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Proline Fitness introduces 'Ascent Trainer' - Elliptical Machine

Proline Fitness, leaders in providing reputed products in the field of sports, health and wellness takes a leap into the future by presenting ‘The Ascent Trainer’ by Matrix Fitness in association with Johnson Health Tech. This is the smoothest feeling, most dynamic total-body cardiovascular machine available today. Featuring a unique motion, adjustable incline and variable stride length, the Ascent Trainer provides an effective, comfortable, challenging exercise experience for users of all fitness levels.

The Ascent Trainer is a revolution in the world of cardiovascular training. It is an upgraded, improved, technologically advanced version of the elliptical. Designed to make working out easier and more accessible to those who are elderly and who have joint problems. The Ascent Trainer embodies the ethos of the elliptical and adds a revolutionary form of incline to the working, giving users a workout with resistance as well as incline. The Ascent Trainer inclines from the rear in a smoother, more motorised movement; this maintains the ellipse motion precisely so that users can maximise their workout without losing out on the advantages of the elliptical motion.


Fine quality bone china from Oasis Ceramics

Oasis Ceramics has a wide product range of international quality kitchenware and tableware in bone china. Oasis has set up a new unit at Ankleshwar in Gujarat where a strong effort is made to go beyond its superior quality and efficient service, attempting to manufacture bone china with state-of-the-art production facilities. This unit will make available export quality fine bone china products to the domestic market. There are many other remarkable features of this project, one being its eco-friendly, pollution-free production facilities, striving to ensure that no damage is done to the environment. Another feature is a total dust-free concealed production unit. The company is also a supplier to many leading institutions like Novartis, Amul, Godrej, Castrol, Parryware, Gati, LIC, NIFT, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, State Bank of India, etc. It supplies to major elite hotels like The Orchid, Holiday Inn, Ramada Plaza Palm Grove, Rodas, The Ambassador, Grand Hyatt, Taj Land's End, Taj President, Lotus Suites, The Resort, Eastern International Hotel, The Retreat, Goa Portuguese Restaurant and others. Recently, Oasis launched a new series in bone china hotelware adding to its list of range including Java Square, Citi Square, Lily Square, Mega Square, Lotus, Triangular, Plaza, Athens, Victoria apart from the evergreen super hits like Georgian and Urmi.


Mexican tequila El Charro now in India

Tequila El Charro, a premium Mexican product, among the top 5 brands of tequila in the world is now available in India. This is a high quality product with a balanced flavour of the purest blue agave, combined with the smooth flavour of the best wood - El Charro is extreme fine tequila to please demanding tastes. Priced between Rs 1,400 to Rs 3,500 Tequila El Charro is 100 per cent natural tequila, which is extremely popular in Mexico as well as in many countries all around the world and is available all across India in all leading pubs.

For shots and cocktails like Margarita, El Charro Tequila Silver (non-aged) is commonly used. There is still an impressive range of different tequilas: Gold, Reposado (aged for two months in oak barrels), Tripple Distelled, Anejo (extra-aged Tequila, to be enjoyed like a Cognac), etc.


Palladio launches exotic range of glass mosaics: LUX

Palladio, through an exclusive collaboration with Trend group, S.P.A., Italy is proud to present their premium range of glass mosaics - LUX: Smalto Mosaic. LUX, Palladio's new collection of glass mosaic originates from the amalgamation of modern production technologies and natural raw materials, such as silica sand and colouring oxides. Distinguished by its solid colours and glossy surface with a very smooth finish Palladio's LUX range exudes a rich and suave look.

Palladio, lightweight mosaics can be easily fixed on any surface, are maintenance free, in addition to being waterproof, acid proof, fireproof and retain their attributes for years to come, lasting even under harsh weather conditions. The characteristics of good resistance to chemical agents, to sudden changes in temperature, to light and frost; and the possibilities of making beautiful patterns and creative variations makes it the ideal choice for ornamentation the world over. Palladio range of glass mosaics has more than 300 different colours.

Palladio,'s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant is located at Kadi, Gujarat (40 kms from Ahmedabad).


Pergo UNIQ with Class 34 certification

Global leaders in laminate flooring, Pergo (Sweden), launches for the first time in India, flooring with a Class 34 certification. Pergo UNIQ, the toughest laminate flooring available in the market, has now been accorded with Class 34 rating, making it the perfect choice for heavy traffic and commercial areas. Unmatched in durability, Pergo UNIQ is further equipped with the patented triple locking system and TitanX surface; with two overlays of aluminium oxide spray, known to be the second hardest substance after diamond. This helps keep the floor's exquisite lustre for up to 3 times longer than any other laminate floor thus making Pergo UNIQ, the world's toughest laminate floor.

Pergo UNIQ comprises of the patented triple wear protection system that consists of multiple armed overlays, which provide the floor with incredible wear resistance. In fact, it exceeds the norm for heavy commercial use by more than 50 per cent. Floored by the enduring elegance of Pergo UNIQ, international brands like Omega, Christian Dior, Lexus, Ecco, etc. have transformed their exclusive stores with exotic shades of Wenge, Chocolate Oak and Black Oak.


VingCard launches RFID, NFC-based security systems

VingCard, the electronic-locking systems provider, has introduced new security systems based on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. In a seminar held in the company introduced the Signature by VingCard series with designer door handles, Signature RFID and NCF-compatible cell phones system, and Visionline VingCard RF online solution.

The group has collaborated with designing company Valli & Valli for the designer door handles in the Signature series. It is using Philips technology For the NFC and RFID systems.

These systems are fully compatible with ISO 14.443A (MIFARE), ISO 14.443B, ISO 15.693 and it is NFC-compatible with fully integrated PMS interface software solutions. Guests can use their NFC compliant cell phones in addition to other RFID key cards and carries to open their guestroom doors. Through a joint collaboration with NXP (formerly Philips semiconductors), hotels equipped with these RFID locks will be able to offer remote check-in and check-out. Guests will receive booking confirmation number, room number and an encrypted room key access code through SMS.

 


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