Researchers in the US are working on a Wood Transparent Project that ensure better thermal insulation and lets nearly as much light as glass, while eliminating glare and providing uniform and consistent indoor lighting. The research findings advance earlier

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According to a study, the ceramic tiles industry having recorded phenomenal growth through value-addition products and geographical reach, has the potential to maintain its momentum in the medium term. Despite slowdown in the real estate and adverse

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Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the global certification body for the LEED green building program and Philips Lighting India Limited recently announced collaboration dedicated to advancing sustainability and human health within the built environment in India. The collaboration will include knowledge sharing, professional education

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Richa Industries Limited, a leading Construction & Engineering company has secured an order from Punj Llyod, an engineering and construction group of India providing integrated design, procurement and project management services for energy and infrastructure

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The Swiss Franke Group has acquired an interest of 25% in Duravit AG, the German manufacturer of designer bathrooms and wellbeing systems. As part of the strategic partnership, the two companies plan to mutually develop innovative product series for the bathroom and kitchen area under their respective brands. This serves as the basis for further expansion and strengthening

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CP Kukreja Awards for Design Excellence, a prestigious design competition conducted by the Foundation for Design Excellence in collaboration with Acetech and the Government of Finland, is back again. The competition invites young minds to re-imagine the future of our cities and submit bold, smart, efficient, and economic solutions to this dire problem

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Online furniture rental company, Furlenco, is looking to expand to more cities with new products lines. Founded in 2012, the company has received $6 million from its parent company. It currently provides services in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune and plans

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The scientists in Malaysia have discovered that dried sewage sludge could be recycled by adding it to cement to make concrete. Sludge disposal options in the country have been limited due to environmental regulations. According to the scientists, while there is a potential

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Kone Corporation, the 8.6 billion euro finish escalator and elevator major is setting up a new plant near Sriperumbudur. We have been selling in India for the last 25 years and continue to expand our volume. Considering the long-term need for volume, we are building a large facility

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Dr. Corinna Fricke, Head, Economic Section, German Embassy and Oliver Bialowons, MD, Hülsta, inaugurated the opening of Kanu Kitchen Kulture's new showroom at Mahipalpur Extn, NH8, Delhi-Gurgaon Road on 16 July. The event also saw the re-launch of the three

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Scientists at a university in Mexico have created new light-emitting cement that could last a hundred years and illuminate roads, highways or city lanes at night by absorbing solar energy during the day. Currently, the cement exists in blue or green colour and the light intensity

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Asian Paints in its revised expansion plan, is all ready to set up its new manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh to have higher capacity and a marginal increase in investment. The company has relooked at its product portfolio to be manufactured at this proposed site and has decided

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Falling crude prices have come as a boon for the paint companies. Titanium oxide, a key input for paint companies is a derivative of crude oil and its prices move in tandem. Due to weak input costs and healthy gross margin expansion, most of the paint companies

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US-based kitchen and bath fittings major Kohler plans to double its base in India to 200 cities in the next two years as it looks to tap demand from tier –II cities. "We have 350 stores at present and that is definitely our biggest growth driver. Every year, we are adding more than 60 stores and we are present in over 100 towns

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Online furniture retailers like Urban Ladder and Pepperfry have started providing free interior design services. Urban Ladder has launched Urban Interiors to help customers furnish their houses with the help of interior designing experts. Pepperfry has partnered

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