Buffalo, N.Y. – R. Christensen is pleased to formally add the Art Tech series of handles and knobs to its tradition of unparalleled quality Bathware. Art Tech represents the best of European hardware combining form and functional design and sustainability for a heightened aesthetic experience and greater environmental awareness.

The nine collections of the Art Tech series highlight sleek, contemporary lines and modern styling. The overall feel is minimalist, but softened to transcend today’s myriad of cabinet and furniture designs.

“We are excited to see this product’s introduction to the market and anticipate a very positive response,” said Lorne Smith, president of Berenson Hardware, “ The simple, clean but softened lines that ArtTech offers is exactly the updated and modern sense of elegance that the consumer is looking for today.”

Additionally, these Art Tech collections are manufactured to the standards of ISO 14001 which promotes: efficient use of energy and materials, reducing pollutants and waste; and continuous improvements in environmental sustainability. Art Tech hardware is also offered in Extreme Finish options which improve finish durability to levels which exceed industry standards ten times over. .

The Art Tech series from R. Christensen include the following collections:

The Dual Collection offers sleek pulls and knobs perfect for cabinetry that can be used in a variety of spaces, most often utilized in homes and offices. Dual is offered in (center-to-center) 192mm, 160mm and 128mm, while the knobs come in 16mm. The available finishes for this product line include: Dull Chrome, Polished Chrome and Brushed Nickel.

The Wave Collection is defined by its geometric shape and large surface area that makes it ideal for modern cabinetry design and new product features. Wave is offered in three sizes 3-1/8”, 1-15/16” and 1-1/4” and in three finishes in Brushed Nickel, Polished Chrome, and Dull Chrome.

The Square Collection presents shapes that are geometric and precise, give cabinetry a polished and clean feel. Square is offered in (center-to-center) 128mm, 96mm and 64mm. The available finishes for this product line include: dull chrome, polished chrome and brushed nickel.

The Jazz Collection is a model of purity and basic lines. The flat front of this piece is the main feature, and the gripping area is curved to make a comfortable ergonomic fit. Jazz is offered in two sizes (center-to-center) 96mm and 160mm. The available finishes for this product line include: dull chrome, polished chrome and brushed nickel.

The Edge Collection is minimal from the frontal aspect and is strategically stylized to use geometry that gradually decreases in thickness, leaving the widest part in the gripping area to give a sheik cutting edge look. Edge is offered in two sizes (center-to-center) 96mm and 160mm. The available finishes for this product line include: dull chrome, polished chrome and brushed nickel.

The Seize Collection has a geometric design that is utilitarian by not only giving cabinetry a modern look but saves space and prevents people from hitting hardware while passing by. Seize is offered in 160mm (center-to-center). The available finishes for this product line include: dull chrome, polished chrome and brushed nickel.

The Stylus Collection is a series of recessed pulls that has very little projection that is ideal for modern cabinetry designs and those looking for a flush minimal finish. Stylus is offered in 2-1/2”, 1-7/8”, 1-1/2” and 1-1/8 ” square pulls. The available finishes for this product line include: dull chrome, polished chrome and brushed nickel.

The Slide Collection consists of two sleek hook designs that highlight the simplicity of clean, minimal, and well defined shapes that are highlighted with smooth flat surfaces. The available finishes for this product line include: dull chrome, polished chrome and brushed nickel.

The I-Spazio Collection has pure and simple lines that give great beauty and elegance that enhances the design of any piece of cabinetry. These handles can be placed in various positions, thus achieving different aesthetic effects that are very attractive to the eye. I-Spazio is offered in (center-to-center) 128mm and 192mm. The available finishes for this product line include: dull chrome, polished chrome and brushed nickel.

Source: R.Christensen