New products and technologies launched at The Big 5 Kuwait

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17 Sep 2013

Close to $16bn-worth of contracts is estimated be awarded across various infrastructure and development projects in Kuwait by end of 2013, according to MEED, a business intelligence service provider and The Big 5 Kuwait’s Official Knowledge Partner.

Taking advantage of this growth opportunity, more than 260 exhibitors from 25 countries chose to display their latest products and innovations at The Big 5 Kuwait, which opened its doors at Kuwait International Fair yesterday. Commenting on the success of the opening day, Andy White, Group Event Director for The Big 5 said, “Kuwait’s fast-growing construction industry presents huge growth opportunities for global businesses who can meet the demand for innovative products that are cost, time and energy efficient. Our aim is to provide our exhibitors and visitors an open and diversified platform to introduce new products and services to benefit the local market.”

One such exhibitor is France based Haulotte Group, a people and material lifting equipment specialist, who will be promoting their full range of aerial work platforms and telehandlers including the newly launched telescopic boom. This innovative technology is part of the range of Haulotte’s diesel telescopic platforms for people and material lifting. The product has the best lifting speed at 56 seconds and offers optimal productivity, comfort and safety.

Reynaers Middle East, a Bahrain based supplier of innovative and sustainable aluminum solutions for windows, doors, curtain walling, sliding systems, sun screening and conservatories unveiled a brand new range of ‘green handles’ at the exhibition. These handles are 100% recyclable, durable, corrosion resistant and hypoallergenic. Commenting on their participation at The Big 5 Kuwait, Ali Khalaf, Managing Director, Reynaers Middle East said, “There is great potential in the construction market at present and we expect to grow further in the years ahead. The Big 5 Kuwait is a great platform to launch new products and services as key decision makers from the construction industry are present at this event. It is definitely an opportunity that should not be missed!”

The outdoor arena at the event is also a hive of product activity, with live demonstrations taking place throughout the day. Demonstrations included concrete cutting, drilling machinery, fire suppression and protection equipments. Companies exhibiting at the outdoor arena include Kuwait based Instant Access, who is one of the leading Infrastructure Project Developer, Contractor and Facilities Management Service Providers in the Middle East. Instant Access has taken a prime location of 900 sq meters at the outdoor arena, adjacent to the main entrance of the show, and will be displaying a wide range of branded and award-winning construction equipment available for sale or rent.

Speaking on the importance of Big 5 Kuwait, Instant Access’ Operations Manager, Chris Brocklehurst said, “Participating in the first Big 5 in Kuwait is an excellent opportunity for Instant Access to assist in the next phase of the countries development, as the requirement for both equipment and technology will be paramount over the next decades. We predict the construction market will boom in the coming year and Instant Access is placing itself at the forefront as can be seen in the commitment in the first Big 5 exhibition. We are here to serve our clients and provide them with the best equipment and service to ensure the successful completion of their projects on time and under budget.”