After almost two decades, IFSEC South Africa remains the largest security and fire exhibition of its kind in Africa. Organiser UBM Montgomery is preparing for IFSEC South Africa 2013, from 18-20 June, at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.
In a country that demands a large and robust private security industry, IFSEC South Africa brings the entire security and fire supply chain together under the umbrella of the globally respected IFSEC brand.
Designed around the needs of security professionals and offering a platform for exhibitors to showcase their latest technologies, IFSEC South Africa is now established as an important event for stakeholders across all disciplines within the security sector.
Gary Corin, Managing Director, Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery, a member of UBM Montgomery, says the next show will build on this bedrock of success. "We had almost 6 000 visitors at last year's show, from government, trade and end-user markets," he reports, "all wanting to keep their finger on the pulse of the industry, source products and services from more than 200 exhibitors, and network with industry experts."
IFSEC South Africa is a premier platform for brands to highlight the latest security and fire technology and services to key decision-makers and buyers. Top visitor profiles come from a wide range of industries, including: installers of security products, suppliers/distributors of security products, security consultants, system integrators, IT/networking/telecoms representatives and manufacturers of security products.
IFSEC South Africa 2013 will be upgraded to offer even more experiential features, educational seminars and networking opportunities, as well as the innovative and world-class exhibits visitors in the fire and safety sector have come to expect from the information-packed and interactive three-day event.
IFSEC South Africa 2013 will include the launch of a dedicated Fire Pavilion, providing those exhibitors that specialise in fire safety products and solutions with the ideal opportunity to showcase products and services alongside a seminar programme. The IFSEC South Africa 2013 Fire Pavilion will provide an unsurpassed opportunity for visitors to see and compare the widest range of innovative fire solutions while networking with industry experts from all aspects of fire safety.
The growth of the IFSEC brand - both in Africa and internationally - evolves from the growth of the security sector. Global investment in security-related industries is growing; it is estimated to be worth about $60 billion, according to trend watchers at PricewaterhouseCoopers in a report late last year. "Since 1998, when the economy took a tumble, security companies are fighting to keep their market share," says Corin. "We believe security brands want to maintain or improve their image with consumers amid news stories that continually show the perils to public and government security." Terrorism activity, he further points out, "always remains a threat no one can ignore".
A special component of IFSEC South Africa 2013 is Homeland Safety and Security Africa, a dedicated exhibition zone and conference, aimed at delegates representing multi-level government departments in Africa. "It's a great opportunity for exhibitors to touch base with government representatives that hope to build national resilience, counter-terrorism, border security, national surveillance and stronger police forces," Corin explains. "We've also lined up some of the best thought leaders and industry strategists for a lively conference at the exhibition."
Furthermore, IFSEC South Africa 2013 incorporates OSH EXPO Africa 2013, an event which is fast becoming the leading destination for exhibitors to launch and showcase the latest occupational safety and health products. Having launched for the first time in 2011, the show is already gaining tremendous momentum in the industry. OSH EXPO Africa 2012 welcomed 2 661 visitors, a 21% increase on the previous year.
"We believe it is important to meet the right people at the right event, whether you're promoting a service or purchasing a product," Corin concludes. "UBM Montgomery is confident in this event - we know it will save time, money and frustration for the busy professional."
To find out more about exhibiting at IFSEC South Africa, contact Charlene Hefer, Event Director, UBM Montgomery, on (011) 835 1565, e-mail: charleneh@specialised.com; or De Wet Huysamer, Sales Executive, (011) 835 1565, e-mail: deweth@specialised.com.
To find out more about exhibiting at Homeland Safety and Security Africa, contact Jaques Swanepoel, Sales Executive, UBM Montgomery on (011) 835 1565, e-mail: jaquess@specialised.com, or visit www.ifsecsa.com.
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UBM Montgomery
UBM Montgomery is a joint venture between UBM Live and Montgomery Worldwide.
UBM Live
Operating internationally, UBM Live operates a number of market-leading exhibitions, awards, Web sites/online products and publications in 20 different business sectors.
UBM organises more than 300 events in 21 countries and is the leading global provider of security events and media. The IFSEC security exhibitions in the Africa, Arabia, India and the UK consistently attract more than 1 000 manufacturers and distributors, and 42 000 security professionals annually.
Its brands include CPhI, IFSEC, Food Ingredients. Cruise Shipping Miami, Technology for Marketing and Advertising, International Confex, Informex and many more. With offices in the UK, Netherlands, USA, UAE and Brazil, UBM Live has successfully geo-cloned its leading CPhI, Food Ingredients, TFM&A and IFSEC brands into territories such as China, Japan, Asia, Eastern Europe, South America and Africa. As well as building relationships with its customers, the company helps wider communities through its corporate responsibility programme.
UBM Live is part of UBM Ltd, a leading global media company listed on the London Stock Exchange, which in 2009 generated revenue of lb847 million, with profit of lb171.2 million.
Web site: www.ubmlive.com
Montgomery Worldwide
Established in 1895, Montgomery Worldwide is an international exhibition company with a predominant focus on B2B exhibitions around the world. Always innovative, Montgomery's vision, reputation and belief in the importance of international trade has led to the development of an exhibition and events programme in over 10 different countries.
Montgomery Worldwide has been operating in Africa for over 40 years and has built up a number of interests in both North and West Africa. In South Africa, Montgomery Worldwide is now the largest exhibition organiser in the country, with companies that include Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery. Montgomery Worldwide is also the predominant shareholder in the Johannesburg Expo Centre, which is the largest exhibition venue in Africa.
Web site: www.montgomeryworldwide.com
Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery
Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery offers South Africa's largest portfolio of exhibitions servicing business-to-business sectors of the southern African economy. Backed by over 42 years of experience, Specialised Exhibitions is a member of the prestigious Montgomery Group and is recognised locally and internationally as an organiser of innovative, inspiring and highly effective exhibitions that meet the needs of the industries it serves. The acquisition of Exhibitions for Africa (EFA) in late 2007 by Specialised Exhibitions, a subsidiary of Andry Montgomery, has created a major force in the B2B trade exhibition market in southern Africa. Both companies had built extremely strong company brands with equally strong partner brand identification within their exhibition portfolios.
Web site: www.specialised.com
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