Hettich has opened a revamped Experience Centre in Kolkata, marking a strategic step to bring its lifestyle-driven design philosophy to local audiences. The inauguration was carried out jointly by Andre Eckholt, Managing Director of Hettich India, SAARC, Middle East and Africa, and Saroj Poddar, Chairman of Adventz Group and Hettich India. The facility is intended to create immersive touchpoints where form, function and innovation converge to support creativity and design excellence.

The centre presents Hettich's comprehensive portfolio of award-winning interior solutions, including advanced German furniture fittings, architectural door hardware, furniture lighting and built-in kitchen appliances. It has been conceived to deliver a cohesive and interactive customer journey that demonstrates the seamless integration of functionality, aesthetics and engineering. The refreshed space is described by the company as a practical showcase for translating design ideas into real outcomes.

In addition to product displays, Hettich will provide free design support and doorstep consultations to homeowners, architects and designers in Kolkata, enabling personalised guidance and expert solutions tailored to unique spaces. The relocated Experience Centre is at PS Marestro, 113 G Matheswartala Road, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700046 and the company has provided a contact number for appointments. The initiative is presented as part of Hettich's efforts to strengthen engagement with regional customers and professionals.

Hettich is a 138-year-old family-owned German lifestyle brand and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of furniture fittings, with global turnover exceeding 1.5 billion (bn) euros. The company entered India at the dawn of the new millennium and is marking 25 years of operation in the country under the theme Built to Lead. Recent recognitions cited by the company include Top 50 India's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing in the large category and industry brand awards that reflect sustained market trust. The launch of the Kolkata centre is intended to bolster Hettich's legacy of trust, innovation and design excellence in India.