USD 2.99 billion investments in ICAD 1 in Abu Dhabi and new industrial projects worth USD 26.6 billion in Saudi among key growth drivers
R+T Middle East 2010, the Middle East spinoff of the world's leading show for roller shutters, doors, gates and sun-protection systems, has revealed that it expects strong demand for automatic garage and industrial doors in 2010, driven by large-scale industrial projects being undertaken all over the GCC, including industrial developments with a combined value exceeding USD 46 billion being built in the UAE and KSA alone. R+T Middle East 2010 provides the best platform for exhibitors and trade buyers to capitalise on the excellent business prospects in the region as the event presents a wide range of products and services in addition to unprecedented access to a worldwide network of business contacts and technical expertise.
GCC countries have been heavily investing in industrial manufacturing projects, stimulated by the need to diversify their economies and reduce economic dependence on the oil and gas sector. Numerous industrial and manufacturing zones are now being set up across the region, including the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD 1), which has already attracted USD 2.99 billion in investments across its diverse economic zones for base metals, building and construction products, electronics, plastics manufacturing and automotive.
R+T Middle East, which is jointly organised by Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch and Messe Stuttgart, will showcase a comprehensive range of products and services, including roller shutters and accessories; windows, window shutters and accessories; awnings; Venetian blinds and roller blinds; doors/gates and accessories; drive and control systems; electrical security equipment; business fittings and furnishings; and technical literature. The event will be concurrently held with DOMOTEX Middle East 2010, the MENA region's only dedicated carpets and floor coverings exhibition, from May 10 to 12, 2010, at the new exhibition halls of the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Angela Schaschen, Managing Director, Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch, said: "Doors, gates and various security-related solutions are key components of any development project, particularly the large-scale industrial projects that are now being built all over the region. The ongoing trend of industrialisation has certainly influenced the surge in demand for automatic garage and industrial doors in the GCC, which will continue to pick up over the next several years. Moreover, in view of the latest technological breakthroughs, developers in the region are now aggressively scouting for the most advanced doors and gates that fit their security requirements. R+T Middle East 2010 will be the perfect venue for both buyers and sellers to explore gainful opportunities in this booming sector."
Electronic roller shutters, a regular fixture in industrial and commercial facilities, will be among the key product categories expected to achieve a surge in demand across the region as they offer numerous applications, including doors for vans, garages, warehouses and even in detention facilities. They are also being used in residential properties as they are best suited for weather protection, thermal insulation, anti-glare protection, and even sound insulation and burglary protection.
Rapid industrial development has spurred the growth in demand for roller shutters as well as industrial doors and automatic garage. Other key development projects that have helped expand the market potential of roller shutters, doors, gates and sun-protection systems include the ICAD 2, which has secured around USD 1.63 billion in new projects, as well as Dubai Industrial City, which is targeting up to USD 2 billion in investments over the next five years. Qatar is likewise aggressively investing in various industrial projects with the aim of attracting more than USD 30 billion in investment, while other industrial projects that will influence the demand for these products include Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Economic City, which has an initial investment of USD 26.6 billion, and a variety of industrial projects in Bahrain, including around 15 in the aluminium sector worth a total of USD 142 million.
R+T Middle East is under the technical and conceptual sponsorship of the Federal Association for Manufacturers of Roller shutters and Sun protection (Bundesverband Rollladen + Sonnenschutz e.V.) and the National Federation of Door and Gate Manufacturers (BVT - Verband Tore). The German-based Messe Stuttgart, the organiser of R+T is the internationally renowned name in roller shutters and sun protection exhibitions with shows in three prominent construction material markets: R+T Stuttgart in Germany, the leading global trade fair of its kind; R+T Asia in Shanghai, China, which focuses on Asian and Chinese markets; and R+T Middle East in Dubai, which will cater to MENA markets.
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About R+T:
Organised by Messe Stuttgart R+T is the internationally renowned name in roller shutters and sun protection exhibitions with shows in three prominent construction material markets. As the leading global trade fair of its kind, German-based Messe Stuttgart R+T is the internationally renowned name in roller shutters and sun protection exhibitions with shows in three prominent construction material markets: R+T Stuttgart in Germany, the leading global trade fair of its kind; R+T Asia in Shanghai, China, which focuses on Asian and Chinese markets; and R+T Middle East in Dubai, which caters to MENA markets.
About DOMOTEX Worldwide:
DOMOTEX Middle East, the only specialized floor covering show in the Middle East and North Africa region, is organized by Deutsche Messe, the name behind DOMOTEX HANNOVER, the world's leading trade fair for floor coverings and carpets and DOMOTEXasia/CHINAFLOOR, the number one flooring show in Asia.
The continuous growth and steadiness of all three flooring shows justifies the confidence of the flooring industry in all DOMOTEX shows. Exhibitors and visitors attend to show and find the latest trends, see the global market survey, share knowledge and benefit from the most efficient business platforms in the flooring industry.
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