MITC
Trade Bulletin
The Maine
International Trade Center's Electronic News Service. A
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Thursday August
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PROGRAMS Tendence Lifestyle, Frankfurt, Germany, August 22-26, 2003 Plastio Ispack, Israel September 1-4, 2003 CeBIT Bilisim, Istanbul, Turkey September 2-7, 2003 2003
SIAL Mercosul 2003, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, September 15-18, 2003 World
PC EXPO 2003, September 17-20 Plovdiv
International Technical Fair Catalog Show International
Technical Fair Catalog Show, Bulgaria Sept. 29- ITU TELECOM WORLD Conference & Trade Show in Switzerland, October 12-18, 2003
HostEx
2003, Toronto Canada, October 19-2 Systems
Trade Show European
Banking & Insurance Fair
October 24-27,
2003
ExpoComm
Mexico 2004
Guangdong
to Invest $2.63 Billion in Controlling Solid Waste Pollution USITC Releases Reports Concerning Impact of FTAs with Singapore and Chile Environmental Technology Company Wins Development Award National Symposium Highlights Maine Incubation Program Domestic
Demand for Engineering Plastics To Surge Positive Arab Reaction to Proposed U.S.-Middle East Free Trade Area USTR to Move Ahead on WTO Case against EU Biotech Regime Bush Administration Issues Policy Bulletin on Softwood Lumber GAO
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World Electronics Forum (WEF), September 1-3 2003, in Australia. WEF is a periodical gathering of CEOs and Directors of electronics industries associations worldwide who wish to discuss current topics of common interests, exchange information on services and data and strengthen relations between associations. For more information see http://www.eia.org/events/future_template.phtml?rindex=24 or contact Shannon Galey sgaley@eia.org Vietnam
Information and Communication Technology Orientation Visit,
September 5-17, 2003 China
Cable Television Industry,
September 2003. China's
State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, and Chinese
provincial cable television network companies are seeking to upgrade
existing cable systems with the newest technology.
The focus of this visit will be on introducing InfoSecurity
Users Group, September 8, 2003, South Portland, Me.
A InfoSecurity group that meets on the second Monday of every
month. This month’s topic is Wireless Security- best security
practices and Cisco’s safe policy presented by Dale Tesch Jr, of Cisco
Systems. For
further information visit http://www.mesda.com/ac2003/
or contact Joe Kumiszcza joe@mesda.com
. Doing
Business in China Internet- Broadcast Seminar Number 3,
September 9, 2003, via Internet, The internet seminar will present
information concerning construction opportunities for Beijing’s
Olympics, government financial aid for exporters, and navigating
China’s distribution system. Cost
for participation: $25. For
more information contact Rose Braden rbraden@uschinabuild.org
China
Emergency 911 Communications Systems, September 2003. Chinese
government plans to implement emergency response communications systems
throughout China. A
delegation of 12 Chinese officials will visit the United States to learn
about U.S. goods and technologies in the emergency communications
systems industry. For more information contact Stephanie Mattes smattes@louisberger.com
Tendence Lifestyle, Frankfurt, Germany, August 22-26, 2003 is is the world's largest consumer goods fair. For more information contact info@usa.messefrankfurt.com or see http://www.tendence-lifestyle.com Plastio Ispack 2003,
September 1-4: "U.S.
Products Catalog Show" at CeBIT Bilisim, Istanbul, Turkey September 2-7, 2003 is an international trade fair for information technology, telecommunications, software and services for Turkey and the Eurasian Region. The U.S. Department of Commerce in Turkey will organize a U.S. catalog show in the USA Pavilion to help companies make business connections with both European and Asian counterparts. Catalog participation fee is $200. To participate, contact Larry Tabash at Larry.Tabash@mail.doc.gov. Registration deadline is August 8, 2003. For further information on the show see, http://www.cebitbilisim.com 2003
Agritec Israel 2003,
September 15-18: Commercial and Agricultural Sections of
Embassy, along with American States Offices Association, are jointly
organizing "U.S. Products Catalog Show" at SIAL Mercosul 2003, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, September 15-18, 2003, is the leading exhibition in the food industry in Latin America. For more information contact Ron Verdonk Tel: 011-5511-3082-3528 Fax: 011-5511-3083-7535 or Teresina Chin Tel: 202-720-9423 Fax: 202-690-4374. World
PC EXPO 2003, September 17-20 in Japan is the premier
event for IT and digital products in Japan and the leading gateway for
growing Asian IT markets. For
more information see: http://www.wpcexpo.com
or contact Mari Felton-Beal at mari.felton@mail.doc.gov Singapore: IX 2003 Conference & Exhibition, Sept. 30- Oct. 3, 2003, Singapore Expo. Technology Federation (SiTF). iX 2003 is one of the region's biggest IT and infocomm events examining the converging world of web services, wireless applications, bio-informatics, security and return on IT investment. Major firms such as Microsoft, IBM, HP, Sun Microsystem, Computer Associates, Cisco, and many others will be announcing and showcasing their products at iX. The conference features more than 60 world-class speakers from Europe, United States and Asia-Pacific. Cost for participation starts at $977. For further information see http://www.meet-in-singapore.com.sg/secb/ScecSearch/cgi-bin/ScecEventViewer.pl?event=1401 or contact David Stewart, iX 2003 Secretariat david.stewart@ix2003.com. Health Ingredients Japan 2003 , October 7-9, Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center, Tokyo, Japan. U.S. exporters interested in entering Japan’s health, functional, and organic foods market. Japan’s health foods market has an average growth of 8% over the past five years. Japan’s rapidly aging population has caused an increased interest in foods that promote a healthier lifestyle. The Japanese market for health foods is estimated at around $25 billion. For more information visit http://www.fas.usda.gov/agexport/Whats%20Hot/IFIA%20JAPAN%202003.doc or contact Ms. Khaliaka MeardryKhaliaka.Meardry@fas.usda.gov Anuga 2003, October 11-15, Cologne, Germany. In 2001, ANUGA attracted over 188,000 buyers from the trade, industry, skilled trades and catering. The trade visitors came from 147 countries. Some of the sectors expected to generate the most interest include organic foods, private label items, convenience foods, speciality/gournmet, kosher products, and vegetarian foods. For further information visit http://193.99.40.28/auftritte/0250/html/00/index.htm or contact Sharon Cook Sharon.cook@fas.usda.gov ITU TELECOM WORLD Conference & Trade Show in Switzerland, October 12-18, 2003. The quadrennial ITU TELECOM WORLD (http://www.itu.int/WORLD2003 ) is the world’s premier event in telecommunications. TELECOM WORLD is an excellent opportunity for government, regulators and the telecommunications industry from around the world. For more information, please contact Carmela Mammas at carmela.mammas@mail.doc.gov. HostEx
2003, Toronto Canada, October 19-2 Systems Trade Show, PSC 2003, October 22-25, INTEX Shanghai, China, An international industrial event featuring a comprehensive showcase of products and technology. The exhibition will cover pumps, valves, piping, compressor systems, fluid power, Chemtec, Watertec, and Envirotec. To obtain a listing of the different product and technologies that will be on display visit http://www.psc2003.com/exhibitors_highlights.htm . For further information contact Janice Teo janiceteo@hglink.com European
Banking & Insurance Fair, Grocery Innovations Canada, October 26-28, Toronto, Canada, One of Canada’s premier processed food events. Canada is the largest global market for US processed food products. The Canadian food market had been growing steadily for the past 10 years. Cost of a turn key booth: $3,500. For more information contact Marilyn Bailey baileym@usdacanada.com 11th International Specialized Fair Moldagrotech, October 28-November 1, 2003, Chisinau, Moldova. The exhibition is for U.S. firms that supply agricultural machinery, water supply and irrigation system, processing and packaging equipment, food industry equipment, and fertilizers. BISNIS will hold a booth at the Moldagrotech Fair and show your catalogs at no cost. For more information visit http://www.moldexpo.md/ or contact Joan Morgan Joan_Morgan@ita.doc.gov International Building & Construction Trade Fair US Pavilion, tentatively November, Shanghai, China, On of the leading construction industry trade shows in China, the IBCTF hosted 34,000 visitors in 2002 and featured 1,124 exhibitors. Booth Space is sold out. Catalog Space is available: $600. For more information visit http://216.239.33.104/search?q=cache:gmWU1ogUfSQJ:www.uschinabuild.org/Events/May2003TradeShow/tradeshowflyer03.06.03.pdf+International+Building+%26+Construction+Trade+Fair+&hl=en&ie=UTF-8 MESDA Annual Conference, November 13-14, DoubleTree Hotel, Portland, Me. A large IT industrial conference dealing with security, storage, training, ebusiness, hardware, and software solutions. Demonstrations of latest technology from the leading technologists, educational seminars and workshops, learn from industry leading keynotes, session and panel forums, network with peers and today’s industry leaders. For further information visit http://www.mesda.com/ac2003/ or contact Joe Kumiszcza joe@mesda.com Israfood 2003, November 24-26, 2003, Tel Aviv Fairgrounds, Israel. This exhibition is for U.S. manufacturers and exporters interested in evaluating interest of their product in Israel and the surrounding region. The U.S. Commercial Service often receives requests from Israeli firms interested in U.S. exporters of processed food products and hotel/restaurant equipment. A Commercial Specialist will display your catalog/product at their booth at the show and represent your stated interests. After the show they will send you a complete list of potential partners and trade leads. Cost of participation: $400. For further information see www.stier.co.il or contact Alan Wielunski alan.wielunski@mail.doc.gov WASTEC (Waste Control and Recycling Technology Exhibition) 2003, November 25-28, 2003, at the Nippon Convention Center (Makuhari Messe) International Exhibition Hall in Chiba City, Japan. This exhibition will introduce the latest environmental-related products, technologies, and services developed in foreign companies. Further information can be found at http://www.investinjapan.org/html/environmentjapan2003.htm or contact Mr. Akihiko Miyazato akihiko_miyazato@jetro.go.jp Assistance
Technology and Augmentative Communication Conference,
December 5-8, 2003, Kyoto, Japan. The international trade show is part
of the so-called "e-Japan" initiative of the Japanese
government that is aimed to help provide IT infrastructure to everyone,
regardless of geographic constraints, age or physical conditions. For
more information on the conference see http://www.joho-kyoto.or.jp/KICH/
or contact Yasue Morimoto of the U.S. Department of Commerce/Tokyo yasue.morimoto@mail.doc.gov. JETRO Techno Business Forum 2004, January 28-30, 2004, at the JETRO Akasaka Exhibition Hall & BSC Hall in Tokyo. The exhibition is designed to help non-Japanese IT and BIO firms explore opportunities for business partnerships with Japanese firms, including technical tie-ups, sales alliances Visit http://www.jetro.go.jp/maa/e/techno/index.html or contact Hiroki Matsumoto at Hiroki_Matsumoto@jetro.go.jp for further information. ExpoComm
Mexico 2004,
February
10-13, 2004: The
U.S. Embassy in Christmasworld,
January 31-February 4, 2004, Frankfurt, Germany. Christmasworld features
Christmas, holiday, and party items, floral items, fireworks, and shop
and display products. For more information visit, www.christmasworld.messefrankfurt.com
Paperworld,
January 31-February 4, 2004, Frankfurt, Germany. Paperworld is a trade
fair specializing in paper, office supplies, writing instruments, school
materials, stationery, computer accessories, and art and graphic
supplies. Ambiente,
February 20-24, 2004, Frankfurt, Germany. Ambiente is a trade fair
specializing in Tables and kitchenware, gifts, jewelry, and home
furnishing. For more information visit, www.ambiente-frankfurt.de
Beautyworld,
March 5-8, 2004, Frankfurt, Germany. Beautyworld is a trade fair
specializing in cosmetics, perfumes, toiletries, and salon and
healthcare products. For more information visit, www.beautyworld.messefrankfurt.com
Lifetime,
March 5-8, 2004, Frankfurt Germany. Lifetime is a trade fair for the
professional spa and wellness industry. For more information visit, www.lifetime-messe.de Passione,
March 5-8 2004, Frankfurt, Germany. Passione is an international trade
fair for personal accessories including bags, jewelry, watches, smoking
and wine accessories, small leather goods, and lingerie. For more
information visit, http://passione.messefrankfurt.com CAFTA
Catalog Road Show, March 22-31, 2004.
The CAFTA (Central American Free Trade Agreement) is scheduled
for completion at the end of this year.
The catalog show will visit the five CAFTA Guatemala, El
Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
In 2001 the United States exported $ 9 billion in goods to the
five CAFTA countries. 78%
of U.S. exporters to the region are small and medium-sized businesses,
and such firms generate nearly half of U.S. export value to Central
America. For more
information contact Nancy Hesser Nancy.Hesser@mail.doc.gov IFIA
Japan 2004, May 26-28, 2004, Tokyo, Japan, Asia’s
largest food ingredients and addictives event.
Combining large collection of manufacturers, distributors with a
showcase of the largest products and services for the industry.
For more information contact Kathy Giannetti giannetti@ejkrause.com
. r3 Asia 2004, July 6-9, 2004 is an international showcase exhibition on used machinery and equipment. For more information contact Simon Ng at, r3salesteam@hglink.com or see http://www.r3-asia.com All Asia Food Expo, New York City, October 2004. All Asia Food Expo is a trade event featuring Asian food and beverage products organized by Diversified Business Communications, which is based in Portland, Maine. For more information visit www.divbusiness.com or contact Julie Bernier at jbernier@divcom.com Governor
Baldacci’s First Gubernatorial Trade Bulgaria
Trade and Investment Mission, September 7-13, 2003.
U.S. department of Agriculture will pay for all in-country costs.
The primary aim of the trade mission is to promote United
States-Bulgaria agribusinesses, trade and investment- particularly in
the seed, textile and leather industries, livestock genetics,
biotechnology, food-processing, meat and dairy, beverages, agricultural
equipment, and feed and grain sectors.
For further information view http://www.bulgaria-embassy.org/!/07092003-02.htm
or contact Sean Carmody sean.carmody@usda.gov
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