Indian Ceramics & Ceramics Asia opens on a high note
Author(s): City Air NewsLeft to Right Caption Mr. Amem Liao, President-Unifair Exhibition Service Co. Ltd, Mr. Gerhard Gerritzen, Dy. Managing Director-Member of the Board-Messe Munchen, Mr.G G Trivedi, President-India Ceramics Society,...
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Mar 1, 2017 12:30
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Left to Right Caption Mr. Amem Liao, President-Unifair Exhibition Service Co. Ltd, Mr. Gerhard Gerritzen, Dy. Managing Director-Member of the Board-Messe Munchen, Mr.G G Trivedi, President-India Ceramics Society, Mr.Rajesh Nath, Managing Director- VDMA India, Mr. Nilesh Jetpariya, President (Wall Tiles Division) - Morbi Ceramics Associations, Mr. K G Kundariya, President (Vitrified Tiles Division)-Morbi Ceramics Associations, Mr.Igor Palka, Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Messe Munchen India.
Leading international trade fairs for suppliers to the ceramics industry, Indian Ceramics & Ceramics Asia opened on a high note as the event welcomed 15 percent more trade visitors on the opening day as compared to the past edition. 2017 marks as a strong year with 300 exhibitors showcasing over 400 represented brands.
Taking place from March 1 to 3, 2017 at Gujarat University Exhibition Centre, Ahmedabad in Gujarat, the grand opening of Indian Ceramics & Ceramics Asia saw presence of industry influencers and dignitaries such as Mr. G G Trivedi, President of Indian Ceramics Society; Mr. K Muraleedharan, Director - Central Glass & Ceramics Research Institute; Mr. Hakimuddin Ali, Chairman - Indian Refractories Makers Association; Mr. K G Kundariya, President, (Vitrified division) - Morbi ceramics Association; Dr. Francesco Pensabene, Trade Commissioner - Embassy of Italy; Mr. Gerhard Gerritzen, Dy. Managing Director - Messe Muenchen GmbH and Mr. Amen Liao, President - Unifair Exhibition Service Co. Ltd.
Igor Palka, COO of Messe Muenchen India says: “We are delighted to receive such overwhelming response on the opening day. With live technology on display, high-knowledge conferences and networking programs, there is so much to experience at the trade fairs. The energy at the show floor is very positive and we expect the momentum to continue for the next two days as well.”
Ken Wong, General Manager, Unifair Exhibition Service Co., Ltd. adds: “We are pleased to see a tremendous visitor growth as compared to the past edition. Our participants will be able to explore more business opportunities in the coming days too.”
Technology on display
Spread over 11,000 sqm. of total space, the trade fairs bring more machinery and raw materials for the ceramics industry. Concurrently, India Brick and Roof Tile (iBaRT) and India Engineering & Technical Ceramics trade fairs are taking place. About 300 global and domestic exhibitors from countries like Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Thailand, Netherlands, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA and India are showcasing innovative solutions for the ceramics industry.
Networking and educational programs
Day one saw attendees engaging in the Innovation Exchange where new-to-market technologies and solutions are being showcased. Buyers got the chance to interact with participating exhibitors and enquire about their new offerings.
Interested in exploring newest technologies, buyers attending from across India participated in the Buyer-Seller Forum which is one of the new attractions of the event. Over 100 meetings were conducted at the Buyer-Seller Forum and 40 buyers participated in the program.
With more networking programs and knowledge rich conferences lined up for the next two days, the trade fairs look promising for the coming days. Palka concludes by adding: “It is great to see that the trade fairs began on such a high note and will continue to offer value to the attendees, by combining knowledge, technology and networking opportunities.
