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The U.S. Commercial Service at AUTOPROMOTEC 2007

Explore opportunities at AUTOPROMOTEC, an important exhibition for
networking with key decision makers from the European automotive industry!

The U.S. Commercial Service is assisting U.S. companies that wish to join the 22nd edition of the AUTOPROMOTEC Show, an international exhibition of products and equipment for the automotive transport sector, to be held in Bologna, Italy, May 23–27, 2007.

The U.S. Companies exhibiting at the Show are:
Dorman Products, FedEx, Precision Tune Auto Care, and Vectrix

Furthermore, ColorGlo Italia, part of ColorGlo International, will exhibit at its own stand at Pavilion 18, Stand 15, Aisle B.

The 2005 show featured 1,107 exhibitors from 44 countries, and more than 93,000 professional visitors (mechanics, electricians, auto body repair technicians, tire specialists, auto dealers, tire retreaders, engine rebuilders, repair/service center operators, and equipment dealers).

In recognition of its potential value to U.S. exporters, AUTOPROMOTEC received certification this year by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

U.S. Commercial service support will include:

  • Coordination with the show organizers;
  • Developing a campaign to promote the U.S. exhibitors to Italian would-be partners, and a dedicated page on CS Italy’s website;
  • (Optional) Offering U.S. exhibitors our Gold Key Service, whereby we pre-arrange one-on-one meetings for U.S. exhibitors with potential businesspartners, http://www.buyusa.gov/italy/en/goldkey.html, for a fee starting at $770 per day;
In addition the U.S. Commercial Service will host a product literature booth for U.S. firms that want to have a presence at the show, but are unable to attend in person. Cost for displaying material at the U.S. Commercial Service booth will be $500 per company plus freight of literature, and includes the following services:

  • Displaying and handing out your product materials at our booth;
  • Answering basic queries from show attendees regarding your products/services;
  • Forwarding contact details of parties interested in making contact with you.

AUTOPROMOTEC is an excellent venue for companies operating in the following sectors:

  • Auto repair and vehicle maintenance
  • Tires
  • Car wash equipment
  • Automotive spare parts
For more information or to sign up, please contact:
US Contact,
Ms. Erica Ramirez,
U.S. Commercial Service,
Newport Beach, CA Office
Tel: 949-660-1688 x 308,
Fax: 949-660-1338,
E-mail: erica.ramirez@mail.doc.gov,
http://www.buyusa.gov/newportbeach/

Italy Contact,
Mr. Andrea Rosa,
U.S. Commercial Service,
Milan Office
Tel: +39 02 6268 8523,
Fax: +39 026596561,
E-mail: andrea.rosa@mail.doc.gov ,
http://www.buyusa.gov/italy/en/


Links: U.S. Auto Team Website: http://www.usautoteam.org;
Autopromotec Website: http://www.autopromotec.it/index_en.php

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