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19th Southern African International Trade Exhibition
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15 - 17 July 2012 |
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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SBF’s Africa Business Group is organising a Singapore Pavilion to participate at the 19th Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX 2012) to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 15 – 17 July 2012.
SAITEX is into its 19th edition and is an export/import showcase that facilitates trade throughout Africa and internationally. It is the only multi-sectoral event of its kind in Africa as well as being the most international supported trade fair on the continent. Visitors to the show are importers, agents, distributers, wholesalers and retailers from the Southern African Region.
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SECTOR FOCUS
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General Retail & Light Industrial
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General Retail
- Retail ready products
- Fast Moving Consumer Goods
- Electronic systems/appliances
- Textiles and apparel
- Footwear & leather products
- Office equipment, furniture & stationery
- Innovative & Creative Products/New Patents
Light Industrial
- Machinery for manufacturing and packaging retail ready products such as food and beverages, stationery, plastics,
- Clothing, footwear and leather products, cosmetics, household articles, etc.
- Plumbing products, sanitary ware
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Tools, Hardware & Building Supplies
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- Building and construction machinery (light)
- Products, Tools & Light Machinery for use in building and construction
- Hardware & DIY products
- Generators, compressors and air tools
- Welding machines and supplies
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Food & Beverage
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SAITEX is co-located with the continent’s largest Food & Beverage trade industry event - Africa’s Big Seven (AB7). The only event of its kind in Africa its seven elements track food and beverage products from the farm gate through all manufacturing processes into the retail environment.
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Housewares & Homewares
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- Dinnerware (e.g. crockery, cutlery, servingware/flatware)
- Bedding & Linen, including
- Duvets, comforters, bedcovers, throws, quilts, sheets, inners & protectors
- Kids linen & bedding, bedroom/playroom accessories
- Towels & Tableware
- Curtains & Window Finishings /Fittings
- Kitchenware and Cookware
- Household & Kitchen Appliances /Equipment, including electrical & manual
- White goods
- Brown goods
- Toiletries
- Plasticware/products
- Home entertainment systems & related products
- Furniture: indoor, outdoor & workspace
- Carpets, rugs & flooring
- Soft furnishings, baskets
- Lighting & Lighting Accessories
- Candles, Vases, Vessels
- Home Storage
- Antiques
- Wall & Sculptural Artwork
- Frames, Mirrors
- Household Fittings, Accessories & Home decor
- Luggage
- Camping & leisure equipment
- Sports, health & gym equipment
- DIY products, tools, swimming pool and garden equipment
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Estimated Participation Costs:
Common Cost (excl. GST)
Incl. of 3x3 sqm standard shell scheme within Singapore pavilion,
standard fixtures, promotional material etc.
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SBF Member - S$9,800a
Non-SBF Member - S$10,100a
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| Economy Class Airfare- Singapore Airlines
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S$2,200b
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| Accommodation - approx. $280 per night in Johannesburg (minimum 4 nights)
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S$1,120b
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a Before IMAP support from IE Singapore (est. up to 40% = S$3,920)
b Companies may apply for double tax deduction on airfare and accommodation costs incurred for up to two participants per company
Visitors Profile:
SAITEX 2011 attracted 14,650 visitors from 54 countries (25 from Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Botswana, Benin, Cameroon, Comoros, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe).
Exhibitors will be exposed to major agents, distributors, exporters and importers, key decision-makers, leading buyers, Trade Associations & Chambers and their members, industrial leaders and influential business people with well-established infrastructures and trade networks throughout Africa and the world, plus well positioned government officials.
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Administrative Details:
- Companies that are keen to partake in the mission are to INDICATE THEIR INTEREST BY 15 June 2012. Your early confirmation is required as we need details of your company profiles, products and services for advertising and for business matching to ensure maximum exposure.
- For any queries, please contact Alvyn Lim at alvyn.lim@sbf.org.sg / 6827 6869 or Cody Lee at ctklee@sbf.org.sg / 6827 6858.
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Ref No: AEMEA 086/150712/04W
REGISTRATION OF INTEREST FORM - Attn: AfBG Secretariat
Closing Date: 15 June 2012
Fax: 6720 2873
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Registration and for more details
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