Post-show press releasse_DUBAI_2009 - Aluminium 2012

Press Release
Latest developments, major players highlighted at 2009 edition of ALUMINIUM
DUBAI
Dubai, 9 th April 2009: The global financial crisis notwithstanding, participation at the
recently concluded ALUMINIUM DUBAI 2009 exceeded expectations as it gathered
more than 3,087 industry professional from more than 68 countries and 166
exhibitors from across the industry spectrum, in attendance at the Middle East’s
largest aluminium show.
“A steady economic outlook for the region, economic buoyancy, combined with the
heavy investments by the Gulf states in the aluminium sector encouraged
participation from both the exhibitors and trade visitors from across the globe looking
to penetrate the UAE and GCC markets,” said Tarek Ali, Show Manager,
ALUMINIUM Dubai.
Expressing its intention to build its presence in the region, Dr Anthony Tropeano,
CEO of FATA EPC - Division of FATA S.p.A. said: “We are currently developing
numerous downstream projects in the Gulf in Qatar, Oman, UAE, Egypt and Saudi
Arabia. ALUMINIUM Dubai has been a good platform for us to meet with companies
and potential clients in the region. We met with several Gulf companies and we are in
discussion with developing new projects such as transforming primary aluminium to
secondary semi-finished industry products to create add value.”
Using ALUMINIUM DUBAI as its launching pad, Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) CEO
Duncan Hedditch, CEO of EMAL said: “This is EMAL’s home territory, so we were
very pleased to be able to show off our project at this year’s ALUMINIUM Dubai. The
level of interest shown was pleasing, and we look forward to being able to support
the exhibition with our presence in coming years.”
Proved a meaningful platform for Dubai Aluminium Company Limited 'Dubal', the
Platinum sponsor of the exhibition. So says Abdulla Bin Kalban (President and CEO
Dubal), who explains that Dubal achieved its objectives from participating, namely:
promoting the company, highlighting the emerging aluminium industry hub in the
Middle East with particular emphasis on Dubal's relationship with Emirates
Aluminium 'EMAL', and showcasing the city of Dubai.
Commending the quality of exhibitors at the trade show, Mansoor Katibeh, an
Engineer from Bond Sazeh Pars, an Iranian importing company said: “We came here
to forge business relationships with Gulf companies. This is our first time at an
aluminium show in Dubai and it is looking good for us.”
Visitors at the trade fair included senior executives from major industry players from
around the world including Mexico, Canada, the US, Australia, India, the UAE and
other Gulf countries.
According to industry reports, the Gulf States are investing heavily in aluminium
production including construction of a $3.76 billion aluminium smelter with an annual
capacity of 623,000 tones. The Gulf’s primary aluminium output could reach as much

as 4 million tones a year (t/y) by 2012 and could prompt expansion across the
region’s aluminium-processing industries.
New primary smelters up and coming in the region are Qatar, the UAE, Oman, with
future developments in the Saudi Arabia. Global output is expected to reach 60
million tones by 2020. When the new planned projects come on stream, the Middle
East could even double its production.
Organised by Reed Exhibitions Middle East, ALUMINIUM DUBAI took place from 29
– 31 March 2009 and played host to 166 companies from 24 countries, occupying
6,000 sqm of exhibit space at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition
Centre (DICEC). The show was inaugurated by H.H Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance.
Over 40 percent of exhibiting companies at ALUMINIUM DUBAI 2009 showcased
midstream technologies such as aluminium extrusion, casting and heat treatment,
while smelting, plant engineering, fabrication and other technologies made up the
rest. The exhibitor portfolio at this year’s edition included products used for building
and construction, transportation, electrical and mechanical engineering, factory
equipment, packaging, and container construction, as well as those used in designoriented
applications.
Among the key UAE exhibitors at Aluminum Dubai are Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL),
EMAL, Al Jaber Aluminium Extrusions, Alba Tower Aluminium Factory Ltd, ATBIN
International, Gulf Extrusion, Inma-Gulf Development and Construction LLC, CIE
Environment Dubai and Smartouch, among others.
International exhibitors include SMS Demag, FATA Group, Zenergy Power Pty Ltd,
Hydro ASA, RHI AG, Harbin Dongsheng Metal Co. Ltd and, Nanjing Welbow Metals
Co. Ltd,, to name a few. Germany and Norway have national pavilions at the event.
Nineteen of Reed Exhibitions’ global partners at its other aluminium shows including
ALUMINIUM Essen, ALUMINIUM China and ALUMINIUM India have participated at
the show. Companies including Harbin Dongsheng Metal Co Ltd, Zenergy Power Pty
Ltd, Compagnia Italiana Ecologia SRL, Claudius Peters Technologies GmbH, EMAL,
Alba Tower and CIE Environment Dubai have hosted workshops at ALUMINIUM
Dubai.
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For more information:
Tarek S Ali
Show Manager- Middle East
Reed Exhibitions Middle East
P O Pox: 60799, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Tel: +971 2 4446113 ext 132 Fax: +971 2 4443768.
E-mail: tarek.ali@reedexpo.ae
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Brian Carvalho / Ammar Althuwaini
Asda’a - Burson Marsteller
Tel. +971 2 6334133 / 050 3117167
Fax +971 2 6334137
Email: b.carvalho@asdaa.com / a.althuwaini@asdaa.com