With increasing global pressure to adhere to uniform emission standards, demand for aftermarket automotive fuel injectors is experiencing strong growth around the world as sales are projected to exceed 54.2 million units by 2010 according to industry estimates. This growth trend is validated by Epoc Messe Frankfurt GmbH, organizers of Automechanika Middle East who are welcoming as many as 50 companies trading in fuel injectors at their show from a total of over 1000 exhibitors. The market for automotive fuel injectors is growing at a CAGR of 4.05 percent through to 2010. Fuel injection systems with distinct features such as improved fuel efficiency and ignition control made possible by multi-point fuel injection and electronic control devices are developing as choice products. “The strongest growth for automotive fuel injectors is expected to come from less industrialized markets such as Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific (except Japan), and Latin America and other promising markets such as Middle East and North Africa,” said Michael Dehn, senior show manager, Automechanika Middle East. According to environmental experts more than 75 per cent of air pollutants are from vehicle emissions. “Two factors point to a worsening air pollution situation in the Gulf - firstly the rapid pace of urbanization and secondly the motorization,” Dehn said Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi all have vehicle emission control regulations in place and vehicles require a roadworthiness test every three years. U.A.E conducts these tests every year once the vehicle has crossed the three-year mark. Elsewhere in the Middle East, in Egypt for instance fuel sulphur levels were too high, in Iran emissions are being ignored totally, in Jordan the roadworthiness tests do not include emission testing according to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). The automotive industry in the ME is experiencing brisk technological developments in the face of newly developed environmental regulations and emission standards. In light of fuel injector's effective performance, automakers are all set to replace traditional carburetors with efficient fuel injectors as their application increases significantly in both developed and developing countries. Fuel injectors are projected to experience immense demand led by rising application of fuel injection systems all over the world. Fuel injectors market is responsive to aftermarket demand in North America, Japan, and Western Europe while OEM demand controls the total market in less industrialized markets such as Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific (except Japan), and Latin America and other promising markets including the Middle East. “Increasing government regulations have spurred the growth of the business as carburetors are being replaced by fuel injection systems driven by the pressing need to conform to uniform emission standards and Government environmental regulations,” said Eckhard Pruy, CEO of Epoc Messe Frankfurt. “While carburetors continue to be used in several markets, fuel injection systems provide a clear-cut advantage over them for a complete replacement,” Pruy added. Amid high demand, various exhibitors from US, Europe, Southeast Asia & Middle East are using the Automechanika Middle East as a perfect platform to display new products and solutions. Some of the major companies that have already confirmed their participation for the event are Diesel Parts of America, US, G.B.M. S.P.A. & R.A.S.E.D S.P.A, Italy, Hartridge Ltd United Kingdom, Premo International PTE Ltd Singapore, Rajnish International, India & Euro Diesel Services, UAE. Automechanika Middle East will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center on June 1- 3, 2008. __
