Two-day Essential Hardware Group Trade Show delivered, opening with the 2023/24 Supplier Awards and closing with a buzzing Trade Day. See who topped the lists—Ingco Tools, Agrinet, Ruwag, Vermont Sales and more—and get the standout moments that set the tone for the year ahead.
Colour took centre stage at the 2024 Matus Trade Show and Supplier Awards in Johannesburg, where bright energy, hands‑on moments and standout suppliers set a new benchmark for the circuit. Discover how a ‘Colour Festival’ theme sparked community, creativity and an interactive awards canvas that stole the show.
Experience Ingco Tools in action at Legends MX, where top customers joined Red-Lined Motorsport Adventure for heart-pounding rally-raid rides in South African-built supercars with pros Terence Marsh and Luke Botha. Discover how Marsh turned a bold idea into a world-class T1+ manufacturer—and why retailers left buzzing.
Mica Market 2024 lit up Cape Town with three nights of #♥Mica energy—personalised welcomes, a Duram Paint–backed We ♥ the Blues opener at Time Out Market, and a sold‑out trade show featuring 120 suppliers across 170 stands; dive into the highlights, innovation, and community moments.
POWER FEST 2024 lit up Emerald Casino Resort with two days of innovation, networking, and high‑energy entertainment—from Putt‑Putt and Ten‑Pin showdowns to a glowing Neon Night. Catch the highlights, standout brands, and Rashid Mohammed’s take on the UNFAIR ADVANTAGE.
After a five-year break, Bosch’s Power Tool Roadshow roared back in 2024 with packed stops in Joburg, Durban and Cape Town. Explore hands-on demos across seven stations—from Cordless and Concrete to Measuring and Dremel—and hear what retailers and pros learned first-hand.
Skillcraft’s second 2024 Open Day drew record retailer turnout across Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg, with live product demos, the Ingco Showroom on Wheels, and behind‑the‑scenes warehouse tours led by Jaco Viljoen. See how logistics, spares and repairs run—and what the new Johannesburg warehouse extension will unlock.
South African motocross legend Ryan Hunt and the Isle of Man’s Manx team braved cancelled sessions, relentless rain and treacherous Foxhill mud to clinch fifth in the VMXDN Nations Cup. Read how they turned a sodden weekend into a standout result and why the paddock is still buzzing.
See how Yale powered the Run the North race at Northgate Mall—sponsoring the event, fielding a spirited running team, staffing a vital water point, and unveiling smart security from locks to surveillance. Discover the community impact and the innovations that drew crowds.
Build it has revamped member engagement with B-LIVE: dynamic regional trade shows and retail meetings that alternate with the National Convention, boosting brand impact and real-time collaboration. Hear strategy updates from leadership, enjoy Nik Rabinowitz’s humour, and see how an incisive inquiry session reshaped retailer–supplier dialogue—discover the standout moments inside.
