A great day for the Brits

The Office Exhibition, the Gulf region's premier event for the design and management of the office environment, has played host to British companies ever since it's inaugural event five years ago.

Amongst two of the best known companies to have registered their attendance at the show are Senator, the UK's largest manufacturer of office furniture, as well as recently acquired Allermuir, a leading brand in the leisure, corporate and contract markets.

Another British company who will be exhibiting at Office 2006, is award winning Colebrook Bosson Saunders (CBS Products) who are designers, manufacturers and distributors of IT furniture and accessories.

Adding to the aesthetic value of your office design, the wall covering company Muraspec, will be unveiling a number of new wallcovering solutions at the show, with their star attraction being their new Solaris range which through its unique colour changing ink produces subtle yet striking effects.

Meanwhile the British artwork company, On Wall, will be displaying a selection of abstract artwork from some of the UK's most exciting and original artists including prize-winning artist Jake Lomax who will be on-hand to offer his advice and discuss specific commissions.

InRetail, the exhibition dedicated to the design, management and supply of products and services to the region's shopping malls, retail outlets and supermarkets, will also have its share of UK standard bearers.

Amongst the British group will be Shopkit, the leading designer and manufacturer of display componentry worldwide, will be launching its brand new (digital) POS display solutions: ScreenKit at the event. Shopkit will also be exhibiting its unrivalled, highly flexible MAST screening system to accommodate retail accessories such as shelving, hanging rails and individual merchandising equipment.

Also exhibiting at the show will be the international group Tensator, global leaders in customer guidance, merchandising and display signage.

Exhibition Director, Paula Al Chami commented, "British companies have long since known the benefits of doing business in the Gulf region and is reflected by their strong presence at our events. Through innovative, cutting-edge design, the pastures of the Gulf will continue to be very green indeed for our British counter-parts."

The organiser of the British, the British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA,) is experienced in introducing British companies to Gulf-based purchasers, architects and interior designers. The group's participation has been strongly supported by UK Trade & Investment.

Sue Graves, BCFA Project Manager and co-ordinator of the British Group, stated that the United Arab Emirates remains a favourite market for British designers and interiors manufacturers.

"The United Arab Emirates continues to build on its reputation as the centre of the interior design world in the Gulf. Citizens of the UAE are well known for their appreciation of innovative interior design and high quality furnishings for which the UK is renown.'

Visit the British Group at the Office Exhibition in Hall 3 and InRetail in Hall 1 at Dubai International Exhibition Centre from 4-6 June 2006.