Zuri Whitefield calling all Singles to the first ever ‘Traffic Lights Party’ this Valentine’s

While all the couples in love are romancing this month, the chic, trendy business hotel, Zuri Whitefield is all set to play Cupid with an extravaganza for all the singles in town.

Zuri Whitefield brings a twist in the tale with the first ever ‘Traffic Lights’ Valentine’s Day Party at the hotel’s most sought after ‘Bling‘bar. Exploring a concept that none has attempted before, all the singles will be tagged Red, Green and Yellow based on their availability and mood to date. While the Red tag signifies your unavailability to date, Yellow indicates you’re all set to party hard and Green will help you find a soul mate to begin a new journey of love. The entry to the party is free and the guests can buy food and beverages at discounted prices.

Priti Chand, Director PR & Communications, Zuri Group Global said, “At Zuri, we believe in doing things differently. Who says Valentine’s Day was restrict ed to couples alone! We are glad to play host to all the singles in the city who can have a blast at Zuri and bring in Valentine’s Day with fun and frolic”.

The fun does not stop here! Bling will set the temperatures soaring with the hottest DJ’s who will spin some of the most popular songs to celebrate this day of love. Zuri also brings to the party popular salsa dancers, who would invite the new couples to learn a step or two of salsa.

Couples looking to celebrate in grand style during Valentine’s can do just that with a sumptuous multi-course meal at the Incanto, Sake and Kahwa. The five course dinner at Sake and Incanto is priced at a special Rs.2,950 which comes with a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine. A four course dinner at Kahwa, the all day dining multi cuisine restaurant is even more attractively priced at Rs.1,500 and comes with a complimentary bottle of red wine.

Mark your diaries and drive in to Bling, Zuri Whitefield on Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 7.30 pm onwards.

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About Zuri Group Global:

Zuri Group Global is a multinational conglomerate promoted by a consortium of investors from the Middle East. The activities of The Zuri Group span across three continents with interests in Hospitality, Floriculture, Real Estate and Green Energy. Head-quartered in Bangalore with Mr. Bobby Kamani & Mr. Abhishek Kamani as Directors, the Group’s India operations have been in existence since 1999.

The hotel properties under the Zuri brand in India include:

* The Zuri Whitefield, Bengaluru

* The Zuri Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala

* The Zuri White Sands Resort & Casino, Goa

* The Retreat by Zuri, Goa

Group website: www.zurigroupglobal.com

Hotel Website: www.thezurihotels.com

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Elcoteq SE to introduce its electronics manufacturing services in India at Electronics Next India 2010

Elcoteq SE,a prominent Electronics Manufacturing player will introduce its electronics manufacturing services in India at ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010 later this month. Elcoteq SE has a proven track record to support its customers in manufacturing products which comprise Consumer Electronics devices such as mobile phones and their accessories, set-top boxes, flat panel TVs, as well as System Solutions products such as infrastructure systems, modules and other industrial segment products. Elcoteq maintains a comprehensive and consistent global service network close to its customers and the end markets of their products and has a facility in Bangalore to support the customers in the whole life cycle services.

Sharing his views on EMS and the opportunities for India in the Global Electronics Industry, Mr. Sukhvinder Kumar, General Manager of Elcoteq Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. said: “Elcoteq’s local sourcing competencies offer an excellent domestic supplier base for localization in India and can set up customized supply chains to ensure an optimized total cost of ownership of your product value chain.”

Elcoteq had recently announced that it will provide Nokia’s customers with After Market Services for their Nokia devices. Professionals from Elcoteq’s Group organization and Bangalore plant will be available during ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010. Elcoteq’s representatives will also speak in the panel discussion and in two specific Elcoteq seminars. In the first day of seminar on February 24, Mr. Patrik Ahgren, Vice President, APAC Sales and Business Development of Elcoteq, will describe ways to optimize total cost of ownership by outsourcing to India. On February 25, Mr. Yogesh Sarin, Supply Chain Manager of Elcoteq Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. will illustrate the importance of localization in India and share Elcoteq’s practical experience in developing the local supply chain.

“We are happy to welcome companies like Elcoteq SE to India and we are confident that Electronics Next 2010 is the right platform for foreign companies to introduce their services in the Indian market,” said Mr.Rajeev Chawla, Senior Vice President, Images Exhibitions, the organizers of Electronics Next India 2010.

Like other emerging markets, India offers several features that have attracted the attention of companies like Elcoteq. The demand in the Indian market is growing rapidly and investments are flowing in to augment manufacturing capacity. India however remains a major importer of electronic materials, components and finished equipments in recent years. The domestic production of electronic goods is currently worth $20 Billion in the country and has the potential to reach $ 85 billion by 2014 according to industry estimates. ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010 aims to address the palpable need of the industry in India by giving the much ne eded exposure to showcase the best of innovations in technology worldwide. This exhibition will bring about positive vibes in the industry by bringing the buyer and seller together on one platform thus opening up new opportunities for displaying one’s product, throwing open new avenues for networking and gaining new business leads.

ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010 is likely to attract more than 10,000 trade visitors and over 500 participating companies from India and abroad. This most eagerly awaited comprehensive international exhibition will enable visitors and participants to network and seize business opportunities that can be put into action and prepare them for the next era of growth.

The maiden edition of the 3 day International Exhibition and Conference on Electronics Manufacturing Services, will open at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 24-26 February, 2010. ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010 which is sup ported by the Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA), Indian Printed Circuit Association (IPCA), MAIT, TEMA, CEAMA among others will be a holistic event covering the entire gamut of the Electronics Manufacturing Industry in India. The event has participation from leading organisations like West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation Limited (WEBEL), European Crystal Organization, Ruff GmbH, Bergen Systems India Private Limited and many more.

Ernst &Young has projected that India can target a share of 1% in North America, 2% in Western Europe, 4% of Asia and 5% of Rest of the World of the Electronics Manufacturing Services market. Thus India can target 2.2% of the world-wide electronics EMS market of US$497 Billion by 2010 which works out to a potential of US$11 Billion.

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About Images Exhibitions:

IMAGES Exhibitions is part of the IMAGES Group. Headquartered in New Delhi, IMAGES Group is India’s large st specialty multimedia organization, operating through a multi-channel approach encompassing media — both print and digital, sector-specific business events and research and intelligence. Images have offices in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkatta, Mumbai and Düsseldorf to be able to serves its customers better. IMAGES Exhibitions is a specialized trade exhibitions outfit providing an array of integrated marketing solutions in a variety of sectors including Electronics, Fashion, Jewellery, Footwear, among others. It reaches a coveted network of over a million industry professionals through its extensive database and trade exhibitions. True to the mission of bridging the gap between buyers and sellers, it delivers results through focused and highly targeted trade exhibitions.

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Samtel represents strength of India’s private sector at Defexpo 2010

Samtel, the leading Indian player in high-technology products for avionics, military, naval and industrial applications, will be showing a strong presence at Defexpo 2010, Asia’s premiere Land and Naval Defense Systems Show. This event, being organized by the Indian Ministry of Defense, will see Samtel presenting its range of world-class avionics, military, naval and industrial products.

Flying high on partnerships with leaders such as Thales, Honeywell and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Samtel will be showcasing its coveted range of reference products like Rugged Displays for Military, Navy and Industrial Application, Automated Test Equipments (ATE), EFIS 40 Head Down Display, 5X5 Multi Functional Display and 6X6 Multi Functional Display developed for HAL’s Su-30 MKI fleet and a new initiative co-developed with global leaders, Saab.

Satish Kaura, CMD – Samtel Group, states, “The defence industries demand high quality and high performance avionics equipment and systems and Samtel is committed to maintaining these standards. Our aim is to become a powerhouse in design, analysis, engineering and technology solutions, and we are committed to fostering India’s goal of self-reliance within the next decade.”

“With increasing demand for greater participation of the private sector in aerospace and defense, we are happy to be one of the front-runners leading this change. Especially through our joint venture with HAL and Thales, we hope to be instrumental in strengthening the domestic capability,” addsPuneet Kaura, Executive Director, Samtel Display Systems

About the products:

Rugged Displays for Military, Navy and Industrial Application:

RSD series of ruggedised LCD panels are specifically crafted to cope with adverse and demanding environmental conditions requiring extremely high levels of performance. Applications: Navy, EW Systems, Radar, Command & Control, Air & Vessel Traffic Control, Ground Vehicles.

EFIS40 by Honeywell and Samtel

The Electronic Flight Instrument System, EFIS40, with a 4″x4″ screen is a compact, high-performance system developed specifically for aircraft accommodating 4-inch instruments. Being developed by Honeywell and Samtel, the product is designed with analog and digital interfaces, and shows bright, clear displays in easy-to-read, easy-to-understand formats. It also includes an advanced self-test capability. The product conforms to Environmental test conditions, including temperature variations from 40°C to +85°C, maximum altitude of 55,000 ft., and high resolution. The product is also ruggedized for vibration, shock and crash safety.

The Multi-Functional display (MFD)

It is a device that paints a composite view of the aircraft’s environment, providing the pilot with all necessary information to make safe decisions during every phase of flight.

• MFD55 – the 5″x5″ screen MFD developed by Samtel under the aegis of DRDO, and manufactured by the Samtel HAL JV has been certified for airworthiness and is flying currently on Sukhoi 30 MKIs. The live demo of this product will be displayed at the Samtel booth under the Samtel HAL collaboration header.

• MFD66 - the 6″x6″screen MFD developed by Samtel and HAL at their AS9100 certified and MIL qualified facilities will also be put on display. This product has undergone a high-en d ruggedisation process in-house to enable operations at very high standards of reliability under extremely adverse environmental conditions.

Automated Test Equipments (ATEs):

Automated Test Equipment (ATE) is an automated device that is used to quickly test and validate the performance of an electronic module or an Avionic LRU (Line replaceable unit). The System level Test Bench on display at the booth is used to evaluate performance of the MFD by performing a suite of tests as defined in the Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) of the MFD.

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About Samtel

Samtel is a key Indian player in high-technology products for commercial and military avionics applications in both Indian and international markets. It straddles the entire value chain from design, development, manufacture, testing, qualification, repair & maintenance and obsolescence management of avionics products and equipment for military as well as commercial aircraft. Its products include Color Avionic Tubes (CAT), Multi Function Displays (MFD), Smart Multifunction Displays(SMFD), Head Up Displays (HUD), Helmet Mounted Displays (HMD), Automated Test Equipments (ATE) and IADS, as well as Ruggedised LCDs for Military, Navy and Industrial Applications. Samtel is, India’s largest integrated manufacturer of a wide range of displays for television, avionics, industrial and professional applications, TV glass, components for displays, machinery and engineering services.

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