EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS 9
Moving with change !
By
Rory Macnamara
They say change is good and healthy and we have no doubt that the change to PlumbDrain from a co-locating static exhibition to a travelling exhibition is better for the industry and visitors .
Following on the success of our Mining Travelling Exhibition , now in its 29th year and being able to move quickly and effectively into areas that may not in the past have enjoyed the benefit of a static event in a city , we are pleased to announce that Plumbing Travelling Exhibitions ( PTE ) launches in May 2022 .
The open-air exhibition is ideal for interaction , demonstrations and participation by local plumbers , engineers , municipalities , contractors , and all those involved with plumbing .
Our Mining events have grown over many years and all equipment belongs to us , ensuring it is all in pristine condition .
As building is spreading further outward to house people , families and in keeping with the government ’ s policy of integrated building , PTE will travel to areas around South Africa taking plumbing technology to these areas .
Our first exhibition will be held in Mpumalanga in Nelspruit / Mbombela on the 12 May , followed by North West / Rustenburg on 25 August and a central venue to accommodate Jo ’ Burg / Pretoria end October / beginning November .
For 2023 we will be looking further to Free State , Western Cape , Northern Cape and KZN .
The success of the Travelling Exhibition concept is the result of high impact , enabling exhibitors to be present in areas that may not be on the normal path of selling . This then creates an opportunity when , in the area , either before or after or both , to justify spending time in such an area chatting to the contacts made .
Not only are Covid safety protocols followed , but safety practices with regards to demonstrations and equipment used must be in good working order as with general safety practices required by the OSH Act .
Plumbing Travelling Exhibitions introduces a great change to industry in a cost-effective way , whilst spreading the plumbing word – which it is not just about pipes and toilets , but a technology that exists to protect people .
Watch the video on plumbingafricaonline . co . za which shows just how an outdoor event functions – in line with all Covid protocols .
For more information , visit our dedicated website www . plumbingexpos . co . za . PA
The emphasis of Plumbing Travelling Exhibitions will be on technology – see , feel , and touch – together with workshops and seminars supporting the ‘ Green Plumber ’ idea as well as the many practical new business openings that are available for the sector to grow their businesses . Further to this will be ‘ water ’ and the changes happening around legislation and where plumbing will become more prevalent . Each area has its own challenges regarding water and therefor invite innovations .
From the visitor ’ s perspective this will enable them to engage directly with exhibitors and the official bodies , which in turn will encourage plumbers to appreciate the work and benefits of training and upskilling themselves . The unqualified person doing plumbing , should they attend , will certainly learn more about plumbing and will not be excluded . In turn , this raises the image of plumbing and its technology .
Workshops / seminars will be held to support the dissemination of technology and follow the see , feel , touch idea .
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Example of an outdoor expo .
“ In turn this raises the image of plumbing and its technology .”
March 2022 Volume 28 I Number 1 www . plumbingafrica . co . za