A. Eckholt of Hettich Reappointed as Co-Chair of FICCI Furniture Committee
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A. Eckholt of Hettich Reappointed as Co-Chair of FICCI Furniture Committee

Andre Eckholt, Managing Director of Hettich India, has been reappointed as Co-Chair of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Furniture Committee for 2025.

Established in April 2020, the FICCI Furniture Committee has been working towards addressing industry challenges and fostering collaboration between the Government, industry leaders, and stakeholders. The committee focuses on initiatives such as improving raw material availability, reducing logistics costs, increasing capacity utilization, and promoting the development of furniture hubs across the country.

Eckholt’s reappointment comes at a time when the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative is boosting the visibility and growth of the furniture sector.

Speaking about the role, he noted, ""India’s furniture industry holds vast potential to compete on the global stage. We look forward to continuing the collaborative efforts needed to address industry challenges and position India as a leader in furniture manufacturing and exports.”

As a key industry player, Hettich India has supported the committee’s goals through its work in sustainability, skill development, and fostering ease of doing business – efforts that perfectly align with the committee’s vision for building a globally competitive furniture industry.

With a skilled labour force, abundant raw materials, and rising global demand, India’s furniture industry is well- poised to become one of the top three global players. The FICCI Furniture Committee, under the guidance of its leadership, aims to contribute meaningfully to this progress, supporting the industry’s self-reliance and export capabilities.

Andre Eckholt, Managing Director of Hettich India, has been reappointed as Co-Chair of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Furniture Committee for 2025.Established in April 2020, the FICCI Furniture Committee has been working towards addressing industry challenges and fostering collaboration between the Government, industry leaders, and stakeholders. The committee focuses on initiatives such as improving raw material availability, reducing logistics costs, increasing capacity utilization, and promoting the development of furniture hubs across the country.Eckholt’s reappointment comes at a time when the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative is boosting the visibility and growth of the furniture sector.Speaking about the role, he noted, India’s furniture industry holds vast potential to compete on the global stage. We look forward to continuing the collaborative efforts needed to address industry challenges and position India as a leader in furniture manufacturing and exports.”As a key industry player, Hettich India has supported the committee’s goals through its work in sustainability, skill development, and fostering ease of doing business – efforts that perfectly align with the committee’s vision for building a globally competitive furniture industry.With a skilled labour force, abundant raw materials, and rising global demand, India’s furniture industry is well- poised to become one of the top three global players. The FICCI Furniture Committee, under the guidance of its leadership, aims to contribute meaningfully to this progress, supporting the industry’s self-reliance and export capabilities.

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