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Be part of it - Welcome to GIFA Middle East Africa 2023!

Final press release

Convincing premiere for wire and Tube Middle East Africa in Cairo

A successful appearance for Messe Düsseldorf's four new foreign satellites in Cairo: from 2 to 4 September, wire and Tube Middle East Africa, together with GIFA and METEC Middle East Africa, presented themselves for the first time at the Egyptian trade fair METAL & STEEL EGYPT at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo/Egypt.

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Why Egypt!

For the first time, GIFA MEA and METEC MEA will take place as a special area within the Metal & Steel Egypt.

Why Egypt?

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Exhibition Profile

Discover everything around the thematic focal points of GIFA Middle East Africa! From novel manufacturing techniques to sustainable materials, GIFA Middle East Africa tries to sets the appreciated Düsseldorfer standards.

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At a glance

Exhibition Profile

  • Foundry plants and installations, planning, construction, engineering
  • Melting shop
  • Refractories technology
  • Metallic charge materials
  • Moulding and core making
  • Moulding sands
  • Moulding sand preparation and sand reclamation
  • Moulding auxiliaries
  • Gating and feeding
  • Casting machines and pouring equipment
  • Knock-out, fettling and finishing
  • Surface treatment
  • Welding and cutting
  • Heat treating and drying furnaces

Exhibition Profile

  • Transportation and storage
  • Manipulation
  • Pattern and die making
  • Control systems
  • Measurement and test technology
  • Compressed-air technology
  • Exhaust and ventilation technology
  • Environmental protection and waste removal
  • Industrial safety and ergonomics
  • Information processing
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Consulting, design, service and engineering
  • Technical publications, technical periodicals, associations
  • Training, further education

Visitor Profile

Metal & Steel Egypt 2022

6.151 visitors

12 countries, among others from:
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Algeria, Tunis,
Jordan, Türkiye, India

Plan to visit the show next year again 81%
Are satisfied with the show 93%
Recommend the exhibition 79%

Job Function

35% Director/Owner

21% General Manager/Project Manager

18% Engineer/Technician/Machinist

6% Buyer/Specifier/Procurement

6% Foreman/Supervisor

14% Other

Be there! Here's why? - Good reasons to attend

Access to a large market

The foundry and metallurgy industry in Egypt has a long history, with evidence of metalworking dating back to ancient times. In modern times, the industry has grown to include a range of products, including cast iron, steel, aluminum, and other metals. The foundry and metallurgy industry in Egypt is a significant contributor to the country‘s economy, with a number of companies operating in this sector.

Networking opportunities

Trade fairs provide an opportunity for companies to network with other industry professionals and make new business connections.


Market intelligence

By attending a trade fair, companies can gather valuable information about the latest trends and developments in the foundry and metallurgy industry industry in Egypt and the MEA region, as well as learn about new technologies and products.

Cost-effective

Trade fairs can be a cost-effective way for companies to reach a large number of potential customers and partners in a short amount of time coming from Africa, the MEA region and middle Asia.