The Star Interbuild Africa, together with co-locating shows Plumbdrain Africa, Aircon-Vent Africa, Building Services Africa, Glass Expo and Woodpro Africa, is the largest building services, construction, plumbing, glass, aluminium and woodworking exhibition in Africa hosting the full spectrum of related industries in residential, commercial and industrial development. After Interbuild’s successful launch in 2004 of it’s ‘one-stop’ formula, positive feedback and reaffirmation continues to support this strategy. This attractive formula enabled over 7,700 visitors - reflecting a 20% growth in visitor attendance over 2004 - to meet and interact with over 237 local and international companies and gain exposure to the latest industry developments, technology, trends, products and services in all sectors of the industry. Participation at the show by the Department of Public Works, custodian of the construction industry, underlined its appreciation of the work beingdone by other stakeholders, inside and outside of South Africa. This participation included a stand at the show and the honourable minister officiating at the opening ceremony. Many industry trade opportunities were showcased during the four days of the exhibition with international companies keen to forge local business relationships recognising that the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa will require one of the greatest amounts of construction activity in our history. The Star Interbuild Africa offers visitors the perfect opportunity to compare exhibitor offerings, plan future capital equipment purchases, and view all the latest technology and industry trends. Interbuild Africa focuses on the latest developments in the extensive building services and construction arena; Plumbdrain Africa showcases civil and domestic plumbing, drainage, sanitation, sanitary ware, sewerage and pipe works. Aircon-Vent Africa covers engineering aspects of air conditioning and ventilation - focussing on technology, engineering and educational aspects of these industries. Woodpro Africa - recognised as the definitive technology showcase for the latest developments and trends – represents the woodworking, machinery processing and furniture manufacturing industries. Glass Expo, an exciting new trade show for the glass and aluminium industries. The shows receive support from many industry associations and representative bodies who are commended for their efforts in maintaining and promoting the advancement of the high standards prevalent in the South African building services, construction, plumbing and woodworking industries today. Attracting major decision makers from throughout South Africa, as well as a strong delegation from other African countries as well as international visitors, the exhibition provides a platform for buying and specifying, and also for developing and stimulating growth opportunities for business.