Posts tagged "West Bengal"

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Aug 2013

daniela

Global Sourcing, Opportunities, Quality Management

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Foundry Products In West Bengal

Foundry industry in India, started around 1940 in Howrah of West Bengal and then later on spread to other states such as, Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamilnadu. At present around 500 units exist in West Bengal with an installed capacity of 1 Million tonnes. 95% of these units are concentrated in the district of Howrah forming an informal cluster. Realizing the need for modernization, expansion and relocation of foundries, the Government of West Bengal has formed a modern Foundry Park in...

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Aug 2013

Iliana Torres

Global Sourcing, Quality Management

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Famous Jute Products of West Bengal

OFFERED BY Prasenjit Mandal West Bengal is one of the world's largest jute producing and processing regions. Innovations in jute products are helping to tap a larger consumer market. Industrial development in West Bengal dates back to the latter part of 19th century when jute mills were set up along the sides of river Hooghly. These were followed by engineering, iron and steel, cotton textile, chemicals and other industries. At present, important large scale industries in West Benga...