"The kitchen is the heart of the home" is a common phrase, and in many families it is true. For this reason, it must be comfortable. This can be achieved by installing a good kitchen set in the room. And if two decades ago, the needs of buyers were limited by the capabilities of Russian industrial woodworking enterprises, today many private companies have appeared on the furniture market of the Russian Federation, successfully exist and develop, ready to satisfy any requests of demanding consumers. This is exactly what Maria LLC refers to.
A bit of history
The kitchen factory "Maria" has been operating on the market for more than 10 years. Feedback from consumers during this period was different - both good and bad. However, the company stubbornly moved towards its goal, introduced new equipment, developed new technologies. In addition to the manufacture of fashionable and high-quality kitchen sets, "Maria" also supplies household appliances and various accessories forkitchens. The high quality of the services offered is ensured by strict control at all stages of the production of the Maria kitchen. Feedback of a negative nature from the buyer is necessarily considered by the representatives of the company, and all problems that have arisen are eliminated as soon as possible.
Today, "Maria" is not only a large enterprise for the production of furniture, but also the widest dealer network, consisting of 300 studios in 150 points located not only in Russia, but also abroad. The cradle of the company is Saratov, where production is still located.
The year 2008 was marked by the achievement of a kind of milestone for the factory: products worth 1 billion rubles were manufactured and shipped. And two years later, in 2010, this figure reached 2 billion rubles.
Product range
In the company's catalog, more than fifty models of kitchen sets are offered to the attention of customers. The range of manufactured products can satisfy the tastes of both adherents of classical interiors and fans of modernity. Solid wood, MDF, chipboard, natural veneer - these are the main materials from which Maria kitchens are made. Feedback from employees indicates that Fabbri Group Italia specialists, well-known Italian designers, are involved in the design development processes.
Excellent performance characteristics, spectacular and attractive appearance are achieved through the use of the highest quality materials in the production, which have certificates of compliance with Russian and European regulations.
Kitchen set frames
The feedback from employees about the company is quite eloquent about the production of load-bearing structures. Kitchens "Maria", according to them, are assembled on frames made of high-quality chipboard of the Austrian trade mark "Egger". Plates to give them wear resistance are laminated with a special film. Since the frame is the main load-bearing element, it has special requirements for strength and stability.
Tabletops
Special attention is paid to the countertops of the Maria kitchen. Customer reviews eloquently indicate that any customer will definitely find for himself what is right for his kitchen.
The tabletop always remains in sight and at the same time is subjected to various kinds of influences. It is for this reason that the material from which this element of the kitchen set is made must be both practical and spectacular, beautiful.
Maria is ready to offer a fairly wide range of materials for the manufacture of countertops:
- Moisture-resistant chipboard made using a special technology is faced with plastic, the edges are finished with acrylic. If necessary, chipboard sheets are interconnected with moisture-proof seams. Aluminum edging is sometimes used to finish the front side. From 40 to 60 mm, the thickness of the Maria kitchen countertop can vary. A customer review was very positive about the chipboard top with aluminum edging.
- Very popular inRecently, countertops made of artificial stone have become. In terms of a number of performance characteristics, this material is superior to its natural counterpart. Cloths made of artificial stone look very impressive, they are durable and practical. But such countertops are much more expensive than those made from chipboard.
- Significantly less often, buyers prefer stainless steel countertops (made in Russia, Italy) with built-in sinks and hobs.
Maria's kitchen products look very impressive: the feedback from employees informs consumers that there is a wide choice of wall panels of various colors made from several types of materials. This allows you to create a harmonious, cozy and comfortable interior in the kitchen.
The clothes meet…
It's time to mention the "face" of the kitchen set - the facades of the kitchen "Maria". Customer reviews speak of a wide palette of colors, a variety of shapes and styles of these furniture items. But it is from these factors that the atmosphere, the general mood of the room is created. In order for the kitchens to look spectacular and modern, the company cooperates with well-known European manufacturers of a wide variety of materials. Widely used laminated chipboard from the Austrian "Egger", high-strength matte and glossy postforming from Italy. Facades made of MDF, boards finished with PVC film, covered with protective varnish or enamel are in demand. A worthy competitor to all these materials isnatural wood.
One of Maria's kitchen models, Nicole, has a special charm. Consumer reviews, first of all, draw attention to cherry facades. This material is characterized by a special "amber glow", its nobility and beauty are favorably emphasized by the classic pattern of facade doors. The stained glass frame, accessories and handles of the Nicole kitchen set are made of copper (or, at the request of the customer, made of aged copper).
And more…
For the production and release of high-quality products, the company "Maria" acquires German and Italian equipment. High-tech machines are quite capable of implementing the most daring ideas. The company has successfully introduced the principle of an individual approach in the manufacture of custom-made kitchens from the Maria company. Feedback from employees brings to the attention of potential customers that the company's specialists will quickly and efficiently produce all the necessary list of services from start to finish. Employees will make all the necessary measurements, the designer will develop a design project and select all the necessary household appliances and accessories. The set will be manufactured within the terms specified in the contract, delivered to the customer when it is convenient for him, and assembled with high quality. In addition, Maria provides after-sales service for a certain period.
High technology from the company "Maria"
Specialists of this production association pay close attention toconsumer reviews. One can make a very high opinion about the employer (kitchens "Maria" are jobs for many professionals in their field) simply because the company is successful, developing, increasing turnover every year. "Maria" has its own mobile application for iPhone and iPad, which provides easy and quick access to all the necessary information regarding the products manufactured, the width of the model range. Also here you can find geographical maps with the location of the studios "Maria", data on the materials used, possible color variations.
All kinds of aspects of the work of the company that produces kitchens "Maria" (work, reviews, the range of services provided and, in general, any information) in the mobile application are structured into sections, each of which logically follows from the previous one. Convenient navigation allows you to quickly find certain information about the issue of interest.
New milestones
January 19, 2012 was a significant date in the history of the company's development. It was then that the new metropolitan kitchen studio "Maria" opened its doors to visitors. Moscow (visitor reviews of the new retail facility were the most positive) embraced a promising and rapidly growing enterprise. A huge showroom with an area of 290 m² allowed to present more than 15 models of high-quality products to the attention of potential customers. Good old classics and modern modern, budget models and elite kitchens - the salon was ready to satisfy the needs of even the most demanding customers. In the new studio 6professional designers are ready to give advice on interior design and landscaping of the premises, the model range of the Maria kitchen. Review, question or requirement of the buyer - a guide to action for studio specialists. Professionals will measure the room for free and draw up several options for the design project of the kitchen set.
A little romance
During its existence, management and employees have heard both bad and good reviews addressed to them. Kitchens "Maria" (2014 - a fifteen-year milestone of existence on the market) today occupy one of the leading positions. Now we offer to find out why at the end of the 90s, when German, Italian and French furniture brands were widely known, it was decided to give the company the name "Maria".
The official version is as follows. Among the Azov Islands in the Atlantic Ocean there is one unusual island: it is divided in half by a mountain range. On one half of it there are more sunny days, on the other - rainy. There is a belief that the person who manages to get wet on the rainy part and dry on the sunny part from sunrise to sunset will have their most cherished desire come true. Then, at the end of the 90s, the future founders of the Maria company, resting here, succeeded. This island was called Santa Maria. That is why they decided to give their brainchild such a name.
A word to consumers
During the 15-year period of activity, tens of thousands of customers have become Maria's clients. Mostly they leave positive reviews. Oemployer (Kitchen "Maria" is a limited liability company, under the control of the founding board), it can be judged that the company increases the volume of its products from year to year, as a result of which new jobs are created here every year. The principles of the company's work (quality assurance, reliability and professionalism), competent and rational management enabled the company to increase turnover annually by 65% compared to the previous period. This continued until the 2008 crisis. Over the next two years, the situation in the company was stabilized.
Own retail network allows you to sell 2500-3000 kitchens per month. In 2011, when summing up the annual results, "Maria" became the winner of the "People's Brand" award in the "Kitchen Furniture" nomination. According to the publication "Expert", the company is included in the list of 30 largest furniture companies.
Many customers rate furniture from "Maria" as a product that has an adequate price-quality ratio. It would be wrong to say that the kitchen sets of this manufacturer are cheap like no other. However, the invested funds always pay off with a spectacular appearance, appropriate quality (subject to all operating rules, the manufacturer guarantees the correct service of its products for 10 years).
Consumers are satisfied with the work of the customer service, whose employees agree on the timing of the arrival of specialists for measurements, notify the customer about the readiness of the furniture and aboutpossible delivery times at a time convenient to the buyer. It is impossible not to note the work of designers involved in the manufacture of projects for the Maria kitchen. The feedback of one of the consumers was full of surprise at how a young but experienced designer, at the request of the customer, redid the project 6 times, never showing a hint of dissatisfaction.
Quite a lot of positive feedback is addressed to the assembly specialists. Customers are satisfied that the workers arrive on time, without delay, the work is done quickly and efficiently. Installation of all related built-in appliances is also the responsibility of the assemblers, with which they do an excellent job. Consumers are also satisfied with the fact that the company is ready to sell its products on credit on terms favorable to the buyer.
Some customers have complaints about defective elements of kitchen sets. Such issues were resolved quickly, without unnecessary disputes, mutual reproaches and additional costs. Many customers are pleasantly surprised that the company holds various promotions and discounts. For someone, the total price for a kitchen set was 20-25% lower than expected (which can cause a storm of positive emotions for a buyer), someone replaced the countertop material with a more expensive, spectacular one without additional financial costs. Also, customers are pleased that, along with design development, specialists can help choose household appliances that will best suit the style of the kitchen set.
Becoming a client of the Maria furniture company,you can be sure that any desires of the buyer will be fulfilled as accurately as possible and in the shortest possible time. And the quality of the products will not make the customer regret their choice.
