TPT March 2007

Industry News

Powerful debut for Tube Arabia 2007

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.

fi Dubai – visitors to Tube Arabia could see first hand proof that construction projects are thriving in the region

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 : alfajer@emirates.net.ae Website : www.tekno7.info Messe Düsseldorf GmbH – Germany Fax : +49 211 4560 8525 Email : info@messe-duesseldorf.de Website : www.messe-duesseldorf.de › Show opener: Sheikh Hasher bin Juma Al Maktoum cuts the ribbon to open Tekno/Tube Arabia 2007

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

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 40 th 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).

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Emmedi will take the role of Tube Welding and Annealing Division within the SAET Group, maintaining its trademark

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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 : saet@saet.it • Website : www.saet.it SAET Group – Emmedi Welding & Annealing – Italy Fax : +39 011 455 11 12 Email : sales@emmedi.it • Website : www.emmedi.it

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