The countdown has begun to this year’s National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show, which for the first time will be taking place in Nelson Mandela Bay from August 13 to August 14.
Presented in partnership with the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC), the event will be hosted at the Boardwalk Hotel ICC in Gqeberha.
With over 1,200 visitors expected, the NAACAM SHOW expects to bring together a diverse group of automotive component manufacturers, sector stakeholders and service providers that play a pivotal role in advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration within the local automotive components sector.
NAACAM CEO, Renai Moothilal, said the decision to host the event in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) was due to the metro being regarded as an important hub of South Africa’s automotive manufacturing sector.
“The NMB metro is at the centre of South Africa’s automotive industry. Being home to 42% of our members and more than half of the automotive original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in South Africa, 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.”
The NAACAM Show is the premier forum for showcasing the breadth and depth of capabilities within the South African automotive component manufacturing sector while exploring global developments influencing the future of the automotive industry.
This world-class exhibition is expected to have more than 130 cutting-edge exhibiting brands and affiliated networking and knowledge-sharing events.
Events over the two days will consist of site tours, a golf day, an industry dinner and a conference featuring international and local speakers who will share insightful presentations and engaging discussions.
Thabo Shenxane, CEO of AIDC Eastern Cape, said the organisation is honoured to support a platform that brings together key stakeholders from across the automotive component manufacturing value chain.
“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.”
In delivering his State of the Province address earlier this year, Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane was clear in his administration’s commitment to manufacturing and excitement for Gqeberha to host the NAACAM SHOW 2025.
With local component manufacturers, sector service providers and support agencies on show, the exhibition promises a dynamic platform for highlighting the scale of the automotive component sector and its supporting ecosystem.
The conference will address the critical 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.
Attendees will gain invaluable insight from a diverse range of local and international industry leaders, policymakers and experts who will engage in thought-provoking dialogue to advance the sustainable growth of the South African component manufacturing sector.
For more information on the conference and exhibition or to book a seat, visit www.naacam.org.za.
