FAISALABAD: Trade delegation of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) headed by FCCI Vice President Engineer Ahmed Hassan returned on Monday from Hannover Messe 2017 trade fair held from April 24-28, 2017 in Germany.
In a statement issued here,, FCCI Vice President said that Hannover Messe is one of the world’s largest trade fairs, held every year in Germany. This year, the fair had around 225,000 attendees and 6500 exhibitors from all over the world, exhibiting manufacturing and energy technology, he added.
He said that round about 33 engineering companies from Pakistan participated in the fair, as well as two educational institutes, with the cooperation of Engineering Development Board (EDB).
He said that leading engineering and technology companies from around the world displayed their latest industrial technology at the fair. The fair provided an opportunity to Pakistani engineering companies, to display their products in the global market, while learning about the latest global trends.
He said that Pakistan is lagging significantly behind other countries in the areas of engineering and industrial technology. The world is rapidly moving towards 4th generation industrial technology, whereas our industry is still employing 1st and 2nd generation equipment.
He emphasized the use of modern industrial technology and gave the example of European countries like Germany have been able to maximize industrial productivity and efficiency, leading to higher exports. Pakistan also needs to follow the suit and start implementing 4th generation technology in domestic industries. “If we are unable to achieve this technological advancement, we will undoubtedly be deprived of rapid economic growth and development,” he viewed.
He said that government and industry need to adopt an innovation-led approach to develop domestic industry and increase national exports. It is only through innovation and technological advancement, that we can become a leading economy in the world.
Pakistani Ambassador in Germany Joher Saleem and Commercial Consulate Jahangir Virk were also present during the exhibition, he mentioned.
