The preparations for the upcoming Bauma Conexpo Africa, being held from March 13-16, 2018 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC), have begun. Interested companies can download the application documents from www.bcafrica.com/trade-fair/exhibitors/booking-stands/application-documents/index.html. The priority deadline for the third International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles is September 25, 2017.

The previous Bauma Conexpo Africa in September 2015 was attended by a total of 616 exhibitors from 42 countries and approximately 14,300 visitors from 75 countries. A total of 13 percent of visitors came from outside South Africa with a significant percentage increase from the sub Saharan region. The organisers are expecting over 600 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors for the forthcoming event. More than 68,000 square meters of exhibition space is available to companies at Bauma Conexpo Africa 2018.