hardware+tools Middle East 2012

This year's edition of Hardware+Tools Middle East, the region's international trade fair for tools, hardware, materials and machinery concluded on a positive note with 4,316 visitors. The event was opened by Eng. Essa Al Maidoor, Chairman, Society of Engineers – UAE who was accompanied with a delegation of key construction industry professionals and senior management from Epoc Messe Frankfurt.

The Middle East Construction Forum which was introduced to the show for the first time was a huge hit with 173 delegates from the construction industry, including architects, engineers, developers, project managers, consultants and contractors in attendance. The forum was organised in conjunction with Society of Engineers - UAE and featured a range of presentations from prominent industry professionals on new developments and legislation that are changing the way the industry functions in the international arena.

The live demo area once more proved to be a great success with interactive presentations from 3M, Makita, Leica Geosystems and Einhell. Some of the latest technologies in welding, cutting, drilling, soldering, grinding, moulding and more were on display and attracted much attention amongst the trade visitors in attendance.

The 12th edition of Hardware+Tools Middle East reflected

the latest trends and developments in the Hardware, Tools,

Materials and Machinery industry.

4,316 trade visitors from 64 countries attended the exhibition.

250 Exhibitors from 12 countries presented over 450 brands,

products and services to key buyers, decision makers and industry professionals.

This year’s exhibition was officially opened by Eng. Essa Al

Maidoor, Chairman, Society of Engineers – UAE.

Once again the Demo Area attracted great attention at the event

where visitors were given the opportunity to experiment wi