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UBM India Launches the First Edition of 'World of Facilities'MUMBAI, April 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- India's Premier Trade Event and Conference for the Facility Management Product and Service Industry UBM India, India's leading exhibition organizer launched the first edition of World of Facilities (WOF) today at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), Goregaon, Mumbai. A three-day exhibition (24th-26th April, 2017), World of Facilities is India's premier trade event and conference for the facility management product and service industry. (Photo: http://mma.prnewswire.com/media/493270/UBM_Lamp_Lighting_Ceremony_of_World_of_Facilities_2017.jpg ) (Logo: http://mma.prnewswire.com/media/490513/WOF_UBM_Logo.jpg ) (Logo: http://mma.prnewswire.com/media/471349/UBM_Logo.jpg ) The inaugural ceremony of World of Facilities 2017 took place in the presence of key dignitaries Mr. Sandeep Sethi, Managing Director - West Asia, Integrated Facilities Management - JLL India; Mr. Dharminder Salwan, Director Blackrock APAC & Board Member iNFHRA; Mr. Yogesh Mudras - MD, UBM India and Mr. Abhijit Mukherjee - Group Director, UBM India, amidst a sizeable industry gathering. Through the expo, UBM India provided a trade platform for the facilities management supplier industry to showcase their innovative products and services, network, and connect with key decision makers from every level of a wide range of sectors. With leading global real estate services firm JLL as its knowledge partner, the expo also witnessed a high profile conference on the side-lines where stalwarts from the fraternity discussed industry trends, a peek into future possibilities, challenges, and market insights and also provided in-depth solutions. The show brought together more than 100 exhibitors and over 200 major Indian and global brands of the facilities management industry such as HIKVISION, Zeta, NESTLE, Cannon Hygiene, 3M, Karcher Cleaning, Charnok Cleaning, Uniclean, MCS, Buzil Rossario, Pure Duct Services, SMS, Sierra ODC, Aura Facility Management, Arrow Greentech Ltd, Synconext India Pvt Ltd., MCS Solutions (P) Ltd, Fine Grace and HygieneTech amongst others. WOF showcased an exciting array of novel and futuristic products and services, ranging from smart solutions, security solutions, air conditioning and mechanical ventilation, to energy management, environmental management, hygiene cleaning and waste management solutions, FM Software and IT solutions, facilities services, workplace, HR services and much more. Significantly, the event is well-supported by key associations - Hospitality Purchase Managers Forum (HPMF), Global Infra-facilities and Project Management Association (GIFPMA), The Infrastructure Facility Human Resource & Realty Association (iNFHRA) and Indian Pest Control Association (IPCA); Knowledge Partners - Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL India), along with Maharashtra Fire Service as a partner. The two-day conference delivered unique and innovative value propositions to exhibitors and visitors alike. It focussed on the endless possibilities in the domain as well as challenges faced by facility managers, admin and operations managers, purchase managers, facility technical heads on cost management, manpower management, integrated facility management, automation, security and new technologies. The conference has an excellent selection of renowned speakers from the industry that include Mr. Sandeep Sethi, Managing Director - West Asia, Integrated Facilities Management, JLL; Mr. Subroto Mukherjee, Head Administration & Facilities Management, Cipla Ltd.; Mr. Sandeep Sudan, Head - Centre of Excellence - Global Corporate Security, Reliance Industries Limited; Ms. Ratna Pawan, Global Head of Security Risk, GSCs and Technology; HSBC Operations, Service and Technology - Operations, HSBC Electronic Data Processing India Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Manish Kachhy, Head Intelligence and Vigilance, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd., and Ms. Gandhali Samant, Senior Technology Evangelist - Microsoft, to name a few. Day 1 saw renowned industry thought leaders engaging in panel discussions on 'Getting FM to boardroom'; 'Data, Analytics and Internet of Things'; 'Sustainability: Strategic or Tactical Approach?' and knowledge sessions on 'Technology and the changing role of Facility Managers'; 'Trends impacting FM industry'; 'Driving value through technology-enabled procurement'; 'Energy Procurement' and 'Evolving patnership models'. The schedule for Day 2 includes panel discussions on 'Diversity and Inclusion - An industry fad or robust business sense?'; 'Cleaning, Hygiene, Waste Management and Green Solutions'; 'Attracting Talent to the FM Industry (industry examples)'; 'Pest Control: Pest Impact on Properties - Role of IPM, FM Industry and Public Health' and 'FM's Role in Managing New-age Talent'. Further, it will have knowledge sessions on 'Future of Work'; 'Ensuring Security through Technology'; and 'Changing Scenario on Compliance and Labor Laws', to name a few. Speaking at the maiden launch of World of Facilities 2017, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, "A combination of several factors has created a huge potential for FM services in India. These include the boom in real estate, growth in retail and hospitality sectors, modernisation of technology, increased standards of living, and the need for efficient management of vast and ever increasing human traffic at malls, hospitals, airports and workplace clusters. The industry is expected to reach a value of approximately $19.4 billion by 2020. Simultaneously, the tendency towards eco-friendly, green initiatives - that will help conserve energy and resources for the future - have also led to an increased sensitisation towards facility management services." He added, "As innovators and community influencers, UBM India felt it was the right time to present the maiden edition of World of Facilities to India and showcase top-of-the-line, novel and the most eco-friendly products on offer. I am sure the World of Facilities will further catalyse the growth of this sector and its conferences will provide relevant food for thought to industry professionals." Sandeep Sethi, MD - Integrated Facility Management, JLL West Asia, and also Chairman, Steering Committee, World of Facilities, said, "The facilities management industry is about $7.5 billion large. It has grown by around 15% in the last three years. The projections are that it will continue to grow at the same pace through 2020. It is at this opportune time that JLL as knowledge partner has joined hands with UBM India to launch World of Facilities. This is going to be India's premier and most comprehensive B2B platform for the facility management industry. The show comprises two formats - expo and conference. The event catered to many local and global suppliers, manufacturers, consultants, service providers, along with thousands of people participating from different verticals. All participating organisations will benefit from the extensive learning and showcasing of latest initiatives by the facilities management industry. With JLL as the knowledge partner, along with support from various organizations, such as Maharashtra Fire Services, iNFHRA and a few others, World of Facilities is set to provide a unique platform for various stakeholders from across the world, across different industries to engage, network and learn from each other. JLL is delighted to partner with UBM to influence the facilities management landscape for this powerful event." Industry speak and launches at World of Facilities 2017 Prashant Sule - Brand Director, Cannon Hygiene (India) Pvt. Ltd. "The Facilities Management (FM) industry in India has been growing steadily at a CAGR of around 17%, and is primarily fuelled by the growth of property management and real estate market growth. Global firms are taking on single contracts spanning multiple locations, are able to rationalize costs, standardize processes and deliver uniform quality. There is a need for organized players in the sector, and Cannon Hygiene which is a valued part of the OCS Group of the UK, is geared to grow along with the Group. The marketing build up to the expo has been good and should attract quality players from the industry, which would provide a good exposure to the stakeholders. We will continue to launch new products and services through our hygiene vertical." Karan Thakkar - Founder and MD, EcoCentric Management Pvt. Ltd. "Facilities management has seen a sharp rise in the last couple of years and will grow exponentially in future. Facilities management is a very wide-ranging topic and every field within the sector, is an industry in itself. So far all the companies in the industry have done a great job, and overall efficiency in numbers will greatly go up once the focus is on strategy. Many young entrepreneurs have also got in this space, and have looked at new ways of reducing manpower and other costs, leading to growth of the sector. I am also looking forward to the views of industry stalwarts who would participate at the expo. We are launching a well-received 48-hour disposal pick up program for e-waste, designed especially for Facilities Head, as in times of urgency they would not need to panic, but would need to just get in touch with us." Vivek Mata - Managing Director, Charnock Equipments Pvt. Ltd. "The facility management industry is expanding at an impressive rate at present. Innovation in the facility management industry in India does exist but not to an extent in comparison to other developed markets like the middle-east or Europe. India is the hotbed for investment for leading companies from across the globe. Facility management companies in India are known to provide best in class services to clients. This stands as a strong basis for the exponential expected growth rate. We are looking forward to meeting all the representatives from leading facility management companies and to develop a good and healthy professional relationship with them which can foster a win-win situation for clients. Charnock is launching its latest range of micro-fibre cleaning systems. These micro-fibre cleaning systems are best-in-class in terms of product quality and are aggressively priced for the Indian market." Vishal Jain - Founder and CEO, Syncolite India Pvt Ltd (Brand name: Synconext) "With the need for commercial real estate projected at more than 40 million sq. ft. per year - the future is indeed very rosy. Our sensor-gateway-software system that ensures employee comfort, energy savings and hands-off controls to help all things electronic to 'talk' to each other; and thus functions seamlessly, remotely and economically." Amarjot Joura - CEO and Founder Director, Pureera India Pvt. Ltd. "The Facility Management (FM) industry in India is expected to achieve a significant transformation. The upward trend amongst the key stakeholders in acceptance of the need for organised facilities management and the growing competition from entry of international FM companies is driving widespread increase in innovation. We are expecting to be able to showcase our revolutionary hand and surface hygiene products to the key stakeholders in facilities management from healthcare, hospitality, IT, ITES, BPO, manufacturing, retail, infrastructure, government, and education sectors. We are going to introduce our two revolutionary antimicrobial hand and surface hygiene products. The first one is a 24 hours hand sanitizer called safe touch 24, and the second one is a long-lasting surface disinfectant called SurfaceSHIELD. Both of these products are unique and have the potential to mark the beginning of a new era in effective hygiene and infection control." About UBM India: UBM India is India's leading exhibition organizer that provides the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world, through a portfolio of exhibitions, content led conferences and seminars. UBM India hosts over 25 large scale exhibitions and 40 conferences across the country every year; thereby enabling trade across multiple industry verticals. A UBM Asia Company, UBM India has offices across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. UBM Asia is owned by UBM plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. UBM Asia is the leading exhibition organizer in Asia and the biggest commercial organizer in mainland China, India and Malaysia. For further details, please visit ubmindia.in. About UBM plc: UBM plc is the largest pure-play B2B Events organiser in the world. In an increasingly digital world, the value of connecting on a meaningful, human level has never been more important. At UBM, our deep knowledge and passion for the industry sectors we serve allow us to create valuable experiences where people can succeed. At our events people build relationships, close deals and grow their businesses. Our 3,750+ people, based in more than 20 countries, serve more than 50 different sectors - from fashion to pharmaceutical ingredients. These global networks, skilled, passionate people and market-leading events provide exciting opportunities for business people to achieve their ambitions. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com; for UBM corporate news, follow us on Twitter at @UBM, UBM Plc on LinkedIn Media Contact: Mili Lalwani 
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