About 100 local, international companies take part
MUSCAT -- Commerce and Industry Minister Maqbool bin Ali Sultan yesterday opened the Interiors & Buildex 2008, an international exhibition that features over 100 local and international companies offering a wide range of products. The inaugural function was attended by ministry officials, ambassadors and diplomats, the top management of participating companies and a large number of industry professionals. The guests joined the minister as he visited the stalls which showcase the requirements of the building and construction industry -- ranging from air conditioning systems, paint products, interior furnishings and heavy equipment to ceramics and tiles, marble products, pipes and fittings besides others.
"Interiors and Buildex supports the continued growth of the building and construction industry in Oman by presenting under one roof the products now available in the local market as well as by bringing in new products that can serve their growing requirements," said C J Paul, General Manager of Omanexpo, the leading exhibition management company in Oman. The three-day exhibition concludes tomorrow. The timings are from 10 am to 1 pm and from 4.30 pm to 9 pm. Since it is a trade exhibition, it is open only to all visitors over the age of 16. One major highlight is the Turkish national pavilion, which consists of over 20 companies that are introducing their products for the first time in Oman.
Among these products are space frame steel structures, security doors, welding equipment, pipes and fittings, construction tools, office furniture, rock breakers, and paint products. Companies from Belgium, China, Egypt, Germany, India, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are also participating in the exhibition. The strong presence of foreign companies at the exhibition is a clear indication of the growing interest in Oman as a major market for all types of building materials, interior furnishings and other construction supplies. Major companies in Oman that directly serve the requirements of the building and construction industry are also participating to present their products and services they offer.
Among these are Abou Nabil LLC, Al Ajmi Marble, Al Hashar and Company, Al Maha Ceramics, Al Turki Enterprises, Al Wafaq Enterprises, Bashair A'Noor United, Business & Trade, Dosteen Trading & Engineering Services, Gulf Stone Company, International Kitchens, Jotun Paints, Majid Water Cooler & Air Conditioning Co, Malatan Trading & Contracting, Mohammad Riaz & Partner, Muscat Electronics, National Aluminium Products, North Ocean Enterprises, Oman Marketing & Services, Oman Ceramics, Oman Modern Electronics, Sadolin Pants, Shanfari & Partners, V-Kool Oman, and Windows 2000.
The other local exhibitors include Al Jisr Trading & Contracting, Al Hilal Fibre & Acrylic Industry, Al Roof Trading, Areen Enterprises, Bhatia Brothers & Partners, Construction Materials Industries & Contracting, Decorstone International, General Development Services, Hamood Al Rashidi & Bros Trading Co, Hassan Abdullah & Partners, House of Art, International Mechanical Services and Kirby Building Systems.
Also participating are Loay International, Majan Petroleum Services, Mazaya-Solargard, Muscat Tiger, Mustafa Sultan Electronics, National Heaters Industries Co, Nizwa Security Steel Doors, Omani Marble Company, Resources (Advanced Piping Systems), Soor A'Seeb Enterprises, Speed House Building Construction, Style Trading, Techno Plastic Industry, and United Plastic Manufacturing Co. Interiors & Buildex 2008 is supported by many leading companies including Windows 2000 and the Al Hashar Group of Companies as the platinum sponsors. The gold sponsors of the event are Jotun Paints, Sadolin Paints, and Majid Water Cooler and Air Conditioning Co, while IQue is the silver sponsor.
By Staff Reporter
© Oman Daily Observer 2008
