Exhibitors Look Forward to IGJME 2015
A delegation of high ranking political leaders at the state and central levels led by two senior ministers from the Gujarat government, Smt Vasuben Trivedi - Minister of State for Education, Women and Child Welfare (Independent Charge), Higher and Technical Education and Nanubhai Vanani, Minister for Sports, Youth & Cultural Activities, Water Resources, Education and including Surat Mayor Nirajan Jajmera, Bhikhubhai Dalsaniya State BJP head and others, visited the IGJME on Sunday morning to express the support of the Gujarat government to the various initiatives being undertaken by the gems and jewellery industry.
Positive Mood Among Exhibitors as Show Draws to a Close
As the India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo at Surat entered its final phase on Sunday, the mood among exhibitors was largely positive.
Delegation of Senior Gujarat Ministers Visit IGJME
A delegation of high ranking political leaders at the state and central levels led by two senior ministers from the Gujarat government, Smt Vasuben Trivedi - Minister of State for Education, Women and Child Welfare (Independent Charge), Higher and Technical Education and Nanubhai Vanani, Minister for Sports, Youth & Cultural Activities, Water Resources, Education and including Surat Mayor Nirajan Jajmera, Bhikhubhai Dalsaniya State BJP head and others, visited the IGJME on Sunday morning to express the support of the Gujarat government to the various initiatives being undertaken by the gems and jewellery industry.
Day Two Ends with Traffic and Business Failing to Meet Exhibitor Expectations
The second day of IGJME ended on a stronger note than it had begun with better footfalls in the late afternoon as compared to a relatively slower morning. However, exhibitors who had expected a surge in numbers on the second day of the show, especially as it was a Saturday, were a trifle disappointed that the turnout was not as good as they had hoped for.
IGJME Seminar: Will Digital Merchandising Change the Way Diamonds are Sold?
The concluding seminar of the IGJME was devoted to one of the most cutting-edge technologies that was on display at the show – the advances in digital imaging of diamonds and the potential changes this could bring about in the way the precious stones are distributed and sold.
Technological Aspects of Man Made Diamonds Discussed at IGJME Seminars
Two seminars held on the second day of the IGJME turned the spotlight on the technological aspects of man made diamonds without discussing other aspects related to the business of this new segment of the gem and jewellery industry.
Day Two: Visitor Traffic Picks up in Second Half
Visitor traffic at the IGJME was slow in the morning session of Day Two but numbers started rising as the day progressed, with many stalls reporting a positive feedback on the show.
IGJME Show Will Boost the SME Sector: Dineshbhai Navadiya, SDA
Small and Medium sector enterprises (SMEs) will be the biggest beneficiaries of a show like the IGJME, said Dineshbhai Navadiya, President, Surat Diamond Association (SDA) which is one of the co-organisers of the show. “This year we have focused our attention on getting decision makers from this sector – either the owners or factory managers – to attend and themselves see the type of technology and machines that can be used by them,” he added.
Steady Stream of Visitors on Day One of IGJME
While many exhibitors said they were satisfied over the steady stream of visitors to the IGJME during the second half of Day One, most also expressed the hope that the numbers would increase on the 2nd and 3rd days which fell on a weekend.
While the audiences at the seminars held on the first day of IGJME were not large, the enthusiastic participation in the discussions that followed the presentations revealed that many young entrepreneurs and students were eager to enhance their knowledge about the opportunities in the gem and jewellery world.
GJEPC Aims to Develop IGJME as World’s Premier G & J Technology Show by 2016
While the audiences at the seminars held on the first day of IGJME were not large, the enthusiastic participation in the discussions that followed the presentations revealed that many young entrepreneurs and students were eager to enhance their knowledge about the opportunities in the gem and jewellery world.
IGJME Inaugurated; Show Bigger and More Diverse than Last Year
The second edition of the India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo (IGJME) at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Sarsana, has larger and more diverse exhibitor participation than last year, Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions, GJEPC said while speaking at the inauguration of the show this morning.
Nearly 6,000 Trade Visitors Expected at IGJME, Surat
The second edition of the India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo (IGJME), which opens on November 28 at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Sarsana in Surat, is expected to attract nearly 6,000 trade visitors from across the country. The B2B show is organised by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the Surat Diamond Association (SDA).