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Crushing & Screening

PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES

Setting up of crushing plant: design and layout considerations In mining operations, the layout of crushing plants is a crucial factor in meeting production requirements. This article addresses some essential factors to be considered while setting up a crushing plant

he fundamental goal for the design of a crushing plant is an installation that meets the required production requirements, operates at competitive cost, complies with today’s tough environmental regulations, and can be built at a reasonable price despite the rising costs of equipment, energy and construction labour. The following industry trends must be taken into account: • Equipment suppliers are offering everlarger primary crushers, with 1,800 mm gyratories expected soon, as well as secondary and tertiary machines of up to 3,000 mm • Rising energy costs are causing owners to increase the integration of mine and mill design, so that they can identify ways of reducing overall electrical power consumption • Electronic control of crusher

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discharge opening and feed rate. With adjustment of a crusher’s discharge opening, as the production continues through an on-line coarse size analysis of the crushed product • More attention is being paid to the impact on crushing circuit design caused by variations in ore characteristics, size distribution, moisture content, ore grade and climatic conditions • Operators have always dreamed of reducing the need for crushing equipment. There are three main steps in designing a good crushing plant: process design, equipment selection, and layout. The first two are dictated by production requirements and design parameters, but the layout can reflect the input, preferences and operational experience

of a number of parties. These can include the owner’s engineering staff, safety personnel, operations and maintenance personnel, equipment manufacturers, and the engineering consultant. Ideally, the consultant combines his knowledge and experience with an understanding of all parties’ needs, to provide a balanced, workable, safe and economic plant design.

Design parameters The principal design parameters that drive crushing plant selection and configuration include production requirements, capital expenditure and operational expenditure, ore characteristics, safety and environment, project location, life of mine/expansion plans, operational considerations, maintenance requirements and climatic conditions. 10

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“Capital expenditure (CAPEX) depends on the market requirement and project requirement. In case of projects of NHAI and state highways the crushers have to be near to the formation to control the cost of the project,” says V Venkataramana, Vice President, Puzzolana Machinery Fabricators.

Locations and environmental impacts Especially for quarrying, blasting is required and it needs to be away from the village and also to follow all safety norms to be adhered as specified by the Mining and Geology department. “The environmental departments are very strict these days and lots of policies are being reviewed and reformed between the Central and State Government,” observes R S

Raghavan, Managing Director, Proman Infrastructure Services Pvt. Ltd. “This has badly impacted issuance of new crushing licences and expansion of existing ones across India.” In case of crushing the pollution control norms should be followed to suppress their born dust and noise pollution. Today crushers are designed with dust sealing systems, however the dust coming and the transfer points of conveyors to be controlled. Proper forestation norms also should be followed for green evaluation. “Department of Mines and Geology decides the mining zones and allots the land on long-term lease for putting up the crushing plants,” points out Mr Venkataramana. “Other than that, plants can be set up in the areas which are approved by the Environmental

We have the knowhow and technology to offer turnkey crushing and screening solutions to the basic industries

R S Raghavan, Managing Director, Proman Infrastructure Services Pvt. Ltd.

Department. They are required for mining/quarrying and the plant should be located in an area away from mining zone.”

Maintenance requirements Plants must be designed for ease of access and maintainability if they are to meet their production goals. Keeping maintenance requirements to a minimum help achieve higher overall operating availability. Scheduled preventive maintenance at crushing plants involves a number of elements, including crusher wear parts, screen decks, feeder wear parts, conveyor skirting and adjustment, oil and lubrication, conveyor belt repair, visual inspections, electrical and instrumentation adjustments. Provisions must be made for overhead cranes to remove and replace crusher wear parts. Supports must be provided for gyratory and conveyor main shafts and laydown space for the cone crusher bowls is essential. Some operators carry a complete spare screen and change out for major screen maintenance. Trolleys, jib cranes and pull points should be designed to facilitate equipment maintenance.

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PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES

In case of projects of NHAI and state highways the crushers have to be near to the formation to control the cost of the project

Oil and lubrication systems should be centralised and designed for easy automatic changes, with provisions for well-ventilated centralised lubrication rooms where possible. Conveyor head chutes should be designed for easy access and conveyor belt change areas should be provided. Maintenance personnel should have easy visual and rapid access to screen decks for panel replacement. Designers should work with the screen manufacturers to ensure that covers provide good access for working on screens. Screening facilities must meet rigid dust emission requirements. It may be necessary to custom-design covers that minimise emissions and provide easy access to the screen.

Current solutions Today it can be observed that automation and electronic display and controls have been incorporated into crushing and screening plants. Both preventive and break down maintenance of the crushing systems have do’s and don’ts. Let us see what are the services being offered today by current players in the industry. “We offer training to customers’ operators at our factories in assembly

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and accuracies in fitment. We also provide training the customers in economic and cost-effective operation procedure” informs Mr Venkataramana. “We also update on the developments in technologies of the crushers to our customers. We also train them in hydraulics and electronics/electrical and provide on job training at our sites.” “Proman provides services to the infrastructure industry like roads, RMC, ports and dams,” shares Mr Raghavan. “We have the knowhow and technology to offer turnkey crushing and screening solutions to the basic industries such as aggregates and sand, iron ore, dolomite, limestone, bauxite and steel slag abrasive. We are excelling in manufactured sand and high quality aggregates. We have established our products in the Middle East, Africa and commenced exports to America as well.” Whereas Puzzolana also takes up the contracts for following four operating matters: • Spare parts on cost/tonne basis • Operation and maintenance per tonne basis • Periodic check and maintenance contracts on annual basis • Lifetime support through extended warranties.

V Venkataramana, Vice President, Puzzolana Machinery Fabricators

Expansion opportunity According to Mr Venkataramana, as the new government is focusing on the infrastructure and power projects and mining, it is expected that there will be a growth in the crushing and screening industry by beginning or middle of year 2015. “We have augmented our existing capacities by adding additional space and facilities,” informs Mr Raghavan and comments on the company’s growth strategy. “We want to focus on adding value downstream in the crushing and screening field and working with customers in niche areas like industrial minerals, fine aggregates and sand. Now we are aiming a future expansion by providing innovative crushing solutions through our partners overseas.” As the government of India is having mining zones and allowing big size plants and 300TPH primary stations so that mining is under control and all other crusher owners receive boulders for feeding to their plants. This policy is expected to result into controlled mining with safety measures, reduction in transportation of odd size boulders to plant sites. Small crusher manufacturers can definitely grab this opportunity. n

Material Handling

FEATURE

Energy efficiency: energising bulk material handling industry Even though the energy-efficient concepts and products are costlier than conventional ones, they are gaining their feet fast for their long-term financial impacts

nergy efficiency is the word for the moment in any industry, and bulk material handling is no exception. Today it is one of the critical design and performance parameters. Achieving energy efficiency starts from better laying out project design and selection of equipment with optimum service factors.

Achieving energy efficiency Every day, almost every industry is looking for innovative ways to achieve energy efficiency. Y. Srinivas Reddy, Founder and Managing Director, Bevcon Wayors Pvt. Ltd., shares his ideologies to achieve that. Here are some of his methods: • Using energy-efficient drives and components in equipment engineering • Using gravitational energy for material flow

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• Adopting proper preventive maintenance practices • Effective utilisation of machine, avoiding idle times and uneven loading and overloading • Using right-fit electrical connectivity accessories to avoid power loss automation of equipment example: when not in use automatic switch off. • Developing friction-free components to minimise energy absorption • Developing re-generation conveyors for energy generation. Mr Reddy believes that on average 10-12 per cent enhanced energy efficiency can be achieved though these methods. In specific cases it can be to the extent of 30 per cent.

Advantages of eco-friendly Advantages of going green or using alternative fuels are many. Dayanand

Dalvi, CEO, ATS Conveyors India, tells how using alternative fuel helps the bulk material handling industry. • Reduction of energy cost • Sustainability • Limit emission of Nox • Industrial ecology. It is high time. The energy cost is going up day by day, and the shortage in interrupted power means the industry should make buyers and machine builders aware of energy efficiency. In the long term, energy-efficient products would be the saviours. Even Mr Reddy thinks the same. He says, “Even though energy-efficient concepts and products are costlier than conventional one, the preference has been given to energy-efficient products, considering long-term financial impacts.” n

Commercial Vehicle

Technology In any business or industry, productivity is vital and it holds good for the transport industry too. This means making best use of both the trucks in the fleet and drivers’ time. After all, at the end of the day, it’s all about maximising the income your truck generates

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evenue depends on how far the goods are transported, the amount of goods transported and of course the freight rate. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to optimise – payload and mileage – improve the factors that influence them. Payload is the quantity of cargo an operator transports. It is defined as vehicle capacity multiplied by load utilisation. Mileage is how far an operator transports goods. It is defined as driving time multiplied by average speed.

Small improvements, big gains A 1 per cent productivity increase can mean a lot more than you think. A typical long haul truck is designed to generate a certain amount of income

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per year, imagine what just a 1 per cent increase in productivity would mean in terms of extra income per year. This adds up during a typical service life of 4 years! With a fleet of such trucks, it will translate into a big increase in generated income.

More cargo, more money Despite the fact that the amount of freight being transported has grown dramatically in recent decades, there has actually only been a moderate increase in the number of trucks. A key to improve productivity is to transport more cargo with fewer vehicles, while ensuring better control of the transport flow. Even a 1 per cent utilisation increase might seem difficult as a lot of variable comes into play, but the fact is that every

percentage improvement generates more income.

Drivers belong on the road Round the clock, a truck owner’s operations and profits are in the drivers’ hands. “Volvo builds trucks considering the driver in mind and gives every driver the best work environment and support services designed to help him deliver higher productivity,” Volvo Trucks said. The right truck means productivity on the move A truck is generating income only when it is on the move. Therefore, the less time needed for fuelling, loading, checking and inspections the better. In order to get the most from your truck and make it more efficient, ensure the right truck for the task is used to maximise load capacity. Equally important, the truck 22

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Lubricants

Industry SPEAKS

Gulf Oil Lubricants aims to be among top 3 “Our objective is to be among top 3 lubricants companies among private sector in the country and enhance the value for all stakeholders,” says Ravi Chawla, Managing Director, GOLIL

induja Group company Gulf Oil Lubricants India, the demerged lubricants business of Gulf Oil Corporation, made a debut listing on the BSE and the NSE on 31st July. In an exclusive interview with Subhajit Roy, Ravi Chawla outlines the company’s future roadmap.

Gulf Oil Lubricants India is being listed on the BSE. How do you look at this occasion? With the demerger of the lubricants business of Gulf Oil Corporation Ltd. to Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd (GOLIL), the new lubricant company GOLIL will manage the standalone lubricant

business in India under “Gulf Oil” brand. The lubricant business has reached the size and scale to take up its future growth journey in a more focused manner independently. GOLIL, which will be a company with a pure lubricants play, will bring in additional focus and resources to increase its business revenues and market shares in the lubricant space in India. Given the positive outlook for the economy – Gulf Oil is well placed to increase its market shares in automotive and industrial lubricants.

How do you wish to consolidate your market position with this step? GULF brand is pioneer in value

(In pic: L to R - Manish Kumar Gangwal, CFO, GOLIL; Peter Hutton, Finance Director, Gulf Oil International; Ravi Chawla, MD, GOLIL; Sanjay. G. Hinduja, Chairman, GOLIL; Ms. Kanchan Chitale, Director, GOLIL and Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD and CEO, BSE Ltd seen at the Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd listing ceremony)

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proposition of long drain oils in all lubricant segments like DEO, 4T and PCMO. In a recent brand survey, Gulf has emerged as the no. 2 /3 brand in terms of awareness recall in key segments. Our targets are to grow 2-3 times market growth rate in our focus segments and thus gain market share from competition. New OEM tie-ups will also help gain additional market share.

Being a BSE-listed company, what are your long- and short-term objectives? Listing at BSE is the outcome of demerger of lubricants division from Gulf Oil Corporation Ltd. to GOLIL. A separate standalone company will bring more focussed approach for the business with additional resources and there will also be proper bench marking with peers and market leader. While continuing to grow our strong DEO base and our recently gained 4TMCO (motorcycle) base, our focus is to improve passenger car motor oils segment by launching new products including synthetic PCMO range. Tractors have shown very impressive growth in another dull automotive market and hence we have increased focus to gain tractor oil market share and tied up with major tractor OEM recently. Further, like other lube players, we would also like to grow our industrial segment from current 25 per cent to around 35 per cent over next few years.

Lubricants

Industry SPEAKS

Gulf Oil Lubricants India will continue to outperform the industry’s growth by enhancing its distribution, investing in the brand and securing more OEM tie-ups. Further, this is in line with our global vision of being one of the largest independent downstream players in lubricants and speciality chemicals in the world.

Sanjay G. Hinduja, Chairman, Gulf Oil International

Our objective is to be among top 3 lubricants companies among private sector in the country and enhance the value for all stakeholders. We have also maintained 40-45 per cent dividend payout ratio in the past few years and objective is to maintain the same in future after considering the future fund requirements for CAPEX and normal working capital.

Are you open to any kind of merger and acquisition? GOLIL are open to all growth options including inorganic growth in lubricant space if something available 16

to compliment its current growth strategies. We may look at something in synergy products also.

Do you need to work on the product strategy? Gulf Oil operations in India have been built on its core strategies of leveraging technology in its longer drain lubricants, increasing reach and brand building to increase its market shares in focused segments. These will continue and in addition the company is also targeting to increase its presence in the tractor segment with OEM tie-ups and to focus on exports to neighbouring countries in the coming months.

The company has also put in place plans to enhance manufacturing capacities at its current plant at Silvassa and is also in an advanced stage of setting up a new plant near Chennai.

How is the overall market for lubricants shaping up? Past two years have been slightly tough for the lubricant industry but with expected uptick in the economy lead by infrastructure, mining and overall industrial production, which should boost the demand for both automotive and industrial lubricants, GOLIL is optimistic of a positive sign for the lubricant industry. Our targets are to grow 2-3 times market growth rate in our focus segments and thus gain market share from competition. New OEM tie-ups will also help gain additional market share.

The off-highway and HCV markets in India are growing. How are you trying to capitalise on this opportunity? For off-highway we do market our lubes to infrastructure companies and also work with OEM’s. HCV as mentioned we already enjoy a good presence and work closely with leading OEM in this area too. n

Every improvement in vehicle capacity, load utilisation, driving time and average speed will increase productivity. It’s all about finding ways to make our customers’ trucks work more efficiently. Jarkko Aine, Transport Solutions Manager, Volvo Trucks

must empower the driver. In addition to promoting safer driving, the right truck allows the driver to work more efficiently and effectively.

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A Volvo truck is a true enabler for the driver and operator alike. Customers are able to configure the truck so that it is optimised to the precise needs of the transport assignments and operation. Drivers can look forward to superior handling and a range of world-class features and support systems that enable him or her to work more efficiently, safely and comfortably.

Make room for more work Dynafleet gives an overview of the vehicles best suited for a new assignment. Factors such as geographic position, remaining work time and speed limits are all weighed in to support you in making the optimal decision. The system provides up-to-date information about trucks and drivers and all the facts to make the best decisions in real time.

Dynafleet – a more efficient way of working With Dynafleet, Volvo’s fleet management system, no matter how many trucks or what they carry, Dynafleet shows the way to a more profitable transport operation. Real time overview of every truck’s position and status, for example, makes it easy to trace deliveries and find free capacity.

Every drop counts For long haul operators, fuel accounts for roughly a third of total operating costs. With Dynafleet, one can monitor fuel consumption in real time from the office, analyse trends and find out where there’s room for improvement. Because Dynafleet improves fuel efficiency, maximises vehicle usage and reduces administration, it pays off in a big way every day. n

Soft starters for LT, HT pumps, and compressors

he complex process of starting an induction motor is intelligently controlled, simplified and a smooth jerkless start with reduced starting current is achieved with Jayashree HFSR soft starters. Jayashree is one of the pioneers in designing and manufacturing of harmonic free series reactor type softstarters. With continuous upgradation and adoption of new techniques, its soft starters are ideal for starting induction motors. The latest models incorporate a HMI control which shows the starting or running performance of motor and keeps log of motor performance and parameters.

Features • Available for 415V/3.3/6.6/11 KV with motor rating up to 35 MW • HMI/PLC control with data logging • CPRI tested and approved • Ideal for pumps, compressors, and crushers • Can reduce starting current up to 1.5 X FLC • Thousands of units in operation over last 35 years. Contact:

Jayashree Electron Pvt. Ltd. EL-12, J Block, MIDC, Bhosari, Pune 411026 Tele: +91-20-46768998 Email: sales@jayashree.co.in

Cranes

New LAUNCH

WMI Konecranes launches new open winch crane

e-Ton, the new open winch crane from Konecranes is packed with features that not only improves the efficiency of material handling, but also brings ease in maintenance

or decades, open winch technology has been the backbone of manufacturing industries in India. Even though the manufacturing industry evolved, machines became more efficient, processes became more streamlined; crane technology remained age-old and could not satisfy the expectations of emerging entrepreneurs of India. The new e-Ton Crane series is a result of understanding of customers’ needs and Konecranes’s expertise and experience in design, manufacturing, installation and maintenance of thousands of cranes in various Industries

Straight up and straight down Two ropes with multiple reeving designs avoid any transverse motion of the hook while moving up or down. So, loads are lifted straight up and brought down to the exact place. This not only makes e-Ton cranes easy and safe to operate but also helps in handling more loads in lesser time. Maintenance made easy e-Ton crane series is packed with features which makes maintenance an easy job. High performance and reliable bearings, the arrangement of mechanical and electrical components, plug and socket

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connections, energy chain, advanced electro-hydraulic thruster brakes are just a few examples. Every component selection, design and layout of e-Ton cranes has been done in a way to make maintenance easy, reduce uptime and improve availability of the cranes for material handling demands.

Configured for value Lighter weight and better hook approach offers savings in structural costs. It can result in either use of more floor area or designing buildings smaller, either way; it justifies the initial investment in e-Ton. “The best-in-class motor KW ratings and features of e-Ton brings can reduce operational and maintenance costs over the years and offer better economy per tonne of material that is handled by cranes,” the company claims.

Compact, yet spacious The innovative mechanical configuration of the E-Ton helps in reducing the hook approaches, thus offering more usable workspace. Yet, it has enough space, ladders and platforms to access all critical components during maintenance. For a better optimisation of space, Konecranes has developed headroom and hook approaches that have been minimised,

thus offering maximum space for other operations above and below the cranes, which consequently helps enhance safety and enables customers to better utilise the working space at their facilities.

Modular, yet flexible The e-Ton crane series is based on modular design concept. The predefined parameters reduce the time to design the crane and helps in offering faster deliveries. Yet, customers can choose the options they need for improving productivity of their processes. Every crane operation process is different, thus their specific needs are too. e-Ton can also help here by customising cranes to meet individual application requirements — for brand new cranes or the modernisation of existing ones. Also when modernising existing cranes with e-Ton, enhanced flexibility matches the design and process requirements. n Contact:

Abhijeet Das Marketing & Communication WMI Konecranes India Ltd., Pune E-mail: abhijeet.das@konecranes.com Tele: +91-20- 40047470

Kumbhojkar launches 8-way pendant control station K

umbhojkar Plastic Moulders is one of the pioneers in the field of industrial engineering plastics and renowned for its product festooning systems or cable carrier assembly (CCA). The company has developed 80 different types of CCA to facilitate all types of cables and to suit all types of tracks. Kumbhojkar now introduces 8-way pendant control station in its existing range of 2-way; 4-way 2-way plus emergency, and 10-way pendant control station for cranes and hoists installed in various industries.

8-way pendant control station

For all pendants the body available in attractive colour is injection moulded from plastic reinforced material, which prevents operator from hazardous electric shocks. The product exclusively designed has no sharp edges for easy handling. The elements used are standard switches - S1 (NO) and S1 (NC) that are alternately mounted. Mechanical interlock has been incorporated in assembly so at a time only one switch will be activated while other gets locked.

A delay arrangement is also done in assembly so as to have double speed in operation. An emergency stop or on-off key actuator is standard switch that adds a safety measure. The use of rubber lining prevents it from dust and water splashes. The cable cone can accommodate cables of different diameters. A hook is provided to hang the pendant with metal chain thus avoiding the tension on the electric cable. Contact:

Kumbhojkar Plastic Moulders 129, Narayan Peth, Pune 411 030, Maharashtra Tele: +91-20-24450055 Fax: +91-20-24480544 Email: mktg@kumbhojkarplastics.com

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Srei BNP Paribas helping clients maintain favourable payment track record â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our endeavour has always been to create a value proposition for our customers, enabling the process of procurement, deployment, maintenance and disposal,â&#x20AC;? says D. K. Vyas, CEO, Srei BNP Paribas

rei BNP Paribas, one of the market leaders in the construction mining equipment financing space, has not just consolidated its position over the years but also demonstrated the grit to survive through turbulent market conditions. Hence, the bigger question is not what financing solutions Srei BNP offers for the construction equipment space but how the company assists its customers to avail the financial assistance as well as ensures that the customers keep maintaining a favourable payment track record with us. The construction equipment space has numerous standard equipment; namely, backhoe loaders, excavators of different capacity, different types of cranes, motor graders, compactors, concrete pumps, transit mixers, tippers, hydraulic piling rigs, batching plants, among others. Its everincreasing commercial understanding of construction equipment and risk appetite to finance every segment creates the market differentiation for Srei BNP Paribas. At the lower end of the spectrum, the company primarily takes an asset risk. At the higher end of the spectrum, it not just evaluates the asset risk but additionally deep dives into the project risk, client profiles and regulatory risk. It extends its facilities to firsttime users, first-time borrowers, mid-

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sized corporate, large corporate, large turnkey projects, among others. Srei BNP Paribas offers both loan and lease facilities with the assistance range of 4 to 5 years. The company also insists that the customer bears a small part of the equipment to ensure retention of customer interest in the arrangement. Its security primarily remains to be the asset and the rate of interest is always a function of the quality of the asset and the associated risks in the exposure it takes. The company also extends its assistance for both new and pre-owned equipment. Srei BNP Paribas helps customers to understand the commercial viability of the equipment in the ongoing projects. This helps them take an informed call prior to taking the financial assistance, which in turn ensures timely payment of the balance. Srei BNP Paribas believes that the customer demand for the coming quarters is going to strengthen in the construction equipment arena. The budget recommendations clearly addresses the need to drive the growth engine through a robust manufacturing sector, enhanced investment through FDI, providing boost to infrastructure development, transparent taxation policies, enhanced skill development initiatives, and developing the domestic competency in preparing for the future.

Additionally, the budget also focuses on critical aspects of broad basing the growth by alleviating investments and initiatives in agriculture, rural development, education, healthcare, low cost affordable housing and urban development. Hence, it is believed that when so much is going to happen in the economy, one of its critical contributors, i.e. the construction sector, will definitely throw positive demand trends. Srei BNP Paribas believes while achieving targeted fiscal deficit of 4.1 per cent of GDP and revenue deficit of 2.9 per cent may be a daunting task, the execution on the ground will make all the difference. FDI floor reduction in real estate would go well with reducing the overall clearance mechanism in the sector. About 8,500 km of national highways and `37,880 crore investment in NHAI would fillip growth engines through speedier contract allocation. Municipal debt obligation facility of `50,000 crore with prudent rules and regulation at the local levels would work favourably. Jal Marg Vikas, industrial corridors, smart city initiatives and expressways for these corridors would have immense demand generation ability for the construction equipment space and the financing of these equipment. Srei BNP Paribas remains bullish in its outlook for this industry and would work towards an inclusive growth regime.â&#x20AC;&#x201A; n

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he champion road builders of them all, it is said, were ancient Romans. At their height, the Roman Empire maintained an amazing 85,000 kms of roads across the heart of Europe and way beyond, encircling the Mediterranean area. Roman roads were famous for their straightness and engineering excellence. “Much like ours,” says Shailendra Singhal, Managing Director, Agroh Infrastructure Developers Pvt. Ltd. “And I can tell you, we are champions when it comes to road building in the heart of India - Madhya Pradesh.” Agroh Infrastructure is a fast growing construction conglomerate clearly focused on creating superior infrastructural assets at both state and national levels. Incorporated in 2001, the Company has grown in strength over the years to emerge a leading player in road building, highways and bridges in Madhya Pradesh. The company has pioneered several BOT projects in the state with resounding success.

Great to be on the road Agroh Infrastructure employs a fleet of heavy-duty Volvo Construction Equipment at its various projects. These include an EC210 Excavator, three SD110 Soil Compactors, two DD100 Tandem Rollers and a G930 and G710 Motor Grader. “They have served us for

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over six years now,” says Mr Singhal. “Very, very well, I assure you.” Agroh Infrastructure was first introduced to Volvo by Volvo CE Channel Partner, Navin Infrasolutions Pvt. Ltd. The promise was - improved productivity with lower fuel consumption. It is clear the Volvos have delivered big time on both counts. As Shailendra Singhal puts it, “To deliver 20 per cent higher productivity and 15 per cent savings on fuel consistently over years is no joke. Take it from me - if it’s road building, it’s got to be Volvo.”

To deliver 20 per cent higher productivity and 15 per cent savings on fuel consistently over years is no joke. Take it from me - if it’s road building, it’s got to be Volvo Shailendra Singhal, Managing Director, Agroh Infrastructure Developers

According to him, a typical Volvo works long and hard with minimal breakdowns which is a definite plus in his business where margins often come under pressure. He likes the fact that there is no compromise on safety and comfort in a Volvo - his machine operators love the work. And he is effusive about the aftermarket support provided by Navin Infrasolutions. “The ways these guys run the show is quite amazing. Ask for any spare part or service solution and you get it - right on time.” All in all, Shailendra Singhal likes the package immensely. “The product is great, the performance brilliant and the team excellent. We really enjoy the Volvo CE experience,” he says.

Sprinting to the forefront Agroh Infrastructure is looking to the future with renewed hopes. It aims to be up there as one of India’s best known construction firms. It seeks to expand well beyond State borders by actively pursuing challenging road projects pan-India. Shailendra Singhal knows exciting times are ahead. Just as the country is on the verge of a ‘growth break-out’, he believes, so too is his company. “And with a fleet of Volvo equipment by your side, there’s no telling how far you can go,” he signs off with a smile. n

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The union govt. targets an ambitious project of building 100 smart cities in the country. The announcement sounds exciting yet challenging task to achieve

100 Smart Cities: opportunities galore T

he word city sounds better if it is preceded by something ‘smart’… yes; we are talking about Smart City! Think of sensors monitoring water levels, energy usage, traffic flows, and security cameras, and sending that data directly to city administrators. Or applications that help residents navigate traffic and report potholes. Think solar panels, automated garbage collection, and water treatment and recycling plants. These are only some of the many technological applications that one would experience first-hand in a smart city.

Ambitious project and opportunities Simply put, smart cities use cuttingedge technology to enhance day-today life in the city. So the opportunities for the information technology,

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energy conservation technology and engineering sectors are tremendous. Simply put, smart cities use cuttingedge technology to enhance day-today life in the city. So the opportunities for the information technology, energy conservation technology and engineering sectors are tremendous. “PM Narendra Modi’s ambitious project of 100 smart cities is definitely very ambitious. It can’t be completed in his one term of government as cities take decades to build. But I do believe he is focussed on this programme for two reasons,” says Radhika Markan, Managing Director, H&K Rolling Mill Engineers Pvt Ltd. “Firstly, the urban middle class is his core constituency. Secondly, India’s urban population

To cope with the continued urban growth we will need to invent new ways to manage cities and make them more effective.

Radhika Markan, Managing Director, H&K Rolling Mill Engineers Pvt Ltd.

Cover Story which was 27.8 per cent in 2001 is estimated to jump to 38.2 per cent by 2026. Given our huge urbanisation requirements, India will have to build the equivalent of one Mumbai city every year.” Mr Modi is known as much for his development mantra as he is known for his quick decision making and his impatience for results. He is acutely aware of India’s insufficient urban infrastructure and he intends to make amends. As CM of Gujarat, he started to work on these lines with the Gujarat International Finance and Tec-city (GIFT) - a new city envisioned as Gujarat’s wall street, just a few miles between the state’s capital and its largest city. “Expansion of existing cities will mitigate urbanisation woes and help infra push which is the need of the hour,” says Vinod Kothari, Managing Director, Kamachi TMT Bars. “The development process is not limited to these 100

cities and hence it is exciting that other small cities might be expanded to form smart cities.” Then there are a number of new cities already in the works, especially in the corridor between Delhi and Mumbai. Planners envision a high-tech industrial zone anchored by a major freight line and spanning six states. Ms Markan shares, “Some specifics like when and where these 100 smart cities will be built are yet to be shared. However, these new hi-tech cities, already in the works, are likely to form part of the 100-smart city club.”

Attracting foreign investment Much of the funding is expected to come from private developers and from abroad. The $100 billion DelhiMumbai corridor effort already has a 26 per cent investment from Japan. Additionally, the Singapore Foreign Minister, K. Shanmugam, on his recent visit to India offered to build one

Expansion of existing cities will mitigate urbanisation woes and help infra push which is the need of the hour.

Vinod Kothari, Managing Director, Kamachi TMT Bars

smart city. And there is also the British Chancellor, George Osborne, who has extended a one billion pound credit line to help UK companies invest in Indian infrastructure.

Cover Story Required techniques While dreaming to live in a country having 100 smart cities, it is also important to analyse what construction techniques are required or building solutions could be used for effective results. Considering TMT products suitable for the purpose, Mr Kothari says, “From TMT bars perspective, adapting to specialised grades like Fe 500d and Fe 550 will push for speedy completion and suffices to the high rises that is expected from a smart city. Readymade or prefab steel is gaining momentum and can be utilised effectively in these cities.” Ms Markan suggests, “Being environmentally friendly, smart cities should use sustainable materials for building facilities and reduce energy consumption.”

Technological innovations One more important aspect to think up on is what technological innovations could ensure the success of this ambitious project if it is to make happen. Let us see the opinions of current players in the industry in this regard. Cities represent three quarters of energy consumption and 80 per cent of carbon-dioxide emissions. Urban expansion is also expected to take place at a rate unlike anything the country has experienced before. “To cope with the continued urban growth we will need to invent new ways to manage cities and make them more effective,” points out Ms Markan. “Innovation in energy will be the key to smart cities. The convergence between digital technology and the world of energy, or Energy 3.0, will pave the way for a new ecosystem of services which will enable both a better quality of life and reduced energy consumption.” Since a smart city is technically connected with sensors to a central grid for optimised operations, the challenge would be of successful

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implementation and reliable operations and maintenance. A smart city is virtually connected at all ends, including power, fuel and water usage. Since these are monitored, optimisation parameters can be set for better usage. These solutions are possible with technical tie-ups from countries already running smart cities. This influx of technology will push local boundaries and these solutions can be applied to better monitor major cities. For example, a smart signal can determine traffic inflow and hence increase passenger safety, improve fuel efficiency and many others, resulting in better management overall

Views on package allotted The union budget 2014 has allocated ` 7,060 crore to the task of smart cities. However, the time expected to get the project completed has not been discussed. Let us find out the views about this given package and estimated time for the completion. “Currently, the package allotted of about 71 crores for each city is just a stimulus to kick start development and in our opinion is grossly under stated,” says Mr Kothari. “The land value itself would take up a chunk of this value. This is definitely not enough, but the silver lining is the promise of further infusion once the project kick starts and

the exciting possibility of FDI too. This would expose the project globally and send a positive message of investment.” Going by the estimates of Gujarat Information Finance Tech City, each project may take up almost 10 years to complete. Land acquisition needs to be addressed properly to ensure the same. “The allocated money is like token money, just enough to start the planning phase for these cities,” says Ms Markan. Recently Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu said that the project of 100 smart cities is in conceptualisation stage and details are being worked out through discussions with all stake holders, including state governments. The blueprint of this ambitious programme is still in the pipeline.

Conclusion In short, it is through interconnecting buildings, factories, vehicles, power generation plants, lighting, that cities will be ‘smart’. This could translate into smarter and greener urban transport networks, upgraded water supply and waste disposal facilities, and more efficient ways to light buildings. Also the industry players seem to be optimistic about the success of the project. However, we all need to wait to see what the specifics of the programme entail. n

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Ajay Rattan, General Manager, Sales and Marketing, Tata BlueScope Building Products highlights the industry trends and his company’s commitments

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Tata BlueScope: strengthening India with ambitious, advanced roofing products T

he Indian construction industry has witnessed a significant evolution in the roofing systems across different sectors. The roofing requirements of the Indian customers are met in the form of metallic and non-metallic types.

The trend The current trend is the usage of colourcoated metallic roofing systems across the major greenfield and brownfield industrial projects. The major reasons for this practice are durability, high strength, facilitates economical and faster construction, design flexibility, and improved aesthetics. Considering the varied requirements of roofing in the Indian construction industry, Tata BlueScope Steel under its flagship LYSAGHT brand — having more than 150 years of expertise in providing roofing and wall-cladding solutions

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— delivers the following customised solutions to its customers: • LYSAGHT TRIMDEK 1015 offers superior performance in corrosive and marine environments due to its specialised paint system and increased coating thickness. • LYSAGHT KLIP-LOK 700 facilitates the installation of PV panels on roof tops with the use of specially designed clips. • LYSAGHT FLEXICLAD 1110 when used for false ceiling application offers excellent thermal comfort to the building occupants.

Newest technologies Indian roofing and wall-cladding industry is poised for a sustainable growth and preparing for the next generation of ambitious projects. Major shift is observed from clay tiles and conventional roofing system to

Indian roofing and wallcladding industry is poised for a sustainable growth and preparing for the next generation of ambitious projects.

Ajay Rattan, General Manager, Sales and Marketing, Tata BlueScope Building Products

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metal cladding solutions. Customers are looking for architectural solutions which provide innovative shapes with new attractive colours. In order to meet the dynamics of the constantly changing Indian construction industry, LYSAGHT brand offers a wide range of roof and wall-cladding profiles suitable for infrastructure, industrial and commercial application. The brand has introduced a new standing seam profile, FLEX-LOK 400 that meets the innovative and challenging design needs of the industry. LYSAGHT BR II 900 is one of the strongest roofing profiles that is economical to install making it ideal for commercial and industrial applications. The brand’s product range also includes PANELRIB 1110, an attractive, slightly fluted cladding for exterior and interior use. Its elegant appearance makes it suitable for many applications where a flat sheet would not normally be

considered like ceilings, partition facings, screens, garage doors, fascias and barge boards.

Opportunities in customised roofing LYSAGHT brand has been able to successfully tap the following opportunities through its customised roofing solutions: • Re-roofing work for customers who intended to upgrade from existing roofing system • Onsite roll forming of sheets enabling longer length of sheets that can be laid on large industrial structures. • Rooftop solar panel mounting solutions that aid in gaining the dual benefits energy generation as well as thermal comfort for internal occupants. LYSAGHT products Tata BlueScope Building Products has been the torchbearer in introducing

some of the most advanced roofing technologies in the Indian construction sector. The LYSAGHT brand with its strong manufacturing capabilities and the support of strong R&D team of BlueScope Steel, Australia has developed innovative high-quality products as per the market demands. LYSAGHT offers a suit of technologically advanced steel building roofing products: • TILE profile offers an aesthetically pleasing appearance, similar to that of the clay tiles with the strength and durability of steel. • FLEX-LOK 400 caters to the challenging designs like different geometric shapes, concave and convex structures of the roofing industry today. • SMARTDEK 51 is proving itself as the most suitable alternative for conventional reinforcement materials, especially in high-rise building projects. n

Osaka: one-stop rubber & sealing solutions extruded and moulded profiles, and gaskets. It caters to the sealing products requirements of industries include automobiles, constructions, bus body builders, building facades, shipping, railways, consumer durables, engineering, and insulated glass units.

Osaka Group was incorporated in 1981

and has been at the forefront of business activity for the last there decade. The company has been engaged in manufacturing and exporting of rubber components and butyl sealants tapes for the past years. Osaka Rubber manufactures EPDM, neoprene, silicone, nitrile rubber

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Osaka produces rubber profile based on various synthetic rubbers to meet customers’ specification and its specialty is EPDM profile. EPDM is one of the fastest growing rubbers in the world market known for its excellent resistance to weathering, heat and chemicals. As a major importer of synthetic rubber, particularly of EPDM rubber, Osaka has direct access to the world’s major rubber suppliers from whom it gets latest information on compound development applications etc. and utilises the same in its manufacturing. In 1995, the company diversified in the manufacture of butyl sealants tapes, mastic tapes, vacuum bag tapes,

tacky tapes, roofing tapes which, in fact, its major product line today with emphasis on quality and technical developments. The company produces range of sealants mainly butyl rubber sealants tapes for various applications such as automotive, constructions, telecommunications, roofing, prefab, pre-engineered building, composite products, cable jointing kits, wind mills, white goods appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners. Today Osaka Rubber Products is the original equipment supplier to major automobile companies in India. n Contact:

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Dow Corning opens new application development centre in India Dow Corning, one of the global leaders

in innovative silicon-based technologies, has set up a new application development centre in India to serve the growing demand for silicone materials and services in the region. This centre enables state-ofthe art local support for Dow Corning’s global innovation and sustainability initiatives, as well as closer collaboration with customers to provide solutions customised for the region. “The application development centre provides a platform for application development as well as technical support and expertise. It is staffed by scientists and engineers who work closely with the sales and marketing professionals to more effectively collaborate with customers and meet their needs. This allows Dow Corning to offer better access

to customized silicon-based solutions in key Indian industries like automotive, beauty and personal care, construction, household care, packaging and textile,” said Serge Creutz, Dow Corning’s Director of Science and Technology for India and Europe. Peter Cartwright, Dow Corning’s Regional President for India, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa added, “Dow Corning’s new application development centre in India, along with our India office and distribution centre, enables us to take better advantage of the growth opportunities in the India silicone market. We continue to be committed to the region and our customers, and to develop more advanced and sustainable solutions that help us positively impact quality of life for all.” n

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PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES Insulation work at Reliance’s Antillia Project

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In order to save energy and reduce CO2 emission, envelope insulation has become the prime objective of a new project

Building envelope insulation: emerging solutions A

building envelope is one of the most important components that add or reduce heat load inside the building, depending on its design. A wellinsulated building puts resistance to the heat flow path and avoids adiabatic condition. We have discussed with N. Srinivas of Lloyd Insulations and Biswajit Roy of U.P Twiga Fiberglass who share how insulated building envelope helps save energy and cost.

Saving energy and cost A building needs to be protected from hot external environment to the cooler interior spaces which are maintained at lower comfortable temperatures. N. Srinivas, Mentor, Lloyd Insulations (India) Ltd., describes, “Since all the cooling of the building interiors is achieved by the use of HVAC system involving expenditure of electrical energy, it really

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matters whether we allow heat to enter and increase the load on the HVAC system or whether we choose to limit such heat ingress to manageable levels so that the load on the cooling system is minimized.” He adds, “Our summer conditions are extreme in their severity and temperature controlled built environment is demanded in almost all types of buildings today.” According to Biswajit Roy, Manager – Building Solution, U.P Twiga Fiberglass Ltd., “When heat load is down, the required cooling load is also reduces. It means the capacity of the HVAC can be lowered to save some capital or equipment cost. It also signifies, air conditioning system would consume less energy and save on running cost.

“If the building is not air conditioned, envelope insulation helps achieve comfortable living condition inside the buildings. In hot and dry climatic zone an insulated envelope along with a suitably designed evaporative cooling system is quite effective and economic solution.” “What stands between the aggressive exterior and the pleasant interiors is the building envelope,” remarks Mr Srinivas. “When insulated well, this envelope allows limited amount of heat (or cold) to enter the conditioned space. This limits the load on the air conditioning system, which runs for fewer hours in a day to maintain comfort levels. This directly impacts the power consumed in the process. A wellinsulated envelope substantially limits the power consumed in the process of

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It is important for the future that the present day, emerging solutions are affordable, simple or more practical.

Biswajit Roy, Manager – Building Solution, U.P Twiga Fiberglass Ltd.

maintaining comfort conditions in a building.”

Benefits with sustainable solution There are, of course, several benefits in building envelope insulation. “The direct benefits are thermal comfort and saving on capital cost, and indirect benefits are saving on running cost of air conditioning and reduction of CO2 emission,” says Mr Roy. Insulation also helps achieve acoustic privacy inside the building. An insulated building envelope can cut down the noise transmission that might be generated because of nearby road traffic, airport, railways etc. He also gives an example of a research paper from U.S based Energy Conservation Management Inc. The paper reveals that for every Btu consumed in the production of insulation in America, 12 Btus are saved each year by the use of insulation. He also points out, “Inorganic insulation products like fibreglass wool are manufactured in a sustainable way where no hazardous agents (which may otherwise be present in blowing agent and fire-retardant solutions of insulations) are used. Hence, it neither possesses any health issues nor any

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Going green Going green is the buzz word in today’s world. Even Mr Srinivas thinks so. He says, “Sustainability issues, green building norms and concern for environment/ecology, which have seen very high priority among designer community, gives me great hope that we are proceeding in the right direction. Implementation tends to lag behind in pace as a natural phenomenon due to inertia, but I see various positive factors, including high levels of preference our buyers of building premises are showing for green options these days.” Mr Roy also expects that insulated building envelope will be a part of standard construction practices. “With higher consumption of insulation, the cost will come down further because of economy of scale,” he predicts. “It is important for the future, that the present day emerging solutions are affordable and simple or in word more practical.”

Emerging products Both Lloyd Insulations and Twiga Fiberglass are prominent names in thermal and building insulation solutions. One of the well-known Lloyd products is Lloydpanel System, which features metal faced high-efficiency sandwich panels. These have been engineered to meet highest levels of fire safety, with capability to withstand every kind of externally applied mechanical loads and exceptional weather integrity. Then there is Twiga Insul, recommended for duct wrap and pipe insulation for central air-conditioning systems. Aluminium or special polypropylene faced flexible blankets are used as duct thermal along with

Insulated building envelope helps energy efficiency and sustainability while being delightfully green.

N. Srinivas, Mentor, Lloyd Insulations (India) Ltd.

compatible sealing system. Twiga also provides flexible insulated or un-insulated ducts and prefabricated non-metallic duct boards against conventional metal ducting plus insulation. Lloyd Insulations also offers a complete set of built-up options like dry walls, external insulation and finishing systems for walls, insulated roofing systems with metal as well as weather/ waterproof coverings like TPO/EPDM membranes to meet any architectural and structural challenge. Twiga’s low density resilient fiberglass wool helps achieve high acoustic isolation in dry wall partition without increasing the load in the assembly. Different acoustic tests as per international standards established the compatibility of Twiga Insul with drywall system/products of various manufacturers. “A well insulated thermal envelope,” as Mr Srinivas puts in, “not only limits power consumption and the running cost of a building, also helps reduce the size of the air-conditioning equipment one needs to install in the first place.” No wonder right building envelope insulation substantially reduces the cost of a new project. n

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ETICS: ROCKWOOL’s new solution for sustainable buildings The ROCKWOOL Group aims to change the face of external facade insulation with its new ETICS systems and solutions

Insulation is one of the key components contributing to sustainable buildings. It is estimated that buildings consume 30 - 40 per cent of the total energy produced in India and there is huge energy saving opportunity in most of the buildings. Traditionally if the buildings were to be insulated, it would be insulated from inside. The peripheral walls were either cavity wall insulated or the inner sides of wall were fixed with channels to support insulating materials and were cladded with materials like gypsum boards, cement boards or others, leaving concrete columns and beams uninsulated leading to many thermal bridges creation. With the advancement in the building materials and technique, the architects and consultants have the opportunity to insulate the buildings from outside and many modern buildings are built with this new technology. Insulating peripheral walls of the building from exterior is commonly known as ETICS

ETICS ETICS has been practised over a decade in developed countries for external walls of new buildings as well as walls of existing buildings. In the case of retrofitting, the insulation work can be performed without disturbing activities inside the building. Advantages ETICS has many advantages especially in India where the insulation is installed primarily to reduce the heat transfer from outside to inside the buildings. ETICS eliminates thermal bridges on building structure to reduce thermal stress on the masonry.

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1 Wall 2 Adhesive 3 Insulation board 4 Anchor 5 Reinforcement layer 6 Fiber mesh 7 Render 1

Some of its other advantages are: • 40 per cent reduction in electricity bill • No loss of carpet area • Improved comfort by reducing indoor temperature variations and improving sound insulation • Fire protection with the use of fire resistant stone wool insulation material • Prevent the growth of mould.

• Anchors designed to avoid thermal bridges • Base mortar coat • Reinforcement grid (glass fibre or polyester mesh) • Finishing coloured mortar coat/top coat with system primer • Accessories, e.g. fabricated corner beads, connection and edge profiles, expansion joint profiles, base profiles.

It also improves building appearance as final mortar coating can bear any colour and many possible finishing aspects. Thus less attractive buildings or districts can become appealing and friendly.

Costing Every construction company ideally works towards meeting the project completion deadline with minimum cost. Meanwhile, the insulation cost represents only 2 to 3 per cent of the total building cost. Payback is quite fast from electricity bill saving and reduced air conditioning equipment cost when the building or house is air-conditioned.

EITCS also helps to protect climate and environment. Since energy consumption of buildings is reduced drastically, thousands tonnes of CO2 can be avoided. Moreover need to exploit fossil sources or use of nuclear power can be reduced.

Components of ETICS ETICS are a set of construction elements and these are applied on the facade. These system components are: • Adhesive as mortar • Insulation material (stone wool or expanded polystyrene foam)

Conclusion The concept of ETICS is well accepted and more and more buildings are adopting ETICS worldwide. However, there are many challenges in making this system commercially viable in India one being the workmanship quality. Nevertheless with everyone’s commitment to improve the country economics and people’s living conditions, it is a challenge worthier to fight for. n

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Finland’s Jumbo shopping centre extension: modelled with Tekla Structures The use of BIM on a construction site was put to the biggest test to date in Finland in connection with the extension of a shopping mall in the capital region. The building project was a pilot in the utilisation of a 4D building information model produced with Tekla Structures software for planning and steering site operations. The benefits of 4D modelling truly came into their own when the project’s tight schedule was jeopardised by a several week delay.

he frame construction of the 72,000 sq.m., 400,000 cubic metre extension of the Jumbo shopping mall near the Finnish capital Helsinki began in March 2004. The completion of the extension was scheduled for late 2005 to get business premises up and running for the Christmas sales. The project management contracting was carried out by Lemcon Finland. Project Director Juha Höyhtyä explained that a tight timetable meant that the design, purchasing, prefabrication and site activities ran very much in parallel. “The traditional method of completing the design project before starting anything else

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wouldn’t have been possible here. Instead, design work began on the sections that were to be handed over first, and purchases were divided into reasonably sized entities,” Höyhtyä described. Due to its nature, the building project was selected as a pilot for the ‘Pro IT – Product Model Data in the Construction Process’ project by the Confederation of Finnish Construction Industries. The objectives of the Jumbo extension pilot included testing the combining of the frame’s concrete and steel structures into a single Tekla Structures model and testing the deployment of the model for scheduling site activity. In addition,

experiences were gathered concerning the usability of programs, model-based data transfer, and data sharing between organisations.

One model for steel and concrete structures plus schedules Jumbo’s design had advanced quite

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far when Pro IT’s piloting began. The steel structures were under planning with the Tekla Structures modelling software, and traditional 2D drawing had already been selected as the design method for concrete structures and shells. For the purposes of the pilot, the concrete structures’ geometries were also modelled with Tekla Structures. Site management was further improved by combining the steel and concrete frame and facade shell models into a single 4D model that incorporated geometries, volumes and schedules for all elements as well as the identifiers used in the original 3D models or 2D drawings. All project participants had similar local models in their use – the management contractor Lemcon, structural designer Finnmap, steel supplier and frame constructor PPTH, and Tekla, the partner responsible for the pilot’s technical implementation. The models were kept identical through mutual synchronisation. Tekla Structures makes it possible to save a virtually unlimited

volume of status data in a single model. But because construction work had already begun when the pilot got underway and the partners had been brought together at short notice, a decision was made to work with relatively simple yet essential assembly and manufacturing data. Scheduling was carried out by management contractor Lemcon and

steel supplier and frame constructor PPTH. Collaboratively they defined the assembly sequence and followed the assembly dates in the 4D model. The plan and its realisation were kept fully up to date in the model with daily updates to schedule changes and realised assembly dates. In the pilot, the partners received up-to-date situation reports in attribute format for entry into their own

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and solidified the commitment of the project’s various parties to the schedule. Communication was also enhanced.

models. Assembly situation reports were produced from the 4D model beforehand or afterwards for a specific day or week, for example.

Schedules on track through simulation According to Lemcon Project Manager Juha Höyhtyä, the 4D model validated itself during the pilot as a powerful tool for site management. Its ultimate capabilities were proven when the tightly scheduled project was threatened by a delay of several weeks in autumn 2004. “A crisis emerged when a frame subcontractor fell behind schedule at a point where the frame assembly and interior work met. If we hadn’t taken action, both the interior work and fitting the heating, plumbing, air-conditioning and other building services would have been significantly delayed,” Höyhtyä said. A traditional line schedule assessment showed that the building schedule could be squeezed a little but not enough. “We used the building information model

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to test how things could be made to work. We entered the maximum amount of work for each day and examined the possibilities. When we assessed the situation in detail with the subcontractor, the impossible started to look more promising after all.” The building information model was used to carefully plan and simulate the assembly sequence for the next three weeks. With the management of dimensions and masses among its capabilities, the model supports tasks like planning hoisting. An option to view the assemblies for each day in a different colour aided visualisation. “I was promised that the critical stage would be completed one Saturday in October at 3 pm. It was actually finalised a couple of hours earlier,” Höyhtyä said.

Benefits measurable in dollars Höyhtyä described the product model as a functional tool that communicated the site’s real situation with great reliability. The model facilitated the monitoring of site activity and the management of volumes, for example,

“I believe that a good experience could bond the parties involved more permanently. In future it would be good to bring in the concrete element suppliers to utilise the product model more extensively than for schedule and logistics planning alone. With the steel structures, the pilot achieved a level where the drawings required for production were produced directly from the model,” Höyhtyä said. He believes the most significant cost benefits will in the future be derived from better schedule management and fewer errors since the use of a building information model enhances cooperation between design, pre-fabrication and assembly. He emphasised that cooperation requires an open and honest operational culture from each party in the value chain. “This would make it possible to switch from partial optimisation to cooperation that strengthens the productivity of the entire value chain and ultimately benefits the customer,” Höyhtyä concluded. n Contact

Tekla India Marketing Team Email: info.india@tekla.com Tele: +91-22-6138 7777

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panel doors are the prefabricated doors. These doors may be fabricated to fit various applications and operational requirements. Their design structure usually varies with the application area and might use several different materials. Depending on the application area, superior quality adhesives have to be used to ensure optimal shelf life, and meet operational parameters. Henkel’s AQUENCE brand has access to the full range of water-based technologies which includes: • Water-based acrylic • Water-based colloids and • Water-based PU dispersions • Water-based PVAC • Water-based VAE dispersions. AQUENCE solutions enable customers to improve their total cost of ownership and product quality for consumer products in various industries which includes construction, furniture and wood-working industry as well. Henkel offers international grade adhesives for moulded panel & flush door, which are: • AQUENCE MD 161 (meets EN 204/205 D2 standard) • AQUENCE KL 472 FF (meets EN 204/205 D3 standard) • AQUENCE SL 463 (meets EN 204/205 D4 standard).

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Process The door panels can be fabricated with a smooth or grained surface. The door panels are primed with a water based primer and anti-metal mark coating, after the pressing process. The anti metal mark coating is applied to keep the surface clean during the whole manufacturing process. The doors are then cut into required size. Independent door manufacturers then make interior Moulded doors from the door panels.

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provision for long or short open time Mono or two components, depending on the requirement These are D3 and D4 water resistant adhesive Adhesives maintain the dimensional stability - warping, twisting and cupping of the moulds No chance of blister formation and hence no rejection Solutions are environmental friendly, have no harmful emissions Adhesives are free from hazardous Glue Roller

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Features • Henkel Adhesive solutions for moulded and flush doors are user friendly and convenient to apply to the surface and easy to clean • Can be applied to the surface by spraying, brush as well as mechanical glue spreader • Open time can be modified according to the application; so there can be

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formaldehyde, are non toxic and non flammable Ideal for both cold and hot pressing The dried adhesive film is non brittle, with soft and resistant glue line. No worry if glue ooze out into surface, the adhesive doesn’t spoil the skin surface after curing It has a transparent adhesive film Henkel Adhesives save energy. n

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entley Systems announced the availability of LEAP Bridge Steel for the 3D modelling, design, analysis, and load rating of everyday steel bridges. The software, which adheres to AASHTO Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Specifications, enables users to leverage the benefits of bridge information modelling (BrIM), including increased efficiency and data reuse across the bridge lifecycle. It also provides the advantage of optioneering – which enables engineers to quickly consider trade-offs between multiple design strategies. When used with Bentley’s LEAP Bridge Enterprise software for concrete bridges, LEAP Bridge Steel provides bridge engineers and designers a comprehensive solution to evaluate multiple concrete or steel design alternatives. Raoul Karp, Bentley Systems vice president, structural and BrIM products, said, “The cornerstone of

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BrIM is intelligent information mobility, which fosters the use of data beyond bridge design and engineering to inform downstream processes such as fabrication, construction, operations, maintenance, and inspection. With easy access to information about the bridge, organisations can optimise business processes – across the bridge lifecycle.” He continued, “LEAP Bridge Steel uniquely facilitates information mobility across various project stages. In addition, the bridge designs can be used in conjunction with MicroStation, GEOPAK, InRoads, MXROAD, the Power Civil products, and InspectTech, which makes it easy for information to move between project disciplines. “But BrIM isn’t just about information mobility; it also provides project flexibility, which LEAP Bridge Steel supports through its parametric 3D modeling capabilities. Parametric

modelling enables engineers to take advantage of optioneering. With this powerful capability, they can quickly respond to project changes in a timely manner and arrive at the best design alternative for better asset performance.” With LEAP Bridge Steel, users can: • Create 3D models of bridge superstructures and substructures, including ground data, all in a single program • Quickly evaluate multiple alternative designs • Design and construct bridges of a higher quality • Take advantage of the software’s intra-operability with other Bentley applications, including MicroStation, GEOPAK, InRoads, MXROAD, the Power Civil products, and InspectTech. n For more information, visit www.bentley.com/LBS

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The company has more than 70 years of expertise in adhesive solutions, innovative developments, up-to-date production processes, quality and customer focus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; worldwide. Lohmann has been developing customised adhesive tape solutions for the solar sector since the beginning of 90s, and was one of the pioneer suppliers to enter framing application with an engineered solution. The products for solar modules have been subjected to the longest practical test ever for pressure-sensitive tapes and passed with flying colours. The customised adhesive solutions for the photovoltaic solar energy industry include several products of the DuploCOLL range, e.g. DC 9182, DC 57005, DC 9192 for frame bonding and DC 79356 for cell fixing. According to Lohmann, these tapes guarantee highly reliable processing when bonding frame profiles to solar laminates up to fully automatic processes. To secure the laminates

against mechanical loads and in order to mount them easily on the roof, these laminates are bonded to an aluminium frame by using a special pure acrylic double-sided adhesive tape. Using an adhesive tape during this procedure offers a lot of advantages to the module manufacturers. The tape has a defined thickness and therefore a defined quantity of the material between laminate and frame is always guaranteed. While the tape does not pollute the module, there is no cleaning necessary unlike liquid adhesives and sealants where usage can get messy and cumbersome. Lohmann has presence in more than 60 countries world over. Its India manufacturing unit is based out of Chennai which is a state-of-the-art plant. It provides quality products to customers on time across the industrial locations in India. n For more details on Lohmann products and services in India, write at: info.india@ lohmann-tapes.com

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Green roofs last longer than conventional roofs, reduce energy costs with natural insulation, and absorb storm water, experts observed

Green roofs assure promising future A

green roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. It may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems.

A green roof serves several purposes for a building, such as absorbing rainwater, providing insulation, creating a habitat for wildlife, increasing benevolence and decreasing stress of the people... Alok Kumar Senapati, Marketing Manager, Dion Incorporation

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Types of green roofs There are mainly two types of green roofs: intensive and extensive. Intensive roofs are thicker with a minimum depth of 12.8 cm and can support a wider variety of plants. However, they are heavier and require more maintenance. Intensive green roofs are essentially elevated parks. They can sustain shrubs, trees, walkways and benches with their complex structural support, irrigation, drainage and root protection layers. Whereas extensive green roofs are shallow, range in depth from 1.5 mm to 3.0 mm and lighter than intensive green roofs. In addition, these roofs require little maintenance as well. They usually exist solely for their environmental benefits and don’t function as accessible rooftop gardens

Bunch of benefits Green roofs last longer than conventional roofs, reduce energy costs with natural insulation, and absorb storm water, potentially lessening the need for complex and expensive

drainage systems. On a wider scale, green roofs improve air quality and help reduce the urban heat island effect, a condition in which city and suburban developments absorb and trap heat. During day time translucent sheets provide natural light which reduces electricity costs. “Metal Scope being an active member of CII-Indian Green Building Council’s (IGBC), understood that the concept of green roof is gaining major importance in India, considering the tremendous benefits that it offers,” says V Santhanam, Founder Chairman, MetalScope (India) Pvt. Ltd. “The demand for pre-engineered buildings is increasing with increased emphasis on green building construction. The PEB structures are created with a high proportion of recycled content, making them lighter by about 30 per cent than the conventional steel buildings.” Alok Kumar Senapati, Marketing Manager, Dion Incorporation, says, “A green roof serves several purposes for a building, such as absorbing rainwater, providing insulation, creating a habitat 58

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for wildlife, increasing benevolence and decreasing stress of the people around the roof by providing a more aesthetically pleasing landscape, and helping to lower urban air temperatures and mitigate the heat effect.” The layers of a green roof must, like any roof, accommodate drainage and protect the building from the elements with a waterproof membrane. But they also must create a growing area and potentially provide support, irrigation and root protection barriers while staying as light as possible.

How it works It is observed that the initial expense of green rooftops often turns away prospective clients. Green roofs require professional design, careful structural analysis and multiple layers and systems. However, long-term economic benefits outweigh the start-up costs. Green roofs protect the roof membrane from harsh weather and ultraviolet radiation. They can last twice as long traditional roofs and also have a fairly stable surface temperature. The extra growing medium and vegetation insulates the building from intense temperatures and minimises heat gain. It is observed that even a sixinch extensive green roof can reduce

The PEB structures are created with a high proportion of recycled content, making them lighter by about 30 per cent than the conventional steel buildings.

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summer energy demands by 75 per cent. These benefits are proving to be encouraging factors to build green rooftops. Green roofs mitigate water runoff and sewer overflows. Vegetation and soil act as a sponge, absorbing and filtering water that would normally plunge down gutters, wash through polluted streets. A green roof’s plants remove air particulates, produce oxygen and provide shade. They use heat energy during evapotranspiration, a natural process that cools the air as water evaporates from plant leaves. Evapotranspiration and the shading provided by plants help counter the urban heat island effect brought about by an excess of reflective and impermeable surfaces in cities and suburbs. As urban heat islands increase temperatures in urban and suburban areas, they amplify the demand for air conditioning and launch a cycle of energy consumption that contributes to global warming. If green roofs become a common building initiative, cities can reduce the uncomfortable effects of urban heat islands.

Demand drivers Increase in construction activities and requirement of more aesthetical appeal and durable material are major demand drivers of metal green roofing. In India, increased demand could be attributed to increased infrastructure building activities. Green roofing is available in various profiles and designs. Also colour coated roofing systems are increasingly sought after as it gives pleasing look to the building. Green roofing offers virtually unlimited design possibilities. Architects can bring their imagination to reality by using various combinations of green roofing and cladding, aluminium panels and value-added glass.

Solutions provided today Now here it would be useful to have a look at the solutions that are offered today by current players. “MetalScope Engineering and Design Systems ensure optimum usage of steel in buildings,” assures Mr Santhanam. “Metal Scope pre-engineered buildings can be relocated, making them adaptable for different applications and extending their usable life.” Informing about the Dion products, Mr Senapati says, “Dion UPVC sheets reduce heating by adding UV and thermal resistance value and reduce energy consumption and sound pollution as well. These sheets can be used in all applications of roofing and cladding i.e. residential, agriculture, industrial and commercial.” Dion UPVC sheets are available in different range of thickness i.e. 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 mm and come in different colours as well including green, blue, white, ivory, terracotta, grey as per the requirement of applications.

Conclusion Green roofs replace a hard infrastructure with one that’s not only more efficient, but also beautiful and useful. As environmental awareness is increasing worldwide; global warming is becoming major concern. India is also playing a responsible role by using eco-friendly material. Over a period of time, it is observed that roofing materials and their supporting elements are being considered for lightweight, recyclable, and allowing use of natural light source as much as possible. Therefore we can expect that green roofs will find their place on large scale in future and the green roofing industry is likely to expand in the upcoming years in India. n

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verest Composites Pvt. Ltd. is one of the fastest growing companies with a strong technology base in the composite area of fibre reinforced plastics (FRP). Since 1991, the company has become one of the leaders in the development and manufacture of quality FRP, GRC and PUF panel products in India. Its premise is spread over 90,000 sq. ft. in Lamdapura village near Vadodara. It has three different units in Vadodara at Sokhada, Manjusar (Mukutnagar), and Pratapnagar.

Products offered FRP sheets: Corrugated, plain Moulding products: Rain water gutter, air ventilation, roof tile, ETP tank cover, decorative pole, gate entry, ceiling, railing, lining work PUF panel: Lift and shift office, toilet, security cabin, detachable office, toilet, partition, control cabin, shelter, labour colony (G and G+1) GRC: Column, base, capital, cornice, arch, cladding, railing, planter, grill, jali, window surrounding

FRP doors: Plain, wood gain, panel door, frame HDF doors: Plain, wood gain, panel door.

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ndo Spark is a 23 years ‘young’ company having wide experience in the field of automotive, power tools, construction services and anchor fasteners. With the versatile experience of 40 years to its Chairman Mr T P Ingale across the different business fields, Indo Spark has entered in to manufacturing of anchor fasteners with the name ICFS. ICFS (Indo Construction Fastening Systems), a manufacturer and industrial supplier of fixing systems, offers overall solutions adapted to the needs of the customer. Acting according to the “voice of the customer”, team at ICFS works to ensure customer satisfaction. ICFS works to achieve the fruit of mutual trust, based on respect, professionalism and flexibility, to adapt to changes in the very different needs of very different customers. The company is making necessary investments and optimising the capabilities of technical resources, fulfilling commitments and if possible, improving and surpassing them.

USPs • Extensive product range • Large stock availability • Knows the technical specifications of the products and can provide any information about them • Gives technical support and training to its clients • Certified approved quality from independent laboratories and from the main official bodies • Direct customer relationship and effective marketing at every step. Network ICFS has a widespread dealer network across Chattisgarh, Odhisa, West Bengal, Assam, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Karnataka and Goa. The company expects to increase its network and strengthen the position in market.

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Maxroof: maximising customer satisfaction in roofing solutions ”Having its own manufacturing unit, Maxroof offers the best solution at the most competitive price”

Maxroof, a private limited company incorporated in 2007, is one of the leading complete roofing solutions providers in India. The company has in-house capabilities of giving end-to-end solution as far as roofing, structure, composite decking system and other allied building materials work are concerned. Maxroof gives end-to-end solutions right from design to supply of materials. With in-house trained installation team, it gives a complete solution to its customers. More than 3 million sq. m. of roofing and cladding have been successfully executed, and Maxroof is going strong. In a short span of time, it has worked for some landmark projects which include: • Mercedes Benz -Pune • Bajaj Auto - Pune • Tata Steel - Khopoli, Maharashtra • ThyssenKrupp - Pune • Force Motors - Indore • Bosch - Sanand, Gujarat • Many sugar plants across Maharashtra • Goa stadium used for Lusofonia Games.

Manufacturing capacity Looking at the need of giving a complete solution at an effective cost, Maxroof has its own state-of-theart manufacturing factory located in Chakan, Pune. Its manufacturing facility features trapezoidal profile roofing (2 profiles), standing seam which will include straight as well as tapered profile, purlins, composite decking, shearing machine, bending machine, and crimping machine for trapezoidal profile. “Having its own manufacturing unit, Maxroof offers the best solution at the most competitive price,” the company said. Maxroof’s vision is to be the leading player of roofing and other building material products and to give the customer best possible solutions and services. n To know more, visit www.maxroof.in or www.facebook.com/ maxroofindia E-mail: contact@maxroof.in and sales@maxroof.in

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Green Living “inpod aims at changing the way that people have so far perceived the four walls, and has made building a house or office as easy as child’s play,” says Nilesh Jadhav, Founder, inpod

arbon emissions from human activities have been on a rapid increase since the rise of the industrial age and have only seen an upward trend in spite of global efforts to reduce emissions and mitigate their effects on the environment. CO2 or greenhouse gases given out into the atmosphere are what contribute largely to global warming, a phenomenon that is attracting growing concern from scientists the world over. India is no exception as it ranks fourth in the total emissions of green house gases (GHG) country-wise and as much as 6.8 per cent of these gases originate from the cement industry alone. The emissions of these gases from the manufacturing and construction industry in India have seen over a 50 per cent increase in the last decade, and show no signs of reductions for a long time.

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With the exponentially growing demand for dwellings, alternative ‘green’ building and construction is the need of the hour. At a time when the mantra of “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” is being adopted world over across the sectors, manufacturing giants are changing their processes to be more eco-friendly. Many manufacturing companies internationally are publishing annual sustainability reports with regards to natural resources. This practice is being adopted in India as well. With today’s home buyers becoming more aware of the need for energy efficiency, the Indian construction industry cannot stay far behind to incorporate green and efficient energy consumption techniques. inpod has developed an inherently new and tech-savvy construction method which uses German technology and specially

developed materials in order to make buildings more aligned to the three ‘R’s of conservation of resources.

Reduce In case of inpod, centralised production makes the supply chain more efficient, as labour and materials are all concentrated at only one location. Only the fully built final product leaves the manufacturing site for the location of installation and use. Controlled manufacturing methods increase energy efficiency and reduce human error to almost none; as a result of standardised practises, specialised machines and skilled and trained labour. Inpod structures are low impact buildings and are installed with minimum intervention on the natural surroundings and environment on

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account of being fully built, ready-touse, complete and lightweight, and are easily installed in any location.

Reuse For the first time in the history of construction, buildings can be removed and relocated with the ease of using lego blocks, with hardly any disruption to the user and without compromising on its finish, quality, or in fact, utility. Made from materials known for past 50 years, relocated and second hand inpod structures will remain as good as new with just a few touch-ups and very little maintenance during their lifetime. High durability, crack resistance, disaster

resistance, hygienic surface finishes and extreme robustness ensure that inpod homes, offices, and resort rooms will not be damaged by extreme weather conditions or multiple relocations.

Recycle The core materials used in the construction of inpod buildings find their source in the petroleum industry and can broken down into their constituents and reused by other manufacturing processes to make completely new and functionally different materials as well as end products.

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dimensions and can be used for multiple purposes. So the same basic pod can be used as a part of a house, office, outdoor cabana or any other space that the enduser needs at that time in that place. With minimum modifications, pods deployed for homes can be easily converted into those needed for an office space and vice-versa, thus adapting easily to the changing needs of the market, and the consumer. inpod aims at changing the way that people have so far perceived the four walls, and has made building a house or office as easy as child’s play. All of this, while ensuring that the eco-friendly, energy conscious consumer looking for luxurious spaces without the hassles of construction, can indeed have his cake and eat it too! Authored by__

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Making work easier in concrete construction Shaft formwork made easy with the LOGO.3 dismantling inside corner post together or can be put in position without the inner formwork having to be disassembled. The individual dismantling inside corner post elements are joined together with the wedge clamp or multi clamp at the joints, exactly like the formwork elements. The benefits of PASCHAL’s dismantling inside corner post can particularly be seen when dismantling the formwork. The size of the inner formwork element can be reduced by up to a total of 5 cm.

he dismantling inside corner post is a very practical addition to the LOGO.3 formwork system. When constructing the shell, the movable dismantling inside corner post greatly reduces time required to form and dismantle the inner formwork for lift shafts, stairway cores and structures with tight spaces. This system addition was first presented to trade professionals in 2013 at the bauma trade fair. “Now, almost all trade partners have integrated the LOGO.3 dismantling inside corner post in their range and many customers have purchased it to expand their formwork materials, as the dismantling inside corner post is also compatible with the LOGO alu formwork system,” Paschal informed.

Adjustable by 5 cm The benefits of Paschal’s dismantling inside corner post can particularly be seen when dismantling the formwork. They can be adjusted by approximately 50 mm on each side. When retracting the corner posts, the entire inner formwork frame can be loosened and moved at a stroke. This completely eliminates the need to disassemble the inner formwork. “Paschal’s LOGO.3 dismantling inside corner post is thus a valuable system addition and a beneficial tool for concrete workers,” the company said. n

Developed by practitioners for daily use on construction sites Each dismantling inside corner post has a hexagon nut on the top of the inside corner post in order to open or close the side parts. An SW36 spanner can be used for this or a DW15 tie rod which fits in the drill hole of the hexagon nut would also work. The lengths of the dismantling inside corner posts are adapted to the height of the LOGO.3 formwork system elements from 75 cm to 340 cm. If larger formwork heights are required, the dismantling inside corner posts can also be connected together at their joints. A bolt is inserted into the hexagon screw head of the lower dismantling inside corner post. This allows the whole corner to be opened or closed from the top element. Particular attention was given to ensuring that the dismantling inside corner posts can be easily pushed August 2014

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“Construction chemicals industry deserves better treatment” M A Waheed, Technical Director, Perma Construction Aids Pvt. Ltd. points out the bottlenecks for Indian construction chemicals industry and the way forward

With time the performance demands on concrete increased and R&D of chemicals for modification of concrete became a regular industry which is now known as ‘Construction Chemicals Industry’. To keep with the pace of developments, it took upon itself to develop products which help construct modern structures by imparting

easy workability development addition, it also through various their life.

and better strength characteristics. In maintains structures climates extending

Classification Starting from waterproofing compounds, construction chemicals

have expanded range to ease the workmanship in demanding situations at various stages of construction. Today each full-fledged manufacturer in this sector manufactures 50 to 100 various construction chemicals. These construction chemicals can be generally divided into the following groups: • Waterproofing compounds • Tile fixing adhesives and joint fillers • Repair and renovation products • Admixtures for concrete and mortars • Coating and protection products • Construction and workmanship aids.

Codes and standards Generally construction chemicals are thought of when the structure is leaking or in distress or in situations when some extra-ordinary requirements are

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expected out of structural member such as very high strength bridge girder or superior industrial floor etc. For creating safe healthy structures for mankind, it is needed to revise outdated building codes and civil engineering practices to incorporate the latest technology. India not only needs to create new codes for civil engineering but also for construction chemicals so that wrong materials do not enter the construction arena putting the structures to risk.

Construction chemicals in India With the increase in demand for RCC structures and the government taking up large infrastructural projects, the need based scope for various construction chemicals opened up in India in later part of 1980s. This gave rise to construction chemicals industry and then discussion of the utility and necessity of the same. Since the construction chemicals were not specified, they were not reflected in the bill of quantities and hence not quoted for. The knowledge about the use of right type of admixture in concrete, for the required end result comes from understanding of the concrete in depth. This should be with respect to available raw materials ingredients, type of cement used, strength and placement requirements and site condition. Again, as the admixtures were not specified, the said industry had to train engineers into this

discipline of understanding and using specific chemicals in civil construction. Nowadays it takes knowledge of civil as well as chemical engineering to become a construction chemicals professional. Today we see constructions chemicals executives moving on various sites providing solutions through their knowledge. They help in fine tuning the concrete mix designs for achieving desired workability and strength apart from suggesting the precautionary measures to be exercised.

Current scenario of industry Construction chemicals industry is knowledge-based industry which has got to go on evolving itself with new products, technologies and specifications. The relationship of construction chemicals to the civil engineering industry is exactly like that of a pharmaceutical industry to human body. Spurious and duplicate medicines are threat to the pharmaceutical industry, as well as to human life, so is the case with construction chemicals industry too. Some factors like lack of specifications, non cooperation of consultants, absence of a regulating body similar to FDA and the human tendency to pick up the most economical product available have encouraged the unorganised sector jump into this business. Today spurious integral waterproofing compounds, tile adhesives and tile joint fillers are being manufactured and sold by the unorganised sector in such quantities that the organised sector can hardly catch up. Unfortunately this industry doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any support from civil engineering fraternity, architects, specifiers and the government. Moreover, because of non recognition and lack of knowledge about the importance of this industry, every manufacturer is fighting his own battle with the central excise or sales tax departments. However, explanation of the classification of such products is not easy anyway even for an engineer to understand. The time and energy which

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is thus wasted could be harnessed for constructive developmental works. The role of this industry is close to that of a doctor in providing solutions to the civil engineering industry to get healthy and long lasting structures which last for years without any risk and fear.

Conclusion In an effort to safeguards their interest, the manufacturers have finally been able to form an association which is CCMA (Construction Chemicals Manufacturers Association). This association is in touch with various organisations like FICCI, BIS, Architects Associations, Civil Engineering Associations etc to get a deserved status for this industry from the government. However, removing bureaucratic hurdles faced by this industry in its classification under excise/sales tax and getting the requisite specifications incorporated through codes and relevant specification documents would be the focus. The sensitiveness of this industry, its utility in the construction and nation building, demand that it should be treated in slightly different way and the government needs to simply support it. n

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M A Waheed, Technical Director, Perma Construction Aids Pvt. Ltd. Perma Construction Aids Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001-2008 certified company. It offers variety of products including for concrete making purpose as well. Some of which are Perma Plast, Plast AC, Plast PC 302, Plast-o-proof, easee coat.

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“Protecting concrete structures not an undue cost” ”Once the market is convinced that protecting concrete structures using suitable coating systems is a benefit over the lifecycle of the structure and not an undue cost, the application of protective coating systems will rise much faster than it is now,” says Sunny Surlaker, Head Admixtures Division, MC-Bauchemie India Pvt. Ltd.

The construction chemicals industry generally caters to the chemicals used for coatings of concrete structures, either new or repaired. This sector seems to offer tremendous amount of opportunities. Mr Surlaker talks about the current situation and demand and opportunities in this industry.

Current scenario Concrete coatings form a part of waterproofing systems, floorings as well as anti-carbonation protective coating systems. Considering the industry is pegged at roughly ` 3,500 crores and the waterproofing, flooring and repair sector combined contribute about 30 per cent of this figure, the market need is almost ` 1,000 crores. “The current scenario looks very promising and is burgeoning at an excellent pace,” believes Mr Surlaker. “Considering today’s scenario, we do not believe there is a gap in the supply as opposed to the demand, but we hope with the rising construction industry and awareness of our industry, the demand for these high performance chemicals will grow. We are poised to cater to the demands of the construction industry.”

Opportunities The opportunities in this sector have to be availed by raising awareness about this material segment. Today the

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Protective Coating Requirement

CO2 Water repellent

Anti-Carbonation

Crack Bridging Open for water vapour diffusion

keywords in construction are durability and sustainability. Concrete structures are being designed with a 100-150 years design life (infrastructure and metro projects). This kind of design lifecycles can only be achieved if concrete is protected with the correct protective systems. “In our experience, our coating systems themselves have shown a life in excess of 15 years on some structures. If the coating can last that long, the structure it protects can have a virtually inexhaustible design life,” assures Mr Surlaker. “Once the market is convinced that protecting concrete structures using

UV resistance

suitable coating systems is a benefit over the lifecycle of the structure and not an undue cost, the application of protective coating systems will rise much faster than it is now,” adds Mr Surlaker. “For this awareness, material quality, technically sound application systems and correct specifications would play a key role in creating more opportunities in this sector.”

Products offered The application of protective coating is an attempt to increase the effective cover of concrete in terms of both quality and quantity. By virtue of their formulations, anti-carbonation protective coatings

Expert’s Column provide the protection quotient of meters of concrete cover in a very thin layer. Therefore the principle of equivalent cover is very valuable both in repair strategies and even to safeguard new structures that have a very long design life. Several benefits can be obtained by incorporating the surface treatments in a well-designed manner right from conception of project. Although the main function of any surface protectant is moisture ingress control, the coatings can also be designed for resisting chemicals, chlorides, diffusivity of carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and oxygen. Root and vegetation growth can be prevented in concretes under damp conditions. Moreover, MC-Bauchemie offers the following coating systems to safeguard concrete structures: • Zentrifix Elastic, Dichtament DSflex and the crystallisation based Dichtament DS2 system: These are breathable waterproof cementitious

polymer modified coatings with thick coatings (1-2mm). Its application areas include marine structures, wastewater treatment structures, wet areas in bathrooms and building construction, terraces, interior walls of water tanks, etc. • EmceColor-flex and Betonflair systems: Elastic-elastomeric, anticarbonation, breathable, crack bridging, UV resistant coatings (200-300 micron thickness). These are suitable for exposed concrete structures like bridges, power plants, fair face finished building walls, external faces of water tanks, etc. • Nisiwa SH, Emcephob SX, Emcephob AC and the Betonflair CT system: Breathable hydrophobic impregnation coatings, based on silicone, silanesiloxane. These find their applications in masonry facades, natural stone facades, decorative plasters, low abrasion resistant floors, etc. • MC-DUR range of epoxy coatings: Resin based coatings and used for a variety of purposes including

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Sahar T2 Bridge Protected with Colorflex

high chemical resistant concrete applications, low pH concrete applications, etc. where there is no water movement/osmosis. Another benefit, these protective coatings provide is an equivalent cover to concrete. For example, MC’s Zentrifixelastic at 2mm thickness provides a cover equivalent to 72 cm of wellcompacted M30 concrete. EmceColorflex system at 331 micron thickness provides a cover equivalent to 74 cm of well-compacted M30 concrete. The application of these materials in terms of waterproofing or protective systems thus becomes imperative. n

SPECIALISED IN COATING ON INDUSTRIAL COMPONENTS Fluorocarbon Coating

Moly Coating

Fluorocarbon Coating is an organic coating consisting of solid lubricant dispersed in an organic binder and dissolved in a specially formulated mixture of solvents. Features: Ÿ It is a lustrous coating. Ÿ It has excellent adhesion. Ÿ The effective optimum film thickness is 15-25 microns. Ÿ Load bearing capacity: 1000 bar Ÿ Corrosion resistance: Between 100 to 400 hours salt spray. Ÿ Working range: 200°C (continuous), 250°C short bursts

Typical Applications of Molybdenum disulphide coating: Crane pins, tyre moulds/ segments, wire drawing parts, articulate joints for earth moving equipment, fasteners for torque control, dish antenna moving parts, weapon magazines, firing pins, slide ways/ guides, shafts, bearings, aerospace parts, chains, machine tool chucks, carburetor parts, sliding gate valves, battery machine parts, outdoor machine parts, gas cylinder threads, etc. coating is a unique coating for excellent corrosion resistance, reduced frictional torque, easy and frequent dismantling, running in, cleanliness and long time storage. Ÿ MOS2 coating is a specially bonded solid lubricant containing molybdenum disulphide. Being a dry film lubricant Molybdenum disulphide coating does not pick up dust as compared to conventional oils and greases.

Polyamide(rilsan) Coating

zinc Aluminum flake coating

Rilsan is a unique synthetic thermoplastic coating for excellent corrosion resistance, reduced frictional torque, good impact resistance and good wear resistance. Rilsan coating may be applied to all metal components provided it is possible to raise them to the necessary coating temperature without causing any change in the metal itself or distortion to the components. Ÿ Excellent resistance to corrosion (2000 hours

of Salt Spray as per ASTM B 117),

Ÿ Good chemical resistance, Resistance to wear

and abrasion,

Ÿ Good impact resistance, Electrical insulation,

Aesthetic surface finish, Ÿ Compatibility with food products.

Zinc Aluminium flake coating is a thermosetting containing Zinc and Aluminum as a corrosion inhibiting pigment, offers excellent corrosion resistance with good reflectivity and heat resistance. It is aesthetically silvery in color. The heat cured resin has excellent corrosion resistance with good adhesion to the substrate. Ÿ To replace pollute chrome, nickel and various

plating

Ÿ Areas operating in high corrosive

Ÿ MOS2

Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Rilsan is a registered trademark of “ARKEMA France”

environment It can withstand temperature up to 275°C Replaces powder coating Thickness can be given as low of 10 microns with good corrosion resistance Good adhesion and abrasion resistance compared to painting and powder coating

Tribology India Ltd, TVS Complex, Padi Chennai - 600 050 Email: stc@tribologyindia.in Contact Person: Mr. R Umashankar,Mob: 09382121079

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“Durability is a commitment to quality” ”Durability of concrete structures can be defined as their ability to sustain the serviceability for which they were designed,” says Hasan Rizvi, Vice President, STP Ltd.

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the awareness level of customers has increased drastically. New products and systems have come in the market with special inclination to liquid applied membranes. To begin, in today’s age of premium on space, basements are constructed to give more usable space. Naturally, waterproofness is essential for all constructions. The Indian construction chemical and coating market continues to have a high potential for growth. Also with the new government at the centre, the corporate world has great expectations. The new government seems to clear projects, which were held up due to unnecessary reasons. This would be a boost to the construction chemical and coating business. There appears to be no gap between demand and supply. Time delay happens in case of imported waterproofing products which are generally substituted by similar ingeniously developed products. Further, there are a number of small distributors who supply imported products in the local market. Some factors like higher volume, economy of scale and introduction of new products’ range with cutting edge technologies are helping the company to excel in the market. Today STP is considered as one of the most trusted names in the field of construction chemicals and waterproofing, because of its quality and service and is the most preferred brand. STP Ltd. has its own state-of-theart R&D centre. Its facility (Avishkar) is based near Kolkata. The company understands the need of its customers and its R&D team provides products to suit the market requirements.

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TarFelt is one of the products from STP which has become a generic name for waterproofing. STP has introduced a new generation of TarFelt under the brand name of TarFelt LM which is a water-based cold applied bituminous liquid membrane and also a nontoxic green product. Durable concrete structures can be achieved only through careful attention to many details. This update discusses the key determinants of durability for both new construction and repair of old structures. The durability of concrete structures can be defined as their ability to sustain the serviceability for which they were designed. Basic to the concept of durability is a commitment to quality and its assurance. With respect to concrete, quality assurance is a matter of testing and inspecting to ensure the proper selection, proportioning, mixing, handling, placing, and curing of the materials, as well as the appropriate design of the structure itself. The following points should be taken into account for both the construction of new concrete structures and the repair of deteriorated structures:

Factors affecting the durability of structures • Poor quality construction • Lack of waterproofing treatment • Poor maintenance, blocked drain pipes • DPC failure • Lack of proper slope causing stagnation of water • Leaking pipe joints. Water proofing of structures: • Basements (SuperThermolay APP membrane) • Roof (TarFelt APP membrane, virtually self-adhesive membrane)/ ShaliCem EWP , two component Cementitious elastomeric liquid applied membrane) • Sunken (ShaliCrete –R) and make waterproof plaster with ShaliPlast LW • Planters and terrace garden (STP hybrid system: ShaliUrethane LHM and ShaliCrete-R) • Overhead and underground tanks (ShaliCem EWP). General concrete deterioration Most concrete deterioration can be attributed to water penetration. Since concrete absorbs moisture until it becomes saturated, preventing water from collecting on the surfaces is of

Sealer coat for roads- ShaliSeal RSTC

Expert’s Column prime importance. Moisture hastens deterioration not only because it promotes chemical reactions but also because it carries dissolved chemicals that can react with the steel, lime and other components in the concrete. It also plays a major role in concrete deterioration. Water entering concrete results in spalling of concrete. Migratory corrosion inhibitor, being amine based bipolar in nature, used as an additive during concreting/repairs, can protect the steel from corrosion in aggressive environment. In this

category, STP offers: • Migratory corrosion Inhibitor (ShaliPlast RCI) • Microconcrete (ShaliFix MC) • Epoxy bonding agent for joining old and new concrete (ShaliBond concrete). Providing good slopes and effective drainage, it is possible to prevent water from ponding and application of waterproofing treatment thus preventing water being absorbed. Structure design should accentuate water-shedding characteristics for

Construction Chemicals vertical elements, for example, the proper design detailing of window ledges can prevent the wall from wetting. It also incorporates slopes and drain holes for such horizontal elements as decks.

Conclusion India has the ability to develop indigenous technologies, processes, rather than inviting and importing technologies. Construction chemical manufacturers like STP Ltd. are promoting technologies suitable to weather and climatic conditions, affordability and environmentally friendly. n

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Hasan Rizvi, Vice President, STP Ltd.

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Ashtech: contributing to green construction Mumbai-based Ashtech has been a major contributor to the green tech space in Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s construction sector

DALMIA COLLEGE, MALAD

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n more than a decade and half of its existence, Ashtech India Pvt. Ltd. has earned an outstanding reputation as one of the leading manufacturers, processors, distributors and exporters of fly ash and various types of construction materials.

of fly ash, ready mix concrete, solid and hollow concrete blocks, aggregates, light weight blocks, reflective pavers and tiles, gypsum plaster etc. and has a presence in almost every major infrastructure or construction project being done in the country.

Product mix The ISO 9001:2008 certified organisation has been a prominent player in the area

Manufacturing units Ashtech has state-of-the-art processing and distribution facilities at Dahanu,

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NAHAR AMRIT SHAKTI, CHANDIVALI

Wanakbori, Gandhinagar, Ennore, Badarpur and Dadri (near Delhi).

Projects Ashtechâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fly ash has been used on some of the most prominent and landmark projects in the Middle East. Its products have supported airport works in Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar, not to mention projects in the UAE like the Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium, Dubai Marina, Burj

pROFILE Dubai, Palm Islands and the Emirates Tower. Among the key projects Ashtech has been associated with in India are the Bandra-Worli Sealink, Imperial Tower, the airports at Bengaluru and Chennai; metro rail projects in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai; the L&T monorail project in Mumbai; Pipavav Shipyard and Pune’s Magarpatta City.

Decorative In the decorative segment Ashtech DecoCrete Imprint systems offers original cast-in-place concrete flooring and paving which while contributing to a distinctive architectural feel to a project also offers durability to withstand the toughest traffic loads and environmental conditions. Ashtech DecoCrete provides an imprinted pattern with a smooth surface between the joint lines. The tools used in imprinting offer patterns in the concrete surface that are akin to cookie cutter patterns through cookie dough. Ashtech DecoCrete simulates a variety of natural materials like limestone, slate, sandstone, wood, cobble stone. Meanwhile limitless combinations of patterns and colours can also be created in concrete which offer license to make a bold creative statement.

Ashtech’s DecoCrete Imprint Systems Ashtech’s DecoCrete Imprint Systems are available to homeowners and design professionals in a large variety of colours, textures, and patterns. And all of this is available at a fraction of the cost of traditional materials. These are used in a variety of residential, commercial and municipal applications where the intention is to upgrade plain concrete or asphalt, or alternatively, to subtract on the expenditure of installing natural paving materials. Customers can have a choice of more than 100 patterns and custom tooling options which are available in a wide variety of standard and custom colouring options.

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beautiful sheen. It offers resistance to slipping, abrasion and impact. Also remarkable is the ability of the finished surface to repel water and oil and to be dust-proof. The finish does not necessitate replacement, recoating or waxing and is superior in all respects to other limited life products and is user friendly. The finishing system is available only through Ashtech’s licensed DecoCrete network and certified contractors.

Sandwash Texture Intended for outdoor applications, Sandwash Texture by Ashtech’s DecoCrete employs specialised mix designs, additives, topical treatments and advanced application procedures. It is used as an alternate to conventional concrete finish. The finish resembles sand blasted concrete and offers an economical alternative to other decorative concrete finishes while producing a monolithic concrete slab at low life-cycle cost. Sandwash Texture is used in combination with a variety of colours and staining options. The finish creates consistent texture and is ideal for plazas, walkways, shopping centres, schools and more. n Contact:

Naoshad Pajnigara Tele: +91- 9819373218 E-mail: naoshad@ashtech.co.in www.ashtechindia.net

The product designs are available in myriad combinations of geometric graphic patterns and colours. These can be used in places like streets, pathways, plazas, building entrances, pool decks, showroom floors, theme parks, retail walkways, road junctions, petrol pumps, sidewalls, parking areas, gardens, driveways and factory sheds, docks and ports.

DecoCrete Custom Polishing System Ashtech’s DecoCrete Custom Polishing System is a patented technology, delivers the industry’s best concrete floor finish. Among its winning attributes is the ability of the polish to chemically react with the concrete and to lock in the colour, the mechanical application closing the surface to segregate the contaminants. All that is required is a single application with permanent results. The DecoCrete Polishing System is available in lustrous colour, in finishes of satin to gloss, is environment friendly – it is non toxic and non flammable – protected by a tight, August 2014

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Providing solutions: speed, waste reduction & aesthetical enrichment â&#x20AC;&#x153;Walplast Products Pvt. Ltd. offer quality products which will increase the speed of construction reduce wastage and enhance the aesthetic look of the finished product, at affordable price and without compromising the stringent parameters,â&#x20AC;? explains Mandar Chitre, Vice President, Walplast Products Pvt. Ltd.

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industry is susceptible to many pressures like land acquisition, delay in mandatory permissions, loan rates, VAT, service tax, etc. In addition to these issues, competition is increasing as customers now have a large choice of properties to choose within their budget and have instant information due to many internet property portals. Each location also has properties that are completed and unsold, proving that the supply is slightly more than the demand. Walplast Products Pvt. Ltd. offer quality products which will increase the speed of construction reduce wastage and enhance the aesthetic look of the

finished product, at affordable price and without compromising the stringent parameters.

Speed Walplast offers products like ready mix machine plaster, tile adhesives, Machine Gyp+ i.e. machine gypsum plaster, which are changing the definitions of process time and generating large savings in labour. Walplast challenges the traditional process time of plastering by offering a machine for automatic mixing, transferring material and spreading plaster in less than half the time. Such automation needs polymer modified ready mix plaster and gypsum for machine application.

The company also offers both machine grade ready mix plaster grey and super white machine grade gypsum plaster. These grades are to be fed into the machine which has perfectly suitable flow, consistency and integrity of wet mix under high bar pressure. Both these grades are offered by Walplast along with a wellestablished low maintenance machine. The tile adhesive range offered by Walplast is also improving speed in application, thanks to anti sag properties and polymer modification of tile adhesives which enables faster work along with excellent bond.

Wastage reduction Sand purchased locally has large amount of impurities in the form of silt, algae, salt etc. and oversized materials (singles). Separation of such oversized and disposal becomes a major task and cost. Walplast computerised process takes care cleaning of sand by removal of silt and removal of oversize, burning of organic matter. Such cleaned hot sand separated by multi sieving, weighed automatically as per formulation ensuring compactness of plaster for water tightness. Polymers are added which gives work ability, negligible wastage due to reduction in rebounding losses.

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Chembond to exhibit at Big 5 Construct India 2014 C

hembond Chemicals announces its participation in Big 5 Construct India 2014 an international building and construction show to be held in Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai from 11th to 13th September. Past few years Chembond has been continuously involved in developing new solutions through feedback received from its customers. Chembond will showcase its range of construction chemicals and demonstrate its capabilities in the field by participating in this event. “Our team would welcome customers and prospects to interact and discuss their technical challenges with us so that we may be able to come up with a solution to the same,” mentions Nirmal Shah, Managing Director of Chembond Chemicals Ltd. “We would display our range of Construction Chemicals solutions under various categories. We seek new opportunities of partnering with our customers and growing with them all the time,” informs Deepak Kanitkar, General Manager Technology and 76

Business Development for Chembond Construction Chemicals Division. At stall F21of hall 6, Chembond will be displaying its range of construction solutions encompassing areas like waterproofing, sealants, concrete repairs, admixtures, tile fixing adhesives and joint fillers, surface treatment and engineering grouts. It will also have the K-FIX brand of products targeted to households, applicators and architect segment.

About Chembond Chembond Chemicals Ltd. is a known name in India, manufacturing a diverse range of specialty chemicals like water treatment, metal treatment, construction chemicals, high performance coatings and industrial biotech products. The company has excellent infrastructure facilities like a well-equipped R&D laboratory, multiple regional offices and production plants, well trained personnel and references across several business segments from the best known companies in the field. Chembond has a proven track record of delivering specialty chemicals and solutions within the time frame and to

the satisfaction of its customers, at all times. Chembond is listed on the stock exchange, Mumbai since 1995.

Construction chemicals division The construction chemicals division of Chembond offers a range of products for applications in concrete modification, waterproofing and repair and rehabilitation of structures. It also offers a host of other product solutions like sealants, concrete admixtures, tile fixing adhesives, tile joint fillers and engineering grouts aimed at the construction and civil engineering industries. The K-Fix brand of construction chemicals cater to the distribution channel and applicator segment with small pack sizes, while the infrastructure projects are catered to in bulk pack sizes. n Contact:

Swapnil R Deshmukh, Marketing Manager Chembond Chemicals Limited. Tele: +91-22 3921 3178 E-mail: enquiries.conschem@ chembondindia.com www.chembondconschem.com

RMP is available in 40-kg prepacked bags which are easy to use and store. One more product offering is Masterplast, a plaster additive for addition to traditional site mix. This creates a magic in application of manual plastering by giving workability and comfort to applicator who can boost of minimum wastage. Quick Bond provides solution for plaster or gypsum application on RCC and mivon application as hacking coat giving excellent cohesive bond strength.

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Walplast is having a range of products in dry mix form giving one stop solution for building industry.

Aesthetical enrichment Walplast offers one of the top qualities of wall putty and coloured putty. Whiteness and surface finish of putty can substantially enhance the effect of paints. Scratch-X texture gives excellent finish and protects the surface. Limeplast does not need any additives and is widely used in many markets.

Walplast provides solutions Walplast Products Pvt. Ltd., is an ISO 9001: 2008 certified Indian multinational company and one of the leading manufacturers of dry mix products. It has manufacturing facilities at six strategic locations in India along with well equipped R&D laboratories of international standards. Its products comply with parameters specified by Singapore housing board and also follow European and American standards and are exported to countries like UAE, Africa, Singapore, Europe, Nepal, etc. n

AEROPACK PRODUCTS Pvt Ltd & PROMTECH CONSULTANCY A JV Arrangement offers PRIVATE LABEL FACILITY & TOLL MANUFACTURING of AEROSOL PAINTS for Powder Coating, COLD GALVANIZING ZINC METAL SPRAYS INDUSTRIAL MRO products : CAR CARE AEROSOLs ; Decorative METALLIC Aerosols for Electroplating Touch Up for Aerosol MARKETEERS, Paints Mfgrs, Off-Shore Supply Firms, HARDWARE Dealers; SSI Units Planning Expansion Technical Executives on VRS, Export Houses, Direct BULK Buyers & all those who desire to enter into OWN Business

Out-Standing Performance ANTI-CORROSION SPRAY PRODUCTS for CHIEF ENGINEERs Maint Mgrs, QA Mgrs, Production Engrs, EPC & INFRA Projects Mgrs, Purchase Mgrs All Mild Steel & GI Structural Fabricators Power Plant & Equipments Manufacturers Transmission Line Towers Manufacturers All HOT DIP GALVANIZING PLANTS Signal Towers : Lightening Towers , Poles CABLE TRAYS , Earthing Strips, Gratings HVAC & Air-Conditioning Equpt Mfgrs

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ENGINEERING PROJECTS Consultancy Firms

OIL And GAS PLANTS & EQUIPMENTS EPC and INFRA Structure Consultants PEBs, Metal Buildings, Factory Structures STRUCTURAL ENGINEERs & CONSULTANTS HEAVY ENGINEERING Equipt Mfgrs OFF -SHORE & INDUSTRIAL Supply Firms SOLAR POWER PLANTS & EQUIPMENTS POWDER / PAINT Mfgrs & SUPPLY Firms Cement, Paper, Chemicals, Insecticide Plants AEROSOL MARKETEERS : Aerosol Mfg Firms Chemical & Petro-Chemicals Plants, Pipelines HARDWARE DEALERs / Free Lance Salesmen

Rusted Steel Panel RUSTOFIX 1411 RUST CONVERTER PRIMER And Rust Preventive

RUSTOFIX 1411 Rust Converter 1 Coat by Brushing

for RUSTED STEEL Structural Fabrications

Rust Converter + ZINKOTE -20

Weld Cleaning Gel for SS Fabrications

Promtech Consultancy offers TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW & Mfg formulations for all AEROSOLs & Metal Finishing Products

WANTED DEALERS IN All INDUSTRIAL AREAS PRIVATE LABEL SUPPLIES AVAILABLE TOLL MANUFACTURING FOR ALL PRODUCTS : SPECIAL RATES FOR BULK BUYERS Aeropack Products Pvt Ltd Mr ROHAN PRADHAN Director 9987670906 rohan@aeropackproducts.com

INNOVATIVE COATING INDUSTRIES PUNE : Promtech Consultancy : www.promtechaerosol.com Thane: B-7 / 701 , VEDANT Complex , Nr Vartak Nagar Naka, Thane West ,400606 puvpromtech@gmail.com PRADEEP Vaidya : 9820181738 SONIA Vaidya : 9819813015 soniavaidya30@gmail.com 022 25883265

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Set-up your own aerosol paints & products filling facility Promtech Consultancy and Aeropack Pvt Ltd offer turnkey technical know-how for acrylic QD aerosol paints and other industrial aerosol spray products

romtech Group, one of the largest range of aerosol products manufacturers in India, announced joint venture with Aeropack Products Pvt. Ltd., one of the leaders in aerosol plants manufacturing having 35 years of experience in manufacturing. This JV has technical support from Soujanya Colourants. Promtech Consultancy is now offering to the following important commercial services to the Indian industry. The company offers aerosol spray products, paints in all RAL shades for powder coating touch-up, cold galvanising zinc metal sprays and zinc bright sprays, zinc plating and passivation touch up sprays metallic

We offer the ready to fill products in the form of Mother Liquor in 30-litre jars. Such formulations can be marketed under one’s own brand label in his own market at a decided price

Pradeep Vaidya, Technical and Marketing Director Promtech Consultancy

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finish paints for aesthetics, decorative and antirust coating purposes.

Ready to fill “We offer the ready to fill products in the form of Mother Liquor in 30-litre jars. These paints, coatings and industrial MRO products are for directly filling in aerosol cans. Such formulations can be marketed under one’s own brand label in his own market at a decided price,” informed Pradeep Vaidya, Technical and Marketing Director. Range of products • Aerosol paints in all RAL shades • Aerosol paints in custom shades • Zinc metal sprays for cold galvanising • Zinc plating and passivating touch up sprays • Stainless steel 316l sprays for SS fabricators • PTFE blend teflon and acrylic sprays • Metallic finishes copper, bronze, gold, silver, aluminium, chrome, zinc aluminium finishes • 600 C heat resistant aluminium sprays • Rust looseners, rust preventives and lubricants • Complete car care range products • Peel off coating / vinyl spray for anticorrosion • Electrical contact cleaners, PCB coating sprays • Battery terminal cleaning and coating sprays • Paint, varnish and gasket remover sprays • Dye, developer and cleaner sprays for NDT • Black magna ink and white back ground paint for MPI. Who can avail of this offer • Powder and paints manufacturers

• Aerosol marketers - Indian and foreign companies • Powder distributors and dealers • Aerosol products manufacturers looking for expansion and for additional products • Foreign firms wanting to set-up their manufacturing facility in India.

Services offered for setting up new facility Promtech offers complete turnkey services for setting up an aerosol spray manufacturing or filling plant. The services offered include supplying of: • Entire plant and machinery • Products formulations • Ready to fill formulated products. Space & other infrastructure requirements For a production capacity of 1,500 to 2,500 cans per day approximately 5,000 sq.ft. space is required for storage of raw materials, finished goods, processing area, despatch station, R&D or analytical and QC lab etc. Power requirements • Compressor: 5 HP • Other pneumatic machinery: 5 HP • Flame-proof electrical fitting in the plant. n Contact:

Pradeep Vaidya, Technical and Marketing Director Promtech Consultancy Mobile: +91-9820181738 Tele: +91-22-25883265 Email: uvpromtech@gmail.com, www.promtechaerosol.com Sonia Vaidya: +91-9819813015

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Replace diesel based pump sets with solar based solutions ”There is a huge potential for solar pumps in our country. With the push from the government toward solar pumps, diesel based pump sets in the country can be largely replaced with a solar based solution,” says Sanjeev Sirsi, Head -Water Utility, Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd.

n today’s world, sustainable and renewable energy sources need to be encouraged to find their use on larger scale in practice. This would help built a long-term and reliable solution and at the same time it has the ability to prove to be environment friendly as well.

Being optimistic about the steps taken by government, Mr Sirsi analyses the overall picture including probable opportunities for solar power in pumps.

Great initiative Keeping in mind the current power scenario in the country, the move to give impetus to renewable energy and solar power in particular is a step in the right direction. The allocation of 400 crores for 1 lakh solar pumping systems is a great initiative. This will help save power and diesel subsidy. It will go a long way towards making India self-sufficient in its power requirement.

Recently some special provisions for solar power sector have been offered in budget. Generally solar power pumps are considered to be a good solution for agricultural activities. Therefore it becomes interesting to observe how the budget push for solar power drives the field of agricultural pumps.

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Grundfos products for agriculture sector “Grundfos India is one of the forerunners in sustainable pump solutions and has a wide range of solar pump offerings,” informs Mr Sirsi. “Since 2001, Grundfos has sold more than 10,000 solar pumps and this has been a positive impact on the socio economic lives of so many villagers throughout India.” The solar submersible pumps family of SQFlex range (Built in controllers and protection working on AC/DC supply), SP with external AC/DC controller (Up to 25HP) and the solar surface mounting pumps - CR flex range are an environmental friendly water supply solutions and could be considered as a revolution in remote water supply and agriculture.

Future scope It would be interesting to analyse the future scope of solar-power driven agricultural pumps in India where over 700,000 villages do not have access to water. An off-grid, self-sustaining solar pumping solution is the best probable way to provide water to millions in remote areas where the power supply is non-existent or unreliable. Solar pumping solutions have helped in confronting poverty alleviation, livelihood creation, food security, water availability and access, provision of education and healthcare, energy security and environmental protection. “There is a huge potential for solar pumps in our country,” believes Mr Sirsi. “With the push from the government towards solar pumps, diesel based pump sets in the country can be largely replaced with a solar based solution.” India has an installed base of 25 million pump sets, with 18 million electric pump sets and around 7 million diesel pump sets. However, the actual market potential that can be tapped would depend on local factors like water table, cropping pattern, weather conditions etc. The total agriculture based solar powered pump sets market is estimated to be around 1,500 - 1,600 MW over the next five years, through targeted replacement of diesel based pump sets. n

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Oswal optimising in pump solutions Oswal Pumps continues to come up

with the pump solutions to meet the various requirements of customers. Here are some of the useful products offered by Oswal Pumps in the field.

Multistage vertical inline pumps Oswal pumps offers multistage vertical inline pumps which are suitable for a variety of applications from pumping of potable water and chemicals. These pumps come with various pump sizes

and various numbers of stages to provide the flow and pressure required in commercial RO segment and boilers industry. Their nominal flow rate is 1 – 18 m3/h with pressure bar up to 23 Kg/ sq.cm, with pump efficiency up to 72 per cent. The pumps are available in various material versions according to the pumped liquid. Head and base available in series OCR in CI, OCRI in AISI 304 and OCRN in AISI 316 grade.

Applications • Water treatment: ultra-filtration system, reverse osmosis system, softening, ionising, demineralising systems, distillation systems, separators, swimming baths. • Water supply: filtration and transfer at waterworks, distribution from

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waterworks, pressure boosting in mains, pressure boosting in high rise buildings and hotels. • Industries: pressure boosting system, process water system, washing and cleaning systems, vehicle washing tunnels, fire fighting systems. • Liquid transfer: cooling and airconditioning systems, boiler feed and condensate systems, machine tools(cooling lubricants) • Irrigation: field irrigation (flooding), sprinkler irrigation, drip-feed irrigation. n Contact

Oswal Pumps Ltd. Oswal Estate, NH 1 Kutail, District Karnal-132001, Haryana Contact : (+91) 184 6616600 Email: munishrai@oswalpumps.com Website: www.oswalpumps.com

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Gates Shoppe inaugurated in South India Customers can avail of an entire range of Gates products and services at Rank Hydraulics with just-in-time approach. These include: • Information about latest products and services • Purchase of Gates specified hose assemblies • Assistance in selecting right hose for right application through stamped • Training to operators on hose maintenance, do’s & don’ts to maximise the life of the product and also to create a safe environment to work.

ates, India’s premier brand in hose assemblies and belt drive conversion, announced the inauguration of another Gates Shoppe in South India. Rank Hydraulics, located at Vakalapudi Road, Valasapakala in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, becomes the one-stop shop for Gates products. The Shoppe was inaugurated by Manoj Gupta, Head-Marketing Communication, Gates India Pvt. Ltd. and Raviprolu Subrahmanyam, father of Nanda Kishore, Rank Hydraulics.

“Strict quality standards are maintained to ensure that the hose assemblies sold are of a superior quality and the buyer gets complete peace of mind. Gates Shoppe will serve as a great platform to interact with end users to understand their requirement and serve them fully,” the company informed issuing statement. Dignitaries from different industries especially from oil and gas, process and specialty, and infrastructure have witnessed the event. Some of the dignitaries included Reliance, ONGC, Schlumberger Asia Services, Halliburton Offshore Services. n

“Gates with Rank Hydraulics will function as a onestop shop for all those wishing to either buy or to know the latest innovative products from Gates that can reduce their machine downtime, resulting in overall business profitability. The aim is to provide better solutions to oil and gas sector customers in line with our PM vision to focus more on this industry. Customers can avail of an array of services under one roof. These include purchase of world-class Gates products like hose assemblies, belt drive systems, complimentary products like adaptors, clamps tube fittings, ball valves etc. We are planning to open 20 more such Shoppe’s till 2015 in pan India,” said Mr Manoj.

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Cost Index CEMENT (Unit - 50 kgs; Price in `) Mumbai Delhi Chennai Pune Bangalore Hyderabad Kolkata ACC Ltd Grade 43 345 295 - - - 363 365 Grade 53 345 - - - 300 363 365 PPC 345 280 - - 300 - 365 Ambuja - - - - - - Grade 43 345 - - - - 360 Grade 53 345 - - - - 210 PPC 345 284 - - - - Birla White G 53 880 735 - - - 850 810 Orient - - - - - - Grade 43 - - - - - 360 Grade 53 - - - - - 363 PPC 320 - - - - - Mumbai: Neelkanth Ceramics (022 67384751), Delhi: BCC Cements Pvt Ltd. (011 66538808), Chennai: Dhan Lakshmi steel cement & building materials (044 66077988), Bangalore: Vikas Enterprises (9980166585), Hyderabad: Patel & Co (9246292405), Kolkata: Chowdhury Cement and Traders (033 66347037)

STONE & TILES (Unit - 1 sq ft; Price in `) Granite Kota Marble

Mumbai Delhi Chennai Pune Bangalore Hyderabad Kolkata 125 55 130 - - 115 125 35 24 35 - - 35 38 55 35 90 - - 45 45

Mumbai: Stone Touch (8097000400), Delhi: Shri Mahashakti Marble (011 66724192), Chennai: Temple Stone (044 66425103), Hyderabad: Baba Stones and Tiles (9030656785), Kolkata: R.D Enterprises (033 66343789); Vishal Marbles

ELECTRICAL WIRES (Unit - 1 m; Price in `) 1.5 sq mm 2.5 sq mm 4 sq mm

Mumbai - - -

Delhi 8.15 13.4 20.12

Chennai - - -

Pune Bangalore Hyderabad - 12.5 11.18 - 20 18.3 - 28 26.4

Kolkata -

Mumbai: Shiv Electric Store (022 61615113), Delhi: G K ENT Pvt Ltd (9810353646), Chennai: GB Electricals (044 66325141), Pune: Regal Electricals (9970001010), Bangalore: Logic Electricals (080 41223350), Hyderabad: RKS Electricals (040 66046190)

PAINTS Enamel (Unit - 4 litres; Price in `) Mumbai Delhi Chennai Pune Bangalore Hyderabad Kolkata Asian Paints 960 - 916 995 - 1000 Berger Paints 980 - 916 970 950 - Dulux 980 - 916 950 1050 - Kansai Nerolac 1010 - 916 990 - - Mumbai: Morya Paints (022 61626093), Delhi: M.G.Paints Hardware & Sanitary (011 66722885), Chennai: Indo Burma Hardwares (044 66420396); 9840064443, Pune: Colourmen (9766566002), Bangalore: Sri Guru Krupa Traders (080 23213846), National Paint Mart (080 25580680), Hyderabad: Shankar hardware (040 23060726), Kolkata: Pasari Paints (033 66346004), Kwality Traders (033 66037717)

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Cost Index WOOD (Unit - 1 cu ft; Price in `) Pine Wood Sal Wood Teak Wood

Mumbai 1000 800 1300

Delhi 480 1400 2000

Chennai - - -

Pune Bangalore Hyderabad 750 600 - 1000 1100 1225 1350 3000 1700

Kolkata -

Mumbai: Classic Ply N Wood Pvt Ltd. (22 2380 2622 / 3634 / 3610), Delhi: Himachal Wood Works Madaan Trading Company (9811563310), Chennai: Ambika Wood Industries (9965566352), Pune: NVS Plywood Store (096 23 245353), Bangalore: Laxmi Narayan Timber (7795126430), Hyderabad: Sri Pandu Rangaswamy Timber and Plywood (040) 67120884, Kolkata: August Ply (9830829060)

PLYWOOD (Unit - 1 sq ft; Price in `) Mumbai Delhi Chennai Pune Bangalore Hyderabad Kolkata Commercial 4mm 12 14 27 18 14 13 15 6mm 17 20 36 34 24 28 25 12mm 32 31 50 52 44 46 35 18mm 41 48 64 62 54 68 45 Waterproof 4mm 39 19 38 23 28 35 34 6mm 48 25 45 36 48 46 45 12mm 68 37 62 54 78 69 60 18mm 99 53 98 68 98 99 75 Mumbai: Shree Ganesh Ply & Laminates (022 67384569), Delhi: Shree Behari Timber & Plywood (9810395949), Chennai: ACI Wood Products (9841827281), Hyderabad: Sri Shyam Plywood Agencies (040 66384128), Bangalore: Duratec Plywoods (080 - 22373381, 41324614, 9845036901), Kolkata: August Ply (9830829060), Pune: NVS Plywood Store (096 23 245353)

MDF (Unit - 1 sq ft; Price in `) 6mm 9mm 12mm 18mm

Mumbai Delhi Chennai Pune Bangalore Hyderabad Kolkata 14 14 18 22 15 22 16 20 22 24 30 23 28 22 30 31 38 40 34 38 31 39 45 50 60 45 52 44

Mumbai: Shree Ganesh Ply & Laminates (022 67384569), Delhi: Haryali Timber Trading Co. (011 66435170), Chennai: ACI Wood Products (9841827281), Pune: Designer Elements (020 66829435), Bangalore: Arun Glass & Plywoods (080 66493905), Hyderabad: Shri Shyam Plywood Agencies (040 66384128/29), Kolkata: KG Patel & Co (033 22217090)

CLEAR GLASS (Unit - 1sq ft; Price in `) 4mm 5mm 6mm

Mumbai Delhi Chennai Pune Bangalore Hyderabad Kolkata 35 32 35 35 37 36 34 45 42 45 44 46 45 45 55 52 55 54 57 55 54

Mumbai: Pyramid Glass India (9833515522), Delhi: Bawa Glass (011 23670431), Chennai: Glass World (044 24335677), Pune: Mahavir Designer Glass (020 66829989), Bangalore: Murthy Glass & Plywoods (080 66508121), Hyderabad: Vision Glass Kraft & Art Studio (9849254654), Kolkata: Glassic(9433736907) August 2014

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CPO Forum India & Awards: brings procurement experts under one roof 2nd annual CPO Forum India & Awards was held with aim of sharing the expertise and insights on procurement and supply management on 18th and 19th July in Mumbai More than 125 industry leaders and senior professionals participated from various industries like IT, auto ancillaries, oil and gas, EPC, steel, cement, retail, hospitality, manufacturing and engineering, telecom, banking, pharmaceutical and chemical, logistics, construction and infrastructure.

Conference Chairperson, Krishan Batra, President & CEO, Institute for Supply Management (ISM – India)

he 2nd Annual CPO Forum India & Awards, organised by Conference Asia, was held with aim of sharing the expertise and insights on procurement and supply management on 18th and 19th July in Mumbai.

The conference was addressed by more than 20 eminent personalities sharing their expertise and insights on procurement and supply management. The main highlight of the event was the CPO awards ceremony which aimed at recognising and celebrating the collaborative efforts of individuals and their teams in their journey towards procurement excellence through innovation, commitment and hard work.

The theme for the event was ‘Emerging procurement trends: looking into the future’ highlighting the current broad procurement trends in the market. The conference focused on key topics such as understanding the recent past, present and future of procurement, exploring where India is on the path of strategic procurement, shifting to procurement value preposition for better innovation and product development, challenges in the development and growth of strategic sourcing, focusing on supplier risk management, managing strong contract management to capture revenue opportunities, discussing on aligning business strategy with business transformation and supply chain strategies post GST. n

India Warehousing Show: grand representation of logistics sector The 4th India Warehousing Show lifted the spirit of logistics industry by bringing numerous supply chain solutions on one platform from 8th to 10th July in New Delhi

ndia Warehousing Show (IWS) solidified its position as nation’s leading event for logistics and supply chain sectors. It displayed wide range of solutions

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including warehousing infrastructure, material handling equipment, automation solutions, storage solutions, logistics and supply chain altogether. IWS 2014 gave its attendees the benefit of choosing, exploring and experiencing products live and functional. It also allowed them to interact face to face with the manufacturers, suppliers and dealers. The exhibition featured 210 exhibitors, 380 live technologies from

25 countries and was attended by 7,818 trade visitors representing 220 cities globally. The show was appreciated for being business matchmaking and learning platform for the industry. The show also featured US pavilion, Supply Chain Zone, Automation4Logistics, Packaging4Logistics and international pavilion. A free-to-attend Social Media Workshop was also conducted for the very first time . n

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