JEDDAH – Machinex Arabia, the 3rd International Exhibition for heavy machinery and equipment, will again serve to showcase the best equipment and services; and provide a meeting point for manufacturers, entrepreneurs and prospective partners. Under the patronage of the Saudi Industrial Property Authority (MODON), Machinex Arabia 2013 will be held concurrently alongside the complimentary Propac Arabia Exhibition, Saudi Arabia's 18th international event for production & processing, printing & packaging, plastic and chemicals, on Feb. 18 -21, 2013 at Jeddah Center for Forums and Events sponsored by SIMCO Saudi Industrial Machinery Company Ltd and Al-Raqi Group. Zahoor Siddique, Vice President of Al Harithy Company for Exhibitions, said Machinex Arabia is the perfect annual meeting place for global suppliers of machinery and equipment and Saudi Industrialists and businessmen to explore together the huge prospects prevailing in this most lucrative market. Siddique said: “Machinex and Propac Arabia serve as an ideal networking and marketing platform that will gather key figures, decision-makers and manufacturers from the global building, construction, and industrial machinery and equipment.” “Exhibitors can benefit from maximum brand exposure during the event, while creating exciting opportunities to expand their business contacts in KSA, and explore new deals and investment opportunities,” he added. He said 110 local and 50 international will take part in this year's exhibition. – SG