TPT May 2009

the Ukrainian Market

industrial companies are also manufacturers of tube and pipe, including Interpipe, Centravis and Ilyich Steel & Iron Works. An economic boost is expected with the Ukraine’s staging of the European football championship in 2012. This will involve the construction and renovation of stadiums, airports, railway stations, hotels, transportation, and sport infrastructures in Kiev, Dnepropetrovsk, Donetsk, Lvov, Odessa and Kharkov. The European Bank of Reconstruction and Development has expressed readiness to finance the preparation of infrastructural objectives for Euro 2012. In a move to encourage extra foreign investment, the Ukrainian

parliament has introduced a law that allows foreign investors to freely take away profits. The largest investors are traditionally Germany, Cyprus, Italy, Russia, the Netherlands, Austria, and UK. Taking place in the shadow of tough times, Tubes & Fittings Ukraine 2009 will act as a timely reminder of the need for industrial regeneration and increased business activity. The event will be held on 10-12 June 2009 at KyivExpoPlaza in Kiev, Ukraine, alongside partner show Wires & Fasteners Ukraine 2009. The exhibition should build on the success of last year’s event that welcomed over 150 companies and 6,500 visitors.

SHOW FACTS

EVENT Tubes & Fittings Ukraine 2009 DATES 10-12 June 2009 VENUE KyivExpoPlaza, Kiev, Ukraine b Emirates ORGANISER CONTACTS TDS Expo (Ukraine & CIS) – Ukraine Phone: +380 44 526 9376 Email: olga@welding.kiev.ua

Website: www.weldexpo.com.ua INTERNET RESOURCES www.ukraine.com www.kiev.info www.tripadvisor.com

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