Dubai-based Bagnodesign firm enters into Nigerian market

Dubai-based international manufacturer and supplier of design-led bathroom solutions, Bagnodesign Sanitary Ware Group has entered into the Nigerian market. The firm, confident of the Nigerian economy, recently opened an ultra-modern showroom in Lagos to tap into the fast growing Nigerian economy.

It is expected that with this determination to get closer to the Nigerian consumer, the firm will reduce the passion of Nigerians travelling outside the country to buy quality sanitary ware products.

The showroom, located in Ikoyi, is a partnership between Bagnodesign and Cachez Trading Company, owned by some of Bagnodesign’s Nigerian clients.

The range of products available at the showroom includes wash basin, sanitary ware, bath tub, shower, WC flushing, mirror, washroom accessories, among others.

Speaking at the official opening of the showroom, one of the directors, Tuoyo Jemerigbe, said the new facility was designed to save discerning Nigerians the hassles of going abroad for sanitary ware products.

Established in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 1994, as a representative to a handful of European manufacturers, Bagnodesign today conducts business in over 30 countries across four continents and represents over 50 of the world’s leading brands.

According to Jemerigbe, the Bagnodesign range of products is manufactured globally to European standards, incorporating the latest design trends and utilising the most innovative technology and craftsmanship.

He said: “We are pleased to be the franchise holder for the Bagnodesign brand in Nigeria. Though this showroom was built some months ago, we as directors have over 10 years’ experience with the brand. Our objective is to provide one-stop shop for everything sanitary ware products and accessories here in Nigeria. The Bagnodesign products are the leading products in their category globally. So, we decided to make the products available for Nigerians in Nigeria. No need to travel out before getting quality sanitary ware products.”

Aside the quality products on offer, Ikenna Ikechukwu, another director, said there were other benefits customers stand to enjoy with the opening of the new facility, saying “our mandate also includes advisory services for customers while we have qualified staff that provides excellent customer service and after-sales support in case of any defect or product malfunction.”

On his part, Aman Atwal, business development manager, Sanipextrade, the holding group of Bagnodesign, said the quality of the products was the major reason for the company’s rapid expansion into various markets across the world.

“Much of the collection is handcrafted by artisans offering unique detail and original finishes. Our furniture is all made in Tuscany, Italy while our marble basins use beautiful natural stone from Italy, Turkey and the Indonesian island of Bali.

“We use the latest technology in product manufacturing, for example, our mirrors with integrated television and our unique spa systems that are all produced and tested in our own manufacturing units in the UK and the UAE. All products are supplied with warranties in accordance with the relevant international standards,” Atwal said.

Hope Eloho