Afebmedia Trade Development Council

A specialist trade platform with a proven record of success is the key to business expansion. The 2011 edition of AFEBMEDIA Nigeria International Building and Decoration Materials & Hardware Conference & Exhibition attracted more than 5000 buyers from 27 countries and 80 regions. In 2011 the fair hosted 80 exhibitors from around the world, including the first timer in the Nigeria market Buono Doors. The fair is an ideal environment in which to consolidate established business partnerships, create new markets, build brand recognition and launch new products. To reap the full benefits of Africa, mainly Nigeria building boom, participation in this fair is a must. It is organised by the Afebmedia Trade Development Council (ATDC), Africa leader in trade events. For the 2012 fair, the emphasis is on reaching out to buyers in emerging markets such as Nigeria, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and South America. Window of Opportunity The second edition of the fair will be held at Expo Centre, Onikan-Lagos in November 2012, providing a showcase in Nigeria/Africa for suppliers of building and construction materials, tools and equipment, decoration materials and all kinds of hardware. Among the 2012 highlights will be three features which were highly successful in 2011. Blue Building Materials There is huge demand for eco-friendly building products. The fair highlights suppliers of 'green' products in this special zone. Exhibitors in the zone cater to the market with products which meet regulations relating to the environment as well as consumer demand for sustainable practices and materials. Kitchen & Bath Fair organiser has responded to buyer needs by creating a zone housing exhibitors of high quality kitchen and bathroom furnishings and fittings as well as materials and hardware. Building & Decorative Hardware One of the fair's busiest zones is home to all kinds of hardware from screws and nails to awnings, and everything in between. Whatever hardware required for building and construction projects is shown to advantage here as exhibitor feedback from previous fairs shows strong demand from buyers. Special Highlights In 2012 In the spotlight for 2012 will be the Doors, Sanitary wares, Floor tiles, Door Handles, Padlocks, Kitchen Furniture. Development on a grand scale, such as the upsurge of corporate buildings and luxury hotels and resorts in Africa, America has a strong requirement for these materials. Their application in large-scale landscaping projects, too, means these products should be in demand at the fair. Another highlight is the Indoor Decorative Materials zone. Exhibitors in this zone may be suppliers to large projects or those meeting demand from contractors in the home renovation business. Other exhibit categories at the fair cover Building Technology, Ceiling & Curtain Wall, Coating & Chemicals, Door & Window, Furniture and Testing, Inspection & Certification. Enlightening Events The fair promotes information exchange with a conference featuring expert speakers and a series of seminars on relevant topics as diverse as technology, market trends or the regulatory environment. Buyer Bonanza November is a busy month in Nigeria with many buyers converging for a number of related fairs. Lagos Trade Fair on Reviving Nigeria Market is also taking place at Expo Centre. As the region's leading event for environmentally-friendly technologies and products, many of its exhibitors and related events have