The 23rd international Autopromotec, certified by the U.S. Department of Commerce, will be held in Bologna, Italy, May 20 – 24, 2009 and will showcase the latest innovations in automotive repair, collision repair, vehicle service and maintenance equipment including tires, spare parts and car wash equipment. Special focus will be on equipment for hybrid vehicles, fuel cell suppliers, biodiesel, bioethanol, hydrogen and compressed natural gas (CNG) among other “green” fuel technologies.

Services Available to U.S. Companies

The Commerce Department’s U.S. Commercial Service Italy staff will do a pre-show promotion of U.S. exhibitors to Italian contacts and be available at the exhibition to assist participating U.S. firms by facilitating contacts between exhibitors and business visitors.  U.S. Pavilion participants also have the option of utilizing the Commerce Department’s Gold Key Service, whereby our staff  in Italy will arrange one-on-one meetings for you with pre-screened potential Italian partners (agents, distributors, etc.) so you can accomplish even more during the show. 

Please contact our Commercial Specialist Mr. Andrea Rosa at andrea.rosa@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov or Shannon Christenbury at shannon.christenbury@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov phone: 704-333-4886 ext. 225 for more details.