Ninkaplast GmbH, or Ninka for short, specialises in plastic moulding and surface finishing. Founded in 1928, the owner-managed family business develops and produces sophisticated products for many different industries with around 300 employees in Bad Salzuflen, Germany. The focus is on kitchen components; as a kitchen furniture supplier, Ninka produces products that fit inside the cabinet. At KBB 2024, the focus will be on waste recycling systems and storage space solutions for corner cabinets at stand S88.
Ninka will be answering the question of how kitchen waste can be sorted conveniently and responsibly, market-specifically and in compliance with standards with new product highlights at the KBB. Various bin sizes and different hanging frame systems form the basis for optimising the available space and offering easy-to-use, hygienic and indestructible solutions. The plastic containers moulded from a single piece can be cleverly combined to form useful combinations of bins.
Brand new are 25.5-litre waste bins, which can be used both in combination with the „one2five“ and „one2six“ hanging frame systems in 40 cm base units, offering a total volume of 51 litres. In 60 cm base units, such a large container supplements the triple configuration with a 42 litre and an 8 litre container, enabling triple separation to a total of 75.5 litres.
The two suspended frame systems are compatible with standard frame systems and can be fully integrated into the kitchen fittings as listed standard cabinets. Ninka now also offers a suspended waste bin solution for shallow installation depths of just 486 mm.
Ready-to-install waste bin sets
In order to prepare the waste collection systems directly for installation, Ninka has developed complete sets that will be presented in a special way at the KBB. The sets contain not only hanging frames and bins, but also drawer sides including runners and the bin lids. A ready-to-install waste bin set consisting of the „one2five“ hanging frame, frames, runners and bins includes a „push-to-open“ mechanism so that the bins can be extended with a light push of the knee. The „one2pack“ set helps kitchen users whenever their hands are dirty or occupied.
Shopping with a waste bin
Presented to the public as a prototype at Interzum, the trendy and sturdy waste collection bag „Taska“ will be presented at KBB in a variety of colours for use in many different ways. „Taska“ collects recyclables that the classic Ninka collection bins cannot hold and is also ideal for taking waste paper or glass to the recycling point. The bag made of recyclable polypropylene fits into pull-outs wider than 600 mm next to the other waste bins on the usual non-slip mats. When the handles are folded in, their height adapts to the waste bins of the „one2four“ system.
To take it out, the two handles can be raised at the flick of a finger. Lightweight, elastic, waterproof and easy to clean, „Taska“ with its timelessly modern design is also suitable as a stand-alone item for shopping, for going to the beach, for storing firewood or even for storing cuddly toys in the children’s room.
Reinvent the corner
One of Ninka’s current product highlights is the „Trigon“. With the aim of utilising existing storage space in base units as efficiently as possible, the manufacturer has developed a fitting for three versions and all various cabinet widths. In combination with innovative trays, this makes optimum use of the space in the corner and in end cabinets with shelves that pull out of the cabinet.
Its use in semi-circular base corner units with a door width of 45, 50 or 60 cm is more conventional. As a unique „double corner“ in two adjoining base units at right angles, however, the turn and slide fitting creates a real „wow effect“. This is because in this combination, the degree of utilisation increases by around 40 percent compared to the unused corner. The third possible application is in small rooms, where cupboards are often positioned next to the door. Here, „Trigon“ utilises the storage space of 45 degree base units almost completely. The „end corner“ then creates convenient access to the room. As an option, „Trigon“ can be fitted with a third level directly under the worktop, which can be used to store larger kitchen tools.
Naturally organic in shape, with a striking silhouette and structured front, the trays have a modern, timeless design. Their surface is finely structured and guarantees a high level of stability.
The development also focussed on easy handling, extremely short assembly times at the furniture manufacturer and during furniture fitting, infinitely variable height adjustment without tools, ease of maintenance and load capacity, which Ninka specifies as 25 kg per shelf.
Elegant lift for concealed storage spaces
As a concealed kitchen lift in a square format, „Qanto“ opens up the full storage space in kitchen corners and islands, but also in living room base units. The linear lifting system, which electrically raises and lowers two or three shelves, can be customised in terms of convenience and design. This includes a shelf on which heavy kitchen utensils stand securely and with which they can be easily pulled into their operating position on the worktop and put directly into operation.
The brushed metal frame, which houses the control switch, has an elegant look. Additional features include LED interior lighting, various shelf colours and a socket integrated into the lifting column. The worktop material can also be used on the top surface so that the retracted „Qanto“ blends perfectly in with the surrounding work top.
Industry and the kitchen trade benefit from the fact that Ninka fully prepares the „Qanto“ at the factory. During kitchen installation, the system can simply be put into operation via „plug & play“.
As part of the „Black Edition“, the „Qanto“ contributes to a consistent design of the kitchen interior. The deep black, elegantly understated yet powerful colour scheme of the surfaces is available for all product groups in the kitchen segment that the company is continuously developing, from waste recycling systems to pull-out and drawer organisation and corner cabinet solutions.
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Caption 1: Presented to the public as a prototype at Interzum, the trendy and sturdy waste collection bag "Taska" will be presented at KBB in a variety of colours for use in many different ways. Photo: Ninka 
Caption 2: Brand new are 25.5-litre waste bins, which can be used both in combination with the "one2five" and "one2six" hanging frame systems in 40 cm base units, offering a total volume of 51 litres. Photo: Ninka 
Caption 3: As a concealed kitchen lift in a square format, "Qanto" opens up the full storage space in kitchen corners and islands, but also in living room base units. The linear lifting system, which electrically raises and lowers two or three shelves, can be customised in terms of convenience and design. Photo: Ninka 
Caption 4: One of Ninka's current product highlights is the "Trigon". With the aim of utilising existing storage space in base units as efficiently as possible, the manufacturer has developed a fitting for three versions and all various cabinet widths. In combination with innovative trays, this makes optimum use of the space in the corner and in end cabinets with shelves that pull out of the cabinet. Photo: Ninka 
Caption 5: In small rooms, where cupboards are often positioned next to the door, "Trigon" utilises the storage space of 45 degree base units almost completely. The "end corner" then creates convenient access to the room. Photo: Ninka 
