Hettich Opens Revamped Experience Centre In Kolkata

23 Feb 2026 CW Team

Hettich has opened a revamped Experience Centre in Kolkata, marking a significant expansion of its customer touchpoints in eastern India. The inauguration on 17 February was performed jointly by Mr Andre Eckholt, Managing Director of Hettich India, SAARC, Middle East and Africa, and Mr Saroj Poddar, Chairman of the Adventz Group and Hettich India. The launch is presented as part of the company's drive to translate its lifestyle-driven design philosophy into immersive and practical spaces.\n\nThe Kolkata Centre showcases Hettich's comprehensive portfolio of interior solutions, including advanced German furniture fittings, architectural door hardware, furniture lighting and built-in kitchen appliances. It is designed to provide a cohesive and immersive customer journey that aligns aesthetics with functionality and engineering excellence. The facility is described as a practical platform for architects, designers and homeowners to explore integrated interior solutions.\n\nHettich has also extended value-added services from the centre, offering free design support and doorstep consultations to ensure personalised guidance tailored to individual spaces and requirements. These services are intended to assist project planning and translate design ideas into real outcomes while reinforcing the company's commitment to service. The relocated store operates at PS Marestro, 113 G, Matheswartala Road, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700046 and can be contacted on 8454055055.\n\nThe company, a 138-year-old family-owned German lifestyle brand, reports a global turnover exceeding one point five bn euros and is celebrating 25 years of operations in India under the theme Built to Lead. It has been recognised among India’s Top 50 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and has received ET Edge and other brand honours that reflect sustained customer trust and market leadership. The refreshed centre is presented as another step in strengthening engagement with customers and professionals and in reinforcing the firm’s focus on design excellence.

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