2nd Ethiopia International Trade Exhibition
Posted on : Friday, 8th March 2019
The 2nd Ethiopia International Trade Exhibition is all set to return to Addis Ababa this month at the well renowned Millennium Hall at Addis Park. Being the largest international trade exhibition on Multi-Sector Products, Equipment and Machinery in East Africa, the 2ndEITE Africa, is recognized as the biggest industry event in the region thus laying a massive platform for the local industry leaders to connect with each other. The event will be attended by leaders from the Government of Ethiopia and the Ethiopian industry along with Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Trade officials’ representing various countries.
The Ethiopia International Trade exhibition highlights key sectors to promote and introduce new products equipment and services to the upcoming Ethiopian market. Sectors include building and construction, automotive and spare parts, power and energy, consumer products, food, agriculture, healthcare, printing, packaging and more. The event promises to introduce the Ethiopian market to world class industry leading products and services under one roof.
The event will be officially opened on the 21st of March 2019. Among the dignitaries present will be H.E. Mr. Abdullah Al Saleh, Undersecretary of UAE Ministry of Economy accompanied by H.E. Mr. Mohammad Salem Al Rashidi, Hon. Mr. Martin Tlapa, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, accompanied by H.E. Mr. Pavel Mikeš, Ambassador of the Embassy of Czech Republic, H.E. Mrs. Brita Wagener, Ambassador of the Embassy of Germany, H.E. Mr. Luiz Eduardo de Aguiar Villarinho Pedroso, Ambassador of the Embassy of Brazil, H.E. Mr. Hoon-min Lim Ambassador of the Embassy of Republic Of Korea, H.E. Mr. Osama Mahmoud Abdelkhalek, Ambassador of the Embassy of Egypt, H.E. Mr. Md. Monirul Islam, Ambassador of the Embassy of Bangladesh, H.E. Mr. Dieudonné Ndabarushimana Ambassador of the Embassy of Burundi, H.E. Mr. Promise S. Msibi, Ambassador of the Embassy of Eswatini, H.E. Mr. Drahomir Stos, Ambassador of the Embassy of Slovakia, H.E. Mr. Sumith Dassanayake, Ambassador of the Embassy of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Albert Ranganai Chimbindi, Ambassador of the Embassy of Zimbabwe.
This years’ edition has representation from 31 countries and is headlined by a massive contingent of companies forming the U.A.E pavilion which is being directly supported by the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates and the German Pavilion supported by the Bavarian Ministry of Economy. This special pavilion is followed closely by companies from China, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Italy, India, Turkey, Qatar, Malaysia, Russia, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Companies from the African continent especially from Kenya, South Africa and Ethiopia are also participating among the worlds’ leading global brands.
Some of the leading exhibitors showcasing their products include Toyo Ink (Turkey), Gulf Rubber Industries (UAE), Everdigm Corp. (Korea), Ramco Industries Limited (India), Qatar National Aluminium Panel Co. (Qatar), Memaar Building Systems (UAE), Pakistan Cables Limited (Pakistan), Aquagas Plastic Industries LLC (UAE), Pidilite Industries Ltd (India), Dieffenbacher (Germany), Petrovoll (UAE), Bashundhara Paper Mills Ltd (Bangladesh), Tak Makaron Co (Iran), ACTO Gmbh (Germany), XEMA Co., Ltd. (Russia), AB Diagnostic Systems (Germany), Vijai Electricals Limited (India), Microtex Solar Batteries (India), Emirates National Plastic Industries (UAE), Hotpack Packaging Industries LLC (UAE), Syntronics Limited (Pakistan), Printex Hamburg Gmbh (Germany), Italco Middle East FZE (UAE).
African companies include Ethiopian Steel PLC (Ethiopia), National Converting Agencies (Pty) Ltd (South Africa), Tom Renewable Electric Bike (Ethiopia), General Printers Limited (Kenya), Mjengo Limited (Kenya), GPC Medical Ltd - No Borders Trading PLC (Ethiopia), Lighting Up Solar Manufacturing (Ethiopia), Cape Coaters (Pty) Ltd (South Africa), Milly Glass Works Private Limited (Kenya) and more.
“Ethiopia is no longer a country that can be ignored. The interest shown by the business community towards the event shows that the industry leaders fully understand the importance and opportunities that are presented by the fair as well as the long term business relations it will create.” said Emily Parkson, Event Director from the organizers, Expogroup.
Trevor Daniel
Media Manager
Ethiopia International Trade Exhibition (EITE)
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