01/12/2015 08:14 AST
the powerhouse of India’s ceramic industry, is set to make its Oman debut at The Home Show 2015, the Sultanate’s definitive trade fair on the ideal home environment.
The keenly anticipated trade expo, organised by well-known Omani events management firm Global Exhibitions & Conferences (GEC), will be held at Oman International Exhibition Centre from December 7 to 9 2015.
Adding to the appeal of this year’s edition of the hugely popular annual show is a contingent of leading Indian ceramics manufacturers from Morbi, an industrial town located in the western state of Gujarat. Home to an estimated 600 ceramic units, Morbi is ranked as the second largest ceramic tiles manufacturing hub in the world (the first being Guangdong in China), with a total installed capacity in excess of 3 million sq metres per day.
Morbi’s phenomenal success as India’s indisputable Ceramics Capital will be showcased at the upcoming Home Show. Seven of the hub’s best-known manufacturers have affirmed their intention to put on display a scintillating array of ceramic tiles and related products that bear the hallmark of Morbi’s world-class quality.
Participating in the show are Saimax Ceramics Private Limited, Lexona Ceramic (Latish Ceramic), R.K. International, Aqval Ceramics, Zibon Ceramic Private Limited, Winsun Ceramics, and Lycos Ceramics. Featuring a stellar range of vitrified tiles, wall tiles, floor tiles, roofing tiles, mosaic tiles and assorted sanitaryware, the collection will pay testimony to Morbi’s reputation as a supplier of a staggering 80 per cent of India’s domestic demand for ceramic tiles, as well an impressive 5 per cent of total global demand.
The Home Show 2015 will feature a comprehensive mix of products and services encompassing all aspects of the property development, real estate, home building, furnishing and home ownership space.
As many as 120 leading companies and brands from around the world are showcasing their latest offerings across all categories of products and services associated with the ideal home environment. The list includes furniture and furnishings, bedroom and bathroom sets, kitchen systems and appliances, doors and windows, home appliances and electronics, wall and floor coverings, lighting and fixtures, and a selection of smart home solutions.
Also taking part are service-providers such as property consultants, interior designers, home décor and improvement specialists, and financial institutions offering home loans, among others.
Welcoming the participation of Morbi-based players in this year’s Home Show, Mr. C J Paul, Managing Director — Global Exhibitions & Conferences LLC, commented: “Morbi’s decision to field such a large delegation is a reflection of the robust appeal of The Home Show as an effective platform for B2B transactions and networking opportunities. With Oman’s residential, commercial and retail sector continuing to expand and burgeon, we envision significant opportunities for business and partnership deals during this 3-day event.”
Oman Daily Observer
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