Messe Frankfurt India, Virtual Info enters partnership

15 Sep 2023 CW Team

Organised by Virtual Info Systems, ‘Clean India Technology Week’ will now be organised in partnership with Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India which will augment the scale of the show.

Expanding its portfolio, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India will bring on board its expertise in the business outlook spanning across the Indian and global landscape. The show is known to cover the entire spectrum of products, solutions and services aimed at creating clean living environments. As Asia's leading cleaning event, it serves as a platform for various sectors and government departments to come together, share knowledge and promote networking. This three-day expo encompasses four distinct shows, each focused on different aspects of cleaning and hygiene – Clean India Show, Laundrex India, Waste Technology India Expo, and Auto Care Expo.

The show scheduled from September 13-15, 2023 to be held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai will fill the show floor with participants from a diversified range of exhibitors catering to the healthcare, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, facility management, food processing, manufacturing industries, corporate houses, industrial townships, Municipal Corporations, railways, car care centres, laundries and more. This diversity fosters cross-industry collaboration and knowledge exchange, enabling attendees to explore innovative solutions and learn from one another's experiences.

The event offers industry professionals opportunities to establish connections and forge new business partnerships through the meets.

On this collaboration, Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holding Ltd, shared: “We are happy to enter into the partnership with Virtual Info Systems in organising ‘Clean India Technology Week’. The show expands our existing portfolio in the domain of cleaning, maintenance and textile care by allowing us to leverage Messe Frankfurt group’s unrivaled degree of expertise in the areas of a global outlook, first-hand industrial insights and worldwide connects with professionals, brands and associations in the category. The pandemic has propelled the growth of this industry worldwide and I trust that this partnership will offer exhibitors and visitors a great opportunity to expand business at both the ends of the node.”

The show attracts visitors who are primarily decision-makers from sectors like government departments, municipal corporations, industrial townships, healthcare, hospitality, facility management, corporate houses, railways, car care centres, laundries and more.

Jayaram Nair, Chairman, Virtual Info Systems, said: “We are excited about having Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India as our partner in Clean India Technology Week. With 800 years of experience-- from a medieval marketplace to a global trade fair partner-- Mess Frankfurt will bring in current international perspective to the show. We are very hopeful of taking Clean India Technology Week & Indian professional cleaning industry to greater heights and strengthening our focus towards working in tune with the Government’s vision for a Clean India.”

Facility Management encompasses services ranging from physical structure maintenance of properties- commercial, industrial and residential complexes — to management and well-being of occupants, environment safety, security, etc. According to Technavio, the facility management services market in India is forecasted to increase by USD 16.32 billion from 2022 to 2027 at a CAGR of 15.23%.

With the growth of the Indian professional cleaning market and increased awareness of clean workplaces and the environment, the equipment/tools and chemicals market of India has also been expanding giving opportunities for MSMEs to enter.

One of the unique aspects of this event is its ability to attract prominent figures from various sectors and government bodies. Municipal Commissioners, Mayors, CXOs, housekeeping heads, purchase managers, GMs, and operational heads come together to discuss policy matters, industry challenges, and potential solutions.

Organised by Virtual Info Systems, ‘Clean India Technology Week’ will now be organised in partnership with Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India which will augment the scale of the show.Expanding its portfolio, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India will bring on board its expertise in the business outlook spanning across the Indian and global landscape. The show is known to cover the entire spectrum of products, solutions and services aimed at creating clean living environments. As Asia's leading cleaning event, it serves as a platform for various sectors and government departments to come together, share knowledge and promote networking. This three-day expo encompasses four distinct shows, each focused on different aspects of cleaning and hygiene – Clean India Show, Laundrex India, Waste Technology India Expo, and Auto Care Expo.The show scheduled from September 13-15, 2023 to be held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai will fill the show floor with participants from a diversified range of exhibitors catering to the healthcare, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, facility management, food processing, manufacturing industries, corporate houses, industrial townships, Municipal Corporations, railways, car care centres, laundries and more. This diversity fosters cross-industry collaboration and knowledge exchange, enabling attendees to explore innovative solutions and learn from one another's experiences.The event offers industry professionals opportunities to establish connections and forge new business partnerships through the meets.On this collaboration, Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holding Ltd, shared: “We are happy to enter into the partnership with Virtual Info Systems in organising ‘Clean India Technology Week’. The show expands our existing portfolio in the domain of cleaning, maintenance and textile care by allowing us to leverage Messe Frankfurt group’s unrivaled degree of expertise in the areas of a global outlook, first-hand industrial insights and worldwide connects with professionals, brands and associations in the category. The pandemic has propelled the growth of this industry worldwide and I trust that this partnership will offer exhibitors and visitors a great opportunity to expand business at both the ends of the node.”The show attracts visitors who are primarily decision-makers from sectors like government departments, municipal corporations, industrial townships, healthcare, hospitality, facility management, corporate houses, railways, car care centres, laundries and more.Jayaram Nair, Chairman, Virtual Info Systems, said: “We are excited about having Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India as our partner in Clean India Technology Week. With 800 years of experience-- from a medieval marketplace to a global trade fair partner-- Mess Frankfurt will bring in current international perspective to the show. We are very hopeful of taking Clean India Technology Week & Indian professional cleaning industry to greater heights and strengthening our focus towards working in tune with the Government’s vision for a Clean India.”Facility Management encompasses services ranging from physical structure maintenance of properties- commercial, industrial and residential complexes — to management and well-being of occupants, environment safety, security, etc. According to Technavio, the facility management services market in India is forecasted to increase by USD 16.32 billion from 2022 to 2027 at a CAGR of 15.23%.With the growth of the Indian professional cleaning market and increased awareness of clean workplaces and the environment, the equipment/tools and chemicals market of India has also been expanding giving opportunities for MSMEs to enter.One of the unique aspects of this event is its ability to attract prominent figures from various sectors and government bodies. Municipal Commissioners, Mayors, CXOs, housekeeping heads, purchase managers, GMs, and operational heads come together to discuss policy matters, industry challenges, and potential solutions.

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