Hettich Relaunches Hyderabad Experience Centre

08 Sep 2025 CW Team

Close on the heels of launching its Bengaluru Experience Centre, Hettich has inaugurated its revamped Experience Centre in Hyderabad, further strengthening its presence in South India. The initiative underscores the brand’s commitment to the region and brings globally renowned, German-engineered interior solutions—including furniture fittings, architectural door hardware, furniture lights, and built-in kitchen appliances—closer to discerning Indian consumers.

The redesigned centre offers a deeply immersive and standardised customer journey aligned with Hettich’s vision of inspiring, interactive, and innovative spaces. Beyond the showroom, customers can access free design services and doorstep consultations for expert guidance.

Reinforcing its operational capabilities in South India, Hettich has also inaugurated a new warehouse facility to enable faster deliveries and improved service.

Andre Eckholt, Managing Director – Hettich India, SAARC, Middle East & Africa, said, “We see a discerning customer base here in South India that deeply values design, functionality, and premium lifestyle choices. With the revamped Hyderabad centre and our continued investments in infrastructure and service, we are not only celebrating our legacy but also shaping the future of furniture fittings and interior solutions for this highly brand-conscious and quality-driven market.”

With these expansions, Hettich continues to build on its legacy of trust, innovation, and design excellence, redefining how Indian consumers experience world-class interior solutions.

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