Automechanika - Frankfurt, Germany
September 16-21, 2008
Automechanika
Automechanika, held every two years in Frankfurt, is Europe’s premier trade fair for the automotive industry.
Automechanika is increasingly becoming a platform for original equipment fitters in the automobile industry, distinguished by innovations and new functions, systems and new technologies. Automechanika’s international significance – almost 80% of exhibitors and 40% of visitors originate from other countries – provides interesting opportunities in this sector, too.
With the assistance of our office in Frankfurt, let us introduce you directly to leading U.S. manufacturers of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories & tuning products, service & repair equipment and chemicals, who are coming to Automechanika to find good distributors from all over the world. Initial inquiries can be made to Kate Wilkie in our Melbourne office at email: kate.wilkie@mail.doc.gov .
Frankfurt International Book Fair - Frankfurt, Germany
October 15-19, 2008 
The U.S. Commercial Service is promoting the Frankfurt International Book Fair, October 15-19, 2008, to be held in Frankfurt, Germany. The Fair is the largest trade show for books worldwide, with over 7,700 exhibitors.
We are pleased to let you know that there will be 635 U.S.
exhibitors at this trade event, of which several are keen to
develop sales in Australia. Information on these exhibitors can
be viewed at:
http://www.buyusa.gov/germany/de/usaussteller_buchmesse2008.pdf
Should you be involved in education publishing, the Association
of Educational Publishers (AEP) pavilion may also be of interest.
The nine U.S. exhibitors in the AEP pavilion are interested in
appointments with Australian companies visiting the show. Should
you be interested in this opportunity, please register using the
following link:
http://www.buyusa.gov/germany/en/educationalpublishers.html
For further information on this event or for inquiries in the Publishing Industry, please contact Commercial Specialist, Annette Ahern in our Melbourne office on tel: 61-3-9526-5928 or email: annette.ahern@mail.doc.gov
Cosmoprof Asia - Hong Kong
November 12-14, 2008
http://www.cosmoprof-asia.com
Cosmoprof Asia brings the beauty industry together in the Asia Pacific region. In its 13th year, Cosmoprof Asia 2008 is a major trend-setting and beauty event, with over 1,000 exhibitors. The U.S. Commercial Service in Hong Kong is recruiting a pavilion of over 40 U.S. exhibitors interested in expansion in Asian markets, including Australia.
A listing of the U.S. exhibitors at Cosmoprof Asia, will be available to Australian importers by contacting Commercial Specialist, Annette Ahern at the U.S. Commercial Service Melbourne on tel: 03-9526-5928 or email: annette.ahern@mail.doc.gov . Assistance in registering your attendance at this event and appointment scheduling with U.S. exhibitors is also available.