Sep 19, 2014 SAAutomotiveWeek, events
SA Automotive Week is just a month away and, according to its organisers, Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies is ready to join automotive executives in an effort to entice international investors and "reshape a strategy to double vehicle production in South Africa over the next five years."
South African Automotive Week - which takes place in Midrand from 14 - 17 October - is a trade initiative, which includes a formal match-making programme between buyers and sellers, manufacturing related exhibition (10 000sqm), site tour and industry conference.
Highlights of this year's event is the five international experts who will present on the learning programme, including the head of Nigeria’s newly formed Automotive Council, Aminu Jalal; Mike Whitfield, CEO of Nissan and the automotive manufacturing advisor to the Australian government, Goran Roos.
Speaking at the launch of 'The Week', National Association of Automotive Components and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) of South Africa Director, Robert Houdet said growth is essential for the future viability of automotive manufacturing in South Africa. He added that the event: “is as much about new markets and business deals as it is about supply chain efficiencies and the improvement of local component manufacturers to global standards.’’
"We cannot grow exports and fill gaps in the global market if we are not in the most competitive positions with respect to cost, quality and delivery - key indicators of manufacturing efficiency.’’
The learning programme at The Week includes no less than 6 technical workshops and numerous presentations.
South African Automotive Week Director, Andrew Binning said International Interest in South Africa’s automotive offering is present. “Buyers representing significant purchasing power from the UK, USA, Nigeria, Taiwan, Hungary, China, Russia, Uruguay, Spain, Turkey, Argentina, Namibia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malaysia and Namibia, will be present, while trade ambassadors from a wider range of countries will also participate,’’ Binning said.
Other key features at the 2014 staging will include the RMI World Skills Competition, the winners of which will represent South Africa in Brazil and a student design competition to manufacture an automotive component from recycled plastic.
Key exhibits, as part of the 350 booth tradeshow in Halls 4 and 5 at Gallagher Convention Centre, include several pavilions representing the Gauteng, Kwazulu/Natal and Eastern Cape auto centres, a showcase of Aluminium use in the sector, demonstrated through the New C-class Mercedes, produced in East London and a pavilion dedicated to Electric Vehicle development.
For more information, visit the website - http://www.saaw.co.za
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