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[January 2009]
Indian Strength Attracts Global Ceramic Interest
With the country's extensive building, renovation and modernisation plans all receiving priority attention, India's ceramic industry is poised to take advantage of new markets and enhanced opportunities. More buildings means more bricks, blocks, roof tiles, sanitaryware, tiles, sewer pipe and - when new owners take possession - increased demand for ceramic tableware, gardenware and general pottery.
Indian Ceramics 2009 (3-5 March), the supplies and technology show for all these manufacturers, is where they are going to find the improved materials and new equipment that is needed to bring factories up to date and able to meet high demand and more stringent quality standards. The signs are that India represents one of the best potential markets in the world for these specialised raw materials and machines and this is borne out by reaction to this year's show, say the organisers Gattaca Communications.
"It's been a great few weeks for the progress of this very special event," said Kevin Hudson, Event Director, "as we have seen a tremendous response to all the hard work we have been putting in to this Indian venture. As one would expect, some of the major supply names from the domestic industry are showcasing their activities and technologies at our new venue - the Karnavati Club in Ahmedabad - but at the same time major players from all around the world have signed up to take part.
"This is undoubtedly, in our fourth staging of Indian Ceramics, the most impressive list, both in its internationality and strength of supply. There will be so many options for all the tile, sanitaryware, brick, tableware and insulator makers to consider and to top it all off, the expo is right in the heart of India's Ceramic Cluster. With the many thousands of manufacturers across all the various sectors, we are expecting an extremely busy three days!"
In fact, exhibitors are coming from China, USA, Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, UK, Mexico, Spain, Turkey - and of course from India itself. There is bound to be very keen competition, especially in today's financial climate, and there has probably not been a better time in recent years for Indian ceramic manufacturers to hammer out very good deals on the exhibition floor.
"We know we were quite right to move this prestigious event to Gujarat," concluded Mr Hudson, "and of course we keep admission for industry representatives cost-free as a further gesture and to make it easier all round for visitors. I have little doubt we will outstrip the old Mumbai attendance by several times."
A full list of this year's exhibitors and also a link for visitor pre-registration can be found on the exhibition website.
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