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PROPAK AFRICA 2025
Hear from leading packaging industry specialists at Propak Africa 2025
More than 500 local and international exhibitors will converge on the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, for Propak Africa 2025 taking place from 11-14 March. In addition to the new innovations and technologies on display, the event offers visitors the opportunity to hear from leading industry experts in the packaging, plastics, print, labelling and food processing sectors about the latest trends, developments, innovations and best practise case studies. Visitors to the show benefit from the accompanying seminars and conferences bringing together the best minds in the packaging sector to share their knowledge and experience. 4 Mar 2025 Read more

PROPAK AFRICA 2025
Game-changing packaging innovations take center stage at Propak Africa
As sustainability grows in importance for the packaging industry, innovation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Propak Africa, set to take place from 11-14 March at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec, will showcase the latest trends shaping the future of sustainable packaging, printing, plastics, and processing. 3 Mar 2025 Read more

PROPAK AFRICA 2025
Trends and innovations shaping the growing food and beverage sector on show at Propak Africa 2025
The food and beverage sector is the largest and most vital part of South Africa’s manufacturing industry, contributing 25% to total production. Recent growth, largely driven by dairy, snacks, beverages, and bakery products, has increased the demand for safe, traceable food packaging solutions. All the latest developments in food packaging and labelling will be on show at Propak Africa and co-located shows FoodPro Expo, Pro-Plas Expo, Pro-Label Expo, and The GAPP Print Expo. 27 Feb 2025 Read more

PROPAK AFRICA 2025
All the latest packaging and printing trends at Propak Africa and co-located shows
Packaging and printing play a critical role in South Africa’s economy, supporting industries from retail to agriculture and manufacturing. Businesses are increasingly seeking smarter, more efficient ways to reduce costs, improve environmental responsibility, and meet shifting consumer demands. Industry trends such as automation, digitisation, and the increasing demand for sustainable solutions are transforming the local packaging and print industries. All the latest global trends making waves in packaging and printing will be highlighted at Propak Africa and co-located shows the GAPP Print Expo, Pro-Label Expo, Pro-Plas Expo, and FoodPro Expo, taking place in Johannesburg from 11 to 14 March. 26 Feb 2025 Read more

Hostex 2026
Hostex 2026: Celebrating 40 years of opening doors for the hospitality, food and beverage industry
Opportunities are brewing for businesses in the hospitality, food, and beverage industry as Hostex 2026 approaches. Taking place from 8 to 10 March 2026, this milestone event marks 40 years of helping suppliers connect with buyers, showcase innovations, and grow their brands. 20 Feb 2025 Read more

PROPAK AFRICA 2025
Sustainability of plastic packaging highlighted at Pro-Plas Expo 2025
Plastic packaging plays a crucial role in South Africa’s supply chains, particularly in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. While its durability and cost-effectiveness make it essential, the conversation around sustainability is reshaping the industry. At Pro-Plas Expo 2025, leading innovators will showcase cutting-edge solutions that are making plastic packaging more recyclable, reusable, and environmentally responsible. 17 Feb 2025 Read more

PROPAK AFRICA 2025
Explore the future of packaging at Propak Africa
Just weeks from now, South Africa's premier trade showcase, Propak Africa, will open its doors, revealing groundbreaking innovations across packaging, printing, plastics, food processing and labelling. Taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 11-14 March 2025, this triennial event has become a trusted hub for industry professionals striving to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. 12 Feb 2025 Read more

PROPAK AFRICA 2025
Propak Africa 2025: Driving Smart Solutions in Packaging and Beyond
As automation and digitisation accelerates across industries, companies are recognising the need to invest in smarter solutions, products and services to stay competitive. For those in packaging and related fields, Propak Africa, a leading industry trade show, provides unmatched insights into these latest innovations. 14 Nov 2024 Read more

Electra Mining
Awards celebrate ingenuity and outstanding levels of innovation
An exhibition viewed by industry as one of the most important events on the calendar, Electra Mining Africa pulled out all the stops this year and delivered its biggest-ever show in its 52-year history. 3 Oct 2024 Read more

Electra Mining
Electra Mining Africa puts innovation in the spotlight and sets new records
Taking place at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 2 to 6 September, this year’s Electra Mining Africa was the biggest show in its history with 950 exhibitors occupying over 40,000m² of exhibition space across six exhibition halls and four outside exhibit areas. 18 Sep 2024 Read more

Electra Mining
Electra Mining Africa celebrates women-owned business and thought leaders
Competent women business leaders are breaking barriers and transforming the role of women in the local mining and industrial sectors, while inspiring a future generation to follow in their footsteps. Many women-owned businesses and female business leaders will be participating at this year’s Electra Mining Africa, Southern Africa’s largest mining, electrical, automation, manufacturing, power and transport trade exhibition. 30 Aug 2024 Read more

Electra Mining
Industry specialists to share expertise at Electra Mining Africa seminars
Industry specialists from across the mining and industrial sectors of the economy will deliver a programme of highly informative free-to-attend seminars at Electra Mining Africa, taking place at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg from 2-6 September. 30 Aug 2024 Read more

Electra Mining
Electra Mining Africa to unveil innovative new products, technologies and services
Electra Mining Africa is a recognised highlight on the mining and industrial events calendar. Local and international companies are gearing up to take advantage of the opportunity to meet face-to-face with thought leaders and decision-makers in their specific industries and are preparing to launch their new products, innovations, technological advancements and services at this year’s show. 26 Aug 2024 Read more

Electra Mining
Local manufacturing to play a prominent role at Electra Mining Africa 2024
The local South African manufacturing sector is a pillar of the South African economy, with the potential to play a crucial role in the country’s economic growth and recovery. Electra Mining Africa provides an excellent platform to support local businesses in unlocking the potential of the local manufacturing sector. 23 Aug 2024 Read more

Electra Mining
New products, innovations and world-class technologies at Electra Mining Africa
An exhibition viewed by industry as one of the most important events on the calendar, Electra Mining Africa provides a unique platform where exhibitors can launch new products and showcase their latest innovations and technologies. 22 Aug 2024 Read more

Electra Mining
‘5-in-1 Trade Show’ brings important industries, buyers and sellers together
This year’s event is set to be one of the biggest Electra Mining Africa exhibitions to date with over 850 companies exhibiting across six exhibition halls and four outside exhibit areas. Visitors will get to see the latest industry innovations with thousands of new products and technologies on show, and hundreds of live demonstrations showcasing machinery and equipment in action. 25 Jul 2024 Read more

Electra Mining
Electra Mining Africa: where inspiration and innovation meet
From drones to the Cloud to AI, the world is progressing at the speed of light. It’s not always easy staying on top of the latest innovations in your field. But at Electra Mining Africa 2024, you’ll find all the latest cutting-edge technology on display, hear talks from trailblazers in the industry and meet hundreds of exhibitors across the areas of mining, electrical, automation, manufacturing, power and transport all in one place. 13 Jun 2024 Read more

ontbytSAKE Business of the Year Award presented to Specialised Exhibitions
At an evening filled with glitz and glamour with entertainment from various artists and fantastic food, the ontbytSAKE Business of the Year Awards 2024 were the highlight of the night! Around 300 guests attended the prestigious event, including representatives from the award finalists - businesses that are part of the ontbytSAKE programme, celebrities, and the public. 4 Jun 2024 Read more

Machine Tools Africa 2024
Machine Tools Africa puts on a world-class show with exceptional technology advancements on display
Thousands of visitors from across the country attended Machine Tools Africa eager to see the latest machinery, products, services and technologies that South Africa has to offer. The show last took place seven years ago and there have been huge advancements made since that time. 31 May 2024 Read more

Machine Tools Africa 2024
Machine Tools Africa highlights latest IT and software for manufacturing market
New technological developments have thrust the local machine tools industry into a novel growth phase. The incorporation of automation and intelligent functions, as well as CNC machines for increased accuracy and efficiency are now common in contemporary manufacturing facilities. In addition, real-time data analysis and monitoring, made possible by the integration of the Internet of Things, help manufacturers optimise production procedures and minimise downtime. 20 May 2024 Read more


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