TPT January 2009

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M ore companies, more
machinery, and a
larger variety of tube
and pipe products:
Boru is fast securing itself an
international reputation as a
unique and significant trade show
that bridges Europe and Asia.
Just one look at the exhibitor list on
page 51 confirms a growing interest
from international machinery
manufacturers: bookings have
already been confirmed by major
global companies including
Emmedi, EFD Induction, Galllium,
Hisen Equipment, Inductotherm,
Wafios, SMS Meer, Danieli,
Marcegaglia, Tenaris and TMK.
These international companies
join the already swollen numbers
of domestic plastic and metal tube
and pipe producers that form the
bedrock of Turkish industry.
While the first Boru that took place
in 2005 had a more local flavour,
it is now clear that an increasing
number of international companies
are jumping onboard. To fully qualify
Boru’s position as aworldwide event,
for the first time the International
Tube Association has declared its
support for the 2009 show.
The show has also been give
the seal of approval by Turkish
governmental offices, including
the Turkish Province Bank, TIKA
(Turkish International Cooperation
and Development Agency), DTM
(Undersecretariat of the Prime
Ministry for Foreign Trade), and
Kosgeb (Small and Medium Size
Enterprises Association).
The organisers Ihlas Fuar
have revealed that halls 9 and
10 have already sold out, with
demand now growing for exhibit
space in hall 11.
The final total of exhibitors is
expected to be around 250,
which will be more than matched
by visitor attendance, estimated
at around the 20,000 mark from
over 30 countries.
This all-round increase on the
2008 event is partially attributed to
the absence of a Tube Düsseldorf
in 2009. But it is also clear that
although theworld iscurrently facing
a serious financial crisis, Turkey
remains a promising tube and pipe
market for foreign investment, with
a range of infrastructure projects
currently underway.
Boru 2009: business