Driven by a collaborative Nampo committee comprising key regional leaders, including Ian Lloyd, operations manager, Klerksdorp; Carlien Bruce-Smith, national distribution centre manager; Antonie van Zijl, operations manager, Rustenburg; and André Esterhuizen, operations manager, Welkom and Bethlehem, B.E.D.’s presence reflects its national footprint and deep-rooted commitment to the agriculture sector.
A legacy of consistency and collaboration
B.E.D.’s involvement at Nampo dates back more than 30 years, evolving from a modest tent display to a multi-area exhibition space featuring indoor and outdoor stands and an outdoor demonstration area.
“What keeps us as committed and enthusiastic as we are is the opportunity to engage directly with our valued customers and to demonstrate our solutions in a hands-on environment,” says Esterhuizen.
“It is a combined effort; we work as a B.E.D. team. Everyone knows their role, and we understand how to deliver a successful Nampo presence.”
Evolving with a modern agriculture sector
Over the past three decades, the agriculture sector has undergone significant transformation, featuring increasing mechanisation, technological advancement, and rising operational expectations.
Van Zijl highlights that this evolution has required B.E.D. to expand both its product offering and technical capabilities: “We have grown from being a fastener-focused business to offering a wide range of solutions, including bearings, welding, power tools, and maintenance products.”
Nampo as a platform for engagement and insight
Nampo continues to play a pivotal role in B.E.D.’s engagement with the agriculture sector, providing a unique opportunity for face-to-face interaction, product demonstration, and opinion sharing.
“For me, Nampo is where you get honest feedback. Loyal customers come back every year, and they tell us what works and what doesn’t,” says Bruce-Smith.
The exhibition has also grown significantly, attracting around 100 000 visitors annually and showcasing the latest developments across the agricultural value chain.
“Technology is constantly changing. That is why it remains so important for farmers to attend, to experience new technology that will increase their productivity,” says Esterhuizen.
National footprint supporting year-round engagement
While Nampo is a key annual engagement platform for B.E.D., the company’s strength also lies in its ability to extend this throughout the year via its national branch network and external sales team.
“With more than 45 external sales representatives and a strong branch network, we are able to support customers across the country, wherever they are,” explains van Zijl.
Bruce-Smith notes that the B.E.D. Nampo committee also plays a critical role, connecting customers to their nearest regional branches.
What to expect at Nampo 2026
Visitors to B.E.D.’s stand at Nampo 2026 can expect an expanded and diverse product offering, supported by live demonstrations and expert advice from B.E.D.’s product specialists in areas such as welding, agricultural and other bearings, personal protective equipment, power tools, and more.
A key highlight will be B.E.D.’s outdoor demonstration area, where visitors can see equipment in action and gain a better understanding of how these solutions perform in real-world conditions.
A practical partner to the agriculture sector
B.E.D. remains focused on strengthening its role as a practical solutions partner to farmers, supporting productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.
As a platform that reflects B.E.D.’s core values of teamwork, service excellence, and a long-term commitment to supporting South Africa’s agriculture sector, Nampo creates customer relationships, in line with B.E.D.’s ethos: ‘it’s our business to know your business’.
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