2014 Frankfurt (Middle East Dubai) International Hardware and Tools Exhibition Hardware and Tools Middle East 2014

→ Exhibition Introduction:

Hardware and Tools Middle East is the largest professional hardware exhibition in the Middle East. The exhibition aims to provide a platform for exchange, discussion, and trade for the hardware industry in the Arab and Middle East regions, promoting the development of the local market. This exhibition has been held for fourteen consecutive sessions and is highly favored by the hardware, tools, materials, and machinery industries. Ample time allows suppliers, buyers, consultants, and media to gather, exchange information, grasp the latest industry development trends, and also provides a professional cooperation platform for industry insiders to seek new business opportunities.

The Middle East International Hardware and Tools Exhibition is organized by Messe Frankfurt GmbH, and it is an important part of the 6 major exhibitions organized by the company in Dubai every May-June. This exhibition is the only professional hardware and tools exhibition in the Middle East, and Automechanika Dubai is held concurrently. The entire Middle East region is currently in an era of active development and construction, with current construction project budgets exceeding one trillion US dollars, which has stimulated increasing market demand for hardware tools. The latest predictions indicate that this industry's annual growth rate may exceed 11%. The Middle East is experiencing an astonishing construction boom, with nearly hundreds of billions of US dollars to be spent on new housing, apartments, hotels, entertainment facilities, office buildings, shopping malls, and even artificial islands.

The 2013 Hardware and Tools Middle East was held from June 11 to 13 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, lasting 3 days. A total of 486 exhibiting companies participated (368 in the previous session), mostly from more than 20 countries including China, India, Germany, and the UAE. Among them, 203 Chinese exhibiting companies participated (156 in the previous session), mainly from Chongqing, Fujian, Guangzhou, Zhejiang, Shanghai, and other regions. Additionally, two new surveys by the organizers showed that 30% of visitors attended to learn about new products or trends, 46% of visitors came to seek new cooperation opportunities; 17% of visitors were importers, 15% were from factories, and the proportions of building material suppliers and construction engineers were 9% and 7% respectively.

The 2014 Middle East Hardware Show will continue to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, and is expected to utilize the Sheikh Maktoum Hall.

→ Market Overview:

The six Gulf states in the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait) are the rich club of the Arab world, holding 45% of the world's oil reserves, and are the countries with the strongest import purchasing power in the Middle East. In the structure of imported goods in the Middle East, industrial products account for more than half. Middle Eastern hardware products mainly rely on imports, and hardware products have extremely broad development prospects in the Middle East market.

According to data from Proleads, a research institution headquartered in Dubai, the UAE's construction industry remains in a leading position among GCC countries. The UAE currently has 1,372 construction projects, with a total value of US$900 billion, spanning multiple industry sectors such as commercial, hospitality, residential, and retail. Currently, Saudi Arabia's construction projects are valued at over US$387 billion, Kuwait's construction projects at US$114 billion, and the value of ongoing and shelved (or canceled) projects in Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain are US$42 billion, US$38 billion, and US$36 billion respectively. The huge investment in the building materials industry has further expanded the market for hardware tools in the Middle East, and since Middle Eastern hardware products mainly rely on imports, hardware products have extremely broad development prospects in the Middle East market.

In the Gulf region, Dubai is considered one of the most important trade centers. Firstly, Dubai's location is strategically and competitively very important. Secondly, Dubai implements free and stable economic policies, earning a good reputation among various countries and in the international business community, which encourages domestic and foreign capital investment in various economic sectors such as commerce, industry, and services. Thirdly, Dubai has further strengthened its strategic position in international trade by building complete infrastructure, improving government service efficiency, and providing public services.

→ Scope of Exhibition:

Tools: Power tools, hand tools, cutting tools, measuring tools, pneumatic tools and accessories, hydraulic tools and accessories, welding tools; Hardware: Building hardware (door and window hardware, locks), decoration consumables (screws, adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings), building

Decorative materials (metal materials, stairs/scaffolding, plastic and rubber materials, wood);

Machinery: Woodworking machinery, mechanical parts, cutting tools, molds, drilling machines, all factory machinery.

→ Registration Method:

1. Exhibition Registration: Exhibiting units should carefully fill out the "Exhibition Application Form" (see attachment) for our company's domestic and international liaison and promotion, and booth application. Within one week after registration, a deposit of RMB 18,000 for each booth (9㎡) should be remitted to Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd.'s account, and the remittance slip should be faxed to Zhenghe International Exhibition at the same time.

2. Booth Confirmation: After receiving the payment, we will fill out the official English exhibition application form for the exhibitor, confirm the registration order, and apply for booths from the organizers based on the payment sequence.

3. For overseas safety and unified management of the exhibition group, all exhibitors are required to travel with the group.

→ Contact Information:

Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Address: South Lobby, Yinfeng Building, No. 6 Liyang Street, Jinan City, Shandong Province (opposite Shandong Provincial Department of Commerce) (250002)

Contact Persons: Duan Qi Yang Qitian

Tel: 0531-82761908 86081770 Fax: 0531-86085342

E mail: duanqi717@126.com QQ: 1649244190

Website: www.brightway.com.cn

Payee: Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Bank: Bank of China Jinan Quancheng Sub-branch

Account Number: 241607935681