Ubifrance and the French Trade Commission, in collaboration with GIFAS (French Aerospace Industries Association) and the DGAC (French Civil Aviation Authority), are organizing an Official French Pavilion at the India Aviation Tradeshow from 14th to 18th March 2012 in Hyderabad. FRANCE being the "Focus Country" for the exhibition is represented by 13 leading French companies which look forward to bring to the Indian market, internationally renowned, state-of-the-art technologies in aeronautics and aviation. As a run-up to the tradeshow, “Buyer-seller meets” will be arranged for these companies in Bangalore and Mumbai on 12th & 13th March 2012 respectively to discuss potential business partnerships with Indian companies.
France ranks second in the world aerospace market in terms of exports and imports. Sustained commitment to research and development (R&D) keeps France at the forefront of aircraft & aviation technology development and application. The French aerospace industry stands among the largest and fastest growing in the world.
The growing Indian aviation sector offers tremendous opportunities for aviation companies to do business in India. India holds a vast untapped aircraft maintenance market with substantial growth potential. The MRO business was up by 10%, with a turnover at €0.84b in 2010 and is estimated at €1.87b by 2020. After the great success of India Aviation 2010, the French companies are all set to participate this year with an aim to meet and network with the leading players and decision makers from the Indian aerospace & aviation industry and to forge business opportunities.
Companies exhibiting at the Official French Pavilion:
ADHETEC is a specialist in providing adhesive films for the aerospace industry covering a wide range of applications, from masking and surface protection to markings and decoration. Website: www.adhetec.com
AVIATEC has built a strong expertise in Aerospace product distribution with a product portfolio covering a full range of chemicals: adhesives, lubricants, sealants, paints, cleaners and surface treatment, total about 10,000 references used in MROs and OEMs. Website: www.aviatec.net
AIR FRANCE INDUSTRIES-KLM ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE offers a comprehensive portfolio of Components & Logistics support for Airbus, Boeing and regional aircraft, GE and CFM engine overhaul as well as airframe & modifications services. AFI KLM E&M provides expertise and scale effects based on the support of close to 1300 aircraft worldwide. Website: www.afiklmem.com
AEROEURO ENGINEERING INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED’ is a joint venture between “PL Engineering Limited, the engineering arm of Punj Lloyd Group” and “GECI India, a whole owned subsidiary of GECI International.”
AeroEuro is a one-stop destination for Aerospace Engineering services. Their core domains are: stress & design analysis of structure, embedded development, technical publication. Website: www.geci.net / www.aeroeuro.in
PEGASE is a French cluster located in PACA Region (Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region) in France. Its members include: renowned companies with specialized R&D services ((Eurocopter, Dassault, Thalès Alenia Space, Areva TA), training organizations (ONERA, INRIA, Paul Cézanne University Marseille, Ecole Centrale Marseille), SMEs (Focus 21, Weirwalves & Controls, Studiel, Artères) and the UIMM 13-04. Website: www.pole-pegase.com
SERTA ASD is a French company with presence in France, Poland and India. Over the years, they have developed different technologies to serve the Aero, Space and Defense industries. The group offers equipment and tools, Aero-structure and Aircraft Maintenance Services. Website: www.serta.fr
UUDS aeronautical department is an expert in chemical treatments (cleaning, use of insecticide, disinfection, fumigation) and manufacturing cabin equipment. Also, it has developed a dry cleaning process for aircrafts:"Ecoshine" which allows saving water, procures a long lasting shine of the fuselage and no specific immobilization. Website: www.aero.uuds.com
ALTRAN is an international advanced engineering and innovation consulting group, whose mission is to help its clients create and develop new products. They offer technological and innovative expertise to enhance our clients’ performance and bring complex projects to life. Website: www.altran.com
BUREAU VERITAS AERONAUTICS AND SPACE offers a guaranteed global and pertinent approach in auditing, consulting & training services for Civil and Military Aviation Authorities, Manufacturers, Maintenance and Repair Organisations (MRO), Airlines, Space Industry Stakeholders, Airports, Tour Operators, Charter Companies and Financial Institutions. Website: www.bureauveritas.com
ATEM has over 20 years’ experience in the coax cable engineering and development, in the area of radio and hyper frequency, dedicated to Aeronautics, Space, Telecom and Defence. Website: www.atem.com
PRESENT OVERSEAS offers consulting services to facilitate business between France and India for Aerospace professionals. Website: www.business-overseas.fr / www.present-overseas.com
APSYS is a consulting and engineering company, subsidiary of EADS group that has developed an expertise in risk management, safety analyses and certification support for aeronautic, space, defence, energy and process industries. Website: www.apsys.eads.net
ELTA proposes safe and viable electronic solutions for harsh environments. It’s a subsidiary of AREVA TA & OHB Technology. With more than 280 airlines equipped since years and 15000 ELT’s in service all over the world, ELTA is a certified supplier of ELTs, automatic and survival ones, on all AIRBUS Aircrafts, BOEING, ATR, EMBRAER and so on. Website: www.elta.fr
India Aviation 2012, India’s largest event in civil aviation industry, will provide a platform to the French companies to exchange ideas on latest developments in the aviation sector. The presence of policy makers, senior government officials, domain experts and leaders from global aviation industry shall offer the participating delegates tremendous on-the-spot business opportunities.
Come and meet them in Hall B, Booth 14/15/22/23.
About Ubifrance:
UBIFRANCE is the French Agency for International Business Development, a key public partner in export for French companies. It’s complete range of services include providing information (on markets, legal, regulatory, international financing, calls to tender, sector watch), export consulting, sales actions (prospecting missions, partnership meetings, trade events abroad, communication in the international press, etc.) and the Volunteers for International Experience (Volontariat International en Entreprise – VIE) for the international deployment of skilled human resources. To support French companies of all sizes and all sectors in their development on foreign markets, UBIFRANCE mobilizes the expertise of 2,500 persons in France (Paris and Marseille) and in 120 other countries through its Trade Commissions, clubs and associations, and a network of Press Services.
For further information, please contact:
UBIFRANCE
Jérôme JULLIAND
Project Manager
Tel: +33 (0)1 40 73 37 65
Email: jerome.julliand@ubifrance.fr
Website: www.ubifrance.com
Press Contact:
Deepika PRAKASH
Press Officer
French Trade Commission
Embassy of France, New Delhi
Tel: +91 11 24 19 63 51
Email: deepika.prakash@ubifrance.fr