GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN AFRICA
Elevate your Brand - Take up a Sponsorship Opportunity
The Expos are the only chemicals industry trade shows in sub-Saharan Africa and are held in Eastern & Western Africa
Stepping up by taking a sponsorship slot at the AFRICHEM Expo events is a sure way to make sure your company and brand get the attention they deserve before, during and even after the event has been concluded.
Sponsors at the events receive a wide range of content and thought-leadership, branding, lead generation and networking benefits – ensuring that sponsors are exposed to extensive opportunities for brand exposure before, during and after the event.
Beyond utilising the expo to promote the Sponsors of the event, we further utilise our growing list of websites and magazines to extend your reach – beyond the host country into the rest of Africa and globally – better than any other event organiser
SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
Reach out to the organisers for the range of benefits that are part of the sponsorship options below:
TITLE SPONSOR (Exclusive)
Best for: Global companies, technology leaders, regional market leaders and fast-growing companies seeking strong visibility.
Platinum / Title Sponsor receives the following premium, unique benefits:
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Title Sponsor status (“Africa Specialty Chemicals Expo powered by…”)
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Premium exhibition space (36 square metres) at the most premium Expo Hall location
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Exclusive Keynote speaking and presentation opportunity at the Conference opening session
- Exclusive sponsored session at the conference
- Panel discussion opportunity at the conference
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Access to buyer matchmaking programme
- Prominent large logo placement on lanyards, websites, magazines and other print and social media promotions; dais, conference hall, expo hall and registration areas
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Dedicated press and media coverage on websites, magazines and social media pages published by FW Brands MEA, the events organiser
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VIP Networking Zone access for specified staff
- Access of staff to the Official Dinner / Awards Ceremony, whichever is applicable at the event edition
- Sponsored content/interviews and publishing on relevant magazines or websites published by FW Brands MEA, the events organiser
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Branding across venue entrance and high-traffic areas
- Free email newsletter campaigns to more than 40,000 industry contacts and over 60,000 LinkedIn followers before, during and after the event
OFFICIAL DINNER SPONSORS
Best for: Global companies, technology leaders, regional market leaders and fast-growing companies seeking strong visibility.
Official Dinner Sponsors receive the following premium, unique benefits:
- Exclusive Keynote speaking opportunity at the Official Dinner
- Extensive, exclusive Branding at the Dinner venue.
- Premium exhibition space (27 square metres) at premium Expo Hall location
- Panel discussion opportunity at the conference
- Exclusive sponsored session at the conference and panel discussion opportunity at the conference
- Access to buyer matchmaking programme
- Prominent logo placement on lanyards, websites, magazines and other print and social media promotions; dais, conference hall, expo hall and registration areas
- Dedicated press and media coverage on websites, magazines and social media pages published by FW Brands MEA, the events organiser
- VIP Networking Zone access for specified staff
- Access of staff to the Official Dinner / Awards Ceremony, whichever is applicable at the event edition
- Sponsored content/interviews and publishing on relevant magazines or websites published by FW Brands MEA, the events organiser
- Free email newsletter campaigns to more than 40,000 industry contacts and over 60,000 LinkedIn followers before, during and after the event
CONFERENCE SESSION SPONSORS
Best for: Companies seeking strong exposure and targeted industry engagement.
Conference Session Sponsors receive the following unique benefits:
- Exclusive sponsored session at the conference
- Panel discussion opportunity at the conference
- Premium exhibition space (18 square metres) at the Expo Hall location
- Prominent large logo placement on lanyards, websites, magazines and other print and social media promotions; dais, conference hall, expo hall and registration areas
- Access to buyer matchmaking programme
- Dedicated press and media coverage on websites, magazines and social media pages published by FW Brands MEA, the events organiser
- VIP Networking Zone access for specified staff
- Access of staff to the Official Dinner / Awards Ceremony, whichever is applicable at the event edition
- Sponsored content/interviews and publishing on relevant magazines or websites published by FW Brands MEA, the events organiser
- Branding across venue entrance and high-traffic areas
- Free email newsletter campaigns to more than 40,000 industry contacts and over 60,000 LinkedIn followers before, during and after the event
WHY EXHIBIT AT THE EXPOS?
Africa Industry Week & Expos give you direct, face-to-face access to buyers who are actively sourcing new products, services, technologies as well as distributors, retailers and partners.
Below are the reasons why it makes business sense to join us
Access High-Growth African Markets
Exhibit at the Expos and connect with manufacturers, buyers, distributors and users from multiple countries — reducing the cost and complexity of market entry while accelerating African expansion.
Meet Key Decision-Makers, Not Just Visitors
Our trade visitor recruitment focuses on business owners, CEOs/MDs, general managers, engineering and procurement managers, plant heads, distributors, formulators and regulators — people with real purchasing power and influence across the industry and regions
Build Distribution & Agency Networks in Africa
Meet, network and do business with vetted manufacturers, distributors, agents and resellers looking for new principals and exclusive territory partnerships, across Africa
Strengthen Brand Credibility in Africa and beyond
Position your brand as a trusted supplier in Africa’s chemical and manufacturing ecosystem alongside leading regional and global companies
Build Distribution & Agency Networks
Meet vetted distributors, agents and resellers looking for new principals and exclusive territory partnerships.
Generate Qualified Sales Leads
Join structured networking, matchmaking and pre-event marketing by the organisers that ensure sponsors and exhibitors engage with relevant buyers before, during and after the Expo
WHAT'S ON SHOW AT THE EXPOS
Africa Industry Week & Expos showcase the full spectrum of new technologies, products and services that power Africa’s manufacturing, construction and chemicals industries, including:
Specialty Chemicals, Raw Materials & Commodities
The materials, ingredients and chemical technologies that form the foundation of modern manufacturing.
- Specialty and performance chemicals
- Industrial and commodity chemicals
- Chemical raw materials and intermediates
- Resins, polymers and additives
- Pigments, dyes and colourants
- Solvents, surfactants and emulsifiers
- Catalysts and processing aids
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetic ingredients
- Construction chemicals
- Bio-based and sustainable materials
Manufacturing Machinery & Production Technologies
Machinery, equipment and production technologies used to manufacture, process, convert and assemble industrial products, including:
- Production machinery and process equipment
- Machine tools
- Metalworking machinery
- Plastics and rubber processing machinery
- Industrial forming and fabrication equipment
- Filling and production systems
- Assembly and packaging machinery
- Material handling equipment
- Industrial tools and production accessories
Industrial Automation, Robotics & Control Technologies
Technologies transforming conventional production environments into more automated, precise and productive industrial operations, including
- Industrial robots and cobots
- PLCs and control systems
- Sensors and instrumentation
- Industrial drives and motors
- Automated material handling
- Conveyors and robotic systems
- SCADA and process-control systems
- Factory automation
- Industrial IoT and connected equipment
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Construction, Steel & Industrial Materials
Materials, systems, machinery and technologies supporting Africa’s construction, infrastructure and industrial development, including:
- Cement and concrete technologies
- Steel and structural systems
- Bricks, blocks and precast systems
- Roofing and façade materials
- Glass and aluminium systems
- Industrial construction materials
- Construction machinery and equipment
- Modular and prefabricated systems
- Coatings, adhesives and sealants
- Infrastructure technologies
- Sustainable construction materials
Process Engineering & Industrial Technologies
Technologies that enable efficient, reliable and scalable industrial processing across multiple sectors, including:
- Mixing, blending and dispersion systems
- Reactors and process vessels
- Pumps, valves and filtration
- Separation and purification systems
- Heat-exchange and thermal systems
- Industrial refrigeration
- Compressed-air systems
- Boilers and process utilities
- Industrial piping and fluid-handling systems
- Process control and instrumentation
Plastics, Polymers & Advanced Materials
Materials, machinery and technologies supporting the production and application of plastics, rubber, polymers and next-generation industrial materials, including:
- Thermoplastics and thermosets
- Engineering polymers
- Rubber and elastomers
- Masterbatches and additives
- Plastic and rubber processing machinery
- Extrusion and injection moulding
- Blow moulding and thermoforming
- Compounding and recycling technologies
- Composite materials
- Advanced and lightweight materials
- Circular and recycled polymers
Water, Energy, Environmental Safety & Industrial Services
Solutions that enable industries to operate more efficiently, safely, sustainably and responsibly, including:
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Industrial filtration and purification
- Waste management and recycling
- Energy-efficiency solutions
- Renewable-energy technologies for industry
- Occupational health and safety
- Laboratory, testing and quality-control systems
- Industrial engineering and consultancy
- Maintenance and technical services
- Industrial logistics and supply-chain solutions
- Emissions control and environmental monitoring systems
- Regulatory compliance and certification services
Digital Manufacturing & Smart Industry
Digital technologies helping manufacturers connect, monitor, optimise and transform their operations, including:
- Smart-factory technologies
- Manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- Industrial software
- Digital twins
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Predictive maintenance
- Industrial data analytics
- Cloud and edge computing
- Digital quality management
- Cybersecurity for industrial systems
- Industry 4.0 solutions
Together, these eight categories create a comprehensive industrial marketplace connecting materials, machinery, processing, manufacturing, automation, digital technologies, construction and environmental solutions.
Visitors can explore specialist exhibitions including AFRICHEM Expo, Africa Coatings Expo, Africa PharmaTech Expo, Africa Home & Personal Care Manufacturing Expo, AFRIPLAST Expo, Africa Manufacturing & Automation Expo, Africa Construction Expo and Africa WaterTech & Environment Expo — creating a connected platform across Africa’s industrial value chains.
ATTENDEE PROFILE AT THE EXPO
Africa Industry Week & Expo - and its constituent events - is designed for senior decision-makers, technical professionals and buyers across Africa's industrial economy including:
C-Suite & Business Leaders - CEOs and Managing Directors; Business Owners; General Managers; Operations, Plant and Technical Directors; Board members; Property and infrastructure developers
Manufacturing, Operations & Project Leaders - Plant, Factory, Production and Operations Managers; Enginering, Industrial, Structural & Maintenance Managers & Process Engineers Managers; Project managers and Quantity surveyors
Construction & Infrastructure - Construction companies, Civil engineering firms; Real Estate Developers; Infrastructure authorities; Steel, Cement & Roofing manufacturers; Building-material producers; Roofing contractors and Building-material distributors
Procurement & Supply Chain - Procurement, Supply Chain, Sourcing & Purchasing Directors and Managers; Import Managers; Logistics Professionals; Construction procurement teams; Industrial distributors and agents
Technical & Scientific - Chemical Engineers; Chemists and Process Engineers; R&D, Quality & Safety Managers; Automation Engineers; Technical Managers; Manufacturing Engineers; Control Systems Engineers; Materials Scientists; Civil Engineers; Structural Engineers and Metallurgists
Other Key Visitors - Distributors and agents; Industrial consultants; Government agencies and regulators; Standards organisations; Research institutions; Universities and colleges; Industry associations; Investors and financiers and Development organisations
POWERED BY
Africa Industry Expo events are organised by the publishers of the most influential magazines and websites for the food, beverage and milling, agriculture, packaging, dairy, animal feed and hospitality industries in Africa and the Middle East, including . . .
Africa Industry Week & Expos bring together key decsion makers within the chemicals & processing industries; manufacturing, automation and industrial technologies; and construction and infrastructure industries to do business, discover new technologies and network.
Visit FW Brands MEA (the organisers) website HERE
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CONTACT US
FW Brands MEA
Tel / WhatsApp: (+254) 725 34 39 32
Email: info(at)fwbrandsmea.com