The Automotive Engineering Show, with editions in two of the prime auto capitals of the country - Pune & Chennai - is highly regarded as a prime and influential industry platform for Indian auto manufacturers and global technology companies to converge, network and acquire technology and market intelligence.
The first edition, organised under the management of Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd in Chennai, saw an eminent gathering of professionals representing technology, automotive manufacturing and government sides at the three-day exhibition and seminar at the Chennai Trade Centre.
The platform which has garnered tremendous support and industry appreciation was inaugurated by Thiru P Thangamani, Minister of Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu who said: "The State Government under the able leadership of AMMA is targeting to attract over Rs. 1 lakh crore investment.
This will make Tamil Nadu a new growth model in India and enable the state to realise the vision of the Hon'ble Chief Minister AMMA to achieve the Numero Uno position. In the above setting, it is very appropriate that Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd is organising this automobile engineering Trade show in Chennai."
Technology frontrunners including Omron, Siemens, Mitsubishi electric, Panasonic, SICK India, FARO, Mahr, Bharat Fritz Werner among 100 others demonstrated their product expertise and exchanged contacts with 3,300 qualified industry professionals who visited the fair.
For three days, intense business meetings and live demonstrations reaffirmed the high interest of automation adoption among auto players down south amidst plans of Tamil Nadu Government making Chennai one of the top ten global manufacturing centres for cars.
Commenting on the relevance of having a professional business event like Automotive Engineering Show in Chennai, Sathya Narayan, Regional Head - Chennai, Bharat, Fritz Werner Ltd said: "When you think Automotive Engineering - Pune and Chennai markets are the first that come to your mind. Chennai, in particular, has very good infrastructural set-up, access to facilities and leading auto companies which makes it very relevant to have a focused show like Automotive Engineering Show here.
The response at the show has been fantastic because Indian market is ready to invest and is waiting for intelligent investments where ROI is high. Our challenge as technology providers is to meet these expectations."
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