A four-day exhibition of the latest industrial machines from Turkey, Egypt, China, Italy, Spain and the UAE began at Jeddah Centre for Events and Forums in Jeddah on Saturday.

Machinex Arabia features product groups, including cleaning machines, compressors, excavators, filling machines, forklifts, generators, machine parts, machine tools, machines, machines for plastic processing, metal processing machines, mining machines, oil wells, packaging machines, printing machines, pumps, recycling machines, turbines, and wind mills.

“It is great to see the event looking professional for the sixth year. The gathering of all these players is an ideal opportunity for all to benefit from their presence and their experience,” said Zahoor Siddique, VP, Al-Harithy Company for Exhibitions.

The exhibition offers an “outstanding platform” for concerned companies to conclude mutual beneficial deals, he said, adding that the event as well provides a “unique opportunity” for businessmen and interested parties to enter into joint industrial investments, and exploring various business opportunities in the most promising market in the region.

The Saudi market is one of the world's most demanding markets for industrial machinery and equipment; therefore, there is a great expectation to find latest industrial machines and products in light of the government support for the advancement of the industrial sector, he added.

The fair provides the opportunity to manufacturers and companies to find potential business partners. International suppliers of machines and accessories have the opportunity to meet manufacturers and businessmen from Saudi Arabia to jointly explore cooperation opportunities in this lucrative market.The Machinex Arabia 2016 is open daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. till March 1.