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At KBC Shanghai 2026, FRANK presented its 20th-anniversary exhibition under the theme “Back to the Future of the Past,” bringing together classic bathroom cabinet designs and new original collections. Within the FRANK booth, Salvere also showcased new acrylic bathtub designs, connecting bathtub innovation with bathroom cabinet aesthetics and offering visitors a more complete view of modern bathroom space design.
A Meaningful Return to KBC Shanghai
From May 26 to 29, 2026, the 30th China International Kitchen and Bathroom Facilities Exhibition, widely known as KBC Shanghai, was held as one of the most important events for the kitchen and bathroom industry in Asia.
For FRANK, this year carried special meaning.
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of FRANK Bathroom Cabinet, and also the brand’s 16th year since its first appearance at KBC Shanghai in 2010.
Under the theme “Back to the Future of the Past,” FRANK presented more than ten original new products, including renewed versions of several well-known classic collections. Instead of simply looking back, the exhibition showed how a brand can reinterpret its past through today’s design language, production capability, and lifestyle understanding.
For visitors walking through the booth, the experience was not only about viewing products. It was about entering a space where time, design, and everyday living were brought together.
FRANK: 20 Years of Original Bathroom Cabinet Design
In the bathroom cabinet industry, originality is often easier to talk about than to keep practicing.
Over the past 20 years, FRANK has continued to build its identity around original design, craftsmanship, and a deeper understanding of Chinese lifestyle aesthetics. Many of its classic collections have become recognizable not because they followed short-term trends, but because they carried a clear design language that could be refined over time.
At KBC Shanghai 2026, several classic FRANK collections returned with new interpretations, including updated works such as Tang Xianzu’s Dream IV, Flowers Collection II, Zhao II, Jiangnan Bank II, and Leisure Courtyard III. New collections such as Caiyun Gui, Taiping Nian, and Yihe were also introduced, reflecting how the brand continues to move between tradition and innovation.
This was one of the most important messages from the booth:
true product value is not created by changing everything each season, but by improving details, structure, proportion, material expression, and user experience generation after generation.
Where Salvere Joined the Story
This year, Salvere’s new acrylic bathtub designs were presented, becoming part of the overall bathroom space experience.
For Salvere, this was not just a product display. It was a chance to show how acrylic bathtubs can work together with bathroom cabinets, spatial design, and lifestyle aesthetics.
As a brand focused on acrylic bathtub manufacturing and OEM/ODM solutions, Salvere brings a different but complementary strength to the bathroom space. While FRANK expresses years of bathroom cabinet design experience, Salvere focuses on bathtub form, material, comfort, and flexible manufacturing.
Together in one booth, the two brands showed a more complete bathroom vision:
not only individual products, but a full space built around design, function, and long-term market value.
Two New Bathtub Designs Presented at the Booth
At KBC Shanghai 2026, Salvere presented new bathtub designs that had also been shown during Milan Design Week 2026.
These two products were created with different design emotions, but both reflect Salvere’s direction in acrylic bathtub development: softer forms, stronger visual identity, and a more refined bathing experience.
The Spirit of Bamboo
The Spirit of Bamboo is inspired by the rhythm and structure of bamboo. Its form carries a quiet sense of balance, with gentle transitions that remind people of natural bamboo nodes.
Instead of using heavy decoration, the design relies on proportion, rhythm, and subtle surface changes to create a calm visual feeling. For B2B buyers, this type of bathtub is especially suitable for projects or product lines that want to express natural elegance, cultural inspiration, and a softer luxury feeling.
The Flow
The Flow takes inspiration from the soft movement of fabric and flowing curves. Its sculptural form creates a sense of lightness, while the overall silhouette gives the bathtub a strong presence in the bathroom space.
For hotel projects, high-end residential collections, or brands looking for a more distinctive freestanding bathtub design, The Flow offers a product language that feels both artistic and practical.
Welcome to learn more about Salvere's acrylic bathtub products.
From Bathroom Cabinet to Bathtub: A More Complete Space Logic
One important change in the bathroom industry is that buyers are no longer only looking at single products. More and more, they are asking how each product fits into the whole space.
A bathroom cabinet affects storage, daily use, and visual balance.
A bathtub affects comfort, lifestyle, and the emotional value of the space.
When these products are considered together, the bathroom becomes more than a functional room. It becomes a complete living scene.
This is why the joint presentation of FRANK and Salvere at KBC Shanghai 2026 was meaningful. FRANK’s bathroom cabinets brought structure, culture, and refined home aesthetics. Salvere’s acrylic bathtubs added softness, relaxation, and spatial focus.
For distributors, developers, designers, and OEM/ODM buyers, this kind of combined display offers a clearer understanding of how bathroom products can support both market differentiation and end-user experience.
Why This Matters for B2B Buyers
For professional buyers, exhibitions are not only about discovering beautiful products. They are about judging whether a supplier or brand can support long-term business needs.
The FRANK and Salvere presentation at KBC Shanghai 2026 reflected several important points:
- Original design has long-term market value. Products with a clear design identity are easier to build into a brand story and product series.
- Bathroom products need stronger space compatibility. Cabinets, mirrors, bathtubs, and other elements need to work together visually and functionally.
- Acrylic bathtubs still offer strong flexibility. They allow more freedom in shape, edge design, surface treatment, and project-based customization.
- OEM/ODM capability matters. For buyers developing new bathtub collections, flexible manufacturing support can help reduce product launch pressure.
- Exhibition products can reveal future market direction. The products shown at KBC Shanghai reflect not only current design taste, but also what buyers may look for in future bathroom projects.
Salvere’s Role as an Acrylic Bathtub Manufacturer
Salvere focuses on acrylic bathtub manufacturing, with production capabilities that support OEM/ODM projects, custom product development, and flexible supply needs for international buyers.
Behind each bathtub design is not only the visible outer shape, but also material selection, forming accuracy, reinforcement structure, trimming, polishing, inspection, and packaging. These details are especially important for B2B buyers because they directly affect project consistency, shipping safety, installation experience, and long-term customer satisfaction.
Salvere offers five key advantages for B2B buyers seeking acrylic bathtubs:
- Tariff Advantage – Vietnam production reduces import duties and cost for your projects.
- Supply Chain Diversification – flexible sourcing alternatives beyond China for risk management.
- Reduced Geopolitical Risk – stable supply unaffected by trade volatility.
- Marketing & Launch Support – guidance for product introduction and promotional strategies.
- Original Design Capability – exclusive expertise in high-end acrylic bathtub collections, tailored to client needs.
These advantages position Salvere as a trusted OEM/ODM partner for global brands, developers, and distributors seeking quality, reliability, and customization in acrylic bathtubs.
By presenting its new bathtub designs at KBC Shanghai 2026, Salvere hoped to show more than design concepts. The goal was to show how a bathtub manufacturer can support both product aesthetics and real business needs.
Looking Forward
KBC Shanghai 2026 was a meaningful moment for both FRANK and Salvere.
For FRANK, it was a celebration of 20 years of original bathroom cabinet design and a new interpretation of classic product value.
For Salvere, it was an opportunity to bring its latest acrylic bathtub designs into a broader bathroom space conversation.
Together, the presentation showed that the future of bathroom design is not only about new shapes or new materials. It is about how products carry time, culture, comfort, and practical value in one complete space.
As the bathroom industry continues to evolve, Salvere will keep focusing on acrylic bathtub design, manufacturing quality, and OEM/ODM support, helping global buyers develop products that are not only beautiful, but also suitable for real market needs.
FAQ
What did Salvere showcase at KBC Shanghai 2026?
At KBC Shanghai 2026, Salvere showcased two new acrylic bathtub designs, The Spirit of Bamboo and The Flow, both previously presented at Milan Design Week 2026. These designs highlight Salvere’s focus on softer forms, stronger visual identity, and a more refined bathing experience for modern bathroom projects.
Why was the joint presentation of FRANK and Salvere significant?
The joint presentation demonstrated how bathroom cabinets and bathtubs can work together as part of a complete bathroom environment. FRANK contributed original bathroom cabinet design and spatial aesthetics, while Salvere added comfort-focused acrylic bathtub solutions, creating a more holistic vision of modern bathroom spaces.
Why are acrylic bathtubs a flexible choice for B2B buyers?
Acrylic bathtubs offer flexibility in shape, edge design, surface treatment, and project-specific customization. This allows brands, developers, and distributors to create differentiated product collections while maintaining practical production efficiency and cost control.
What advantages does Salvere offer as an OEM/ODM acrylic bathtub manufacturer?
Salvere provides five key advantages for B2B buyers:
- Tariff advantages through Vietnam-based production
- Supply chain diversification beyond China
- Reduced geopolitical sourcing risk
- Marketing and product launch support
- Original design capability for exclusive bathtub collections
These strengths help buyers balance quality, customization, and long-term sourcing stability.
Why should distributors and developers pay attention to products shown at KBC Shanghai?
Exhibition products often reveal future market directions. The bathtub and bathroom cabinet designs presented at KBC Shanghai 2026 reflect evolving preferences for original design, stronger space integration, customization, and wellness-focused bathroom environments, providing valuable insight for future product planning and project development.
