The Indian Institute of Welding welcomes you to the 6th edition of WELD INDIA 2011.

Weld India 2011 – a 3-day International Exhibition on Welding Technology, Metallurgy, Material Testing, NDT Testing, Robotics, CNC Machines, Brazing & Soldering Equipments, Steel, Aluminium, Non Ferrous Materials and other Allied Fields is scheduled to be held during 21 to 23 July 2011 at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India.

More than 170+ high profile exhibitors across the globe and over 5,000+ key trade visitors are expected at WELD INDIA 2011. The exhibition presents a golden opportunity for participating companies to attract the prospective Indian consumers and gain a foothold in the India of the future

Concurrent Events

The International Institute of Welding will be organising

• The 64th Annual General Assembly from 17 -22 July 2011 at Hotel Le Meridian, Chennai
• International Congress 2011 from 21 – 23 July 2011 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai

WHY EXHIBIT AT WELD INDIA 2011?

• India is on the path to 8 to 10 % GDP growth.
• As of November 2009, India had recorded a 9.1% increase in industrial growth.
• The manufacturing sector was up by 9.3 % in September, 2009
• Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for December 2009 and January 2010 were higher by 17.6% and 16.7% respectively over the corresponding numbers one year ago.
• India, currently ranked as the 4th largest economy in the world, presents a favorable investment climate
• India has been fairly successful in coming out of the global recession

Indian Welding Industry

• Indian Welding industry is looking buoyant with upcoming major projects, to the tune of 55 billion US dollars in diversified sectors such as steel, power, oil refining, chemical, automobiles, defense, aerospace etc.
• A number of world leaders in the automobile industry have set-up their base in India.
• Value of welding consumables to be used is expected to increase from US$ 500 million in 2007-08 to US $ 700 million in 2010-11,
• Welding equipment requirement is also keeping pace and & there is also a positive trend of switching over to low cost automation and efficient power sources to increase productivity.
• Demand for welding automation is on the rise in major industries across the country.
• More and more global investors are now looking to invest in India, which is driven by the rapidly growing domestic demand, significantly improved operational efficiencies, higher labour productivity, a great reservoir of skilled manpower, and better profitability.

By participating in WELD INDIA 2011 Exhibition, you will be making your presence felt in the rapidly expanding Indian industry.
WELD INDIA 2011 is your GATEWAY to participation in India’s future…
Exhibit @ Weld India 2011 and reap the benefits