The number of building sites in Dubai is an indication of the size of the transformation underway in the Gulf.

It's fitting that one of the world's premiere building and construction exhibitions should be staged there. The Big 5 exhibition held at the end of November was a chance for many companies to showcase their products to an audience thirsty for growth.

Roger Benton, Joint Managing Director of Hoppe (UK), explains why it was important to exhibit there:

‘The domestic market has been slowing for a while so it's important to make your products accessible to the widest possible customer base. The Gulf is a big growth market and because many of the developments are high spec it means that our premium quality products are well suited to their needs.

We displayed a wide range of handles and our Arrone range of panic hardware, closers, locks and hinges. Although we don't go to these exhibitions and plan to do ‘the hard sell', we received several new orders. The response was fabulous and as a result of the success we have already booked our stand for this year's exhibition.'

The Big 5, 28 Oct-1 Nov 2006,

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Glass Age