Indian pump and compressor manufacturer Kay International Limited will introduce its range of rotary twin/tri lobe air/gas blowers/compressors and dry air injection vacuum pumps when it makes its debut at the Big 5 show.

France-based Somfy, which develops, produces and distributes motors and controls for all the openings of buildings, will display its wide range of products and services at this year's Big 5 show in Dubai.

For more than 25 years, waterproofing specialist Conren International of the UK has been offering waterproofing solutions in the region.

UK-based Marley Plumbing and Drainage will exhibit Equator, a hot and cold plumbing system at the Big 5 show. Equator is a push-fit system with a unique grip release mechanism making the system secure yet if need be, easy to dissemble for renovations or re-fits.

Key issues in hospital design, construction and refurbishment will be tackled in a multi-stream conference programme which will take place alongside the HDI (Hospital Design and Interiors), the first exhibition of its kind in the region dedicated to hospital design and development.

With the available exhibition space sold out and waiting lists put in place, it seems to be a bumper year for the Big 5 show, says dmg world media Dubai, the organiser of the show. The Big 5 2003 show features 26 national pavilions and has brought in the participation of 1,200 companies for the five-day event (November 29 to December 3).

Unilam International Limited of the UK, which is presenting its products at the Big 5 show for the second year, plans to introduce its Vetrocolour glass-coating system for the first time, this time around.

Driven by an urge to expand globally, Girpi - a French company specialised in the injection of plastic fittings and accessories - is seeking distributors for its products in the region. The company will present its entire product range for conveying fluids - hot and cold - at this month's Big 5 show.

Turkey-based Te Metal, which opened an office in Dubai last November, has plans start an expansion drive in the emirate involving an investment of $50 million, staggered over the next five years. The investment will cover the costs of infrastructure, including the land, necessary buildings, equipment and manpower.

In a move to provide value to present and prospective customers, UAE-based Cosmoplast is expanding its product range by strategically collaborating with companies offering products that complement its locally-manufactured products.

Bahrain-based Paschal Concrete Forms Company will be promoting the benefits of Paschal panel formwork at Stand number 6 G305 at the Big 5 show in Dubai.

UK-based Handles and Fittings (Haf) - considered a pioneer in the design, manufacture and use of architectural door hardware and allied fittings - will make its debut at this month's Big 5 show to present a range of designs has been widely specified and supplied to the hospitality, commercial and industrial sectors across the globe, according to th

Leading supplier of building materials Carl Stahl of Germany will present itself at this month's Big 5 show to promote a range of innovative products in stainless steel including cables with fittings and accessories (I-SYS), meshes (X-Tend), cable suspension system (PosiLock), furniture (Cable Concept) and lifting equipment.

UAE-based Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar, the dealer for Caterpillar equipment in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar, has introduced Cat Lift Trucks' new NT-range of diesel and gas engine powered lift trucks, to coincide with the opening of the company's new Dubai office last month (October). The new range, designated DP15-35NT/GP15.

Microsilica has given the opportunity for builders to use concrete where it would previously have been thought impossible - or certainly not economic. Back in the 1980s, a number of projects began to use microsilica concrete, in order to get a better lifetime from the structures.

Armitage Shanks, a division of American Standard Plumbing (UK), has recently introduced innovative solutions for school washrooms in collaboration with Disney. The Disney Washroom Collection has been designed to make children's washrooms as much fun as they are practical, says the company.

UAE-based Danway, reputed in the field of electro-mechanical services and industrial projects, reports that its Access Systems and Cranes department has been doing well and maintaining its status as a leader in the market.

Cocif, a leading Italian producer of doors and windows, will promote its prestigious door lines that include doors for hotels, hospitals and flats at its maiden presentation at the Big 5 show.

A trade mission consisting of 19 UK companies involved in the building, construction and telecom sectors will be visiting Dubai during this year's Big 5 show. The mission has been arranged by the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with and supported by Trade Partners UK.

France-based Arma Plus, which makes its debut at the Big 5 show, will introduce its software for the rebar and mesh industry at stand 4C 150 at the French pavilion.

Belgium-based Bocad Service International, considered a leading provider of engineering and construction software, will promote its 3D CAD / CAM software for steel detailing and fabrication - bocad-3D as it debuts at the Big 5 show.

Fiobco is a leading designer, manufacturer and installer of tensile membrane structures in Dubai, UAE. The tensile fabrics are made of HDPE knitted shade cloth, PVC-coated polyester and PTFE coated glass fabrics. Fiobco will launch PVC fabric stretch ceilings during this year's Big 5 show.

Dubai-based Al Khaleej Ceramics, considered a pioneer in introducing, developing and promoting the technology of vitrified porcelain tiles in the Middle East, will launch the new Through Body veined series of tiles at this year's Big 5 show.