EVENT PREVIEW Engineering Expo Indore 2013
INDORE January 11–14, 2013 Labhganga Convention Center
Tapping India’s central vantage point Staying true to its core competence as one of India’s leading auto clusters, Indore spruces up its industrial portfolio as a spree of investments from the IT and pharmaceutical industries come trickling in. Mirroring the growth of this centrally positioned city will be the fifth edition of Engineering Expo Indore, organised by Network 18 Publishing. Setting the tone for acquiring business prospects, the Expo will bring together exhibitors who will showcase their latest products and services. Scheduled to be held during January 11–14, 2013, Engineering Expo Indore aspires to play the role of a catalyst in the city’s fledgling growth.
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ne of Madhya Pradesh’s largest cities known for its palatial splendour, Indore, in the recent decade, has come of its industrial age. The city of Indore, amid its royal structures, today voices its determination in shaping its future towards industrial excellence. According to a recent study published by Cushman & Wakefield, Indore is one of the top 10 emerging cities of India—ideal for long-term business investments across industries. The city’s geographic positioning, population demographics, development in infrastructure, current economic growth and governmental support contribute towards its resolute positive outlook.
pharmaceutical and from software to retail, the burgeoning city, on average, receives a bulk of its trade from small-, medium- and large-scale manufacturing & service industries. Indore’s major surrounding industrial belts are present at Pithampur, Sanwer and Dewas. The city’s automobile hub is situated in Pithampur, which is a welldeveloped industrial area. Companies such as Eicher Motors Ltd, Cummins India Ltd, Mahle Engine Components (I) Pvt Ltd, Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd and Bridgestone Tyre Ltd, among others, have set up plants in this area. Additionally, Cipla Ltd, Indorama Synthetics (I) Ltd, Piramal Healthcare and Glenmark, among others, are also present in Pithampur. Home to industries such as
Industrial Tranquility Indore has undergone rapid transition and vast development in almost every sector of business. As per published reports, in recent times, the per capita income of the state has doubled. According to Manoj Pugalia, Proprietor, Oswal Rubber Industries, “Owing to the city’s systematic and organised planning, many companies find it fairly convenient to set up base here. Additionally, industries here are not vexed by the otherwise rampant problems of labour and power.” Ranging from automobile to 200 MMT - January 2013
Highlights of this edition 225+ participants expected 12,000+ business visitors expected Business transactions worth `55 crore expected 7,000+ products on display Spread over an area of more than 5,500 sq m Showcasing more than 28 diverse industry categories
Glimpses of previous edition 203+ exhibitors 9,829+ visitors 5,000+ products displayed `45 crore business generated 4,800 sq m exhibition area 1,10,000 kg machinery moved 45+ delegations from different companies attended the Expo textiles, chemical processing, food processing and distilleries, the industrial belt includes an industrial Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as well. Other upcoming sprawling industrial belts include Govindpura, Manideep and Pologround. Elaborating further, Kishore Bundela, Director, Protec Aqua Solution Pvt Ltd, informs, “Formerly, the region was famous for its auto cluster. But now, pharmaceutical and IT companies are also commencing operations in Indore. One major advantage of being situated here is that all major Indian cities are equidistant from Indore.”
Attracting Investor Interest Owing to its sheer industrial potential, Indore, in October, played host to the Global Investors Summit 2012. In the state’s bid to augment overall