International Investors Eye Indian Technical Textile Market Through Techtextil India 2019

In a bid to attract the booming Indian market, international contingents have booked exhibition space at Techtextil India 2019 in full force. The show with over 160 exhibitors will showcase exclusive international pavilions, an exclusive area for the composite industry and knowledge focussed forum - Techtextil India Symposium.

The 7th edition of Techtextil India 2019 will witness strong participation from major international countries and regions, indicating the booming dynamics of the Indian technical textiles industry. Companies like Andritz Küsters GmbH, Europlasma, Hardick Bv, Protechnic S.A.; Laroche SA, Andritz Perfojet Sas, Bombi Meccanica, Sicam, Zimmer, Morchem S.P.A Bookwang Tech, Jr Corporation, KSG Co Ltd and Samwha Machinery are some of the international names presenting on the show floor.

Techtextil India is the leading international trade fair for technical textile and non-woven offering complete solutions of the entire value chain of 12 application areas from Agrotech to Sporttech which address all visitors’ target groups. Attracting investors from all over the country, the show will prove to be a lucrative platform for international companies that will facilitate growth by enabling businesses and professionals to build trade relations, evaluate market trends and share technical expertise.

The sunrise sector of the Indian technical textile industry possesses great potential due to its cost-effectiveness, durability, and versatility within the market. Effective strides taken by the government of India to boost growth and development has also played a major role to entice international companies to view India as a strong market for trade.

With over 160 exhibitors, the international trade fair is a trusted platform organised by well-known B2B exhibition organisers, Meese Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and a string of successful previous editions has led international companies to choose Techtextil India 2019 as their preferred choice.

Enthusiastic visitors and exhibitors, unique textile innovations, inspiring conversations will experience the progressive atmosphere of Techtextil India 2019 in their retrospective film. At the fair, suppliers and manufacturers of functional apparel fabrics and technical textiles, nonwovens, fibres and yarns, which are used in sports, industrial areas, and outdoor clothing, will be represented from countries like India, Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Taiwan.

Other prominent names from the industry like Aditya Birla Yarns (P T Elegant), Archroma, Coated Sales, Far Eastern New Century Corporation, Ginni Filaments, Groz Beckert, Lenzing Ag India, Lucky International, SIOEN Industries Montex Glass Fiber, Oerlikon Nonwovon, Park Non Woven Pvt Ltd, Piotex Textech Pvt. Ltd, PyroTex Industries GmbH, Saint Gobain Adfors, Grindwell Norton Ltd, Sarex Chemicals, Shreenath Adhesives, Suntech Geotextile Pvt. Ltd, Supreme Nonwoven and the Filament Factory GmbH will also be present to showcase advanced technologies and solutions to cater various application areas of the industry.

Encouraging the composite industry within technical textiles, the trade fair will also see participation from composite companies that will bring a range of material at “World of Composites”. This platform will host leading companies offering raw materials, metal composites; nano composites; and other composite based industrial products. Some of the companies presenting at the show include Essen International, Jiangyin Desel Environmental Protection Equipment Co., Ltd., Jushi India, Madhu Glasstex Pvt Ltd, Saint Gobain Adfors, Grindwell Norton Ltd., SPG Glass Fibre Pvt. Ltd. and Supertech Fabrics Pvt Ltd.

Additionally, Techtextil India Symposium will also be conducted, which is the premier forum for the technical textiles industry (including nonwovens and composites) bringing together top-level speakers, technical specialists and highly qualified professionals across the industry.

The conference will attract speakers and delegates representing the entire cross-section and stakeholders at a common platform, including the leading machinery manufacturers, raw material suppliers, fabric suppliers, the end-product manufacturers, consultants, startups/new entrepreneurs, investors, research and development companies, testing, and certification authorities and industry associations, major textile institutions, etc.

Poised to be an integral part amidst Indian and international traders for the technical textile market in the country, the show will open an array of opportunities during its schedule from 20 – 22 November 2019 at Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai.

Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Announces Grand Re-Opening after $4.6 Million Make-Over

The Holiday Inn Resort Phuket today announced its grand re-opening after undergoing a USD$4.6 million renovation process in the last 7 months. An oasis of tranquility in bustling Patong, the refurbished resort successfully combines the established reputation of Thai hospitality with a calm, relaxed and luxurious ambience.

Having undergone a transformative make-over in its Busakorn Wing, the resort strives to provide guests with unrivalled high-end service, personal welcome facilities, premium-use swimming pools and a host of indulgent packages.

“Offering a fabulous resort within a resort experience, we are thrilled to unveil the newly renovated Busakorn Wing where tropical sophistication meets traditional Thai luxury. Offering a fresh guest experience for our new and returning guests, the beautifully appointed Studio Rooms and Villas meld heritage-inspired décor but with Modern Thai elegance,” said Bart Callens, General Manager of the Resort. 

As Patong’s first international hotel, Holiday Inn Phuket Resort has been serving guests for over 30 years becoming one of the most well-known hotels in the region. Located centrally in Patong with direct access to prime dining, entertainment and shopping locations, the hotel is sheltered from the crowds and provides a restful ambience.

As part of its re-launch, a total of 104 studio rooms, including 17 new poolside rooms, have been renovated. The new refurbishments also offer an adult-only villa area with pool access and poolview rooms, new facilities and exclusive indulgence packages.

“The interior design draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of Thailand’s cotton traditional weaving styles and careful attention has been paid to the finishing touches to create a truly distinctive holiday experience for our guests. Rooms overlook tropical swimming pools framed by landscaped gardens to create a peaceful oasis right in the heart of Patong. The Busakorn Wing has its own entrance and reception, and two additional swimming pools for the exclusive use of Busakorn guests,” Callens added.

Living up to Thailand's reputation as the Land of Smiles, Holiday Inn Resort Phuket aims to leave its guests with lasting smiles for the duration of their stay. The friendly and courteous staff is a reflection of the warm Thai hospitality and aligns with the highly-esteemed global reputation of Holiday Inn Resorts as an attentive and customer-centric brand. 

Dr. Jaya Vaidhyanathan Honored with Silver Stevies for the Lifetime Achievement Award and Innovator

The 16th Annual International Business Awards®, an international and all-encompassing business awards program, awarded Dr. Jaya Vaidhyanathan CEO of BCT Digital the Lifetime Achievement Award - Business Services Industries and Innovator of the Year 2019 with Silver Stevies®. Jaya has been recognized for her two decades of global experience in being a catalyst for digital transformation, and her vision for “reverse innovation”.

BCT Digital is division of Bahwan CyberTek (BCT), a global technology company specializing in AI, Blockchain, IoT and Predictive Analytics. Dr. Jaya, in her current role, spearheaded BCT’s digital transformation initiatives to build quality products for the global banking and financial services industry. She pioneered the award winning product on “Early Warning System”, a credit risk management product that helps identify incipient stress accounts early to reduce NPA. She is also the brain child behind other successful risk management products for Model Risk, Operational Risk and Liquidity Risk. The products are built using best in class technology combining AI, Machine Learning and Blockchain.

The 16th Annual International Business Awards®, known as ‘the International Stevies’, is a premier business award. It was created in 2002 to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals worldwide. The 2019 competition attracted more than 4,000 nominations from organizations of all types in 74 nations. Winners were determined through more than two months of judging by the average scores of more than 250 professionals worldwide.

Gartner Says Global IT Spending to Grow 3.7 Percent in 2020

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.7 trillion in 2019, an increase of 0.4% from 2018, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. This is the lowest forecast growth in 2019 so far. Global IT spending is expected to rebound in 2020 with forecast growth of 3.7%, primarily due to enterprise software spending.

“The slowdown in IT spending in 2019 is not expected to stretch as far into 2020 despite concerns over a recession and companies cutting back on discretionary IT spending,” said John-David Lovelock, research vice president at Gartner. 

Gartner analysts are discussing the emerging trends that are driving the digital society and IT spending during Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, taking place here through Thursday.

Today’s complex geopolitical environment has pushed regulatory compliance to the top of organizations’ priority list. Overall spending on security increased 10.5% in 2019, with cloud security projected to grow 41.2% over the next five years. “This is not just about keeping the ‘bad guys’ out,” said Mr. Lovelock. “It is also about the expanding need to be compliant with tariffs and trade policy, intellectual property rights, and even with the multiple and sometimes overlapping privacy laws.”

Despite the ongoing tariff war, U.S. IT spending is forecast to grow 3.5% in 2019, but IT spending in China is expected to grow only 0.1%. “Tariffs do not have a direct effect on IT spending, yet,” said Mr. Lovelock. “Should tariffs extend to devices like PCs and mobile phones, we will likely see manufacturers switch supply routes to minimize costs and have their technology made outside of China.”

The device market will see the sharpest spending decline among all segments in 2019, down 5.3% from $713 billion in 2018. However, the market is expected to see modest growth of 1.2% in 2020. “Similar to how consumers have reached a threshold for upgrading to new technology and applications, technology general managers and product managers should invest only in the next generation of products that will push them closer to becoming a true technology company,” said Mr. Lovelock.

IT spending growth is being driven by the rest of the world catching up on cloud spending. The U.S. is leading cloud adoption and accounts for over half of global spending on cloud. In some cases, countries that Gartner tracks lag one to seven years in cloud adoption rates. “For perspective, the country directly behind the U.S. on cloud spending is the United Kingdom, which only spends 8% on public cloud services. An interesting outlier is China, which has the highest growth of cloud spending out of all countries. While China is closing the spending gap, it still will not reach U.S. levels by 2023,” said Mr. Lovelock.

Gartner predicts that organizations with a high percentage of IT spending dedicated to the cloud will become the recognized digital leaders in the future. “Most companies are caught trying to either cut costs or invest for growth, but the top-performing enterprises are doing both. A core challenge facing the industry is how organizations can operate as both a traditional company and a technology company at the same time,” said Mr. Lovelock. “These ‘and’ dilemmas will drive future IT spending trends.”

Gartner’s IT spending forecast methodology relies heavily on rigorous analysis of sales by thousands of vendors across the entire range of IT products and services. Gartner uses primary research techniques, complemented by secondary research sources, to build a comprehensive database of market size data on which to base its forecast.

Tata Tea Leaf Celebrates Chhath Puja with Unique Festive Pack in 2019

Tata Tea Leaf, a tea brand curated for Bihar and Jharkhand, celebrates the spirit of Chhath Puja by bringing out a special festive pack.

A very historic festival which comes with all its grandness and vibrancy, Chhath Puja holds great significance for the Sun God. It is a time when people spend sleepless nights in gearing up for the preparation of the festival. Starting with preparing festival signature sweets at home – Thekua, to visiting Ghats to offer Arghay, water to the Sun God with a Soop, tray of Puja elements, everything surrounding the celebration adds a tinge of extra zeal and joy of Chhath. Bihar and Jharkhand, during this time, are thronged by devotees who religiously perform prayers to seek blessings from Surya to live longer with all health and TT Buff LEAF With Dannedaar 250g 3D 19092019 (002) (002)prosperity.

Puneet Das, Vice President Marketing -India said, “Chhath Puja is the biggest and most renowned festival celebrated across Bihar and Jharkhand. It is associated with a lot of faith, excitement and joy. With the new festive pack of Tata Tea Leaf, we aim at celebrating this glorious festival with great grandeur. TATA Tea Leaf Chhath Puja pack aims to bind the festive feel over a special cup of tea while celebrating with the entire family.”

The brand rejoices the positivity associated with Chhath Puja and has created a pack that resonates with enthusiasm of the festival. The festive pack is an effort to add little spark to the festival by being a part of the celebration. Tata Tea Leaf’s festive pack is designed by keeping in mind the fine details of the festival which brings alive the essence of Chhath Puja.The relatable visual symbols show an ornamented woman performing Arghay, prayer by offering water to the Sun God with a beautifully decorated Soop, a traditional tray with Puja elements in it. The visual language of the pack with color scheme, symbols and imagery, are inspired by Chhath Puja and are chosen carefully to adorn the already festive looking base gold pack, to radiate positivity. To further add a touch of glee, TATA Tea Leaf offers a pack of Bourbon biscuit to relish with the refreshing cup of Tata tea and enjoy the festivities!

Bentley Systems Announces Winners in Infrastructure 2019 Awards

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twin cloud services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, has announced the winners of the Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards. The annual awards program honors the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing design, construction, and operations of infrastructure throughout the world.

Twelve independent jury panels of industry experts selected 54 finalists from 571 nominations submitted by more than 440 user organizations in more than 60 countries.

Bentley Systems acknowledged 18 Year in Infrastructure Awards winners and nine Special Recognition Awards winners at a ceremony and gala on October 24 at the conclusion of the Year in Infrastructure 2019 Conference in Singapore.

Year in Infrastructure 2019 Special Recognition Awards winners:

Advancing Urban Planning through Digital Twins
Civil Engineering and Development Department, Hong Kong SAR Government and AECOM
The Town Plaza Urban Design Study for the Establishment of the Kwu Tung North, New Development Area
Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region

Advancing Industrial Sustainability through Digital Twins
MCC Capital Engineering & Research Incorporation Ltd.
Henan Jiyuan Iron & Steel, 80MW High-Temperature Ultrahigh-Pressure Gas Power Generation Energy-Saving Renovation Project
Jiyuan, Henan Province, China

Digital Cities Award for Comprehensive Roadway Digital Twins
Shenzhen Highway Engineering Consultant Co., Ltd.
Yangang East Interchange Project
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

Digital Cities Award for Comprehensive Water Digital Twins
Águas do Porto, EM
H2PORTO Technological Platform for the Integrated Management of Porto’s Urban Water Cycle
Porto, Porto, Portugal

Advancing Infrastructure Resilience through Digital Twins
Italferr S.p.A.
The New Polcevera Viaduct
Genova, Liguria, Italy

Advancing Construction Industrialization through Digital Twins
Heilongjiang Construction High-Tech Capital Group Co., Ltd.
Smart and Digital Application in Heilongjiang Construction Industry Modernization Demonstration Park
Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, China

Advancing Economic Infrastructure through Digital Twins
CCCC Water Transportation Consultants Co. Ltd. (WTC)
SAPT Automatic Container Yard and Housing Project in Pakistan
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Advancing Digital Workflows through Digital Twins
Mott MacDonald / Systra Designers working with Balfour Beatty / Vinci Joint Venture
High Speed Two Sectors N1 and N2 Main Works Civil Contract
Birmingham, Country North Sectors, United Kingdom

Bentley Institute Knowledge Advancement Advocate Award
Alison Watson, chief executive and founder, Class of Your Own

The winners of Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards for going digital advancements in infrastructure are:

4D Construction
Mortenson, Clark – a Joint Venture
Chase Center and Warriors Mixed-use Office and Retail Development
San Francisco, California, United States

Bridges
PT. Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk.
Design and Build Harbour Road 2 Project
North Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia

Buildings and Campuses
Voyants Solutions
Detailed Design, Tendering and Project Management Services for Establishment of 12 IT/Hi-Tech Parks in Bangladesh
Bangladesh

Communications and Utilities
POWERCHINA Hubei Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.
Technology Application in Miluo Western 220kV Substation Project
Miluo City, Hunan Province, China

Digital Cities
Shanghai Investigation, Design & Research Institute Co., Changjiang Ecological Environmental Protection Group Co.
Application of Digitalization in Jiujiang Smart Water Management Platform
Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China

Geotechnical Engineering
ARUP Singapore Pte Ltd.
Tanjong Pagar Mixed Development
Singapore

Manufacturing
Hatch
Sulfuric Acid Plant Project in the DRC
Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mining and Offshore Engineering
Shanghai Investigation, Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd.
China Three Gorges New Energy Dalian Zhuanghe III (300MW) Offshore Wind Farm Project
Dalian, Liaoning, China

Power Generation
Hunan Hydro & Power Design Institute
Hanjiang Yakou Shipping Hub Engineering Project
Yicheng, Hubei, China

Project Delivery
South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT)
Seamless Information Sharing and Integration Across Multiple Platforms Using ProjectWise
Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Rail and Transit
Italferr S.p.A
AV/AC in Southern Italy, Napoli-Bari Route
Napoli-Bari, Campania-Puglia, Italy

Reality Modeling
MMC Gamuda KVMRT (T) Sdn Bhd
Drone Surveying for BIM and GIS Data Capture - Malaysian Metro Megaproject
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Road and Rail Asset Performance
Lebuhraya Borneo Utara Sdn Bhd
Pan Borneo Highway
Sarawak, Malaysia

Roads and Highways
Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC
Foth Transforms, Connects, and Revitalizes Cedar Falls, Iowa Corridor
Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States of America

Structural Engineering
WSP
WSP Delivers Optimized Design for Complex Basement under Iconic Admiralty Arch
London, United Kingdom

Utilities and Industrial Asset Performance
EPCOR Utilities
Implementing Risk Based Asset Management for Power Distribution
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Jacobs Engineering Group and Singapore’s National Water Agency, PUB
Tuas Water Reclamation Plant
Singapore

Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Networks
Balfour Beatty, Morgan Sindall, BAM Nuttall Joint Venture
Thames Tideway Tunnel
London, United Kingdom
       
Detailed descriptions of all nominated projects are in the print and digital versions of Bentley’s 2019 Infrastructure Yearbook, which will be published in early 2020. To review the past editions of this publication, access Bentley’s Infrastructure Yearbooks.

Yamaha Lifetime Quality Care’ to Offer Solutions to Yamaha Customers

India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt Ltd continues to factor exciting, stylish and sporty attributes into customer experiences with the Season 2 launch of The Call of the Blue. The campaign that is designed to impart Yamaha’s unique experiences to the customers in India is now ready to roll out another enduring excitement as the company announces the new “Yamaha Lifetime Quality Care” program from October2019. The all new “Yamaha Lifetime Quality Care” program can be availed by both existing and new Yamaha two wheeler customers for the whole range of current two wheelers offered by the company in the domestic market.

In line of its commitment to uniquely drive customers’ emotions towards the excitement and sportiness of Yamaha, the newly announced program will further improve customer experiences with the brand through a“one stop maintenance solution”. The company will offer three-fangled service commitment – time-based service that is, 90 minutes’ of vehicle service time, service quality, by deploying professionally trained Yamaha technicians and service care including roadside assistance, extended warranty, pick and drop and annual maintenance contracts (AMC). While time-based commitment can bring methodical servicing and precision, expert technicians cultivating their technical skills under Yamaha’s global pedigree will offer finest solutions to the challenges of servicing, repairs and maintenance. Alongside, service care will match the experiences of the customers with The Yamaha Uniqueness in such a way that the excitement and sportiness of the Yamaha two wheelers remain fresh and invigorating, thus driving the whole Yamaha experience to come in full circles.

Mr Ravinder Singh, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Planning, Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt Ltd. said, “The impact of after sales in auto industry is central to the customer perception of the brand – more the hassle free experience, more the brand will linger on to the minds of customers. Yamaha is a brand of unique experiences. As Yamaha introduced amazing excitement in the two wheeler market with The Call of the Blue, it is equally now substantial for the company to retain and improve the experiences of every customer. ‘Yamaha Lifetime Quality Care’ is brazen in The Yamaha Uniqueness to adequately maintain the similar performance and sportiness in the customers’ Yamaha two wheelers year after year from the time of purchase. The whole program is designed to identify, diagnose and offer optimum maintenance to the Yamaha two wheelers. Yamaha will begin to roll out YAMAHA LIFETIME QUALITY CARE plans to the existing and new customers based on their usage patterns and choices from October 2019 onwards.”