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INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION ON THE SHOW FLOOR

xhibitor innovation & Innovation Awards, and A win-win for industry and
took the spotlight at the the calibre of entries this year innovation
EKwaZulu-Natal Industrial is proof of the extraordinary The awards bring tangible
Technology Exhibition (KITE) talent in our local industry,” value to both SACEEC and
2025 as the South African Capital says Bruggeman. the KITE event. For SACEEC,
Equipment Export Council “We’re incredibly proud KITE offers direct access to a
(SACEEC) announced the to partner with SACEEC in concentrated and high-quality
winners of its prestigious New recognising exhibitors who are audience of manufacturing,
Product & Innovation Awards – making real strides in industrial engineering, and industrial
right on the show floor. innovation. By celebrating these decision-makers in a region that

Now in its second edition achievements directly on the is central to the country’s export
after its 2023 debut, the awards show floor, we not only elevate the and industrial economy.
shifted from the traditional winners but also inspire others to For KITE, the New Product
Exhibitor Function to a live, think differently, adapt faster, and & Innovation Awards provides
in-hall recognition format. Eric drive progress. The awards have an additional layer of prestige
Bruggeman, CEO of SACEEC, become a valued part of KITE, and excitement – spotlighting
and Terry Pearce, managing helping visitors connect with exhibitors whose innovations
director of ABC Africa, forward-thinking suppliers who stand out in a competitive and Dimeri.ai − one of the winning companies at the SACEEC New Product &
visited the winning stands to can truly impact their operations,” rapidly developing sector. “It’s Innovation Awards, held at KITE 2025
honour companies that are says Charlene Hefer, portfolio one thing to tell the market
pushing boundaries with their director at Specialised Exhibitions about innovation, but quite ■ Polar Monitoring – Innovation & ■ A-Z Armaturen – Innovation
groundbreaking industrial – a division of Montgomery Group. another to show it in action. New Product Award – Local IT Award – International
solutions. “The KITE show floor is where These awards help buyers identify ■ LAPP – Innovation Award Industrial 
“Partnership with KITE real conversations happen – which suppliers are serious – International Engineering To find out more about KITE,
and Specialised Exhibitions where buyers meet suppliers and about progress and worthy of ■ PFERD – New Product Award visit the exhibition website at
Montgomery is an absolute innovation meets opportunity. By partnership,” says Hefer. – International Industrial www.kznindustrial.co.za.
must. Our members benefit recognising winners in the heart The awards underscore the value ■ Ragon Industries – Innovation To book a stand or a sponsorship
from being part of a platform of the action, we reinforce the of exhibitions like KITE, where Award – Local Mining package at KITE 2027, please send an
like this – it’s where they can direct value that bold thinking and face-to-face engagement drives ■ Dimeri.ai – New Product email to Steven Burmeister on,
showcase their capabilities, smart solutions bring to the local real business results – and where Award – Local IT steven.burmeister@montgomerygroup.com
highlight their designs, and industrial market,” says Hefer. innovation is not only talked about ■ Electrical Supplies Corp
proudly demonstrate what The awards shine a spotlight on but experienced firsthand. – New Product Award
South African manufacturers innovations that show measurable – International Electronics
are achieving. For us as an benefit – whether through Award winners were: ■ Pioneer Plastics – Innovation
export council, it’s vital that our increased efficiency, sustainability, ■ Noise-Ban – Innovation Award – Local Engineering
members have a place to present digitisation, or improved safety Award – International Health
their innovations to the market, – and celebrate companies that and Safety ■ Searchworks 360 – Innovation
and KITE offers exactly that. are shaping the future of South ■ Interroll SA – New Product Award – Local IT
This is the second KITE where Africa’s capital equipment Award – International Material ■ Bossard – Innovation Award
we’ve hosted the New Product landscape. Handling – International Logistics

NOMINATIONS OPEN

ugust is Women’s Month aim to elevate the profile of
in South Africa, a time women in KZN, celebrate their
Ato reflect on the critical achievements, and showcase
role women play in shaping their successes. Each nominee
our society and economy. In represents more than personal
celebration of this, nominations accomplishment – they are
are now officially open for the trailblazers for broader social
KZN Top Business Women 2025 and economic progress.”
initiative.
Each participant will participate
Now in its sixth year, this in a photographic session, a
programme is proudly powered video interview, and a webinar.
by the Women of Africa Group, Their stories will be collated
Absa and Morar Incorporated into a coffee table book. They
and supported by DRG. The will also receive recognition
initiative recognises and on social media – providing
celebrates the achievements of powerful personal branding and
KwaZulu-Natal’s most dynamic marketing exposure.
and inspiring women – leaders,
entrepreneurs, and professionals The 2025 celebrations will
who are making a difference in culminate in a prestigious
both business and society. gala dinner on Thursday, 13
November at the Radisson Blu
Pria Hassan, founder and
CEO of Women of Africa KZN Top Business Women 2024 Hotel Durban Umhlanga. 
Group, shared her strong
support for the initiative, saying: success stories, we are not only ■ Inspire and uplift future ■ Promote gender equity For nomination details and to be part of
“Women of Africa is proud honouring their achievements generations of women to and transformation across all this celebration of excellence:
to champion this powerful but also inspiring the next pursue their goals, dreams, industries. Contact Angela Alderton
platform that recognises the generation to step forward with and ambitions. M:+27 (0)66 206 5654
strength, determination, and courage and confidence.” ■ Highlight the critical role Grant Adlam, CEO of KZN E: angela@kzntopbusinesswomen.co.za
brilliance of KZN’s women. By The goals of the initiative women play in society and Top Business, remarked, W: www.kzntopbusiness.com/
celebrating their journeys and are to: the workplace. “Through this initiative, we topbusinesswomen

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