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Abu Dhabi… host to the ever-expanding MEPS.

ways. T ere is a lot of potential in this market for new companies who are willing to enter it, and the IPI is keen to encourage their members to come to the Middle East. ‘Another key area of

Middle East promises a spectacular show

Following on from the success of last year’s Middle East Parking Symposium (MEPS), the organisers have moved venues in order to accommodate the growth and expected interest for this year’s show. Show director Davyd

Farrell said: ‘Due to the lack of space we actually had a waiting list last year, and were forced to

turn potential exhibitors away. I think that shows the interest there is in this market. ‘Our existing clients

also wanted bigger spaces in order to show more products, and a lot of them felt that the move to the Abu Dhabi National Expo Centre (ADNEC) from the Rotana Beach Hotel would be a good one.’ T is year’s show will

take place on the 10 - 12 October at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Running alongside

the event will be a series of seminars focusing on diff erent aspects of parking, and appealing to diff erent people. T e other major announcement and development for this year involves a strategic tie-up with the International Parking

Institute (IPI), which is based in the US and acts as a non-profi t making organisation for the parking industry. It is also the organiser of the worlds largest dedicated parking event. Farrell said: ‘We

have entered into quite a wide-reaching agreement with the IPI and we are hopeful that all parties involved will benefi t in numerous

the IPI’s involvement will be on the conference programme, where it will be hosting one of the streams and showcasing some of the leading North American industry experts.’ T e executive director

of IPI, Shawn Conrad, backed this up. He said: ‘By partnering with MEPS, IPI is able to share its collective knowledge, resources and technology with individuals responsible for the economic growth in this region.’ For information about

the event visit: www.parking-me.com or email info@parking-me.com

Safe and sound… parking

facilities in Copenhagen will be provided by security fi rm G4S.

WONDERFUL PARKING IN COPENHAGEN

International security solutions group G4S is entering the car parking sector for the fi rst time as an operator.

In a landmark move, the £5.9bn organisation will launch its car park management service in Denmark and then across Scandinavia. G4S has signed a strategic partnership with global car parking solutions provider Zeag.

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Under the terms of the agreement, Zeag will provide all the parking equipment, management software and related peripherals, in addition to after-sales service and support, to all sites operated by the G4S group.

Frank Nielsen, key account manager at G4S, said: ‘Zeag’s equipment is installed across Copenhagen

airport – it is their largest installation in Scandinavia, so we know and respect Zeag’s products and there is a lot of synergy between the services we offer.’

G4S sees this as a logical next step for its business, working as it does on contracts world- wide, often providing guardian services but unable until now to

all under one roof,’ said Nielsen.

offer the technical capability that allows it to provide a full car park operational service. ‘Now, for the fi rst time, there will be a car park operator that can provide a full, turnkey service encompassing everything from management and security operations to installation, operation and maintenance of hardware and systems,

G4S will offer its parking service to clients including those in airports, the construction industry, municipalities and shopping malls. Zeag’s chief marketing offi cer, David Jones, said: ‘It’s a natural development for G4S; it is a well established security fi rm with a worldwide network.’

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