Author: AU News Bureau

Antica Ceramica, a leading tile manufacturer in India, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest collection: the Green Tile Colour collection. This new line of tiles is designed to cater to the growing trend of incorporating nature-inspired elements into home interiors, providing a fresh, tranquil, and stylish aesthetic. Green tiles have emerged as a top trend in interior design, offering a rejuvenating palette that brings a touch of nature into various spaces in the home. From bathrooms and living rooms to flooring options, these tiles make a bold statement while creating a calming and serene environment. This trend…

US-based Majewski Plumbing has announced that trenchless pipelining services are now available for homeowners. This cutting-edge technique offers an effective solution for fixing pipes while causing minimal disruption to properties. Being both eco-friendly and cost-effective, trenchless pipelining is designed to extend the lifespan of plumbing systems without requiring extensive excavation. Frank Majewski, the CEO of Majewski Plumbing, highlighted the benefits of this service. “Using advanced epoxy resins, we are able to create a durable, corrosion-resistant lining inside existing pipes. This not only extends the longevity of the plumbing system but also significantly reduces the chances of future blockages. The method…

Cement producers are looking to invest over Rs 1.5 trillion in the next round of capacity additions as they bet on robust demand, driven primarily by the rapid infrastructure build-up and heightened construction activity, according to media reports. The estimated investment is about 1.4 times bigger than the Rs 1.13 trillion committed in new capacities, brownfield expansions, debottlenecking and maintenance of existing plants over the past five fiscals through 2024. At the end of FY24, India had close to 630 million tonne (MT) of cement capacity. That is expected to go up by a third (210-220 MT) in the next…

SOMANY Ceramics Ltd., a leading player in the ceramic industry, has collaborated with the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Hyderabad, on a project titled “Transforming Broken Tiles into Trendsetting Style.” This initiative was a highlight of the “Sthapatya Utsav” festival held from 20th to 23rd June, 2024. Organized by the IIID HRC, one of the dynamic chapters of India’s national interior design body, this initiative was aimed to sensitizing budding designers on sustainable construction and waste reduction, according to a press release. A central focus of the workshop was the mural design competition, which emphasized transforming waste tiles into…

Trampoline, a cross-border B2B home décor brand announces the successful closure of its $5 million Seed funding round. The India-UK company is digitising access to design-led home décor for the independent retailers, that represent over 70 per cent of the $800Bn+ global Home & Living market. Trampoline promises a full stack experience, from design to delivery, providing access to the same tool kit currently available only to big box retail – these include no or low MOQS (minimum order quantities), accretive payment terms, and highly personalised curation. Leveraging the macro “China+1” dynamic playing out in the industry and a consumer…

The Hansgrohe Group will switch to paper product packaging in Germany by the end of 2025 according to a press release. The cardboard and paper elements used for this can be completely recycled after use. The Green Company team at Hansgrohe Group, the innovative thinking cell of the group’s sustainability strategy, is responsible for the switch from plastic to paper. Project manager Torsten Mayer said, “It is our own motivation to apply the sustainability triad of Reduce, Reuse & Recycle to our product packaging. At the same time, more and more of our B2B and B2C customers are actively demanding…

Span Floors launched Fiemme Tremila’s premium biocompatible engineered wooden flooring in the Indian market, offering a solution to improve indoor air quality amidst rising outdoor pollution in major metros. With air pollution levels at alarming highs, Fiemme Tremila’s collections—Fior di Fiemme, Luci di Fiemme, Boschi di Fiemme, Echi di Fiemme, and Mani di Fiemme—provide an oasis of clean air indoors. Treated with BioPlus®, this special and all-natural treatment actually releases beneficial alpha pinenes into the indoor air. For the first time, beneficial VOCs are being used to improve indoor air quality in a natural way. These engineered floorings are completely…

GRAFF, the renowned global leader in luxury bath and kitchen fixtures, has taken the art of bathroom design to a new level with the introduction of their captivating CAMEO Collection. Inspired by the precise art of engraving precious stones and gems, this collection brings an exquisite blend of tradition and modernity to your bath space, combining intricate knurled designs with precious metal finishes to create an heirloom-worthy bathroom experience. The CAMEO Collection is poised to redefine luxury and sophistication in bathroom design, setting a new standard for modern heirlooms. The entire collection can be viewed at www.graff-designs.com. The intricate knurling…