With a focus on Vehicle Diagnostic Scanners, Auto Electrical Training, New Technology, Parts, Tools & Garage Equipment, the very first Workshop Aftermarket & Technology Show (WATS) taking place in Bloemfontein at Ilanga Estate on 21st October from 16:00 to 22:00 promises to be another OFS Success Story.
The WATS Expo, which from it’s inception in 2005 has enjoyed the full endorsement of the Retail Motor Industry of S.A. is this year privileged, to for the very first time work side by side with RMI Regional Manager for the Free State Mr. Louis van Huyssteen & his Dynamic Team.

• This show offers Visitors & Exhibitors the best in:
• Valuable exposure of the Automotive Aftermarket suppliers & visitors alike.
• Perfect opportunity to launch new brands.
• Networking with high quality clients and suppliers face to face.
• Minimal staff absence & overhead for this one day only event. (Fast & Furious)
• Stylish shell schemes, modern & vibrant atmosphere.

This is a fantastic opportunity for companies to showcase their products or technology to the Automotive Aftermarket of the Free State, as there has NEVER before been a TECHNOLOGY expo of this type in BLOEMFONTEIN!!.

• Free Boerie rolls & Beer/coldrinks to visitors/exhibitors @ 18h00
• Gorgeous girls giving away T-shirts in a way you would never expect!
• Prizes to be Won!
• Cash Bar will also be available.

For further information contact Miranda on: 082 9680 214 & admin@wats.co.za or Johann on: 082 5515 061 & info@wats.co.za

WATS exhibitor registrations absolutely TOOK OFF in January 2010!

So much so, that at the time of submitting this article in January only 30% exhibitor space was left over. the Show is now 70% sold out!  It has become absolutely clear that much more optimism & enthusiasm is being felt in our industry and in our country for 2010.

With a spotlight on Training & Technology in this years show & with the Heavyweight Expo taking place in Halls & open area’s around us, the extended show hours, plus an additional day, the feet through our show this year is expected to way surpass previous years.

The close relationship between WATS & the RMI is clearly evident year on year, but never more than this year where RMI Northern Region Manager Angela Calogero has brought some ground breaking initiatives to the show with the purpose of firstly, proving that “Belonging to the RMI is better business” & secondly putting additional actions to many words spoken on urgently required training in our industry by exposing more students & people interested in taking up a career in the Motor Industry to aspects of the trade, as well as encouraging FET’s to visit the show. Angela has taken it upon herself to involved the 16 constituent bodies of the RMI to take stands at WATS Pretoria so that each have something interactive on their stand that anyone showing an interest in the trade, visitors, teenage school children & school leavers, can get a hands on feel of what that sector of the Motor Industry is about, Angela has gone so far as to team up with a Panel Beating Company in Pretoria to look into setting up a Demonstration spray booth just outside one show exits where visitors & especially students can have a go at actually spraying something.

WATS will hold Four 30min short informative talks each evening of 24th & 25th March covering a range of subjects such as, Generic Fuel Injection, Diagnostic Scanning, Testing & Fault Finding, Importance of using correct brake components, correct testing of new generation Alternator Voltage Regulators & “Introduction to the Electrolog & Electrolog Advanced Training” to name a few.

Everyone at WATS is extremely excited to host a Show in 2010 which will mark one of the greatest years in South African History.  24-25th March 2010, Hall L of the Pretoria Show Grounds. 10:00 to 21:30.

For further information visit www.wats.co.za where you can register on-line or contact Miranda on: 082 9680 214 & admin@wats.co.za or Johann on: 082 5515 061 & info@wats.co.za The WATS Expo’s are fully Endorsed by the RMI (Retail Motor Industry Organization of S.A.)

WATS Team