Global furniture fittings leader marks 10 years of growth and partnership in Sri Lanka and unveils Blaupunkt built-in kitchen appliances.

Hettich, the globally renowned German manufacturer of furniture fittings and architectural hardware known for its state-of-the-art manufacturing plants and magical interior solutions across the world celebrated a significant milestone in Sri Lanka, marking 10 years of presence in the country with its inaugural Partner Meet in Colombo.

The landmark event brought together Hettich’s key partners, stakeholders and industry leaders to celebrate a decade of growth, collaboration and shared success, while reaffirming the company’s long-term commitment to the Sri Lankan market.

Over the past decade, Hettich has strengthened its presence in Sri Lanka through its focus on German engineering, innovation, quality and functionality, contributing to the creation of contemporary and intelligently designed living and working spaces across the country.

The gala evening was graced by a distinguished delegation of senior leaders, including Dr. Andreas Hettich, Chairman, Hettich Group Advisory Board; Mr. S. K. Poddar, Chairman, Hettich India & Adventz Group; Mr. Akshay Poddar, Director, Hettich India; Mr. Andre Eckholt, Managing Director, Hettich India, SAARC, Middle East & Africa; Mr. Rahul Thakkar, Director – Sales, Hettich India & SAARC; and Ms. Dinusha Bhaskaran, Managing Director, Vallibel One PLC.

Their presence underscored the importance of the Sri Lankan market to Hettich and reflected the strong relationships and partnerships that have supported the brand’s growth over the past decade.

Adding further significance to the occasion, Hettich unveiled its award-winning Blaupunkt built-in kitchen appliances in Sri Lanka. The introduction marks an important expansion of Hettich’s offering in the local market, complementing its furniture fittings expertise with sophisticated kitchen solutions that combine contemporary design, functionality and technology.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Andre Eckholt, Managing Director, Hettich India, SAARC, Middle East & Africa, said:

“Sri Lanka is an extremely important market for us, and the past 10 years have been a journey built on trust, collaboration and strong partnerships. Being closer to the Sri Lankan market has enabled us to better understand the evolving needs of our customers. This Partner Meet is an opportunity to celebrate that journey with everyone who has contributed to our success. The introduction of Blaupunkt built-in kitchen appliances marks another exciting chapter for us, and we look forward to building on this momentum in the years ahead.”

The milestone celebration not only recognised Hettich’s journey over the past decade but also set the stage for its next phase of growth in Sri Lanka, driven by innovation, strong partnerships and an evolving portfolio of magical solutions designed for modern living.

Customers, architects, interior designers and industry professionals are invited to experience the range of Blaupunkt built-in kitchen appliances at the Hettich Experience Centre, located at No. 101, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 7.

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Group near oil lamp from L – R, Mr. Jiteen Agarwal, Chief Marketing Officer - Hettich India, SAARC, Middle East & Africa, Ms. Dinusha Bhaskaran, Managing Director - Vallibel One, Mr. Jit Gunaratne - Chairman Delmege Group, Mr. Akshay Poddar, Director, Hettich India, Mr. S. K. Poddar, Chairman, Hettich India, Dr. Andreas Hettich, Chairman, Hettich Group Advisory Board, Mr. Andre Eckholt, Managing Director - Hettich India, SAARC, Middle East & Africa, Mr. Timo Pieper, Managing Director, Hettich Group, Mr. Rahul Thakkar, Director - Sales (Hettich India & SAARC)

Group with the Flowers from L – R-, Mr. Timo Pieper, Managing Director, Hettich Group, Dr. Andreas Hettich, Chairman, Hettich Group Advisory Board, Mr. S. K. Poddar, Chairman, Hettich India, Mr. Akshay Poddar, Director, Hettich India, Mr. Andre Eckholt, Managing Director - Hettich India, SAARC, Middle East & Africa, Mr. Rahul Thakkar, Director - Sales (Hettich India & SAARC),Mr. Milroy Shanmugarjah, Country Manager - Hettich Sri Lanka

Image Caption - Cake Cutting from L - R - Mr. Rahul Thakkar, Director - Sales (Hettich India & SAARC) , Dr. Andreas Hettich, Chairman, Hettich Group Advisory Board, Mr. S. K. Poddar, Chairman, Hettich India, Mr. Akshay Poddar, Director, Hettich India, Mr. Andre Eckholt, Managing Director - Hettich India, SAARC, Middle East & Africa,  Mr. Timo Pieper, Managing Director, Hettich Group