More than 130 exhibitors showcased their latest technologies and solutions to over 4,000 attendees at the fourth Middle East Cleaning Technology Week (MECTW) held in Dubai, UAE.

According to the organisers, the show was 20 per cent bigger in size this year, with exhibitors delighted with the quality of the visitors.

A number of live product demos and industry-specific conferences for cleaning and laundry sector were held on the last two days of the event, they stated.

The event also recognised professionals from housekeeping, laundry and facility management with the ‘Excellence Award’ organised in association with UAE Professional Housekeepers Group, it said.

Jayaraman Nair, chairman of VIS exhibition - organiser of the show, said: “We are very happy with the results. The feedback from exhibitors, industry pavilions and industry leaders is very positive.”

“We also hosted successful conferences, with a refreshed programme that focused on ‘innovation’ in the cleaning, laundry, and car care industries,” he said.

“We believe that the three trade shows, conferences, awards and associated events, were productive in generating awareness about the existing and future opportunities in the cleaning sector within the region. We are now eager to expand all existing platforms in 2017,” he added.

Mia Kotovsky, business development manager, Intercare, said that the company chose the show to introduce four new products, including the revolutionary Orbot Marble polishing machine.

"We are receiving good response from the visitors for our products showcased at the event. We launched a number of products including Dulevo 6000, solar compactors, and Multiflex from Whiteline, which is a unique cartridge for detergent," she added.

Carst Parchow, general manager (UAE) Albariq Equipment, said: "The event is a platform to network with the regional cleaning community. We have launched two new products, a walk-behind scrubbing machine and a ride-on scrubbing machine from Factory Cat and Fima respectively."

Victor Bastian, assistant vice president, Linencraft, said: “The laundry sector is increasingly focusing on adopting new and smart technologies and working to improve sustainability, but there is no common platform to share knowledge and showcase developments in the sector.”

“We see the event as an ideal stage to share knowledge and latest innovations which can significantly contribute to enhancing efficiencies to improve services in the laundry sector,” he added.

Alexander de Wit, managing director, R+M Suttner, said the company featured a new type of car washing technology that is touchless and uses foam.

“Our products are German manufactured and are apt for the UAE market as they reduce water usage,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service