TPT January 2009

Boru 2009: business

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.

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