Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Jharkhand State Council organised a show on EXCON 2013 - South Asia’s Biggest Construction Equipment Event, on Saturday at Hotel Capitol Hill, Ranchi.
The show was organised to attract Jharkhand based investors interested in manufacturing and gaining knowledge on latest technology in the construction equipment business. CII is the organiser of the event which will be held in Bangalore from November 20 to 24.
As many as 900 exhibitors, including 200 foreign companies, will take part in the expo.Highlighting the importance of Excon 2013, Rana Chakravarty, Chief of Corporate Communication, Mecon ltd said, “Several analysis and reports indicate that the Earth-moving & Construction Equipment Market is one of the most dynamically growing markets worldwide, more so in India.”
In a presentation on EXCON 2013, V Venkataramana, Member EXCON 2013 Steering Committee & Vice-President, Puzzolana Group, Hyderabad said, “EXCON, which is the largest Construction Equipment and Technology Fair in South Asia, is one-stop-platform which will showcase the best of equipment and technology available to aid India’s accelerated plans for development of infrastructure and will also be a forum to position India as the outsourcing destination for components, aggregates and equipment for construction.”
Companies from Germany, Japan, Italy, Turkey, South Korea, Sweden and People’s Republic of China will take part in the trade show. Apart from live demonstrations on advanced technologies there would be more than 100 product launches during the event. The event is supported by the Builders Association of India as well.
Arun Kumar Khemka, President, JSIA shared his views on the infrastructural facilities and the scenario of the industries in Jharkhand. Khemka congratulated CII for organising the EXCON 2013 and said the companies which will visit the show would definitely get benefited.
“Industry may get benefit only after the environment in the State becomes conducive for the industry,” added Khemka. Interestingly, JSIA also has expressed interest in attending the trade show. “We would send a delegate to know how the expo could be used to provide boost to infrastructure projects in the State,” maintained Khemka.
Director MSME-DI, Mahadeo lakra appreciated the initiatives of CII in development of MSME sector. lakra said government is committed for the development of the sector.
The show was attended by senior representatives from building and construction related companies, small scale industries from across the state and members from CII Jharkhand state council.