MMR, Zak duo blending the best in aluminium technology

With the rising demand of aluminium in India, the domestic aluminium industry is making rapid strides and growing at a scorching pace. In fact, the production and capacity utilization of aluminium in India is sizing up to the needs of modernity that is being manifested in the changing lifestyles of metropolitan cities.

With the rising demand, the Indian aluminium industry is at the throes of a major investment cycle. Several new projects are being planned whilst existing facilities are being expanded. In this scenario, there is an immediate need for a platform where the industry can discuss innovative products & technology, assess market trend and needs, and share latest developments. With India poised to be the fastest growing economy in the world, the signs of growth for this industry look nothing other than an upward spiral.

In this regard, Minerals & Metals Review's seminar "Emerging trends in Aluminium Technology" will be featuring innovative technologies and its wide application in Aerospace, Defence, Packaging, Solar, General Engineering, Transport etc. The seminar will be held on December 4, 2010, concurrent with the "Aluminium Extrusions Expo 2010" organized by Zak Trade Fairs & Exhibitions' during December 03-05, 2010, at Hall No 18, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Seminar is supported by Icon Ad Network who is the Platinum partner, PPG Industries is the Gold partner and the Silver partner is Gujarat Foils Ltd. The co-partners include Bhoruka Aluminium, Nalco and M N Dastur & Co. The seminar is also being backed by Braj Binani Group, Aluminium Associates of India and International Aluminium Institute besides corporates and industry associates.

A knowledge conclave

It is a platform for aluminium & other metal producers and associated industries to present ideas and solutions and learn about new technologies evolving in the aluminium industry. Mr.A. K. Sharma, Director - Production will be the Chief guest of the seminar. In the plenary session, Prof. K.S.S. Murthy, Hon. Gen Secretary, Aluminium Association of India, and Mr. Olivier Masson, Sr. Analyst, CRU Analysis, London will be presenting Aluminium demand & supply and Global Aluminium outlook, respectively.

In its technical sessions the seminar will provide insights upon topics like aluminium smelting, rolling, measuring technology to aluminium extruder dimensional, ERP solutions etc. The event would also detail upon the dross and aluminium scrap recycling technologies. Besides technology session, MMR is also conducting session on key demand drivers of aluminium application.

Aluminium's multifarious usage in packaging, aerospace & defence, automotive, construction, solar, general engineering, transport, etc. will be deliberated in the seminar. By discussing all the unique aluminium producing technologies under one platform, the seminar guarantees to be a fountainhead of rich information. The prominent participants in the seminar include:

1. AIF Engineering

2. Arabian Extrusions Factory

3. Bhoruka Aluminium Ltd

4. CRU Group

5. Gujart Foil Ltd

6. Gulf Extrusions Ltd

7. H.T. Makhijani & Associates

8. Jindal Aluminium Ltd

9. Jiwanram Sheoduttrai Group

10. JNARDDC

11. JSK Industries Pvt Ltd

12. M.N. Dastur & Co. Pvt Ltd

13. Manaksia Limited

14. Met Trade (India) Ltd

15. Nalco

16. NIIST (CSIR)

17. PPG India Pvt Ltd

18. Sapa Profiles India Pvt. Ltd

19. SNC - Lavalin Engg.India

And many more …..

There is concurrence event of Zak Aluminium Expo organized by Zak Trade Fairs & Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. It is slated to see its second edition that would be twice bigger than the earlier one. This year, there would be participants from UAE, China and Italy. The exhibition will showcase latest machinery and technology around the production of aluminium extrusions. For instance, it will feature some of the innovative trends in surface finish technologies; especially in the areas of coil coating, powder coating, etc. The participants will be mainly from the industries like Extrusion (e.g. extrusion dies & equipment, extrusion technology & services, etc), Services & Technology (e.g. joining & cutting, surface treatment & technology, measurement & testing equipment, etc) and Other Services (e.g. consulting, software, etc).

The Seminar and the ZAK Expo would benefit a range of visitors viz. aluminium manufacturers & smelters, light metal traders, fabricators, component manufacturers, solar panel manufacturers, agents, distributors, consultants and investors in general.