For the first time in the annuals of the Namakkal Motor Spare Parts Dealers Association, an auto show – the Namakkal Auto Fair 2012 – is being organised during August 10-12. The venue for the fair is apter, considering the growing activities there associated with the automotive sector in general and the CV segment in particular. The event organisers have made special efforts to ensure presence of the maximum number of mechanics, fleet operators, etc., from and around the Namakkal region.
Namakkal, an eco-friendly city, is known for its lorry body building industry, and there are at least 150 auto parts supply units, both big and small, with their subsidiaries operating there since 1960. Giant lorries, trailers, and LPG tankers are a common sight on the city roads, and it is thus known as the ‘Transport City’. It is also famous as the “Egg City” since eggs are produced and distributed on a massive scale to different parts of the country.
At a given time, there are 40,000 lorries, 5,000 tankers, 15,000 trailors, 2,000 tippers and 5,000 other types of goods carrying vehicles plying on the Namakkal roads. With such extensive industrial and transport operations, Namakkal is also appropriately called the ‘Transport Hub of India’.
In the last decade, the auto parts scenario in the country has undergone a sea-change. Still unorganized sector mechanics have no means of learning the advanced and sophisticated technology being used in heavy commercial engines and in the construction of truck and bus bodies.
The organisers of the Namakkal Auto Fair intend bringing these modern developments to the doorstep of hundreds of mechanics in the South, particularly the areas surrounding Namakkal. On display will be different parts, spares and assemblies of engines and chassis of almost all heavy and light commercial vehicles, cars, tractors, motorcycles and scooters, as also most stylishly and aesthetically designed modern buses.
The technical seminars organised by manufacturing industries for the benefit of mechanics will have experts to clear the several points raised during the discussion. Students from many engineering colleges within the city and neighbouring areas have been invited to have first-hand knowledge of the great strides made by the automobile sector to beat the mounting competition.
Not less than 20,000 discerning visitors are expected at the fair. The exhibitors can rest assured of ample space for projection of their products and processes, with adequate back-up facilities.
For details, visit: www.namakkalautofair.com
Email: namakkalautofair2012@gmail.com