Jun 12, 2013
Deerfield, Ill.-based BNP Media bought the Green Bay, Wis.-based Converters Expo from owner Susan Stansbury, who started the annual event seven years ago.
The purchase includes Converting Influence, a digital newspaper that serves the industry.
"The acquisition of Converting Influence and Converters Expo, both headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., complements our industry segment involvement, including some 50 industry magazines and expertise in hosting 30+ annual trade shows,” said Randy Green, group publisher for BNP Media.
He added, “These two properties will give BNP a… more
Jun 11, 2013
Cathy Griffith has been promoted to operations director for Nielsen Expositions, replacing Cindy Sample, who now runs the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show.
Griffith also will oversee the production of the ASD events, a general merchandise show with more than 2,800 exhibitors held biannually in Las Vegas, as well as spearheading several centralized services for Nielsen Expositions, according to company officials.
"Nielsen Expositions strives to exceed our customer's expectations and with Cathy's strong industry connections and leadership skills she will… more
Jun 11, 2013
For more than 45 years, dmg :: events’ massive Global Petroleum Show has been held biennially in Calgary, but now, citing attendee and exhibitor demands, it will switch to an annual format.
“This is an important evolution for the industry, for Canada and for Calgary," said Wes Scott, executive vice president of dmg :: events ( Canada ).
He added, “Since 1968, Global Petroleum Show has been a major platform for international and local markets to conduct business face-to-face. The annualization of Global Petroleum Show offers more opportunities to connect the industry… more
Jun 10, 2013
Since the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition launched nine years ago, it’s been a juggernaut, growing year-over-year in attendance alone from 1,100 coming to the event in 2005 to an estimated 9,500 attending the recent show at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
“We benefit from being in an industry that continues to be on fire,” said Craig Dooley, senior vice president, GLM and group show director, IR Events Group. “There is a lot of momentum behind the show in Chicago.”
So much momentum, in fact, the Windy City will continue to be the show’s… more
Jun 10, 2013
The Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology exhibition, on tap June 9-12 at the Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, will span 20,000 square meters, a 33-percent increase, compared with last year’s event.
The two main themes of the show, run by Germany-based Messe Frankfurt, are Electrical Engineering and Building Automation.
To maintain support these themes, the show will host 287 of industry-leading suppliers, including brands such as BOCHO, Crestron Electronics, Dalitek, Delta Green Tech, Echelon, Hedong, Legrand, EnOcean, Menred, Phillips, Seyoung, Songri, Siemens and Wago.
The… more
Jun 10, 2013
Reed Huaqun Exhibitions Co., Ltd. and ShanghaiMart have reached an agreement to develop the Shanghai International Gift & Home Trade Fair, formerly produced by ShanghaiMart, into the Shanghai International Houseware, Premium, Arts & Crafts Creative Design Exhibition, organized by Reed Huaqun.
The newly combined mega-expo will take place at ShanghaiMart Aug. 28-30.
The Shanghai International Houseware, Premium, Arts & Crafts Creative Design Exhibition is the first in several new Reed initiatives scheduled for this year, according to company officials.
Speaking at the signing… more
Jun 10, 2013
UBM Asia’s 13th Shanghai International Children Baby Maternity Industry Expo (CBME China) will showcase thousands of children and baby products July 17-19 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
The event will feature more than 2,100 brands in total across 138,000 square meters of exhibition space, as well as 6,000 buyers.
"CBME China 2013 will attract a record 1,400 exhibitors occupying over 138,000 square meters of exhibition space. We are glad to receive such an outstanding support from the industry," said Athena Gong , general manager, CBME.
Gong added, "By… more
Jun 10, 2013
The Thailand Convention & Visitors Bureau as named Nopparat Maythaveekulchai as the new president of the organization.
Nopparatwill be tasked with continuing to implement TCEB’s existing 5-Year Strategy that highlights 5 policies designed to emphasize the commitment between public and private sectors.
In addition, TCEB also has appointed two new vice presidents to strengthen TCEB’s missions to achieve MICE hub for the region.
“I am glad and honoured to be one of executives considered by TCEB as having right qualifications and eventually met the criteria for the… more
Jun 09, 2013
Taking your show or exhibitors overseas is potentially lucrative - but it’s also challenging!
This webinar features Tom Cindric, vice president, Hanley Wood, who is about to launch a brand new show - World of Concrete, India this October in Hyderabad and Larry Schur, president, ABC Kids Expo, who has recently begun bringing pavilions of exhibitors overseas.
The webinar will be moderated by global consultant and blogger Stephanie Selesnick, president of International Trade Information, Inc.
Register here for June 13, 1pm EST webinar: https://www.etouches.com/64807
This… more
Jun 09, 2013
The National Confectioners Association’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, held May 21-23 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, not only snagged a 10-percent increase in attendees, but also the number of new exhibitors rose 17 percent and the showfloor grew 9 percent, compared with the 2012 event.
“For the fourth year in a row, the Expo demonstrated significant growth in all areas. Our 10- percent increase in overall Expo registration is an accomplishment we relish,” said NCA President Larry Graham.
He added, “In a challenging economy, it is apparent by the continued growth… more
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