Office furniture and solutions provider, Kinnarps Project Solutions (KPS), has opened a new furniture showroom in Dubai’s Al Quoz industrial area, as part of the company’s expansion in the Middle East.
The new showroom, covering approximately 2,500 sq ft over two floors, is the first to be opened by KPS in the UAE, and the second showroom in the region. KPS also has a showroom facility in Doha, Qatar.
Chris Watson, Managing Director of KPS, said he hopes the new facility, which is currently open via invitation and appointment only, will inspire prospective clients with the latest office furniture and fit-out ideas, many of which will be highlighted by the company when it takes part in the Office Exhibition, from 3-5 March at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
“The new showroom in Al Quoz will provide an opportunity for clients to see furniture in a complete office scenario. It will allow them to test a broad range of office products and learn about the ergonomic benefits they bring,” said Watson.
KPS is using the Office Exhibition, the region’s leading office supplies, fit-out, consultancy and technology event, to attract potential clients and new distributors.
Organised by dmg world media, the exhibition is considered the most important event in the Middle East for the design and management of the office environment, and a launch pad for new technology.
Sinead Brigett, Exhibition Director, dmg world media said: “Office technology is fast becoming an essential consideration for architects and designers and is at the forefront of any office fit-out or re-design. For the first time, the event will have a dedicated technology sector to showcase the latest solutions and innovations.
“The Office Exhibition is more than a furniture showcase. Now in its eighth year, the event brings together the world’s most important manufacturers, suppliers and consultants, and offers unrivalled networking opportunities for exhibitors and visitors alike.”
The Office Exhibition will feature a networking area called the Indy Lounge, a two-day seminar programme featuring world renowned speakers and The Loft, a student design competition involving four UAE universities.
Watson said KPS is hoping to promote their company name at the exhibition, following a recent re-brand. “We represent a large number of international brands including Kinnarps, Klaessons, Materia, Alea, Bisley, JEC, Burotime, Connection and Techo,
and as such, offer a broad range of solutions for today’s work space. We look forward to sharing our extensive knowledge with existing and potential clients at this year’s show
KPS has been operating in the Middle East for 16 years and since 1995, has established offices in Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh, Khobar and in Bahrain. Furthermore, KPS has recently opened an office in Sydney, Australia.
The company has a combined workforce of 280 people and has worked with several high profile clients in the region including ABB, Dubai World, Dubai Properties, Fulbright Jaworski, Nokia, Johnson & Johnson, Ericsson, EC Harris and Colliers.
About The Office Exhibition
The Office Exhibition, being held from 3 – 5 March 2009, is open to trade visitors and will be held at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre from 10am – 7pm daily.
The Office Exhibition, the Gulf region’s flagship office solutions platform, has been designed to maximise business opportunities for regional and international suppliers of a variety of fields. Workstations & seating, consultancy & design, IT systems & security, filing & storage, floor & wall covering, lighting, office equipment & supplies, HR & training and real estate are amongst the fields covered under the Office umbrella. The event will feature exclusive product launches, cutting edge developments and innovative designs from world-renowned manufacturers and distributors. It also features the Workplace Freedom Conferences, where leading global specialists will share their knowledge and expertise on workplace related developments with the attendees.
About DMG world media
An international exhibition and publishing company, DMG world media Ltd produces more than 300 market-leading trade exhibitions, consumer shows and fairs each year and publishes 45 related magazines, newspapers, directories and market reports.
DMG world media employs more than 800 people and maintains a worldwide presence through 38 offices in the United States, Canada, Brazil, the United Kingdom, France, the Middle East, China, Australia and New Zealand. DMG world media is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT), one of the largest and most successful media companies in the United Kingdom
