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Sponsorship opportunities announced for Sign and Graphic Imaging industry Awards

Annual print sector event to take place in January 2012

DUBAI, 30 May 2011: Companies supplying the region's lucrative large-format print sector are being offered the chance to get their brands in front of industry leaders as sponsorship opportunities have been opened up for the Sign and Graphic Imaging (SGI) Awards 2012.

The SGI Awards recognise innovation and creativity in the signage sector. Through sponsoring the Awards companies from different industry sectors can get involved in this exciting initiative.

"Sponsorship presents companies with a combination of excellent networking opportunities and superb corporate branding, strengthening their market awareness and highlighting their position as a key industry leader," said Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman of International Expo-Consults (IEC), organiser of the SGI Awards and the SGI Middle East exhibition.

This year's inaugural SGI Awards saw industry giants such as AGFA sponsoring the event. For 2012, companies can once again put their brand in front of their target audience while showing support for their industry.

Various levels of sponsorship are available, including Platinum, Gold, Silver, Category, Hospitality and Media.

Sponsorship benefits include having your company logo printed on all Awards marketing literature, promotional and marketing material, adverts, the Awards website and email marketing campaigns in the lead up to the event; company mentioned in all Awards press releases issued by IEC; reciprocal website hyperlinks; and company logo on the Awards information pack, forms and submission materials downloadable from the Awards website and distributed to all Awards participants.

The SGI Awards are organised by IEC in co-operation with the Advertising Section of Dubai Municipality. Nominations for the SGI Awards 2012 will open up over the summer.

The SGI Awards support the SGI Middle East exhibition, the region's leading trade show for the print sector. The exhibition showcases the latest products and emerging technologies from the industries of Advertising, Architectural Hardware, Banners & Posters, Digital Imaging, Electronic Message Centres, Electronic Signage, Graphic Imaging, Graphic Services, Large Format Printing and Signage.

The 2012 edition of SGI Middle East will take place January 31 to February 2 at the Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2, and 3 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The show is endorsed by the Advertising Section of Dubai Municipality and supported by industry associations such as the Visual Industries Suppliers Association (VISA), Australia.

For more information visit www.sgiawards.com

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About International Expo-Consults (IEC):
International Expo-Consults (IEC) is an internationally recognized trade show management company with an impressive track record of 16 years of operations in the Middle East and Asia Pacific region. The Exhibition arm of the Dubai-based conglomerate, the Falak Holding ; IEC is the organiser of key exhibitions including Chemical Process Plant and Machinery (CPPM), Sportex Middle East, Franchising Middle East (FME) and the Dubai, Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure (DEAL).

A multi-billion dollar Dubai-based conglomerate, Falak Holding has been an industry pioneer for the last 30 years having diversified business interests including real estate development; retail - sports, fashion, home furnishings; exhibitions, medical diagnostics, trading and many more as part of its portfolio. Falak Holding is also a key stakeholder and investor in the prestigious Dubai Sports City project.

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