Regional producers of pipes and tubes have seen a steady jump in business despite the difficult market conditions, thanks to the infrastructure, oil and gas and industrial projects worth $2 trillion that are under way in the GCC, said the organisers of SteelFab.

A leading trade show for the metal-working and steel fabrication industry in the region, SteelFab will be held next year at Expo Centre Sharjah from January 15 to 18.

In view of this market potential, Steel Fab 2018 will be offering, besides its established exhibition portfolio, a continued special focus on pipes and tubes machinery and tools following demand and interest among fabricators and industry circles across the GGC and beyond.

Besides Pipe & Tube Machinery, SteelFab’s other focus areas include welding and cutting, metal cutting and machine tools.  It will feature foreign pavilions, seminars and technical presentations, live displays and a dedicated vertical for the fastener and fixing industry – Fasteners World Middle East.