South Asia’s largest construction equipment show will be held in Bengaluru from May 17-22, 2022
The infrastructure sector is a key driver of the Indian economy. The sector is highly responsible for propelling India’s overall development and enjoys intense focus from the government for initiating policies that would ensure the time-bound creation of world-class infrastructure in the country. In this context, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India’s apex industry association, will be hosting the 11th edition of EXCON, South Asia’s largest construction equipment exhibition from May 17-21, 2022 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru.
The event will spread over 300,000 sq. metres of display area and is expected to attract over 1,000 exhibitors from India and abroad. This will include countries like the USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, the UAE, South Korea, Singapore, Turkey and Sri Lanka. The five-day exhibition would attract over 50,000 business visitors from all over the world. With its aim to position India as a global hub for construction equipment manufacturing, EXCON acts as a platform for the construction equipment and components’ industry that brings together stakeholders to further deliberate and understand the latest developments in the industry.
“EXCON will reflect on the theme elements at the exhibition and also set the pace for the country’s move toward self-reliance in infrastructure development. With the presence of large OEMs and a strong supply chain supported by a vibrant components’ sector, India is all set to become the manufacturing and export hub of the world for construction equipment manufacturing,” said Deepak Shetty, Chairman, CII EXCON and Managing Director and CEO, JCB India Limited. EXCON will address both marketing and educational platforms for all stakeholders.
Government and senior bureaucrats consider EXCON as a knowledge platform for various departments such as those of public works and civil engineering, private contractors, builders, road and infrastructure developers, smart city and urban planning, army, border roads organisations, etc. to witness the latest technology, equipment and machinery which will enable accelerated infrastructure development needs of the nation. Leading construction equipment manufacturers at the exhibition will demonstrate the versatility of machines and sophistication in construction technologies.
More importantly, they will showcase cost-effective solutions for builders and contractors for speedy implementation of projects with a focus on quality, safety and environmental sustainability. EXCON will also celebrate women in infrastructure by introducing ‘Women Building India Equal Opportunity Awards’. The intent is to recognise those companies from the infrastructure sector who have taken proactive steps to enable women to participate in the workforce. JCB, Volvo, Caterpillar, BEML, Kobelco, Puzzolana, Tata Hitachi, Larsen and Toubro, Schwing Stetter, Sany India, Ammann India, Case New Holland and Doosan will be some of the participants.
Others will include Mahindra, Terex, Wipro, Hyundai, Hailstone, Propel Industries, Manitowoc Cranes, KYB Conmat, Ajax Engineering, Everest Engineering, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Tata Capital, BKT, ARX Mining, MRF, Escorts, Yuken India along with OEMs, components’ manufacturers, tyres, IT and software, lubricants, attachments and other allied industry organisations. Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA) is the sector partner and the National Highways Authority of India, Indian Green Building Council and Builders Association of India are supporting partners for EXCON 2021.
Some of the exhibition highlights include:
• 1,000+ exhibitors, including overseas’ participants
• International participation from 10 countries
• 50,000+ business visitors
• 300+ product launches
• Adherence to pandemic-related protocols
• Focus on alternate fuels
• Awards for women in infrastructure
• Sector-related conferences
• Women operators at exhibition stalls operating construction equipment
• Pavilion to showcase artificial intelligence (AI)
• Finance pavilion
• Live demonstrations
• B2B meetings and networking forums.
Key conferences and seminars scheduled during the event:
• May 13 – Conference on the components industry
• May 17 – Inaugural and CEO sessions
• May 18 – Session on self-reliance in India, ICEMA main conference, second edition of infrastructure requirements for armed forces, emerging opportunities and smart technology and an interactive session with Director General, Border Road Organisation
• May 19 – ICEMA conference on AI, Internet of Things (IoT) and automation in construction engineering sector
• May 20 – Focus on green buildings and built environment that are transforming urban landscapes with Builders Association of India’s conference on synergising development and environment