Electronics Production Industry

Munich – The time is right to prepare for productronica 2009, the 18th international trade fair for electronics production, taking place November 10 to 13, in Munich, Germany. It is the only trade show in the world that represents the entire electronics production chain–from printed circuit boards to thin-film cell production. No other show offers such a comprehensive look at the market for electronics production and the special technologies used in micro-manufacturing. productronica 2009 is an exceptional meeting place for market leaders and newcomers alike. The organizer, Munich International Trade Fairs, is expecting some 1,000 exhibitors from over 30 countries and 35,000 trade visitors from over 70 countries. The upcoming show examines the complete spectrum of the manufacturing process–from product development to after-sales services, including the following core areas:

• PCB and other circuit-carrier manufacturing
• Technologies in cable processing
• Component mount technology
• Soldering technology
• Test and measurement
• Quality assurance

productronica 2009 mirrors the current trends in electronics production by offering the following focus areas:

• Micronano-production
• Photovoltaics manufacturing
• Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS)
• Organic electronics
• Production of hybrid components

Moreover, the show will be accompanied by a series of cutting-edge forums under the new productronica University program.

Exhibitor Support Program (ESP)

The U.S. Commercial Service will be present to work with U.S. exhibitors at productronica 2009. Through the ESP, we will be able to provide you with a variety of services, including market research, assistance in finding suitable business partners and other customized services, all designed to promote your exports before, during and after the show. It includes the following elements:

• Focused email promotion of U.S. exhibitors to local contacts in the electronics production industry (FREE)
• Product listing on BuyUSA.gov Germany to generate additional leads (Featured U.S. Exporter for USD 150)
• On-site counseling, market research, interpreting, and logistics assistance (FREE)
• Follow-up with leads after the show per agreement with sector specialist (FREE)

If you are interested in using our support services at productronica 2009, please fill out the productronica 2009 – U.S. Exhibitor Registration Form below.

Your U.S. Commercial Service Contact

At the show, electronics specialists Moritz Holst and Dagmar Winkler-Helmdach will working the floor on behalf of the U.S. exhibitors and support them throughout the show. To request additional support leading up to productronica 2009, or to receive advice on the German market, please contact U.S. Commercial Service aerospace specialist for Germany:

Moritz von Holst
U.S. Commercial Service Munich
Phone: (011-49-89) 28 88-754
Moritz.Holst@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Dagmar Winkler-Helmdach
U.S. Commercial Service Munich
Phone: (011-49-89) 28 88-769
Dagmar.Winkler-Helmdach@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

For more information on productronica 2009 please visit the organizer's website http://productronica.com.

*Note on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Both the U.S. Commercial Service and Munich Trade Fairs International are proactively engaged in defending American companies against counterfeit and copyright infringement. Please see our guidelines about IPR at Trade Fairs in Europe on our website. It shows how exhibitors can be supported on this very important subject.
Also see information about the Commerce Department’s Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP!) and the State Department’s online Publication on intellectual property.

productronica 2009 — U.S. Exhibitor Registration Form