Spaces Issue 7

NEWS & HAPPENINGS
Wipro Lighting, in conjunction with their authorized distributor
for Nepal, Multitec Trade Circle, hosted a Seminar on Modern
Office Lighting, Lighting Controls and Cleanroom Lighting on
5 th October 2005 at Hotel Radisson. Chief Guest for the function
was Ar. Binod Neupane, President of
SONA, who complimented the company
on its range of efficient and high quality
products. Arun Jalan, Director of Multitec
Trade Circle, thanked the professionals
present at the function. Anoop Baokar,
Manager-Lighting Controls & Exports and
Yogendra Joshi, Sr. Marketing Executive,
Wipro, gave an enlightening audio visual
talk on recent lighting developments in
modern offices as well as in institutions
requiring specialized lighting, such as
pharmaceutical production facilities. On the occasion, Wipro
introduced their new launches, namely, the Indoor Decorative
Range promising elegant and energy efficient luminaries for shops,
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offices and homes, as well as the designer luminaire ‘Crescent’,
which claims to meet the aesthetic and functional qualities desired
for modern workspaces. The Indoor Decorative Range asserts
savings of up to 30% energy besides provision of non-yellowing
diffuser and a two year warranty. The
range includes a host of products such
as ‘coral’, ‘red dot’, ‘jewel’, ‘decora’,
‘diva’ and ‘duolite’. Wipro’s new
designer brand, ‘Crescent’, is said to
have a unique soft edge glow further
adding beauty to interiors, and is
described as recess mounted mirror
optics luminaires. ‘Crescent’ is available
in different models, all with definite
smooth contours and designer frame
locks. Additionally, powder coated
housing and frames ensure respite from corrosion. Use of
dynamic lighting controls with the ‘Crescent’ range is claimed to
result in up to 75% energy savings.
VC Shield and Durastone
from Somany
SPL Limited, makers of Somany
Floor and Wall Tiles, organized a
meet for architects and builders on
September 17th. According to
Sanjeev Ranjan, Sr. Marketing
Manager, the meet was held not
only to launch Somany’s new
innovations in tile technology but
also as a renewed effort towards
regaining its leadership in the field.
Somany, with more than 35 years of experience, is a leader in
the Indian tile industry. Somany is an ISO 9001:2000 and 14001
certified company and manufactures about 37500 square meters
per day in two factories at Kassar and Kadi in India. In Nepal,
Somany has seven authorized dealers in Kathmandu and one in
Birganj, the representatives of whom were honoured with
bouquets at the function held at Hotel Soaltee. The function was
also availed of by Vineet Maitin, GM, and Anil K. Beejawat,
President (Marketing), to introduce Somany’s new floor tiles with
Veilcraft Technology as well as its new brand, Durastone-Heavy
Duty Vitrified Tiles. According to the company, Veilcraft
technology renders a specially treated coating that protects each
tile against abrasion, scratches and stain. VC shield protection is
said to provide anti ageing protection. In the case of Durastone,
high load bearing capacity, acid and alkali resistance and low water
absorption is claimed to make these tiles ideal for heavy duty
usage. Available in 322x322mm and 318x318mm sizes, Durastone
tiles have a rough surface made with projected textures thus giving
a good grip.
Press Conference on
MMC Roof Collapse
On October 29, a
press conference
was organized
within the NEA
premises, where a
field visit report was
presented on the
collapse of the roof
structure of the
Manipal Medical
College at Pokhara.
The collapse on October 20 claimed 10 lives besides injuring
many others. The report was based on a one-day site visit by
members of Nepal Engineers Association (NEA) and Structural
Engineers’ Association Nepal (SEANep).
According to the report, the space frame truss structure, which
spanned approximately 100 ft by 70 ft, supported a 75 mm
thick RCC slab and was finished with slate tiles. The truss was
fixed at one end with a sliding support at the other end.
Although the report could not come up with any conclusive
answers, possible reasons for the tragedy were blamed on either
design deficiency, faulty construction, use of improper material,
workmanship, supervision quality, or ad hoc design alteration.
NEA with SEANep however plans to further conduct a
thorough investigation so that such incidents are not repeated
in the future.
10 NOV-DEC 2005 SPACES