Sarat Chandak, CEO, RAK Ceramics, on how the company has grown steadily with new range of products and emerging novel materials and designs. By Jayashree Mendes You have a vast footprint around the world. Could you tell us about that? We have two kinds of operations: manufacturing and commercial. With nearly 33 offices across the world, we have a presence in Europe, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, and other GCC ...

Ashok Kumar Bhaiya, CMD, Aludecor, speaks about their latest offerings such as affordable fire-retardant ACPs that are helping them stand apart. What are Aludecor’s latest product innovations and solutions in line with the emerging trends? One of the latest trends in Aluminium Composite Panels (ACPs) today is avoiding silicone sealants for filling up the grooves. Aludecor’s latest product innovation consist ...

Sunil Khatwani, VPresident & business head, system airconditioning division, LG Electronics India, on how the company is leading in technology. LG Electronics has designed HVAC products that reduce energy consumption. Could you expound? In 2018, LG has embarked on the journey of GREENOVATION i.e. green, innovative products in the commercial air conditioning space. The latest introductions are: *High ene ...

Gajanan Nabar, CEO, CleanMax Solar, gives an overview of their business operations, while also highlighting the huge potential for expansion. BY Mitalee Kurdekar CleanMax Solar enjoys a healthy share of about 25% of the Indian market. What are some of the strengths that have led to this growth? In my opinion, our biggest strength is our relationship with the customers. We have a large business development ( ...

Rajiv Poddar, joint MD, Balkrishna Industries, has strong principles in place and over the years has several landmark credits to his name and the company he runs.   What are some of the unique features of Earthmax vis-à-vis other OTRs? Earthmax is designed to ensure enhanced load distribution on the ground for dumpers, wheel-loaders, dozers, graders and other multi-purpose vehicles. This tyre is a mile ...

Angelo Noronha, president, APAC & MEA, Alliance Tire Group (ATG), has worked studiously and now is a strong contender in the global market. BY Jayashree Mendes Brief us into the history of Alliance Tire Group. Better known as ATG now, we began operations close to 10 years ago with the acquisition of Israel based Alliance Tire Company in 2007 and US-based GPX in 2009 which owned the popular Galaxy and Pr ...

Rajiv Poddar, joint MD, Balkrishna Industries, has strong principles in place and over the years has several landmark credits to his name and the company he runs.   What are some of the unique features of Earthmax vis-à-vis other OTRs? Earthmax is specifically designed to ensure enhanced load distribution on the ground for dumpers, wheel loaders, dozers, graders and some other multi-purpose vehicles. T ...

Ashwin Sheth, CMD, Ashwin Sheth Group, has meticulously planned and developed luxury apartments that dot the city’s horizon. INTERVIEWED BY Jayashree Mendes Brief us on some of your ongoing projects that are coming up in Central and western Mumbai. What are their USP? I founded this group in 1986 with a vision to make it one of the leading real estate companies in the country. Since inception, we have creat ...

Kapil Shukla, chief MD, KK Holding, has worked on prestigious projects internationally. He wants to emulate the model in India now. What has been the growth story of KK Holding since its inception and specifically in India? Yes, KK Holding is the parent company. We have several sister companies, in India and abroad. In India, we have Kaskal Facade and at other locations we have KK Holding present in Thailan ...

Wolfgang Marzin, CEO, Messe Frankfurt, tells CW India what trade fairs means to him globally and locally too. So what does IEE Expo hold for exhibitors here? It is the largest show that has been developed well last 14 years by the firm’s owners. I spoke to many exhibitors and they seem happy. India is the one of the largest exhibitors market in the world and I have been associated with it last 30 years. Con ...