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ZAK
TRADE FAIRS & EXHIBITIONS PVT. LTD., CHENNAI, have organised
their maiden Zak Glasstech International trade fair during
December 04-07, 2003 at Mumbai, the Commercial Capital of
India.
The
event has been initially sponsored by McCoy Silicones Ltd.
along with Wacker Chemie GmbH, Germany, Le Joint Francais,
France and Kum Sung Diamond Co. Ltd., Korea. “Glass Yug”,
the leading magazine relating to the Glass Industry in India
accepted to be the Official Magazine from the initial stages.
Subsequently, another leading magazine “Construction World”,
which is popular amongst the Architects and builders also
jointed to be the Official Magazine. Other magazines like “Masterbuilder”,
“TW Busines Newspapers”, etc., have given wide
publicity for the event.
The
exhibition covered all aspects relating to the Glass Industry
with major participation by:
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3M India Ltd., India subsidiary of 3M, USA with their
Tape and Adhesive Division and also Commercial Graphics
Divisions;
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Adi S.P.A. of Italy, manufacturers of Diamond Wheels
and Tools for Glass Industry;
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Aludecor, India, traders in imported Composite
Panels;
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Alukbond India Pvt. Ltd., India, manufacturers of
Aluminium Composite Panel for use in Curtain Wall and
Cladding Applications;
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Bystronics Asia Pte. Ltd., Singapore, market leader
in architectural glass;
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Cradle Runways, India, manufacturers of Façade Access
Equipment and Cleaning Services;
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First Formula Creation, India, dealers in Resin
Stained Glass / Mirrors and designing software;
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Fishfa Glass, India, manufacturers of Toughened
Glass, Glass Blocks, Glass Wash Basins etc.
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Garware Polyesters Ltd., India, manufacturers of
Non-reflective and Reflective Safety Films;
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Glass & Glazing Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd., India,
Marketing Agents & Representatives of various multi-national
companies like Peter Lisec of Austria, Tamglass of Finland,
Z. Bavelloni of Italy, Emirates Glass of UAE, Siglam Handels
of Austria, Solaris Glasstein of Germany, Shanghai Elegant
of China, Blokkiln of Netherlands etc.
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Glasscon (I) Pvt. Ltd., India, dealers in Patch
Fittings, Spider Fittings, etc.
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Glavindia Glaverbel (Belgium), manufacturers of
Glaverbel Glasses including high performance Glasses,
Mirrors etc.
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Global Profile, India, manufacturers of tapes;
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Gold Plus Toughened Glass Ltd., India, manufacturers
of Toughened Glass, Insulating Glass, Bullet Proof Glass,
Automotive Laminated Glass, etc.
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GSC Technologies Pvt. Ltd., India, manufacturers of
Tempered, Toughened, Bent-tempered and Bent-laminated,
Ceramic Printed, Anti-skid Walkway Glass, etc.;
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Gujarat Guardian Ltd., India, manufacturers of Clean
Float Glass, Tinted Glass etc.
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Gulati Glass Industries Pvt. Ltd., India, dealers in
Bullet Proof Glass, Laminated Safety Glass, etc.
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Gutal Trading, India, manufacturers of machines for
Glass & Aluminium Lamination;
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H.T. India Pvt. Ltd., India, distributors of Trosifol
PVB film for laminated Safety Glass and Kommerling U PVC
doors and window profiles.
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Insotherm Glass Systems, India, manufacturers of
Insulated Glass;
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Interglass Systems, India, who offer Glass Working
Equipment;
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K-Bond, India, manufacturers of U.V. Glass adhesives;
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Khemka & Khemka, India, manufacturers of diamond
tools for Glass, Ceramic & Granite Industries;
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Krasnoarmeysk Silica Brick Plant, Ukraine,
manufacturers of Silica and Zircon Refractory for Glass
Melting Furnaces;
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Mazda Hospitality Services, India, offering Glass
Cleaning Services;
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Mehta Cad Cam Systems Pvt. Ltd., India, Authorised
Distributors of GCC, Taiwan, for Laser Engraving Machines
and Vinyl Gutting Plotters;
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Nozzle Auto Association Pvt. Ltd., India,
manufacturers of Door & Window accessories;
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Ozone Overseas Ltd., India, dealing in Architectural
Glass Hardwares and door closing devices;
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Ralf Technologies Group USA Inc. (KIMS LLC) of Dubai,
dealing in electric power tools and hand tools for glass
industry;
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S.K. Glass Traders Pvt. Ltd., India, agents for North
Glass of China, Techno Metal of Italy, Bovone, of Italy,
Iveco of China etc.
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Saint Gobain Glass India Ltd., India, manufacturers
of tinted and reflective glass products;
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Samtec, India, manufacturers of Optimizers for Glass;
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Smith Glass Products Pvt. Ltd., India, dealers of
Mirawall, the powder coil coated aluminium sheet;
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Sulabh Creations, India, with their Glass Printing
Technology;
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Tuffglaze India Pvt. Ltd., India, manufacturers of
toughened glass;
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Universal Glass Traders, India, exclusive agents for
Pilkington glass and GIESSE, Italy
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And many more ....
There were Seminar Sessions on two days which was attended by
nearly 100 architects / interior designers and builders.
Eminent speakers from all over the world presented papers on
various topics connected with Glass Industry as detailed
below, which was received by the delegates in high esteem:
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Mr. Sharanjit Singh, Managing Director of GSC
Toughened Glass Pvt. Ltd., India, presented his paper on
Glass Selection Factors.
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Mr. Stephen Harryh, discussed in details about the
use of safety films
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Mr. Rajeev Gulati of Garware Polyesters Ltd., India,
explained the usage of suncontrol films.
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Mr. Pekka Nieminen, Area Director, Tamglass Ltd. Oy,
Finland, presented a paper on Safety Glass Trends
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Mr. Karl Gartner, Managing Director of Lisec Middle
East Ltd., Dubai, discussed the importance of Process Glass
in Modern Architecture
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Mr. Johan ‘Hans’ Mortelmans, Technical Service
Manager TROSIFOL, of HT Troplast AG, Germany, presented the
paper on Long Term Stability of Laminated Safety Glass.
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Mr. Alok Kumar Modi, Jt. Managing Director and Mr.
David L. Rose, Managing Director of Gujarat Guardian Ltd.,
presented a paper on the Future of Glass Industry.
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Mr. Peter Lalas, Senior Façade Engineer of Connell
Mott MacDonald, Australia, presented a paper on Engineering
Glass in Curtain Walls & Glass Walls.
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Mr. Felix Tan, Regional Sales Manager for Asia, of
Wacker Chemie GmbH, Germany, discussed on the Role of
Silicone Sealants and High Performance Sealants.
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Mr. Navin Keswani of Aukbond India Pvt. Ltd.,
presented a paper on Aluminium Composite Panel Cladding –
Technology & Systems.
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Mr. R. Subramanian, National Manager (Marketing &
Sales), Saint-Gobain Glass India Ltd., presented a paper on
Trends in usage of coated glass in Architectural Segment.
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Mr. Ashok Khemlani, of Cradle Runways & Technoclean
India Pvt. Ltd., presented a paper on Façade Access & Façade
Maintenance.
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Mr. Amit Malhotra of McCoy Silicones Ltd., India,
presented the vote of thanks on both days of the seminar,
thanking the speakers who have come over long distance and
also the visitors who have visited from different parts of
the country.
The
event was pubilicised all over the country through
construction and glass industry related magazines, daily news
papers, etc. and received excellent response. Direct mailers
were sent to architects, glass traders, interior designers
etc. As a result of the wide publicity, the total number of
visitors were around 15,000 out of which the trade visitors
were nearly 9,000.
According the feedback received from the participants, the
overall impression of the show has been declared as “Very
Good” and nothing less.
With
the overwhelming response received by the participants and due
to the popular demand, the organisers immediately announced
“Zak Glasstech 2004 International” to be organised at Pragati
Maidan, New Delhi during August 12 - 15, 2004.
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