Indian ceramic tiles major Somany Ceramics Limited has cemented its position as a total bathroom solutions provider with the launch of the French Collection range of sanitaryware. This collection is the company’s most premium offering till date. With this innovative collection, Somany Ceramics has entered the smart and intelligent toilet market offering contemporary trendy designs, superior technology and flawless performance.

“The launch of French Collection reiterates our promise of bringing the most fascinating and technologically advanced products for our valued customers in India. The addition of the new collection will strengthen our product portfolio and will continue to help us expand our consumer base,” said managing director Abhishek Somany during the launch of the new range.

According to Somany, French Collection is luxurious and its smart product line is inspired by the unique elements of French heritage while taking design aesthetics into cognizance, making it a truly world class product line. The collection has over 28 products ranging from water closets, urinals to wash basins, under 11 different series namely Jazz, Dior and Ace amongst others. Each series follows a particular theme with different patterns of technology integration. The star of the French Collection is the Ace series, having the first high IQ toilet which is designed to ensure that there are minimum pressure points so as to enhance overall comfort.

“Given the impact of global warming and climate change, we feel that sustainable living is becoming a priority. Therefore, construction companies, globally and in India, are centered on the development of smart buildings with features like smart bathrooms to promote sustainable development and efficient energy management. Smart bathrooms offer optimally integrated solutions such as smart toilets, automatic flush systems, and automatic faucets. It is here that we see a market opportunity,” Somany asserted.

“The smart bathroom and toilet trend is here to stay as consumers get more environment and health conscious, and this collection caters to this growing segment. We are confident that the French Collection will be a resounding success as it has been created keeping in mind the modern contemporary housing needs of consumers. With this launch, we hope to lead the smart toilet industry in India and aim to be among the top three players over the next two years.”

The price range starts from Rs 7,990 for the Quest Art Basin to Rs 1,65,000 for the Ace Automatic Toilet. “The new collection is available across India at Somany Exclusive Stores and Experience Centres,” remarked Somany.