(NLGI) - India Chapter

NLGI-USANLGI-USA, a premier society in the field of lubricating grease research, spans over 50countries with more than 300 corporate members. Since 1933, NLGI is providing service togrease industry through annual general meetings/ conferences, education courses, workinggroups on various grease related issues, funding basic research projects, conducting roundrobin tests, assisting governments / policy makers on grease & environmental related issues,etc. It has links with many other societies such as European Lubricating Grease Institute,China Lubricating Grease Institute, Latin America Lubricating Grease Institute, JapanLubricating Grease Institute, etc., thereby providing a global platform for sharing greaseindustry information. With an objective to serve grease industry in a better way, the societyalso forms local chapters in different countries.NLGI – India ChapterIndia Chapter of NLGI was formed in 1997 and it has since been very active and is renderingservices to Indian grease industry by way of conducting education courses on various greaserelated subjects relevant to consumers / manufacturers, organizing round robin tests onvarious test methods, conducting grease conferences and publishing quarterly journal“Greasetech India”. This society has membership from all major petroleum industries frompublic sector as well as private sector, other related industries and research institutes, etc.The primary objective of this society is to bring grease industry related personnel includingconsumers on to a common platform so that their mutual business interests can be discussedand shared.NLGI-India Chapter has so far successfully organized many programs, viz. 15 educationcourses, 4 round robin tests and published 53 issues of “Greasetech India”, etc.Grease Conferences in IndiaWith a view to bring grease & its allied industries people on to a common platform whereareas of mutual technical and business interest could be discussed in detail. India Chapter of2

NLGI has been organizing exclusive grease conferences in India on similar lines as is beingdone by its parent body, NLGI-USA.So far NLGI-India Chapter organized 14 conferences at various exotic locations: 1 st Lubricating Grease Conference, February 11-12, 1999 at Nainital 14 th Lubricating Grease Conference, February 2- 4, 2012 at Jaipur15 th Lubricating Grease ConferenceNLGI-India Chapter conferences have now become a focal point for grease related industrypersonnel to promote their business interest in this part of the world. After overwhelmingresponse and success of previous 14 conferences, the venue of the 15 th conference has beenfinalized as Kovalam in Kerala during February 7-9, 2013.As the conference covers broad spectrum of different aspects related to lubricating greasesand gear oils, all those related directly or indirectly to manufacturing, research &development, users, additive and equipment suppliers, marketers, manufacturers of otherinputs, etc. are invited to participate.Papers on the following topics will be covered in this conference:Nano technology developmentGrease lubricationBase oils / Additive technologyManufacture and process developmentTesting and analytical techniquesMarketingCase studies and trouble shootingEnergy efficient productsEnvironmental issues, legislation, trendsPackaging researchBiodegradable LubricantsTribological aspects of greasesAdvances in equipment technologyDisposal of lubricantsGear oilsSynthetic productsLubricants for food processing industryGirth gear lubrication / lubricants3

ThemeLubricating greases- Technological InnovationsCall for papersEngineers, scientists, manufacturers, users of lubricating grease and gear oils and thoseinvolved in supplying raw materials, equipment & services to this industry are invited topresent papers in the conference. To promote research & development in greases andrelated areas, NLGI - India Chapter gives away a best paper award during the conference onthe name of Late Mr. P.P.C. Gonsalves who made an immense contribution to thedevelopment of Indian grease industry. The high level expert committee will scrutinize thepapers in terms of technical contents, its suitability for grease industry, style of presentation,etc. The recipient of best paper award will be considered for nomination to attend and presentthe paper in the next NLGI-USA AGM. This is subject to the acceptance of the paper forpresentation by NLGI-USA Technical Committee. Prospective contributors are requested toforward abstract by 15-11-2012 followed by full text of paper by 31-12-2012 to:Dr. Tarunendra Singh,Senior Manager - Customer Services,Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.,„A‟ Installation, Sewree Fort Road,Sewree (East), Mumbai-400 015T: +91-22-24176354; +91-22-24117605F: +91-22-2416 8001M: +919869433580Email: singhtarun@bharatpetroleum.comExhibitionAn exhibition has also been planned during the conference. Manufacturers, input / additivesuppliers, equipment suppliers, marketers and others who wish to promote their business areinvited to put up their stall during the conference.Exhibition Stall Charges` 50,000/- per stall or US $ 2500 per 3 mtr x 2 mtr stall with the structure made by us and freeregistration for one delegate. Additional delegates have to pay registration fees as usual. Noforeign delegates can be adjusted against Indian category Exhibition Stalls.Business Talk ChargesOnce again board of NLGI - India Chapter has decided to conduct a session on business talkduring the conference. Interested companies / individuals will be given 30 minutes slot forpresentation to promote their business interest. `50000/- or US $ 2500 (for foreigncompanies) which includes free registration for one delegate.SponsorshipLike previous conferences, this conference is expected to be sponsored by various reputedorganizations from India and abroad.The following categories have been finalized for sponsoring this event:Platinum Sponsorship4

Indian Sponsor INR 3,00,000/-Foreign Sponsor USD 15000Gold SponsorshipIndian Sponsor INR 2,00,000/-Foreign Sponsor USD 10000Silver SponsorshipIndian Sponsor INR 1,00,000/-Foreign Sponsor USD 5000This includes free registration for two delegates for sponsor and one page coloradvertisement in conference souvenir for sponsor and scrolling display of sponsor logosduring the conference. No foreign delegates can be adjusted against Indian categorysponsorship.Registration Fees:Before December 31, 2012 Indian Overseas*Presenting Authors ` 3000/- US $ 200NLGI-IC Members ` 7000/-Non-Members ` 10,000/- US $ 400Students / Retired Officers ` 3000/-After December 31, 2012NLGI-IC Members ` 8000/- -Non-Members ` 12,000/- US $ 500*All overseas delegates are requested to pay in foreign currency only.Mode of PaymentPayment may be made by A/c Payee at par cheque or DD in favor of NLGI India Chapterpayable at Faridabad, India or through Electronic Transfer. The Electronic transfer details arerequired to be submitted to India Chapter based on which the receipt will be issued to thedelegate.Vendor Name- National Lubricating Grease Institute – India ChapterName of the bank- State Bank of IndiaAddress - IOC Complex, Sector-13, Faridabad-121 007City- Faridabad9 digit code of the bank - 110002466Type of Account- Savings BankAccount Number - 31030558492Year of opening Account - 2010IFSC code- SBIN0010449Swift code for foreign exchange - SBININBB381Organisers have selected Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel, Kovalam as the venue for theconference. Special room rates (inclusive of taxes) have been offered for the conference. Indian Delegates Hotel Uday SamudraRoom Category I (Exotica Double)Room Category II (Atrium)`4200/-(`2250 per person)`5300/-(`2650 per person)5

Room Category III (Exotica Premium)`6100/-(`3050 per person)Deluxe Suite `7500 /-Presidential suite `8600 /-Tariff for foreign delegates will be charged in foreign exchange equivalent to the tariff beingcharged to the Indian delegates.Note: As limited number of rooms has been blocked by NLGI - India Chapter on the aboverates and will be allotted on first come first serve basis, it is therefore requested to send yourroom requirement by 31 st December, 2012 to avoid any last minute disappointment.Accommodation requests will be accepted only if credit card number is given.Special Attraction for Spouses: Organisers have planned some special local sightseeingvisits to make spouse programme more attractive & memorable.Tentative Conference Programme: Kindly note that the conference starts with theinauguration on 7 th February, 2013 and will continue up to 9 th February, 2013 till lateafternoon, participants are requested to make their travel plan accordingly.7 th February, 201309:00 am – 04:00 pm Registration04:00 pm – 05:00 pm Inauguration05:00 pm – 05:30 pm High Tea05:30 pm – 06:30 pm Plenary Session06:30 pm – 07:30 pm Technical Session-I07:30 pm – 10:00 pm Welcome Dinner8 th February, 201306:00 am – 07:00 am Sports / Fun games09:00 am – 11:00 am Technical Session-II11:00 am – 11:30 am Tea Break11:30 am – 01:00 pm Business Talk01:00 pm – 02:00 pm Lunch02:00 pm – 03:30 pm Technical Session-III03:30 pm – 04:00 pm Tea Break04:00 pm – 06:00 pm Technical Session-IV07:00 pm – 10:00 pm Conference Banquet9 th February, 201309:00 am – 11:00 am Technical Session-V11:00 am – 11:30 am Tea Break11:30 am – 01:30 pm Technical Session VI01:30 pm – 02:00 pm Concluding Session02:00 pm – 03:00 pm LunchExhibition on all the three days.KovalamKovalam is a beach town by the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala locatedaround 15 kms from the city center. Kovalam means a „grove of coconut trees‟ and true to itsname the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees. It is also known as the paradise ofthe South. Kovalam first received attention when the Regent Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bai of6

Travancore constructed her beach resort, Halcyon Castle, here towards the end of the 1920s.Thereafter the place was brought to the public eye by her nephew, the Maharaja ofTravancore. The European guests of the then Travancore kingdom discovered the potentialityof Kovalam beach as a tourist destination in the 1930s. However, Kovalam shot into fame /limelight in the early seventies with arrival of the masses of hippies on their way to Ceylon(Now Sri Lanka) in the Hippie Trail. This exodus started the transformation of a casual fishingvillage of Kerala into one of the most important tourist destinations in India. Kovalam is findinga new significance in the light of several Ayurvedic salons and recuperation and regenerationresorts which provide a wide variety of Ayurvedic treatments for tourists.Kovalam climateBeing situated near the sea, weather in Kovalam is very much influenced by the land and seabreezes. The pleasing weather of Kovalam attracts many visitors all through the year.Kovalam is blessed with bright sunny weather on most of the days making it very suitable forthose who want to enjoy sunbathing on the beach. The Kovalam climate is pleasant allthrough the year due to its vicinity to the sea. Still the best time to visit Kovalam is during thetime between the months of September and March. The climate of Kovalam is tropical innature. During summers the days are quite warm. But the soothing sea breeze keeps up themood and charm of the place. The summer temperature in Kovalam varies between 20-30 o C.Whereas, during the winter season the minimum temperature is around 18 o C and the upperlimits remains approximately 35 o C. The climate in Kovalam is much affected by the monsoonwinds. The place receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon months of June & July. InFebruary, the place has pleasant climate conditions and most of the days are sunny duringthis month. Nights are cooler than days. It is an ideal period for sightseeing and the weather iscompletely favorable for enjoyable holidays.Hotel Uday Samudra Leisure BeachUday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel & Spais a luxurious 4-star property located on thepopular Kovalam Beach, 13 km fromThiruvananthapuram Junction RailwayStation and 15 km fromThiruvananthapuram International Airport.Uday Samudra‟s sleek and stylish designcreates an atmosphere of modern beachside luxury with international flair.Overlooking the sea front, the UdaySamudra is nestled within charming coconutgroove, with pool and beach side diningfacilities. This intimate, modern beach sidehotel offers majestic views and relaxedluxury. Hotel is outstanding for innovationsand creativities, avails opportunities forfishing and beach activities and sports. Avariety of cultural feasts like Kathakali,Bharathanatyam, Ghazals, Live Bands, etc.are organized during dinner time providing asoothing ambience and an insight intoKerala's rich heritage.How to Reach KovalamBy Air7

Nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International airport which is about 15 km away fromKovalam. Thiruvananthapuram International airport is connected to all major airports in Indiaand it is connected to cities abroad including Abu Dhabi, Colombo, Doha, Bahrain, Muscat,Sharjah, Singapore, Male and Dubai.By TrainThe nearest rail head to Kovalam is Thiruvananthapuram Central (Thampanoor) railwaystation. It is about 15 km away from Kovalam. Thiruvananthapuram is well linked with all citiesin India through rail.By RoadKovalam is well linked by the city bus services from Thiruvananthapuram and other mainjunctions in the district. Tourist luxury buses are available from many cities like Bangaluru,Chennai, Madurai and Nagarcoil to Thiruvananthapuram.IMPORTANT DATESReceipt of Abstract of papers : 15.11.2012Receipt of Manuscript of papers : 31.12.2012Receipt of confirmed hotel booking : 31.12.2012For further details please contact:Organising Secretary:Mr. Cherian P. Kavalam, Director,Turbhe Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.409, 410, Bezzola Complex, 4th Floor,Sion Trombay Road,Chembur, Mumbai- 400 071T: (O) +91-22- 27681373M: +91-9820059258Email: cherian@turbhechem.comOrDr. E. Sayanna,Treasurer, NLGI - India Chapter &Deputy General Manager [Grease & Tribology]Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, R&D Centre,Sector-13, Faridabad – 121 007, IndiaTel: +91-129-2221243, Fax: +91-129-2267818Mobile: +91-9811476709E-mail: sayannae@indianoil.in8

CONFERENCE COMMITTEESORGANISING COMMITTEECherian P. Kavalam, Director, Turbhe Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. - ConvenerDr. E. Sayanna, DGM [Grease & Tribology], IOCLDr. T. Singh, Sr. Manager-Customer Services, BPCLV. Raghunathan, Chief Manager- TS, HPCLJose K. George, SISM, IOCL, CochinTECHNICAL COMMITTEEDr. T. Singh, Sr. Manager-Customer Services, BPCL - ConvenerDr. E. Sayanna, DGM [Grease & Tribology], IOCLDr. K.P. Naithani, Director [BD], Siddharth Petro ProductsDr. J. Bhatia, Director, Envirotech (India)N.R. Bhoopatkar, Sr. Vice President, Apar Ltd.Dr. Balram Ghosh, Associate Vice President (R&D), Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd.B S Nagarkoti, Sr. Manager-R&D, HPCLFINANCE COMMITTEED.S. Chandavarkar, MD, Standard Greases - ConvenerR.N. Ghosal, Managing Director, Tide Water Oil Co. (I) Ltd.Cherian P. Kavalam, Director, Turbhe Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.Dr. Y.P. Rao, Vice President (Technical), Gulf Oil Corpn. Ltd.Sudhir Sachdeva, Chief Executive, Siddharth Petro Products9