Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC), the organizer of the International Stone and Stone Technology, Show Saudi Stone-Tech, has signed a collaboration agreement with Italian VeronaFiere (Verona Trade Fair Company) and Italian MARMOMACCHINE Association to further boost international participation in the upcoming edition of the show taking place from October 18 to 21, 2010 at the Riyadh International Exhibition and Convention Centre. The move is expected to draw record participation from regional and international exhibitors and visitors.
VeronaFiere, Italy's top trade show experts that annually organize MARMOMACC, the international exhibition of stone design and technology, and the Italian MARMOMACCHINE Association, a technical and promotional organization for Italy's stone and allied industries, will lend their expertise to boost international interest in the booming stone and stone technology sector in Saudi Arabia and GCC countries.
Saudi Stone-Tech is an important partner event to the region's largest construction trade fair, Saudi Build 2010 – The 22nd International Construction Technology and Building Materials Exhibition, which will held concurrently. A dedicated hall occupying more than 3,000 sqm has been allotted for Saudi Stone-Tech. Both Saudi Stone-Tech and Saudi Build are already more than 70 per cent booked.
Aligned with both events, is the PMV Series of the Saudi Build show. PMV covers a total indoor and outdoor area of more than 5,000 sqm dedicated entirely to displaying the latest construction heavy machinery and equipment.
"Through the support of VeronaFiere and Italian MARMOMACCHINE Association we expect to hold the most successful edition of Saudi Stone-Tech next October and further highlight the importance of Saudi Build as a platform for expanding the region's construction business as well. Saudi Stone-Tech will continue to be a gateway for local, regional & international companies to explore and engage in business opportunities within the lucrative Saudi market," said Mohamed Al Hussaini, Deputy General Manager, Riyadh Exhibitions Company.
VeronaFiere conducts or hosts 37 trade shows a year in Verona, Italy and 11 abroad. The Italian MARMOMACCHINE Association, on the other hand, includes around 250 members who are manufacturers of marble, granite and other ornamental stones as well as related machines, tools and equipment.
The Saudi Government's allocation of SAR 46 billion for utility, agriculture and infrastructure projects has resulted in increased demand for stone products and technologies. The 2010 budget represents a 30 per cent rise over 2009 spending on the construction of facilities such as water sources, dams, and desalination plants, and has attracted significant regional and international interest in the Kingdom's stone market.
