The eighth edition of SteelFab is under way at the moment, with investors hoping that up to $2 trillion worth of infrastructure projects that could be presented at the expo will help the economies of the Middle Eastern and African regions.

The exposition got off to a great start as over 200 exhibits were only display, showcasing 600 brands throughout the metal industry. More than 20 companies are represented in the expo.

Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, Director-General, Expo Centre Sharjah, commented “We started the show long time back and keep building it steadily and step by step and now its very successful show of the region.

“This is our first show of the year and doing very well as registration is full. We are very positive while moving into 2012.”