Timber iQ June - July 2018 // Issue: 38 | Page 12

The first Deck and Flooring Expo will be co-located with WoodEX for Africa 2018 in Midrand , Johannesburg in August .
EVENTS

Put your best foot forward at Deck & Flooring Expo

The first Deck and Flooring Expo will be co-located with WoodEX for Africa 2018 in Midrand , Johannesburg in August .
The Deck & Flooring Expo provides the ultimate platform to connect the industry .

The organisers of the timber trade expo , WoodEX for Africa , are launching a new , specialised trade expo targeted at the residential , commercial and industrial flooring and decking markets to be held at Gallagher Convention Centre from 11 to 13 July .

As the first and only expo of its kind in Africa , the Deck & Flooring Expo 2018 offers exhibitors the opportunity to bring their products , services and technologies to a highly specialised and tuned-in audience that has been cultivated for more than six years .
Stephan Jooste , Deck & Flooring Expo organiser , comments , “ We have deep roots in the timber industry and detect a niche in the market for manufacturers and suppliers of decking and flooring materials , from raw timber , composite and WPC decking all the way to coatings and sealants , to have better access to their customers and markets .”
WHAT TO EXPECT
Visitors and exhibitors at the Deck & Flooring Expo have free access to the ever-popular Timber Talk programme , which comprises a number of short presentations by industry influencers .
These compact sessions are a dynamic and interactive learning experience and bring together some of the decking and flooring industry ’ s leading designers , architects , contractors , manufacturers and thought leaders who address pressing industry issues and hot topics from across the sector .
Deck & Flooring Expo 2018 is set to play host to an exciting and comprehensive assortment of specialist exhibits relating to all things decking and flooring . From structural timber and fastening systems to sanding and staining technologies , this event is the ideal opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their products and engage with the industry .
DECK & FLOORING EXPO
EXHIBITORS
• Hardwood and softwood decking
• Composite and WPC decking
• Solid wood flooring
• Laminate and engineered flooring
• Vinyl flooring
• Cladding
• Power and hand tools
• Machinery
• Stains , sealants and varnishes
• Glues and adhesives
• Fixtures and fittings
• Posts and railings
• Deck fasteners
• Screws and hardware
• Lighting
• Structural timber and materials
• Deck and patio furniture
• Deck accessories
The Deck & Flooring Expo offers access to a full scope of available decking and flooring related products , services and expertise to a variety of sectors that regularly make use of products and / or services related to flooring and decking . Visitors have the opportunity to find new suppliers , be exposed to the latest market trends , negotiate excellent deals and buy machinery and tools at reduced show prices .
VISITORS
• Deck and building contractors
• Flooring installers
• Timber frame builders
• Lodge developers
• Carpenters
• Shop fitters
• Boat builders
• Property developers
• Architects
• Quantity surveyors
• Hotel and lodge facility managers
• DIY enthusiasts
For more information , contact Annelize on : + 27 ( 0 ) 21 850 8846 , + 27 ( 0 ) 81 775 5859 or email info @ deckandflooringexpo . com .
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