Epoc Messe Frankfurt anticipates that the five trade shows it is poised to stage between May 15 and 17 will be roaring successes, given that they have already registered a 100 per cent increase in the number of exhibitors compared to the previous events held last year.

The aluminium division of Al Huraiz group – a Dubai-based specialist in water heaters, aluminium utensils, air-conditioners, LPG cylinders and LPG bottling services – is introducing its new and innovative range of aluminium planters at the Gardens Landscaping and Outdoor Living 2005 show.

LightstyleBilled to be one of the biggest to date, the show will feature several thousand products and designs, many of which are being introduced for the first time in the region. On display will be Megaman energy-saving lamps from Neonlite Electronic & Lighting; the latest in architectural lighting systems and solutions from Tecon.