The 2017 chapter of ACREX India, the biggest, widest and a most dynamic global platform on this side of the continent on all that is cool held in Delhi in February. The focus was not limited only to HVAC&R the exhibition but also on diverse building engineering services that include electrical & plumbing services, building automation and the ever – growing cold chain industry.
ACREX India 2017 was organised by the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) and produced by NuernbergMesse India Pvt Ltd. It was held at the India Exposition Mart (IEML), Greater Noida. The venue is the largest in India occupying over 77,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space and 1,70,500 square meters of constructed area for conducting exhibitions.
ACREX India 2017 was meant not only the launch-pad for potential business collaborations, but also a living resource pool and a seamless amalgamation of Integrated Building Solutions.
The event witnessed the powerful international participation from 25 countries including Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, the Netherlands, UAE, UK, Ukraine and USA.
ACREX Hall of Fame is an industry benchmark instituted by Danfoss India in partnership with ISHRAE to recognize the excellence achieved in conserving energy by commercial buildings in the Indian subcontinent. The coveted recognition aims to encourage energy efficiency among industry stakeholders and showcase success stories in the HVAC space in India.
This year, the coveted recognition has been awarded to Infosys for being a front runner in promoting energy conservation and sustainable work environment. With an integrated approach to developing energy efficient buildings that include sourcing natural lights, efficient LED Lighting, Energy harvesting sensors & control and the implementation of the radiant panel based cooling, Infosys reaffirmed its commitment to develop and maintain a green infrastructure.
What makes the 2017 Hall of fame stand apart is that every stakeholder, HVAC consultant, HVAC contractor were recognized for their contribution to making the sustainable journey possible. Ten HVAC projects were nominated out of many entries across India.
“There is a need to build awareness about energy efficiency and HVAC for the development of infrastructure and sustainability in our country. Proper energy management will lead to improvements in energy efficiency, optimization of energy and demand management. In the future, buildings can become smarter, intelligent and environmental friendly. ISHRAE through ACREX aims at identifying a project which is ideal to be placed in the hall of fame and aligns with our visions for the country in terms of energy efficiency, innovation and technology, “said Sachin Maheshwari, President, ISHRAE in a press release.
Experts & stalwarts of industry from international organizations like ASHRAE & AMCHAM USA, UNEP, CIBSE UK, REHVA & EBTC France, VDMA & IGCC Germany, CAR China, FTI Thailand, ABOK Russia, Turkish HVAC-R Exporters (ISIB) Turkey have been using this platform for ‘Connect, Share, Create Knowledge Forums and strategic alliances’.
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