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:: Welcome to AMD ::
- AMD represents all the main players and interest groups within the Defence-Related Industry
- AMD represents in excess of 92% of defence-related business in South Africa
- AMD represents in excess of 97% of all defence-related exports
- Membership includes the South African largest defence-related companies, SMME, BEE as well as international companies
- AMD is recognized by both the dti and the DOD as the Industry Association
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:: Latest News ::
Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD2010) is bigger and better
With more than seven months to go, AAD2010 has already outgrown the previous show held in 2008.
This year’s event takes place from 21 to 25 September at Air Force Base Ysterplaat, Cape Town.
According to exhibition director, Mr Geoff van Hees, three new national pavilions have increased AAD2010 by more than 1 200 square metres in display area.
“Some 80 per cent of the exhibition space has already been booked, which is remarkable considering the worldwide economic situation that has impacted on the global aerospace and defence industry,” Van Hees says. “The fact that Turkey, China and the United States of America have all booked large national pavilions at AAD2010 underlines their confidence in South Africa and in the potential for business here. It is the first time these three countries are exhibiting at AAD2010 as national pavilions.”
The organisers of AAD2010 hope to surpass the previous numbers of some 350 exhibiting companies from 35 countries. Some 80 foreign delegations from around the world have been invited, many from Africa, as well as the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
“Visitors will be pleasantly surprised by the enhanced facilities at AFB Ysterplaat,” Van Hees explains. “A modern trade visitor registration area has been built to improve access into the show. There are also new conference rooms and offices for our first-ever official show daily magazine, produced for us by the IHS Jane’s Information Group in London. Further, an exciting new mobility track is planned for dynamic vehicle demonstrations.”
The first three days are dedicated trade days for professionals and media, with 24 and 25 September open to the public. Flying displays during these two days are once again envisaged, although the exact aircraft types will only be confirmed at a later date.
More exciting events are planned for the youth. The AAD youth development programme (YDP) is specifically aimed at encouraging young learners to consider a career in South Africa’s aerospace and defence industries. These events include interactive workshops and competitions. Companies interested in getting involved in the YDP may contact Ms Janine Fredericks on 073 386 7386 .
Journalists and professional photographers who wish to attend AAD2010 are advised to complete the media accreditation form on the website.
More information is available on the website: www.aadexpo.co.za.
Issued by:
Billy Nell / Sam Basch
AAD2010 Marketing and Media Liaison,
Contact details:
e-mail: marketingpr@aadexpo.co.za / sam@koisan.co.za
Mobile : +27 (0) 82 451 3304 / +27 (0) 82 881 3696
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:: Upcoming Events ::
U.S. - South Africa Defense Industry Cooperation Symposium 2010
The Embassy of the United States of America in South Africa in consultation with AMD is organizing a U.S.-South Africa Defense Industry Cooperation Symposium to be held at the Spier Wine Estate in Cape Town, South Africa on September 20, 2010.
This one-day, invitation-only symposium will be organized with the support and participation of a number of organizations, including the U.S. Department of Defense and the South African National Defence Force.
The overall objective of this event is to initiate business-to-business discussions on how the private sector might be able to contribute to bilateral defense cooperation. CSSA hopes to facilitate a robust exchange on contracting opportunities, U.S. DOD procurement procedures, South African off-set requirements, other regulatory requirements, tendering procedures, training needs and regional (trilateral) cooperation throughout Africa.
For more information on the conference contact:
Johan van Rensburg
Senior Commercial Specialist
US Embassy, Commercial Section
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tel: (++27) 011 290-3208, Fax: (++27) 011 884-0253, Cell:083 617-0340
Email: Johan.vanRensburg@mail.doc.gov
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