The 4th edition of Metal Buildings & Steel Structures Expo 2012 (MBSS'12), a three-day expo closed on a successful note recently at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon in Mumbai. The Expo organised by INIS Enterprises Pvt Ltd was the India's biggest event focussed on steel structures and allied products. The Chief Guest for the event Mr Hafeez Contractor, special guest Mr Anshul Singhal, Director, JSW Severfield Structures Ltd (JSSL), Mr Shireesh Wagh, Ex-Director, Jindal Steel International Marketing and Ms Sadia Shaikh, CEO, INIS Enterprises Pvt Ltd, inaugurated the event at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

Truly an international event on modern methods for fast track construction, the event has continued to attract the support of key industry associations - Institute for Steel Development and Growth (INSDAG), Indian Association of Structural Engineers (IASE), Steel Wire Manufacturers Association of India (SWMAI) and other influential trade bodies who have pledged their support to this important industry initiative. The outstanding concept of this sensational and futuristic event has fetched accolades throughout the nation from all verticals of this industry. The companies synonymous with structural steel fabrication and pre-engineered metal building solutions within India and abroad participated in this event.

The participants of this event are the trailblazers of the structural steelwork fabrication and the pre-engineered building systems industry. The event concept is not only encouraged by them but also endorses their confidence seeing their constant participation.

The event not only proved to be an ideal platform for exploring new business opportunities but also goes a step ahead in dissemination of knowledge about the world class technology/services through a day-long Round Table Conference hosted alongside the expo. Deloitte, a global consulting organisation was the Knowledge Associate for this event.

The theme of the Conference was 'Steel Structures in India - An Opportunity to Evolve'. Key demand drivers facilitating growth and demand in construction industry comprise of infrastructure, industry and buildings and therefore the session of the above conference was deliberated on the same topics. The discussion brought in key facts and innovations in an integrated steel building design and construction not only in the infrastructure/ industrial projects but also in high-rise buildings segment.

The discussion deliberated on the following topics: Is the industry moving towards providing an end-to-end solution? Do PEB players have capability of providing complete steel solution for every end application and evolution in contracting model (onsite Vs workshop fabrication)? These were the issues addressed by respective industry experts. The list of the dignitaries included Mr Kamal N Hadker, Managing Director, Sterling Engineering Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd, Mr Rohit Chaudhary, Sr GM - Sales, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd, Mr K Saravanan, GM - Infrastructure, Eversendai Constructions, Mr Anshul Singhal, Director, JSW Severfield Structures Ltd, Mr Ravi Kiran Aggarwal, Chairman, Orbit Corporation Ltd, Mr Deepak Gadhia, Advisor Technical, Ajmera Group of Companies, Mr Nilabh Nagar, Sr Associate, Architect Hafeez Contractor, Mr A J Geelhoed, Project Manager, Royal Haskoning, Mr Sarosh Bala, VP-Projects & Head of Structural Engg Dept, Reliance Industries Ltd, Er Saby Sen, Sabysachi Sen & Associates, Mr P V Rao, Mr P V Rao, PEBS Pennar Engineered Buildings, etc. The Gold Partner for the event was Jindal Steel & Power Limited. Some of the participants of MBSS'12 included Aacord, Academy of Welding & Consultancy Services, AceCAD Software, Akzo Nobel Coatings India Pvt Ltd, Anhui Ahtech International Co, Anhui Honglu Steel Construction (Group) Co, Ltd, Artech Welders Private Limited, Aster Building Solutions Private Limited, Balaji Roofing, CNBM International Engineering Co Ltd, Jindal Pipes, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. (JSPL), JSW Severfield Structures Limited, Kirby Building Systems India Ltd, KSN Ventures/KSN Tech Ventures Pvt Ltd, Lloyd Insulations (I) Ltd, U P Twiga Fiber Glass Ltd, Umabharti, Victory Container Depot, Vicky Tools, Vijaynath Interiors & Exteriors Pvt Ltd, Wuxi Yangtong Mechanical Equipment Co Ltd, Xiamen New Changcheng Steel Engineering Co Ltd, Xuzhou Huahai Steel Strucure Co Ltd, Zamil Steel Buildings India Pvt Ltd, etc.

The organiser, INIS, is a young company with experienced people in the business of organising exhibitions and industry trade fairs in India and abroad. With the expertise in conceptualising, executing and managing various exhibition and events, it aims to organize and manage successful events, keeping in mind industry needs at the helm of its affairs.