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MESSAGES
A MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANISERS
On behalf of the entire team at Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery, welcome
to Interbuild Africa 2018 and its co-located events Glass Expo Africa,
Plumbdrain Africa, Sani’ter, EcoAfribuild, Hardex Africa and Woodpro Africa.
T
he year 2018 marks 50 years since Interbuild
Africa first opened its doors, making this show
the largest and longest running building services
and construction exhibition in Africa.
For five decades, Interbuild Africa has provided visitors
with an extensive showcase of the latest innovations,
products and services for the building and construction
industry. After many months of preparation, we’re
pleased to bring you our latest show, which we are
confident will exceed all expectations.
Launched in Johannesburg during 1968 as Interbou,
the show remains dedicated to serving the growth
of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), covering
the entire spectrum of products and services for
residential, commercial and industrial development.
Interbuild Africa is strategically designed as a
one-stop industry event for South Africa’s SME
building and construction sector. Along with its
co-located shows, Interbuild offers you the most
comprehensive opportunity to compare products
and services, plan future procurement and view the
Gary Corin
Managing director
Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery
latest industry trends and technologies – all in one
convenient location.
Our daily free-to-attend seminar is jam-packed with
new content on the most relevant trends impacting
the industry today. Topics include the evolution of the
traditional construction sector; how to bullet-proof
your small construction business; some useful tips
for tendering; how the digital landscape impacts the
construction industry; the changing role of women
in the construction sector; new plumbing standards;
various occupational health and safety insights; and
much more.
We have also received great support from leading
industry bodies and associations, which have played a
crucial role in bringing us high-level industry content in
the form of various workshops and conferences.
A very sincere thank you to all our exhibitors, sponsors
and supporting industry associations for your
contribution towards making Interbuild Africa 2018
such a success. Finally, we hope that you, our valued
visito rs, will enjoy your visit to Interbuild Africa 2018.
Sven Smit
Portfolio director
Interbuild Africa
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