Automation 2015 was held successfully in Mumbai in August 2015 with participants pleased with the event.

The 10th edition of Automation 2015, the flagship event of IED Communications, which was held in August 2015 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, brought together the stalwarts of the global automation industry for four days. The 4-day exhibition showcased production engineering and associated software solutions for industrial, process, factory, building and electric automation, instrumentation and control, robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, wireless and bus technology under one roof. Automation 2015 also had on display solutions and systems for automobile, oil and gas, power and energy management, chemicals/petrochemicals/fertilisers industries and for OEMs. “We are proud to serve Indian industries for their economical growth through business development on the platform of Automation 2015,” said Mr M Arokiaswamy, Managing Director of IED Communications Limited, the organisers, during the course of the event.

“Mr Arokiaswamy has been very instrumental in providing a business friendly environment for the industry for a very long time, through a monthly publication and annual exhibition for the Automation Industry, bringing together key players and new entrants in this field. Being an entrepreneur from the electronics and industrial automation industry, I have experienced first hand the importance of such events, which connect businesses and help new innovations to come to the force,” said Mr Shivaji Adhalrao Patil, founder, Dynalog India Ltd, and a regular participant. The company is in the business of providing intelligent automation solutions.

Mr K Nandakumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Chemtrols Industries Ltd, said, “Capital goods, more specifically automation, has greater role in making ‘Make in India’ a reality. Automation, the International Exhibition & Conference, is a great platform, which showcases instrumentation products and automation systems. This year the event has drawn striking attention of die-hard drivers of the three inspiring initiatives of the government – Make in India, Skilling India and Digital India.”

Mr Jasbir Singh, VP, Business Development – Essar Projects (India) thanked the organisers in general, Mr Arokiaswamy in particular, on the successful event. “Automation 2015 was a grand success, the seminars and conferences organised as part of the exhibition were superb and gave immense information to participants. I want to express my sincere appreciation for your advance planning, which made the four days event such a grand success, which flowed smoothly and flawlessly,” her said.

One of the main highlights of the Automation series of exhibitions is the CEOs Summit, which was held on August 24, with the theme of ‘Business Performance’. Mr Rajat Kishore, Managing Director – Invensys India & VP Process, Automation, Schneider Electric, said: “The Automation event and its associated CEO Forum has, over the years, literally brought the Automation Industry together with a galaxy of end users, manufacturers, customers, consultants, analysts and eminent leaders sharing common ground. The CEO Summit 2015 aptly covered the very contemporary subject of maximising Business Performance and the role automation therein.”

There was also a one-day conference on ‘Safety & Security of Plants’, held during the event, with the theme use of automation to ensure better safety and security in order to avoid any accident or disaster in varied fields and sectors such as oil & gas, refineries, chemicals and petrochemicals, nuclear power plants, power stations, fertilisers, cement, paints and other major plants as well as shop floors across all industrial segments.

Mr Abhijit Chatterjee, Managing Director – Adage Automation Pvt Ltd, said about his participation: “On behalf of Siemens AG – Analytical Products Group, we have participated in many global exhibitions and fairs around the world including the Achema fairs. This is certainly on a smaller scale compared to global events but certainly very professionally organised and superbly managed, with focus on safety, facility management and crowd handling. Easy overall layout for visitors to navigate and excellent co-ordination with the exhibitors to set up the stalls, the build up to the event with publicity across the country were really outstanding.” Adage Automation is a specialist gas analytical company, delivering integrated and engineered solutions to the large and mid size industries for process optimisation, safety and continuous emission monitoring applications.

Automation is not just restricted to instruments and instrumentation. There were participants from industries using automation in their products and processes. Mr Sameer Kelkar, Director, Grind Master Machines Pvt Ltd, said, “Grind Master is known as a leading machine builder. Automation 2015 was a good platform to participate for our Automation Group. We displayed a Robotic Aluminium Deflashing Machine, along with other innovations in robotic fettling, machining and polishing. Robotic aluminium deflashing is a revolution in aluminium die casting industry. It is exciting to be on the spur of this revolution with a good robust solution.”

Omron Corporation has been engaged in the field of automation based on its core technology of sensing and control. Its business fields cover a broad spectrum, ranging from industrial automation and electronic components to automotive electronic components, social infrastructure systems, healthcare, and environmental solutions. “It is pleasure to be part of Automation 2015, which is a global platform for the innovators from the Indian Sub continent and Asia Pacific region. With some of the most revolutionary innovative solutions in the field of automation showcased at the event, I am sure it will prove to be a catalyst and help us further enhance our market outreach,” said Mr Sameer Gandhi, Managing Director – Omron Automation Pvt Ltd.

There were several other participants who had something to say on the overall success of the event:

“My appreciation of the steady improvement in the show grandeur, participation levels, arrangements, visitor responses all exceeding world class expos.” – Mr V Nagendran, President & Chairman – Nagman Instruments & Electronics Pvt Ltd

“Automation 2015 event was beautifully managed event & we are pleased to be part of it.” – Mr Anil Joshi, Chief Executive – Nippon India

“It was great show and truly compared to any other international event. Richards Industries participated for the first time in this show and we gain a lot of lead from this show. I wish all the best for the next event.” – Mr Swapnanta Patnaik, Business Head, India – Richards Industries

“I must place on record my appreciation of the steady improvement in the exhibition, participation levels, arrangements, visitor response, thanks to lot of advertisements in daily press.” – Mr Premchand Goliya, Chairman & MD, Meco Instruments Private Ltd “With four days of high action, meeting numerous perspective clients and more than 2000 visitors from various international and Indian companies, our participation proved to be grand success!” – Mr Harshad Soni, Dy General Manager – Corporate Marketing – Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics Pvt Ltd

“This year 2015, Automation team has done their job above our expectation, in terms of hall arrangements and branding to pull customer inflow. We definitely would like to participate for future events held by IED communications.” – Mr Chandrashekhar Paradkar, Country Manager – Sumitomo Drive Technologies

With such glowing tributes for the event, the organisers are now preparing for the 2016 edition of Automation, scheduled for August 22-25, 2016 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NSE Complex, Mumbai.