Author: AU News Bureau
FGI Industries, Inc., a privately held firm headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, USA, is globally recognized for its extensive range of kitchen and bathroom solutions. The company is pleased to announce its formal introduction into the Indian market through the establishment of FGI Industries India Pvt. Ltd. This strategic move underscores FGI’s commitment to global expansion and marks a significant milestone in the company’s 37-year journey of excellence. FGI’s reputation for Innovation, Integrity, and Customer-centricity has enabled it to serve diverse markets worldwide, including the United States, Canada, the UK, Germany, and Eastern Europe. Commenting on expansion into India, David…
Covering a wide spectrum of Indian sectors, the first Union Budget of Modi 3.0 focuses on MSMEs, employment, skilling, youth, and the middle class. It will generate a mixed bag of reactions from different sectors. “From a real estate point of view, the first thing that stands out is the government’s continued focus on infrastructure with an allocation of over INR 11.11 lakh crore – nearly 3.4% of India’s GDP. Improved infrastructure drives real estate growth,” said Anuj Puri, Chairman – ANAROCK Group. Puri also said that the focus on rural and urban job creation, if effective, may provide some…
Designer and Manufacturer of Ergonomic furniture Humanscale recently announced that it is certified as a B Corporation™ (B Corp™), recognizing the company’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility and reinforcing its longstanding leadership in sustainability. B Lab, a non-profit organization, rigorously assesses businesses across five Impact Area pillars: governance, workers, community, environment, and customer impact. To earn B Corp status, companies must meet high standards in these areas. In India, Humanscale has been since 2014 selling its award-winning products that include ergonomic chairs, sit/stand desks, new monitor arm line and the ergonomic tools through its Authorised Distribution Partner, S Cube…
Asian Granito India Limited, a leading brand in luxury surface products such as Tiles, Marbles, Quartz, and Bathware solutions proudly presented its latest collections at the IIID Insider X Exhibition held from June 28 to 30, 2024, at the Hitex Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad. This prestigious event, known for its focus on innovation, art, and interior trends, provided AGL with a platform to display its cutting-edge products to a diverse audience of industry professionals and enthusiasts. The 5th edition of The Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) Showcase InsiderX 2024 was inaugurated by Chief Guest, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Roads and Buildings…
Market Research and Brand Management company, Blindwink – India, honoured the creative brilliance of Architects & Interior Designers with Ar. Krishna Rao Jaisim & celebrity Amrita Rao as Chief Guest as part of their Blindwink – India, Design Awards 2024. Listing The Winners: 1) Most Innovative Architecture & Designing For Commercial & Retail Projects In Chennai – F3 DESIGNS 2) Most Promising Functional & Aesthetic Home Interiors In Hyderabad – The Lotus Studio 3) Innovation & Craftsmanship For Creative Articulation Of Aesthetics & Functionality In Curating Luxury Spaces – Mokshetra Interiors 4) Globally Recognised Architecture & Design Firm For Ultra…
Siemens Home appliances recently organised a panel discussion on Integration of Smart Home Appliances in Modern Architecture. Moderated by Sameer Balvally, Owner, Studio Osmosis, the panel featured Saif Khan, MD & CEO, BSH Home Appliances; Emalda Philip, Category Head, BSH Home Appliances; Shilpa Balvally, Owner, Studio Osmosis; Bhagyashree Verma, Owner, Noesis and Aakif Hakib, Owner, Aakif Hakib Atelier. The panelists discussed the growing trend of integrated living, emphasizing the importance of understanding which cooking appliances to recommend for modern kitchens. Designers highlighted that the kitchen has evolved beyond a place for cooking; it has become a central space for family…
Kitchen Cabinet Distributors (KCD), one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing distributors of kitchen and bath cabinetry, announced today the relocation and expansion of its corporate headquarters to a new building in Raleigh, NC. The purpose-built 195,000 sq. ft. office and distribution center features state-of-the-art facilities and will add capacity to accommodate KCD’s continued growth in the region. “Raleigh has been our home for 17 years, and we are excited to continue supporting the community and our customers,” says Randy Goldstein, CEO of Kitchen Cabinet Distributors. “This move provides us with the opportunity to upgrade our space and deliver an…
Paris-based startup Presti which specializes in AI-generated product photos, raised $3.5M in Seed funding recently. The round was led by Partech, alongside angel investors including Thibaud Elzière, Maxime Brousse, Abou Laraki, Rémi Lemonnier and Julien Hirth. The company intends to use the funds to further expand its reach and continuously improve its technology and product offerings. Led by CEO Nabil Toumi, Presti is a startup empowering product photography through generative AI and diffusion models. By focusing on the furniture industry, it provides imagery solutions that reduce production time and costs. Presti allows customers to: • create visuals in minutes instead…
