EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
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Newly rebranded AfriBuild
expo promises sector-wide
interest
There will be something for every building enthusiast
when events co-organisers Interact Media Defined
(our publisher) and Specialised Exhibitions
Montgomery launch their brand-new show in
October 2020, with the aim of providing practical
advice and solutions to the entire building industry.
See p8 for more information.
AfriBuild is gearing up for its exciting launch at the
Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from
13 to 15 October 2020. The trade-only expo will be a
biennial event that will take place over three days and
intends to become a hands-on building solutions show for
the entire sector.
Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery Event Director, Sven
Smit clarifies, “The show is aimed at equipping the local
building sector for successful future advancement, through
the use of practical examples and demonstrations, and the
sharing of skills and advice. With a strong focus on skills
development, knowledge exchange is intended to be a real
distinguishing characteristic of AfriBuild – in this way, we
plan that the expo can play an important role in assisting
with the upliftment of the industry.”
He says the show will bring together hundreds of local and
global exhibitors to showcase their expertise, products and
services, adding, “We envisage the holistic inclusion of
mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) providers; tools,
equipment and materials experts; structural authorities;
occupational health and safety (OHS) specialists; and
technology and innovation experts.
technology demonstrations, with video footage being
streamed back to exhibitors’ stands.
• A New Products Display area will provide an at-a-
glance snapshot of the latest trending products across
the different areas of the show.
• Additional benefits include the AfriBuild mobile app,
which puts the information you need about the show
in the palm of your hand, as well as associated
conferences running alongside the expo.
"The show will
bring together
hundreds
of local
and global
exhibitors to
showcase their
expertise,
products and
services."
“The holistic inclusion of a tremendous variety of building
and plumbing offerings on-site over three days is truly
impressive. At the same time, the functional focus on how to
get things done offers a uniquely personal element, in which
everyone is invited to share,” concludes Smit. PA
Additionally, AfriBuild 2020 will be co-located with
PlumbDrain Africa, the only dedicated plumbing, draining,
sanitation, water and sanitaryware expo in Africa.”
Features of the show include the following:
• Two free-to-attend seminar theatres, one for AfriBuild
and one for PlumbDrain, which will allow expert
speakers to focus on key industry trends and topics.
• Dedicated AfriBuild and PlumbDrain demo areas, where
experts will explain new concepts and give practical
examples.
• A designated outside area will be set aside for drone
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• The show will be divided into four zones where
exhibitors will be able to provide concrete ‘how-to’
guidance within their unique areas, as follows: the MEP
Services Zone, The Tools, Equipment and Materials
Zone; the Structure Zone; and the Technology and
Innovation Zone.
One of the exhibitors at InterBuild Africa 2018.
www.plumbingafrica.co.za