Description
SteelFab is one event that has successfully crossed the regional borders to increase its geographical bandwidth and is now the most anticipated trade fair of the year for the global steel fabrication industry.
SteelFab has achieved new benchmarks with every edition of the show during its ninth year run (October 2004, January 2006, January 2007, January 2008, January 2009, January 2010, January 2011, January 2012 and January 2013). The number of exhibitors has constantly risen from 48 in the first edition to 242 direct participants in 2013 representing over 600 brands from all over the world. Even with the global recession, SteelFab 2010 retained 190 direct exhibitors who showcased over 500 brands at the show and SteelFab 2011 increased to 206 direct exhibitors from 20 countries, SteelFab 2012 increased to 216 direct exhibitors from 26 countries. SteelFab 2013 has recorded yet an increase in visitors to 242 direct exhibitors from 26 countries showcasing over 600 brands. Actual floor space has increased from 1,200 sqm (gross in 2004) to 18,000 (gross) in 2009 and 15,000 (gross) in 2012 and 16,000 (gross in 2013). The direct exhibitor numbers from Italy, Germany, etc.
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Steel Fab Prime Highlights
- The buzz surrounding the regional economic growth is having a ripple effect on the core sector that drives the steel fabrication and metal working sector
- Construction projects worth billions of dollars are active in the region, with the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar being leading markets
- The flourishing industrial & manufacturing sectors and the oil & gas industry are also fuelling the steel fabrication sector, which will need to look at acquiring new machinery and technology to enhance production to meet rising requirements
- Another sector driving demand growth is the regions pipeline industry, which is planning to invest billions of dollars to boost its capacities, as oil prices continue to remain bullish
- Demand has also been consistent from several other sectors, including ship-building, food, construction and infrastructure.
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Expo Centre Sharjah
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