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KSA update

he 19 May saw our Gauteng
members gather for their first in
Tperson industry event since 2019.
Covid had forced us to move all our
events online, which while successful, was
not the same as in person networking.
The industry was hungry to meet and for
some responsible human contact. For this
reason, we were very excited to be able
to host our Gauteng Industry showcase
at Boardmart on the 19th. This event
followed on the success of two previous
showcases in 2019 and 2018. With this
event being planned by our new Gauteng
regional representative, Amy Sharman, Our hosts on the day were Boardmart, for our visitors with a lucky drawer
with the help of Kerryn Bailey from our Sonae Arauco, PG Bison, Max on Top, winner being called every hour of the
KZN office, we knew it would be a success Surface Studio, Grass, Roco Fittings, event.
with a new spin to it. And this it most Articad, Austro, Cosentino, Kayreed, With over four hundred industry
definitely was. Franke, Morrells, ProQuartz, Rehau, players and industry professionals joining
Boardmart was a bustle with our Salvocorp, Upper Edge Products and us on the day there was a fantastic vibe
various supplier members setting up, a Whirlpool. Each host had a designated with deals being made left right and
Bedouin tent going up and the arrival of area to showcase their newest products centre. To ensure all COVID protocols
food trucks and portable bars. The arrival and branding, all sensibly spaced to were met visitors were given time slots
of the DJ and saxophonist sealed the ensure social distancing. Hosts also so that we could accurately control the
atmospheric deal. generously donated lucky draw prizes numbers at the event at any one time.

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