SHARJAH, UAE – Expo Center Sharjah (ECS) wrapped up the eighth edition of Paper One Show on a high note.
The exhibition managed to cement its leading position as one of the key regional events specialized in the paper industry.
The event’s eighth edition which was organized by Al-Furat Fair Organizer and supported by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) came to an end on Thursday evening.
There was an increase of 60 percent over the previous edition in the number of participating companies with over 160 major international and regional paper dealers and manufacturers from 30 countries, along with many national and local companies.
Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI and Chairman of ECS, said that the show’s success confirms Sharjah’s vital role and leading position as a key hub for the exhibition industry and a destination for investors.
The show affirms Sharjah’s vital role for international companies seeking to promote their products in the region’s markets.
Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of ECS, said, “What distinguished the exhibition’s eighth edition was the high quality and specialization of the global, regional and GCC participants, thus helping people with similar specializations meet and cooperate.”
He said, “The event also stood out thanks to the class and specialization of its visitors, who happened to be businessmen, engineers, industrialists and business owners working in the paper industry.”
He added, “The exhibition provided them with the opportunity to exchange expertise and experiences and learn about the best international practices in the paper industry.”
Paper One Show showcased the latest paper and cardboard products, supplies for printing and packaging machines, equipment, and production lines and raw materials such as chemicals, packaging and printing paper, inks, hygiene paper products.
Many innovative products and technologies that serve as a market driver towards sustainable work mechanisms and contribute to the environment conservation were also displayed at the exhibition.