The Big 5

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Going green

The Big 5 show has just announced the winners of its Gaia Awards, further boosting the appeal of the show and reinforcing its commitment to encouraging green products and...

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Vehicle for growth

THE Big 5 PMV is staking claim to being the ‘heavyweight construction event’ of the region as leading international manufacturers of towering cranes, mammoth trucks...

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Out in force

THE global slowdown has not dampened the enthusiasm of UK companies that are coming out in force to have a major presence at this year’s Big 5, says the Construction...

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‘Biggest’ of them all

WITH more than 240 companies and 4,600 sq m of exhibition space at Zabeel Hall, the German pavilion is the biggest of the national groups at The Big 5 show this year too...

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In positive mode

THE US pavilion returns to The Big 5 this year with 30 companies exhibiting over a 200-sq-m pavilion in Hall 9 of the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre...

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Innovations abound

A TOTAL of 26 companies will be present at the Brazilian pavilion at The Big 5 and will introduce a number of innovations to the region at the show. The firms represent...

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Clear focus

THE Spanish Association of Equipment Manufacturers for the Construction and Mining Industries (ANMOPYC), one of Spain’s most important associations, is leading the...

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Creative collections

AFTER a successful participation at The Big 5 show last year, Turkey’s presence this year will be even stronger with 11 companies exhibiting their latest ceramic...

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Show-stealer

THE ‘Dancing Diggers’ from JCB, the world’s third-largest construction equipment manufacturer, are set to perform for the first time in the Middle East at The Big 5 PMV...

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Striding ahead

CANAM Asia has made giant strides in the regional market since it launched fabrication of steel decks for roofing and flooring two years ago, thanks to the competitive...

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Boards for all reasons

HUME Cemboard Industries (HCI) of Malaysia will present cellulose fibre-reinforced cement boards at The Big 5.Marketed under the Primaboard brand, the range includes...

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Quest for dealers

SENNEBOGEN Middle East is eyeing major expansion in the Middle East and North African (Mena) markets and hopes to further its ambitions when it makes its debut at The Big...

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Bringing the best

LEADING Chinese equipment manufacturer Zoomlion, which will be participating in The Big 5 PMV through its local representative in Dubai, has recently appointed Al Kobaisi...

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Spotlight on insulation

KUWAIT Insulating Material Manufacturing Company (Kimmco) will be returning to The Big 5 for the fifth consecutive year and aims to use the popular platform to raise...

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Silent cooling

AERODUCT Industries, a Dubai-based manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) accessories, will be exhibiting flexible duct connectors, self-...

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Mesh-maker

AUTOMATIC Wire Machines (AWM) of Italy says it is receiving good market response to its latest machine for manufacturing electrowelded mesh...

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A precast revolution

GERMAN precast machinery supplier Nuspl hopes to win new customers while strengthening relations with existing ones at this year’s Big 5 Show...

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Franchise set for launch

THE Big 5 2009 in Dubai is set to be the launch pad of “the world’s first franchise for pre-insulated ductwork”. The construction-based initiative, named DuctFlow, is the...

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Plant boost

HIRA Industries, one of the leading manufacturers of rubber products, is setting up a new manufacturing facility in Al Ghail Industrial area of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE...

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Drain brain

DRAINAGE systems supplier Terrain will showcase its extensive range of pipes and fittings and associated products when it makes debut at The Big 5 show...

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French finesse

THE Atlantic Group, a French manufacturer and European leader of domestic water heaters and heating comfort solutions, packs in a range of innovative and advanced...

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OEM honour

EURO Facade Products (EFP), which is exhibiting at The Big 5, has been confirmed as the regional OEM (original equipment manufacturer) for the automated product range of...

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In fine form

GERMAN Formwork Technology (GFT) of Dubai will debut at this year’s Big 5 introducing its various formwork systems while hoping to expand its Middle Eastern market base...

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Floor show

BNORD Pavi 2000 will introduce its advanced technologies in concrete floorings to the Gulf market at this year’s Big 5...

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The art of glass

IN AMBITIOUS new glass venture in Bahrain is already on the expansion track within just months of its launch. Bahrain Prism Glass Factory (BPGF) offers a spectrum of...

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High-flyer

TARGETING the high-rise construction sector of the market, Scanclimber will line up its products such as construction hoists, mast climbing work platforms and access...

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Under cover

AT THE Big 5 PMV this month, Al Baddad International will display its cost-effective solutions designed to address storage challenges. These include its ‘Smart Hall...

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Something in the air

IN INNOVATIVE comfort module for hotel rooms, hospital rooms and offices will be making its debut in the region at The Big 5 show this month. To be launched by Swegon of...

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Sound sense

ADVABCED  acoustic insulation surface sprays are to be  showcased by Finland’s AcousticOne at The Big 5.Featuring three surface patterns, AcousticOne’s sprays...

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Heavyweight

FARESIN Industries of Italy will put on show one of its most powerful telescopic handlers, which form part of its Faresin Handlers range of machines...

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Many tanks!

BALMORAL Sectional Tanks and its acquired partner Horseley Bridge Tanks will be showcasing their state-of-the-art water storage solutions at this year’s Big 5 show...

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Clean and green

KINGSPAN Group will be officially launching its Middle East base at The Big 5. In addition, it will be bringing its insulated roof panels and Microrib architectural wall...

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Film show

A NEW range of protection film will be part of Packexe’s Big 5 portfolio this year. During the show, it will introduce its surface solutions to the Middle East...

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Power-packed performers

HYDRAULIC equipment manufacturer Dynaset will use The Big 5 PMV as a platform to launch its new products such as the HPW compact and powerful hydraulic high-pressure...

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Paving the way

LEADING asphalt plant manufacturer Marini continues to participate at The Big 5 in a bid to build on its success in the Middle East and create greater awareness of its...

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Leading the way

DURO Dyne, which has a decade-long association with The Big 5, will promote its full line of sheet metal accessories for the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (...

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In the light mould

PLASTBAU Arabia will showcase cast-in-place insulated concrete form (ICF) systems for one-way joisted concrete floors and roofing at The Big 5 this month. The system is...

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Dealing in ceilings

STERLING Crown, one of Malaysia’s largest manufacturers and exporters of vinyl-laminated gypsum ceiling tiles and metal suspension systems, will be showcasing T-grid...

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Cast in stone

STONETEC will raise the curtains on a one-of-its-kind CNC (computer numerical control) machine at The Big 5 PMV...

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Small wonders

NANOPHOS, a pioneering nano-technology company represented by the Saudi-based Building Technology Trading and Contracting Company (BLDGTEC), will be showcasing its latest...

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Avanti!

ITALY’S Bellino will display at The Big 5 PMV its friction-welded drill pipes and tool joints and subs, which have been manufactured according to API specifications 7 and...

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Tile style

LONGINOTTI, an Italian specialist whose name has become synonymous with cement-agglomerated tiles or terrazzo tiles, will be at The Big 5 show to promote its range of hi-...

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Promoting partitions

BABINI Office, which returns to The Big 5 for the second time, will be launching a new office partition produced in Spain under the Emmedi brand. The product is targeted...

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Show of strength

A RECENT entrant in the regional glass market returns to The Big 5 exhibition this month to showcase its strength and know-how in the field...

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For the record

AUSTRIA’S SBM Mineral Processing comes to The Big 5 show this year, jubilant on having secured two of the biggest orders in the company’s history this year...

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Target set

AT The Big 5, Kirby Building Systems intends to promote its pre-engineered steel building (PEB) products, and especially the new designs it offers in curved beams and...

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Keeping it cool

KAB-Ice’s ice and ice water plants for the concrete cooling industry boast a 30 to 50 per cent higher energy efficiency compared to competitive products on the market...

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Cashing in

EUROMECC of Italy will be promoting its concrete batching and precast concrete plant at The Big 5 PMV...

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Steeled for growth

RAKMETAL and Formia have joined hands to drive forward a turnkey concept that enables entrepreneurs to launch into the manufacture of steel buildings in a profitable way...

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Brand Italy reaches out

A GROUP of Italian furnishings and accessories companies have joined forces to draw the Middle Eastern market closer to its competitive products...

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Upwardly mobile

UPRIGHT powered access and Instant Zipup aluminium scaffold systems are among the range of products that Al Laith Scaffolding will be displaying at The Big 5 PMV this...

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Pinpoint accuracy

LEICA Geosystems will be launching its new Point and Line lasers and Green Laser technology at The Big 5 this year, with live demonstrations of all products...

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Sinks on show

KORINA, a manufacturer of quality stainless steel sinks, will be launching a new ‘gold sink’ at The Big 5...