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Asia Tent International sets up in Middle East
Asia Tent International (ATI), a leading manufacturer of clear-span, tensile and architectural structures, has set up operations in the UAE to support increasing demand for outdoor events across the Middle East.
With an event portfolio that includes Olympic, Commonwealth and Asia Games, ATI brings to the region unmatched experience in the design and build of structures for international sporting events and tourist event destinations. ATI is now active in 12 international markets supplying temporary and permanent structures for large-scale events. Most recently ATI was appointed official tent supplier to the Dubai International Boat Show, providing 10,000 square metres of clear-span tenting. Despite the size of the job, ATI was able to complete the event set up in just 10 days.
“The GCC is doing an excellent job of raising its international profile by bringing popular business, sporting and entertainment events to the region,” said Ron Millward, managing director Middle East, Asia Tents Trading LLC.
“In the UAE alone we now have Formula One, three PGA golf tournaments, an ATP Tour tennis tournament and the Rugby Sevens. When you add the various world business forums and star-studded concerts, the GCC holds promising opportunities for an event supplier like ATI,” said Millward.
“The advantage of large tent structures is they provide a cost-effective and flexible alternative to more permanent buildings. Given the slowdown in the construction sector, we are able to offer the market a more viable solution to support their stockpiling needs,” added Millward.
