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[February 2009]
Round Table – India's Ceramics Sector Poised for Further Expansion
In November 2008 Messe München International and cfi - ceramic forum international invited participants to the 5th Ceramitec Round Table talks in Mumbai (Maharashtra, India). Representatives from European ceramics technology companies and leading Indian ceramics producers came together at these talks to discuss the latest developments in the markets for heavy clay, tiles, sanitaryware, refractory ceramics and technical ceramics, and the future prospects and challenges in the Indian market.
In India, the market in ceramic materials for the building industry has expanded considerably in recent years. Annual growth in the Indian ceramics industry has been at an average of 12%. Investors from abroad have now also started up business operations in the Indian market, which is helping to raise production standards.
A full report on the 5th Ceramitec Round Table talks (published in the English-language February edition of cfi - ceramic forum international) is now available online at: www.ceramitec.de/roundtable
Ceramitec, the 11th International Trade Fair for Machinery, Equipment, Plants, Processes and Raw Materials for Ceramics & Powder Metallurgy, will take place at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre from 20-23 October 2009.
Since its premiere in 1979, the exhibition has developed into the world’s leading trade fair for the ceramic industry, according to Messe München. The comprehensive supporting programme provides an overview of current trends and innovations in the ceramic market. Ceramitec 2006 attracted 612 exhibitors from 42 countries and approximately 22,000 visitors from 106 countries.
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