SIAM Annual Convention 2009, New Delhi, 28th August 2009

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is the apex industry association representing all vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India. SIAM, is an advocacy group for the automobile industry on economic, technology and public policy areas.

Every year SIAM hosts an Annual Convention focusing on issues influencing Indian automotive industry’s competitiveness and its integration with the global economy. The Convention is attended by more than 1000 persons. The Speakers are being drawn from different industry sectors including the automotive industry and thought leaders to bring a holistic view to issues under deliberation. Over the years, this event has become one of the most important annual events of this industry.

The SIAM Annual Convention this year will bring together global automotive Industry leaders in India on 28th August 2009 at Hotel Taj Palace in New Delhi.

The theme of this year’s Annual Convention is “Auto Industry: Revival, Restructuring & Sustainable Growth”.

Annual Convention 2009 will have eminent panel of speakers to deliver keynote addresses and will witness panel discussions. The themes for discussion are:
- “Revival – The Current Progress in Reviving The Global Automotive Industry & Positioning The Indian Automotive Industry in The Future”
- “Restructuring - Build A Viable Industry Model: Challenges Facing The Commercial Vehicle Industry”
- “Sustainability – Role of Collaborative Working”
- “Sustainable Mobility - Connecting India: Making a Paradigm Shift”
- “Leadership in The Two Wheeler Industry”

Some of the confirmed speakers are:
• Dr Bernd Bohr, Chairman, Automotive Group, Robert Bosch GmbH
• Prof Dr Jochem Heizmann, Member-Management Board, Volkswagen AG
• Mr Matt Levatich, President & Chief Operating Officer, Harley-Davidson Motor Company
• Mr Hakan Samuelsson, Chairman, MAN AG
• Mr Takao Suzuki, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus
• Mr Toru Watabiki, Vice Chairman, Motorcycle Committee of JAMA & Representative Director & Managing Executive Officer, Yamaha Motor Corporation

Important Information about the SIAM Annual Convention 2009:
Date : 28th August 2009
Time : 0900 hours – 1700 hours
Venue : Hotel Taj Palace, Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi

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Source: Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles Opens Today With 800 Exhibitors

Asia’s most popular home textile trade fair, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles, will open on 25 – 27 August 2009 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. With an exhibition space of 103,500sqm, the fair has attracted over 800 exhibitors from 24 countries including newcomers from Belarus, Malaysia and Russia. Special pavilions from Germany, Korea, Pakistan, Taiwan, Turkey and seven home textiles manufacturing bases including Nantong and Yuhang in China will be featured this year alongside home textiles mills from around the globe.

Turkey, the largest country pavilion at the show, will return this year with a 15% increase in exhibition space. “The fair attracts professional buyers from China and overseas. We are confident that the suppliers exhibiting under the Turkish pavilion will stand out at the fair,” said Mr Ibrahim Burkay, Chairman of the Board of Uludag Exporters' Association, organiser of the Turkish pavilion. The Turkish exhibitors will feature high quality curtains, drapery and upholstery fabrics specialised for Asian and European markets.

Apart from the country pavilions, the show will gather leading home textile suppliers worldwide under special product zones for buyer’s easy navigation. They include:

B. Sousa from Portugal, Lenzing from Austria, Kuan’s living from Italy, Casablanca, Dinosaur (Kong Long), Fuanna and Luolai from China in the brand bedding and towelling hall; Dicitex Deco, a first time exhibitor from India with 120sqm trade space and US based companies New Line, Morgan, Richloom and Culp in the curtain zone; Recron, a leading home textile supplier from Malaysia, Benetex from Korea and Speedy Products from the UK in the upholstery zone.

Special fringe programmes expand domestic and international trade opportunities:
To generate new business opportunities for exhibitors and buyers, the show organisers have set up a business matching service on-site. “The business matching service is a fast and effective means for industry players to find the right business partner on-site. I am happy to see famous retail shops and brands including Marks & Spencer and Nibico will take advantage of this service to maximise their sourcing time at the fair,” said Ms Wendy Wen, director trade fairs for Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

In addition, major buyers such as Kmart from Australia, Next Sourcing from the UK, Auskim from Korea and Siony from Russia will also attend the fair to look for the latest home textile products.

Equally important will be the open-ended forum, which will be held at the fair to give participants an insight to the business opportunities available in the local and overseas markets. To inspire fair attendees with the coming trends in home textiles design, a Designer’s Studio and the Metropolis Lifestyle Studio will be set up at the international hall to reveal the latest designs and trends for S/S 2010. Home textiles labelled as Intangible Cultural Heritage and the winning entrants of three international design competitions will be displayed to encourage creativity and accommodate ambience.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2009 is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and China Home Textile Association (CHTA). The show will be held concurrently with Yarn Expo Autumn 2009 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre to give show participants exposure to a new market segment.

Source: Messe Frankfurt

6th edition of ATNT-2009 to be held in India, December 7-9, 2009

The Industrial Fabrics Association International has announced that it will be a Supporting Organization for the 6th edition of the "Advances in Textiles, Machinery, Nonwovens and Technical Textiles (ATNT-2009), conducted by Texas Tech University in collaboration with Bannari Amman Institute of Technology (BIT).

The conference will be held December 7-9, 2009 at BIT in Sathyamangalam, in the Coimbatore region; and will bring industrial and academic experts from many parts of the world to deliberate on the latest topics in the field of value-added textiles. For the past five years Texas Tech University has been providing an international platform in the Coimbatore area for exchanging cutting-edge topics and ideas on emerging textile field such as nonwovens, specialty fabrics and technical textiles.

According to IFAI President & CEO Stephen Warner, " We are honored to be a supporting partner for this important industry conference. IFAI is dedicated to expanding awareness of specialty fabrics and cooperation between international textile companies and organizations. ATNT-2009 is an exciting international forum for idea exchange, collaboration and business partnerships."

ATNT-2009 will be a valuable forum where industry, academia, policy makers and trade associations can discuss the latest developments in the textiles field. Emphasis will be given to value-added textiles such as nonwovens and technical textiles.

The conference will focus on finding solutions to some of the difficulties faced by the Indian Textile Industry and will provide information on new market opportunities for global players. India now offers 100% foreign direct investment opportunities in the textile sector.

Key topics will include:
-Technology and Marketing of Technical Textiles
-Eco-friendly Textiles
-Functional Finishes
-Nanotechnology in Textiles
-Defense Textiles
-New Developments in Spinning, Weaving, Processing

Important features of this year's conference will be:
-Tips to diversify with the existing infrastructure and enhance the textile sector's core competency
-Discussion related to international tie-up opportunities in both technology and marketing

Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar of Texas Tech University who originated the now internationally recognized ATNT conference is working jointly with Dr. A. Venkatachalam, the Dean of the Department of Textile Technology at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, to conduct the event. ATNT-2009 is held under the leadership of Balasubramaniam, Chairman, Bannari Amman Group, India.

For more information contact the Organizing Secretaries:
Dr. Seshadri Ramkuman, Texas Tech University, USA | Seshadri.ramkumar@tiehh.ttu.edu | India Mobile: 9940060210
Dr. A Venkatachalam,BIT - India A_venkatachalam@rediffmail.com | Phone: 04295-221289 (x560)

Source: Industrial Fabrics Association International

2nd Footwear Expo 2009 from 2 - 4 November 2009, Dubai

We take this opportunity and most cordially invite your esteemed organization and associate members to exhibit & support us in 2nd Footwear Expo 2009, being organized from 2 -4 November 2009 – Dubai.

The 2nd Footwear Expo 2009 is the most important gathering of footwear industry not only for the UAE but for the whole Region. The 2nd Footwear 2009 is incorporated with Travel Goods Expo 2009, Dubai.

DUBAI – International Business
Dubai presents international business with a wide range of opportunities for different activities and operations such as - Trade, Transport and distribution, Manufacturing and processing, Regional offices. Long recognized as the leading regional trading hub in the Middle East, Dubai has transformed itself in recent years into a truly international business centre of global significance.

Wide import requirements; opportunities for suppliers of most products; An accessible market - served by more than 170 shipping lines and 86 airlines; An open market - no exchange controls, quotas or trade barriers.

The oil sector comprises a major portion of the country's GNP, is the stabilizing force of this tiny emirate. The reason why the popularity of Dubai is soaring these days is due to its ultramodern and sophisticated banking sector which provides a variety of services for its wealthy expatriate clientele. The banking system in Dubai is so private that it is now often compared to that of Switzerland. As the second largest emirate of the UAE, Dubai has established itself as a major business centre in the Gulf region.

2nd Footwear Expo 2009
The event will serve as a powerful platform for regional and international companies aiming to showcase their products and developments in technology, equipment and services to the Middle East’s burgeoning footwear market. Exhibits will feature wide array of products from men’s footwear, women’s footwear, children’s Footwear, casual footwear, corporate footwear up to leather products and accessories. The Exhibition will be promoted to industry professionals, trade visitors and decision makers through an extensive and carefully planned media campaign, which is designed to attract key personnel in the Public & Private sectors.

Exhibitor’s Profile: Men’s Footwear,Women’s Footwear, Kids & Children’s Footwear, Comfort Shoes & Boots, Sandals & slippers, Corporate Footwear, Fashion Footwear, Bride & Groom Footwear, Fashion Footwear,Safety & Security Footwear, Leather Products & Accessories

Visitor’s Profile: Footwear & Leather Associations, Trade Buyers, Footwear Designers, Distributors, Brand managers, Manufacturers, Footwear Agents, Decision makers, Ministries from regional countries,Footwear Show room managers.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available and how they can help to promote you before, at and after Footwear Expo. For simplicity they have been grouped into specific areas of interest. Our sponsorship teams are ready to discuss your options and work out a package that suits your needs, reflects your company image AND fits in with your budget!

Promotion and Advertising
A key factor in success of 2nd Footwear Expo ’2009 is a well thought-out promotion strategy getting the highest advertising index values in UAE, Middle East and Neighboring countries. The idea of the advertising campaign is based on the target marketresearch data and encompasses the following:
- Wide involvement of the target audience, advertising in leading trade press
- Direct mailing to foreign buyers on the up-to-date databases.
- Personal visits to all relevant government departments and major organizations, with selective invitations to a hosted buyers programme
- Internet promotion of the trade fair via exhibition websites and footwear & leather industry websites
- Publication of reviews, press releases and post releases in trade magazines
- Advertisement in national and international news papers, Press conferences, advertising in catalogues, Outdoor advertising along busy malls - all over UAE & Middle East
- Advertising on the state TV channels , Radio FM, Etc.

Unique Opportunities
A great chance to meet investors, business men who will come from all over the world to look for making businesses and deals with the participated companies. The Exhibition will include Great Offers, launching of new products, business matching, Media Coverage, Direct mailing, Invitation letters, press meeting, Advertising on national dailies.

We are sure with your esteemed support; we could make a great business deal and great business developments to exhibiting companies participating in 2nd Footwear Expo 2009 – Dubai.

Source: Footwear Expo 2009

43rd India International Garment Fair (IIGF) 2009, New Delhi, India, 15-17 July

India International Garment Fair (IIGF) 2009 will be held at Pragati Maidan from July 15 - 17, 2009. 43rd India International Garment Fair (IIGF) is one of the world's largest and most popular apparel fair. A perfect amalgamation of fashion, design and quality.

The 43rd India International Garment Fair is the ultimate destination for global fashion buffs and textile industry giants. This unique fair offers a mind-blowing collection of garments, fabrics & fashion accessories manufactured by some of India’s premier fashion and export houses. Adding to the glitz will be theme based fair displays and avant-garde ramp shows displaying all the creations in colours and designs, like never before!

The fair, displaying Autumn/Winter Collections is held during the month of January and for that of Spring/Summer Collections, in July, every year. 42 IIGFs have been successfully held so far in the past 21 years.

IIGF, which is a specialised business fair and forty third in the series shall show case the characteristic trends and fashions in the apparel industry from entire India and extensively recognised as the leading exhibition for the Indian Garment Export Industry in India.

The following are the main product categories for display at IIGF:
a) CASUAL WEAR & CITY WEAR :
Blouses, Cardigan, Casual Wear, Children’s Wear, Co-ordinates, Denim Wear, Infants’ Wear, Knitwear, Ladies Wear, Men’s Wear, Pullover, Shirts, Shorts, Silk Garments, Skirts, Suits, Sweat Shirt, T-Shirt, Trousers, Vest
b) HIGH FASHION & OCCASIONAL WEAR :
Designer’s Labels - Fashion, Private Labels - Fashion, Bridal Wear, Cocktail Dresses, Evening Dresses
c) LINGERIE :
Bodysuit, Brassiere, Brief, Home Wear, Men’s Underwear, Nightwear & Pajamas
d) SPECIALTY :
Leather Garment, Fur Garment, Maternity Wear, Uniforms, Work Clothes
e) SPORTSWEAR :
Outerwear, Swimwear, Body Wear, Skiwear, Down Coats, Rain Coats, Track Suits
f) ACCESSORIES & FASHION JEWELLARY :
Pareos, Scarfs, Stoles, Handbags etc

Source: fibre2fashion.com

BODYLOOK - The World of Body and Beach from July 26 to 28, Germany

The World of Body and Beach, Germany’s leading international trade fair for Bodywear, Lingerie, Legwear as well as Swim and Beachwear, has been received very well by the market.

260 exhibitors and collections from 18 countries will be presented at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre from 26 to 28 July. This means Bodylook clearly confirms its leadership role on the German exhibition landscape with the first exhibitor names now being disclosed.

Commenting on this Project Director, Angelika Grammozi, explained: “Both nationally and internationally the response to our new concept over the past months has been impressive proof that this way is the right course for a forward-looking event with a European focus. In our four new Style Worlds we have been able to win over and/or back such collections as Ritratti, Hanro, Calvin Klein, Pin-up Stars and Andrès Sarda. It is true that the market is currently subject to quite some unrest but the quality of registrations tells us that sector decision-makers from company headquarters fully back Bodylook. As evidenced by the fact that the collections will only be finished and ready for retailers to order in time for our exhibition dates.”

As part of this re-launch Bodylook will stage four Style Worlds as completely independent fashion experiences in the Hall. Not least thanks to this approach high-impact exposure is guaranteed for all segments in one place. The biggest of the four Worlds is Downtown where primarily the big, well-established brands will present their collections. A combination of high, representative design stands along the perimeter of the hall and open-plan stand concepts in the inside area make for a transparent look of the hall as a whole and ease orientation for buyers.

In the Downtown area visitors can look forward to the collections of the following brands:
• Anita Dr. Helbig feat. Anita comfort, Anita care, Anita maternity, Anita active, ROSA FAIA and Edelweiss Gerhard Rösch GmbH feat. Rösch CreativeCulture, Blanche Fleur, Daniel Hechter and Féraud Paris
• Maryan Beachwear Group feat. Maryan Mehlhorn, Charmline, Lidea and Watercult
• Van de Velde feat. Marie Jo, L’Aventure and Prima Donna
• Palmers Lejaby Germany feat. Lejaby, Elixir de Lingerie, Rasurel and Palmers
• Parissime GmbH feat. Lise Charmel, Antigel, Antinea and Eprise
• Fashy feat. fashy, Westbay, Gino Lapis and Aquafee!
• SUSA-Vertriebs GmbH feat. SUSA and Zeki
• Simone Pérèle Mieder-Moden feat. Simone Pérèle and Implicite
• Eva B. Bitzer feat. Eva B. Bitzer lingerie de luxe, Fürstenberg and YBS
• Premium Bodywear feat. Olaf Benz and MANstore
• Adolf Riedl feat. Sunflair with Opera, Olympia and Sunmarin
• Glumann Beachfashion feat. Goldfish, Contour and Glumann
• Bruno Banani, Graziella, Joop! bodywear, Joop! socks, Dynamico, Solar, BECO Beermann, Banana Moon, Victor Odil, Gattina

Source: Igedo Company GmbH & Co KG

New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), August 15-20, 2009

More than 300 companies from 39 countries and five continents worldwide will participate in the summer edition of the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), creating the most extensive offering of global gift and home resources in the United States. NYIGF runs Saturday, August 15, through Thursday, August 20, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 94 in New York City.

"With some 39 counties represented at NYIGF, there's no more efficient way to shop the world," said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGF director. "Retailers, as well as US-based importers and distributors, will find an abundant, easy-to-source selection of unique and one-of-a-kind products at the Fair."

Notable this August, is the debut of South Korea's Chungchung Bukdo Trade Group, and the return of both Italy's Italian Trade Commission and Spain's Instituto de Promoción Exterior de Castilla-La Mancha to NYIGF following an absence from the market. In addition to these newcomers to the Fair, West Africa Trade Hub/Africa Now!, an organization representing various African nations, is moving to the Javits Center from its former location at the Piers.

Throughout NYIGF, thirteen international pavilions will house exhibitors from five continents - North America, South America, Asia, Europe and Africa. The largest number of international pavilions will be housed in NYIGF's General Gift division, with eight contingents showcasing a wide variety of global gift and home merchandise. Participants include: Ateliers d'Art de France (France), British Jewellery and Giftware Exports (United Kingdom), Chungchung Bukdo Trade Group (South Korea), Instituto de Promoción Exterior de Castilla-La Mancha (Spain), Israel Export Institute, (Israel), Jetro New York (Japan), LMI-Leipziger Messe International GmbH (Germany) and West Africa Trade Hub / Africa Now! (various African nations).

Other participating international contingents - with product collections characterized by either design aesthetic or product category - will be presented in other NYIGF divisions. Accent on Design will feature contemporary design products in all categories from Ateliers d'Art de France (France) and the British Design Group (United Kingdom); Handmade will present traditional and contemporary handcrafts in all media and across all product categories from the American Chamber of Commerce of Peru (Peru), British Crafts Council (United Kingdom), LMI-Leipziger Messe International GmbH (Germany) and ProMexico Trade & Investment (Mexico); and Tabletop & Housewares will showcase products for kitchen table from the Italian Trade Commission (Italy).

The 39 countries represented at NYIGF are: Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mali, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey and the United Kingdom (England and Scotland).

For the first time, The Israel Export Institute is sponsoring a buyer promotion - "State of Israel Bonds Sweepstakes" - in connection with NYIGF. Retailers can register to win a $500 "Mazel Tov" State of Israel Bond at the Israel Export Institute pavilion at the Javits Center. Entry forms will be available onsite in booth 2267.

What makes the NYIGF unique?

• Global influence - 30,000 buyers from 50 states and 77 countries
• Diversity - 2,900 exhibitors and thousands of lines - carefully screened and categorized

in 9 targeted divisions
• Quality - Extraordinary depth and breadth of the very best lines across the home, lifestyle and

gift spectrum
• Trend driven - Introductions to new products and new talents
• Fashion-forward - New York City - a perfect complement to the high design and trend

emergence that takes place at the show

New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) Dates and Places:

August 15-19 (Saturday-Wednesday)

Passenger Ship Terminal, Pier 94 - At Home

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center - Handmade featuring Handmade in the USA

August 16-20 (Sunday-Thursday)

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Accent on Design featuring A+ Young Designers' Platform, At Home featuring Home Textiles, EX·TRACTS, General Gift featuring Floral & Garden Accessories, Just Kidstuff and The Museum Source, Personal Accessories featuring Details, Studio™ and Tabletop & Housewares featuring Accent on Tabletop.

Source: New York International Gift Fair