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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