AFRICA - FESPA is expecting its inaugural FESPA Africa 2014 to be the biggest expo in sub-Saharan Africa with more than 74 per cent of floor space booked ahead of opening in July 2014.
FESPA Africa will take place on 2-4 July 2014 across Halls 1, 2 and 3 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.
The exhibition, a joint venture between FESPA and South African event organiser Practical Publishing, will incorporate Sign Africa and Visual Communications Africa shows.
“The stand reservations and growth have come from both existing exhibitors booking larger stands and attracting new exhibitors to the event,” said FESPA Africa show director Dyelan Copeland. “We are really happy with the FESPA partnership and are confident we will deliver a great FESPA Africa for the regional print and signage community.”
The combined events will cover 13,500sqm with more than 150 exhibitors, and in excess of 6,000 visitors from sub-Saharan Africa and Europe.
Major brands exhibiting at the expo include: Roland, Avery Dennison, Epson, HP, Mimaki, Durst, Kodak, Esko, Seiko, Aristo, Optimus, Pantone, Evonik, Sharp, Monti Antonio and MS Italy.
“Global manufacturers consider FESPA Africa and the integrated Sign Africa expo as the perfect regional event to attract visitors from across the continent,” said Michael Ryan, group exhibition manager at FESPA. “The early response to FESPA Africa has been tremendous and we look forward to providing the community an event to see new equipment and business opportunities.”
The screen and digital printing association has recently made a series of promotions and appointments.
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