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Scaling new heights An exclusive analysis on why and how the tall buildings have become the hip and happening

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Glass stands in a league of its own Somasundaram Senthilkumar, Business Head - Projects, Architectural Division, Asahi India Glass Ltd., talks about the opportunities in tall buildings India, and how Asahi is tapping those opportunities

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Tall buildings: the new normal

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Skyscrapers are like space programme

Sandip Somany, Joint Managing Director, Hindustan Sanitaryware & Industries Ltd., shares how Hindware products integrate brand value, products and people together

Daniel Safarik, Editor, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, shares the evolution of tall buildings, and how India can reach the zenith of tall buildings too

Kamlesh Choudhari and Jawahar Hemrajani, Directors, Glass Wall Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd., talk how their company is playing its role in high-rise evolution

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Tall towards taller Upen Patel, Business Director, BASF Construction Chemicals (South Asia), shares how BASF is helping reduce the amount of resources needed for construction

Pidilite offers waterproofing products for tall buildings Sanjay Bahadur, Global CEO, Construction Chemicals, Pidilite Industries, discusses about the waterproofing market in India

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Anil Swarup, Chairman, Project Monitoring Group, highlights their roadmap to fasttrack major investment projects

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bC India: the showstopper A detailed analysis on bC India — the show for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles

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Apollo Inffratech to launch new self-loading transit mixer models - Mitul A Patel, Apollo Inffratech Group

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bC India: perfect platform to promote to broader group - Ram Grover, Elesa and Ganter India

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Bosch Rexroth to showcase its energy efficient offerings in mobile applications - Dr Johannes Grobe, Bosch Rexroth India

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Panasia to showcase latest in drilling, boring, grouting - Pradeep Kumar, Panasia Project Consultancy

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Royal Composites to display seals and seal kits - Sumit Toshniwal, Royal Composites

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Eisenmann to offer customised paint shop solutions

Haulotte to increase awareness of AWP - Souma Ray, Haulotte India

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bC India to introduce Fine Equipments to north India

Quest to improve its aftermarket revenue

- Neeraj Gaur, Fine Equipments (India)

- Satheesh Srinivasa, Quest Informatics

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ElectroMech expects a healthy footfall

SDLG to launch oil and lubricant products

- Tushar Mehendale, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems

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MFE to showcase ‘Make to Order’ aluminium formwork - Ketan Shah, MFE Formwork Technology India

bC India has long way to go for international grace - Kapil R Ghai, Ispat Infrastructure India

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Tucson expects more meaningful discussions - Raj Dabholkar, ucson Hydrocontrols

Mahindra Sona to showcase special purpose propeller shafts - Gaurav G. Motwane, Mahindra Sona

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Kobelco to move forward together with clients

- S. P. Rastogi, Right Vision (India)

- Nilesh Bhorkar, Kobelco Cranes India

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Editorial

See you at bC India

With a projected investment of $1 trillion in the infrastructure sector during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-17), the construction equipment industry in India has immense opportunity to grow.

According to a recent report by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, the domestic construction equipment industry is likely to grow at 12 per cent to $ 4 billion, increasing India’s global share to 10 per cent by 2017.

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Apart from developing smart cities, the government has reiterated its focus on developing quality roads at a rapid pace. Most recently, it has announced an ambitious target for building 30-km road per day in the next 2 years from the dismal 3 km per day currently.

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Equipment JCB opens 2 manufacturing units in Jaipur Global earthmoving and construction equipment major JCB has opened its fourth and fifth plants in India with an investment of Rs. 500 crore.

the long-term growth in demand for construction equipment that will follow as the wider Indian economy picks up.”

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and JCB Group Chairman, Lord Bamford inaugurated the manufacturing facilities in Jaipur on 14th Nov.

Located on 115 acres of land just 35 kms from Jaipur city, the site is home to JCB’s single largest manufacturing footprint in India. When operating at full capacity, it will employ around 1,000 people. “Component manufacturing is already underway at one of the Jaipur plants and next year production will begin of telescopic handlers and skid steer loaders for the Indian market. The facility will also provide additional backhoe loader capacity from 2015,” the company informed.

Commenting on the occasion Lord Bamford said, “The inauguration of the two Jaipur factories is a significant milestone for JCB, which has been making in India for 35 years and has grown to become one of India’s most respected manufacturers.”

Graeme Macdonald, CEO, JCB Group adds, “JCB has a long history of investing in long-term global growth opportunities. Today’s inauguration of two new factories in Jaipur is the beginning of another phase in JCB’s growth plans for India. It is only a matter of time before the current short-term market concerns give way to

Manitowoc to introduce new tower cranes at bC India 2014

SDLG named in Asia’s top 500 brands In its ninth year, the prestigious Asian Brand Awards, co-organised by the Asian Brand Association, Asian TV, the Global Times, the China National Development and Reform Commission, has become the most authoritative endorsement of excellence among Asian brands across a wide spectrum of industries. At this year’s awards – hosted in Hong Kong on 9th September – SDLG received both recognition for its corporate leadership and brand competitiveness, ranking 86th among the Top 500. This accolade follows recognition among the China TOP50 Construction Equipment manufacturers, earlier this year.

With a strong foothold in mainland China and rapid expansion into overseas markets, SDLG’s products are popular for their reliability, durability and ease of servicing. The company is China’s largest exporter of wheel loaders and it also produces a range of excavators, road machinery and other construction equipment in its two state-of-art facilities, in Linyi, China, and Pedeneiras, Brazil.

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Vipin Sondhi, MD and CEO, JCB India Ltd said, “JCB India will be making products in Jaipur to the same world-class standard as the machines we make in our existing three factories in Ballabgarh and Pune.”

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At this year’s bC India, the country’s leading construction equipment trade show, Manitowoc will introduce two new topless tower cranes from its Potain brand. Live demonstrations of each crane will be available on request at the company’s outdoor booth (Stand 722) at the event, which takes placeDecember15 through 18 in Delhi.

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The two new Potain tower cranes, the MCT 205 and MCT 85, are topless models, which include the latest design for better on-site placement, allowing contractors to situate more cranes on projects, to speed construction. Raman Joshi, managing director of Manitowoc Cranes India, says the new cranes will be a major highlight at bC India.

“The new topless Potain cranes are easy to erect, highly efficient and very reliable the three major requirements of crane users across the country,” he said. “The two new Potain tower cranes, together with other displays on the booth, will show visitors at bC India how we are true leaders in lifting.”

infra Adani Ports lays foundation stone for Ennore port Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, India’s largest port developer and part of Adani Group, announced that Minister for Transport and Rural Development, Nitin Gadkari, laid the foundation stone for its container terminal at Ennore port. The terminal, which will be constructed in two phases, is expected to be commissioned in March 2016.

Once complete, it will be a 730 metres terminal, with 31.5 hectares of back area, and capable of handling 1.4 million TEUs annually. It will be South India’s first e-terminal and all-electric facility, offering paperless operations and direct linkage with CFS and lines through web access and automatic gates, allowing seamless transit from CFS to the container yard.

Speaking on the occasion, Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group, said, “We are very pleased to have Nitin Gadkari to lay the foundation stone for Adani Ennore Container Terminal. This new container terminal will be a world-class facility, comprising of

HCC awarded contracts worth ` 634 crore

The first contract worth ` 454.89 crore is from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway (MoRTH) for 4-laning of 50.5 km long Numaligarh to Jorhat section of NH-37 in Assam. The project is part of the Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North Eastern Region (SARDP-NE) and includes rehabilitation, up-gradation and augmentation of the existing carriageway, major and minor bridges, culverts, road intersections, interchanges, drains, etc.

The second contract is worth ` 179.90 crore from Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (HPPCL) for the balance works of Head Race Tunnel of 111 MW Sawra Kuddu Hydel Power Project in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh.

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This world-class terminal will initially have four units of 65 tonne capacity Post Panamax Twin Lift Quay Cranes, with three units of 65 tonne capacity Super Post Panamax Twin Lift Quay Cranes added in the second phase. The yard equipment will initially include twelve 41 tonne lift rubber tyre container gantry cranes, which will accommodate seven rows of containers, with nine more cranes to be added in the second phase.

Reliance Infra cancels Mumbai Metro 2 concession agreement

HCC Ltd, the leading infrastructure construction company, has been awarded two contracts worth ` 634.79 crore in Transportation and Hydel Power segments.

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the latest technology and equipment, and highly motivated workforce.

The resultant operational efficiency is sure to provide great value to the southern region of India.”

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Reliance Infrastructure today announced the cancellation of Mumbai`s Metro Line 2 project citing non-fulfilment of certain obligations by Maharashtra government.

“Mumbai Metro Transport Pvt Ltd (MMTPL) wherein Reliance Infrastructure holds 48 per cent of the equity and government of Maharashtra have executed a termination agreement to terminate the concession agreement for the Mumbai Metro Line 2 Project (Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd) corridor,” the company said issuing a statement.

The project was awarded by Maharashtra government to Reliance Infrastructureled consortium in August 2009 through an international competitive bidding.

The estimated cost of the project was about Rs 12,000 crore.

“Due to non-fulfilment of various critical obligations, by Govt. of Maharashtra/ Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the project could not take off. Even after four years, despite of the best efforts by Maharashtra government, various project impediments could not be resolved,” Reliance Infrastructure said.

Both parties (MMTPL and Govt. of Maharashtra) agreed to terminate the concession agreement at no cost or claim to either party, with government of Maharashtra to return the bank guarantee (of ` 160 crore) to MMPTL. “With the termination of the agreement, all commitments or liabilities of Reliance Infrastructure towards the project including the commitments towards funding the project have been annulled with immediate effect,” the company said.

Real Estate Excellence Shelters forays into residential property Excellence Shelters, India’s largest plotting company, has announced its foray into residential construction by launching ‘First City’ in Shirur.

Having developed more than 100 of acres of land, Excellence Shelters is all set to offer a residential property never-seen-before in the city. Located at the boundaries of Pune and Ahmednagar district, Shirur is fast developing into a favourite investment option amongst home buyers.

‘First City’ by Excellence Shelters will house 128 apartments of 1 BHK, 1.5 BHK, 2 BHK and 2.5 BHK with an area ranging from 575 sq ft to 1000 sq ft.

The property will have an exclusive range of carefully selected world-class amenities like a clubhouse, paved parking, landscaped spaces, jogging tracks, basketball court, kids play area, etc. The project is spread across an area of approximately 116000sqft.

Excellence Shelters, an experienced hand in real estate, is all ready to set up a landmark in Shirur

Value and Budget Housing Corporation Pvt Ltd (VBHC) the pioneer of quality affordable housing after 4 successful years in India has gone international with the launch of its office in Dubai.

VBHC which has made its presence felt prominently across the country with their distinct projects in the major cities is all set to strengthen its customer base in Dubai. VBHC with this venture has made its way to the coveted listing of real estate players with an international presence.

VBHC has undertaken this venture to facilitate customer interaction and engagement when servicing its voluminous NRI customers based out of Dubai and the entire Middle-east zone who have displayed significant interest in purchasing properties in India. VBHC has a large number of Middle-east customers; hence the global expansion comes as the next logical step for a company growing very rapidly in the domestic market.

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Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Naresh Bharde, Chairman and Managing Director, Excellence Shelters Pvt. Ltd said, “First City is one of the most ambitious projects of the company and will set new standards in Shirur’s real-estate scenario. There is an increasing demand for affordable housing in tier II cities like Shirur, and we are well equipped to leverage our strengths to surpass customer’s expectations in all respects.”

Emaar MGF Land associates with PayUMoney

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Emaar MGF Land has announced its association with PayU, the consumer payment processors. Emaar MGF customers will now be able to pay EMIs for their properties through PayUMoney. The association will enable Emaar MGF to offer a unique and secured payment gateway on its customer service portal, ‘e-Services’. PayUMoney will help customers to pay anytime, any amount with no restrictions of NEFT or RTGS. Ajay Nambiar, Chief Services Officer, Emaar MGF Land Limited commented “Considering the intense penetration of online services in the country, we have realised it is the right time that the real estate industry integrates online connectivity to the plethora of its services.”

Vaswani Group presents Vaswani exquisite residential project Vaswani group has pre launched an exclusive residential project, “Vaswani Exquisite” adjacent to Zuri Hotel, ITPL Main Road, Whitefield. With slim towers rising in an arc overlooking the Hoodi Lake, this project promises its residents an uber luxurious living experience.

The project is a high rise with G+24 floors and offers thoughtfully designed 3 and 4 bedroom apartments ranging between 1,750 sq ft. to 2,800 sq ft. respectively with price starting from ` 1 crore. It also offers beautifully designed penthouses. The building sanction has been received and construction is poised to commence shortly.

Building Material Wienerberger introduces “Smart Brick Solutions” in India Wienerberger AG, one of the world’s largest brick manufacturers launched the ‘Smart Brick Solutions’ in India. The Smart Brick Solution includes the all-new Porotherm Vertically Perforated interlocking ‘Tongue and Groove’ (VP T&G) clay bricks.

In combination with super glue named DRYFIX System, which ensures faster construction and optimises the use of natural resources, it is actually the strongest brick in the market.

Christof Domenig, CEO Clay Building Materials Europe, Wienerberger AG, said, “Wienerberger focuses on creating solutions which benefit the local market. India has always been a strategically important market for us. We have closely monitored past problems like delays in project

execution due to non-availability of resources such as sand and skilled manpower. Consequently we have developed this innovative package that addresses the present needs of the market. This is also in line with our philosophy of providing systems and solutions to ensure energy efficient and sustainable construction practices.”

During the launch of the ‘Smart Bricks Solution’, Appaiah Monnanda, Managing Director, Wienerberger India, said, “The VP T&G bricks are not only the strongest infill masonry products available on the market, they also provide thermal insulation, are 100 per cent natural and light weight. The DRYFIX System - to be specifically used with VP T&G bricks - is a quick-fix adhesive system that clears up with conventional construction practices, enabling faster construction and significant cost savings.

This is an ideal solution to achieve optimal labour utilisation and promote less dependence on dwindling natural resources like sand and water. In addition, this solution ensures a clean and dry construction site.”

Dr. Fixit launches Blueseal at Acetech 2014

Dulux takes colour innovation to the next level AkzoNobel, makers of Dulux Paints has announced two key initiatives. The company introduced ‘Dulux Visualizer’an innovative and user-friendly app that uses augmented-reality technology to gratify the evolving needs of the new age consumer and also released the latest edition of its annual global study of colour trends, ‘ColourFutures 2015’, unveiling Copper Orange as the colour of the 2015.

Dr. Fixit, the waterproofing expert, from the house of Pidilite Industries Ltd, has announced the launch of Dr. Fixit Blueseal at the AceTech 2014 held in Mumbai.

The product provides fool proof waterproofing system, which is leakfree and guarantees a superior performance in comparison to other materials like Brickbat Coba. Blueseal also bagged the prestigious Design Wall Award 2014 for its extraordinary innovation.

The Dulux Visualizer app with its augmented-reality feature, allows one to picture the walls even before painting them. The app gives an instant and realistic impression of how any room will look, in the colour of one’s choice. The App will be available free of charge in the Apple store and in Google Play.

Sanjay Bahadur, Global CEO, Construction Chemicals, Pidilite Industries Ltd said, “We are extremely delighted to launch, Dr. Fixit Blueseal at the AceTech 2014. This is an innovative waterproofing product for roofs and has 3 times more life expectancy than Brickbat Coba. It has no critical failure points of most conventional and some modern roofing systems. It has been launched at competitive rate for wider acceptance. Dr. Fixit Blueseal is a unique and revolutionary product that will provide effective solution against -roof leakage.”

AkzoNobel has announced the colour ‘Copper Orange’ as the colour of 2015.

Dr. Fixit Blueseal is a unique Spray Applied Polyurethane Waterproofing System with no joints. It offers two and half times better insulation and the manpower required is just one tenth as compared to brickbat coba.

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“Today, I think an assurance has come from the top that if the decisions are bonafide then no harm should come to the bureaucracy,” says Anil Swarup, Chairman, Project Monitoring Group

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he Government of India has set up a project monitoring group (PMG) to fast track major investment projects worth ` 1,000 crores and above and impart transparency in clearance procedures. Anil Swarup-led PMG has decided to digitise all applications for clearances relating to forest, environment and others by March 2015. In an interview with Subhajit Roy, Mr Swarup highlights the roadmap for his group.

How do you look at the current trends in infrastructure? Is there any kind of change after the new government comes in?

There is a lot of positive energy; a lot of purposive discussion. Today people feel much more comfortable in having open discussion and then taking decision. In the project monitoring group we get this feel that the ministries are taking decision – files are getting fast tracked.

Is this because of the change in perception…

Yes. I think the signals from the top are

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very positive and that is what makes the difference.

Earlier, what are the challenges the policy makers were facing?

Earlier there was evident reluctance in part of some of the bureaucracies to take decision apprehending action subsequently. Today, I think an assurance has come from the top that if the decisions are bonafide then no harm should come to the bureaucracy. That probably has made some difference.

What are the efforts taken up by new government to speed-up the projects?

Apart from clearances they have mandate now to see an actual action happens on the ground in terms of economic activity, whether in case of generation, production or services. So we are also keeping a close look at the projects that clearances have been given to ascertain whether actual economic activities are commenced on the ground.

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kind of transparency?

There would be total transparency. As we are digitising all the processes for the clearance as well as for registration, it will become totally transparent. The industry will be able to file applications on the portal and track those applications against specified timelines. This is already happened in case of environment and forest ministry. We are engaging with other ministries too. We hope that by 31st March 2015 all the clearances and registration, at least most of them could be available through portal.

What are the long- and short-term objectives of PMG? So far the PMG has facilitated clearances for 176 projects worth ` 5.7 lakh crore. At present, there are over 450 projects listed on the portal.

Our immediate objective is to continue to push for clearances. Our medium-term objective is to digitise all the processes and see their statuses are available online to the industry. n

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Need an integrated approach to development: Gadkari capacity to be taken up from the dismal 3 kms per day currently to 30 kms per day in the next two years.

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nion Minister of Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari has reassured that most problems related to infrastructure were being addressed and that positive changes will be seen soon.

Speaking at a session titled ‘Mind the Trillion Dollar Gap’ at the India Economic Summit in New Delhi he announced that the govt. has set an ambitious target for the road-building

Speaking about the issues and challenges, Gadkari mentioned land acquisition, cost of capital, and environment, among others which needed to be addressed. The multiplicity of laws and policies, Ministries involved, attitudes and approaches to infrastructure development were causing bottlenecks and resulting in stalled or cancelled projects with huge economic and social costs. India needs development and everyone must understand this and facilitate it, he stressed, adding that the Government would not, for instance, push for development at the cost of environment. An “integrated” approach is required, he said, stressing that the Government was taking cognizance of the challenges and taking steps to facilitate investment in infrastructure.

Highlighting some of the challenges that industry faces, Ajit Gulabchand, Chairman

and Managing Director, Hindustan Construction Company, said that land acquisition remains the biggest hurdle and the delays and cancellations cause economic losses often as high as 50 per cent of the cost of the project. This is compounded by multiple challenges that are extraneous to the Ministry such as environmental clearances, the Companies Bill, etc all of which need to be addressed for India to be able to get the kind of infrastructure it needs and deserves.

Stressing that all stakeholders need to work together, Gulabchand said the focus should be on ensuring that the policies and processes are fair and transparent, and that the dispute resolution mechanism is credible and easy to implement and follow.

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he recent trends of urban living reflect the continued urban renaissance in urban centres across the globe, representing the greatest cultural shift particularly during the last decade.

Urban living is the product of interrelated demographic, economic, social and cultural factors. Continuous economic growth during the past decade has made city centre living an aspiration.

For the young generation, living in the centre of metro is “the lifestyle”.

Repackaged urban centres providing an arena for what cultural commentators have labelled an ‘extended adolescence’, proximity to work and leisure facilitating a ‘work hard and play hard’ attitude.

Defining tall buildings The definition of tall building is subjective.

Tall building is a function of the relative dimensions of comparable buildings within a certain locale. A 30-storey building in proximity to 10- or 15-storey buildings could certainly be perceived as ‘tall’ whilst in the environment of mature high-rise development in a world city it would not.

Important aspects for a tall building “Clearly, any building of any height would fail without a well-engineered structure,” says Daniel Safarik, Editor, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

When the Illinois Sky City in Chicago was built in 1956, it was outrageous building with 528 floors, each with a height of 10 feet. And it was possible because of the vision of legendary Frank Lloyd Wright, an Welsh-American architect. Its structure is considered “the guideline” of today’s skyscraper.

Then there is the science of wind.

“Wind engineering takes on a particular importance with tall buildings, as wind speeds increase with height, and the height-to-width ratio of a building becomes more of a factor,” explains Mr Safarik.

“And all buildings have a responsibility to meet the street – that is, operating at the human scale where humans interact with them, regardless of their ultimate size.”

Importance of tall buildings Beyond their sheer height, tall buildings are important also. Tall buildings push the limits of engineering so that it can solve problems for the rest of the built environment. According to Mr Safarik, “Skyscrapers are some of the most heavily engineered structures on the planet. The metaphor we use is that skyscrapers are like the space programme. There was no immediate commercial justification for putting a man on the moon or a rover on mars, but what we learned from those experiences. It’s not just about the makeup of our galaxy, but how our technologies can perform in all kinds of extreme conditions is very valuable, scientifically and commercially.”

Evolution of the concept of tall buildings The most essential real estate concern is how to maximise profit on a land, and the answer is “go higher.” To do that, innovations like the steel frame, the elevator, and the bundled tube were invented.

If Wright showed the way how a tall building can be built, Fazlur Khan took it to a new level. Khan, the engineering genius from Skidmore Owings and Merrill, invented a new way of building tall.

In the middle ages, masonry structures continuingly fell short to reach the height of European cathedrals: both the practicalities of hauling stone skywards with only wooden winding gear and wooden scaffolding. In the late 19th century, we saw the steel-framed buildings, but Fazlur Khan created the unconventional concept — bundled tube. He reversed the logic of the steel frame, making building’s external envelope – given enough trussing, framing and bracing – the structure itself. The “bundled tube” concept gave a new look to the skyscrapers which started looking more like a sculpture.

And it was Khan’s revolutionary idea that makes world’s tallest building — Burj Khalifa — a reality. According to Mr Safarik, “The Burj Khalifa does represent a very small group of super- and mega-tall buildings, whose primary purpose is to achieve height for ‘its own sake’.”

Tall building trends in India “The trend about tall buildings is gaining traction in urban India,” echoes Somasundaram Senthilkumar, Business Head - Projects, Architectural Division, Asahi India Glass Ltd. “With the increasing population and demand for accommodation, space has become a commodity these days. Due to high land prices, construction costs and unavailability of land, people opt for high-rise buildings.” A few years back, Mumbai was the only city in India with high-rise buildings. It still continues to see the highest demand for tall buildings as the only option to grow there is vertically. However, other Indian cities will also see various similar projects in the future. The demand for skyscrapers is certainly growing in India since they are efficient with respect to land use, serve many people simultaneously from single set of infrastructure and service and provide more space.

However, Kamlesh Choudhari and Jawahar Hemrajani, Directors, Glass Wall Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd., believes that India needs to get its own standards in construction to make a sustainable, low-cost or high-cost project. They also share the importance of sustainability. “Tall buildings in urban India are a key to provide insights on how to re-make existing cities in a sustainable way,” they added. “Advancement in technologies and increasing population will help keep the cities limited into its geographical location accompanied with required infrastructure.”

Future of tall buildings in India India is competing with China in terms of urbanisation, but India still has much more urbanising left to do. According to the UN Population Fund, India is only 29 per cent urbanised while China has hit 42 per cent.

As far as the future is concerned, as India not only urbanises but rises as an economic power, we will see not only more tall buildings, but better designed and constructed ones, because the Indian economy will be too large to ignore. India is on its way to be stitched into the global business world, which relies on transparency and data to function. n

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Glass stands in a league of its own “Glass is a smart, adaptable and versatile material, lending itself to endless possibilities both in terms of design and functionality, across exterior and interior applications,� says Somasundaram Senthilkumar, Business Head - Projects, Architectural Division, Asahi India Glass Ltd.

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and is a commodity today. Land is scarce and doesn’t come cheap. In this scenario, going vertical seems a reasonable solution, and glass is an essential part of design of a tall building in modern day architecture. Glass is one material that is aesthetically sound, ecofriendly and economically viable. In an exclusive conversation with ACE Update, Somasundaram Senthilkumar talks about the opportunities in tall buildings segment, and how Asahi is tapping those opportunities.

Trend about tall buildings in India The trend about tall buildings is gaining traction in urban India. With the increasing population and demand for accommodation, space has become a commodity these days.

Due to high land prices, construction costs and unavailability of land, people opt for high-rise buildings. A few years back, Mumbai was the only city in India with highrise buildings. It still continues to see the highest demand for tall buildings as the only option to grow there is vertically. However, other Indian cities will also see various similar projects in the future. The demand for skyscrapers is certainly growing in India since they are efficient with respect to land use, serve many people simultaneously from single set of infrastructure and service and provide more space.

Essential Asahi products Glass is an essential part of design of a tall building in modern day architecture. Apart from its aesthetical value, glass facades in a building exterior should also fulfil basic criteria like protection against fire, forced intrusion and climatic influence.

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structural systems to withstand high wind loads as near high-rise buildings.

Glass failure can occur because of impact (localised contact with a force which can overcome the strength of the glass) or thermal stress (when the centre of the glass is heated by the sun and the edges remain cool, the centre of the glass expands but is restricted from natural expansion by the cool edges. This results in stress within the glass that could cause thermal breakage).

Also, high-rise buildings absorb direct solar heat and reflected solar radiation of surrounding low-rise buildings and convert it into heat via convection of long wave radiation. However, when buildings are of different heights, the walls of the higher buildings absorb part of the reflected and emitted radiation and block a portion of the sky, resulting in reduced solar exposure and long-wave emission from the roofs of the lower buildings.

Asahi has a wide portfolio of glass products and solutions which are necessary for facades.

Tempered and toughened glass: Glass is strong to compressive forces and weak against tensile stresses. Toughening is a process which makes the glass invulnerable to tensile stresses too, by imparting strength to the glass that makes it 4-5 times stronger than normal annealed glasses. The process involves slow heating the glass in tempering furnaces, up 680 C, which happens to be the softening point of glass and then rapidly cooling it by blowing air on either side at room temperature. This causes the surface of the glass to harden. A stable compressive

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stress layer is formed which makes the glass nearly unbreakable and 4-5 times stronger than normal annealed glasses. In the event of breakage, tempered glass breaks into small, relatively blunt glass fragments. The brand name of tempered glass by Asahi is AIS Stronglas.

Laminated glass: Laminated glass is safety glass that has been manufactured by adhering two or more sheets of glass together with a flexible PVB interlayer. The bond between the glass and interlayer can absorb accidental human impact. Even if the glass breaks, the fragments adhere to the interlayer thus minimising injury. Laminated glass offers greater protection for people and property by providing an effective barrier when under attack. Also, laminated glasses have excellent sound insulation properties.

The range of specialised laminated glass from Asahi includes Valuglas (heatstrengthened laminated glass with 1.14-mm PVB interlayer), Securityglas (intrusionresistant laminated glass with 1.52-mm PVB

interlayer), Securityplus (Dupont Sentry Glass interlayer makes it 5 times stronger and 100 times stiffer than conventional laminating materials) and Acousticglas (noise-cancelling glass).

Reflective glass (high-performance glass): A metallic coating is applied to one side of the glass to significantly increase the ability of the glass to reflect both the visible and infrared (light and heat) range of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Reflective glass — also known as solar control glass — reduces heat gain and glare from the exterior and allows optimum visible light transmission to the interior. It facilitates energy savings through reduction in interior solar heat gain and cost reduction in the cost of heating and cooling systems. It also improves occupants comfort as interior temperature variations are less and easier to control and it reduces the air- conditioning load of the buildings. Asahi offers a wide portfolio of high-performance glasses. The hard coat range includes AIS Opal which is available in 5 vibrant shades. The soft coat range Ecosense, the green standard in glass, comes in three categories: Enhance (solar control), Exceed (solar control low-E) and Essence (low-E) highperformance glasses. Ideal for solar and thermal insulating parameters, Ecosense combines aesthetics with environmental sensibility and conforms to all international and national green standards, making it the natural choice as a green building solution.

Opportunities in tall buildings segment Due to its fragile nature, the use of glass to bring natural light into buildings was earlier restricted only to windows and other small installations. But due to the development of new construction techniques and glass production methods, the inner strength of this material is being revealed, and it is now considered a viable choice for more complex structural requirements.

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Glass is now being used for facades on an unprecedented scale to create remarkable designs and yield eco-savings. Use of glass in façades gives a dramatic effect to the building and gives a contemporary look. Glass panel façade systems offer versatile, high-performance coverage, with a wide range of stylish design possibilities.

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It is one material that is aesthetically sound, eco-friendly and economically viable. It is a smart, adaptable and versatile material, lending itself to endless possibilities both in terms of design and functionality, across exterior and interior applications. All in all, glass stands in a league of its own. The reason for this is simple to understand – glass enhances the visual appeal of buildings, adds a touch of modernity and elegance, and helps the building gain recognition for its stylish and luxurious architecture.

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As India’s leading integrated glass company, Asahi India Glass has been continuingly innovating and coming up with new, better and safe products, providing designers with the flexibility to create tall architectural structures which are high performing and visually exciting. Asahi conducts studies at each site to assist the customers in glass selection. The AIS 4G solutions — including glass selection, glass product, glass processing and glass integration — give clients customised solutions. The technical team of AIS conducts building simulations to help architects and consultants decide the design strategies, improve energy efficiency, select the right building material, and reduce the construction costs. n

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High-rises resemble growth of economy “Glass Wall Systems as a company has always been open to change and has maintained its focus on providing solutions in the best interest of the project along with ensuring timely completion,” explains Kamlesh Choudhari and Jawahar Hemrajani, Directors, Glass Wall Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd. welcomed glass facades with alacrity. Facades as an industry have grown manifold over the last decade with its innovative contribution to modern architecture with its engineering capabilities. With increasing demand for green building, Glass Wall Systems offers sustainable solutions as per local conditions.

With high-rise construction, volumes have touched never before marks and there’s a need for openness, with breath of fresh air and a need for communication through visibility.

This concept of high-rise and modern glass buildings resembles the growth of the economy.

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all buildings in urban India are a key to provide insights on how to remake existing cities in a sustainable way. Advancement in technologies and increasing population will help keep the cities limited into its geographical location accompanied with required infrastructure.

In an exclusive interview with ACE Update, Kamlesh Choudhari and Jawahar Hemrajani talk about latest trends in tall buildings and how the company is playing its role in highrise evolution.

Glazing market scenario Growing corporate sector in India has

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Glass facades, being a fast installation material, also aspires to be seen as material with less manufacturing errors to give that seamless finishing in building industry. The architects and engineers would like buildings to be well crafted. Markets are growing as more architect-artist converting to architectengineers realise the need for laboratory tested materials certified to be installed as per building requirement.

New trends that keep industry moving In India, construction with heavy envelope has demanded most of the history of architecture with brick masonry which is now regarded as traditional, being dependent on single material for strength, water tightness and thermal protection whose shortcomings in regard to load-bearing capacity and protection against heat or moisture were compensated by wall

Glass II Tall Buildings thickness. The local architecture involves the use of available resource depends on the location with different materials.

The slow learning with weaknesses of these systems, together with industrialisation and the great diversity of materials existing at the present time has fostered the evolution towards technically more developed systems.

With emerging technologies, architects and consultants are evolving innovative design options with materials with adaptive technologies such as metal like bronze, cast aluminium, cast iron, expanded metal, embossed copper, glass for variable light transmittance processed as laminated and DGU, composites like aluminium composites, copper asphalt composites, stone as granite, ceramic tiles, terracotta, sand stone and marble along with other suitable materials to create a façade with sustainable solution with a variety of system solutions driven by its performance and cost.

Trend about tall buildings in India Tall buildings in urban India are a key to provide insights on how to re-make existing

cities in a sustainable way. Advancement in technologies and increasing population will help keep the cities limited into its geographical location accompanied with required infrastructure.

In terms of visibility, through glass makes a resident feel connected with outside area.

With integrated windows, unitised curtain walls are a latest trend in skyscrapers. All construction activities on a skyscraper are pre-engineered and tested at high standards.

There is a need for India to get its own standards in construction to make a sustainable, low-cost or high cost projects.

Currently, Glass Wall Systems has created a dumping ground by importing poor and rejected materials.

Essential Glass Wall Systems products Being the interface between the interior space and the exterior environment, façades play a crucial role in heat and light exchange. Its performance in that role affects the occupants’ comfort and productivity. Achieving high-

performance without escalating costs always remains as the foremost need. Energy use and running costs where the double skin facades play a vital role remains a challenge on highrise buildings. The double skin largely helps solar control but permits the use of clear glass to a large extent making the most in terms of connectivity with the exterior environment.

The trend of using this system seems to be gaining pace.

Glass Wall and tall buildings The construction industry as a whole is a dynamic one. Each construction project is unique in its process, scope of work and goals. Due to this, one needs to analyse the project before coming up with solutions suited to the project to achieve the desired time for completion. Therefore, Glass Wall Systems as a company has always been open to change and has maintained its focus on providing solutions in the best interest of the project along with ensuring timely completion. Project execution in today’s day with the uncertainty in this field is of utmost importance, and Glass Wall systems takes pride in having the same as its forte. n

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Tall towards taller “BASF delivers products that increase resource and energy efficiency and improve building life expectancy, lowering expenditure on maintenance and repairs,” says Upen Patel, Business Director, BASF Construction Chemicals (South Asia)

rules for green buildings, so that designers are aware of the various requirements and work accordingly.

BASF understands sustainable construction as the process of developing built environments that balance economic viability with resource conservation, reducing environmental impacts and taking

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volume during 2013. According to another analysis by the Planning Commission, the construction chemicals industry is slated for a 16 per cent per annum growth.

Current construction chemicals market According to data published by the Construction Chemicals Manufacturer’s Association (CCMA), the size of construction chemicals market is currently pegged at ` 3,300 crore in sales and 900-1,000 KTA in

Trends that keep industry moving tives Concrete addi Green building is a current trend social aspects into account. As a result, worldwide, and this is resulting in the BASF construction experts are actively emergence of green building rating and engaged in green building councils. certification systems such as LEED (USA), BREEAM (UK), CASBEE (Japan), HQE (France) As a leading provider of raw materials, and DGNB (Germany). In India, we see systems and finished products to the that the popularity of the highly energy construction industry, BASF delivers efficient and performing chemical products products that increase resource and and solutions is increasing as a result of energy efficiency and improve building growing awareness amongst designers and life expectancy, lowering expenditure on architects. Despite the growing awareness, maintenance and repairs. For example, in the industry is still at a nascent stage. the plastic business, these products include Using construction chemicals for overall polyurethane and polystyrene insulation construction projects has not been common foams that significantly improve the energy in Tier-II and -III cities so far. Currently, a efficiency of buildings. draft is being formalised to underline the

ASF, originally stood for Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik, is one of the largest chemical companies in the world. BASF is “the partner” for world’s leading tallest buildings in tackling the various construction challenges.

Skyscrapers like Burj Khalifa, Taipei 101 and Shanghai Tower depended on BASF admixtures that helped them pump concrete to a height of more than 600 metres. In an exclusive interview with ACE Update, Upen Patel shares how BASF is helping reduce the amount of resources needed for construction and contribute to greater living comfort.

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Construction chemicals II Tall Buildings Tall building trends India Currently tall buildings are perceived as a premium segment. But with increasing purchasing power and subsequent rise in land cost, settling in a low-rise building becomes more expensive. The investment on the support infrastructure for a city to grow horizontally is much higher and therefore the planning and development authorities in India are looking to grow vertically.

Presently Mumbai and the National Capital Region (NCR) are growing vertically, and this trend will soon be followed in other metros as well.

Essential BASF products BASF offers an array of products and solutions which meets global standards and are used to reduce the amount of resources needed for construction and contribute to greater living comfort.

For example, BASF products reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the construction sector by increasing the energy efficiency of the construction process (supplementary cementitious materials as substitutes for

cement clinker), by reducing the energy demand of buildings (a broad portfolio of insulating materials) and by extending the service life of buildings (e.g. repair mortars). BASF’s low-VOC dispersions used as raw materials in adhesives, coatings and sealants as well as those formulated products themselves, reduce indoor emissions in buildings, contributing to comfort and health. Its Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) not only provide outstanding insulation values, but also are lightweight and eliminate the need to transport heavy brick and stone. Its research and development activities aim to continuously optimise the technical and sustainability performance of its products and the processes in which they are used.

BASF and tall buildings BASF has a strong sales team across the country. The company undertakes regular interactions with developers, architects and consultants to offer unique solutions. Its global presence and experience makes BASF a formidable supplier whom customers rely on.

BASF offers solutions for every construction

requirement — right from making basements watertight to making the roof leak proof. The admixtures required for pumping concrete to a height of more than 100 metres is a unique challenge for developers, but its success in helping regional and global projects such as Burj Khalifa, Taipei 101 and Shanghai Tower in tackling the various construction challenges makes BASF a partner of choice.

Burj Khalifa, at 828 metres, is the world’s tallest building. It is an engineering masterpiece, designed to withstand both immense pressure and extreme climatic conditions. BASF’s MasterGlenium SKY concrete admixture was key to meeting these demands, making it possible to pump the concrete, without interruption, to a height of up to 600 metres. The admixture prevents the concrete components from separating despite the high pressure used during pumping. The early strength acquired with each storey allowed building to progress rapidly, completing two storeys per week instead of the one story per week which is standard in Dubai. n

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Pidilite offers waterproofing products for tall buildings “There is an urgency to inculcate the right material usage, right dosage and the correct application to ensure that we create healthy structures,” says Sanjay Bahadur, Global CEO, Construction Chemicals, Pidilite Industries

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aterproofing is now becoming an essential element in the construction industry. With new scientific technologies, waterproofing market is set to prosper. In a conversation with ACE Update, Sanjay Bahadur discusses about the waterproofing market in India.

Construction chemicals market has a huge growth potential due to the recent construction and manufacturing boom in India. Many newly developed products give better performance and results and hence there will be a shift in demand towards better performance products.

Current status Waterproofing has been an area of concern for customers; therefore, companies are coming up with more effective scientific solutions.

The acceptance of scientific waterproofing solutions is also growing from the customers’ side of acceptance. Traditional waterproofing has a lot of limitations, as compared to newly offered scientific solutions. Traditional waterproofing is not long lasting and develops cracks easily and gets removed quickly, so all these require a more scientific waterproofing systems. The acceptance for scientific solutions has just started. Ninety per cent of the time, product doesn’t fail but applications fail because of the lack of detailing. Hence, there is a definite need for training. Also, knowledge about right accessories is essential.

Solutions for tall buildings Pidilite has a range of solutions for each type of segments — whether it is for tall buildings or commercial buildings or retails. There has been a lot of thought processes combined with uninterrupted R&D that have helped Pidilite strengthen the overall brand equity of its mother brand, Dr. Fixit. Pidilite offers a comprehensive range of waterproofing products and has managed to establish itself as a preferred brand in this category.

Upcoming trends Waterproofing market in India is at a very premature state. As the bulk of the construction sites use traditional methods like brick bat coba and mud puska which have their own limitations. Hence, huge opportunities exist here. There is an urgency to inculcate the right material usage, right dosage and the correct application to ensure that we create healthy structures.

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New products Pidilite always thinks of innovation and has brought it to the market. At a very competitive price, the company has launched the Dr. Fixit Blueseal which replaces brick bat coba for the roof at an affordable price — and it is easy to use. This product provides fool proof waterproofing system that is leakfree and guarantees a superior performance in comparison to brick bat coba.

Future outlook Pidilite intends to grow and expand its business and provide its customers with the best products. Its consistent efforts are to generate green solutions for various areas of application, catering to the needs of complex high-rise structures. Pidilite has been a

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pioneer in consumer and specialties chemicals in India. Over a two-third of the company’s sale is generated from products and segments that the company has pioneered in India.

Pidilite will also be growing its international presence through new acquisitions and setting up new manufacturing facilities and sales offices in around the world. n

Dr. Fixit launches Blueseal at Acetech Dr. Fixit, the waterproofing expert, from the house of Pidilite Industries Ltd, has announced the launch of Dr. Fixit Blueseal at the AceTech 2014 held in Mumbai. The product provides fool proof waterproofing system, which is leak-free and guarantees a superior performance in comparison to other materials like Brickbat Coba. Blueseal also bagged the prestigious Design Wall Award 2014 for its extraordinary innovation.

Sanjay Bahadur, Global CEO, Construction Chemicals, Pidilite Industries Ltd said, “Dr. Fixit Blueseal is an innovative waterproofing product for roofs and has 3 times more life expectancy than Brickbat Coba. It has no critical failure points of most conventional and some modern roofing systems. It has been launched at competitive rate for wider acceptance. Dr. Fixit Blueseal is a unique and revolutionary product that will provide effective solution against -roof leakage.”

Tall Buildings II Sanitary Ware

Tall buildings: the new normal “Tall buildings could be considered as an increasingly viable building type in the future, considering the rapidly increasing need for higher urban densities,” remarks Sandip Somany, Joint Managing Director, Hindustan Sanitaryware & Industries Ltd. (HSIL)

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indware, as a brand, defines its opportunities by number of bathrooms designed in the blueprint. The company offers sanitary products for almost everything — be it high-rise structures or independent homes. In an exclusive interview with ACE Update, Sandip Somany shares how Hindware products integrate brand value, products and people together.

Sanitary and ceramic market scenario The sanitary ware market has been growing at a CAGR of 12.5 per cent since 2010 as per market reports and this trend is likely continue through 2016, as predicted with the organised sector accounting around 60 per cent of growth. The bathroom fittings market is expected to record a CAGR 15 per cent growth till 2016. Overall, India’s sanitary ware and bathroom fittings industry is valued around ` 80 billion with sanitary ware accounting for ` 28 billion and remaining ` 52 billion constitutes bathroom fittings.

Trends that keep industry moving Rise in disposable income, lifestyle changes and perception, and branded products are attaining more recall as well as demand.

Product design showcasing minimalism and concept washrooms with coordinated sanitary ware, fittings and accessories is also showing an upsurge among consumers. In a nutshell, the bathroom space is evolving, progressing and getting tech-savvy by the day. On one hand, appreciation of beauty and taste for bathroom products are dominating product design. On the other, innovation in flushing technology as well as faucet technology is driving the aspect of sustainability and water saving. These two will be the primary driving force for the industry.

Tall buildings trends in India Tall buildings could be considered as an increasingly viable building type in the future, considering the rapidly increasing need for higher urban densities. Cities are gearing up to cope with the increasing population which is overflowing. Yes, tall buildings may well become the new normal — not by choice, but by default.

Essential Hindware products Under Hindware’s building products division, the company manufactures sanitary ware products and faucets. Hindware also offers kitchen appliances and luxury extractor fans. All these products are essential household items irrespective of a size of a house, tall or otherwise.

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Opportunities in tall buildings segment As a brand, Hindware’s opportunities are dictated by number of bathrooms designed in the blueprint. Its product offerings cater to all — be it high-rise structures or independent homes.

Retail marketing is Hindware’s focus; however, that does not deter the company from tapping into the institutional segment. Hindware is expanding its client base to broaden its revenue mix. To influence this new segment, it has set up a large number of Hindware Lacasa display centres. These display centres showcase its entire product bouquet of top-tier range for architects and designers. Additionally, Hindware recently launched a ‘Bathroom Planner DVD’ app, especially to cater to this audience. The ‘Bathroom Planner DVD’ app is a novel marketing tool and a first by a sanitary ware player.

The ‘app’ not only provides easy access to Hindware’s entire product portfolio made available under roof, it also enables flexibility to the users to make smart choices for each client. The ‘Bathroom Planning’ tool offers product search option through keywords or catalogue number, selection criteria of maximum 4 product designs at a time to match their suitability with each bathroom blueprint.

The users can also add up to 16 products of choice to their wish list, a convenient way to play around with product design and bathroom design.

This application, in sum, integrates brand, product, planning and people together. n

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Demand helping paint industry surging “IPCA as an association is not trying to market or promote the companies as such, but we have a good system of organising events, conferences and seminars,” says Sanjeev Gupta, President, Indian Paint and Coating Association

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ndian Paint & Coating Association (IPCA) is an amalgam of paint, ink and powder coating manufacturers, raw material manufacturers and traders, machinery manufacturers and allied industries. The association represents about 1,000 members of both the organised and unorganised sector in the paint and coating industry. In an exclusive interview with ACE Update, Sanjeev Gupta talks about the future of paints and coating industry and how IPCA is playing its role to promote the industry.

Is the paints and coatings market growing, stagnant or in the declining phase?

In spite of the slowdown in the economy, we can say that the paint industry is definitely growing. In context of small- and mediumscale segments, we can say that they are not growing as the scale of demand is growing because the main segments of the market has been captured by larger units owing to their policies regarding pricing and other factors.

So the paint industry is definitely growing because the demand is growing. There is more demand in the economy in terms of industrial production and domestic consumption, but the medium- and small-scale units have to devise strategies to beat slowdown and increase their market share.

What are the key growing segments in this industry, and where does the architectural products segment stand?

The key growing segments are both industrial and domestic. And the architectural products segment is directly related to the real estate as well as the growth in the manufacturing industry. Because these two sectors had slowed down considerably over a period of time, that segment isn’t growing fast but has got a lot of potential and scope. We believe that with the growth of manufacturing sector and the demand in housing and real estate, the architectural products segment is bound to go up.

What are the key drivers and restraints prevailing currently? How will they dictate industry structure in coming years?

The key driver for any industry is obviously demand, and the demand comes when the whole economy is in a growing stage.

Though India is a developing country, because of the policy paralysis of the past 10-12 years, it has not been growing at the pace that it should have grown. That, coupled with the tremendous amount of corruption and scams, has definitely derailed our economy. Those are the kind of

restraints that we are talking about and the fact that the tax structure and the policies of the government is not industry friendly.

If some key initiatives are taken in terms of tax reforms, labour reforms and general the impediments towards the growth of industry or the clearances removed, we definitely believe that the way forward is growth only.

In order to strengthen the paint and coating industry, what kind of policy reform do you expect from the new government?

The current government is working actively to bring the GST — a new form of indirect taxation which promises to revolutionise the whole tax structure of the country. India can become one market; presently it is very fragmented. Different states have different rate of taxes for different products. There are lot of barriers when you send one material form one state to another. There is a lot of red tape involved. When GST comes it will be one tax for the whole country which would be administered by the central and state governments together, and the rates of taxation would also be similar everywhere. It would be a big push for the industry. n

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SPACE PROGRAMME “These buildings [skyscrapers] are important also, beyond their sheer height, because they push the limits of engineering so that it can solve problems for the rest of the built environment,” says Daniel Safarik, Editor, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)

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all buildings, which can be criticised as pinnacle of vanity, are important to urbanise the world. Tall buildings can also be a part of the solution to global climate change. The CTBUH — which has made itself an authority on the official height of tall buildings — adds more weight to a skyscraper’s reputation with its “The World’s Tallest Building” rankings. The council also promotes tall buildings that are innovative and advance the typology, through its publications and award symposiums. In an email interview with Dibyendu RoyChowdhury, Daniel Safarik shares CTBUH philosophy, the evolution of tall buildings, and how India can reach the zenith of tall buildings too.

CTBUH studies and reports “on all aspects of the planning, design, and construction of tall buildings.” What are the most important aspects for a tall building?

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well-engineered structure. Wind engineering takes on a particular importance with tall buildings, as wind speeds increase with height, and the height-to-width ratio of a building becomes more of a factor. And all buildings have a responsibility to meet the street – that is, operating at the human scale where humans interact with them, regardless of their ultimate size. It is where tall buildings are largely deficient, but we are beginning to see attempts to address that, and this is where we focus our energies.

From steel-framed buildings in the late 19th century to Fazlur Khan’s “bundled tube” concept and Burj Khalifa’s technomysticism, how has the concept of tall buildings evolved?

The first two examples you cite are pragmatic responses to the essential real estate concern — how to maximise profit on a land. The answer was “go higher.” To do that, innovations like the steel frame, the elevator, and the bundled tube were necessary.

Interview II Tall Buildings Your choice of describing Burj Khalifa as an instance of “techno-mysticism� is interesting. The Burj Khalifa does represent a very small group of super- and megatall buildings whose primary purpose is to achieve height for “its own sake.� I don’t think it’s necessary or useful to place a judgement on which is better.

The financial pro forma for a building like the Burj probably does not make sense if we only consider the building itself.

When we consider that its developers also owned land around the Burj and could construct more ordinary buildings at a lower cost, or sell this land off to other developers who would then advertise that their projects are “near the famous Burj�, there is indeed an economic justification for doing so.

These buildings are important also, beyond their sheer height, because they push the limits of engineering so that it can solve problems for the rest of the built environment.

Skyscrapers are some of the most heavily

engineered structures on the planet. The metaphor we use is that skyscrapers are like the space programme. There was no immediate commercial justification for putting a man on the moon or a rover on mars, but what we learned from those experiences.

It’s not just about the makeup of our galaxy, but how our technologies can perform in all kinds of extreme conditions is very valuable, scientifically and commercially. Indeed, there is a bit of “techno-mysticism� around megatall towers like Shanghai Tower and the Burj.

These are impressive achievement, and they answer the question, “Can it be done?� But what is most important is that they ask the question, “What else can we do with the knowledge we have gained? “The World’s Tallest Building� by CTBUH is widely considered to be an authority on the official height of tall buildings.

What are the most important criteria you look upon to enlist a building in your rankings? “The World’s Tallest Building� was

developed because there were an increasing number of competing claims about the height of buildings that were close enough in height, and a decision could not be made simply with the naked eye. There were no criteria in place for the point from which the height was measured. That is what we set out to do.

Our three basic criteria are “height to tip,� “height to architectural top� and “highest occupied floor.� The “height to architectural top� determines the world’s tallest title.

Our height criteria have occasionally been adjusted to reflect changes in the typology and continue to be a subject of debate.

The idea behind making “architectural top� the determinant of the ultimate ranking has to do with the permanence of the design intent and the fact that this is the most obvious form-giving characteristic of the building when viewed from outside and against other buildings. The “tip� could include objects that may change or be removed over time, such as antennae

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Burj Khalifa Dubai 2010 828m 2717ft

Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel Macca 2012 601m 1972ft

Taipel 101 Taipel 2004 508m 1667ft

Shanghai World Financial Center Shanghai 2008 492m 1614ft

International Commerce Centre Hong Kong 2010 484m 1588ft

Petronas Towers 1&2 Kuala Lumpur 1998 452m 1483ft

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and warning lights. Many buildings do not have flat roofs but extend into sculptural points far beyond their highest occupied floor.

CTBUH has a number of working groups to produce a relevant technical guide or other tangible output for tall buildings.

How do the groups help in planning, design, construction, and management of tall buildings?

Our working group participants report that participation in the groups lead back to improvements in their working methods in their companies and increased business from clients who perceive them as experts.

Like many professional associations, CTBUH provides a framework to formalise informal professional and academic discussions among colleagues from different companies, countries and disciplines. Most participants are leaders in their respective fields and extremely busy with commercial work but recognise that there can be no moving forward in development of technologies and methods as an industry if we only repeat the same low-risk practices and don’t try to solve persistent problems.

What is your opinion about the future of tall buildings in India? Can India compete with emerging countries like China?

On a fundamental economic basis, India is already competing with China in terms of population growth and in particular, urbanisation. According to the UN Population Fund, India is only 29 per cent

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urbanised while China has hit 42 per cent.

So India still has much more urbanising left to do. We would like to gain more knowledge about the activities in India.

Currently, there is a good deal of opacity of information coming out of India, so it is difficult for us to determine statistics at the same level of depth that we do in other highly active countries. Therefore, comparison is not possible at the empirical level as we would like to.

As far as the future is concerned, as India not only urbanises but rises as an economic power, we will see not only more tall buildings but better designed and constructed ones and a higher level of transparency and information about them because the Indian economy will be too large to ignore, and it will be stitched into the global business world, which relies on transparency and data to function.

How is CTBUH playing its role in promoting tall buildings around the world?

I think it is an oversimplification to say that CTBUH is “promoting tall buildings around the world”, because it leaves out the dimension of quality. The tall building is not an optimum solution for every situation where shelter needs to be built. And, many tall buildings are of poor quality, have a standoffish relationship with the cities they inhabit and consume huge quantities of energy.

At the same time, we believe that tall buildings are both inevitable in an

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Zifeng Tower Narjing 2010 450m 1476ft

Wills Tower Chicago 1974 442m 145ft

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urbanising world and can be part of the solution to global climate change and the poor living conditions. We promote tall buildings that are innovative and advance the typology, through our Web and print publications as well as through programmes like just concluded 2014 Awards, in which we awarded One Central Park of Sydney “best tall building worldwide.” Although this — and many of the buildings we have awarded in the past — is by no means the tallest in any jurisdiction; it is one of the most important. It uses its height to do positive things for the environment which can’t be done in shorter buildings like reflecting light into multiple areas depending on when it is needed and to grow massive amounts of vertical greenery that not only shade the building but help cool its microclimate and extend parkland into the sky.

There is nothing inherently sustainable about a tall building by itself. With so much money and science go into tall buildings, their size means that when a tall building is deployed as a “good citizen” with respect to the environment — integrated, connected, efficient and a provider of public space that did not exist before — its status as a representation of the people’s values becomes important. That is what we try to promote through our conferences, working groups, awards programmes and publications. n

Interview II The Big Architect

India on its way to become tallest “We have the potential and the capabilities to do complete design, planning and execution within the country itself,” believes Parish Kapse, Partner and Director, Team One Architects

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rchitects from India have the potential and capabilities to design, plan and execute tall buildings within the country itself, and Indian architects are doing that for international clients successfully.

In an exclusive interview with ACE Update, Parish Kapse discusses why we should not raise questions on India’s potential to build tall buildings.

When designing tall buildings, what are the aspects you keep in mind to make it energy efficient as well as eco-friendly?

We definitely have to say that tall buildings can’t be energy efficient. At the same time, when you build a tall building, there are many parameters which can help us minimise the cost and the impact on the environment.

Tall buildings are generally not at all energy efficient and eco-friendly, and there are a lot of expectations for executing tall buildings in terms of structure, services, low-voltage systems and other parameters.

We can use highly efficient gear less or machine room less elevators while planning for tall buildings. This helps in saving of energy.

In such buildings, especially commercial buildings, there is a lot of vertical traffic. That’s why traffic planning, floor-wise segmentation and appropriate vertical lift management need to be done too.

What is India’s potential when it comes to construct tall buildings?

India has got a fantastic potential to build tall buildings. The Indian developers, architects, structural designers and MEP designers are supporting clients internationally to design and build tall buildings. Architects from India are building tall buildings for international clients successfully. We have the potential and

capabilities to do complete design, planning and execution within the country itself. There is no question of India’s potential to build tall buildings in India.

Since going vertical is the only option in cities like Mumbai, what type of designs inspires you when designing tall structures?

There are a lot of new ideas which have come across the internal planning as well as the external scheme planning. The bylaws, which are applicable to such high-rise buildings in India, are very stringent. Right from the high-rise building committee, which gives the approval to such kind of buildings to getting the fire and traffic NOCs, there are tremendous challenges to building tall buildings in metro cities like Mumbai. There is no option rather than going vertical. Architects have been using very strong elements in terms of external facades, weather shades, external void masses and external finishing glasses which help deliver inspiring structures.

What are the challenges an Indian architect faces when constructing tall buildings?

We define a tall building or a high-rise building as any building which is more than 70 metres or more than 24 storeys. All buildings more than 24 storeys have to go through a complete sanction process from the authorities like fire and traffic. One is the bylaws, and second is the cost. The CAPEX and OPEX costs of two 30-storey towers would be cheaper than a 60-storey tower due to the structure, the services and finishing works.

We also need to say that cost is one of the biggest challenges that an architect would face as the person will spend extra only for a real passion. Constructing high-rise buildings

in India is very difficult unless built by perceived passion.

How do you or your firm contribute towards tall buildings?

In India, we as an architect would always implement smarter ideas to make a building more energy efficient by having rightful technologies to build smart, faster, rightful orientations of the building openings, glasses to prevent the daylight glares and weather shading modelling. Designing the building orientation, as to have lesser intake of the sun during the day, is one of the planning parameters. Second is orientation of the building, and third is service design as there are a lot of nonconventional methodologies which will make it highly energy efficient. We, at Team One Architects, have put all our efforts to get the best technology under one roof. We try to search the best parameters and give back to the society in a practical, cost-effective manner — be it the services or materials.

What are the current projects you have been working on?

We are working on couple of architectural projects. We are working on the headquarters for MMRDA at BKC Mumbai and Bombay Stock Exchange. Also, we are working for the corporate headquarters for ONGC in Uran, Mumbai, a hospital in Kharghar for CIDCO and headquarter for the Hinjewadi Industries Association in Pune.

What would be your dream project?

We are looking forward to building an iconic, landmark monument project in the sea now.

It’s an architect’s delight to build a monument in the sea. This is one of our dream projects, and we have already contributed heavily to build this dream project in the sea. n

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bC India: the showstopper bC India, only in its third edition, has transformed itself into “the show” for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles

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C India — the international trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles — is going to take place from December 15 to 18, 2014, at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida.

The expo will take up 120,000 sq. metres of exhibition — same size as the last bC India.

Looking back bC India 2013 — took place in Mumbai — attracted a total of 710 companies from 33 countries and more than 28,000 trade visitors. After the two successful events in Mumbai, bC India is moving to north for this year’s extravaganza.

Among the 710 exhibitors, 61 per cent were international exhibitors. This made the

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show to feature nine national pavilions — China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom.

The show not only attracted high-quality visitors but also provided a global platform for doing business.

Although there is a doubt on choosing Greater Noida, where no large construction equipment exhibition has taken part, Igor Palka, CEO, bC Expo India Pvt. Ltd., claims that many companies have welcomed the move to North India. “The short distance to Greater Noida, where the show will happen at one of the most modern exhibition centres in India, will attract new potential clients, governmental representatives and new decision makers,” remarks Mr Palka.

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“This will result in a win-win situation for all our exhibitors and visitors.”

Influence on the industry India is modified. The nation has started to think bigger, dream bigger, plan bigger and act bigger. If the present sentiment continues, India would become one of the most dynamic markets for the global construction machinery industry.

Backhoe loaders, bulldozers and mobile cranes are the top selling machineries in India in recent years. However, it is expected that sales in backhoe loaders, which accounted for over 50 per cent of all construction machineries sold in 2012, will lose its ground. Crawler-excavators seem to increase their market share. These both

Cover Story II BC India are expected to account for a good third of the Indian construction machinery market in 2016.

Mr Palka says, “Looking at the current Five-Year Plan and the huge planned infrastructure investments, I am convinced that the situation in the CE market will improve in the next year.”

Mr Palka adds, “Having our show in December, we are happy to offer the companies the best platform to show their newest products to an international audience. Hence, bC India is the perfect marketing opportunity for our exhibitors at the early stage of an economic upswing.”

“With the new government in place,” remarks Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (Ind) Pvt. Ltd. “the renewed push to infrastructure projects and other related areas is expected to inject vigour into the construction equipment market. In turn, this should drive other sectors and kickstart the economy as well.”

Even Nischal Mehrotra, Director - Sales and Service, LiuGong India Pvt. Ltd., shares the same feelings. “The recent outlook of the industry looks promising,” he points out. “The government initiatives towards infrastructural development, port projects and ‘Make in India’ mission have has shown a positive sign for the future.

The move is likely to spur demand of the ECE equipment. If all the projects are implemented, the industry full potential is realised.”

And BAUMA CONEXPO SHOW – bC India is “the important meeting place” for the construction, infrastructure and mining sector.

Industry expectation B. Sridhar, Business Head, SDLG Products feels the response to bC India 2014 would be that much, especially from the south India. However, he is confident that the show will leave its mark. “bC India is the place for customers to enhance their knowledge about different products that will be displayed there,” he opines.

Mr Mehendale is excited and looking

forward to bC India. He feels that the event is rightly timed when the infrastructure construction industry is expected to pick up. “With new stable government in the centre,” he states, “ElectroMech expect the policy paralysis to end and the government to take important policy decisions around infrastructure development.”

He adds, “Tradeshows like bC India give companies a platform to reach to their target audience in a short time and efficiently.

In the light of renewed interest on India and recent investment commitments from countries like Japan, China and the United States, ElectroMech expects to see a healthy footfall at the expo.”

Supporting programmes For the first time, as per the organiser, there will be a matchmaking programme for all participants in bC India. With this tool visitors can not only preview which companies are exhibiting at the show, but also book meetings with them in advance and make contact with other participants.

The organisers are not leaving any stone unturned to make bC India is the mustattend event for the industry. The show will accompany several supporting conferences on technical themes. iCEMA is organising the “Conference on Infrastructure Equipment – Re-scripting the Growth Story” on Tuesday, December 16, at the Banquet Hall of the India Expo Mart. The theme of this year’s conference is “Adopting Speed, Scale and Skill in Infrastructure Development and Project Implementation”.

The conference will focus on the current scenario and challenges in infrastructure developments, the speed and approaches in project implementation, innovative models for building sustainable infrastructure, personnel resources and further training, and perspectives for the government and regulatory authorities.

Big participants bC Expo India confirms that plenty of big names taking part in the show. Among the companies signed up are ACE, Ammann, Aquarius, Bauer, BKT, Bomag, Herrenknecht, Kobelco and Liebherr, Linnhoff, Liugong, JLG, Potain, Puzzolana, Sany, Schwing Stetter, Spartan, Terex, Volvo Penta, Wirtgen and Zoomlion. It added that there

would also be strong representation from the formwork and scaffolding sector, with Doka, KumKang, Layher, Peri, Pranav and Ulma also confirmed.

Launch pad “bC India is an ideal platform to preview state-of-the-art products and new launch,” states Mr Mehrotra. A tradeshow like bC India is also about to know about the technology, innovation and development in market.

LiuGong India is all set to launch its new 2-tonne wheel loader CLG 818C BSIII, which is designed for application in glass industry, paper mills, scrap handling in steel plant, sugar mills and crusher application customers. Kobelco will launch Kobelco CKL 1000i with some attachment, knuckle boom crane of capacity 90 tonnes, and a multitask truck crane with 33.5-metre knuckle boom and several attachments like man basket and hook.

Then there is Haulotte India, which is going to introduce its latest diesel articulated boom lift “HA16RTJ”, which is a 16-m machine and one of the best machines in world in its class.

Mr Palka believes that the real showstopper will be the show itself and urges the industry players to be a part of the excitement. He welcomes companies with the newest construction vehicles and earth-moving machines, manufacturers of formworks and scaffoldings, construction equipment, tools and special systems and manufactures of cement, lime and gypsum compounds for building materials as well as machines and systems for producing concrete, concrete products and prefabricated components.

Key Facts New event venue is the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida In total, 170,000 square metres of exhibition space is available The third bC India takes place from December 15 to 18, 2014 Joint exhibits from seven countries.

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Apollo Inffratech to launch new self-loading transit mixer models Key attraction at the stall As Apollo Inffratech is into designing, manufacturing and supplying a variety of concrete equipment for different type of application like road construction, building and other infrastructure development, it is going to display current and new products which will be suitable for its customers.

“Apollo Inffratech is going to launch two new models of self-loading transit mixer. We are going to display current and new products which will be suitable for our customers.”

Products to be showcased Apollo is going to display its few products such as concrete batching plant, concrete paver, and self-loading mobile transit mixer, equipment to produce concrete pipes.

- Mitul A Patel, MD, Apollo Inffratech Group

Expectation from bC India Apollo Inffratechs’ expectations are very high this time because new government has formed with full majority and a lot of projects are being announced. Hence, everybody anticipates that 2015 will have significant growth in construction and infrastructure sector. Therefore, Apollo is expecting for a successful exhibition.

New products at bC India Apollo Inffratech is going to launch two new models of self-loading transit mixer. After successful launch of 2.5-cubic-m mixer in April, the group is launching two different models: capacity 4 and 5.5 cubic m/batch.

These machines have plenty of unique features with accurate weighing system and

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are an absolutely ideal solution to produce high-quality fresh concrete at lower cost wherever needed. These are ideal for rental business, compact and economical, high productivity, and low maintenance cost machine. These models are ideal solution to produce and distribute the concrete at the most difficult job site as well as in the most congested areas, hill areas, and on a remote island/area.

Haulotte to increase awareness of AWP Key attraction at Haulotte stall At bC India, Haulotte will showcase the strengths of Haulotte as one of the largest full-range manufacturers of aerial work platforms and telehandlers in the world.

The company will also be re-emphasising about its local presence in India, providing one-stop shop for sales, parts, service, and training to its customers.

Haulotte products to be showcased Haulotte is exhibiting its push around machine “Quickup 14DC”, vertical mast “Star 10”, electric scissor lift “Optimum 8” and latest diesel articulated boom lift “HA16RTJ”.

Haulotte also demonstrate the Haulotte DIAGPAD tool, which is a single instrument that caters to fault identification of all its machines.

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Besides, Haulotte will showcase the Haulotte ACTIV SHIELD BAR, which is an antientrapment device. The company is sure to

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“At bC India, Haulotte will showcase the strengths of Haulotte as one of the largest full-range manufacturers of aerial work platforms and telehandlers in the world.”

- Souma Ray, Director, Haulotte India Pvt. Ltd.

develop a lot of interest about this secondary guarding system amongst its visitors.

New products Haulotte is going to introduce its latest diesel articulated boom lift “HA16RTJ”, which is a 16-m machine and one of the best machines in world in its class. This machine will also features Haulotte Activ Shield Bar. So its customers can try out this secondary guarding system on real-time basis.

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Eisenmann to offer customised paint shop solutions Expectation from bC India As the focus of bC India is the construction industry, the expo will help bring together all the stakeholders across the supply chain such as construction machinery manufacturers, capital products manufacturers and end users.

“As the focus of bC India is the construction industry, the expo will help bring together all the stakeholders across the supply chain.”

- Nitin Rathod, Senior Manager - BD , Eisenmann Surface Finishing Systems India Recent industry trends Indian economy is poised for high growth in near future, especially in infrastructure sector like roads and highways. As the government is making special efforts to promote investment in the country with “Make in India’ campaign, Eisenmann sees a significant upturn in country’s GDP and infrastructure growth.

Key attraction at Eisenmann stall The construction machinery segment is one of the core areas of specialisation for Eisenmann which has successfully executed large paint shop contracts for European, Japanese and American OEMs in this segment.

The paint shop requirements for construction machinery aggregates are challenging, considering the size and weight of the components and the process requirements.

Based on its global knowledge and experience, Eisenmann can offer customised solutions to improve the paint quality and plant productivity.

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Products to be showcased Eisenmann offers customised turnkey paint shop solutions, including innovative plant concepts with high efficiency spray painting booths, efficient oven designs, forced cooling solutions and handling systems.

New product launch Based on the global requirements of the paint shop industry, Eisenmann recently introduced E-Cube series of spray painting booths. E-Cube booths are based on dry separation technology and developed by Eisenmann R&D experts in Germany.

These booths are already approved by major automotive OEMs globally and offer a series of benefits. These are: • 100 per cent saving of water, chemicals and additives • Quick replacement of dry filters • Ease of disposal for filters • Easy cleaning of spray booth interiors • Modular concept.

bC India: perfect platform to promote to broader group

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Unlike any exhibition, bC India will be a perfect platform to promote Elesa and Ganter products or services to a broader group that may have little or no knowledge of its products and services.

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Typically, attendees at exhibitions tend to have a more definite agenda in mind. They attend exhibitions with the intention of buying, booking or at the least seeking information in order to make a purchase in the near future.

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Exhibitions or tradeshows are excellent places to network with potential buyers and client, thus it gives the opportunity not only to develop connections but also an opportunity to inform and educate all attendees from industry buyers to general public about the benefits of its products and services.

“Exhibitions or tradeshows are excellent places to network with potential buyers and clients, thus it gives an opportunity not only to develop connections but also to inform and educate all attendees.”

- Ram Grover, Managing Director, Elesa and Ganter India Pvt. Ltd.

Key attraction Key attraction at Elesa and Ganter stall would be its wide range of products which the company will showcase at this exhibition. Besides, technical experts will be there who can guide for any kind of technical assistance and product-related enquiry.

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bC India to introduce Fine Equipments to north India “Fine Equipments India is expecting a good show as this is the first time that such a big show is being organised in northern part of India.”

- Neeraj Gaur, Managing Director, Fine Equipments (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Recent industry trends Fine Equipments India is hopeful of a steady increase during the next 3-5 years.

The company also expects to see more of ‘Made In India’ products in future. It is also expecting demand for high-quality product.

Expectation from bC India It is a big show. Fine Equipments India is expecting a good show as this is the first time that such a big show is being

organised in northern part of India. It will help the company in introducing its brand and products to this part of the country.

Key at attraction at stall Fine Equipments India will introduce excavator mounted drills and light towers.

Products to be showcased Fine Equipments India will showcase a suit of products, such as rock breaker, quick coupler, light tower, rock drill, plate compactor, power trowel, concrete cutter, tamping rammer, and pendulum vibrator.

New product launch The company is introducing excavator mounted rock drill, which is a replacement for high-cost hydraulic crawler drills.

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Rock drill features • Auto rod changing system • Easy installation • Low maintenance cost • High power of drifter • Wide working range • Wireless control system

Paschal aims to improve construction in India

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Expectation from bC India As more than 700 exhibitors and 40,000 trade visitors to be visited from all over the countries, Paschal feels this exhibition makes people aware the usefulness of Paschal Formwork System and its working strategy. Paschal, which started its operations in India in 2010, is new into the market by Product, but brand name is from the past 60 years. Here, Paschal’s main motive is to serve the construction industry with versatile, flexible and unique products.

Products to be showcased Paschal main scope is formwork for the construction industry. The company will present innovative concrete formwork which stands for high ROI.

Modular: One of the world’s most widespread and versatile panel systems for handset applications for any concrete structures.

Modular is also suitable for the construction industry. Modular formwork system is used all over the world on different building sites where it demonstrates its versatility, adaptability and flexibility for foundations, walls, shafts, round walls, column, and beam, among others. With its balanced range of panels, the formwork can be adjusted ideally to all layouts and cross sections.

E-Deck: Slab formwork ideally suited for construction sites without crane availability.

Paschal deck system: The wooden girders

“Paschal’s key business area is formwork, and this is a first step for forming a superstructure in infrastructure and construction industry.”

- Eldo Varghese, General Director, Paschal Formwork (I) Pvt. Ltd.

for slab formwork with H-12/16/20.

Circular column system: Steel formwork for round and oval columns.

Paschal Ident: RFID technology built into its formwork. Each panel, uniquely identifiable by code, opens new ways of financing and helps one manage equipment and optimise deployment to site.

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Quest to improve its aftermarket revenue products and solutions that can significantly improve their aftermarket revenue. The company would like to expand its success on domestic front by presenting its deep domain knowledge of aftermarket solutions to international market players.

“We would like to expand its success on domestic front by presenting its deep domain knowledge of aftermarket solutions to international market players.”

-Satheesh Srinivasa, Managing Director, Quest Informatics Quest Informatics is participating for the first time in bC India with high expectations. The company believes that it is an ideal platform not for just equipment manufacturers but also for IT service providers catering to construction, mining and heavy equipment manufacturing industry. Quest Informatics expects that it would have ample opportunities to showcase its unique products, services and solutions for equipment manufacturers and distributors. The objective is to present

New product launch bC India is going to be the event launch of Quest EPC which comes with a suite of features: • Chassis (product) unique and model based catalogue in single system • Automatic multi-level bill of material (BOM) management and zero maintenance of child BOM • Comprehensive supersession handling that includes one to one, many to many, one to many and vice versa • Automatic catalogue creation using parent-child relation along with reference BOM • Parts and service related data in single system: feature to associate technical

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documents like manuals, instructions, 3D animation to assemblies Accurate, simple and effective parts ordering with recommendation of optional parts Dynamic and user configurable search options Multi-catalogue media option: publish PDF; offline, CD and Internet based catalogue from same source Wide range image zoom option with part hovering feature Various options of generating part requisition, with feature of seamless order from Internet catalogue Part and assembly revision history management Configurable GUI: information to be displayed in catalogue can be configured with just few mouse clicks Easy user access management to control privilege rights of each user instantly.

Bosch Rexroth to showcase energy efficient offerings in mobile applications Hall No. 7, Booth no. B01

Bosch Rexroth India is a partner for mobile applications, machinery applications, engineering and factory automation and renewable energy. As a drive and control company, it develops, produces and sells highquality hydraulics, electric drives and controls, and linear motion and assembly technology components and systems.

The company feels that bC India is a platform where it gets an opportunity to showcase new offering in a larger way. It hopes to find increase in the turnout in terms of quality and quantity.

As far as expectations go, projects being announced, everybody anticipates 2015 to have a significant growth rate and that is a good news. Thus, it makes a good networking event.

Key attraction Bosch Rexroth would showcase its energyefficient offerings in mobile applications area.

Its complete solution for excavators, backhoe loaders, tractors or commercial vehicles and

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fuel-efficient components and modules which help meeting emission norms will be the eye catchers at Bosch Rexroth stall.

Products on display Bosch Rexroth will be showcasing the products that are extensively designed and suitable in the mobile applications, e.g. Rexroth hydraulic motors or pumps which are more compact but higher in power performance — something what construction machinery manufacturers require.

New launch Bosch Rexroth’s emphasis during bC India will be on showcasing flexible and future oriented products suitable in different mobile applications areas with maximising performance, ensuring lowest total cost of ownership, e.g. development of quick performer BODAS RC controllers for controlling output, optimally meeting the requirements of mobile working machines with a diversified application

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“We are driven by passion and it has helped us to serve past 40 years in India.”

- Dr Johannes Grobe, Managing Director, Bosch Rexroth India spectrum or the new electro-hydraulic hitch control for tractors gives a new dimension of performance, cost effectiveness and safety.

Rexroth has added new dimensions in fuel efficiency thus helping lowering emission and increasing efficiency. Power management and efficient solutions using Rexroth components (e.g. hydraulic pumps, mobile controls and electronics ) deliver power, speed and controllability.

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ElectroMech expects a healthy footfall “ElectroMech is looking forward to bC India, which seems to be timed just when the infrastructure construction industry is expected to pick up.”

- Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (Ind) Pvt. Ltd. Recent industry trends The past few years have seen the industrial cranes market stagnate due to several factors, driven by an inefficient government at the centre. Looking ahead, the Indian economy looks to be on the path to recovery. ElectroMech is seeing an increase in the levels of enquiries from different industry sectors. The previously dormant infrastructure and construction industry is now waking up, and “quick delivery” orders are becoming a norm once again. With the new government in place, the renewed push to infrastructure projects and other related areas is expected to inject vigour into the construction equipment market.

In turn, this should drive other sectors and kick-start the economy as well. Demand is expected to rise as there will be a huge pent-up demand for cranes from various sectors.

Growth of various sectors — such as power, infrastructure, construction and heavy engineering — will directly and indirectly drive the growth of the Indian cranes industry. Since these industries require a variety of cranes for their material lifting needs, these industries will keep driving the demand for cranes as well as create scope for product innovations in the crane industry. The crane industry, in turn, will keep on expanding and innovating to meet to the changing requirements of the evolving industries.

Residential and commercial projects are also expected to continue to drive the demand for Tower Cranes. Since high rises are becoming a norm not only in metros but also in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, the

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real estate and commercial property construction sectors will demand more tower cranes in the coming years.

Expectation from bC India ElectroMech is looking forward to bC India, which seems to be timed just when the infrastructure construction industry is expected to pick up. With new stable government in the centre, ElectroMech expect the policy paralysis to end and the government to take important policy decisions around infrastructure development. Tradeshows like bC India give companies a platform to reach to their target audience in a short time and efficiently.

In the light of renewed interest on India and recent investment commitments from countries like Japan, China and the United States, ElectroMech expects to see a healthy footfall at the expo.

Key attraction at stall ElectroMech will be present at two stalls at bC India. Its major attraction this season would be at the ZoomlionElectroMech stall, where the company will be displaying Zoomlion TC 5013-5 tower crane. The TC5013-5 is an

India-specific external climbing hammer head tower crane. Designed specifically for real estate high-rise construction projects, the crane has a 50-metre jib with a 1.3-tonne tip load. The maximum lifting capacity of the crane is 5 tonnes. At the ElectroMech stall, the company will also be showcasing its solutions for the infrastructure construction industry and will have on display a model of a gantry crane as well.

Products to be showcased ElectroMech is showcasing its gantry cranes which are used mainly for major infrastructure and construction sector projects. The company feels proud to introduce this system at a global platform like the bC India, as it is the perfect solution to meet the demands of infrastructure and construction sectors.

Zoomlion, its joint venture partners, will be present to showcase its range of tower cranes that are being manufactured

by ElectroMech for the Indian market.

ElectroMech will display a TC 5013 – 5 external climbing tower crane at the ZoomlionElectroMech stall.

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SDLG to launch oil and lubricant products “The new range of oil and lubricant is especially designed for SDLG machines to protect them against wear and tear – and to enhance the performance of their components.”

- B. Sridhar, Business Head, SDLG Products Recent industry trends There is a positive note. Some of the road projects in Karnataka and Maharashtra and port projects have been kick started.

SDLG has received many enquiries for road machineries and motor graders. In the past few months, growth has been enormous in the roads, ports and quarry segments compared to Q1 and Q2. However, it is not as much as SDLG saw in 2011. The company sees the prime minister inviting foreign investors to India to start business, which is a good sign for infrastructure improvement.

Expectation from BC SDLG G9190 motor grader India This time, the response to bC India has not been much by customers, especially from the south India. They don’t intend to visit Delhi during such low market Hall & scenario. However, bC stall no.

B7, H17 India is the place for customers to enhance their knowledge about different products exposed to the higher temperatures caused that will be displayed there. by working operations. Third is the SDLG gear oil, which is a lubricant to be used with a Key attraction at stall variety of transmission units. It offers longSDLG will launch three products from its term stable viscosity, which contributes to oil and lubricant range. First is the SDLG lower noise and offers better wear protection, engine oil which is blended with hydroeven in the most demanding applications. cracked base oil to deliver higher levels of engine cleanliness, which in turn leads to The new range of oil and lubricant is especially longer engine life, better output efficiency designed for SDLG machines to protect them and lower maintenance costs. Second is the against wear and tear – and to enhance SDLG hydraulic oil, which is also made from the performance of their components. India hydro-cracked base oil and offers better is the first market outside China to offer thermal stability to protect components from customers the range of engine, hydraulic and oxidation and sludge build up as they are transmission oil.

Panasia to showcase latest in drilling, boring, grouting Hall & stall no. H1, N22

growth rates cannot be maintained. The recent announcements of incoming FDI into road and rail infrastructure and river linking projects bode well for the medium term outlook. The key issue will be a realistic tendering protocol to invite the best companies to participate and allow them to get a fair price for the quality they deliver.

“Our focus will be on methods and equipment that conserve energy and offer higher productivity.”

- Pradeep Kumar, Director, Panasia Project Consultancy Recent industry trends In the last 12 months, the trends have been fairly negative. There are signs that the sentiment may be changing and this will translate into an upward swing starting with a favourable budget next year. Panasia is expecting a big push in the infrastructure arena by the new government as it is clear that without adequate infrastructure, high

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Expectation from bC India Panasia hopes that there is a positive sentiment with infrastructure contractors – on whom its business depends. The fact that a high-level minister is kicking-off the event instils confidence that the government is taking infrastructure development very seriously. Panasia hopes that there will be further reduction in import duties to make the latest global technology more affordable for Indian contractors.

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Key attraction at stall Panasia will showcase world-leading, cuttingedge technologies. The company will be presenting the most advanced eco-friendly drilling methods. Key attractions will be vibro drilling and water hammer drilling for dam rehabilitation and underground coal or metal mines. Panasia believes the future is replacing open case mining with underground methods.

Products to be showcased Panasia will showcase the latest in the drilling, boring, grouting and soil improvement arenas.

Its focus will be on methods and equipment that conserve energy and offer higher productivity.

New product launch One of the highlights of the show will be the latest energy-saving vibro drilling technologies from Germany.

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MFE to showcase ‘Make to Order’ aluminium formwork “Unlike others, our main focus is only in one category of formwork.”

- Ketan Shah, Managing Director, MFE Formwork Technology India

Recent industry trends After a slowdown for the past couple of years, things are now looking good for construction industry. New the government has ambitious plan to construct 100 smart cities and provide house to all by 2022.

Recently requirement of FDI in housing sector has been diluted. Land acquisition rules are under review. After plunging under 5 per cent, GDP growth is also set to rise. All these will start giving results from nest financial year. Formwork industry is core component of construction industry.

Majority projects use traditional formwork; however, “Make to Order” aluminium formwork segment is on uptrend in the recent years. Contractors and developers have understood advantages of using this

technology to achieve speed, quality and economy. Slowly and steadily, it is replacing traditional formwork, especially in largescale projects.

Expectation from bC India BC India is probably most successful exhibition. It attracts a lot of users from all corners of India. MFE already has strong presence in metro cities of North, West and South India. However, there could be potential users from Tier-II and -III cities who are not aware of this technology or may have impression that this technology is costly which is actually not. MFE is also hoping to get enquiries from North-East and East India where the company doesn’t have many projects.

Key attraction at MFE stall In 2010, MFE has installed stir friction welding machines in its factory. It is mainly used in aerospace, oil and gas, ship building, railway fabrication and many other fabrication processes where high-quality welding is required. FSW is the joining of solid state pieces, i.e. the metal is not melted. Damage to original material is hardly 25 per cent of damage caused by ARC welding. Display of panels manufactured with stir friction welding technology will be a key attraction.

Products to be showcased “Make to Order” aluminium formwork is what MFE is going to showcase. The company is market leader in this segment.

Unlike others, its main focus is only in one category of formwork. One can measure the success from the fact that aluminium formwork is known as “Mivan Formwork”, which was its company name before 2007.

Some of the companies are selling their formworks as “Mivan Formwork”. This exhibition will give MFE an opportunity to create awareness that MFE Formwork is original manufacturer of “Mivan Formwork”.

New product launch MFE is supplying two levels of manually handled working platform brackets for erection and dismantling of formwork on external side of building. They are being used successfully till date. However, norms for safety have become very stringent, especially for above 40-storey towers.

MFE is currently developing three-level hydraulically operated working platform system. The platform will cover full height and little more above working level unlike manually operated brackets, which did not covered full height. MFE isn’t able to launch the event as it is in trail. However, it will be launched in the first quarter of 2015.

aSa: reinforcing steel “At bC India, aSa anticipates meeting existing as well as prospective clients so we can share our costsaving techniques for the construction industry.”

- Irfan Husian Nakade, Rebar Industry Consultant, aSa India

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aSa is one of the world’s leading software providers for the reinforcement (rebar) industry. aSa products can help one’s rebar business automate nearly every step of the fabrication process, from estimating and detailing, to tagging, shearing optimisation, material tracking, and contract management. At bC India, aSa anticipates meeting existing and prospective clients so it can share its costsaving techniques for the construction industry.

Products to be showcased aSa will showcase a series of software for

reinforcement steel industry. These are: • aSa estimating • aSa 2D CAD/detailing and 3D ProRebar/ ProConcrete modelling • aSa bar bending schedules • aSa production for readymade steel plants/steel cut and bend factories • aSa inventory and bar coding solutions.

New product launch • aSa ProRebar/ProConcrete – A 3D BIM CAD solution for reinforcement detailing • aSa bar list and production: an effective tool to generate automatic BBS and save reinforcement scrap.

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bC India has long way to go for international grace

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“bC India has to ensure that our confidence in them isn’t shaken due to the current lack of participation.”

- Kapil R Ghai, Chairman and Managing Director, Ispat Infrastructure India Ltd. Cutting & Bending Machines (Icaro)

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ndia shares about one-sixth of the world’s total population but hasn’t achieved even 20 per cent of the housing and infrastructure needs. This clearly defines a significant potential that exists both in housing and infrastructure, waiting to be tapped. The ongoing political aggression that is pro-development presents an optimistic outlook that should enable a good number of projects and see their fruition in the near future.

India is a price-sensitive market. Till date, monument marvels have been constructed here using the conventional methods without the use of advanced technology.

The advent of technology with the right pricing is important. Only those global players which can understand the economic consciousness of this region and deliver both methods and machines that directly compliment the reduction of timelines and manpower would be able to play the current market pitch.

Expectation from bC India BAUMA internationally stands tall as “the brand” and “the name” for construction exhibitions. Though, bC India has been scaling up its presence, and there is growing participation since the time of its inception in India. The expo still has a long way to go to achieve the international grace and the clout in the construction market as those of their international exhibition counterparts. bC India has to work on upping its media exposure with its hard and soft marketing campaigns to ensure a good footfall and the right people visiting the expo.

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Mast Climbing Work Platform (Goian)

Ladder Hoist (GEDA)

Cutting & Bending Machines (Icaro)

Passenger-cum-Material Hoist (GEDA)

Last year, the expo in BKC was not up to Ispat’s expectations with an increasing number of participant cancellations and a limited footfall. bC India has to ensure that participants’ confidence in them isn’t shaken due to the current lack of participation.

Key attraction at stall In spite of the sluggish trend of the economy, Ispat will have 5 stalls at the expo with all its principals present. The company will interact with clients and give them a feel of the range of products it offers. Ispat will also assure them of excellent quality, both of its products and services.

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Products to be showcased Ispat caters to two major horizons of the construction industry, i.e. vertical logistics and reinforcement solutions.

Vertical logistics • Men and material hoists • Mast climbing work platforms • Rope suspended platforms • Building maintenance units.

Reinforcement solutions • Automatic rebar cutting, bending, shaping machines • Manual rebar cutting, bending, shaping machines.

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LiuGong to launch new 2-tonne wheel loader “LiuGong participating in the exhibitions to further consolidate the position in the earthmoving and construction equipment industry of India.”

- Nischal Mehrotra, Director - Sales and Service, LiuGong India Pvt. Ltd.

Expectation from bC India BC India is an ideal platform to preview state-of-the-art products and new launch. It is also ideal to know about the technology, innovation and development in market. LiuGong has always been on the forefront of regular technological innovations in its product segments, participating in the exhibitions to further consolidate the position in the earth

moving and construction industry of India.

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Key attraction at stall LiuGong CLG 818C BSIII — a 2-tonne wheel loader — would be the officially launch of the machine, a key attraction. Added features and innovation done in CLG 856 BSIII equipped with Mahindra engine and Liugong axle is a complete newborn model for Indian customers.

Products to be showcased LiuGong India will display world-class machines which include wheel loaders, motor graders and hydraulic excavator. The latest offering in the segment is 2-tonne wheel loader CLG 818C BSIII equipped with Kirloskar engine which will be displayed along with CLG 836 BSIII wheel loader equipped with Deutz Weichai engine, known for its world-class efficiency.

LiuGong will also display its 5-tonne wheel loader, motor grader and hydraulic excavator with new configurations.

Outdoor stall 627

New product launch LiuGong is all set to launch its new 2-tonne wheel loader CLG 818C BSIII. This new wheel loader has been developed with stringent quality control and follows the LiuGong standards. The machine is designed for application in glass industry, paper mills, scrap handling in steel plant, sugar mills and crusher application customers.

LiuGong CLG818C BSIII is equipped with Kirloskar 4R1040TC engine with rated power of 56 kw. Ideally suited for the Indian market, the CLG818C BSIII meets India’s BSIII emission standard.

Featuring YJ280 single-phase torque converter and BD05 counter shaft-type power shift transmission, the CLG818C BSIII offers big traction force with high reliability. The accurate matching of the torque converter and the engine ensures high speed and low fuel consumption.

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Mahindra Sona to showcase special purpose propeller shafts

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products that enable the company caters to the needs of various construction equipment manufacturers. The initiatives taken by the new government to invest in the country’s infrastructure sector would increase demand for its clients’ products. Mahindra Sona, therefore, has a positive outlook for the construction equipment sector as well as for the products it offers to its clients.

“At the bC India, we will display our latest product range and look forward to meeting our existing as well as prospective customers.”

- Gaurav G. Motwane, Managing Director, Mahindra Sona Ltd. Recent industry trends Mahindra Sona Ltd. designs and develops a complete range of propeller shafts, automotive clutches, UJ cross kits and other driveline parts. Mahindra Sona currently produces a wide range of

Expectation from bC India At the bC India, Mahindra Sona will display its latest product range and look forward to meeting its existing as well as prospective customers. The company looks forward to the visits from various CE manufacturers’ engineering, design, manufacturing and purchase personnel.

As the company has a substantial

aftermarket presence, it also expect visits from CE dealers, mechanics and consumers.

Key attraction at stall Its comprehensive range of propeller shafts, from 1130 to 1710 series as well as combinations of 6C and 7C series shafts would be the key attractions.

Products to be showcased Mahindra Sona will showcase special purpose propeller shafts for the CE machinery, with end fitments that cross match different series and types of output and input coupling flanges. CE shafts with and without tubes and will also be on display. These products have been designed, tested and validated in its in-house recognised research and development centre, equipped with state-ofthe-art testing equipment.

Tucson expects more meaningful discussions Hall & stall no. H7, A34

Expectation from bC India For bC India, the previous edition was a definite success, but there was a restraint from both the exhibitors and visitors.

Several foreign companies are looking to indigenise their sourcing for locally assembled products, while some are even looking at India as a possible location for their global sourcing programmes. Hence, a lot of high-powered discussions is expected — quite a few deals being struck. With the previous year’s exhibition being held in Mumbai — the financial, cultural and possible the connectivity capital of India — Greater Noida is much harder to get to and only the most dedicated visitors and exhibitors would be present. Hopefully, more meaningful discussions would take place with more serious players in the industry.

Products to be showcased As a key player in the E&CE market for hydraulic valves and systems, it is mandatory for Tucson Hydrocontrols to display its line of boom control valves. Being a ubiquitous component in almost all equipment

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manufactured in India, Tucson stall would not be complete without a dedicated section for this product range. Along with these, Tucson Hydrocontrols would be showcasing its motor mounted valves for direct mounting on hydro-motors as well as stabilizer locking valves. Flow control valves and standard hydraulic systems would be another product range the company would be putting up on show. Also, proportional valves and electronics, especially designed for the E&CE market, would complete its range for this event.

New product launch Along with its standard range, Tucson is also now heavily catering to rock drill manufacturers with bespoke as well as standardised systems for these equipment.

Tucson is now releasing its line of hydraulic integrated circuits for excavator, crane, backhoe and utility equipment attachments as standard products. With a more robust structure than its competitors and capabilities to withstand the harshest and most unforgiving environments, these

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“It is our hope that as more and more indigenous manufacturers of EM&CE decide to push forward we would like to cater to their hydraulic needs much better.”

- Raj Dabholkar, Sales Director, Tucson Hydrocontrols Pvt. Ltd.

would be the prime focus at its stall. A more technologically significant product release is its zero differential overcentre valve. Capable of handling almost 350 litres of flow per minute, these are designed and manufactured for the first time in India without any foreign collaboration.

It is Tucsons’ hope that as more and more indigenous manufacturers of E&CE decide to push forward, Tucson would like to cater to their hydraulic needs much better.

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Royal Composites to display seals and seal kits “We expect this is going to be a good launch pad for our group’s Asian as well as international market growth.”

- Sumit Toshniwal, Director - Marketing, Royal Composites Pvt. Ltd. Recent industry trends Outlook has been positive since new government has taken over. People are expecting certain steps which can lead the economy in right direction, especially construction and industrial activities.

Moreover, Royal Composites is seeing some changes in world economy with most of the developed and developing countries trying to join hands and push the various economies for future growth. With definite signs of rationalisation of taxation structure in India, 2015 should be turn around year for India — which are already being seen in the past few months.

Expectation from bC India Royal Composites expects to meet new

trade partners both from the OEM segments as well as large institutional buyers. The company is also expecting few customers from other Asian, Middle-East and African countries. Since Messe Muenchen is the organiser, Royal Composites expects few companies or visitors from the EU as well.

In fact, Royal Composites already has a few customers visiting from South Africa. The company expects this is going to be a good launch pad for the group’s Asian as well as international market growth.

Key attraction at stall Royal Composites believes that its technical expertise along with a range of sealing products sets the company apart from any other Indian manufacturers. Hydraulic seals are an integral part of any hydraulic system.

It will showcase a range of seals and seal kits for various hydraulic and pneumatic applications for various industries. Along with that, Royal Composites plans to have a series of technical and commercial discussion with leading OEMs. It has have introduced few high performance seals in special materials which are more suitable for demanding applications and gives better life than the standard one. Also, the company has started customised OEM service where it designs, develops and manufactures

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seals and seal kits for them. This leads to lowering their cost and giving them more strength in both OEM and aftermarket seal kit business.

Products to be showcased Royal Composites will showcase a range of seals and seal kits for hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders along with all types of piston seals, rod seals, wiper seals, guide rings, O rings and wiper seals. The company will also display latest high-temperature resistant materials, which have been specifically designed by keeping in view the current application requirements.

New product launch Spherical composite bushes used in clevis as well as some composite products used in the marine industry are a new addition to its product range. The company plans to introduced combi-pistons as well as flange seals, which are still relatively a new concept for the Indian market.

Kobelco to move forward together with clients Outdoor 418

Recent industry trends Industry is on right and growing path, especially for cranes. Kobelco is looking forward a growth of at least 50 per cent. New projects like metros and steel plants as well as new stable government the centre will boost the projects which were in nascent stage. Real picture will get clear after the announcement of next Annual Budget.

Expectation from bC India Kobelco is expecting a positive mindset of customers so that it can start and plan the future business. The company will assess the customers’ mind on a part of business recovery as per their views. Kobelco will also exchange

the project information among one another to go forward together after a long lean period.

Key attraction at stall Kobelco will showcase some new technologies in terms of equipment, i.e. how crane is useful if one uses it with combination of the equipment. The company will also display a combination of its cranes with some new product and equipment (CKL 1000i with new equipment).

New product launch Kobelco will launch a suit of products like Kobelco CKL 1000i with some attachment, knuckle boom crane of capacity 90 tonnes,

“Real picture will get clear after the announcement of next Annual Budget.”

- Nilesh Bhorkar, National Manager - Sales & Marketing, Kobelco Cranes India

and a multi-task truck crane with 33.5-metre Knuckle boom and several attachments like man basket and hook.

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Right Vision expects to expand its business manifold “Our mission is to highlight how our PVC, HDPE and LDPE products can help speedy construction, and save time and cost, while improving the quality of construction.”

- S. P. Rastogi, Plant Head, Right Vision (India) Pvt. Ltd.

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Recent industry trends The building and construction industry in India is in upswing, and the newly formed central government’s emphasis on infrastructure and plan to establish 100 smart cities are going to give big push to the country’s economic growth and the overall prosperity. Right Vision products have an important role in ensuring safety, security and quality of construction of concrete structures, especially in big infrastructure projects.

Its capacity utilisation has been improving, and the company is going to add more machines for higher production. This itself is the proof enough of its positive outlook for future, for itself, for industry, and for the country.

Expectation from bC India The bC India is bringing BAUMA exhibition for the first time to north zone. Particularly in Delhi and NCR, major building activity has been going on for many years. This exhibition brings together all the major players — local as well as global which are dealing with construction machinery,

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building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles. bC India is a huge platform for planners, buyers and sellers.

Right Vision also expects to meet new prospects and expand its business manifold in this expo, apart from showing full range of its capabilities to the visitors from its existing clients. The event will provide a good platform to the company to learn latest trends in technology.

Additionally, Right Vision would like to increase its distributors and dealers network in the western and southern India.

Key attraction at stall Right Vision’s mission is to highlight how its PVC, HDPE and LDPE products can help speedy construction, and save time and cost, while improving the quality of construction. Its products can be manufactured from recycled plastics without wastage, pollution or effluents.

Thus Right Vision contributes to save the environment.

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Products to be showcased Right Vision products are from the family of formwork accessories and substitute concrete items. These products comply with international standards of quality and can be produced in huge quantities saving time, space and overall costs.

Right Vision products range consists of plastic cover blocks (where Right Vision is among the pioneers), grass pavers, cones, plugs, sleeve cones, chamfers and gratings. The cover blocks are available in different sizes and types (chair, circular, star, clip) for different requirements, and the company is capable to customise its manufacturing process as per the needs.

Compared to the concrete cover blocks, its blocks are ready to use, easy to place or carry and lightweight. They don’t require any binding to reinforcement or crumble and disintegrate. These are stable, chemically inert, bond well with concrete and unaffected by vibration or tempering.

These can be produced in large amount in injection moulding machines, utilising precision multi cavity moulds for high accuracy and finish.

New product launch Right Vision is going to launch some new products like PVC shims (used in precast structure levelling) and tile spacers. These products, which are in plastic and different sizes, should evoke good response from the industry. The other under development products are foot rest, drain trap and manifold among others — all for construction and building industry.

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Advanced technology, advanced plywood “We are the only company in India which uses three global technologies: extra compression systems, dual temperature pressing, and surface levelling cipher, all under one roof,” says Vishal Juneja, Managing Director, Vidhata Industries Pvt. Ltd.

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idhata Industries is one of the fastest growing makers of quality plywood and flush doors, with a range of products under its belt. In an interview with ACE Update, Vishal Juneja talks about the company’s performance, technological capabilities, and the doors market in India.

Where do you see the doors market is heading to?

Doors market is a substantial market now; it is a large market due to the jump in the housing sector. There are a lot of housing projects coming up. If we go by the conventional method of putting a door, you may require several months to complete this. When we come to the factory made doors which are made on technically strong, automatic machineries, we are able to deliver larger quantities with top of the line quality. We are a company that uses globally accepted technology like Extra Compression Systems – ECS and Dual Temperature Pressing - DTP. If you make a door with these technologies, you can deliver quickly and with superior quality, and promise strength and longest life that any other product on the market.

Definitely, the market is expanding and it will grow further.

How is the trend in the doors market in India?

Value addition is going to come into play. Earlier, we used to make plain doors although we manufacture a complete range of plywood which is of superior quality and one can use in the residential or other projects. We are the only company in India

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which uses three global technologies: Extra Compression Systems, Dual Temperature Pressing, and Surface Levelling Cipher, all under one roof. Our manufacturing plant is also the largest plywood plant in the North India. The latest trend is the value addition in these product lines for varied applications. If you want one top line company to deliver your all interior product needs, be it plywood, be it veneers, be it doors such as Laminated Door, Veneered Door, Grooved Doors, Fire Rated doors, “InterWood” is your obvious and best choice.

What are your key products?

Apart from 10 ranges of plywood offered under InterWood brand, we have now also launched fire-rated doors and fireretardant plywood. Fire-rated door blocks the fire rating for 120 minutes and doesn’t even allow the smoke to come to the other side of the door. The door has been rated at 1,100 degrees for 120 minutes and tested actively at India Plywood Research and Training Institute in Bangalore which is a government-run organisation. We have launched in consideration of safety conscious buyers looking for top line quality. The demand for these ranges is growing rapidly and no other maker can offer quality proposition as strong as ours. To complete our range, we have also launched veneers and laminates.

What type of wood do you use? Is it made in India?

The wood that we use is agriculturally engineered and eco-friendly agro wood.

It is a hybrid in nature and offers better

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quality parameter which promise utmost strength, quality and life to our entire range. It is G43 and G48 grade of wood.

It is technically superior and offers better termite resistance, more flexibility, and longevity. The majority of the raw material is available in North India nearer to our plant in Punjab. Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are very fertile for this production of wood.

Where do you see your company growing in the coming years?

It will massively grow. We are the fastest growing plywood company in the company and expanding 360 degrees. We see ourselves in top 3 plywood makers in the country. The plant has huge capacities and the professional management in place is taking the brand InterWood places. We are currently present in 16 states of the country and are growing for Pan India brand presence. As the economy develops, people will buy more homes. More houses means more doors will be needed and bring more value-added products in the market.

With the machinery coming into play, the old style of carpentry is changing. With new technology, you get better technology and better plywood and offers value for money. Currently, we have a scheduled production capacity of about 36 million square feet per annum. We have already completed Phase 1 and are currently working on Phase 2. We are seeing robust growth. We have been registering about 35 per cent of annual growth year on year for past 4 years and hope to even push this trend further, all thanks to a large pool of our channel partners and patrons. n

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Krishna Infratech offers quality scaffolding and formwork demand of modern construction and maintenance.

Kirit Patel, MD, Krishna lnfratech India Company

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rishna Infratech India company is an ISO 9001-2008 certified and CRISIL-rated company specialises in designing and manufacturing of scaffolding and formwork scaffolding tubes and fitting for meeting the great

Construction industry is the second largest sector after agriculture and scaffolding is largest part of the construction industry. Today’s construction companies depend on safety, time management, improving profitability, continual improvement in design and technology.

Construction industry, builders are aware of the need to weigh costs against performance of arranging formwork and scaffolding for the project at hand can be tedious and time consuming. To meet this demand, Krishna Infratech designs, manufactures and exports quality scaffolding and formwork.

Steel scaffolding offers major advantages and complete adaptability, high strength-toweight ratio, all at cost effective prices. It is very consistent in quality and strength, the

strong steel element products offer superior result. Assembly is quick at all accessory items are positioned and attached in minutes.

Further maintenance on steel scaffolding is very minimal and offers long life. So steel scaffolding is one time investment and life time worth of money.

Products Krishna lnfratech India manufactures a range scaffolding materials which includes: • Cuplock System • Across Span • Adjustable Base Jack & U Head • H Frame • Adjustable Props, Push Pull Prop, Propex • Wing Nut, Anchor Nut, Waller Plate, Tie Rod • Steel Plank • Base Plate & Fixed U Head • Swivel coupler, Fixed Coupler, Putlog Coupler. n

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Tata TISCON Fe600 rebars with their unique strength and ductility combination offer unique potential for engineers and designers to give shape to economical, sleek and future ready structures using reinforced concrete

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raditionally, the per capita consumption of steel in India has always been low. Added to this, low consumer involvement and a plethora of players in the market resulted in a highly commoditised market with price being the primary consideration for purchase.

Tata Steel broke through the clutter in the construction sector with its rebar flagship brand – Tata Tiscon, a product of state-of-the-art technology. With a rich steelmaking and nation-building legacy of over 100 years, Tata Steel has always been a pioneer and change leader.

The company has worked continuously to strengthen its processes, product offerings and services in its quest for innovation and value-creation. Tata Steel is the first steel company outside Japan to have won the coveted Deming Prize for Excellence in Total Quality Management.

How product innovation in rebars has played a role in the success of Tata Steel There was a time when construction steel was just plain ‘saria’ (steel). In its quest to build a brand, the Tata Steel

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team envisaged its role as delivering construction solutions for stakeholders and placing the ‘saria’ in its rightful position, instead of just selling products.

Tata Tiscon has been proactive in bringing innovation to the market and giving the right solution to customers. It was the first to tap into the latent needs of customers – be it through the establishment of a retail channel to reach individual house builders in every nook and corner of the country to developing new products like 7 mm rebar, corrosion resistant steel and Fe600 Rebar for institutional players like L&T and Gammon India.

Super strength has a new name – TISCON Fe600 Reinforced concrete, these days, is synonymous with construction globally.

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Improvements in concrete technology have been coherent with this requirement however with high strength carbon alloyed steel reinforcing bars the biggest challenge has been managing the compatible ductility together with enhanced strength.

Tata Tiscon Fe600 rebars are envisaged to provide the best of both worlds. These reinforcement bars are suitably microalloyed to achieve better ductility along with higher strength. Tata Tiscon Fe600 can be used in buildings, bridges, and marine facilities etc. to create leaner structures with lesser steel congestion improving construction quality and saving cost.

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are all built using reinforced concrete.

Constrained by land availability and enabled by enhancement in design capabilities engineers are opting for leaner structures with higher load carrying capabilities.

Promotional Feature TISCON Fe600: 45% more strength than conventional rebars Fe600 rebar offers 45 per cent higher strength than conventional steel (415 MPavs 600 MPa).

This results into: • Reduction of steel consumption: Redesigning the structure using Fe600 rebar, reduces the steel requirement for a project by up to 25 per cent • Reduction in labour cost: Less steel to handle and hence labour costs are lower by up to 15 per cent • Reduction in congestion: Higher Strength requires lesser bars (section-area) to carry similar loads resulting into lesser congestion, and hence improving the quality of construction.

• Better ductility: Tata Tiscon Fe600 reabrs offer characteristic elongation of (min) 16 per cent • Faster progress: Lesser steel handling and no congestion enables faster project completion • Handling (cutting & bending): Can

be fabricated using conventional equipment • More flexibility and efficiency in design.

TISCON Fe600: mechanical & chemical properties Tata Tiscon’s unique method of manufacturing creates a combination of strength and ductility that far exceeds the minimum limit specified in IS:1786. Tiscon Fe600 offers 20 per cent higher Yield Strength (YS) than Fe500 grade rebar with similar ductility as TISCON Fe500D grade.

While YS denotes ‘design’ strength of rebar, UTS/YS ratio and percent elongation are important properties in a rebar that reflect its ductility characteristics. Tata Tiscon Fe600 rebars are suitably microalloyed resulting into excellent ductility along with superior strength. The other undesirable impurities (like Sulphur and Phosphorus) that impair the overall longevity of rebars when used inside structures are also maintained at lower level than specified limits.

Applications Tata Tiscon Fe600 rebars, with their dual

advantages of enhanced strength and superior ductility, are suitable to be used as reinforcement for commercial, housing, industrial, utilities, infra, MRTS and other reinforced concrete applications, including: • Buildings (piles, pile caps, foundations, columns, beams) • Bridges (piers, girders, decks) • UG walls in MRTS stations • Retaining walls, marine facilities (docks, piers) • Grade separators and viaducts (piers, box-girders) • Precast reinforced concrete members.

Availability Tata TISCON Fe600 rebars with their unique strength and ductility combination offer unique potential for engineers and designers to give shape to economical, sleek and future ready structures using reinforced concrete. It is available in the following sizes: 16 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, 28 mm, 32 mm, 36 mm and 40 mm. n

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article board technology is highly advanced paving way to eco-friendly panels and an excellent alternative for plywood. Indians are still under deep obsession for using plywood not only in Kitchens but also in other furniture fabrication.

State-of-the-art production facilities with latest resin technology are now making particleboards available with very low thickness swelling even after 24 hours testing. HeveaBoard have pioneered with in-house R&D efforts a low formaldehyde emission particle board which meets the

E1 as well as E0 emission levels as required by buyer without any compromise in the Internal bond or Bending strength. In fact it is most sought after particle board with a win-win situation with improved all round performance. It has become a market leader focusing on quality attributes tailored to provide an alternative to plywood.

Particleboards are extensively used because of the quality ensuring long life of furniture. A low formaldehyde emission board E1 norm which has an internal bond of >0.60N/mm2 and bending strength of >15N/mm2 is expected to give thickness

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swelling <9 per cent even after 24 hour test.

The price difference is so nominal that it is still cheaper than plywood. What the industry needs is to promote value of long life, long performance and an affordable price for durable kitchen made from melamine faced V313 particle boards which are available in both popular sizes 2,440 mm x 1,220 mm and 2,440 mm x 1,830 mm on order for projects as well as OEM. HeveaBoard has several short cycle laminating partners to cater to pan India requirement for E1 and E0 low thickness swelling particle boards for fabrication of kitchen and other machine made furniture in many textures and designs. The melamine faced low swelling low emission particleboards still work out more than 50 per cent economical than the plywood + laminate combination with better finishing, speedy project execution and a higher eco-friendly content.

Author: Nitin Vaze, Sleek Boards (India) LLP. For more details, contact: nvaze@heveamart.com

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Promotional Feature

Volvo CE adds momentum to a CE rental company’s growth “If you go and build a great experience, customers tell each other about that.

Word of mouth is very powerful, and that is not just about us but Volvo CE as well,” Rishi Gupta, MD, Gaurav Enterprises

Customer background Gaurav Enterprises was founded in 1985 upon a commitment to provide the highest quality products and absolute excellence in service to customers. The goal was to build lasting customer relationships and ultimately, to be the equipment rental company of choice in every market they served.

“As an equipment rental organisation, our business thrives on multiple factors such as maximum fleet utilisation and uptime, efficient customer service, strategic rental terms, and cost-effective solutions to clients. It is a large canvas to work on, and unless you have an efficient fleet of machines, it is difficult to survive, let alone succeed. We were looking for a Construction Equipment company that understood these dynamics.” says Rishi Gupta, MD, Gaurav Enterprises.

of construction equipment machines. With the right equipment and machinery, safety training, genuine spares and well trained service personnel, Volvo CE provided the flexibility and muscle power that Gaurav Enterprises needed to improve customer service through flexible rentals.

Gaurav Enterprises was introduced to Volvo CE by Suchita Millenium, an authorised dealer of Volvo CE in East India.

Volvo CE solution that altered everything for better Volvo understands that no one is more important than the customer and nothing pays as much as true customer delight. A lot has changed for Gaurav Enterprises since the company started purchasing and renting Volvo construction equipment because of the superior technology Volvo machines provide. Today Gaurav Enterprises owns a fleet of 15 Volvo machines comprising of EC290 and EC210 Excavators, SD110 Compactors, G930 Graders, which have proved to be a great investment and

Knowing when to switch gears As someone said, growth is life and no one believes this adage more than Gaurav Enterprises. During the last decade, they have focused on building their fleet of rental equipment and believe that by adopting the best of technology to provide the right solutions for their clients, growth is assured. Thankfully they found an ideal partner in Volvo CE with its advanced fleet

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has helped the management in scaling up their operations effectively.

“Volvo CE has enabled effective control over costs and operational parameters like equipment availability, operational expenses, equipment run time, etc., which has in turn led to improved equipment utilisation and profitability. As it has become possible to perform real-time analysis of key parameters, the management is never short of adequate information for strategic decision making,” avers Mr Gupta.

With an aim to diversify in to large scale infrastructure projects, Gaurav Enterprises is now confident of moving forward because they know that when they buy a Volvo, they get one of the most reliable machines on the market.

With ready help on all the products, services and knowledge customers need to optimise their machines’ profitability and productivity along with a global dealer and service network, well-trained service personnel and the right parts. “Volvo CE is the friend to have when it matters,” Mr Gupta acknowledges. n

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Escorts CE looks to forge new partnerships “We attended the recently held bauma China in Shanghai to explore the possibility of entering into some new partnerships,” says Rajinder Raina, General Manager – Marketing, Escorts Construction Equipment

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scorts CE, a technology-driven company, continues to invest a considerable amount of money into R&D. Now, the company is focusing on technology innovation to get best out of the equipment performance and avoid abuse and pilferage. In an interview with ACE Update, Rajinder Raina talks about this development and his company’s business strategies.

What are your views on Indian construction technology vis-à-vis that prevailing in Asia and the West?

The technology in the construction equipment in India has come a long way in the past decade or so but not only has it a long way to go but also to keep pace with the technologies in other parts of the world.

It has to be a growth in perpetuity. For being there the R&D needs to be invested into.

Please talk about recent technological development in construction technology as far as Escorts CE is concerned.

We have been focusing on long distance stroke, remote monitoring and control systems to get best out of the equipment performance and avoid abuse and pilferage.

We have also worked on ensuring making our machines more rugged and reliable to maximise uptime as we believe that people will pay premium for the reliable machines because there will be premium on timely completion of projects.

Are you going to introduce any new product?

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What are your efforts toward strengthening position in overseas markets?

Export is going to be one of our major focus areas. Keeping without philosophy of having provision for after-sales support even before the machine arrives at the market place, we are currently strengthening our network base in select markets in a strategic manner. We have chosen not to spread thin but take sure and firm footed strides. In last six months, in particular, we have exported some good numbers of machines which we hope to build up on.

PM Modi has launched ‘Make in India’ mission. What are your initiatives in this regards?

This initiative by the honourable Prime Minister will help manufacturing sector.

We attended the recently held bauma China in Shanghai to explore the possibility of entering into some new partnerships.

We have got some good responses and hope to look beyond the range currently manufactured by Escorts.

Where do you see India in general and your company in particular by 2020?

In the next five years the industry should see a growth going 15 per cent on CAGR basis. We at Escorts are sure of achieving a CAGR of more than 20 per cent given the fact that we have crossed 25 per cent also in the past. n

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Promotional Feature

Siddhivinayak: trendsetter in road building equipment manufacturing Siddhivinayak Engineering Company is one of the pioneers in launching many sophisticated machines and equipment for road construction.

The company would like to emerge as a leader in the wider business area of road and construction machines by fully capitalising its expertise and technology know-how.

Concrete Asphalt Cutting Machine

Kerb Cutting Machine SKCM-610

Kerb Mould Vibratory type

Under the guidance of its mentor Mr Ashvin Patel, Siddhivinayak Engineering Company has managed to develop itself from a small unit to one of the renowned organisations.

It is because of his sharp business acumen, efficient management skills and ethical business policies that the company has been able to garner a huge clientele across domestic and foreign markets.

Its main focus is the development of quality products for the international and Indian markets.

Kerb Mould Ramming Type

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Kerb Paver Machine SKM-60

iddhivinayak Engineering Company established its operations in 2010, as one of the finest manufacturers, suppliers and exporters of a range of road construction machines.

Making of this range is done in compliance with the set industry norms and guidelines, using the finest raw materials and modern machines. Owing to this, its strength, performance and service life, is widely praised.

The state-of-the-art infrastructure at Siddhivinayak Engineering Company has been laced with all the necessary machinery and equipment, which facilitates the attainment of several of the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s predefined goals and objectives. To attain a greater position in the market, the facility is regularly upgraded. For reasons of managing the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operations in the best possible manner, the facility has been parted into a number of highly operational units.

Siddhivinayak Engineering Company, with the prime objective of manufacturing unique, introduced versatile import substitute road building equipment like Kerb Laying Machine, Concrete/Asphalt Cutting Machine, Kerb Cutting Machine, and Kerb Moulds.

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Siddhivinayak Engineering Company is an eminent firm engaged in offering a quality assured array of road construction equipment to its clients at reasonable rate. The entire range manufactured using high quality raw material and latest methodologies offer durable and efficient performance. n Contact Ashvin Patel Siddhivinayak Engineering Company D/2 Laxmi Industrial Estate, Paldi Tin Rasta, Kheralu Road, Visnagar Dist: Mehsana, Gujarat - -384 315 Tele: +91-2765 227826 Mob: +91-94289 19894, 9824593536 E-mail: siddhivinayakeco@yahoo.com siddhivinayakeco@gmail.com www.siddhivinayakengg.com

Siddhivinayak Engineering Company Kerb Paver Machine SKM-540

Manufacturer & Exporter of Road Construction Machinery

D/2 Laxmi Industrial Estate, Paldi Tin, Rasta, Kheralu Road,Visnagar-384 315 Dist: Mehsana, Gujarat, India Phone: +91-2765 227826, Mobile : +91-9428919894, 9824593536 E-mail: siddhivinayakeco@yahoo.com, siddhivinayakeco@gmail.com, Website www.siddhivinayakengg.com

Our Sister Concern : Shree Gajanand Equipments

Promotional Feature

Case Ex Series Backhoe Loaders: exclusively designed

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ASE Construction Equipment’s EX Series backhoe loaders - 770 EX, 770 EX Magnum and 851 EX, feature a proven proprietary engine developed by powertrain specialist FPT Industrial, the S8000, which stands out for its fuel efficiency and performance.The 3.9 litre, 4-cylinder engines features an air aftercooler system that increases the density of the intake air, improving efficiency and decreasing fuel consumption.The powerful performance and fast response time coupled with fuel savings of up to 13 per cent make it the most fuel efficient engine in the market.

The robust robotically welded two-piece structural frame design results in great stability, performance and serviceability.

Large box-section structures in high-stress areas such as the boom nose, foot and cylinder enhance the machine’s durability.

The new heavy-duty front axle with double

effect steering cylinder ensues all wheels remain in contact with the ground even on the roughest terrain, ensuring exceptional stability and reliability. The S-styled backhoe boom delivers excellent breakout forces. It has a superior working range and reaches deeper than any other backhoe loader. Case also providechoice of two configurations: a standard dipper to reach 4.2 meters and an extendable dipper to reach 6 meters.

The powershuttle transmission provides four forward and reverse speeds. The hydraulically shifted clutches allow the operator to change direction and travel speed on the go, while the control valves deliver smooth speed and direction shifts, resulting in smooth and accurate operation.

The EX Series features the largest cab in the industry and sets a new benchmark in comfort. The wide windows and narrow pillars

provide excellent all round visibility, with an unobstructed view to the attachments and to the bucket edge. The mechanical suspended seat with a cushioned high back is fully adjustable to provide the optimal driving position. The ergonomic layout of the controls further adds to the operator’s comfort and ease of operation.

The new tilting engine hood provides excellent access for maintenance. The machine layout has been designed to ensure all daily service points are easily accessible at ground level, for quick and efficient servicing.

The EX Series backhoe loaders carry out all applications such as digging, loading, trenching, and work with hydraulic tools with exceptional fuel efficiency and productivity. n

IPF MULTIFOAM PRO: full-proof system for installation of door and window frames

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PF Multifoam PRO is polyurethane foam from Germany in semi-liquid form, B2 classified (DIN 4102), compressed in a container of 750 ml, which discharge foam up to 55,000 cu.cms. (50 litres) in expanded form through dispenser gun. The Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) of Multifoam is 0.116 kg per 750 ml can. This is useful for fixing a door frame without hold fast and the frame is not required to be installed with super structure, thus eliminate troubles such as frames getting damaged through cement plaster, water curing, and movements of materials into the flat from outside. IPF MULTIFOAM PRO makes the frame water /air

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tight, expansion /sound/ termite proof and almost unshakable.

In case of window frame (wooden/uPVC/ metal), installation may eliminate use of sub-frame and marble/granite stone frame – thus there is no seepage of water. It assures air tightness and becomes expansion proof bond between masonry wall and frame. For aesthetic value, one can use marble/granite inside the window on the bottom edge or entire frame after insulating profile with IPF MULTIFOAM PRO. It is water and air tight since there is no stone (marble/granite) below the track and sound insulated to a greater value of reduction of sound level in decibel.

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This is useful in many other applications such as installation of window AC, plumbing insulation, conduiting, sound insulation, filling of cracks on to masonry walls, back up material to expansion joints, boat building, model making etc.

Milestone (India) Corp, Mumbai is the importer and distributor in India.

Milestone (India) Corp’s clientele include large corporate, real estate tycoons, SEZ projects, cold storages, air-conditioning, 5-Star hotels, breweries, film studios, pharma companies etc. all over India. n

Comprehensive Crane Management System

Data Collation & Data Analysis

Kube Enabled Crane

Make Machine Alive

Avalon Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd. Plot No 4,105-106 Ramtekdi Industrial Area, Hadapsar, Pune - 411040

Visit us at Booth # H7.D15

Tel: 020 - 66833100 Email: sales@avalon.co.in Website : www.avalon.co.in

Promotional Feature

Avalon diversifying into M2M domain A

valon, being one of the pioneers in designing and building solutions for the crane safety solutions market, has been in continuous evolution both in the product feature and addressing enhanced safety aspects needs.

Today, Avalon has emerged as one of the largest manufacturers of crane safety solutions offering a wide range of products in India. This growth in size and volume is owing to the enhancement of technology and adoption of best industry practices over the past years, thus earning a market reputation of being providers of quality products and service.

Its country-wide service network and ‘customer first’ service philosophy ensures minimum downtime of customers’ cranes. A well equipped team of service professionals are the backbone of the service network who address and resolve customer complaints through telephonic support or if the need be by providing site services. To ensure that Avalon’s customers experience an uninterrupted system performance, periodic on-site trainings for users and proactive preventive maintenance check-ups are carried out.

A constant quest to upgrade and innovate has enabled Avalon to fulfil varied customer requirements by developing new solutions and customising the products based on customer feedback. This has helped Avalon to refine the existing product range which includes Safe Load Indicators, displays, sensors to measure pressure, wind speed, length and various types of mountings and connecter cables.

The heavy machinery industry growth is showing signs of revival and there seems to be a thrust on technology upgradation.

This is a positive sign and enables players in the domain of automation and system integrators to take bold steps and come

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out with new solutions to power the expected growth in the heavy machinery segment. Avalon’s team is eager to encash this opportunity and gearing to fulfill the ensuing market requirements Avalon now plans to cater to various other segments and verticals. Having gained expertise in the instrumentation field and assimilated experience in various sensor designs, Avalon is now diversifying into the fast evolving M2M domain with its new venture “kube m2m”.

engineering industry. At kube, all the critical elements are created to connect machines and humans in a symbiotic environment.

The aim is to create a robust and evolving ecosystem for clients in which machine data and human intelligence blend to optimise the capabilities of man and machines in the most effective way. With the help of kube, Avalon is looking ahead to redefine the existing solutions with the varied technology solutions designed and developed at kube to address the varied needs of the crane and heavy machinery segment.

“kube m2m” is an associate organisation which specialises in the domain of M2M (Machine to Machine or Machine to Man connectedness). With its suite of product solutions, kube would like to address the varied needs of the crane and heavy

Avalon will be utilising bCIndia platform to showcase existing product range for crane safety and forthcoming products designed for heavy machinery segment. It will also demonstrate its M2M solutions and capability. n

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Commercial Complexes Puravankara Projects is constructing the ‘Purva Gainz’, a grade-A office complex (3B+G+8 floors) at Hosur Road, dist. Bangalore, Karnataka. The total approved height for the building is 38.30 mtrs with 466 car parking slots.

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka Status: Under Implementation Contact: Dept: Marketing Registered Office: 130/1, Ulsoor Road, Bangalore - 560042, Karnataka Tel: 91-80-25599911/43439393, Fax: 91-80-25599350 Email: sales@puravankara.com Website: www.puravankara.com

Roads & highways Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority is planning to construct a 6-lane access controlled expressway from dist. Unnao (Village Neval) to dist. Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. L&T Construction has won an EPC order worth ` 16, 300 million.

Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Status: Planning Stage Administrative Office: C-13, 2nd Floor, Paryatan Bhawan, Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow - 226010, Uttar Pradesh Tel: 91-522-2301142/2301492 Email: upeida2@gmail.com, Website: www.upeida.in

health care

Water supply & sewerage

Today’s Health Care India is planning to open 50 Nos. of ‘Denty’s Dental Care’ clinics across India. The clinics will offer cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening services, bonding and porcelain veneers, etc. The project is planned for completion by the end of 2015.

Location: Across India Status: Planning Stage Corporate Office: Inwinex Towers, 2nd Floor, 2A Plot No 130, D.No 8-2277/B, Road No 2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500034, Telangana Tel: 91-40-46478888 Website: www.dentys.com

Tata Projects, belonging to the Tata Group, is planning Reverse Osmosis (RO) water purification plants across India. Canara Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with the company for extending finance to set up the Reverse Osmosis (RO) water purification plants at community water centres.

Location: Across India Status: Planning Stage Registered Office: ‘Mithona Towers -1’, 1-7-80 To 87, Prenderghast Road, Secunderabad - 500003, Telangana Tel: 91-40-66238801 Fax: 91-40-66172535 Website: www.tataprojects.com

Airports

Hotels

Airports Authority of India is modernising its Dimapur Airport in Nagaland. The scope of the project will involve modernising car parking area, replacement of passenger chairs and inclusion of additional facilities like toilets, child room, etc.

Location: Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland Status: Under Implementation Contact: Director Administrative Office: Dimapur Airport, Dimapur - 797115, Nagaland Tel: 91-3862-243157 Fax: 91-3862-243157 Website: www.aai.aero

Economy Hotels India Services, a subsidiary of Accor Hotels, is constructing the ‘Formule1’, a hotel at Pimpri, dist. Pune, Maharashtra. The additional facilities include restaurant, bar, swimming pool, business centre, etc. Civil work is in progress.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra Status: Under Implementation Contact: Director, Dept: Marketing Corporate Office: Plot No. 86-P, Sector 44, Gurgaon - 122003, Haryana Tel: 91-124-4556000 Fax: 91-124-4556009 Website: www.hotelformule1.in,www.accor.com

Real estate / housing Resilience Realty, belonging to the Keystone Group, is constructing the ‘Oriana’, a residential project at Bandra East, Mumbai. The project is estimated to cost more than ` 1,000 million. The project will comprise of 2 wings, Wing A and Wing B. Civil work is in progress for both wings.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Status: Under Implementation Registered Office: 702 Natraj, M. V. Road Junction, Western Express Highway, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400069, Maharashtra Tel: 91-22-61116111 Fax: 91-22-66766999 Email: comehome@rustomjee.com Website: www.rustomjee.com

Effluent Treatment Shree Pushkar Chemicals and Fertilisers is plans to modernise its 0.2 million ltrs/day effluent treatment plant at Taluka Khed, dist. Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.

Modernisation work will involve change of old machinery and installation of new machinery to make zero discharge units.

Location: Ratnagiri, Maharashtra Status: Planning Stage Contact: Assistant Director Registered Office: No. 202, A Wing, Building No. 3, Rahul Mittal Industrial Estate, Sir M. V. Road, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400059, Maharashtra Tel: 91-22-42702525, Fax: 91-22-28504242 Email: info@shreepushkar.com, Website: www.shreepushkar.com

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tenderS Ports Company Name: Cochin Port Trust Tender Detail: Expression of Interest for Establishing Port based Business Ventures in the proposed Outer Harbour of Cochin Port Location: Cochin Documentation Sale from: 26 August 2014 Documentation Sale to: 16 December 2014 Closing Date: 16 December 2014 Address: Chief Engineer’s office, Cochin Port Trust, Cochin, Ernakulam - 682009 Kerala Tel: 91 484 2582418 Email: philo@cochinport.gov.in Website: www.cochinport.com

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Company Name: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited Tender Detail: e-tender for Manufacture, Inspection, Assembly, Shop Testing, Packing and Supply of Fuelling Machine Bridge and Carriage Assemblies and Spares required –for GHAVP-1 and 2 site.

Location: Maharashtra Documentation Sale from: 20 October 2014 Documentation Sale to: 02 December 2014 Documentation Fees: ` 22472/Closing Date: 02 December 2014 Address: C&MM, NPCIL, Nabhikiya Urja Bhavan, A-0 Block, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400 094, Maharashtra Tel: 91 22 25994027 Fax: 91 22 25580741 Email: edcmm_tender@npcil.co.in Website: www.npcil.nic.in

Power Company Name: Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited Tender Detail: E-tender for supply of lightning arresters (i) 198 KV LA’s (ii) 120 KV LA’s Location: Rajasthan Documentation Sale from: 05 November 2014 Documentation Sale to: 05 December 2014 Documentation Fees: ` 5000/EMD: ` 353,000/- (Bid Security) Closing Date: 05 December 2014 Address: Office of the Superintending Engineer (SSPC), Old Power House, Near Ram Mandir, Bani Park, Jaipur, Rajasthan Tel: 91 141 2208924 Mobile: 91 9414061001 Fax: 91 141 2208924 Email: se_sspc@rvpn.co.in Website: www.rvpn.co.in Company Name: Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited Tender Detail: E-tender for supply of (a) 245

KV Current Transformers (0.2s Class): (i) 1000/1A, 5C (ii) 1000/ 5A, 5C (b) 145 KV Current Transformers (0.2s Class):- (i) 1000/ 1A, 3C (ii) 25500/ 1A, 3C (iii) 500/ 1A, 3C Location: Rajasthan Documentation Sale from: 05 November 2014 Documentation Sale to: 08 December 2014 Documentation Fees: ` 15,000/EMD: ` 2,076,000/- (Bid Security) Closing Date: 08 December 2014 Address: Office of the Superintending Engineer (SSPC), Old Power House, Near Ram Mandir, Bani Park, Jaipur - 302006 Rajasthan Tel: 91 141 2208924 Mobile: 91 9413389120 Fax: 91 141 2208924 Email: se_sspc@rvpn.co.in Website: www.rvpn.co.in Company Name: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited Tender Detail: Appointment of Consultancy Firm to Review Transmission System Transfer Capability and Review of Operational and Long Term Planning (PKG-B) Location: Multiple states Documentation Sale from: 20 October 2014 Documentation Sale to: 10 December 2014 Closing Date: 17 December 2014 Address: Powergrid, Saudamini, Plot No 2, Sector-29, Gurgaon-122001 Haryana Tel: 91 124 2571700 19 Fax: 91 124 2571831 Website: www.powergridindia.com

Water Supply & Sewage Company Name: Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board Tender Detail: Providing and laying of sewer lines, construction of manholes, providing and laying rising sewer main, construction of pump wells, construction of DG rooms providing House service Connection Chambers and allied works under UGD Scheme to Sedam town of Gulbarga district.

Location: Gulbarga Documentation Sale from: 18 November 2014 Documentation Sale to: 23 December 2014 Documentation Fees: ` 7,500/- EMD: ` 1, 500,000/Closing Date: 23-December-2014 Address: Opp Mini Vidhan Soudha Aiwan E Shahi, Gulbarga-585102 Gulbarga, Karnataka Tel: 91 8472 220815 Website: www.kuwsdb.org Company Name: Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board Tender Detail: Providing Underground Drainage Scheme to Gurumitkal town in Yadgir District under UIDSSMT scheme Location: Yadgir Documentation Sale from: 18 October 2014 Documentation Sale to: 20 December 2014 Documentation Fees: ` 7,500/-

EMD: ` 2,169,000/Closing Date: 20-December-2014 Address: Opp Mini Vidhan Soudha Aiwan E Shahi, Gulbarga-585102 Gulbarga, Karnataka Tel: 91 8472 220815 Website: www.kuwsdb.org Company Name: Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board Tender Detail: Providing Under Ground Drainage System to Chikodi town in Belgaum District Location: Belgaum Documentation Sale from: 12 October 2014 Documentation Sale to: 19 December 2014 Documentation Fees: ` 7,500/EMD: ` 3,290,000/EMD e-payment: ` 100,000/Closing Date: 19 December 2014 Address: Jalamandali Compound Sri.M.Visvesvaraya Road, Dharwad – 580001, Karnataka Tel: 91 836 2447090 Fax: 91 836 2447090 Website: www.karnataka.gov.in

Roads & Highways Company Name: National Highways Authority of India Tender Detail: Development of Six-Lane Eastern Peripheral Expressway (NH No. NE – II) from km 0.00 to km 135.00 in the states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on DBFOT (Toll) basis.

Location: Haryana and Uttar Pradesh Documentation Sale from: 20 October 2014 Documentation Sale to: 08 December 2014 Documentation Fees: ` 1,295/EMD: ` 448,900,000/Closing Date: 09 December 2014 Address: National Highways Authority of India, G - 5 & 6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110 075 Tel: 91 11 25074100 (Extn. 1407) Fax: 91 11 25093536 Email: rajeevyadav@nhai.org Website: www.nhai.org Company Name: National Highways Authority of India Tender Detail: Development and Upgradation of Bijapur – Gulbarga – Homnabad Section of NH 218 (new NH-50) to 2-lane with paved shoulders from km 195.000 to km 418.000 in the state of Karnataka under NHDP Phase-IV to be executed on EPC mode.

Location: Karnataka Documentation Sale from: 28 October 2014 Documentation Sale to: 18 December 2014 Documentation Fees: ` 80,000/- (Bid fee) EMD: ` 70,900,000/- (Bid Security) Closing Date: 19 December 2014 Address: National Highways Authority of India, G-5&6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075 Delhi Tel: 91 11 5074100/25074200 Extn-1102 Email: navinkumar@nhai.org

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Events

Re-discovering cities for a sustainable living environment

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he world’s urban population has grown from 220 million to almost three billion in this century alone and UN forecasts show that in 2050, more than 70 per cent of the world’s population will be living in urban areas. In India, the percentage of population living in urban areas has increased from 28.6 per cent in 2001 to 37.7 per cent in 2011. Urban centres provide vast scope for employment in industries, transport, trade and other sectors. They also offer modern facilities of life. Thus, they act as ‘magnets’ for the migrant population and attract people from outside. However, developing nations are struggling to cope up with rapid urbanization which is seriously outstripping the capacity of most cities to provide adequate services for their citizens.

As per Indian Prime Minister’s initiative to build smart cities and improve the character of urban areas, amidst a global call for sustainable development, it becomes imperative to bring together

issues related to cities under one roof and deliberate upon them to gear up for the future.

School of Architecture, MM University (Ambala) and Indian Institute of Architects (Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter) are going to organise a national conference on “re-discovering cities for a sustainable living environment”. The aim of the conference is to have a dialogue for creating urban environments that provide healthy socio-economic and environmental conditions for their residents.

Authors are invited to submit proposals for the papers under three distinct streams: historic cities, cities of 19th and 20th century, and cities of the future. n For more details, visit www. ncrcmmu.org .

CCMA seminar concludes with grand success in Jaipur In a glittering inaugural session Samir Surlaker, President CCMA (Construction Chemicals manufacturers Association), welcomed all and invited Delegates to play an interactive role. Mr Khan spoke about the tremendous growth of infrastructure in Rajasthan and encouraged construction chemical industry to come to the state and contribute in durability of construction.

Upen Patel, Director of BASF India set the tone to the seminar by explaining various chemicals for construction. The topics invited lot of interaction from members of ICI, IIA, IE, who had supported C3R. CCMA is now over 50 members strong association collaborating jointly to promote cause of spreading awareness and to focus on right use of right chemicals. It aims at standardising and marking construction chemicals products to give confidence to end users and construction industry. CCMA, now a part of several BIS committees, shall introduce training programmes.

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3R, a unique seminar covering effective use of construction chemicals construction chemicals was held in Jaipur on 7th November. The event was inaugurated by Yunus Khan, Ministry of PWD and Transport, Govt. of Rajasthan. It was attended by over 300 delegates. S Chauhan of BCPL was the convenor.

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CCMA plans further regional seminars all over India. The next edition of C3 our International Seminar is scheduled on 6th and 7th February at Kolkata. A hand book is planned on the right usage in collaboration with Indian Concrete Institute. n

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