The MTE Hotazel and Kathu Mining & Industrial Exhibitions that took place on 9 July and 11 July respectively were the best MTE has experienced in the areas to date, with over 230 stands booked and 887 visitors attracted to expos in total over the two days.

The MTE Hotazel Mining & Industrial Exhibition on 9 July 2024 saw over 100 companies showcase solutions to 329 visitors.

The MTE Hotazel Mining & Industrial Exhibition on 9 July 2024 saw over 100 companies showcase solutions to 329 visitors. ©Mining and Technical Exhibitions (MTE)

Both of these tradeshows shot the lights out with both the number of stands booked by exhibitors and the visitor numbers. Andrew Macnamara, operations director at MTE said, “These have been the biggest MTE tradeshows yet in the both the Hotazel and Kathu areas, with over 100 and 130 companies showcasing solutions to challenges in the industry.”

The weather on both days was spectacular and both tradeshows were well supported by management at the surrounding mining operations – “and the numbers reflected this, hitting the 329 and 558 marks on both days respectively,” added Macnamara.

The MTE Kathu Mining & Industrial Exhibition on 11 July 2024 saw over 130 companies showcase solutions to 558 visitors.

The MTE Kathu Mining & Industrial Exhibition on 11 July 2024 saw over 130 companies showcase solutions to 558 visitors.

“Feedback from the exhibitors was good, the core mines in the area like Sishen, Beeshoek and Khumani made their presence known and it was good to see some of the smaller operations in the iron ore and manganese sectors supporting the events this year too,” concluded Macnamara.

For more information about upcoming shows and how to get registered, contact the MTE sales team:

Sheldon Greybe: +27 (0) 84 569 3516 | sheldong@interactmedia.co.za
Cathylene Labuschagne: +27 (0) 11 579 4940 | cathylene@interactmedia.co.za