Press Release: New hinge styles and finishes No comments yet

Cliffside Industries Introduces New Ball Tip Finial Available In Solid Brass Mortise and Non-mortise Designs.

Drawing on decades of experience distributing traditional solid brass hinges

Cliffside Industries is now offering a ball tip finial in addition to our proprietary signature finial in the BH2A series mortised hinges and in the BH2A-NM series non-mortised hinges.

Cliffside Industries is also adding two new finishes to the hinge line: Antique English and Venetian Bronze. Antique English (AE) is a brushed dark brass finish that matches with Cliffside’s Antique Brass knobs, pulls and latches. Venetian Bronze (VB) features a dark brown color with brushed copper undertones and will soon be available in all of our most popular hardware pieces. Both of these finishes will be available on the BH2A and BH2A-NM lines, the BH2A-BALL and BH2A-NM-BALL lines, and the BH3NA line.

Cliffside now offers eleven standard hinge finishes available to choose from: Antique Brass, Antique English (see below), Black, Iron, Old Antique, Old Copper, Polished Brass, Polished Chrome, Polished Nickel, Silver Satin and Venetian Bronze (see below). An additional seven finishes are available in selected hinge styles: Bronze Satin, Nickel Chrome, Old Silver, Oxidized Brass, Rustic Antique, Satin Brass and Satin Copper.

Cliffside Industries Introduces New Finishes Available in Solid Brass ⅜” Offset Hinges.

Drawing on decades of experience distributing traditional solid brass hinges

While the ⅜” offset hinge is new neither to the industry nor to this company, Cliffside Industries is proud to announce that the size of this line has now doubled. Four new finishes will be available in this hinge style, including Flat Black, Old Antique, Polished Nickel and Venetian Bronze (see below for images). These four finishes are new in addition to the four that we have carried for several years: Antique Brass, Polished Brass, Oxidized Brass, and Silver Satin.

The newest finish in the line is Venetian Bronze, soon to be available in all of our most popular hardware styles. The finish is characterized by a rich brown color with a burnished copper undertone.

Product Photo Gallery

New BH2A-BALL series hinge in silver satin

New BH2A-NM-BALL series in old copper

New antique english finish on BH2A hinge

New antique english finish on BH2A-BALL hinge

New antique english finish on BH2A-NF hinge (no finial)

New antique english finish on BH3NA hinge

New antique english finish on BH2A-NM hinge

New antique english finish on BH2A-NM-BALL hinge

New Venetian bronze finish on BH2A hinge

New Venetian bronze finish on BH2A-BALL hinge

New Venetian bronze finish on BH3NA hinge

New Venetian bronze finish on BH2A-NM hinge

New Venetian bronze finish on BH2A-NM-BALL hinge

New Venetian bronze finish on 3-8-OFFSET hinge

3-8-OFFSET hinge in Old Antique

3-8-OFFSET hinge in polished nickel

3-8-OFFSET hinge in black

Company Information

Cliffside Industries has been designing and distributing high-quality solid brass hinges since 1987 and supplies many of the industry’s most respected cabinet manufacturers. Cliffside’s hinges are high quality solid brass extruded hinges made by European craftsmen who are masters of precision hinge making. We believe that our hinges exemplify the highest quality in the industry.

Further information

Contact Cliffside customer service for more details and ordering information:

• Phone: (800) 873-9258
• Fax: (800) 926-3435
• E-mail: info@cliffsideind.com or blog@cliffsideind.com
• Website: http://www.cliffsideind.com/
• Address: 60 Wright Avenue; Lititz, PA 17543

“Cliffside Industries is an award winning distributor of traditional solid brass hinges, knobs and pulls respected industry-wide for our customer service. Family owned and operated since 1987.”

Holiday special: ABCs of Cliffside Industries 3 comments

The holiday season is a time for childlike wonder and joy, so without further ado, a blast from your past, the ABCs of Cliffside Industries, just in time for the holidays!

A is for Appliance Pull

Cliffside offers a full range of appliance pulls to suit any need, from T-shaped stainless bar pulls (T305 and D85) to 12″cc solid brass appliance handles that are the pride of our line. More styles, including a completely new pull, and 8″cc pulls to match our most popular styles, are coming early next year, and readers of this blog will get the scoop first, so keep reading, loyal viewers!

K4235-SS bin pull

B is for Bin Pull

We had a couple of options to pick through for B, but we chose to feature our popular bin pulls. Also known as cup pulls, these are a popular way to add a decorative accent to the face of any drawer. Some of our most popular cup pulls include the K341, K4235, and P-398, and we will be adding a cup pull to complement our rope-series pulls early next year.

C is for Customer Service

As our slogan says, Cliffside is respected throughout the kitchen and bath industry for our fast and courteous customer service representatives. We are available to assist you between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Eastern time, and will strive to answer any hardware questions you may have, from hinges to knobs, from pulls to latches. You can also contact us any time via e-mail.

K-515 die cast knob

D is for Die Cast

Cliffside offers a wide selection of zinc die cast hardware, and we are offering special pricing on some of our die cast items on our inventory clearance special. This hardware is attractive and economical, as well as offering a variety of both traditional and contemporary styles.

E is for Elegance

Elegance is just one of the qualities that Cliffside hardware claims. Just look at the classic styling of our popular solid brass hardware lines, or the handmade craftsmanship of our iron “birdcage”-style hardware. Cliffside Industries is your destination for that artistic touch on your cabinets.

105 series "football"-styled knob

F is for Football

Some of you may wonder what the gridiron has to do with Cliffside, but take a close look at the 105 series knobs. Does that remind you of the shape of that peerless pigskin so prevalent around the holiday season? We offer several other oblong-shaped knobs, including the B711 series. We will be introducing the new B721 series oblong knob in early 2009 as well, a larger version to replace the B711 in the rope series.

G is for “Green”

In an attempt to be more environmentally conscious, Cliffside has undertaken some measures to “get green.” Every Cliffside catalog that is printed contains fiber from well-managed and responsibly harvested forests that meet strict environmental standards. We are proud to be among the first catalogers in the country to make this commitment, and are certified as such by the Forest Stewardship Council. In addition, Cliffside uses a paperless billing system that cuts down on waste, and reuses paper in house to reduce our usage even further. Read more »

Featured product line: Latches No comments yet

Ice box cupboard latch available soon in antique brass!

The Ice Box Cupboard Latch, or IBCL, is a recent addition to our product line, and is offered in seven vibrant finishes. These pieces are relatively unique throughout the kitchen and bath industry, and are often hard to find or require a long lead time. Cliffside, however, has these items in stock and ready to ship as part of our signature hardware line. The available finishes currently include silver satin, polished nickel, old antique, polished chrome, polished brass, flat black, and old copper, with three new finishes to come with our new product lines arriving in early 2009.

With six holes aligned along the sides of the cast-brass surface, the Ice Box Latch is easy to install, is practical to use, and Cliffside offers the lowest prices in the hardware industry on products of this type! The design of the latch is inspired by the traditional ice box door handle and is secured to the door frame by a simple solid brass catch with a matching finish. Each latch also comes with matching screws. The thumb pull has an exceptionally smooth mechanism aided by a high-quality spring hidden inside the cast frame. This is a distinctively unique piece of hardware that adds a professional look to any door.

Solid brass cupboard latch in polished nickel coming soon!

The Solid Brass Cupboard Latch, or SBCL, has been part of the Cliffside line for several years, but is nearly as popular as the new IBCL. This turn-style latch is sleek and stylish with a rounded knob and solid construction. It is currently available in five finishes, including polished chrome, flat black, polished brass, old antique, and silver satin. Five more finishes are coming soon, including Venetian bronze, old copper, iron, antique brass, and polished nickel.

Though this particular style of latch is much more common in the hardware industry than the ice box latch, Cliffside’s solid brass latch is priced competitively within the industry, offered at more than 30% off the comparable items sold by our competitors. This traditional-style latch is also an excellent way to keep your doors secured. Whereas a standard knob or pull is only used to open a door, latches keep your doors closed tightly, your belongings away from prying eyes.

Ice Box Latches - current and new!

The IBCL is 1⅞” by 1½”, while the SBCL is 2″ by 1⅞”. Both are made from cast solid brass and are warrantied by the same policy that covers all Cliffside hardware (see our FAQ for more details). If you have any questions or are interested in ordering either of these pieces, please contact customer service!

Top five design trends No comments yet

As you recover from your holiday indulgences, we’re presenting a lighter version of our earlier top ten lists. This list was compiled from research into our own products and other industry publications as a guide to what is driving kitchen and bath designers right now. No leftovers here! For your Thanksgiving pleasure, it’s Cliffside’s top five design trends!

Antique iron Sedona hardware

1. Antique colors/finishes

In examining our data, one of the most prevalent trends we noticed industry-wide was the use of antique colors, styles, and finishes. Cliffside provides ample opportunity to participate in this trend; some examples are the old antique, flat black, iron, oil-rubbed bronze, and old copper finishes, and the new Venetian bronze will be a new addition to this line in 2009. The Sedona line, pictured here and in the header image above, is also a prime example of this “distressing” fad. Out of Cliffside’s top ten finishes, five are associated with this trend, proving that some things just do get better with age!

Brushed nickel hardware

2. Brushed finishes

A second trend that is popular throughout the kitchen and bath design world is the use of satin and brushed finishes. Cliffside offers many products in our most popular finish, silver satin, as well as brushed nickel, which matches SS very closely, and the naturally brushed stainless steel. On our solid brass knobs and pulls, the antique brass finish also sports a brushed look. The new Venetian bronze, as mentioned above, is a hybrid of antique and brushed, showing copper details hidden underneath its dark facade. As our top-selling finish, silver satin proves that sometimes, being popular really is the way to go!

One of Cliffside's lead crystal knobs

3. Elegant hardware

Some of the most elegant pieces that Cliffside offers are genuine lead crystal knobs. Though the crystal is crafted in Europe, the pieces are proudly assembled in the United States and ship direct from our supplier to your front door. These classic pieces lend an elegant tone to any kitchen or bathroom! We also offer marble hardware to coordinate with stone countertops, both in stock items and special order. For a formal look, designers can also explore our lines of solid brass hardware, which will be expanding early next year.

Stainless steel hardware

4. Contemporary colors

The classic contemporary colors are a staple of our line and are popular throughout the industry, and we have recently added to these finishes. The brushed tones of silver satin, brushed nickel, brushed black nickel and stainless steel mingle with the silvery gloss of polished chrome, nickel chrome, and polished nickel to create modern stylings that are truly dazzling. In addition, we are adding ball tip hinges in early 2009 to coordinate with our contemporary hardware. Though Cliffside is a “distributor of traditional hardware,” no one can ever say that we don’t keep up with the times!

Got turtles?

5. Novelty hardware

Full of fun and whimsy? Maybe you are the right kind of person to try out our novelty hardware! We have hardware that is appropriate for certain regions of the country, such as maritime hardware for a beach house, or a moose knob for a house in the Upper Midwest or Alaska! We also have knobs and pulls to appeal to the hobbyist, including golf bags, music notes, and cacti.

That’s it for this holiday edition of the Cliffside Industries blog. Be sure to tune in next Tuesday for our next great entry, and visit our website this weekend!

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