The three-day business event, held from 5 – 7 October 2016, was not only successful in bringing new technologies to the fore but created an optimistic furore in the market of smart lighting and building automation with a host of new and creative solutions on display.
The business fair attracted 277 exhibitors and 10,514 visitors over three days leading to effective discussions, meeting with new associates and trade tie-ups. Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holding Ltd said: “We are pleased with the response received for the first unified edition of Light India and EBT India. The outlook for India’s entry into the smart building technology space is very promising and the launch perfectly complements the existing product portfolio, giving visitors a larger spectrum of choices for their business needs.”
Mr. Shyam Sujan, Secretry General, ELCOMA said: “Light India & Electrical Building Technology India 2016 held together this year was another feather in the cap of Messe Frankfurt, the organisers of the exhibition. The theme of smart technologies in lighting and building was rightly depicted. Most exhibitors demonstrated the intelligent light that mesmerised visitors and building technologies was a fascinating addition. I wish that the next edition in 2018 will move further ahead in its goal to bring in futuristic lighting on display.”
While leading brands in the industry including Anchor by Panasonic, Havells India, Surya Roshni, Bajaj Electricals have a long-standing association with this important fair and presented their newest solutions, a lot of first time participants were also seen this year. One such exhibitor was Opulus who introduced its new brand at the show. Mr Samay Choksi, Director said: “We decided to introduce Opulus at Light India because this is the largest platform where a company can showcase its products. Being the largest fair in the country, there could have been no better platform to introduce our brand and products. The response has been great and it gives us a lot of conviction to come back in 2018 with a larger stall. We are very hopeful of closing deals with all the inquiries generated in the coming months. ”
The co-located launch of Electrical Building Technology (EBT) India 2016 was much appreciated by the industry as well as visitors who got an extended choice of smart solutions in the building automation product segments. Mr Rupinder Singh Sachdeva, Co-Chairman Punjab & Member Managing Commitee, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry said: “I must appreciate the fact that this show has given us an opportunity to connect with some of the top brands in industry and we are amazed to see the kind of technological advancement showcased by some of the companies exhibiting here. It is my second day at the show and there is still a lot to explore. The show is indeed a treat to be at, we eagerly look forward to see the next edition of the show.”
Also supporting the event was the leading global body, KNX association who are the makers of the KNX technology – the worldwide standard for all applications in home and building control. Mr Bhavesh Doshi, Secretary, KNX National India said: “KNX is an association of more than 400 manufacturers worldwide making standards for home and building controls. Here at EBT India, we are showcasing solutions from different members at the KNX booth. We have been partnering with Messe Frankfurt for many years as part of their flagship show Light + Building and decided to extend this partnership in India through EBT India. Even though this is the first show, we have been getting a very good response and I’m sure the participants have collected a lot of inquiries. I believe we might go bigger next year and some of the members should have their own booths next time. ”
While Power Minister of India, Shri Piyush Goyal lauded the industry on putting up smart and consumer friendly innovations on display at the exhibition, Shri Sukesh Kumar Jain, IRS, Power Secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi commended Light India Summit for the technical insights presented at the forum. He said: “Government plans to make Delhi a solar city and we have finalised the solar policy, with plans targeting 1000 megawatt in five years and 10,000 megawatts in 10 years. The conference along with the exhibition was useful in providing enough information in this regard, and the speakers also discussed about the industry insights in detail.” Some of the exciting innovations seen at the fair:
- Wi-fi bulb controlled with the use of an app by Bajaj Electricals
- Inverter bulb which can function in the absence of electricity for up to 4 hours by Sukam-Fiem
- Money-saving bulbs with dimming facilities by Surya Roshni & Havells India
- Smart Control Panel which works as a bluetooth router by Silvan
- Video door phones and internal lighting controls by Legrand
- Street light operations that can be controlled sitting in a remote place by Orient Electric
- Dimmers, Controllers and power to integrate light curtains with AV devices and security systems like access control, video systems by Creston Electronics India
- Intelligent lighting like dimming, automation, sensors and controls thereby saving energy by Halonix Technologies Pvt Ltd
- A direct dimmable product that can fit into any retrofit solution in existing homes by Raylogic Control Systems Pvt
- A blue-tooth furniture lock for homes, an RFID lock for offices and motion sensors with dimming facility by Acetech Technologies (P) Ltd
The unprecedented success of the two trade fairs has already led to several booking confirmations on the show floor. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and ELCOMA (Electric Lamp & Component Manufactures’ Association), the next co-located edition of Light India and Electrical Building Technology India is slated to take place in 2018 autumn.
For more information about the fairs, please visit:
www.ebt-india.in and www.light-india.in
For more information on Light + Building shows worldwide, please visit www.light-building.com/brand
Background information on Messe Frankfurt
Messe Frankfurt is one of the world’s leading trade fair organisers, generating around €648 million in sales and employing 2,244 people. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 30 subsidiaries and 55 international Sales Partners, allowing it to serve its customers on location in 175 countries. Messe Frankfurt events take place at approx. 50 locations around the globe. In 2015, Messe Frankfurt organised a total of 133 trade fairs, of which more than half took place outside Germany.
Comprising an area of 592,127 square metres, Messe Frankfurt’s exhibition grounds are home to ten exhibition halls. The company also operates two congress centres. The historic Festhalle, one of the most popular venues in Germany, plays host to events of all kinds. Messe Frankfurt is publicly owned, with the City of Frankfurt holding 60 percent and the State of Hesse 40 percent.
For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com
Background information on Electric Lamps & Components Manufacturers Association of India (ELCOMA)
ELCOMA is an Apex Body of the Rs. 12,000 Crores Lighting Industry. Our Association has nearly 100 members from all segments of large, medium and small manufacturers. We have aligned our products with government plans by initiating introduction of Energy Efficient Lighting Products like CFL and LED Lamps etc. and bringing in awareness to users by organizing Workshops, Exhibition and Media publicity. Lighting accounts for over 18 per cent of the total electric consumption in our country and therefore in keeping with the Government priority the Industry has made important contributions by introducing the most Energy Effective products and systems that have saved substantial energy. Elcoma has played a very important role in bringing in awareness in energy conservation and providing the most energy efficient products from time to time. The CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamps), Electronic Ballasts, and the recent introduction of LEDs are some examples which all save 40 to 80 per cent Energy when replacing traditional products in the Lighting range.