Aluminium Dubai 2011, the second edition of the Middle East’s leading aluminium trade show, recently concluded with trade exhibitors reporting record visitor turnout and signing of multi-million dollar deals.

Aluminium Dubai serves as a regional platform that brings together international industry leaders including aluminium producers, processors and manufacturers of raw materials and end products with aluminium components as well as suppliers of technologies and accessories for aluminium production, processing and refinement.

Event organiser Reed Exhibitions said Aluminium Dubai 2011 witnessed the participation of 177 exhibitors and an impressive jump in the number of visitors to the event.

The footfall this year increased by 8 per cent compared to the previous year, to reach 3,000 visitors from over 50 countries, said a senior official.

"The overwhelming turnout this year confirms the status of Aluminium Dubai as an important networking platform that caters to all key players of the global aluminium industry," remarked Tarek Ali, show manager, Aluminium Dubai, Reed Exhibitions.

"Moreover, the total value of deals that have been closed in this year's edition underlines the immense potential of the Middle East as a major business destination for international suppliers, technology vendors and other companies catering to the entire value chain of the aluminium industry," said Ali.

This year's event also gathered decision makers from companies operating in the GCC and Mena region involved in industries like manufacturing and processing, building and construction, packaging, hardware, automotive and transport, power transmission, factory and machinery production and metal & commodity markets.

"With the excellent turnout and impressive deals that were signed this year, several exhibitors have already confirmed their participation for the next edition," he added.-TradeArabia News Service