“Kitchen is the heart of the house” is a common phrase, and in many families this is indeed so. For this reason, it should be comfortable. This can be achieved by installing a good kitchen set in the room . And even two decades ago, the needs of customers were limited by the capabilities of Russian industrial woodworking enterprises, today today many private companies have appeared, successfully existed and are developing and developing in the furniture market of the Russian Federation, ready to satisfy any demands of demanding consumers. That is precisely what Maria LLC refers to.
A bit of history
For more than 10 years, the kitchen factory "Maria" has been operating in the market. Feedback from consumers over 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 manufacturing fashionable and high-quality kitchen sets, Maria also supplies household appliances and various accessories for kitchens. The high quality of the services offered is ensured by strict control at all stages of the production of the Maria cuisine. Feedback of a negative nature from the buyer must be considered by representatives of the company, and all problems encountered will be resolved as soon as possible.
Today, Maria is not only a large furniture manufacturing enterprise, but also a wide dealer network consisting of 300 studios at 150 locations 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 the amount of 2 billion rubles.
Range of products
The catalog of the company offers customers more than fifty models of kitchen sets. The range of products can satisfy the tastes of both adherents of classic interiors and fans of Art Nouveau. Array, MDF, chipboard, natural veneer - these are the main materials from which the Maria kitchens are made. Employee reviews indicate that Fabbri Group Italia specialists, well-known Italian designers, take part in the design development processes.
Excellent performance, spectacular and attractive appearance are achieved through the use in the production of the highest quality materials that have certificates of compliance with Russian and European regulatory documents.
Frames of kitchen sets
The manufacture of load-bearing structures is eloquently testified by the reviews of employees about the company. Kitchens "Maria", according to them, are assembled on frames made of high-quality chipboard of the Austrian brand "Egger". Plates for giving them wear resistance are laminated with a special film. Since the frame is the main load-bearing element, special requirements are imposed on it for strength and stability.
Countertops
Particular attention is paid to the countertops of the Maria cuisine. Customer reviews eloquently indicate that any customer will surely find for himself what is right for his kitchen.
The countertop always remains in sight and at the same time is exposed 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 effective, beautiful.
The company "Maria" is ready to offer a fairly wide range of materials for the manufacture of countertops:
- The moisture-resistant chipboard made by special technology is faced with plastic, the edges are finished with acrylic. If necessary, the particleboard panels are interconnected with moisture-proof seams. To trim the front side, an aluminum edging is sometimes used. From 40 to 60 mm, the thickness of the countertops of the Maria kitchen can vary. The recall of one of the consumers rated the tabletop made of chipboard with edging aluminum edging very positively.
- Recently, tabletops made of artificial stone have become very popular. In a number of operational characteristics, this material is superior to its natural counterpart. Canvases made of artificial stone look very impressive, they are durable and practical. But such countertops are much more expensive than those made from chipboard.
- Much less often, buyers prefer stainless steel countertops (manufactured in Russia, Italy) with built-in sinks and hobs.
Maria’s products, kitchens, look very impressive: employee reviews bring to the attention of consumers that there is the possibility of a wide selection of wall panels in a variety of colors, made from several types of materials. This allows you to create a harmonious, cozy and comfortable interior in the kitchen.
On clothes meet ...
It's time to mention the "face" of the kitchen - the facades of the kitchen "Maria". Customer reviews speak of a wide range of colors, a variety of shapes and styles of these furniture elements. But it is from these factors that the atmosphere and the general mood of the room are created. In order to make the kitchens look spectacular and modern, the company cooperates with well-known European manufacturers of a wide variety of materials. Widely used laminated particleboard from the Austrian "Egger", high-strength matte and glossy postforming from Italy. MDF facades, slabs trimmed with PVC film, coated with protective varnish or enamel are in demand. A worthy competitor to all these materials is natural wood.
One of the models of the Maria kitchen, Nicole, is particularly charming. Customer reviews, first of all, draw attention to the facades of cherry. This material is characterized by a special “amber glow”, its nobleness and beauty are favorably emphasized by the classic design of the front doors. Stained glass frames, accessories and handles of the kitchen set “Nicole” are made of copper (or, at the request of the customer, made of aged copper).
And further…
For the production and production of high-quality products, Maria acquires German and Italian equipment. High-tech machines are quite capable of implementing the most daring ideas. The company has successfully implemented the principle of an individual approach to manufacturing custom-made kitchens from the Maria company. Employee reviews inform potential customers that the company's specialists will quickly and efficiently produce the entire necessary list of services from start to finish. Workers will make all the necessary measurements, the designer will develop a design project and pick up all the necessary household appliances and accessories. The headset will be manufactured within the time period stipulated by the contract, delivered to the customer when it is convenient and quality installed. In addition, the company "Maria" provides after-sales service for a certain period.
High technology from the company "Maria"
Specialists of this production association pay close attention to consumer reviews. About the employer (Maria’s kitchens are jobs for many professionals in their field) you can get a very high opinion simply for the reason that the company is successful, developing, and increasing sales from year to year. “Maria” has its own mobile application for iPhone and iPad, which provides easy and quick access to all the necessary information regarding products, width of the lineup. Here you can also find maps with locations for the Maria studios, data on the materials used, and possible color variations.
Various aspects of the work of the company that produces the kitchen "Maria" (work, reviews, the range of services provided and, in general, any information) in the mobile application are structured into sections, each of which follows logically from the previous one. Convenient navigation allows you to quickly find certain information about a question of interest.
New milestones
January 19, 2012 was a significant date in the history of the company. It was then that the new metropolitan kitchen studio "Maria" opened its doors to visitors. Moscow (visitors' feedback on the new retail facility was the most positive) took into its arms a promising and rapidly developing enterprise. A huge exhibition hall with an area of 290 m² allowed to present to the attention of potential customers more than 15 models of high-quality products. Good old classics and modern modern, budget models and luxury kitchens - the salon was ready to satisfy the needs of even the most demanding customers. In the new studio, 6 professional designers are ready to give advice on interior design and improvement, the model line of the Maria kitchen. Feedback, question or requirement of the buyer - a guide to action for the studio specialists. Professionals will take measurements of the premises for free and draw up several design options for the kitchen set.
A bit of romance
Throughout its existence, management and employees have heard both bad and good reviews. Kitchens "Maria" (2014 - a fifteen-year milestone in the market) today occupy one of the leading positions. Now we offer to find out why in the late 90s, when German, Italian and French furniture brands were heard, 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 by a mountain range in half. One half has more sunny days, the other rainy days. There is a belief that the person who succeeds in getting wet from sunrise to sunset on the rainy part and drying out on the sunny will have the most cherished desire. Then, at the end of the 90s, the future founders of the Maria company, who had a rest here, succeeded. This island was called Santa Maria. That is why they decided to give their brainchild such a name.
Word to consumers
Over the 15-year period of activity, tens of thousands of customers have become Maria customers. Mostly they leave positive feedback. About the employer (the kitchen "Maria" is a limited liability company, managed by the constituent council) it can be judged that the company increases its output from year to year, as a result, new jobs are created here every year. The principles of the company (quality assurance, reliability and professionalism), competent and rational management made it possible for the company to increase its 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 laureate of the People’s Brand award in the nomination “Kitchen Furniture”. According to the publication "Expert", the company is on the list of 30 largest furniture manufacturing companies.
Too many customers evaluate furniture from Mary as products that have an adequate price-quality ratio. It would be wrong to say that kitchen sets of this manufacturer are cheaper than no others. However, the invested funds always pay off with a spectacular appearance, appropriate quality (subject to all operating rules, the manufacturer guarantees the good service of its products for 10 years).
Consumers are satisfied with the work of the service department, whose employees agree on the arrival dates of specialists for measurements, notify the customer about the readiness of furniture and possible delivery times at a time when it is convenient for the buyer. It should be noted the work of designers involved in the manufacture of projects for the kitchen "Maria". The recall of one of the consumers was full of surprise at how a young, but experienced designer, at the request of the customer, reworked the project 6 times, without ever showing a hint of discontent.
Quite a lot of positive feedback sounds to assemblers. Customers are pleased that the workers arrive on time, without delay, the work is done quickly and efficiently. Installation of all related built-in equipment is also the responsibility of the assemblers, with which they cope perfectly. Consumers are also satisfied with the fact that the company is ready to sell its products on credit under conditions favorable to the buyer.
Some customers have claims to 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. Someone got the total price of a kitchen set 20-25% lower than expected (which could cause a storm of positive emotions for the buyer), someone replaced the tabletop material with a more expensive, effective one without additional financial costs. Customers are also pleased that, along with the development of design, specialists can help choose household appliances that will be the most chosen style of the kitchen set.
Having become a client of the furniture manufacturing company Maria, you can be sure that any customer wishes will be fulfilled as accurately as possible and as soon as possible. And the quality of the products will not make the customer regret their choice.