The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) and the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated joint industry conference, taking place on Thursday, 14 August 2025, at the NH Johannesburg Hotel in Sandton.
Under the theme “PVC Transformation: Driving Progress in a Changing World,” SAVA’s main conference promises to bring together over 150 senior decision-makers, influential players, and key stakeholders from the PVC and broader plastics value chain, spanning manufacturing, raw material supply, construction, recycling, and government.
Running alongside the SAVA event will be SAPPMA’s parallel sessions under the title, “Pipelines of Progress”. Both these events offer a unique platform to explore trends, innovations, and opportunities shaping the future of the industry.
Packed programme and world-class speakers
Delegates can look forward to an exciting line-up of international and local speakers, covering a diverse range of topics, including imports and exports, sustainability and recycling, new product developments, and market trends.
Highlights from the programme include:
- “Seeking Societal Symbiosis for the Sustainable Use of Materials” and “Additive Sustainability Footprint: A roadmap for the PVC industry”, delivered by keynote speaker Dr Mark Everard, a well-known author, scientist and broadcaster (Pundamilia, Wiltshire, UK)
- “Global Outlook of PVC” , delivered by second keynote speaker Jonathan Davies, Head of global PVC sales and sourcing, Vinmar International, Liverpool (UK) (UK)
- “Flexible PVC: Made to Last “ by Andres Vargas, Principal Plasticiser Technology, ExxonMobil (Belgium)
- “Lab scale mixers and extruders for PVC applications” by Thomas Weigang: Anton Paar Technical Sales (Germany)
Local presentations at the PVC parallel session will be delivered by various industry experts, including Jerrie Vermeulen (Sasol), Theunis Pos (About Air Pollution) and Tertius Ness (South Ocean Electric Wire).
“This year’s conference theme reflects the dynamic changes and opportunities in our sector. We are excited to showcase the latest developments, celebrate innovation, and foster collaboration across the entire value chain,” said Monique Hinds, CEO of SAVA.
The SAPPMA parallel session will feature equally compelling presentations on all aspects of plastic pipes – including PVC and HDPE fittings, and installations on topics such as pipeline solutions, infrastructure training, ensuring quality piping systems, and certification schemes aligned with international standards presented by Jacques van Eck (SAPPMA), Mike Schutte (Rho-Tech), Renier Snyman (Sun Ace SA), Kirtida Bhana (Plastics SA), Mike Smart (Genesis Consulting) and Justin Marsberg (CEISLAB).
“We felt it made sense to join SAVA to provide the entire plastic pipe industry access to the latest ground-breaking and global perspectives on HDPE and PVC”
There will also be exhibitions and multiple opportunities to network with the key role-players in the PVC and pipes industries, culminating in a cocktail function at the end of the day where delegates can share insights and build meaningful connections.
Don’t Miss Out – Register Now!
Tickets are available at: www.savinyls.co.za/events
- R2,500 + VAT for SAVA & SAPPMA members
- R3,500 + VAT for non-members
Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged to secure your spot at this must-attend event for the PVC and plastic pipe industry
For media enquiries or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Conference@savinyls.co.za or call (071) 083-5219
www.savinyls.co.za
