City gears up for MCCIA's Pune Expo 2008

Company Brief

New Delhi, February 12, 2008

Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA), a premier industry association has announced the seventh edition of its largest annual integrated business event - 'The Pune Expo 2008'. This event is one of the premium business exhibitions of India and will start from Thursday, February 28th 2008 to Monday, March 03, 2008 at Agriculture College Ground, Shivajinagar, Pune.

The main theme of the Expo in its seventh edition is 'World of Eco-friendly Initiatives'. The focus will be on making each business venture more eco-friendly and socially acceptable. Special efforts have been taken to make the Pune Expo 2008 a 'Carbon-free event'. Moreover, the event includes Panel Discussions, Seminars and Film Shows focused on the theme - 'World of Eco-friendly Initiatives' An Industrial Directory compiled by MCCIA will be published on the inaugural day of the Expo.

The Pune Expo 2008 has a tradition of successfully bringing together established and growing companies from different sectors on a common platform. It provides exhibitors an opportunity to interact directly with the customers, launch new products & services and enhance brand visibility.

The Pune Expo 2008 will showcase latest developments from various sectors such as, Automobiles and Auto-Components, Engineering, Education, Careers, Plastics & Polymers, Training, Agribusiness and Food Processing, Wines, Electronics & Consumer Durables and also on the booming service sectors such as Banking, Finance, Insurance, Infrastructure and Real Estate amongst others.

Mr Abhijit Pawar, Chairman, Exhibitions Committee, MCCIA said "Pune over the years have witnessed exponential growth. A city that was once known as a pensioner's paradise, today has emerged as the world's 4th fastest growing city. Thanks to the burgeoning software industry, the auto sector, the food processing, electronics and real estate sectors."

"The Pune Expo has earned the reputation of being a 'gateway' of showcasing business & economic activities, achievements and the growth this city has witnessed over the past 7 years. Our endeavour is to promote Pune as 'The Business Destination' and Pune Expo will play a vital role in achieving this", said Mr Anant Sardeshmukh, Additional Director General, MCCIA.

"MCCIA intends to take the Pune Expo to a new level every passing year from regional to national and then to international making it an important agenda in the corporate diaries of business leaders from India and abroad", added Mr Abhijit Pawar.

While The Pune Expo 2008 is being brought in association with India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), New Delhi, the main sponsors are Kirloskar Proprietary Ltd., JCB India Ltd., Venkateshwara Hatcheries Group, Sakal Papers Ltd., Shree Diesel Services and Indiacom. The conceptual Sponsors include: Government of Maharashtra, Pune Municipal Corporation, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, ASSOCHAM and MEDA.

The Pune Expo 2008 - Features

a. Spread over 12 acres of land with international standard pre-fabricated exhibition stalls

b. Open space for exhibitors with large space requirement

c. Around 300 exhibitors to display their products and services

d. Approximately 150,000 no. of visitors expected to attend the event

e. Senior decision makers from top corporate, multi-nationals, large & medium industries, foreign trade & commercial representatives, central & state government officials to participate in the event

f. Visiting Hours : Business Visitors from 10:00 am to 4.00 pm and General Public from 4.00 pm to 8.30 pm.

For further information please contact:

Natasha Gupta

Tel : 41645480

Mob: +09811945822

e-mail: natasha@gri.co.in