- Record-breaking footfall
– Over 8,250 visitors from 27 countries
- More than 160 new launches
- Over 46 first time exhibitors
-“Best Show” said all exhibitors
- Week-long Programme
-Roadshows
-2nd edition of Clean India Awards
-International IFM Summit
-Clean India Challenge competition
-Knowledge-sharing + Networking Session.
Making a Difference
The week-long activities of the Clean India Technology Week commenced with awareness campaign on professional cleaning from January 17. A team of professional cleaners took on the cleaning of KEM Hospital and the Churchgate Railway Station washroom, using mechanised cleaning solutions.
Following the successful completion of the cleaning activity at the most visited toilets of Churchgate Railway Station in Mumbai, Sanjay Khanvilkar, MD-Sanjay Maintenance Services, the supporting partner for the Clean India Roadshows, said, “Professional cleaning makes all the difference.” Beginning with the deep cleaning on January 18, the station toilets, were maintained throughout the day.
Cleaning activities were similarly undertaken in the common areas of KEM hospital.
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Breaking records…
The five expos held at the Bombay Exhibition Center from January 21 to 23, 2016, set new records, not just in terms of footfall but newer technologies, solutions, products and systems.
Superseding all expectations, the high footfall and the business transactions concluded left both exhibitors and visitors of the five expo — 13th Clean India Pulire, Car Care Expo, Waste Technology India Expo, IFS Expo, Laundrex India Expo – on a high note.
In all, 8,250 people from 27 countries visited the expos and a record number of 160 new products and systems were launched during the three days.
The highlight of the exhibitions was the variety of decision makers from across multiple segments: trade visitors from different countries, municipal commissioners, chief engineers, SWM/sanitation officers, mayors; GM-operations, facility heads, administration heads, housekeeping heads, purchase managers; corporate housekeepers, laundry managers; retail laundry managers and proprietors among others.
Many game changing technologies & innovations that could redefine the cleaning, hygiene and sanitation market of India gave a new perspective to buyers visiting from various industries.
“We have not had time to even have lunch in time these three days,” was a common statement from most exhibitors. While the first day saw industry, retails, facility management, auto and related segments, the second day had the highest footfall from government bodies, airports, railways, civic bodies, laundry, builders, manufacturing industries… from far off places. The third day witnessed hospitality, healthcare, retail and commercial segment visitors among others.
Sharing their views, few of the exhibitors said: Clean India Pulire
Daniele Bonini, Marketing Manager, ISAL: We are very happy with the kind of responses we have received at Clean India Pulire. We are set to penetrate the Indian market with the launch of our brand at CTW 2016. We have a range of sweeping machines that meets the requirement of all kinds of sweeping, be it municipal or commercial.
Francesca Fratus, Export Manager, Nettuno Ltd: Last time we participated in the exhibition was six years back. It was where we met our current partner. We find the Indian market more mature than before. We have re-launched our products again here this time. India is a huge market with a big potential. Joining hands with our partner we are planning to manufacture in Mumbai shortly.
Nicole Rodewald, Export Area Manager, R+M deWit GmbH: The Indian market is changing. Now we find a lot of openness to quality products offering complete solutions for customers. We got good, new contacts in the exhibition and existing connections were engaged. We introduced the range of high pressure cleaners manufactured and certified in Germany. Our machines are suitable for production segments.
Tony Chazhoor, IP Cleaning India Pvt Ltd: We have been with Clean India since its inception. This is a networking platform; being here means being relevant in the industry. It is a great platform to showcase our new products, generate leads, remain updated about the industry.
Clean India is doing a good job in spreading awareness. Going ahead, we will need regional seminars, focusing on industry players. We are coming up with equipment for residential use too. These can make -people go about their cleaning routines independently.
Laundrex India Expo
“This is the first time that a show on such a grand scale is being organized in India. I for one, thoroughly enjoyed the show — its contents and my own participation,” said veteran laundry consultant Vijay Rodda.
The first-ever exclusive show of the laundry industry in India, experienced high activity with the stalls being flooded with visitors all through the three days. “Finally, we have a platform for laundry,” said exhibitors and visitors alike. The knowledge sharing and networking session on day two, Laundrex Net, added to the success with retail laundry visitors interacting with experts, attending the entire presentation and panel discussion sessions and experiencing the live demo at the stall. Delegations from far off places, including Hyderabad, Kanpur, and as close as Pune, met exhibitors to set up laundry facilities and to upgrade their existing machines. Dry cleaning and finishing were widely discussed at the knowledge sharing session.
Sharing their views, few of the exhibitors said:
Ankur Gupta, Director, Quick Clean Pvt. Ltd: “Our company sees great business opportunities in Indian marketplace. At the Show, our partner Electrolux has come up with new RFID tracking technology, a truly innovative product for large consignments of washables that can now be tracked across the process chain from anywhere.”
Rajev S Kumar, CEO, Wasmaatic: “We offer an entire range of laundry equipment. This includes hot air recirculation, in built heat plate exchanger systems and external heat plate exchanger systems from STAHL, Germany. This is an innovative system launched at the Show. These systems can be installed over the top, on the back wall, specially fabricated support systems or on the side of the Dryer wall, reducing drying times and reducing energy consumptions by up to 30%. We are already doing one-of-its-kind of such project for the Taj Mahal Palace and Towers, Mumbai.”
Uwe Stahl, CEO – Gottlob Stahl Wäschereimaschinenbau GmbH: “Laundrex India was a good experience overall, with full occupancy and some relevant queries raised by the visitors and professionals. We are a full-service supplier of efficient, innovative, durable and service-proven laundry systems, with a comprehensive range of product portfolio, including washing machines, laundry dryers, flatwork ironers, folding machines and centrifuges. Laundry market is more-often driven by quality and is lesser dependent on local market variation with focus on cost effectiveness and better quality.
We do provide customised solutions to our customers, but we choose the middle way with more care towards environment. I am sure customers too will understand this. The Laundrex Expo has been very impressive for us, as we met well informed customers seeking specific solutions to match their needs. Stahl tries to address their exact requirements through its distributor network in India for quick after sales services.”
Timothy Nymberg, VP, Asia Pacific-Hydro Systems: “This is my first time at the Clean I
ndia Expo, hence had no expectations while coming in. I have found the show extremely positive. Chemical companies, laundry owners and operators have come together with willingness to improve their existing technology and commitment towards lean & green practices. We looked upon the show as an opportunity to get acquainted with the Indian market.”
Car Care Expo
Equally noisy and full of activity, the Car Care Expo was full of live demos which attracted visitors in scores at all times. Visitors keen to start new car wash business found the right supplier and solution providers. Deals were sealed on the spot. Discussion on Car wash as a business model got many petrol pumps and garages interested in adding car wash to their stations. This Expo also saw passionate individuals seeking the right products for their luxurious cars.
Anil Sethi, MD-Manmachine Work Pvt Ltd, launching the award-winning innovative product, said, “Our steam machine is a real contribution to the prime minister’s vision of Swachh Bharat because this is an innovation by which we can clean a car with just four-five litres of water without compromising on the quality of cleanliness. This is going to change the way we are washing our cars in India.”
Speaking about the Show Karan Thapar, Director- Inventa Cleantec Pvt Ltd said, “We have returned to the Clean India Show after 2012, and we are very happy with the kind of responses we received over the three days. Having the entire range of latest car care solutions, we are confident to get good ROI. We are hoping to have a bigger and better stall next time.”
Professional mobile and stationary cleaning and detailing services are changing many perceptions. Using mechanized cleaning as the main component, car care brands are working diligently towards bringing new solutions to break through the market. Right now the industry’s focus lies in innovating products that are sustainable and consuming less water, chemicals and man-hours.
Waste Technology India Expo
Witnessing the most innovative waste management machine and tools, the floor registered footfalls from waste operating companies, municipal commissioners, Indian railway representatives, compost & recycling firms and consultancies. Besides, waste composting equipment, wastewater treatment and recycling methodologies, be it e-waste or other scraps, the innovative solutions that caught everyone’s eyes were waste recycled bricks, stainless steel waste crusher, litter picker and eco-bins.
Civic bodies, industrial visitors and facility heads visited the Waste Technology India Expoon all three days, carrying back loads of options to manage and treat waste in their respective areas. Large housing societies, builders, doctors and NGOs attended a very interactive session on Self Reliance in Waste Management.
Sharing their views, few of the exhibitors said:
Jose Joseph Moonjely, Executive Director- CREDAI Clean City Movement: “The platform plays a crucial role in spreading awareness about the right waste management techniques through knowledge sharing and showcasing of adequate technology solutions.”
Binish Desai, Chairman B Dream Group: “Undoubtedly, the platform has given India and Industry fraternity a solid platform and direction for growth. The expo has generated a lot of enquires which we are pursuing now.”
N Ram, ECO CARE: “We have come up with a technology to crush wet waste generated in domestic as well as commercial sites including home kitchens, hotels and restaurants etc. We have installed Garbodrain, a stainless steel waste crusher at IIT Chennai, which is working efficiently. Our innovative garbage bins do not require any segregation on wet waste and can generate bio gas without any hassle that can be used in heating purpose at home.”
Rajnish Gupta, Branch Manager, Business head, Astol Cleantech (P) Ltd: “We have launched Litter Picker IV 200/10P Vacuum that is specifically designed for collecting voluminous waste in matter of seconds. The indigenous product is self-independent power powerful Honda petrol engine for drive turbo vacuum unit turbine, Its high suction and strong air flow pick-up heavy debris such as bottles, waste paper cups, cans, leaf and other plastic materials.”
Integrated Facility Services Expo
Outsourcing is catching up and many of the manufacturing industry visited the show to establish contact with contractors and solution providers. There was also on display housekeeping products including bio-degradable chemicals and mats.
Sharing their views, few of the exhibitors said:
Siraj Siddaqui, MD-Fablas: “We are representing Spontex, France, in India and offer solutions for industries and home care too. The Show has been very successful and we received enquires and even confirmed orders from different sectors.
AC Sharma, Head- All India Marketing, All Services Global: “We are into facility management and also offer road cleaning and railway cleaning services. We got a good response in the exhibition as the industries today are ready to adapt more solutions.”
Manjunathan M, MD, Tego Services Pvt Ltd: “We manufacture floor mats and have a sound presence in South India. This exhibition has given us opportunity to connect with people from rest of the country.”
Kannelite team wins Clean India Challenge 2016
Kannelite Facility Management Services Pvt. Ltd team from Jharkhand won the Clean India Challenge 2016 Trophy. Following them closely were teams from Radiant -OCS and Manipal Integrated Services.
The CIC 2016 Finale Quiz was held on January 21, during Clean India Technology Week 2016. All six finalists representing South, North and West Zones gave their best in the final round.
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Perfect Session
“It’s one of the best professionally managed and conducted summits. Looking forward for forthcoming events organised by you,” said Jayaram S Govindaiah, Head Infrastructure, (Facilities and IT Services), Danske IT and Support Services India, Private Limited, one of the many top level delegates who attended the IFM Summit.
The Summit had the right mix of speakers from the industry, raised relevant issues of the FM sector and deliberated on business and technical solutions that had not been dealt in depth before. Being addressed perhaps for the first time has been the increasing relevance of infrastructure to the core business of an organization. More than 150 delegates from the corporate world, facility management and builders converged in a first-of-its-kind day-long session on January 22 at The Leela Hotel, Mumbai.
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