Consolidated Kitchens and Fireplaces
Joins Elite Artisan Group

Consolidated Kitchens & Fireplaces is proud to be selected as a member of the Artisan Group, a national organization of over 30 independent granite fabricators who have joined together to offer Artisan Stone Collection, the first and only brand of granite wholly owned by Artisan Group, with a comprehensive lifetime warranty, and Kohler sinks and faucets.

The Artisan Stone CollectionTM is the first and only natural stone countertop with a residential limited lifetime warranty, available in Nebraska and Iowa exclusively through Consolidated Kitchens & Fireplaces. The collection includes a choice of 25 unique stones from sources around the world, each with their own natural characteristics.

Artisan Group members are dedicated to the art and craft of working with natural stone to create countertops of lasting beauty. Members like Consolidated Kitchens & Fireplaces offer the highest quality granite surfaces from all over the globe and use proven and accredited manufacturing techniques to fabricate and install stunning countertops that will last a lifetime. All Artisan Group members must achieve accreditation from the Marble Institute of America further ensuring absolute perfect craftsmanship.

"I am pleased Consolidated Kitchens & Fireplaces is now a part of this elite group of Artisan members," says Sam Marchese, CKF Owner and CEO. "As an Artisan Group member and fabricator, our customers have the assurance they are receiving the highest quality of granite available, as well as the fabrication and installation. CKF is pleased to announce a Residential Limited Lifetime Warranty on Artisan Group granite in Nebraska and Iowa. The Artisan Group relationship with CKF brings the granite countertop business to a much higher level and offers our customers peace of mind."

The new Artisan Group website, www.artisan-counters.com, offers homeowners the opportunity to request-a-quote from their nearest fabricator.

About Artisan Group

Artisan GroupTM is the premier network of stone fabricators in North America. Its extensive network allows the organization to offer the world's best granite from the best sources around the globe. Utilizing the most technically advanced, automated shops in the industry, highly skilled craftsmen ensure that each and every installation meets exacting standards. From classic to exotic, it offers the most extensive array of color choices in the industry, and with short lead times and competitive pricing, Artisan Group granite countertops are closer than one might expect. For more information, visit www.artisan-counters.com.

About Consolidated Kitchens & Fireplaces

Founded in 1923 as Consolidated Supply Company (CFK), the business was established as a wholesale building material distributor servicing lumber yards throughout Nebraska and Iowa. Over the years, the company has continued to grow adding new locations in Des Moines, Iowa and in Lincoln, Nebraska and is now known as the specialty dealer Consolidated Kitchens & Fireplaces. Major product lines include: cabinetry, countertops, cultured marble, fireplaces and wood flooring. CKF sells directly to dealers, builders, remodelers and consumers in the metropolitan areas of Omaha, Des Moines (Kitchens & Fireplaces), and Lincoln (Consolidated Kitchens). In all other rural markets the products are distributed through a dealer network. The company has a staff of professional designers ready to help homeowners build their dream kitchen. For additional information about CKF, please call the toll-free number at 1-800-888-2667 or email info@ckfco.com .