MACHAUTO Expo 2024: Ludhiana Welcomes 13th Edition with Over 650 Companies Showcasing Cutting-Edge Innovations

The 13th edition of MACHAUTO Expo started on Friday at Ludhiana Exhibition Centre Sahnewal. Over 650 local and foreign companies have set up stalls in this expo displaying for over 10,000 latest products. Amongst the dignatories who were present today to take part in the inaugration ceremony included was MLA Sahnewal Hardeep Singh Mundian and Customs Commissioner Ludhiana IRS Vrindaba Gohil, President Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertakins (CICU) Upkar Singh Ahuja, president of Association of Ludhiana Machine Tool Industries (ALMTI) Tarlochan Singh. The 13th edition of MACHAUTO expo showcases a plethora of innovative tools and technologies, encompassing machine tools, robotics, automation, and much. IAS DPS Kharbanda CEO-cum-Admin Secretary (Invest Punjab), and Director of Industries and Commerce, graced the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest. In his speech he lauded the efforts of the organisers for this excellent event and emphasized on the significance of the expo in bolstering both local and international participation. He added that he had the round of the halls and met several exhibitors including some from Japan, and Germany who have their plant in other states like Pune. “These exhibitors expressed their willingness to setup a plant in Punjab as according to them their maximum consumers are from Ludhiana,” he said while adding that the Punjab Government under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has come with the policy to attract investment in Punjab as well as to boost local industry. Upkar Singh Ahuja, President of CICU, stated that “this year expo has been organised at much expanded scale” and added that CICU is working with the objective to double export of Punjab and for this 10 representatives from different countries including Iran, Myanmar, Kyrgyz, Madagascar, Burundi, Mongolia, Ethiopia, Lesotho are attending the exhibition to explore business opportunities and foster international relations. Dr. Iraj Elahi, Ambassador, The Islamic Republic of Iran said that he is visiting Punjab for the first time and after visiting this expo he found there are significant opportunities for collaboration between Punjab and Iran. “We will make industrialists, traders in Iran aware about the potential of Punjab industrialists and will also invite industrialists from Punjab to visit Iran so that they can gain insights into the types of products and services in demand in our country,” he said. GS Dhillon, Managing Director of Udan Media & Communications Pvt. Ltd. emphasized the expo’s alignment with international standards, offering not only a platform for trade but also opportunities for students and aspiring entrepreneurs to engage with cutting-edge technologies. Notably the 13th MACHAUTO Expo is organized by Udan Media and Communications Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with CICU, ALMTI and supported by the Auto Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA). Gurpargat Singh Kahlon, President, APMA; Jang Bahadur Singh, General Secretary, ALMTI; Gurmail Singh, Vice President, ALMTI and Ajay Bharti from Steering Committee of CICU S/Honey Sethi – General Secretary, J.S. Bhogal – Organizing Secretary, Mandeep Singh – Publicity Secretary, Gautam Malhotra – Vice President, Sanjay Dhiman – Vice President, Rajat Gupta – Press Secretary, Kanish Kaura – Vice President, S.B. Singh – Joint Secretary were also present.