Saudi construction show The Big 5 Saudi has attracted an unprecedented number of international construction companies this year, the organizers said. The economic diversification promoted by the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 is spurring a new wave of projects, which span from smart cities to hospitality infrastructure, from housing to entertainment facilities and parks. As these call for a wide range of new building solutions and equipment, international manufacturers are responding by bringing their most innovative products to the Kingdom.
The 9th edition of The Big 5 Saudi is returning to the Jeddah Center for Forums & Events from March 10-13. It will feature for the first time an official country pavilion from Egypt, alongside China, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Korea, Spain and Turkey, among many others.
Several global manufacturers of construction products will also be exhibiting at the show for the first time next week.
From the US, EcoWater Systems, a Marmon Water company and part of Berkshire Hathaway led by Warren Buffett, has chosen The Big 5 Saudi 2019 to launch its water treatment product range in the GCC market.
Olivier Bourdeau, business unit manager commercial, foodservice and new markets EMEA at EcoWater Systems, said: “We see great potential for our products in Saudi Arabia; it is a very interesting market to us. At The Big 5 Saudi we will display our residential range of water softeners, bringing pure and luxurious water to Saudi homes. Our booth will also feature our easy-to-install range of commercial water treatment appliances, as well as solutions from our Finity range, which is developed for the specific needs of the food service industry.”
From Germany, Allgaier Process Technology will present both standardized and custom systems for industrial washing, drying, cooling, screening and sorting. Christine Gnädig, the company’s director of marketing and communication, said: “We have recently developed several new products in addition to our already large product range. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of our biggest markets in the Middle East and Northern Africa, and we decided to participate in The Big 5 Saudi for the first time this year.”
Polypipe, UK’s largest plastic pipe systems manufacturer, with a portfolio of above and below ground drainage, storm/surface water management and plumbing systems, will also join the exhibition.
“Having a special focus on tall buildings in the Middle East, we have been specified on numerous high-profile high-rise projects in the region with our sustainable climate and water management solutions,” said Philip McCowen, general manager of Polypipe Middle East.
“This year we made a decision to take the opportunity and participate in The Big 5 Saudi for the first time. We believe that now is the right time for us to enter the market in Saudi Arabia and The Big 5 show in Jeddah presents us with an opportunity to meet potential new partners,” added McCowen.
More than 100 top Saudi construction players will also exhibit at show.
