Our dwellings should be optimised so that they mitigate the spread of viruses like COVID-19. As the deadly novel coronavirus (COVID-19) takes its toll and causes a near-global lockdown, the debate about its impact – on the way we live, work, and design our cities to reduce contact and increase social distances – has started.
Hettich India managing director AK Goel has lauded the efforts of the government and the Reserve of India (RBI) in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking to SH, he said that the government has chosen to save human lives over the economy, contrary to what America is doing. “At this stage of the pandemic, the government
Dev Chandwani is business development director at Deceuninck India, subsidiary of Belgium-based uPVC door and window systems specialist Deceuninck NV. He talks to Sourcing Hardware about how his company is dealing with the corona crisis, and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the domestic fenestration industry and the Indian economy. How has COVID-19 affected your
Decorative paints company Kamdhenu Paints has launched ‘Kamo Star’ water-proof putty for interior and exterior walls. The company’s water-repellent and anti-efflorescent features protect buildings from rain and give an aesthetic finish to walls. It is available in pack sizes of 20 kg and 40 kg, the company’s director Saurabh Agarwal said. “We are happy to
The electrical construction materials major Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSI), subsidiary of Japanese electronics juggernaut, has launched its maiden exclusive brand store in Hyderabad. The 6,000-sft store would display an “alluring” choice of the “best-in-class” Anchor and Panasonic products – ranging from the “advanced” electrical wiring devices, switchgear, wires, LED lighting solutions, indoor air quality
Ceramic and vitrified tiles titan Orient Bell Ltd is positioning itself as a ‘future-perfect’ company. CMO Alok Agarwal explains how Orient Bell is digitalising retail, branding, channel management and services to woo today’s digital customer. How are you steering the company for the future? We are very keen to differentiate ourselves and build a professional
The fourth industrial revolution has given us the smart factory, where entire production lines can be visualised and controlled remotely. In the kitchen industry, as in many others, automation and data are transforming the processes of production, retail, marketing, design, after sales — the entire ecosystem.To succeed in this new reality, it is important to
Both heavyweights expect to benefit from each other’s strengths and together make a lasting impact on the South Asia Market By Mrinmoy Bhattacharjee Homegrown architectural hardware and security solutions major Dorset Industries Pvt Ltd (DIPL) has entered into a strategic alliance with European furniture and kitchen hardware giant Samet AS. The tie-up marks DIPL’s diversification
Bantwal Ramesh Baliga conceals a sharp mind behind those ever-smiling eyes. A confessed people’s person, he spots talent instinctively and can get people to buy into his mission readily. We felt this strongly when we met him at Pullman Aerocity early July when he had flown in from Coimbatore to do this interview. So, we
Hettich India’s chief A K Goel is a keen observer of trends and market dynamics. He believes that the role of design professionals in today’s increasingly personalised economy is going to become more critical than ever. More significantly, it is the business model of furniture and kitchen manufacturers that is going to be affected In
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