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KSA update, October 2024.

t has been some time since we have – by PG Bison and Grass with a guest
been able to hold a successful big appearance by National Edging
Ievent in Cape Town – the industry • Cooperation and conflict avoidance
has been so busy that getting everyone between built environment players –
together has had its challenges. However, this was a discussion panel delivered
an eventful and successful KSA Industry by the KSA/IID and SACAP, with
Showcase was held last week Thursday, Stephanie Forbes representing the
the 10th of October 2024, at the Building subcontractor and kitchen industry,
Centre in Cape Town. The event was held Temi Stallings representing the
in collaboration with the IID and featured interior design community, and
key KSA supplier members who were Erica van der Linden representing
showcasing their latest product ranges. the architectural community
We were honoured to be able to • Sintered surfacing – design,
welcome over a hundred industry durability and sustainability – by
professionals who joined us for the day Neolith professionals. We were also pleased to have
to meet our suppliers and attend the CPD some of the interior design students from
talks. The turnout and positive feedback Participating KSA suppliers for the day BHC and CPUT join us. It was fulfilling to
were truly overwhelming. were all set up outside the Building Centre, see our members take the time to engage
embracing the pleasant weather with with the students and invest in the designers
Three talks were held during the course branded gazebos and samples. Their energy of the future. The following KSA supplier
of the event: was amazing, and we could clearly see how members were showcasing themselves at the
• Pimp my cupboards – the art of much they were enjoying being able to once event: Novodecor, BLUM, Grass, Kwikot,
glamorous cabinetry inside and out again network with industry and industry Max on Top, Neolith, Niemann SA, PG

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