MILAN, Italy--The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce will once again organize a U.S. Pavilion at MIDO in May 2005.
A total of nine companies have confirmed their participation to date, although the collective booth's organizers at the commerce department said they are looking to expand its exhibitor base and are offering a complete turn-key approach to participation.
According to Piera Gattinoni, commercial specialist with the U.S. Commercial Service at the American Consulate General here, 2005 confirmed participants at the U.S. pavilion at MIDO, to be held May 6 to 9, currently include: Sadler Optical Tools, Western Optical, J.C. Crystal, Life-Link International/Croakies, Optimate, Inc., Superabrasives, Smart Labs, California Optical and Northgate Enterprise Corp.
According to Gattinoni, the Commercial Section of the US Consulate in Milan, encouraged by the success of the previous editions, will once again organize a turn-key package. "For a participation fee of Euro 5,000 we will provide exhibitors with a 10' x 10' turnkey booth, fully equipped and attractively designed. We will take care of all show logistics such as registration, translation of product description for insertion in the show catalog and booth construction. Moreover, we will provide on site assistance before, during and after the show, will manage an exhibitors' lounge, will make hotel reservations at discounted consular rates and will assist with a staff of qualified interpreters."
She added, "The U.S. Pavilion provides a unique opportunity for American companies to showcase their products in a truly internationally focused arena."
Those companies interested in learning more about participating in the U.S. pavilion at MIDO are encouraged to contact Piera Gattinoni at: [email protected] Phone: 011 (39) 2-62688521.
