TBCO Supplier Expo 2025: Building Better Together for a Resilient Future
Cape Town, South Africa – The 2025 BUCO & Timbercity Supplier Expo will officially open its doors at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Tuesday, 11 February 2025. The expo brings together industry leaders, suppliers, and partners to drive intelligent growth and long-term resilience in the building materials sector. Under the theme “Building Better – Siyakha Sonke: Intelligent Growth for a Resilient Future”, the event underscores The Building
Company’s (TBCo) commitment to collaboration, sustainability, and innovation as key drivers of industry transformation.
A Future-Ready Supply Chain
In an evolving economic and environmental landscape, resilient supply chains continue to be crucial value-drivers. Speaking at the Expo, Wayne Opperman,
CFO of TBCo, highlighted the company’s focus on strengthening partnerships and creating smarter, more sustainable supply networks: “We recognise that the strength
of our suppliers is the strength of our business. By working hand-in-hand, we can build supply chains that are not only efficient but also inclusive, empowering local businesses and driving economic growth,” said Opperman.
TBCO is committed to supplier development, ensuring that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have access to the tools, training, and opportunities needed
to thrive in a competitive market. Through interest-free trade accounts, skills training, and digital solutions, the company continues to empower businesses to scale sustainably.
Recognising Excellence
A highlight of the event will be the Supplier Awards Dinner, where top-performing suppliers will be recognised for their exceptional contributions to product quality, service excellence, and supply chain innovation. Stuart Jowett, Group Executive: Merchandise, emphasised the importance of acknowledging the people and businesses that bring value to the industry: “The Supplier Awards are a recognition of the partnerships that drive our shared success. Tonight, we honour all of our suppliers for playing a vital role in helping us deliver on our promise to customers and communities,” said Jowett.
Collaboration for Impact
Beyond business, TBCo remains dedicated to community-driven growth, ensuring that its impact extends beyond the industry and into the communities it serves.
Through strategic collaborations and social investment initiatives, the company is actively working to create sustainable change.
- Empowering Small Businesses with the 2SO App – Recognising the challenges that small contractors and tradespeople face, TBCo has invested in the 2SO APP
- a digital platform designed to help SMEs manage cash flow, secure projects, and scale their businesses sustainably. By providing tools that simplify transactions and enable access to trade accounts, TBCo is ensuring that growth is within reach for small businesses.
- Transforming Communities with Ranyaka – an NPO that works hand-in-hand with communities, local stakeholders, all levels of government and investors to develop and implement transformation strategies for towns and communities across South Africa. Through its partnership with Ranyaka, TBCo is contributing to the revitalisation of urban areas and townships into thriving community hubs. These initiatives support education, infrastructure development, and economic participation, ensuring that local businesses and residents alike benefit from a strengthened ecosystem.
Lesego Moagi, Group Executive for Marketing at TBCo, highlighted the company’s approach to meaningful impact: “We believe that true transformation happens when businesses, communities, and individuals work together towards a shared vision, our goal is to leave a lasting, positive impact. For us, Siyakha Sonke is about creating opportunities that empower everybody who contributes to our success to thrive.”
Looking Ahead
As the Supplier Expo continues, discussions will focus on future trends, digital transformation, and sustainability in the building materials sector. The event serves as a catalyst for new ideas, strategic partnerships, and collaborative solutions that will shape the industry in the years to come.
“Our goal is to build a future where we unlock success for our suppliers, communities, and customers. This Expo is a step towards making that vision a reality,” concluded Opperman.