Astral enters faucets, sanitary-ware business

Astral Limited on October 20 announced its foray into the faucets and sanitary-ware business.

The decision, said a press release, is part of its growth strategy to leverage brand Astral and its network of more than 33,000 dealers in pipes and more than 1,30,000 dealers in adhesives and sealant vertical across the country.

Atul Sanghvi, an industry veteran with over 37 years of experience, will be heading the faucet and sanitary-ware division, said the release.

Sandeep Engineer, CMD of the company, said, “I am confident that Mr. Atul Sanghvi will take brand Astral to a new height and with the addition of this new vertical, brand Astral will be more visible brand in building material space.”