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PLYBOODOOR PRESS RELEASE
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KROWNLAB PARTNERS WITH SMITH & FONG ON COMPLETE INTERIOR DOOR SYSTEM
The PlybooDoor™ System Combines Krownlab’s Modern Sliding Door Hardware with One of Smith & Fong’s Premium Panel Offerings
PORTLAND, OR – May 10, 2017 – Architectural hardware designer and manufacturer Krownlab and bamboo interior finishes pioneer Smith & Fong Co. today launched a new high-end interior door system called PlybooDoor™, according to Krownlab founder and CEO Stefan Andrén and Smith & Fong founder and CEO Dan Smith.
A truly collaborative product offering, the PlybooDoor system incorporates door panels constructed of Smith & Fong’s Linear Sound™ Collection, custom fabricated to work with Krownlab sliding door hardware systems.
“PlybooDoor represents a significant milestone for Krownlab,” Andrén said. “It is wonderful to collaborate on a complete door system with a supplier whose products match our commitment to design, functionality, and quality.”
PlybooDoor™ panels are available in six premium finishes – Mist, Natural, Amber, Fog, Storm and Noir. Natural and Amber are also available unfinished to be stained at the jobsite to custom match the color palette of a project’s interior. The panels offer some sound mitigation and require no ongoing care other than occasional wipe-down with a damp cloth.
“This is not Smith & Fong’s maiden voyage in offering a finished interior product, but a complete door solution is a natural extension of what both companies already do,” Smith said. “We expect the commercial interiors market will be as excited as we are.”
PlybooDoor panels are specifically prepared for any Krownlab sliding door hardware system in the Face Mount configuration. While PlybooDoor™ panels feature an iconic linear pattern routed into the surface, clear landing pads ensure proper and uniform placement of the Face Mount trolley brackets, with pre-drilled pilot holes to minimize onsite work and speed up installations. Panels are available in a wide array of widths and heights, and each door is made to order for complete design freedom, down to the fraction of an inch.
Manufactured to exacting environmental and sustainability standards, PlybooDoor panels are made in the USA from imported and domestic components and are available in 100% bamboo or 100% FSC® Certified bamboo, which can contribute toward LEED® credits. The doors meet the ULEF indoor air quality standard—a higher standard than the CARB Phase II criteria—and standard finishes contain no-VOCs, making them safe for children, pets, and the planet.
About Krownlab
Krownlab fabricates architectural hardware in Portland, OR, and sells direct in the commercial architectural interiors market throughout North America. Stefan Andrén, a former product design director for Nike and Motorola, founded Krownlab in 2009 to develop high-quality architectural products that facilitate efficient, creative, and beautiful interior spaces. All Krownlab products feature an industry-leading 10-year warranty, and every component is manufactured from the highest-quality materials and individually tested before leaving its facility. For more information visit Krownlab’s website.
About Smith & Fong
Founded in San Francisco in 1989, Smith & Fong has been producing innovative and environmentally sound architectural products for nearly 30 years. An early leader in the development of laminated bamboo, Smith & Fong has many firsts to its credit, including the first FSC®-Certified bamboo and the first 100% formaldehyde-free bamboo product offerings, in 2008 and 2007 respectively. Smith & Fong recently developed bundled wall, ceiling, and sound systems as well as a web-based DIY program that enables clients to develop their own wall or ceiling designs and have them delivered complete. Smith & Fong creates its products from bamboo and palm and is distributed globally. For further information please visit http://plyboo.com, or http://durapalm.com.
RORIK PRESS RELEASE
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KROWNLAB DEBUTS RORIK SLIDING SHOWER DOOR HARDWARE SYSTEM
The ADA-Compliant System was Designed with High-Use Modern Hospitality Projects in Mind
PORTLAND, OR – March 29, 2017 – Architectural hardware designer and manufacturer Krownlab today announced the debut of Rorik, its first-ever sliding shower door system, according to Krownlab founder and CEO Stefan Andrén.
Developed for (but not limited to) heavy-use hospitality projects, the Rorik system offers tremendous configurability to fit most shower designs. It’s compatible with a wide range of shower door sizes, including panels up to ½” thick for a solid, premium feel, or more traditional ⅜" thick panels. As it accommodates openings up to six feet wide, Rorik can be set to exactly the right width for a space. Compatible with tile or concrete shower pans, Rorik is available in alcove or—coming soon—glass corner configurations.
“As hospitality has become one of Krownlab’s most actively growing market segments, it was only natural we would create a shower door system built for hotels,” Andrén said. “The Rorik system is as durable as it is modern and provides an incredibly low-profile aesthetic for any bathroom.”
Available in Brushed or Black Stainless finishes, the Rorik sliding door shower system features Krownlab’s simplest, most iconic design yet, adapting its patented sliding door hardware system to feature an all stainless-steel bearing as a wheel. The hardware rolls on a track that appears to float along the fixed glass panel thanks to concealed fasteners. The wall attachment point also is hidden in a specially engineered wall socket that completes the modern, minimal aesthetic of the system.
Surpassing the ADA pull-force requirements on door panels of any size, the Rorik system can be moved easily with a single finger. The lateral rigidity unique to the track system enables the track to be installed at heights of 6’5” and higher, depending upon door size. And Rorik can be installed to accommodate up to 36” openings, meeting ADA requirements for roll-in or transition needs.
Central to Rorik’s design is a suite of adjustment features to ensure faster, perfect installs. The system’s track is designed to be both cut and drilled in the field with commonly available tools. And the Tru-Level™ System gives a full ¼” of adjustment at each mounting point, including where the shower track attaches to the bathroom wall. The door-panel adjustment feature allows the system to be raised or lowered at each bearing by 1/8”. This gives installers the ability to tilt the panel to accommodate shower walls that are up to 3/8” out-of-plumb. Installers can quickly fine-tune the system during or after installation with truly flexible site adjustability.
Rorik offers the same industry-leading 10-year warranty as other Krownlab products and is backed by rigorous wear trials in wet environments, capstoned by a continuous run through more than a million open-and-close cycles. Korik features very few protruding components for easy maintenance, and is built with stainless steel and anodized aluminum—premium metals commonly used in maritime applications.
Krownlab fabricates its hardware in Portland, OR, and sells direct in the commercial architectural interiors market throughout North America. Stefan Andrén, a former product design director for Nike and Motorola, founded Krownlab in 2009 to develop high-quality architectural products that facilitate efficient, creative, and beautiful interior spaces. All Krownlab products feature an industry-leading 10-year warranty, and every component is manufactured from the highest-quality materials and individually tested before leaving its facility.
RAGNAR PRESS RELEASE
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KROWNLAB INTRODUCES RAGNAR MODERN SLIDING DOOR HARDWARE SYSTEM
The Newest Addition to the Company’s Range Features Next-Generation Sliding Technology with a New Bypass System
PORTLAND, OR – January 17, 2017 – Architectural hardware designer and manufacturer Krownlab announced today the introduction of Ragnar, the company’s newest top-of-the-line sliding door hardware system, according to Krownlab founder and CEO Stefan Andrén.
“Ragnar is the culmination of two years of research aimed at developing what has become the pinnacle of Krownlab’s product development," Andrén said. “We re-examined our entire design and manufacturing processes to come up with what we believe to be our best system yet.”
Available in Brushed Stainless and Black Stainless finishes, the Ragnar sliding door hardware system features a custom-extruded track and track cover to elegantly sidestep visible fasteners. The track appears to simply float along the wall. And Ragnar’s trolleys use Krownlab’s patented exposed, oversized bearings as wheels for a truly iconic aesthetic.
The Ragnar sliding door hardware system’s high weight capacity also enables virtually limitless design freedom. From doors made of solid wood, to oversized frameless glass, Ragnar works with panels weighing up to 400 lbs., without compromising its effortless ADA-compliant movement.
Built into the Ragnar sliding door hardware system are Krownlab’s other recent upgrades:
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Tru-Level™ System: Allows for a full ½” of total adjustment across trolley and each mounting point, even after installation
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Field-modifiable track: Track can be cut and drilled with commonly available tools to adapt to even the most quickly changing jobsites
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Infinitely adjustable door stops: Door stops can be quickly and easily adjusted to anywhere along the length of the track at any time with a simple Allen wrench
The Ragnar system has an industry-leading 10-year warranty, backed by rigorous wear trials: Krownlab teamed with LiftMaster to create a testing system that runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to simulate the most strenuous installation environment possible.
The Ragnar sliding door hardware system is available in single, bi-parting, and bypassing door configurations. Each configuration maintains the simple, modern design. Even in bypassing, the system simply mounts to the wall without using a bracket to support the outmost track, preserving the hovering effect its truly concealed fasteners provide.
Krownlab fabricates its hardware in Portland, OR, and sells direct in the commercial architectural interiors market throughout North America. Stefan Andrén, a former product design director for Nike and Motorola, founded Krownlab in 2009 to develop high-quality architectural products that facilitate efficient, creative, and beautiful interior spaces. All Krownlab products feature an industry-leading 10-year warranty, and every component is manufactured from the highest-quality materials and individually tested before leaving its facility. For more information visit Krownlab’s website.
ODEN PRESS RELEASE
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KROWNLAB LAUNCHES TOP-OF-THE-LINE ODEN SLIDING DOOR HARDWARE SYSTEM
Featuring Krownlab’s Next-Generation Sliding Door Platform, the Ultra-Modern System’s Track Appears to Float Along the Wall
PORTLAND, OR – September 1, 2016 – Architectural hardware designer and manufacturer Krownlab today today announced the formal launch of Oden, the company’s top-of-the-line sliding door hardware system, according to Krownlab founder and CEO Stefan Andrén.
“Oden has always stood out as our purest, simplest design,” Andrén said. “Now, we’ve combined Oden’s minimal design aesthetics with the industry's most feature-rich sliding door hardware platform. The added functionality totally changes the game."
Available in both Brushed Stainless and Black Stainless finishes and featuring a custom-extruded track, Oden elegantly sidesteps visible fasteners. The track appears to simply float along the wall. And Oden’s trolleys use Krownlab’s iconic, patented, exposed bearings as wheels.
Oden’s high weight capacity also enables virtually limitless design freedom. From door panels made of solid wood, to oversized frameless glass, Oden works with panels weighing up to 400 lbs., doing so without compromising its effortless movement.
Also built into Oden are Krownlab’s other 2016 high-end system upgrades:
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Tru-Level™ System: Allows for a full ½” of total adjustment across trolley and each mounting point, even after installation
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Field-modifiable track: Track can be cut and drilled with commonly available tools to adapt to even the most quickly changing jobsites
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Infinitely adjustable door stops: Door stops can be quickly and easily adjusted to anywhere along the length of the track at any time with a simple Allen wrench
The Oden system has an industry-leading 10-year warranty, backed by rigorous wear trials: Krownlab has teamed with LiftMaster to create a testing system that runs their systems 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to simulate the most strenuous installation environments possible. Krownlab’s Oden sliding door hardware system has been put through 1,000,000 open-and-close cycles and counting, or the equivalent of almost a century of extensive use.
The Oden sliding door hardware system is available in single, bi-parting, and bypassing door configurations. Each configuration maintains the simple, modern design. Even in bypassing, the system simply mounts to the wall without using a bracket to support the outmost track, preserving the hovering effect its truly concealed fasteners provide.
Krownlab fabricates its hardware in Portland, OR, and sells direct in the commercial architectural interiors market throughout North America. Stefan Andrén, a former product design director for Nike and Motorola, founded Krownlab in 2009 to develop high-quality architectural products that facilitate efficient, creative, and beautiful interior spaces. All Krownlab products feature an industry-leading 10-year warranty, and every component is manufactured from the highest-quality materials and individually tested before leaving its facility. For more information visit Oden's product page.
AXEL PRESS RELEASE
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KROWNLAB INTRODUCES AN AFFORDABLE, MODERN INTERPRETATION OF CLASSIC BARN DOOR HARDWARE
Utilizing the Same Raw Steel as Traditional Systems, Axel is Quieter, Safer, More Durable and Suitable for Any Modern Interior
PORTLAND, OR – March 24, 2016 – Architectural hardware designer and manufacturer Krownlab today announced the launch of Axel, an affordable sliding barn- door hardware system for modern interiors, according to Krownlab founder and CEO Stefan Andrén. “Axel is our entry level product offering, but no expense has been spared in ensuring its quality and durability,” Andrén said. “It will perform as smoothly many years from now as it does on the day it’s installed.”
Made of 1/4" thick carbon steel, Axel is fabricated to showcase the natural, untouched beauty of its industrial, raw material. Exposed 3” custom-engineered bearings and rugged visible fasteners create a product with a beautiful raw edge, and the same clean, modern aesthetic found in every Krownlab product.
Axel is available in Raw Steel, which will patina wonderfully with age and use, and in Black Steel, which will maintain its matte black appearance without chipping or flaking. Available in three convenient, standard lengths, Axel is perfectly suited for several common door sizes. As it is made from carbon steel, Axel’s track is easy to cut and drill on the job site, providing the flexibility to fit any combination of door panels and door openings. Axel has been tested to 130,000 open-and-close cycles, which is equivalent to 10 years of heavy use, and is suitable for high-traffic commercial environments, requiring virtually no ongoing maintenance. Axel can support door panels up to 200 lbs. in weight, and ships within a few days of ordering regardless of size and finish.
Utilizing locally sourced, laser-cut steel, Krownlab fabricates its hardware in Portland, OR, and sells direct in the commercial architectural interiors market throughout North America. Stefan Andrén, a former product design director for Nike and Motorola, founded Krownlab in 2009 to develop high-quality architectural products that facilitate efficient, creative, and beautiful interior spaces. All Krownlab products feature an industry-leading 10-year warranty, and every component is manufactured from the highest-quality materials and individually tested before leaving its facility. For more information visit Krownlab’s website.
BALDUR PRESS RELEASE
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KROWNLAB INTRODUCES ICONIC, MODERN SLIDING-DOOR HARDWARE SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL AND CUSTOM RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS
Using a Patented, Hubless Design, the Baldur System Can Support Panels Weighing Up to 400 lb
PORTLAND, OR – January 26, 2016 – Architectural hardware designer and manufacturer Krownlab today announced the launch of Baldur, a versatile, hubless sliding-door hardware system for commercial and large residential interiors, according to Krownlab founder and CEO Stefan Andrén.
“I created Baldur as a high-end, interior iteration of the classic sliding barn door,” Andrén said. “But it’s far more than that. The design possibilities are limitless.”
Baldur can be attached to door panels in three different ways – Top Mount, Face Mount and Glass Mount – and be used in a variety of door configurations. Its patented, industry-unique hubless design employs custom massive unsealed bearings, four inches in diameter and clamped at only one point in the action, which provide Baldur’s movement and distinguish it from all other door systems on the market.
It’s easy to adjust the Baldur system onsite, and among Krownlab’s three mounting systems, Baldur provides the flexibility to work with panels of nearly any size and material, weighing up to 400 lbs. Baldur’s wide steel-on-steel contact surface between its bearing and track ensures even the heaviest doors glide smoothly.
Fabricated from 300- and 400-series stainless steel, in three different finishes – Brushed, Black, and Polished – the Baldur system won’t patina or develop rust, even in damp or humid environments. The product has been tested to 130,000 open-and-close cycles, which is equivalent to 10 years of heavy use, and is suitable for high-traffic commercial environments, requiring virtually no ongoing maintenance. As with all Krownlab systems, it can be cleaned with a lint-free rag, polishing in the same direction as the grain.
Utilizing steel hand-cast locally, Krownlab fabricates its hardware in Portland, OR, and sells direct in the commercial architectural interiors market throughout North America. Stefan Andrén, a former product design director for Nike and Motorola, founded Krownlab in 2009 to develop high-quality architectural products that facilitate efficient, creative, and beautiful interior spaces. All Krownlab products feature an industry-leading 10-year warranty, and every component is manufactured from the highest-quality materials and individually tested before leaving its facility. For more information visit Krownlab’s website.
