CONTENTS
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LEADERS SPEAK “Global competitiveness is essential for any international business to flourish” ...says, Dr Stan Higgins, CEO, North East Process Industry Cluster
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IN FOCUS Zydex Industries: Ushering in a green wave
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BUSINESS & MARKETS INDUSTRY UPDATE Asset optimisation: Unlocking the true potential
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT Remote plant asset monitoring: An apt strategy for today’s economy Wil Chin, Research Director - Automation, ARC Advisory Group
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MARKET SCOPE Asset performance management: Addressing the root cause Ravi Ramarao, Global Head - Integrated Asset Management (Engineering and Industrial Services), Tata Consultancy Services
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MARKET TRENDS Asset information management: Ensuring regulatory compliance
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SECTOR WATCH Decorative paints: Depicting ‘greener’ opportunities
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MARKET ANALYSIS Industrial paints: A windfall of possibilities
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ENERGY MANAGEMENT
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Thermocompressors: Boosting steam to further profits Sandip C Abhyankar, Senior Engineer – Marketing at Thermocompressor Division, Forbes Marshall
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CORROSION CONTROL Corrosion education: The need of the hour Prof A S Khanna, Corrosion Science & Engineering Deptt, IIT-Bombay
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MANAGEMENT MANTRAS SWOT analysis: Syncing corporate and market forces Suresh Lulla, MD, Qimpro Consultants Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
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R EG U L A R S EC TI O N S Editorial ...................................................... 9 National News ......................................... 12 National News-Report............................. 14 World News............................................. 16 Events Calendar ....................................... 61 Technology Transfer ................................. 63 Product Update........................................ 65 Product Inquiry ........................................ 75 Advertisement Inquiry.............................. 77 Product Index........................................... 79 Advertisers’ List ....................................... 80
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Highlights of Next Issue SECTOR WATCH : Bulk/Base Chemicals INDUSTRY UPDATE : Logistics & Supply Chain Management BUSINESS DESTINATION : Singapore Note: $ stands for US dollar and £ stands for UK pound, unless mentioned otherwise