After holding the first five editions between Bangalore and Mumbai, for the first time, Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd (HMFI), one of the world's leading industrial trade fair organisers, its taking its trademark fairs to Greater Noida, effectively targeting the National Capital Region as well as the northern India at large.

Five important Industrial Trade Fairs from the Hannover portfolio are scheduled concurrently in the city from November 21st to 24th, 2012. With over 400 participating companies from across the globe, the industry will be able to witness more than 4000 products on display along with the latest technologies from - Germany, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam and Sweden. The events (see box) are the most sought after B2B shows covering the manufacturing, automation, materials handling, surface technology and laser technology industries.

HMFI is a wholly owned subsidiary of two of the world's leading trade fair organisers Deutsche Messe AG, Germany and Fiera Milano, Italy. HMFI have been bringing world class trade fairs into the Indian market for Indian and international enterprises since 2007. The strong international contacts and the vast expertise and best trade fair practices of its parent companies are deployed in the fairs in India which is the USP of fairs of HMFI. Exhibitors and visitors will gain from the professionalism of the international leaders.

Says Mr Mehul Shah, Director, HMFI, "With the response received, we hope to have the best show in India. Our joint presentation and international presence has a major advantage for the industry, both exhibitors and visitors. With international delegations supporting the show, our shows will be a platform to build new investment and business opportunities for exhibitors to find potential partners. On the other hand the visitors have an opportunity to see integrated technologies in a single visit. This synergy effect is a well proven concept at the world renowned Hannover Messe." Hannover is synonymous with not one but dozens of shows catering to specific engineering and industrial shows, an annual extravaganza where the global industry comes together in March/April each year. The success of Hannover Messe 2012 confirms once again that the shows are one of the world's most important technology shows and forms a powerful driver of investment in new technology and automation. This time, Greater Noida has been chosen by Hannover India Fairs to host these five concurrent trade fairs, viz., CeMAT INDIA, MDA INDIA, Industrial Automation INDIA, Surface Technology INDIA and LASER INDIA.

Ms Tessa Marheineke Director, Global Fairs, Hannover Fairs International, adds, 'Global mega trends such as dwindling resources, sustainability, mobility and urbanisation are forcing industry to embrace change and invest for the future. In 2013 our line-up of leading trade fairs will focus on recent developments in each of the featured sectors. The shows in India are one of the best recognised venues for our shows globally."

The shows will also host the premium edition of the International Purchase Managers' Summit - India 2012. Apart from the exhibitions, 8 Seminars and conferences will be the highlights of the shows. The industry forums, viz., MDA Forum on Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Laser Forum - Use of Laser in Manufacturing, Automation Seminar, and Conference on Materials Handing, Warehousing and Storage Systems would be held concurrently. A special live demonstration of Training on Use and Maintenance of Forklifts will be one of the special attractions for the visitors.

(Photographs used are from the previous editions of the event.)