Modern Mining February 2018

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Future technologies to feature at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA A view of the last bauma CONEXPO AFRICA held in 2015.

offer numerous innovations and interaction opportunities. The focus will be on networking and com- munication between specialists from various fields. In the demo area, selected exhibi- tors will give live demonstrations of their machines and equipment. The ‘speakers’ cor- ner’ will provide visitors the opportunity to engage with exhibitors regarding the latest developments in the industry through presen- tations and case studies. The North American-based Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), joint ven- ture partner of bauma CONEXPO AFRICA, is bringing to the show tech talks with top rep- resentatives from well-known businesses and universities. The recorded sessions were first presented at AEM’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 exhibition. The topics discussed will range

The bauma CONEXPO AFRICA trade show, to be held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre fromMarch 13 to 16, 2018, is expected to attract more than 400 exhibitors and 20 000 visitors and – according to the organisers – will feature a supporting programme designed to give attendees “a com- prehensive overview of the technologies of the future.”

T he show is designed to provide a platform for the suppliers of con- struction, building and mining machinery and equipment to dis- play the latest they have on offer in a 68 000 m 2 exhibition area. Being held for the third time after being launched in 2013, bauma CONEXPO AFRICA is, says Stefan Rummel, MD of Messe München GmbH, the largest trade fair of its kind in Africa and will

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