Author: AU News Bureau
Hindware announced the expansion of its product offerings by foraying into the quartz category recently, further solidifying its presence in the tiles industry. With this launch, Hindware expands its existing portfolio of premium tiles to redefine sophistication and durability in the surface industry. Hindware recognizes the immense growth potential and evolving consumer preferences driving the Indian Quartz segment. By introducing the Italian Quartz Collection, Hindware aims to capitalize on this expanding market, offering customers a premium selection that effortlessly combines timeless elegance with practical functionality. Hindware Quartz Collection offers a diverse array of applications, catering to various design preferences and…
Delta Faucet Company plans to launch Touch2O with Touchless Technology. Originally unveiled at the 2024 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, this time-saving innovation helps cut down on cleaning by keeping kitchen faucets mess-free. Making multi-tasking even easier, Touchless Technology provides three easy ways to control the flow of water by: placing a hand near the faucet to activate the motion sensor, tapping anywhere on the faucet surface, or using the standard handle for manual control. “We know that busy homes get messy quickly,” said Missi Tate, Brand Director, Delta Faucet. “That’s why delta offers purposeful products designed for real messes…
The National Council for Cement and Building Materials-Incubation Centre (NCB-IC) was inaugurated by Joint Secretary, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Sanjiv today in the presence of Vice-Chairman-NCB and VC & MD-Star Cement Ltd; Rajendra Chamaria; Strategic Advisor to Dalmia Cement (B) Ltd., Mahendra Singhi; and Director General-NCB, Dr. L P Singh at NCB Ballabgarh. Sanjiv interacted with the StartUps working with NCB viz. LivNSense Technologies, Autoabode, AltSF, Onelement and Bio in the areas of application of artificial intelligence for increasing % of alternative fuels, pre-combustion technology, 3-D printing technology, carbon capture and utilization etc. Sanjiv appreciated NCB for establishing…
JSW Cement, the IPO-bound cement venture of the USD 24.25-billion JSW Group, plans to invest around โน3,000 crore to establish an integrated cement manufacturing facility in Rajasthan, marking its entry into the northern markets. The proposed investment will be funded through a mix of equity and long-term debt, the company announced on Tuesday, adding that it would create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs. The new cement facility in Rajasthanโs Nagaur district will include a clinkerization unit of up to 3.30 million tonnes per annum, a grinding unit of up to 2.50 mtpa, and an 18-megawatt power plant. JSW…
Managed office space provider Skootr plans to add 5 million square feet to its inventory by FY2028 at an estimated investment of Rs 1,000 crore to expand its portfolio and widen its footprints across key micro markets of the country, Anuj Saxena, co-founder of Skootr said. The company launched its premium flexible workspace โSkootr Palace Parkโ, sprawled over 1.03 lakh sqft in sector 129 along the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. Saxena said that Skootr will also go live in Pune, Chennai and Mumbai micro markets this fiscal year. โOur target is to add around 5 msf of portfolio by FY 2028…
Hansgrohe launched the Hansgrohe iBox universal 2, the first universal concealed unit for all standard and thermostatic solutions matching AXOR and Hansgrohe products. The new generation combines the proven advantages of its predecessor model and offers an increased level of convenience, safety and flexibility, clearing the way for future bathroom installations. At last year’s Indian School of Hospitality (ISH), the premium brand Hansgrohe presented the iBox universal 2, a new generation of its pioneering concealed technology. Based on the proven iBox universal, the bathroom and kitchen specialist from the Black Forest designed a unit that is ideally equipped for future…
By Gaurav Malhotra, MD, Hansgrohe India Minimalism is not about sacrificing functionality for style or designing the same boring white and grey walls with no storage or minimum flexibility in your space. Minimalism first emerged as an artistic movement in the late 1950s, with artists like Frank Stella challenging traditional expressive styles through pared-down, essentialist works like his “Black Paintings” exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1959. Aesthetically, minimalism celebrates a purified form of beauty through simplicity, truth to materials, order, and harmony in composition. Examples of minimalist design styles include Scandinavian, Japandi, brutalist, modern…
Paint companies recently dropped the prices following the decline in raw material costs. This comes as a benefit to the consumer. While competition has increased in the category, companies say they are not apprehensive of it. Asian Paints, the largest player in the segment, and Berger Paints cut prices in the quarter ended March. Asian Paints cut prices by 3.7 per cent, the company said in its earnings call. Berger Paints said it cut prices by around 4.5 per cent in January. The company took a marginal price cut, of 1 per cent, in November. Companies are betting on product…
