Africa's largest trade fair for the construction machinery and mining industry, which premiered in 2013, will next take place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC) from September 15 to 18, 2015. The new three-year show cycle will see the following event staged in 2018.
Elaine Crewe, CEO of organisers BC Expo South Africa, said, "We made this strategic decision based on the many discussions we have held since the extremely successful premiere. The three-year cycle clearly positions bauma Conexpo Africa as the leading trade fair in Africa for the global construction and mining industry."
Lawrence Peters, chairman of CONMESA (Construction and Mining Equipment Suppliers' Association), added, "As a local partner, we are pleased that the discussions were so productive and that the organisers of bauma Conexpo Africa decided to change the frequency of future events. The three-year interval suits the region because it depicts the market more accurately. It also gives local and international companies additional time to ensure that they are sufficiently prepared for the intense business activity at this event."
