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Make in India. This edition saw participation from 601 exhibitors About the launch of electric and
from 26 countries, 60+ CEOs of leading infrastructure development hybrid-powered equipment at bauma
companies, and 41,108 trade visitors from 83 countries. CONEXPO INDIA 2023, Dimitrov Krishnan,
Arvind Garg, Chairman, bauma CONEXPO INDIA, and Senior Vice President, Indian Construction Equipment
President & Head - Construction & Mining Machinery Business, Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA) &
Larsen & Toubro Limited, said, “Infrastructure development in Managing Director, Volvo CE India, said,
India is on an accelerated growth path, and we are proud to “The main highlight of this show has been
serve the market with best-in-class latest the strong interest in sustainable technologies and manufacturers’
technologies which enable timely project initiatives to cater to this surging demand through innovative
completion and better outcomes for all product launches.”
stakeholders. Hence, we are delighted with Speaking about the curated programs at bauma CONEXPO INDIA,
the vibrant participation and representation Niimesh Patel, President, Builders Association of India (BAI), said,
of the entire infrastructure development “The construction equipment industry contributes towards nation-
ecosystem at this forum.” building by supporting project contractors
In addition to many specialized technical sessions on skill and contracting companies to execute
building, operator training, and and deliver infrastructure projects on time.
certification, this edition also witnessed The all-India contractors and builders
a power-packed presentation by meeting at this trade show was a success
Lt. General Rajeev Chaudhry, VSM, Director in terms of important discussions among
General, Border Road Organisation (BRO), representatives from all parts of the country.”
on potential areas of collaboration with Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders who made this edition a
equipment manufacturers in the interest of memorable success, Bhupinder Singh,
nation building. CEO, bauma CONEXPO INDIA, said, “We
This edition was jointly organised by the Builders Association of are delighted to close this edition on a high
India (BAI) along with the association partners Indian Construction note, having successfully unlocked value in
Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA). Leading industry terms of transactions and machinery orders.
associations that supported bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2023 We are also glad to expand opportunities
were National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), for all industry stakeholders through this
Construction Equipment Rental Association (CERA), Crane Owners platform. I thank all our partners and participants from India and
Association of India (COAOI), and Aerial Platform Association of abroad for their constant support. We are confident that bauma
India (APAOI), and Federation of Contractors’ Associations of Nepal CONEXPO INDIA will continue enhancing its contributions towards
(FCAN), American Concrete Institute, and many more. nation-building through our future editions.”

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