The three-day 'Machinery Expo 2016',

The three-day 'Machinery Expo 2016',
organised by the state government, ended on a high note today with the event receiving orders worth Rs five crore and registering an attendance of more than 10,000 entrepreneurs from different industries of the MSME sector.
According to the data from the Department of Industries and Commerce, around 250 orders and 5,000 inquiries have been received.
"Food processing and general engineering machines and tools are on high demand among the SME entrepreneurs in the state. We are planning to bring more exhibitors and equipment with industry-wise classification for the next year," said P M Francis, Director, Department of Industries and Commerce.

The visitors were also happy with the expo which they found as one stop solution for their business entities.
"The expo, first-of-its-kind, almost covered every industry under the MSME sector. Also, there were some most modern equipment which would help in machinery upgradation. The state government should continue similar initiatives to boost the MSME sector," said Simon R, a visitor.
"We got every facility which was needed for exhibiting our equipment, including cheaper rates for the registrations. We are expecting to participate in the second edition of the exhibition," said an executive.