L-R: Rudolph Anand & Theresa Moses
Dubai, UAE: The Three day 17th edition of the annual Automechanika 2019, the largest international trade exhibition for automotive service industry in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) which took place from 10-12 June at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, features 1,880 exhibitors from 63 countries, 32,414 visitors from 146 countries and Nigerians were among the largest visitors.
In an exclusive chat with Rudolph Anand, Sales Manager, Messe Frankfurt (event organiser) the turnout of Nigerians to this year’s event was higher compare to the previous year and was curious to know the reason behind this massive record and believes the 18th edition will be massive.
The event organisers assured Africa especially Nigeria that the auto aftermarket trade fair has and will always guide them and create an amazing platform to the yearnings of its visitors and exhibitors alike.
Automechanika Dubai 2019 covered the six major product sections of Parts & Components and Electronics & Systems (1,181 exhibitors); Accessories & Customizing (246 exhibitors); Tyres & Batteries (226 exhibitors); Repair & Maintenance (155 exhibitors); and Car Wash, Care & Reconditioning (72 exhibitors).
According to Messe Frankfurt Middle East also added the four new sub-categories of Agricultural Parts & Equipment; Body & Paint; Motorcycle Competence; and Oils & Lubricants. The move was designed to make it easier for the tens of thousands of visitors to navigate the vast 63,300sqm expanse of exhibition space.
With 23 country pavilions and 34 international trade associations, and a buzzing Innovation Zone providing informative insights to the auto aftermarket’s future, Automechanika Dubai’s global reputation as the gateway to the vast MEA market and beyond was evident throughout.
Meanwhile, exhibitors across the board expressed their satisfaction with the exhibition and the interest generated prospective business partners at the show.
The steady growth at Automechanika Dubai 2019 underlines successful conclusion of MEA’s foremost auto aftermarket trade fair both numbers of exhibitor and visitor.
The 18th edition of Automechanika Dubai which will take place from 7-9 June at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre promises to be great.
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