Chemical and Corrosion show set to expand with more international participation next year

Exhibitors at the region's only international exhibition for the chemical, petrochemical, chemical process technology, corrosion control and management industries have voted this year's event, which closes tomorrow, a massive success.

Iran's SINA Chemical Industries picked up orders worth more than US$ 800,000 from four Dubai companies on the first day.

Mohammad Ghodrat, Commercial Deputy at the company which specialises in resins, said: 'This is the first time we have participated and have already done some good business. Our current exports are worth US$ 3 million so taking part has been a major boost to these sales.'

The Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (METDC) is also set to return and is planning a pavilion with 15 exhibitors.

Arif Nasir, Marketing Manager, METDC, said: 'We had more than 100 enquiries on the first day of the show and the potential for Malaysian companies in the Middle East market is tremendous. We are particularly focusing on the booming regional construction industry.'

The Canadian Consulate's Senior Commercial Officer said he was considering bringing a pavilion to the show for the first time next year to take advantage of the amount of business being done.

Mohammed Falaknaz, Vice President of Organisers, IEC, said: 'The early signs are that the event has been the most successful ever. We have been talking to the 45 exhibitors who have come from 15 different countries and they have all done some business or expect to complete deals after the show.'

Chemtex and Corrosion Middle East 2004 is open from 10am until 1pm and from 4.30pm until 8.30pm at Hall 4, DIEC (Dubai International Exhibition Centre). Admission is free for trade visitors only. The show is supported by Dubai's Department of Economic Development and Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.