Manufacturers, suppliers eye Automechanika Jeddah 2017 for business growth

The inaugural edition in January 2016 was a “breakout success” as more than 5,000 trade visitors networked and did business with 184 exhibitors from 25 countries.
Automotive aftermarket’s international and regional players are participating in Automechanika Jeddah 2017, which runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, at the Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events.
The second edition of the annual three-day event, jointly organized by Messe Frankfurt Middle East and Al-Harithy Company for Exhibitions (ACE), is described as the only dedicated trade fair that targets the entirety of the enormous Saudi aftermarket.
The inaugural edition in January 2016 was a “breakout success” as more than 5,000 trade visitors networked and did business with 184 exhibitors from 25 countries. 
An even larger number of exhibitors are expected to fill the venue in 2017, as they showcase their latest products and solutions across five core product sections of parts and systems; accessories and customizing; repair and maintenance; tires and batteries; and car wash, care and reconditioning.
“The successful launch of Automechanika Jeddah earlier this year has been underlined by the tremendous response from leading aftermarket players, who are keen to participate in the second edition,” said Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East. 
Among the international players signing on include Barcino Tyre Company from Spain, Deutsche Olwerke Lubmin from Germany, American company US Global Petroleum; Italian manufacturer Le. Ma, and Dongnam Corporation from Korea. 
They will be eager to replicate the success of Pakistani Company Modern Diesel at Automechanika Jeddah 2016, where it signed a deal with Saudi company Isar Trading International for the supply of autoparts worth $3 million over three years.
“The real business opportunities afforded to exhibitors at Automechanika Jeddah is underlined by the robust figures of auto parts trade in Saudi Arabia,” said Zahoor Siddique, VP, ACE. 
Ample Auto Tech, a major manufacturer and exporter of steering and suspension parts in India, returns to Automechanika Jeddah, says Arvind Chaudhari, Ample Auto Tech’s MD.

Source: Arab News