Established in 1972, Smart Manufacturing & Enterprises (SME) – formerly known as
Industrial Products Finder (IPF) – stands as one of India’s oldest and most respected industrial publishing brands.
Reaching over 200,000 readers every month through its magazine and website, SME engages a highly influential audience across key manufacturing sectors, including automobiles, electrical and electronics, machine tools/metal working, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, plastics and packaging, printing, railways, mining, steel, FMCG, and general engineering.
As a truly pan-India publication, SME is read by decision-makers who shape the industry:
CEOs, MDs, CTOs, business owners, procurement heads, plant and production leaders, researchers, scientists, and technical authorities. Over the years, SME has also curated industry-focused events such as the 3i EXPO & Conference and the IPF Industrial Excellence Awards, strengthening its position as a holistic industry enabler.
Powered by ASAPP Info Global Group—the publisher of SME and organiser of long-standing, high-impact B2B exhibitions such as Cement Expo and RAHSTA Expo—the Future Factory Expo is anchored in a legacy of deep sectoral expertise, strong industry connect, and credible event execution.