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Advanced Micro Services Pvt Ltd Products: Repair Services & Retroﬁtting For CNC Machines; Industrial Automation, Control Systems W: www.amsindia.net Participating in: Pune

Arhan Technologies Pvt Ltd Products: Total Automated Assembly Lines, VMCs, HMCs, Turning Centres W: www.arhan.co.in Partici pating in: Rudrapur, Aurangabad

Ahmedabad 14-17 October, 2011 Gujarat Univesity Exhibition hall

Pune 18-21 November, 2011 Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre

Bearing & Tool Centre Products: Measuring Instruments, Testing Instruments, Surface Plates, Thread Gauges, Plain Gauges W: www.bearingtoolcentre.com Participating in: Ahmedabad

Best Quality Fasteners Products: Fastners, Nuts, Screws, Washers W: www.rkctrades.com Participating in: Rudrapur, Aurangabad

Chennai 8-11 December, 2011 Chennai Trade Centre

Bhagwati Filters Pvt Ltd Products: Hydraulic And Lubricating Oil Filters, Filters W: www.bhagwati-ﬁlters.com Participating in: Ahmedabad, Aurangabad

Indore 6-9 January, 2012 Poddar Plaza, MG Road

Aurangabad 17-20 February, 2012 Garware Stadium

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Calitron Calibration Laboratory Products: Calibration Facility For Pressure, Temperature, Mass, Volume & Electrotechnical Parameter W: www.calitroncalibration.com Participating in: Pune

Compucare Products: Fingerprint And Card-Based Time And Attendance Systems, Access Control Systems, CCTV Solutions W: www.compucareindia.com Participating in: Ahmedabad

CTR Manufacturing Industries Ltd Products: Pallet Trucks, Electric Pallet Trucks, Forklift Trucks, Scissor Lifts, Diesel Engine Telescopic Horizontal Lifts, Hydraulic Trolley Jacks, Forklift Truck Jacks, Floor Cranes Servicing, Scissor Platforms W: www.ctr.in Participating in: Rudrapur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Indore, Aurangabad

Dijet Industrial Co Ltd Products: Modular Head, Indexable Tools, End Mills, Drills, Turning Inserts, Wear & Impact Resistant Tools, Cabide Blanks, Carbide Tools W: www.dijet.com Participating in: Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Indore

Elesa-Ganter India Pvt Ltd Products: Fixed Handles, Revolving Handles, Safety Fold-away Handles, Control Elements, Rotary Controls, Indexing Elements, Joints, Levelling Elements, Hinges, Latches, Hooks, Toggle & Power Clamps, Tube Clamp Connectors, Castors & Wheels W: www.elesa-ganter.com Participating in: Pune

Garg Machines Products: Cleaning Machines, Floor Polishing Machines, Floor Grinding Machines, Vacuum Cleaner, Floor Cleaning Machines W: www.gargmachines.net Participating in: Rudrapur

Himanshu Enterprise Products: V-belts, Roller Taper Roller Bearings, Pillow Block Bearings W: www.ﬂir.com Participating in: Ahmedabad

HMB International Products: Carbide Cutting Tools, End Mills, Drills, Reamers, Special Tools W: www.kelten.co.in Participating in: Rudrapur, Chennai

Igus India Pvt Ltd Products: Cable Carriers, Cable Connectors, Connectors, Bearings, Chains W: www.igus.in Participating in: Ahmedabad

Intech Surface Coating Pvt Ltd Products: Powder Coating Plants, Paint Shops, Liquid Painting Plants, Spray Pre-treatment Plants, Dip Pre-treatment Plants W: www.intechﬁnishing.com Participating in: Rudrapur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Indore, Aurangabad

K Engg Products Products: Machine Tools Accessories, CNC Tooling Systems, Hydraulic Tapping Machines, Air Tapping Machines, Drill End Mill Protable Machines, ER Collets, Stanny Fine Boring W: www.kenggproducts.com Participating in: Indore, Aurangabad

Mass Engineers & Supplier Products: Fat Monitor, Weighing Scales, BP Monitors W: www.massengineers.co.in Participating in: Pune, Aurangabad

N B Technologies Products: Hydraulics & Pneumatics, SPMs, Test Equipment Development, Power Packs, Cylinders & Accumulators, Plant Automation W: www.nbtindia.in Participating in: Pune

Omron Automation Pvt Ltd Products: Industrial Control & Sensing Devices, Relays, Timers, Counters & Power Supplies, Temperature Controllers, Level Controllers, Sensors, Encoders, Safety Light Curtains, RFID, PLCs, Inverters/Variable Frequency Drives W: www.omron-ap.com Participating in: Pune

Samson Controls sets up new plant in Pune

ermany-based valve manufacturer Samson Controls Pvt. Ltd. has set up a plant at Ranjangaon in Pune. It will manufacture products such as globe control valves, conventional positioners; self operated pressure and temperature regulators. The company has invested `225 crore to expand its business in India. Speaking on this, Atul Raje, managing director, Samson Controls said, “We will be focusing on growing Indian and Asian markets for the products and service that we offer. The company will be making huge investment to develop new technology and equipments. Offering customised solutions to our customers has always been our prime focus.” The company has shifted its base from Thane to Ranjangaon and has completely refurnished as green ﬁeld facility. It is operational in India since 1991. Over 200 people are employed for this plant. –Courtesy: Business Standard

GKN Driveline continues expansion with new Pune facility ontinuing its growth trajectory, GKN Driveline will invest `130 crore to set up a 600,000 per annum sideshaft manufacturing facility in Pune by August next year that will also make trans-axle solutions. The 8000 sq. meter facility will employ more than 200 people. Apart from sideshafts, the plant will also manufacture differentials from GKN Driveline’s transaxle solutions product range. “This new facility positions GKN Driveline strongly to meet the continued rapid growth of India’s automotive industry. It is the next step in our mission to remain close and accessible to our customers in west India,” said Marc Vuarchex, Managing Director, GKN Driveline AsiaPaciﬁc.

– Courtesy : Business Standard

Nissan clocks 1 lakh Micra production at Chennai facility ithin a year of its launch in India, Japanese auto maker Nissan has clocked production of one lakh Micra from their manufacturing facility near Chennai. The ﬁrst hatchback Micra was launched in India last July and about 15,000 units have been sold, while nearly 70,000 units were shipped to overseas markets. “I am very proud of the effort that our Chennai staff, supported by our suppliers, have put in order to produce 100,000 Micras in such a short period of time. Nissan Motor India Managing Director and CEO (Chennai plant) Kou Kimura said. The Chennai plant has a capacity of two lakh units which would be ramped upto four lakh units. –Courtesy: PTI

Peugeot Citroen to set up `4,000 crore unit in Tamil Nadu

rance-based automobile manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroen (PSA) is finalising plans to set up its first car manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu at an investment of `4,000 crore. With this facility, PSA Peugeot Citroen joins the list of automobile manufacturers like BMW, Hyundai, Ford and RenaultNissan that have already set up a plant near Chennai. According to an official release, PSA has identified land at Sriperumbudur to set up a plant with an initial capacity of three lakh cars per year, catering to the domestic and overseas market. The company would provide direct and indirect employment to 20,000 people at the facility, also attracting a large number of auto-component manufacturers from France. Courtesy : PTI

P K Transmission Products Pvt Ltd Products: V-Belts, Auto Fan Belts, Industrial Chain & Engineering Products, Lubricating & Engineering Tools, Hacksaw Blades, Files & Drills, Hand Tools W: www.pktraders.co.in Participating in: Ahmedabad

Phoenix Contact India Pvt Ltd Products: Industrial Connectors, PCB Terminal Blocks, Plug Connectors, Solutions For High Power And Signal Quality, Signal Converters, Sensors, Components And Systems Automation W: www.phoenixcontact.co.in Participating in: Ahmedabad, Pune

Power Tech Marine Welding & Cutting Products: Welding & Cutting Machines, Stick (SMAW), TIG (HTAW), Plasma Cutter, Saw, Stud Welding, MIG (GMAW) W: www.weld-ptws.com Participating in: Aurangabad

Precimac Solutions Products: Spindle, Clamping Systems, Tool Holders W: www.precimac.com Participating in: Rudrapur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai

Production Aids & Consultant Pvt Ltd Products: Milling & Grinding Machines, Lathe Machines, Radial Drilling Machines, Digital Readouts, Presses, Bending & Shearing Machines, Laser Cutting Machines, Gear Hobbing Machines, Gear Shapers, Gear Shaving Machines, Gear Grinder Machines, Hypoid Testers, Injection Moulding, Pressure Die-Casting Machines W: www.pacindia.net Participating in: Rudrapur, Indore

Raj Nut Bolts Products: Industrial Bolts, High-Tensile Hex Bolts, SS Bolts, Screws & Allen Key Bolts, High-Tensile Allen Bolts, High-Tensile Nuts W: www.rajnutbolts.com Participating in: Pune

Rajendra Kumar & Company Products: Screws, Nuts, Bolts, Hex Key Wrenches, Spring Washers, Spring Dowell Pins, Circlips, Self-drilling Screws, Blind Rivets W: www.rkctraders.com Participating in: Pune, Chennai

Ravi-Raj Anodisers Products: Electronic Micro Products, Name Plates W: www.ravirajanodisers.com Participating in: Ahmedabad

S&T Engineers Pvt Ltd Products: CNC Machines, Convention Precision Machines, Machine Tools Accessories, EDMs W: www.stengineers.com Participating in: Rudrapur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Aurangabad

Sahil Technocrats Products: CNCs, VMCs, Proﬁle Projectors, DROs, 2D Height Master, Rotary Unions, Spindles W: www.sahiltechnocrats.com Participating in: Pune

Samtec Tools & Accessories Pvt Ltd Products: Threading Tools, Hole Finishing Tools, Hole Making Tools, Grooving Tools, Die & Mould Tools, Machine Tool Accessories, ZX Tool Systems, Deburring Tools, Shopﬂoor Accessories, Carbide Products W: www.samtectools.com Participating in: Rudrapur, Chennai, Indore

Seventh International Products: Magnet Chucks, Magnet Lifters, Magnet Filters, V-blocks, Hopper-Grates, Sinebar Chucks, Dial Stands, Instruments, Separators, Welding Positioners, Electromagnetic Chucks, Demagnetisers W: www.sevox.co.in Participating in: Rudrapur

Shivani Engineers Products: CNC Cylindrical Grinding Machines, Hydraulic Cylindrical Grinding Machines, Centreless Grinding Machines W: www.shivaniengineers.com Participating in: Aurangabad

Suvik Electronics Pvt. Ltd. Products: Voltage Stabilisers, Static Stabilisers, Ultra Isolation Transformers, Online UPS Systems, AC Drives, MV Motors, Small Motors & Gearboxes, Battery Chargers, Customised Products W: www.suvik.com Participating in: Ahmedabad

Swift Industrial Corporation Products: SMC/DMC Insulators, Wiring Accessories W: www.swiftindustrial.in Participating in: Aurangabad

Trident Products Pvt Ltd Products: Hydraulics, Pumps, Valves, Seals, Hoses, Hydraulic Cylinders W: www.hydrauliccylinder.co.in, www.trident-precision.com Participating in: Rudrapur

Universal Instruments Products: Calibration Services W: www.universalinstruments.co.in Participating in: Pune

Venus Enterprises Products: Castors & Wheels, Polishing Rolls, Mops, Sleeves, Belts, V-belts, Pressure Gauges, DP Test Cleaners, Welding Electrodes & Accessories, Bearings, Safety Items, Hand Tools, Cutting Tools, Toggle Clamps Participating in: Pune

VI Automation Pvt Ltd Products: Data Loggers, Data Acqusition Systems, Vision Inspection Systems, PLCs, SCADA, Control Panels, Sensors, Instrumentation, Relays, Power Supplies, Energy Monitoring Systems, Software W: www.viapl.com Participating in: Rudrapur, Ahmedabad

Vinayak Industries Products: Power Tools, Non-Ferrous Foundry Participating in: Pune

Gujarat to host Asia’s largest solar energy park in two years ujarat would house the largest solar energy park in Asia in two years, with a power production capacity of 500 MW. This would be set up with an investment of around `8,000 crore ﬂowing from companies such as GMR and Lanco, which have been assigned generation capacities under the Gujarat Solar Mission. The park, on the lines of an industrial estate, is being developed by Gujarat Power Corporation Ltd (GCPL), as the sectoral nodal agency, on around 2,000 hectares of wasteland bordering the Rann of Kutch, in Patan district. When commissioned, the project would provide 800 million units of power. In the ﬁrst phase, 15 solar power generation companies would produce 176 MW and Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation would set up a power pooling station. – Courtesy: Business Standard

Alstom, HCC win `1,843 crore hydro power contract in Uttarakhand

lstom, in consortium with Hindustan Construction Company, has been awarded a contract worth over `1,843 by Tehri Hydro Development Corporation to install a 1000 MW variable speed pumped storage hydro power plant on the river Bhagirathi in the state of Uttarakhand. It will be India’s ﬁrst pumped storage power plant to use variable speed technology. Alstom’s share of the contract is worth around `1,164 crore. Alstom will supply four 250 MW variable speed turbine & generator units and other equipments including main inlet valves and control and protection systems. –Courtesy: Economic Times

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