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Sign Africa Johannesburg 2009 and the Africa In-Store Show

September 2-4, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg

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16 years ago

August 28, 2009

Jacob Rieskamp Signs of the Times August 2009 Issue

Sign Africa Johannesburg 2009 and the Africa In-Store Show will take place on September 2-4. The international event in Johannesburg, which will be hosted in two halls in the Sandton Convention Centre, will showcase 120 exhibitors who are suppliers and manufacturers of signage, display, POS, road signs and outdoor-advertising products. More than 5.000 attendees are expected at the show, which features new-product launches, live demonstrations, onsite training and a technology conference featuring international and local speakers.

The show runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. Registration, accommodations and more information can be found on the show's website, www.signafrica.com .

During the event, Avery Graphics and Roland are sponsoring a vehicle-wrap training course that’s valued at R4000 per person. The guest trainers presenting are Hans van den Berg, the technical training manager for Avery Graphics Europe, and Ferry Muehlenbruch, a member of the Avery Dennison Application Specialists Network.

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