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uPVC windows & doors and furniture major REHAU Polymers has launched the RAUVISIO Ace anti-fingerprint premium laminate that rules out stains and finger marks on any furniture. “Redefining elegance and sophistication, we have rolled out an unparalleled range of RAUVISIO Ace anti-fingerprint and anti-microbial premium laminates that create the perfect ambience transforming any space into
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Water heaters major AO Smith India Water Products Pvt Ltd, subsidiary of American AO Smith Corporation, has unveiled MiniBot, a 3-litre instant water heater with a “unique” design and “cutting-edge” technology. “MiniBot is the only instant water heater with the Blue Diamond glass lining for the inner tank and enables superior corrosion resistance compared to
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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
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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
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MSME-lending fintechs Loans4SME, Prest Loans, Rubique, and Vayana Network share their status updates with Sourcing Hardware, on how they will bridge the financing gap for businesses in 2019 By Mrinmoy Bhattacharjee Loans4SME Mumbai-based Loans4SME offers “greater” choice of cash flow-based loans relevant for MSMEs and high growth businesses. It provides six products viz unsecured business
Jack Sim, WTO, wants people to show off their toilets to their neighbours A world with a clean, safe toilet for everyone, everywhere at all times. This is the bold vision that Singapore-based Jack Sim framed for the World Toilet Organization (WTO), which he established in 2001. The ‘other WTO’ – as this non-profit advisory
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Their initiatives are helping the industry overcome the disparity in supply and demand for the adequately trained human resource, and simultaneously boosting their organisations’ bottom lines. By Mrinmoy Bhattacharjee Satish Kumar, country manager, Deceuninck Profiles Initiatives Deceuninck runs skill development programmes on two fronts – on the shop floor for operators to learn the right
Anil Kumar Goel, managing director of Hettich India, is bridging the skill gap in the domestic woodworking industry. He is spearheading his company’s CSR initiative in the form of Hettich Poddar Wood Working Institute (HPWWI), which has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence by National Skill Development Council. The institute is a one-of-its-kind entity
By Gyanendra Kumar Kashyap Germany premium sanitaryware brand Sternhagen has launched a new range of contemporary and persuasive composite 3D wall tiles. According to the company, the new range has been designed to offer a mix of luxury materials and finishes with high-style and quality. Sternhagen is part of the Bhavnagar-based Acrysil Group, which has
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