Caterpillar, Epiroc, Weir Minerals, Hidromek, Deutz, Iveco, Schwing and Tata are among new exhibitors at what will be the third staging of bauma CONEXPO Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa. The exhibition is being held after a period of above-average growth rates in the sub-Sahara Africa region, after a difficult phase over the past two years. Progressive urbanisation, increasing industrialisation and the expansion of infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa provide high investment potential for the industry, according to experts. Regional optimism has also increased with the recent formation of a new government in South Africa, headed by Cyril Ramaphosa.
The high reputation, which bauma CONEXPO AFRICA has acquired since its premiere in 2013, attracts both local and international exhibitors. Eight countries or regions are exhibiting with joint pavilions and are consequently taking advantage of central organisation. A European pavilion including 11 exhibitors from Germany, Finland, Great Britain, Italy, Russia and Spain, will be present at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA for the first time. There are also new joint stands from India, Poland and Singapore. Since last exhibiting in 2013, Austria has returned with a joint pavilion. China, Germany and North America will also be represented through pavilions. China has the largest with 89 exhibitors.
The organisers, BC Expo South Africa, Messe München and the North American Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), have confirmed that many large companies such as Bauer, Bell Equipment, Doka, ITR Africa, Putzmeister, Pan Mixers South Africa, Shantui and Vermeer will again be showcasing their new and latest products.
“In view of the general economic conditions, interest in bauma CONEXPO AFRICA is satisfying. I am also pleased about the number and quality of new exhibitors,” says Stefan Rummel stated, managing director of Messe München.
One main focus of the 13-16 March 2018 trade fair is the exchange of ideas between experts through networking and special areas. Live interactive demonstrations in the demonstration area and presentations by various exhibitors in the Speakers Corner provide visitors the ideal platform to view the latest innovations, expand their networks and initiate business deals. Deputy Minister of South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry, Bulelani Magwanishe, and German Ambassador to South Africa, Martin Schäfer, were also due to officially open the exhibition this morning.
