Messe Frankfurt’s Hardware and Tools Show held from 14-16 May 2006 proved to be a success, registering a 26.9% increase in the total number of visits compared to 2005. A total of 5,943 visitors from across the Gulf, Asia, Europe and parts of Africa visited the trade only show, seeking the latest products and advancements in the hardware and tools sector.
These visitor figures have been verified by an independent research and registration company, Media Matters PLC, who are currently inputting and analyzing all visitor registration and survey data. Independent show reports will be available by end of June 2006 from the Messe Frankfurt website www.messefrankfurtdubai.com.
More than 200 exhibitors participated in the latest edition, marking a 30% increase from 2005. The increase is a result of the massive construction and property development boom the entire Gulf region is experiencing, which media reports have recently estimated to have topped $1 Trillion.
The machinery company, SMTCL exhibited the largest machine ever to have been launched at Hardware & Tools. Shen Chaowei, SMTCL’s Project Manager and a first time exhibitor stated that the show was a great success. The vertical Machine Center Series, which has the capability to cut though the hardest materials, sold out on the first day of the show.. Mr Chaowei stated:
“There has been a great deal of interest for this innovative machine, and we are very happy with the response we have received at Hardware & Tools 2006.” As a result of the feedback they received at the show, SMTCL are now considering opening a specialised sales and service centre in Dubai Jebel Ali Freezone.
Other exhibitors at the show included 3M Gulf Ltd, Channellock Inc., Al Fajer, Arwani Trading Company L.L.L., Cooper Hand Tools, Italian based Perino- IUR SPA and from Germany Preisser Messtechnik GmbH.
Plans and preparations for the 2007 show are already well on their way with dates set for 13-15 May. Floor space has already been increased to accommodate the rise in exhibitor inquiries. The Show will again run alongside ISH Kitchens and Bathrooms; Light Middle East; Garden, Landscaping & Outdoor Living and Hometech.
Company profile:
The Messe Frankfurt Dubai team has over 20 year’s experience of organising international trade fairs throughout the world. Their successful portfolio of events that they organise in Dubai include Intersec 2005, Materials Handling, Hardware & Tools, Garden, Landscaping & Outdoor Living, ISH – Kitchen + Bathroom Gulf, Lightstyle – Gulf Lighting, Beautyworld Gulf, Houseware & Hometech, and the Middle East Toy Fair. Messe Frankfurt Dubai is a subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt; the worlds second largest trade fair organiser conducting over 100 events worldwide with 15 subsidiaries across Europe, Asia, America, Africa and the Middle East. They own the fairground in Frankfurt where they own and operate many of the world’s largest and most successful trade fairs such as ISH and Light+Building.
