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World’s 1st “Pack Walk” organized at People’s Plaza, Hyd

The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) Alumni in association with The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) organized “World Packaging Day” (1^st Time in the world) celebrations and World’s 1^st “Pack Walk” from People’s Plaza, Necklace road to Sanjeevayya Park, Hyderabad today (24th March 2012). Mr. Kasu Venkat Krishna Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for Co-operation was the chief guest for this occasion.

Mr. V.S. Raju, President, FAPCCI, Mr. B.K. Karna, Deputy Director, Indian Institute of Packaging, Mr. V. Anil Reddy, President, AP Plastic Manufacturers Association, Mr. Rajiv A Mehta, Vice President, AGI Plast, Mr. Chakravarthy, Chairman, IIP, Hyderabad, Mr. N.C. Saha, Chairman, IIP Alumni, Dr. Ashok Kumar Kedia, Chairman, Youth & Women’s committee, FAPCCI are the other speakers at the occasion.

Mr. Kasu Venkat Krishna Reddy said that the Packaging industry plays a very important role in Industrial & Economical development. In the era of retail world, packaging is not only protects the product but also it plays a vital role in terms on attraction, communication and brand promotion. The role of packaging in the modern marketing scenario is well established as it plays a great role for the value addition, cost reduction and also to enhance the shelf life of any commodity goods. We use lots of packaging materials since morning to evening. The disposal of these packaging materials is also to be looked upon to save our environment. We have learnt the concept of packaging from our “Mother Nature”, so we have our primary responsibility to save our Nature also. We must follow the 4R's hierarchy in designing a packaging i.e. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover.

Every day is dedicated for some profession, it gives me pleasure to note that Packaging professionals have got one day to dedicate i.e., March 24. This day as world packaging day has been initiated by Packaging Professionals of India that from Hyderabad, Packaging professionals of 20 countries are observing this day as World Packaging Day. PACK WALK of the occasion of World Packaging day I wish all Packaging professionals for Great Career ahead.

Mr. V.S. Raju said that the Indian packaging industry itself is growing at 14-15% annually. This growth rate is expected to double in the next two years. Indian Packaging industry is USD 14 billion and growing at more than 15% p.a. These figures indicate towards a change in the industrial and consumer set up. However, the Indian fascination for rigid packaging remains intact. It is estimated that more than 80% of the total packaging in India constitutes rigid packaging, which is the oldest and the most conventional form of packaging. The remaining 20% comprises flexible packaging. Rigid packaging constitutes glass bottles, metal cans, aerosol cans, battery cell cans, aluminum collapsible tubes, injection moulded plastic containers made of PVC, PET, HOPE, barrels made from HOPE, paperboards, and corrugated boxes. The materials used in packaging industry throughout the globe, paper shares the most, 36%, metal is 17%, plastic takes 34%, glass takes 10% and other occupies 3%.

According to the type of packaged products, Beverages take 18%, food take 38%, pharmaceutical products take 5%, cosmetic products take 3% and other products take 36% of overall packaging industry. Global market value on food packaging is 161 US$ billion, beverage packaging is 76 US$ billion, Pharmaceutical packaging is 21 US$ billion, cosmetic packaging is 13.3 US$ billion and other is 153 US$ billion.

Investment opportunities in Saarland, Germany

The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) organized Presentation on ‘Economy & Business Opportunities in Saarland, Germany’ on 22nd March 2013 at Federation House, Red Hills, Hyderabad.

Ms. Anja Petschauer, Project Manager, Marketing and Promotion, Saarland Economic Promotion Corporation, Mr. Devendra Surana, Senior Vice President, Mr. Srinivas Ayyadevara, Vice President, Mr. Shyam Sunder Pasari, Chairman, International Trade Committee, Mr. Venu Varma Kalidindi, Managing Director, KVK Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Hari Haran, Co Chairman, International Trade Committee and Mr. M.V. Rajeshwara Rao, Secretary General are the other speakers at the occasion.

Ms. Anja Petschauer invites the investments to Saarland, Germany to invest in Automobile, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and IT sectors. Saarland is small but quick – that’s how Saarland sees itself as a place to do business. With its small size and lean management, the state delivers quick decisions to investors. The cost of labor in Saarland is also small, averaging 7.5% less than elsewhere in western Germany.

Saarland is the third-largest automotive location in Germany. Due to its geographical and historical position in Europe at the interface between the two biggest European economies – Germany and France – Saarland offers a high level of expertise in the areas of logistics, the automotive sector, IT, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. 75% of the automotive production in Europe is concentrated within a 500 km radius of Saarland. Other important branches of industry are mechanical engineering, metal-working, the food sector and fine ceramics, tile and porcelain, energy, coal, iron and steel. Many international companies have their production sites and logistics centers in Saarland – a great potential for finding partnerships, customers and synergies in the immediate proximity. The GDP of Saarland grew by 4.7% in 2010. The central location in one of the most stable economic regions in the world makes it one of the most intriguing locations for companies in all sectors.

Mr. Devendra Surana said that the Germany is India’s biggest trading partner in Europe and the 5th biggest trading partner in the world. Germany is also India’s second largest technology partner. India was amongst the first countries to recognize Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) after the Second World War. There has been a rapid growth in trade and economics with bilateral trade reaching Euro 15.44 billion in 2010. In 2011-12, India and Germany are both non-permanent members in the UNSC, which provides a new area for cooperation. Indo-German cooperation in the field of trade and economics is led by the Joint Commission on Industrial and Economic Cooperation. In addition, there are seven Joint Working Groups, namely, on agriculture, automobile, infrastructure, energy, coal, tourism and vocational education.

“Pack – Walk” Marathon on 24th March 2012

The Indian Institute of Packaging in association with The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) jointly organized a Press meet today (21^st March 2012) at Federation House, Red Hills, Hyderabad.

Mr. B.K. Karna, Deputy Director, Indian Institute of Packaging, V.S. Raju, President, FAPCCI, Mr. V. Anil Reddy, Chairman, Energy Committee, Mr. M.V. Rajeshwara Rao, Secretary General, Mr. S.S. Raju, MD, Progrssive Packaging Private Limited, Mr. Shanthanu, Executive Officer, Reddy Labs has addressed the media.

Press Release

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh – We are happy to inform you, that IIP Alumni Association is an offshoot of Indian Institute of Packaging, an Autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India. They have been rendering the sacred duty of indoctrinating Training, Testing, Consultancy, Research & Development in the field of Packaging.

The Alumni Association, in Conjunction with IIP has been rendering Yeoman service to Industry, Commerce & Trade, in spreading Education, Employment & Entrepreneurship Development to the packaging Industry, in general, and for the Preservation of our Precious planet, from Exploitation. In fact, our goal is aimed at a total green revolution.

Packaging Industry is considered to be a sunrise Industry, with a total turnover of 14 billion US dollars and it is expected to reach about 18 billion dollars by the year 2015. The Industry is growing at a rate of 15% annually.

We may kindly take liberty to inform you, that the Hyderabad Centre of IIP was inaugurated by the Late Lamented Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Chief Minister Of Andhra Pradesh on 24th March, 2006. In other words, we have completed six successful years of service, in achieving the above objectives.

This year, we, at the Alumni Association, have taken the Initiative, to celebrate the event as “WORLD PACKAGING DAY” with a “PACK –WALK” at the Necklace Road, which starts at 9 Am on 24^th March, 2012, from the People’s Plaza to the Large Circle of NTR Marg and back to the People’s Plaza, in Association with Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI).

We have invited Sri Kasu Venkat Krishna Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for Cooperation as Chief Guest for the Occasion.

Happy to inform that the country has got the “BEST” Institute in the field of packaging with large infrastructural facilities for the dissemination of knowledge and information in packaging. And thus, today, the country has become the “GLOBAL HUB” for the supply of all types of packaging materials and as well as packaging education through Indian Institute of Packaging.

India- South Australia bilateral trade US$40 by 2016

The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) in association with Australian Delegates Interactive Meeting with FAPCCI Team on “Emerging Trends in Bilateral Trade” on 20th March 2013 at Federation House, Red Hills, Hyderabad.

Mr. V.S. Raju, President, FAPCCI, Ms. Cheng Teoh, Manager-International Trade, Business South Australia, Ms. Shelley Elder, CEO, Axeze Pty Ltd, Mr. Samuel Kaladari, Mg. Director, Kaladari Industries, Dr Nhiem Lu, Executive Director, Solution Forest Pty Ltd, Ms. Cathy Adele Beitz, Company Dir., Our Bizniss Productions Pty Ltd, Mr. K.Graeme George, Company Dir., One Tap Publishing Pty Ltd, Mr. Patrick Crowe, Managing Director, Transtainer, Mr. Ramakrishna Dastrala, Business Development Manager, Australian Trade Commission, Ms. Sangeetha Krishnamoorthy, Business Development Manager, Australian Trade Commission, Mr. Devendra Surana, Senior Vice President, Mr. Srinivas Ayyadevara, Vice President, Mr.Shyam Sunder Pasari, Chairman, International Trade Committee and Mr. M.V. Rajeshwara Rao, Secretary General are the other speakers at the occasion.

Ms. Cheng Teoh said that the South Australia is one of the exciting investment destination for international developers in the Asia Pacific. She invites the investments to invest in mining, defense, clean technology, manufacturing, agriculture, wine and health services and education sectors in South Australia.

Mr. V.S. Raju said that the India and Australia have a strong and productive bilateral partnership. Australia’s relationship with India has increased in line with India’s rapid economic and strategic growth. India is now Australia's third largest merchandise export market, and Australia was India's eighth largest trading partner. India and Australia have embarked upon talks to conclude an ambitious Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement and the latest engagement resulted in an initiative being launched to develop two-way trade between the two nations and its success is expected to add over $40 billion to each economy by 2016. I am sure, with the frequent visits of Australian Officials and greater awareness about the Australian market, the target set would be definitely achieved. So far, Indian companies have invested around $3 billion in Australia, dominated by coal. Recently, the GVK Group announced a deal to acquire Hancock Coal for $1.26 billion. It plans to invest an additional $6 billion to develop assets. Early this year, Lanco Infratech acquired assets of Griffin Coal in a $760-million deal. Australia has so far attracted a global investment of $83 billion in the resources sector alone, while the pipeline is at an estimated $430 billion.

Post Budget Analysis 2012-13

The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) in association with FICCI organized a Interactive Meeting on “Post Budget Analysis 2012-13” on 19^th March 2012, at Federation House, Red Hills, Hyd.

Mr. V.S. Raju, President, FAPCCI, Mr. Shankar Bala, Ernst & Young Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Parthasarathy, Chairman, Karvy Consultants, Dr. Ravindra B H, Director – Power Business Development, GVK Energy, Mr. C V Sarma, Vice-President – Finance, ITC - Agri Business Division, Mr. Kapil Mehan, Managing Directot, Coromondel International, Mr. Safir Adeni, CEO, Eknovate Solutions, Mr. Dharmalingam P, Assistant General Manager, Central Bank of India, Dr. R K Mishra, Director, Institute of Public Enterprise and Mr. Devendra Surana, Senior Vice President, FAPCCI & Managing Director, Bhagyanagar India Ltd are the key speakers at the session.

FAPCCI to lead delegation to Israel

The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) in association with Israel Chamber of Commerce organized a Press Meet on “Indo-Israel Trade relations” and have announced the FAPCCI delegation to Israel to participate in “Agritech 2012” will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel between 15 -17 May, 2012.

To workout modalities to take a delegation to Israel, Israeli embassy officials Mr. Mouneer Aghbaria, Consulate General & Chief of Economic Affairs, and Mr. Yonathan Ben Zaken, Chief Investment Director, Govt. of Israel along with Mr. Ken Udai Sagar, President, Israel Chamber of Commerce had detailed deliberations with FAPCCI officials Mr. V.S Raju, President, Mr. Srinivas Ayyadevara, Vice President, Mr. M.V. Rajeshwara Rao, Secretary General, Mr. Shyam Sunder Pasari, Chairman, International Trade Relations and Mr. AS Kumar, Deputy Secretary General, FAPCCI.

“Agritech 2012” (Premier Agriculture World Show) will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel between 15 -17 May, 2012. In this connection India will be special showcase country as both Israel and India are celebrating 20 years of Diplomatic relations.

They will be the Government of India, delegation and different states are taking advantage of this event. FAPCCI along with its own delegation will join Govt. of AP, Agriculture Dept who are also planning to attend this event. This delegation will contain groups associated with water management, dairy, food processing, and allied, agriculture related sector. The trade between India and Israel has touched 6 billion US$.