Leading international construction machinery and equipment brands sign up for second edition of Conmex

Caterpillar, Hyundai - Al Wasit, and TEREX, are among those companies that have significantly increased their exhibition space in the 2007 edition of Conmex.

Besides witnessing an increase in exhibition space by exhibitors from the previous edition, this year's Conmex will be host to several new international companies dealing in construction related machinery, equipment, and vehicles. Among them are SIMEX from Italy, Valla Cranes from UK, USG Products F.E. PTE Ltd. From Singapore, Global Track Warehouse from Australia, Mann + Hummel from Germany, Ogura & Company and K. K. MEIWA from JAPAN and Industrias Technoflex SA from Spain.

Conmex, which is Middle East's only exclusive trade exhibition for construction machinery, equipment, cranes and vehicles, is organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). The event displays the entire range of plant and machinery, commercial vehicles, lifting and conveying equipment, construction equipment, tools and special systems, formwork and scaffolding, construction site facilities, spare parts and accessories, communication and navigation equipment, and safety equipment used in the construction process.

The coming edition of Conmex will no doubt be bigger in size compared to the debut edition in terms of both the number of exhibitors as well as occupied exhibition space. It is expected that over 30,000 sq. m. of space will be utilised for display during the event. This includes indoor exhibition space comprising of four halls of Expo Centre Sharjah measuring a total of 16,000 sq. m. and outdoor display area of 10,000 sq. m. Of this, 10,000 sq. m. will host live demonstrations, seminars, conferences, and product presentations.

The outdoor display area will be particularly devoted to the display of medium to heavy machinery and vehicles.

Conmex is the Middle East's first trade show for construction machinery, equipment, and vehicles, to feature such a large outdoor display area.

The debut edition of Conmex in 2006 showcased 250 brands and companies from 21 countries. Among the major international brands that were represented at the event were COPMA, Caterpillar, Hyundai, Sennebogen, Kobelco, Liebherr, Potain, Alimak, Dynapac, Atlas Copco, Stetter, Sandvik, Vogele, Snowkey, Sany, Raimondi, Eicher, CGR, RKF, Scania, Daewoo, Hyster, Bobcat, Grove, Konecranes, Soilmec, Terex, and Belle.

It had attracted a total of 6,282 trade visitors from 63 countries. Of the total turnout, 58.8 % translating in to 3,695 visitors, were from the GCC region including the UAE.

This year's Conmex will feature an even more comprehensive range of construction related machinery, equipment, and vehicles used in the construction process

Like in the previous edition, this time too, Conmex will be a major networking platform for global manufacturers of construction machinery and vehicles. It will be an ideal event for senior personnel of the exhibiting companies and key personnel and decision makers from the construction industry, contracting companies, traders, distributors, stockists of construction machinery and equipment, service providers including transport companies, consultants, renting and leasing agencies, and Public administration and building authorities from across the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region to explore business potential, finalise deals, and discuss crucial issues concerning the regional construction industry.