November 19-22, 2008

Düsseldorf, Germany

U.S. Commercial Service Helsinki would like to invite you to visit the two large USA pavilions and our “Corporate Executive Office Center” at Medica 2008, which takes place in Düsseldorf, November 19-22, 2008.  As a special guest of the U.S. Department of Commerce, you will enjoy special access to the over 400 U.S. exhibitors and Medica company executives at this world-class trade fair.

You can view a large number of the U.S. exhibitors and their product announcements in 14 product categories at http://www.buyusa.gov/ifp/medica08.html

Simply tick the firms you are interested in, fill in the contact information at the bottom and click on “Submit”.  The firm(s) will be automatically notified of your interest and will be able to get in touch with you to set up meetings.  This service is free-of-charge.

As a way to facilitate your introduction to American company representatives at Medica 2008, we have arranged for you to receive the following VIP Buyer treatment:

• A welcome briefing in the “Corporate Executive Office Center” in Hall 16, C 04, upon your arrival, after which you will have an opportunity to meet with the American executives of special interest to your company;
• Introduction and Matchmaking with the U.S. firms in the two USA pavilions in both Hall 3 and Hall 16.
• A U.S. Exhibitor Reception on November 20, 7.00 – 9.00 p.m. in Hall 16, A 05 (Medica Media area).

The United States is renowned for innovative, state-of-the-art medical equipment and technology, offered at attractive prices.  The vast majority of the U.S. company executives which you will meet at Medica 2008 are seeking to form mutually beneficial business relations with medical equipment distributors, agents, and buyers from around the world.  As our guest at Medica, we will make sure you have quick access to those American companies of special interest to your firm.

Please do not hesitate and sign up for the U.S. Commerce Department’s IFP Program at Medica 2008 to set up meetings with U.S. exhibitors prior to the show.

If you wish to receive more information, please contact Ms. Merja Poikolainen at helsinki.office.box@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

We look forward to working with you and your company at Medica 2008!