SGI DUBAI 2014 SHOW GROWS BY 20%
…SGI 2015 TO BE HELD FROM JANUARY 11 TO 13
International Expo Consults (IEC) – part of Falak Holding, organisers of the annual Sign & Graphic Imaging Middle East Show – SGI, have reported 20% growth rate of SGI Dubai UAE 2014 figures over last Year 2013 edition.
According to a release made available to WHERE To Print magazine by the show PR agent – White Water Public Relations, over 400 exhibitors from across 30 countries were present at this year’s show therefore contributing to the rapid growth surge in the Sign and Graphic Industry sector in the region. “We are delighted to state that SGI Dubai 2014 show has grown by approximately 20 percent this year. The industry in the Middle East is growing at a rapid pace and we have seen a lot of interest from the exhibitors from across these regions. Especially UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have created a huge demand within the sign, graphic and imaging industry with several high-end malls, new airports, industry exhibitions around the clock and launch of many other upscale clusters,” said Mr. Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman of IEC.
“We are delighted to know that our exhibitors at the show have had a very good response from the trade visitors. This indicates that there is a huge demand within the Middle East and African markets and especially after Dubai’s Expo 2020 win – the markets have become more positive. This is a great indicator of the sign of good times and also shows that the industry is growing at a faster pace as compared to previous years,” added Mr. Falaknaz.
“Our exhibitors have pledged to be part of next year’s show which will be a much larger event than this year. We are proud to say that we are the largest show in this category across the Middle East and Africa region. Positive feedback from our exhibitors also gives a lot of confidence to create another successful show for them in 2015 at an even larger scale,” added Mr. Falaknaz.
Hewlett Packard, AGFA, EPSON, Canon, Fujifilm, Seiko, EFI, Colourjet India, DIGIMatrix, Roland, Armada Digital, Flex-Europa Middle East, Signtrade and several other global and regional brands showcased their latest products at the event. DIGIMatrix Technologies was the Gold sponsor of the event.
Mr. Sharif also mentioned that “In addition to the printing and digital signage sector, car enthusiasts in the UAE witnessed live car wrapping demonstrations. Car wrapping was originally designed as a medium of creating mobile advertising. The car wrapping industry has witnessed rapid growth in the UAE in recent years and this market is very much in the growth phase and has a tremendous potential. This medium definitely enables wide marketing outreach, and the effectiveness of the advertising as well as its aesthetic appeal has been the reason behind the recent surge in demand for car wraps”.
In a related development, IEC has announced that the SGI Dubai 2015 show will be held from January 11th to 13th at the same Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai United Arab Emirates.
SPECIAL FEATURE – SGI 2014 STAKEHOLDERS’ SPECIAL INTERVIEW
‘WE ARE HERE TO NETWORK’
The SGI Dubai 2014 show – WHERE To Print gathered – surpassed last year’s trade visitor numbers in the first two days of the show. It was also gathered that trade visitors were serious stakeholders with the intention to network as well as place orders for innovative products on display. The show witnessed a strong turnout of stakeholders from across the Gulf Countries as well as the Sub Saharan Africa, especially Nigeria. WHERE To Print sought to know from some of the delegates if the show met their expectations. Below are excerpts:
WHAT STAKEHOLDERS SAID:
‘THE SHOW WILL HELP IN REDEFINING LAGOS OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT’ – LASAA
‘You know we are established to set standards and regulate outdoor in Lagos State. The show will further help in redefining Lagos outdoor environment’ – Mr. George Kayode Noah – MD/ CEO – Lagos State Signage & Advertisement Agency (LASAA)
‘I’M HERE TO LEARN’ – POMAT PETERS NIGERIA LIMITED
‘I came in to learn and network’ – Sir Peter Oyeladun, MD/ CEO – Pomat Peters Nigeria LTD
‘WE ARE HERE TO SEE NEW DEVELOPMENT IN OUR INDUSTRY AND TO LEARN NEW THINGS’ – PREMIUM GRAPHICS LIMITED
‘This is our industry specific exhibition. I’m here with four of my colleagues to see new development in our industry and to learn new things’ – Prince Akeem Ogungbamgbe, MD/ CEO – Premium Graphics LTD
‘WE ARE HERE FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS’ – BIOCOLOURS LIMITED
‘I’m here with four of my colleagues for innovative solutions for our customers’ – Mr. Bayo Ogundogba, MD/ CEO – BioColours LTD
‘WE ARE HERE FOR SERIOUS BUSINESS’ – SEQUENCE VENTURES
As you can see, we are here for serious business. As we sell large format printing materials and digital post printing machines, we are here to network and give our customers the best options to choose from. We want to exceed our customers’ expectations this year’ – Alh. & Alh. (Mrs.) Waheed Lawal, MD/ CEO and Executive Director – Sequence Ventures
‘WE ARE HERE FOR NEW IDEAS’ – SYLMA SIGN LIMITED
Though this is our first travel for an industry-specific show, we are here to gather new ideas especially the print aspect of signage. The show has met some of our expectations’ – Mr. Mayor Sylv-Kadiri & Mr. Abayomi Morakinyo, Directors – Sylma Sign LTD
‘I’M HERE TO MEET MY BUSINESS ASSOCIATES’ – PRINT STUDIOS LIMITED
I came in to meet my business associates. Dubai is like my home and when some of my partners and business associates said they will be exhibiting here – I also need to be here so that we can discuss our business moving forward’ – Mr. Leye Oyerinde, MD/ CEO – Print Studios LTD
‘WE’RE HERE TO LEARN NEW THINGS’ – SPEC DIGITAL PRINTS LIMITED
I’m here with my colleague to learn new things especially digital printing. We are also here to meet our suppliers and partners’ – Mr. Biyi Bamgbose, MD/ CEO – Spec Digital Prints LTD
‘I’M HERE FOR NEW IDEAS’ – TOWNSWAY LIMITED
I’m here for new ideas and to network with suppliers and industry colleagues’ – Mr. Victor Oluwadare, MD/ CEO – Townsway LTD
WE ARE HERE FOR NEW SUPPLIERS’ – HERITAGE POINT MEDIA LIMITED & TDAN SPECTRUM INT’L LIMITED
We came in to source new suppliers. As you know, Heritage Point offers limitless opportunities to our customers, while TDAN Spectrum brings definition to imaging; we want to get new suppliers that will meet our businesses objectives’ – Mr. Emili Paul, MD/ CEO – Heritage Point Media LTD & Mr. Daniel Iloya, MD/ CEO – TDAN Spectrum Int’l LTD
I’M HERE TO NETWORK’ – KARRINGTON NIGERIA LTD
I’m here to network with our suppliers and see new possibilities’ – Mr. Wale Adeshina – Director, Karrington Nigeria LTD
WE ARE HERE FOR NEON SIGN SUPPLIERS’ – RIGHT CHANNEL OUTDOOR LIMITED
We are strictly outdoor advertising practitioners. We came in to look for neon sign suppliers’ – Mr. Godwin Odita & Mr. Patrick Odiakaose, Directors – Right Channel Outdoor LTD
WE ARE HERE TO ADD VALUE TO OUR BUSINESSES’ – MEGAVONS (WEST AFRICA) LTD
With this show, there are lots of new ideas we’re bringing back to add value to our businesses that will enable us meet the ever growing demands of our customers in the industry – not only in Nigeria but in the West African sub-region because we are a multinational company covering the entire West African States’ – Mr. Akin Oluyede & Mrs. Adams Abimbola Abidemi – Head of Operations & Deputy Controller (Operations) respectively at Megavons (West Africa) LTD
THIS IS AN AVENUE FOR ME TO NETWORK’ – TRADE EDGE
This is an avenue for me to network with both our partners and business associates. I’m also here to see new things!’ – Mr. Tope Louis, MD/ CEO – Trade Edge
WE’RE HERE TO LEARN NEW THINGS’ – REVEAL IMAGE LTD
We’re here to learn new things and network’ – Mr. Bartholomew, MD/ CEO – Reveal Image LTD
I CAME IN SEE NEW DEVELOPMENT’ – CANATEH INTERNATIONAL
I came in see new development in our industry and to learn new things’ – Mr. Canaan Brume, MD/ CEO – Canateh International.
THE SHOW INTRODUCED ME TO NEW IDEAS’ – FLOURISH NIGERIA LTD
The show introduced me to new ideas of doing business’ – Mr. ‘Shola Adams, Flourish Nigeria LTD
THE SHOW IS AN AVENUE FOR ME TO RE-INVENT MY BUSINESS’ – PORTYER
As a multimedia and events company, the show is an avenue for me to re-invent my business. I am also here to look for suppliers’ – Mr. Arowa Rotimi, Portyer
I CAME IN TO MEET MY PARTNERS’ – CRITICS FACILITIES LIMITED
I came in to meet my partners and see new things’ – Mr. Fred Ana, MD/ CEO – Critics Facilities LTD
THIS SHOW HAS AFFORDED US THE OPPORTUNITY TO LOOK INTO AREAS WE HITHERTO WERE NOT LOOKING AT’ – CENTRIFUGAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD, KENYA
Though we are into print equipment supply and services; coming to this show has afforded us the opportunity to look into areas we hitherto were not looking at. There are lots of new ideas we are taking back to Kenya to help our customers succeed’ – Ms. Pauline Mwogoasige & Mr. Norbert Ndege both of Centrifugal Technologies LTD
WE’RE HERE TO NETWORK’ – CMCT+DRAFTFCB, DRC
We’re here to network and see latest development in the industry’ – Jean-Claude EALE B, CMCT+DRAFTFCB
