GSSE DEBUT RESONATES with urban India's CONSTRUCTION BOOM

The construction industry's blueprints for FY2022-23 indicate high-rise business and networking opportunities with the inaugural edition of an extremely relevant new show set to transform the trade expo skyline in the beginning itself! Yes, the AEC and infrastructure sector stakeholders have concrete gains awaiting them at the Global Stainless Steel Expo (GSSE). Launched by the reputed tradeshow organisers, Virgo Communications & Exhibitions, their latest offering will be held at Jio World Centre, BKC, Mumbai from April 12-14, 2022.

The 3-day international event, which is on the fast track towards an immensely successful debut considering the leading industry brands and associations participating, has been envisaged as a dedicated international B2B exhibition-cum-conference that will be providing a single-point source, an exclusive platform where all the stainless steel stakeholders - manufacturers, buyers, influencers, regulators, various industry associations and media - from across the globe can converge.

G Raghu, Director of Virgo Communications & Exhibitions, said, “GSSE will serve as the largest face-to-face meeting point for the stainless steel industry to achieve trade objectives and generate business. The event will be hosted by strictly adhering to all safety measures concerning Covid-19. The new state-of-the-art venue, Jio World Convention Centre will provide an international experience to all exhibitors and visitors. The exhibitors are more than eager to meet with their industry peers to forge new collaborations and enhance usage of stainless steel in 200+ sectors.”

GSSE 2022 has tremendous relevance for the AEC and infrastructure sectors since stainless steel has replaced conventional materials and being so versatile sees diverse uses across varied segments. From industrial plants and large scale industries to automobile manufacturers; railways and metros, real estate and infrastructure construction comprise the biggest consumers of the material.

Starting with the external facade of buildings to the trusses, columns and other components that bring stability and add strength to a structure, as well as fittings and supporting components, stainless steel is omnipresent. It is a preferred choice of material for bridges, elevated roads and flyovers as stainless steel cables, wires, reinforcement bars and rods are mandatory for long lasting connectivity projects.

Explaining the importance of this element and the event, Vijay Sharma, Director, Jindal Stainless, said, “As the exclusive Title Partner of GSSE, we are looking forward to meet fellow stakeholders in the stainless steel ecosystem, including suppliers, users, traders, associations, regulators, and makers. Together with these partners, we intend to leverage this event to discuss issues pertinent to the growth of India's stainless steel industry, and solutions needed to raise the bar for the whole country.”

GSSE 2022 will also have Outokumpu, Ratnamani, Laxcon Steel and Minox Metal as Gold Partners. Other participants include Aperam, Rimjhim Stainless, Tubacex, Synergy Steel, Chandan Steel, Ambica Steel, Rajputana Stainless, Divine Tubes, Scoda Tubes, Welspun, Balaji Niryaat, Suncity, Shiv Ganga, Vizinox, Avtar Steels, Phoenix Foils, Moonlight, Navbharat Tubes, Salem SS Suppliers, Hisar Metal, Shree Tubes, Panchratan Steels, Quality Foils, Maiden Forgings, Moonlight Tubes, Shree Ramdev, Veritas Stainless, Alok Ingots, ASB Tubes, Vashisht Alloys, Stainless Bazaar and many others.

GSSE 2022 will have participation of leading manufacturers of long & flat products, duplex, bars, pipes, tubes, sheets, coils, finished goods, machinery, technology, tools, welding equipment from India and overseas. The visitors' profile includes segments like architecture, building & construction, automotive, transportation, dairy, white goods, water & waste management, gas & energy, pharmaceutical/medical devices, food processing / wine / alcohol / beverage, hospitality/lifestyle, oil, HVAC & refrigeration, infrastructure, defense, cookware / utensils, laminate / hardware, 3D printing and much more.

The concurrent conference theme “Moving towards Building a Stainless Future”, will have 12 knowledge-packed sessions with extremely topical sessions on 'Boosting Application in Architecture, Building and Construction Sector', 'Enabling Application in Water Re-Cycling, Water Distribution and Waste Management', 'Powering the Automotive, Railway & Surface Transportation Industry in India', 'Masterclass on Welding, Corrosion and Fabrication', 'The role of Digital in enabling transformation of
MSMEs' and 'Fueling New Applications for End-User Industries and Emerging Markets' among others.

GSSE is supported by Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) as Lead Association, Pegasus Consulting as Knowledge Partner, Stainless Bazaar as Digital Partner, Stainless Steel Pipe & Tube Manufacturer Association (SSPTMA), Metal and Stainless Steel Merchants Association (MASSMA), All India Stainless Steel Industries Association (AISSIA), Stainless Steel Merchants Association (SSMA), Process Plant & Machinery Association of India (PPMAI) and Non-Ferrous Metals Association-Karnataka (N'MAK).

Rajeev Sherry, Managing Director, Outokumpu India and steering committee member said “We are upbeat as business activity has picked up and there is pent-up demand for quality stainless steel. GSSE is an apt platform to showcase impressive, efficient and state-of-the-art solutions to potential customers”. 

GSSE 2022 will be a crossroad where the entire stainless steel industry will come together to showcase the latest developments in the industry, share knowledge and their expertise. One can participate in discussions on new-age cutting edge technology and familiarise themselves with the best technology from across the world.

This focused exhibition will be open only for trade visitors who are interested in knowing about the latest stainless steel innovations, new launches in the market and sourcing directly from the manufacturers.

With adequate safety precautions in place, the exhibition will be hosted with necessary care and precautions to avoid the spread of Covid-19. Specific requirements for service providers, exhibitors and visitors are being flawlessly implemented. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be followed for holding Business-to-Business (B2B) trade shows, issued by the Department of Commerce, Government of India are also taken into consideration.

Jio World Centre in BKC is a state-of-the-art convention facility spread over 8.7 million sq. ft. that offers a world-class experience and ambience for commerce, large events, festivals, and concerts. The synergy between modern architecture and nature is highlighted in the top-level services at the venue. The venue is built with the ambition of bringing the world to India.

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