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PEGO has strong presence in Aluminium & uPVC hardware

Architects, consultants & window manufacturers are constantly looking for new out-of-the-box solutions for architectural hardware. How critical it is to evolve and innovate & what are the challenges faced along with this?

For any industry, it is very critical to evolve with time and innovate themselves before becoming obsolete. Everyone wants a change and hence the shelf life of even hardware products has reduced with time. We at PEGO take great pride in taking the leap and constantly coming up with innovative products to address the industry needs. Currently, the trend seems to be moving towards minimal, straight-line hardware designs. The concept of one family hardware design has gained more relevance now than ever before. At PEGO we have been focusing on this for the past 4 years and have been successful in creating many family of hardware designs to ensure uniformity in aesthetics in one home.

While innovating, it is important to ensure that the durability, performance & functionality of the product is not compromised. Also, it is important to note that the idea is to improve the customer experience and make things easier and simpler for them. When these aspects are covered, most often it results in an innovative solution, which has a lasting impact. We at PEGO follow a very customer-centric approach to developing hardware and fulfilling customer needs. ‘Inpsired By Design, Powered By Quality’ - the tagline of our brand is at the focus point of everything we do at PEGO. Most of the innovations at PEGO have come from customer solution-based requirements, and that has been a winning edge for us. I am proud to say that lot of firsts in the architectural hardware have come from PEGO in India.

The traditional hardware needs to be changed with more aesthetical and solution-driven handles which are in sync with the profile system design. It requires a strong awareness of the profile system and the application requirement.

Because of PEGO’s strong presence in both Aluminium & uPVC hardware, we have managed to use the best of both the worlds and evolve hardware solutions accordingly.

Do you think the industry is early/ late in introducing these innovative architectural hardware solutions? Is there greater acceptance for such new innovative architectural hardware solutions?

Five years back, I would have said the industry was probably not ready for innovative solutions. But because of the global exposure and world-renowned fenestration leaders also pushing for such alternatives, the acceptance of such solutions has been phenomenal. Ease of information, lots of exhibitions and events, social media & world becoming one big continent in the end, have made strong demands coming from the architects, consultants and end users for such solutions. I also strongly believe innovation is the best way to distinguish oneself from others more when standardisations aren’t there at a bigger level.

Innovation is the focus point at PEGO

Are there clear demarcations with respect to growth forecasts precovid and post-covid for PEGO?

The change has primarily been the duration of forecasts. From yearly it has become quarterly forecasts.

My answer to this question will be very specific to only the fenestration industry in India. The splurge in demand posts the first lockdown has been more than what any of the pandits had predicted. It has made us all realise that while the nature of lockdowns will remain uncertain but the business will remain intact and positive.

At PEGO, durability, performance & functionality of the product is never compromised

In the last financial year, we have witnessed 45% growth YoY. I can say that it would not be very different in the current year as well. And I can confidently say it is not true for only our organisation but the fenestration industry in India at large with the percentage being a bit different. While the bottom line has been hurt significantly because of fluctuation in raw material prices but the growth of the topline has helped in keeping the organisation healthy difficult, smart windows will only make it easier. We are dedicated to introducing viable and lasting solutions in this vertical.

Further, as an organisation, more effort and time is going to be spent on strengthening our manufacturing capability & processes.

What is the focus area for PEGO in the next financial year?

We are very much aligned with the demand and need of the fenestration industry. We have already introduced one family complete hardware solution. We are coming up with more designs on the same concept.

How do you see the fenestration industry and the architectural hardware industry evolving in India?

I believe the fenestration industry in India has evolved rapidly in the last five years compared to the previous 10 years before that. And I strongly feel we are at an inflection point where the next five years are going to have an even bigger impact.

The reach has now been made to tier 3 cities and small districts and villages. So it means the market base has increased considerably thanks to the overall boost to infrastructure projects. This coupled with a bigger presence of international brands, thrust to the manufacturing sector, and global exposure for better products have all propelled the growth.

Yes, all along the challenges would come from inferior products flooding the market but I also feel the experience

With lines blurring between the hardware for uPVC & aluminium, we are using our strength of presence in both the verticals and giving the best of both worlds to our customers. We are focusing on reinventing some of the concepts to provide a more robust and aesthetically superior experience to customers.

COVID has accelerated the demand for automation. The COVID protocols are here to stay means the demand for smart windows will remain. Further certain areas where accessibility and operation of windows are

of end consumers in terms of good and bad will automatically mature the market in the long run. Also hopefully new guidelines from BIS would further help in ensuring parameters are being defined for doors & windows including the hardware.

There would be consolidation and entry of big corporate houses which would further push the growth of this industry. We have already witnessed activities in this direction.

Pushing the benchmark and creating innovative designs

How well aware do you think the decision-makers are in general about the availability of the hardware products for fenestration, their functionality & categories, standards, testing, etc.? And how do they gauge the quality and functionality of the same?

Rome was not built in a day. We still are taking baby steps in this and have a long way to go. Unfortunately, the pace is slow. And because of incomplete knowledge about the products & standard requirements we have seen the inferior final products at times, which gives industry also a bad name. Various associations, window manufacturers, hardware companies like us, and various other auxiliaries are taking steps to educate and share more information so that there is informed buying. BIS is also working closely with the industry to come up with the guidelines.

Expensive is not always good, nor cheap is the best way to invest in anything. We keep pushing through our certificates, testing machines, product detailing and standard requirements so that customers have more information. We keep sharing these through conferences, workshops, manuals and presentations so that they start asking these questions when buying the product. All these would only help the industry to be much stronger going forward.

What do you see as the main challenges faced by the architectural hardware industry?

The non-presence of formal and forceful guidelines and standards is the biggest worry for not only the hardware but for the entire fenestration industry at large. Till the time these are made compulsory we will have to deal with the influx of inferior products which would hurt the quality products in the short term and the industry at large in the long run. Fluctuation in base metal prices is another big hurdle being faced by the industry. What has been witnessed in the past 2 years is an unprecedented and ‘never seen situation. It makes the closing of big projects more difficult and is a time-consuming exercise. Further such situations make discussions on prices a consistent part of conversations, which uses a lot of resourceful time and reduces productivity.

Third, the lack of awareness and knowledge regarding these standards among the decision-makers is also a big challenge. Product cycle tests, product composition, plating or powder coating thickness, certificates, salt & spray test; these aren’t the most common questions asked, and rather the information which we as hardware providers need to explain shows we have a long way to go to ensure that there is informed buying by the window manufacturers or final consumer.

With awareness activities being conducted by associations and various stakeholders I am optimistic that things would get better with time.

Zinc for Seamless Connectivity & Durability

DMRC FOB Project, Delhi

The skywalk at the Delhi Metro Railway Station

The skywalk at the Delhi Metro Railway Station, which was completed in March 2022, is one of VMZINC’s latest offerings, showcasing the potential of zinc as a building material. The 5,370 sq m bridge has used VMZINC’s Flatlock System for the structure and Quartz and Pigmento Red for the finish.

The renowned architectural firm ISAP has used VMZINC’s cladding as the main fascia material for the skywalk which is an extension of the foot over bridge at the railway station. Connecting the Ajmeri Gate side of the platform with

The bridge looked like a natural extension of the existing railway station

the Metro station and multi-level parking with multiple entry and exit points, the challenging project required a long-lasting material that could withstand Delhi’s harsh weather conditions. The skywalk’s complex curved shape needed a malleable material that could cover the surface gracefully. Zinc, therefore, was the best choice. To give a harmonious look to the entire structure so that the bridge looked like a natural extension of the existing railway station, a combination of PIGMENTO red and QUARTZ was used in a gradient pattern. Equipped with escalators and CCTV surveillance cameras, constructing the skywalk was no cakewalk. Constructed amid the pandemic situation, the structure had to be built above a functional underground Metro station just 3 metres below with major traffic movement. Needless to say, the architect did a fabulous job. The unique skywalk was thrown open to the public in the month of March 2022.

Quick Facts:

Project: Public Building System: VMZINC Flatlock Panel Finish: QUARTZ & PIGMENTO red Architect: ISAP

For more details on the products, contact:

VMZINC India Private Limited Email : vmzinc.india@vmzinc.com Website : www.vmzinc.in Mobile: +91 91523 62771 Tel No: +91 22 6225 3400

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Holistic Solution by Alumil Systems at Ace Reflect Exhibition

ALUMIL, as a leading company in the industry of architectural aluminium systems, stood out through a rich product portfolio, covering every need whether it be residential projects, villas, or any other business at the Ace Reflect Exhibition held at Jaipur recently. Through its international experience with a presence in more than 60 countries and always focusing on innovation, ALUMIL has launched advanced solutions that impressed all visitors.

The exhibition Ace Reflect, which specialised in the building material industry - one of the largest of its kind in Asia, took place this year with more than 15,000 visitors, mainly professionals from the building material industry, builders, developers, consultants, and especially architects with interest in various projects. The visitors had the opportunity to be informed about the new trends in the building material sector and explore the vast space of the exhibition with a total area of 5,000 Sq m.

The architecture trend of minimal design, maintaining at the same time highperformance in thermal insulation or nonthermal insulation, water tightness, and air permeability, was fully expressed by the two advanced sliding systems of the company Supreme S650 and SMARTIA M14600. The first one, Supreme S650, is the new minimal sliding system of ALUMIL that combines the excellent design with international patents with the low threshold and the new special insect screens. On the other hand, SMARTIA M14600, a very successful sliding system, has been recently upgraded with new innovative features, such as the simple sliding version, and the narrow interlocking profile.

Moreover, Alumil’s new extensive product range in Barcode Cladding systems attracted attention. The excellent Barcode Cladding SMARTIA M7000 caught the eye of all visitors thanks to their outstanding design in a unique style.

Finally, trying to point out the naturalness and the “warmth” of wood, ALUMIL presented Woodalux, a new innovative unique composite material. Particularly, the high sturdiness of aluminium is covered externally by special synthetic wood, providing the aesthetics of natural wood, an attribute that impressed everybody. Woodalux is suitable for a plethora of applications, such as cladding, facades, shading, louvers for pergolas, fences, and more.

For more details on the products, contact:

Email: info.asi@alumil.com Website: www.alumil.com/india Contact: +91 86550 45595

aluplast Increasing Investments in India Operations

luplast India, a subsidiary of the aluplast group, headquartered in Karlsruhe, has announced that it has kicked off the second phase of investments in India.

The subsidiary, which has a long history of operations in India dating back to 2006, and who has been extruding PVC profile systems in Vadodara since early 2016, had informed partners in May that it would be ramping up its operations to meet the growing demands and expectations in the India and Asian markets.

Babak Golriz, Head of Expanding Markets stated, “We are in what we would like to call Phase 2 in India. This means more machines, more local production, and more space. We have doubled our lamination capacity over the past 2 months and are now in the process of expanding our system portfolio in India by investing in major tooling which has begun arriving since July. This would reduce our reliance on imports and cut down on long supply chain processes. The final step in 2022 is expanding our storage facility and this would be complete before the end of the year allowing us to utilise around 5,000 square meters of new space for profiles”.

The investment in India mirrors what the aluplast group has been doing globally over the past 18 months, having introduced its largest ever product suite in the energeto neo, whilst expanding operations in Poland, Germany, Australia and the United States among others. Patrick Seitz, co-owner of aluplast added “India remains at the forefront of our ambitions in Asia. My family and the company have always believed in the future of the country and that is why we started very early, remaining patient and strategic with developments there. India plays a huge part of the group’s future goals over the next decade”.

For more details on the products, contact:

Website:www.aluplast.net/in Email: marketing.in@aluplast.net Phone: 1800 233 4777

Ozone Group Partners with Kubik to Expand its Footprint in Partitioning Systems and Frames

Alok Aggarwal Managing Director – Ozone Group

Ozone Enterprise Group, a leading player in architectural hardware & security solutions, is a market leader in hardware used in Residential and Commercial projects. The Group announced a partnership with Jimesh Shah, founder of KUBIK, a brand engaged in designing, manufacturing, and installing Partitions with some of India’s most prestigious architectural projects. Kubik is a market leader in India for its Demountable & other Glass Partitioning Systems. The New Venture of Ozone Group would be called KUBOZ Arc Pvt. Ltd. This will strengthen Ozone’s portfolio and establish the Group with the widest range of partitioning systems in India.

Ozone sees a lot of synergies in the business’ wide range. It plans to create India’s most extensive range of complete partitioning solutions for homes, offices, banquets, schools, and similar establishments. The new entity will be named KUBOZ Arc Private Limited.

Talking about the same, Alok Aggarwal, Managing Director – Ozone Group, said, “We are excited about partnering with Kubik, which offers strong manufacturing and a team led by Jimesh Shah. The company has a wide variety and manufacturing capability that provides hardware solutions to create demountable partitions for offices, restrooms, co-working spaces, and more. With this joint venture, we aim to combine the capabilities and strengths of both brands to provide complete partitioning solutions. The glass systems are part of a key growth strategy that focuses on current architectural trends in international markets, and Ozone plans to bring them to domestic and

Jimesh Shah

Founder, Kubik manufacture them for international markets.”

Founded by Jimesh Shah, Kubik was started with a passion for creating new products that match international quality standards of design and functionality. It has thrived on product innovation and the use of quality materials for manufacturing for the past 10 years. Expressing his views, Jimesh Shah optimistically added, “The Joint Venture between the two leading brands, OZONE and Kubik, is a natural collaboration towards providing the fitout industry with a complete solution in Demountable Glass Partition System. Our synergies and passion for the betterment of products and services shall only make Kubik a BIGGER...BETTER & STRONGER brand to be reckoned with across the country. With Ozone’s vast and in-depth reach and network, we aim to cater to each corner of the country with a vision to spread across the seas beyond the national boundaries.”

As a part of the deal, Kubik will bring strength, technology, and experience to the new sub-division. In addition, Ozone’s network, existing HANA Demountable Partitioning Systems, and PAN India presence will establish the group with the widest range of Partitioning System options in India.

For more details on the products, contact:

Website: www.ozone-india.com Email: customercare@ozone-india.com Phone: + 91 - 9310012300

Deceuninck is All Set to Reach Net-Zero GHG Emissions by 2050

Deceuninck is all set to reach netzero GHG emissions by 2050 with science-based targets, says Bruno Humblet, CEO, Deceuninck group.

Deceuninck has decided to set emission reduction targets as per science-based net-zero of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). However, Deceuninck has joined the business ambition for 1.5°C campaign, which is in line with the Paris Climate Agreement Objective to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

In February 2022, Deceuninck committed to the SBTi targets following the inventory of carbon emissions developed in 2021. Deceuninck has already defined the emission reduction roadmap according to the Net-Zero Standard and is all set to submit the targets for validation to the SBTi. Bruno Humblet adds, “Responding to the SBTi’s call for corporate climate action illustrates our strong commitment to sustainability. The science-based targets provide a framework for us to evaluate every business decision from a climate mitigation point of view. For years, we have been a pioneer in our sector because of our recycling facilities. Recycling will keep playing a key role in our carbon reduction roadmap because it implies less sourcing of raw material –Deceuninck”.

Around 12% of Deceuninck’s carbon footprint is linked to our own operations (scope 1 &2) emissions. It leads to considering and looking at the total value chain and the sourcing of raw materials. Apart from this, recycling will also be important to reach the targets.

Deceuninck has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 60% by 2030. This will require a 75% emission reduction per ton of product produced. That being said, Deceuninck will exceed the minimum ambition of SBTi (- 42%).

Deceuninck has also targeted to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 48% per ton produced by 2030. These targets could only be achieved with maximised recycling of the products.

However, Deceuninck is all set to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050.

For more details on the products, contact:

Website: deceuninck.in Email: info@deceuninck.in Phone: +91 8754017978

König - The Ultimate Repairing Solution Provider

König is a 125-year company

König, a well-known brand associated with innovative and reliable products for the repair of surfaces, develops new market strategies with an expert partner in order to stand out in new markets. In this context, for the stable growth process in India, which is the most populous country in the world, they signed a distributorship agreement with Doctor Window and became the market leader in India as well as in the rest of the world. In this context, they serve you with ready stocks in all required colours of touch-up pens and crack fillers required for the window and façade industry.

König, a 125-year company now in the fifth generation, works on the continuous enhancement of its products and offers new and sophisticated solutions for a variety of specific repair tasks. It focuses on the long term, not only in its company relations and partnerships but also with regard to its employees. König has an unequalled level of experience in dealing with colours, fillers and surface materials.

König has an unequalled level of experience in dealing with colours, fillers and surface materials Being a provider of niche products, König does not deal with mass markets but works closely with experts in special markets. From this tradition, König has maintained the potential of a mediumsized company – adaptability and dynamic – to operate in an innovative and customer-oriented manner. Thanks to this unique combination of flexibility and longstanding expertise, their products are world leaders. König company’s strategy focuses on sound growth. They consciously set themselves qualitative targets to increase the benefit and the quality of their products and also to keep their customers satisfied. Thus, they want to invest in their own sustainability and their staff. enjoying their work, together they cope with both big and small challenges – so that both employees and the company will continue to grow into the future.

No case is too unusual for König. For some time, their main customers in the furniture, kitchen and window industry were not working exclusively with wood and plastic-coated surfaces. A variety of new materials like HP-foils, HPL, vinyl, stone and also metal and powder coatings have been added with different properties and they require specialist repair techniques. Being a link between the manufacturers and the processing industry or rather the trade, König sees it as its task to always be one step ahead with new developments. In its R & D department, lacquer and chemical engineers work on new and improved products and carry out different series of tests. Thus, for instance, they test new surfaces with regard to their repair capability and give appropriate recommendations to the manufacturers.

Official India Distributor: Doctor Window Pvt. Ltd.

Website: www.doctorwindow.com Email:support@doctorwindow.com Phone: +91 075054 44444

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Tyman International – Catering to Post-Covid Needs

“Supra7”, the perfect hardware for contemporary minimal windows

Post Covid, with the hybrid work pattern, people are seeking more comfortable living spaces since they are spending increased amount of time in their personal abode. This stresses the newfound importance of natural lighting and ventilation, which dictates wider openings and slimmer profiles. Giesse – a well-known brand from Tyman International for high-performance hardware for aluminium windows and doors, addresses both of those issues thanks to its range of concealed hinges, “C.H.I.C.”, and minimal handles, “Supra7”, the perfect hardware for contemporary minimal windows; and also with its micro-ventilation system, the natural ventilation setting as standard on all Giesse tilt-and-turn kits.

New buildings have to account for the wellbeing of the elderly, being it advanced home automation or general simplicity of use when it comes to windows and doors. This is also driven by the increased availability of new technologies that are creating different ways of living and working, thus driving growth in smart buildings and connected homes, as well as heightened awareness of surface hygiene, due to the pandemic. Reguitti and Giesse answer for surface safety is Antigermtm, the exclusive antibacterial treatment for handles that works 24/7, requires no maintenance and kills 99.99% of all germs and bacteria.

concealed hinges “C.H.I.C.”

Schlegel Q-LON seals Building codes and product certifications are getting stricter worldwide. That includes safety and security, mechanical durability, resistance to wind load, air permeability and water infiltration as well as enhanced fire safety standards. Giesse, Schlegel and Reguitti abide by the strictest in the world: the European standards. All products undergo rigorous in-house testing in the advanced Highdea Test Centre placed in Bologna, Italy, as well as third-party testing with independent auditors to obtain official certifications.

Sustainability is perhaps the most important driver of them all. The market is experiencing an increasing interest in themes like resource efficiency, energysaving buildings, attention to product materials and circular economy. Products like Schlegel Q-LON seals are the perfect tool to ensure windows and doors are perfectly sealed: good thermal insulation allows a more efficient energy management of the building. Q-LON is also one of many Schlegel and Giesse products that are Cradle to Cradle Certified® at the Silver level, the leading global standard for safe, circular and responsibly made products.

Tyman International is a division of the Tyman group, leading international supplier of engineered fenestration components and curtain walls, spread in over one hundred countries in the world. Its portfolio includes – Schlegel (high quality window and door seals and extrusions); Giesse (high performance hardware for aluminium windows and doors); Reguitti, design handles and door hardware; and Jatec, luxury handles and door hardware.

The NV Tower at Sofia, Bulgaria, is designed with a futuristic approach. Giesse provided 250 customised minimal handles without base for this building

For more details on the products: MR. SAYED ANWAR ALI, Regional Sales Director - South Asia Email: Anwar.Sayed@schlegelgiesse.com

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Super-Luxury Ultra-Slim Slider Doors uPVC Fenestration from Fenesta

Fenesta’s newly-launched Super Luxury Ultra-Slim Slider Doors are poised to meet the needs of homeowners, architects and developers in the modern uPVC fenestration market.

As a market leader in fenestration products in India, Fenesta’s new range of uPVC Super-Luxury Ultra-Slim Slider Doors come designed to offer a great viewing experience and maximum visibility. The doors come with a 40mm interlock sightline, and foil finish, alongside highperformance features. These doors offer inside submersible low threshold track to prevent accidental tripping and are also wheelchair friendly.

Additionally, these slider doors have special handles which were designed by Fenesta Design Experts to enhance their functionality and aesthetics. Depending on requirements, the super-luxurious product can be offered in both commercial and residential projects.

Talking about ‘How Super-Luxury UltraSlim Slider Doors are taking the uPVC Fenestration Market by storm’, Saket Jain, Business Head, Fenesta points out that “today, a growing segment in the fenestration market is seeking sleeker, modern designs. Accordingly, Fenesta has expanded its design portfolio in the uPVC product line and introduced a oneof-its-kind innovation - Ultra-Slim Slider Doors”.

Additional Benefits Fenesta’s uPVC Ultra-Slim Slider Doors have been designed keeping in mind the unique topography and climatic conditions of India and it also comes with integrated hurricane bars to manage high wind loads. Furthermore, the doors are available in six colours – mahogany, light oak, flemish gold, dark oak, walnut and black. Fenesta’s Ultra Slim Slider Doors are the perfect modern solution to impart the desired aesthetic appeal to your home.

Their additional advantages include the ability to accommodate glass thickness up to 28.52mm; heavy-duty rollers with 200 kg weight-carrying capacity per sash, with each sash going up to a maximum dimension of 2mx3m, and an extended espag for a more efficient multi-locking system.

More benefits of Fenesta’s uPVC sliding doors: Durability: Searing sunrays, pouring rain and freezing weather do not affect uPVC doors, which won’t buckle, fade, warp or degrade in difficult conditions. Minimal maintenance: One of the biggest benefits – these doors are virtually maintenance-free and can simply be wiped with a soapy cloth occasionally for a brand-new look. Fire retardant: Inherently uPVC does not catch fire easily as compared to traditional wooden doors, and also has fire retardant properties. Zero infestation from pests: Unlike conventional wooden doors, uPVC remains immune to pest attacks. Recyclable: uPVC can be recycled multiple times.

Thanks to their durability, strength, sleekness, easy installation, eco-friendliness and low maintenance costs, Fenesta’s sliding uPVC doors are poised to emerge as the first choice among homeowners, architects and developers in both residential and commercial projects.

For more details on the products: SAKET JAIN Business Head, Fenesta Email: response@fenesta.com

The Revolutionary & Bold Slim Slide Door by Deceuninck

Deceuninck uPVC doors are much more than a beautifully designed portal to the outside world. They are also unequalled in strength, security, and fully guaranteed to perform as well in years to come as it does today.

With increased natural light and enhanced aesthetics, Deceuninck’s latest addition, Slim Slide, has brought in a revolutionising yet bold concept of narrowing the PVC section in the middle of the sliding windows and doors. Deceuninck has narrowed down the width from 90 mm wide to 46.6 mm with the slim slide concept. This slim section with uncompromised structural performance leads to increased penetration of light into the spaces. Apart from this, they are easy to install and operate, and are available in multiple sliding tracks and design combinations. Deceuninck’s slim slide will suit every space with its multiple solid & wooden finishes available alongside excellent thermal & sound insulation.

“The market for sliding doors has been changing in the last few years. Bigger sizes with slimmer profiles are preferred. As the size increases, the glass area increases which means architects prefer performance glass to increase energy efficiency. To cater to this demand, our technical team came up with a unique solution to reduce the width of the interlock area by 50% and increase the depth to make it suitable for bigger sizes. We can now up to 3m in height depending on wind loads /area of the building. The Slim Slide system is able to accommodate 24mm Double Glazed Glass Unit for increased thermal efficiency. Combination of strength and beauty to help customers get the best of both” says Satish Kumar, Group Business Development Director, Deceuninck - Asia & Australia.

You can check out our slim slide door system at deceuninck.in or at the Deceuninck Experience Centre at Indiranagar, Bengaluru studio.

For more details on the products: Deceuninck Profiles India Pvt. Ltd. Tiruvallur Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu – 631 203, INDIA

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EUMAX Delivers Preeminent uPVC Profiles to the Industry

As we usher into our 76th year of independence, Indian entrepreneurship too has evolved rapidly to manufacture products and solutions with cutting-edge technologies and excellence.

EUMAX has endeavored to manufacture the best uPVC profiles for the Indian subcontinent that throws up stiff climate challenges to stand the test of time. The company manufacture uPVC profiles that are being used by more than 100 uPVC window manufacturers across the nation assembling and installing approximately 4 million square feet of windows every year.

The company’s channel partners appreciate their emphasis on offering design options in their uPVC profiles to control uPVC window prices without sacrificing final product quality.

EUMAX’s laminated range of uPVC profiles is currently available in various colours: • Golden Oak • Walnut • Dark Oak & • Metallic Grey

Their laminated range of uPVC profiles is manufactured on the latest state-of-theart machines with advanced hot glue melt technology.

It is a stringent two-stage process that involves controlled and regulated conditions of temperature and humidity. The first stage involves the application of the interlinking and bonding primer followed by its prescribed curing period.

The second stage allows for the application of melted polyurethane glue to reach high bonding properties.

PUR adhesives have high water and temperature resistance; there is no chance of re-melt and that makes PUR bonds extremely durable. PUR has a 3D molecular lattice, penetrating the bonded materials and “stitches” them together. Due to the properties of the PUR adhesive, glued materials can be used in difficult weather conditions. EUMAX sources its laminates from the world’s leading and respected European manufacturers like Continental & Renolit that are certified by RAL Germany.

Performance warranties for tough, temperate, and sub-tropical conditions are offered with EUMAX’s laminated profiles. They are designed to produce supplies quickly in both small and big numbers, and they aid in reducing the waiting period for EUMAX’s colour laminated profiles.

Consumers who fancy the design aesthetics of modern homes are increasingly using EUMAX’s profiles backed by the faith of architects and builders across the country.

EUREKA Windoor Systems Pvt Ltd # 311, 15th Cross, 5th Phase, 100 ft Road, Outer Ring Rd, J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078 Website: www.eumaxupvc.com Email:customersupport@eurekaws.com Phone: +91 90366 00025

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VEKA Windows - The Perfect Solution for Your Home

NCL VEKA is a market leader in uPVC profiles in India. With a countrywide presence, the company provides customised solutions in windows and doors that are specially designed to suit the harsh climatic and environmental conditions in India.

NCL VEKA is a joint venture between NCL, India and VEKA, Germany. The two behemoths have a combined experience of 90 years in window manufacturing. NCL VEKA has a capacity to manufacture 24,000 tonnes of profiles every year which can approximately meet the requirements of 5,00,000 homes. While NCL has the largest network of dedicated fabricators in the country, VEKA AG is the largest uPVC manufacturer in the world with a presence across 40 countries. The coming together of the two giants means that the products not just conform to the International standards but are also best suited for Indian conditions.

State-Of-The-Art Infrastructure: VEKA profiles are manufactured in a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant near Hyderabad. The facility is spread over an area of 2,00,000 square feet with 24 extrusion lines along with lamination and arch-bending facilities where more than 280 employees put in their knowledge, expertise and hard work to manufacture the finest windows.

The facility boosts of an R&D and quality control centre manned by qualified technicians that ensure the quality of the end product is not compromised at any stage. Profiles produced are lead-free and conforming to British standard BS EN 12608 with tropicalised uPVC compound using high-quality additives from Europe to suit harsh Indian climatic conditions.

The Window Engineers: A perfect window is a culmination of many things done to perfection. While most window manufacturers are happy designing windows, we at NCL VEKA have taken the art of window-making a

notch higher to find the perfect solution for your home. We have turned it into an obsession by looking into the smallest details.

Right from procuring the best quality PVC to converting them into the strongest profiles, our attention to detail makes sure that nothing is left to chance. So that every window coming out of our factory is nothing short of a work of engineering that lasts for generations.

Pan India Presence: The brand VEKA has presence in over 120 cities across India with sales offices spread across major cities and towns. It has a wide and strong network of over 180 exclusive fabricators equipped with modern and state-of-the-art fabrication machinery. Some Major Project Clients: L&T, Godrej, Mahindra Lifespaces, K Raheja Corp, Prestige Group, Puruvankara, Shriram properties, Trendset Builders, IIT, Hero Homes, Tata Realty, Brigade Developers, Shapoorji Pallonji, and many more…

Features we offer, that stay perfect for decades: • Long-lasting strength • Energy efficient • Healthier air indoor quality • Safe and secure • Lead-free • Weatherproof

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Veka Profiles are available in white and a wide range of laminated finishes.

For more details on the products: NCL Veka Limited Email: crm@nclveka.com Contact: 1800 266 0106

[Z] ZowoPlast Coating System – A Unique Product for the Indian Market

Berger-Zobel GmbH has launched its second [Z] ZowoPlast coating system generation in the market, which is an environment-friendly waterbased single component and single layered PUR PVC surface coating system with a long-term guarantee of 15 years. The product is completely free of NMP, NEP, TEA and Isocyanates combined with its very hard and scratch-resistant surface, but has parallel outstanding high flexibility and weather resistance. BergerZobel GmbH is a leader in the innovation of premium coating systems for substrates such as PVC and timber. Berger-Zobel GmbH cooperated with Doctor Window and signed a distributorship agreement for the Indian market and aims to start sales in the last quarter of the year.

[Z] ZowoPlast ensures a fast and sustainable coating process with a wide variety of colours and a wide variety of application possibilities to the PVC surface either by spraying, painting, or using a vacuum coating system, making it ideal for DIY to industrial applications. Due to its viscosity and thixotropy adjustment, the ZowoPlast system shows a great performance even with complex geometries. This is very advantageous, for example, for coating PVC frames in a vertical hanging position. In terms of rheology, ZowoPlast is trimmed for good atomization and flow behavior, which allows a very good surface flow and performance even with a coated thin layer, e.g. by manual application or automatic industrial linear coating line.

In addition to the colour variety, [Z] ZowoPlast offers unlimited options in metallic colours as well as normal or silk matte gloss options The system was tested in the laboratory according to categories of DIN EN 927-6 in artificial weathering and also tested and certified externally as per the world’s toughest PVC coating test methods according to AAMA 615-17 defines performance requirements such as hardness, impact resistance, abrasion resistance, dry and wet adhesion, chemical resistance against acids, mortar, cleaner, resilience to climates of high humidity, extreme temperature changes from cold to warm, intense heat and strongest UV exposure. To simulate the flexibility properties with rapid climate changes, the ZowoPlast system was subjected to a cold crack test, among other things. Here, the system was exposed to a change from humid/ warm climate and extreme cold over many cycles and the product offers great flexibility performance in hot Dubai up to cold Siberia. With a pull-off test according to DIN EN ISO 4624 and a cross-hatch test according to DIN EN ISO 2409, the ZowoPlast system provides excellent adhesion and shows optimum cross-linking on PVC surface even when the PVC is deformed by external influences.

Within the framework of the agreement between Berger-Zobel GmbH and Doctor Window, the supply of any desired paint according to the RAL code will be made to the customers on the same day from

India, as well as a guaranteed service will be provided for the coating processes onsite or in the painting booth according to the full-length profiles.

Official India Distributor: Doctor Window Pvt. Ltd.

Website: www.doctorwindow.com Email:support@doctorwindow.com Phone: +91 075054 44444

Greenfield International Airport at Mopa in Goa to be Complete by this October

Supreme Court Waives Delhi Fire Regulations for Structures Up to 17. 5 Metres

GMR Airports Ltd. through its subsidiary Goa International Airport Limited (GGIAL) is building Mopa International Airport in North Goa’s Pernem taluka with a fourphase master plan to eventually handle 13.1 passengers per year. Construction is expected to be finished by October (MPPA). Prime Minister Modi lay the first brick of the Mopa Airport’s development in November 2016. The opening and inauguration of Mopa Airport are scheduled for August 2022, and commercial operations will begin by the end of that year.

A 40-year operating contract with an additional 20-year extension will be granted to GGIAL. The airport’s passenger terminal, cargo facilities, air traffic control tower, and related structures are being built by Megawide Construction Corporation in the Philippines.

During peak hours, the airport’s single passenger terminal building, which is nearly 700,000 square feet long, can handle processing over 1,000 inbound and departing passengers each hour.

Nordic - Office of Architecture was responsible for the design of Mopa Airport. Interior design will be inspired by regional architecture and Goan crafts.

The airport’s construction cost was initially estimated to be Rs 1,900 crore, but was later raised to Rs 2,615 crore due to cost and time overruns brought on by environmental lawsuits. The project completion date was further hampered by the Covid-19 epidemic.

The airport is anticipated to serve 4.5 million passengers during the first phase, and 13 million passengers by the conclusion of its fourth phase.

According to Rule 27 of the Delhi Fire Service Rules 2010, which classifies any structure over 15 metres in height as a highrise, the Supreme Court has granted an exception for projects that are up to 17.5 metres tall with stilts.

The 15-meter limit would apply to structures without stilts, according to a bench of Justices Indira Banerjee and V. Ramasubramanian, while those with stilts may reach a maximum height of 17.5 metres before being considered highrise structures.

The Fire Department cannot complain about structures taller than 15 metres, although structures on stilts are invalid. Senior Attorney and President of the Supreme Court Bar Association Vikas Singh filed a petition in a Defence Colony housing development. Due to the project’s 16-meter height with stilts and the Delhi Fire Department’s refusal to provide approval for the same, there was uncertainty surrounding it. After the Delhi High Court rejected his plea, Singh preferred an appeal in the Supreme Court.

The primary contention put forth by Senior Advocate Nidhesh Gupta appearing for Singh was that the Delhi Master Plan 2021 after amendments, allows buildings that are 17.5 meters with stilts to be exempted from the category of high-rise and that the Delhi Fire Service Rules (DSFE Rules) was not in conformity with the master plan.

The Apex court agreed and held that under Rule 27 of the DFSE 2010, 15 meters would now mean 17.5 meters with stilts.

Foster + Partners Files a Lawsuit in India Over Unpaid Invoices Associated with the Abandoned Amaravati Masterplan

World’s First Integrated Solar Roof, “ATUM,” Now Meets IEC Standards

Foster + Partners, a London-based firm, filed a complaint last week in relation to alleged unpaid design costs associated with the abandoned Amaravati master plan. The dispute between the two parties has now reached India’s Supreme Court.

According to the UK Architects’ Journal, Foster + Partners repeatedly requested payment, but the governmentrun Amaravati Metropolitan Region Development Authority (AMRDA) was unable to comply. The demands date back to 2019.

Foster + Partners had worked alongside AMRDA for a period of several years to develop an administrative city for the state of Andhra Pradesh that included a new legislative building, judicial facilities, and a complex of office buildings at a reported price of £500 million (600 million USD).

Foster + Partners created a master plan for Amaravati, the new capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, winning a global competition.

Following a victory in local elections by the YSR Congress Party, which insisted on a trifurcated, now-retracted plan with various governmental functions being spread across separate sites, the effort was abandoned in 2019 (shortly before Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the unrelated national parliament redesign in Delhi).

The proposal, whose cornerstone was personally laid by Modi himself two years before Foster + Partners was chosen for the project, required the displacement of more than 26,000 local farmers. The request’s response was mandated by the court to AMRDA.

The first integrated solar roofing system in the world, manufactured in India, is now IEC Standard Compliant and eligible for on-grid approvals. One of Dubai’s oldest businesses, Uncle’s Shop, which opened its doors in the city in 1922, debuted ATUM Solar Roof there. We are really happy to have achieved IEC Standard Compliance, said Vamsi Gaddam, ATUM Inventor and CoManaging Director of Visaka Industries Limited. It’s been a long time coming, but the fact that it has now been authorised says a lot about our product and the commitment of the whole ATUM team.

An integrated solar roofing system called ATUM performs all the duties of a conventional roof while also producing electricity. It is approved to withstand hail and snow and can endure winds up to 250 km/h. It is also weather-resistant in all conditions. It offers a return on investment of little under five years and is approximately 40% more efficient than conventional solar panels. It also has a Class-A Fire Rating and is shockproof. Any home, commercial, or industrial location is the perfect fit for ATUM Solar. The Wonder Yarn, Vnext Fibre Cement Boards, ATUM Charge solar-powered EV charging stations, and the ATUM Life Sustainable Experience Center are just a few examples of Visaka’s sustainable goods. South Africa, the USA, and India all grant patents to ATUM.

The first project, which includes an ATUM Solar Roof, was started with the Sharjah Investment Authority to build a new mosque near Khrofakkan Beach. The project was handed off successfully and is presently running well.

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