Hardware & Tools has firmly itself as a unique platform for industry professionals in the Middle East to source the products and solution for the hardware & tools industry. It is a business forum to discuss best practice for the development of the UAE and the Middle East Region. The event will provide a meeting place for buyers and experts to network with product and services suppliers delivering solutions for all aspects of the industry.
Latest research from Gobi International as published in the November 24th edition of Arabian Business states that the market for machine tools in the GCC is expected to rise by around 39% over the next five years.
Demand for machine tools is forecast to rise from US $3.1 billion (AED11.4 billion) this year to $4.3 billion by 2012.
The increase will be driven by the massive investments in manufacturing being made by GCC countries.
Hardware + Tools Middle East gives your company a unique opportunity to reach this growing market in the GCC.
Hardware + Tools Middle East 2007 brought more than 250 exhibitors from 21 countries together with more than 6000 visitors from over 60 countries.
In 2007, 88% of visitors came across a new product of interest to them at Hardware + Tools Middle East.
Hardware + tools is the Middle East's only dedicated event for power tools, hand tools, hardware, ironmongery, workshop and woodworking machinery. It is a must-attend show for all retailers, distributors and contractors who deal with the hardware and tools industry.
The exhibition will run from May 25 - 27, 2008 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre.