JEDDAH — The first ever launching of the International Trade Fair for Elevators, Escalators Technologies and Accessories (LIFTEC Jeddah Expo) will be held on Feb. 9-12, 2017 at Jeddah Center for Forums and Events, owned by Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The first ever exhibition in Jeddah will showcase all types of elevators, passenger lifts, freight elevators, service elevators, hospitals elevators, small stores elevators, home elevators, garages and parking elevators, disabled elevators, panoramic elevators, hydraulic systems, ships elevators, vehicle elevators, shear crane, docks elevators, surface belts, mine elevators, lifting platforms, appliances and components and accessories, safety systems and technologies, and all other lifting equipment and tools. Hussein Al-Harithy, Vice President and Managing Director of the National Exhibition Company, has stressed the importance of the event, and its compatibility with the ongoing construction and real estate boom in the Kingdom, amid growing demand for elevators and escalators, in addition to give the concerned audience an opportunity to witness the latest international expertise in this area. The exhibition includes specialized companies from Saudi Arabia, United States, Egypt, Turkey, Germany, Italy, France, China, India, as well as from other countries. The event is expected to introduce a unique and specialized platform that enriches and confirms the importance of the Saudi elevators market.