August 17, 2006	Thursday	Rajab 21, 1427

KARACHI, Aug 16: More than 70 national and international companies are expected to participate in the machine tools and automation exhibition being held from September 20 to 23 at the Karachi Expo Centre.

The exhibition is being held under the support of the Engineering Development Board (EDB), the Pakistan Engineering Council, the Textile Machinery Manufacturers and Suppliers Association of Pakistan and the Board of Investment. Besides, various local and foreign trade and professional bodies are also supporting the event.

The fair is poised to showcase the latest in machine tools for textile, automotive and heavy and light engineering industries.