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3rd GLASSPEX INDIA (March 20-22, 2013)
CERAGLASS India 2012 (15 - 18 December, 2012)
Green Building Congress 2012 (30 Oct – 1 Nov 2012)
AIGMF participation at glasstec, Dusseldorf, Germany (Oct 22 - 27, 2012)
Investment Opportunities and Energy Conservation in Glass Industry (September 29, 2012)
Release of Indian Glass Directory 2012 (Aug 20, 2012)
Seminar on Application of Glass in Green Buildings (June 26, 2012)
Launch of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study (May 14, 2012)
Seminar on Energy and Sustainability for Glass Industry (December 28, 2011)
Green Building Congress 2011 (20 - 22 October 2011)
AIGMF Seminar on Glass Recycling in India (June 29, 2011)
AIGMF delegation to 22nd China International Glass Industrial Technical Exhibition (10-15 May 2011)
2nd GLASSPEX INDIA (12-14 Jan 2011)
1st GLASSPEX INDIA (2-4 Dec 2009)
3rd GLASSPEX INDIA (March 20-22, 2013)
3rd was organized by Messe Dusseldorf GmbH/Messe Dusseldorf India Pvt. Ltd. supported mainly by AIGMF in India.
Total show area of the exhibition was approx. 7,300 sq. meters.
About 183 participants from 22 countries participated in a three day exhibition.
Parallel to the exhibition, 10th International Conference on “Managing Sustainable Growth” (March 20-21, 2013) was organised by AIGMF:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
| 1400 hrs | Reduce energy consumption improving thermal homogeneity of glass PPT by Richard Sims / Fed Aker, NikolausSorg GmbH & Co. |
| 1430 hrs | Development of radiation burner for glass conditioning improvement PPT by Ulrich Imhof / Mahdie Kamali Moaveni, Horn Glass Industries AG |
| 1515 hrs | Tangible and intangible benefits of good ware handling PPT by Elliott Seymour, Sheppe International. |
| 1545 hrs | Hot batch – the future of batch preparation? PPT by Philipp Zippe, Zippe Industrieanlagen GmbH |
Thursday, March 21, 2013
| 1400 hrs | Optimization by automation PPT by Paul Schreuders , Bottero Ltd. |
| 1420 hrs | Hot batch – the future of batch preparation? PPT by Philipp Zippe, Zippe Industrieanlagen GmbH. |
| 1445 hrs | Flat glass manufacturing PPT by Shyambilas Mishra, Asahi India Glass Limited |
| 1520 hrs | Defect/down time reduction PPT by Phil Clarkson, Lattimer Limited. |
| 1540 hrs | “GLASSOMITE” (Managing sustainable growth & Cost Efficiency in the Glass Industry PPT by Chetann Mehta, Poona Cement |
| 1600 hrs | Plant wide automation – a new concept for glass industry PPT by Hans Dieter Dawindowski / Sanjay B K, Siemens AG / Siemens Ltd. |
3,347 visitors visited the exhibition.
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CERAGLASS India 2012 (15 - 18 December, 2012)
As a Supporting Association, AIGMF participated in CeraGlass India 2012, an International B2B Trade Fair & Conference on Ceramics, Glass & Allied Products, held in Jaipur, Rajasthan (India) from December 15 – 18, 2012 at EPIP, Sitapura.
The international trade fair was jointly organized by RIICO (Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation), CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) and the Government of India with participation from 10 states along with exhibitors from five countries-China, France, Germany, Italy and Korea.
The four-day CeraGlass India showcased latest in the ceramics and glass industry, be it the raw materials and finished goods or advanced machinery and the best technology.
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Seminar on Burner Design, Operations and Waste Heat Recovery Solutions for Glass Industry
(December 15, 2012)
A Seminar on Burner Design, Operations and Waste Heat Recovery Solutions for Glass Industry was organised along with the Executive Committee of AIGMF on December 15 at Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh.
About 60 participant's from glass companies, consultant’s, AIGMF members, etc., attended the event.
A presentation on cluster development and export promotion for glass Industry was also given by MSME (Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises)
All Presentations given during the event can be downloaded from below hyperlinks:
| 1130 hrs | Innovations in Burner Design and Operations PPT by Mr. Peter Vojtech Managing Director, Flamma Tec spol sro, Vsetin, Czech Republic |
| 1200 hrs | Waste Heat Recovery Solutions PPT by Mr. Sanjay B K Siemens Ltd, Industrial Automation Division, India |
| 1230 hrs | Cluster Development / Export Promotion PPT by Mr. Pradeep Kumar Director, MSME-Development Institute, Agra |
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Green Building Congress 2012 (30 Oct – 1 Nov 2012)
As a Supporting Association, AIGMF participated in CII's Green Building Congress 2012 held in Hyderabad from 30 Oct - 1 Nov 2012 at Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC).
To download Green Building Congress 2012 brochure please click here. Download Press Releases: 1. Inaugural and 2. Conference.
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For more information on Green Building Congress 2012 please log on to http://www.greenbuildingcongress.com/site/gbc/home.jsp
AIGMF participation at glasstec, Dusseldorf, Germany (Oct 22 - 27, 2012)
AIGMF participated in glasstec at Dusseldorf from Oct 22 - 27, 2012 at Stand-No: 12C23. For photos click here
Apart from exhibition, AIGMF also participated in Global Container Glass Meet on 24th October held concurrent with glasstec. Apart from European Container Associations, the meeting was attended by ASEAN Federation of Glass Manufacturers, Glass Packaging Institute to work on common issues, information sharing, etc. For photos click here
Investment Opportunities and Energy Conservation in Glass Industry
An interactive session on Investment Opportunities and Energy Conservation in Glass Industry was organised along with the Executive Committee Meet and Annual General Meeting of the AIGMF on September 29, 2012 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
About 55 participant's from glass companies, consultant’s, AIGMF members, etc., attended the event.
The Presentations on Investment Opportunities in Rajasthan and Natural Gas & its Benefits were given by CRISIL and GAIL, which can be downloaded from below links:
| 10:30 hrs | Investment Opportunities in Rajasthan- Ceramics and Glass Complex at Giloth, Rajasthan (RIICO* initiative) *Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation Ltd. PPT by Mr. Dinesh Menon, CRISIL* Risk and Infrastructure Solutions Limited *Credit Rating and Information Services of India Ltd. |
| 1100 hrs | Natural Gas and its Benefits PPT by Mr. C S Madan, Senior Manager (Gas Marketing), GAIL* *Gas Authority of India Ltd. |
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Release of Indian Glass Directory 2012
On Eid-ul-Fitar noted Industrialists who have been Presidents of (AIGMF) The All India Glass Manufacturers' Federation Mr. P K Kheruka, Vice Chairman, Gujarat Borosil Ltd.; Mr. Sushil Jhunjhunwala, Managing Director, La Opala RG Ltd.; Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gupta, CMD, Om Glass Works (P) Ltd.; Mr. C K Somany, Chairman, Hindustan National Glass & Industries Ltd., and Mr. S C Vishwakarma, Vice President, Universal Glass released the Indian Glass Directory 2012 at Industry Meet at the office of AIGMF in New Delhi on August 20, 2012.
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Seminar on Application of Glass in Green Buildings (June 26, 2012)
AIGMF along with Indian Green Building Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry organized a Seminar on Application of Glass in Green Buildings on June 26, 2012 at Taj Deccan Hyderabad.
About 55 participant's from glass companies, consultant’s, architects, govt officials, AIGMF/IGBC members, etc., attended the seminar.
The Program was as follows:
| 10:30 hrs | Opening Remarks by Seminar Chairperson Mr. Sanjay Ganjoo, Vice President, AIGMF |
| 10:35 hrs | Green Building Movement in India By Mr. Nagesh Gupta, Indian Green Building Council, CII |
| 10:50 hrs | Green Homes- Lessons from Traditional Architecture By Mr. Deepak Gahlowt, (CCPS) Confederation of Construction Products and Services |
| 11:10 hrs | Optimum use of Glass in Buildings By Mr. S. Senthil Kumar, Asahi India Glass |
| 11:30 hrs | Decorative Glass for Homes and Offices By Mr. Achinta Chatterjee, Triveni Glass Limited |
| 11:50 hrs | Glass Landscaping and other Initiatives By Mr. KA S Menon, HNG Float |
| 12:10 hrs | Glass in Solar Energy: Enhancing Quality of Life and Conserving Energy By Mr. Shirish Garud, Senior Fellow, (TERI) The Energy and Resources Institute |
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Press clippings:
Glass consumption in green buildings to go up- Hindu Business Line
Launch of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study (May 14, 2012)
Along with the meeting of Executive Committee, Life Cycle Assessment Study of Glass Containers was launched at Imperial Hotel on May 14.
The Program was as follows:
| 11:45 - 11:50 hrs | Introduction to AIGMF & the speakers - By Mr. Vinay Saran (Head- Marketing Committee, AIGMF) |
| 11:50 - 12:00 hrs | Opening Remarks on LCA Study By President AIGMF, Mr. Mukul Somany |
| 12:00 - 12:10 hrs | Perspective of LCA in Packaging Industry - By Mr. N C Saha, Director, Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) |
| 12:10 - 12:20 hrs | LCA - A Social Perspective - By Dr. Suneel Pandey, Fellow, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) |
| 12:20 - 12:30 hrs | Importance of Sustainable Practices in Indian Industry - By Ms. Seema Arora, Executive Director, CII ITC Center for Sustainable Development |
| 12:30 - 12:55 hrs | LCA Study of Glass Containers in India - By Mr. Juergen Stichling, Global Director, PE International AG |
| 12:55 - 13:20 hrs | LCA in Europe & North America and Indian Perspective - By Prof. Dr. Matthias Finkbiener, Technische Universerität Berlin, Department of Environmental Technology - Chair of Sustainable Engineering |
| 1320 hrs | Q & A / Media briefing |
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For Press Release click here
For abridged LCA Study Report click here
Press clippings:
Glass is greenest packing material- Hindu Business Line
पर्यावरण के अनुकूल हैं शीशे के सामान – जनसत्ता (Hindi Daily)
Seminar on Energy and Sustainability for Glass Industry (December 28, 2011)
In conjunction with the meeting of Executive Committee, AIGMF organised a seminar on Energy and Sustainability for Glass Industry on December 28, 2011 at Hotel Sea Princess, Mumbai
The presentations can be viewed / downloaded from below links:
| 1000 hrs | Registration |
| 1025 hrs | Welcome address by AIGMF President |
| 1030 hrs | Natural Gas: Present scenario & future prospects |
| By Mr. G. K. Sarda, Raw Material Sub-Committee, AIGMF | |
| 1100 hrs | Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) |
| By Mr. Visakh M.T, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. | |
| 1130 hrs | Natural Gas: Hedging |
| By Mr. Deepak Mehta, Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. | |
| 1200 hrs | Life Cycle Analysis of Glass Packaging |
| By Ms. Julia Pflieger, Head of Metal Team, PE INTERNATIONAL AG, Germany |
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Press clippings- MCX signs MoU with AIGMF
Green Building Congress 2011 (20 - 22 October 2011)
As a Supporting Association with CII, AIGMF participated in Green Building Congress 2011 held in New Delhi on 20 – 22 Oct 2011 at Pragati Maidan.
To download Green Building Congress 2011 brochure please click here
For Press Releases click here
For more information on Green Building Congress 2011 please log on to
http://www.greenbuildingcongress.com/site/gbc11/home.jsp
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Interactive Session on Glass Packaging and Recycling and AIGMF/CAPEXIL Glass Industry Meet for the promotion of exports (22 September, 2011)
Along with the meeting of Executive Committee and AGM The All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF) organised following events on September 22, 2011 at India International Center, New Delhi :
1) Interactive Session on Glass Packaging and Recycling
2) AIGMF/CAPEXIL Glass Industry Meet for the promotion of exports
The presentations can be viewed / downloaded from below links:
| 1000 hrs | REGISTRATION |
| 1030 hrs | Opening Remarks (Interactive Session on Glass Packaging and Recycling) |
| and recap of AIGMF Glass Recycling Seminar held on June 29, 2011 | |
| Mr. Mukul Somany, President- AIGMF | |
| & Vice Chairman and Managing Director, HNG & Inds. Ltd. | |
| 1035 hrs | Keynote Address by |
| Mr. Joe Cattaneo, Senior Consultant, Glass Packaging Institute, USA | |
| 1120 hrs | Interactive session with Mr. Joe Cattaneo |
| From Associations and their member companies: | |
| The All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF) | |
| All India Food Processors' Association (AIFPA) | |
| Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) | |
| Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association (IDMA) | |
| Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) | |
| Chemical and Allied Export Promotion Council of India (CAPEXIL) | |
| 1150 hrs | Valedictory Note by: Indian Institute of Packaging |
| (Mr. S. K. Sarkar, Jt. Director & Branch Head- IIP Delhi) | |
| 1200 hrs | CAPEXIL/AIGMF Glass Industry Meet for the Promotion of Exports |
| Presentations by: | |
| Mr. R K Pandian, Sr. Branch Manager, Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd. | |
| Mr. Nitin Gupta, AVP Trade Finance, HSBC on Export Financing and Lending |
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International Seminar on Inclusive Development of Firozabad Glass Art Ware Industry and Adoption of Advance Technology & Design Innovations (27 - 28 August, 2011)
The International Seminar on Inclusive Development of Firozabad Glass Art Ware Industry and Adoption of Advance Technology & Design Innovations was held at Radisson Hotel, Agra on 27th–28th August, 2011.
The All India Glass Manufacturers' Federation (AIGMF) was one of the main partners for the event.
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AIGMF Seminar on Glass Recycling in India (June 29, 2011)
Along with meeting of Executive Committee AIGMF Secretariat organized a ‘Glass Recycling Seminar’ on June 29, 2011 at Hotel Taj Krishna, Hyderabad.
The seminar drew 51 participants from Industry and Institutions, which provided an ideal platform for fruitful discussions. The interactive sessions / presentations can be viewed / downloaded from below links:
| 1000 hrs | REGISTRATION |
| 1030 hrs | Awareness about Glass and its use |
| Mr. Vinay Saran, Hindusthan National Glass & Inds. Ltd., Kolkata | |
| 1100 hrs | Collection of Cullet (broken/waste Glass) and its Recycling |
| Mr. GK Sarda, Empire Inds. Ltd., Mumbai | |
| 1130 hrs | Government and NGOs Support in Glass Recycling |
| Mr. Arun Kumar, AGI Glaspac, Hyderabad | |
| 1200 hrs | Environmental Benefits of Glass |
| Dr. S. K. Bhadra, Senior Scientist, Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Kolkata | |
| 1230 hrs | CONCLUSION |
| Valedictory Note: Mr. Mukul Somany, President, AIGMF and | |
| Vice Chairman and Managing Director, HNGIL |
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Press clippings:Glass Industry Lines Up Rs 7,000 Crore- Business Standard
Glass-makers line up Rs 7,000-cr investment over next 2-3 years- The Hindu Business Line
AIGMF delegation to 22nd China International Glass Industrial Technical Exhibition (10 – 15 May 2011)
The AIGMF delegation visited 22nd China International Glass Industrial Technical Exhibition (China Glass 2011) from 11-14 May, 2011 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
The delegation was led by Mr. Suresh Chandra Bansal, Senior Vice-President, AIGMF and Managing Director, Adarsh Kanch Udyog Pvt. Ltd., Firozabad.
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2nd GLASSPEX INDIA (12-14, January 2011)
2nd GLASSPEX INDIA (12th-14th Jan 2011) establishes itself as a key market place for the glass industry on the Indian Subcontinent. The exhibition was organized by Messe Dusseldorf GmbH/Messe Dusseldorf India Pvt. Ltd. supported mainly by AIGMF in India.
Total show area of the exhibition was 6,588 sq. meters.
About 176 participants from 19 countries participated in a three day exhibition
Parallel to the exhibition, following three conferences were organized:
o 2nd Glass Performance Days Focusing “Innovations in Architecture, Flat Glass - and Solar Technology (January 11-12, 2011);
o 9th International AIGMF Conference on “Managing Sustainable Growth” (January 12-13, 2011) and
o 1st Solar Industry Summit on “Application Meets Production- How to use and produce PV in India” (January 13, 2011)
4,072 visitors visited the exhibition
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1st GLASSPEX INDIA (2-4, December 2009)
The 1st GLASSPEX INDIA was held from 2-4, December 2009 and had 139 exhibitors from over 20 countries as well as over 3,200 registered trade visitors.
Parallel to GLASSPEX INDIA 2009, the 8th International Glass Technology Conference organized by the AIGMF was held.
Special show displaying state-of-the-art solar technology: Nine companies from Germany, Austria and the Netherlands presented innovative solar panels, glass and solar energy systems, solar thermal collectors and photovoltaic cells in a display of trendsetting developments and applications. The special show supplemented the range of products and services supplied by the 139 exhibitors that are participating in the first edition of GLASSPEX INDIA.
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