THE MAGAZINE “DIE TABAK ZEITUNG” INTERVIEWED THE GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF TEKNA DESIGN
A pleasant exchange of views with specialists in retail design oriented towards the world of tobacco, to learn about the prospects and opportunities of this retail sector.
THE MAGAZINE “DTZ” TALKS ABOUT “GLEIS 0”, THE LARGE KIOSK-SHOP CREATED IN COLOGNE BY TEKNA DESIGN
The term “Kiosk” sometimes takes on negative connotations but the Cologne shop “Gleis 0”, located at the Ehrenfeld train station, clearly denies this cliché. Opened in May it is a specialized store, of high stylistic and functional quality, created by Tekna Design who succeeded transforming the former shop in Venloer Straße 354B into a very attractive tobacconist and retail shop.
TEKNA DESIGN AND ECO-SUSTAINABILITY IN THE TRADE MAGAZINE “DTZ”
The topic of environmental sustainability is increasingly of interest to the retail world, shop fittings and the entire tobacco industry. Tekna Design was ahead of its time on this topic, so much so that the German magazine “Die Tabak Zeitung” dedicated an article to our reality on the advanced concepts of sustainability that have been applied for some time.
VIDEO TIMELAPSE OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE "KIOSK GLEIS 0" IN COLOGNE
The usual impeccable mastery of our fitters who, this time, juggle the complex assembly needs of the new "Gleis 0" sales point, a large tobacconist-minimarket (230 m2) located in Cologne, near the railway station of Ehrenfeld.
WITH THE NEW FURNISHINGS AND MERCHANDISING “THE INCREASE IN PRODUCT SALES IS IMPRESSIVE”
These are the words of Maryline Carlotti, owner of the tobacconist "Le George Sand", who adds: "I expected an increase, but not such an increase!". She also focuses on the unparalleled quality/price ratio of Tekna Design's products compared to other apparently cheaper competitors, which she contacted and evaluated and which she invited to take example from us and our perfectionism. We are honored by your considerations, Mrs. Carlotti. Thank you.
KIOSK GLEIS 0, THE NEW TOBACCO SHOP AND MINIMARKET FURNISHED BY TEKNA DESIGN IN COLOGNE-EHRENFELD
The testimony of Serhat Ari and his wife Sara on the opening of their large and modern tobacco shop-minimarket, furnished (designed and built) by Tekna Design Srl. The customer can find everything about tobacco, vaping, electronic cigarettes, tobacco accessories, shisha here, leading to high-quality spirits and a wide selection of wines and beers, as well as a coffee corner. An ultra-modern kiosk of which Gaffel Kölsch acts as sponsor. Another example of Tekna Design's mastery in furnishing tobacconists, minimarkets, kiosk shops and service stations.
A NEW "PLOOM" FLAGSHIP STORE, THIS TIME IN ZURICH
It's the turn of Löwenstrasse, a new multi-storey flagship store dedicated to "Ploom", the second in Switzerland, also created by Tekna Design. The advanced stylistic study extended to all the functional areas of the shop on both floors, including the external characterization, where the majestic signs inscribed and suspended in the window in an apparently metaphysical way stand out...
TWO YEARS AFTER THE COMPLETE RENEWAL OF HER TOBACCO SHOP, WE MET THE OWNER LAETITIA CARON
On a scale of 1 to 10, Mrs. Caron would give 10 to the Tekna Design shopfitting which has allowed her, among other aspects, to increase sales for all the products marketed. An important testimony that certifies that our design not only satisfies aesthetic needs but also profitability.
José Oliva, president of the Federation of Tobacconists of Corsica and owner of “Tabac Oliva”, talks about the practical advantages observed, three years after the new installation created by Tekna Design: 30% increase in turnover and a rate of additional increase from year to year. José therefore recommends Tekna Design which, today, has already supplied up to 30% of tobacco sales points in Corsica, in addition to countless projects carried out successfully in the rest of France and in Europe (notably in Italy, Switzerland & Germany).
I VISITED MY FRIEND JOSÉ OLIVA...
I visited my friend José Oliva (president of the Corsican Tobacconist Federation.), in his tobacco store that we created a few years ago. It is always a pleasure to see him again and, at the same time, his majestic sales point which we have meticulously furnished down to the smallest detail: from the tobacco area to the press area, to the cigar cave and the coffee zone. See you soon Jose.
Paolo Cappa - General Manager (Tekna Design S.r.l.)
THE SETUP OF THE FIRST “PLOOM” FLAGSHIP STORE IN SWISS TERRITORY IN GENEVA
This is how the professional team of Tekna Design skilfully set up the first "Ploom" flagship store in Switzerland, in Rue d'Italie, in Geneva. The last construction step, followed by the laborious stylistic and design phases, all expertly handled by Tekna Design.
THE NEW "PLOOM" FLAGSHIP STORE IN GENEVA
As specialists in the design and construction of highly professional tobacco and convenience shops, we are pleased to announce the successful design, production and construction of the first "Ploom" flagship store in the heart of Geneva, in Rue d'Italie. On the occasion of the launch of the new device for heated tobacco "Ploom" in Switzerland, in addition to the aforementioned flagship store, a refit was carried out on 60 tobacco shops, equipping them with special gantry displays dedicated to the aforementioned product.
TABAC DE LA PLAGE, VERSATILE TOBACCO SHOP IN LE LAVANDOU (F)
A complete tobacconist's shop, with furnishings suitable for containing and displaying tobacco products, e-cigs, magazines, newspapers, eyeglasses, toys, souvenirs, local specialties, snacks and including a coffee area for the shop's customers.
A new and modern convenience store located in St. Gallen (CH), designed and set up by Tekna Design, equipped with a newsstand, tobacco and E-Cig area, coffee area and a small Lindt corner.
VIDEO TIMELAPSE OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE "KIOSK SHOP MARKTPLATZ" IN ST. GALLEN
A new, modern convenience shop with a press, tobacco goods area, coffee area and a small Lindt Corner.
THREE-YEAR RENEWAL OF ISO 9001:2015, IQNET AND ICIM CERTIFICATION
Tekna Design has just faced and brilliantly passed the three-year renewal audit for ISO 9001:2015 certification (Quality Management System); conformity that has been obtained both, for products and for the provision of services and is integrated by the equally important IQNET and ICIM certifications. A further guarantee for our customers.
FOOD PLAZA, SHOP & MORE - THE TESTIMONY OF DARYUSH GOROHI
Daryush Gorohi expresses his satisfaction with the work of Tekna Design in the design and set-up phases of his majestic supermarket/convenience shop with adjoining tobacco area in Geneva (CH).
TIMELAPSE OF THE SHOPFITTING “FOOD PLAZA – SHOP & MORE”, GENEVA
Here, compressed into a few minutes, all the steps of setting up the "Food Plaza", with the technicians of Tekna Design engaged in the creation of this impressive convenience-shop/supermarket of international products with adjoining tobacco area for JTI CH.
TABAC LE LONGCHAMP - THE TESTIMONY OF CLAUDE HERNANDEZ
Mrs. Claude Hernandez talks about the return on investment following the renovation of her store by Tekna Design. The conception of a retail planning with customer path layout and visual merchandising makes the difference.
TABAC LE RIQUIER - CLAUDE FERRERI'S TESTIMONY
After consulting three potential shopfitters, Claude Ferreri chose Tekna Design as professional shopfitter for tobacco shops for his transformation responding perfectly to his detailed needs.
FAST AND PROFESSIONAL - OUR TEAM INSTALLS "TABAC U PINU" IN CORSICA
A chronological work in progress shows in detail the shopfitting process of "Tabac Journaux Papeterie U Pinu" in Furiani (Corsica) realized by one of our professional installation teams.
AN ARTICLE ON THE “REVUE DES TABACS” DEDICATED TO TEKNA DESIGN
The French sector magazine talks about us in this article - interview with our co-general manager.
LE LOSANGE: “A PREMIUM CIGAR-CELLAR (PRODUCED BY TEKNA DESIGN) TO BOOST SALES”
The French magazine dedicates an article to the ultramodern cigar-cellar that José Oliva (president of the Tobacconist Federation of Corsica) ordered from Tekna Design, together with the complete furnishing of its "tobacco- multi- service" shop.
JNT L’ALBA - THE TESTIMONY OF JEROME SPINOSI
Jerome Spinosi, owner of the JNT L’Alba tobacco shop in Ajaccio, describes the great availability of Tekna Design in the design phase, with different furnishing solutions proposed by rendering, and subsequent meetings for refinements.
VAVAPO - THE TESTIMONY OF VALERIE
Valérie, co-owner of the vaping & tobacco shop located in the center of Geneva, defines her tobacconist's shop, recently designed and installed by Tekna Design, as the most beautiful tobacco shop in Geneva. We thank her feeling honored.
TABAC LE NEOS - THE TESTIMONY OF CHARLES RIOTTOT
Charles Riottot explains the professional methods that Tekna Design has put in place for the renovation of its tobacco shop, which is now extremely more functional.
7 DAY SHOP LIMMATQUAI - THE TESTIMONY OF MORTEZA AHMADI
Morteza Ahmadi, co-owner of the "7 Day Shop" convenience store-tobacconist in Zurich, recommends Tekna Design for the remarkable professionalism shown from the architects to the installation team.
A new important project set up in the center of Zurich, consisting of a large convenience store where there is also a "shop in shop” concept for LINDT created by Tekna Design and a tobacconist area aimed at a well-known global tobacco player.
TABAC PRESSE DU CENTRE - THE TESTIMONY OF OLGA OSTAPENKO
The owner of the tobacco and press store-concept in Agen, France, and her collaborators, express the important highlights of the large and ultra-modern shop designed and furnished perfectly by Tekna Design
HERE IS OUR TEAM IN FULL ACTION - "7 DAY SHOP LIMMATQUAI", ZURICH
The extraordinary speed of Tekna Design, 4 minutes and 59 seconds to set up an entire tobacconist-minimarket. Nobody is like us! 😊
A LARGE ULTRA MODERN STORE CONCEPT SET UP IN AGEN (France)
The furnishings of ultra-modern stores by Tekna Design continues throughout Europe. Here we are in Agen, in the south-west of France. The final storefitting resulting from the usual extreme attention to every construction detail is sensational!
THE TESTIMONY OF MR. MARTIN, CO-MANAGER OF THE "ST JEAN LES POMMIERS" TOBACCO STORE, IN AJACCIO
Mr. Martin focuses in particular on the remarkable speed of Tekna Design in the construction of its tobacconist's shop, starting from the inspection phase, passing through the design phase, to arrive at the professional set-up.
THE TESTIMONY OF MR FOSSATI OWNER OF "SNC TABAC BACAPI L'ETIMA”, IN CORSICA
A remarkable certificate of esteem and approval of Mr. Fossati, owner of "SNC Bacapi l'Etima", towards Tekna Design concerning the shopfitting of his shop based in Calvi, Corsica.
A resounding success, we would dare to say; being finalists together with the best international brands, projects us into the Olympus of the most well-known industrial and commercial realities in the world and is in itself a great victory. The magazine "Largo Consumo" dedicates ample space to Tekna Design and its "Project SPO" with which it competed in the event.
INFORMATIVE NEWSBRIEF IN E-FORMAT!
Here is our actual newsbrief which updates you on Tekna Design's general news related to the world of tobacco concerning professional shopfitting for specialized tobacconists and projects for the main tobacco industry players.
"TABAC DES 4 CHEMINS" IN GRASSE (F) - TESTIMONY OF JULIE CHALEMBEL (owner)
Julie Chalembel, owner of the "Tabac des 4 Chemins" tobacconist, emphasizes in this testimony her great satisfaction for the professionalism shown by the entire Tekna Design team in all the steps that led to the realization of her transformed tobacco shop in Grasse, France.
TEKNA DESIGN OFFICIAL CANDIDATE FOR THE "SMART RETAIL AWARD 2021" CONTEST
Important recognition for Tekna Design, nominated for the “Smart Retail Award 2021” contest by the well-known organizer “Retail Institute Italy”, which seeks out those retail designers who have distinguished themselves for their innovative creations. Obviously we aim to obtain the most coveted legitimacy, although the selection, alongside successful brands such as Coca Cola, Red Bull, Barilla .., is already a considerable source of pride for us.
“TABAC DE L’OLIVIER” IN VALLAURIS (F) - TESTIMONY OF MRS KARIMA (co-owner)
Karima, co-owner of the "Tabac de l'Olivier" describes her positive experience with Tekna Design, appreciating the overall brightness and modernity of the environment brought about by the new shopfitting, emphasizing the extreme functionality of her new shop.
THE AUTHORITATIVE ITALIAN MAGAZINE "PANORAMA" TALKS ABOUT THE EUROPEAN EXPANSION OF TEKNA DESIGN
The article makes clear the affirmation of Tekna Design's leadership at every latitude of the European continent, thanks to its innovative creations in the segment of concepts, corners and professional shopfittings intended for both international tobacco players, petrol stations or individual tobacconists shops.
ONE OF THE LARGEST TOBACCO SHOPS IN EUROPE, RECENTLY FURNISHED BY TEKNA DESIGN, IN CORSICA
The video shows the salient features of the extraordinary “Bartoli” tabac store concept, based in Sainte Lucie de Porto Vecchio (Corsica), designed, built and set up by Tekna Design. The images do not need further descriptions, good vision...
ARTICLE DEDICATED TO TEKNA DESIGN BY THE SPECIALIZED GERMAN MAGAZINE "DIE TABAKZEITUNG"
The article, this time focused on a practical case, describes the profitable professional relationship between the Hit Shopping Center in Andernach (D) and what the German newspaper defines as "the Italian expert in professional furniture for tobacconists", aka Tekna Design, commissioned by the owners of the complete refurbishment of the tobacconist's shop including IQOS corner, press & bookshop same as post office station inside the shopping center, giving rise to a very modern store-concept towards which the owner Frederik Heusel expresses all his satisfaction for the result obtained.
NEW LARGE PROFESSIONAL TOBACCO SHOP IN BORGO, CORSICA (F)
"Tabac Oliva" is a large sales point, based in Borgo (Corsica) and this video shows the refined ad hoc furniture created by Tekna Design, with tobacco, e-cig, newspapers, beverage, cigar humidor, corner bar… The tobacconist is owned by Mr. José Oliva, president of the Corsican Tobacconist Federation.
NEW INNOVATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL SHOPFITTING FOR A TOBACCONIST IN BORGO, CORSICA (F)
A video that shows in detail the functional-design created by Tekna for "Tabac de la Marana", an important tobacco-shop based in Borgo in Corsica. The subtle dove-gray nuances, applied to the innovative and essentialist styles typical of Tekna Design artifacts, do not require further descriptions... Good vision!
NEW HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL TOBACCO STORE SET UP IN NIMES (F)
The renovated Tabac Shop Caesar Palace - Nimes (France) sales point, designed and built by Tekna Design and based on the harmonious combination of white furnishing elements with metal inserts and gray doors and drawers, is of great impact, a combination that generates a particularly technical and modern achromatic aspect.
This special counter system is designed for high professional efficiency and modularity is equipped with the most modern technologies in order to receive king size packs up to XXL size packs. Ordered by the leading multinational tobacco company and installed in a professional tobacco shops in Belgium.
AN INTENSE MOMENT FOR TEKNA DESIGN, ENGAGED IN MULTIPLE REALIZATIONS IN CORSICA (F)
Period of fervent commitment, despite the second lockdown, in setting up new tobacconists mainly in Corsica. Starting from that of Porticcio ("Tabac La Plume d'Or") passing through the two of Borgo ("Tabac de la Marana" and "Tabac Oliva", owned by the president of the Tobacconist Federation of Corsica, Mr. Oliva) to get to the one just completed in Ajaccio (“Tabac St Jean des Pommiers”).
A successful re-design intervention on the numerous tobacco selling points created, produced and installed by Tekna Design in Switzerland over the last two years: various tobacco kiosks, multi- service shops and petrol stations. The restyling mainly involved the transformation of professional tobacco Gantries previously equipped with a showcase, by inserting screen set ups for digital signage purposes.
An important series of brand concepts, consisting of customized furniture elements for the brand and their integration with special communications elements and various accessories, invented and created by Tekna Design: from the preliminary inspection, to the project, production, arriving at the installation within the time agreed with the customer, by the highly specialized team of Tekna Design.
Tekna Design presents again its recent and innovative concepts in the annual "Losangexpo, le Salon des Buralistes - L'annuaire de la Profession", catalog - an editorial publication that replaces the "Losangexpo" fair which cannot take place due to the Covid-19 emergency. Tekna Design shows up with its institutional presentation same as with highlights of one the latest transformation to a professional tobaccoshop in France.
NEW PROFESSIONAL SHOPFITTING FOR A TOBACCONIST IN RAMONVILLE ST. AGNE (F)
A large tobacconist's shop in Ramonville-Saint-Agne, a French commune in the Haute-Garonne department, characterized by a central part dedicated to tobacco, identified by the white color and by the two peripheral side areas in wood color, for a pleasant chromatic contrast and a intelligible optical separation of volumes. The high length of the counter, the back counter and the width of the side corners, allow you to accommodate a variety of products from different product sectors.
"SNC CLEM" IN MARIGNANE (F) - TESTIMONY OF MAURICE CHAIGNEAUD (owner)
The testimony of Mr. Maurice Chaigneaud, owner of the “SNC Clem” tobacco shop, newly refurbished and realized 101% by Tekna Design.This concept is characterized by the pure white color that brings an excellent modern brightness to the shop. Maurice and his collaborators describe the various project steps, the care with which also Tekna Design' s professional installation team has build up the new store mentionning the improofed working surroundings due to the ergonomics of this brand new highly professional store design.
"PLATINUM" - THE PRESTIGIOUS MAGAZINE OF "IL SOLE 24 ORE" DEDICATES AN ARTICLE TO TEKNA DESIGN
An important article that explains the successes of Tekna Design and its objectives, including that of realizing projects which in addition of being extremely functional, qualitative and aesthetically compatible, are at the same time environmentally friendly by using 100% recycled materials.In this case materials such as aluminium and fsc certified wooden materials.
"TABAC DE LA POSTE" IN SAINTE-MAXIME (F) - TESTIMONY OF XAVIER LESUR (owner)
The testimony of Xavier Lesur, owner of the "Tabac de la Poste" tobacconist that Tekna Design set up in early April, in full lockdown for the Covid-19 emergency, asking for an exception to the restrictions to the Italian and French authorities, in order to meet the customer's temporal needs. Xavier talks about all steps taken by Tekna Design to set up the new store, starting from the project with realistic 3D views to the flawless installation process.
NEW PROFESSIONAL SHOPFITTING FOR A TOBACCONIST IN MARSEILLE-MARIGNANE (F)
Located next to the airport of "Marseille-Marignane" the professional tobacconist "Snc Clem" was restyled and refurbished with the usual meticulousness of Tekna Design who designed the shop focusing on white colors: from the newsstand furniture up to the tobacco shelves, from gondolas to counters. The shop thus acquired an accentuated brightness, for an excellent overall aesthetic result, also confirmed by the customer who, questioned a few weeks after setting up, said that also his clients are delighted by the new design of the tobacconist's which also allowed a significant increase in sales.
THE PRESTIGIOUS GERMAN MAGAZINE "DTZ" (DIE TABAKZEITUNG) DEDICATES AN ARTICLE TO TEKNA DESIGN
An interview with general manager Paolo Cappa, who presents the company characteristics and indicates how, through a professional presentation of the products, combined with ideal lighting and correct flows, Tekna Design customers obtain a significant increase in sales from 25 to 30% following the refurbishment of the store.
In these special times of Coronavirus we thought about a solution that might help being more safe in the ambiance of a tobacco shop by a protective barrier. These simple solutions which can be out of plexiglass or even tempered glass - depending on the idea of the project, will be easily applicable and can be prepared as a KIT. We designed two varieties- one solution for fixation on new or existing counters and one hanging solution that can be adjusted on ceilings.
"EUROPEAN BUSINESS" DEDICATES AN ARTICLE TO TEKNA DESIGN
European Business is one of the most popular business magazines in Europe and provides complete and detailed reports on export-oriented companies throughout Europe. The publisher has selected Tekna Design and has dedicated an article ("Finding a niche in tobacco") to it in the January 2020 issue.
"REVUE DES TABACS" DEDICATES AN ARTICLE TO TEKNA DESIGN
The "Revue des Tabacs" is a French monthly magazine dedicated to the world of tobacco that publishes news, interviews, surveys, comparisons of products, services and market analyzes that allow tobacconists to modernize and improve their business. On the November issue, the magazine dedicated an important article to Tekna Design, entitled "L'investisssement est entièrement remboursé par la hausse des ventes" (The investment is fully reimbursed by the increase in sales).
NEW TOBACCO SHOP-FITTING IN SAINT-MAXIME (F)
This tobacco shop in the heart of Sainte-Maxime, (near to Saint Tropez on the French Riviera) has been renovated and redesigned with brandnew furniture solutions from Tekna Design' s 2020 catalogue: highly professional tobacco shelves and intelligent counter solutions with space optimisation, attractive vitrines for gift items, qualitative cigar humidifiers, special fridges for wines and drinks, dedicated corners for electronic cigarettes and many other extras such as super effective illumination systems.
BRANDNEW TOBACCO CONCEPT, BAGNOLS EN FORET (F)
A brandnew concept for tobacconists was set up in Bagnols en Forêt, southern France. A fresh and new design in combination with professional installation service of Tekna Design result in highly attractive furniture solutions for tobacco displaying and newsstands, special corners dedicated to electronic cigarettes or cigars and other taylormade realizations such as intelligent counter solutions with creative stocking possibilities and great illumination systems.
Tekna Design offers its solutions and services since years successfully to well-known multinational tobacco companies. Here in Switzerland the modernisation of three innovative tobacconist areas, within the service / mini-market stations owned by Mister Ben Slimane located in Perly, Chancy and Thônex (Canton of Geneva) were realized in January: innovative essential design and extreme attention to the smallest details for a perfect result.
NEW TOBACCO FURNITURE IN TOULOUSE (F)
A new tobacconist set up in Toulouse in the South of France, furnished by Tekna Design using shelves and professional counters for tobacconists taken from its catalogue, and by inserting components and special furnishings made to measure for this shop.
NEW FURNITURE TOBACCO IN PONTELECCIA, CORSICA (F)
A new, small and very nice tobacconist under construction in Corsica in Ponteleccia, made using candy counters, cash counters and shelves for professional cigarettes, chosen from the new Tekna Design catalogue.
"TABACCHERIA LAVA" ALESSANDRIA - TESTIMONY OF FRANCESCA LAVA (owner)
The testimony of Francesca Lava, who chose Tekna Design for the renovation and refurnishing of her tobacco shop including newspaper-stands, stationery and other, in Alessandria, Italy. Francesca talks about her experience in the sector and the motivation that led her to commission Tekna Design to design and manufacture the furnishings of her tobacconist's.
NEW FURNITURE TOBACCO IN PIETRANERA, CORSICA (F)
A large tobacconist under construction in Pietranera in Corsica, furnished with the new 2020 line of furniture and professional counters for Tekna Design tobacconists.
"TABAC DE LA GARE", BASTIA, CORSICA - CUSTOM-MADE MOVIE
A pleasant and unexpected movie honored by the client of the "Tabac de la Gare", a tobacconist's shop made by Tekna Design in Bastia, Corsica. The document shows all the stages of intervention, starting from the old set up to the complete assembly of the new furniture.
Our company showroom is always in the process of being renewed, in order to present the latest and most innovative tobacco furniture products from the 2020 range; cigarette displays, tobacco counters, E-CIG display cases, newsstand shelves, cigarette and tobacco shelves, tobacco accessories show-cases, snack and candy shelves, candy gondolas, wine and alcohol shelves, hi-tech and telephony furniture, shelves stationery, candy counters, humidors, special showcases for electronic cigarettes and many other professional accessories for tobacconists, tobacconists-newsagents,tobacconists bars.
PARTICIPATION IN THE "TOBACCO FAIR" IN BORGO, CORSICA
Tekna Design participated in the event organized by the Corsican Tobacconists Federation in Borgo (Bastia) where we presented a small display corner for electronic cigarettes in combination with a dedicated INNO counter for E.CIG, special showcases for liquids and electronic cigarette devices.
NEW TOBACCO SHOP DESIGN IN SILVI MARINA (TERAMO)
Among the many tobacconists furnished throughout Europe, Silvi Marina deserves a particular mention: modern design, clean lines, typically "Italian style" special colours and materials for the finishings and displays, new gift shop windows and central gondolas; all with attention to the smallest details, 101% Made by Tekna Design.