The 2nd ‘CeraGlass India 2012’ is all set to commence from 15 – 18 December 2012 at the Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP), Sitapura, Jaipur. An International B2B (Business to Business) Trade Fair cum Conference on Ceramics, Glass & Allied Products – the event is being jointly organized by Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation Ltd (RIICO), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and The Indian Ceramic Society (ICS). Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India is the co partner while the Government of Rajasthan is supporting the event.
Mr Sunil Arora, Principal Secretary - Industries, Government of Rajasthan, Chairman, RIICO Ltd and Chairman, CeraGlass India 2012 highlighted that “CeraGlass India is a B2B show which aims to showcase and promote the latest in the Ceramics and Glass industry like the raw materials, finished goods, advanced machinery and the best technology, all under one roof. The International conferences and buyer seller meets to provide a platform to various stakeholders are its unique features”. “Needless to say, the four-day expo will witness the presence of all the major manufacturers and buyers in the sector under one roof and would also feature the most advanced technologies and trends in ceramic and glass sector. With the availability of raw material and land in Rajasthan and incoming Gas, Rajasthan is expected to lead in Ceramics and Glass sector”, he added.
Mr Naveen Mahajan, Managing Director, RIICO, shared that “CeraGlass 2012 would also feature various International conferences on the latest trends, challenges and the solutions for the Ceramics and glass industry. These include conferences on various themes like - Ceramic & Glass Industries: Progress & Prospects in Rajasthan, Ceramic Tiles: Role in Sustainable Development, Ceramic Fibre Lining for Energy Saving in Furnaces, Structure Glazing for Green Buildings – Recent Developments in Flat Glass, Beneficiated Clays and Value Added Products, Jaipur Blue Pottery – an ‘evergreen’ ceramic product from Rajasthan, Rajasthan – A Veritable Khazaana of Ceramic Minerals and many more. Our aim is to make Rajasthan an organised ceramic hub,as it is best suited for that because 80 % of the ceramic raw materials are available here", he highlighted.
“The 750 acre exclusive ceramic hub being developed by RIICO at Gilot near Neemrana is attracting huge investments due to its proximity to the raw material base, the market, the incoming gas pipeline and availability of Labour. And we would further work to attract more investments in the region”, he further pointed. "RIICO has also planned to spend Rs 15 crore on the skill development of unemployed people from the region in various fields like Ceramics, Textiles and Automotives. This would not only provide employment but also provide desired skilled labour to the industry in the region.
Mr Shreekant Somany, Co- Chairman, CeraGlass India 2012 and CMD, Somany Ceramics Ltd informed that “The show would bring together builders, manufacturers, architects, interior designers, consultants, investors, importers, exporters, traders, international business delegations and all other major stakeholders in the ceramics and glass industry for the promotion of the sector as a whole. The ceramics and glass sector has immense potential, with the per capita usage of glass being just 1.2 kg, as compared to 10 kg in the west and 35 - 40 kg in USA. The per capita usage of ceramic tiles is just 0.4 sqm in India which is quite low as compared to other countries. This is despite the fact that India is 3rd largest producer of ceramic tiles in the world after China and Brazil. Hence with a population of 1.2 billion, the sector has tremendous untapped potential. The Buyer Seller Meet for ceramics, glass and allied products will be organised by CAPEXIL, a premier export promotion council, set up by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. As many as 25 buyers are expected from countries which include Bangladesh, Brazil, Croatia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Germany, Hungary, Iraq, Latvia, Namibia, Niger, Sri Lanka, Tanzania & Uganda among others”.
Mr Pikender Pal Singh, Regional Director, CII NR shared that “CERAGLASS INDIA’ would provide a brilliant opportunity to all the stakeholders to showcase and learn about the latest technologies, products and services in this sector. The show has also attracted overseas participation of companies from countries like Italy, China, France, Germany and Korea in addition to Indian states like Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Delhi”.
“Yet another special feature of the event is the ‘Cera Haat’. It will be a lively and vibrant space which will provide interaction with the artisans. It will promote and display the hand made products from traditional ceramics, pottery and glass clusters which will include glass work, bangles and even blue pottery. The artisans would even share their interesting processes”, Mr Singh added.
Some of the leading brands participating in fair are Kajaria Ceramics, Somany Ceramics, H & R Johnson, Modena, SACMI, Gas Authority of India Ltd, Hindware, Bharat Potteries, Data Ceramics, Shree Cement, Wonder Cement, RSMM, Foshan Aosibo, Sung in Decoma, Imerys, Wistra, Eirich, Foshan, Modern Insulators, Golcha Microm, Saint Gobain, Lloyd Insulations, Wam India, RUDA, RSMM and Unifrax.
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