TRENCHLESS MIDDLE EAST 2011 showcases the biggest international show in its history
The fifth in the TRENCHLESS MIDDLE EAST series held in Dubai, 10-11 October 2011 presented the biggest event in its history with the greatest international representation, with some 70 companies exhibiting a range of products and services from 11 countries.
Exhibitors were drawn from the UAE, the GCC countries, China, USA, Singapore, Iran and Japan. In addition, there was a significant presence from European countries including those participating in the German Pavilion. The exhibition was busy with a steady flow of visitors drawn from 27 countries with the majority of exhibitors reporting a high level of interest and optimism for future business as a direct result of the show. There was also evidence that negotiations for equipment sales were also sealed at the show.
The Conference programme also attracted its highest attendance of 150 delegates. Keynote presentations were made by ISTT’s chairman Dr Sam Ariaratnam and past chairman, Dr Dec Downey. The first day focussed on new construction techniques and was opened with a presentation of Abu Dhabi’s STEP programme by ADSSC’s managing director , Alan Thomson, who gave an update on the construction of the City’s new world class sewerage system. Day two featured rehabilitation, and included a number of technical papers and case studies on refurbishing underground utilities using the latest technology.
Event Director Paul Harwood comments, “We are very pleased to have presented a truly international event at TRENCHLESS MIDDLE EAST this year. This is the only event dedicated to this specialised market in the region and we welcome the excellent support from our exhibitors and sponsors, as well as the municipalities and utility companies who signed up to attend the conference and exhibition.”
TRENCHLESS MIDDLE EAST is organised by UK based Westrade Group Ltd who have been organising NO-DIG and TRENCHLESS events in the UK, the Middle East and Far East since the very first No-Dig held in 1985.
TRENCHLESS MIDDLE EAST 2013 is scheduled to return to the Jumeirah Beach Conference & Exhibition Centre, 18-19 March 2013.
