29 - Wednesday, August 28, 1985 - North Shore News Advertising Feature European styles for do-it-yourseifers Cantuhas everything in kit- chen and bathroom ac- cessories and hardware for any do-it-yourselfer. John Kroitez, the owner of Cantu, 1325 Marine Dr., realized there was a growing demand for his line of hard- ware, organizers and storage products when the European look in cabinets became so popular a few years back. “He was: successful in bringing products direct to the customer which were only available at the wholesale level,”’ said the controller of Cantu, Fran Oucdas. “Our stores carry about 99 per cent European products imported from Germany, Ita- ly, Austria, Norway and France," said Dundas. She added that European hardware for kitchens and bathrooms is a combination of high technology and old world craftsmanship which many People consider ‘the best in the world” for having a high Standard of quality and for be- ing functional. “Being European products, the range is anywhere from traditional to modern, with the emphasis on the modern Styles,"’ said Dundas. “But our organizing units, baskets, storage compart- ments, cutlery trays can be modified with minor ad- justments to fit traditional cabinets,"’ explained Dundas. This Septemeber, Cantu celebrates its fourth anniver- sary at its 1325 Marine Drive location. “Our business hias grown year by year in the four years we've been there, and it has grown mainly by word-ol- mouth and referrals,’ said Dundas. Krotez had seen a trend toward do-it-yourself home im- provements, and that trend has steadily grown since he started his importing business eight years ago. People are discovering how simple it is to install Cantu's hardware and accessories. Beyond that they are deriving great pleasure out of doing something for themselves. The intrinsic simplicity and the built-in quality of their European products are other important reasons why Can- tu’s popularity has grown, Krotez travels to Europe, at least twice a year, looking for new items to purchase. Recently he invested in a complete line of brass bathroom accessories from Germany, in several styles and finishes. “We only offer our customets high quality items ~ al reasonable prices and pro- ducts that are essential to everyone's home" Dundas said. nr PSS SS SSS TSS SPSS SSS SSS SSS SS OSS SSS SSS SSS SOP 5525 W. BOULEVARD VANCOUVER 266-1252 Manager i Kerrisdale 12371 BRIDGEPORT RD. RICHMOND 278-4542 Ron Sutherland 1325 MARINE DRIVE NORTH VANCOUVER 984-4361