Many people have heard of AIIGMA and a growing number of international companies attend the Annual Seminar that AIIGMA organises – but what does AIIGMA really stand for, and whom does it represent?
AIIGMA was formed in 1975 following a period of high growth in the industrial gases sector and a corresponding rise in the number of participants in the business. This led to an increasing need for communication between gas companies and government authorities and consumers. AIIGMA was created to perform this function.
The Association celebrated its 30th Anniversary in Delhi last year (2006). Along the way it has had 15 presidents, from all areas of the gas business, including gas and equipment manufacturers.
The current membership runs to over 252 Indian gas companies, equipment manufacturers and gas distributors. While AIIGMA does not represent all the companies operating in India, it does have an indirect influence on non-members by steering Government legislation. An important aspect of the Association is its growing list of foreign members, which now totals 12.
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