The HeavyWeight Expo also showcased four half-day workshops on highly relevant topics related to the heavy vehicle industry. These sessions – featured an array of top class speakers discussing latest industry trends and practical issues affecting the sector.

To view detailed individual presentations, please click on the links below.

WORKSHOP 1: ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR THE HEAVY VEHICLE INDUSTRY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

Trends in the South African Motor Industry
Jeff Osborne, CEO, Retail Motor Industry Association (RMI)

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Outlook for the Automotive Suppliers in 2010
Stewart Jennings, President, National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM)

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Does SA need a Capital Vehicle, Capital Equipment and/or a Capital Component Industry?
Guy Harris, Director, Bell Equipment

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Mining: A Cautious Recovery in 2010?
Dick Kruger, Assistant Advisor, Chamber of Mines of South Africa

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Sector Outlook: Construction Industry
Henk Langenhoven, Economist, South African Federation for Civil Engineering Contractors

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WORKSHOP 2: ROAD TRANSPORT REGULATION & INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Road Transport Management System: How it will affect the Heavy Vehicle Industry
Prasanth Mohan, Infrastructure Network Manager, Department of Transport

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Implications of Proposed Regulatory Changes for the Road Freight
Industry
Gavin Kelley, Spokesperson, Road Freight Association

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Road Network Status
Mr Louw Kannemeyer, Road Network Manager, SANRAL

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Heavy Weight Sector: Competitiveness & Incentives
Dr Martin Kaggwa, Research Fellow, University of Pretoria

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Infrastructure Investment and Its Effect on the South African Economy
Nicky Weimar, Senior Economist, Nedbank

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WORKSHOP 3: ENVIRONMENT, CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES & TRANSPORT

Air Quality Guidelines for South Africa’s Transport Industry
Dr Thulie Mdluli, Director: Atmospheric Policy, Regulation and Planning, Department of Environmental Affairs

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Vehicle Emissions Testing
Mike Bond, Regional Manager: Transportation Division (East London), SABS Commercial

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Cleaner Fuels: Implications for the Economy
Anton Moldan, Environment Advisor, South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA)

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Environmental Cost of Transport
Allen Jorgenson, Research and Media Officer, RailRoad Association (RRA)

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New Evolution Trucks & Technology Trends towards Cleaner Transport Solutions
Pierre Sanson, Editor, Trucks & Heavy Equipment

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WORKSHOP 4: KEY FUNDING CRITERIA FOR TRANSPORT BUSINESS
(presented by Standard Bank Vehicle and Asset Finance)

Industry Overview and Introduction
Kathy Bell, Head: Transport Solutions, Specialised Finance, Standard Bank Vehicle and Asset Finance

Key Criteria Funders Consider Evaluating a Transport Business
Leonora Oosthuizen, Asset Specialist, Standard Bank Vehicle and Asset Finance

Key Criteria Funders Consider Evaluating a Transport Business (continued)
Muazzam Ahmed, Contract Vetting Specialist, Standard Bank Vehicle and Asset Finance

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For further details regarding the presentations, please contact Kim Smith on 021 689 7881 or email kims@omegainvest.co.za