TPT March 2007

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March/April 2007
Industry News
Tube Arabia 2007, the new exhibition
for the Gulf and the Middle East region,
closed its doors following a successful
show in January. The Dubai event was
formally opened by Sheikh Hasher bin
Juma Al Maktoum, who is the director of the
Department of Information for Dubai, and a
member of the UAE’s ruling family.
Although partner show Tekno has been
held seven times previously, this year’s
event was the first to feature Tube Arabia,
with a higher international presence due
to the involvement of Messe Düsseldorf
GmbH, new exhibition partners of local
organisers Al Fajer. Arabplast – a plastic &
rubber industry trade fair – also took place
alongside Tekno and Tube
Arabia in adjacent halls.
The event was a big draw
for many important decision
makers in the tube and pipe
industry from within the UAE,
Middle Eastern countries
and India. Gulf countries
have seen a big increase
in demand for industrial
machinery, metalwork, tube,
pipe machinery and related
technology.
This was reflected by a busy
show, with attendance from
over 170 exhibitors at the
combined Tekno and Tube
Arabia events. Exhibitors
came from countries including Germany,
Italy, India, Russia, Czech Republic, and
UAE. The event also attracted a significant
number and high quality of visitors.
Exhibitors and visitors alike enjoyed the
luxurious and efficient surroundings of
Dubai, with first-hand evidence of numerous
construction projects throughout the city.
The Dubai International Convention and
Exhibition Centre proved to be a successful
venue, with visitors viewing live demos
of CNC machines, lathes, metalworking
technology, and tube and pipe machinery.
Mr Satish Khanna, general manager of
organisers Al Fajer Information & Services,
stated, “Best practices in the machine
industry and experience with leading
industry specific technology solutions is key
in helping customers generate high impact
results and one of the main reasons for
which we organise Tekno/Tube Arabia.”
Mr Phillip Knight, executive secretary of
sponsors the International Tube Association,
said, “The region looks set to become a
most important area for ITA membership
development and the outcome of the first
Tube Arabia fully vindicates the Association’s
decision to support it officially.”
With massive industrial demand and
growth within the Gulf countries, the region
is set to become a hotspot for tube and
pipe business, with Tube Arabia ready to
establish itself as a regular exhibition. The
dates for the next show have already been
announced as 11-14 January 2009.
Al Fajer Information & Services – UAE
Fax: +97 14 340 3608
Email:
Website:
Messe Düsseldorf GmbH – Germany
Fax: +49 211 4560 8525
Email:
Website:
Emmedi merge with SAET
Italian induction specialists Emmedi have merged with SAET to form
the SAET Group. The companies have joined forces on the run-up
to their 40th anniversaries, in order to share an ambitious industrial
plan for increased global presence on the market and increased
development of technological innovation.
Emmedi will assume the role of Tube
Welding and Annealing Division within
the SAET Group, maintaining its well-
known trademark. Mr Erasmo Dominici
(president of Emmedi) and Mr Savio
Dominici (as the director of the new
division) will continue to actively
participate in the management of the
company. They will closely cooperate
with the SAET management, Mr Pietro
Canavesio (president) and Mr Davide
Canavesio (CEO).
The SAET Group aims to increase customer satisfaction by attending to the fundamental
processes of the production system, such as innovation, quality and service. This will be
combined with a solid financial structure guaranteed by experienced partners.
SAET Induction Technology & Equipment – Italy
Fax: +39 011 997 4328
Email: • Website :
SAET Group – Emmedi Welding & Annealing – Italy
Fax: +39 011 455 11 12
Email: • Website:
Emmedi will take the
role of Tube Welding
and Annealing Division
within the SAET
Group, maintaining
its trademark
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Powerful debut for Tube Arabia 2007
fi Dubai – visitors to Tube Arabia could see first hand proof that
construction projects are thriving in the region
› Show opener: Sheikh Hasher bin Juma Al
Maktoum cuts the ribbon to open Tekno/Tube
Arabia 2007