Guwahati: The Inspectorate of Boilers, Assam, has announced that the 1st Bharat Steam Boiler Expo 2024 will be held in Guwahati. This key event is set to unfold over three days, starting on the 27th of February at the Veterinary College Field in Khanapara in Guwahati. The announcement of the expo was made today in the kind presence of N. Borah, Chief Inspectorate of Boilers, Assam; Sita Baruah, General Manager (MS, L&D), Guwahati Refinery, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. and Nalini Buragohain, Chief General Manager (Corporate Affairs) at Numaligarh Refinery.
The organizers mentioned that this was the first-ever event of its kind in the state. It is also the second in the country, the first being hosted in Maharashtra.
This groundbreaking event is a dynamic collaboration with industry giants such as Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Oil India Limited (OIL), Numaligarh Refinery Ltd. (NRL), Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Ltd. (BCPL), Assam Petro Chemicals and NTPC limited. The Expo will witness active participation from leading manufacturers, esteemed experts, and industry users from across the nation.
The 1st Bharat Steam Boiler Expo 2024 is set to be a celebration of the pivotal role boilers play in India’s industrial landscape. Serving as the heart of manufacturing units across diverse industries, boilers play an essential part in production and innovation.
The Expo aims to propel the growth and efficiency of various industries that use steam boilers, facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences, and foster networking and business opportunities amongst stakeholders.
The event is expected to host a range of participants including domestic and international steam boiler manufacturers, suppliers of ancillary equipment, service and maintenance professionals and representatives from sectors reliant on steam boilers such as power plants, textile industries, food processing plants, chemical manufacturers, and more.
Apart from serving as a tool to showcase the latest products and standards. The Expo will serve as a platform for business-to-business meetings and collaborations, insights into government subsidies and financing for new technology adoption and exploring export markets.
Mentioning that the state has around 550 major and minor users of boilers, the organizers mentioned that around 100 exhibitors including 20-25 boiler manufacturers will be taking part in the event.
The exhibition will be open from 9 AM to 6 PM on the three days. The event will also include technical sessions on topics including safety, modern technology and digitalisation of the systems. One of the key aims of the event is to promote the setting up of boiler manufacturing plants in Assam, rather than procuring them from other locations.
