The Pakistan Auto Show 2016 concluded at the Expo Centre in Lahore.
The 3 day grand event, organized by the Pakistan Association of Automotive
Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) from 4th to 6th of
March 2016, attracted large crowds of more than One hundred thousand visitors
and professionals, seeking fresh technological insights and valuable knowledge
on the advancement of engineering in the industry. It featured a vast
range of products and process displays from more than 200 international
& local Auto-manufacturers and a myriad of enterprises operating in the
relevant sectors. This pioneering exhibition showcases the robust growth
and vast potential of Pakistan’s Automobile industry, reflecting the nation’s
pursuit to become the future hub for auto manufacturing and engineering.
The Auto Show also featured numerous insightful seminars and training
workshops, conducted by very learned speakers and experts, who disseminated
high-valued information. These sessions were greatly appreciated by the
industry professionals. A spectacular closing ceremony was orchestrated to
conclude the show with great fanfare, where the leading personalities of the
Automobile industry, the engineering communities and the regulatory authorities
were present along with senior government officials, prominent social
personalities and showbiz stars, like; Ali Zafar – the Pop music icon.
The Chairman of PAAPAM - Mr, Mumshad Ali stated that; as the
demand for automobiles is expected to rise continuously over the next 3-5
years, the big challenge for Pakistan is to nurture local assemblers &
vendors and ensure rapid investments in capacity-building, to meet the sharply
rising demand. This industry has already achieved a high level of
localization, whereby it boasts: 75% localization in Cars & HCVs, 96%
in Tractors, 96% in Motorcycles and 80% in Three Wheelers. Its products are
being exported to; The European Union, USA, African Countries and all over
Asia. The Annual production in 2015 had reached; 180,000 cars, 1.8 million
motorcycles, 4000 Trucks, 600 Busses, 47,000 Tractors and 50,000 Three
wheelers.
The Chief Organizer of Pakistan Auto Show 2016 - Syed Nabeel
Hashmi said that: "Pakistan Auto Show has once again proved that; it is
the most resourceful, high-profiled event, playing a pivotal role in nurturing
innovation, knowledge-exchange and collaborative ventures in the automotive
industry. Revolutionary ideas and technological concepts are shared at this
vibrant platform by the world’s foremost technology companies. Global
Automobile Brands and experts enrich the deliberations, along with spare-parts
manufacturers, component suppliers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM
vendors), automobile traders, investors, buyers and enthusiasts, who want to
expand their business networks and knowledge-base." He further added that;
“Looking at the resounding success of this year’s event, we are thoroughly
inspired to orchestrate the next year’s Auto Show on a much larger scale.
However, we would like to urge the government to complete the construction of
the Expo Centre in Lahore urgently, because in its current state this facility
cannot accommodate the vast automobile industry of Pakistan. I would like to
thank the stakeholders of this industry for making this show the ‘Biggest
annual Automotive Event of the nation’. The industry leaders have urged the
government to devise an effective Auto Policy in consultation with the experts,
because this critical policy has been long awaited to enable faster progress of
our industry. PAAPAM is fully committed to play a key role as the binding force
for the Auto industry. Since its incorporation in the year 1999, PAAPAM has successfully
grown to 292 registered members.” He further said “There are almost 3000 Auto
Parts-Manufacturers operating all over Pakistan, whereby this industry has
created almost 3 million jobs and opportunities for respectable income,
engaging 500,000 skilled workers as Direct Employees and 2.4 million indirect
employees. It has generated a robust Investment volume of Rs.270 billion, and
contributes revenues of Rs. 110 billion per year to the national
exchequer. It has also achieved an Import substitution worth US$ 3.3 billion
per annum and an Exports volume of US$ 110 million per annum. Pakistan is
already the cheapest source in the world, for producing tractors”.
The Senior Vice Chairman of PAAPAM – Mr. Mashood ali Khan stated that;
We are delighted to see that the 2016 event received an overwhelming response
from industry stakeholders, international large-scale buyers and diverse
consumer segments, as the exhibition featured a wide range of products
including; cars, tractors, trucks, buses, 4X4, Motorcycles, three wheelers and
exotic cars. The presence of Globally leading companies like; Toyota,
Honda, Suzuki, Isuzu, Hino, UD Nissan and Yamaha from Japan, Massey Ferguson
Tractors and Land Rover from UK, Fiat Tractors from Italy, FAW Trucks &
Cars from China and many more, have thoroughly enriched the proceedings of the
exhibition.
The event also attracts precision-engineering experts, Raw Material
suppliers, used-car dealers, service, repairs, body-work professionals,
Automobile Financing companies and other Service Providers. The
industry experts held extensive deliberations to overcome the challenges and
devise collective growth strategies. Several prestigious universities presented
their innovations and insightful academic projects during the event. It
promoted a wide array of advanced technologies and solutions, including;
Engines, Casting, Forging, Sheet Metals, Jigs & Fixtures, along with
electronics, car-paints, tools, tires, batteries, plastic parts, Rubber parts
and accessories. During the event, the visitors could also acquire valuable
information on Car-financing, Auto-insurance, Service-centers, etc.
Other Members of the organizing team who played a key role in making
this event a roaring success, include: Mr Mohd. Saleem, Mr Shafqat, Mr Mehboob,
Mr Taufiq, Mr Mansoor, Mr Saeed, Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed, , Mr Rehan, and many more. For more information and
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