Timber iQ October - November 2018 // Issue: 40 | Page 22

With five decades under its belt , Interbuild Africa remains an unprecedented exhibition serving the holistic construction sector in Africa and beyond .
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Interbuild 2018 : 50 solid years in the making

With five decades under its belt , Interbuild Africa remains an unprecedented exhibition serving the holistic construction sector in Africa and beyond .
By Candace Sofianos King | Photos by Candace Sofianos King and Cherry Ellis
Eager to assist with crucial industry information , the South African Wood Preservers Association ( SAWPA ) readily engaged with visitors .

Held from 15 to 18 August 2018 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec , Johannesburg , Interbuild Africa 2018 hosted over 350 top local and international exhibitors across seven combined industry disciplines .

Celebrating its milestone 50 th anniversary this year , Interbuild showcases the full spectrum of building , construction and related industries . Interbuild ’ s six co-located shows include Glass Expo Africa , Plumdrain , Sani ' ter , EcoAfribuild , Hardex and Woodpro Africa .
Woodpro Africa provides companies in the woodworking , forestry , furniture and other related industries with the ideal platform to showcase the latest products and services from one of the fastest growing industries in construction today .
Marcus Pearson of Interact Media Defined poses with the adorable panda mascots during the show .
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