrant colours is stood on plastic tables – what better setting for ice cream, fries and burgers? The waitress is nice and friendly, and can almost read your thoughts as you choose from the menu. You can drink as much coffee as you like, of course. Or how about a strawberry milkshake? Or a glass of cola followed by a slice of warm apple pie? Feels like home. :diner – the American way. PR agency | WörterSee The trend theme :diner has what it takes to revive the style of American diners of the 1920s in an authentic way. Above and beyond original stainless steel fittings, red imitation leather corner seats and plasticcoated tables, the “American way” is primarily characterised by glassware in vibrant yellow, blue, orange and pink. So get the bacon sizzling and lay the table with the bright :diner crockery to liven things up a little! You will, however, have to rustle up a friendly waitress and some burgers yourself. [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:10 Uhr Seite 14 :diner Product overview 1/4 Ice cream bowl The vibrant colours yellow, blue, pink and orange will appeal to anyone with a sweet tooth. Boring is out – indulgence is in! And what better way to indulge than with some delicious ice cream topped with cream? Size: 10 cm, Ø14 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Yellow, blue, pink, orange [email protected] Material: Glass www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Glass plate A juicy burger with red tomatoes, yellow cheese and green lettuce is colourful enough as it is, but would look even more appetising on a brightly coloured plate. So tuck in! Drinking glass “Milk is your best food”. If you have to drink a glass of milk every day, you’d be best off with a strawberry milkshake – yummy! Petra Koslowski Size: Ø 26 cm +49(0)521.521 978 27 Colours: Yellow, blue, pink, orange Material: Glass Size: 15 cm, Ø 4 cm Décors: 4 Material: Glass montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:11 Uhr Seite 15 :diner Product overview 2/4 Glass vase Slim glass vases with a narrow waist and heavy, solid base all in a row: bright yellow, pink, blue, and orange. With vases like these, who needs flowers? Size: 26 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Yellow, blue, pink, orange [email protected] Material: Glass www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Glass bowl Give your breakfast cereal a stylish setting with these blue glass bowls. Bold colours are just the ticket for staving off those grey days. Petra Koslowski Size: Ø 14 cm +49(0)521.521 978 27 Colours: Yellow, blue, pink, orange, inside white Material: Glass Drinking glass “Milk is your best food”. If you have to drink a glass of milk every day, you’d be best off with a strawberry milkshake – yummy! Size: 15 cm, Ø 4 cm Décors: 4 Material: Glass montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:11 Uhr Seite 16 :diner Product overview 3/4 Candleholder These fun, round candleholders look like colourful islands scattered across a table. They are a real sensation when the trendy, vibrant colours of orange, blue, yellow and pink are stood together, or alternatively, demonstrate equally good taste by sticking to just one colour. Size: Ø 10 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Yellow, blue, pink, orange [email protected] Material: Glass, tealight www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Table lanterns These diner-style table lanterns in yellow, blue, pink and orange are wider at the top than at the bottom and will set things off in a good light. Place the candle securely in sand for it to twinkle behind the colourful glass. Petra Koslowski Size: 17 cm, Ø 10 cm +49(0)521.521 978 27 Colours: Yellow, blue, pink, orange Material: Glass montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:11 Uhr Seite 17 :diner Product overview 4/4 Revolving ashtray If you want to smoke in style, a revolving ashtray reminiscent of the cult diner style ashtray is an absolute must. Simply turn and the ash is gone. In blue or pink. Size: Ø 11 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Blue, pink [email protected] Material: Metal, plastic www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Table lighter This round table lighter with a broad base is hot! And to keep it that way, it is also refillable. What’s more, it goes excellently with the revolving ashtray or standing ashtray. Standing ashtray This is the perfect finishing flourish for an authentic diner look. Apart from being striking in its design, it also offers plenty of space for ash, making smoking twice as much fun. Petra Koslowski Size: 10 cm +49(0)521.521 978 27 Colours: Blue, pink Material: Metal, plastic, lighter Size: 24 cm Colours: Blue, pink Material: Metal, plastic montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:11 Uhr Seite 18 :streamline simply sophisticated Bold contrasts, clear lines, fresh shapes – :streamline is montana:HOMESTYLE’s sophisticated range of black and white decoration with a modern slant. Black and white are like two sides of the same coin – although they are opposites, they remain inseparable like day and night, the sun and the moon, light and shade. Anyone who likes striking highlights will love :streamline – simply sophisticated, simply contrasting, simply black and white. glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 Alongside refreshing summer shades, black and white glass products and accessories embody the latest stylish and elegant trend. With :streamline, montana:HOMESTYLE has come up with crystal-clear, striking decoration ideas. How about curved or linear glass vases used alone or as a matching trio on a black wooden tray? These vases are so much more than somewhere to display flowers. Geometric patterns on glasses and novel ideas such as glass picture frames and metal tealight holders all express a desire for the unusual. But whatever you do, don’t forget the two Scottish terriers, “Black & White”. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:11 Uhr Seite 19 :streamline Product overview Conical vase A vase for all seasons: tall pillar candles transform the heavy, conical white vases into glowing table lanterns. Placed alongside one another – with one upside down – the black vases merge into a decorative eye-catcher. 1/6 Size: 17 cm, 8 x 8 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Black and white [email protected] Material: Glass www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee Set of vases Three clear, rectangular glass vases on an angular black wooden tray offer plenty of scope for creative decoration. Clear glass marbles and black pencils are just two of the many options ... Solifleur vase Gently curved vases with a heavy, solid base and a slight waist. With their delicate shape, the slim glass vases transform any harsh black and white contrast into a harmonious ensemble. [email protected] Size: 23 B x 15 H x 8 T cm Petra Koslowski Colours: Black +49(0)521.521 978 27 Material: Glass and wood Size: 26 cm Colours: Black and white Material: Glass montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:11 Uhr Seite 20 :streamline Product overview Opus These oval vases with their straight necks can also be used together to create a perfect arrangement even without flowers. Just arrange the clear, black and white vases together on a white plate scattered with silver granules. Who says simplicity can’t be sophisticated? 2/6 Size: 9 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Clear, Black and white [email protected] Material: Glass www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Opus For many people, orchids are the queens of flowers. What better way to show them off than in this elegant, gently curved oval glass vase with a narrow neck? Set of tealight holders montana:HOMESTYLE recommends complementing the display with a black wooden tray with four clear glass tealight holders. Petra Koslowski Size: 20 cm, 24 cm +49(0)521.521 978 27 Colours: White Material: Glass Size: 18 x 18 cm Colours: Black Material: Glass, wood, 4 tealights montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 21 :streamline Product overview Partner vase This otherwise linear vase widens suddenly and has a clear, solid base. The two vases complement each other perfectly, one being wide at the top and the other at the base. Together, they have a yin and yang look about them. Pipe cleaners add a playful touch to the classic pair. 3/6 Size: 30 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Black and white [email protected] Material: Glass www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 Tubular vase Fine callas demand a fitting setting: the narrow, triangular solifleur vase with an organically curved base offers the support the lilies need while looking stylish too. Use black and white together for a doubly stunning look. Size: 40 cm Colours: Black and white Material: Glass montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 22 :streamline Product overview Tealight holder A classic shape to conjure up a classic feel: the square, slightly conical tealight holders in smoky grey create tasteful decoration in an instant. Just place them together in a row. The clear glass tealight holders will also add the perfect finishing touch. 4/6 Size: 9 cm, 5 x 5 cm glaskoch | montana: Colours: Smoky grey, white [email protected] Material: Glass www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Glass candlesticks Glass candlesticks are a must for refined table decoration. These three different-sized candlesticks will light up any table, while black tapered candles add a certain je ne sais quoi. Petra Koslowski Size: 13, 16, 19 cm +49(0)521.521 978 27 Colours: Clear Material: Glass montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 23 :streamline Product overview Metal tealight holder Whether you choose lightweight cubes or compact sophistication, these metal tealight holders are something special. They are made of a single piece of metal which is punched and then gently bent into shape. Whichever shape you choose, they are a must for the refined black and white trend. 5/6 Size: 8 x 8 x 6 H cm 10 x 10 x 2 H cm glaskoch | montana: [email protected] Colours: Black www.montana.de Material: Metal, tealight Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Glass picture frame Available in black or white, these glass picture frames are the perfect setting for your favourite photos. Make those special moments last a lifetime either in bold black or subtle white. Set of tealight holders These three clear tealight holders on a black wooden tray make a clear statement and look good wherever you place them. Candlelight included. Petra Koslowski Size: 18 x 23 cm +49(0)521.521 978 27 (for pictures 13 x 18 cm) Colours: Black, white Material: Glass Size: 23 x 8 cm Colours: Black Material: Glass, wood, 3 tealights montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 24 :streamline Product overview Long drink glass Black patterns look all the bolder and more intense on clear glass. Whether you choose the shepherd’s check or Vichy checks, these glasses will quench your thirst for all things unusual. 6/6 Size: 15 cm, Ø 5 cm glaskoch | montana: Décors: 3 [email protected] Material: Glass www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 Glass plate The glass plates in black or white have a calming influence on the unusual tumblers and provide everything from red tomatoes to green salads with a striking backdrop. Size: Ø 26 cm PR agency | WörterSee Colours: Black and white [email protected] Material: Glass Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 Black & White Inquisitive noses, pointed ears and short legs: the two Scottish terriers, “Black & White”, are this summer’s unbeatable duo. Who can resist their charm? Size: 15 x 25 cm Colours: Black and white Material: Plastic montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 25 Basic products Everyday glassware Bowl, cake stand, jug, teapot, plate, cruet set, warmer, ashtray, mulled wine and tea glass Drinking glasses Long drink glass, whisky tumbler, latte macchiato glass, caipirinha glass, shot glass Stemmed glasses Burgundy glass, Bordeaux glass, red wine glass, white wine glass, champagne flute, beer glass, cocktail glass, balloon glass, aperitif glass Customers can choose between basic household perennials such as vases, bowls, table lanterns, candlesticks, drinking glasses and stemmed glasses, coffee and tea accessories, and stylish trend ranges. montana:HOMESTYLE has everyday glass objects, drinking glasses for regular use and stemmed glasses for special occasions. As decoration pieces, montana:HOMESTYLE can offer contemporary ideas in the form of vases and candlesticks, as well as accessories such as picture frames and candles. glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 Vases Tubular vase, spherical vase, horizontal vase, rectangular vase, solifleur vase Candle accessories Table lantern, candelabra, candleholder, decorative light Decor accessories Picture frames, silk flowers, candles, sand, granules, etc. montana:HOMESTYLE is available in well-stocked self-service retail outlets, independent department stores and garden centres. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 26 New website The new montana:HOMESTYLE website presents itself in three languages with even more up-to-date content. As well as presenting the brand and its image, the focus here is on the functions the website offers, especially for European target groups such as customers, sales partners and retailers. “This website is an excellent way for us to keep our customers and partners in the know even quicker,” says a company spokesperson. glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski Just as important as the new seasonal trend themes is information on the basic products and on trade fair dates. montana:HOMESTYLE’s regularly changing trend themes constantly offer new ideas that are easy for anyone to implement. A comprehensive product catalogue is of interest to customers and retailers alike, giving them an overview of the company’s glassware ranges. The new and improved press area makes media work easier, offering all the latest press releases and the press kit as a download, a press release archive and the option of being included in the company’s mailing distribution list. A password-protected area for retailers and sales partners is currently under construction. +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 27 The montana: HOMESTYLE brand Well-designed glassware and gift items at attractive prices – this is the montana:HOMESTYLE motto. The company’s wide range of glassware is characterised by trendiness. With its seasonal trend themes, montana:HOMESTYLE can, from 2006 on, respond to its customers’ requirements even quicker and more directly. In addition to carefully selected glassware, there are also special accessories made of various materials to round off the seasonal themes. Glassware from montana:HOMESTYLE has been being sold successfully for over 30 years now, in cash-and-carry stores, in shops-in-shop in hypermarkets and in furniture stores in Germany and Austria. The range comprises some 600 products. The long-standing and successful German company glaskoch is currently moving into new markets with its montana:HOMESTYLE’s brand, primarily focusing on France, the UK, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland and Russia. New collections are showcased every year at all the major consumer goods fairs around the world, with international designers turning the latest trends into glassware. Customers can choose between household basics such as vases, bowls, table lanterns, candle accessories, tumblers and stemmed glasses, coffee and tea accessories, and other stylish ranges. As of 2006, there are also seasonal trend themes. glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 montana:HOMESTYLE’s glassware proves that top design can win awards but does not have to cost the earth. The Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology nominated montana:HOMESTYLE’s :soho whisky tumblers and long drink glasses to be entered into the 2002 Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany. Previous to that, the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen bestowed the company with a red dot award in the category of “High design quality” for the simple, beautiful design of the same glasses. montana:HOMESTYLE’s therefore counts as one of the best international product design companies around. PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 28 From the past to the present day 1859 Benedikt Koch founds 1963–1970 The company 1998 The montana: brand 2001 montana:HOMESTYLE From 2003 The successful glaskoch | montana: a family company in Bad Dri- develops from a regional is given its own logo and becomes a trendsetter by German company “glaskoch” [email protected] burg, Germany, under the wholesale glass specialist to philosophy: accurately identifying trends moves into new export mar- www.montana.de name B. Koch jr. He sells the a glass importer. montana:HOMESTYLE – trendy, and reproducing them in kets for its montana:HOMESTYLE Peter Künzel linear, purist. The company glass. brand, focusing on France, +49(0)5253.86 373 products manufactured at the local glassworks throug- 1972 “glaskoch” develops offers a wide range of pro- In June, the Design Zentrum the UK, Ireland, Austria, hout Europe, from the Ne- from a glass importer to a re- ducts under the headings of Nordrhein Westfalen be- Switzerland and Russia. therlands to the Russian bor- tailer of branded glassware “basic”, “fun” and “trend”. stows the company with a der, and comes back with with its LEONARDO brand. Hypermarkets are given an red dot award for product 2004 A product manage- Petra Koslowski optimum sales channel with design in the category “High ment team is responsible for +49(0)521.521 978 27 montana: furniture. design quality” for its :soho developing groundbreaking whisky tumblers and long glass products for drink glasses. montana:HOMESTYLE. glass products from Silesia and Holland to be sold on 1973 The “montana:” brand the domestic market. . is introduced in cash-andcarry stores. From 1920 The company 1999 montana: shops-in- [email protected] shop are established in lots adopts its new name on the 1977–1990 The company of hypermarkets. The first 2002 The Federal Ministry of 2006 montana:HOMESTYLE basis of its telegram address develops its own products montana:STORE opens in Economics and Technology basic products are comple- “glaskoch”. and innovative design philo- Vienna, Austria, in Novem- nominates montana:HOME- mented by seasonal trend sophy. ber. STYLE’s founder’s grandson, turns 1991–1997 “glaskoch” de- 2000 montana:HOMESTYLE entered into the 2002 Design “glaskoch” into one of the velops glassware collections becomes a major glassware Award of the Federal Repu- most respected wholesale and innovative concepts. supplier and a market leader blic of Germany. and long drink glasses to be 1945–1960 Heinz Koch, the glass specialists around. :soho whisky tumblers in Germany. PR agency | WörterSee themes. 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 29 Facts & figures Company trading name glaskoch B. Koch jr. GmbH+Co. KG Founded 1859 in Bad Driburg, Germany, current headquarters Address Industriegebiet-Herste 33014 Bad Driburg Germany Tel. +49 (0)5253 860 Fax +49 (0)5253 86270 The brand The montana:HOMESTYLE brand has been around for more than 30 years now, offering some 600 products in well-stocked self-service retail outlets and furniture stores. www.montana.de [email protected] Motto Well-designed glassware and gift items at attractive prices. Managing Directors Oliver Kleine Patrick Freiherr von Nolcken Export montana:HOMESTYLE glassware is on sale in France, the UK, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland and Russia. The first montana:STORE is opened in Vienna, Austria, in 1999. Awards In June 2001, montana:HOMESTYLE receives a red dot award from the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen for the design of its :soho whisky tumblers and long drink glasses in the category “High design quality”. These two designs fought off stiff competition, with 1,523 entries to the competition in total, making them examples of some of the best product design around in the world. Since February 2000, glaskoch has been a member of the German Design Council. glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 30 Fax reply form montana:HOMESTYLE WörterSee – Agentur für Text und PR Petra Koslowski M.A. Publisher _______________________________________________________ Fax +49 (0)521. 5219 7828 Tel. +49 (0)521. 5219 7827 Dept Medium _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Surname, first name _____________________________________________ Please include me in your mailing distribution list. Street _________________________________________________________ Postcode, town/city _____________________________________________ Tel. _________________________________________________________ Fax _________________________________________________________ E-mail _________________________________________________________ 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 31 glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 32 glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 33 glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 34 glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 35 glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 36 glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 37 glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 38 glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 39 glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 40 glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 41 glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 42 glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 43 glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 44 glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27 00900_GK_Vorl_PresseE_X01 23.01.2006 14:12 Uhr Seite 45 glaskoch | montana: [email protected] www.montana.de Peter Künzel +49(0)5253.86 373 PR agency | WörterSee [email protected] Petra Koslowski +49(0)521.521 978 27