The sixth edition of `Build Intec’, organised by the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (Codissia), opened here on Friday. The show has attracted nearly 200 participants from various fields like building and construction materials, equipment manufacturers, real estate developers and bankers.
According to Mr. S. Manivasakam, Chairman, Build Intec 2012, the show is expected to attract nearly one lakh visitors that will be held from Feb 17 to 20 and the volume of business generated may be around Rs 100 crore. A special feature of the exhibition was the focus on green building concept, eco friendly materials and energy efficient systems.
Mr.M.Kandhaswami, President, Codissia, said the exhibition was being held on a 3000 sq metre area and many novel features like modular kitchens, door fittings etc were on display at the show.
Mr.P.Ravindradas, General Manager, SIDBI, Coimbatore, who inaugurated the exhibition, said according to the World Bank’s projections, India would emerge as the third biggest economic super power after US and China by 2030 and a lot remained to be done on the infrastructure front in this regard.
He lauded the role of Codissia in promoting the cause of the industries and organising many trade shows related to different sectors like agriculture, construction and infrastructure, general industries etc. eom/ryn.17.30 hrs