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In the aftermath of panda updates many b2b portals have seen an unprecedented fluctuation in their rankings and have even observed a downward slide in their traffic.Matt Cutts (Google's anti webspam head) was recently asked - what would he include in his SEO strategy list for 2011? He replied creation of great content (bait) spread via social media. This wouldn't just help in getting quality natural back links , which could result in better rankings, this would also help in acquiring new visitors and customers. Experts think, the reason why this strategy would succeed is this - in the world of social media, even now, the creators of original and quality content are less and those who link or ...

Within the realms of interior design and decoration, kitchen holds a special place. It is one of the major areas wherein there is huge scope for innovation and stylization. Not long before, any traditional Indian kitchen used to appear like a highly congested room filled with dishevelled arrangement of pots, pans and containers. The concept of modular kitchen used to remain restricted with the high class society people. Slowly and gradually Indian middle class realized that modular kitchen is useful not just for adding the style quotient but also for maximum utilization of the space. In the age of cramped up apartment where in the space is already low, optimum utilization of space is gaining ...

India holds a special place in the world of gifts, artifacts and handicrafts. A regions' traditional art and heritage is best represented through its handicrafts. India's rich and diversified cultural ethnicity is mostly reflected through Metal ware, pottery, sculpting, textiles, stone crafts, jewellery etc.World over Indian handicraft industry is usually described as highly labour intensive, cottage based industry and decentralized. Even though this is an unorganized sector it provides direct and indirect employment to over six million artisans. This sector holds great importance not just from the high employment potential point of view but also from the kind of forex it generates from ...

Carpet industry is counted amongst the oldest industries in India. Most of the experts credit the moguls for bringing this industry over here. Under their regime, carpet weaving flourished like a major trade and did not remain just another occupation, instead it acquired the status of an art. The quality of carpet produced used to depend mainly on the aesthetic touch of the weaver. After independence, carpet industry got some assistance from the government and slowly moved towards becoming an organised sector. Even now, the main hub of carpet weaving are mainly spread in northern India, like Bhadohi, Agra, Jaipur & Kashmir. Apart from it, Panipat has off late emerged as the main centre ...

In this era of rapid industrialization, metalworking has acquired an altogether new importance. Rolling is one of the important metal forming process, where in a stock of metal (which is supposed to be rolled) is passed through a rolling machine as per the desired specification.Experts point out that the rolling is differentiated as per the temperature of the metal rolled. If the metal is rolled above its recrystallization temperature then it is known as hot rolling, else it is termed as cold rolling. Both the processes are used as per the specified requirement.As of this article, we would like to focus on hot rolling mills. Industry experts further elaborate that once the metal grains deform ...

Not many people realise, how much do they rely on products and equipments made out of plastic extrusion machinery in their day-to-day life. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that, almost every industrial product made, has made use of plastic extrusion machine in its final finish, shape and size. It is widely believed that, due to the heavy usage of plastic in the industrial production, the use of plastic extrusion machines has increased multi-folds and would only rise upwards from here.For those who don't know much about plastic extrusion, here is a brief detail about it. Plastic extrusion refers to a process wherein thermoplastics are extruded as per the required shape and size of a product. ...

The flower vase industry in India and elsewhere is booming at a thrilling pace. As more and more interior decorators continue to prefer natural look over other designs and patterns, the sales of flower vases have accelerated into the top most gear. Indian flower vase exporters and suppliers are quite elated while looking at the mouth watering future prospects of increased demand from the western markets.If one looks at the basic anatomy of a flower vase, it isn't a great utility item as in not something whose absence would make a lot of difference to our lives, however, from the decoration point of view, it gives an immense aesthetic appeal and adds volumes of natural beauty to the entire household.Flower ...

Designer sarees are redefining the saree market not just in India but overseas too. They are acting like an elixir to the slowly dying saree industry and has infused a fresh lease of life to the saree suppliers and exporters. Die hard saree fans would find it hard to believe but the saree market both in India and abroad has shrunk over a period of time. Even though this attire has been in demand for almost 5000 years, exuding its charisma through simplicity, fluidity and style. However, it has failed to catch up with the current pace of time and got left behind only to be worn on certain occasions or instances.As fashion trends keeps on changing, off late, there has been a renewed interest in ...

Globally, in the packaging sector plastic pet bottles are the strongest performers. It is a well known fact that PET is the most popular polymer used for manufacturing the plastic bottles and related products. There have been many research reports which indicate that the market for plastic packaging (primarily for food and water ) will witness above average growth across the globe. Plastic Pet bottles have better durability, design flexibility and are light weighted, which is why, they are fast replacing other traditional bottle making materials like glass, aluminium and so on.Another advantage which plastic pet bottles have over traditional plastic is that it they are easily recyclable.This ...

Most of the people while deciding to go for home improvement think about curtains, paints or a new set of furniture. However, what they don't realise is that there is a relatively inexpensive way to bring a pleasant change to ones' home . In case you are still wondering about what it is, it is to change the bed linens, bed sheets, pillows, cushion covers and see the magic unfurl before your own eyes.Change in bed linen can make a significant difference to ones room's overall look and feel. They are made up of different fabrics, like silk, cotton, polyester, satin,flannel etc. Every fabric has its own unique feature and style and give the bedlinen a distinct purpose and appearance. E.g. ...

Since the Roman era, fashion has remained an intrinsic part of human lifestyle. Jewellery along with clothes has remained a pivot in influencing the ever changing fashion trends. In the jewellery segment, gold and silver has ruled the roost for ages. However with changing times, beads have acquired their own cult status. Women wear beaded fashion jewellery as it helps them make their own style statement, fits in well with casual clothing and doesn't need too much care or maintenance.Due to the steep rise in the price of traditional metals like gold, silver etc. (also in diamond and pearls), beads as an alternative are gaining popularity throughout the world. The colourful, elegant and mesmerising ...

Good news is pouring from all the quarters for the industrial valves suppliers and manufacturers. Most of the industry based market research companies are forecasting increase in demand for industrial valves worldwide. To start off with, London based, Market Economics report says that the demand for fasteners and valves is all set to rise and can smash previous records as well. Another Illinois based research firm, The McIlvaine Company say that even though the manufacturing index for Europe has dropped from 59 in Feb to 57.5 in March, even then the global demand is expected to rise from the previously held market size of $44 billion to $52 billion by 2015.One of the most interesting aspects ...

Rotational moulding also referred to as rotomoulding or rotocasting, is a process where in hollow plastic products are manufactured. This process is often carried out at high temperatures usually in a low pressure plastic through biaxial rotation in order to produce the required hollow as per the client's specification.Rotomoulding machine has great usage in the industrial and the manufacturing sector. It is used to make complex medical products, leisure craft, toys etc. Just like with any other industrial or mechanical process, there are numerous pros and cons involved. The main advantages for using rotational moulding process are1. The process can be completed in one go with no weld lies ...

Internationally, the demand for handmade paper products is increasing like a wildfire. Unfortunately there is a huge gap between the demand and supply of such products. The main reason being the lack of technology for product conversion which leads to low gross production. Nevertheless, the handmade paper products suppliers are having a dream run as of now and doing their best to cash upon the opportunity.One of the most interesting fact about handmade paper products is that - India is usually credited for originally using paper products made out of cellulose fibres during the 3rd century BC. Thereafter, the world over realised its importance and started using it in their day to day activities ...

The Indian made fashion scarves are back on the global scene. The main reason being a Ludhiana based high end luxury stoles and scarves exporter, has bagged the order of supplying the scarves for the biggest wedding of this decade - the Brits Monarchs wedding . What's more interesting is the fact that the exporter in question got this order through a popular online UK based portal.Online portals specially the b2b ones have always remained beneficial for the exporters and manufacturers . There are numerous stories of those who have gained immensely, with their profits having sky rocketed after using the services of such portals.HistoryA scarf is usually classified as a fashion accessory and ...

Sterling Silver Jewellery Industry OverviewThese days sterling silver jewellery is quite a rage and is doing well even in the international market. Amid high rising gold prices, silver proves to be a perfect alternative for the jewellery lovers. More over from the investment point of view too, silver has proved to be an asset delivering a better ROI as compared to other commodities.As most of us know that pure silver can't be crafted into any kind of jewellery and has to be mixed with some alloy to give it certain kind of stableness. The most popular silver alloy used is sterling silver which is composed of 92.5 silver and 7.5 copper. Thereafter it is used in the business of jewellery making. ...

Marble is one of the most popular and preferred construction material rock which is used on a very wide scale, worldwide. Technically, it is a metamorphic rock composed of minerals like calcite and dolomite. Primarily, its usage comes in sculpture, construction and industrial requirements.It's an open secret that black and white marble has remained sculptor's favourite since ages. Apart from these colours, marble is often found in colours like pink, grey, green, white, cream, brown and yellow. As far as the builders are concerned, they use marble primarily for flooring and slab purposes. The reason why marble is preferred over other stones is that it offers a great deal of end finish and looks ...

The leather industry in India is quite robust and is doing exceedingly well. The main reason for its success is attributed to the easy availability of raw material due to the less stringent conditions. Earlier the main issues with the Indian made leather products used to be the inferior final finish. However, with the advent of new technologies and advanced machines (of dyeing and tanning) this problem too has been sorted out.As the manufactures now have easy access to the leather raw material, more and more entrepreneurs are getting into manufacturing of leather by-products like leather bags, leather belts, leather wallets etc. In this article, we will focus on the leather bags industry in ...

In the context of Indian economy viz-a-viz industrial production, over one fifth is accounted for the textile industry segment. From the GDP point of view, it holds special relevance as it provides employment to over 15 million people. Home furnishing items are an integral part of Indian textile industry. Indian made home furnishing items have a history of doing good in US, EU and many middle east countries. The best selling home furnishing items in India and abroad are rugs, durries, carpets, bedspreads, furnishing fabrics, curtains, linen, kitchen accessories, made-ups, placemats, cushion covers, table covers, bed spreads and bath linen.Home furnishing is one aspect of home making which ...

Textile production in India is huge and widespread. There are a number of city based hubs of textile production with their own speciality and niche. Home textile is one of the most popular category and a major contributor in textile related exports. As per the last reports, India is among the world's top three suppliers of home textile products. Out of the US$1.2 billion worth of exports, almost 80% is shipped to the United States and the rest gets divided into European Union and other countries.Panipat is one of the main hub of home textile production in north India. Earlier it used to be known mainly for "panja durries". But later on other home textile related items too got a boost. Panipat ...

Many people spend a fortune trying to get their interiors correct. What they don't realise is that a small change in the design and size of their rug can make a big impact overall. Rugs add to the completeness of a room and add that luxury quotient as well.Since ancient times, rug making has been a craft where in many techniques have been used for delivering that formidable, attractive yet comfortable finish.The two most common techniques used for rug making is braiding, hooking, needle punching and prodding. The rug hookers who are also referred to as fabric artists, have taken this trade to an all together different level and are helping India strengthen their position in the global market.In ...

Stainless steel sheets have a wide range of usage across the industry verticals and hence lies their importance. They are available in various shapes and sizes and can be completely customized as per a particular company's requirement. They can be as thin as 7/10mm and as thick as 5 mm. Apart from its shape and size, buyers also insist on the overall finished quality and polishing. For best finish, these sheets are passed through several processes like cold rolled, heat treated or pickled.As more and more impetus is being given to industrialization, the demand for stainless steel sheets is growing by leaps and bounds. As far as the steel sheets are concerned, they are available in mainly 5 ...

As more and more people are realising the kind of damage it is causing to the environment, intense efforts are on to decrease the use of plastic shopping bags. Plastic shopping bags are not at all - bio degradable and their toxic elements do almost irreversible damage to any kind of fertile soil. Many environmentalists advocate the use of stringent rules and regulations like a strict ban on its complete usage. However, a similar action carried out by the civic authorities in Delhi and Mumbai has had less then desirable effect. It seems as if the need of the moment is to carry out multiple mass awareness campaigns which include public participation for the gradual eradication of the plastic ...

There is a tendency in recent times to decorate one's living room with fresh flowers to add a natural feel to the overall look. This has led to the spurt in the sales of flower vases across the globe. Freshly cut flowers when arranged in an appealing manner add a distinct style to the final appearance of any room.Interior decorators insist that a flower vase can make or mar the purpose for which it being used. Some of the common tips shared are that the flower vases should have matching hue and be able to compliment the flower. It shouldn't be too multi-coloured else it will over power the beauty of any flower. Apart from this the height too plays a crucial factor.Ideally, the height of the ...

Nothing symbolises Persian art and culture, like a Persian carpet. The carpet weaving industry has been associated with Persia since its very mention was made in ancient texts. Iran is the epicentre of Persian carpets production. As per the last statistics, Iran’s exports of hand-woven carpets was $420 million or 30% of the world's market. Carpet weaving is one of the main occupation of Iranian population just next to oil based jobs. A rough estimate says that Persian carpets are exported to more than 100 countries. Recently after US sanctions this segment started facing a lot of competition mostly in the form of replicas. Buyers are having a tough time identifying which one is genuine ...

Considered as a "non organized" sector, furniture industry generates an approximate turnover of Rs 3,500 cr annually. Out of this, the lion's share goes to the wooden furniture segment. As per the latest statistics available, the Indian furniture industry is expected to grow at 20%. The prospects are so exiting that the leading international brands have started pouring huge investment in this sector.Even the Indian companies too have started taking an altogether new approach. Leading companies like Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Furniturewala, Durian, Kian, Millenium Lifestyles, Truzo, Zuari, Yantra, Renaissance, Furniture Concepts, BP Ergo etc. are trying to give the Indian furniture ...

Worldwide, the jewelry industry is on the rise. The two most exciting segments within the jewelry industry, which holds the promise of a bright future are sterling silver jewelry and beaded fashion jewelry. Lets analyse the silver sterling jewelry segment first.There have been reports that china and India are the two major forces who will drive the demand for silver jewelry in this decade. As per the latest statement issued by Bombay Bullion Association, imports of silver rose by nearly 25 percent in 2010.Experts believe that India's imports are likely to support global silver prices, which is currently priced at just above $30.50/r ounce. It is further estimated that the demand for silver and ...

Industry OverviewLadies clothing is one of the most competitive yet exiting segment within the garment industry. As more and more new brands are making huge inroads, the old ones are struggling to hold on to their forte. Also, as the cost of production is increasing day by day, the margins are getting thinner every now and then. As discussed many times before online marketing is helping them edge out and survive the current tough conditions.Industry wide, the players are always keen to pick on the leads of upcoming trends, so as to cash on the opportunity exploited by early adopters. In 2011, experts say that the two trends which will dominate the Indian/Overseas market in the ladies clothing ...

Industry OverviewThe Indian industrial sector is poised for greater growth. The market is bullish and the FDI is increasing with each passing quarter. Most of the economists are now advocating the need for bigger investment in the industrial sector, specially the machinery segment for laying the foundation of a robust growth (in the long run). They insist that manufacturing and non-machinery products sector is expected to perform well and holds the potential of creating 2,23,400 new jobs.Industry insiders further reveal that the main segments which will drive the growth could be plastic extrusion machinery, hot rolling mills and electronic ballasts.Plastic Extrusion MachineryThese machines are ...

Rotomoulding is a moulding process for creating many kinds of hollow items, usually out of plastic. It is often done at high-temperature, in a low-pressure plastic using heat and biaxial rotation to produce hollow in the required shape and specification.Rotational moulding initiated a new age of thinking in the plastic industry, inspiring designs that would have been impossible with conventional manufacturing methods. Apart from the design advantage, the materials used in the production process are eco-friendly and 100% recyclable.There are many advantages associated with rotational moulding. First and foremost, the moulds are relatively cheap and simple primarily because of the low pressure ...

In today's times, there are hardly any construction or manufacturing project which can be completed without the use of stainless steel sheets. The reason is quite simple, stainless steel sheets have high tensile strength, better durability and delivers a great finish. The best part about using them is low maintenance which has positioned it as a superior alternative to traditional steel.Buyers usually keep three main factors in mind while deciding to buy stainless steel sheets. The first and foremost is - grade, then size and finally the overall finish.The three most common stainless steel grades available are 304, 316, and 410. Experts say that Grade 304 is the most common of the above ...

India and incense sticks share an age old relationship. India is a religious country and there are hardly ever any festival or religious occasions celebrated without the use of incense sticks.Incense sticks are made up of aromatic plants (dried up leaves mixed with essential oils) which releases fragrance when burned. It is mostly used in religious ceremonies/rituals, aromatic therapies and meditational purposes. They are also used for creating spiritual ambience and to remove bad odour. Historians suggest that incense may have originated in ancient Egypt, where in they were used while burying the mummies or on other religious gatherings.Different countries have different ways to make incense ...

Rotogravure, more commonly known as roto or gravure among printing industry professionals is a process of printing which involves engraving or transferring an image onto an image carrier with the help of an rotational printing press. Rotary gravure presses are known to be the the fastest and widest presses in operational in modern times, capable of printing almost everything, right from narrow labels to wide rolls of vinyl flooring.The Process of RotogravureThis modern type of intaglio printing utilizes copper coated cylinders as the image carriers, on which the desired image is embossed as a collection of small cells. The cylinders are then made to rotate in an ink fountain to let the cells ...

Worldwide handmade paper industry is buoyed by the growth in demand for paper products in both industrial and domestic usage. This demand is being fuelled by implementation of stringent laws against the use of plastic in addition to masses becoming more environmentally conscious about using bio-degradable products in their day-to-day lifestyle.Apart from being eco-friendly, handmade paper products are admired for their simplicity, exclusivity and style quotient. Handmade paper is widely used in manufacturing gift and craft items, in addition to being used as carry bags. As per the last stats available, Indian handmade paper industry exports about Rs.400 crores of paper annually.The origin ...