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ndian building market, the sector will grow at a CAGR
of approx.. 5% from now until 2020.India is one of the
world’s most vibrant markets for building and interiors at
the moment. Huge sums are being poured into a comprehensive
range of construction projects, from major infrastructure
upgrades, sweeping residential housing programmes and
wholesale city building.
Residential construction is definitely a market to watch in
India right now. India is facing a huge housing backlog - some
estimates claim as many as 30 million families need homes To
try and tackle the ever-expanding need for affordable housing,
the government is planning on building 20 million low cost
units by 2022.
S.S. Railings - There has been a lot of excitement regarding
a few innovative choices of railings to grace your home. An
interesting railing can really bring an interior to life or elevate an
ordinary deck to something extraordinary. Over the past 20 years
or so just about every aspect of home design has been rethought.
Railings have benefitted from this reappraisal of interior design
and leading-edge ideas about the role of the railing have led to
some astonishing results.
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Embassy Industrial Parks
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Real Estate
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NEWS AT GLANCE
R oca Group re- l aunches ‘ J ohns on Pedder’
for I ndia mark et
R oca, India’ s leading manu f actu rer of bathroom p rodu cts annou nces re- lau nch of its
brand ohnson Pedder’ for the India market. Indian bath fi ngs and sanitaryware market
hasbeengrowingsteadilyduringthelastfewyears.Thisgrowthcanbea ributedtovarious
factors such as rise of the real estate sector, higher purchase power of the consumer and
bathroom emerging as a space of high indulgence. In the wake of growing middle class
segment in the society, the brand aims to tap consumers that want contemporary yet
affordable products for their bathroom space to maintain highest standards of hygiene.
Riding on the 100-year lineage of Roca, ohnson Pedder positions itself as a brand that
spells Smarter Choice’ for middle class Indian population that aspires for quality products
at an affordable cost. The products focus on design, innovation, sustainability and well-
being, embracing the preferences of first time buyers to meet their needs and enhancing
elegant quotient in their bathrooms.
engaluru-based Embassy Group has
embarked on a new smart lifestyle pro ect
with the launch of Embassy Edge, an integral
part of Embassy Springs the city’s biggest
and best-planned, self-sustained community.
With this, Embassy Group has entered into a
new housing segment after making its mark
in the luxury category of properties. These
smart homes will be Alexa-enabled and come preinstalled with
an Amazon Echo device. Strategically located kms from the
engaluru International Airport, this newly launched pro ect
comp rises of 1 B H K , 2 B H K , 2.5 B H K and 3 B H K ap artments that
range from 607 sq ft. to 1406 sq ft. with price range starting
from Rs. 6 lakhs onwards.
Embas s y Edg e bring s the future of voice to
I ndian R eal Es tate
K PT L received
new orders of
R s 1 , 2 3 5 crores
alpataru Power Transmission
Limited PTL , a leading global
EPC player in the power and
infrastructure contracting
sector has secured new orders
notification of award of Rs.1,2 5
Crores. The details are as follows
l Order for Railway
infrastructure construction
from angladesh Railways in a
Consortium wherein PTL’s share
is R s.5 5 3 Crores
l Orders f or transmission line
and substation in Ta ikistan and
India totalling Rs. 46 Crores
l Order for Design, supply,
erection, testing & commissioning
for railway electrification, signaling
and associated civil works from
R V NL f or R s.185 Crores in a
Consortium
l Order for laying of pipeline
& associated works of Rs.151
Crores from Andhra Pradesh Gas
Distribution Corporation Ltd.
Commenting on the new order
annou ncements, Mr. Manish
Mohnot, Managing Director &
CEO, PTL said We are pleased
with the new order wins. This
reiterates ou r f ocu s to strengthen
ou r order book across all ou r
bu sinesses. Ou r strong order
book position in T&D, Railways
and Oil & Gas Pipeline businesses
has strengthened ou r leadership
position in the EPC segments that
we operate.
Beatl e
Collection:
T he new way to
s p ruce up any s p ace
‘ V ector P roj ects introduces the new B eatle
collec on to ndian consumers
Vector Pro ects, a leading turnkey solutions provider in India has expanded their product
catalogue by introducing the latest eatle collection to their home and office segment.
Comprising of o oman and dash sofa, this collection is suitable for both indoor and outdoor,
making it an ideal choice for cafes, living rooms, waiting rooms, lounges and corporate offices.
A seamless amalgamation of style and comfort, eatle breaks the traditional se ee look and
adds in a modern edge to any space. The collection’s agile nature and light weight makes it
easier to move around. Elegance and simplicity at its finest, the eatle collection is available in
two different variations eatle O o an and D as h s ofa ( Bench)
(Left to right )Ms. Reeza Sebastian,
Senior Vice-President - Residential
Business, Embassy Group, Mr. Jitu
Virwani, Chairman and Managing
Director, Embassy Group and Mr.
Puneesh Kumar, Country Manager
for Alexa Experience & Devices,
Amazon India
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NEWS AT GLANCE
M arvel l ous Porcel ain Sl abs by L iol i C eramica
Lioli Ceramica has recently unveiled two new porcelain slabs,
Vincent Pietra and Statuario under its brand TechnoSLA . The
nature inspired modern Statuario is characterised by the bold
and rich grey veins creeping across the tile’s milky white plane.
Alongside, the charcoal black Vincent Pietra contrasted by white
veins makes for an absolutely stunning combo installation with
the Statuario. Remodel your bathroom, kitchen, or any other
space with these slender slabs that look as resplendent as
natu ral marble.
TechnoSLA is one-of-its-kind, large format slab available
in 200 x 1600 mm size and in choices of 6 12 20 mm
thicknesses making it suitable for all kinds of applications. oth
products are stain proof and fire resistant making them ideal for
wide range of interior and exterior applications including not
ust floors but also for walls, kitchen counters, and table tops.
J aip ur D evel op ment A uthority and Q uantel a
anno nce t e osting o S art City E po India
event in J aip ur
aipur Development Authority DA , in collaboration with Quantela, announced the hosting
of Smart City Expo India, aipur 2018 event in the city of aipur. The event will be organised
on a global scale by Fira, one of the largest European trade fair organizations that organise
numerous trade shows and congresses, including Mobile World Congress and Smart City Expo
World Congress, arcelona, which has been recognized by the UN Habitat and The World ank.
The announcement about the Smart City Expo India was made by Shri. Vaibhav Galriya, aipur
Development Commissioner and Shri Sridhar Gadhi, Founder & CEO,Quantela Inc. The event
was graced by Shri. D Gupta, Chief Secretary, Ra asthan and Shri Pawan Goyal, Assistant
Chief Secretary, UDH
H iranandani Park s l aunches R ER A reg is tered
vil l a p l ots ‘ H iranandani T ierra’ within the
heart of its p remium towns hip at Orag adam
H iranandani P ark s, Oragadam is one of the
rare integrated township pro ects in Chennai
which offer a sports-themed lifestyle pro ect
with holistic community living. Astute real estate
developer,HiranandaniCommunitiesisknownfor
its luxury real estate development which largely
is about statuesque high rise towers, stunning
neo-classical architecture and meticulous
master -planned townships. Hiranandani Parks is
delighted to annou nce the lau nch of its p remiu m
residential villa plots in Oragadam. Strategically
located on the GST Trunk road connecting two national highways of angalore and Chennai,
Hiranandani Parks in Oragadam is a privy to the Detroit of South East Asia’s largest auto hub.
HCC ins rst
International
N ucl ear Power
contract in
Bang l ades h
A w arded R s.7 3 7 cr R ooppur
N uclear P ow er P lant contract in J V
w ith M A X G roup
Infrastructure ma or, Hindustan
Construction Company Ltd. HCC ,
in the oint venture with MA
Group, a leading construction
company in angladesh has
been awarded US 110 million
Rs.7 7 crore contract by Russia’s
State Nuclear Company, SC
Atomstroyexport, for civil works
of Turbine Island for Unit 1 of
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
HCC’s share in the V is 40% US
44 million Rs.2 5 crore .
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NEWS AT GLANCE
Shap oorji Pal l onji’ s M id- income hous ing
rand oyville co es to P ne it its rst
p roject near H injewadi
T he Shap oorj i P allonj i G rou p , one of India’ s most tru sted and oldest real estate brands has
annou nced today the lau nch of its easy to own homes u nder the brand – J oy v ille in P u ne with
its first pro ect near Hin ewadi phase 1 . This is the third pro ect under oyville brand following
olkata and Virar, respectively.
oyville Hin ewadi spread over 8 acres of land would be home to over 1000 families. The
development offers different unit configurations namely 1 RH to 2 RH units. The pro ect boasts
of 75 % open space with more than 25 playful activities which would lend itself very well to lots
of fun and fulfilling experience for one and all residents. Apart from the spacious residences in a
gated community, the pro ect will have cu ng edge amenities like clubhouse, swimming pool,
gym, ogging and cycling tracks, sports-facilities for kids, recreation areas, parks, open spaces,
party lawn to ust name a few.
L & T H y drocarbon Eng ineering A warded T wo
Signi cant Contracts or ertili er Plants y HURL
L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering LTHE , a
wholly owned subsidiary of Engineering and
Construction ma or Larsen & Toubro Limited,
in consortium with TechnipFMC, has won two
significant orders from Hindustan Urvarak and
Rasayan Limited HURL , a oint venture company
of IOCL, NTPC, CIL, FCIL and HFCL.
The engineering, procurement, construction
and commissioning EPCC contracts are for
se ng up two fertilizer plants of 2,200 TPD Ammonia & ,850 TPD Urea at arauni ihar and
Sindri harkhand . The plants will be based on world-renowned ammonia technology of Haldor
Topsoe, Denmark and urea technology of Saipem, Italy. LTHE scope of work, worth in excess of
,800 Crores, consists of two 2,200 TPD Ammonia plants.
M ul und s ociety
g oes s ol ar,
s aves up to
o t eir
el ectricity bil l s
Mulund Darshan, located
in Mulund West is one of the
latest societies in Mumbai to
harness solar p ower f or their
electricity requirements.
The and buildings of the
society hav e installed a solar
system of 11.05 kWp capacity
consisting 4 panels utilizing
about 1000 sq. feet area on the
roof. The solar PV system will
cover for 81% of the society’s
electricity requirements.
The grid connected rooftop
PV system will generate
approximately 16, 00 units in
a y ear that will resu lt an annu al
savings of INR 1, 4,000. It will
be lighting up the common
areas of the society including
lifts, staircase lightings, and
water pumps for the wings
and said Animesh Manek,
Founder and Director, Avishakti
Rooftop Solar, the firm that
installed the rooftop PV system.
alpatar Unveils Par side Galleria orld
Class Real Estate E perience Centre at T ane
read over s
P ark side G alleria, is one
of the biggest experience
centres in the country
K alp ataru Limited, India’ s
leading luxury real estate
dev elop er, has u nv eiled one
of the country’s largest and
one of its k ind real estate
experience centres, Parkside Galleria, at olshet Road in Thane.
Comprising 40,000 square feet of built up space nestled in manicured verdant greens, Parkside
Galleria offers visitors an immersive experience into the various facets that go into the making
of a alpataru Home superior aesthetics, innovative design, class leading quality, sustainable
construction practices and cu ng edge building technologies.
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A l l iance
In rastr ct re
announces its
rst a orda le
hous ing p roject
‘ J as mine
Sp ring s ’ in
C ennai
Alliance Infrastructure Pvt.
Ltd., one of South India’s
most established real estate
dev elop er recently annou nced
their affordable housing pro ect
asmine Springs’ in Chennai.
The brand UR ANRISE’, from
the family of Alliance, will
aggressively promote affordable
housing. asmine Springs will
be coming up at OMR, the IT
corridor of Chennai. The pro ect
is approved by the DTCP and it
is also registered under RERA.
Construction of asmine
Springs commenced in une
2018, and will be completed
and handed ov er by October
2021. UR ANRISE has adopted
a superior technology MIVAN’
to ensure faster construction
and timely delivery of the
homes. With the help of MIVAN
technology, the company will be
able to deliver top quality finish
to all the homes and the entire
stru ctu re will be interconnected
that will ensu re no crack s and
breaks in the building.
E assy S iss Re ring a o t a rand ne
Govern ent Sc ool in t e city
F ocus on developing and providing
w orld class inf rastructure at
government schools
Embassy Group, India’s leading
real estate dev elop er has p artnered
with Swiss Re Foundation, the
philanthropic arm of Swiss Re, with
the goal to develop and nurture
G ov ernment Schools in and arou nd
angalore. This partnership has seen
Embassy Group working with Swiss
Re Foundation and the angalore
North Round Table in the construction of the Government Girls Higher Primary School,
Devanahalli. The first phase of construction was sponsored by Swiss Re in 2016. Last year in
collaboration with itab orner, Swiss Re set up the library and a reading program at the school.
Stern agen la nc es Mes eri ing ristall
asin Mi ers
G ermany ’ s p remiu m Sanitary ware brand
Sternhagen launches their ristall asin Mixer,
as name suggests, this collection is inspired by
the exquisite and unique beauty of a natural
crystal. ristall asin Mixers USP is to virtualize
the uniqueness of nature & by refracting light
from clean-cut crystalline surfaces with no two
faucets alike this collection is a centerpiece
collection which helps to provide natural
perfection to the bathroom. The collection is
made up of metal with chrome finish which
is very easy to clean and maintain. ecause
of its versatility, the collection is durable and
easy to match with accessories and other
fixtures. The assortment can be seen at www.
sternhagen.com.
Central Ho sing Ministry ands over type
I I redevel op ed GPRA ats to allo ees
Hon’ble Union Minister of State Independent charge Housing and Urban Affairs MoHUA ,
Shri Hardeep Singh Puri in the presence of Secretary, MoHUA, Shri. Durga Shanker Mishra and
CMD, N CC, Dr. A. . Mi al today handed over 210 flats of Type II to allo ees for possession
under the Government Pool Residential Accommodation GPRA redevelopment scheme
at East idwai Nagar, New Delhi. N CC India Limited is the implementing agency for this
redevelopment pro ect which was approved in une 2012 from the Union Cabinet. This pro ect
has been undertaken on Self-Revenue Generation Model through leasing of office spaces to
government departments, public sector undertakings and public sector banks.
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NEWS AT GLANCE
Ho se o Hiranandani ags t o prestigio s
real es tate awards
House of Hiranandani,
a leading real estate
conglomerate, developing
iconic destination pro ects in
India, has won accolades f or
two of its p roj ects in Chennai
and engaluru respectively.
The company bagged the est
Integrated Township of the
ear’ for the Chennai Ega ur
OMR Township and was
awarded the est Residential uilding for Hill Crest annergha a Road, engaluru at Times
Network’s National Awards for Marketing Excellence in Mumbai recently.
A pioneer in developing integrated townships, House of Hiranandani has altered the way
living spaces are designed, thereby transforming the ethos and aesthetics of the real estate
sector. The mixed-use integrated townships built by us in Chennai, engaluru & Mumbai have
been recognized by various institutions, the recognition here is yet another testimony of our
pro ects being best in class in their respective cities.
Asahi India Glass Limited
AIS , India has launched a
new decorative range of high-
performance architectural glass
-- AIS SunShield Trendz. The
glass aims to transform living
sp aces and elev ate lif esty les
through its high utility range
andextraordinaryvisualappeal.
The SunShield Trendz by
AIS is a range of pa erned
heat reflective glass that can
be extensively used for both
exteriors and interiors of a
building adding an exquisite
and luxurious element to its
appearance.
Legrand India la nc es a ne range o AC s
DM SP or e cient protection
Legrand, a global leader in the electrical and digital
building infrastructure introduces its new range of Air
Circuit reakers AC ’s -DM SP with its assembly line in
Sinnar, Nasik. The new range of DM - SP is packed with
benefits of protection, high mechanical and electrical
endurance. It is perfect AC across applications in
commercial, residential, medium-scale industries,
hospitals, malls and hotels.
Legrand Group in India has been a significant player in
the power business since 2002 and has a range of power
products including - AC s, MCC s, usbars, capacitors, control-gear and modular devices. With
the new assembly line in Sinnar for the AC development, Legrand India takes one step forward
to Make in India pro ect and its commitment to the power business. Legrand globally has its
manufacturing facilities in 0 countries out of which 15 are in India.
Fanzart, India’s very own exclusive brand for designer fans,
brings an extension to its exotic collection of Designer Fans’
with Melody’ a stylish, contemporary ceiling fan equipped
with luetooth speakers and an LED light-kit. The Melody is an
all-round entertainment device that keeps your room cool and
helps you unwind to the music of your choice. The angular blades
on the Melody provide Airflow due to the unique and smart
design. The Melody is engineered to deliver sound seamlessly
with Whisper Quiet Technology which is applied on all of Fanzart’s
products. This fan has a premium 10W Speaker fi ed to the hub
and it pro ects music throughout a room. The bright ring LED light
set around the speaker offer a mellow ambient white light se ng.
The Melody can be seamlessly paired to your luetooth device for
an ultimate level of functionality.
an art introd ces a Designer an e ipped it a l etoot
Spea er and LED Lig ts at a price point o Rs
All s ell T at
Trend ell
A sahi I ndia G lass L td. unf urls
a new decora ve ran e of
architectural glass – A I S
S unS hield T rendz
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Electricity is a familiar and essential part of everyday life, but negligence can kill,
severely in ure and cause damage to property. Raising awareness about safe practices,
safety guidelines and use of appropriate wiring material can greatly reduce the number of
incidences. ICA India has always been commi ed to work towards building the awareness
on electrical safety and the need for implementation of safety policies in homes and
workplaces. As a part of this continued initiative ICA India has launched its national
awareness campaign Safe wiring , safer buildings in the city today. The campaign that
is organized in con unction with Ministry of Home Affairs, Central Electrical Authority
and ureau of Indian Standards is aimed towards raising awareness and educate on
appropriate electrical safety policies and ensuring the right material and right size of
electrical wiring.
USG oral Invests US Million in Ne
Man act ring Plant at Sri City And ra Prades
USG oral, a leader in building products technology, hosted a Ground reaking Ceremony
for its new manufacturing plant at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The new plant will be operated by
its India business unit, USG oral uilding Products India Pte Ltd. Frederic De Rougemont, CEO
Dan Casey, Senior Vice President, Asia and Middle East, USG oral and Sumit idani, CEO, USG
oral India were present at the occasion. The plant will support USG oral’s commitment in
the region as the company looks for ways to be er serve its customers. This location will allow
for 0 million m2 of plasterboard capacity in a standalone facility located in Sri City.
A Real Estate
an er Anc it
La otiya to
H ead L ones tar
Ra anIndia
Entity Real
Estate vertical
Lonestar Ra anIndia Real
Estate Fund has appointed Mr.
Anchit Lakhotiya, an experienced
real estate bank er, to head the
real estate vertical. Ra anIndia
Finance, a oint venture between
Lone Star, a leading global private
eq u ity and real estate inv estment
firm and Ra anIndia Group, a
leading N FC in India founded
by Mr. Ra iv Ra an, the co-
f ou nder of Indiabu lls G rou p and a
visionary entrepreneur.
Mr. Anchit Lakhotiya, a
chartered accou ntant by
p rof ession, is a bank er with ov er
16 years of experience in the real
estate sector. He is known for his
advisory expertise in providing
structured bespoke financial
solutions across real estate
classes. efore oining Lonestar
Ra anIndia Real Estate Fund,
Mr. Anchit Lakhotiya successfully
bu ilt the real estate book s f or
Altico Capital and Standard
Chartered ank.
a a Electricals Ltd., India’s leading player in
consumer durables, fans, lighting and engineering
pro ects company, hosted the second edition
of .nxt upgrade’ show today in Delhi under the
theme Smart Indoors & Connected Outdoors .
The day-long event was hosted in Hya Regency,
Delhi, which was marked with the presence of
leading Architects, Consultants, Specifiers, City
Managers, High level Government Authorities,
ey Decision Makers and Dealer Community.
Everycountryintheworlddevelops&showcases
the historical & technological importance of their
capital. Delhi, being the capital city of India has
grown rapidly in the past few years. It has always
preserved its political stability & fostered a secure
investment climate. Moreover, government has
always had more focus on Delhi in order to make
it an ideal city to live and do business in.
a a Electricals contin es to accelerate
g rowth momentum with
International Copper Association India
co enced its Sa e iring Sa er ildings
a areness ca paign in t e Capital
I C A I ndia to raise aw areness on the need f or electrical saf ety to prevent electrical mishaps
at homes & w ork places
Raj a Mukh erj ee, President, & Country
Head, Baj aj Electricals
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The Centre will come out with amendments to Special Economic
Zones SEZ Rules, 2006 synchronised with Goods and Services
Tax GST laws by end of this month, a top official in the Union
Ministry of Commerce and Industry said at an ASSOCHAM event
held in New Delhi today.
We have been working for a few months on the amendment of
SEZ Rules, 2006 to synchronise it with the GST laws, this is under
active consideration of the government, said Mr idyut ehari
Swain, additional secretary in Department of Commerce said at an
ASSOCHAM International SEZ Investment Summit.
With due consultation process with Department of Revenue,
I am glad to tell you that this fairly elaborate amendments
of the ru les is lik ely to come ou t now by the end of this month,
it is almost at the final stage and we shall be issuing it, added
Mr Swain.
He also informed that the Commerce Ministry has created a
group of eminent persons to develop a roadmap for future of SEZs
to hav e a v ery f resh look at it and come u p with ideas which cou ld
be quite important for policy making process.
This group is deliberating today for the second time in this
month itself , we really p u t a lot of hop e on this and we f eel that
the ideas they come u p with ev entu ally in another one month
or so would really helpful for us in the policy making process,
said Mr Swain.
Noting that while the Department of Commerce consistently
looks at facilitating ease of doing business by removing bo lenecks
wherever they exist, it was observed that there is a possibility of
different authorities handling administrative and financial ma ers
being at slight variance with each other.
We have taken up a pro ect in which we would like to have
a very clear set of guidelines regarding how administrative and
financial ma ers by the authorities are carried out and we are
hop ef u l that we will come ou t with a rep ort in two months which
should be implemented in three months, informed Mr Swain.
Talking about the SEZ Rules and SEZ Act amendment to be
synchronised with GST Laws, Mr Pranab umar Das, special
secretary and Member Customs, C IC Central oard of Indirect
Taxes and Customs also said that it would come by the end of
this month.
We have been very aggressively and actively participating in
this exercise because any time a foreign trade policy is changed,
the C IC is always there, he said.
SE R les to e aligned it GST la s y ly end:
Co erce Ministry o cial
SEZ units must look for markets other than US, EU & Dubai for export competitive advantages: Member (Customs), CBIC
PropTiger.com, part
of Elara Technologies
P te Ltd which also
owns Housing.com and
Makaan.com, today
released the findings
of its Realty Decoded
Report’ for Q2 Apr-
May- un 2018. As per
the rep ort, lau nches
across top cities
declined 20% over
Q2 last year whereas
sales were within 2% of
last year. The quarter
did not witness many new lau nches as
developers are waiting for the festive
season to launch new pro ects. Large
cities such as Mumbai and Pune had a
drop in new lau nches whereas mark ets
such as Noida, engaluru, Hyderabad
and Chennai experienced increase in
new launches. However, last year Q2 was
an aberration as developers advanced
their lau nches to av oid ap p rov als u nder
RERA regime.
Ne la nc es contin ed to str ggle t o g sales re ain at in
CY : PropTiger s report
Source: Proptiger DataLabs
Notes: Noida includes Greater Noida and
Yamuna Expressway.
Gurugram includes Bhiwadi,
Dharuhera and Sohna.
Analysis includes apartments and villas
across the regions
08_21_News.indd 20 24-07-2018 20:35:36

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INTERVIEW Anshul Singhal, Embassy Industrial Parks
ANSHUL SINGHAL
CEO, Embassy Industrial Parks
“ I
tisintheethosof E mbassy Indu strialP ark stobeonp ointwhen
it comes to timely delivery, specs, cost, and construction. We
identify the pain-points of our clients and make it our priority
to take charge of them ourselves. Service to us is as important
as the product and we continue to set new benchmarks for Grade-A
quality warehousing solutions. In Pune, the demand drivers considered
for the warehousing and logistics are the manufacturing and consumption
sectors. Pune offers the best investment opportunity in India with a great
estimated investment return per annum. We are looking at multinational
comp anies in the sp ace of light manu f actu ring and p rocessing f or the
industrial park. The total pro ect cost would be INR 50 crore that includes
the cost of 52-acre land parcel which we bought 2 years ago. Construction
has almost completed and we have started delivery to clients this year.
Embassy Industrial Parks has developed 5.5million sq. ft. for industrial and
warehousing use out of which almost 50% are warehousing clients and
others are industrial clients. Alongside, we already have pre-commitments
for our other development. We are constantly acquiring land and
constructing around the country and hope to deliver another two-three
industrial parks in the next 12 months,
It is in the ethos of Embassy Industrial Parks to be
on point when it comes to timely delivery, specs, cost, and
construction. We identify the pain-points of our clients and make it
our priority to take charge of them ourselves
22_25_Embassy Industrial Parks_Interview.indd 22 24-07-2018 19:16:20

Embassy Industrial Parks has already left
a mark in the market by acquiring lands
in some of the major cities of our country.
Embassy Industrial Parks has invested
Rs 350 crore to build a 1.1-million sqft
industrial park at Chakan, Pune.
Embas s y I ndus trial Park s is a p artnership
between the Embassy Group and Warburg Pincus formed
to address the challenges of comp anies grap p ling with
building and managing industrial and warehousing spaces.
They are commi ed to bringing quality Grade A industrial,
light manu f actu ring and warehou sing sp aces in close
p rox imity to leading consu mer and indu strial centres
across India. These modern well planned, technology-
enabled industrial and warehousing solutions are targeted
at industry verticals like E-Commerce, PL, Automobile
Ancillaries, FMCG and Retail.
The primary offering is industrial and warehousing parks
housed in land parcels between 50-200 acres near the 8
key cities of Delhi, Mumbai, angalore, Pune, Ahmedabad,
Hyderabad, West engaland Chennai. These parks will be
fully master planned specifically cater to the industrial and
logistics traffic movements and will boast a host of special
amenities such as truck parking, canteens, rest areas,
dormitories, business centres etc. This will ensure that the
park becomes a self-sustaining business environment.
Embassy Industrial Parks has already left a mark in the
market by acquiring lands in some of the ma or cities of
our country. Embassy Industrial Parks has invested Rs
50 crore to build a 1.1-million sqft industrial park at
Chakan, Pune. The company has acquired 52 acres of land
in Chakan. Embassy Industrial Parks has signed a 1, 10
crore MoU with the Haryana Government to build three
warehousing & industrial parks in the State. In order to
meet the MoU commitment, the company has recently
acquired 110 acres of land in Farrukhnagar, Gurugram to
build a million sq feet logistics park. Embassy saw instant
success in NCR when their debut pro ect, a 600,000 square
foot industrial park in ilaspur sold out before completion.

INTERVIEW Anshul Singhal, Embassy Industrial Parks
The association of Embassy Industrial Parks and Haryana
government has generated employment for more than
20,000 people in the state. The company is also developing
a 200- acre land in Sriperumbudur near Chennai. Embassy
Industrial Parks is se ng up logistics and industrial parks
in West engal with an estimated phasewise investment of
INR 1000 crore in. This association will generate direct and
indirect employment for 1000 people in West engal and
will be another milestone for the company.
E mbassy Indu strial P ark s will also tak e u p mandated
search - in particular for international and multinational
companies - with a specific mandate to search for land in
pre-specified areas, acquire land on behalf of the company
and create a complete campus or build to suit facilities.
For companies wishing to expand their operations while
limiting upfront capex, they offer a complete build to suit
space to augment your existing operations. This expansion
is limited to land, building and fit outs in return for a rental
which will be on a long term flexible lease basis.
The Embassy Industrial Parks promise extends beyond
building and delivering best-in-class industrial and
warehousing solutions to management and maintenance
of these developments. This commitment to continuously
enhance and protect the value of the development is
backed by Embassy Services, the property management
arm of the Embassy Group. Embassy Services today
manages over 27 million sqft of commercial and residential
space across various Indian cities.
This combination of experience and expertise makes
E mbassy Indu strial P ark s ideally p oised to address the
distinct demand for modern industrial and warehousing
spaces with the optimal mix of cost, quality and location
advantages.
Embassy Industrial Parks will also take
up mandated search - in particular for
international and multinational companies
- with a speciﬁc mandate to “search” for
land in pre-speciﬁed areas, acquire land on
behalf of the company and create a complete
campus or build to suit facilities.

INTERVIEW Sriram Mahadevan, Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate
The mid-income segment is the sweet spot of
India’s real estate market today with a lot of
demand being witnessed in this space. The emerging
middle class of today aspires for a holistic living and
we are happy to partner them in their quest
to own a home they desire
SRIRAM MAHADEVAN
Executive Vice President & Business Head – Joyville at
Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate
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T he Shap oorj i P allonj i G rou p , one of India’ s most tru sted and
oldest real estate brands, has annou nced the lau nch of its easy
to own homes under the brand oyville in Pune with its first
p roj ect near H inj awadi ( p hase 1) . T his is the third p roj ect u nder
oyville brand following olkata and Virar, respectively. More
than 400 u nits hav e been sold du ring the lau nch p eriod.
J oy v ille – H inj awadi sp read ov er 8 acres of land wou ld be home
to over 1000 families. The development offers different unit
configurations of 1 RH to 2 RH apartments. The pro ect boasts
of 75 % open space with more than 25 playful activities offering
fun and fulfilling experience to all its residents. Apart from the
sp aciou s residences in a gated commu nity , the p roj ect will hav e
modern amenities like clubhouse, swimming pool, gym, ogging
and cycling tracks, sports-facilities for kids, recreation areas,
gardens, multipurpose court, party lawn to ust name a few.
T he p roj ect is located near H inj awadi P hase 1, the most p rime
location within Hin ewadi IT Park micro location with excellent
connectivity to the Mumbai-Pune Expressway apart from
proximity to various social infrastructure like railway station,
schools, malls, hosp itals etc. T he ongoing / f u tu re inf rastru ctu re
pro ects like bridge over Mula river connecting aner and
alewadi, 110 meters wide ring road ad acent to the pro ect and
upcoming Metro connecting Hin ewadi to Shiva i Nagar would
ensure seamless mobility solutions to the residents of oyville
going f orward.
J oy v ille – H inj awadi residents wou ld be p rou d of their
development being IG C Gold Pre-certified green home. Some
of the k ey asp ects of being a green dev elop ment arou nd 40%
of the total site area will be cov ered with greens which inv olv e
native and drought tolerant species of plants to enhance the
beau ty and bio- div ersity of the p roj ect. Solar P V cells and solar
water heaters will be installed on the site to cater to almost 72%
of the total hot water req u irement which will redu ce energy
consumption for the residents leading to lower power bills. Eco-
friendly uilding materials having recycled content will be used
during construction. Paints which will be used in the pro ect shall
be low VOC and Health friendly paints.
“ T
he mid- income segment is the sweet sp ot of India’ s real
estate mark et today with a lot of demand being witnessed
in this sp ace. T he emerging middle class of today asp ires
for a holistic living and we are happy to partner them in their quest to
own a home they desire. We are delighted with the exciting response to
our first pro ect in Hin awadi which is one of the biggest IT hubs of India.
T he su ccess of the p roj ect v alidates the tru st of ou r v alu ed homebu y ers
in the Shap oorj i P allonj i’ s 15 3 y ears of legacy . It also p rov es the strong
demand f or well- designed easy to own homes f or emerging middle class
in this micro market. eeping the customer at the centre of our offering
we have designed the pro ect to meet the aspirations of the homebuy-
ers, mainly millennials, who lik e to stay closer to their work p lace.”
Solar PV cells and
solar water heaters will
be installed on the site to
cater to almost 72% of the
total hot water requirement
which will reduce energy
consumption for the
residents leading to lower
power bills. Eco-friendly
Building materials having
recycled content will be used
during construction
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REAL ESTATE
By Mr. Rohit Poddar
Managing Director, Poddar’ Housing and Development Ltd
New homes Resale homes
W
ith new bu ildings bu rgeoning ev ery where,
there is a huge demand for new flats. And yet,
most people opt for a resale home. However,
taking a call on whether to invest in a new flat or a resale
one may be difficult.
T y p ically , new or p rimary homes are the ones which are
acq u ired directly f rom dev elop ers, and a resale or second-
ary homes are the properties that have had a previous
owner. Is a newly built home right for you
This type of question depends on lifestyle preferences,
financing needs and the priorities you put on features like
high energy efficiency, functional arrangements of interior
living spaces and your desire, budget and aptitude when it
comes to repairs and capital improvements.
T here are f ew reasons which also might interest y ou to
have a preference for a resale home even after you know
that it need some kind of renovation. For occurrence, you
may have your heart set on moving to a definite locality
in the city or a close- in su bu rb, where newly constru cted
hou ses are u nu su al or not av ailable u nless y ou bu y an ex -
isting home, tear it down, and build a new home on the lot
or y ou may be a do- it- y ou rself enthu siast and delight in the
op p ortu nity to tak e an old hou se and transf orm it, ev en if
that takes considerable time and money.
So it is comp rehensible that p eop le p ref er older homes
bu t here are some adv antages to bu y a new home which
can be a potential choice
A orda ility
Affordability is the ma or step to be considered by the
home buyers. Potential property seekers may prefer resale
homes thinking to pay less but they have to anticipate that
there are various other amounts to be paid like registration
fee, transfer fee, stamp charges, utility charges, etc. Also,
resale homes req u ire rep air and maintenance, on the other
hand, first hand homes that are constructed in upcoming
locations or suburbs will cost you lesser when compared to
resale homes in established localities of a city.
Energy cons ing Green ildings
R ight f rom the concern of sp ending on hu ge electric bills
or genu inely f eeling abou t the env ironment, a new home is
practically the be er option. Homes built today must meet
far tougher national code standards for energy efficiency
than ust a few years back. Most newly built homes, in
fact, come with energy certifications covering walls, roofs,
windows, doors and even appliance packages. Virtually, no
resale homes offer certifications because they were built
to much lower standards that were often decades ago,
when energy usage was an afterthought. To make an exist-
ing home efficiently energy saving property, that will cost
you a lot. Whereas, new homes offer air filtration which
increases indoor air q u ality , drop p ing the chances of af -
fecting buyers who have asthma or allergies.
i ngs iring and le i ility o Space
A brand new home comes with already safe fi ngs and
fixtures that assures a hassle-free solution for a long time
whereas resale homes alway s hav e a p roblem of wiring
and fi ngs. When you buy an old home, the design part is
fixed but while buying a new home you can always guide
and su ggest designs to the dev elop er when it is in its actu al
constructing stage.
inancing
W hile bu y ing a resale p rop erty , the p rocedu re is ex -
tremely long which inclu des a back grou nd check of the
seller, title check and verification of documents, closure of
home loan by seller, registration of property in authority
etc. When you buy a new home, your developer takes care
of the whole process.
Resale Val e
People think they will live in the same house forever
bu t at some p oint they p lan to sell it f or innu merable rea-
sons lik e ex p anding or decreasing it down their f amily ,
moving to other city or country, etc. Such factors will af-
f ect the 20 y ears older home than a 5 y ear old home while
reselling it.
The ultimate goal is to buy a home whether a new or
an older one, the best decision can be made by potential
home buyer only.
v/s
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REAL ESTATE Wadhwa Group
Panvel gets the ﬁrst integrated
township in NAINA
Project wil l be under PM A Y and
wil l be devel op ed by T he W adhwa
Group
A round 9 0 0 units s ol d in the p re-
l aunch p has e
C M D evendra F adnavis inaug u-
rated the ‘ W adhwa W is e C ity ’ , an
a orda le o sing pro ect
T
owards the mission of ‘ H ou s-
ing f or All’ , the G ov ernment of
Maharashtra is aggressiv ely
working to fulfill its target of 10 lakh
affordable houses in Mumbai Metro-
politan Region by 2022. With a view to
support this initiative, Shri Devendra
F adnav is, Chief Minister of Maharash-
tra, yesterday, inaugurated the first
Integrated T ownship P roj ect in NAINA
Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Noti-
fied Area at Panvel. Called as Wadh-
wa Wise City’, this mega pro ect, which
will q u alif y f or P radhan Mantri Awas
o ana Urban Scheme, will open up
5500 affordable homes and will be
developed by one of Mumbai’s lead-
ing developers, The Wadhwa Group.
T he p roj ect saw a hu ge resp onse with
00 units sold during the pre-launch
phase itself, out of 1500 units that are
currently opened for bookings. Most
of the customers are first time home
buyers and salaried - class who are ap-
plying for home loan. The pro ect will
make Panvel as the most sought after
region for affordable housing.
Inaugurating the affordable housing
pro ect, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Chief
Minister Of Maharashtra said, “ In P an-
vel, the most coveted township Wad-
hwa Wise City’ is launched. With this
launch, an affordable housing stock is
being made available at the Wise city.
T he p roj ect has considered all ameni-
ties required for the common citizens
and the township will be wise and
smarter. With this, more developers
will come to this belt.
Wadhwa Wise City’ will offer a
unique proposition of efficient Studio,
1 & 2 H apartments that will be con-
structed in various phases. Out of the
total land holding of 450 acres, The
Wadhwa Group is planning to develop
1 8 acres. The pro ect has got all the
approvals for the first phase in place
location clearance under ITP, Le er of
intent LOI under ITP, Environmental
Clearance f or the T ownship , as well
as, the buildings under Phase 1 along
with the building CC for Phase 1 build-
ing. The mandatory Maha RERA regis-
tration for relevant buildings has been
obtained. The Wadhwa Group has en-
tered into a DA with Valuable Proper-
ties Pvt Ltd, an investment arm of FDI
compliant real estate fund.
T he p roj ect will add one more rea-
son f or inf rastru ctu re dev elop ment
to the city of P anv el which already
offers excellent railroad connectivity
to the main city Mumbai. Panvel is
connected to both, the central and
western lines, it is also k nown as the
gateway to the onkan region, eas-
ing commu te to the other states of
India. Located close to Mumbai-Pune
Expressway and the Sion-Panvel Ex-
pressway, travelling to either Mumbai
or Pune is quite convenient. Infra-
structure Developments like the Navi
Mumbai International Airport, Mum-
bai Trans - Harbour Link, Virar Alibaug
Multi-Modal Corridor, etc are the fac-
tors driv ing the demand f or the resi-
dential and commercial real estate in
this new growth corridor.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurtaed the ﬁrst ITP Wadhwa Wise City at NAINA in
Panvel, at his residence Varsha on Thursday 8 pm
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REAL ESTATE Synergy Property Development Services
T
oday we mu st learn to be f ast, f air and slow, all at the
sametime.Pro ectmanagementprofessionalsacross
geographies, are not immune from these changes.
Traditional construction management methodologies
are also being replaced or reinforced with new tools
and technology.
In the last decade, there has been a tectonic shift in
the way the real estate and construction industry is
evolving in India. With the Indian construction market
set to be the world’s third-largest construction market
by 2021, it is imperative that Indian Construction and
Design professionals up their ante in terms of delivering
technologically advanced solutions.
The industry has seen sporadic improvements but in
essence it largely remains a people-intensive industry
as compared to the more developed parts of the world.
Companies globally look at anywhere between 1- % of
pro ect costs as the budget for software technologies to
create cost and time efficiencies, which is a far cry for India.
While traditional pro ect management models focused
exclusively on the delivery of products and services, newer
pro ect management models are increasingly focusing on
achieving results by interpreting the business strategy,
providing effective risk assessment and deriving a solution.
y embracing continuous innovation in technology, new
age PMC firms are going digital by adopting Cloud-based’
storage services and end-to-end’ pro ect management
software solutions. Let’s look at some of the prominent
technology tools which new-age PMC firms are using in
India today.
ilding In or ation Modelling
IM is a D model-based process for creating and
managing pro ect information. The building information
model is a digital description of every aspect of the build,
andob ectsinthemodelcanbelinkedtorelatedinformation
such as quantity, images, specifications or manuals. This
technology benefits construction professionals by helping
them create be er plans, produce faster results, and stay
within budget. IM started slow in India. However with the
advent of Smart cities, IoT, VR and AR gaining ground, IM
practise is witnessing a strong revival.
CCTV Monitoring
CCTV installation on-site is one of the best ways to
protect a site from undue hazard. They help to track events
across the site in more than one place at a time. CCTVs on-
site also manage thefts and help to monitor employees at
work. Client located offsite are now able to get a real-time
view of their sites in the smartphones itself.
Emerging Technology Accelerators
in the Indian Real Estate and
Project Management Landscape
Authored by Mr Arna G os Director, Synergy Property Development Services
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Un anned Air orne Ve icles
Drones or UAVs are extensively
u sed today to monitor the
construction work for large
and complex sites. They
help the Construction
management team to have
visibility of the workforce
operating at heights and keep
the site EHS complaint. Analytic
software in Drones can help to do
thermal mapping and land surveying.
It is still not that prevalent in India but will
gain ground once the legalities of their usage is formalised.
Pro ect Por olio Manage ent so are
Web based cost effective Pro ect management software
is being used extensively to streamline the construction
process and increase efficiency. Usually, most of the online
software caters to requirements such as maintaining and
creating construction schedules, resource allocations,
monitoring usage and generating reports.
Clo d ased Doc ent anage ent so are
Cloud-based document
management system helps to
keep all the pro ect related
documents in an easily
accessible organized manner.
It also makes collaborations
between teams easier and
there are chances of easier
recovery of data if it is lost. Most
importantly such software has
the ability to track deliverables
and make the users accountable
with well-defined workflows.
Proc re ent so are
Procurement software contributes to
automating the entire tendering process
in a pro ect. Such software nowadays is
integrated with the Client ERP system
and support e-bidding process flows.
The workflows are well defined with the
necessary checks and balances in place.
It helps to maintain transparency and a
clear audit trail behind for all orders released
against a pro ect.
e ased Colla oration tools
In any pro ect, collaboration is essential to ensure that
all the teams head in the same direction and create an
innovative environment. Collaboration tools with real
time chats, posting features and group messaging options
enable teams to communicate with each other, access
information and increase efficiency rapidly.
The flow of real-time information to every team in a
pro ect is vital. Amongst the deluge of data, tools which
control and analyse the information will become popular.
Technology today can create algorithms which help us
to take decisions. Every day we are witnessing newer
applications and gadgets coming in the market to aid
construction professionals. The key is to be aware about
the latest advances in technology and adapt them in an
innovative and effective manner.
Online Con erencing Applications
Considering the fact that large pro ects have stakeholders
located in different geographies, these online conference
tools are a boon to PMC firms to bring the team together
at an agreed frequency to resolve open issues. Most
of this software allows documents to be presented in
various formats for quick reference. Virtual meetings are
the new reality.
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FEATURE Lifts and Elevators
Elevator Industry
Trends and Overview
Picture Courtesy: Polo Elevators
34_37_Lift & Elevators_Feature.indd 34 23-07-2018 16:15:50

I
ndia’ s elev ator and escalator mark et is
the world’ s second largest, nex t to China.
Annu al demand rose to 6 4,000 u nits in 2017
and is expected to continue growing. The
mark et f or elev ators in India is p roj ected
to grow at a comp ou nded annu al growth rate of
ov er 8% between 2018 and 2021 with the siz e of
the mark et f orecast to cross $ 1.9 billion in 2020,
P assenger elev ators grabbed the largest v olu me
share in India’ s elev ators mark et, on accou nt of
increasing nu mber of hou sing p roj ects, p remiu m
hotels, gov ernment inf rastru ctu re dev elop ment
pro ects such as 100 smart cities, etc.
W ith the high demand comes the need f or
innovations in elevator technology and design
to help reduce power consumption and improve
passengers’ safety and comfort. As it is a fight
against gravity, safety is critical. With conventional
elevators, the taller the building, the more shafts
you need and the more space you waste. Standard
elevators also limit skyscrapers’ functionality,
design and shape. That’s why innovative solutions
such as Destination Control System DCS which
are aimed at elev ators smarter and help in mov ing
people more efficiently in these ever-higher
bu ildings are a mu st.
E lev ator manu f actu rers are gearing u p to
bring forth technologically updated products
and solutions that provide safe, reliable and
superior mobility. The current focus on creating
Smart infrastructure is further driving them to
offer more energy-efficient, high-speed lifts and
elevators, supported by 24x7 after-sales service
and maintenance.
The elevators industry is witnessing enhanced
activity in tandem with the robust growth
in Inf rastru ctu re dev elop ment and high rise
buildings across the country. Rapid urbanization
and increasing population density is leading
to construction of high rise residential and
commercial sp aces.
Elevator manufacturers are gearing
up to bring forth technologically
updated products and solutions
that provide safe, reliable and
superior mobility. The current focus
on creating Smart infrastructure
is further driving them to offer
more energy-efﬁcient, high-speed
lifts and elevators, supported
by 24x7 after-sales service and
maintenance.

FEATURE Lifts and Elevators
The key part is quality and safety will be the key
differentiators, which the unorganized segment in our
country cannot afford to offer. A smart elevator is a
connected elevator capable of communicating with
passengers, building managers, service staff and other
building systems to improve the passenger experience
and elevator performance, especially through improved
elevator maintenance. Also, Over the last decade, elevator
industry has witnessed the development of technologies
such as Regenerative drives, Destination control systems,
Double Deck elevators etc emphasizing on safety, energy
efficiency, speed, automation and passenger convenience.
Plus, The new age buyers are aware of the several
technical parameters of elevators. The demand is for
smart vertical mobility solutions rather than mere a simple
elevator unit. It is important for us to not only cater to the
myriad requirements set forth by the users but also offer
competitive prices for a successful win. All our elevators
and escalators come with energy conscious features like
Permanent magnet synchronous gearless motor, variable
voltage variable frequency drives, power regeneration
feature and use of LED’s for illumination in car. In addition
to the f eatu res listed abov e, the design of ou r p rodu ct is
Lead free, uses active roller guides instead of guide shoes
which eliminates the use of lubrication oil and is 100%
RoHS compliant.
The new age buyers are aware of the several
technical parameters of elevators. The demand
is for smart vertical mobility solutions rather
than mere a simple elevator unit.
Picture Courtesy: HYBON Elevators & Escalators Pvt. Ltd.

SEBI JOSEPH
President, OTIS India
I
ndia is the second largest mark et f or elev ators and
escalators in the world according to indep endent
analysts. Urbanisation has been the key factor in
increasing demand for the high rise buildings. As it continues
to ex p and, the need f or hou sing and commercial sp ace grows,
India’s elevator industry will continue to grow ust as rapidly.
Otis is poised to cater to this demand. We can also expect the
next developments in elevator technology to be digitalization
and the f ocu s shou ld be on p assenger ex p erience. T hird-
party analysts forecast that the construction industry is
ex p ected to grow by 6 - 7 p ercent, in line with the G D P .
While we expect the real estate industry may face higher
v acancy lev els, we ex p ect f or it to ease u p in the near f u tu re.
Demonetization, RERA and GST are game changers and will
yield positive results in the long run. This expected growth in
the residential segment will remain the biggest contributor
to the construction industry. Low-cost and affordable housing
will be a big driv er.
ndia s elevator industr will con nue
to row ust as ra idl s is oised to cater
to this demand. We can also expect the next
developments in elevator technology to be
di itali a on and the focus should be on
passenger experience.
emone a on and T
are ame chan ers and will ield osi ve
results in the lon run This ex ected
rowth in the residen al se ment will
remain the biggest contributor to the
construc on industr ow-cost and
a ordable housin will be a bi driver
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Another f actor in this indu stry is inv estments in inf rastru ctu re
and commercial pro ects. Increased focus on developing,
ex p anding, moderniz ing airp orts, dev elop ment of metro
rail pro ects and redevelopment of railway stations, offers
opportunities in the infrastructure segment in the long term.
In addition, smart connected buildings, Internet of things
capabilities, and evolving standards of safety and quality will
also be elements that benefit manufacturers with a strong
appetite for investments in technology.
P av ing the way f orward, we think the nex t dev elop ments
in elevator technology will leverage digitalization. Existing
technologies like Destination Management Systems, which
constantly evaluates real-time passenger traffic to improve
flow and travel time in busy mid- and high-rise buildings are at
the start of this trend. What will disrupt the industry are smart
elev ators. A smart elev ator is a connected elev ator cap able of
communicatingwithpassengers,buildingmanagers,servicestaff
and other bu ilding sy stems to imp rov e the p assenger ex p erience
and elev ator p erf ormance, esp ecially throu gh imp rov ed
elevator maintenance. This new generation of elevators, will for
the first time, connect manufacturing to installation to service,
allowing us to deliver to the customer a totally different service.
uilding on the theme of connectivity, we’re transforming our
serv ice bu siness – globally – to incorp orate smart, connected
technology that delivers proactive, quick and effective
diagnostics and repair. The transformation is an investment
in digital tools, mobility solutions, apps, IoT and operational
ex cellence to enhance the cu stomer ex p erience, accelerate
business productivity and increase employee engagement.
Through IoT and more connectivity, we are giving our customers
more transparency, more information and a streamlined process
to reach Otis while maintaining and advancing the personal
relationships we strive for.
xis n technolo ies like
es na on ana ement stems
which constantl evaluates real- me
assen er tra c to im rove ow and
travel me in bus mid- and hi h-rise
buildin s are at the start of this trend
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otis co
Easy to use
1. Enter your destination.
2. Receive your elevator
assignment.
3. Follow the direction to
your assigned elevator.
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INTERIOR Jaquar Group
J
aquar Group, the complete sanitary ware and lighting
solutions company celebrates the winning of Red Dot
Design Award at the newly launched Artize showroom
MLS in Gurugram’s upscale Sector 2 . Tailwater from aquar
Group’s luxury brand, Artize was facilitated with the prestigious
international award for its exquisite design and high quality.
The exclusive Artize showroom is the brand’s first luxury store
in Gurgaon, in association with MLS and Co., the leading name
in bathroom solutions retail. Created to offer consumers on-site
product immersion, the ,000 square-feet showroom will make
it easier than ever to make bathrooms the centerpiece of one’s
home. It has been designed to offer a luxurious, relaxed new way
to shop for the finest designer faucets, showers, whirlpools and
lots more.
The store showcases Artize’s signature collection of award-
winning p rodu cts and p romises to deliv er a v ery sp ecial
experience to its customers as they explore bathroom products
and concepts for their homes. The showroom is not only a perfect
place to browse Artize’s finest faucets, bath ceramics, luxury
showers and wellness solutions, it is also one of the few places
where a discerning customer can touch, feel and experience the
products in their full glory in live’ displays.
Although there’s an entire range of designer creations
one can look at for every aspect of a luxury bathroom, the
exclusive products include the nature-inspired Tailwater faucet,
the Tiaara ensemble of fi ngs, the minimalist Linea faucet,
and the futuristic ShowerTronic electronic showering system,
innovative Tumblerain bucket shower’ and the oyring, a
60degree showering product, unlike anything you’ve ever
seen. For those looking to accommodate wellness solutions
within their homes, it is also recommended to check out Artize’s
state-of-the-art athtubs, Whirlpools, Spas, Steam Cabins,
Sau nas and more.
On the occasion, Mr. Ra esh Mehra, Director & Promoter,
aquar Group, quotes, We are delighted to celebrate the
winning of the Red Dot Design Award at our newly launched
exclusive Artize Showroom. The showroom signifies a paradigm
shift in our retail experience in India as we are offering our
end consumers, architects and designers an interactive and
immersive experience with the finest of bathroom products.
Jaquar Group celebrates the winning of
the Red Dot Design Award at
the newly launched Artize
Showroom in Gurgaon
The first-of-its-kind exclusive showroom is a treasure trove of the finest bathware
Rajesh Mehra,
Director & Promoter, Jaquar Group
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INTERVIEW Umang Bansal, Polo Elevators India Pvt Ltd
Our elevators feature elegant curved handrails in painted
or polished aluminum finishes with fixtures composed
of metallic-finished buttons and stylish stainless steel
designer panels that give the elevator a contemporary
modern look while adhering to all safety codes
Tell s a li le rie a o t POLO Elevators
P OLO E LE V AT OR S is one of the world’ s leading q u ality assu red
elev ators comp any based in India established in the y ear 2009,
created to provide turnkey design, engineering and fabrication
solutions for your elevator needs.
Using its innovative ability and broad experience, POLO ELEVA-
TORS has remained a pioneer in the vertical transportation in-
dustry since entering the business. The Company’s imaginative,
creative soul, spoke to by generation of the world’s Class lifts and
lift technologies, keeps on accepting high valuations industry
wide. We have the most skilled, lively people who welcome the
test of addressing our clients’ needs and render flawless servic-
es. We try really hard to procure and build up these individuals.
ic prod ct seg ent is itnessing t e a i
s rge entry id level or t e nic e
In today ’ s f ast changing and dy namic world, where the needs
are changing every day, true service is what can help us differ-
entiate in the market place. It helps in creating customer value.
Along with serv ice, technology will be able to deliv er to y ou , ou r
customer, solutions even before you know what you need.
G earless elev ators or MR L ( Machine R oom Less) is where
we’re seeing the demand is increasing day by day.
POLO MRL elevators a modern, aesthetic, gearless elevator
that is ust perfect for low rise residential buildings. The ideal,
u rban elev ator which u nderstands the imp ortance of sp ace and
energy. POLO ELEVATORS gearless technology reduces the en-
ergy consumption by 50 to 60% when compared to conventional
geared and hydraulic elevators. POLO gearless elevators offers a
smoother and seamless elevator experience, be er ride comfort
as compared to geared technology, Economical solution for low-
rise residential buildings, Utilizes less energy than geared ma-
chines. POLO MRL comes in designs that bring a feel of freshness
to residential buildings, making them a ractive to residents and
visitors. POLO MRL elevators come with dual finish aesthetically
designed with LED light option durable materials and accessories
& full stainless steel car. All elevators are equipped with center
opening power door with car door lock as a standard feature.
Precise leveling and other options like Automatic Rescue Device
ARD backup system ensure a high level of user safety.
at a es an Elevator conte porary is it t e de
sign o tloo or rand
Definitely it’s an overall outlook of the company how they de-
sign and supply elevators with a proper use of be er technol-
ogy which can sav e clients money in the f orm of sp ace sav ing
and in parallel also decreases installation cost and thereby sav-
ing energy & time. Afterwards comes is the overall design, look
& feel of the elevator. Our elevators feature sophisticated cab
designs with a wide selection of choices between stainless steel
designer panels in golden mirror, silver mirror, black mirror fin-
ish sheets & rose gold mirror & designer sheets options. All
ou r elev ators come with v ariety of saf ety f eatu res It cannot f all,
and in the event of a power outage it will automatically descend
to the bo om floor. It is energy-efficient, with zero energy con-
UMANG BANSAL
Chairman & Director, Polo Elevators India Pvt Ltd
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sumption during descent and minimal energy consumption
when ascending.
Ou r elev ators f eatu re elegant cu rv ed handrails in p ainted or
polished aluminum finishes with fixtures composed of metallic-
finished bu ons and stylish stainless steel designer panels that
giv e the elev ator a contemp orary modern look while adhering to
all safety codes.
Y ou can create a look and f eel that is u niq u e to y ou r home with
P OLO E LE V AT OR S that blends in with the dé cor and casts a dra-
matic look as family and friends travel from floor to floor in style.
it respect to planning and e pansion at is yo r
vision in t e ne t t ree years
Whatever strategy we make, we think of our customer and
keep our customer in centre of everything we do. The change,
we realized, must come from within. Our system, our thinking,
our functioning changes from time to time to keep ourselves su-
perior in this competitive environment and make our services
be er and be er time to time.
Innovation in products, be er services, faster and
smart execution
Our emphasis on quality and safety will continue unabated.
We set ourselves a high benchmark on these three aspects and
ensure that we live up to it no ma er how big or small the pro -
ect. Quality and safety audits are performed at every stage of a
pro ect and if anomalies are found, corrections are made right
there before work progresses to the next stage. This ensures
that the end-product that you receive will offer you a smooth
and safe ride.
With these effective paths in place and the new wave of think-
ing that has been embedded in our organization, we hope to
continue walking down the winning path with you
Ho do yo plan t e allocations across t e spectr
o ind stries to ac ieve gro t across sectors and
seg ents
Wecovertheentiregamutoftheproductrangeintheelevators
industry. We have Passenger Elevators, Goods Elevators, Capsule
E lev ators, D u mbwaiter, H igh R ise E lev ators, H ome E lev ators,
Hospital Elevators, Chair Lifts etc..In order to achieve growth
across sectors and segments we are commi ed to providing the
most optimized lifts solution to our consumers which has the
least cost of ownership over the life of the product. This has been
achieved through innovative designing , absolute commitment
to quality and a responsive supply chain which exceeds the
customer expectations.
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FEATURE S. S. Railings
Innovative choices of
railingsto grace your home
Source: HDI Railing Systems
T here has been a lot of
ex citement regarding
a few innovative
choices of railings to grace
your home. An interesting
railing can really bring an
interior to lif e or elev ate an
ordinary deck to something
ex traordinary .
Ov er the p ast 20 y ears
or so j u st abou t ev ery
asp ect of home design has
been rethou ght. R ailings
have benefi ed from this
reap p raisal of interior design
and leading- edge ideas abou t
the role of the railing hav e
led to some astonishing
resu lts.
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T op 5 Stair R ail ing D es ig n T rends in 2 0 1 8
B eau ty may be transitory , bu t that’ s good news f or architects in 2018. More than j u st p assages
between floors, transitional spaces such as stairs can serve as striking focal points. Expect 2018
to be the year of Instagram-worthy installations, unlimited infill material options, and eco-
conscious design. From custom cable to floating glass planes, keep an eye out for these top
stair railing design trends in 2018.
Inspiring Glass In ll
Ambitious glass design plans often concede
to demanding saf ety standards. B u t cu stom
stair railing engineers are mak ing it easier to
access the right siz e, thick ness, and ty p e of
glass to comp ly with ap p licable bu ilding codes,
engineeringstandards,andsaf ety req u irements.
Colored and tex tu red glass are hav ing a
moment, too. G lass p anels are av ailable in
clear and colored options as well as low-iron for
optimal clarity. Pa erned glass is available with
either the entire surface or part of the panel
su rf ace etched or sandblasted. T he resu lt can
range f rom organic to contemp orary chic, as
shown in the ex amp les below.
1
A col ored, l aminated temp ered g l as s s y s tem by H D I
merg es natural wood s tep s with a p op of s trik ing orang e.
C us tom C abl e
Cable railings are the preferred solution for unobstructed views from terraces, balconies, bridges, and other vantage
points. ut these outdoor environments call for increased corrosion and tensioning standards, often requiring
designers to surrender artistic vision to limited types of steel.
T he answer to this dilemma? Cu stom cable design. Cu stom engineered railings — lik e this cable mesh net railing
f rom H D I — remain as “ inv isible” as p ossible withou t comp romising secu rity and du rability . Made of stainless steel
cable, the mesh is wov en together and clamp ed to a p erimeter f rame of heav y - du ty stainless steel cable. T he mesh
is then tensioned and lock ed in p lace.
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espo e Lig ting
LED lighting is nothing new however,
prepare to see LED manufacturers provide
cu stomiz ed p rodu cts f or niche indu stries
and bu ilding elements in 2018. In the case
of stair railing systems, the right lighting
can turn your staircase from installation to
inspiration. When installed and concealed
properly, LED lighting within the lighting
sy stem p rov ides increased secu rity ,
du rability , and design ap p eal.
More designers are v entu ring away
from standard LED colors and selecting
an LED type that can be programmed to
p rov ide u niq u e colors, mix ing and f ading
u sing color mix ing technology ( R G B ) . Light
ou tp u t or intensity can be tailored to
specific pro ect requirements by selecting
from a broad range of light intensities and
lens ty p es.
A s amp l ing of the L ED col ors , beams ,
lenses and c rved s ape options
avail abl e to des ig ners .
3
R evived Sus tainabil ity
T he last y ear has witnessed a heightened p assion f or eco- consciou s consu merism. F ollowing su it, bu ildings are
no longer designed with ust economy and utility in mind. Sustainability is no longer a buzzword, but in fact, a
basic building standard. Every inch of an installation must be considered including the stairs.
While LEED originated over two decades ago, designers are continuously finding innovative ways to introduce
environmentally-beneficial practices and materials in construction. Start 2018 on a sustainable note by applying
these LEED standards to handrails, balustrades, and railing systems in installations and renovations
Choose steel railing systems with corrosion resistance and secure construction to last a minimum of 0 years
without replacement, earning LEED credits for lifespan.
Look for AISI 04 or 16 stainless steel composed of 45% to 65% recycled material, earning LEED credits for
u se of a recy cled material.
Powder coating has become a popular trend, but make sure your formula does not contain solvents to ensure
its application does not harm groundwater, soil, or air. This garners LEED credits for avoiding the use of
haz ardou s chemicals.
Depending on your design, including LEDs in your handrail system can earn several LEED credits in multiple
categories.
4

5
or ollo s nction
In the upcoming year, look at building utilities smoke ba es, reinforcements, accessibility features as
opportunities rather than obstacles. Gone are the days of quick fixes and patches to meet compliance codes or
make repairs. The technologies afforded by railing experts allow for solutions that seamlessly integrate into
or even enhance existing design.
D es ig n for D urabil ity
As guest luggage struck the sleek column cladding at San ose Convention Center, the metal was becoming
pockmarked and dented. Stair railing experts HDI adhered a custom stainless steel cane rail to the columns. The
end result is a functional solution that seamlessly integrates into the original column design.
D es ig n for Safety

INTERIOR EIPL Group
K
eep ing p ace with the growing demand f or p remiu m
quality modular furniture solutions, real estate company
E IP L G rou p recently introdu ced E p p itome Modu lar
Interior Solutions and Doimo Cucine to the Indian sub-continent.
Eppitome, EIPL’s very own brand based out of Hyderabad, is a
premium modular furniture manufacturing company that offers
a versatile range of kitchens, wardrobes, TV units, bedroom
furniture, living room furniture and more. y investing in a robust
European manufacturing unit, the brand ensures international
designs customized as per Indian climatic & usage conditions,
superior quality and impeccable finishing. The products are
offered at highly competitive price points and backed by strong
post-sales support & warranty.
Doimo Cucine on the other hand is a well-established modular
kitchens brand from Italy that offers sleek Italian designs in a
variety of finishes and styles such as contemporary, elegant,
minimalist, brightly coloured, romantic or rigorous. The brand
often collaborates with renowned international designers with
a talent for interpreting contemporary trends, many of which
prove to be lasting. From minimal to the most brightly coloured,
the products are contemporary and ideal for today’s lifestyles.
oth Eppitome and Doimo in tandem offer the complete range
of interior solutions for clientele across the country at flexible
price points.
To complete the range of services, Eppitome also offers custom
design solutions to cater clients looking for bespoke interiors.
acking of EIPL Group allows Eppitome to deliver on demand
services with respect to interior designing and construction.
Starting from civil work, counter tops & backsplash to carpentry,
plumbing, electrical and a lot more, everything concerned with
fixing an ideal home is made available at a single point of connect
for the convenience of the customer.
Renowned EIPL Group ventures into
the modular furniture spectrum,
introduces Eppitome and
Doimo Cucine
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INTERIOR Etasaa
E
tasaa, a premier destination of handcrafted contemporary products expands its
product portfolio with a dynamic hand-painted home styling collection. Made
from metal with a textured effect, this on-trend collection promises to give your
interiors an artistic appeal. Not only is it designated to make your ambiance look
lavish and classy but can be tailor-made to suit you individual personal taste. The
extensive assortment of hand-painted home styling collection by Etas aa is exclusively
available on www.etasaa.com, with price on request.
All products available in this collection are factory-free and are purely handmade.
The unique collection is available in an Aqua green color and honeycomb designs.
While the aqua green color adds a fresh dimension to the ongoing mute tones the
rich gold honeycomb design breaks the monotony of daily life. The collection is
inspired by travel stories and the changing trends taking place all across the world.
The hand-painted home styling collection includes ar, in, Tray, Tissue ox, and other
bathroom products.
Commenting on their new range, V ineeta D as s ani, C o- F ounder, Etas aa H ome &
L ifes ty l e says, Home Reflects our personality, our style, our choice and our way
of living. That’s why we all love to decorate our home in a way that is unique and
pre y much like us, making it look very beautiful. The all-new hand-painted home
styling collection by Etasaa allows customers to rediscover the oy of shopping. They
can now embrace the modern lifestyle by choosing products that resonate with their
personality. It can be added this to their own decor or gift it to their loved ones to
maximize the impact of this collection.
Whether it is your living room or your bedroom, any corner can become a happy
and warm corner with this ideal collection. Create your perfect home suited to your
unique sense of style and budget with Etas aa’ s Hand-painted Home-Styling collection.
Etasaa expands its product portfolio with
Hand-painted
Home-Styling collection
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INTERIOR H & R Johnson (India)
H
&R ohnson, India’s leading Integrated Lifestyle Solution
provider offering tiles, sanitaryware & bath fi ngs and
engineered marble & quartz, has marked their 60th
successful year in India with the launch of large format ohnson
Porselano Royal Care Slabs. Porselano Royal Care Slabs are fully
vitrified slabs for walls and floors ensuring complete hygiene,
ease of maintenance and durability along with the element of
contemporary aesthetics that completely enhance the overall
ambiance of the space.
These large format slabs come in sizes of 120 240 cms, 120
120 cms, 80 160 cms as well as in splits format in 2 sizes of 2
120 cms and 0 120 cms. Due to the large sizes the floors get a
seamless look and helps reducing the visibility of the tile oints or
grout oints, which also make them easier to clean and maintain.
The new series from ohnson Porselano comes with finest
quality of raw material, latest and most suitable production
technology and equipment and decades of R&D that ensures
you get the best in class tiling options.
The ohnson Porselano Royal Care Slabs come with the CARE
feature that keeps the tile surface non-toxic and is highly safe
for humans. Each Royal Care Slab is made using ohnson’s
Germ-Free technology. In the presence of moisture, Royal Care
Slabs interfere with the microbes cell metabolism and stops
their reproduction and remains effective in wide spectrum of
microbial activity for the entire life of these large format tiles.
T e anti icro ial e ectiveness o Royal Care Sla s as t e
ollo ing advantages:
It curbs the breeding of bacteria and fungi on the tile surface
Stain and mold causing bacteria are inhibited
Reduces possibilities of infection
It controls the mal-odour caused by bacteria
It keeps the tile surface cleaner between the two cleanings
So e o t e eat res o Royal Care Sla s incl de:
Environ ent riendly The special constitution, extremely
high cap acity p ressing and controlled high temp eratu re sintering
make the RCS range very-very strong in spite of being slimmer
thanconventionalthickertiles. With ustapprox. mmthickness,
it cau ses lesser imp act to the env ironment on three cou nts –
lesser raw material mining , lesser consumption of energy in
material handling during production and lower pollution during
transport of finished goods per square meter due to reduced
weight of consignment for the same square meter of surface.
Lo aintenance The Royal Care Slabs portfolio has many
beautiful, durable options that carry ohnson’s Stain-Free feature
making it a very low maintenance product.
Versatility With negligible water absorption, Royal Care Slabs
come in two modular formats for variety of applications on
floors as well as walls.
Aest etics The realistic designs resembling the real material
like marble, wood, cement, stone on one hand and textures
on the other to the extent that it might be difficult to tell the
difference between the Royal Care Slabs and their natural
counterparts.
This collection of Royal Care Slabs offers mesmerising marbles,
rich wooden themes, cement finish surface as well as some
eclectic book-match options for your signature pro ects. These
Royal Care Slabs have 5 distinct and meaningful surface finishes
suiting various themes and designs
Pla a It has a super shining, mirror-polish effect that
adds charm to your choice and makes the place look dazzling. It
is suitable for wall application and residential interiors
Liso It has a polished and shining marble finish that is
suitable for wall and residential and office interior flooring
Rasso It has a smooth, satin like ma finish that has no
reflection. It has a distinctive sheen and ease of maintenance
intact
NRS Natural Relief surface. The texture on surface supports
the design element with variable relief for example real wood,
metal sheet and cement finish in its original form
eat er Feather gives the planned ambiance ust a subtle
shine that makes the surface easy to maintain like the Liso
surface but doesn’t reflect too much light from the surface
H&R Johnson launches large format
Porselano Royal Care
Slabs Range
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CONSTRUCTION LANXESS
LANXESS: New blocked, one
component urethane systems for
large or complex elastomeric parts
Imp rov ed indu strial hy giene Controlled cu ring E x cellent p erf ormance
C
ol og ne – Sp ecialty chemicals comp any LANX E SS
annou nces new block ed p rodu cts f or cast elasto-
mers at UT E CH E u rop e 2018. Mark eted u nder the
brand name Adip rene K the block ed sy stems are based on
LANX E SS’ s leading Low F ree ( LF ) isocy anate technology .
They offer three key benefits Improved industrial hygiene,
controlled cu ring and ex cellent p erf ormance f or broader
range of applications.
A particular focus is placed on solvent- and monomer-
free systems, explains Dr. Markus Eckert, Head of the
LAN ESS Urethane Systems business unit, a leading inno-
v ator in the dev elop ment of u rethane p rep oly mer sy stems
for elastomers, coatings, adhesives, and sealants. For ex-
ample, we have developed new blocked technology that
offers controlled curing with higher performance and re-
duced hazardous classifications.
Ex cel l ent indus trial hy g iene for imp roved work er
s afety
Adip rene K block ed sy stems hav e inherently good indu s-
trial hygiene, due to the incorporation of low hazard ingre-
dients and the block ing of already low lev els of residu al
isocyanate. As a one-component system, workers do not
have to handle a separate curative, improving productivity
and work er saf ety .
C ontrol l ed curing for l arg e and comp l ex p arts
Adip rene K block ed sy stems are av ailable as f u lly - f or-
mulated reactive systems. Curing of these prepolymers is
triggered at a precisely defined temperature resulting in
a controlled cure. With these systems, we are targeting
large and complex parts and manual processing, which is
used for very low volume production, says Eckert.
Per or ance or roader range o applications
Compared with traditional blocked systems, Adiprene
blocked systems provide be er performance for a
wide range of applications. Now that we can control the
cure and achieve higher performance, Eckert continues,
these products open the door to new applications for ure-
thane prepolymers.
Potential applications include the impregnation of fabric
belts, the coating of industrial rollers, and extremely large
parts for the industrial, mining and oil and gas industries.
T hese block ed sy stems also ex tend the u se of u rethane
prepolymers into rotational molding and liquid in ection
molding applications.
Last but not least, LAN ESS’s scientists support custom-
ers to select the best sy stem or cu stomiz e a sp ecial f ormu -
lation for their needs.
T he LANX E SS Urethane Sy stems bu siness u nit is one of
the world’ s leading su p p liers of p oly u rethane sy stems f or
elastomers, coatings, adhesives and sealants with special
focus on solvent-free and monomer-free systems, and pro-
v ides its cu stomers decades of u rethane chemistry k now-
how, comprehensive application expertise, and deep man-
u f actu ring ex p erience.
LANXESS’s Urethane Systems business unit announces new LF MDI
blocked prepolymers for controlled curing of large or complex parts
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INTERIOR Span Floors
S
pan Floors, a leading brand of wooden flooring in India
bring their new range of Mosaic Floor collection for
their discerning cu stomers. T he latest range is a modern
restoration of classic flooring pa erns that are Versailles,
Trianon, Langeais, and Cheverny. Each of the four floor pa erns
forms its own unique color pale e, is crafted from oak, ash,
American walnut, and seeks to evoke the spirit, grandeur and
sophistication of the past. The Mosaic Flooring collection by
Sp an F loors are manu f actu red u sing engineered technology
and the assortment can be seen at Span Floors, M-8, M- lock
Market, G -II, New Delhi.
The core feature of the Mosaic Flooring collection lies
in simp licity and minimalism of design. T he designs of this
collection are based on handcrafted wood parquetry flooring
work originating in the famous chateaus of 16th century and it
contains 4 unique pa erns each available in a variety of color
tones to go with any interior style and pale e.
The design and exquisite color pale e of our Mosaic Flooring
bring ou t elegance in simp licity and are meant to ap p eal
to those, who prefer classic look of time tested d cor. This
collection is aimed at homeowners and professionals who are
keen to create a classic look of real wood with a colorful twist
in design sty les that can be u sed together or on their own as
each tile accentuates the natural grain, color and pa erns of a
natural wood floor plank. adds Mr. Satinder Chawla, Managing
Director, Span Floors.
Website www.spanfloors.com
Span Floors go bold and modern with
striking Mosaic Flooring
Collection
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INTERIOR Plüsch
P
l sch introduces its breathtaking functional Work’s kitchen
Concep t by E ggersmann, an imp ression in k itchen design
thatemphasisonthefunctionalityinaddition toaesthetics
and design. Eggersmann Work’s Concept by Pl sch offers perfect
arrangements, easily accessible k itchen tools, well stru ctu red
and short distances between the three kitchen station makes the
kitchen look more sophisticated and work becomes easier. The
collection is crafted in a black stripes glass with modules in real
wood veneer. It also has units in laminate with nano finish and
soft touch effect. The Eggersmann’s Works Concept is ideal for
an op en lif esty le where liv ing sp aces seamlessly integrate with
each other. The Eggersmann work’s kitchens are available at all
P lü sch showrooms in D elhi, B engalu ru , Mu mbai and H y derabad.
Eggersmann has produced individual tailor-made solutions for
aesthetic and luxurious kitchen furniture. Eggersmann Work’s
kitchens are commi ed to perfection and timeless elegance.
They use most advanced manufacturing technologies and the
fosterage of the traditional craft. Eggersmann work’s kitchen
by P lü sch considers the su stainability of k itchen sy stems as
an important challenge. The philosophy of making kitchens
with cu ng-edge design, use of exotic finishing materials
and the superlative industrial build quality of their furniture.
Eggersmann customize and personalize the kitchen suiting your
style and personality. Their customization is also exemplary, with
the flexibility to customize finishes for even a single kitchen, and
to produce cabinets as per the requirement.
Plüsch introduces its
breathtaking functional
kitchen by Eggersmann
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K-Lite IndustriesPRODUCT LINE
‘ K
-LITE’ surface mounted Polar Lighting Pole, integrated
with LED Lighting Module is an exclusive choice of
designers for city beautification lighting blended
with architectu ral ap p eal. It is designed f or a comp lete range
of contemporary designs with single arm, double arm, L-arm,
V-Arm, Square arm and Parallel arm.
The pole is engineered to meet the adverse conditions and the
pole sections are duly welded using special grooving techniques
and high end MIG welding process. The control box is integral
and built-in with service door, locking arrangement and safety
chain. The MS pole is coated with epoxy zinc phosphate primer
and finished using environmentally stable polyurethane based
paint. The pole is supplied with necessary foundation hardwares
for normal soil condition.
ThePolarLightingPolelightingarmsareintegratedwiththeLED
modular lighting system, which is environmental friendly under
green lighting category. The LED lighting offers more lumens with
lesser power consumption The module is IP 68 protected and
the various models were evaluated by an extensive research and
understanding of illumination requirements for urban spaces.
Choice of drivers for LED takes into consideration the harmonic
distortion level not exceeding 10% power factor greater than
0. and surge protection. The LED modules are individually
rated 60 wa s. The control gear tray is prewired with terminal
connectors, MC and loop-in loop-out arrangement and located
in the control box, integral with the pole.
-LITE INDUSTRIES
D-10, Amba ur Industrial Estate, Chennai 600058
Tel 044-26257710, 48581 50, Fax 044-26257866
Mobile 5000 7 7 7, 5000 85511
E-mail info klite.in Web www.klite.in
Polar Lighting Poles
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