Second edition of InDIGO, the flagship denim B2B expo of Asia concluded successfully

DELHI, India - April 27, 2013 - PRLog -- Denim Club India created history yet another time by successfully organizing the second edition of the flagship denim B2B event - InDIGO - on 19th and 20th April, 2013, which included a unique first-ever set-up of a live display of a state-of-the-art denim jeans production line during the event.

The mood was upbeat, and there was excitement in the air, as the second edition of InDIGO opened up, promising an out-of-this-world experience to all the guests, visitors and exhibitors, for two full days.

InDIGO 2013 covered the denim value chain very comprehensively, witnessing the participation of industry segment leaders, showcasing the best, and the latest, to a very large number of professionals and decision makers from the entire denim fraternity, from India and abroad.

The event was inaugurated by H. E. Burak Akcapar, Ambassador of Turkey to India, on the morning of 19th April, 2013, in the august presence of Shri S. N. Modani, MD, Sangam Denim, Dr. Darlie Koshy, DG, IAM and ATDC, Mr. Harinder Lamba, CEO, MUST Garments, Bahrain, Mr. Ratnadeep Lal, Founder, IIFT, and Mr. Prashant Agarwal, JMD, Wazir Consultants.

H. E. Burak Akcapar was highly appreciative of the event, and specifically mentioned in his address to the gathering that visiting InDIGO was a very unique experience for him. While congratulating the organizers for organizing such a highly focused event, H. E. stated that he and his team will endeavor to ensure participation of Turkish companies engaged in denim related business in the next edition of InDIGO.

The second edition of InDIGO was bigger and better than the first edition, in terms of participation of denim related businesses, and also in terms of the comprehensive coverage of the denim value chain. The show, dedicated exclusively to denim supply chain, is the only event in Asia which covers the denim value chain so comprehensively, and has redefined the meaning of B2B expositions for the denim industry. InDIGO 2013 has set a new global benchmark for all other denim shows in the world by installing a live jeans factory and producing jeans during the show.

InDIGO 2013 witnessed participation of industry segment leaders including polyester major Indorama Synthetics, and PKPN Spinning Mills, a leading manufacturer of cotton spandex yarn, Clariant, representing the yarn dyeing segment, with Oswal Denim, LNJ Denim, Modern Denim, R&B Denim, and Vinod Denim representing the denim fabric segment. RTW denim jeans were displayed by various companies, like Oswal, Gadget to complete the picture.
The show also had the presence and participation of Chaudhary Labels, Preet Buttons,YKK India, renowned manufacturers of labels, buttons and zippers respectively, the essential accessories that go into the making of any pair of jeans.

Groz Beckert, Tukatech, IntelloCut, ROIDEC Chemicals, The Denim Culture, Pack Impex and Wonder Polymers contributed in completing the picture by showcasing their specific offerings for the denim industry. The presence of SGS India added a lot of value to the exposition by making it possible for the business visitors to get answers to their queries relating to testing and certification. The booths of Denimsnadjeans.com, a denim consulting business, and Genext Logistics, a company specializing in logistics and freight forwarding, were much sought after by the visitors and participants.

A special attraction of the show was the Handloom Denim by DCI booth, which showcased an exclusive collection of Nehru Jackets and other formal dresses made out of Khadi Denim.

The striking attraction of the event was the denim jeans production line, wherein the visitors got the unique opportunity to see jeans being manufactured on state-of-the-art machines during the exhibition.

The production line, a far sighted initiative by Denim Club India, exemplified the strength and benefits of collaboration, with various companies coming together and joining hands to provide the inputs and material required for making a wearable pair of jeans. This was the first time that a fully operational state-of-the-art jeans production line was set-up in a business expo.The initiative made it possible for a multitude of denim professionals and business owners to take a close look at an automated production line, and get precise inputs from the technology providers on how to go ahead with automation in manufacturing denim jeans.

The production line was made possible by coming together of several companies, viz. Vinod Denim, Oswal Denims, R&B Denims, and Sangam Denim for fabric, Preet Buttons for buttons and rivets, Chaudhary Labels for labels and tags, Groz Beckert for sewing needles, Tukatech for CAD patterns and fabric cutting, and VI.BE.MAC and Turel Group for the sewing machines.

The exclusive denim B2B expo was visited by representatives of around 300 companies, including business owners and senior decision makers. Mr. Vijay Mathur, the Acting Secretary General, Apparel Export Promotion Council, made a special visit to InDIGO and went around the exhibition. He lauded the initiative by Denim Club India and was of the view that the AEPC Members Exporters could benefit substantially by visiting the subsequent editions of InDIGO.

Mr. R. Dudeja, Founder, Denim Club India opines “We have achieved the goals set for this edition. The positive feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike shows that we made the right decision by concentrating on what is important for the professionals engaged in various segments of the denim value chain. We are thankful to all our exhibitors and speakers as the support and co-operation extended by them played a key role in the success of the event. We are confident that with the continued support and patronization from the industry leaders, InDIGO will continue to grow, and become more beneficial, over the years.” He further explained InDIGO is the only denim platform in the world which enables denim related businesses to think beyond “buyer seller” or “order booking” meets, and makes it possible for the future industry leaders to come together under one roof, and develop their vision of future of denim industry together.