AUTOMECH 2008 to welcome around 500,000 visitors, 400 international companies from 16 countries

More than 90% of the world's major automotive companies operating in Egypt will highlight their products and services during the 13th edition of AUTOMECH, including Toyota; Audi; Volkswagen; BMW; Mercedes Benz; MINI; Brilliance Auto; Jaguar; Maserati; Land Rover; Lincoln; Ford; Hyundai; Subaru; Suzuki; Nissan; Renault; Komodo; Skoda Auto; Fiat; Esperanza; Bentley; Ferrari; KIA; Daihatsu; Honda; Chevrolet; and Opel. Several Chinese automotive manufacturers will also display their new car brands at the event.

Hany Khafagy, Director of Car Division, AUTOMECH, said,

'The presence of the majority of leading automotive companies in AUTOMECH highlights the importance of this much-awaited annual industry event. We are particularly pleased with the participation of Mercedes, which is one of the key accomplishments of this year's edition. Visitors and buyers can also look forward to significant product launches to the Egyptian market during the event.'

'This event provides a significant platform for all members of the automotive manufacturing and services sectors to expand their business operations in the region; it provides opportunities for appointing regional distributors and networking with present and future partners. AUTOMECH is a particularly important venue for the spare parts and feeding sectors, as offers the chance to interact with the world's top industry manufacturers and service providers,' added Hamdy Mashaal, Director of Spare Parts Division of AUTOMECH.

AUTOMECH 2008 will reflect the event's continuously expanding global reach this year.

Some countries such as China, Turkey, and Thailand show keen interest in regional market and share with large pavilions in AUTOMECH.

The Chinese pavilion will feature 58 companies, while Turkey will be represented by 10 exhibitors.

Thailand will showcase the products of 17 local companies.

AUTOMECH AKHBAR EL YOM is organised by ACG-ITF, a leading organizer of international trade exhibitions in the MENA region.

AUTOMECH was inaugurated in 1996 and has been held in partnership with renowned Arab media company Akhbar El Yom Establishment since 2001.

AUTOMECH 2008 will include exhibitors from Germany; France; China; the Czech Republic; Romania; India; Italy; Japan; South Korea; Singapore; Thailand; Taiwan; Turkey; UK; the US; and host country Egypt.

'AUTOMECH continues to maintain a strong industry following due to its major influence on the Middle Eastern automotive sector. This event will showcase the latest industry technologies and innovations, while providing an excellent platform for international manufacturers and suppliers to interact with buyers from Egypt, the Middle East and Africa. The show achieved a regional record for automotive show visitors last year, as 420,000 visitors attended the event, including more than 18,000 traders. We expect this year's edition to surpass 2007's already strong performance,' concluded Medhat Ghozzi, Vice President, ACG-ITF.