Overwhelmed with Industry Response ELECRAMA 2008 Draws to a Close

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, January 29, 2008 - ELECRAMA 2008, the 8th in series of international trade fairs organized by the Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA) took place in Mumbai from January 18 to January 22 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon.

IEEMA choregraphed CABLEWIRE 2008 - IEEMA's 6th International Technical Conference on Electrical Cables and Wires, SWICON 2008 - IEEMA's 7th International Conference on Switchgears and Controlgears, and ELROMA 2008 - IEEMA's 7th International Seminar on Electrical Rotating Machines alongwith this 2008 edition of the ELECRAMA with finesse to impress more than a large business audience with participants from 26 countries including China, Korea, Taiwan, Germany, and Italy.

Speakers on the subject of the future of power at the international exhibition included the Minister of Power, Higher and Technical Education, Medical Education, Dilip Valse Patil, and the Union Power Secretary R. V. Shahi among other dignitaries.

The newsy event featured Dow Wire & Cable marking 25 years of commitment to power distribution and telecommunications markets in India with Dow experts making presentations during the Cablewire 2008 seminar, and Sterlite Technologies’ AL-59 Alloy Conductors being awarded the ‘Best New Product by an Indian Manufacturer’ award by IEEMA.

The 'Best Stall Awards’ were awarded to Areva T & D KEI Industries Limited, Modern Malleables Limited, Cosmo Electro Industries Private Limited, Comet Industries, Precision Plastic Industries, and Essen Deinki out of the over 1000 exhibitors spread over 50,000 square meters based on stall architectural design, space, and environment.

This business-to-business or B2B event, a no business as usual affair thus ended with business conducted as usual amidst applause.

ELROMA 2008 - IEEMA's 7th International Seminar on Electrical Rotating Machines

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, January 18, 2008 - ELROMA 2008, the 7th International Seminar on Electrical Rotating Machines has been scheduled on January 21 and January 22 by IEEMA to coincide with the ELECRAMA 2008 at the Renaissance Mumbai Hotel and Convention Centre in Mumbai. ELECRAMA, an International Exhibition happens to be the largest exhibition of power, electrical, and industrial electronics from India.

Held every four years, ELROMA continues to be a forum that shares information with a focus on Rotating Machines Technology in relation to perspectives, and trends. The focus on power, electrical, and industrial electronics from India continues with ELROMA and ELECRAMA being held with the objective to appreciate unfolding market and technological changes to enable industry, academia, and other interested groups to formulate appropriate responses.

Some industry participants include ABB, Alstom Industrial Products, BHEL, Crompton Greaves, Cummins Generator Technologies, ERDA, Elantas Beck India, Kirloskar Electric, Siemens, Von Roll, and WEG Energy.

Rotating machine manufacturers, service providers, consultants, researchers, raw material and machinery suppliers, and users can expect to benefit from this year's ELROMA with new product development, machine materials, manufacturing technology, conditioning monitoring and lifecycle management, international standards and certifications, and energy conservation being discussed at length over the two days.

SWICON 2008 - IEEMA's 7th International Conference on Switchgears and Controlgears

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, January 17, 2008 - SWICON 2008, the 7th International Conference on Switchgears and Controlgears has been scheduled on January 21 and January 22 by IEEMA to coincide with the ELECRAMA 2008 at the Renaissance Mumbai Hotel and Convention Centre in Mumbai. ELECRAMA, an International Exhibition happens to be the largest exhibition of power, electrical, and industrial electronics from India.

SWICON deals with the switchgear and controlgear industry in depth, and since inception in 1984 the conference has been viewed as a forum for exchange of information, technical discussions, and trend analysis.

SWICON 2004 had Switzerland's Professor Dr. Klaus Fröhlich delivering the keynote address on 'Medium and High Voltage Switchgears, State-of-the-Art Perspectives. This year, expect Denis Dufournet delivering a keynote address on 'IEC & IEEE Standards for High Voltage Switchgears and Controlgears', and Doctor Carl - Ejnar Solver delivering another keynote address on 'Trends in High Voltage AIS Switchgears and Impact or Substation Solutions’.

Other than discussions on emerging future trends, state-of-the-art technology and International practices, and global experiences, also expect the presentation of around sixty technical papers covering the areas of low voltage switchgears, medium voltage switchgears, high voltage switchgears / disconnectors, testing and standards, control, protection and communications, user feedback, and testing.

Some organizations presenting these papers at the SWICON 2008 include ABB from Germany, Denmark, and India, ABB Power Technologies Italy, Areva T and D India and France, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Biecco Lawrie Limited, Crompton Greaves Limited, Central Power Research Institute, Calcutta Electric Supply Company, Double Engineering Company from the United States of America and India, Electric Research and Development Association, Indian Institute of Technology, KEMA Netherlands, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Larsen and Toubro Limited, North Delhi Power Limited, Orissa Power Transmission Company Limited, Power Grid Corporation India Limited, Scheider Electric India and France, Siemens Germany and India, Tavrida Electric AG Switzerland, UL from India, Vijay Electricals Limited, and VJTI.

Mumbai Festival 2008 to Take Off on 17th January - Japan, Germany, Australia, USA, and Scotland to Participate

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, January 16, 2008 - The coming year is to shoot fun balloons in the air to please every heart that loves art, culture, sports and lots of adventures. So tighten your safety belts and go on one of the most amazing rides - "Mumbai Festival" from 17 th January, 2008. The Festival aims to place Mumbai on the world map as a leading cultural destination.

The fourth year of this Festival is all set to add a new chapter in the history of this event – five countries namely Japan, Germany, Australia, USA, and Scotland will be at the forefront of the Festival bringing it a step ahead in fulfilling its aspiration of becoming an international event.

The formal announcement of Mumbai Festival is scheduled on Friday, 28th December, 2007 at 12:30 pm at Vista Hall, Centre 1, 30 th floor, World Trade Centre, Cuff Parade in the presence of Mr. Kamal Morarka – Chairman, Mumbai Festival Committee (MFC), Mr. Vijay Kalantri - Vice Chairman, MFC, Dr. Jairaj Phatak - Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai, Mr. A. K. Chatterjee - Regional Director, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Mr. Akira Iwanade - Chief Consul - Consulate General of Japan and Mr. Teiichi Torikai - Consul, Consulate General of Japan.

Conceptualized and organized by the Tourism Co-perative, the event is a partnership between public and private bodies, and is led by a Committee, which consists of some of the eminent personalities from the fields of art, dance, music, tourism, advertising, media, NGO's and education. Senior officials from the State and Central Governments including Defense authorities and Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, are also on this committee of which Colonel Sudhir Sawant is the Convener.

Mr. Morarka, Chairman – MFC, says "We want the festival to be world class and yet distinctly local in character. We want to portray the unseen and untouched dazzling colours of Mumbai to all Mumbaikars and visitors". Further talking about the event he says "the success of Mumbai Festival reflects the enthusiasm and the spirit within each Mumbaikar. Their huge response and participation shows how popular it has been for the last three years."

Mr. Vijay Kalantri, Vice Chairman -MFC, says "It is heartening to see the overwhelming response received by the Mumbai Festival ever since it was initiated. Today it has taken a giant shape that is bound to grow further in coming time." He also adds "Mumbai Festival is not the celebration of an occasion rather it celebrates Mumbai as a place and the people residing in this speedy city that never waits even for the sun to rise in order to get going. Mumbai Festival is not an event conceived, planned and designed by one or few individuals. It is the result of the collective efforts of numerous people and organizations."

Whether it be Gully Cricket, musical competition, marathon or dance programme, the package of Mumbai Festival includes it all. It interests all groups right from children who love sports to ladies who are always busy with their shopping to people who love food and those who like art and culture.

Nichibu, A Japanese dance form, India Jazz Suites, American jazz, Mumbai Formula-A Race, Fishing Vessels Race, International Music Fair and every other flavour of entertainment is to conquer Mumbai during the Mumbai Festival starting from 17 th January to 3rd February, 2008.

There is no appointing or selecting authority. Anyone who contributes in any form can become a part of the team. The Mumbai Festival allows every participant to develop his own part of the team. The Mumbai Festival allows every participant to develop his own event and finance the same. The MFC merely acts as a coordinating and organizing body. The more, the merrier. This the mantra of the MFC.

The Mumbai Festival follows a participative model. It is the first public-private partnership, where the Government provides the backbone and the private enterprises, NGO's, various organizations conduct events. Thus the MFC is an evolving entity.

In their endeavour to reach larger audiences the Mumbai Festival is setting up a telephonic helpline (call 67375555) where people can call to seek specific event information. Besides its partnership with SMS GupShup, a free sms service, will enable mobile users to receive festival information via sms. All they have to do is sms "Join MumbaiFestival" to 567678 become a part of the Mumbai Festival Group. Aiding these endeavours is The Times of India as the Associate Sponsor, BIG 92.7 FM as the radio partner, OOH Media as the Out of Home Media Partner, Creations as the Outdoor Partner and, Time Out as the official magazine. The Mumbai Festival is truly evolving into a peoples festival.

For further details for participation, please log on http://www.mumbaifestival.in/ or contact on Email: tourismsumcooperative@rediffmail.com

***(This News Release posted on this website by Leslie Gregory Fernandes has not been Written or Edited by Leslie Gregory Fernandes.)

CABLEWIRE 2008 - IEEMA’s 6th International Technical Conference on Electrical Cables and Wires

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, January 15, 2008 - IEEMA has organized CABLEWIRE 2008, a two days International Technical Conference on Cables and Wires on January 17 and January 18 to coincide with the ELECRAMA 2008, the electronics and electricals industry’s much sought after exposition.

The electricals industry registered quantitative growth of 19.2% and 15.7% respectively in the last two fiscals. Currently at USD 5.5 billion, the industry expects to reach USD 22 billion by the year 2011.

This CABLEWIRE chapter scheduled at Renaissance Hotel and Convention Centre in Mumbai comprehensively deals with Cables and Wires and has been organized to serve as a knowledge and experience sharing platform focused on technology. The theme ‘Facing Challenges & Meeting Expectations’ reflects a global trend.

Expect presentations of technical papers from Netherlands’ Lovink Enertech BV, Finland’s Maillefer Extrusion Oy, Belgium’s Nexans Network Solutions NV, Norway’s Nortroll AS, Italy’s Prysmian Cables and Systems, Switzerland’s Dow Chemical Company, Japan’s Viscas Corporation, Cable Corporation of India, Central Power Research Institute, Electric Research and Development Association, Nicco Corporation, Nuclear Power Corporation, and Universal Cables.

Technical papers contributed by utilities, manufacturers of cables and raw materials, consultants, academic institutions, and research and testing organizations have been selected for presentation under categories related to Improved Technology Trends in Manufacturing, Development in Raw Material for Cables, Condition Monitoring and Online Assessment, New Techniques for Installation and Maintenance, Cable Accessories - Developments, User's Expectations, and Winding Wires.

Practicing engineers of electricity boards and power sector utilities, users and manufacturers of cables, consultants, manufacturers of raw materials for cables, and members of research and academic institutions may find CABLEWIRE 2008 interesting with regards to professional advancement.

ELECRAMA 2008 ‘Not Just Another’ Edition of IEEMA

IEEMA, an ISO certified apex association of Indian Industry started organizing the ELECRAMA exhibitions in 1990. This year 25 countries are scheduled to participate with China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Sri Lanka, and Taiwan as a group on a global platform for Indian and foreign companies to transact worldwide business on a Business to Business platform.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, January 08, 2007 - Know the future of power? One of the world’s largest trade fair in the electrical and industrial electronics sector popularly known as the ELECRAMA has been scheduled to be held in Mumbai from January 18, 2008 to January 22, 2008.

The Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers' Association or IEEMA, an ISO certified apex association of Indian Industry started organizing the ELECRAMA exhibitions in 1990. Approved by the India Trade Promotion Organization related to the Ministry of Commerce, and supported by the Ministry of Power, this event happens to be a biennial trade exhibition on electrical and industrial electronic equipment.

Recognized worldwide, the bandwagon of Hanover Germany, INTEL from Italy, and MATELEC from Spain with the prestigious approval of the Union des Foires Internationales or UFI, the global association of the Exhibition Industry has been joined by not just another exhibition, but IEEMA’s own ELECRAMA.

This 8th in series of ELECRAMA exhibitions has over 1000 participating companies spread over 50,000 square meters showcasing products and services at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon. The fair focuses on welcoming the international community of buyers and investors, and those interested with the belief that the future of power is here.

25 countries are scheduled to participate with China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Sri Lanka, and Taiwan as a group on a global platform for Indian and foreign companies to transact worldwide business B2B.