There is no time to stall as it’s all systems go for the NAACAM Show 2025, the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers' (NAACAM) premier showcase of SA’s automotive component manufacturing excellence.
The biennial show will be hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay for the first time and this year is presented in partnership with the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) at the Boardwalk Hotel ICC on August 13 and 14.
The NAACAM Show is expected to attract more than 1,200 guests for the forum showcasing the breadth and depth of capabilities within the South African automotive component manufacturing sector and exploring global developments that are influencing the future of the automotive industry.
NAACAM CEO Renai Moothilal said they decided to host the event in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) due to the metro being regarded as an important hub of SA’s automotive manufacturing sector.
“The NMB metro is at the centre of SA’s automotive industry,” Moothilal said.
“Being home to 42% of our members and more than half of the automotive original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in SA, it makes sense to celebrate this industry in the province that derives a substantial economic benefit from it in terms of job creation, skills and technology transfer and related services.
“Together with our host partner, the AIDC-EC, we look forward to exploring the local and global dynamics that are shaping the future of SA’s automotive value chain.”
The event will bring together more than 130 brands and affiliated networking and knowledge-sharing events such as site tours, a golf day and industry dinner, and also incorporates a two-day conference during which international and local speakers will share presentations and contribute to engaging discussions.
The conference will address the topics that are shaping the future of a rapidly evolving automotive industry, ranging from global trade, component design, supplier requirements and aftermarket development, to sustainability, mineral beneficiation, transformation and skills development in a digitised era.
AIDC Eastern Cape CEO Thabo Shenxane said the organisation is honoured to support the exhibition.
Shenxane said with four OEMs, a strong supplier network and major investments in infrastructure and skills, the province is well-positioned to attract and retain global investment.
“This show is a vital platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and promoting the component value chain.
“Partnering with NAACAM reaffirms our dedication to the development of the component manufacturing sector and the broader automotive ecosystem, and we are pleased to host the event in the Eastern Cape, the heart of the automotive manufacturing sector.”
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Babalwa Lobishe said these events bring with them significant economic inflows, boost tourism, support for local SMMEs and create hundreds of direct and indirect employment opportunities, as well as serve as a catalyst for long-term investment.
“We are deliberately using our ability to host high-impact events as a key value proposition to resuscitate and reposition our tourism economy.
“Events of this magnitude not only stimulate local business activity but also showcase Nelson Mandela Bay as a competitive, world-class destination for business, leisure and investment,” she said.
For more information on the conference and exhibition or to book your seat, visit https://naacam.org.za/naacam-show-2025/
The Herald
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