Wide range of products and equipment on display at Interiors and Buildex 2009

The international exhibition, which is ongoing until March 18 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre, was formally inaugurated by H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Hamdoun bin Saif Al Harthy, Chairman of the Muscat Municipality, in the presence of ministry officials, ambassadors, the top management of participating companies, and other distinguished guests.

Organised by Omanexpo LLC, Interiors & Buildex 2009 registers the largest number of exhibitors with the participation of many leading companies in Oman as well as the strong presence of international firms who are bringing in a wide variety of new products into the local market. The three-day exhibition presents the biggest collection of building materials and other construction supplies under one roof, making it a must-visit event for all industry professionals.

"With the implementation of various development projects in many parts of the sultanate, the record number of participants at Interiors & Buildex 2009 clearly reflects the emergence of Oman as a major market for all products and equipment for the building and construction industry," said C.J. Paul, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading event management company in the sultanate.

Paul pointed out that the continued growth of Interiors & Buildex despite the ongoing global economic downturn demonstrates the resilience of the local market and the overall stability of the sultanate's building and construction industry. He also cited the active participation of many foreign firms as an excellent indicator of the prevailing opportunities and attractive prospects in the industry.

Now in its sixth edition, Interiors & Buildex 2009 prominently features the stalls of major companies in Oman, such as Al Anwar Ceramic Tiles Co., Al Hashar & Company, Al Turki Enterprises, Business & Trade, Dosteen Doors & Engineering Services, Innovation Building, International Kitchens, Kehlan Trading & Contracting, Mohammad Riaz & Partner, Muscat Electronics, Natural Stone Co., Nuhas Oman, Oman Concrete Products, Oman Modern Electronics, Oman Trading Establishment, Sadolin Paints (Oman) Ltd., Services & Trade Co., Shanfari & Partners, Speed House Building Construction, Stone & Marble International Co., Technique LLC, and Windows 2000.

Another highlight of the exhibition is the presence of the national pavilions of Turkey, Kuwait, Italy, UAE, Thailand and India. Other countries that are represented in the exhibition include Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, and Saudi Arabia.

The products on display at Interiors & Buildex 2009 cover the growing requirements of the sultanate's vibrant building and construction industry. These range from air conditioning systems, concrete and cement products, interior furnishings and bathroom fittings to paint products, doors and windows, lighting fixtures, kitchen modules, marble products and security systems. Visitors will also get to see a wide variety of aluminium extrusions, ceramics and tiles, construction equipment, fire prevention systems, pipes and fittings, home appliances, furniture, and all types of metal building materials.

Interiors & Buildex 2009 is supported by Windows 2000 as the platinum sponsor, Panorama Windows Co. and Dosteen Doors & Engineering Services LLC as the gold sponsors, and IQue as the silver sponsor. It is also supported by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE), the Oman Society of Engineers, UK Trade & Investment, the German Industry and Commerce - Oman, Qatar and UAE, and the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Muscat.

The media sponsors include Construction Week as the official publication, Arab Construction World as the official magazine, Architecture Plus as the official architecture and design partner, and Construction World as the international official magazine. The event's media partners are the OER Dossier-Construction, Al-Maskan Magazine, Times of Oman and Al Shabiba.