Driven by the ice cream, frozen food and dairy segments, the commercial refrigeration business of Blue Star has been on the rise and considering the expected demand in the future, the Company thought it prudent to expand its manufacturing capacity for refrigeration products. Blue Star currently manufactures refrigeration products in its plant at Bharuch in Gujarat which was set up about three decades ago and this new plant at Ahmedabad will augment the current production capacity of these products significantly.
According to Mr Satish Jamdar, Managing Director, Blue Star Limited “We anticipate the refrigeration products business to be a significant growth-driver of the Company in the years to come and it was necessary to enhance the production capacity of these products. This plant is currently awaiting statutory approvals and we hope to begin manufacturing towards the end of this financial year. The Company will be making an investment of about Rs 15 crores in this plant in the current financial year.”

For additional information, please contact: B Thiagarajan, President, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Products Group, Blue Star Limited, Bandbox House, 254D, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400 030 email: bthiagarajan@bluestarindia.com Telephone: 09821078098.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, a joint venture of Government of India and Government of Karnataka, is a special purpose vehicle for implementation of Bangalore Metro Rail Project. This project, commonly known as Namma Metro, will weave through the bustling commercial and residential areas of Bangalore City. Phase-1 consists of double line electrified (750 v DC third rail) North-South and East–West corridor, covering a total length of 42.30 km. The East-West corridor will be 18.10 km long and the North- South corridor will be 24.20 km, with Majestic being the interchange station for the two corridors. Out of the 42.30 km., 8.82 km will be underground and the rest will be elevated.
Blue Star’s expertise and competence in project execution coupled with the execution of several projects for Delhi Metro over the last few years helped the Company win this order.

For additional information, please contact: B Thiagarajan, President, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Products

Group, Blue Star Limited, Bandbox House, 254D, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400 030 email:

bthiagarajan@bluestarindia.com Telephone: 09821078098.

The objective of this collaboration between SPCL and BSNL is to provide full gamut of telecom facilities & services to all the Residential and Commercial units of Sahara City Homes townships. This arrangement will provide the hi-tech and basic telephony facilities including mobile telephony, broadband services, internet services, data services, WiMax, WiFi and VSAT services. BSNL will also offer competitive tariffs, bill collection facilities and other preferred customer benefits to the residents of the townships.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Om Vir Singh, Chief General Manager Telecom, UP (E) of BSNL said, “We are extremely glad to be a part of the mega townships project. BSNL has taken up the cause and is rolling out the infrastructure which shall facilitate basic and hi-tech services to the residents of premium townships of Sahara City Homes at cost effective rates.”

Mr. Soodip Neogi, Group Head IT, Sahara India Pariwar, President & Head of Sahara Next, for Sahara India Pariwar said that BSNL was preferred as a service provider as it is the only service provider to offer a gamut of both premium and basic services across geographical foot print.

Sahara City Homes is a part of flagship real estate project of Sahara Prime City Limited, under which a chain of 217 townships each spread over 80 to 300 acres are planned to be developed across India. The air conditioned townships offers one to five bedrooms residential units in the category of high-rise and mid-rise apartments, independent row houses and independent bungalows. The townships are planned to provide a quality community living by offering amenities such as club and community center, hospital, shopping mall and multiplex, school, hotel and club, uninterrupted power and water supply, multilevel security, retirement home, local transport and Central park with playground equipped with floodlights. Essential services like Convenience Stores, Banking, and Postal services etc. will ensure convenience for the residents. A Service Center just a phone call away will take care of all Plumbing, Electrical Repair and Taxi requirements. A combination of AC and Non-AC buses would provide good commuting facilities. Each Sahara City Homes township is planned to have 55% – 60% of its total land area dedicated to greenery and open spaces with integrated landscaping.

For Further Information, Please Contact:
Ghulam Zeeshan
Corporate Communications, Sahara India Pariwar
Mobile: 9335235621
Ph.: 0522 2304230

 H&R Johnson(India)7th largest tile company in the world - Ceramic World Review

Chennai,August 9, 2011:InitsissueofJune  2011,Ceramic  WorldReview(CWR)hasrankedH& RJohnson (India)7th  amongstthetop25ceramic tilemanufacturinggroups  intheworld  intermsofvolume  ofsales. Ceramic  WorldReviewisthemostprestigiousInternationalmagazinefortheceramicindustry.

H&RJohnson  (India),adivisionofPrismCementLimited,which  offers  tile,bathand  kitchensolution,is theonlyIndianentitytohaveasustainedpresenceintheranking  overtheyears.

Mr.VijayAggarwal,ManagingDirector,PrismCementLimitedsaid  “Weareproudofthisrecognitionof theunrelentinggrowthstoryofH&RJohnson(India)asoneofthelargestand  fastestexpandingtile manufacturer  in  theworld.  We  will  continueour  strategy  of  meeting  the  demandof  theIndian customerswhilesimultaneouslyenhancingourinternationalfootprint.  WehaveabranchofficeinSri Lanka  and  marketingpresenceinNepaland  Bangladesh.

Moreover,  wearealso  in  the  processof  scaling-upourexports  throughH&RJohnson,U.K.  Our continued  success  has   been  underpinned  by   a   combination  of   proactive  measures  to  enhance productivity,quality,distributionand  customerfriendlyservices.Customer  satisfactionand  delight havebeenthehallmarkofHRJ.Infact,HRJhas  onceagain  receivedrecognitionbybeingawardedthe ReadersDigest‘‘TrustedBrandGoldAwardinTilescategoryfor the3rdtimein2011.“

HRJhas  establishedalarge  manufacturingbase  throughitsownplantsand  JointVentures,spreadacross strategiclocationsinIndiaatDewas,Pen,Kunigal,Karaikal,Vijaywada,RajkotandBaddi.

H&RJohnson,U.K.,has  manufacturingfacilitiesinU.K.,Greece  and  SouthAfricaand  has  a  marketing presenceinAustralia  and  Middle  East.  HRJ‘squality  isbackedbystate-of-the-artmachineryatitsplants whichare  compliantwithISO9001and  14001and  OHSAS18001certifiedforexcellenceinsafety.HRJalso has  a  robust  distribution  network  inIndia  comprising  of  38depots,  1,000  dealers,  and  over  10,000  sub- dealers.Besides,HRJisactivelyexploring  internationalmarkets.

H&R  Johnson ( India ) Division

Establishedintheyear  of1958,H&RJohnson  (India)istheundisputedmarketleaderinthetileindustry for  over  50years.Ithas  now  expandeditsportfoliotoinclude   otherproductsintheBuilding  Materials Sector-viz.Bath  products,  sanitaryware,ModularKitchens  and  wooden  flooring.Duringthefinancialyear ending  March31,2011,theHRJDivision’stotalrevenuetouchedRs.1472crs,

About Prism Cement Limited

Prism  Cement  Limited  isone  of  India‘s  largest  multi-product  building  materials  companies;with  a  wide range   of  product  offerings   from  cement,ready-mixedconcrete,tiles,bathproducts  tokitchens.  The company  hasthreeDivisions,viz.PrismCement,H&RJohnson  (India),and  RMCReadymix  (India).Forthe year  endedMarch31,2011,thecompany‘s  consolidatedsales  turnoverwasRs.3,605crs.

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T:02230647780

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InterfaceFLOR has been operating from Delhi for several years and it has been a high growth market for the company. With the markets further opening up and an increasing number of MNCs and Indian Corporates expanding their offices and operations, it was an important move for InterfaceFLOR to set up an exclusive showroom in the city. The new showroom features the full array of InterfaceFLOR carpet tiles and will be used to showcase all new products as they are launched. The new location provides a convenient setting for architects, designers and end users to explore InterfaceFLOR’s products and designs, enabling them to be viewed on a large scale.

Announcing the opening of the showroom and office in Delhi, Lindsey Parnell, CEO & President, InterfaceFLOR in Europe, Middle East, Africa & India, said “The Delhi showroom is our 5th in India after Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai & Hyderabad, set up in quick succession, which establishes beyond doubt the high level of acceptance of our products and our commitment to grow our operations in India. Catering to different segments such as commercial offices, retail, education, hospitality, health-care, the new showroom will showcase the InterfaceFLOR brand – design, sustainability and innovation. It will also be a platform for highlighting the design leadership of InterfaceFLOR in terms of creativity, innovation and diversity”.

Raj Menon, Country Manager India at InterfaceFLOR said, “InterfaceFLOR started business in India in 2001 and set up its fully owned subsidiary at Bangalore in 2007. In the last ten years, it has sold more than 4 million square metres of carpet tiles to over 400 major customers”.

Spread over 1200 sq. ft. in an independent building, the new combined office and showroom has an open layout for optimal space utilization and the use of uniform colour schemes ensures that the central focus of the showroom are the fabulous designs.

The office is open plan and is tied in with InterfaceFLOR’s philosophy of a flat and open culture. It has been designed to create a seamless flow of activity from the InterfaceFLOR team to the Architects & Designers and beyond.

InterfaceFLOR manufactures and sells the industry’s largest and most diverse range of carpet tiles. InterfaceFLOR modular flooring combines a high degree of functionality with a genuine sense of style and sustainability. In all its ranges, InterfaceFLOR offers architects and interior designers an almost infinite variety of colour combinations, textures and patterns, suitable for every kind of commercial installation.

Note to Editors:

About InterfaceFLOR

InterfaceFLOR is the modular flooring division of US-based Interface Inc. The company is a worldwide leader in the design and production of high-quality, stylish, innovative modular floor coverings.

Interface was one of the first companies to publicly commit to sustainability, when it made a pledge in the mid-nineties to eliminate its impact on the environment by 2020. Known as Mission Zero, this goal influences every business, manufacturing and design decision made and underpins all dimensions of the company: people, process, product, place and profit.

Interface is now more than half way to reaching its Mission Zero goal and has been widely recognised for its achievements to date. Its products have also received several awards, specifically for design and innovation.

Global facts:

– 82% reduction in waste sent to landfill since 1996 per unit of production

– Water intake in manufacturing is down 82% since 1996 per unit of production

– Total energy use down by 43% since 1996 per unit of production

– Non-renewable energy is down by 60% since 1996 per unit of production

– Actual reduction of Interface GHG emissions by 35% from baseline 1996

– 30% of global energy is from renewable sources

– 40% of total raw materials are recycled or bio-based materials

– Cumulative avoided waste costs totalling $438 million since 1995

– All factories in Europe operate on 100% renewable electricity

– 99% of the products sold in Europe were manufactured in Europe

For more information on InterfaceFLOR India, visit www.interfaceflor.in.

The customer has clear visions for its paint shop in Shenyang: the goal is to create nothing short of the world’s most environmentally friendly plant. The general contractor Dürr, with its diverse approaches to resource-saving painting, is the ideal partner for this.

RoDip M rotational dip coating is used in the PT/ED area. The rotational movement of the car bodies thus allows inclined sections at the entrance and exit of the dip tank to be eliminated. This fact leads not only to a significant savings of space, but also to a reduced consumption of energy and chemicals due to smaller bath volumes.

Other technical features that highlight this “green” attribute are the fully automatic IPP (Integrated Paint Process), which eliminates the need for primer and thus a drying phase as well. The spray booths are equipped with EcoDryScrubber technology, the innovative dry separation method from Dürr which requires no water or chemicals. In this way air recirculation allows a 60% savings in energy. The saturated binding material – a hazardous waste in conventional processes – can be re-used without any further treatment. Dürr’s dry separation systems are already in use or under construction in 40 paint lines on four continents.

Paint will be applied with 32 type EcoRP E033 and EcoRP L133 painting robots from Dürr. These are equipped with the latest generation of atomizer, the EcoBell3, which is characterized by its significantly higher atomizer performance. Due to the EcoBell3′s compact design, both exterior and interior painting can be done with the same rotating atomizer. In conjunction with the EcoLCC color changer, the EcoBell3 offers a highly efficient and compact, but also easy, application system for all applications. This leads to minimal paint loss during color changes and this process is considerably shortened.

A further measure for protecting the environment, the use of heat wheels for heat recovery from supply and exhaust air. Even the waste heat from the dryers is recovered through a waste heat boiler. The exhaust air stream from the clear coat booth is purified over and above the regulatory requirements before leaving the facility. Through the use of membrane technology in the pretreatment, electro dipping and waste water system, both water consumption and the amount of waste water are reduced.

With its layout philosophy, Dürr creates favorable conditions for this prototype of a green paint shop. The framework constitutes a simple, inexpensive industrial building with no intermediate levels. This concept is supported by multi-functional car body stacks in the form of high-rise storage facilities to ensure an optimum flow of materials.

Along with the environment, this project features another winner: the customer can lay claim to operating the most sustainable “green” paint shop in the world. The specific energy consumption that BMW reaches with this new paint shop sets new standards worldwide, as less than 500 kilowatt hours of energy are needed per painted car body. This is only a third of what was common just ten years ago.

At the same time much emphasis is placed on having a worker-friendly work environment: ergonomic working conditions are just as standard as ease of communication and maintenance. That BMW’s quality standards will in this way be guaranteed goes without saying.

Dürr is a mechanical and plant engineering group that holds leading positions in the world market in its areas of operation. It generates a good 80% of its sales in business with the automotive industry. It furthermore supplies the aircraft, machinery, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries with innovative production and environmental technologies. The Dürr Group operates in the market with three divisions. The Paint and Assembly Systems division supplies production and painting technology, especially for car bodies. Machinery and systems from the Measuring and Process Systems division are used in engine and transmission manufacturing and in final vehicle assembly, among other areas. The third division, Clean Technology Systems, is focused on processes to improve energy efficiency and on exhaust air purification. Dürr has 48 business locations in 21 countries worldwide. The Group achieved sales of € 1.26 billion with approximately 5,900 employees in 2010.
Photo: The EcoDryScrubber from Dürr – in use here at BMW in Regensburg, Germany – saves up to 60% energy in the paint booth.

Company Contact:

Dürr India Private Limited

Andreas Stedtfeld

Tel.: +91 44 4393-1601

Fax: +91 44 24 32 36 22

Email: andreas.stedtfeld@durrindia.com

Internet: www.durr.com

KMC Group has more than 40 years of experience in building large construction and infrastructure projects with focus on road sector and has a track record of executing more than 15,000 lane km of road. KMC Constructions Limited, established in 1993, is focused on providing engineering, procurement and construction services in India and abroad and has a current order book of c.Rs.7,000 crores. KMCCL was promoted by Mr. M Raja Mohan Reddy and is currently managed by his sons Mr. M Goutham Reddy, Mr. M Vikram Reddy and Mr. M Pruthvi Kumar Reddy.

KMCIL, incorporated in 2008, is the flagship company of KMC Constructions Limited for all its existing and prospective road “build, operate and transfer” assets. KMCIL owns a portfolio of 10 such projects aggregating c.5,000 lane km across India making it one of the largest road portfolios in the country. KMCCL has previously raised private equity capital and counts Blue River Capital led investor group comprising of Sequoia Capital and IDFC as its current investors.

Mr. M Goutham Reddy – Managing Director of KMCCL said, “We see 3i as a strong partner which understands the local infrastructure space and the roads sector extremely well and offers a wide global network of contacts and experience. 3i cooperated closely with us to complete this transaction in a short time frame. Looking ahead, we see opportunities to work together with 3i on further investments.”

Mr. Anil Ahuja – Managing Director and Head of 3i Asia commented on the transaction, “KMCIL is well positioned to take advantage of the significant opportunity in the road sector in India. This investment allows us to partner with an infrastructure operator with a sound track record of constructing and operating road assets in the country.”

Mr. Cressida Hogg – Managing Partner of 3i Infrastructure said, “This is an exciting investment in the Indian infrastructure market and we look forward to working with such an experienced and reputable partner.”

The US$1.2 billion 3i India Infrastructure Fund is building a balanced portfolio of investments focused on power, road, ports and airports. Since inception, the Fund has invested in Adani Power Ltd, Soma Enterprises Ltd, Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd and GVK Energy Limited.

Spark Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisors to KMC Group and DSK Legal acted as legal advisor to the transaction for KMCIL.

About KMC Infratech Limited
KMC Infratech Limited (KMCIL) is into the business of design, operation, maintenance, advisory, project management, facilitation and development of road transportation infrastructure projects, taking projects in development of national highways, state highways, and urban roads from conceptualization to commissioning. KMCIL is the flagship company of KMC Constructions Limited for all its existing and prospective road BOT assets. KMCIL owns a large road “build, operate and transfer” portfolio of 10 projects aggregating c.5,000 lane km across India making it one of the largest road portfolios in India
www.kmcgroup.co.in

About 3i

3i is an international investor focused on Private Equity, Infrastructure and Debt Management, investing in Europe, Asia and North America. Our competitive advantage comes from our international network and the strength and breadth of our business relationships. These underpin the value that we deliver to our portfolio, shareholders and fund investors. www.3i.com

New Delhi, March 26 2011: Food Packaging major Tetrapak, Auto sector giants TVS Motor Company and Kirloskar Oil Engines; Textile leaders Welspun and Ginni Filaments; and IT majors Infosys and Cognizant were amongst 16 large and small Indian corporates that bagged the Parivartan Sustainability Leadership Awards for 2011.

The awards were presented at the Parivartan Sustainability Summit, India’s first market development forum on Sustainability and Innovation held on March 24.

The Parivartan Sustainability Leadership Awards, organized by India Carbon Outlook, seek to recognize Indian companies who have embraced sustainability in their business operations and supply chain and have shown leadership by taking initiatives for making their products, processes and facilities sustainable.

The winners were arrived at after evaluating the second stage shortlist of 200 + companies from an initial outreach of around 4500 companies actively engaged in the respective sector value chains. The nominations from these leading companies were judged by industry veterans and experts from the respective sectors such as Lars Domer of H&M, the leading European retailer; Avi Sahi of Nike; Arvind Goel of Tata Auto Components; Neeraj Garg of Piramal Enterprises and Vinay Awasthi of HP.

“Innovations hold the key to our success to create a green and sustainable future. Parivartan 2011 has showcased and recognized industry innovations to accelerate the growth of innovation power in India”, said Prof. P. B. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Delhi Technological University and a member of the Awards jury, who chaired the technical session on innovations in automotive sector.

Echoing the sentiments, Dr. J.V. Rao, Director NITRA and another member of the Awards Jury stated “The award winners included a number of innovative approaches for catalyzing sustainability in the supply chain, and it is exciting to see such forward thinking leadership by firms.”

The Parivartan Sustainability Leadership Summit and Awards were supported by market leaders like SAP, cKinetics, GIZ, Shell Foundation, Intertek and CIIE- IIM Ahmedabad, amongst others; and were focused on sectors that are increasingly being driven to adopt sustainability measures in their extended supply chains.

“We are extremely delighted to receive the Parivartan Sustainability Leadership Award 2011. It is a matter of pride and priority for our company to strive for environmental sustainability and we are happy that our efforts are being recognized’’, said Jaideep Gokhale, Environment and Communications Director at Tetra Pak.

“We are very pleased to receive the Parivartan Sustainability Leadership Award 2011. It is great to be recognized at such a platform where we have been able to showcase our solutions for catalyzing sustainability to such a large number of companies operating in this space” said V.K. Kripanand, Founder and Director-Solutions, See Beyond Technologies, a winner in the IT sector.

Earlier in the day, at the Parivartan Sustainability Summit, several of the awardees and other senior industry executives deliberated upon the sustainability imperatives facing their respective organizations as also ways in which these seemingly ‘painful’ and ‘cost inducing efforts’ can be successfully converted into newer business lines and revenue sources. The day’s proceedings included a showcase of sustainability initiatives by more than 30 companies in front of more than 200 top managers and industry experts representing various brands, suppliers and industrial customers from these sectors.

Parivartan Sustainability Summit and Awards 2011 has been organized by India Carbon Outlook. For additional details please visit www.parivartanfoum.in
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The winners of Parivartan Sustainability Leadership Awards 2011 across various categories are:

Energy Conservation Thought Leadership Awards
Kirloskar Oil Engines (Automotive)
Mc Donalds (Processed Food and Beverages)
Nitin Spinners & Welspun (Textile and Apparel)
Infosys (IT and IT enabled services)

Water Conservation Thought Leadership Awards
TVS Motors (Automotive)
TechKnow Consultants (Processed Food and Beverages)
Precot Meridian (Textile and Apparel)

Thought Leadership in Recycling and Reuse
Maharani Paints (Automotive)
Tetrapak and Daman Ganga Paper Mills (Processed Food and Beverages)
Shri Lakshmi Cotsyn (Textile and Apparel)

Exceptional Leadership in Catalyzing Sustainability through Waste Management
Ginni Filaments

Exceptional Leadership in Catalyzing Sustainability through Sustainable Material Usage
AnaNaFit

Exceptional Leadership in leveraging IT Products for Catalyzing Sustainability
See Beyond Technologies

Exceptional Leadership for leveraging Internal Measures in IT segment
Cognizant

Special Recognition Award
Exceptional Leadership in Catalyzing Consumer Adoption
KPIT Cummins

Special Recognition Award
Thought Leadership in Shaping Sustainable Ecosystems
Cotton Connect

Media contact
Roselin Dey
Parivartan2011@carbon-outlook.com
+91.11.4105.1195

IMT eBuild™ comes with important built-in modules such as Architecture, Sales, Engineering, Accounts, Purchase & Stores, HR & Payroll and Legal to help ease the processes of the Construction and Real Estate industry. IMT eBuild™ can be customized to suit individual company needs which include addition or modification of various features, functions, etc. which are suitable for real estate companies like Mauli Sai Developers. With IMT eBuild™, the company intends to make the planning and execution of their projects a lot more structured as this will definitely help in timely completion of the projects.

IMT eBuild™ features the following modules:

• Architecture – helps in plan layout and structural design of a project
• Sales – relates to all aspects of customer sales
• Engineering – covers logistics, stores management and operational task aspects of ongoing projects with associated MIS reports
• Accounts – operational costs, overheads, recoveries, cash/bank payment transactions, budget allocations for ongoing and new projects, etc.
• Purchase & Stores – all procurements linked to the project, store management with inventory
• Payroll – automatic compilation of staff salary, TDS, requisite labour compliance details and records
• Legal – all aspects pertaining to proper compliance of law

“We’re happy to provide IMT eBuild™ to Mauli Sai Developers which provides simplicity and flexibility for efficiency in business processes.” says Mr. Mehul Bavishi, Vice President of IMT. “With this implementation we hope to meet the clients’ functional needs and at the same time make it user friendly.”

ABOUT MAULI SAI DEVELOPERS:

Since its inception in 1990, Mauli Sai Developers has now become one of Mumbai’s leading builders and real estate developers. The company has been involved in the construction of residential apartments, commercial premises, Shopping Mall and Arcades around Mumbai and Mumbai suburbs.

ABOUT IMT:

Interactive Multimedia Technologies is one of the leading IT firms providing solutions across various industry sectors. IMT have recently been honoured by IEDRA (Indian Economic Development & Research Association) for Industrial Excellence. IMT also won The Bizz 2010 Award as World Business Leader for innovative and systematic solutions.

Media Contact

Kinjal Patel

Interactive Multimedia Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

+91-22-61232121

E: imt.media@interactive.in

W: www.interactive.in

Speaking of this association, Mr. Mehul Bavishi, VP (Projects), IMT said “We are happy to be associated with Amba Townshi, for implementing Construction ERP IMT eBuild™ for their real estate operations.  We look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship and business alliance.”

IMT eBuild™ comes with crucial built-in modules such as Purchase & Stores, Sales, Architecture, Maintenance, Accounts, Engineering, Legal, and Payroll to help improve the processes of the Construction and Real Estate industry. IMT eBuild™ can be customized to suit individual company needs which include addition or modification of various features, functions, etc. which are suitable for real estate companies like Amba Township. With IMT eBuild™, the company expects to make the planning and execution of their projects a lot more structured as this will definitely help in timely completion of the projects.

Amba Township hopes to automate their entire business process with the help of the following modules:

• Architecture – helps in layout planning and structural design of a project
• Sales – relates to all aspects of customer sales and engagement
• Engineering – covers logistics, stores management and operational task aspects of ongoing projects with associated MIS reports
• Accounts – operational costs, overheads, recoveries, cash/bank payment transactions, budget allocations for ongoing and new projects, etc.
• Purchase & Stores – all procurements linked to the project, store management with inventory
• Payroll – automatic compilation of staff salary, TDS, requisite labour compliance details and records
• Maintenance – complaint completion status, templates for tax and other receipt heads, auditor remarks, etc.
• Legal – all aspects pertaining to proper compliance of law

About IMT:

Interactive Multimedia Technologies is one of the leading IT firms providing solutions across various industry sectors.  IMT have recently been honoured by IEDRA (Indian Economic Development & Research Association) for Industrial Excellence.  IMT also won The Bizz 2010 Award as World Business Leader for innovative and systematic solutions.

Chennai: January 19, 2011| Be it residence, office or a mall, the trend today is shiny floors increasing the risk of slips among the young and the old equally.  India is a fractured society, not literally but in the physical sense. A recent international report “The Asian Audit” puts India in the second place in hip fractures with 4.4 lakh people falling prey every year of which 90% is due to falls.

Goodwill Enterprises have brought an end to end solution to address the problem of slippery floors, with the launch of Goodgrip in Tamilnadu and Pondicherry. Goodgrip offers an end to end solution that improves the co-efficiency of friction on the floor, resulting in increased safety.

Priced at Rs. 35/sft for the treatment of the floor, Goodgrip offers colorless and odourless solution which does not harm the skin or body. The ease of application process with no alteration to the physical appearance of the floor gives this product the distinction.

Goodgrip is ideal for Residential areas(Bathroom, balcony, front main entrance, staircase, staircase landing, foyer, kitchen and any other area having the problem of slipperiness) and Commercial areas (Restaurants, Old age Homes, ATM s,Fast Food Outlets, Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Office buildings, Banks, Hospitals, Nursing homes, Schools, Malls, Food Courts, Medical facilities, Baths, Spas, Tubs, Showers, Pool areas, College dormitories, Country Clubs, Government buildings, almost any public and commercial facility).

For more details on the product, visit www.goodgrip.in

Contact: 8939 8939 00, info@goodgrip.in

Editorial queries: Sandhya Raju: 9380572123

Strata Geosystems India Pvt Ltd has added “StrataWeb” to its range of soil reinforcement products. StrataWeb is a light-weight, expandable, three-dimensional honeycomb-like cellular confinement system, which acts as an erosion control barrier and also as a foundation reinforcement mat for improvement of bearing capacity of weak soils.

StrataWeb when in-filled with compacted soil creates a new composite entity that possesses enhanced mechanical and geotechnical properties. When the soil contained within a geocell is subjected to pressure, it results in high lateral stresses and resistance on the stiff cell walls, thereby decreasing the punching effect, increasing the bearing capacity and a reduced peak settlement. Hoop stress resistance generated by the cell walls increases the shear strength of the confined infill, thus creating a stiff mattress and distributing the load over a wider area. Active earth pressure generated in each individual cell is resisted by an equivalent passive earth pressure generated by the adjoining cells. StrataWeb being textured, it increases the vertical frictional resistance thereby reducing the stress reaching the lower strata.

StrataWeb reinforcement system reduces infill quantities by up to 50% while utilizing locally available inferior quality soil or recycled material as its infill, thereby reducing consumption of natural resources, reduction in carbon footprint, reducing project time, labour and costs. Further it allows fast, all weather installation, easy handling, zero wastage, zero maintenance, etc.

StrataWeb also provides ecological and aesthetic benefits for earth stabilization, by maintaining the greenery and promoting vegetation growth.  It is extremely environment-friendly since it does not disintegrate or pollute surroundings. It allows for natural drainage thus preventing the build-up of hydrostatic pressures.

Applications:

• Load support for paved roads (National & State Highways), unpaved roads (access roads, service roads, haul roads), railways, etc.
• Bearing capacity improvement for soft soils, like, container yards, parking areas, transmission towers, platforms, footpaths, casting yards, etc.
• Slope protection, erosion control, channel linings, embankment protection, slope stabilization, etc.
• Earth stabilization and retaining walls
• Landfills and reservoirs

“StrataWeb adds the fourth dimension of time – longevity – to the conventional three dimensions of length, width and height. It provides a clear value proposition and with be an excellent addition to our existing product range” said Mr. Narendra Dalmia.

According to our recent research report “Booming Construction Equipment Market in India”, Indian construction equipment industry has witnessed consistent double digit CAGR growth during the past few years. The global economic slowdown had its moderate effects on the industry, but it regained growth momentum in FY 2010 and showed positive year-on-year growth. Segment such as concrete equipments have witnessed notable market growth and housing sector developments will further enable it to register 18.8% CAGR growth during FY 2011 – FY 2014.

The study inferred that, despite a fall in 2009, the concrete equipments market is recovering strongly. Various real estate projects along with focus on affordable housing will create huge demand for concrete equipments in the country. Besides, various government and private housing developments projects have been already launched and are currently in development phase. It is anticipated that the trend will prevail in coming years also, which will boost the demand for concrete equipments in the country.

Apart from concrete equipments, several other segments such as, earth moving equipments, material handling equipments and road building has been also showing tremendous market growth for the past few years. Based on various market drivers and trends as discussed and analyzed in report, these segments are all set to witness rapid market expansion during our forecast period (FY 2011-FY 2014).

Our report “Booming Construction Equipment Market in India” is an outcome of extensive research and objective analysis of the construction equipment industry potentials in India. It provides statistics and analysis on all prominent market segments including earth moving, material handling, concrete equipments, and road building equipments. Analysis of past, present and upcoming industry trends provide balanced market intelligence on the concerned industry. In addition, we have covered key industry players and their business description to examine industry’s competitiveness and growth potentials.

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India is a strategic market for VINCI

Mumbai, December 6, 2010: India is a strategic market for VINCI. Its democratic tradition and its stable and efficient legal and political system allow us to take the long-term view in developing our businesses there. Moreover, its vigorous economic growth and determination to improve its infrastructure via the Public – Private Partnership model—a model with which we are fully familiar—renders it more attractive

still. Over the past two years, VINCI has forged cooperation agreements with Indian firms enabling it to gain a foothold notably in the nuclear power and road infrastructure markets.

In the nuclear sector

· VINCI Construction Grands Projects, which designs and builds major civil engineering structures and buildings the world over, formed a partnership in March 2010 with HCC (Hindustan Construction Company Ltd.) Engineering and Construction, a leading player in the Indian construction market, to work on highly-targeted infrastructure projects. Within the framework of this partnership, VINCI Construction Grands Projects and HCC have teamed up to bid jointly on the civil engineering for the EPR reactors at the Jaitapur site.

· Nuvia, a subsidiary of Soletanche – Freyssinet specializing in civil and military nuclear installations, is currently investigating the Indian nuclear services industry. In October 2010, Nuvia announced the signature of a cooperation agreement with PL Engineering of India, a subsidiary of the Punj Lloyd group. Ultimately, this partnership is expected to lead to the creation of a joint venture to supply nuclear project engineering and associated operational services.

In road infrastructure

· VINCI and Eurovia, a world leader in transport infrastructure and urban development works, have been working together with India’s Hinduja group since the beginning of 2010. This partnership concerns in particular the development of an activity of road construction on the Indian territory.

· VINCI Concessions, as both investor and industrial operator, and as a partner of choice of public authorities for the development of transport infrastructure projects, has entered a partnership with HCC Concessions. VINCI Concessions and HCC Concessions have already teamed up and are currently responding to invitations to tender for motorway concessions (cf. the NH8 mega project and the NH49 and NH3 motorways). VINCI Concessions is contributing its expertise, within this framework, in the design, financing and maintenance of road and motorway infrastructure, acquired over many years in France and abroad (in particular Germany, Greece, Slovakia, and elsewhere).

About Vinci

Vinci is a French construction and electrical engineering company, formerly called Société Générale d’Enterprises. It employs over 164,000 people and is the largest construction company in the world by revenue. Vinci is listed at Euronext’s Paris stock exchange and is a member of the CAC 40 index. Its head office is in Rueil-Malmaison.

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New Delhi, November 28, 2010 – Investors Clinic, the pioneer amongst professional real estate consultancies in India has announced that its CEO, Mr. Honey Katiyal has been conferred with the prestigious Glory of India Award & Certificate of Excellence at a glittering ceremony and banquet in London organised by the India International Friendship Society (IIFS), an organisation of international repute and influence. The award ceremony was attended by the Members of Parliament and dignitaries from the UK and overseas. Mr. Honey Katiyal was chosen for this award by the IIFS because of his visionary approach and his exemplary contribution in introducing professional real estate marketing services in the Indian Real Estate Industry.

The award was received by Mr. Sunny Katiyal & Mr. Sumit Raheja, Directors of Investors Clinic. The award was presented by the chief guest, Honorable Baroness S. Verma, FRSA, Minister for International Development, Minister for Equalities and Women and The Whip for the Cabinet Office, House of Lords.

According to Mr. Honey Katiyal, CEO, Investors Clinic, “I am humbled by this great honour and would like to thank each one of our customers and team members who have contributed towards the growth of Investors Clinic. We’re committed to keep providing quality services to our customers and create new benchmarks for the newcomers in this industry.”

The Glory of India Awards are a celebration of individual excellence and are presented annually to professionals from diverse fields in recognition of sterling merit, exemplary performance and outstanding contribution to the nation’s growth through their respective professions.

Past recipients of awards from The IIFS have included the Late Her Holiness Mother Teresa, former Vice President of India B D Jatti, Air Chief Marshal NC Suri, Sir Michel Athur KCMG (Former British High Commissioner in India), Lord Dholakia (UK), Lord Rana (UK), Lord Sheikh (UK), Baroness Verma (UK), Judge Sir Mota Singh (UK), Bollywood legends Dev Anand, Sunil Dutt and Rajesh Khanna, and many leading personalities from around the world.

Investors Clinic has won several other awards including the coveted Times Research Service Excellence Award 2010 and Rajiv Gandhi Reality Excellence Award for Best Property Consultant 2010-11 because of its excellent contribution to the industry.

Investors Clinic provides one-stop solutions to the real estate needs of individuals and institutions alike. Be it residential real estate, commercial real estate or farmlands, Investors Clinic has in its bouquet, a solution to suit every need and budget. The company has a team of professional and highly experienced real estate agents to understand and deliver up to the expectations of its clients.

Investors Clinic is an ISO 9001:2000 certified real estate consultancy and its mission is to assist its clients in creation of value by empowering them to analyse and capitalize upon the vast real estate opportunities abundant in the Indian real estate market. The company aims to assist all its clients in proper analysis of their investment portfolio and long term needs, formulate winning strategies and implement proven methodologies to enhance the net worth of their investments.

Investors Clinic provides wide-ranging services including due diligence, selection, buy and sell transactions and management of property portfolios. Investors Clinic also specializes in promotion and marketing of real estate projects and has strategic tie-ups with many of North India’s most reputed Real Estate Developers including names like, 3C Company, Amrapali, Ajnara, Supertech, Unitech, Gaursons, Paras and Paramount amongst many others.

The efficient and effective services have enabled investors Clinic to get both domestic and global giants as satisfied clients. Investors Clinic has earned a strong reputation in the real estate industry because of its dedication to the satisfaction of its customers. Investors Clinic has catered to numerous national and international clients belonging to various business domains. As a real estate company, Investors Clinic has been redefining the standards of real estate and with its years of experience, the company offers a wide range of services to fulfill its client’s need.

About Investors Clinic
Investors Clinic is an ISO 9001:2000 certified real estate consultancy that offers independent consultancy to its clients, in accordance with international professional and ethical standards. Envisioned, initiated and managed by a visionary real estate professional, Mr. Honey Katiyal, Investors Clinic has registered phenomenal growth over the past few years and has emerged as North India’s leading real estate consultancy that specializes in providing professional and independent consulting services to individual and institutional investors interested in investing in the real estate sector in India. Since its inception, Investors Clinic has established itself as a leader in the domains of valuation and real estate consulting services. For more information, please visit Investors Clinic website.

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Bharatbook added a new report on “The Future of the Construction Materials Market in India to 2015″ which gives the Indian construction material market with current, historic and forecast market values.

The Future of the Construction Materials Market in India to 2015

This report is the result of extensive market and company research covering the Indian construction materials market. With a combination of textual commentary, analysis, and charts, the report covers the following categories:

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Wood Based Products
Other Materials

The report provides data for the historic years (2005-2009), estimated data for full year 2010, and forecasts from 2011 through 2015 along with growth rates. The report covers the performance of the overall construction material market along with individual performances of each category. It also includes the company profiles of the top construction material producers.

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Buldana, India, 11th October 2010 – when it comes for you to find a pertinent architectural firm which specializes in House Designs, House Plans, Vastu, Interior Decoration, Building Plans, Home Plans, Floor Plans; one name that stands out in the crowd is Homes 4 India.

Homes 4 India started its humble beginning on 3 Aug 1997 and has more than a decade of experience backing their professional services pertaining to house deigns and home plans. Equipped with apposite acquaintance with regularly confronted quandaries among novices and aspiration to proffer customers with a result oriented and ambient environment, Homes 4 India is all set to give wings to your creativity, when it comes for you to build your dream house.

With input like bare necessities that of personal suggestions and plot details, this architectural firm will let you sneak a quick look through feasible alternatives to choose from. The team behind Homes 4 India aptly deems that a human mind is exceedingly responsive to the environs & this self-same environment has a very profound impact on the mind. They have at all times envisaged connecting the breach that exists between the private outlooks of customers of their individual liberty and the barren reality of erections taking place in the materialistic world of concrete jungle.

Apart from designing the plots as per client requirements, the team behind Homes 4 India also makes an effort to take into consideration the ecological space available as they have always sought for greener means to beautify a home. They incorporate green designs into every project to make sure they do their part for nature whilst doing their chore. Their efforts are directed towards apt utilization of natural light, water conservation and well thought out utilization of natural resources.

You can also benefit by the EMI calculator tool present at the web site of Homes 4 India to calculate what will be the financial burden like, when you build your dream house. They also build houses according to Vastu to make sure that energy and happiness is always flowing through the dwelling.

“We at Homes 4 India are dedicated to proffer our clients with nothing but the very best in architectural services at the most level headed prices. For us customer’s trust and satisfaction are our greatest credentials and we are willing to go to any length to sustain and uphold it.” Says Ashok Sharma, a Homes 4 India spokesperson. For more information please visit: – http://www.homes4india.com/

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Forum recommends Lightweight construction techniques to meet the huge construction demand of 1.4 million homes in Mumbai
~Inaugural discussion articulates the need to create 1.2 billion sq ft of green building space by 2012~
~Expo to showcase the latest & cutting edge global products and best practices in the building and construction space~

Mumbai, India, 30^th September, 2010: Zak Group and Saint Gobain Gyproc, in association with a consortium of India’s leading companies in the interior design & construction space, today hosted the inaugural ceremony for the nation’s first integrated building solutions expo on Innovative, Lightweight, Faster and Sustainable Building Construction Technologies, which aims to highlight the multifaceted solutions now available that will add a positive thrust and impetus to nation’s real estate market. The ceremony was presided over by chief guest, Dr. P C Jain, Chairman & MD, Spectral Services Consultants Pvt Ltd and Chairman of the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). Coupled with knowledge seminars and discussions, the expo will be hosted over the next three days till the 3^rd of October 2010 at the Bandra Kurla Complex – Mumbai.

Within the country itself, across Tier I and Tier II markets, the constraints and pressures on existing infrastructure is rising, with demand outpacing supply. According to reports, the market value of real estate under construction in India is approximately $100 billion, of which the residential market comprises of approximately $66 billion, while the commercial market stands at approximately $34 billion. As of today, India has approximately 450 million sq ft of green buildings spaces and two years down the line by 2012 it aims to cross a 1.2 billion mark of green building spaces.

For key markets, such as Mumbai, being an island city surrounded by water on three sides, there are few options left but to expand itself vertically. This presents several challenges as significant level of resources, environmental and safety issues arise. However, new age building solutions offer developers and construction firms the ability to design taller and more reliable structures as the weight on a buildings internal support systems is significantly reduced and balanced out. As an added bonus, such solutions significantly reduce the time period required for completing a project, thereby, having a direct impact in reducing building and labor costs. In relation, new age building methods ensure greater protection and safety for occupants of a particular structure. This is especially true in terms of vastly reducing the adverse impact of fire outbreaks, natural calamities etc.

According to Cushman and Wakefield, Mumbai has an immediate demand of approximately 1.4 million homes, of which the demand for affordable housing is expected to increase by approximately 400,000 units every year. In order to help meet this demand, it is important for developers to implement new building solutions to ensure timely completion of projects, reduction of building cost and public safety.

Mr. Venkat Subramanian, MD, Saint Gobain Gyproc said, “Hosting such an event is beneficial as it offers key solutions to addressing the infrastructure and realty requirements of the nation. Such solutions would help to create more sustainable improved and environmentally friendly urban environments”.

The expo is divided into three components: “Future ready” products and solutions are on display; “Knowledge Sessions” by leading architects, consultants, developers and industry leaders covering topics like acoustics, fire protection, tall building design, project management and sustainable construction technologies and an “Experience Zone” is setup to simulate real life experiences in construction, i.e. over 3000 sq ft area, a G+1 residential area is erected in one structure and hospital and hotel interiors has been created in the other structure.

Some of the highly acclaimed speakers, who will be attending the expo to share their views on innovative and integrated construction, include Mike Cassidy – Vice President – Construction Westcourt, Major General TM Mhaisale – Commander Technical Group, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Ar CN Raghavendra Rao – Partner, CRN Architects, Rahul Jhaveri from Jhaveri & Jhaveri Associates, G Balaji – Head – Construction, Phoenix Mills Ltd etc.

As the presenting sponsor, Saint Gobain Gyproc is a market leader in the interior constructions space and has grown significantly across the country, displaying its commitment to offer the Indian market internationally renowned and sustainable building solutions.

Leading players in the industry that include 3M – a global diversified technology company with thousands of innovative solutions for the interiors & construction space, Dorma - a globally active integrated solution provider, Cisco – a global leader in the networking sector are associate partners of this event.

The other sponsors of the expo include Shera – one of the largest manufacturers of fiber cement boards, siding, roofing and concrete roof tiles in Tsshailand, McCoy Soudal – is India’s leading independent manufacturer of sealants, MGI India – one of the pioneers in light steel framing construction in India and ECOPHON – the world leader in sound absorbing solutions.

About Zak Trade Fairs & Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd.

Zak Group is one of the leading trade show and exhibition organizers with a vision to create construction change through innovative ideas through the medium of exhibitions and tradeshows such as Zak Glass Technology, Zak Doors and Windows etc. Zak acts as a bridge between the visitor and the exhibitor.

Zak has organized over 300 exhibitions involving 20 different industries in different parts of India, Singapore, Sri Lanka, USA & Bangladesh.

About Saint-Gobain Gyproc India Ltd.

Saint-Gobain Gyproc India is part of the 43.8 billion Euros Saint-Gobain group and is a market leader & pioneer in providing false ceiling and drywall partition solutions in the Indian market. Saint-Gobain Gyproc India has 4 manufacturing plants located in Jind (near Delhi), Wada (near Mumbai), Bangalore and Chennai, which is backed by a sales and distribution set up spread across the country.

About 3M India Limited

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 45 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $23 billion in sales, 3M employs approximately 74,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries. 3M India Limited is the Indian arm of 3M Corporation and has been in the country for the last 22 years, having been established in 1988. The Company markets about 6000 products in India with leading positions in health care; industrial markets; display and graphics; consumer and office; safety, security and protection services; electronics and communications; and transportation. In India, 3M has manufacturing facilities at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Pondicherry, Pune and Ranjangaon and has an Innovation Centre at Bangalore.

About Dorma India Pvt. Ltd.

Dorma India is a fully owned subsidiary of Dorma Gmbh, Germany and is the world market leader in door controls, movable walls and automatic door systems. With an international workforce of around 6,100 employees, Dorma Group realized sales of 882 million Euros. The DORMA Group headquartered in Ennepetal, Germany, operates on an international scale with 71 wholly owned companies in 47 different countries.

About Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Today, networks are an essential part of business, education, government and home communications, and Cisco Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these networks. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions that allow individuals, companies, and countries to increase productivity, improve customer satisfaction and strengthen competitive advantage. The Cisco name has become synonymous with the Internet, as well as with the productivity improvements that Internet business solutions provide. At Cisco, our vision is to change the way people work, live, play and learn.

About McCoy Soudal Adhesives & Foams Pvt. Ltd.

McCoy Soudal is a joint venture company between the Soudal Group of Belgium and the McCoy Group of India. Soudal is one of the largest manufacturers of sealants, adhesives & PU foams in the world, with 7 full scale manufacturing plants and operations in 35 countries & product availability in more than 120 countries. McCoy Group pioneered the growth, development and awareness of sealants, adhesives and foams in India over the last decade and has become a sealing and bonding specialist and one of the key players in the Indian market.

About Mahaphant Fibre Cement (South Asia) Pvt. Ltd.

Shera is a worldwide brand owned by Thailand’s Mahaphant Group. Mahaphant is the world’s leading manufacturer of the widest range of non-asbestos fiber cement products. Under the brand Shera, the company manufactures non-asbestos fiber cement products, fiber-cement roofing and concrete roof tiles. Shera’s environment-friendly product collection is designed to cover every conceivable interior and exterior application.

About MGI (India) Pvt. Ltd.

MGI (India) Pvt. Ltd. provides Light Steel framing buildings. It offers innovative off-site solutions that deliver buildings on time, on budget and in up to half the time of site-based construction. MGI India has a state of the art manufacturing plant at Baddi (near Chandigarh) and a wide distribution network pan India.

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KVP supports Gujarat Apollo for improving business productivity through cloud computing technology

Bangalore, India, July 18, 2010 – KVP Business Solutions today announced that they have signed an agreement with Gujarat Apollo to streamline their customer facing process to address growth plans. KVP has been awarded contract which includes building unique practices to analyze and predict business potential, manage leads and opportunities effectively to improve business forecasting. Contract to KVP also encompasses bring efficiencies in production, delivery and customer service.

The key objective of Gujarat Apollo’s technology road-map was to standardize sales and service process for improved market visibility, right information to sales regions and real-time data that provides timely and accurate reports for management to add value to every customer interaction and enhance revenue growth. Gujarat Apollo has decided Salesforce.com as the platform to streamline their sales and service processes.

“We continue to drive rapid innovation and outstanding price-to-value for our customers. These new accelerators expand the capabilities of Apollo to address emerging business trends and drive efficiencies in collaborative business processes,” said Dhruv Patel, VP-Business Development. “KVP has partnered with us as a change agent in enabling business led technology solution. They suggest us various industry practices and advice us with solutions which helps in strengthening our speed to market”

“We are delighted to be distinguished by Apollo as a potential force in the CRM industry,” said Ajay Prabhu, CEO of KVP Business Solutions. “Apollo has always had a single-minded focus on empowering sales, marketing, delivery and customer service professionals to work smarter. We are happy to support Apollo in streamlining market development process to take the business to next level.”

About KVP

KVP Business Solutions is a growing business consulting company. KVP offers expert consulting services in the areas of outsourcing, human resources, market & sales development, business optimization and automation while also providing implementation support at each stage of strategy rollout and execution. KVP specializes in providing customized and effective business solutions to cater varied needs. For more information, visit www.kvpcorp.com.

About Gujarat Apollo

Gujarat Apollo is the largest and most trusted manufacturer of Road Construction Equipment in India comparable to some of the world’s leading manufacturers. With over forty years of experience in the industry the company has large manufacturing facilities producing more than 300 Asphalt Plants a year, more than 300 Asphalt Pavers per year and other Auxiliary Equipment. For, more information, visit www.apollo.co.in

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KVP Business Solutions

Bangalore, India

Mumbai’s iDream calls for using LED light

Mumbai, India, July 28, 2010: Mumbai based Green Architect promoter iDream Advisory Services Pvt Ltd has started promoting the use of LED light . It has started promoting this among its clients in India.

In a press release , Anirban Banerjee from iDream said that “You don’t really need winter temperatures in the summer to keep yourself cool”. Use the air conditioner for shorter hours and at higher temperatures to lower energy bills and do your share in reducing carbon emissions.

In the press release , he has asked , “Unplug! Just keeping your cell phone, TV, and DVD players plugged in wastes 5 percent of all the energy you use each year.Replace those traditional incandescent bulbs if you haven’t already, or, consider LED lighting as well … an even greener lighting option.” . He has added that in terms of energy efficiency, microwaves are better than toaster ovens; toaster ovens are better than regular ovens. Reduce cooking
energy by as much as 80 percent using the microwave.

He has advised that for each degree you turn down your air conditioner in the summer, you
waste about one percent on what it costs to cool your home.

About iDream:
iDream is a International Class Architectural & Interior Design Firm offering its services in India and across the Asia Pacific region through an alliance. Set up in the year 2003, iDream brings together a resource pool of senior industry professionals with over two decades of experience in handling major projects in formats like ‘Design Consultancy’, ‘Project Management Consultancy’ and ‘Design & Build’, across the globe. Positioned on international standards, the firm’s service deliverables are designed to suit international client requirements and at the same time, aligned to meet their expectations. With an enviable track record of successful projects, iDream today has some of the leading multinationals as its esteemed clients. One of the fastest growing and sharpest architectural firms in this part of the globe, iDream has in a short span of time, since inception, secured more than 100 projects, expanded operations across 4 cities and executed projects in most major cities in India

About Anirban Banerjee:

Anirban Banerjee is a Mumbai based architect . He writes on subjects related to green interior and designs.