Indian Ceramics 2014 is revving up its engines

The IX edition of Indian Ceramics is scheduled to take place from 26 to 28 February this year in the Gujarat University Exhibition Centre, in Ahmedabad. The exhibition is the largest of its kind in India for suppliers of ceramic tiles, sanitaryware and heavy clay.Indian Ceramics is organised by MMI India (a branch of Messe München International), relies on support from the Indian Government and collaborates with the most important ceramics associations. It aims to exceed the figures registered for the 2013 edition, when 164 exhibitors and over 5,000 visitors attended.

Indian Ceramics 2014 will see the participation of the major international companies in the sector, who recognise the exhibition as an excellent opportunity to showcase the latest technological innovations. Italian producers will abound, with esteemed companies like Sacmi, System, SITI B&T, LB Officine Meccaniche, Smac, Air Power, Setec, Tecnoferrari, Mectiles, Cielle and Tecnopress representing the ceramic machine industry sector; Bernini, Bongioanni, Capaccioli, Icra and Tecnofiliere from the heavy clay and refractory plant production segment; Poligraph, Stylgraph and Tecnografica as graphic design firms, in addition to Smalticeram, Smaltochimica and Lamberti for glazes and additives. The Italian companies will occupy a total area of around 800 sqm, over half of which will be taken up by the traditional collective stand organised by ACIMAC (Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment for Ceramics) and ICE (Italian Trade Promotion Agency).

There will be a fair number of Spanish companies present - including Esmalglass-Itaca, Torrecid, Cretaprint, Verdes, Hito, Megacolor and Beralmar - and Germany will also attend, exhibiting brands such as Dorst, Eirich, Händle and Netzsch. Other prestigious names will also be in attendance, including the American company Ebi Ceramicure, the multinational company for raw materials - Imerys, and a collective stand hosting exhibitors from China in Pavilion B.

Indian Ceramics will be accompanied by a high-calibre supporting programme of side events, including the first edition of Innovation Exchange. This is a platform providing insights into the latest trends, processes and technologies in the ceramic industry and it takes the form of a series of 30-minute lectures delivered by industry experts. The Technical Workshop, to be held on 27 February, is particularly interesting. Here, visitors will be able to attend technical presentations by De Boer Damle Pvt., Imerys Ceramics, Netzsch Grinding & Dispersing - Netzsch España, Smaltochimica, System Ceramics, Riedhammer/Sacmi Group, SITI B&T and Nutec Bickley Kilns.