MORE than 400 exhibitors from more than 35 countries will converge on the Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events in Saudi Arabia for The Big 5 Saudi next month (March 10 to 13) to tap into the opportunities offered by the mammoth construction market of the kingdom. This follows the outstanding success of the inaugural event last year.
GULF Construction speaks to ANDY WHITE, event director, on the response and key features of The Big 5 Saudi 2012, following the phenomenal success of the inaugural event last year.
WITH the KiCE brand now well recognised in the regional market, Al Kifah Batching Plant Factory will now be known as KiCE Manufacturing, as the company looks to taking the brand into the wider GCC market. It is also spearheading a horizontal expansion of its manufacturing capabilities, in line with its five-year growth plan.
A RANGE of highly innovative, functional and secure solutions for building envelopes that suit a variety of requirements will be in the limelight at The Big 5 Saudi at the stand of Reynaers Aluminium, a leading European provider of architectural aluminium systems.
SOMMER Anlagentechnik Middle East will be unveiling at The Big 5 Saudi next month a new German precast building system that offers a speedy solution to the region’s housing shortages.
BONAR Natpet Geosynthetics will put on display at The Big 5 Saudi a full range of Bontec woven and nonwoven geotextiles and technical fabrics, which will soon be produced locally in Saudi Arabia.
SPANCRETE Global Services (formerly Spancrete Machinery Corporation), a global leader in the precast/prestressed concrete industry, will be participating within the first ever US pavilion at The Big 5 Saudi this year to reach out to customers in the country and region.
COMMAND Alkon, a premier provider of software and hardware solutions for readymix concrete, concrete products, aggregate, asphalt and cement producers, will be showcasing its world-leading products at The Big 5 Saudi in Riyadh next month.
LATICRETE RAK Company, a joint venture between Laticrete International of the US, and RAK Ceramics of the UAE, will be introducing its latest Hydro Ban waterproofing systems as well as promoting its various tile and stone-fixing systems at The Big 5 Saudi.
THERE is a lack of quality hardwood flooring available in the regional markets, says Wickham Hardwood Flooring of Canada, which is looking at exploring the huge potential offered by these markets from the floor of The Big 5 Saudi next month.
GIESSE Gulf Group, part of Italy’s Giesse Group, will be coming to this year’s Big 5 Saudi with a view to consolidating its presence in the entire Middle East.
VALBRUNA Stainless Steel aim to capitalise on the huge market demand in Saudi Arabia through its participation at The Big 5 Saudi, says Nadeem Hussain, its area sales manager – stock holdings.
DUBAI-based Al Nimr Steel Trading will be using The Big 5 Saudi platform to reach out to a larger clientele, as part of its business development strategies, while showcasing its expanded portfolio of products.
