Economy & Market

Hannover Fair with CeMAT | Packaging and logistics for tomorrow

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6 years ago

February 28, 2018

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This year, the Messe is being held concurrently with CeMAT 2018, a reputed logistics, packaging and supply chain event, and therefore, this joint congregation is expected to draw an even larger level of attention.
Hannover Messe is undoubtedly the flagship trade fair in the world on industrial products, held every year in April, in the trade fair city of Hannover in Germany. In fact, this fair is as important to Industrial Products, as Olympics are to Sports ! Like in previous years, this year too, the Deutsche Messe Team organised a preview of the fair on 6th February, to showcase a few selected exhibitors and exhibits, the ones which might hog the limelight in the fair proper. Domain-specialist journalists from all over the world participated in this event. The obvious objective of such a preview is to gain global traction for the forthcoming fair itself, by highlighting the items that might be of special interest to the potential visitors.
This year, the Messe is being held concurrently with CeMAT 2018, a reputed logistics, packaging and supply chain event, and therefore, this joint congregation is expected to draw an even larger level of attention. Almost forgot to mention that this year Mexico is the partner country for the exhibition. So, while walls may be coming up on their US border, doors are opening up for Mexico, in Europe, evidenced by the fact that number of Mexican exhibitors has gone up from a mere 5 in the past, to more than 150 in this edition of the fair. Primarily, Mexico’s presentations will be expected to promote investments into that country.
A few words regarding CeMAT (being held concurrently) will be in order. CeMAT as an event, represents the function of intralogistics and supply-chain management. While the flagship CeMAT Fair is held in Hannover, there are seven sister events held worldwide throughout the year according to a calendar. What to expect in a CeMAT exhibition? A CeMAT show covers every area of logistics. Its scope includes energy saving fork lifts and industrial trucks, fully automated handling systems, hoists and working platforms, ingenious racks and warehousing systems, the latest in control systems, logistics IT, and everything else that falls in between. Other key highlights may include cranes and lifting equipment, access platforms, auto ID systems, robotic logistic solutions and packaging technologies.
This year, there were in all 38 exhibits in the preview, and at least a good four or five of them showcased logistics related products or services. The presentations by Toyota and SAP come to mind in the logistics space. Latest offerings to optimise supply chains will be of great interest to Indian visitors to the fair, since our country is currently going through a period of transformation in logistics, what with implementation of GST, blooming of e commerce and e tailing activities and gradual improvement of infrastructure. ‘Factories of the Future’, famously ascribed the strategic name of Industrie 4.0 in earlier editions of Hannover Fairs, need Logistics 4.0 in order to be successful, and it is only expected that concurrent holding of CeMAT will provide invaluable inputs to supply-chain practitioners. For example, concepts like ‘Autonomous Fork Lift Trucks’ hold the promise of revolutionising warehouse mechanics for good. Cement industry being highly logistics-intensive, the industry players may get an idea or two from this two-in-one fair, particularly from CeMAT, which focuses on automation in packaging and logistics.
This need of collaboration between manufacturing and logistics is truly reflected in this year’s lead theme, which is Connect and Collaborate, and I found this expression beautiful, in the sense that this could also be hinting at collaboration between the machine and the man, people and robots, besides talking about the synergy between ‘state of the art’ manufacturing and ‘state of the art’ packaging/logistics. It will be very very interesting to discover, how this theme expresses itself in the full version of the fair including CeMAT, in April.
Now, talking about some specific items on display, I was as usual, impressed by the functional innovation of Ziehl ? Abegg, who showcased the ‘ZAcube Modular Fan System for efficient retrofitting of ventilation installations. We can get an idea of the equipment from the accompanying photograph. As design parameters and thermal loads for airconditioning and ventilation systems may change over time, this solution eliminates the need for total change of fans and drives, by introducing modular concept of fans.
Also have a look at the manual pallet lift truck ( photograph here ) which, the manufacturers (Clark Europe GmbH) claim to be the first ever Lithium-Ion Battery operated device for storage/handling solutions, which has the potential to reduce the recharge frequencies.
There was a highly captivating demonstration of the possibility of autonomous and automated robotic technology for warehouse material handling, which straightaway belong to realm of the future, the ‘Factories of the Future’. This was a demo product of a start up company from Munich, Germany, called Magazino, and this seems to hold immense possibilities for the future.
Lastly, one can learn from the interesting exhibit of Toyota Material Handling whereby Toyota brings out the essence of their famed Toyota Production System (TPS) and how the same thinking can be applied achieve maximum efficiency in logistics operations.
On the whole, my takeaway from the preview was rather down to earth, and not euphoric. There was no great new startling innovation in terms of any new products or processes seen on display. However, I must hasten to add, that outstanding efforts were visible in innovative applications, optimisation and integration of known hardware and/or software possibilities, all of which can potentially help deliver much more than just incremental improvements in factories and supply chains. I must submit in conclusion, that in these exhibits that were on show, the innovation lies in thinking, conceptualising and then implementing wonderfully integrative manufacturing strategies deploying a combination of already available cutting edge technologies.

Economy & Market

RAHSTA to showcase cutting-edge road construction tech, says NCC Director

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5 days ago

April 19, 2024

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14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo – India’s biggest road exhibition – will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.

April 10, 2024, Delhi

“The RAHSTA expo will offer extensive information about the latest technology and methods for constructing high-quality roads. Currently, the challenge facing the roads industry is to uphold road quality and execute projects efficiently. RAHSTA will provide opportunities for everyone to learn about the latest worldwide technologies and equipment available, undoubtedly offering valuable insights to those involved in the roads sector,” said Vinod Kumar Yadav, Director – Transport, NCC, and former Chairman, Railway Board, while speaking during the launch of a road show – 14th RAHSTA Expo, which will be held from October 9-10, 2024, at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai.

RAHSTA, which stands for Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement, is a dedicated event to the world of road construction equipment, technology, and sustainability.

“The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has constructed 12,349 km of national highways in 2023-24 – the second highest achievement! In 2020-21 a record 13,327 kms had been constructed, the highest so far. The experience of a well-constructed road is no accident but a badly constructed one can cause many,” stated Pratap Padode, Founder, FIRST Construction Council, a pioneering infrastructure-driven council focused on advancing India’s infrastructure development.

Also speaking at the launch, former Managing Director of Ashok Leyland & JCB, Vipin Sondhi, also Chairman of RAHSTA Expo Committee underscored the need for specialised platforms like RAHSTA Expo for the burgeoning road construction industry.

Ashish Kumar Singh, CGM – Finance, National Highway Authority of India; RK Pandey, former NHAI member and Member of RAHSTA Expo Committee; SK Nirmal, Secretary General, Indian Roads Congress and Member of RAHSTA Expo Committee; Prof Satish Pandey, Principal Scientist, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, Ministry of Science and Technology; Ankit Jain, CFO, Cube Highways Growth Advisors, Vijay Agrawal, Executive Director, Equirus Capital; and Subodh Dixit, Former Executive Director, Shapoorji Pallonji, participated in a round table discussion on the new BOT proposals.

The launch function at PHD Chamber for RAHSTA Expo was attended by who’s who of the infrastructure industry such Lt Gen Harpal Singh, President, International Road Federation and former Engineer-in-Chief, Indian Army; Akhilesh Srivastava, Road Safety Ambassador, International Road Federation; Sandeep Singh, Managing Director, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery; Rajesh Menon, Director General, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers; Raman Kapil, President, Tata Projects; Anand Sundaresan, Director, Ammann India; Dheeraj Panda, Managing Director, Ammann India; Rajan Aiyer, Managing Director, Trimble; Satin Sachdeva, Founder & Secretary General, Construction Equipment Rental Association; Dr Swamy, Chairman, The Institution of Civil Engineers and Dr Ranjeet Mehta, Executive Director of PHDCCI, among others.

Organised by the FIRST Construction Council, the RAHSTA Expo 2024, which will be held as part of 10th India Construction Festival, will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders for two days of exploration, collaboration, and transformation.

Besides RAHSTA Expo 2024, the India Construction Festival 2024 will include the following:

Exhibitors can use RAHSTA Expo 2024 to showcase their construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, and construction vehicles to a targeted audience of industry professionals. RAHSTA Expo will be an ideal platform to connect with key decision-makers, generate leads, and grow business in this rapidly expanding market.

Contact:

For exhibitor enquiries (for RAHSTA Expo), contact Mr Sujoy on Mob: +91 86577 95881, or Email: sujoy.g@asappinfoglobal.com

For delegate enquiries (for conferences), contact Mr Amar on Mob: +91 86524 93000, or Email: delegate1@asappinfoglobal.com

Economy & Market

RAHSTA will drive road construction innovation: Sundaresan

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6 days ago

April 18, 2024

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April 10, 2024, Delhi

“We believe RAHSTA is the ideal platform for our presence, and we are confident in our participation in the upcoming expo scheduled for October,” said Anand Sundaresan, Director, Ammann India, while speaking during the launch of a road show – 14th RAHSTA Expo, which will be held from October 9-10, 2024, at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai. RAHSTA, which stands for Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement, is a dedicated event to the world of road construction equipment, technology, and sustainability.

Sundaresan added, “We predominantly specialise in road construction machinery, such as asphalt plants, concrete batching plants, pavers, and rollers, among others. Additionally, we offer ancillary equipment like supers. With the government placing significant emphasis on infrastructure development, there is a substantial demand for road construction machinery. Particularly noteworthy is the growth witnessed in the last year (2023-2024), with a surge in orders. Moreover, the construction of airports is underway, necessitating equipment for runway construction. We perceive immense potential and opportunity for growth within the industry.”

“The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has constructed 12,349 km of national highways in 2023-24 – the second highest achievement! In 2020-21 a record 13,327 kms had been constructed, the highest so far. The experience of a well-constructed road is no accident but a badly constructed one can cause many,” stated Pratap Padode, Founder, FIRST Construction Council, a pioneering infrastructure-driven council focused on advancing India’s infrastructure development.

Padode was speaking at the launch of a road show – 14th RAHSTA Expo, which will be held from October 9-10, 2024, at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai. RAHSTA, which stands for Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement, is a dedicated event to the world of road construction equipment, technology, and sustainability.

Speaking at the launch, former Managing Director of Ashok Leyland & JCB, Vipin Sondhi, also Chairman of RAHSTA Expo Committee underscored the need for specialised platforms like RAHSTA Expo for the burgeoning road construction industry.

Ashish Kumar Singh, CGM – Finance, National Highway Authority of India; RK Pandey, former NHAI member and Member of RAHSTA Expo Committee; SK Nirmal, Secretary General, Indian Roads Congress and Member of RAHSTA Expo Committee; Prof Satish Pandey, Principal Scientist, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, Ministry of Science and Technology; Ankit Jain, CFO, Cube Highways Growth Advisors, Vijay Agrawal, Executive Director, Equirus Capital; and Subodh Dixit, Former Executive Director, Shapoorji Pallonji, participated in a round table discussion on the new BOT proposals.

The launch function at PHD Chamber for RAHSTA Expo was attended by who’s who of the infrastructure industry such Lt Gen Harpal Singh, President, International Road Federation and former Engineer-in-Chief, Indian Army; Akhilesh Srivastava, Road Safety Ambassador, International Road Federation; Sandeep Singh, Managing Director, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery; Rajesh Menon, Director General, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers; Raman Kapil, President, Tata Projects; Anand Sundaresan, Director, Ammann India; Dheeraj Panda, Managing Director, Ammann India; Rajan Aiyer, Managing Director, Trimble; Satin Sachdeva, Founder & Secretary General, Construction Equipment Rental Association; Dr Swamy, Chairman, The Institution of Civil Engineers and Dr Ranjeet Mehta, Executive Director of PHDCCI, among others.

Besides RAHSTA Expo 2024, the India Construction Festival 2024 will include the following:

Contact:

For exhibitor enquiries (for RAHSTA Expo), contact Mr Sujoy on Mob: +91 86577 95881, or Email: sujoy.g@asappinfoglobal.com

For delegate enquiries (for conferences), contact Mr Amar on Mob: +91 86524 93000, or Email: delegate1@asappinfoglobal.com

Concrete

New appointment at TMEIC

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1 week ago

April 17, 2024

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TMEIC Industrial Systems India, a Group company of TMEIC Corporation, Japan, has announced the appointment of Hidekazu Matsushima as the new Managing Director. Matsushima has been associated with Mitsubishi Electric FA division for domestic market in Japan since 1991 and been assigned in Industrial division in 1994, where he rolled out his mission of sales, marketing and business development of General industry (GI) such as paper, film, Oil & Gas, petrochemical, cement, food, automobile, semiconductor industries in Japan. During the establishment of TMEIC in Japan in 2003, he was assigned with the responsibility for domestic GI market Sales in Japan HQ, and then in plant and energy sales department.