Press Releases - Ceramics India 2027

Final Report

Success of Indian Ceramics 2014 underlines the Indian ceramic industry potential
globally

Indian Ceramics 2014 has proven to be the Number One event for the industry in
India
Key Players from all around the world showcased their innovative products
Decision makers visited this year’s show to conclude business deals
Innovation Exchange Forum was introduced successfully

This year’s Indian Ceramics was held for the first time under the management of Messe München’s subsidiary, MMI India. The 9th edition of Indian Ceramics 2014 was a great success with 5513 trade visitors attending the trade fair in three days. Around 150 exhibitors participated in the trade fair that took place from February, 26-28 at the Gujarat University Exhibition Center in Ahmedabad.

Mr. Gerhard Gerritzen, Deputy Managing Director at Messe München International, said: “Indian Ceramics 2014 has developed to the leading trade fair in its sector in India with visitors from all parts of the continent. Both our exhibitors and visitors were extremely satisfied with the organization of the show by MMI India, so that the next exhibition will certainly grow”.

Indian Ceramics 2014 has presented a wide and broad spectrum of ceramic industry including latest machineries, raw-material and innovative technologies. Powered by Ceramitec, Indian Ceramics saw participation from all the key manufacturers like Air Power, Amberger Kaolinwerke, Astron Zircon, Beijing Trend, Beralmar, Bongioanni, Capaccioli, Carborundum, CeramTec, Cleia, Cretaprint, Craven Fawcett, De Boer, Dorst, Eirich, Elster, Endura (H & R Johnson), Esmalglass-Itaca, Futura Ceramics, Händle, Hindalco, IMERYS, JLD Minerals, Lamberti, Marcheluzzo, Modena Technology, Nahar Colours, Netzsch, Riedhammer, SACMI, Sibelco, Siti B&T Group, System Laser, Technoferrari, Torrecid, Verdes, and many more.

“This edition of Indian Ceramics has been fantastic with good quality of visitors.’” stated Mr. David Wu, Sales Director, Modena Technology (Hong Kong) Limited, “India is an important market for us. We have been participating at Indian Ceramics since 2007 and Modena Technology will definitely going to participate next year.”

Seconding him, H & R Johnson – Endura’s Vice President Mr. Sudipta Saha said, “We have been participating at Indian Ceramics for the past five years, however this year it has been organized professionally and qualified customers from the B2B segment and senior decision makers were visiting our booth. We will also be present at this trade fair next year”

Mr. Dries van Hapert, Managing Director, De Boer Machines Nederland B.V. confirms the high quality organization with this statement: “We are participating the 4th time here. With Messe München organizing the exhibition one can see the influence of a German organizer. It is more professional and people visiting this exhibition are now really interested in buying machines rather than just looking around.”

Fruitful business contacts and new collaborations were established at many exhibitor`s stands. Mr. Hans –Jürgen Hofmann, Sales Manager Ceramics, Amberger Kaolinwerke declared: “We met lots of decision makers here so that we were able to close quite a few business deals. We have been at the show for many years and we will definitely be back for 2015.”

In addition to the individual participation of many Italy companies, Indian Ceramics 2014 also featured an Italian pavilion of nearly 400 square meters, organized by ACIMAC (Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment for Ceramics) in cooperation with ICE (Italian Trade Promotion Agency). This indicates the strong interest in the Indian market on the part of the Italian ceramics industry.

“Our Italian companies were very happy with this show. Undoubtedly, Indian Ceramics is the best show in this sector in India. We certainly will come back in 2015.” said Mr. Gian Paolo Crasta, Marketing Manager – Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment for Ceramics (ACIMAC).

In the view of Mr. Anand Pande, Managing Director, SACMI Impianti India, this edition of Indian Ceramics is one of the best with good quality visitors on all days. “We have been part of Indian Ceramics since the beginning and also look forward to participate in the trade fair next year again.”

Another premier at this year’s Indian Ceramics was the successful introduction of the Innovation Exchange Forum. This unique series of presentations was held concurrently with the trade fair. The programme offered exhibitors the opportunity to introduce their latest product developments and engage in high level talks with the audience. Another highlight on Thursday has been the cfi technical workshop organized by cfi – ceramic forum international, Germany. Powered by Ceramitec / Messe München International the cfi technical workshop included speeches from the suppliers side of the ceramics industry.

Dr. Chandresh Agarwal, Managing Director, IMERYS Ceramics India stated: “India has one of the fastest growing ceramic sectors offering a huge opportunity. Indian Ceramics provides a platform to tap that opportunity and besides this there are various accompanying programs that allow us to network and help multiply our business. We are very happy with Indian Ceramics and will be part of it again next year”.

Indian Ceramics is supported by the industrial associations like Central Glass and Ceramics Research Institute. Support has also been extended by all the ceramics associations in Morbi and Thangadh, for example the Gujarat Ceramic Floor Tiles Manufacturers Association, the Morbi-Dhuva Glaze Tiles Association, the Morbi Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Thangadh and associations based in Gujarat such as the Federation of Ceramic Industries, the Panchal Ceramic Association and the Gujmin Industry Association in Ahmedabad.

According to Mr. Darryl Dasilva, CEO – MMI India, “We are overwhelmed with the support of the ceramic industry especially from Morbi and Thangadh, which attended the show with `special visitor delegations”. “We are proud to say that after acquiring Indian Ceramics brand last year, the trade fair this year witnessed good visitor’s growth.’

The date for the next edition of Indian Ceramics has already been set. It will be held from January, 21-23, 2015 at the Gujarat University Exhibition Centre in Ahmedabad.

About Indian Ceramics

Indian Ceramics is the leading trade fair of its kind. With an annual attendance of over 5,000 visitors, from over 30 countries, the exhibition has become the most exciting event for the industry; positioning suppliers of technology and raw materials right at the beating heart of the fastest growing ceramic and heavy clay industries anywhere in the world. More information on: https://ceramics-india.co/

About MMI India

As part of its international strategy, Messe München founded its own affiliated company in India with a registered office in Mumbai, in September 2007. MMI India Pvt. Ltd. has been founded to provide Messe München with timely and competent organisational support for its increasing involvement in India. With 6 subsidiaries abroad – in Europe and in Asia – and 67 foreign representatives covering 90
countries, MMI has a network that spans the globe.

About Messe München International

Messe München International is one of the world´s leading trade show companies. In Munich alone it organizes around 40 trade shows for capital and consumer goods, and key high tech industries. Each year more than 30,000 exhibitors and around two million visitors take part in the events held at the Messe München exhibition center, the ICM – International Congress Center München, and in the MOC Veranstaltungscenter München. The leading international trade fairs of Messe München International are all independently audited.

In addition, Messe München International organizes trade shows in Asia, Russia, the Middle East and South Africa. With nine affiliates abroad – in Europe, Asia and in Africa – and over 60 foreign representatives actively serving over 90 countries, Messe München International has a worldwide business network. The Group also takes a pioneering role as regards sustainability:
It is the first trade-fair company to be awarded energy-efficiency certification from the technical
inspection authorities TÜV SÜD.

Indian Ceramics 2014 on track for success

All the key global players have registered
Indian government and industrial associations are supporting Indian Ceramics
Show also features a high-caliber supporting program

Two months before it opens, Indian Ceramics is already well on track for success: Again in 2014 this trade show is attracting all the key global players and exhibitors. The event showcases the entire spectrum of classical ceramics, from raw materials to technical ceramics. Among the lineup of companies already registered are international market leaders such as Craven Fawcett, Cretaprint, De Boer, Dorst, Eirich, Esmalglass-Itaca, Händle, H&R Johnson, Imerys, Netzsch, SACMI, Sibelco, SITI B&T, Smalticeram, Smaltochimica, System, Torrecid and Verdes. Indian Ceramics 2014 will also be featuring an approximately 400 m2 Italian pavilion, organized by ACIMAC (Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment for Ceramics) in cooperation with ICE (Italian Trade Promotion Agency). This is considerably larger than last year, and therefore an indication of the strong interest there is in the Indian market on the part of the Italian ceramics industry.

Indian Ceramics is being supported by the Indian government and industrial associations along with their regional offices. These include respected associations such as the Central Glass and Ceramics Research Institute; support has also been pledged by all the ceramics associations in Morbi and Thangadh, for example the Gujarat Ceramic Floor Tiles Manufacturers Association, the Morbi-Dhuva Glaze Tiles Association, the Morbi Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Thangadh and associations based in Gujarat such as the Federation of Ceramic Industries, the Panchal Ceramic Association and the Gujmin Industry Association in Ahmedabad. In addition Dr. Jutta Seitz Projekt-PR-Referentin Tel. +49 89 949-21480 Fax +49 89 949-20688 jutta.seitz@messemuenchen.de promotional activities have been carried out in the Arab region and in Southeast Asia, and cooperations have been entered into with the corresponding industrial associations, such as the Bangladesh Ceramic Wares Manufacturers Association.

The exhibition is being accompanied by a high-caliber supporting program. Taking place in parallel with Indian Ceramics is the first Innovation Exchange. This unique platform for participants in the show, for consultants, technical people and think tanks provides insights into the latest trends, new technologies, developments in sustainability and tried-and-tested processes in the ceramics industry. A series of 30-minute lectures by respected industry experts will be featured on each day of the show. The discussions and debates engaged in here present an opportunity for high-level exchange of experience with the experts. The program of events here is free of charge to all visitors to Indian Ceramics.

Another attraction is a Technical Workshop for experts in the Indian heavy-clay, tile and sanitary-ware industry, organized by the journal cfi (ceramic forum international). The seminar, which is also supported by CERAMITEC, takes place on February 27, from 10:00 to 13:00, at the exhibition venue. Here representatives from the supplying industry will be reporting on their latest developments in energy efficiency and on quality improvements in Indian products. Leading international companies will be sending speakers to this workshop; they include De Boer Damle Pvt. LTD/IN, Imerys Ceramics Pvt./IN, NETZSCH Grinding & Dispersing – NETZSCH España, S.A./ES, SMALTOCHIMICA S.p.A./IT, SYSTEM Ceramics S.p.A./IT, Riedhammer GmbH/DE – Sacmi Group/IT, SITI B&T/IT and Nutec Bickley Kilns/MX. Participation in the Technical Workshop is free of charge.

Indian Ceramics

Indian Ceramics is taking place for the ninth time between February 26 and 28, 2014, at the Gujarat University Exhibition Centre in Ahmedabad. As the leading show for suppliers to the ceramics industry, this event captures the entire spectrum of classic ceramics, from raw materials through to technical ceramics. Indian Ceramics 2013 attracted 164 exhibitors, each of them showcasing their products, services and innovations to a trade audience of over 5,000 visitors. Indian Ceramics 2014 – powered by CERAMITEC – is organized by MMI India Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of Messe München International.

About Messe München International

Messe München International is one of the world´s leading trade-show companies. At its Munich location alone, it organizes around 40 trade shows for capital and consumer goods, and key high-tech industries. Each year over 30,000 exhibitors and over two million visitors take part in the events in the Messe München exhibition center, in the ICM – Internationales Congress Center München and in the MOC Veranstaltungscenter München. The leading international trade fairs of Messe München International are all FKM-certified, i.e. exhibitor and visitor numbers and the figures for exhibition space are collected in line with agreed standards and independently audited. In addition, Messe München International organizes trade shows in Asia, Russia, the Middle East and South Africa. With nine associated companies abroad – in Europe and in Asia – and over 60 foreign representatives actively serving over 90 countries, Messe München International has a worldwide business network. The Group also takes a pioneering role as regards sustainability: It is the first trade-fair company to be awarded energy-efficiency certification from the technical inspection authorities TÜV SÜD.

Dates now fixed for Indian Ceramics 2014

Indian Ceramics takes place from February 26 to 28, 2014 in Ahmedabad
Already over half the exhibitors from last time have signed up
Successful event in 2013

The dates for Indian Ceramics 2014 have now been decided. February 26 to 28, 2014 is when this show will be taking place for the ninth time, in Ahmedabad at the University Exhibition Center. Like CERAMITEC, the next edition of which takes place in 2015 in Munich, Indian Ceramics covers the entire spectrum of the industry, from classic ceramics to raw materials and technical ceramics. That makes it the leading suppliers show for the ceramics industry in India. In 2014 over 170 exhibitors and more
than 5,000 visitors are expected to attend.

Already more than half the exhibitors who took part in the event in 2013 have registered to take part in Indian Ceramics 2014; and well over 50% of the space available for 2014 is already booked.

The 2013 edition of Indian Ceramics attracted 164 exhibitors, together putting on a display of their products, services and innovations on around 3,600 square meters of exhibition space. 108 of those exhibitors were international companies or the Indian subsidiaries of companies headquartered outside India. They took up around 2,400 square meters of net exhibition space. With over 5,000 visitors from approximately 30 countries Indian Ceramics is the industry´s leading trade fair for the Indian
subcontinent. That also means it is the perfect platform for international players in India.

Within the framework of Indian Ceramics 2013, Messe München GmbH acquired the rights for the Indian Ceramics trade show, now a successfully established brand on the Indian market. In 2014 Indian Ceramics will be held for the first time under the management of Messe München´s subsidiary, MMI India. Gerhard Gerritzen, Managing Director of Messe München GmbH, underlined the importance of Indian Ceramics: “Indian Ceramics is now an established event in the Indian market and also a key tool for us in supporting our customers in an up-and-coming foreign market. Also it is an important vehicle for promoting our trade show CERAMITEC within the sector in India.”

About Messe München International

Messe München International is one of the world´s leading trade-show companies. At its Munich location alone, it organizes around 40 trade shows for capital and consumer goods, and key high-tech industries. Each year over 30,000 exhibitors and over two million visitors take part in the events in the Messe München exhibition center, in the ICM – Internationales Congress Center München and in the MOC Veranstaltungscenter München. The leading international trade fairs of Messe München International are all FKM-certified, i.e. exhibitor and visitor numbers and the figures for exhibition space are collected in line with agreed standards and independently audited. In addition, Messe München International organizes trade shows in Asia, Russia, the Middle East, South America and South Africa. With nine associated companies abroad – in Europe and in Asia – and over 60 foreign representatives actively serving over 90 countries, Messe München International has a worldwide business network. The Group also takes a pioneering role as regards sustainability: It is the first trade-fair company to be awarded energy-efficiency certification from the technical inspection authorities TÜV SÜD.

MMI-India to take over Indian Ceramics exhibition

Indian Ceramics, the leading exhibition for technology and materials for the ceramic industries of the entire sub-continent and surrounding region, will be taken over and operated by new owners Messe Muenchen India (MMI-India) with effect of the 2014 edition of the exhibition.

The exhibition, which began in Morbi back in 2006, has had eight successful outings, having been located in Mumbai in 2007 and 2008, before returning to Gujarat and Ahmedabad in particular from 2009, where it has set up home ever since.

“In terms of the future growth of the event, we are delighted that MMI has finalised a deal with us to take over the event” says Andy Skillen, Managing Director of Bowhead Media Ltd, who through one of their subsidiaries, have run the exhibition until now.

“MMI, a subsidiary of Messe Muenchen GmbH, one of the biggest trade companies of the world, has a long heritage in producing top quality exhibitions on a massive scale, and it was our belief that they alone would be the company capable of taking Indian Ceramics to the next level. Their resources, global reach and commitment to developing an even better exhibition for visitors and exhibitors persuaded us that they would be the right company to take control of the exhibition, and continue developing the entire experience. We are pleased that the future of Indian Ceramics will now be in safe, capable hands and we look forward to watching it continue to grow and prosper in the years ahead” he concludes.

Speaking on behalf of MMI-India, Darryl Dasilva – CEO said “We are very happy to takeover this very promising exhibition in one of India’s sunrise industry. Looking at the explosive growth in the real estate and infrastructure sector and the need for more and more sophisticated end products, the potential for the growth of this show is enormous”

With over 5,000 visitors, and an exhibition space area that has grown every year, Indian Ceramics has established itself in the last eight years as one of the global ceramic industry’s leading exhibitions. It is the second largest annual event anywhere, and the largest that has ever been held in India. With MMI at the helm, it is widely anticipated that the phenomenal growth and expansion that the event has seen will be accelerated even further. Mr. Dasilva added “This coupled with MMG’s long running “Ceramitec” will enable us to position this show on a global platform and attract more and more exhibitors from around the world”.