In the year 1948, REHAU, a global pioneer
in polymer-based solutions, was formed in Germany. In India, the brand began
operations in 1997 and is currently celebrating its silver anniversary year.
Over the previous 25 years, REHAU has made a considerable impact in the Indian
furniture, construction, and industrial markets. REHAU has established itself
as a world leader in German-quality uPVC Edge bands, solid surface,
pre-laminated boards, laminates, flooring, underfloor heating and cooling
systems, and 3rdrail solutions, and has a diverse product line.
REHAU’s
areas of operation encompass of a flexible product portfolio:
Furniture Solution (FS) – Provides a wide
selection of interior edge bands, modern surfaces, laminates, flooring, and
ceiling solutions, as well as fully fabricated custom-made millwork and
cabinetry components.
Industrial Solutions (IS): This category
includes anything from aircraft to 3rd rail solutions, commercial
refrigeration, smart shopping, energy efficiency solutions, and thermal insulation
solutions, among other things.
Building Solutions (BS) – This category
includes plumbing and drainage systems, as well as indoor climate control
technologies, which are utilised in housing, commercial buildings, and
infrastructure to ensure a dependable and efficient supply. Aside from these,
REHAU also offers radiant heating and cooling systems, which circulate warm or
chilled water through a network of pipes installed in floors, walls, or
ceilings to assist distribute energy equally and efficiently.
REHAU also provides wastewater management
solutions for specialized projects.
In India, REHAU has been manufacturing
premium furniture edge bands which are non-toxic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal,
heat-resistant & DOP-free (Di-octyl-phthalate). The edge bands have varied
texture, design and color, thus, making the product sturdy, durable and with
end-less options to choose from.
REHAU has always aimed to develop novel
formulations that broaden the scope of polymer materials’ applications. The
Brand’s philosophy is to replace traditional materials with more competent
polymer solutions and to develop systems that provide added value to its
clients. REHAU, as a responsible brand, consistently innovates to the best of
its efforts in energy efficiency, renewable energy, water management, mobility,
and smart living for a sustainable future by maintaining focused on the growing
importance of quality and efficiency.
REHAU has established three facilities and
many warehouses across the country in the last 25 years. The company has two
operations in Pune that produce edge bands, gaskets, and a variety of other
industrial features. Edge bands are manufactured only at the third factory in
Vadodara.
Celebrating
REHAU’s 25 years journey in India, Ms. Bhavana Bindra, Managing Director, REHAU
“At REHAU, we are incredibly happy of
having finished a lovely 25-year journey in the country,” says South Asia.
I’d want to thank and congratulate all of our staff, the trade community, the
design fraternity, project owners, and all other partners who have supported us
over the years. We have gone to great lengths to ensure that our fundamental
principles of Trust, Innovation, and Reliability are constantly delivered to
all of our stakeholders. REHAU introduced German technology to India in 1997,
and with each passing year, the firm has concentrated on pushing the
technological boundaries for the market, in order to further REHAU’s vision of
a sustainable future.”
As it celebrates 25 years in the country,
REHAU has added some big names to its clientele. REHAU opened its second
facility in Pune in Ranjangaon, near to Whirlpool, in 2015 to meet the
company’s global gasket demand. REHAU has completed campuses for Infosys that
are all platinum rated green buildings in the underfloor heating and cooling
market. REHAU Brilliant laminates are used in the retail outlets of brands like
Jockey and Titan in Mumbai, and its Brilliant boards are used in Morgan
Stanley’s Mumbai office. REHAU also offers the widest choice of edge bands to
all laminate producers in the country, including Merino, Greenlam, and others. Courtesy:
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