Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) returns to Bangalore after 4 years with its 13th edition of ACREX India 2012 with an aim ‘for a Greener tomorrow’. The exhibition is scheduled from 23-25 February 2012, at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Tumkur Road.
Nations around the world are promoting and adopting renewable energy sources. Societies like ISHRAE, ASHRAE along with many other technical societies have been working with a goal to promote energy efficient buildings and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. And taking a leap towards this objective, ACREX offers a perfect platform for Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and allied Building Services to showcase technologically innovative, environmental friendly, energy saving and sustainable products & services and domestic HVAC & R enthusiasts can make the best out of this opportunity, explore avenues for business expansion, and technological innovations.
An exhibition that has grown every year, ACREX India 2012 is expected to grow 15% in this edition. With an estimate of 50, 000 visitors this year as opposed to 38, 000 last year and with an anticipated 20% growth in business, the fair is expected to generate inquiries worth US $ 1 billion and more.
With over 400 exhibitors, the exhibition will bring immense opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs with participation from across 25 countries and international visitors. The three country pavilions will be from China, Germany and USA with China being the largest pavilion and first time endorsement by US Chamber of Commerce outside the U. S.
Addressing the media at the announcement press conference, Chairman, ACREX India 2012, Mr. D. Nirmal Ram said, “With a participation of 25 countries, and an anticipated number of over 1000 international visitors, it is clear that International markets are looking into Indian HVAC &R industry as a potential market. And this is being witnessed in ACREX India 2012 by over 50% growth of the international participation compared to ACREX India 2011. There is a little impact in the domestic segment owing to the current market Scenario, by way of scaling down of the stall space by some exhibitors but there is a growth in the number of new and smaller exhibitors”.
Sharing industry insights, Mr. Pankaj Shah, Co – Chairman, ACREX India 2012 said, “Innovation of HVAC &R is listed at number 7 on the list of top 10 technologies to change human life in 21st century. With an industry size of INR 25, 000 Crore, this industry plays a vital role in our day to day life. At ISHRAE, ACREX is our gesture to give back to the society what we learn from it. It provides a platform to the whole industry to come together under one roof and showcase great technologies, and exchange technical and personal fellowships. ACREX is the only exhibition in India to showcase everything pertaining to the industry; and, is the largest of its kind in South Asia surpassing countries like Dubai, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc.”
State of the art and cutting edge technology products and services will be showcased by International Exhibitors. With more and more SEZ projects, visitors will get a forum to compare and understand world class international products and services. Global HVAC & R industry looks for local support through these exhibitions and domestic entrepreneurs can use this opportunity for joint business ventures.
The exhibition will have a concurrent show “Fensterbau Frontale” coinciding with ACREX. With this show, ACREX India 2012 will attract visitors from outside the HVAC & R fraternity.
The visitor profile will include Architects, Interior Designers, MEP Consultants, Contractors, Project and Facility Managers, Developers, Manufacturers, Distributors and end users from Private and Public sectors, HVAC & R and MEP professionals, Service personnel and others.
ISHRAE has also organized Concurrent Workshops, Seminars and Interactive Panel Discussions that will make the event educative and informative. Workshops that will be one of the kinds will be conducted by ASHRAE’s distinguished faculty for the first time outside USA on the topics such as - Health Care, ASHRAE Standards 62.1 and 90.1. High performance Buildings, Smoke Control in High Rise Buildings and Data centre. Seminars will focus on Chiller Technology, Cold Chain, Hot water from Heat recovery, HVAC design for High rise buildings, Design considerations for High performance buildings and Water pumping technology. And, the interactive panel discussions will be held on Refrigerant Phase out, High performance Building Team work and Energy Bench marking.
The Seminars will be conducted by Eminent and Internationally acclaimed experts from the industry and will provide a rare opportunity to the participants to learn, share expertise and hone their skills on the latest trends and topics related to HVAC & R, MEP and allied building Services.
Exhibition Highlights:
‘Prana’ – is an energy efficient home office which will be exhibited at ACREX 2012 in Bangalore in February 2012, is a step by ISHRAE towards achieving the goal of a “Green India’. With changing lifestyles in the globalized economies, the Corporates are promoting concept of “work from home”. ‘Prana’ will have air-conditioning using geo thermal energy (earth air tunnel system), radiant flooring, efficient water & lighting fixtures, use local & recyclable materials which will sensitize visitors on their ideal future sustainable lifestyles without compromising modern day comforts. Prana will be a permanent exhibit installed at BIEC. It will illustrate how office and home spaces can be made self sustainable.
Important companies participating – Media, Panasonic, Daikin, Hitachi, LG, Samsung, Flaktwood, Carrier, Bluestar, Voltas and others
Over 400 exhibitors including 25 countries and 3 country pavilions
A special showcase of ‘Fire and Safety Pavilion’ which is promoted by the Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI). The association expects good growth opportunities for this market as the need for Fire Security and Safety is on the rise in Indian society. Companies with products and services in the areas of fire protection and industrial safety will be the main attraction in this pavilion.
The exhibition will witness a spread of wide range of innovative such as chillers, Air handling units, Unitary products, Pumps, Refrigeration products, Piping, Valves, Ducting and air terminals, IAQ products, Fire and Security Products, Clean room products, Insulation, Electrical, Controls and other services such as testing, balancing, Energy simulation etc.
Editor’s Note:
Indian HVAC & R industry is estimated to be INR 25, 000 crore including residential, commercial, industrial, high rise and high performance buildings
Air conditioning constitutes 50% of the overall industry of HVAC others constitute the rest 50% that include residential and industrial products
Indian HVAC & R industry has grown at the rate of 20 – 25 % per annum in last 4 years
Industry is expected to grow at the rate of 15 – 20% during the anticipated market subdued. And with the retail arena expanding, industry is expected to grow at a much higher rate
The industry encompasses almost every aspect of building systems- cooling, heating, fire safety, automation, plumbing, lighting, and others
The industry holds tremendous employment opportunities and career growth and demands for over 5000 engineers every year
HVAC & R is the only industry that has zero downsizing
“We have not inherited earth from our ancestors, we borrowed it from our children”…MK Gandhi
About Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air – Conditioning Engineers, (ISHRAE):
ISHRAE was founded in 1981 at New Delhi by a group of eminent HVAC&R professionals. ISHRAE has more than 10000 HVAC&R Professionals and over 3000 Students as Members with 40 chapters in India. ISHRAE is an International Affiliate of ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers.
ISHRAE organizes International and National Exhibitions, conducts Seminars and Workshops throughout the country, to achieve its primary objective of Advancement of the Arts and Sciences of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Engineering & Related Services.
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