Duclo Bhobo
A Century of Excellence
At Aquaterra, we are proud to be a part of the rich legacy of Duclo Bhobo, a family enterprise that has been synonymous with quality and innovation since its inception in 1930.
Founded in the vibrant city of Panaji, Goa, then under the Portuguese regime by the visionary minds of Damodar Vishnu Duclo and Vaman Baburao Bhobo, Duclo Bhobo initially began its journey as an import house. Specializing in a diverse array of products ranging from hardware to building materials, stationary to fishing hooks, Duclo Bhobo quickly established itself as a trusted name in the industry.
Following the liberation, Duclo Bhobo shifted its focus towards the building material and hardware segments, marking the beginning of a new chapter in its illustrious history. Over the decades, Duclo Bhobo continued to evolve, adapting to the changing landscape of the industry while staying true to its core values of excellence and integrity.
In 1965, as Hindustan Sanitaryware emerged in collaboration with Twyfords of the UK, Duclo Bhobo proudly stood as one of its pioneering distributors in the country. The year 1972 witnessed another milestone as Duclo Bhobo became one of the exclusive dealers for Somany Ceramics, which embarked on its journey of tile manufacturing in partnership with Pilkington of the UK.
Over the years, Duclo Bhobo continued its commitment to innovation by introducing leading tile brands like Johnson and Orient to Goa’s discerning customers. In 2007, we established the first Somany Exclusive showroom in western India, setting new industry standards.
In 2009, we introduced the prestigious Moen faucet brand to Goa, followed by the launch of the renowned Spanish sanitaryware brand Roca in 2011, showcasing our dedication to offering top-quality products.
Duclo Bhobo’s legacy of innovation persisted as we brought imported and designer tiles to Goa, shaping market trends. Our collaboration with Grohe in 2014 brought a world-class faucet display to Goa, reinforcing our industry leadership.
In 2017, we embarked on a new venture with the launch of Nexion, an Indo-Italian luxury surfaces brand, catering to Goa’s discerning buyers. Today, Nexion represents high-end luxury tiles, reflecting our unwavering commitment to quality and craftsmanship for our customers.
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Duclo Bhobo
Legacy
A Century of Building Trust
Crafting Legacies
Damodar Vishnu Duclo and Vaman Baburao Bhobo Start Duclo Bhobo
Its starts as an import house, importing various products like hardware, building materials, stationary, and fishing hooks from European countries.
Enters building materials and hardware segments
Post Liberation Duclo Bhobo shifts focus towards building materials and hardware segments
Hindustan Sanitaryware Exclusive Dealer
Hindustan Sanitaryware established in collaboration with Twyfords of the UK; Duclo Bhobo becomes one of its first 10 distributors in the country.
Somany Ceramics Exclusive Dealer
Somany Ceramics starts tile manufacturing in collaboration with Pilkington of the UK; Duclo Bhobo becomes one of the handful of exclusive dealers in the country.
Spartek Tiles Exclusive Dealer
Spartek first introduced floor tiles, which eventually became a household name for floor tiles nationwide, Duclo Bhobo exclusively represented the brand in Goa.
Dealers for Johnson , Orient Bell etc
Duclo Bhobo added most of the leading tile brands, like Johnson, Orient to name a few, to its brand lineup.
Somany Ceramics Exclusive Showroom
Duclo Bhobo opens the first Somany Exclusive showroom in Western India in Panaji, Goa.
Moen Launch
Moen, the No.1 faucet brand in the US, launched by Duclo Bhobo in Goa.
Roca Exclusive Showroom
Spanish sanitaryware brand Roca, the world's No.1 sanitaryware brand in volumes, launched in Goa with an exclusive showroom spread over 1500 sq. feet.
Grohe Partner
Duclo Bhobo teams up with Grohe to bring a world-class faucet display to Goa.
Nexion Exclusive
Nexion, an Indo-Italian luxury surfaces brand, launched in India. Nexion Surfaces joins hands with Duclo Bhobo to bring the brand to Goa's discerning buyers. Today, Nexion is a reference point for high-end luxury tiles in the country.
