Event Report
SYNERGISING
the Manufacturing
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Visitors exploring state-of-the-art technologies at the expo
Swapnil Pillai
ustifying the buzz surrounding it, the much-awaited engineering exhibition of the region witnessed a tremendous response from visitors and exhibitors alike. Over the years, the event has become synonymous with offering exuberant business opportunities to its participants. The current edition showcased an exhaustive range of costeffective and technologically advanced solutions in the complete product segment of manufacturing.
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Action at Pune The overwhelming support received by this year’s edition of Engineering Expo Pune, organised by Infomedia 18 Ltd, is a testimony to its growing popularity in 204 MODERN MACHINE TOOLS - January 2012
the region. Around 12,894 delegates who flocked the event from November 18 - 21, 2011, at Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre, Pimpri, generated business worth ` 81.10 crore. This year’s event also witnessed a team of 22, who were part of the Japanese delegation, and also executives from Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Auto Ltd, John Deere, Force Motors, Forbes Marshall and Siddheshwar Group of Industries. The inauguration function was graced by the presence of eminent dignitaries like Asheesh Sharma, R Bhaskar, C M Venkateshwaran, V Gokul Das, R V Krishnan and Sandeep Khosla. While addressing the media during the inaugural event, Asheesh Sharma
Galaxy of dignitaries at the inauguration (L-R) R V Krishnan, Chairman – Business Development Bureau India Pvt Ltd, C M Venkateshwaran, COO- Aker Powergas Subsea Pvt Ltd and Immediate Past Chairman – Process Plant & Machinery Association of India (PPMAI), V Gokul Das, MD –HRS Process Systems Ltd, Sandeep Khosla, CEO - Publishing, Infomedia 18 Ltd, R Bhaskar, Plant Head–CVBU – Tata Motors Ltd Pune and Asheesh Sharma, IAS – Commissioner – Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation
The sixth edition of Engineering Expo Pune brimmed with enthusiasm and positive demand, which echoed the industrial confidence of the region. With latest technologies and breakthrough solutions on display, the event was thronged by decision makers and professionals to ameliorate their understanding of the latest offerings in the Indian manufacturing industry. said, “Engineering Expo has grown from strength to strength over the years and Infomedia 18 Ltd has been doing a great job in organising this show.” He also highlighted the importance of good exhibition centres to boost trade in the region and also announced plans to set up a state-of-the art exhibition centre in Pune.
Fostering Business Ties Pune, which is home to many ‘startup’ SMEs with hi-tech products that meet the requirements of defence establishments and private companies, has over the years witnessed a steady growth of SMEs in the region. According to Bhaskar, “The growth of