A-MAP Eyes Large International Business Development Opportunities at Region's Largest Automotive Aftermarket Exhibition
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai's global position as a trader and re-exporter of auto parts continues to grow rapidly, says one prominent auto industry trader, as interest builds ahead of the annual AUTOMECHANIKA exhibition.
Year-on-year growth of Dubai re-exports in workshop equipment, tires, batteries, parts and systems, and accessories has surged, with eastern European countries forming the largest block of importers.
"The world's top business groups - from KSA and Iran to China, Japan, Germany, and the US - come to Dubai to trade, and auto parts manufacturers and dealers are no different," said Asad Badami, managing director of A-MAP, a Dubai-based global auto parts trader and the biggest exhibitor by stand size at AUTOMECHANIKA , the region's largest automotive aftermarket exhibition. "We see increasing demand from central and eastern Europe for our expanding portfolio of products - from car tires and batteries to brake pads."
Dubai's outstanding reputation for 'ready stock' is the main reason behind its enduring reputation for excellence in trading, a reputation Badami says his group has thrived on over the last decade.
"Auto parts manufacturers and dealers, particularly those from emerging markets, are interested in the 'availability factor' more than anything else. They want quality brands at a fair price, but they are especially interested in being able to acquire the parts they need quickly, easily, and from partners they can trust to deliver for them in days not weeks, and without necessarily being made to 'bulk buy' to agree a fair price," said Badami.
A-MAP, which has grown by 300 percent since 2009 and is expecting to double in size by 2013, is currently expanding into new markets, having already established operations in Africa, Asia, and North America. The company believes that its participation at AUTOMECHANIKA will enable it to 'see and be seen' in an increasingly competitive sector.
"AUTOMECHANIKA in Dubai gets bigger and better every year, and we know from attending past events that visiting delegates are people we want to meet. Over the past year, we have seen our business grow exponentially, and we firmly believe that this growth is rooted in the many international relationships we have worked hard to develop," added Badami, whose a-map company trades Solite batteries, Asimco brake pads, Fenix and Achilles tyres, and RBI rubber products, among others.
One such international delegation expected to participate in AUTOMECHANIKA in a large way is that of Saudi Arabia, a huge importer of global auto parts and supplies, agree Badami and Ahmed Pauwels, Chief Executive Officer of Epoc Messe Frankfurt, organiser of Automechanika Middle East
"The Saudi market, which is one of the largest in terms of both value and volume in the region, is a big draw for international tire and tube manufacturers and distributors," said Pauwels.
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About A-MAP
A-MAP specializes in the distribution of aftermarket automotive spare parts, automotive batteries, tires, and lubricants. Headquartered in the 'bustling trading hub' of Dubai, UAE, A-MAP operates a network of branch offices in Asia, Africa, and North America. With world- leading portfolio of brand names such as Solite, Asimco, RBI, Crown, and Strada, A-MAP has mastered supply chain management systems to deliver the ultimate in client satisfaction.
For more information, please visit www.a-map.net.
About AUTOMECHANIKA
Taking place 7-9 June, AUTOMECHANIKA Middle East 2011 provides a perfect opportunity for the participants to grow their business in the light of the recent development of automobiles industry in the Middle East. The 9th edition of AUTOMECHANIKA has been organized by the Epoc Messe Frankfurt and will be held at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. It will cater to all the major segments in the automobile industry with the objective of lifting the standards of products and services available for the automotive aftermarket. Last year's event was a success amongst the participants due to which this year's edition is highly anticipated by the automobiles industry. AUTOMECHANIKA Middle East 2011 is expecting over 1000 exhibitors and around 16000 visitors from all over the world.
For more information, please visit www.automechanikame.com.
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