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IEC sets dates for SGI Middle East 2012
Wednesday 04. May 2011 - 15th edition of Sign & Graphic Imaging exhibition changes venue to Dubai World Trade Centre
International Expo-Consults (IEC) has set the dates and named a new venue for the 15th edition of the Sign & Graphic Imaging (SGI) Middle East expo.
The 2012 edition of SGI Middle East will take place January 31 to February 2 at the Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2, and 3 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
“We had a phenomenal response to SGI 2011, with 296 companies exhibiting at Dubai Airport Expo. That represented a 13% increase on 2010 figures. We forecast even further growth in 2012 so a larger venue is now required, especially as this is a show that attracts large pieces of equipment, many of it operating throughout the show,” said Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman of IEC.
“We are expecting more than 8,000 visitors to attend SGI 2012. This years show had a strong turnout from across the GCC as well as East Africa, the Sub Continent, Europe and Asia,” he added.
SGI Middle East showcases the latest products and emerging technologies from the industries of Advertising, Architectural Hardware, Banners & Posters, Digital Imaging, Electronic Message Centres, Electronic Signage, Graphic Imaging, Graphic Services, Large Format Printing and Signage.
The show attracts the biggest names in the industry, with global brands such as Epson, Hewlett Packard, AGFA and EFI participating each year. Regional print industry leaders such as Digimatrix, Gandy Digital, GSS, Giffin Graphics, Flex Europa and Colorbyte all attended the 2011 edition.
The show is endorsed by the Advertising Section of Dubai Municipality and supported by industry associations such as the Visual Industries Suppliers Association (VISA), Australia. ME Printer takes on the title of the Official Media Partner along with World of Print.com as the International Media Partner for SGI 2011.