Auto Expo Components show presents futuristic technologies and products

The 14th edition of Auto Expo Components with the theme: ‘Automotive Technologies that Drive the World’ reflected the potential of Indian auto component industry. Spread across 60,000 sqm, the show had participation from over 1,200 companies, which included 850 domestic and 350 international exhibitors. Over 115,000 dedicated trade visitors from 20 countries, contributed to making the event one of the largest OEM-focused component expo of the world.

The show has been a successful showcase of path-breaking technologies to address challenges the auto industry is facing in India and the world. Several exhibitors launched new products and technologies in conformance with BS-VI and other safety regulations. Besides that, the ACMA Safer Drives pavilion featuring virtual reality games and other special displays aimed at spreading awareness on road safety was a big attraction for the visitors.

The Auto Expo-Components organised jointly by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, concluded successfully on February 11, 2018.

Suresh Prabhu, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Anant Geete, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, jointly inaugurated the event on February 8, 2018. The Commerce Minister urged the auto components industry to focus on higher value-addition and to participate actively in Global Automotive Value Chains (GVCs) as opposed to the current Global Supply Chains.