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Our Sponsors Co - Sponsor Government of Karnataka Government of Karnataka Gold Sponsor M/s. Shri Bhagwati Machines Pvt. Ltd. M/s. Karm Machine Tools (P) Ltd Silver Sponsors M/s. Marudhar Stone International Pvt. Ltd. M/s. Aro Granite Industries Ltd. M/s. P.R.P. Exports M/s. Mahi Granites (P) Ltd. M/s. International Stones India Pvt. Ltd. M/s. Rosava Engineering Company M/s. Valuedshow Management LLC 1 Supporting Organisations Ministry of Mines, Government of India Ministry of Mines Government of India Federations of Indian Mineral Industries Federation of Indian Mineral Industries Geological Society of India Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce & Industry Centre for Development of Stones Xiamen Stone Fair Marble Izmir Fair Event Manager PLANOTECH EVENTS & MARKETING (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. 2 Page No Invitation to STONA 2020 4 Organizer - FIGSI 5 STONA - An Overview 6 General Information 7 Rules & Regulations 8 Guidelines for Construction and Setting up of Stands 12 Cargo Movement and Clearance 13 Electrical Services 15 Other Fair Guidelines 17 Fire, Safety And Security Regulations 18 Services and Service Agencies 19 Facilities at the Exhibition Ground 22 Important Telephone Number 26 Hotels 27 Exhibition Layout 30 GST Registration Certificate 37 Forms 39 3 INVITATION TO STONA 2020 Dear Exhibitor, We congratulate you for becoming a partner of STONA 2020 Fair by exhibiting your product in the fair. In spite of the recession in the Industry, with your co-operation and support the booking is good in STONA when compared to other exhibitions. This manual is your personal copy of the exhibitors services and facility which is compiled very carefully to take care of each and every aspect of the Exhibitors requirements. We recommend you to kindly go through the entire manual carefully which will help you to have a wonderful and fruitful experience in STONA 2020 fair. General Guidelines, Marketing aides and useful addresses are also included in this manual. The index of forms is comprehensive and the exhibitors are requested to go through the forms and submit all the forms which are compulsory. Non submission of forms may cause some difficulty in your operation. Kindly adhere to the time frame mentioned on each form and forward the same to the concerned. We are delighted to inform that majority of the stalls are already booked. Taking note of the problems faced by the exhibitors in the earlier fair we have made all arrangement so that all the exhibitors can have a comfortable and successful participation in STONA 2020. To facilitate exhibitors and visitors this time we are providing online registration facility, so that the badges for exhibitors and visitors can be downloaded which will save your time in registration counter at the venue. You are requested to make use of this facilities. Already the user ID and password has been sent to all the exhibitors. This time to impart more disciplined presentation and to avoid problems to the Co-exhibitors, we have taken the following two important decisions: 1. Maximum Height permissible for the stalls is 4.5 mts (15 ft) 2. No music system / no fashion show will be allowed in the stall. It is always our privilege to organise STONA fairs and welcome companies involved in Natural stone business directly or indirectly under one roof. We have always sincerely felt that STONA is your show. Please come forward to make it a grand success and make this show a spectacular and memorable one. Yours sincerely, Ishwinder Singh Manoj Kumar Singh President Chairman, STONA 2020 4 ORGANIZER Federation of Indian Granite and Stone Industry (FIGSI), Bengaluru, India Federation of Indian Granite and Stone Industry (FIGSI) is the only All India Registered Body, serving India's Natural Stone Trade & Industry from the last 37 years. The Federation is having around 1225 members from all over India. The Federation works as a bridge between the Industry and various Government Departments in Central and State level. The Chief objective of the Federation being promotion of the Natural Stone Industries like Granite, Marble Sandstone, Slates, Quartzite and auxiliary industry of machinery, tools, abrasives, consumables related to stone industries and conduct conference, workshops on each and every aspect of stone industry. With the progress of Industry, a need was felt to organize International Stone Fairs as early as 1985/86. FIGSI is in the process of establishing R & D Training Center for the benefit of the Indian Natural Stone industry and as a first step has already purchased an area of about 32 acres near Hosur. The Federation is working hard to make this training center as world class center with all the latest technology and facility. This exhibition is being applauded by the visitors and the exhibitors and has been a big reason for the growth of Indian stone and granite Industry. Organizer STONA 2020 Fair Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh Chairman “STONA 2020” Fair Sub Committee Federation of Indian Granite and Stone Industry 'Stona', 429/ 7, 12th Cross Sadashivnagar, Bengaluru – 560 080 (INDIA) Tel: + 91-80-23612541, Fax: + 91-80-23610993 Email: [email protected], [email protected], Website: www.stonafigsi.com, www.stonaindia.co.in 5 STONA - OVERVIEW In 1987, the first STONA-87 fair was held. It was a pioneering effort and it earned the distinction of being the first international stone show in entire Asia. There has been no looking back. Till date, Thirteen STONA fairs have been held and STONA has firmly established itself among the greatest international stone fairs of the world and now it stands as 4th largest stone fair in the world. Each stone fair has been unique, having its own distinct dimension, growing bigger and bigger in size, adding new features and accommodating more and more participants from all over the world. STONA 2018 has grown by 30% more than the earlier STONA 2018 with a gross area of more than 60,000 sq mts. Delegates from India, Brazil, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, Egypt, China, Taiwan, Korea, Morocco, Iran and a host of other countries have been participating in large numbers as STONA not only provides enormous business opportunities but also opens a window to new trends in the natural stone sector. Over 600 exhibitors, diverse seminars and more than 25,000 visitors each day of the event is what STONA brings to you. The highlights of STONA 2020 will be - Shilpgram, showcasing the skill of Indian artisans who will exhibit their skill before the international visitors. STONA is organized by the Federation of Indian Granite and Stone Industry (FIGSI). Since 1983, FIGSI has been in the forefront of industry activities, promoting scientific development of India's stone industry. Over the years, it has successfully created substantial awareness in the international stone markets for exotic Indian stones, facilitating continuous interaction between Indian ornamental stone industries and world stone trade. 6 Important Points to remember: ä The maximum height permissible inside the hall is 4.5 meters (15 feet). ä No Music or No Fashion Show will be allowed in the stall. Exhibitors can avail a specified area created for conducting Fashion Show on payment of charges. ä Exhibitors are advised to take proper security of their exhibits especially during the preparation as well as dismantling since there will be heavy activities inside hall. ä All payments to be made in favour of FIGSI A/C. STONA, payable at Bengaluru. ä Payment should include: Participation charges, GST and any other services taken from the fair organizer. ä Last date for Free Exhibitors' Directory Entry is 31st December 2019. ä Possession of Indoor and Outdoor raw space will be available from 2nd February 2020, 10.00 hrs onwards. ä Possession of Shell Scheme Stalls will be available from 4th February 2020, 10.00 hrs onwards. ä Completion of stand construction/display: 5th February 2020, 18.00 hrs. ä Heavy Machinery which has to be placed by crane or fork lift, should be placed inside the halls latest by 5th February 2020, 14.00 hrs. ä In outdoor area, the base in concreted and the exhibitors bringing the chine driven vehicle should not run the vehicle only, they can place the exhibit using the crane. Tentative Program: 6th February 2020 Fore Noon - Inaugural Function 7th February 2020 One Session - Architecture Seminar 8th February 2020 One Session - Geology Seminar 9th February 2020 Fore Noon - Valedictory Function 9th February 2020 Evening - Winding up of the Fair Exhibition Timings: Entry for Exhibitors 9.30 AM onwards Entry for Business Visitors 10.00 AM onwards February 6th - 9th, 2020 Entry for General Visitors 2.00 PM onwards on 8th & 9th Feb 2020 Exhibition Closing time 6.00 PM on 6th, 7th and 8th Feb 2020 Exhibition Closing time 4.00 PM on 9th Feb 2020 7 Rules & Regulations Exhibitor Any Company/ Organization/ Association booking space for participation at STONA 2020 will be called an exhibitor. Organizer Site Office This will be functional at BIEC on Entrance of Hall No.3 entrance, from 2nd February 2020. Visitor Admission ª Visitors must register at the registration counter at the Entrance Plaza in BIEC. ª Admission is free for professionals, invited guests, trade and business visitors. ª The organizers reserve the right to refuse admission or to remove any person from the event without having to specify a reason. ª Children below 15 years not allowed. Facilities An International Buyer's Lounge as well as a Media Centre for local and international media will be functional at the venue on Exhibition dates. Exhibitors may deposit press materials at the Media Centre which will be passed on to the media. Cafeteria / Restaurants A variety of coffee shops, snack bars and restaurants are available on-site at the exhibition venue as follows.