SAMFA is very proud of the way our first metal finishing expo turned out.
The SurfacEx 2008 exhibition was held at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg on Thursday, July 10.   With over  600m² of indoor exhibition space, this expo provided a showcase for all metal finishing related industries and services.  It was arranged especially to promote the business of the metal finishing industry, specifically in the Gauteng / Pretoria Region but also nationally. We were especially happy to have visitors from several other provinces attending.
Hundreds of visitors with diverse interests in this field attended. Our exibitors reported making useful and valuable contacts and SAMFA signed up some new members on the day.
The event culminated in a grand buffet supper and presentation evening for SAMFA members, exhibitors and their invited guests. Here they listened to presentations on subjects including discussions on new energy saving projects and new regulations applying to the purchase and use of gold plating solutions. The Gauteng chairperson, Natasha de Lange used this opportunity to hand over a certificate of recognition to Sterling Engineering and Electroplating, for making the most impressive housekeeping improvments as part of the DANIDA sponsored OHS improvement program.