Fasteners World Middle East 2024: Expo Centre Sharjah, UAE

Fasteners World Middle East : Event Name
Category: Manufacturing and Repair
Event Date: 08 – 11 January, 2024
Frequency: Annual
Location: Expo Centre Sharjah – Al Khan Area, Al Taawun Street, Opp Al Arab Mall – Sharjah, UAE
Organizer: Expo Centre Sharjah, P.O. Box 3222, Sharjah, UAE
Phone: +971-6-5770000
Email: steel[at]expo-centre.ae
Timings: 10:00 AM – 19:00 PM

Fasteners World Middle East 2024: About

Fasteners World Middles East, a professional international exhibition for the fasteners, hardware, industrial components and related raw materials/metal processing technology industries, was held at the Expo Centre Sharjah in UAE from January 8 to 11 this year, which is also a thematic sub-show of the well-known SteelFab.

The 4-day exhibition attracted many key industry players and potential buyers from the local and neighboring Middle East countries to observe the latest developments and innovations in the industry. Supported by the local government’s policy of encouraging the metal fabrication industry to undergo digital transformation to enhance market competitiveness and gain more opportunities for development, the exhibition featured not only fasteners & metal-related processing technologies, but also other welding/cutting, power tools, machine tools, pipes & tubes, stainless steel products, as well as AI and robotics.

Hundreds of exhibitors from the UAE and other countries participated in the event, looking forward to deepening industry interactions and exchanges through the annual Middle East exhibition platform, and more importantly, promoting their brands to enhance their image and accelerating their steps to look for companies they can further establish business cooperation with in the future expansion of the Middle East market. Exhibitors from Germany, India and the UK, the largest overseas exhibitors groups this year, were also seen setting up their own national pavilions to showcase latest products, technologies and peripheral services.

According to the observation of Fastener World’s on-site staff, most of the local Middle East buyers who had a large demand for fasteners during the show were general metal manufacturers, large-scale project builders (e.g., steel mills or power plants), and telecommunication transmission parts manufacturers. Many traders also came to our booth to ask for the latest publications and suppliers info, mainly inquiring about standard fasteners for various applications, while the demand for special fasteners was relatively low.

A few local buyers told Fastener World’s on-site staff that “price, quality and flexible payment methods” were their key concerns when conducting pre-purchase evaluations. They also hoped to find Taiwanese fastener suppliers that can offer high c/p ratio of products through Fastener World’s multiple suppliers info platforms, including printed / digital publications, online buying and selling systems, and comprehensive supplier databases.

As the UAE is one of the most important import markets for fasteners in the Middle East, and a key gateway for many overseas fastener suppliers to enter the Middle East fastener supply chain, the on-site presence of Fastener World staff will help fastener suppliers interested in expanding their business in the Middle East or the neighboring emerging markets to build up more cooperation with the local buyers.

Get A Fix On The Industry:

If fasteners literally hold the industry together, the Fasteners World Middle East brings the regional industry together at a single place. Dedicated exclusively to fasteners and fixings, it is the only event in the entire Middle East and North Africa region that caters to manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and end-users of fastener and fixings systems and related products and services.

The Smart Choice:

The Fasteners World Middle East provides you access to existing and new customers, distributors and suppliers in the region, and helps you identify opportunities and network with fastener and fixing industry representatives throughout the entire supply chain. You also get to introduce innovative techniques and ideas to technicians, decision-makers and professionals.

The 8th Edition:

Evolving needs of new generation products and the need for new assembly line solutions have made the Fasteners World Middle East the go-to event for decision-makers to find the latest products, technology and knowledge on the industry. Now in its 8th edition, Fasteners World Middle East 2024 is your only platform in the region that delivers genuine buyers. Pavilions are expected from China, India, Turkey and Europe.

Booming Market:

The 8th Fasteners World Middle East 2024 comes at a time when oil prices are on the rise and the core sectors like manufacturing, infrastructure and construction, that propel the fasteners industry, are growing fast.

Industry Stats:

• 1 trillion: The value of construction projects in the GCC
• 5,000: The number of construction projects in the UAE
• 145 bn: The value of hospitality projects in the GCC
• 373 bn: The value of oil & gas projects in the GCC
• 300 bn: The value of transport projects in the GCC
• 80 bn: The value of water, wastewater projects in the GCC

The Macro Picture:

• 3.9% – Projected economic growth in the UAE, the best in the region
• $353bn – The amount the UAE is planning to invest in the development of sectors like energy, utilities and transportation in the next two decades
• 25% – Projected increase in contribution of the manufacturing sector to the UAE GDP from the current 11% by 2025
• $11bn – Industrial production in Sharjah alone in 2018

Prospective Buyers:

Distributors, suppliers, engineers and other industry professionals from industries such as construction, electronic & electrical goods, metal products, energy & power generation, marine, sanitary ware & plumbing, aerospace, HVAC, air conditioning, automotive, communication technology, furniture manufacturing and general engineering.

The visitor footprint extends across the entire GCC, Middle East, North Africa, Indian Sub-Continent and Central Asia.

Co-related Show:

Fasteners World Middle East is held along with the region’s most visited trade fair for the steel fabrication and metal working industry, SteelFab. Being a well-established trade event, SteelFab guarantees quality footfall and common visitors to Fasteners World Middle East. Since more than half the visitors come through the preregistered channel, you are also assured of quality sales and business leads.

SteelFab 2020 In Figures:

• TOTAL NO. OF DIRECT EXHIBITORS: 300
• MAIN EXHIBITORS FROM: 27 countries
• NO. OF INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS: 168
• NO. OF DOMESTIC EXHIBITORS: 84
• BRANDS ON DISPLAY: 700 (from 38 countries)
• SPACE OCCUPIED: 11,000 sqm nett. (All 6 Halls Occupied)
• NO. OF TRADE VISITORS: 6838 (from 69 countries)
• SPECIAL FOCUS: Power Tools, Machine Tools, Welding & Cutting, Tube & Pipe
• NATIONAL PAVILIONS: China, India, Italy, Taiwan, Turkey and the UK
• OTHER ATTRACTIONS: Seminars, Best Welder Competition, Technical Presentations & live displays

Exhibit Profile:

Fasteners, Fastening Systems & Accessories including Sheet Metal, Construction, Woodworking, Auto / AERO, Specialized Fasteners & Others.

Bolts, screws, nuts, anchors, rivets, washers & stamping parts, stainless steel fasteners, roofing fasteners, window screws, aluminium alloy fasteners, assembly jigs & rigs, connecting rod bolts, engine mounting bolts, bolt lock washers, plastic & nylon fasteners, other industrial fastener & fixing.