This year's edition of Paper Arabia expo ended on a successful note in Dubai, with leading suppliers from across the globe showcasing their latest products, machinery, and equipment, as well as signing several deals during the three-day event.
It is a biennial event that focuses on paper, tissue, corrugated cardboard, packaging materials, recycling, pulp, machineries and related chemicals and finished products, said the organisers.
Cementing its reputation as the leading fair for industry professionals the event played host to many industry experts and visitors, including key participants companies from Turkey, Taiwan, India, China and Canada, they added.
Samir El Hin, president of Global Mechanica, one of the participants at the show, said: “The event has been outstanding. It has been instrumental in not only helping us connect with the industry professionals, but has also served as a strategic platform to boost our sales.”
“We’ve had the opportunity to close four deals and have another two in the pipeline,” he added.
Azmi Nalbantoglu, general manager of Doruk, the show was a great opportunity to expand their presence from Europe and Turkey to the Middle East.
Similarly, Daani Enterprises expressed delight at being part of the show that has grown year-over-year, not just in exhibitor numbers, but also visitors.
Abdus Salam Khan, general manager of Soft Care, said: “The exhibition has once again delivered key buyers to the suppliers that are looking to increase their business in the region. We are glad that we participated in this show.”
“While we have been able to close deals with customers from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE, we are confident that the leads we have collected will turn into apt opportunities too,” he added.
According to organisers, the Paper Arabia, this year, not only highlighted the latest trends and developments in the paper industry, but also suggested innovative measures and mechanisms adopted by industry experts to reduce paper waste.
“As an organisation, we have been committed to include environmental friendly measures for facilitating export of packaging and printing paper across the globe. The show was a perfect platform to display our innovative methods as well as connect with potential partners,” said a spokesperson from Kalpataru, another exhibitor.
Paper Lander Stationery Trading, one of the key exhibitors that presented their latest solutions, reported a successful debut show.
“It was the first time we chose to exhibit at the show, and I am confident that going forward we will be regular participants,” observed Elena Borlongan, a member of the sales team from Paper Lander.
“The show was a brilliant opportunity to connect with the best experts and buyers, as well as learn about the latest industry trends,” he added.
A visitor to the show said: “I am a regular at the event and continue to visit the show to be inspired by new experiences as well as have access to variety of products.”
Developing a focus on latest trends in the industry, this edition of Paper Arabia also featured giants as Basundhara Paper and Dechangyu Paper Machinery who also reported a successful show, with several deals being signed at the show and some in the pipeline.
Ferhat Kedadouche, sales director of Diavalin, said: “We are overwhelmed with the footfall that we’ve witnessed in the past three days. It has been an excellent show, exceeding our expectations.”
Lamyae Zafati, exhibition manager, Al Fajer Information and Services, organisers of Paper Arabia 2018, said: “This edition of the show has been the best in all these years. We are overwhelmed with the participation as well as the visitor numbers.”
“As an organising committee, we have always been committed to bring the best of the industry to our exhibitors, and we are confident that going forward we will continue the positive momentum,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service
Paper Arabia 2018 ends on successful note
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