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Located near Sloane Square on a discreet side street in Chelsea, London-based Cheval Phoenix House which is recently refurbished, boasts a selection of 34 open plan, one- and two-bedroom apartments available to book for any length of stay. Set to reopen on 4th July 2024, the apartments will feature open-plan, one and two-bedroom apartments. The apartments will also include contemporary dรฉcor and a minimalistic design, making them more spacious and airier. Guests can expect privacy, flexibility and security with 24-hour front office team available. The apartments have fully-equipped kitchens and all the little luxuries and comforts to make one feel…
The Vincent Van Duysen and Zara Home launched their third collection, following a 2022 debut featuring essential furniture and a second collection dedicated to dining furniture and objects. The new collection is available worldwide (online and in selected stores) from 12 June 2024. ‘Our partnership has evolved naturally due to the symbiotic relationship I have developed with them, but we also feel the journey is not over; there are still things to be said and put out there,’ Van Duysen said on the eve of the collection’s unveiling. ‘The evolution of the collaboration also entails an organic and physiological development…
Alumil India, the fully-owned Indian subsidiary ofย Alumil Groupโ one of the global pioneers in designing and manufacturing of high-quality architectural aluminium systems, announces the opening of its first exclusive partner showroom in Maharashtraโs Nagpur. The inauguration ceremony took place on 8th June, with Alumil India’s Managing Director, Theodoros Axouristos, cutting the ribbon to mark this significant milestone. The newly inaugurated showroom โ Adish Aluminium, spanning 500 square feet, offers an immersive experience for customers and partners to explore Alumil’s extensive range of world-class products. The offerings feature a complete range of Alumil’s top-tier product offerings, including window and door…
The Onsys Magma Black hinge is characterised by its discreet elegance and sleek black finish; crafted to integrate seamlessly with dark-themed furniture. Designed to blend effortlessly with dark wood furniture, Onsys Magma Black elevates the aesthetic and functional appeal of residential interiors, offering a premium magical interior experience. Dark-themed furniture remains a timeless choice for interior decorators and homeowners alike, thanks to its ability to impart a sophisticated and luxurious atmosphere. Recognising this enduring trend, Hettich has tailored the Onsys Magma Black to meet the aesthetic demands of dark furniture pieces without compromising functionality. The Onsys Magma Black is produced…
Godrej Security Solutions announced that its lockers have the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for its extensive array of security products. Pushkar Gokhale, Executive Vice President and Business Head of Godrej Security Solutions, emphasized the paramount importance of BIS certification, stating, “BIS certification serves as the highest benchmark for product quality and reliability in the market and adhering to stringent standards is the prerequisite of this certification. At Godrej Security Solutions, our lockers are BIS certified thus ensuring that our products are of the highest quality standards. This certification also ensures that our customers receive nothing but the genuine…
Matrix Partners India and WaterBridge Ventures lead 5 Mn USD seed funding round raised by Trampoline
Cross border B2B home decor brand Trampoline has raised $5 Mn in a seed funding round co-led by Matrix Partners India and WaterBridge Ventures. The round also saw participation from Alteria Capital with an additional $2 Mn in venture debt. The company plans to use the fresh funds to boost its supply chain and sourcing capabilities, accelerate new product development and grow its team. โTrampolineโs tech play aims to provide independent retailers the data and personalisation to efficiently curate for their stores, while equally deploying tech-enabled QC/QA and supply chain solutions for our manufacturer partners,โ said Abhik Ghosh, cofounder and…
The Adani Group is exploring the acquisition of several cement companies, including Hyderabad-based Penna Cement, Gujarat-headquartered Saurashtra Cement, the cement business of Jaiprakash Associates, and Vadraj Cement, owned by ABG Shipyard. According to a report by Economic Times, the group has earmarked $3 billion for these acquisitions. This move is part of Adaniโs aggressive inorganic growth strategy aimed at increasing its cement production capacity and surpassing Aditya Birla Groupโs UltraTech to become Indiaโs largest cement manufacturer within the next three to four years, ET added. Adani declined to comment on ET’s inquiry, while Penna Cement and Saurashtra Cement did not…
Italian luxury bathroom accessories company Acquaviva appointed Bantwal Ramesh Baliga as the Group’s Chief Executive Officer. Baliga, a post-graduate in Mechanical Engineering,ย brings with him a wealth of experience and an exemplary track record in the industry. With over 37 years of professional service in the building materials sector, Baliga has previously held senior positions at esteemed organizations including Steel Age Industries – Minimax, Jaquar & Co. Ltd, Villeroy & Boch and Watertec. His extensive expertise spans setting up manufacturing plants, sales and marketing, human resources, finance, IT, design and research and development. Baliga has been instrumental in the design…