‘Make-in-India’ echoes blissfully at IMTEX 2015
The 17th edition of South-East Asia’s biggest biennial industrial show IMTEX 2015 and Tooltech 2015 kick-started on January 22, 2015 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bangalore, Karnataka . While IMTEX 2015 will showcase an exhaustive range of innovations and technological refinements in the complete product segment of metal-cutting machine tool, Tooltech 2015 will feature the newest trends in cutting tools and tooling systems from all across globe.
The 7-day exhibition and conference organised by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturer’s Association (IMTMA) was inaugurated in the presence of who’s who of the industry. Luminaries who made their presence felt include Shri G M Siddeshwara, Hon’ble Minister of State for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Government of India; Shri R V Deshpande, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education and Tourism, Government of Karnataka and; K Ratnaprabha, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Government of Karnataka; Ajay Shankar, Former Member Secretary,
National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC); Tarun Das, Founding Trustee, Ananta Aspen Centre & Former Chief Mentor, Confederation of Indian Industry; Debasish Mallick, Deputy Managing Director, Export-Import Bank of India; Jamshyd N Godrej, Chairman, Exhibitions, IMTMA; L Krishnan, President, IMTMA and Vice-President P G Jadeja were among other dignitaries present.
Talking about the efforts taken by the government, G. M. Siddeshwara , Hon’ble Minister of State for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises. Government of India said, “The State Government works closely with the IMTMA and other similar bodies to enable growth and provide a positive environment for the Machine Tool Sector. In this regard we are dedicating a sum of 124 crores for the upcoming Machine Tools Park in Karnataka. We are also implementing several other measures like formation of new labour laws and the smooth acquisition of land in the State in order to attract manufacturers and give this crucial sector a much-desired thrust.”
While addressing the huge gathering, L Krishnan spoke about the strong connect between Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ campaign and the machine tool industry. “IMTEX 2015 is a great enabler of ‘Make in India’ which showcases technological developments, innovations, etc. IMTEX is the crucial exhibition to propel Indian manufacturing towards productivity and quality and to make Indian manufactured products globally acceptable.”
Event Highlights
- Over 900 exhibitors from 24 countries
- Live display of more than 1000 machines
- 8 group participations from China, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Taiwan and USA
- International visitors from 50 countries besides Indian visitors
- 40,000 decision makers and business delegations from various industries.
- IMTMA expects a footfall of over 1,00,000 visitors at IMTEX 2015.
