Events Roundup
Materials Handling Middle East 2017 concludes in Dubai
World-leading suppliers share centre-stage with local heavyweights at region ’ s dedicated logistics and supply chain exhibition The Middle East ’ s dedicated trade fair for intralogistics , supply chain management , freight and cargo concluded recently bringing a successful end to three-days of busy networking and discussions of the latest trends and innovations in the market today .
Materials Handling Middle East 2017 featured 126 exhibitors from 21 countries , and welcomed 3,300 visitors from 50 countries at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre .
The 9th edition of the biennial three-day event saw the participation of seven of the world ’ s top 20 materials handling systems suppliers , including the global top three of Daifuku from Japan , German company SSI Schaefer , and the American-headquartered Dematic .
It also featured major local suppliers and service providers such as Kanoo Machinery , Al Futtaim Motors , General Navigation and Commerce Company ( GENAVCO ), SPAN , and ACME , while a two-day Supply Chain and Logistics Forum and a Forklift driving competition ensured visitors and exhibitors alike were informed and entertained .
Materials Handling Middle East 2017 also featured the 2nd Forklift Operator of the Year – a unique competition where more than 80 of the UAE ’ s most skilled Forklift jockeys were judged on their ability to safely and efficiently manoeuver three-tonnes of electric forklift machinery in tight and narrow spaces , replicating a warehouse environment .
The competition was sponsored by SPAN , which provided its Jungheinrich forklifts to be guided by the finest operators from more than 30 companies , including IKEA , Aramex , Global Food Industries , Airlink International , Unilever , RSA Logistics , and Agility Global Logistics .
62 September 2017