Africa Print Journal FEBRUARY / MARCH | Page 31

INSIGHT Africa Print Durban Expo Hailed A Major Success By Exhibitors And Visitors The successful Africa Print Durban expo attracted hundreds of industry professionals from KwaZulu-Natal and surrounding areas. The event, which was held at the Durban International Convention Centre on 7 and 8 February, showcased cutting-edge technology, such as: digital printing, 3D printing, wide format digital and more. Exhibitors had positive feedback about the event: Aziza Mahomed, Kemtek Imaging Systems business development manager, Epson, said that the expo went well, and that the company acquired very good leads and feedback. Anja Botha, Fujifi lm sales and marketing coordinator, said that visitors at the stand knew what they were looking for, with a big focus on solutions that are eco-friendly and can handle many applications. She added that the quality of visitors was good. Pieter Klenyhans, technician at Trotec, said the company received some good leads. Graphix Supply World managing director Robert Franco described both days of the expo as an absolute success with lots of sales, attributing this to the company responding to its customers' requirements. Anzel Koopman, sales executive at EngravCut Automatic Machinery, said the show was very good with lots of interest from visitors. MacQuip & Screenwise managing director Chris Mack reported that the quality of visitors was very positive, and that the company had made more sales than the previous year. Andre Venter, Kolok Graphic Supplies' large format supplies division, reported a good turnout with lots of relevant customers showing serious interest. The stand winners and runners up included: Africa Print large fl oor space winner: Midcomp. Africa Print medium fl oor space winner: Grafi comp. Africa Print medium shell scheme winner: Kemtek. Africa Print medium shell sheme runner up: Printing SA. Africa print small fl oor space winner: Kolok. Upcoming Africa Print Expos include: Cape Town: 14-15 March, Cape Town International Convention Centre. Bloemfontein: 10 May, Ilanga Estate. Zambia: 6-7 June, Mulungushi International Conference Centre. Johannesburg: 12-14 September, Gallagher Convention Centre. Judges visited each stand at the expo and judged the stands according to criteria based on design, staff friendliness and professionalism. www.AfricaPrint.com www.africaprintexpo.com AFRICA PRINT JOURNAL FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 PG 31