More details from Light India (http://www.light-india.in) and Messe Frankfurt (http://www.messefrankfurt.com):
NEW DELHI, India – Being the first joint exhibition between the Electric Lamps & Components Manufacturers Association of India (ELCOMA) and Messe Frankfurt, Light India was organized from Oct. 5-8 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Support came from the Ministry of Power, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Builders Association of India, Council of Architecture, Central Public Works Department (CPWD) and Global Lighting Association (GLA).
With an emphasis on green and energy efficient lighting technology, the exhibition played host to 187 exhibitors from China, Germany, India, Italy and the US. The show was spread across six halls covering an area of 13,800 sq m (149,000 sq ft), and attracted 16,486 visitors, exceeding exhibitors’ expectation in terms of visitor quality.
Raj Manek, Managing Director, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, said: “My interaction with the fair’s attendees made it clear that Messe Frankfurt has established what is bound to become one of the most influential fairs for India’s lighting industry. We have already received exhibitor interest for participating in the next edition in 2014.”
The fair received wide praise from both exhibitors and visitors.
Some of the world’s largest lighting firms exhibited including Bajaj Electricals, Crompton Greaves, Fiem, HPL, Phillips and Osram, among others.
Most companies exhibiting came with an objective to either announce their entry into a particular segment or to launch their new product line.
The show also attracted many international lighting firms from China, Italy, Germany and the US.
For exhibitors, one of the biggest benefits for attending Light India was the opportunity to meet visitors who were already well informed on the latest lighting products and knew what kind of solutions they were looking for.
Many business visitors came intent on fulfilling their lighting requirements at their workplace or businesses.
A number of lighting association members attended as well. Vipin Agarwal, President of the Noida Electrical Traders Association, said: “The exhibition is a perfect place to have an understanding of what international and domestic lighting companies are doing. A trader can understand the quality of his product in comparison to others. I am very happy with the show and I think that Light India should change from being a biennial show to an annual event.”
The two-day seminars also served as a catalyst for sharing market trends and introducing major industry players’ plans.
The next Light India will be held in autumn of 2014.
