Hettich Opens First Exclusive HeX Store in Trivandrum

26 Nov 2025 CW Team

Hettich has launched its first Hettich Exclusive (HeX) store in Trivandrum, marking the brand’s entry into the city and expanding its experiential retail presence. The new outlet is designed to offer customers hands-on exposure to premium German furniture fittings, architectural door hardware, furniture lighting and built-in kitchen appliances through curated walk-through displays.

The store provides a solution-driven environment with complementary Free Design Services, enabling customers to visualise and plan personalised interior concepts with support from expert designers.

Rahul Thakkar, Director – Sales, Hettich India, said: “Trivandrum is a dynamic city with an increasing appetite for premium, functional and beautifully designed furniture solutions. The opening of our first HeX store expands our experiential touchpoints and gives customers the opportunity to experience our award-winning products up close.”

The Trivandrum launch forms part of Hettich’s plan to open 25 HeX stores across India in 2025, complementing its network of Experience Centres and further strengthening its experiential ecosystem. Each solution is designed to be durable, smart and aligned with evolving lifestyle needs.

The HeX Trivandrum store is located at Style Wood, M J M Arcade, C.R.P.F, Pallippuram P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695316. Ph: 8590144573.

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