The Johannesburg-based company will change its name to dmg EMS Africa, reporting to dmg events’ Middle East, Asia and Africa division that operates some of the largest exhibitions in the region. CIS – An industry showcase in Cape Town, covering the oil & gas, marine and offshore, logistics and temperature controlled warehousing sectors together with relevant small business suppliers.ĭmg events now operates 12 events across the continent, including construction and interiors in Morocco, oil and gas in Egypt, construction and coatings in Kenya, and the Global African Investment Summit that takes place in London, UK and Kigali, Rwanda.INDUTEC – Industrial design and manufacturing expo.WAMPEX – Mining and power, machinery and technology, Ghana.Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) – The continent’s biggest food and beverage industry trade expo.SAITEX – A non-food retail products exhibition.EMS offers a strategic hub in Africa’s largest economy.”ĮMS adds five shows to the existing portfolio of dmg events: Geoff Dickinson, chief executive officer, dmg events, said: “This acquisition is part of our strategy to become key event players in Africa.

One of the world’s leading event companies, dmg events, has announced the acquisition of long established Pan African exhibition organiser Exhibition Management Services Pty Ltd (EMS) – headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.ĭmg events is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail & General Trust plc (DMGT, an international portfolio of digital, information, media and events businesses.

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