Maximum storage is a must have no matter what size your kitchen is. But what do you do with your essential every day items, such as spices, oils, knives, utensils, kitchen roll and foil, which you want to keep tidy but also close at hand? The ALNO niche storage solutions offer the perfect answer. Made from stainless steel, these niche systems keep your everyday items tidy but easily accessible. Safety glass can be integrated into the design, allowing you to cover the items when not in use.

The world’s second largest kitchen manufacturer, ALNO opened its doors to its dealers for its annual Hausmesse earlier this month. Over 60 individuals from the UK and Ireland attended the open house at the company’s headquarters in Pfullendorf, Germany. The event was hosted by ALNO’s UK managing director, John Kinder.

One of Scotland’s premier housebuilders, CALA Homes has awarded the Scottish division of ALNO Contracts two prestigious awards. ALNO kitchen installer, John Craig won the ‘Tradesman of the Year’ award in recognition of his efforts for consistently providing high quality work and for going the extra mile for CALA Homes. In addition, the ALNO Scotland Contracts division team was highly commended in the ‘Customer Service Team of the Year’ category, which recognises the importance of building good working relationships across developments.

The Eurocucina in Milan is the most important event for the kitchen industry worldwide. It is where the world’s leading manufacturers set the trends for kitchen design for the following two years. Where else then,would Germany’s second largest kitchen company, ALNO choose to reveal the prototype for its latest, cutting edge design?.

Set up by Wendy Morgan and Neil Tierney, Moda Interiors is a new family run, fitted kitchen studio, which specialises in top quality kitchen furniture from ALNO and gorgeous Leolux furniture. Offering a professional design and installation service, with full project management from concept to completion, Moda interiors is based close to Dundee city centre in the City Quay development.

New for 2008, ALNO is introducing a new colour option to the popular ALNOSign kitchen collection. With a depth of colour and shine only achieved from the highest quality lacquer finish, ALNOSign in Quartz Grey is a contemporary, elegant kitchen design which will stand the test of time.

The world’s second largest kitchen manufacturer, ALNO is set to showcase its latest designs, colours, finishes and innovations at this year’s KBB Show. Precision-designed and manufactured at the Company’s headquarters in Pfullendorf, Germany, ALNO’s new 2008 collection contains much to get excited about, says ALNO’s group marketing manager, Anne-Marie Reed. “There is a growing trend towards the fusion of the kitchen with the living room and our new products have been specifically designed to help create beautiful yet functional environments that are ‘Designed for Living’.

New for 2008, ALNO is introducing the stunning and versatile ALNOLux range, which can be finished with a sleek handle or can be handless. Hinged doors from the ALNOLux range can be fitted with a `tip on' fitting, which allows users to simply open and close the door by touch. Available in high gloss cacao, coral and metallic graphite the front and edge of the door is coated in acrylic, which gives a fantastic depth of colour and is also hardwearing.

As you would expect from the world’s second largest kitchen manufacturer, everything in an ALNO kitchen has been designed with meticulous attention to detail and researched thoroughly. A German Company, ALNO prides itself on uncompromising quality, inspirational design and outstanding customer service. With over 30 different ranges and a plethora of colours to choose from, there is an ALNO kitchen to suit every scheme and budget.

ALNO continues to rake in awards: The "Besser Leben" initiative has awarded ALNOART PRO its gold medal for being the ‘2007 Kitchen Innovation of the Year’. The innovation prize is sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. This latest win continues a trend that ALNO AG began in March 2007, when the Pfullendorf-based kitchen furniture manufacturer received five of the highly coveted red dot design awards given out by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen for innovations such as its ALNO Premium fittings.

Buying a kitchen is a big investment, but an up-to-date classic will never date. ALNO has a great selection of timeless designs with a modern twist, which are guaranteed to create lasting style.

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Germany's leading kitchen manufacturer, ALNO is introducing an exciting new kitchen range. ALNOSquare is an attractive, dark brown oak kitchen which benefits from extra wide solid frame doors and a veneered infill panel. The surfaces are protected with lacquer, making them easy to clean. The gloss chrome metal D handles, combined with the light grey laminate worktop gives this kitchen a clean, modern look.

It was virtually a clean sweep for ALNO: The Design Centre North Rhine-Westphalia handed out five of the prestigious red dot design awards for products made by ALNO and its subsidiaries Wellmann, Geba and Impuls. The prizes were given in recognition of ALNO's new Premium fittings and four cooking tables that it had launched last year to much acclaim. The winners were longIsland (ALNO), palmIsland (Impuls), cookIsland (Wellmann) and blockIsland (Geba).

New for 2007, ALNO has introduced ALNOArt Pro in delicious high gloss cappuccino and ALNOLook in mellow nougat walnut effect.

The Southern Contracts Division of ALNO has been awarded a £1m contract by Berkeley Homes to provide the kitchens for its prestigious ‘City Quarter’ development. Located adjacent to the Square Mile, London's thriving financial district, the City Quarter scheme will comprise of a collection of luxury apartments and penthouses. Aimed at discerning individuals and couples aspiring to the ultimate London lifestyle, City Quarter benefits from the area’s plethora of bars and restaurants as well as excellent transport links.

Germany's largest kitchen manufacturer, ALNO opened its doors to dealers and partners from all over the world at its Hausmesse this week. Over 40 of ALNOís premier dealers from the UK and Ireland attended the Open House event hosted by managing director, John Kinder.