This event is organised by Epoc Messe Frankfurt and they note that the Middle Eastern venture of the world's third largest trade fair organizer, the 2003 Materials Handling Exhibition and Conference will have enhanced participation from leading players specializing in equipment for freight, cargo logistics, distribution, warehousing, airports and ports, construction and manufacturing.
The Materials Handling exhibition attracts visitors from the Arabian Gulf states, the Middle East, North Africa, Iran, the Indian Subcontinent and former Commonwealth of Independent states (CIS).
Typical visitors include representatives from airports, ports, cargo villages, free zones, freight and cargo companies, logistics operators, courier firms, warehouse operators, construction companies and manufacturing firms.
The Materials Handling Exhibition and Conference 2003 is supported by the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation, Dubai Ports Authority, UAE Contractors Association, and Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman of Emirates airline.
Post exhibition report stated:
Visitors were up 40% on previous years.
While the increase in the number of visitors encouraged the exhibitors, what is even more significant was that they came from the target markets, including officials and professionals connected with airports, cargo complexes, ports, free zones and the construction and logistics sectors, said Micheal El Nayal, Managing Partner, Epoc Messe Frankfurt, organizers of the show. The visitors got to see highly advanced new equipment for logistics handling and catch up with developments in the industry through a series of conferences and seminars organized by major exhibitors.
Among the diverse range of products and solutions showcased at the show were freight movement equipment, cranes, hoists, conveyor systems, warehousing services, packaging, forklift trucks, weighing equipment, pallets and pallet systems. Exhibitors expressed satisfaction at the outcome of the exhibition.
Among the diverse range of products and solutions showcased at the show were freight movement equipment, cranes, hoists, conveyor systems, warehousing services, packaging, forklift trucks, weighing equipment, pallets and pallet systems.
Still GmbH, the German manufacturer of electronic forklift trucks, exhibited its showpiece, the RXX, the forklift of the future presented for the first time outside Europe by Al Shirawi Enterprises L.L.C. We were overwhelmed by the visitor turnout, specially trade visitors from the UAE and the Gulf. We expect many inquiries to firm into business propositions. The response showed that the industry is heading for re-growth.
Al Thika Packaging, a first-time exhibitor, made many head turns by showcasing its self-propelled pallet wrapper, the Robopac Robot 2003. We were impressed by the category of visitors. We received a lot of inquiries, including a serious offer from Sudan. There was a huge response to our heavy duty and end of line packaging systems. We could not have thought of a better venue to launch our Robopac Robot, said Tim Ansell, Sales Manager, Al Thika Packaging.
Date(s)
20th, 21st and 22nd January 2003
Venue
Dubai World Trade Center
Contact for booking / more info
Sabra Saleh
Orient Planet PR & Marketing Communications
P.O Box 23345, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 3988901; Fax: +971 4 3988941
Website: www.orientplanet.com
RCL Note - checked - Not held in 2004