IFSEC
Acquires Stake in Securex South Africa
CMP Information, the organiser of 'the world’s largest annual security
event', IFSEC, has announced its partnership with Specialised Exhibitions
(a subsidiary of Andry Montgomery Ltd), owner of Securex, South Africa’s
largest security event. CMP Information has acquired a 50% stake in Securex,
resulting in the formation of IFSEC South Africa incorporating Securex,
which will take place, 1-3 July 2009 at the Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg, South Africa.
The growing security industry in Africa has created a market of opportunity
for providers of safety and security equipment and services. Upgrading
security has been identified as a top priority by businesses and homeowners,
who are increasingly looking for external expertise and new digital technologies.
Surveillance equipment, particularly CCTV, is the largest sector of South
Africa’s security market, which is valued between $85 million and
$165 million.
IFSEC is the world’s largest annual security event and 30,257 (subject
to ABC audit) attendees visited the 2008 event, when it took place from
12-15 May 2008 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK. The IFSEC brand was successfully
exported to India last year, with the launch of IFSEC India in October
2007, and IFSEC South Africa will extend the global reach of the exhibition
further.
Launched in 1994, Securex is the market-leading event for commercial security
in South Africa. The 2007 Johannesburg show attracted 190 exhibitors and
was attended by close to 6,000 visitors.
With IFSEC’s 36 years’ experience in the security industry,
and Specialised Exhibitions’ knowledge of the local market, the event
promises to be a huge success.
CMP Group Director, Simon Parker, comments on the launch: 'The South African
security market has rapidly increased over the past few years and similarly,
Securex has seen substantial growth. With the IFSEC global sales and marketing
network, we are well positioned to take the event to the next level as
the largest pan-African security event.'
Sandy Angus, Chairman of Andry Montgomery Ltd says, 'We’re very pleased
to be adding the IFSEC brand to Securex. The South African security market
is an important one and this will be the ideal opportunity for international
companies hoping to enter the market. We expect to announce some more
exciting developments shortly.'
IFSEC South Africa incorporating Securex 2009 will take place from 1-3
July 2009 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.
For the latest event information please visit http://www.ifsec.co.uk/southafrica.
Companies interested in exhibiting should contact Charlie Cracknell on
+44 (0)20 7921 8069 or ccracknell@cmpi.biz
or Breda Kenealy on +27 11 835 1565 or bredak@specialised.com.
