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Tailored to Meet Your Objectives Automechanika Academy Automechanika Johannesburg puts the sub-Saharan Fringe Programme professional automotive aftermarket on the centre The Automechanika Academy programme offers stage in one venue at one time and offers an opportunities for you to position your company and unrivalled platform to meet your sales and marketing brand as thought leaders in the automotive objectives. aftermarket. Our team of experienced industry specialists are Sponsorship of dedicated sector conferences available to advise exhibitors to achieve maximum provides an opportunity to reach specifically benefit from their participation. targeted professionals within your preferred sector. „„ Identification of specific exhibition objectives and The Automechanika Academy programme provides creation of a tailor made plan to meet them. an opportunity for your company‘s leaders to share „„ Personalised advice to find the exhibition package knowledge of future trends and technologies. best suited to your needs from turnkey stand packages to advice on design projects Host a conference or workshop for your customers, „„ Promote and create platforms which support dealers or staff at Automechanika Johannesburg and professional contact between exhibitors and be part of sub Saharan Africa‘s leading Automotive visitors. Aftermarket platform

Sponsorship Opportunities Automechanika Innovation Award Take advantage of sponsorship opportunities to raise Showcase your innovative products or services by your profile. entering the Automechanika Innovation Awards and set your company apart as a trend leader. Platinum, Gold and Silver Packages Sponsorship packages offer a wide variety of Truck Competence opportunities throughout the show. Please contact The focused Truck Competence exhibitor listing us for details. highlights the importance of the Commercial Vehicle Conference Sponsorships sector in sub-Saharan Africa and provides visitors Position your brand as a thought leader through with a road map to find suppliers of relevant sponsorship of a sector conference. products & services.

Branding Opportunities Green Directory Secure high visibility for your brand through branding Protection of the environment and the sustainable of registration counters, visitor bags, lanyards and use of resources are becoming ever more important. more. The Green Directory is a response to this trend. It is Catalogue Advertising the “green visitor guide” to Automechanika, and Create a lasting impression through catalogue lists only those exhibitors who make a particularly advertising. “green” contribution via their innovations and services. Whatever your preference, there is a sponsorship opportunity to meet your goal.

Messe Frankfurt Against Copying Tomorrow’s mobility Everything revolves around ‘Mobility of the Future’. Trade fairs are presentation platforms for innovations In addition to mobility concepts, we want to and trends, and that’s how it should stay! Messe portray the subject in its entirety, from the charging Frankfurt takes a special interest in ensuring that infrastructure, power supply, financing and energy effective legal action is taken against any brand and management, via motors, electronics, repairs and product piracy. maintenance, to basic and advanced training. Show Details Contact Us

Date 6 – 9 May 2015 Show Director Philip Otto Venue Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec Show Director Exhibition Space 20 000 sqm gross (2013) Tel: +27 11 494 4287 e-mail: [email protected] Visitors 12 402 (2013) Exhibitors South African Exhibitors Total 643 (2013) Robert Kaiser Domestic 176 (2013) Business Relationship Manager International 467 (2013) Tel: +27 11 494 5003 No. of Countries 23 (2013) e-mail: [email protected] Official Pavilions 8 (2013) Enquiries 2015 Special Shows & Events Perusha or Tina Automechanika Academy Tel: +27 11 494 5003 Automechanika Green Directory e-mail: [email protected] Automechanika Innovation Awards web: www.automechanikasa.co.za Focus on Training & Professional Development Messe Frankfurt Against Copying Truck Competence Automechanika Johannesburg is licensed to Official Airline Partner SA Shows Messe Frankfurt Book at: www.flysaa.com Promo Code : AUTOMECJNB Automechanika Around the World

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Automechanika Johannesburg is the most important 5 The targeted business-to-business visitor profile automotive aftermarket event in sub-Saharan Africa delivers genuine business enquiries and in 2015. opportunities. Dedicated to bringing aftermarket buyers and sellers 6 Source new agents, distributors and partners in together, Automechanika Johannesburg is the only sub-Saharan Africa. medium which brings the market directly to you, 7 Participate in the business matchmaking enabling you to bring your company’s products, programme to meet targeted clients. services and people to life. 8 Showcase your latest innovations by entering the Automechanika is the world’s clear leading brand Innovation Awards. among business-to-business automotive aftermarket trade fairs. Automechanika is a truly global brand 9 Generate media and PR exposure for your with 14 fairs staged in 13 countries world-wide. company to build greater brand awareness. The Johannesburg edition is the only 10 Keep abreast of trends and innovations in the Automechanika fair on the African continent and automotive aftermarket at the Automechanika offers exhibitors a gateway to expand their Academy. business footprint in Africa. Automechanika Johannesburg is the ideal platform Meet Your Target Market at the Show to market your aftermarket automotive products and Automechanika Johannesburg is the leading services to a focused, business-to-business opportunity for manufacturers, distributors, audience. wholesalers, retailers and industry professionals from the automotive aftermarket sectors to interact. Ten reasons to make Automechanika „„ Parts and accessories distributors and retailers Johannesburg your platform for inno- „„ Vehicle body repairers vation and growth in 2015 „„ Service Stations „„ OEM vehicle manufacturers 1 South Africa offers investors the stability of a „„ Garage equipment and tools developed country, the opportunities of a vibrant emerging market, and a climate that fosters growth. South Africa is in an excellent economic position due to robust commodity prices, low interest rates and faster global growth. South Africa holds immense potential as a representative of the continent and offers easy access to inter-continental and East-West trade. 2 Automechanika Johannesburg reaches beyond South Africa’s borders and acts as a Gateway to doing business in sub-Saharan Africa. 3 Meet sub-Saharan African buyers in a neutral business environment to strengthen and build relationships in the region. 4 Explore new channels and generate sales leads at Automechanika Johannesburg. Renewed Product Groups for 2015

Parts & Components IT & Management Powertrain; Chassis; Body; Standard Parts; Interior; Alternative Dealership planning and construction; Finance, franchise original equipment drive units; Charging accessories; concepts; Claim management and claim control; Dealer Regenerated, restored and renewed parts for cars and commercial management systems; Garage management; Dealership vehicles; Parts and services for vintage vehicles; Industry marketing; Internet service providers and vehicle marts; Economic institutions and publishers regeneration, cluster initiatives; Mobility concepts; Industry institutions and publishers Electronics & Systems Engine electronics; Vehicle lighting; Electrical systems; Driver Service Station & Car Wash assistance systems / Vehicle Safety; Comfort electronics; Industry Refuelling; Washing & care; Oils and lubricants; Charging institutions and publishers infrastructure; Industry institutions and publishers Accessories & Tuning Tyres & Batteries General accessories for motor vehicles; Tuning, club sport, Wheels; Rims; Tyres; Tyre Pressure Control Systems; Batteries performance systems, design enhancement, customizing; and Battery components Infotainment; Special vehicles, equipment and modifications; Alternative drive units; Trailers for cars and small commercials, spares Safari and Off Road Vehicles, and accessory parts for trailers; Industry institutions and publishers Government Utility Vehicles and Trailers Repair & Maintenance Customised Trailers; Off Road 4X4 Trailers; Safari Vehicles; Customised Utility Vehicles; vehicle bodies for lightweight and Garage equipment and tools; Body repairs; Paintwork and corrosion heavyweight utility vehicles; caravans and motorhomes protection; Vehicle bodies for lightweight and heavyweight utility vehicles; Caravans and motorhomes; Towing service, accident assistance, mobile services; Waste disposal and recycling; Dealership equipment; Basic and advanced training; Restoration and maintenance of vintage vehicles; Industry institutions and publishers Knowledge is the engine for business

In today’s highly-competitive market, keeping up-to-date with the latest innovations and trends is key to business sustainability. Knowledge of the latest developments and changes enables you to offer better products and services, setting you apart from your peers and creating a difference in the market. The Automechanika Academy plays a crucial role by providing a platform for transferring new technological and business competencies and keeping automotive aftermarket specialists up to date.

Automechanika Johannesburg visitors and exhibitors can look Association Conferences & Meetings forward to an extensive Academy programme of informative Automechanika Johannesburg is the meeting-point for the conferences and workshops at the 2015 edition. automotive aftermarket in South Africa and provides an ideal The 2013 programme saw close to 30 very successful stage for associations to host their annual conferences and industry-sector conferences, association conferences, meetings during the event. exhibitor conferences and workshops and this fringe programme will be expanded in 2015. Media Launches Exhibitors have the unique opportunity to host a media launch Industry-Sector Conferences on the opening day of the Exhibition to introduce their latest Industry-sector conferences catering specifically to the retail products and services to the South African and sub-Saharan automotive aftermarket, retail fuel and workshop sectors were market. launched at the 2013 event and the strong support experienced Let your latest offering take centre stage and generate media for these events will ensure that they become a fixture on the coverage by planning your 2015 product or service launch at Automechanika Johannesburg Academy programme. Automechanika Johannesburg. Exhibitor Conferences & Workshops Live Demonstrations / Competitions A number of exhibiting companies took the opportunity to The four-day spray painting skills contest hosted in 2013 was a stage dealer conferences, product information sessions and huge hit with visitors with the winner representing South Africa at workshops and the Automechanika Academy 2015 provides an the 42nd World Skills Competition. Automechanika Johannesburg excellent opportunity for exhibitors to inform their dealers, 2015 offers an opportunity to host skills competitions and live franchise-holders and clients of their latest products and demonstrations of the latest products and techniques. services in 2015 and to also provide training sessions.