Big things happen for Luxembourg at The Big 5

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg may be a small country but there is nothing small about the amount of business being generated by this innovative and forward looking country from the heartland of Europe.

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg pavilion is a joint venture between The Ministry of Economy and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg and the Chambre of Commerce. This is the 4th year that they have exhibited at The Big 5 show and this year there are 11 companies displaying their products - 20% more than last year. For a small country like this, and particularly at a show that's a long way from Europe, this is a great turnout.

'We are particularly proud that this year at The Big 5 we have been able to bring together companies that are multi-nationals, active on a global scale, alongside small and medium sized companies with specialist, handmade products,' said Jean-Claude Vesque, Head of International Trade at the Luxembourg Chambre of Commerce.

The pavilion is packed with great products and new designs. On display is the Gf3Motionrail, a façade access system that has been adapted to provide a unique multimedia opportunity for building exteriors. The system can run screens of up to 800 kilos for the showing of commercials and advertisements. Down at street level, Abes Public Design produces innovative street furniture for public spaces. It has developed the extraordinary 3p-Technology that provides cost saving solutions for municipalities.

Luxembourg is also home to the world's number one steel company, ArcelorMittal, a leader in all major global markets and now supplying steel for use in the construction of Burj Dubai, the world's tallest tower. Another global brand is Saint-Gobain Abrasives, the largest abrasives company in the world who are showing their Norton diamond products - saws and drilling machines - on the stand.

On the crafts side, Menuiserie Kraemer produces traditionally made, high quality woodwork such as staircases and custom designed furniture and you can view unique, contemporary kitchen units from Unikat, with every modern convenience expertly concealed in beautifully crafted cabinets.

Trade between the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Gulf region is increasing every year, which is the reason why the Ministry has realised the potential in this part of the world. In 2005 Luxembourg opened a trade office in Dubai which is one of only 6 offices worldwide.

Jean-Claude continued,

'All companies, without exception, are happy with the number of contacts they have made at the show, more than is usual. Our exhibitors are more than optimistic that, after following up, there will be new contracts materialising.'

The Luxembourg pavilion started out with 70 sqm four years ago and has already requested a further increase in stand size for 2008, which will take its overall area to over 200 sqm. A great achievement for a small country that has a lot more to offer than you might at first think.