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HANNOVER MESSE returns to India in 2011 with leading international industrial trade fairs
New show LASER INDIA to join four existing HANNOVER MESSE events in Bangalore
Bangalore, October 13, 2011: HANNOVER MESSE, the worlds leading industrial trade fair, will return to India from 6 to 9 December, 2011. Keeping its trend of introducing a new show every year for the benefit of the industry, it has announced a new show LASER INDIA for Laser Systems and Laser Technology for Manufacturing along with its four already established shows. The five concurrent fairs to be held at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre include MDA INDIA - Motion Drive and Automation; CeMAT INDIA Materials handling and Intralogistics; Industrial Automation INDIA; Surface India and the new entrant Laser India. Visitors from

diverse user industries in India will have the opportunity to see integrated technologies in a single visit, all under one roof. With more than 300 exhibitors from 20 countries and big players like Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, Festo, Schaeffler, ContiTec, Freudenberg Simrit among others showcasing the latest innovations it will offer industry professionals a unique opportunity to experience new technology in diverse industrial sectors. Mr. Wolfgang Pech, Sr. Vice President, Deutsche Messe AG, Germany stated, I am delighted to note we have an ideal B2B platform in Bangalore, one of the fastest growing global cities today, making it a very valuable experience for the attendees and exhibitors. The five shows complementing each other and showcasing a wide range of products and services will be a unique opportunity for user industries to gain insight into new technologies and meet the suppliers.

Sudhir Patil, Managing Director, Hannover Milano Fairs India (HMFI), stated, The joint presentation of these five fairs has a major advantage for exhibitors and visitors. Exhibitors can find their potential customers among the participants of other shows taking place under the same roof. On the other hand the visitors have an opportunity to see integrated technologies in a single visit. This synergy effect is a well proven concept at the world renowned Hannover Messe.

Information-packed technology seminars that will coincide with the shows include ARC Seminar on Industrial Automation by ARC Advisory Group, Seminar on Mobile Hydraulics by Fluid Power Society of India, Log.India Seminar by Log.INDIA Magazine, Laser Cutting & other Laser Applications by Various International Speakers, and Indo German Conference on Surface Engineering by Society for Surface Protection Coating (SSPC). When queried on why the shows are again moving to Bangalore, Wolfgang Pech said, We already had plans of alternating the shows between Mumbai and Bangalore. Bangalore certainly has one of the countrys best venues to hold large events. In the meanwhile, the connectivity of the fairground has improved considerably making it easily accessible. LASER INDIA Laser technology is being used increasingly by many key sectors like automobile, aerospace, defence, solar, diamond cutting and industrial manufacturing. LASER INDIA jointly organized with Laser Technologies and with support from the Indian Laser Association (ILA) will showcase the latest trends and technologies in Laser and Optronics, Solid - state lasers, Gas lasers, Fibre lasers, Laser systems and components as well as Services. MDA INDIA

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Motion, drive and automation technology is significant as it is all about running plant and machinery efficiently. Applications of hydraulics, pneumatics, drives, bearings, sealing technology and lubrication are practically in every industry. All the hi-tech innovations in production technology to be featured at MDA INDIA will be of immense benefit to diverse industries. Organised jointly with Fluid Power Society of India (FPSI) the show will also feature a CEO conclave of fluid power industry. CEMAT INDIA The requirement for material handling, transportation and warehousing is growing at a robust pace and is driving the demand for integrated logistics solutions. With booming retail and wide spread supply chain networks, suppliers of material handling equipment, logistic and warehousing services and the technology developers will find CeMAT INDIA an ideal platform for presenting their products and services. INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION INDIA Automation is the key for success in every industry. Efficient production and quality depends on automation. Industrial Automation INDIA featuring production automation as well as process automation will be a B2B show for the automation technology providers to showcase their latest products and services to the decision makers from diverse sectors attending the show.

SURFACE INDIA Surface INDIA is a platform for all the segments of the industrial surface treatment market - from pre-treatment and coating to final measuring and testing. It will also showcase products and systems that will help companies to adapt to the growing demands with environmental concern. Society for Surface Protective Coatings India (SSPC) is the supporting organisation for SURFACE INDIA. The shows enjoy the official support of several international organizations like VDMA (German Machinery Manufacturers Association), China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, ARC Advisory Group, Indo German Chamber of Commerce, ASSOFLUID Italy and many more. ABOUT HANNOVER MILANO FAIRS INDIA PVT LTD:

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Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd (HMFI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of two of the worlds leading trade fair organisers Deutsche Messe AG, Germany and Fiera Milano, Italy. HMFI have been bringing world class trade fairs into the Indian market for Indian and international enterprises since 2007. The strong international contacts and the vast expertise and best trade fair practices of its parent companies are deployed in the fairs in India which is the USP of fairs of HMFI. Exhibitors and visitors will gain from the professionalism of the international leaders. For editorial queries only, contact Rajani of PRHUB @ 9845335475; rajani@prhub.com, media@prhub.com

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