| Press Release for Immediate Release |
First Announcement |
MACTOOLS-6, in its sixth edition, has firmly established itself as the premier showcase for the international machine tool and hand tools industry in Egypt. The International event is well known within the Middle East region and attracts visitors from Algeria, Bahrain, Iran, Jordan, Libya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Demand for Machine Tools and Metalworking equipment continues to increase as Egypt upgrades its industrial base. The Governments programme to privatise the public sector continues to create additional demand.
As the leading Machine Tool and Hand Tool event for the Middle East, MACTOOLS provides an essential forum for established players as well as new companies targeting this ever growing and dynamic market. The Machine Tool sector is ranked 9th for leading sectors for exports and investments, with over 90% of the machinery running in factories and workshops being imported from Europe, U.S. and the Middle East. Egypt's ranking is 22nd in CECIMO list of equipment importers.
MACTOOLS-6 exhibition offers an ideal opportunity to introduce the latest technologies, materials and supplies in an efficient professional setting. The exhibition will form a new look by establishing Machinery Centre, Measuring & Testing Centre, Tooling Metal Forming Centre, Moulds & Dies Centre, Hand Power Tools Centre and Welding & Cutting Centre.
MACTOOLS-5 enjoyed the presence of 154 companies from 19 countries, Australia, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Korea, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA who enjoyed the presence of 5142 registered trade professionals.
MACTOOLS Profile - CAD/CAM Systems, Die Casting Machines, Dies and Moulds, Hand Power Tools, Industrial Safety Systems, Manufacturing and Process Automation, Measuring and Testing Systems, Mechanical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Presses, Metal Cutting Machines, Metal Forming Machines, Metrology Equipment, Precision Tools, Tool Holding & Tools, Robotics & Automation, Sheet Working Machines, Subcontracting, Services, Surface Treatment, Welding Equipment, Accessories & Consumables and Welding, Cutting & Gas Cutting Machines.
About ITE Group - ITE Group Plc are the leading exhibition and conference organiser in emerging markets with a portfolio of over 325 exhibitions worldwide in over 25 countries. ITE employs over 450 staff with a network of 30 representative offices that encompass the world. Core areas of business include Russia, the CIS, Eastern Europe, Turkey, Middle East and Asia.
For further information on MACTOOLS-6 please contact:
Darryl Pawsey, Project Manager
105 Salusbury Road,
London, NW6 6RG, UK
Phone: +44 20 7596 5210
Fax: +44 20 7596 5128
E-mail: [email protected]