Exhibitor innovation took centre stage at the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) 2025 as the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) announced the winners of its prestigious New Product & Innovation Awards — live on the show floor.
Back for a second edition after its 2023 debut, the awards format was refreshed to feature in-hall recognition. SACEEC CEO Eric Bruggeman and ABC Africa MD Terry Pearce visited the winning stands to honour companies making real impact with their industrial innovations.
“Partnership with KITE and Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery is an absolute must,” said Bruggeman. “Our members benefit from a platform like this — it’s where they can proudly demonstrate what South African manufacturers are achieving. The calibre of entries this year proves just how much talent we have locally.”
Charlene Hefer, Portfolio Director at Specialised Exhibitions, added: “We’re proud to partner with SACEEC to recognise exhibitors making meaningful strides in innovation. Honouring these achievements on the show floor creates momentum — and helps buyers connect with suppliers who are genuinely pushing boundaries.”
The awards spotlight innovations that deliver measurable value — whether through improved efficiency, smarter digital integration, sustainability, or safety. It’s recognition not only for excellence, but for shaping the future of industrial technology in South Africa.
A win for exhibitors — and for the industry
For SACEEC, KITE is a gateway to the region’s key industrial buyers and decision-makers. For the exhibition, the awards bring an extra layer of relevance and visibility to local and international exhibitors whose offerings lead the pack.
“It’s one thing to claim innovation — quite another to show it. These awards help visitors identify suppliers ready to deliver real solutions,” said Hefer.
2025 Award Winners:
- Noise-Ban – Innovation Award – International Health and Safety
- Interroll SA – New Product Award – International Material Handling
- Polar Monitoring – Innovation & New Product Award – Local IT
- LAPP – Innovation Award – International Engineering
- PFERD – New Product Award – International Industrial
- Ragon Industries – Innovation Award – Local Mining
- Dimeri.ai – New Product Award – Local IT
- Electrical Supplies Corp – New Product Award – International Electronics
- Pioneer Plastics – Innovation Award – Local Engineering
- Searchworks 360 – Innovation Award – Local IT
- Bossard – Innovation Award – International Logistics
- A-Z Armaturen – Innovation Award – International Industrial
To find out more about KITE, visit the exhibition website at www.kznindustrial.co.za. To book a stand or a sponsorship package at KITE 2027, contact Steven Burmeister — steven.burmeister@montgomerygroup.com
