IOCC Organizes Rubber Trade Delegation

CLEVELAND, Sept. 25 -- The India Ohio Chamber of Commerce (IOCC) has organized a trade delegation of eight Indian rubber companies to visit Ohio for networking and personal meetings with representatives from the Ohio rubber industry in Cleveland on October 15, 2003. The IOCC will host a special luncheon for the Indian trade delegates on October 15th at 11:30am; the luncheon location will be announced shortly. Cleveland's political leaders as well as executives from the rubber and automotive industries are expected to attend the luncheon.

These Indian companies will also attend the American Chemical Society Rubber Expo '03 Exhibition in Cleveland October 14-16, 2003 at the Cleveland Convention Center. Additionally, delegates will attend one-on-one meetings with Ohio companies on October 13th at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel from 8:00am to 5:00pm, organized by Mr. Pradip Kamat, President of Indus International.

The eight member Indian delegation represent opportunities in the areas of elastomers, sealing products, automobile parts, conveyor belts, rubber sheeting and industrial molded products. The companies are looking for specific strategic partnerships and customer relationships for direct selling, sourcing, joint ventures, collaboration in research and development, manufacturing as well as to purchase manufacturing equipment. Indus, BTN and the CAPEXIL will also assist in providing additional services to the participating companies in post conference activities.

India is the world's third largest producer and fourth largest consumer of natural and synthetic rubber offering high quality products at competitive prices globally. Manufactured products are made for the automotive, healthcare and technology sector as well as other industrial sectors. Indian worldwide rubber exports are projected to reach $650 million in 2003.

Companies interested in participating in this event, contact Ms. Radhika Reddy at 216-774-1179, or Pradip Kamat, IOCC Program Chair, (216) 570-3452, Fax: (216) 360-9246 e-mail: pkamat1070@aol.com. Information will also be available on the IOCC website, www.indiaohiochamber.org .

The India Ohio Chamber of Commerce (IOCC) is a non-profit association devoted to creating economic growth opportunities between Ohio and India.

Established in January 2003, IOCC is supported by Ohio based businesses, city of Cleveland, State representatives, Cleveland World Trade Center and the US Export Assistance Center -- a division of the Department of Commerce. Membership has grown to include professionals as well as corporations based in U.S. & India. Members represent the health care, legal, research and development, technology, manufacturing, engineering fields, accounting and financial services.

The IOCC is a member driven commerce organization and a strong advocate for the Indian business community. Endowed with varied backgrounds and professions, the aggregate IOCC membership is a rich blend of intellect, financial support, and unity to accomplish the common goal of joining the Ohio and Indian business communities in an unparalleled synergy of economics, industry, culture, and prosperity.