Dubai’s International Media Production Zone (IMPZ) recently participated in the Printing and Allied Machinery Exhibition (Pamex 2006) held in Mumbai, India.  

The move was part of IMPZ’s efforts to gain investments from the Indian printing, packaging and publishing sector (3P), and to raise awareness of the free zone’s unique value proposition.
Organised by the All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP), Pamex showcased state-of-the-art printing equipment from India, Japan, China, Korea and other countries in South Asia. It also served as a networking forum for the exchange of industry-specific ideas, information and techniques. 
During the five-day trade fair, IMPZ, member of Dubai Holding and arm of Tecom Investments, held a series of meetings with decision-makers of the printing, packaging and allied industries.
The discussions highlighted strong investor interest in IMPZ’s pre-built units that proved to be the high point of its participation in the exhibition. 
IMPZ executive director Hamad Huraiz said the event provided an excellent opportunity to gather information on technology updates, market perspectives and industry-specific developments.
“The IMPZ concept and its investor-friendly offerings received positive responses; we look forward to welcoming investors from the South Asia region to establish operations at the free zone,” Huraiz said.
The free zone is offering a total of 76 pre-built units including showrooms with warehouses, car parking and mezzanine floors.
Other offerings by the free zone include a media market, a detailed retail resource stocking specialised art and production goods, an exhibition and conference hall, a business centre, a hotel and a media community centre with facilities such as art galleries, cafes and activity centres.
IMPZ seeks to create a unique cluster environment for media production companies from across the industry value chain, and from across the world, to interact and collaborate effectively.