Worldwide business opportunities: U.S. promotions abroad - Department of Commerce-sponsored and certified trade exhibiitions - directory

Business America, May 20, 1991

Industry-Organized/Government-Approved (IOGA) Trade Mission to Southeast Asia. September 1991. The Food Processing Machinery and Supplies Association (FPM&SA) is planning this mission to Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia. A highlight will be FPM&SA's pavilion in ProPak Asia '91, the 5th Asian International Food Processing and Packaging Technology Exhibition and Conference held at the World Trade Centre in Singapore, Sept. 25-28. Unlimited opportunities now exist in Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia for food industry manufacturers and suppliers. The mission is limited to 20 companies. For more information on participation, contact Phil Lewis at FPM&SA on 1-800-331-8816 or 1-703-684-1080.

U.S. Medical and Health Care Equipment and Suppliers Catalog Exhibition at 11 U.S. Commercial Facilities in the Middle East and Southern Europe. September 1991-January 1992. The locations for this event include sites in Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Portugal, and other key locations in a region which has shown a steady growth of interest in medical and health care equipment. For $250, U.S. firms can have their products presented to leading representatives, distributors, and buyers of medical and health care equipment, and obtain valuable trade leads. For complete information contact Louis Quay at the U.S. Department of Commerce; tel. (202) 377-3973, fax (202) 377-0178.

AUTOMART USA--U.S. Automotive Equipment, Parts, and Accessories Catalog Exhibition at 14 U.S. Commercial Facilities in Central and South America. September 1991-March 1992. The locations for this event include sites in Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, and other sites. For $250, U.S. firms can have their products presented to leading representatives, distributors, and buyers of automotive equipment, accessories, and supplies, and obtain valuable trade leads. For complete information, contact Louis Quay at the U.S. Department of Commerce; tel. (202) 377-3973, fax (202) 377-0178.

Pleasure Boats and Marine Accessories Matchmaker Trade Delegation to Tokyo, Sept. 2-4, 1991. This event is organized to introduce American manufacturers of pleasure boats and marine accessories to the Japanese market quickly, efficiently, and economically. Your firm will be matched in one-on-one interviews with potential agents, distributors, or joint-venture or licensee partners, depending on your marketing strategy. Agents and distributors from all over Japan will be invited to meet with you. The cost of participating in this Matchmaker is $2,500. The U.S. Small Business Administration has agreed to provide $700 of financial support for the first ten qualified companies to sign up for this event. For additional information contact Grace Wiggins at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 2119, Washington, D.C. 20230, tel. (202) 377-8970, fax (202) 377-0178.

Saudi AirCon '91. Riyadh. Sept. 8-12, 1991. This show is rescheduled from an earlier date. The U.S. Department of Commerce will organize the U.S. pavilion as an integral part of the show. Saudi AirCon '91 is the first exhibition dedicated to the airconditioning, ventilation, heating, and refrigeration industry. The U.S. pavilion was sold out prior to the Gulf War and continued to draw U.S. industry's interest during the conflict. Saudi Arabia is one of the world's largest markets for airconditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment, and is by far the largest importer in the Middle East, providing opportunities worth more than $376 million annually to manufacturers and suppliers. Demand for airconditioning equipment and services is increasing at a 5 percent annual rate as the Kingdom maintains its position as the world's third largest construction market. The region's harsh climate and society's growing demand for airconditioning systems dictate that all new buildings should incorporate sophisticated climate control systems. In addition, considerable demand has resulted from a massive restoration program which emphasizes more efficient operation of buildings. Substantial new demand will be generated from implementation of the Kuwait Reconstruction Program. Saudi AirCon '91 will provide an unprecedented opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers of airconditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment to meet with key specifying and procurement authorities from both the private and public sectors. The exhibition will take place in conjunction with Saudi Elenex '91, the Kingdom's established electricity and electronic engineering trade show. The Commerce Department will organize and sponsor a U.S. pavilion with booths, advance publicity, and full exhibitor support services. The participation fee is $4,300 for a 3 X 3 meter booth and $5,200 for a 3 X 4 meter booth. For further information, contact: Tyrena Holley, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room H2213, Washington, D.C. 20230; tel. (202) 377-3509; fax (202) 377-8304.