Epson India Private Limited (EIPL) –Indian arm of the Japanese three LCD visual and printing technologies major – recently organized a gala and vision-for-the-future industry-connecting initiative outside Chennai. Tech Innovate 2024 – as the one-day event is titled – essentially unveiled Epson India’s breakthrough initiatives in the domain of its three LCD projection business, besides the Sustainability Vision of its Japanese parent, as also the cloud-based client support module across the spectrum.
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The event, held at the Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram some 56 km south of Chennai, was attended by a wide-spectrum of Indian AV that comprised consultants, integrators and technology partners from across the country.
Some of the prominent attendants of the 100-plus AV fraternity at the event included Kaushik Mukhopadhyay & team from AVID; Sajeev Srinivasan, Boppanna, and Madhu from Resurgent Technologies; Sushil Nayal, and Poonam Chawda from Vega Global India; Kelvin Ashby-King from Clarity Consulting; Bhavin Sureliya from ISSPL; Ashok Sharma & team from EDS; Aman Arora & team from Magical Theatre; Sooraj K Paul from Godrej AV Solutions; Harshen Naidu & team from Rhino Engineers; Rajasekhar from Tekinovate-Consulting; Ramesh & Suraj from Black Box; Partha Pratham Das from TechnoGuru; Mehul Nandasana from Rajinfo; Renjith SS from ital solutions; Madhu Ashwath from AVFX; Hareet Bansal from Bansal Audio Visual Systems; independent consultant Mithun Pangal from Mumbai, and Raju P from SVSAV Technologies.
The main event was preceded by a gala dinner on the previous evening at the picturesque beach-front of the resort while the main event filled the large Ballroom of the venue.
Epson India’s Senior General Manager Harish A K, who heralded the event, presented to the industry the grand vision that the Japanese major had been crafting for the future. Harish articulated his address with a blend of Epson’s Sustainability Vision; its committed focus on the LCD projectors business; and the strong growth charts it achieved during the year.
Detailing the company’s green vision to go completely zero carbon-emission company by 2050, he reiterated the measures being initiated by the company. Epson had in fact unveiled its Green Environmental Vision in March 2021 itself to go fully green by 2050. The Vision entailed Epson to reduce total emissions from its business processes by 2030- in line with the resolution of Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) that revised its criteria to reduce the global warming temperatures to 1.50C from earlier level of 2.00C.
The other important Goal of the vision entailed the company to go fully carbon-negative and underground resource free by 2050. It also set mid-term milestone targets for 2025 – the Epson 25 Renewed – that describes the company’s aspirations for sustainable and enriched communities by working with customers and partners.
‘Projecting a bright future’
While acknowledging increasing dominance of flat panels in the visual solutions business, Harish observed that the projectors business did flourish with greater impact, and has expanded its horizons to diverse segments. Underscoring Epson’s aggression in the domain, he highlighted how Epson’s projector business has grown during the year, posting impressive revenues and going strong for the months to come.
“Projection business is here to stay,” Harish asserted. “In fact, we see it is growing stronger and expand faster than it was before.”
Underscoring that both the market, and Epson’s strategies are bullish in the current scenario, it can only scale higher and higher in the times to come, he observed.
Projection Illustrated
Arbaaz Khan, Product Manager at Epson Bengaluru, presented a series of iconic install case studies in India and Asia that had Epson projectors as the mainstay, and how they rendered the installs fulfilling cases. The case studies showcased on the big-screen included:
- Adiyogi install at Coimbatore
- Global Vipassana Pagoda at Mumbai
- Astronomy museum at Ahmedabad
- Lalita Ghat & Kashi Vishwanath Ghat at Varanasi
- Kanha Shanti Vanam at Hyderabad
That apart, he also showcased Epson’s massive installs in Tokyo and Seoul, underscoring the projection brand’s increasing imprint across Asia Pac.
A very significant part of his presentation was the expanding portfolio of Epson projectors. Epson now have projectors for all the segments of the market, viz, entry-level, middle-level, and the high-end, and more with varied options like Aspect Ratio, brightness etc.
He also highlighted how Epson has strengthened its technical support mechanism via cloud-based network, reaching out the client service request faster and farther.
Dedicated to a Cause, Taking the Industry in Stride
Giving his Closing Remarks, Satyajeet Satpathy, Epson India’s Director(Products), reiterated Epson’s philosophy and commitment to the cause it believed: ‘Sustainability, efficiency, compactness, precision and innovation- all blending to a vision to enrich lives of people and contribute to a better world.
Endorsing Harish’s views, Satyajeet asserted Epson’s renewed focus on projection business, even as it furthers its core competency areas.
Commending the AV design and integration community for continued support and faith in Epson’s solutions the Epson India Director reiterated the company will strive to up the ante every time.
S V Ramprasad, Director-Sales&Marketing at Epson India, thanked the gathering for its participating in the event, and making it a fulfilling experience.
Competence Exhibited
A highlight of the event was exhibiting the key solutions and technologies mastered and marketed aggressively by Epson. They included Edge-blending solution; 3LCD; 1-chil DLP; 3D projection mapping; hybrid meeting solution; and home projection.
A Game-Changer
“It’s an absolute game-changer for AV Systems Integrators in India,” lauded Kaushik Mukhopadhyay, CEO of AVID. “Arbaaz’s presentation on the latest and vast product line-up to suit all market segments was nothing short of remarkable; it offered insightful glimpses into the cutting-edge technologies shaping the industry’s future,” he observed. “The case studies were a testimonial to serve as a strong reference point.”
According to him, the event’s organization reflected a commitment to excellence in every detail. The choice of venue at the Radisson Blue Resort provided a serene and conducive environment for networking and learning; The evening was particularly fulfilling where attendees were treated to an enchanting vocal performance by Saroj Kashyap, adding a touch of cultural richness and entertainment to an already exceptional experience.
“The Epson Tech Innovate 2024 exceeded all expectations, offering AV Systems Integrators in India a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge technologies, and forge valuable connections,” he commended.
Endorsing with more or less similar impression came from Sooraj K Paul of Godrej. “Epson didn’t have so vast a product range earlier; it is so pleasant see the product portfolio expanding so wide, to address almost every segment, and stratum of the market,” he said. “More, the technical support with such sophistication will go a long way in binding the AV community with the brand.”
According to him, Epson’s sustainable vision for future obviously stands them in the forefront of industry’s leadership, and drives home a point or two for the design and integration community to render their installs as much as possible eco-friendly.
For Sushil Nayal of Vega Global, the event’s focus on its vision and expanding product range was something to reckon with acknowledgement of the brand’s aggression and commitment to the cause of industry as also society.
Says Partha Pratham of TechnoGuru: “I’m pleased to be here; be able to see in person what Epson stands for, and how impacting its solutions can be.” While they all believe in the brand, an initiative of this sort goes a long way in connecting the vibes and bonding with the industry.
