Ebor Automotive Systems proudly participated as an exhibitor at the 2025 NAACAM Show, held from the 13th to the 14th August 2025 at the Boardwalk Mall in Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape. The event brought together leading players from across South Africa’s automotive manufacturing value chain and Ebor made its mark once again as a key industry contributor.
Why NAACAM 2025 Mattered
The NAACAM Show is South Africa’s flagship event for automotive manufacturing and a key platform for advancing the goals of the South African Automotive Masterplan (SAAM 2035). With a strong emphasis on localisation, transformation, and digitalisation, the 2025 edition provided valuable insight into the evolving needs of the sector and how companies like Ebor are stepping up to meet them.
Highlighting Manufacturing Excellence
Ebor used its booth to showcase its core capabilities in automotive component manufacturing, including:
- Injection-moulded polymer components
- Metal-plastic assemblies
- Precision clips and custom trim solutions
Visitors to the booth got an up-close look at the company’s high-quality products and innovations tailored to OEM specifications.
Strategic Engagement
As a regular NAACAM Show participant since 2017, Ebor’s 2025 presence emphasized:
- Its commitment to local content and industry transformation
- Its capacity to supply Tier-1 and OEM manufacturers
- Its readiness to scale for growing domestic and export demand
The company also took part in the Show’s B2B matchmaking programme, where Ebor’s team engaged in scheduled meetings with key buyers and potential partners from across the region.
A Platform for Growth and Innovation
Ebor used the event to:
- Strengthen relationships with existing customers
- Forge new supply chain connections
- Showcase upcoming innovations in component design and tooling
- Reinforce its position as a reliable, South African-based Tier-1 supplier
The booth featured product samples, technical insights and company materials detailing Ebor’s dual-site manufacturing presence in Kariega and East London.
Presence at the Industry’s Forefront
With the event set against the backdrop of South Africa’s Automotive Masterplan (SAAM 2035), Ebor’s participation aligned well with national goals of deepening localisation, creating jobs and enhancing competitiveness in the automotive sector.
Beyond the showroom floor, Ebor representatives attended the conference sessions and networking dinner, gaining insights into upcoming trends, policy updates and OEM procurement strategies.
A Successful Showing
For Ebor Automotive Systems, the 2025 NAACAM Show was more than an exhibition, it was a strategic opportunity to demonstrate its value as a trusted local partner, to connect with industry leaders and to help shape the future of automotive manufacturing in South Africa.
As the company looks ahead to new projects and partnerships, its NAACAM Show presence affirmed its role as a dynamic and forward-thinking component supplier.
