The sixteenth Cape HOMEMAKERS Expo, which took place from Thursday (1 September) to Sunday (4 September) at the CTICC, was again a roaring success with more than 350 exhibitors and attracting close to 38 000 visitors.
According to Mr John Leyden, Business Development Director for HOMEMAKERS, the standard of exhibits was nothing short of excellent.
“We’re very impressed with the ingenious ways some exhibitors utilised their space and the effort to present their products and services to the public in the finest way possible. The CTICC was transformed into a one stop home improvement and interior decorating space for the four days of the expo. General feedback from exhibitors indicates that business was excellent, with record breaking sales experienced by some.
“With the positive feedback from exhibitors, this year’s expo will certainly give the home improvement industry in the Western Cape a much needed boost and the feedback once again shows that expos are an important component of a company’s marketing strategy. For the duration of the four days close to 38 000 visitors were exposed to over 350 products. Our attendance rate has increased with a further 13%, signifying that there is a definite revival in the interest taken in home improvements,” says Leyden.
This year’s trophy for the best stand was awarded to FG Frameless Glass, with Panasonic taking the award for best stand in the Audiovision Sound Emporium. Gold certificates were presented to Brightfields Natural Trading, Cape Craft and Design Institute, Cemstone, Easylife Kitchens, FG Frameless Glass, Joos Joiners, Revelstone, Stucco Italiano, T and T Energy Solutions and The Plantation Shutter Company.
Fifteen Silver certificates were awarded to Advantage Air, Bamboo Traders, Feast de Renaissance, Florstore, Krono Flooring, La La Linens, Miracle Kitchens, Natural Stone Warehouse, Patio Warehouse, Pepper Plum Designs, Sembel-It, Smeg, Sweet Temptations Toffees, Timbacore and Turnkey Frameless Glass.
Bronze certificates were given to Beyond Innovation, Blik Surface Graphics, Cover Frameless Glass, De Kleipot, Eclipse, Forest Creations, Grass ZA, Libra Flooring, Liquid Wallpaper, Nouwens Carpets, Organ Donor Foundation, Palmers Exclusive Metals, Progress Lighting and Fires, SA Décor & Design, SA Home Loans, Star Interiors, Supreme Upholstery, Third Avenue Trading, Tin Town and View Project. In the Demo Area, Gold was given to Sakura.
“We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all our exhibitors, visitors and service providers for their contribution to the success of this year’s expo. We’re definitely doing this again next year, so join us at the annual Cape HOMEMAKERS Expo from 23 to 26 August 2012 at the CTICC,” Leyden concluded.
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