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International exhibitors from Germany, USA, Belgium, Spain, Turkey, China, Belarus, Korea, Austria and many other countries also showcased their latest products and services.  The show witnessed a footfall of over 8,000 business visitors.

Didier Ramoudt, President of Busworld International, confirmed that the “Busworld  India 2018 broke all records during its eighth edition both on the level of visitors as well on the level of exhibitors. Also the co-operation with BOCI and ASRTU brought an added value to the exhibition. We look eagerly to our next edition and will keep on bringing the different national bus and coach industries together under one international roof, sharing knowledge, technology and networks!”

Dr. G. Parmeshwara, Dy. Chief Minister, Karnataka graced the occasion at the launch of several buses at the event. These included -

• Unveiling and launch of 3 luxury coaches by MG Automotives. These included Glider Seater with 43 seats and Glider Z sleeper with 30 berths based on Bharat Benz chassis. DreamZ a Luxury sleeper based on Mercedes multi axle chassis was also launched.

• Force Motors unveiled India's 1st 33/41-seater monocoque bus by the name of Traveller Monobus, which marked its foray into 'Midibus' category. Other new vehicles on display were Traveller Rural Bus, Traveller T23350 & Traveller 26AC CNG

• Tata Motors showcased five new public transport vehicles at the BusWorld India 2018. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and advanced safety features, the new range of transport solutions on display were- Starbus Ultra AC 22-Seater Push back, Starbus 12-Seater AC  Maxi cab, WINGER 12-Seater, Tata 1515 MCV Staff Bus and Magna intercity  coach.

• SM Kannappa & Co, part of the Prakash Roadline Group launched a 45+1-seater bus called Prakash Vega based on Ashok Leyland chassis and a 30-berth Sleeper Coach Prakash Capella based on Bharat Benz Chassis.

• A fully electric 11-seater Maxi Cab along with a 39-seater electric bus was launched by Olectra Greentech (formerly Goldstone Infratech) in collaboration with BYD China.

Prasan Firodoa, MD, Force Motors said "We are delighted to have been part of this exhibition and are happy with the number of prospective customers who visited our stall and showed interest in our new monocoque offerings in the midi bus segment"

"At MG, we consider BusWorld as our strategic partner in providing us the right platform in showcasing our Bus & Coach range and capabilities to the right audience (OEM’s, Retailers, Dealers and Suppliers) and create a brand visibility across India and abroad. We are glad to share that footfalls at MG Pavillion was incredible since the first day of the event, and we are happy to close concrete orders for all our coach models displayed at the MG pavilion. In addition, we also had an opportunity to discuss strategic tie ups with other suppliers for tech transfer and product innovation. We acknowledge the extended support provided by BusWorld team throughout the event and look forward to a grand showcasing at BusWorld 2020" said a statement by MG Automotives.

BusWorld India 2018, saw participation by the entire spectrum of vehicle, body, ancillary and parts manufacturers, service providers, integrators and operators under one roof showcasing their latest and

innovative products for the betterment of public transport. Innovative products showcased at the event included transmissions from Allison Transmission. Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles and is a leader in hybrid propulsion system for city buses. Allison has a gear manufacturing and transmission assembly facility at Oragadam near Chennai and is already working with many of the top OEMs in India.

Subros Limited, a leading manufacturer of thermal products for automotive applications in India, in technical collaboration with Denso of Japan, showcased the latest model in the small bus segment, a 10kw unit which goes for up to 5 metres long bus. The company made this specifically for vehicles like the Force Motors Traveller and models made by Tata Motors and Swaraj Mazda. This is a ductable unit. With this the company’s ductable unit range becomes complete. Now it has 10kw, 12kw, 18kw, 22kw, 25kw, 30kw, 32kw and 36kw units. These were on display at the Subros stall. The company also has a big unit for a 13 metre bus, a 44kw unit. The company is also working on electric units. These are for electric buses wherein it will have four models to start with. These will be 18kw, 25kw, 32 kw and 36kw units. These units are likely to be ready by end of this year.

Innovative products showcased at the event included-

• Hidral Global, Spain showcased their electro hydraulic system based  automated wheelchair ramps to make public transport more accessible for  the elderly & differently -abled. These can be retrofitted in existing vehicles.

• Belkommunmash, Belarus showcased their electric trolley buses.

• Agility Fuel Solutions, (HQ-USA), presented their high capacity, light weight, carbon fibre composite material made CNG storage systems which allow a better range of up to 800Kms to Buses and CVs.

• Fasching Safety Belts, Austria, showcased their range of safety belts for passenger and commercial vehicles.

• Hübner, Germany, showcased 'Interface systems' that connect coaches of trolley buses and help in manoeuvrability.

• Eberspächer, Germany, and  Valeo Motherson launched latest HVAC system for buses and coaches

The Exhibition was powered by the Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU), the official national body of public transport  operators in India and supported by Bus Operators Confederation of India  (BOCI), representing the private bus and coach operators. The next edition of BusWorld India would take place in August 2020 at Bengaluru.

Rajan Sharma, MD, Interads Exhibitions Pvt Ltd  said: "It’s an enormous pleasure to have such a wonderful response from everyone at this Busworld India. I consider this as a great success with a tremendous increase in the number of visitors as compared to last year. We congratulate all exhibitors to bring in their innovations and offerings at this platform for the betterment of the bus industry. See you all in the next edition in 2020 with much more to offer for comfort, safety and sustainability in the transport sector!"

Mouvex was incorporated in 1906 and is a leading manufacturer of positive displacement pumps, screw compressors and hydraulic coolers. Mouvex — headquartered in Auxerre, France — is part of PSG, a Dover company. Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of approximately $7 billion.

Exhibiting in Hall 25 Stand C39 at this year's show, Mouvex will be debuting its new CC10-24 vane truck pump to the German market. Launched in September 2017, the CC10-24 has been developed as a vehicle-mounted solution for loading and unloading petroleum products for trucks and transports. This new pump includes all of the same cutting-edge features and benefits as the Mouvex CC8 pump while incorporating a variety of new enhancements designed to make the pump smaller, lighter (70.6 lbs./32 kg), quieter (72 dBA) and more environmentally friendly while increasing pump efficiency and reducing delivery times.

 Along with these advancements, the CC10-24 features an integrated by-pass designed to protect against excessive pressures and overheating, and is equipped with a 500-micron strainer. Mouvex CC10-24 pumps are also virtually maintenance free, reversible and have been engineered with double ball bearings for longer pump life. Additionally, these pumps are ATEX certified and available with a 3-year warranty.

In addition, Mouvex will also be offering a special preview of its MX12 screw compressors at the event, where two prototypes will be on display in the booth. Designed to be a more compact solution than the Mouvex Typhon II screw compressor while offering the same flow rates, the MX12 is an ideal solution and better fit for trucks with less space. MX12 compressors will be officially launched at the start of 2019.

The latest improvements to the Mouvex MH6 screw compressor will also be featured at the show. One of the key improvements to the MH6 is the ability to directly mount the compressor on a truck's gearbox with integrated power takeoff (PTO) – a feature specifically designed for the main brands of European trucks. The MH6 also offers a 70% weight reduction when compared to traditional screw compressors. This reduction in weight allows the MH6 the ability to provide fleets with increased turnover per truck per year that equates to improved revenues, while also meeting the requirements of the European Union's Euro 6 legislation

Mouvex will also be sharing a booth with sister PSG company Blackmer. At the show, Blackmer will be showcasing a variety of its sliding vane pumps for the transfer of liquid and gas products, including the STX3, TXH3 and LGL1. Designed for maximum performance and reliability, Blackmer pumps are ideally suited for a wide variety of critical LPG, petroleum and chemical applications. Utilizing Blackmer's unique sliding vane design, these positive displacement pumps offer the best-combined characteristics of sustained high-level performance, energy efficiency, trouble-free operation and low maintenance cost.

Source: IAA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 2018