South Africa’s International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts, Equipment and Service Suppliers
A new automeckanika trade fair was inaugurated in South Africa in 2009 despite a global recession that has not spared the country. Of course, the decision to award the 13th Automechanika franchise to Johannesburg was taken well before the present economic crisis cut a swathe through the global automotive industry. It was understandable therefore, that both the brand’s owners, Messe Frankfurt, and their South African partners, Dogan Trading, were concerned about just how deeply the downturn would affect the show.
In the event over 400 exhibitors and 8000 visitors ensured the success of the inaugural show, which took place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from March 18 - 21. These numbers paved the way for an early decision by Messe Frankfurt to extend the Automechanika contract with their South African partners, ensuring that show will become a regular fixture on the automotive parts and aftermarket industry calendar.
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Vehicle parts & components of the drive, chassis, body, electrics and electronic groups. Systems and modules of the interior, exterior drive dynamics and electronic control groups, power train, chassis, bodywork, interior parts, electronics, standard and remanufactured parts.
Vehicle accessories, special equipment, tuning, performance systems, design refinement. Accessories and special equipment for motor vehicles, general tuning parts, performance enhancement systems, cosmetic design enhancement, optical tuning equipment. Audio and DVD systems, satellite navigation systems. Car trailers, small commercial vehicle trailers and parts for trailers
Equipment for vehicle service and repair, bodywork repair and painting. Garage construction and management. Workshop tools and equipment, lubrication equipment and products, windscreen fitment, inventory control software, dealer equipment and marketing systems, towing services, maintenance products. Body repair equipment and material, paint and anti-corrosion protection systems, balancing systems and cost estimating solutions. Tow away equipment.
Tyre manufacturers’ latest offerings of rubber products, wheel accessories, innovative wheel rims, lifts, hoists, tyre fitting and balancing equipment and fittings, compressors and air guns.
IT products, vehicle exchange marts, insurance, finance, leasing, claims management, vehicle inspection services, dealer management systems, dealership planning and construction, dealership marketing.
- Service Station & Car Wash
Service station equipment, car wash and car care. Filling station equipment and systems, car washing equipment, vehicle cleaning and care products, oil and lubricants.
- Safari and off road vehicles, government utility vehicles and trailers