Luxury Italian appliance manufacturer, Bertazzoni, has hailed its first UK exhibition – Grand Designs Live – a huge success.

The brand said it welcomed hundreds of people to its stand across the five-day event, with visits from consumers, retailers, architects and developers alike.

The six-generation, family-owned manufacturer showcased a variety of products from its portfolio, with its P804ICH2M37NT induction hob with integrated extraction and multi-award-winning 3-in-1 Air Tec cooker, which features oven, hob and hood in one single appliance, drawing particular attention.

Maurizio Severgnini, managing director of Bertazzoni UK & Ireland, said: “Our stand was incredibly busy throughout the show and we welcomed a real mix of people; some of whom were already familiar with Bertazzoni and loved seeing the products in person, to those who hadn’t heard of us before but left with a real understanding of the brand and what sets our products apart.

“Sometimes you’ve got to see something to believe it and that’s what we say about the quality and design of our appliances – we have some beautiful imagery and videos but nothing will beat being able to physically touch and see the products in person. This was a sentiment echoed by many who visited the stand during the event.”

Mr Severgnini added: “We have worked very hard over the last six years to grow the Bertazzoni brand in the UK and our presence at Grand Designs Live marked a major milestone in our journey here.

“As our reputation for high-quality, expertly engineered appliances has grown, so has demand for our products and we look forward to accelerating the brand, expanding our UK presence and reaching out to all the contacts we made at Grand Designs in the very near future.”