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Chemical World | September 2011
EDITORIAL
The right chemistry of business sustainability
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s India marches forward to become the world’s 3rd largest economy in a few decades from now, there are still considerable sections in this sub-continent struggling with phenomenal levels of poverty, malnutrition, illiteracy and unemployment, among others. In this scenario of disparate growth, even worse a growing urban-rural gap in terms of economic prosperity and overall development, the role of corporate entities has been under the scanner for quite a while. Although the reasons behind this lopsided growth are too many and rather complicated, the impact of a typical profit-centric focus pursued by most corporates calls for careful introspection. Prior to that, it is important to not only analyse and understand the evolving role of business vis-à-vis all the stakeholders in the present eco-system but also to be future ready amid numerous emerging opportunities. With this background, the significance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cannot be overemphasised. Although CSR is not new here, it has often been used interchangeably with terms such as corporate responsibility, corporate citizenship and corporate sustainability, to name a few. A few months ago, when Bill Gates and Warren Buffett were in India as a part of The Giving Pledge campaign, an effort to invite the wealthiest individuals to commit to giving majority of their wealth to philanthropy, they were of the view that the effort, instead of being seen as CSR should be considered as corporate social compulsion. Suffice to say, it is time CSR and its ambit got clearly defined and then applied in the Indian context with a broader perspective and an intrinsic link with the respective organisation’s business vision. Only then its real value would be unleashed in both ways – serving the societal benefits as well as staying aligned with the core business.
Editorial Advisory Board Pothen Paul
Executive Chairman, Aker Powergas Pvt Ltd
On the debate of whether CSR should be made mandatory by government legislation, or left to the discretion of individual organisations, one needs to prudently evaluate its long-term prospects with a strategic and coherent objective rather than taking a parochial approach of quick returns in a piecemeal manner. At the end of it, it is not merely the quantity but the quality that matters. The same rationale holds true here.
D P Misra
Director, TCE Consulting Engineers Ltd and Former Director General, ICC
P D Samudra
Executive Director (Sales) & Member of the Board, Uhde India Pvt Ltd
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CONTENTS
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LEADERS SPEAK “The Indian market has evolved towards sophisticated fragrance notes” ...says Nicolas Mirzayantz, Group President – Fragrances, IFF
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ROUNDTABLE Corporate social responsibility: To be voluntary or mandatory?
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FACILITY VISIT Sigma-Aldrich, India: Customised solution for fine chemistry
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SECTOR WATCH 34
Analytical instruments: Taking a measure of quality
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MARKET SCOPE 38
India: A hub for analytical instrumentation?
INDUSTRY UPDATE Specialty chemicals in solar industry: Empowering the future
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ENERGY MANAGEMENT Fuel efficiency: Transition from oil-fired to solid fuel boilers Vivek Shinde, Divisional Manager, ForbesVyncke
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MANAGEMENT MANTRAS The pathway to visible leadership: Walk the talk Suresh Lulla, Founder & Managing Director, Qimpro Consultants
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CURTAIN RAISER Q Engineering Expo Rudrapur 2011: Moving growth graph northwards Q Engineering Expo Ahmedabad 2011: Celebrating a decade of excellence Q India Chem Gujarat 2011: Giving a specialty touch Q analytica Anacon India 2011: Exploring innovation, delivering solutions
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REPORT Process Engineering Expo 2011: Redefining optimisation strategies
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Highlights of Next Edition Sector Watch
: Heating & Cooling Equipment
Industry Update : Paints & Dyes Note: ` stands for Indian rupee, $ stands for US dollar and £ stands for UK pound, unless mentioned otherwise
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NATIONAL NEWS
CAPACITY EXPANSION
CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
Watertech to showcase novel water treatment technology Sustainable development with proper waste management is the need of the hour. Offering solutions to some of the challenges pertaining to this will be Watertech 2011, to be held from September 28-30, 2011, at Gujarat University Exhibition & Convention Centre, Ahmedabad. “Waste & wastewater management has emerged as one of the biggest environment issues faced by the metros and highly industrialised cities of India. Watertech 2011 expo offers an opportunity to Indians as well as overseas exhibitors to exhibit the latest equipment & technology in the waste, wastewater & water treatment and recycling industry under one roof,” stated a press release from Exhiference Media Pvt Ltd, the organiser of the event. Watertech 2011 will witness more than 200 exhibitors across the globe. Over 6,000 visitors are expected to visit the event. It is supported by Forest & Environment Department, Water Supply Department, Government of Gujarat, Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Indian Water Works Association and various other related national as well as international associations. A national summit on Public Private Partnership (PPP) in waste & wastewater sector will also be held on September 29, 2011.
LANXESS expands thionyl chloride production in India LANXESS will increase production of thionyl chloride by 20 per cent at its plant in Nagda, Madhya Pradesh. The expansion will be completed in the second half of 2012. Thionyl chloride is an important intermediate used by industrial customers for manufacturing agrochemicals, dyestuffs, fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. “LANXESS is supplying thionyl chloride to all major customers in the industries in India. Indian demand has grown significantly by eight per cent in the recent years and we are expecting a continuation of consistent growth in the demand for thionyl chloride,” said Hubert Fink, Head - Advanced Industrial Intermediates Business Unit, LANXESS. The company is a leading global supplier of thionyl chloride, operating manufacturing plants both in Germany and India.
BUSINESS EXPANSION
GREEN ENERGY
Tyco Flow Control to expand India operations
IOC and Department of Biotechnology to set up bioenergy research centre
Tyco Flow Control – a world leader in the manufacture of flow control products and heat-tracing solutions headquartered in New Jersey – is planning to expand its operations significantly in India with the establishment of a greenfield plant in Mahindra World City near Chennai. This will be coming up at the existing facility of the UAE-based KEF Holdings in which Tyco had purchased 75 per cent stake for $ 300 million. KEF Holdings, headed by Faizal El Kottikollon, is a fully integrated manufacturer of valves and provider of steel castings to oil & gas, chemical, mining and power industries. Tyco is operating in India in 15 locations through its three business lines namely, Tyco Valves & Controls, Tyco Thermal Control and the newly acquired KEF Holdings. Tyco’s existing plants for manufacturing valves and controls are located in Halol, Gujarat, and in Guduvanchery near Chennai, while Tyco Thermal Controls India has an engineering and design centre in Mumbai.
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, to set up a DBT-IOC Centre for Advanced Research on Bioenergy. The MoA was signed by Dr R K Malhotra, Director (R&D), IOC, Dr R K Malhotra (left) and and Dr Renu Swarup, Advisor, DBT, in Dr Renu Swarup signing the MoA the presence of Dr M K Bhan, Secretary, DBT and R S Butola, Chairman, IOC, at a function held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Several luminaries from the biotech sector and senior functionaries from IOC and DBT were also present. “Second generation biofuels will fill the gap in energy space in the future,” stated Dr Bhan. However, he emphasised on the need to pool the talents not only within the country but also across the globe to tap and converge the strengths of all disciplines of biological sciences to make the venture a great success. Butola stressed on the necessity to have a centre of bioenergy research. “Breakthroughs are needed to replace oil with plant-based fuels through biotechnological interventions, and creation of this centre is expected to fulfil our aspirations in this regard,” he added. The Advanced Bioenergy Research Centre is the second such centre being set up by DBT; the first was at Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai. This centre is coming up at IOC’s R&D complex at Faridabad and will cost ` 53 crore for 5 years of operation; and DBT will share half of this cost. Initially, the centre will have PhD scholars, senior researchers and several invited distinguished scientists from India & abroad to work.
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NATIONAL NEWS
CORPORATE REPORT
EPC VENTURE
BASF India publishes sustainability report
Mitsubishi and Suhail Bahwan Group form engineering company in India
BASF India has published its 2010 corporate report, based on its performance across three dimensions of sustainability – economy, environment and society. In its second year of publication, ‘BASF in India - Report 2010’ documents business highlights, sales and employee figures, environmental data, social & educational initiatives undertaken and awards & recognition achieved in 2010. “BASF in India - Report 2010 covers our economic, environmental and social performance for last year and explains how we create measurable value for all our stakeholders. Our triple bottom line reporting sets benchmarks in governance and promotes transparent communication & open dialogue with the community in which we operate,” said Prasad Chandran, Chairman, BASF Companies in India & Head South Asia. On the economic front, BASF in India crossed the Euro 1 billion sales mark (` 61,056 million) for the first time in 2010. With the completion of Ciba integration, merger of BASF legal entities in India, and acquisition of specialty chemicals business of Cognis in India, BASF India augmented further growth opportunities in newer markets.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) and Suhail Bahwan Group (SBG) of Oman have established a Joint Venture (JV) engineering company, namely MHI Engineering and Industrial Projects India Pvt Ltd (MEIP), in India, effective September 2, 2011. MEIP will undertake business development, design, engineering, procurement, construction management, after-sales services and other functions for various industrial and infrastructure projects handled by MHI’s Machinery & Steel Infrastructure Systems division, which is also responsible for the construction of fertiliser plants, methanol plants, petrochemical plants and oil & gas production plants. To start with, MEIP shall develop businesses related to chemical & environmental plants (including carbon dioxide recovery systems and flue-gas desulfurisation plants) and transportation systems in the fast growing Indian market. Future plans call for MEIP to expand its business coverage to include the Middle East and Africa. The initial capital of MEIP is about $ 20 million with MHI holding 51 per cent and SBG owning 49 per cent. SBG is the largest diversified business group in Oman.
STRATEGIC DECISION
APPOINTMENT
WACKER strengthens its position in South India
O’Neil Remedios (third from left) and Soumitra Mukherjee (second from right) at the opening ceremony together with WACKER employees
The Munich-based chemical group, WACKER, is strengthening its presence in South India by expanding the local sales office in Chennai, India. The enlarged office, operated by the joint venture, Wacker Metroark Chemicals Pvt Ltd (WMC), will allow WACKER to provide optimum local support to customers and business partners in South India, thereby helping to further tap into the fast-growing markets for high-quality silicones & chemical raw materials in India. Tremendous growth in India’s economy, particularly in the automotive, textile and electronics sector, prompted
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enlarging of the local sales office in the south-east of India. “The region around Chennai is renowned for its dynamic and fast-growing industries,” explained O’Neil Remedios, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, WMC. He further added that the local office aims to serve the expanding markets in the region, enabling WACKER to reinforce its position as a technology leader for high-quality silicone products and chemical raw materials. The office focusses on silicone emulsions, silicone resins, silanes and sealants for the automotive, electronics, textile, leather and personal care industry. “Our primary goal is to offer our Indian customers and partners products & solutions perfectly matched to their requirements, and thereby help them enhance their own business success. The expansion of our sales office enables us to provide better local support than ever,” stated Soumitra Mukherjee, Managing Director, WMC.
Rajkumar Ghosh takes charge as IOC Director State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) announced that Rajkumar Ghosh has taken over as Director Rajkumar Ghosh (Refineries) of the company. He takes over from B N Bankapur, a company press release said. “Prior to his posting in Delhi, he was Executive Director at the most modern PSU refinery of the country at Panipat and was responsible for all functions of the refinery, naphtha cracker and other downstream polymer units,” it added. A graduate in Chemical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, Ghosh led the commissioning of Panipat Refinery expansion from 12 to 15 million tonne per annum and India’s largest naphtha cracker at the unit.
NATIONAL NEWS
RESEARCH INITIATIVES
DuPont India opens Innovation Center in Pune DuPont announced the official opening of the India Innovation Center in Pune. DuPont India Innovation Center is a forwardlooking initiative by the global science-based company to expand its strategic footprint to fuel local collaboration in support of India’s fast growing automotive industry. DuPont India Innovation Center’s primary focus is on the automotive segment; and it acts as a collaborative platform for automotive OEMs and component & system manufacturers to come together to support the Indian automotive industry. Its goal is to partner for science-powered solutions that fuel innovation and application development together with customers and partners – wherever they are in the world. “The Collaboration Space in the Center provides an environment for our customers and partners to connect real time with our team of 9,500 DuPont scientists, chemists and engineers located in 100 R&D and technical centres around the world. Leveraging the power of DuPont global network, we can work with our customers and partners to meet the needs of the fast expanding Indian automotive industry,” said Balvinder Singh Kalsi, President – South Asia, DuPont. NEW PLANT
Berger Paints to set up ` 200-crore plant in Tamil Nadu Berger Paints has planned to set up a new production plant in Tamil Nadu with an investment of ` 200 crore, which is likely to be operational by next fiscal. The company that manufactures and markets a range of decorative & industrial paint products under various brands said it is also looking to diversify into industrial chemicals segment in the long-term. “We are setting up a new plant in Tamil Nadu, which is likely to be completed by December this year, and would start production by early next fiscal,” said Sanjay Chowdhury, Chief Business Development Manager, Berger Paints India. The investment will be made through internal accruals. The company currently has eight plants across India and the new one at Tamil Nadu will be the ninth, he added. Chowdhury said that besides expanding manufacturing capacity, the company is also looking to diversify into industrial chemical segment in future. “Entry into the industrial chemicals segment is a long-term plan because it has a close synergy with our current business. There is no concrete plan yet, but we intend to do it,” he said. For the fiscal-ended March 31, 2011, the company’s net sales stood at ` 2,328.12 crore.
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WORLD NEWS
BUSINESS INTEGRATION
Ashland completes acquisition of ISP Ashland Inc, one of the global leaders in specialty chemical solutions for consumer and industrial markets, completed its acquisition of privately-owned International Specialty Products Inc (ISP), a global specialty chemical manufacturer of innovative functional ingredients and technologies. The purchase was an all-cash transaction for $ 3.2 billion. “This defining transaction is expected to be immediately accretive and will significantly expand our position in high-margin, high-growth end-markets, including personal care, pharmaceutical, food & beverage and energy. We are excited about combining ISP’s technologies and capabilities with our own. This acquisition enhances our ability to satisfy the increasing global demand for more technologically advanced consumer and industrial products, and to continue to generate industry-leading innovations and solutions for our customers,” said James J O’Brien, Chairman and CEO, Ashland. ISP will be integrated into the Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients commercial unit, more than doubling the size of Ashland’s highest-margin business. Effective immediately, the combined unit will be called Ashland Specialty Ingredients. CSR INITIATIVES
Nalco Report on economic, environmental and social sustainability progress Nalco, providing essential expertise for own operations. This report highlights water, energy and air, has published actions we have taken to deliver its 2010 Sustainability Report, which strong economic, environmental and documents actions and social performance to our progress towards Nalco’s many stakeholders,” said vision to earn customers for Erik Fyrwald, Chairman and life and enhance the lives of CEO, Nalco. The 32-page employees while protecting report includes a summary the planet. “As one of the of expanded stakeholder world’s largest sustainability dialogue efforts and examples Erik Fyrwald services companies we of how Nalco programmes work daily to deliver water & energy help customers minimise their savings and reduced emissions for our environmental footprint by improving global customers as well as in our the efficiency of their operations. NEW FACILITY
Shell to build lube oil production unit in Tianjin A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Shell and the Tianjin Development Zone to co-operate on construction of a lubricating oil production unit and storage depot in Nangang Industrial Zone of north China’s industrial hub Tianjin. Construction will start from 2012 at a cost of an estimated $ 100 million. The production line will have an output of 3,00,000 metric tonne/ year when completed and is planned to go into production by 2013. Upon completion, some yuan 5 billion of revenues is to be generated annually, according to Haw kuang Lim, Vice Executive Officer, Shell Global. The estimated investment for the product oil warehousing is $ 50 million, and a turnover of 3 million metric tonne/year should be realised when the 3,00,000 cubic metre of designed capacity is completed and put into use in 2013, Lim noted. The Nangang Industrial Zone is located in the south of Binhai New District in Tianjin.
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ACQUISITION
Eastman acquires Brazilian company Scandiflex Eastman Chemical Co has acquired Scandiflex do Brasil SA Industrias Quimicas for an undisclosed amount to expand its plasticiser business in Latin America. The Brazilian company manufactures materials used to produce pliable plastic. The acquired Scandiflex plasticiser business and manufacturing capabilities will be a part of Eastman’s Performance Chemicals and Intermediates (PCI) segment. In 2010, the acquired company reported net sales of $ 54 million. Earlier, Eastman also completed the acquisition of petrochemical company Sterling Chemicals Inc for $ 100 million. The transaction includes Sterling’s plasticiser and acetic acid manufacturing assets in Texas City, Texas. Recently, Eastman Chemical Co declared that its sales improved across all product lines and revenues climbed 26 per cent year over year to $ 1.9 billion, driven by higher sales volume and increased selling prices. The higher sales volume was primarily attributed to growth in plasticiser product lines, increased demand for acetyl chemicals, the fourth quarter 2010 restart of a previously idled olefins cracking unit at the Texas facility, and stronger end-market demand, especially in the packaging, transportation, and durable goods markets. The increase in selling prices resulted from higher raw material and energy costs. Eastman Chemical’s diversified chemical portfolio, along with its integrated and diverse downstream businesses, is driving earnings. Eastman benefits from business restructuring and cost-cutting measures. The company has sold unprofitable units and closed down poorly performing ones.
WORLD NEWS PLANT OPTIMISATION
Honeywell’s UOP installs its 100th operations monitoring system UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, announced that it has installed its 100th UOP OpAware™ system, marking a milestone for the leading operations monitoring system. The 100th unit was installed at a UOP CCR Platforming™ process unit in Europe recently. The UOP OpAware™ system collects, processes and analyses key performance data from UOP-licensed units to provide refiners with critical data on unit performance. Refiners using the system gain instant access to real operating data, allowing them to make quicker and more informed operating decisions, while allowing UOP to provide faster, more accurate troubleshooting and data analysis support as needed. “The 100th OpAware™ installation is a significant milestone for UOP and we are pleased to have helped so many customers worldwide improve the efficiency and profitability of their operations. Our goal is to consistently present the right information at the right time so our customers spend less time organising & processing data and more time making informed decisions,” said Geoff Miller, Vice President - Engineering, Services and Equipment, Honeywell’s UOP. The OpAware™ system is currently available to support 10 UOP process technologies. The system is used today by nearly 50 refiners and petrochemicals producers in 24 countries. INVESTMENT
Synthetic rubber plant opens in Jurong Island Japan’s Zeon Corporation has opened its first synthetic rubber plant in Singapore, which will meet the rising demand in Asia for environment-friendly and fuelefficient tyres. The solution polymerised styrene-butadiene rubber (SSBR) plant is located at Jurong Island. “The investment will take Zeon one step nearer to our goal of more than trebling our SSBR sales to
$ 422 million annually by 2020,” said Naozumi Furukawa, President and Chief Executive, Zeon. The Jurong plant will commence production in two phases – in midJuly 2013 with a capacity of 30,000 to 40,000 metric tonne a year, and in the first half of 2016 with capacity of another 30,000 to 40,000 metric tonne a year.
PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN
IKA launches new campaign for overhead stirrers IKA recently unveiled a film featuring its overhead stirrers, a technology designed to optimise complex stirring applications. The brief new image film demonstrates the high energy, safe, silent, easy, vibration-free and intuitive operation of laboratory stirring. Impeccably designed with enhanced capabilities, IKA stirrers accommodate a vast range of applications. The stirrers stand out because of their indispensable features including: electronic safety circuit, push-through agitator shaft, digital display and ability to control the rheological changes using labworldsoft® software. IKA provides the solutions for all laboratory stirring needs at a cost-effective price, backed by performance, warranty and service support. Its equipment adheres to CE, UL standards and fulfils International safety regulations. The IKA Group is one of the global market leaders for laboratory equipment, analytical and process technology. Magnetic stirrers, overhead stirrers, dispersers, shakers, mills, rotary evaporator, calorimeters, laboratory reactors and incubating shakers make up the laboratory and analytical equipment’s portfolio.
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RECOGNITION
Solazyme named 2012 Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum Solazyme, Inc, a renewable oil and bioproducts company, announced that it has been selected by the World Economic Forum as a 2012 Technology Pioneer. The Forum selects 25 of the most innovative technology companies from around the world to be part of its annual class of Technology Pioneers. According to the Forum, these companies represent the latest generation of innovators that are poised to have a critical impact on how business and society work. Solazyme has focussed its innovation efforts on commercially producing renewable, tailored oils that not only mirror or enhance the chemical composition of conventional oils used today, but act as drop-in replacements that are compatible with the existing production, refining, finishing and distribution infrastructure in the fuels & chemicals, nutrition, and skin & personal care space. “We are honoured to be recognised as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. Solazyme’s renewable oil production technology addresses two of the world’s most challenging needs, the growing demand for energy and food. As both the global population and the demand for oil increases, we as a society are going to have to meet these needs sustainably and economically. Our tailored oil technology enables us to do this as we build a true 21st century oil company,” said Jonathan Wolfson, CEO, Solazyme. Each year, The World Economic Forum receives hundreds of Technology Pioneer applications from around the world, which are evaluated by over 50 global technology experts.
WORLD NEWS
LUBRICANTS BUSINESS
Brenntag buys UK specialty chemicals distributor Multisol German specialty chemicals distributor Brenntag announced that it is acquiring UK-based Multisol for an undisclosed sum to expand its portfolio and gain a bigger presence in central and Eastern Europe, and Africa. Brenntag said the purchase of Multisol will enable the company to further develop its market position in the distribution of specialty chemicals with a focus on lubricants and base oils including mixing & blending capabilities. According to Brenntag, Multisol expects to generate sales of $ 402 million by 2012. “Multisol seamlessly fits into our strategic approach to enlarge our product focus of specialty chemicals including value-added services in our core markets in the UK, Western Europe, Central & Eastern Europe, and Africa,” said Steven Holland, CEO, Brenntag. Multisol distributes specialised solvents & chemicals and oil products such as specialised lubricants & lubricant additives. Last year, it signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the UK with German chemicals group Oxea for a range of specialty esters, including specialty plasticisers for PVC and other resins. TRADE SHOW
InaChem appoints Phoenix MarCom as exclusive European agent InaChem, the Indonesia International Chemical Exhibition and Chemical Engineering Conference, has appointed marketing communications specialist, Phoenix MarCom team Phoenix MarCom of Cambridge, UK, as its exclusive European agency to promote the organisation’s exhibition and conference in 2012. The event, hosted jointly by the Federation of the Indonesian Chemical Industry, the Indonesia Institution of Chemical Engineers, and the Ministry of Industry of Indonesia, is set as the main meeting point for industry players to serve the growing demand for chemical products, services, and technology in Indonesia and South East Asia region. InaChem is considered to be the largest chemical industry event in Indonesia, and the 2012 event will be the second since its launch in 2010, which featured 130 exhibitors and attracted more than 4,500 high-calibre visitors from 13 countries. Malcolm Lee, Business Development Manager, Phoenix MarCom, said, “The chemical sector is one of the fastest growing industries in Indonesia where currently nearly 60 per cent of manufacturing and production process technology and equipment is imported from overseas.”
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LEADERS SPEAK
“The Indian market has evolved towards sophisticated fragrance notes” ...says Nicolas Mirzayantz, Group President – Fragrances, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF). In an exclusive e-interview with Mahua Roy, he elaborates on the interesting aspects of fragrance technologies and their impact on various industries, as well as IFF’s ‘glocalisation’ efforts for the Indian market.
Changes in the fragrances industry in the last decade There are a few notable key changes: consumers everywhere are fragrance savvy; there has been a dramatic increase in the number of fine fragrance launches, thus creating a plethora of choices for the consumer. As emerging markets have evolved and grown, the buying power of those markets has risen significantly with a corresponding increase in the consumption of consumer goods. Besides, there are regulatory challenges, and distribution channels are changing with a focus on ‘direct to consumer’. Indian consumers, too, have become more discerning. The market has evolved from
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singular direction fragrances to more complex and sophisticated notes to meet growing fragrance needs.
Pioneering fragrance innovations Innovation is critical to IFF’s future success as we help our customers grow their brand equity in the marketplace. Our key R&D platforms for fragrances – new molecules, naturals, delivery systems, modelling, new process technologies, performance insights and malodour control – are designed to address the most critical consumer needs, as well as to identify unmet needs. In the past few years, a special area of focus in our strategy was the development of
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green and sustainable technologies for our manufacturing operations. IFF recently filed a number of strategic patents that will make its manufacturing processes more efficient in the years to come. The R&D has also broadened its approaches to new molecules innovation. The current new molecules’ pipeline is healthy with many high performing ingredients for different business categories that will gain an important position in our perfumes palate in the years to come. IFF continues to invest in ‘naturals’ research to strengthen its leadership position, with a focus on quality, purity and availability.
Encapsulation technology Delivery technologies are a major consumer need and form the crux of our research group. IFF is a pioneer in the development and use of encapsulation. Our fragrance capsule technology, which has been widely adapted in fabric care applications, is now being used in hair care and will soon be used in other categories such as home care. In 2011, IFF won the prestigious FiFi Award – the highest honour in the fragrance industry – for ‘Technological Breakthrough of the Year’ for the development of a fragrance delivery system using time-touch encapsulation technology in hair care. PolyIFF, developed more than 25 years ago by our R&D team, is an exclusive IFF polymer delivery technology that allows direct delivery of scent to plastic products. It is bound to create vast innovative fragrance experiences and opportunities beyond personal and home care products. Also, we have recently developed a biodegradable version of this product to meet the needs of green-minded customers.
Customised for the Indian consumer One of the factors that drive our innovation is our in-depth knowledge
of Indian consumer needs. We gauge the drivers of consumer preferences in India by using our proprietary consumer research techniques and tools. We combine this knowledge base with our creative expertise to develop innovative fragrances for this market. We have invested in setting up a fully integrated fragrance creative centre in Mumbai, a first-of-its-kind in India. This centre boasts of the first Consumer Insight facility by a fragrance house in India along with state-of-the-art fragrance evaluation facility and a fragrance application technical centre. Using our proprietary tools, knowledge
We believe the future of health soaps will move away from functional fragrances and start to take cues from the beauty soaps and incorporate florals & fruits. base, creative expertise, solid skills of our sales, marketing & evaluation teams, and also working closely with our customers, we have introduced a number of new fragrances for the Indian market.
Gauging consumer perception and needs We have IFF proprietary, in-depth and unique Consumer Insight techniques and tools that regularly feed changing consumer scent preferences to our fragrance creative experts. One such tool, Newness Model™, helps us predict future consumer preferences as far as fragrances are concerned. Another proprietary tool, Brand Emotions™, provides our team of marketing, sales, consumer insight and fragrance evaluators an in-depth understanding of consumer
product brands and their emotional connection with fragrance nuances.
Sustainability efforts We are striving to balance the triple bottom line of social, environmental and economic results (people, planet and profit). Our manufacturing facilities have implemented projects, conducted energy audits, installed high efficiency lighting & equipment, and investigated alternative energy sources, confirming our commitment and investment in sustainability. Water and waste recycling programmes are also a means by which we are responsible towards a sustainable environment. Our programmes are aligned with an established hierarchy of waste management that provides for waste prevention, reuse and recycling, beneficial energy recovery, waste treatment and disposal. At our Fragrance plant in Chennai, the entire peripheral and street lighting is powered by a solar lighting system. This initiative reduces our conventional energy consumption by 7,200 KWh/annum. The plant has state-of-the-art wastewater pretreatment systems. The new skid mounted systems offer better control, improved effluent quality, and minimised energy costs and enable us to have a Zero Liquid Discharge concept. For achieving biodiversity, the plant has reduced the consumption of paper by 50 per cent.
Emerging trends to cash upon Some of the interesting developments are as follows: R Increased product sophistication and demand for fragrance products in emerging markets R Men’s category is gaining importance in emerging regions and showing rapid rates of expansion. This category is set to see a good deal of investment from major beauty and personal care players over the mid- to long-term
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New product categories and shorter product lifecycles R Increasing consumer demand for fragrance products in nontraditional fragranced categories R In fabric care, liquicaps are the most dynamic detergent format in developed markets with a focus on improved cleaning efficacy; long-lasting freshness remains key in fabric softeners globally R New fragrance delivery technology that enhance the user experience (such as fragrance capsules)
Tapping the ‘natural’ and ‘healthy’ trend Natural ingredients are in greater demand. And there is an emphasis on packaging that is biodegradable or recyclable. Notably, there is a proliferation of health soap products that are being launched globally to address consumer fears of bacteria. We believe the future
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of health soaps will move away from functional fragrances and start to take cues from the beauty soaps and incorporate florals & fruits. In a growing society, there is a requirement of neutralising unwanted odour. We use our specialty ingredients from LMR–Naturals, to provide a differentiated and unique experience of naturals to consumers. We also use Nature Inspired Fragrance Technology - a botanical research garden-based technology that captures and reconstitutes the most exotic scents from around the world. Nature Inspired Fragrance Technology provides ideas for customers to expand their footprint of natureinspired products.
IFF’s focus on India IFF has had a presence in India since many years; in fact, long before we acquired Bush Boake Allen (BBA) in
2000. We acquired BBA knowing that it had a strong presence in key markets that we had targeted for growth, especially India. I visit India regularly, every few months, and am always impressed with how dynamic the market is. India is a ‘young’ country with more than 55 per cent of the population under the age of 30. This young segment is better educated, with opportunities to earn more than their predecessors, thus having better incomes and purchasing power. Additionally, the movement of population from rural areas into urban areas, the emergence of modern retail formats and increasing lifestyle aspirations will drive sales, as India quickly becomes more and more of a consuming market. I have never seen changes of this magnitude in other markets. We are here for the long haul and will be expanding our reach into other areas of India.
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Corporate social responsibility
To be voluntary or mandatory? The recent proposal to include the details of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities of companies in their annual reports has evoked a mixed response from corporations. With this, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs aims to make the management of companies more responsible. While the proposal is expected to be a part of the new Companies Bill, 2011, a debate about the same is still on. In conversation with some industry experts, Avani Jain finds out whether CSR should be made voluntary or mandatory in the Bill.
Alka Talwar, Head - Community Development, Tata Chemicals Ltd These days, CSR is also referred to as Corporate Responsibility (CR), and should be included into the business strategy. This is just the same as other processes such as risk management or human resource management. However, it is difficult to mandate what an organisation needs to do with regard to CSR activities as the needs of every company & its key
communities vary. Definitely, when financial institutes will start showing interest in an organisation’s behaviour towards the society, it will automatically make it more relevant for the organisation to embrace CSR. In India, CSR is mandatory for PSUs. If we talk about chemical companies in particular, then it can be said that large organisations have become fairly active in undertaking CSR, though there is much room for improvement for small- and mediumscale enterprises.
Arvind Sinha, CEO & Chief Advisor, Business Advisors Group CSR should be made mandatory for companies because the Indian attitude is very laid back. The two things that need to be kept in mind while making CSR activities mandatory are environmental management and conservation of water by companies. In addition, companies should also undertake activities to ensure good working environment, ie maintaining health of the workers and pollution-free environment. If we talk about other countries, then the US and few other developed countries have
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made CSR activities compulsory for companies; heavy fines are imposed on them if these are not followed. Right now, this is unimaginable in India and it will take another 15-20 years for this to happen. Except some big companies, most of the companies do not undertake CSR activities. For example, the bulk of chemical companies do not take CSR seriously. Only in few states of India like Punjab, it is mandatory that the discharges from the chemical industry should be treated by way of effluent treatment plants. Thus, the chemical industry in India has a long way to go when it comes to CSR activities, and this calls for making it mandatory for companies.
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Dr U S Awasthi, Managing Director, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd The National Voluntary Guidelines on social, environmental & economic responsibilities of business issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in July 2011 emphasise that business enterprises have to endeavour to become responsible members of the society, so that their every action leads to sustainable growth and economic development. These guidelines have been articulated in the form of nine principles. However, if we map these principles with relevant laws of India, which is applicable to the industry, it can be observed that all these principles are already covered in one or the other Acts, viz, Industrial Dispute Act; Factories Act; Environment Protection Act; Land Acquisition (Amendment) Bill; Labour Law; etc. These Acts require that all business entities embed the CSR into their practice. Although business entities are making efforts to promote CSR activities, they are not reporting the same in a structured manner.
The debate today is whether any limit pertaining to expenditure on CSR activities should be made mandatory for business entities or not. As per the guideline issued on CSR for Centeral Public Sector Enterprises on April 9, 2010, company-specific CSR strategies should be developed that mandate the design of CSR Action Plan (long-term, medium-term & short-term) with a shift from the casual approach to the project-based approach. The criteria for finalising CSR budget should be based on the profit. The major challenges for implementing CSR activities include identifying the area of work to be undertaken after conducting base line survey; monitoring of expenditure and proper documentation; verification of the work undertaken, preferably by independent external agencies and assessment of impact of the CSR activity undertaken.
K R Desai, CEO, Narmada Clean Tech Ltd Environment is the totality of all the factors or forces affecting a business, which comprises several subsets such as economic, socio-cultural, technological environments, etc. While the social environment consists of factors such as values, attitudes, cultural influences, etc, economic environment comprise institutions like market forces, economic, fiscal and monetary policies. Normally, private business enterprises do not bother about social efficiency as they are guided by the commercial profitability criterion. But for public
enterprises, social desirability is an important consideration. Therefore, they have to attempt a detailed social cost benefit analysis of their projects and operations. In view of this, it can be stated that CSR should be made mandatory. Public accountability of private enterprises is also statutorily required. The government may also extend subsidies and grants to companies, which indulge in CSR activities.
Omkar P Herlekar, Whole Time Director, Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd In the Indian scenario, corporates can be broadly classified as large enterprises, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those coming under the SSI sector. The SME sector in India contributes a lot to the Indian economy and plays an important role in the social and economic activities in India. Unlike large corporates, SMEs have a wide coverage in the country, and thus, can contribute a lot to CSR. Some of the important areas wherein corporates can contribute are water conservation, energy saving and promotion of nonconventional renewable sources of the energy, providing medical facilities in the rural areas and providing educational facilities in their vicinity.
Overall, CSR should be voluntary in nature because not all corporates have the necessary funds for such activities. When individual companies are not in a position to contribute on their own, they should form groups and collectively undertake such activities for the cause of the society. Instead of making it mandatory, government can formulate a policy whereby a stipulated percentage of the company’s profit should be invested optionally in such activities, which may derive certain tax benefits and social recognition for the corporates.
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Sigma-Aldrich, India
Customised solution for fine chemistry The sprawling Bengaluru facility has been one of the major investments of Sigma-Aldrich. Offering more than just laboratory chemicals, this facility boasts of custom synthesis of a variety of specialty and fine chemicals.
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hemicals from Sigma-Aldrich have been associated with a chemist all through his transition from his days at an undergraduate laboratory to the R&D lab. Synonymous with high purity, these chemicals are manufactured at global facilities including the state-of-the-art facility at Bengaluru. The direct presence of SigmaAldrich in India dates back to mid 1992. The presence was substantially enhanced with the opening of the Customs Bonded Warehouse in 1998. Further expansion happened in 2003 when the oligonucleotide laboratory was set up along with implementation of SAP system. Later 10 acre of land was acquired in the Bommasandra-Jigani Link Road Industrial area and the new campus was completed in mid 2006. Currently the total built-up area of the facility is 2,00,000 sq ft and includes advanced laboratory facilities for R&D, custom synthesis and production of synthetic organic chemistry products for the life sciences industry. The company catalogue boasts of over 1,87,000 products, spanning across analytical,
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life & material science as well as specialty & fine chemicals. This coveted catalogue invariably finds its presence in most research labs, whether corporate, educational or government.
SAFC business “Our SAFC business deals with the custom manufacturing group within Sigma-Aldrich. It includes both biochemical production and the manufacturing of complex, multi-step organic synthesis of raw materials, intermediates and APIs. It is counted among the top ten largest fine chemical businesses,� says Raja Ram, Managing Director, Sigma-Aldrich, India. With a $ 14-million investment, this facility is operational since 2006. It was built to meet the rising demands of the life science industry. SAFC Bengaluru features over 60,000 sq ft of production and R&D lab space, including manufacturing suites for chemical development and production to 50-litre scale, and an on-site warehouse. The operation offers a complete range of pre-clinical, process development and scale-up services combined with access to the favourable economics of India. This centre is designed such that the work is carried out in
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collaboration with other global sites of SAFC, thereby reducing logistics, saving cost and time. Aiding R&D heavily, this centre focuses on cost-effective milligram to small kilogram custom synthesis of building blocks, scaffolds and key intermediates. It is equipped with the latest sophisticated instrumentation including HPLC, GC, NMR, LC-MS. With such advanced research being undertaken, safety is given due importance. “Our policy of Environment, Health and Safety has always been a zero compromise area,” says Raja Ram.
Optimum quality Chemicals developed and offered by Sigma-Aldrich affect almost all consumercentric industries. The high standards of safety & quality are maintained, so that the brand loyalty and brand equity of the products remain unadulterated. An exhaustive array of testing protocols are continuously improvised and adapted for the determination of purity and application information on the products manufactured. “We are an ISO-9001-2008; ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001: 2007 certified company. Our manufacturing, quality and safety standards in India are aligned with the global standards of Sigma-Aldrich and are the best in its class as commented by our customers from India and
Our policy of Environment, Health and Safety has always been a zero compromise area. Our processes and manufacturing capacities are built on a zero liquid discharge model. The treated water is used to water the vast expanses of green lawns that adorn our facility.
Raja Ram Managing Director abroad,” claims Dr Pintoo Ganguly, General Manager – Laboratory Operations, Sigma-Aldrich, India. With state-of-the-art instrumentation facility and fully equipped R&D labs, the manufacturing facility comprises all glass assembly set-ups. “Thus, handling of complex chemistries and delivering diverse range of products at very high purity is possible. When needed, we scale-up at pre-approved leased facilities, so that large quantity requirements can be produced economically,” adds Dr Ganguly. Each of the high-quality products is analysed and tested at the in-house quality control laboratories. When the rigid specifications are met, the chemicals are sent for packaging.
Environmentally responsible The perception of the chemical industry as polluting is fast changing. This is credited to the supreme efforts of top global companies, which are working
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towards creating a cleaner and greener environment. In 2008, SigmaAldrich formed a Green Chemistry Committee comprising scientists from all prominent Sigma-Aldrich operations worldwide, including India. “The aim of this team is to reduce the chemicalrelated impact on human health, and thus virtually eliminate contamination of the environment using dedicated sustainable prevention programmes,” elaborates Dr Ganguly. At the Bengaluru facility as well, conscientious practices are followed towards environmental sustainability. “Our processes and manufacturing capacities are built on a zero liquid discharge model. The treated water is used to water the vast expanses of green lawns that adorn our facility,” states Raja Ram.
Indigenous breakthroughs The Indian lab operations of SigmaAldrich have successfully scaled up
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With a highly qualified & skilled pool of manpower, we are able to add value by designing new routes and improvising on existing chemistries. Having a noncompetitive model, an effective IP protection mechanism and following the same global standards, help in generating higher level of customer confidence.
Dr Pintoo Ganguly General Manager – Laboratory Operations several difficult and air-sensitive products required in bulk by Indian customers. “Apart from developing several new products, some examples of innovation from our India lab include developing a large-scale
process for a sterically hindered phosphine used in coupling reactions; development of an easy to scale-up palladium-catalysed reaction instead of a cryogenic organolithium reaction for an API; and radically reducing process hazard for a product by developing a route to replace phosgene gas with solid triphosgene. Our abilities in cryogenic reactions and air sensitive reactions have helped us develop and manufacture several classes of boronic acids and boronate esters at high purity,” elaborates Dr Ganguly.
A ‘special’ future
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Sigma-Aldrich considers Asia Pacific as a major market and is thus aligning its business strategies to grow in this region. Raja Ram says, “It is our corporate strategy to increase our footprint in the fast growing economies in Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Some examples include our recent acquisition in Brazil and a 55,000 sq ft expansion of our Distribution Centre in Bengaluru. The recently completed Bengaluru expansion has enabled us to double our local inventory and thus improve service to our customers. A couple of more expansion projects are currently on the drawing board.” The future looks ‘special’ indeed for the company with a strong agenda of localisation of development and manufacturing, combined with its depth and breadth of scientific knowledge, quality, distribution logistics superiority and brand loyalty. When asked to reveal the business secret, Dr Ganguly concludes, “With
Business portfolio The specialty chemical products and kits developed by Sigma-Aldrich are used in scientific research and as key components in pharmaceutical, diagnostic and other high technology manufacturing. The company operates in 40 countries, and sells its products to over 160 countries, servicing over 97,000 accounts and representing over one million individual customers.
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The most comprehensive offering of biochemicals, kits and reagents for life science research, including genomics, functional genomics, proteomics & cell biology
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a highly qualified and skilled pool of trained manpower, we are able to add value by designing new routes, improvising on existing chemistries in different custom synthesis projects that we undertake. Having a noncompetitive model, an effective IP protection mechanism and following the same global standards, help in generating higher level of customer confidence.” (Photos by: Shrikanth S Y)
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The analytical instruments market in India is constantly evolving. There has been a surge in demand for high-end products with funding in research and academia witnessing an upward trend. Analytical instrument manufacturers are eyeing a larger share of this growing market with their innovative solutions, which offer accurate results in lesser time.
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ver the last decade, the Indian chemical industry has evolved from being a basic chemical producer to one that is innovative. With investments in R&D, the industry is registering significant growth in the knowledge sector comprising specialty & fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. The rapid economic growth, stringent government regulations and other factors are compelling the Indian industry to have world-class laboratory infrastructure. This is creating a huge opportunity for the analytical instrument industry.
Market scenario According to C Ravindranath, Managing Director, Spinco Biotech Pvt Ltd, the global instrumentation for analytical and life science market is estimated at around $ 41 billion. The Indian market is around 3 per cent of the global market, but the good news is that it is growing at compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 15-20 per cent. He adds, “One of the market surveys conducted last year revealed that the total business was worth ` 4,630 crore, with an 18.9 per cent growth over the previous year. Since this report does not include figures from some of the major MNCs, the total business will be much more than this figure.” A closer look says that the Indian market has evolved from a slow growth, low-end market to a fast growth, mid-range to high-end market. There is lot of emphasis now on the product quality, ruggedness, service and application support, spares & consumable availability as well as validation services. Most interesting development in this regard is that the funding in the research and academia sector is seeing an upward trend. “The analytical instrument sector in India is growing at around 15-18 per cent. There is a huge requirement for quality products and high-end, technologically
One of the market surveys conducted last year revealed that the total business was worth ` 4,630 crore, with an 18.9 per cent growth over the previous year. Since this report does not include figures from some of the major MNCs, the total business will be much more than this figure. C Ravindranath Managing Director, Spinco Biotech Pvt Ltd advanced instruments. While spectrophotometers, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) have become routine commodity systems, the need is growing for high-end analytical systems like mass spectrometers to meet regulatory requirements,” says Dr P Siva Kumar, Country Manager, Life Science & Chemical Analysis, Agilent Technologies. This rise in demand (high-end products) is due to internal need for quality products and life in every sector, thereby resulting in investment from public and private sources as well as external investment from multinational corporations that have outsourced production and R&D operations to India. This strong internal and external rise in investment is backed by industries and academia that rely on analytical instruments such as the pharmaceutical industry. “Understanding this growing need, most of the major multinational companies in the instrument industry have established subsidiaries in the country, and are turning to India to outsource knowledge base for production activities,” explains Anil Nimkar, Director, Global Application Development, PerkinElmer Analytical Sciences. The demand for analytical instrument is mainly driven by sectors like pharmaceutical, biotechnology, etc, coupled with the focus on environmental testing, and food testing among others. “Within the industry, the life science instrumentation segment has seen the strongest growth – 25 per cent CAGR. The growth of the analytical
industries in the US and Europe is in single digits, hence the shift in demand is now coming from Asia. As a result, most companies have also increased their presence in Asia and some have opened local manufacturing facilities to optimise cost-competiveness,” states Amit Chopra, Vice President & General Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific India.
Status of technology upgradation The Indian companies are still confined to manufacturing low-end products that only meet the routine analysis requirements and the demands of low-end market segments. They should look at upgrading their manufacturing process, comply with world standards and bring in new technologies that could not only cater to the Indian market but also explore export possibilities. “A structured market study is essential to understand the end-user requirements
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A structured market study is essential to understand the end-user requirements and accordingly plan the right products to address the right market segments. The required R&D efforts could then be utilised to bring in new products with the latest technologies. Dr P Siva Kumar Country Manager, Life Science & Chemical Analysis, Agilent Technologies and accordingly plan the right products to address the right market segments. The required R&D efforts could then be utilised to bring in new products with the latest technologies,” exhorts Dr Siva Kumar. To be more candid, this is an area where India has not seen much activity. “Chemito Instruments, a Nashik-based company owned by Thermo Fisher, has started manufacturing for the global supply, but this is a small drop in the ocean. Much more can be done, as our country has the required talent for design, validation and scale-up in the manufacturing sector. Similarly, Elico, a Hyderabad-based company, has been well-known for the quality instruments for more than three decades. There is tremendous potential to be tapped in this area and we hope that with the favourable government policies and the strengthened investment coupled with improved skills in manufacturing, the situation will turn for the better in the future,” opines Ravindranath. Seconding these thoughts, Dr Ashes Ganguly, Director, Cryogen Instruments India Pvt Ltd, strongly believes that Indian manufacturers, in order to produce world-class instruments, have to tie up with those who are already involved in design and development globally. The industry is technologyintensive, involving several disciplines of technology that include optics, fluidics, mechanics, precision engineering, materials, electronics (hardware and software), sensors, detectors, chemicals, product engineering and above all competent human resource. “Backward
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and forward integration is essential for any industry to grow and non-existence of this structure is a deterrent for the growth of Indian analytical instrument industry,” observes Nimkar.
Emerging trends From being located at the QC and research laboratories, analytical instruments are now moving into process areas as well. Many applications based on infra-red spectroscopy now
With fast-growing economy, demand for quality products across industries has provided further momentum to the sector. routinely contribute to the analysis of incoming raw materials at warehouses, enabling rapid decisions on ‘go/no go’ situations. A number of in-process applications and methods have been developed using analytical instruments, significantly contributing to quality improvements. Besides, the industry has also observed the emergence of high-throughput instruments, which can handle thousands of samples under automated conditions without losing the quality of data. “In the HPLC arena, for example, development of instruments that have pressure tolerances of 19,000 PSI, a significant improvement from the 10,000-12,000 PSI levels that existed a few years ago, has opened
up possibilities for reducing analysis times by more than 5-10 times and improving detection limits vastly,” says Ravindranath. The opportunities for such instruments exist in wide range of industries and applications. The fast growing markets include petrochemicals, food safety, forensic, and clinical, to state a few. With fast-growing economy, demand for quality products across industries has provided further momentum to the sector. Taking due cognisance of the fact, the government is setting up stringent guidelines and laws to ensure quality products. In view of this, the manufacturers either themselves are setting up quality testing facility or the private testing labs cater to the needs of such manufacturers, and thus increasing the demand for analytical instruments. As the regulations are becoming stringent, the chemical and petrochemical sectors are now looking for instruments that can detect and quantify very low levels of contamination. Major instruments like Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS), Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LCMS), Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS), Quadrapole Time of Flight (QTOF) are finding a major role in this segment. This segment is also looking keenly at automation, faster results, higher throughput and cost-effective analysis. According to Dr Siva Kumar, advanced technologies like mass spectrometry are in a nascent stage in clinical diagnostics and the presence of such technologies is minimal currently. “However, the awareness among various laboratories is growing and this would be a major opportunity segment to look at and there is need for introducing necessary technologies and support,” he says. One of the most significant trends in chemical or petrochemical industry is change in focus – purity to impurity. “Earlier, in chemical or petrochemical industry when any analysis was done,
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the focus was more on purity. But today, purity is not important, what is important is impurity. At present, pricing of products is done not on purity but impurity of products. There are some specified impurities, which play an important role. Specified impurities are called interferences and monitoring of these interferences has become an important trend for chemical or petrochemical industry,” points out Dr Ganguly. According to Chopra, the major instrumentation requirement for chemicals and petrochemicals industry is in the field of separation science. GC/ GCMS is the most preferred analytical platform in this market segment. “Instrument needs are shifting from simple analytical platforms towards dedicated analysers, which provide turnkey solutions,” he says.
Understanding this growing need, most of the major multinational companies in the instrument industry have established subsidiaries in the country, and are turning to India to outsource knowledge base for production activities. Anil Nimkar Director, Global Application Development, PerkinElmer Analytical Sciences significantly in R&D to keep pace with the demands,” he says. Such companies are continuously evaluating the needs of the scientists and assessing the changing regulatory norms across the world and for bringing out products with lifecycles of three to four years to stay ahead in the market. There was an effort from the Indian companies to develop technologies on their own, and to some extent, they were successful too. “Though most
India vs developed world The country needs to traverse a long distance with regard to analytical instruments. Most of the instruments manufactured in India are low-cost, lowend systems and the R&D efforts seem to be not very aggressive. “In India, some of the manufacturers get Semi Knocked Down (SKD) kits and just assemble the product here. In the developed countries, manufacturers perform a thorough market study to understand the market requirements before venturing into the products. Based on the study, the products are designed with the required features,” points out Dr Siva Kumar. Echoing similar sentiment, Ravindranath says that the level of R&D spend in analytical instrument segment is less as there are few companies locally. “Even these companies operate in the low-end segment of measurement sciences with no advanced research being done. As there are no incentives for them to develop and export high-end equipment, investments in these areas are not happening. The big corporations that design and manufacture sophisticated analytical and life science instrumentation invest
Awareness and transparency have become priorities, the demand for high-end equipment will continue to be on the rise. of the Indian instrument companies initially started developing indigenous technologies, they could not keep pace with technological advancements, as the support structure did not evolve. Hence, they opted for technical tie-ups, except for a couple of companies who continued to invest in in-house R&D,” says Nimkar.
Towards high-end success With increasing transparency and available resources, the awareness on the various technologies is rapidly growing. Hence, the users seek highend technology for their analysis so that they can be competitive in the international market. Awareness on providing quality service is also on the
rise, which leads them to go towards accreditation and regulatory certification. This again results in higher demand for quality equipment. With all the major players in analytical instrument industry setting up shop in India, the competition has grown in the backdrop of availability of high quality technologies. However, in majority of cases, price is increasingly becoming a deciding factor. “Customers also look at the option of getting the solution from one source, ie preference is seen for vendors who can provide various technologies for their solutions,” points out Dr Siva Kumar. The industry players are unanimous in saying that the Indian customers continue to look for advanced technologies to meet their needs. Since awareness and transparency have become priorities, the demand for high-end equipment will continue to be on the rise. For example, proteomics research is growing. Moreover, implementation of regulatory guidelines will continue to expand the opportunities for analytical instrument sector. “The market will grow by at least 20 per cent every year; this is due to the reach of the Indian companies overseas in securing global tie-ups and contracts, which will fuel the demands for the instruments as well. Besides, the 12th Five-year Plan will see substantial investments in the education sector, and we are of the opinion that the instrument sector will grow well during this decade,” says an optimistic Ravindranath. Now, it is to be seen how Indian manufacturers turn the tide in their favour.
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A hub for analytical instrumentation? To make India a manufacturing hub for analytical instruments, manufacturers, besides targeting domestic industry need to tap export market. This will help address two major issues - quality and volume. Intensive research, government policy, etc are the other areas that need to be looked at for the growth of the analytical instrument industry. Courtesy: PerkinElmer
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rowth of any industry largely depends on the spending patterns of its associated sectors. So, is with the analytical instrument industry. Here, in the Indian context, the flourishing associated sectors for analytical instrument are chemicals, food & beverage, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, etc, as these are performing well. Moreover, the government is also ensuring that safety remains the priority for any kind of product. These are fuelling the demand for analytical instruments. In the recent past, India has witnessed the advent of many foreign players in the Indian soil. Against this backdrop, people often ask, can India become a manufacturing hub for analytical instruments? Many argue why not? Let’s find out the real challenges in this direction.
Deterring factors Technologies in the area of analytical instrument such as High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), mass spectrometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), are quite advanced, but these remain the domain of a select few manufacturers across the
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world. Though a handful of companies in India have been manufacturing low-end analytical instruments, technology transfer and indigenous development of advanced instruments have not seen much progress during the past. Several other countries are ahead of India in this domain. “China is becoming the world’s manufacturing hub for instruments, followed by countries like Singapore. Agilent gets its entire line of gas chromatography products from China. Similarly, Waters procures its mass spectrometry products from Singapore. Clearly, India is losing out her share. This may be due to the limited research going on within the country for development as well as the low preference given by multinational manufacturers for establishing their manufacturing base in India due to lack of sufficient safeguards for intellectual property,” says C Ravindranath, Managing Director, Spinco Biotech Pvt Ltd. With India now becoming an attractive place for the manufacturing sector globally in other segments, the industry expects that government will frame policies that will promote investment by global companies as well as strengthen basic and applied
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To increase linear dynamic range (which is the sensitivity of an analysis), say for any analytical methodology, one will require a better sample preparation and injection system, sensitive detector and even an excellent data integration software among others. Dr Ashes Ganguly Director, Cryogen Instruments India Pvt Ltd research essential for the growth of analytical instrument industry. There is hope that indigenous research on analytical instrumentation will further be accelerated as there are many centres of excellence within the country, which have the potential to develop cost-effective technologies in measurement sciences. Dr P Siva Kumar, Country Manager, Life Science & Chemical Analysis, Agilent Technologies, points out, “While there is an encouragement for setting up manufacturing operations in India across various sectors, there have not been many cases of multinational companies venturing into India and setting up manufacturing operations in the area of analytical instruments or acquiring Indian companies and developing processes to meet the local demand, and also utilise the infrastructure for exports.” Apart from the acceptance on quality, there is no price advantage seen for the Indian customer (if all the processes for a high quality product are implemented, the price advantage is not evident). However, the current manufacturing in analytical instrument industry is generally confined to low value, small instruments like spectrophotometers. In contrast, end-users want technologically advanced and sophisticated products. “The manufacturing facilities will be feasible in India only when manufacturers focussed on export, as focus only on local market would not be viable,” Dr Siva Kumar states categorically. Certainly, the technical talent is available in India for running
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manufacturing facilities. But, currently in India, there is no major relief given by the government in terms of tax holiday, etc for the analytical instruments sector.
3S factor For any analysis, 3S factor – speed, specificity and selectivity of the analysis – plays an important role. “When it comes to specificity and selectivity (when an analysis is on), one of the most important factors is the linear dynamic range, which is the sensitivity of an analysis. And to increase linear dynamic range (say for any analytical methodology), one will require a better sample preparation and injection system, sensitive detector and even an excellent data integration software among others,” says Dr Ashes Ganguly, Director, Cryogen Instruments India Pvt Ltd. All these are interrelated and collectively provide better accuracy in any analysis. Indian manufacturers sometimes offer mechanically accurate design for sample injection system but lack in the area of detector (optics or other components). Again detector or injector has to be
assimilated with separate column (like for chromatographs) and the data has to be imported from suitable detector or other related hardware. “Hence, it involves multiple functions of A (sample preparation & injection system), B (detection system), C (electro pneumatic part), D (data analysis), and E (other specific components). When A & B are achieved and C & D are not, accurate results are not possible. This is the problem faced by Indian manufacturers,” explains Dr Ganguly. With large-scale innovations happening worldwide, leading to better accuracy in results, endusers are bound to go for the best instruments. Indian manufacturers lag behind due to factors like inadequate infrastructure, lack of experience, etc. In this scenario, the domestic manufacturers should lay major thrust on upgrading the processes, sourcing higher quality raw materials and implementing stringent manufacturing & testing guidelines to meet the customer needs. Dr Siva Kumar strongly believes that it is mandatory to conduct a survey on the expectations of an average customer and implement them effectively. “Companies should identify key customers across all regions of India, set up beta testing and then introduce the product,” he adds. In any category of product, price plays an important role. At the end, if the product is not significantly cheaper than the imported equipment, the concept of manufacturing in India will become a fiasco. Another important
Government funding and support for scientific development & innovation in sectors such as biotechnology, healthcare and education also provide opportunities for the government and academic institutions to invest in cutting-edge technologies. Amit Chopra Vice President & General Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific India
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factor that needs to be taken into consideration is the tax implications. “Majority of the customers and almost all the government institutions are eligible for customs duty exemption, which is to the tune of 15-25 per cent (depending on the technology). If the customer buys the product locally in India, the transaction is subject to VAT and this will be to the tune of 12.5-14 per cent,” points out Dr Siva Kumar.
Going to the next level It is imperative to upgrade the manufacturing facilities, intensify the training provided to the scientists and create world-class research laboratories to improve the situation. Besides, technology tie-up with established companies abroad will also help. “As analytical instrumentation involves multi-disciplinary approach involving scientists from the fields of chemistry, physics, electronics, mechanical engineering, life sciences,
software programming, an integrated approach is needed to develop centres of excellence. Perhaps, the government can contemplate on a special zone wherein all the associated activities in research and manufacturing can take place under the aegis of an organisation that can be funded through a special arrangement,” suggests Ravindranath. The top academic institutions currently offering instrumentation degrees can also look at developing an exclusive course devoted to analytical instrumentation. It has been observed that Indian customers are extremely well-versed in advanced technologies and are generally early adopters of innovative techniques. “Government funding and support for scientific development & innovation in sectors such as biotechnology, healthcare and education also provide opportunities for the government and academic institutions to invest in cutting-edge
technologies,” opines Amit Chopra, Vice President & General Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific India. One has to keep in mind that due to competition, the biggest challenges in laboratory today are pertaining to productivity in stipulated time and compliance. A one-stop solution, which provides knowledge, automation and networking of instruments leading to speed of analysis, meeting regulatory compliance and support, has become the key for the customer. This will facilitate in making India the manufacturing hub for analytical instruments. The need of the hour is the concerted effort and pragmatic approach from the government, industry and academic institutions. Once it is achieved it would usher in a new era for analytical instrument sector of India. Is it not the time to identify the weak areas and swing into action?
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Specialty chemicals in solar industry
Empowering the future With major investments being pumped into the solar chemicals industry, the future definitely looks ‘brighter’. Pegged at $ 700 million in India, this industry is seeing a rapid and promising growth. Courtesy: Dow Corning
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he mantra of ‘sustainability’ is present not only in the Annual Sustainability Reports of major corporates in the chemical industry, but also in their future-oriented business practices, which are controlling their R&D efforts. The surge of recent investments in the area of Si-based chemicals is the proof of the forward-thinking advancements
of the global chemical industry. India too is not far behind on this front, echoes David Anil Kumar, Senior Research Analyst - South Asia & Middle East, Chemicals, Materials & Food, Frost & Sullivan (F&S), who says, “In 2009, $ 2.3 billion was invested in renewable energy in India. In 2010, the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) was launched by the government to promote solar energy and install 20 GW solar capacity by 2022, from the current
Recent investments in India R India and Germany signed an agreement to set up one of the biggest solar energy stations in the world, a 125 MW power
station, in Dhule district of Maharashtra. The total cost of the project would be ` 2,370 crore. R The world’s largest solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing unit to be set up in Haryana, costing ` 2,000 crore, is being
developed by Jain Solar Energy Pvt Ltd. The technology is being provided by Schmidt Technology System of Germany. The plant with a capacity of manufacturing PV cells of up to 400 MW per year is aimed at meeting the growing demand for PV cells within India and abroad. R The Bill Gates Foundation has decided to set up five solar energy parks in Gujarat in collaboration with the state
government to generate up to 3,000 MW of solar energy by 2020. R Schneider Electric India has bagged orders worth ` 110 crore to supply turnkey solutions for three photovoltaic solar
power plants in India. The three photovoltaic solar power plants have a combined capacity of 22.3 MW. R Solar Semiconductor Pvt Ltd, a Hyderabad-based manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules and system integrators,
is in the process of acquiring US-based Solar Infra. With its current capacity of 200 MW of crystalline-silicon solar cell and module manufacturing capacity at its Fab City facility on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Solar Semiconductor has recorded ` 800 crore revenues in 2010.
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17 MW. The government mandate on domestic production of panels and cells will further ensure investments in the area. Based on installed manufacturing capacity, current solar chemicals and materials market in India is worth around $ 700 million.”
Attracting rapid investments The highest grade of Si-based materials is in much demand for the introduction and sustenance of new-age technologies in almost every sector. “Metallurgicalgrade silicon finds application in the manufacture of aluminium alloys & steel, and in silicones. High purity silicon (>99.99999) is used by the semiconductors and photovoltaic (PV) industries. There is an increase in demand for silicon in all these industries due to rapid growth in the automobiles, infrastructure, electronics and energy sectors. Further, large quantities of high purity silicon are needed to sustain growth in the semiconductor industry, driven by sales in smartphones & tablets, and the solar photovoltaic sectors. In fact, global solar markets are expected to grow at greater than 25 per cent with countries increasingly looking at renewable energy sources to reduce their carbon footprint and ensure energy security,” asserts Kumar.
Where is the R&D headed? “Historically, the PV industry has been focussing most of its innovation on cell efficiency. However, in recent
Opportunities lie in the Encapsulant (EVA/PVB) and front sheet markets that require lower investments & operations cost, less technologically intensive when compared to silicon. Many Indian customers are open to trying domestic products that could ensure performance with reduced lead-times.
David Anil Kumar Senior Research Analyst - South Asia & Middle East, Chemicals, Materials & Food, F&S years, it has become clear that large opportunities for cost optimisation exist in the overall system configuration and installation,” says Eric Peeters, Vice President, Dow Corning Solar Solutions, Dow Corning. Materials are an enormous part of the equation on two fronts: the cost of producing a solar panel (module) and the module’s lifetime performance. A solar panel is a packaged, interconnected assembly of solar cells (or PV cells). The solar panel can be used as a component of a larger photovoltaic system to generate and supply electricity. “Raw materials constitute approximately 70 per cent of a module’s total cost. The industry is working on solutions that allow manufacturers to use better materials that increase the efficiency of production and also increase the durability and long-term performance of the modules,” he adds. Over the past six years, Dow Corning and the Hemlock Semiconductor Group (a leading provider of polycrystalline silicon) have announced investments of more than $ 5 billion in R&D and
Heat and thermal cycling tests for full size PV modules at Dow Corning’s Solar Applications Center in Freeland, Michigan, USA Courtesy: Dow Corning
production expansion associated with materials critical to the solar industry. Thus, concentrating on cost optimisation is most essential, as voiced by the chemical R&D fraternity in unison. Agrees Marc Doyle, Global Business Director - DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, DuPont, “What is to be focussed upon today, is new product and technology developments that enable cost reductions in solar derived electricity, primarily driven by improvements in solar cell and panel efficiencies. This will thereby extend panel lifetimes, and lower total system costs.” DuPont recently announced the acquisition of Innovalight, now called DuPont Innovalight, which has developed innovative technology that allows selective doping of c-Si cells, enabling significant improvements in cell efficiency.
New research frontiers Doyle points out another significant effort where R&D should concentrate upon – targeting reduction of the cost that silver (Ag) metal contributes to
Laboratory dedicated to solar research at Dow Corning’s Solar Solutions Application Center in Jincheon, Korea Courtesy: Dow Corning
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The PV industry has been focussing its innovation on cell efficiency. However, large opportunities for cost optimisation exist in the overall system configuration and installation. The industry is working on solutions that allow manufacturers to use better materials that increase efficiency.
Eric Peeters Vice President, Dow Corning Solar Solutions, Dow Corning c-Si cell manufacturing. “With recent increases in Ag bullion costs, this area has taken on a higher priority for cell manufacturers and metallisation paste suppliers such as DuPont. We have responded aggressively with new Solamet® products that enable lower paste consumption for the same cell performance. We expect significant future innovations on lower Ag-content metallisation pastes & processes for advanced cell designs.” Also, targeting the wastes generated is an area of concern. “In the current technology, high toxic silicon tetrachloride and other chlorosilanes are generated during the manufacture of polysilicon. The cost associated with the treatment and disposal almost doubles the capital investment. An alternative technology that eliminates purification or even production of silicon tetrachloride would be beneficial,” explains Kumar.
Cost-efficient quality There needs to be extreme emphasis on the quality of polysilicon, which goes into the making of the solar panels. As per Dr Erk Thorsten Heyen, Vice President Finance, Sales and Marketing, WACKER
Polysilicon, WACKER Group, “The key objective for the solar industry is being competitive with conventionally generated power. All industry participants along the photovoltaic supply chain have contributed to this by steadily increasing product quality & productivity rates, and by lowering the overall cost for PV systems. As a leading manufacturer of hyperpure polysilicon,
There needs to be extreme emphasis on the quality of polysilicon, which goes into the making of the solar panels. we have done the same. For instance, we have enhanced the design & yield of our deposition reactors and reduced the specific energy consumption of our processes.” At the Burghausen site of WACKER Polysilicon, a fullyintegrated manufacturing process is run. Closed loops enable an extremely efficient use of all raw materials and auxiliaries.
What is to be focussed upon today, is new product and technology developments that enable cost reductions in solar derived electricity, primarily driven by improvements in solar cell and panel efficiencies. This will thereby extend panel lifetimes, and lower total system costs.
Marc Doyle Global Business Director - DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, DuPont
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“The yields obtained during crystal casting and wafer production as well as solar panel efficiency distribution are highly dependent upon the quality of the polysilicon. Top-quality polysilicon is essential for the energy-efficient and inexpensive manufacturing of the product. Inferior-quality polysilicon, on the contrary, leads to additional expenses during production and impacts the overall cost balance considerably,” remarks Dr Heyen.
Challenges abound Like all industries, the PV industry is also challenged by the weak global economy currently witnessed. Besides, friendly regulatory measures are required to promote grid parity. Grid parity is the point at which alternative means of generating electricity is at least as cheap as grid power. A recent KPMG report predicted decline in solar power prices at a rate of 5-7 per cent annually over the next decade, ensuring grid parity, in India as early as 2017-18. “As we move closer to grid parity, government support also remains critical to accelerate the adoption of solar energy technology. Dow Corning supports government actions that encourage the use of renewable energy in regions throughout the globe, as this adoption will help the industry further mature and develop a large enough scale, which will bring down costs, as we have seen in other industries,” says Peeters. However, natural factors will pose to be a challenge. As Dr Heyen puts it, “The big success of renewable energy sources in many industrial countries imposes a further challenge. The performance of wind power and solar energy relies on the availability of wind and sunshine, which, of course, fluctuates. Renewable energy will therefore challenge the stability of electrical grids once high penetration is achieved. Countries converting their power generation system from fossil fuels to renewable energies will have to cope with this by taking measures
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Countries converting their power generation system from fossil fuels to renewable energies will have to take measures such as building widespread grids and investing in storage solutions & backup power. Consumers also need to become more flexible, which will be enabled by smart grids.
Dr Erk Thorsten Heyen Vice President - Finance, Sales and Marketing, WACKER Polysilicon, WACKER Group such as building widespread grids and investing in storage solutions & backup power. Consumers also need to become more flexible, which will be enabled by smart grids.” All these will affect the solar chemical industry to some extent.
Opportunities for the Indian industry Overcoming these challenges and coupling them with aggressive research can spell opportunities galore for the Indian industry. “With regard to chemicals and materials used in solar
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PV technologies, opportunities lie in the Encapsulant (EVA/PVB) and front sheet markets that require lower investments & operations cost, less technologically intensive when compared to silicon. Further, many Indian customers are open to trying domestic products that could ensure performance with reduced lead-times eventually quickening project execution,” says Kumar.
Sunny side up! Investing heavily in advanced technologies will be the key to gain
competitive advantage. Says Kumar, “In terms of technology, Siemens technology is expected to remain dominant in the next few years although constant modifications to the process are expected. Other technologies such as Fluidised Bed Reactor technologies could also gain popularity.” Talking about the demand for the specialty Si-based materials, Dr Heyen predicts, “Despite alternatives such as thin-film or amorphous silicon cells, solar cells made of mono- or multicrystalline silicon remain by far the most important technology.” What is ultimately required is a multi-faceted approach in order to propel this industry forward. “As the industry expands, it is equally critical that suitable material solutions are available to meet numerous requirements including durability, performance, price, throughput and global availability,” concludes Peeters.
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Fuel efficiency
Transition from oil-fired to solid fuel boilers Amid rising crude prices, several industries are looking at reducing fuel costs by switching to solid fuel-fired boilers from oil-fired ones. In this first part of the two-part series, insights are provided on various solutions adopted by industries for the conversion, along with the areas of concerns related to some of them. Vivek Shinde
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n the last six years, crude prices have more than doubled, resulting in increased pressure on energy cost. For most process industries, energy cost (steam-fuel cost) forms a significant part of the product cost. Depending on the type of industries the absolute fuel costs vary. However, for a few industries like the tyre, brewery, distillery, chemical, textile etc, the absolute value of fuel costs with oil firing may vary from ` 6 crore to ` 14 crore or more annually. In the recent past, there has been a spur in the industry to change from oil-fired boilers to solid fuel-fired boilers. The prime objective has been to reduce fuel costs to half or even lower. Different industries and companies used different solutions for the conversions. A few of them got it right the very first time while others struggled and learnt from their mistakes. Given below are some of the types of conversions made by companies. In the first type of conversion, the burner in the oil-fired boiler is removed and a fire grate is installed, which extends the entire stretch of the furnace. This is typically done for smaller steam output capacity of around 2-3 TPH. An ID (Induced Draft) fan along with or without FD (Forced Draft) fan is also provided.
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The consequences of Type 1 conversion are as follows: Output/capacity de-rates typically to 40 per cent of the original fired boiler capacity: There are two main factors, which decide boiler output: R Heat transfer area: The thumb rule for solid fuels with calorific values ranging from 3,000 to 4,000 Kcal/kg is 60 sq mt of heat transfer area per tonne of steam generation. In case of an oil-fired boiler, it is 22 to 25 mt per tonne of steam generation. Hence, for example, 4 TPH oil fired with a heating surface area or heat transfer area is around 88 sq. mt. The same boiler on solid fuel firing should give around 1.5 to 1.8 TPH steam based on the exact fuel used. R Grate area: Since a fixed grate is accommodated in the existing furnace, there are limitations on the grate area. The minimum requirement is 1.2 to 1.5 sq mt of grate surface per tonne of steam generation. Thus, if we take the above example for 4 tonne of steam generation, the boiler would require minimum of 4.8 to 5 sq mt of grate area, which is impossible to accommodate in a 4 TPH oil-fired boiler. Hence, during the conversion process, one cannot achieve full-rated capacity of the oil-fired boiler, and hence there is derating of the capacity.
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Figure 1: Type 1 conversion involving replacement of burner with fixed grate
Frequent choking of tubes (Second Pass): Oil/gas comes under clean fuels and there is no ash content. Hence, the designers select lower diameter tubes for flue gas typically 38.1 to 50.8 OD. This helps in making the oilfired boiler more compact and efficient with high gas mass flux. Now when the same boiler is converted to solid fuel where the ash content varies from 3.5 per cent in case of wood to 30 per cent in case of Indian coal, the boiler tubes choke/clog frequently, which results in high stack temperatures, high pressure drops causing an overload on the ID fan, thus the resultant tripping, etc. In a few instances, it has also resulted in accidents. Clinkers formation: It is a phenomenon that occurs primarily when ash is subjected to temperatures exceeding the ash fusion temperature. Clinkers are formed if the ash is not continuously dislodged from the grate and continues to get heated. In a fixed grate combustion, the ash continues to stay in the fuel bed until the fireman pokes or it drops naturally on account of new layer of fuel and ash over it. In converted boiler similar to the one discussed, there is a problem of heavy grate loading, ie the operator stacks more fuel than what the grate area can handle, and as a result, the air quantity required for cooling the grate is also deficient, resulting in peaking of furnace temperatures, and thus clinkers. Poor efficiency: Field data shows the actual efficiencies possible are to the tune of 45 to 50 per cent. Thus, while calculating paybacks the same
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Figure 2: Type 2 conversion involving replacement of burner and installation of a refractory furnace that connects to the existing boiler shell
should be considered as anything more would merely be a theoretical value.
Check points Here are some areas that needs to be considered, which will help prevent hazards. The above is possible only if the existing oil-fired boiler is over-sized as compared to process loads, ie if the capacity of the oil-fired boiler is 4 TPH and average load is around 1.5 TPH. At such loads, it would be worthwhile to evaluate the options of conversion from a payback perspective.
In the recent past, there has been a spur in the industry to change from oil-fired boilers to solid fuel-fired boilers for reducing fuel costs. Type 1 conversion is suited mainly for steam generations lower than 3 TPH. On account of clogging of the flue gas tubes, safety is a big concern and needs to be carefully watched. In Type 1 conversion, since the flue gas tubes get choked frequently, only those industries with processes/applications that can allow a shutdown every two to three days should opt for Type 1.
Other options Type 2 conversion, wherein the burner is replaced and a refractory furnace that connects to the existing boiler shell is installed, is adopted for steam generation
Figure 3: Type 3 conversion involving replacement of burner and installation of an external water wall furnace with refractory
capacities up to 4 TPH maximum. The results in Type 2 conversion are: R Output capacity de-rates to 55 per cent since no heat transfer area is added. But the grate area now provided is sufficient to meet the steam demand. The external furnace helps accommodate the desired grate area R Tube choking problem is same as Type 1. However, it may partially be reduced if an additional pass is provided in the furnace R Clinker formation problem is the same as Type 1 since the furnace temperatures are very high on account of refractory re-radiations R Efficiencies are as poor as in Type 1 conversion. There is a huge radiation loss through refractory R There are additional disadvantages of Type 2 conversion, which include annual furnace refractory cost and long start-up times in case of cold starts R Since this type of conversion involves building a refractory furnace, the boiler house roof is required to be raised and additional civil columns
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will be required to be constructed for shell Type 3 conversion, where burner is replaced and an external water wall furnace with refractory is installed, which connects to the existing boiler shell, is adopted for steam generation capacities up to 6 TPH maximum. The consequences in Type 3 conversion include: R There is no change in capacity of the boiler, as the heat transfer area is added and the grate area now provided is sufficient to meet the steam demand. The external furnace helps accommodate the desired grate area R Tube choking problem is same as Type 1. However, it may partially be reduced if an additional pass is provided in the furnace R Clinker formation is there to some extent, since there is no automatic removal of ash from the grate R Efficiencies are to the tune of 55-60 per cent. There is a radiation loss through refractory and heavy stack loss on account of high excess air levels R There are additional disadvantages of Type 3 conversion, which include annual furnace refractory cost and long start-up times in case of cold starts R This type of conversion involves constructing a water wall furnace and integrating it with the existing oil-fired shell. The oil-fired shell is punctured at multiple locations to fix the down-comers and risers. The complete process involves statutory approvals like the IBR. The whole process is tedious and expensive involving activities similar to erecting a new boiler. The only part used from the oil-fired boiler is the shell. However, puncturing of the existing shell at multiple locations is not a safe and good engineering practice Type 3 conversion rarely has an advantage on lower capital investment as compared to installing a new solid fuelfired boiler.
Concluding note With associated disadvantages in case of the above three possible crude methods of conversion of oil-fired boiler into solid fuel, it is always advisable to go in for a new solid fuel-fired boiler. The existing oil-fired boiler may be used as a stand-by boiler. (The second part of this series will delve into the nitty-gritties of solid fuel-fired boilers.) Vivek Shinde is Divisional Manager for ForbesVyncke business, a part of the Forbes Marshall Group of Companies dealing in biomass and coal-fired boilers, power plants, thermic fluid heaters and hot water boilers. For details, contact on email: response@forbesmarshall.com
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The pathway to visible leadership
Walk the talk
In every management sphere, leadership holds the key to setting the direction for organisational change and influencing people to follow that path. Able leaders know that their most important responsibility is to be a role model for the rest of the team, and this is always demonstrated by being visibly active on the leadership track.
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ifferent people talk about leadership from different perspectives. Many think leadership is all about being the first, biggest or most powerful individual in a team. Some view leadership as a series of specific traits or characteristics while others see it as a blend of certain skills and knowledge. Very few view leadership as a process that places emphasis on social interaction and relationship wherein individuals are influenced, inspired & guided to achieve their personal or collective desired goals. An apt definition that complements this leadership view is that of Northouse’s: ‘Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal’. Being a true leader is not as easy as it sounds. Successful leaders of all kinds, all over the world
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have an honest understanding of who they are, what they know, and what they can do. Such leaders pave the road to great leadership by proving beyond doubt that they are worthy of being followed. Unfortunately, many people in so-called leadership positions are not leaders. They may be managers, bosses, administrators, department heads, bureaucrats and technocrats, but they are definitely not leaders. But, certain individuals among us who contribute to society and bring out change in our midst may be rightfully referred to as powerful leaders in the real sense of the word. The leadership they have set in motion is not that of position but of action that precedes visible leadership.
Leadership styles Effective leadership, irrespective of the approach or style, is always an alignment of vision and values. Even in visible leadership, the most
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effective leaders are those who possess high vision and implement high values in every step they take. Such leaders set high standards for themselves as well as for those who follow them. They always have a vision for a desirable future and are determined to achieve it without compromising on high values. Whenever there is an alienation of vision and values in an organisation, it is almost often because of the leader’s inability to walk the talk and show a clear-cut relation between vision and values. Depending on the vision-value alignment and the level of clarity that exists between the two, four styles of leadership are known to emerge that are described below. Low vision – Low values: Socalled leaders who fit into this style are not initiative-driven for fear of taking risks. They are neither focussed on the job nor on the team, and can be easily influenced. Due to a distinct lack of clear principles, conviction or values, such people are better off as followers than leaders. Low vision – High values: Leaders who adhere to this style are idealists who go to great lengths to impose their rigid values and strong convictions upon the team. Their egoistic, reactive attitude displays a marked insensitivity towards any resistance from team members. Though such leaders are extremely driven to perform, they are focussed solely on the task and do not care about the people who make up their team. High vision – Low values: These leaders basically have low standards and will stoop too low to get things done. Often portrayed as extremely driven and over-ambitious, such leaders display arrogance of the worst kind and love to boast of the power they are entitled to as leaders. They always see themselves under a threat and since they have very few options to reach their vision, such leaders ultimately destroy the team spirit in an organisation. High vision – High values: These are the most effective leaders among the four. Always open, proactive, sensitive,
humble and flexible, such leaders are the ones who will walk the talk and succeed in finding innovative solutions to counter ambiguity. They are always confident with a process-driven positive attitude and they build motivation into any team they choose to be in. Leaders with high vision and high values always create their own systems, which in turn benefit the entire organisation.
Leading by example Today, most organisations understand the importance of leadership and value those leaders who actually turn their good intentions into action – those that walk the talk. Such leaders have within them the power to change the world with their examples. Visionary leaders are the master craftsmen of a new tomorrow. They
come up with challenges that can be achieved by bringing like-minded people together around a shared sense of purpose. Visible leaders have the strength of character and a firm commitment to do what they speak. Given below are a few of the world’s greatest proponents of visible leadership, who helped change the world by walking the talk and leading by example. Mahatma Gandhi: ‘We must become the change we want to see’ are the words of India’s Father of the Nation. Mahatma Gandhi spent a large part of his life practising what he preached to others. His commitment to non-violent resistance to protest injustice won him an admirable crowd of followers. His visible leadership created a picture of the possibilities that India could be free from the clutches of British rule.
Case studies Secondary School in KwaZulu-Natal This is a truly inspiring case study of teacher-leaders in a semi-urban South African secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. During the era of apartheid, South African schools were characterised by hierarchical and bureaucratic management structures that stifled the leadership potential of all those within the organisation. However, with the onset of democracy in South Africa in 1994, a radical shift in education policy took place, making schools democratic organisations in which distributed leadership practices and collaboration became the norm. There rose several visible leaders among the teachers of this school who sought to thwart the education crisis at the school by instilling trust and confidence in the community. Hutcheson Medical Center Hutcheson Medical Center scores among the top five hospitals in the US due to the strategies adopted by the establishment to ensure high patient satisfaction. The new leadership strategy adopted by the management helped to steer the hospital from a position of financial losses and shrinking census to become a force to reckon with. Five components of the hospital’s strategy that are said to be behind Hutcheson Medical Center’s success are as given below: R
Fostering a culture of customer service
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By trying to be the change the staff wanted to bring about in the hospital’s ambience, an atmosphere of transparency and trust could be successfully created among patients. Hospital leaders began holding weekly patient safety rounds. Staff concerns were addressed, making staff happier and more effective at their jobs.
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Jack Welch, Businessman – General Electric (GE): This legendary businessman developed a whole new idea of a ‘boundary-less organisation’ for GE. He promised to listen to ideas from anyone in the company and proved he was worth his word. Everyone, from the lowest line workers to the senior managers, got his attention whenever they had some new idea that might make the company better. Jack Welch did not just ‘talk’; he ‘walked’ and his team was always willing to follow his lead. Alexander the Great: As the King of Macedonia, Alexander was one of the best leaders of all time. He was crowned as a king at the age of 19, when his father, Philip II, was assassinated. Within the next 11 years, he conquered a huge part of the world, leading his armies against superior forces. He insisted on leading by example, perhaps, which is why Alexander could simply draw his sword at the beginning of a battle and effortlessly lead his men forward into conflict. Alexander felt that he could not ask his men to risk their lives unless he himself was willing to risk his own life. The sight of Alexander charging forward in an excited frenzy motivated his soldiers to conquer the world.
Leaders in the modern era Here we look at a few eminent leaders who attained great heights because they were able to motivate their core team to achieve faster and better results all the time. Dr S S Badrinath (Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai): A Qimpro Platinum Standard Healthcare 2004 and ET Corporate Citizen Awardee 2007, Dr S S Badrinath, Chairman Emeritus, Sankara Nethralaya (SN), is one of the few living legends of visionary leadership. He founded Asia’s only ISO 9002 certified ophthalmic hospital with a vision to provide quality eye care to the poor. Around 125 surgeries are performed at the hospital in a single day and 50 per cent of the operations are free of cost. Thanks to Dr Badrinath’s vision for the ‘poor without vision’, ophthalmology
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has literally taken world-class eye care to the threshold of the masses. E Sreedharan (Delhi Metro Corporation): Renowned as the ‘Metro Man of India’, Elattuvalapil Sreedharan, Qimpro Platinum Standard Business 2007, is the power behind the success of the world-class Delhi Metro. As the Managing Director of DMRC, he took up the Delhi Metro project under his wings and ensured its successful completion well ahead of schedule. Even amid bureaucracy and wide-spread corruption, Sreedharan relied on his high vision and higher values to change the face of urban public transport in the capital state. India owes the transport revolution to this visible leader who believed that his country deserves only the best.
When a leader begins to behave in the way in which he/she wants others to be, such a leader is more likely to be modelled as exemplary. G P Chopra (DAV Public Schools System): The Dayanand Anglo-Vedic Schools System, popularly known as DAV is the single-largest, nongovernmental education society in India and its teaching principles are based on the ideals of the religious and social reformer, Swami Dayanand Saraswati. The DAV College Managing Committee is presently headed by the eminent educationist G P Chopra, Qimpro Platinum Standard Education 2009, who strongly believes that it is only through education that one can cross the barriers of caste, creed, race or religion. Chopra’s deep-seated visions helped in the perfect blending of traditions, modernity and value-based education across the 680 institutions under the DAV Committee. Carlos Ghosn (Nissan): Carlos Ghosn, former CEO of Michelin North America, was asked to lead this
Japanese firm with the mission to bring about change and revive the Nissan brand. Ghosn had a Middle-eastern and Latin cultural background, with French experiences. He was not wellversed in the Japanese language and was not familiar with the Japanese style of management. Many wondered if his turnaround strategy would do more harm than good for Nissan. However, under his leadership, Nissan reported the best financial performance in the history of the company, one year ahead of schedule. Ghosn’s visible leadership style and Change Management Principle of consistency between what he thought, said and did was a key factor in Nissan’s success.
Empowering for success The power of a leader to create an organisation’s values, environment, culture, etc is far more intense than anyone can imagine. The best leaders are those who create better leaders. They ‘walk the talk’, motivate others to follow their vision and achieve a set of goals in accordance with the mission of the organisation. Legitimacy in leadership is possible only through visible leadership. In walking the talk, an important first step is to understand why a leader wishes to implement a change or improvement in his/her team or organisation. When a leader begins to behave in the way in which he/she wants others to be, such a leader is more likely to be modelled as exemplary. Suresh Lulla is the Founder & Managing Director of Qimpro Consultants; Founder & Director of BestPrax Club Pvt Ltd, and Chairman of the IMC Quality Awards Committee – IMC RBNQA; IMC Juran Medal. He is Regional Coordinator - Western India, Quality Council of India; and Director - Membership Retention and Engagement, Global Benchmarking Network. He is also a Member, Governing Board, Institute of Health Management Research. Email: info@qimpro.com
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Rudrapur Sept 23-26, 2011 Gandhi Park
Moving growth graph northwards Is the northern belt of the country becoming a manufacturing stronghold with the emergence of industrial hotspots such as Uttarakhand and National Capital Region? Are you finding access to such growing manufacturing markets difficult? The wait is finally over… The maiden Rudrapur edition of the veteran trade exposition, Engineering Expo, offers you a glimpse of new manufacturing corridors and their dynamic products & services offerings. Potent with prospects, the northern region of India opens its floodgates of opportunities. The aim and the intent is to steer your profits and possibilities northwards.
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he biggest consumer market of the country – the northern belt – is slowly transitioning itself into a manufacturing paradise. It owes its stature to leading corporates who spotted an opportunity and made the northern region their preferred manufacturing base. This growth has catapulted the entire region into a sourcing hub of engineering as well manufacturing products and services. While this holds true not only for the Multinational Companies (MNCs) who are steaming this growth, but also to the domestic small-scale ancillary units that form the backbone of ‘real’ production.
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These changing growth dynamics are positively impacting industrial belts such as Manesar, Faridabad and Rudrapur. These tier II and tier III cities are grabbing the attention of industrialists as they queue up to pledge investments in these regions. Providing insights, Anil Chaudhary, BU Head - Industrial Robotics, Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz, says, “The manufacturing sector is witnessing a growth phase and is poised to get lucrative investments in future. Tier II & tier III cities are becoming the most sought-after investment destinations for setting up manufacturing units due to factors such as geographical advantages, supportive government policies and availability of cheap labour.” Elaborating further on the same, Nidhi Rai, Director, Production Aids & Consultants (PAC), affirms, “The cost of land & manpower is cheaper as compared to bigger cities and that is probably the biggest reason why suppliers are moving to tier II and tier III cities.” The growth opportunities are still bright and booming for companies, which have already set up units in these regions. But what about the companies that are still struggling to either mark their presence or looking for a potential supplier? Are the prospects still potent for such companies? The maiden edition of Engineering Expo Rudrapur will clear these and many more such ambiguities in the minds of potential investors. In fact, it aims to
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empower the potential industry by providing a conducive networking environ and state-of-the-art product & service offerings. Ever since 2002-03, Engineering Expo has gained an upper hand in promoting and capturing the hidden potential of such promising regions. With the launch of its Rudrapur edition in 2011-12, Engineering Expo is further poised to play the role of an enabler in capturing newer horizons. Like always, this year’s edition is positioned uniquely for exhibitors and visitors to harness maximum benefits.
Potent with prospects Rudrapur, a buzzing city in the state of Uttarakhand, is slowly transforming into the ‘Manufacturing Mecca’ of North India owing to its proximity to the capital of the country – Delhi – as well as its close connections with other major industrial belts, such as Haryana. Industry experts and manufacturing biggies unanimously vouch for the fact that it is the strategic positioning and the presence of low-cost land & labour that are attracting industries to set up their base in Rudrapur. Companies like Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, ITC, Britannia, Havells and Delta India are flourishing in this small, yet impactful, region. Commenting on the promising horizons that this region offers, Atul P Renavikar, Head – Pantnagar Plant, Tata Motors, informs, “Rudrapur (Pantnagar) has emerged as an important auto hub in North India, with most major domestic auto manufacturers establishing their plants here. Factors such as the proactive & supportive industrial policy implemented by the Uttarakhand Government and its industrial arm, State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttaranchal (SIDCUL), along with a harmonious industrial climate, have facilitated the development of the region and will continue to do so in the future.”
Seconding Renavikar’s views, Hiren Jadeja, Executive Director, Jyoti CNC Automation, opines, “The potential is huge. If one considers only Rudrapur, there are a number of auto ancillaries.” Ashutosh Martolia, Head – Accounts & Internal Relations, Six D Marketing Solutions, believes that Rudrapur offers a plethora of opportunities. “One will easily find resources & manpower, and at times, the government is quite supportive to all big companies to ensure that the entire area is developed,” he claims. Satish Verma, Director, Kruger & Brentt, feels that Rudrapur’s proximity to Delhi is one of the biggest growth boosters. He says, “Owing to this,
With a strong investment portfolio, the city of Rudrapur is slowly becoming a manufacturer’s paradise owing to its strategic positioning, incentives offered by the government in terms of sops and easy availability of labour & land. goods that are manufactured in Rudrapur can be transported to any part of the country in a short span of time. In addition, companies wanting to set up their base in the region can avail of various tax benefits.” Giving an organiser’s perspective about the choice of location, Sandeep Khosla, CEO – Publishing, Infomedia 18, avers, “Having successfully covered manufacturing destinations such as Ahmedabad, Pune, Indore and Chennai, Rudrapur was our ultimate choice. The strong presence of auto ancillaries in the region and its proximity to Delhi further substantiated our belief to tap this potential market. We are sure that exhibitors & visitors participating in this edition will gain from the benefits that Rudrapur has to offer.”
Lucrativeness quotient With a strong investment portfolio, the city of Rudrapur is slowly becoming a manufacturer’s paradise owing to its strategic positioning, incentives offered by the government in terms of sops and easy availability of labour & land. Talking about the lucrativeness of Rudrapur as an investment destination, Jadeja says, “The advent of major auto companies has brought with itself a host of auto ancillaries in the region. Some of the companies based in Gujarat also have their subsidiary in Rudrapur. In this regard, we have our existing customers based in the region, which makes it a potential market.” Endorsing his thoughts, Chaudhary comments, “Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz has a division focussed towards applications based on industrial robotics. Since all major manufacturing giants are moving towards advanced technology and setting up state-ofthe-art units in Rudrapur, this area is touted as a promising destination for our company. Being a service company, Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz is planning to open up a service centre in Rudrapur followed by an operation centre to cater to the business requirements of industrial robotics in the coming years.” Verma, however, believes that Rudrapur offers a vast range of opportunities for his industrial cleaning equipment. “So, it makes perfect sense for us to be in Rudrapur,” he says. For PAC, Rudrapur is a lucrative business avenue because the area is wellconnected and talented manpower is available. Martolia too claims that Uttarakhand, specifically Rudrapur, is developing fast. Rudrapur is an excellent destination because of manpower availability and incentives being offered by the State Government. Discussing the plus points of Rudrapur, Renavikar comments, “As the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) industry creates a large ecosystem of suppliers & sub-suppliers, the Rudrapur auto hub is creating
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Engineering Expo 2011-12: Season begins! The era of setting up base in tier I cities has become passe. New-age manufacturing is slowly finding its way into tier II & tier III cities of the country. Be it Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad or Indore, these cities are holding the fort in attracting big investments. Thanks to factors such as easy land availability at low cost, access to skilled & talented workforce and their logistics expertise, these towns are becoming the harbingers of manufacturing growth in India. Carrying this growth momentum forward and unravelling the exponential growth waiting to be tapped in such cities is the forthcoming edition of Engineering Expo. Along with capturing the growth markets of Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Indore, this season of Engineering Expo will explore two emerging, yet untapped, markets beholding colossal potential – Rudrapur & Aurangabad. With the series of new initiatives to augment leads for exhibitors as well as providing a whole new experience to visitors, this year’s Engineering Expo is poised to be much bigger in its offerings. Be there to witness the manufacturing extravaganza with the season’s first show to be held in Rudrapur from September 23-26, 2011.
tremendous opportunities for small entrepreneurs who can serve this large ecosystem as well as generate employment. The hub is only 250 km away from the National Capital Region (NCR). With improved road & rail connectivity and the newly commenced air link between Pantnagar & Delhi, the region is accessible to entrepreneurs, who wish to set up ancillary satellite units here. Besides, tremendous opportunities exist in the area of service infrastructure, including low-cost housing and establishment of schools, colleges & institutions offering quality medical care.”
Platform for profit It is an established fact now that Rudrapur is the best place for manufacturers and organising trade exhibitions in such a region makes perfect business sense. With Rudrapur as the start, this year’s edition promises to be unique and innovative from the word go. Sharing the same sentiments, Verma says, “Engineering Expo plays an important role for us in exhibiting our latest offerings to our potential customers. For visitors, it is a good platform to network with peer companies and get acquainted with the best-in-class products & services.
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Putting things into perspective, Jadeja remarks, “An exhibition is the only place where we can exhibit our products and, most importantly, give a live demonstration of our products & equipment to visitors. In this way, we get direct access to our customers as well as our potential customers. Apart from that, we get to meet our clients during the show.” Chaudhary feels that Engineering Expo is a great avenue to showcase new technologies as it provides a platform for all engineering and manufacturing units to explore business opportunities. According to Rai, “Rudrapur is close to emerging industrial hubs such as Manesar. I feel that the development of Rudrapur will also be in line with what we have witnessed in Manesar in such a short span of time. We would also like to replicate the same strategy. By participating in Engineering Expo, we will be able to reach out to our target audience.” Seconding Rai’s views, Martolia says, “Exhibitions are good platforms for companies like ours because we can showcase our products to our customers. We also get to know about the latest developments in our field as well as in the allied segments by participating in the Expo.” For Jagdish Panchal & Hardik Panchal, Directors, Jekson Machinery, “Exhibitions are
places to exhibit one’s pride in what he/she is doing. It gives us an opportunity to establish a direct contact with our customers.”
Innovative offerings In order to cover this new market, most exhibiting companies are planning to exhibit their existing product ranges during the show. Verma says, “We are targeting this market for the first time and so, we are only looking at showcasing our existing range of products.” Jyoti CNC Automation will also be exhibiting its existing line of products. Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz is planning to display its material handling and automation solutions like process AGVs for assembly applications and pick & place application, while PAC has a strategy in place to launch premium products almost every month depending on the market flux because the market is volatile. To this, Rai adds, “We are a solutionoriented company and have to find new solutions every couple of months for our customers. If we can give a better solution for an application, we win.” Six D plans to come up with new reverse engineering software that is useful for people who are into reverse engineering application.
Poised for growth With such remarkable prospects in the offing, Rudrapur is slated to be the next manufacturing destination in the coming years. Engineering Expo, with its expertise and unique flavour for each & every edition is sure to add zing to this flourishing manufacturing haven by offering exhibitors & visitors a glimpse of new engineering and manufacturing practices that are slated to traverse the future course of action on the path to progress. All these can be witnessed once Engineering Expo raises its curtains on September 23, 2011, at Gandhi Park, Rudrapur. Be there to be a part of the GenX manufacturing growth.
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Ahmedabad Oct 14-17, 2011 Gujarat University Exhibition Hall
Celebrating a decade of excellence
Gujarat has achieved impressive economic growth rates over the last ten years with the quantum of investment increasing manifold. With manufacturing industry booming in the state, there is a need for a forum to provide opportunities for gaining trade benefits and developing a long-term business relationship. Providing an ideal interactive platform is Engineering Expo Ahmedabad, which will be completing its 10th year in the state. To be held from October 14-17, 2011, it will enlighten the manufacturing community about a variety of products, which will help enhance the industry’s efficiency and will surely act as a nodal point to generate fruitful business leads.
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he recent announcement of PSA Peugeot Citroën, France’s largest carmaker and Europe’s second-largest, to invest ` 4,000 crore to build a factory at Sanand near Ahmedabad is yet another example of how Gujarat – which already houses Tata Motors, Ford and General Motors – is slowly emerging as an automobile hub. As Jayesh Ponda, Managing Director, Vijay Enterprises Pvt Ltd, observes, “We always felt that Maharashtra and North India are doing well, but now with the coming of Tata and other major auto manufacturers, we are positive. The growth rate is good. Our customers are mainly from the engineering and automobile industry.” Such big bang investments have attracted many companies to venture into Gujarat. “We are looking towards the ever flourishing machine tool and engineering industry in Gujarat. The state’s machine tools industry, which is technology-
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oriented, has played an important role in the development of this sector in the country,” says Aniruddha Ketkar, Partner, Precimac Solutions, which offers machine automation solution and represents Siemens for new V60 Servos and Alfred Jaeger GmbH for high performance spindles.
Commemorating success The state’s economy and overall development has gathered momentum over the past few years. Snehal Mehta, Director - Marketing, Energy Mission Machineries (India) Pvt Ltd, observes, “In last ten years, Gujarat has grown as a favourable place for industry. Even before that Gujarat was known for engineering industry skills, but recent developments have provided more growth opportunity for small- and medium-scale manufacturers. I personally believe that the same growth will definitely make the state a hub to serve the world market with better products.” Jagdish Panchal, Managing Director, Jekson Machinery Pvt Ltd, adds, “In the last few years,
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Exhibitor Profile Auto & Auto Components | Light & Medium Engineering | Chemicals & Allied Products | Electrical & Electronics | Hydraulics & Pneumatics | IT Products & Services | Automation & Instrumentation | Material Handling Eqpt | Packaging Machinery | Wires & Cables | Machine Tools & Acc. | Pipes & Fitting | Plastics & Polymers | Safety & Security | Process Machinery & Eqpt | Testing & Measuring Instruments Brought to you
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there has been a strong growth in the industrial sector with number of projects being launched in solar and automobile segments. These days, companies want more productivity and highly productive machinery; so the manufacturer needs to focus more on R&D.” Helping companies tap these emerging opportunities over the last decade is Engineering Expo Ahmedabad by providing a platform to foster business and trade. “Participating in the Engineering Expo has been a good experience. We have been getting good responses and that is why we continue to participate. It has helped us grow, renew our old contacts and get new customers,” opines Ponda, a regular participant at the Expo. Seconding his view, Panchal says, “We have participated in previous Engineering Expos. We got a good response as well as high rate of genuine visitors who helped us convert enquiries into orders. Even this year, there will be an increase in number of genuine visitors, thus providing us the opportunity to grow our business further. We are going to launch a high precision CNC plasma cutting machine at the exhibition.” As Engineering Expo achieves another milestone of continued success in its 10th year in Ahmedabad, an ebullient Sandeep Khosla, CEO - Publishing, Infomedia 18 (the organisers), puts this in perspective, “Engineering Expo taking birth in Ahmedabad in 2002 has come a long way today by becoming one of India’s largest multi-location (other places include Pune, Chennai, Indore, Rudrapur and Aurangabad) SME meeting points. Over the years, it has successfully delivered its goal of a preferred destination for SMEs and manufacturing & engineering companies to connect, transact, and leverage ideas to foster growth of individual organisations as well as that of the industry at large. As we look forward with further value-additions for even better experience and reach to the target audience, we welcome large, medium & small industries in manufacturing &
servicing sector to be a part of the Expo in this exciting journey.”
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The Expo has been serving as a platform for companies to exhibit their products and services; interact with potential buyers; get new business leads and forge new partnerships. Ketkar avers, “There is always a requirement of regional level exhibitions to reach the local market. Engineering Expo satisfies this. Apart from being one of the major cities of Gujarat, Ahmedabad has good connection with Vadodara and Rajkot – the engineering hubs of Gujarat. We feel it will give good access to surrounding market destinations.” Known for its strong technologybased industries, the state has large number of SMEs offering a wide range of products & services. Mehta observes, “Ahmedabad is one of the fastest growing mega cities in the country, which has a strategic location benefit also. This city has good infrastructure, connectivity by air and road, availability of manpower resources and space to grow more. This is a right location for small- and medium-scale manufacturing industry’s growth, as many allied industries are also located in the city.” Over the years, Engineering Expo has been providing opportunities for SMEs, which are critical for the growth of emerging markets like India, to display their products as well as witness some of the latest technologies that could help develop their business. The 2011 edition will offer similar growth avenues. Arun Vijay, Marketing Director, Autotech CNC, opines, “We offer state-of-the-art technologies with advanced features to supplement needs of industries such as automobile, heavy engineering, iron & steel, power generation, etc. We are focussing on SMEs, which are increasingly looking at modernising their production facility to meet the growing demand from automobile industry. Our aim is to bring in high-quality, affordable
15,000+Expected visitors 15,000+Products & services on display Spread over more than
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technology to Indian industries in the metal-cutting field.”
The mega show The Expo will provide good exposure to companies that want to reach out to the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Vijay opines, “We are participating for the second time in Engineering Expo Ahmedabad. Our aim is to generate awareness about our products & services among the visitors, which will help the company expand its business in the region. We will be showcasing Autotech CNC’s latest offerings and our main focus will be on Pinnacle vertical machining centre (VMC) and Vision Wide double column VMC at the Expo.” Dinesh Malvi, Director, Yashwant Industries, adds, “Since Gujarat is the manufacturing hub of India, exhibitions like Engineering Expo hold high importance here. Previously, we got good response from the customers, who took our catalogue and approached us later for placing their orders. We expect the same this time also and are looking for more orders than before. This has helped us to grow in the past.” In addition, it will provide exhibitors an opportunity to target their products at the right customers. “We are capital equipment manufacturers and our purpose of attending any show is
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Brimming with prospects Engineering Expo Ahmedabad is an excellent example of starting humble and achieving an enviable feat over the years. Year-on-year, it has gained the confidence and trust of the Indian manufacturing industry. The 2010 edition witnessed overwhelming response from the industry with over 250 exhibitors (43 per cent more than 2009) and about 13,290 visitors (up by 18 per cent from 2009). It generated a business of around ` 38 crore (an increase of 25 per cent compared to 2009). In 2011, over 260 exhibitors and more than 15,000 business visitors are expected to take part. With opportune times ahead, this edition of Engineering Expo is likely to further boost vendor confidence of this region.
mainly brand-building of product and generating immediate business leads. We have succeeded in our purpose in both aspects. Ahmedabad is a base location for us. We expect more buyers to visit the show, whom we can take for a plant visit and demonstrate our enhanced manufacturing facility. This will generate more confidence and respect for our products,” says Mehta. Being a part of one of the leading media houses in the country also provides an added advantage for the Expo. “Exhibitions like this give us a platform to not only showcase our products but also establish good network with the customers as well as other business houses. Moreover, it will help us to reach the niche and right customers. What makes Engineering Expo strong is the Network 18 brand, which ensures right number of footprints and best onsite facilities,” opines Major (Retd.) Amitava Mittra, Chief Operating Officer, BGI Engitech Pvt Ltd, which provides customised protection against intrusion attempts by installing its anti-ramming bollards, crash resistant barriers and gates.
A platform for innovations Large, medium and small industries from the manufacturing and services sector will be showcasing their latest products & technologies. Falgun Pandya, Managing Director, Saimona Airmech, avers, “For the industrial growth, the industrial exhibitions are vital. We are looking for maximum visitors from the industrial sector in Gujarat. We are
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manufacturers of air compressors and PET bottling high pressure compressors for the industrial use. We will be displaying wide range of compressors at the Expo.” Besides, visitors will get an opportunity to witness the performance of novel technologies live. “We have already launched some new products last year. Now at this Expo, our focus is to make buyers more aware about new products, such as plate bending machines, section bending machines and busbar units. We will have live demonstrations of these machines with upgraded automation solutions,” informs Mehta. The Expo will also showcase some of the latest innovations from across the globe. Ketkar informs, “We are introducing Alfred Jaeger make high performance spindles into Indian market. We are expecting immediate attention towards these products from the technology-oriented manufacturing industry of Gujarat.” Local companies can expect to forge new business tie-ups during the course of the event. As Ponda elaborates, “Ahmedabad is our base, so expectations are always high from this Expo. We expect to meet all the new industry players, who are establishing their plants near Ahmedabad as it will ensure direct one-to-one contact with the new customers. We are going to introduce low bake powder paint in Ahmedabad. Our product will be ready by then.” Ponda’s company Vijay Enterprises manufactures powder paint,
which is widely used in engineering/ automobile and allied industries. Similarly, new entrants can use this opportunity to introduce their latest offerings. As Mittra points out, “Being a new company, we want to use this Expo to tell our customers, both government and corporate, that we have arrived in Gujarat and now they do not have to move out to other states for fulfilling their demands for security. We are launching three products at this Expo, which include complete range of industrial security solution; industrial & residential gate automation and parking management solution, which can serve the burgeoning shopping malls of Ahmedabad.”
See you at Ahmedabad Over the years, Engineering Expo Ahmedabad has been playing an important role in the industrial growth of the state by bringing together suppliers and buyers on an interactive platform. Being an all-inclusive engineering show, allied sectors can use this opportunity to reach out to a number of industries. “Engineering Expo provides the platform to meet buyers and industry professionals. This is a good opportunity to build a brand name for capital equipment as well as to generate immediate business leads and their conversion to orders. We are happy with the organisers of Engineering Expo for continuous improvement in show management in terms of better exhibits, more publicity to focussed industrial segment, reach to identified buyers and overall performance of the show. We would like to continue our participation in coming years also,” says an elated Mehta, one of the many regular participants at the Expo. As demonstrated during the last nine editions, Engineering Expo Ahmedabad has all the prerequisites – participants and visitors who mean business, excellent infrastructure, organiser with a repute, vast media coverage, etc – to make it a thumping success even this year.
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India Chem Gujarat 2011
Giving a specialty touch The fast-growing chemical industry in Gujarat offers immense opportunities for interested investors. India Chem Gujarat 2011 seems set to provide a platform for productive interaction between potential buyers and sellers.
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Highlights of the show R More than 200 focussed exhibitors R Structured buyer-seller meet by Chemexcil; more than 100 foreign
buyers expected from 25 countries R International conference on the sector R More than 6,000 business visitors expected R Thematic pavilion on effluent treatment and Green Chemistry
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Gaining from strength to strength The first edition, ie India Chem Gujarat 2009, was held in Ahmedabad with the important objectives of attracting investment and showcasing the strengths of the chemical industry in Gujarat as well as to create a roadmap for the industry to realise its full potential. India Chem Gujarat 2011 is shaping up really well with respect to the area booked and the number of exhibitors. “Major companies like The Somaiya Group, LANXESS India Ltd, Time Technoplast Ltd, Gharda Chemicals Ltd, Honeywell, Dover India Pvt Ltd, Omkar Specialty Chemicals, Premium Energy Transmission etc have already confirmed their presence. While other majors are in the process of finalising their stalls,” says FICCI in a press release. Thematic pavilion on effluent treatment plants, effluent treatment chemicals and Green Chemistry are planned in the exhibition area.
Networking zone The conference will cover different segments such as innovations & new challenges for the chemical industry, emerging business opportunities in Gujarat, new applications and focus on dyes & dye intermediates, environmental issues, etc. During the event, Chemexcil will be organising a buyerseller meet, which is likely to witness participation from large number of buyers representing developed and developing countries. As claimed by the organiser, this event is expected to go a long way in enhancing the image of Gujarat as an ideal destination for investment.
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analytica Anacon India 2011
Exploring innovation, delivering solutions Around 140 companies from India and abroad are all set to participate in the three-day event, analytica Anacon India 2011, in Mumbai. The exhibition is likely to provide a fillip to the analytical instrument industry by providing an interactive business platform.
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Growth analysis The food and pharmaceuticals industries in particular are showing immense interest in highquality equipment. “India continues to be one of the few countries where there will be a significant growth in the analytical instrumentation market, thanks to the huge investment and growth taking place in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and food industries,” says S Thyagarajan, President, IAIA. Reflecting on these latest developments will be this year’s analytica Anacon India. According to the organisers, around 140 exhibitors from 13 countries will showcase their latest products and innovations to an audience of Indian professionals during the event. Visitors can also take part in the scientific analytica Anacon India Conference, which will be held concurrently with the fair. The event will give users, who work in laboratories, an opportunity to gather information about the latest products and innovations that feature these interdisciplinary technologies. For example, RETSCH will present the latest vibrating mills for quality control in the food, pharma and chemicals industries. BRAND is introducing a new line of pipettes for use in environmental analysis, diagnostics and molecular biology. NETZSCH and other exhibitors will present innovative products for thermal analysis. Leading players such as Agilent, Dionex, Metrohm, Phenomenex,
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RFCL, Sigma Aldrich and Waters are expected to participate in this year’s fair.
Informative conference The analytica Anacon Conference will examine the latest trends in the Indian market. For example, the first day of the conference revolves entirely around the life sciences sector. Speakers will discuss the future of personalised genomes in medicine and the challenges & the potential associated with vaccines. Day two is dedicated to the topic of food safety. Among other things, presentations will focus on genetically engineered grains and the latest requirements in food safety and quality assurance in India. The lectures on the third day of the conference will deal with the latest hot topics in the pharma industry, including the use of bioanalysis in the pharmaceuticals sector. The analytica Anacon conference will be organised by IAIA. In addition to the conference, visitors can attend a workshop titled ‘Validation of analytical methods for FDA and EU compliance’ and gather information about the latest requirements and strategies for dealing with the FDA/EU, ICH, USP and ISO 17025. They will also receive useful tips on putting the know-how they acquire into actual practice.
Network with Engineering Expo Exhibitors Now you can meet and discuss business with Engineering Expo’s exhibitors, much prior to the actual exhibition. Just let us know about the exhibitor that you want to get in touch with and we will fix the meeting for you. Contact us on 09819552270
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Airflic Corporation Products: Refrigaration air dryers, Auto drain valves, Compressed air filters, Dust filtration units, Heatless air dryers
Rudrapur 23-26 September 2011 Gandhi Park
Airtech Cooling Process Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad 14-17 October 2011 Gujarat Univesity Exhibition hall
Allied Power Solution
Pune 18-21 November 2011 Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre
Anand Engineering Pvt Ltd
Chennai 8-11 December 2011 Chennai Trade Centre
Indore 6-9 January 2012 Poddar Plaza, MG Road
Products: Refrigeration plants, Cold rooms, Walk-in cold rooms, Chilling plants, Cooling units, Cooling towers, Bulk milk coolers, Ammonia plants W: www.airtechengineers.com
Products: Advance lightning protection systems, Surge protection devices, Chemical gel earthing, HT/LT panels, Substations, Transformers, Generators, UPS systems, Servo stabilisers, Isolation transformers, VFDs, PLCs, Automatic transfer switches, Industrial & commercial valves W: www.alliedpowersolutions.com
Products: Greases, Antiseizes, Thread compounds, Silicon compound oils, Conveyor chain oils, Gear oils, Gear oil additives, Hot forging lubricants, Dry soild lubricants, Dry bonding coatings, Rust preventive oils, Cleaners & degreasers, Anti-spatters, Metal forming fluids, Crack detection kits, Aerosols W: www.molygraph.com
Aqua Services Products: Gaseous chlorination plants, Bleaching powder dosers, Chlorine solutions, Chemical dosing pumps, Empty chlorine gas cylinders/toners, Water treatment plant spares W: www.aquaservicesindia.com
Ashok Leyland Products: Gensets, Generators, Diesel engines W: www.ashokleyland.com
Aurangabad 17-20 February 2012 Garware Stadium Asian Publications
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Products: Industrial news magazines W: www.productbureau.in
Astha Heat tech Contact www.engg-expo.com T: 09819552270 E: engexpo@infomedia18.in SMS: EXPO to 51818
Products: Industrial heaters, Tubular & finned air heaters, Mica & ceramic band heaters, Hot runner coil heaters, Casted heaters, Heat tracers, Flexible heating pads W: www.indiamart.com/asthaheattech
Auto Service Equi pment Products: Air compressors, Dryers, Air receivers & filters, Pneumatic tools, Automobile garage equipment
Basant Industries Products: Power presses, Industrial process machines, Lathe machines, Grinding machines, Cutting machines W: www.basantinc.com
Best Quality Fastners Products: Machine screws, Stell screws, Hex bolts, Hex weld nuts, Hex nuts, Nylock nuts W: www.rktrades.com
Bharat Machinery Agencies Products: Power tools, Taparia hand tools, Cutting tools, Grinding wheels, Air tools W: www.in.bosch.com
Brahmadevi Engineering Products Products: Ejector pins, Ejector sleeves, HSS punches, Die buttons, Nitrogen gas springs, Die springs, Parting locks, Taper interlocks, Guide pillars, Guide bushes, Shoulder punches, Jector punches, Oil-less products, Mould counters, Water stoppers, Latches, Spring plungers, Date-marked pin sets, Straight block sets, Taper block sets, Camunits, Balllock punches, stripper bolts W: www.diespares.com
Brasstech Engineering Pvt Ltd Products: Brass electrical parts, Transformer parts, Air-conditioning parts, Pipe fittings, CNC turned/milled & forged parts W: www.beplindia.com
Chicago pneumatics sales Products: High-performance air & gas compressors, Refrigerated & heatless dryers, Filters, Air receivers, Genuine parts, Airnet pipings, Quality & proactive services W: www.cp.com
Coatec India Products: Surface coating techonology, CNC profile cutting solutions, Industrial automation & robotics W: www.coatecindia.com
Cosmos Tapes & Labels Pvt Ltd Products: Self-adhesive tapes: Masking, Fine line, Tissue, Foams, Acrylic foam, Butyl foam, Mono/cross filament tapes, Holding tapes, Electrical polyester, Kapton, Glass cloth, PVC, Aluminum foil tapes, Slicone polyester, Thermally conductive Tapes, etc; Die-cuts: Masking profiles, EPDM, Nitrile, EVA, EPE, PU, XLPE, Polyesters, etc; Lubricants: Paint shop conveyor oils, Heavy load greases, Food grade greases, etc; Paint repairing products: Waterproof emery papers, Tools, Polishes & accessories W: www.cosmostapes.in; www.cosmostapes.com
Delair India Pvt Ltd Products: Refrigeration compressed air dryers, Heatless adsorption compressed air dryers, Engineered adsorption dryers, Air filters, Air receivers, Aftercoolers, Moisture separators, Auto drain valves W: www.delairindia.com
Elind Induction Furnaces Pvt Ltd Products: Induction heating equipment W: www.elindinduction.com
Engineering Hindustan Products: Electromagnetic cluches & brakes, Electromagnetic clutches/brakes & clutch-brake combinations, Electromagnetic clutches, AC-DC brakes, Mechanical & hydraulic cluthches & brakes W: www.engineeringhindustan.com
Update 4 Rudrapur 23-26 September 2011 Gandhi Park
Ahmedabad 14-17 October 2011 Gujarat Univesity Exhibition hall
Essae Digitronics Pvt Ltd Products: Electronic weighbridge, Weigh-in-motion, Rapid loading system, Machined components, Rail-in-motion W: www.essae.in
Essae Technologies Pvt Ltd Products: Checkpoint products, Datalogic scanners, Unitech scanners, Unitech terminals, Zebra printers, Zebra ribbons, Labels W: www.essaetec.com
FARO Business Technologies India Ltd Products: Arms, Laser ScanArms, Gauges, Laser trackers, Laser scanners, CAM2 software W: www.faro.com
Pune 18-21 November 2011 Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre
Chennai 8-11 December 2011 Chennai Trade Centre
Indore 6-9 January 2012 Poddar Plaza, MG Road
Ferreterro India Pvt Ltd Products: Webbing slings, Ratchet buckles, Rubber tarps, Cargo bars, Cargo planks, Chimti buckles, Ratchet assy, D-shackles, Bow shackles, Forgings, Dunnage bags, Steel hooks W: www.ferreterro.com
Forging machinery Products: Belt drop hammers, Power presses, Anvil blocks, Billet shearing machines, Power press H-frames, Power press C-frames, Friction screw presses, Forging hammers, Froging presses, Forged components W: www.nkh.co.in
Global Cooling Tower & Equi pments Products: FRP cooling towers, Chiiling plants, Water treatment chemicals W: www.globalcoolingtowers.com, www.gcte.tradeindia.com
Aurangabad 17-20 February 2012 Garware Stadium
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H P Singh and Machinery Products: Lathes & grinding machines, Hydraulic shearing machines, Centreless grinders, Cylindrical grinding machines, All-geared radial drilling machines, Milling machines, Heavy-duty belt-driven lathes, All-geared lathes, Hydraulic press brakes, Power presses, Shaping machines W: www.hpsmachines.com
Hazel Infotech Ltd Contact www.engg-expo.com T: 09819552270 E: engexpo@infomedia18.in SMS: EXPO to 51818
Products: Softwares W: www.hazelinfotech.com
HI Tech Automation Products: Control panels, Leakage testing machines, Reconditioning of PDC machines, SPMs W: www.indiamart.com/hi-tech automation
I.Q Enterprises (I) Pvt Ltd Products: Q-Manager, Ropes & posts, Barricading posts, Flexible & multi-purpose barrier systems, Security barriers W: www.q-manager.com
Igus India Pvt Ltd Products: Cable drag chains, Flexible cables, Polymer bearings W: www.igus.in
Engineering Hindustan Products: Electromagnetic cluches & brakes, Electromagnetic clutches/brakes & clutch-brake combinations, Electromagnetic clutches, AC-DC brakes, Mechanical & hydraulic cluthches & brakes W: www.engineeringhindustan.com
Ind-Chin Enterprises Products: Velding machine, CNC cutting automation, Welding automation, Shearing machines, Rolling machines, Welding & inverter based press brakes, Power generators, Power tools & abrasive, Drill bits, H-beam welding W: www.indchinenterprises.com
Indian Harvesters Products: Shot blasting machines, Shot peening machines W: www.indianharvesters.com
Indo-air Compressors Pvt Ltd Products: Air compressors, Multi-stage high-presurre rotary screws, Compressors, Vaccum pumps, Screw Compressors, Heavy-duty water-coated vertical compressors W: www.indoair.com
Insel Rectifires (India) Pvt Ltd Products: Semiconductor devices, Selenium rectifiers, Surge supressors, Power diodes, Thyristors, Power modules, Bridge rectifiers & IGBTs W: www.rectifierindia.com
J K Industries Products: Guillotine shearing machines, Power presses, Press brakes, Straightening machines W: www.ferreterro.com
Jekson Machinery Pvt Ltd Products: Hydaulic press brakes, Shearing machines, CNC plasma cutting machines, CNC oxyfuel cutting machines, Transmission tower making machines, Speacial-purpose machines W: www.jeksonmachinery.com
Jindal Rectifiers Products: Automatic voltage controllers, Silicon controlled rectifiers, Special-purpose transformers W: www.jindalrectifiers.com
Kamtron System Pvt Ltd Products: Testing & measuring instruments W: www.kamtrononline.com
EVENTS CALENDAR
National RUDRAPUR: Uttarakhand, Sept 23-26, 2011, Gandhi Park
SUGARASIA 2011
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat, Oct 14-17, 2011, Gujarat University Exhibition Hall
Exhibition showcasing cane sugar and downstream products such as distillation of molasses & ethanol, blending and power generation; November 21-25, 2011; at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
PUNE: Maharashtra, Nov 18-21, 2011, Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre CHENNAI : Tamil Nadu, Dec 8-11, 2011, Chennai Trade Centre INDORE: Madhya Pradesh, Jan 6-9, 2012, Poddar Plaza, Nr Gandhi Hall AURANGABAD: Maharashtra, Feb 17-20, 2012, Garware Stadium India’s premier industrial trade fair on products and technologies related to Machine Tools, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Process Machinery & Equipment, Automation Instrumentation, Packaging & Auxiliaries, IT Products, Electrical & Electronics, Material Handling and Safety Equipment.
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Automation 2011 International exhibition & conference dedicated to process automation, instrumentation & controls, factory automation, robotics, power plant automation, drives automation, bus & wireless technology, building automation, hydraulics and pneumatics; September 20-23, 2011; at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai For details contact: IED Communications Ltd 64 Mahendra Chambers D N Road, Mumbai 400 001 Tel: 022-2207 9567, Fax: 022-2207 4516 Email: ied@vsnl.in
Informex India Forum focussed specifically on the Indian specialty chemicals industry; September 22-23, 2011; at Holiday Inn, Mumbai For details contact: UBM India Pvt Ltd Sagar Tech Plaza A, 615-617 Andheri Kurla Road, Saki Naka Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 072 Tel: 022-4046 1466 Fax: 022-4046 1477 Email: conferences-india@ubm.com
Water Tech & Waste Tech Expo Trade show & conference on sustainable technologies for waste treatment and water management; September 28-30, 2011; at Gujarat University Hall, Ahmedabad For details contact: Exhiference Media Pvt Limited B-2 Basement, Kalyan Tower Near Vastrapur Lake, Ahmedabad 380015
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Analytica-Anacon 2011 International trade fair and conference for analytical instrumentation, laboratory technology and services; October 12-14, 2011; in Mumbai For details contact: Imag Am Messesee 2, 81829 Munich, Germany Tel: +49 (0) 89 949 22 121 Fax: +49 (0) 89 949 22 350 Email: info@imag.de
India Chem Gujarat 2011 Event focussing on specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, agrochemicals, colorants, dyes & dye intermediates with special emphasis on environment and green technology; October 13-15, 2011; at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar For details contact: FICCI Mumbai 33/B, Krisnamai Building Pochakanwala Road Worli, Mumbai 400 030 Tel: 022-2496 8000, 2496 6633/39 Fax: 022-2496 6631/32 Email: vishal.ganju@ficci.com
IPVS 2011 Industrial trade fair for pumps, valves and systems; November 11-13, 2011; at the Gujarat University Hall, Ahmedabad, Gujarat For details contact: Orbitz Exhibitions Pvt Ltd 101, Navyug Industrial Estate Sewri (W), Mumbai 400 015 Tel: 022-2410 2801/02, Fax: 022-2410 2805 Email: info@ipvs.in
For details contact: Nexgen Exhibitions Pvt Ltd 1201 Pragati Tower, 26 Rajendra Place New Delhi 110 008 Tel: 011-4153 6990, Fax: 011-4153 6991 Email: nexgenservices@gmail.com
CPhI INDIA 2011 International exhibition on pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates; December 01-03, 2011; at NSE Exhibition Complex, Mumbai For details contact: CMP India (UBM India Pvt Ltd) Sagar Tech Plaza, A, 615-617, 6th Floor SakiNaka Junction, Andheri-Kurla Road Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 072 Tel: 022-6612 2600, Fax: 022-6612 2626 Email: deepalim@ubmindia.com
Hannover India Event showcasing process automation, material handling and renewable energy technologies; December 06-09, 2011; at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru For details contact: Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd 603/604, Samarpan Complex New Link Road, Chakala Next to Mirador Hotel Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 099 Tel: 022-4005 0681/82 Fax: 022-4005 0683 Email: info@hmf-india.com
PLASTINDIA 2012 International plastics exhibition & conference; February 01-06, 2012; at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi For details contact: Plastindia Foundation 401, Landmark B, Suren Road Off Andheri Kurla Road Andheri (East), Mumbai 400 093 Tel: 022-2683 2911-14 Fax: 022-2684 5861 Email: plastindia@vsnl.com
EVENTS CALENDAR
International Lab Asia Trade fair showcasing state-of-the-art technology for laboratory analytical instrumentation and also advanced processes in chemical engineering & environmental technology; September 27-29, 2011; at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Fax: +81 (0)3 3434 8076 Email: convention@jma.or.jp
Saudi Petrochem 2011 International exhibition for chemicals and chemical technology industry; November 21-24, 2011; at Riyadh International Exhibition Centre, Saudi Arabia
For details contact: ECMI Trade Fairs S.E.A. Sdn Bhd 9/5Q 47620 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel: +(60)-(3)-80230820 Fax: +(60)-(3)-80230830 Email: enquiry@ecmi.com.my
For details contact: Riyadh Exhibitions Co Ltd Olaya Road Postfach P O Box 56010 SA - 11554 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 1 454 1448 Fax: +966 1 454 4846 Email: esales@recexpo.com
Oil & Gas Libya 2011
CIA 2011
International exhibition and conference on petroleum exploration, production, refining and petrochemicals; October 17-20, 2011, Tripoli International Fairground, Tripoli For details contact: Dar Alarab Tel: +218 21 333 9141 Fax: +218 21 333 9142 Email: exhibitions@alarab.co.uk
ChemMash-Pumps 2011 A trade fair on chemical engineering and pumps; October 24-27, 2011; at Expocentre Krasnaya Presnya Fairgrounds, Moscow For details contact: ZAO Expocentr 1A Sokolnicheski Val Moscow 123100, Russia Tel: +7 (495) 255 37 23/33 Fax: +7 (495) 205 80 55 Email: centr@expocentr.ru
INCHEM Tokyo 2011 Trade fair showing latest developments in chemical engineering; November 16-18, 2011; at Tokyo International Exhibition Center, Japan For details contact: Japan Management Association (JMA) 3-1-22, Shibakoen Minato-ku, Tokyo 105, Japan Tel: +81 (0)3 3434 0093
An event focussing on latest progress on process control and automation in chemicals, petroleum/energy etc; November 22-25, 2011; at Suntec, Singapore For details contact: Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd No. 1 Jalan Kilang Timor #09-02 Pacific Tech Centre Singapore 159303 Tel: +65 62336638 Tel: +65 62336633 Email: events@sesallworld.com
Chemspec Middle East 2011 Exhibition for performance and fine chemicals; November 28-29, 2011; at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE For details contact: Dmg World Media (UK) Ltd Westgate House 120/130 Station Road Redhill, Surrey RH1 1ET The UK Tel: +44 (0)1737 855000 Fax: +44 (0)1737 855475 Email: webmaster@ca.dmgworldmedia.com
Digital Plant 2011 A plant lifecycle conference for the chemicals, power, oil & gas, offshore, and pharmaceuticals industries; December 05-07, 2011; at Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre, Houston, USA
For details contact: Daratech Inc 255 Bent Street Cambridge, MA 02141 The US Tel: +1 (617) 354-2339 Email: daratech@daratech.com
Chemical Process Plant and Machinery Middle East 2011 Exhibition and seminar for the chemical, petrochemical, chemical process technology and corrosion control industries; December 07-08, 2011; at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE For details contact: International Expo-Consults LLC PO Box 50006, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 (4) 343 5777 Fax: +971 (4) 343 6115 Email: iec@emirates.net.ae
Informex USA Trade fair for fine & specialty chemicals, chemical process technology, APIs & excipients, chiral chemistry, catalysts, contract research, equipment & instrumentation, etc; February 14-17, 2012; at Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, the US For details contact: Jennifer Jessup UBM LIVE 212 Carnegie Center Suite 203, Princeton, NJ 08540, The US Tel: +1-609-759-4700 Fax: +1-201-720-2972 Email: jjessup@informex.com
Middle East Coatings Show International exhibition and conference on coatings and surface treatment; March 12-14, 2012; at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), UAE For details contact: Chris Hamilton Coatings Group Westgate House, 120/130 Station Road, Surrey Redhill, The UK Tel: +44-1737-85563 Fax: +(44)-(1737)-855034 Email: chrishamilton@quartzltd.co.uk
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Process Engineering Expo 2011
Redefining optimisation strategies
Shankar Rao (in the centre) lighting the inaugural lamp
Minister examining the latest technology
Visitors thronging the stalls
The boom in process industry has created a huge opportunity for the machinery and equipment manufacturers. In keeping with its aim to showcase state-of-the-art products, Process Engineering Expo 2011 served as a platform for companies to explore new growth avenues. A report... Debarati Basu
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n a bid to give a boost to the process engineering segment, the Hyderabad International Trade Expositions Ltd (HITEX), in partnership with Synergy Exposures & Events India Pvt Ltd, Chennai, organised the first ever Process Engineering Expo in Hyderabad recently. The three-day event saw over 50 exhibitors from various parts of the country and overseas. In his inaugural address, Shankar Rao, Minister of Small Scale Industry, Public Enterprises and Textile, Andhra Pradesh, said, “We in Andhra Pradesh are doing everything possible to boost the industry growth in the state. We have been closely studying the industrial growth pattern of various states in the country and will soon come up with a comprehensive policy that will ensure growth & progress and encourage investment in the state. We will extend our full support to all the industries.”
Interactive forum The event provided a platform to the equipment manufacturers, dealers and service providers to showcase their innovative offerings to the process industry. As Gaurav Borikar, Design Engineer, Chemical Process Equipments Pvt Ltd, stated, “We had a good experience at the show and had fruitful interaction with visitors. We
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were looking forward to more companies from our segment to participate in this exhibition.” The expo provided exhibitors easy access to their respective end-user industries. “Exhibitors from a wide cross-section of the industry took part in the exhibition. This event helped us to leverage on the opportunities that exist in this market,” said Nilanjan Chakraborty, VP - Marketing, Sales and Services, Keld Ellentoft India Pvt Ltd. The show also provided an opportunity to explore new markets and customers. Mittal Kotecha, Assistant Manager – International Marketing, SUMIP Composites Pvt Ltd, opined, “We are a Gujarat-based company, and this expo will help us gain a strong foothold in the South Indian market.” Visitors scouting for reliable suppliers got an opportunity to gain know-how on the latest technology. Vishal Gulechha, Manager, Rajat Equipments Ltd, stated, “We could see variety at the expo in terms of products from sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals and construction. The event can grow better with more publicity in future.” Sudden spurt in business activity has created a huge opportunity for vendors in the process industry. Process Engineering Expo 2011 seems to have provided a stage for equipment and service providers to showcase their cost-effective and innovative processing technologies to achieve production efficiency.
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Liquid ring vacuum pump
Steam boiler
Acmevac Sales offers liquid ring vacuum pump. It is available in both single and double stages with capacity that ranges from 10 to 4,000 cfm and ultimate vacuum is up to 720 mm Hg. The sophistically designed liquid ring vacuum pump is silent in operation due to which silencer is totally eliminated. Its mechanical shaft seal design ensures adequate protection to the expensive shaft and provides for ease of maintenance. This leads to minimal time required for servicing, cutting down time to the barest minimum. This pump is rugged in design, reliable in performance and easy to maintain. It finds applications in vacuum distillation, drying, concentration, degassing, crystallisation, gas evacuation, gas conveying, chemicals, drugs, food, beverage, sugar, fertiliser, paper, metallurgy and allied process industries.
Aero Thermo Systems offers fully automatic package steam boiler (IBR). It has capacity ranging from 100 kg/hr to 2000 kg/hr and its operating pressure is of 10 kg/cm2 g. Smoke tube & water tube version is also available. Coil is made from seamless ASTMA 106 GR-B pipes. This unit is equipped with highly efficient oil/gas burner. The air pre-heater arrangement gives high thermal efficiency 86±2% on NCV. It is easy and economical in operation. It is used in industries such as dyes, chemicals, textiles, fertiliser, petrochemicals, rubber, wood, pharmaceutical, metal finishing, oils, dairy and construction.
Acmevac Sales Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2837 5837, Fax: 022-2836 4977, Mob: 092233 88105 Email: acmevac@vsnl.com
Aero Therm Systems Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-2589 0158 Fax: 079-2583 4987 Email: contact@aerothermsystems.com
Benchtop NMR spectrometer
Alpha Process Engineers offers agitated thin-film dryer. It is an energyefficient drying unit used in separating the dissolved solids from liquid compounds. It is used to mix as well as for drying out wet slurries in the process industries. The design of the dryer varies according to the application area. Essentially, the dryer comes in horizontal (pre-dominantly) and vertical configurations, with a variety of proprietary wiping and scraping arrangements, which are accompanied by solvent-recovery systems. Internal cleaning system is optionally offered. It is a compact, maintenancefriendly design, with minimal product hold-up, low-operating costs, high energy-efficiency with attendant low-energy costs. It finds applications in food industry, acetaminophen/penicillin in drugs industry, several fine-chemical products, dyes and dyeintermediates, agro-chemicals and chemical intermediates.
Cole-Parmer India offers picoSpin™ benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer. It is affordable, portable and easy to use. It is a breakthrough in chemical instrumentation. It finds applications in proton NMR spectroscopy, chemical education & research, analytical testing, quality control, process monitoring & control, and more. It is affordable and compact enough for use. The portable unit weighs just 10.5 lb (4.7 kg). The 45-MHz spectrometer resolves proton chemical shifts with a resolution of 100 parts per billion using a small sample volume of less than 20 micro litre. The liquid samples are simply injected into an internal capillary via front-panel fittings. The unit’s fluid capillary is contained within a cartridge and is easily replaced in the event it becomes blocked or contaminated. A highly stable temperature-controlled permanent magnet ensures easy maintenance-free operation without the need for liquid cryogens. The unit occupies a small fraction of the space of a conventional NMR spectrometer and does not require specialised knowledge or training for operation.
Alpha Process Engineers Chennai - Tamil Nadu Tel: 044-2811 1351, Fax: 044-2811 2371 Email: apeepa@vsnl.com
Cole-Parmer India Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-6716 2222/ 209, Fax: 022-6716 2211 Email: response@coleparmer.in
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Top mounted level switch Cristal Instruments offers top mounted level switch. This facilitates any number of predetermined level controls initiating audio-visual signals with a single unit. It is designed to provide reliable operation in severe industrial applications. It is capable of withstanding temperature up to 200oC and pressure up to 40 kg/cm2, the unit is excellent for use in overhead/underground tanks, hot water service, sterilising equipment and a variety of process control fluid level applications. The unit consists of a vertical guided tube (stem) within which are located the sensor switches, magnetic float sliding over the stem according to the level in the tank, switch housing & necessary mounting connection. The switch used is reed switch hermetically sealed and encapsulated in the stem.The switch operates on the principle of magnetic-flux coupling with no mechanical connection therefore fluid contamination of switch components does not occur. Cristal Instruments Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2569 3893, Fax: 022-2560 3474 Email: cristal@roltanet.com
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TOC analyser
Water ring vacuum pump
M e a s u r e Te s t Corporation offers TOC analyser from Anatel of USA. This can be measured by both ways, that is on-line and off-line. Off-line measurements (laboratory methods) are typically used for high concentrations (>1 ppm). On-line measurements are typically used for sub-ppm (<1000ppb) detection and for quicker response than the lab methods. Most industries particularly pharmaceutical and semiconductor manufacturing now use on-line measurements due to the faster response, which is required for the process control. The analysis provided by TOC analyser comes with a complete sample oxidation. Its complete regulatory compliance is USP <643>, <645>, and EP 2.2.44 and has a wide dynamic range of 1-1,000 ppb. There is no requirement of reagents or chemicals.
Vacunair Engineering offers vacuum pump equipped with an air ejector. The energy saving pump is operated at low periphery speed and offers vacuum pump with a specific power of 60 to 65 m3/hr per KW. Pump is available in a wide selection and the requirement ranges from 20 to 7,000 m3/hr. It can vacuum up to 700 mm Hg and the pressure is up to 3.5 kg/cm2. The vacuum pump with air ejector is having a capacity that ranges from 50 to 2,000 m3/hr and it can vacuum up to 25 mm Hg. Lubrication is not required and it can handle air/gas/ with water comfortably. Standard pumps are also available with stuffing box type gland seal and mechanical seal. Vacuum pumps are available in CIFG260, gun metal, phosphorus bronze, aluminium, bronze, SS-340, SS-316 and other alloy steel. It is used in industries such as chemical, pharmaceuticals, fertilisers, paper, coal mines, power, steel, refinery, dairy, plastic, food processing and textile.
MeasureTest Corporation Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2202 7982, Mob: 098690 12701 Email: measuretest@yahoo.com
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Vacunair Engineering Co Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-2291 0771-3 Fax: 079-2291 0770 Mob: 098240 36375 Email: info@vacunair.com
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Side channel blower Acmevac Sales offers side channel blower and is available from 0.5 hp to 15 hp. These are regenerative blowers and can be used for vacuum or pressure applications. The impeller is directly mounted on the motor shaft itself. There are no rubbing parts, and no lubrication is required. Hence, the blower is practically maintenancefree and absolutely oil-free. Noise levels are considerably reduced as silencers are provided with the blower. It is particularly useful in areas where oil-free, continuous non-pulsating air flow is required and is available in various models in capacity that ranges from 50 to 1110 m3/hour. The blower can vacuum up to 500 mbar and pressure is up to 550 mbar. It is used in air tables, agitation/ aeration, aquaculture, pneumatic conveying, textile machines, vacuum cleaners, printing and packaging machines. Acmevac Sales Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2837 5837, Fax: 022-2836 4977 Mob: 092233 88105 Email: acmevac@vsnl.com
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Side-mounted level switch
Roll-up door
Cristal Instruments offers side-mounted level switch. It is used for initiating high/low level audio/visual signals or automatic level control of liquids in tanks. Switch actuation by micro-switch have Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) contacts of current rating 5 A @ 240 V AC. The switch operates normally at 12 mm liquid level differential. Float and all wetted parts are made of SS-304/316, PVC or teflon. It is designed for maximum pressure rating of 40 kg/cm² and temperature of 300°C. The switch is suitable for mounting directly on the side of the tank. It is glandless and hence become leak-proof. The mounting flange is SS sq flange having 83 mm PCD with 4 bolt holes of 9 mm diameter as standard. The SS switch housing weatherproof is standard and flameproof as per IS-21481981 for Gr I, II A and II B gases are available on request. The sidemounted level switch is suitable for liquid sp gravity from 0.7 to 1.2. Low-cost miniature types are also offered for atmospheric pressure and ambient temperature applications.
Gandhi Automations offers rapid roll-up door. It is a smart reset roll-up door of high performance and selfrepairing heavy duty automatic flexible door. It features a special and innovative selfrepairing system. If the curtain accidentally gets dislodged, it will automatically be recovered with a simple opening and closing operation. It can be supplied in different levels of design to satisfy the differing operating requirements and to comply with the different local standards. It is available in steel with over-baked epoxy coating with fine satin-finish AISI 304 stainless steel, complete with galvanised curtain winding pipe in vertical upright, which is fitted with special self-lubricating sliding guide installed on a shock-absorbing spring system. It has a provision for roll-up roller casing. The DSC electronic safety device is available to reverse motion when door is closed if there is any obstacle. The full size flexible curtain is entirely made of class 2 self-extinguishing polyester, with no horizontal strengthening parts, which slides inside the side hinges.
Cristal Instruments Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2569 3893, Fax: 022-2560 3474 Email: cristal@roltanet.com
Spray ball Industrial EquipWash offers spray ball for internal washing of process and storage tanks. This spray ball is powered by the cleaning fluid, which generates a high pressure spray to clean every vessel. One of its key features is that there is only one moving part and the spray ball does not require any maintenance. This spray ball does not require any lubricants, and therefore it helps in preventing any risk of oil or grease contamination of the product, making it ideally suited for hygienic sensitive applications. This unit operates with a wide variety of chemicals and detergents frequently in hostile environments and temperatures up to 120º C and water pressure around 208 kg/cm². Spray ball is manufactured from high grade stainless steel AISI 316. End-connections can be tri-clamp or 1½” or BSP can be threaded or flanged and is weldable. It finds applications in food, beverages, pharma and chemical industries, where a fast & thorough cleaning is essential. Industrial EquipWash Inc Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2679 7941, Fax: 022-2679 2936, Mob: 098692 31815 Email: iewi@mtnl.net.in
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Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-6672 0200, Fax: 022-6672 0201 Email: sales@geapl.co.in
Rubber gasket D K Industries offers rubber gasket. The designs, raw material, pressure, medium in contact are the four main factors, which are important in selecting the right kind of seal. It is product efficient and cost-effective. The rubber seals are available in approved materials like EPDM, nitrite, neoprene, viton and silicone conforming to Food and Drug Administration (FDA)/Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. The diaphragms can be reinforced with fabric for higher strength. It finds applications in chemical, pharma, food, beverage and allied process industries. The extruded profiles are used for sealing in pumps, valves, actuators, doors, agitator reactors, storage tanks, mixers, dryers and process equipment. The dimensional tolerance is well maintained. D K Industries Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2678 9085, Fax: 022-2768 5063, Mob: 093222 81444 Email: dkindustries07@yahoo.com
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HHO generator Ti Anode Fabricators offers HHO generator. It is equipped with unique titanium & metal electrodes, which are used for electrolysis process. It separates the water into its components of hydrogen & oxygen. It has minimum production capacity of 0.1 to 7.5 Litre Per Minute (LPM) for the automobile engines, stationary engines and welding sets. HHO is added into the air intake and this helps in burning energy more effectively. The engineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s air intake injects HHO into the piston cylinders. The HHO is mixed into fuel in the combustion chamber to ignite. HHO cleans the engine torque, thereby helping the engine to run more smoothly. Its application lies in industries such as chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Ti Anode Fabricators Pvt Ltd Chennai - Tamil Nadu Tel: 044-2278 1148, Fax: 044-2278 1362 Email: info@tianode.com
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E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 E13 E14 E15 E16 E17 E18 E19 E20 E21 E22 E23 E24 E25 E26 E27 E28 E29 E30 E31 E32 E33 E34 E35 E36 E37 E38 E39 E40 E41 E42 E43 E44 E45 E46 E47 E48 E49 E50 E51 E52 E53 E54 E55 E56 E57 E58 E59 E60 E61 E62 E63 E64 E65 E66 E67 E68 E69 E70 E71 E72 E73 E74 E75 E76 E77 E78 E79 E80 E81 E82 E83 E84
AC-DC brakes...........................72, 73 Acrylic foam ....................................... 71 Advance lightning protection systems ........ 70 Aerosols ............................................. 70 Aftercoolers........................................ 71 Air compressors............................70, 73 Air filters ............................................ 71 Air receivers........................................ 71 Air receivers & filters .......................... 70 Air tools ............................................. 71 Air-conditioning parts......................... 71 Airnet pipings..................................... 71 All-geared lathes ................................ 72 All-geared radial drilling machines...... 72 Aluminum foil tapes........................... 71 Ammonia plants................................. 70 Antiseizes ........................................... 70 Anti-spatters....................................... 70 Anvil blocks ........................................ 72 Arms .................................................. 72 Auto drain valves .........................70, 73 Automatic transfer switches ............... 70 Automatic voltage controllers............. 73 Automobile garage equipment........... 70 Balllock punches............................ 71 Barricading posts................................ 73 Belt drop hammers............................. 72 Billet shearing machines ..................... 72 Bleaching powder dosers.................... 70 Bow shackles...................................... 72 Brakes & clutch-brake combinations..... 72, 73 Brass electrical parts ........................... 71 Bridge rectifiers & IGBTs ..................... 73 Bulk milk coolers ................................ 70 Butyl foam ......................................... 71 Cable drag chains ......................... 73 CAM2 software .................................. 72 Camunits............................................ 71 Cargo bars ......................................... 72 Cargo planks ...................................... 72 Casted heaters.................................... 70 Centreless grinders ............................. 72 Checkpoint products .......................... 72 Chemical dosing pumps ..................... 70 Chemical gel earthing......................... 70 Chilling plants ..............................70, 72 Chimti buckles.................................... 72 Chlorine solutions............................... 70 Cleaners & degreasers ........................ 70 CNC cutting automation .................... 73 CNC oxyfuel cutting machines ............ 73 CNC plasma cutting machines............ 73 CNC profile cutting solutions.............. 71 CNC turned/milled & forged parts ...... 71 Cold rooms ........................................ 70 Compressed air filters ......................... 70 Compressors....................................... 73 Control panels.................................... 72 Conveyor chain oils ............................ 70 Cooling towers ................................... 70 Cooling units...................................... 70 Crack detection kits ............................ 70 Cutting machines ............................... 71 Cutting tools ...................................... 71 Cylindrical grinding machines ............. 72 Datalogic scanners ........................ 72 Date-marked pin sets ......................... 71 Die buttons ........................................ 71 Die springs ......................................... 71 Die-cuts.............................................. 71 Diesel engines .................................... 70 Drill bits ............................................. 73 Dry bonding coatings ......................... 70 Dry soild lubricants............................. 70 Dryers................................................. 70 D-shackles .......................................... 72 Dunnage bags.................................... 72 Dust filtration units ............................ 70 Ejector pins.................................... 71 Ejector sleeves .................................... 71 Electrical polyester .............................. 71 Electromagnetic cluches & brakes.72, 73 Electronic weighbridge ....................... 72 Empty chlorine gas cylinders/toners .... 70
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Product
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Engineered adsorption dryers ............. 71 Filters ............................................. 71 Fine line ............................................. 71 Flexible & multi-purpose barrier systems .... 73 Flexible cables..................................... 73 Flexible heating pads.......................... 70 Foams ................................................ 71 Food grade greases ............................ 71 Forged components ........................... 72 Forging hammers ............................... 72 Forgings ............................................. 72 Friction screw presses ......................... 72 Froging presses .................................. 72 FRP cooling towers............................. 72 Gaseous chlorination plants ......... 70 Gauges............................................... 72 Gear oil additives................................ 70 Gear oils............................................. 70 Generators ......................................... 70 Gensets .............................................. 70 Genuine parts..................................... 71 Glass cloth ......................................... 71 Greases .............................................. 70 Grinding machines ............................. 71 Grinding wheels ................................. 71 Guide bushes ..................................... 71 Guide pillars ....................................... 71 Guillotine shearing machines.............. 73 H-beam welding............................ 73 Heat tracers........................................ 70 Heatless adsorption compressed air dryers... 71 Heatless air dryers .............................. 70 Heavy load greases............................. 71 Heavy-duty belt-driven lathes ............. 72 Heavy-duty water-coated vertical compressors ........................... 73 Hex bolts............................................ 71 Hex nuts............................................. 71 Hex weld nuts .................................... 71 High-performance air & gas compressors... 71 Holding tapes..................................... 71 Hot forging lubricants ........................ 70 Hot runner coil heaters ...................... 70 HSS punches ...................................... 71 HT/LT panels....................................... 70 Hydaulic press brakes ...................72, 73 Hydraulic shearing machines .............. 72 Induction heating equipment....... 71 Industrial & commercial valves............ 70 Industrial automation & robotics ........ 71 Industrial heaters................................ 70 Industrial news magazines.................. 70 Industrial process machines ................ 71 Isolation transformers......................... 70 Jector punches .............................. 71 Kapton ........................................... 71 Labels............................................. 72 Laser ScanArms .................................. 72 Laser scanners .................................... 72 Laser trackers ..................................... 72 Latches............................................... 71 Lathe machines .................................. 71 Lathes & grinding machines ............... 72 Leakage testing machines................... 72 Lubricants........................................... 71 Machine screws............................. 71 Machined components....................... 72 Mechanical & hydraulic cluthches & brakes .......................72, 73 Metal forming fluids........................... 70 Mica & ceramic band heaters............. 70 Milling machines ................................ 72 Moisture separators............................ 71 Mono/cross filament tapes ................. 71 Mould counters.................................. 71 Multi-stage high-presurre rotary screws ..... 73 Nitrile............................................. 71 Nitrogen gas springs .......................... 71 Nylock nuts ........................................ 71 Oil-less products............................ 71 Paint repairing products ............... 71 Parting locks....................................... 71 Pipe fittings ........................................ 71 PLCs ................................................... 70
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Pneumatic tools.................................. 70 Polishes & accessories......................... 71 Polyesters ........................................... 71 Polymer bearings................................ 73 Power diodes ..................................... 73 Power generators ............................... 73 Power modules .................................. 73 Power press C-frames ......................... 72 Power press H-frames......................... 72 Power presses........................ 71, 72, 73 Power tools ........................................ 71 Power tools & abrasive....................... 73 Press brakes........................................ 73 Q-Manager..................................... 73 Quality & proactive services ................ 71 Rail-in-motion................................ 72 Rapid loading system ......................... 72 Ratchet assy ....................................... 72 Ratchet buckles .................................. 72 Reconditioning of PDC machines........ 72 Refrigaration air dryers ....................... 70 Refrigerated & heatless dryers ............ 71 Refrigeration compressed air dryers .... 71 Refrigeration plants ............................ 70 Rolling machines ................................ 73 Ropes & posts .................................... 73 Rubber tarps ...................................... 72 Rust preventive oils............................. 70 Screw Compressors ....................... 73 Security barriers.................................. 73 Selenium rectifiers .............................. 73 Self-adhesive tapes: Masking .............. 71 Semiconductor devices ....................... 73 Servo stabilisers .................................. 70 Shaping machines .............................. 72 Shearing machines ............................. 73 Shot blasting machines ...................... 73 Shot peening machines ...................... 73 Shoulder punches............................... 71 Silicon compound oils ........................ 70 Silicon controlled rectifiers.................. 73 Slicone polyester................................. 71 Softwares ........................................... 72 Special-purpose transformers.............. 73 SPMs ............................................72, 73 Spring plungers .................................. 71 Steel hooks......................................... 72 Stell screws ........................................ 71 Straight block sets.............................. 71 Straightening machines ...................... 73 stripper bolts...................................... 71 Substations......................................... 70 Surface coating techonology .............. 71 Surge protection devices .................... 70 Surge supressors ................................ 73 Taparia hand tools ........................ 71 Taper block sets ................................. 71 Taper interlocks .................................. 71 Testing & measuring instruments ....... 73 Thermally conductive Tapes................ 71 Thread compounds ............................ 70 Thyristors............................................ 73 Tissue ................................................. 71 Tools .................................................. 71 Transformer parts ............................... 71 Transformers ...................................... 70 Transmission tower making machines 73 Tubular & finned air heaters............... 70 Unitech scanners ........................... 72 Unitech terminals ............................... 72 UPS systems ....................................... 70 Vaccum pumps.............................. 73 Velding machine ................................ 73 VFDs................................................... 70 Walk-in cold rooms ....................... 70 Water stoppers................................... 71 Water treatment chemicals................. 72 Water treatment plant spares............. 70 Webbing slings................................... 72 Weigh-in-motion ................................ 72 Welding & inverter based press brakes73 Welding automation .......................... 73 Zebra printers................................ 72 Zebra ribbons ..................................... 72
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Acoustic hood ................................. 45 Actuated butterfly valve........................ 87 Actuated valve...................................... 87 Adhesive............................................... 25 Agitated thin-film dryer ........................ 78 Air blower ............................................ 45 Air cooled heat exchanger.................... 19 Air pollution control equipment ........... 39 Air receiver ........................................... 39 Air treatment system ............................ 49 Air-cooled steam condenser ................. 19 Analytical Anacon India 2011............... 67 Analytical instrumentation ................... BIC Aqua gas chlorinator ............................ 85 Autoclave gasket .................................. 87 Automatic and contained discharge ..... 17 Axial flow fan....................................... 85 Ball valve ......................................... 87 Ball valve - Teflon-lined .......................... 5 Bellow & dip-pipe................................... 5 Benchtop NMR spectometer ................. 78 Blower.................................................. 45 Blower and fan..................................... 85 Butterfly valve - Teflon-lined ................... 5 Cable................................................ 87 Cake pressing ....................................... 17 Centrifugal air blower........................... 85 Check valve - Teflon-lined....................... 5 Chemical pump ..............................55, 85 Chemical tank ...................................... 83 Chlorine valve globe type ..................... 87 Columns & chemistries ........................ BIC Compressor ....................................41, 85 Condenser ............................................ 39 Cone screw mixer ................................. 39 Container ............................................. 83 Continuous or batch filtration .............. 17 Conveying blower................................. 85 Cooling tower ................................19, 49 Cord ..................................................... 87 Corona treater sleeve............................ 87 Custom assemblies ............................... 33 Custom moulding................................. 83 Cyclone ................................................ 84 Dairy equipment ............................. 39 Damper ................................................ 39 Differential scanning calorimetry........... 15 Dilatometry........................................... 15 Drum & carboy..................................... 83 Dust collector system............................ 85 Electrical operating & discharge rod.......9 Emerging India Awards 2011 ............... 59 Empower............................................. BIC E-safe fibre glass ladder.......................... 9 Evolved gas analysis.............................. 15 Exhibition - Engineering Expo ...27, 61, 70-73, 88
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Exhibition - India Chem Gujarat 2011 .... 65 Exhibition - Watertech 2011................... 4 Extended stem ball valve ...................... 87 FBD gasket....................................... 87 Fluid ....................................................... 6 Flush bottom ball valve ........................ 87 Flush bottom plug valve ....................... 87 Flush bottom ram valve........................ 87 Forged steel valve ................................. 87 FRP underground fuel tank................... 83 Fuel burner........................................... 85 Gasket.............................................. 87 Gate globe & check valve-flanged end .....87 Gear ....................................................... 6 Gear box ......................................... 6, FIC Gear motor ............................................ 6 Gear pump........................................... 55 Geared & flexible coupling ..................... 6 Geared motor...................................... FIC General purpose grade ......................... 46 Heat exchanger .................. 13, 21, 39 HHO generator..................................... 87 HPLC ................................................... BIC Industrial automation ..................... 47 Industrial cooler.................................... 49 Inflatable gasket ................................... 87 Informatic............................................ BIC Ink quality control carbon black ........... 46 Insulated box........................................ 83 IPVS Trade Fair & Conference 2011 ...... 69 Jacked ball valve ............................. 87 Jet black grade carbon black ................ 46 Lined valve & pipe fitting ................. 5 Liquid ring vacuum pump ..............78, 85 Material handling container ........... 83 Mild steel & stainless steel tank ............ 84 Monoblock pump................................. 85 Motor driven dosing pump .................. 85 Multi-stage cake washing ..................... 17 Multi-stage centrifugal air blower......... 85 Non-return valve ............................... 5 Non-slam check valve-spring loaded ..... 87 Non-metallic pump............................... 85 O ring .............................................. 87 Oil/gas firing equipment ....................... 85 Oil seal ................................................. 87 Online B2B marketplace ...................7, 89 Pallet................................................ 83 Pigment quality carbon black ............... 46 Piping system ....................................... 10 Pneumatic conveying system ................ 85 Pneumatically actuated & gear operated knife gate valve ..................... 87 109 Polypropylene process pump ................ 85 110 Portable loader ..................................... 85 111 Pressure and vacuum filtration ............. 17
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Pressure control solution ...................... 83 Pressure vessel ...................................... 84 Profile................................................... 87 PTFE lined valve & pipe fitting ................ 5 Pump ...............................................3, 85 Pumping filtering unit vacuum pump ... 85 PVDF pump .......................................... 85 Reactor ......................................21, 39 Roll-up door ......................................... 86 Rotary gear pump ................................ 85 Rubber gasket ...................................... 86 Sampling valve-teflon lined .............. 5 Sealant & surface treatment ................. 25 Self priming mud pump ....................... 85 Self priming sewage pump................... 85 Sheet.................................................... 87 Side channel blower ............................. 85 Side-mounted level switch.................... 86 Silicone rubber sleeve ........................... 87 Silicone transparent platinum cured tubing......87 Silo....................................................... 84 Solenoid driven metering pump ........... 85 Spiral cum helical gear box .................... 6 Sponge................................................. 87 Spray ball ............................................. 86 Spray dryer project ............................... 39 Steam boiler ......................................... 78 Storage tank...................................21, 84 Strainer-teflon lined................................ 5 Strip ..................................................... 87 TC gasket......................................... 87 Teflon lined valve & pipe fitting.............. 5 Tefzel HHS isotactic PP material............ 10 Thermal analysis system........................ 15 Thermal conductivity ............................ 15 Thermal imaging camera ...................... 51 Thermo gravimetric analysis system ...... 15 Thermoplastic valve .............................. 10 TOC analyser ........................................ 84 Top mounted level switch .................... 83 Totally integrated automation .............. BC Transparent tubing ............................... 87 Trim handling system ........................... 85 UPLC ...............................................BIC Vacuum control............................... 85 Vacuum dryer....................................... 24 Vacuum or hot gas drying system ........ 17 Vacuum pump ..................................... 24 Vacuum pump & air motor .................. 41 Vane damper........................................ 85 Vertical glandless pump ....................... 85 Wafer-type check valve................... 87 Water ring vacuum pump ............... 84,85 Water soluble grade ............................. 46 Worm gear............................................. 6
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