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IFAI 2008, October 21 - 23, 2008, Charlotte, North Carolina

Join our official Philippine trade delegation to IFAI 2008 International Trade show, October 21-23, 2008, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Your participation as member of our official trade delegation will provide you the following benefits:

  • Assistance in show registration
  • Matchmaking meetings with corporate officers of exhibiting U.S. companies
  • Multiple technical symposiums packed with need-to-know information and inspiration
  • Access to the International Business Center where U.S. Department of Commerce staff will assist international buyers identify and meet U.S. exhibitors;

IFAI Expo is a dynamic showcase of existing and emerging technologies in industrial and technical fabrics, bringing together all levels of the technical textile industry value chain – from fiber producer to end product manufacturer. This gathering of suppliers and buyer is a global marketplace with over 8,000 industry professionals—exhibitors and attendees--representing more than 64 countries.

Highlights:

  • The Largest Specialty Fabrics Trade Show in the Americas 
  • 8,000+ registered participants expected
  • More than 450 leading suppliers
  • More than 90 expert speakers presenting insights that will help your business increase profitability
  • A U.S. Department of Commerce International Buyer Program which organizes trade delegations

Product categories:  Agricultural Products, Athletic/Sporting Equipment; Awnings/Canopies Banners/Flags; Bags/Luggage; Carbon Fiber Products; Casual Furniture; Connectors and Electronics; Construction; Contract Sewing/Sealing Covers; E-textiles; Filtration; Graphics/Signage; Marine Products; Medical; Military/Government/Homeland Security; New Textiles; Packaging; Pet/Equestrian; Recreational Products; Safety/Protective/HazMat; Structures; Tents; Tarps/Truck Covers; Transportation Interiors; Upholstery.

Outside the Philippines? Contact the U.S. Commercial Service Office in your country: http://www.buyusa.gov/home/export.html.

Take the first step to join the Official Philippine Trade Delegation to the IFAI 2008 by contacting Ms. Dey Robles/Ms. Ylen Rumeral, U.S. Embassy Manila, at tel: 02-888-4088.

For more information on IFAI 2008, please refer to the event's web site: http://www.ifaiexpo.info/index.cfm

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