Tomorrow, October 22 at the Baku Expo Center begins its work the 20th Azerbaijan International Construction Exhibition BakuBuild 2014, which has attracted a record number of participants - 490 companies from 29 countries of the world. Today the organizers of the exhibition held a press conference on its preparation.
Executive Director of the exhibition company ITE Group PLC Edward Strachan said that for 20 years the exhibition hosted more than 3,200 companies from 35 countries, and more than 100 thousand visitors. «BakuBuild, acquiring the status of an effective business platform, has been formed by the market trend of building services," he said.
Caspian Construction Week combines the exhibitions BakuBuild, Aqua-Therm Baku and CIPS. The largest number of participants are Italy (72 companies) and Turkey (41 companies). The exhibition will be attended by national teams from Germany, Hungary, Italy, Iran, Spain, Portugal, and the United Arab Emirates. At the same time, 40% of the exhibitors are local companies, including debutants in roofing, said the manager of the exhibition Maya Gafarli.
The representative of the State Committee for Architecture and Urban Planning Jahanghir Gojayev noted that in the construction sector, there is a competitive environment, and foreign companies by selection for tenders come into the local market, introducing new technologies, including landscaping. For example, this exhibition will be attended by the Italian company, which will demonstrate and offer new solutions for landscape architecture.
Another surprise will be facing materials, made from the remnants of volcanic dust from manufacturers from Japan. Wooden windows, doors and floors will be presented by leading European brands. Special attention is given to the section of construction equipment, which will be located in the open area in front of the complex and with the participation of the leading brands Amcador, Iveco, JCB, Hitachi, Hyundai, Manitou, Volvo, Caterpillar, Hidromek and others.
The exhibition will end on 25 October. --08C--
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