INDUSTRIAL technology is transforming the way businesses operate and in South Africa’s fast-paced industrial, agricultural, and marine sectors, cutting-edge technology products and solutions are more than just tools — they’re the backbone of progress and productivity. Technology can help companies to boost efficiency and lower operational costs, ensure safer workplaces and drive sustainability.
As companies face rising competition and growing demands for innovation, embracing advanced industrial technology solutions becomes critical for staying ahead and thriving in a dynamic market.
The KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE), being held at the Durban Exhibition Centre between 22 and 24 July 2025, attracts a diverse and vast market looking for the latest trends in industrial technology in the KwaZulu-Natal region.
KITE is the perfect platform for exhibitors involved in the manufacture or supply of industrial technology products and services to demonstrate their solutions to a captive and receptive audience comprising top market professionals.
“The expo helps to encourage conversations that result in visitors finding the solutions to their needs. This is not only applicable to the large manufacturing sector in KZN, but furthermore addresses the requirements of the agricultural, power generation, marine and maritime, engineering, chemical and petrochemical, plastics, automotive, and mining and minerals processing sectors,” says Charlene Hefer, portfolio director at Specialised Exhibitions — a division of Montgomery Group.
Hefer points out that the solutions showcased by the KITE exhibitors are ideally positioned to promote the sustainability of these multi-faceted vertical industries. “High-quality industrial technology products and services are essential for driving growth and competitiveness in KwaZulu-Natal’s diverse market. Advanced technology solutions help enhance operational efficiency, productivity and sustainability.
“Furthermore, reliable industrial technologies enable businesses to streamline processes, reduce downtime, and stay competitive in both local and global markets. With KwaZulu-Natal’s strategic location, including access to major ports and logistics routes, investing in cutting-edge technology is vital for ensuring seamless, efficient operations across industries, further solidifying the province’s role as an economic powerhouse,” Hefer adds.
Besides the vast array of industrial technology solutions available at KITE, the ability of the expo to increase knowledge is enhanced with the three-day free-to-attend SAIMechE Seminar Theatre and the one-day LEEASA conference.
“A stand at KITE 2025 offers an opportunity for industrial technology suppliers to network with both their peers, and with a vast and targeted potential customer base. It also creates an interactive platform for exhibitors to demonstrate their capabilities and capacity to the market over a concentrated three-day period. We urge any organisation that is serious about not only maintaining their current customer base, but also in growing their customer footprint, to visit our website — www.kznindustrial.co.za — to find out more about the exhibition opportunities available at KITE 2025,” says Hefer.
