The Coatings for Africa Symposium and Exhibition has grown from strength to strength ever since it was first held at the Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg in October 2004. Held once every two years, it has grown from 260 delegates in 2004 to 330 in 2006 and 350 in 2008. An even higher attendance is expected on 15-17th September 2010.

This is the only event that brings together the South African Paint Industry and its raw material suppliers in a combined symposium and exhibition. The event is organised jointly by two associations’ viz.OCCA (Oil and Colour Chemists Association) and SAPMA (South African Paint Manufacturers Association). Speakers of both local and international standing and reputation will help draw the decision-makers in the paint and allied industries together at this scenic venue.

Exhibitors will be encouraged by the attendance and enthusiasm of delegates at both the 2006 and 2008 events. One of the main reasons for the success of the exhibition was the fact that it is set up in such a way that the exhibitors are guaranteed maximum exposure.

A Golf tournament is arranged for the 15th September 2010 at the Champagne Sports Resort highly acclaimed golf course. The quality of the course together with the majestic backdrop of the Drakensberg ensures a fully-booked field with many attractive prizes up for grabs. There are various sponsorship opportunities available for companies to consider, both at the golf and the symposium itself.

Papers to be presented will provide delegates with information and opportunities to address the challenges facing the paint industry.

This biennial event is also the primary opportunity to raise funds in support of the respective Association’s education and training initiatives. Education and Training are key elements of the Associations raison d'être and objective of ensuring that the South African coatings industry maintains “World Class” standards of technical proficiency. To this end we are offering a number of sponsorship packages (see attached) which we urge you to consider in support of these initiatives.