The 1260 bC India 2013 event looks set to be a well-attended and successful exhibition, according to the latest figures from the US-based 1100 Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), which is one of the co-organisers. Nearly 700 exhibitors from 33 countries have applied for space at bC India which will also feature an extensive supporting programe. The number of exhibitors sets a record for this event, the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles. The show takes place at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai from February 5th-8th 2013 and will occupy a record 150,000m2 of exhibition space. Key exhibitors include 176 Case, 178 Caterpillar, 2779 Fayat Group, 236 Hyundai, 255 JCB, 2200 Kobelco, 718 Liebherr, 269 LiuGong, Mahindra & Mahindra, 2123 Manitowoc, Nawa, 1259 Putzmeister, 7100 Puzzolana, 1170 Sany, 7101 Schwing Stetter, 7102 Tadano, 1222 Terex, 2394 Volvo, 7103 Voltas, 2395 Wirtgen, 2490 XCMG and 1175 Zoomlion-ElectroMech. However, as part of this trade fair, bC India is also providing a platform for industry leaders to participate in key discussions addressing issues specific to their sectors. The 3591 Builders' Association of India (BAI), the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers' Association (iCEMA) and the ASAPP Media Information Group will be organising supporting events at the upcoming show.
The technical program will commence on Wednesday, February 6th, with iCEMA’s Conference on Infrastructure Development – Deliverables and Imperatives. The first session of the conference will focus on infrastructure development and examine its growth drivers. The conference will also see presentations on ECE Industry – Now & Beyond, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Project, Road & Highways, Urban Infrastructure and Port Development. The second half of the session will focus on infrastructure financing vis-à-vis the Indian and international perspectives. The last session of the day will be on construction technology and skill development. The conference is being held at the Hotel Trident which is within walking distance of the bC India’s exhibition grounds. On the following day, February 7th, the ASAPP Media Information Group will hold its 5th Annual Equipment India Conference at the Golconda Ballroom at the Hotel Trident. This will focus on meeting the ever increasing demand for construction equipment in India. It will also provide an opportunity for equipment manufacturing companies, component manufacturing companies, users and service providers to share information and review the current market.
Also a part of the supporting programme on the same day, the BAI is again organising its Top Buyers Conference. With strong representation from the association’s 500 members from 150 centres spread across the country, the conference will definitely provide an interesting insight into issues confronting the Indian construction industry vis-à-vis government regulations. The participants will also be briefed on the latest trends in doing business by experts and discuss organisational matters. The meeting is by invitation only.
The technical program will commence on Wednesday, February 6th, with iCEMA’s Conference on Infrastructure Development – Deliverables and Imperatives. The first session of the conference will focus on infrastructure development and examine its growth drivers. The conference will also see presentations on ECE Industry – Now & Beyond, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Project, Road & Highways, Urban Infrastructure and Port Development. The second half of the session will focus on infrastructure financing vis-à-vis the Indian and international perspectives. The last session of the day will be on construction technology and skill development. The conference is being held at the Hotel Trident which is within walking distance of the bC India’s exhibition grounds. On the following day, February 7th, the ASAPP Media Information Group will hold its 5th Annual Equipment India Conference at the Golconda Ballroom at the Hotel Trident. This will focus on meeting the ever increasing demand for construction equipment in India. It will also provide an opportunity for equipment manufacturing companies, component manufacturing companies, users and service providers to share information and review the current market.
Also a part of the supporting programme on the same day, the BAI is again organising its Top Buyers Conference. With strong representation from the association’s 500 members from 150 centres spread across the country, the conference will definitely provide an interesting insight into issues confronting the Indian construction industry vis-à-vis government regulations. The participants will also be briefed on the latest trends in doing business by experts and discuss organisational matters. The meeting is by invitation only.
