A series of four dissemination events were held in February, 2020 in Bangladesh in cooperation with four different industry associations. Three events took place in Dhaka and one event in Chittagong. The objectives of these dissemination events were:
Series of project closing events have been conducted in all three countries. Nepal had its closing events from 16 to 25 January 2020 in 5 different locations Kathmandu, Pokhara, Tilottama in Rupandehi, Biratnagar and Birgunj. Below the news articles published about these events in local news papers in Nepal.
Saurya Dainik Arthik
On 21st and 22nd November 2019, the Regional Networking Event organised by SWITCH-Asia SCP Facility took place in Hanoi, Vietnam at Pullman Hanoi Hotel.
METABUILD has organized a 2-day “International Clean Technology Fair” at the Institute of Diploma Engineers Bangladesh (IDEB) on 26th & 27th June, 2019. Chairman, Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) & Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources – Mr. Md. Helal Uddin was present as the chief guest in the inauguration ceremony. Member, SREDA & Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources- Mr. Siddik Zobair was present as special guest. Mr.
On behalf of METABUILD project and organizing committee, we invite you to join us at the “Clean Technology Fair” to be held at Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh, IDEB Bhaban, 160/A, Kakrail VIP Road, Dhaka on Wednesday & Thursday, 26th & 27th June, 2019.
A dissemination programme was planned in the city of Pokhara, Kaski District. The programme was jointly conducted with the Pokhara Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 6 May 2019. Invitations were sent to important industries including members of Pokhara Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Pokhara Metropolitan City, District Coordination Committee, Pokhara Industrial District Management, and Pokhara Industrial District Industry Association etc.
During 7th Partner meeting that took place in Bhairahawa, Nepal during 26-29 January 2019, the team members were invited by Panchakanya Group of Industries in Kotihawa to visit their steel plant (Panchakanya Steels Pvt. Ltd.), which produces TMT steel bars and wire drawing plant (Panchakanya Wires Pvt. Ltd.), which produces Steel Torkari and Binding Wire and to see the implemented RECP measures.
The 7th METABUILD project meeting took place during 26-29 January 2019 at Bhairahawa, Nepal.
During assessment in Cable Manufacturing Industry it was found that extruder machines were kept on continuously during work hours due to lack of auto cut-off and no proper temperature controlling takes place, moreover there is no insulation in the extruder machine which causes significant heat losses.
During assessment in Bakelite cluster it was found that heaters of hand-pressing machines were kept turned on continuously during work hours as auto cut-off was not being used and no proper temperature controlling took place.
METABUILD team represented by Mr. Stefan Melnitzky (AREC), Mr. Mihir Sharma (STENUM) and Technical consultants (Mr. Nasif & Mr. Shuvo) could meet with supplier for electrical switches (Farhan Electric & Boiler).
METABUILD is a 4-year project (2016-2020) supported by the European Union (EU) under the SWITCH Asia Programme. This programme emphasizes sustainable consumption and production in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). METABUILD is targeted specifically at the metal industry in the construction sector in Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. It aims to introduce resource efficiency practices and technologies that lead to improved environmental quality and combat pollution.
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