Manufacturing Invasion Expected in Lagos as Thousands Gather for MAN Expo Next Week

Lagos, Nigeria, March 13, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Lagos will welcome thousands of manufacturing experts next week at the third annual mPAD & inaugural Nigeria Manufacturing Expo (MAN Expo) from 15-17 March at the Landmark Centre in the Nigerian city. The event is launched in response to the government’s commitment to industrialization and Nigeria’s need to diversify.

MAN Expo will feature the latest and most innovative machines, tools, automation technology and specialist financing offerings by the leading international and local manufacturing equipment and services suppliers, such as GEA West Africa, Clearpack Singapore, Diamond Bank, Kautex Maschinenbau GmbH, Festo Automation, Miele Packaging, Gil Automation, the Bühler Group, Sterling Bank and Thomson & Grace.

Expert conference sessions
The exhibition also offers free industry training and knowledge building conference sessions presented by and for the industry: dozens of experts from the manufacturing industry will share their expertise and best practice from sectors including business management, finance, pharmaceutical, packaging, automotive, agro and food and beverage processing.

Highlights of the MAN Expo’s conference sessions include:

- Modern Experience for Manufacturing, Austin Oshodi, Oracle

- The next step: How to make the most efficient use of your funding, Joseph Babatunde, General manager, Bank of Industry (BOI)

- SMEs/Manufacturing Sector – Key to Economic Diversification in Nigeria, Linus Iwuajoku, Team Lead, Research & Market Intelligence, Diamond Bank

- Business Environment Review, Whyte Otokini H, Trade Promotion Officer, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)

-Manufacturing in Nigeria: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Tolu Adesalu, Head of Procurement - West Africa , Cadbury Nigeria PLC

- Innovation in Packaging, Mr Mike Adekola, President, Institute of Packaging Nigeria (IOPN)

- How to improve quality/reduce mistakes and the importance of food safety, Adrian Naidoo, Country Manager, Bühler Group

The event is enjoying important industry support, including the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) which are Event Patrons, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment of Nigeria are Host Ministry and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry are the Host Chamber.

Thousands to visit MAN Expo
Leading local manufacturers, including Cadbury Nigeria, Flour Mills Of Nigeria, Frigoglass Industries Nigeria, Guiness Nigeria, A.G. Leventis, Mokolade Pharmaceutical, Mopson Pharmaceutical, Nampak, Nestle Nigeria, Procter & Gamble, British American Tobacco, May & Baker Nigeria and many more have already confirmed to be among the 2000+ visitors at the MAN Expo to evaluate and purchase machine tools, manufacturing machinery, automation technology, assembly and handling automation systems, laser coding systems, IT software as well as validation and calibration services.

mPAD programme
The third annual mPAD (Manufacturing Partnerships for African Development) will take place alongside the MAN Expo. It is an invitation only set of round table discussions chaired by the President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the DG of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment of Nigeria. They will host federal government agencies, ECOWAS officials, the MAN executive committee, international trade departments and export councils as well as C-level industrialists and financiers.

The upcoming Nigeria Manufacturing Expo is MAN’s official trade expo hosted in partnership with Spintelligent Pty and Clarion Events Ltd, African event specialists and organisers of the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC).

Event dates and location:
Expo and conference: mPAD & Nigeria Manufacturing Equipment Expo (MAN Expo)
Dates: 15-17 March 2016
Location: Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria